Congratulations on winning the title!
Saturday, May 11, 2024
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FC Shakhtar president Rinat Akhmetov addressed the fans on the occasion of the team winning the Ukrainian League
Dear fans and friends,
Shakhtar won the Ukrainian League title for the 15th time in the history of the club. I say about every title that it is the most valuable one for me, and it is true. But this gold is especially important for us, because it was achieved in extremely difficult conditions of the full-scale war in our country for the second year in a row. It is unlikely that there is any other football club in the world that lives and wins in such conditions. But we have a specific motivation, because Shakhtar defends the honour of Ukraine and Ukrainian people in the European arena, and represents our native Ukrainian Donbas and every fan of the club in the league.
I want to give my congratulations and thanks for this title to our head coach Marino Pusic – a coach with a great talent, a huge love for football, and a big and brave heart. He bravely accepted the challenge and took charge of the team in the middle of the season without hesitation, and during these months he did a tremendous job. Under his guidance, Shakhtar demonstrates spectacular attacking football, the team won 15 matches in a row in the Premier League and took the title, defeating our main and major opponent – Dynamo Kyiv.
We thank the entire coaching staff – true professionals in their field, who left their peaceful homes and came to us, to very difficult conditions, to help the Ukrainian club, all Ukrainian football to develop and move forward. This deserves the greatest respect and the loudest applause!
I thank every Shakhtar player for this season – for displayed character and given emotions, for victories and gold awards. A big thank you to the administrative and medical staff, management and employees of the club – I know that each of you did your best for today’s success.
I thank our fans – wherever you are, the team always feel your love and support. You are the source of inspiration and strength for us not to stop, not to give up and to move only forward. All Shakhtar’s victories and trophies are thanks to you and for you! Shakhtar will continue to do everything so that the fans of the club and all Ukrainians can experience bright and unforgettable emotions from beautiful football, be proud of the team’s victories and achievements in the Ukrainian and European arenas!
And, of course, I would like to give my biggest thanks to the defenders of Ukraine, soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, military medics and volunteers. Thanks to your courage and resilience, tens of millions of Ukrainians continue to live in their home country, in free cities, continue to play football and celebrate the victories of their teams. Thank you very much!
I am sure that our main victory is ahead. It is a victory over the enemy, the liberation of all Ukrainian cities from the occupiers and a peaceful and happy life in free and independent Ukraine. We believe in this and will do everything possible to hasten our common, most valuable and important victory.
Sincerely,
Rinat Akhmetov
FC Shakhtar president
Shakhtar won the Ukrainian League title for the 15th time in the history of the club. I say about every title that it is the most valuable one for me, and it is true. But this gold is especially important for us, because it was achieved in extremely difficult conditions of the full-scale war in our country for the second year in a row. It is unlikely that there is any other football club in the world that lives and wins in such conditions. But we have a specific motivation, because Shakhtar defends the honour of Ukraine and Ukrainian people in the European arena, and represents our native Ukrainian Donbas and every fan of the club in the league.
I want to give my congratulations and thanks for this title to our head coach Marino Pusic – a coach with a great talent, a huge love for football, and a big and brave heart. He bravely accepted the challenge and took charge of the team in the middle of the season without hesitation, and during these months he did a tremendous job. Under his guidance, Shakhtar demonstrates spectacular attacking football, the team won 15 matches in a row in the Premier League and took the title, defeating our main and major opponent – Dynamo Kyiv.
We thank the entire coaching staff – true professionals in their field, who left their peaceful homes and came to us, to very difficult conditions, to help the Ukrainian club, all Ukrainian football to develop and move forward. This deserves the greatest respect and the loudest applause!
I thank every Shakhtar player for this season – for displayed character and given emotions, for victories and gold awards. A big thank you to the administrative and medical staff, management and employees of the club – I know that each of you did your best for today’s success.
I thank our fans – wherever you are, the team always feel your love and support. You are the source of inspiration and strength for us not to stop, not to give up and to move only forward. All Shakhtar’s victories and trophies are thanks to you and for you! Shakhtar will continue to do everything so that the fans of the club and all Ukrainians can experience bright and unforgettable emotions from beautiful football, be proud of the team’s victories and achievements in the Ukrainian and European arenas!
And, of course, I would like to give my biggest thanks to the defenders of Ukraine, soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, military medics and volunteers. Thanks to your courage and resilience, tens of millions of Ukrainians continue to live in their home country, in free cities, continue to play football and celebrate the victories of their teams. Thank you very much!
I am sure that our main victory is ahead. It is a victory over the enemy, the liberation of all Ukrainian cities from the occupiers and a peaceful and happy life in free and independent Ukraine. We believe in this and will do everything possible to hasten our common, most valuable and important victory.
Sincerely,
Rinat Akhmetov
FC Shakhtar president