We Play On - Shakhtar Donetsk’s Fight for Ukraine, Football and Freedom (Paperback)

'The most important (thing) is to play,' Srna said, 'to show the world that we are still alive, that we are fighting, that we are living, that we will have a good future.' In 2014, the conflict in the Donbas region of Ukraine began - and top football club Shakhtar Donetsk has since been in exile. This book tells their story; inevitably a story of the conflict and the recent Russian invasion but also a testament to the power of the game and the will of the players. It is ultimately a footballing story, exploring the experience and meaning of being a Shakhtar player through the lens of a country in the shadow of a huge aggressive neighbour. There are moments of direct impact (such as when a youth coach was killed by Russian shelling earlier in 2022) but also what it means to just go out on the field and play, freely. Andy Brassell is a European football expert and has followed this story for years; he regards Shakhtar as the 'Barcelona of Eastern Europe'. This book celebrates the team and its achievements, while paying tribute to an occupied nation.

General

Imprint:	Robinson
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2023
Authors:	Andy Brassell
Dimensions:	234 x 153 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-1-4721-4807-0
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Football (Soccer, Association football) > General
LSN:	1-4721-4807-X
Barcode:	9781472148070

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