Shakhtar Donetsk win Ukrainian Cup for 14th time

Shakhtar Donetsk win Ukrainian Cup for 14th time

RIVNE, UKRAINE - MAY 15, 2024 - Players of FC Shakhtar Donetsk (orange and black kit) and FC Vorskla Poltava (white kit) argue on the pitch during the 2023/24 Ukrainian Cup final match at the Avanhard Stadium, Rivne, western Ukraine. The Orange-and-Blacks claimed a 2-1 win over their rivals from Poltava and took home the Ukrainian Cup for the 14th time. On May 11, the Miners won the 2023/24 Ukrainian Premier League title early by beating FC Dynamo Kyiv 1-0 in Lviv. Thus, the Donetsk team achieved a golden double for the 2023/24 season and became the most decorated club since Ukraines independence with 39 trophies.

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima protest and clash with fans of Independiente Santa Fe during the BetPlay Dimayor match between the two teams in Bogota's El Campin Stadium, March 16, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima protest and clash with fans of Independiente Santa Fe during the BetPlay Dimayor match between the two teams in Bogota's El Campin Stadium, March 16, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima protest and clash with fans of Independiente Santa Fe during the BetPlay Dimayor match between the two teams in Bogota's El Campin Stadium, March 16, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima protest and clash with fans of Independiente Santa Fe during the BetPlay Dimayor match between the two teams in Bogota's El Campin Stadium, March 16, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima protest and clash with fans of Independiente Santa Fe during the BetPlay Dimayor match between the two teams in Bogota's El Campin Stadium, March 16, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima Clash with Santa Fe Fans during Match

Fans of Deportes Tolima protest and clash with fans of Independiente Santa Fe during the BetPlay Dimayor match between the two teams in Bogota's El Campin Stadium, March 16, 2024. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese footballer Wu expects to step out of "comfort zone" in Australian league

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Competition, confrontation should not be keynote of China-U.S. ties: Chinese diplomat

STORY: Competition, confrontation should not be keynote of China-U.S. ties: Chinese diplomat DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: YORBA LINDA, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. various of former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger delivering a video message 3. various of Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang delivering a speech 4. various of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, former U.S. Ambassador to China James Stapleton Roy delivering speeches 5. various of the performance at the event STORYLINE: Competition and confrontation should not be the keynote of China-U.S. relations, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang said Thursday at an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of former U.S. President Richard Nixon's visit to China. "China-U.S. relations should not be like the intensely confrontational American football match. There should be no offensive team or defensive team, no touchdo