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Ukrainian FA urges UEFA probe of occupied-region fake clubs

5/28/2026

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The Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) asked UEFA to investigate imitation clubs from occupied territories.
Fake Shakhtar Donetsk leads Group 1 with wins from nine games and will be promoted while Zorya Luhansk competes from Kamensk-Shakhtinsky with no merit promotion.
UEFA said it is assessing the situation after UAF sought to suspend the Russian Football Union, while the October letter warned the clubs’ participation breaches jurisdiction and aims to legitimize occupation.

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The Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) asked UEFA to investigate imitation clubs from occupied territories.
Fake Shakhtar Donetsk leads Group 1 with wins from nine games and will be promoted while Zorya Luhansk competes from Kamensk-Shakhtinsky with no merit promotion.
UEFA said it is assessing the situation after UAF sought to suspend the Russian Football Union, while the October letter warned the clubs’ participation breaches jurisdiction and aims to legitimize occupation.