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Former football player Yuriy Kovtun, who once played for the "Spartak" team, shared his thoughts on the "red-whites" prospects for the current season. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. He emphasized that "Spartak" is adapting its playing style according to each opponent. For example, the team recently added player Zablotniy to the lineup and is now trying to strengthen its attack and increase quick counterattacks. However, according to Kovtun, "Spartak" will not completely change its distinctive style of play. There will be both team and individual actions in the lineup, and the team can show even better results throughout the season. Kovtun also mentioned that he expects high-level performances from the leaders of the Moscow team, Esekiel Barko and Markinos. In his opinion, these players could have a positive impact on the team's results. "Spartak" will hold its next match in the city of Samara. The team will take the field against the representative of Tolyatti, "Akron," on August 3 at 13:30. This game will be of significant importance for both the Moscow and Tolyatti teams. Kovtun expressed that he is expecting a good result from "Spartak."

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak still wants to move to Liverpool. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Previously, Liverpool had made an offer of around 130 million euros for Isak, but Newcastle's management rejected this offer. As a result, negotiations between the two clubs were temporarily halted. Newcastle plans to sign a new contract with Alexander Isak, but the player himself does not agree with this idea. He wants to move to Liverpool and is currently not ready to negotiate a new contract. According to sources, Alexander Isak may officially request the club to reconsider the transfer issue. It is worth noting that Isak's current labor contract is set to last until 2028. Nevertheless, it is said that the player sees his future at Liverpool. So far, no agreement has been reached between the parties. Negotiations on this matter may continue.

PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's collaboration with the club may soon come to an end. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The club management has informed the Italian goalkeeper that Luka Chevalier from the Lille team will be arriving soon. It is expected that Chevalier will become the main goalkeeper for the Parisians. This was reported by journalist Fabrice Hawkins. Donnarumma may not want to remain as a backup, so he will need to find a new club before the transfer window closes. The transfer of Luka Chevalier to PSG is estimated to cost around 40 million euros. An agreement regarding the transfer of the 23-year-old French goalkeeper has already been reached. Gianluigi Donnarumma's current contract with PSG will expire in a year. The club and the player could not agree on the terms of a new contract. For this reason, there is a high probability that Donnarumma will continue his career at another club. PSG is making changes in the goalkeeper position ahead of the new season, and these changes are related to the club's future plans. Donnarumma will need to seek new opportunities to continue his career.

Midfielder Jedson Fernandes gave his first interview as a player of “Spartak”. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. At the end of the interview, Jedson addressed the fans of the Moscow club. He expressed that he is very pleased to have joined the “Spartak” team and emphasized that he is eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to play in front of the fans. Jedson also expressed hope to be happy with the team. The “Spartak” team will play its upcoming match against the “Akron” club on August 3 away. This match is part of the third round of the Premier League. In the previous two rounds, the “Spartak” team, led by Dejan Stankovich, managed to collect three points. According to reports, Jedson Fernandes' transfer to the “Spartak” club became the most expensive transfer in the history of this club. Without taking bonuses into account, the transfer fee was nearly 20.8 million euros. The club management and fans have high hopes for the new player. Jedson's joining the team is regarded as an important event for “Spartak”.

"Barcelona" football player Rafinha Dias expressed his opinion regarding the criticism directed at his teammate Lamine Yamal. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Recently, Lamine Yamal celebrated his 18th birthday and organized a big party by inviting famous personalities. Some people criticized him for holding such an event. In response to these criticisms, Rafinha said: "I do not understand the criticism directed at Yamal. If you had the same opportunity at his age, you might have gone even further. He is currently entitled to relax and do whatever he wants. What people say should not bother him. Most importantly, he is loyal to the club, and his results on the field prove this." Additionally, before turning 18, Lamine Yamal played 106 matches for "Barcelona," scoring 25 goals and providing 34 assists. These results show that despite his young age, he is bringing significant benefits to the team. According to Rafinha, the young player is able to adequately respond to critics with his achievements.

31-year-old US national team goalkeeper Matthew Turner has left the English club Nottingham Forest. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Information was provided through the club's official website. The French club Lyon has purchased all rights to Turner and paid 8 million euros for this. Nevertheless, his career continues. Recently, Turner was loaned back to his homeland and moved to the New England Revolution club. It is in this team that he spent the majority of his playing career. Additionally, Turner has previously played for London clubs Arsenal and Crystal Palace. In the last season, Turner participated in 3 matches for the "Gunners" in the FA Cup and conceded 1 goal. Thus, he contributed to the team's victory in the competition.

Anton Shunin has played as a goalkeeper for the Dinamo team for many years. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. He evaluated Dinamo's game under the leadership of Valeriy Karpin. It is known that the head coach of the Russian national team, Valeriy Karpin, was appointed as the head of the capital team Dinamo in June of this year. According to Shunin, Karpin is building a completely new football system. The team's play is organized based on complex combinations and attack-oriented movements. Although the team's game is still in the formation stage, the results are positive. He noted that collecting 4 points in two games is a good result. Additionally, Dinamo has accumulated four points in the Russian championship and successfully participated in the first round of the group stage of the Fonbet Russian Cup. In a match held in Moscow, Dinamo defeated the Sochi team 3:2. On Saturday, the Dinamo team will meet with the Krasnodar club under Karpin's leadership. This match will start at 22:30 Tashkent time.

Sochi football club player Ruslan Magal was able to see positive aspects in the defeat against Moscow's Dynamo team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. In the first round of the group stage of the Russian Cup, the match between Sochi and Dynamo ended with a score of 2:3. According to Ruslan Magal, the Sochi team demonstrated true team spirit in the game against Dynamo, and the players' eyes shone with confidence in victory. He emphasized that the team's condition is improving and expressed hope for positive results in the future. These thoughts were shared by Magal himself with the Match TV channel. Last season, the Sochi team finished fifth in the PARI League competition. Due to licensing issues faced by Novorossiysk's Chernomorets club, Sochi was granted the right to participate in the playoff matches, resulting in their promotion to the Russian Premier League. In the first two rounds of the season, the Sochi team suffered two defeats, with a goal difference of minus seven. The team members are striving to achieve better results in the future. According to Magal, the team has set new goals for itself and important games await them ahead.

Al Hilal football club is currently negotiating with Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The leading Saudi Arabian team has recently been seen as the main contender for the transfer of the Uruguayan player. According to reports, Liverpool plans to sell Nunez before the summer transfer window closes. According to renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal representatives are continuing negotiations with those around the 26-year-old player. Darwin Nunez remains one of the main transfer targets for the Riyadh team. On the Transfermarkt website, Darwin Nunez's estimated value is assessed at 45 million euros. The player's current contract with Liverpool is set to last until the summer of 2028. Therefore, if the negotiations are successful, Al Hilal could add Nunez to their squad for the next season. So far, a final agreement has not been reached between the club and the player.

The former president of Tashkent's "Lokomotiv" club, Olga Smorodskaya, considers the price paid for the new player of "Spartak," Jedson Fernandes, to be excessively high. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. She noted that the Portuguese midfielder previously played for Turkey's "Besiktas" and has now joined "Spartak" for 20 million euros. According to Smorodskaya, this transfer price is very expensive, and the "Spartak" club does not deserve such a transfer through its activities. In particular, she expressed this opinion about the team's head coach Stankovich: "It seems that the 'Spartak' management considers him a good specialist, but I do not agree with that," she said. According to reports, before the transfer of Jedson Fernandes, the most expensive player in the "Spartak" team was central striker Liva Garcia, for whom 18.7 million euros was paid. Additionally, five years ago, attacking midfielder Gus Til was also purchased for 18 million euros. Thus, Jedson Fernandes became one of the most expensive transfers in the history of "Spartak"

Aleksey Ryskin expressed his opinion as the sports director of the "Rostov" football club. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. He commented on the discussions regarding head coach Valery Karpin holding two positions simultaneously. It is known that Karpin has been managing the Russian national team since 2021. This summer, he signed a three-year contract with Moscow's "Dinamo" club. According to Ryskin, he does not understand the recent criticisms being voiced on this matter. Some suggest that Karpin's dual role is causing players to try to move to "Dinamo" to play for the national team. Ryskin considers this idea unfounded. He cited the example of Kazakhstan national team player Zaynutdinov, who moved to "Dinamo" specifically for Karpin. Ryskin stated that Valery Georgievich is a strong and charismatic coach. Players want to work with him, whether he is managing the national team or not is not important to them. Currently, "Dinamo" is in seventh place in the Russian championship with four points after two games.

Footballer Denis Davidov expressed his opinion on which club is the most popular in Russia. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. He emphasized that there cannot be two opinions on this matter. According to Davidov, the whole of Russia supports the Spartak club, and the answer to this question is clear. He even stated that he would choose another club rather than say Zenit is the most popular. He expressed this opinion in an interview with Sport-Ekspress. The expert noted that Spartak, being the capital club, has a unique history and culture of its supporters. Davidov also specifically mentioned that he feels a sense of pride when talking about Spartak fans. Soon, Zenit and Spartak clubs will compete against each other within the framework of the Russian Premier League. This match is scheduled to take place on August 16. Therefore, the clash between the two teams is expected to be an interesting event for football fans.

Spanish forward Antonio Kordero is a player of the English club Newcastle. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. He will continue his career at the Belgian team Vesterlo. This was announced by the official website of Vesterlo. The 18-year-old player has been loaned for one season. According to the Transfermarkt portal, Kordero's market value is estimated at 2 million euros. He joined Newcastle as a free agent a month ago. Last season, Kordero played for the Malaga club, which participates in Spain's Segunda division. He appeared in 40 matches, scored 6 goals, and provided 7 assists. Additionally, it should be noted that this year he was a vice-champion with the Spain U-19 national team at the European Championship held among youth. Thus, Antonio Kordero moved to Vesterlo to continue his football career at a new stage. This transfer will help the young player gain experience and develop professionally.

Pavel Morozov, the owner of the "Akron" football club in Tolyatti, shared his thoughts on the competition with the "Krylya Sovetov" team in Samara. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to him, the competition arises naturally because these two clubs are located in the same area and are neighbors. Morozov emphasized that a regional derby has always been an interesting event, and it is difficult to find similar situations in other cities. Besides Moscow, there are almost no such strong derbies in other cities. Morozov also mentioned that he hopes the competition will take place in a healthy environment, without envy and hostility. In recent years, the "Akron" and "Krylya Sovetov" clubs have not only been participating under the same regional name but are also playing matches in the same stadium. This is further intensifying the competition between the two teams. Morozov noted that the "Akron" club secured the ninth place in its first season in the Russian Premier League and plans to have its own stadium by 2030. Through this, the club aims to develop its independent infrastructure. This competition is also expected to have a positive impact on the development of regional football.

In the main rumors of the week, you will learn where Lionel Messi will play in the coming years, what important call Cristiano Ronaldo made recently, and why playing fantasy football at the 'Zenit' club has been banned. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. This and other news are covered in a regular section prepared by the 'Evro-Futbol' editorial team. Lionel Messi has determined his future. According to rumors, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has decided to extend his contract with 'Inter Miami'. A new labor contract will be formalized in the coming days. The interesting part is that the new contract with Messi will be for three seasons and will last until 2028. By the end of the contract, Messi will be 41 years old. However, he may continue to play without problems in MLS even at that age. Additionally, Messi's family's satisfaction with living in the USA is also an important factor. Negotiations to extend Vinicius Junior's contract with 'Real' are proving difficult. According to rumors, the Madrid club is ready to consider a substantial offer for Vinicius. Vinicius wants to stay at the club longer but demands that his salary be raised to Kylian Mbappe's level. 'Real' is not currently ready to pay this amount, but the Brazilian player hopes to prove himself at a high level and increase his salary. Cristiano Ronaldo recently made an important call. According to rumors, it was Ronaldo who called his compatriot Joao Felix to persuade him to move to 'Al-Nasr'. After that, the transfer was quickly formalized. Ronaldo once again demonstrated his significant influence in the football world. Eduard Spertsyan wants to leave the 'Krasnodar' club, but it is unclear whether his new team will be one of the strongest championships. According to rumors, Spertsyan is considering an offer from 'Southampton'. This club currently plays in the English Championship. 'Southampton' has offered 12.5 million euros for Spertsyan. Playing fantasy football has been banned at the 'Zenit' club. Last week, club staff removed Luis Enrique from fantasy football teams, which led to information reaching the 'Rubin' club. After that, the 'Zenit' management prohibited employees from playing fantasy football. These rumors were compiled by Alexander Tikhiy.

Rostov football club striker Timur Suleymanov spoke about his team's main goal for the current season and assessed the chances of achieving this goal. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. He emphasized that the team primarily aims to secure a place in the strong eight of the championship. If Rostov secures a spot in the strong eight, then it will be possible to think about achieving even higher results. According to Suleymanov, the team is currently showing good performance, and the training process is being conducted at a high level. The players are confidently striving for victory, and each player is eager to showcase themselves. Suleymanov also noted that the Rostov club has the opportunity to reach the final of the Russian Cup and compete for the trophy. He highly evaluated the strength and unity of the team. For your information, before the third round of the PFL, the Rostov team, led by Jonatan Alba, has not yet collected any points. The team will play its next match against the Wings team on Saturday. The match is scheduled to start at 18:00.

Dele Alli, a midfielder playing for the "Como" team, is seriously considering ending his career as an athlete. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Italian media is reporting on this matter. According to the source, the coaching staff of the team has not shown confidence in Dele Alli for the upcoming season in the top league of the Italian championship. As a result, he has not been included in the main squad and will not participate in the upcoming pre-season matches. Currently, Dele Alli is training separately from the main squad. Along with him, other players whom coach Cesc Fabregas has not shown confidence in are also training. For reference, Dele Alli joined the "Como" team as a free agent in the winter of 2025. He has only appeared on the field once for the team under Fabregas. Previously, the player has played for England's "Tottenham" and "Everton" clubs and was one of the main midfielders of the England national team. At present, his future remains uncertain.

Former goalkeeper of the Russian national team Anton Shunin assessed the participation of the Baltika team in the new season of the Russian Premier League. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The Baltika team, led by Andrey Talalayev, initially played to a 1:1 draw against Dynamo Moscow. In the next match, unexpectedly for many, they achieved a significant victory over Spartak with a score of 3:0. According to Anton Shunin, many football fans did not expect such a bright start from the Baltika team. He emphasized that accumulating 4 points against opponents competing for the top positions in the championship by performing confidently in the first two matches is a good result. The former goalkeeper also noted that in the next round, the Kaliningrad team could face a serious opponent in Orenburg, as Orenburg is showing a strong performance in defense. The match between Baltika and Orenburg will take place in Kaliningrad on August 3. The match is scheduled to start at 15:45 Moscow time.

Timur Suleymanov recently transferred from Lokomotiv club to Rostov team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. He spoke about his personal goals for the current season. According to the footballer, he wants to score as many goals as possible. However, he did not want to mention specific numbers, as he emphasized that if he fails to achieve the set results, it would put him in an uncomfortable position. For this reason, Suleymanov stated that he aims to bring more benefit to the team without imposing strict limits on himself. Last season, Timur Suleymanov played a total of 40 matches for Lokomotiv. He scored seven goals in these games and provided two assists to his teammates. In his new club Rostov, he currently has no goals or assists. The footballer is trying to prove himself in the new team and aims to have a positive impact on the team's results. The main task for Suleymanov is to bring benefits to the club.

Ruslan Magal will take the field as a defender for the Sochi football team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. He shared his thoughts on the future prospects after the team's unsuccessful results at the beginning of the season. The Sochi team suffered defeats in their first two matches of the new season. Initially, they lost 0:3 to the Lokomotiv team, and then were defeated 0:4 by the Akron team. According to Ruslan Magal, the goal is to win in every match. He recalled his time playing for the Fakel team. Although they had lost four consecutive matches back then, they later achieved good results. Magal emphasized that this year the Sochi team could be in the middle of the championship table, and then gradually raise their goals. The Sochi team will try to secure their first points on the upcoming Monday. The team, led by Robert Moreno, will face the Rubin team in their next match. The match will be held in the third round of the Premier League and will start at 20:00 Tashkent time. The team's fans are expecting a good result from the Sochi players.

From September 15 to 19, 2025, the hot water supply will be temporarily suspended in certain areas of eight districts of Tashkent city. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This was reported by Kursiv.media. The hot water outage is related to preventive maintenance work carried out by Veolia Energy Tashkent as part of preparations for the heating season. The areas where the hot water supply will be cut off include: Yashnobod district, including Qorasuv, Beshariq, Birlashgan, Elbek, Asalobod, Quruvchilar, Uysizlar, Parkent, Chulpon, Alimkent streets, as well as massifs from Tuzel-1 to 4, Uysizlar-1, Asalobod-1 and 2, and Aviasozlar township. In Mirobod, Yunusobod, Shaykhontohur, and Yakkasaray districts, hot water supply will be stopped in areas including Amir Temur and Mustaqillik avenues, Sharof Rashidov, Navoi, Babur, Glinka, Shota Rustaveli, Bogiboston, and Arnasoy streets, among other locations. In Chilonzor district, hot water supply will be cut off in Katta Chilonzor, Muqimi, Seoul, and Choponota streets, as well as in TS-1, 2, 4, 5, 7, Oqtepa, Chilonzor (1-5, 7, E, I), Qushbegi, Boshliq, and Uchuvchilar townships. Additionally, some areas in Sergeli and Mirzo Ulugbek districts will also experience hot water outages. Citizens are asked to use water wisely during this period and take necessary precautions. The hot water supply will be restored once the preventive maintenance work is completed. Source: Kursiv.media

Apple company recently introduced the new iPhone 17 smartphone. This was reported by Zamin.uz. As a result of conversations with sellers at the "Malika" market in Tashkent, approximate prices for these new models have been determined. It has been revealed that iPhone 17 smartphones will be available for sale in Uzbekistan starting from September 23. Prices vary depending on the memory capacity and device features. For example, the 256 gigabyte model of the iPhone 17 is estimated to cost around 16 million 250 thousand soms. Models with larger memory capacity are priced higher. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max versions have even more features and capabilities, with prices starting from 23 million soms and approaching 50 million soms. These new smartphones are expected to generate significant interest in the Uzbekistan market. Memory capacity and budget are important factors for buyers when choosing the most suitable option. Additionally, full warranty and service options are expected to be provided at official sales points. The release of the new iPhone 17 models in Uzbekistan will bring innovations and increase competition in the smartphone market.

A new bus route No. 177 has been launched in Tashkent city and region to improve transport services. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This route was established within the framework of ensuring road traffic safety and developing infrastructure. Starting from September 16, 2025, this route serving passengers begins from the Iftikhor neighborhood of Tashkent region and runs to the Chorsu metro station in the city center. This new route provides residents of the region with convenient and fast access to the city center. A total of eight modern buses operate on this route. They are King Long XMQ 6900EGW medium-capacity vehicles, 9.5 meters long, meeting high standards of quality and safety. The buses operate daily from 05:30 to 23:17. This allows passengers to use regular and reliable transport services from morning till evening. With the launch of the new route, significant convenience and time savings will be ensured for those traveling from the region to the capital. At the same time, road traffic safety will be increased and the efficiency of the city's transport system will be improved. This information has been confirmed by the zamin.uz website.

Recently, many rumors have been spreading about the relationship between the famous Turkish actress Hande Erchel and entrepreneur Hakan Sabanji. This was reported by Zamin.uz. In particular, news about the couple's divorce has sparked great interest among fans. Hakan Sabanji, who spoke for the first time on the Gel Konuşalım program, responded to the claims regarding their relationship. Although he did not want to talk extensively about his personal life, he clarified some of the rumors. Hakan Sabanji emphasized that he does not want to discuss the issue of divorce because it concerns their private life. He also stated that the rumors about infidelity are completely unfounded. Earlier, Hande Erchel had deleted all photos with Sabanji from her social media pages. This became the basis for reports in the Turkish press about their divorce. The famous journalist Birsen Altuntaş highlighted that there are serious disagreements between the couple, but the official divorce has not yet occurred. Nevertheless, Hande and Hakan still follow each other on social media. While some fans hope for the restoration of their relationship, others speculate that this process might simply be publicity for the media.

An unusual and interesting event took place in the city of Szekszárd, Hungary – the 18th International Grave Digging Championship. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This competition was organized by the country's Grave Diggers Association based on a clear plan and order. The event served to enhance the prestige of the profession. Participants took part in teams of two. They were given two hours. During this time, each team had to dig a grave measuring 200x80 centimeters and 160 centimeters deep. These rules required not only skill but also attention and speed from the participants. At the end of the championship, the Parakletosz Nonprofit team was declared the winner. This team won the championship for the second consecutive year, demonstrating their thorough preparation and high professional level. According to the organizers, such competitions not only raise the prestige of the profession but also introduce the younger generation to professional specialists up close. They also help participants develop teamwork skills and the ability to work in a healthy competitive environment. These events are of great importance for improving professional qualifications and further developing the field.

Famous footballer Edgar Davids, who played for Juventus in past years, learned that his acquaintance Nabila Habibi committed theft. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The ad.nl portal provided information about this. According to the publication, Davids found out several years later that his painting collection had been stolen. He had entrusted the collection to a trusted person. For a while, Habibi also lived in his house. While Davids believed the collection was kept in a safe place, Habibi stole 37 paintings, pawned them at various pawnshops, and received approximately 30 thousand euros. In 2017, when Habibi was unable to repay her debts, the pawnshops gained the right to sell the paintings. One of the buyers saw Davids' name on the back of a painting and contacted him through social networks. After that, Davids filed a lawsuit. Habibi admitted to the theft. Earlier, she had faced problems related to criminal cases and had left her acquaintance after taking 3500 euros from him.

According to the President's decree, the ToshTech Technical University will be established in Tashkent city. This was reported by Zamin.uz. This new higher education institution will play an important role in developing modern engineering knowledge in our country and training competitive specialists. According to the decree, the university will have full independence in academic, financial, and organizational management matters. This will allow the educational process to be organized in accordance with international standards. Starting from the 2025-2026 academic year, a one-year preparatory course will be opened at the expense of the state budget. This course will help applicants prepare for complex subjects. From the next year, that is, the 2026-2027 academic year, bachelor's degree programs will begin operating at the university. Students will have the opportunity to receive education in modern subjects. Additionally, from the 2027-2028 academic year, master's and postgraduate programs will also be gradually introduced. Studying at the university will be organized on the basis of state grants and tuition contracts. Classes will be conducted not only in Uzbek but also in foreign languages. This will enable students to gain international experience and expand their knowledge further. The most important aspect is that all students admitted by the 2029-2030 academic year will receive completely free education based on state grants. Through this initiative, ToshTech Technical University will play a significant role in enhancing the engineering and research potential of our country, as well as creating new opportunities for young people (source: zamin.uz).

One of the largest demonstrations in history took place in the city of London. This was reported by Zamin.uz. According to information, approximately 1.5 million people took to the streets under the slogan "Unite the Kingdom." This large rally began in the Sazerk district located on the southern bank of the Thames River. The demonstrators headed towards the city center, moving towards the Whitehall government building. They crossed Westminster Bridge and gathered on the street in front of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's headquarters, which was the main assembly point. According to the organizers, this major movement was organized by Tommy Robinson, the founder of the English Defence League movement. People gathered on the streets of London carried various placards, slogans, and calls. Observers noted that this demonstration could have a serious impact on the political processes of the United Kingdom. Moreover, the demonstration was recognized as a historic event not only because of the number of participants but also due to its organization and political diversity. This movement is expected to mark the beginning of a new era in the country's political environment. Widely supported by the residents of London, this demonstration became a vivid example of political activism and unity.