Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the previous championship in the elite division had to be terminated prematurely. The start of the new tournament is scheduled for August 23. It should be noted that the placement of representatives from our country in European cups was reviewed by the head coach of Ukraine's national team, Oleksandr Petrakov.

Meanwhile, the first team in the Vbet League-2021/2022 standings, "Shakhtar", held a training camp in Slovenia. The miners played five friendlies — against Italian "Roma" (0:5), Slovenian "Domžale" (3:0), Saudi Arabian "Al-Ahdaal" (1:0) and "Al-Fateh" (5:0, 1:3). They will continue their preparation for the season in Kyiv. A newcomer to the team became Ukrainian national team player Oleksandr Zubkov. In turn, Brazilian defender Marlon will spend the next season on loan at Italian "Monza."

"Dynamo" continues to compete in the Champions League. Under Mircea Lucescu's guidance, they advanced past Austrian "Sturm," securing a victory away from home in extra time — 2:1. Now in the Champions League playoff round, Kyivites will face "Benfica" with Roman Yaremchuk (August 17 — in Łódź, August 23 — in Lisbon). Three foreign players of the capital club have found new teams: Sidklay ("Cuiabá," Brazil), Mikkel Duelund (NEC, Netherlands), and Ibrahima Cissé ("Doxa," Cyprus). Supryha is out for several months due to injury.

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The third team of the previous season, "Dnipro-1", in Slovenia played friendlies against "Al-Sharjah" from UAE (1:1) and Croatian "Varaždin" (3:3). Newcomers to Dnipropetrovskians are Argentinians Blanco and Purity, Brazilians Valef and Braga. The club's sporting director was appointed Yevhen Krasnikov, who previously worked at "Metalist." Ahead of "Dnipro-1" await playoff round matches in the Europa League against Cypriot AEL from Larnaca (August 18 and 25). The team led by Oleksandr Kucher will host their European cup opponents in Košice, Slovakia.

In turn, "Zorya" quickly concluded its European cup season. In the third qualifying round of the Conference League, Luganskians beat Polish "Rzeszów" (10:0) after losing to Romanian "Universitatea" in Craiova (0:3) following a 1-0 win in Łódź (1:0), thus leaving the tournament. After that, black-and-whites played a friendly against Polish "Rzeszów" (10:0). A newcomer to the team is former Dynamo player Rusin, who was loaned out to "Karpaty."

"Vorskla" is holding its training camp in Zakarpattia. Under Viktor Syumar's guidance, Poltavians beat "Minay" (5:1). The team signed Macedonian Totre, Brazilian Nazario, and Ukrainian Andriy Kravchuk, extended contracts with Kozirenko and Chelyadin. Luxembourger Olivier Till left white-and-greens, while his brother Vincent was loaned to Swedish AIK.

"Oleksandria" played two friendlies in Kyiv Oblast — against "Niva" from Buzova (0:2) and "Metalist 1925" (1:2). A newcomer to the team is Skorko.

Another set of friendly matches was played by "Kolos" — against "LNZ" (0:1), "Veres" (0:1) and "Chornomorets" (1:1).

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"Veres", in addition to Kovalivka's team, played against "LNZ" (0:1) and "Ruh" (0:2). A newcomer to the Rivenians is Lebedenko, while Savoshko was loaned out to "Prykarpattia." The contract with Dakhnovskyi was extended.

"Metalist 1925" played friendlies against "Dinaz" (4:2), "Oleksandria" (2:1) and Zaporizhzhia's "Metallurg" (2:0). Newcomers to Kharkivians are Mozil, Bichek, and Rudavskyi.

"Ruh" in Vinnytsia played two matches with different lineups against "Chornomorets" (0:3, 3:1) as well as against "Veres" (2:0).

"Lviv" in another set of friendlies drew with Ternopil's "Niva" (1:1) and "Karpaty" (0:0). A newcomer to the team is Shishka.

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"Chornomorets" played against "Ruh" (3:0, 1:3) and "Kolos" (1:1). Newcomers to Odessites are Albanian Fil and Litvinenko.

"Ingulets" in friendly matches beat "Poltava" (5:2) and drew with "Krivoi Rog" (1:1).

"Minay" in friendlies faced "Karpaty" (0:1), "Hust" (4:0) and "Vorskla" (1:5). A match against "Sevlyus" is scheduled for August 18. Newcomers to Zakarpattians are Vorobchak.

Yevhen Krasnikov took up the position of vice-president at "Metalist". The general director of the club was appointed Valeriy Gryga, and the sports director is Vasyl Kobin. A coach joined the coaching staff — Andriy Kolysnyk. Kharkivians played a friendly against "Krivoi Rog" (1:1) and also participated in an away charity match for Teresa Herrera Trophy with Spanish "Deportivo" (2:4).

"Krivoi Rog" in their final summer friendlies drew with "Metalist" and "Ingulets" both at 1:1.