Away From Home
4.5/5
Critic Rating
The Athletic is given inside access to leading Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk as they compete against the world's best teams despite being unable to play at home - in their own stadium - due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Joey D'Urso travelled with the team to gather first-hand accounts of the extraordinary challenges in the lives of players and staff as they compete against the world's best players on the biggest stage under unprecedented, ever-changing circumstances.
Critic Reviews
Score: 4.5
Patricia Nicol • The Times UK • Nov 20, 2022
"It’s quite a story, and all credit to The Athletic’s young reporting team of Adam Crafton, Joey D’Urso and the producer Abi Paterson for seeing its potential."
