The Olympic Stadium in Kiev has been revamped at an estimated cost of $681 million, according to German broadcaster Deutsche Welle. It opened on November 11 with a game between Ukraine and Germany.
Ready to play host —
The Olympic Stadium in Kiev has been revamped at an estimated cost of $681 million, according to German broadcaster Deutsche Welle. It opened on November 11 with a game between Ukraine and Germany.
Ukrainian fans are known for creating a formidable atmosphere in their own stadiums. Here, Dynamo Kiev's fans hold flares during a match between their team and rivals Shakhtar Donetsk.
A warm welcome —
Ukrainian fans are known for creating a formidable atmosphere in their own stadiums. Here, Dynamo Kiev's fans hold flares during a match between their team and rivals Shakhtar Donetsk.
CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Ukraine's deputy prime minister Boris Kolesnikov in the brand new Lviv Stadium, during his whirlwind day visiting all four stadiums that will host matches in the country.
Whistle-stop tour of Ukraine —
CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Ukraine's deputy prime minister Boris Kolesnikov in the brand new Lviv Stadium, during his whirlwind day visiting all four stadiums that will host matches in the country.
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych (L) shakes hands with Michel Platini on a recent visit to the country by UEFA's president. Platini said in 2008 that Ukraine needed to "wake up" and "get going" after a series of delays.
Platini's plea —
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych (L) shakes hands with Michel Platini on a recent visit to the country by UEFA's president. Platini said in 2008 that Ukraine needed to "wake up" and "get going" after a series of delays.
Platini and deputy prime minister Boris Kolesnikov inspect work on a new terminal at Donetsk airport. The improvement work, insisted on by European football's governing body, comes at a cost of $412m, according to the Ukrainian government.
Flying high —
Platini and deputy prime minister Boris Kolesnikov inspect work on a new terminal at Donetsk airport. The improvement work, insisted on by European football's governing body, comes at a cost of $412m, according to the Ukrainian government.