UEFA chief secretary Teodor Teodoridis wrote a letter of congratulation to Ukrainian Premier League chairman concerning the FC Shakhtar anniversary.

“Shakhtar has become the real member of European football family that presents higly qualified football and really talented players”, - reads the letter bublished on the UPL official website.

Moreover UEFA acting general secretary wished peace for another 80 years to the football club from Dontetsk.

Teodoridis has also mentioned the achievements that FC Shakhtar has made in recent years, wishing progress and prosperity to the football club.