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Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke shared his expectations for the Champions League final against Real Madrid.

"Who bet on Borussia in the match against PSG? Nobody. And we have never beaten them, but we managed to win twice. If we can do that, we can win the final if our plan works.

The fact that we recognise Real Madrid as favourites is not a strategy, but a historical fact. It is worth remembering that they have never lost in the Champions League final. But there is a first time for everything," Watzke was quoted as saying by AS.

Lechia's Ukrainian midfielder Maksym Khlan has revealed whether the Polish club will let him go to the Olympics.

- "Yes, I expressed to the club's management my desire to get the opportunity to play at the Olympics. They showed support and understanding in this matter, and I am grateful to them for that. At this stage, we have already reached a verbal agreement. "Lechia supports my desire to join the Ukrainian national team and lets me go to the tournament," Maksym said in an interview withUV.

Thehead coach of the youth national team of Ukraine (players not older than 2007) Yuriy Moroz summed up the team's performance in the final part of Euro 2024 U-17.

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Midfielder Georgi Sudakov told Inews.co.uk whether he wants to play at Euro 2024 or the Paris Olympics this summer.

- I am very proud to represent my country at these two competitions. I hope to play at both. I feel confident and hope that we will play good football. Don't be surprised if Ukraine does well at the Euros. We have reached a high level where we are respected all over the world. Our results in Germany can be anything. I cannot limit where we can go. We can potentially go very far, and I am ready for that," said the Donetsk resident.

"Karpaty decided to terminate their cooperation with coach Ostap Markevych, as the green-and-whites' management was dissatisfied with his work at the Lviv club.

Ostap Myronovych had broad powers at the headquarters, actually managing the training process, but his performance was poor. Moreover, the team did not always accept his ideas, which led to conflicts within the team. Some players, whom he invited last summer on long-term contracts and good conditions, also failed to perform as expected.

We would like to remind you that recently the news about Ostap Myronovych's departure to Spain before the end of the season stirred up the information space. The 46-year-old specialist later explained this by family problems, fulfilling his tasks at Karpaty and his desire to work independently.

Chelsea will soon confirm the appointment of Italian specialist Enzo Mareschi as head coach, the Telegraph reports.

According to a source, the Blues reached a full agreement on the Italian with Leicester two days ago. Today, the parties have settled all the details of the deal, and lawyers are working on the final formalities. Chelsea are expected to officially announce the appointment in the coming days.

Enzo Mareschi's contract with the London giants runs until 2029. The agreement also includes an option to extend for another year.

Earlier it was reported that Leicester would receive compensation from Chelsea for the 44-year-old coach in the amount of about €10 million.

Arsenal's Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Zinchenko could become Bayern's first new recruit in the summer off-season, reports Daily Mail.

According to the source, Bayern's new coach Vincent Kompany is set to invite Oleksandr Zinchenko, who rarely featured in the Londoners' starting line-up in the spring part of the season, to join his team. Thus, the 38-year-old hopes to get a player who can potentially replace Alfonso Davis. Real Madrid is now actively interested in the Canadian. Earlier, the media reported that the "Royal Club" managed to reach a compromise on the signing of Alfonso Davis.

We would like to add that Oleksandr Zinchenko joined Arsenal in the summer of 2022. During this time, he played 68 matches and scored 2 goals.

Dynamo Kyiv head coach Oleksandr Shovkovskyi has been shortlisted by the Ukrainian Premier League for the title of the best coach in May, the UPL press service reports.

Shovkovskyi is in the running for the title of the best coach of the month. The head coach's rivals in the poll are: Ruslan Rotan (Oleksandriya), Marino Pushic (Shakhtar) and Serhiy Shchyshchenko (Polissya).

The UPL is currently conducting a poll among fans. You can cast your vote for Shovkovskyi here.

Dynamo and Ukraine goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan was congratulated on his 30th birthday by the club's president Ihor Surkis.

Dear Heorhii!

On behalf of the large Dynamo family, let me congratulate you on your anniversary.

Your path to the first team was a thorny one, but you overcame it with dignity and became No. 1 in the responsible position of goalkeeper. Dynamo Kyiv has always been famous for its skilful goalkeepers, suffice it to mention such names as Idzkovskyi, Makarov, Bannikov, Rudakov, Chanov, Mykhailov, Shovkovskyi. And you can safely add Bushchan's name to this list.

For a long time, you have been proving with your play that you are worthy of wearing the No.1 shirt of the legendary club. With your talent, you continue to improve at every training session and in every game, winning the competition and proving your right to take the field in a shirt with the letter "D" on the chest.

On this festive day, I wish you, dear Heorhii, good Cossack health, family comfort, victories on the football pitch for the benefit of Dynamo and all Ukrainian football. And I wish all of us a joint victory over the enemy in a merciless war and a return to peaceful life.

Yours sincerely

Ihor Surkis, President of FC Dynamo Kyiv

Vitaliy Mykolenko, defender of the Ukrainian national team, spoke about the start of the team's preparations for the European Championship.

"The first day, we have just gathered, not everyone has arrived yet. I think we will feel this pressure closer to the matches. I warmed up with the team, worked with the ball. My recovery is going according to plan. Our medical staff said that the dynamics are positive. I hope to be in the main group soon.

Serhii Stanislavovych congratulated me on my birthday. It was nothing special, he wished me health, which is the most important thing in our profession and in life in general, and more victories, not only on the pitch but also off it. Very often we have to celebrate birthdays in the national teams, starting from the U-17 level. I believe that 25 is a normal age for a footballer. Not young, but not old. This is the golden mean," said Mykolenko.

Sport.ua has learned that Karpaty have given up on the idea of acquiring Polesya midfielder Vyacheslav Tankovskiy for financial reasons, but they might return to his candidature later.

In the completed season, 28-year-old Tankovskiy was an important figure in the Zhytomyr team. On his account 27 matches, 2 goals and 2 assists.

"Polesie" bought the player last summer from "Metalist" for 150 thousand euros.

Earlier Tankovskiy also played for Zarya, Mariupol, Shakhtar, Kyiv Arsenal and Dnipro-1.

On 31 May, Dynamo and Ukraine goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan turned 30. UEFA honorary member Hryhorii Surkis congratulated the hero of the day.

Dear Friend!

Congratulating you on your anniversary, I express my admiration for your performance at the last line of the Dynamo defence. You bear the burden of responsibility for your area of football work with dignity, inspiring your teammates with focus, reliability and stability.

You had and still have someone to learn from. I am glad and proud that in this difficult time you have proved yourself as a skilful heir to several generations of Kyiv goalkeepers, a bright graduate of the world-famous Dynamo goalkeeping school, a true leader of the team, a true knight of the leather ball.

As a goalkeeper to a goalkeeper, I wish you confidence on your winding sporting path, mutual understanding with your partners and mentors, and Fortune's smiles as a reward for your dedication in training. I wish you no injuries and no "butterflies", but with medals, trophies and titles!

Sincerely, Grigory SURKIS