Ukrainian youth players train with Leeds United this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:33 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Teenage players from FC Metalist Kharkiv are in Leeds for a week of sport and cultural activities, training alongside Leeds United. The initiative aims to strengthen the bond between Kharkiv and Leeds, established after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Under 15s players received coaching from former Premier League star Brian Deane. The visit included a friendly match against Leeds United's Under 15s and was organized with the support of local charities and community members.
- •FC Metalist Kharkiv players arrive in Leeds after 30 hours of travel.
- •Brian Deane leads the coaching sessions for visiting teenagers.
- •The trip is supported by Leeds' Ukrainian community and local charities.
- •A friendly match is planned between the Kharkiv youth team and Leeds United's Under 15s.
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — Ukrainian teen footballers train with Leeds United
"The teens from Kharkiv team up with Leeds United as part of a week of sport and cultural activities.
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