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Scotland and Ukraine in semi-final showdown

The delayed World Cup play-off semi-final between Scotland and Ukraine is upon us. It’s set to be a match full of emotion as the war-torn visitors prepare for their first game since the Russian invasion.

Ukraine have several domestically-based players, with the majority at either Dynamo Kyiv or Shakhtar Donetsk. The Ukrainian government granted them special visas to leave the country to train, with both sides embarking on a Global Tour for Peace in April to raise

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