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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-26T15:54:04.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nShakhtar Donetsk are understood to be looking at playing their Champions League games next season at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium.\n\nThe ground in West London was nearly going to host European football next year, but the Bees just missed out on qualification for the Europa Conference League.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIt is understood that Brentford are now in negotiations to host the Ukrainian side for the upcoming campaign.\n\nShakhtar have not played European football in their homeland since Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nLast year, they played their Champions League fixtures in Krakow, Poland, at the Synerise Arena.\n\nBefore that, the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, hosted the Ukrainian champions.\n\nShakhtar do have the option of playing in Germany next season as they weigh up their options.\n\nBrentford, who missed out on the Conference League on goal difference, are in the running, according to the BBC.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Scotland fans left in limbo over flying home or staying out in case of World Cup miracle\n  * Max Verstappen 'in secret talks' to join Red Bull rivals - and it isn't Mercedes\n  * Rio Ferdinand proposes bold decision ahead of England and Panama World Cup game\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nA Shakhtar official said: \"Shakhtar is currently negotiating with several venues in the United Kingdom and Germany in order to secure a host stadium for its Uefa Champions League matches next season.\n\n\"We will not comment on the process until a decision is announced in the near future.\"\n\nBrentford's stadium meets Uefa regulations, and it is understood the governing body will not have any issue with Shakhtar playing there.\n\nThe Bees moved to the Gtech after playing their final match at Griffin Park in 2020.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe ground was demolished after opening in 1904 and was known as the only English football league ground to have a pub on each corner.\n\nThe Gtech, which is right outside of Kew Bridge station, holds 17,250 supporters.\n\nConstruction of the ground cost £71million and has hosted several other teams and events other than Brentford.\n\nIn 2022, it played host to four Uefa Women's Euro games, including a quarter-final contest between Germany and Austria.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIn April 2023, the Lionesses played a friendly match at the Gtech against Australia, losing 2-0.\n\nShould Shakhtar opt to play their Champions League games at Brentford's ground, they will be the only side playing European football in west London after Chelsea and Fulham missed out on European qualification.\n\nA turbulent campaign for the Blues saw them finish 10th in the Premier League, while Fulham, who have parted company with boss Marco Silva, ended the season in 11th.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n_Win two tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final. ExpressVPN are giving one lucky Friend or Member the chance to experience football's biggest tournament live, with flights and accommodation covered by GB News. Entries close 30 June.__ENTER HERE._\n\n**\n**\n\n**\n**\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Shakhtar Donetsk eyeing up Premier League stadium to play European football in next season"
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