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Shakhtar crowned champions of Ukraine as Arda Turan wins title in first season

Shakhtar Donetsk were crowned champions of the Ukrainian Premier League on Sunday after a 4-0 away win over SC Poltava gave them an unassailable 11-point lead at the top of the table with three rounds to play.

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EXCLUSIVE: Arda Turan on coaching Shakhtar, playing with Messi & Turkey's World Cup hopes

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan was regarded as one of the finest footballers Turkey have ever produced. After coming through the ranks at Galatasaray and being named club captain at just 21, Turan moved to Spain, where he played an integral role in winning LaLiga titles with both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. A gorgeous footballer blessed with so much natural ability, he also made 100 appearances for his country, becoming the sixth-most capped player in their history.

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EXCLUSIVE: Darijo Srna on Shakhtar, Arda Turan and being 'with Ukraine until the end'

From lifting the UEFA Cup as captain to navigating transfers in the middle of a war as sporting director, Darijo Srna has never stopped giving everything for Shakhtar Donetsk. In this exclusive interview with Flashscore, the Croatian legend opens up about his transition from the pitch to the office, the challenge of keeping a football club alive and competitive during wartime, and the philosophy behind Shakhtar's legendary production line of Brazilian talent.

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Ajax ace Lassina Traoré on 'second home' Ukraine, the war & Arda Turan

He sings the national anthem, knows the local dishes and reassures the new Brazilian recruits about the war in Ukraine... With just a few months to go before the end of his contract with Shakhtar, and after spending 5 years there, former Ajax striker Lassina Traoré reflects on his unique bond with Ukraine, the country he calls his 'second home'.