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The new season of the Super League is just around the corner. Aiming for high positions, 'Bunyodkor' has announced the list of players participating in the championship. Goalkeepers: Abdumavlo Abdujalilov Hamidullo Abdunabiyev Umar Rustamov Islomjon Pathiddinov Bogdan Odinayev Abdulloh Rahmatjonov Defenders: Nikoloz Mali Jahongir Fazilov Najmiddin Normurodov Aleksandr Zevadinov Boburbek Yo‘ldoshev Marko Bugarin Alijon Bekmurotov Narimonjon Ahmadjonov Shorahim Shorahmedov Asadbek Rahimjonov Mirjalol Norqobilov Abdufatto Foziljonov Abdulazizxon Abdurashidov Oybek Shomurodov Muhammadali Qodirjonov Muzaffar Olimjonov Midfielders: Odiljon Xamrobekov Martin Sroler Rasul Yo‘ldoshev Tohirbek To‘xtasinov Ollobergan Karimov Nosirjon Abdusalomov Boburbek Yorbekov Itsuki Urata Abdurahmon Yo‘ldoshev Azizbek Odilov Jasur Hikmatullayev Sardor Abdunabiyev Abdurahmon Sulaymonov Shamsiddin Tursunmahamadov Behruz Ismatov Abdulhamid Ikromov Muhammadayub Omonov Jahongir Isomiddinov Azizbek To‘lqunbekov Orzubek Turg‘unov Raul Jeparov Mirkamol Annamatov Forwards: Imeda Ashortia Temurxo‘ja Abduholiqov Farruhjon Qodirov Azizbek Amonov Fahriddin Muhammadov Sadriddin Hasanov Rustamxon Azimov Amir To‘raqulov Luis Kachorri

The Italian club "Inter" is planning to sign a contract with "Roma" striker Artyom Dovbik during the summer transfer window. This was reported by TuttoMercatoWeb. Will Dovbik move to "Inter"? ? The 27-year-old Ukrainian striker may change his team and there is a possibility of moving to "Inter" in Italy's Serie A. ? The "Nerazzurri" intend to make changes in their attacking line, as Markus Thuram may leave the team in the summer. The club's management aims to fill his position with Dovbik. ? "Inter" head coach Simone Inzaghi also supports this transfer and considers this option favorable, taking into account that Dovbik would strengthen the team's attack line. Dovbik's performance this season Artyom Dovbik has been showing stable performance in the "Roma" squad this season. ? In Serie A: ✅ 23 matches ✅ 9 goals ✅ 3 assists ? Transfer fee (Transfermarkt): 30 million euros How can Dovbik be beneficial for "Inter"? ✅ Efficiency in attack: Dovbik has recorded good results in the "Roma" squad this season and is showcasing his scoring potential. ✅ Filling Thuram's position: If "Inter" faces a loss in their attacking line, the Ukrainian forward could successfully fill this gap. ✅ Adapted to the Italian championship: Dovbik has been playing in Serie A for several seasons, which allows him to adapt quickly at "Inter". Will Dovbik stay in Italy? ? "Inter" is showing serious interest in transferring Artyom Dovbik and the club is discussing the conditions to make this move happen. ? The 27-year-old striker has a high probability of moving to the Milan club in the summer, but the stance of "Roma" and other clubs will also be important in this process. ✅ If this transfer takes place, Dovbik could become the new attacking machine for "Inter"!

Under the leadership of Carlo Ancelotti, "Real Madrid" defeated "Atletico" 2:1 in the UEFA Champions League playoff stage. This victory not only secured an important stage but also set new historical records for the team and players. Let's take a look at the most important statistical results! 500-match record from "Real Madrid"! "Real Madrid" played its 500th game in the Champions League, becoming the first club to reach this milestone. Statistics: 312 wins, 85 draws, and 113 losses. Without considering the qualifying rounds, the Madrid team has won 300 games. In this regard, they have won 63 more games than "Bayern". Unmatched series in the playoff stage "Real Madrid" has lost only one of its last 18 matches in the Champions League playoff stage (12 wins, 5 draws, 1 loss). Historic goal from Rodrigo Rodrigo scored a goal against "Atletico" in the 3rd minute, becoming the author of the fastest goal in the Madrid derby in the last 19 years (3:25). The previous record belonged to Antonio Cassano in 2006 (3:05). He became the youngest fifth player to score 25 goals in the Champions League (24 years 54 days). Braim entered the 21st-century record Braim became the fifth "Real" player to score against "Atletico" in three different tournaments. Before him, Ramos, Ronaldo, Benzema, and Rodrigo achieved this result. Mendy's long-awaited assists Mendy provided assists in two consecutive matches. Before this achievement, he had not provided an assist in 80 games. Valverde played his milestone game This match was Federiko Valverde's 300th game for "Real Madrid". "Real Madrid" once again demonstrated itself as the greatest club in the history of the Champions League. The team not only played its historic 500th match but also proved its unmatched strength in the playoff stage once again. Players like Rodrigo, Braim, Mendy, and Valverde continue the team's historic journey with their personal records. This season is sure to be even more exciting for the fans!

This season, “Manchester City,” which is fighting to finish at least with the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup, has faced serious problems again at a crucial stage. One of the prestigious sources covering football, onefootball.com, published an analytical article about the issues troubling the “citizens,” highlighting that Abduqodir Husanov is becoming the savior of the team against this backdrop. - Just yesterday, another central defender of “Manchester City,” Nathan Ake, announced through his official social media page that he had undergone surgery on his Achilles and that it would take several weeks for him to get back on his feet. Now, the member of the Netherlands national team has joined other central defenders, Manuel Akanji and John Stones, who are also unable to assist the team due to injuries. This indicates that “Manchester City's” defensive line reserves are once again facing pressure and problems. From now on, during the most responsible phase of the season, the task of solidifying the defense center will primarily fall on Abduqodir Husanov. Josep Guardiola is expected to field 18-year-old Vitor Reis as an assistant to the Uzbek legionnaire. Since these two players arrived in Manchester, they have shown their readiness to bear any burden the team faces in the matches they participated in. Especially, Abduqodir Husanov has quickly proven himself to be a worthy player for “Manchester City's” starting lineup. The young footballer, transferred from “Lans” on January 20, has participated in six matches so far. Despite the debut match against “Chelsi” starting with mistakes, in subsequent games, this defender has shown everyone why the “citizens” bought him for a significant amount and has been demonstrating his high potential. Abduqodir's strength, speed, and skills as a defender fit very well into “City's” defensive line. Husanov has quickly become a unique and valuable player for “Manchester City.” Now he has broader opportunities to become the leading defender of “Manchester City” in the decisive phase of the season. Two matches in the FA Cup were enough for Vitor Reis, who came from “Palmeiras,” to prove his talent. Especially, the match against “Plymouth” in the fifth round showed that Vitor Reis's playing style is similar to that of John Stones and that the young legionnaire is ready to fill in for the experienced defender. Considering the injury epidemic that has arisen in the squad, Josep Guardiola will have to give Reis more playing time despite his youth. The long-term absence of central defenders due to injuries now indicates that Abduqodir Husanov and Vitor Reis must play a crucial role in the team's fight for UEFA Champions League qualifications. Interestingly, these two young defenders were actually transferred for the future. However, the situation turned out differently. Now they are becoming the main force in the fight for important goals. Experienced Ruben Dias will assist them in holding the defense center. In football, injuries to leading players often lead to young players discovering new dimensions. Today, Husanov and Reis find themselves in the same situation. The new generation of defenders is required to fill the shoes of famous stars like Nathan Ake, John Stones, and Manuel Akanji at this crucial stage. If they can handle the heavy responsibility placed on them, their careers at “Manchester City” will rise to another level, as noted by onefootball.com. So far, Abduqodir Husanov has played six times for the “citizens” in the English Premier League, the domestic cup, and the UEFA Champions League, showing high-level performance in defense while also scoring one goal.

After the match between "Pakhtakor" and "Al Hilal" (1:0) in the elite ACL quarter-finals, Saudi coach Jorge Jesus participated in a press conference. "The first part of the playoff match has ended. Now we are waiting for the return match. We need to focus all our attention on the match in Riyadh. We couldn't showcase the football we wanted on such a pitch. Therefore, we had to make changes to our game. We tried to play long passes and be the first to win the second ball. It's difficult to display quality football on such a pitch. The number of injuries increased due to the cold weather. The minus five temperature and the bad pitch were the reasons for that. For me, the worst outcome of today's game was not the defeat, but losing key players. Now we need to prepare for the next match. We will play in Riyadh in a week," said Jorge Jesus. - "Al Hilal" couldn't display its usual football today. The team didn't create good attacks and several players got injured. What do you think is the reason for such a poor performance? - "A well-structured team like "Pakhtakor" caused us many problems. I repeat, regardless of which of our players were on the pitch today, they couldn't display their usual level of play. The condition of the pitch was the reason for that. Therefore, we changed our style. We focused more on one-on-one battles, but that wasn't our tactic. The game forced us to change our style. Due to the cold weather and the condition of the pitch, many of our players couldn't play until the end of the game. The bad condition of the pitch is the cause of all our problems. For me, it's more important how my team recovers for the next game than how they played today. I have mentioned the reasons for today's problems. - Did "Pakhtakor" play as you expected today? - "Pakhtakor's" game didn't surprise me. The game was only about battles. It's difficult to control the game in such conditions. The condition of the pitch is to blame for everything. We showed everything we could. Now we need to think about the match in Riyadh. Source: championat.asia

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti shared his thoughts after the match. “It was a difficult game. We started the match well, then the opponent scored. In the second half, we played much better. We aimed to win today, and we achieved that. We showed a much more organized performance in defense. Atlético controlled the game in some situations, but they couldn't create any chances,” said Carlo Ancelotti. Source: Marca

Yesterday, 'Pakhtakor' defeated 'Al Hilal' 1:0 in the first match of the quarter-finals of the Elit OCHL tournament. Check out the ratings given to the players by Sofascore.

Russian famous football agent Dmitriy Selyuk emphasized that the head coaches of Moscow's famous clubs – CSKA and Dynamo – need to be changed for success in the national championship. After the 19th round of the Russian Premier League, the Croatian specialist Marsel Lichka's "Dynamo" is currently in fourth place in the competition table, while the Serbian Marko Nikolich's CSKA players have not yet been able to rise above sixth place. - Previously, second place was considered a defeat for CSKA. Now, however, the "army men" have settled for sixth place. What has Nikolich done since he arrived? Nothing! This specialist is trying to implement a diamond formation for Miralim Pyanich in the team. One "Yugoslav" is creating space for another Yugoslav (Serbia and Bosnia were previously part of former Yugoslavia – note sports.uz). Abbosbek Fayzullayev is suffering the most from this, as well as other players. If this continues, their final result will remain in sixth place. I am sure that Marko Nikolich will be dismissed from the head coach position soon. Also Marsel Lichka. CSKA and Dynamo just need a good coach. For example, they should pay attention to Frank Artiga. This specialist will be in demand in the summer. He can develop young and talented players. He has successfully done the same in the Barselona system, - said Dmitriy Selyuk. Marko Nikolich, who was brought to CSKA with great hopes, has a completely different opinion about the new game scheme he is implementing. The Serbian specialist emphasizes that the diamond method he is instilling in the team suits Abbosbek Fayzullayev. - From the outside, it may seem that Abbosbek Fayzullayev, playing in the number 8 position, is having a hard time in the new scheme. Because he has to defend more than before and is spending a lot of time on it. However, it doesn't seem that way to me. Modern football players must develop both attacking and defensive skills. Abbos is very active and is doing a huge amount of work. I can say that before the training sessions in the camps, endurance tests were conducted. Among all CSKA players, Abbosbek Fayzullayev took first place in this regard. He is still participating in the team's sharp attacks and creating dangerous situations whenever possible. I am sure that Abbos will become even stronger in this scheme. I talked to him about what we expect from Abbos. He is definitely a very talented player who will achieve growth. One day, he will appear in one of Europe's top clubs, - said Marko Nikolich. Abbosbek Fayzullayev, who was trained at "Pakhtakor," has been defending the honor of CSKA since the summer of 2023. Our attacking legionnaire, valued at 8 million euros by the Transfermarkt portal, has played in 56 matches since joining the "army men," scoring eight goals and providing 20 assists.

Forward of "Pakhtakor" Igor Sergeyev shared his thoughts after the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Asian Elite Champions League against "Al Hilol" (1:0). — What are your impressions of the match? — It’s joyful that we won for the first time in history. The weather was cold, below zero, but the guys put in effort. We tried to follow the coach's instructions, we succeeded in some areas, and in others, we didn’t. Since there is a second leg, we wanted to increase the margin in the score, but the coaches, the guys, everyone knows that this is just the beginning, and the return match will be much tougher. The reason is that they will play at home, and their squad will be complete. Even though I didn’t play in the main squad today, I am satisfied. — How do you feel after recovering from your injury? — I played in two official matches, and before that, I had 5-6 games in the training camp, and the injury is not bothering me. Right now, I am trying not to think about the injury and I am training to prevent it from happening again. — You have played against "Al Hilol" before and even scored a goal. What is the difference between that "Al Hilol" and today’s? — The difference is quite evident. There were good players before, but not at the world level, only at the Asian level. The current names are known worldwide. Overall, not just "Al Hilol," but all of Saudi Arabia has changed significantly. Source: championat.asia

After the match between "Pakhtakor" and "Al Hilol" (1:0) in the Elite ACL quarter-finals, the "Lions" head coach Pedru Moreyra and midfielder Abdurauf Boriyev participated in a press conference. "As I mentioned yesterday, it was a tough match. Today we managed to show a disciplined game against a very strong team. 'Al Hilol' was expected to have more ball possession than us. There was curiosity about whether we would play defensive football yesterday. Today you saw how we aimed to play. We focused all our attention on organizing the game correctly. Our players performed very well today. We tried to pay more attention to defense and catch the opponent in open zones. We spent the first 30 minutes in a 'fantastic' manner. Now we have a match waiting for us in Riyadh. The away match will definitely be tougher than today. I thank the players and spoke with them in the dressing room. We will start preparing for the next match," said Pedru Moreyra. "Despite the cold weather, I want to thank the fans who supported us. The opponent was one of the strongest teams in Asia. We achieved this result thanks to our coach's tactics, but the fight is not over yet. Now we need to prepare for the next game," Abdurauf Boriyev said about today's match. - Congratulations on today's victory. Your team has another week to prepare for the next match. What are your thoughts on the away match? 'Al Hilol' will be in a comfortable situation in Riyadh. Based on today's match, what else can you change? - First, let's enjoy today's victory (smiles). Then we will think about the away match. Today my players did not allow the opponent to score with their actions. This field might have created discomfort for the opponent, but we also played football on the same field. We created 3-4 good situations. Our opponent had more chances than us, but they couldn't score today. Therefore, I have a positive opinion about my team's current state. The away match will also be tough. A stadium filled with big fans and a completely different atmosphere from today. I am grateful to our fans who did not leave us alone in such weather. It is very pleasant to participate in games in Tashkent because there is a 'fantastic' atmosphere here. - Can you talk about the situation of Bryan Riaskos? - We substituted Riaskos based on the game. He might have been tired in some situations or not participated well in pressing. This decision was made based on the situation in the game. - Yesterday, a question about O'rinboev at the pre-match press conference caused quite a stir on social media. Can we expect to see O'rinboev on the field in the upcoming matches? - We need to talk about the players on the field, in my opinion. They deserve it. I choose the best players who deserve to be on the field and currently fit into the starting lineup. This is my decision. I have only worked with O'rinboev for two days. It would be unfair to put a player who has been with the team for such a short time on the field compared to other players. I repeat, O'rinboev needs to fight for his place, and he is capable of proving everything. For me, substituting players is the easiest thing, but we need to rely more on those who fit the team game. Sobirkhojayev did not play today, but Boriyev successfully filled his place. Abdurauf performed very well. I have discussed this with all the players. For example, I agreed on this with Boriyev, who is sitting next to me, from the first day. Every player needs to fight for their place. Question to Abdurauf Boriyev - Abdurauf, in your opinion, in which aspect of today's match did "Pakhtakor" have the advantage over the opponent? - If we exclude the last 5-10 minutes, we did not fall behind the opponent throughout the entire match. It might have seemed like we were playing to hold the score in the last minutes. The opponent pressed at the end of the game. They attacked with long passes to the forwards and wing passes. We hardly gave them any chances, and that is why I think we achieved a good result. - You mentioned that "Pakhtakor" is striving to reach its best level of play. When do you think "Pakhtakor" will be in its best sporting form? Also, could you evaluate the game your team displayed today? For example, on a ten-point scale, how would you rate today's game? - Today's match was only our third official match. We have developed a strategy with the coaching staff. We need to implement our ideas. I am satisfied with the game we are currently displaying. If we think about the first three matches, my impressions are positive. Today we did not play against an ordinary team. We did not give the opponent any chances in the early minutes. We really wanted to reach this stage. You know, we will not participate in the ACL next season. Our goal is to return to this competition as soon as possible. Uzbek football is a developing country. When I received an offer from "Pakhtakor," I had studied your country's football. There are many young and talented footballers in Uzbekistan. I have said this before. I wish your national team success in qualifying for the World Cup. I want my efforts to benefit Uzbek football. I will try to contribute my small part to Uzbekistan's national team in its quest to qualify for the World Cup, and if I can accomplish this task, I will be happy. Source: championat.asia

The first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 ended in a 1:1 draw between Borussia and Lille. The match took place at the "Signal Iduna Park" stadium in Dortmund. The only goal for Borussia was scored by Karim Adeyemi in the 22nd minute. Lille equalized the score with a goal from Håkon-Arnar Haraldsson in the 68th minute. Lille had 57% ball possession during the match. Borussia made 7 shots on goal, while Lille had 9 shots. Both teams had only one accurate shot.

Arsenal inflicted a heavy defeat on "PSV" with a score of 7:1 in the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The match took place at the "Philips" stadium. The only goal for PSV was scored by Noa Lang from a penalty in the 43rd minute. In the Arsenal FC lineup, the goal scorers were Jurriën Timber (18’), Igan Navneri (21’), Mikel Merino (31’), Martin Ødegaard (47’, 73’), Leandro Trossard (48’), and Riccardo Calafiori (85’). Match statistics: PSV had 12 shots, while Arsenal had 15. However, possession of the ball was in favor of PSV, accounting for 54%.

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2:1 in the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The match took place at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The goals were scored by Rodrigo (in the 4th minute) and Brahim Dias (in the 55th minute) for Real, while Julian Alvares scored a response goal for Atletico in the 32nd minute. Match statistics: Real had 13 shots, while Atletico had 6. Ball possession was in favor of Madrid's whites, accounting for 52%.

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first match of the Madrid derby ended in a 1:1 draw at halftime. Rodrigo opened the scoring in the 4th minute, while Julian Alvarez equalized in the 32nd minute. First half statistics: ? Possession: Real Madrid – 46%, Atletico Madrid – 54% ? Shots on goal: Real Madrid – 5, Atletico Madrid – 3 ? Accurate shots: Real Madrid – 3, Atletico Madrid – 1 ? Pass accuracy: Real Madrid – 93%, Atletico Madrid – 89% ? Fouls: Real Madrid – 5, Atletico Madrid – 3 ? Yellow cards: 0 ? Red cards: 0 ? Corner kicks: Real Madrid – 1, Atletico Madrid – 2 In the second half, the teams are expected to be more active.

The Football, Sport, and Zo'r TV channels have purchased the broadcasting rights for the England Cup. You know, Abduqodir Husanov's team "Manchester City" is currently continuing its journey in this tournament. The "Citizens" will compete against "Bournemouth" in the quarter-finals of this tournament. This match is scheduled to take place on April 29. If Guardiola's team reaches the final of this tournament, we will have the opportunity to watch several games featuring our compatriot Abduqodir Husanov on television.

Real Madrid officially announced their main lineup ahead of the first match of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Coach Carlo Ancelotti decided to field the strongest lineup for this match. The attack line includes Mbappe, Vinicius, and Rodrigo, while the midfield consists of Chuameni, Kamavinga, and Brahim. In the defense line, there are Mendi, Ryudiger, Asensio, and Valverde. In goal is Thibaut Courtois. Main lineup: - Courtois - Mendi – Ryudiger – Asensio – Valverde - Kamavinga – Chuameni – Brahim - Vinicius Jr. – Mbappe – Rodrigo Bench: Lunin, Fran Gonsales, Alaba, Modric, Arda Gyuler, Endrik, Lukas Vaskes, Fran Garsiya.

The match between "Paxtakor" and "Al Hilol" took place in the quarter-finals of the Asian Elite Champions League. "Paxtakor" won 1:0. In the 29th minute of the match, after a brilliant pass from Riaskos on the right flank, Flamarion burst into the opponent's penalty area at high speed and placed the ball into the bottom corner of the opponent's goal without stopping it. Elite OCHL Round of 16 "Paxtakor" — "Al Hilol" 1:0 Goal: 1:0 — 29, Flamarion (Brayan Riaskos). "Paxtakor": 19.Jonatan Luiz, 3.Shahzod Azmiddinov, 4.Abdulla Abdullayev, 7.Hojiakbar Alijonov, 8.Diyor Xolmatov, 17.Dostonbek Hamdamov, 22.Umar Adhamzoda, 23.Abdurauf Bo‘riyev, 47.Jonatan Lukka, 50.Flamarion Filo, 94.Brayan Riaskos. Substitutes: 1.Nikita Shevchenko, 5.Muhammadqodir Hamraliyev, 9.Ibrohim Ibragimov, 12.Vladimir Nazarov, 15.Diyorbek Ortiqboyev, 30.Otabek Jo‘raqo‘ziyev, 37.Igor Sergeyev, 44.Mahmudjon Mahamadjonov, 45.Rezan Bashar, 55.Muhammadrasul Abdumajidov, 77.Dilshod Saitov, 99.Ulug‘bek Hoshimov. "Al Hilol": 37.Yassin Bunu, 3.Kalidu Kulibali, 4.Xalfan al Davsari, 5.Ali al Bulayhi (28.Muhammad Kanno, 39), 8.Ruben Nevesh, 11.Markos Almeyda, 16.Nosir al Davsari, 22.Sergey Milinkovich-Savich, 27.Kayo, 29.Salim al Davsari, 77.Malkom. Substitutes: 17.Muhammad al G‘ami, 21.Muhammad al Ovays, 24.Moteb al Xarbi, 7.Xolid al G‘annam, 15.Muhammad al Qaxtoni, 33.Muhammad bin Muxaysh, 38.Turki al Jumayl, 39.Abdulaziz Majid, 99.Abdulloh al Hamiddan. Warnings: Shahzod Azmiddinov (34), Abdulla Abdullayev (78), Kalidu Kulibali (83), Mahmudjon Mahamadjonov (90+7)

The goalkeeper of Madrid's "Real" club, Andriy Lunin, may soon head to the English Premier League. "Manchester City" head coach Pep Guardiola wants to see the Ukrainian keeper in his squad. This was reported by Todofichajes. Why does Guardiola want Lunin? The main goalkeeper of "Manchester City," Ederson, may leave the team in the summer. Therefore, Guardiola is looking for a suitable goalkeeper to replace him. Currently, the physical condition of the team's second-choice goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega, is causing concern for the specialist. Lunin, on the other hand, has been demonstrating reliable performances in the "Sky Blues" lineup. Transfer likelihood and terms So far, the "Manchester City" management has not made an official offer to "Real," but they are reportedly gathering information about the Ukrainian goalkeeper. Lunin's current contract with the Madrid club runs until 2030. His market value is estimated at around 30 million euros. Lunin's participation this season This season, Lunin has played in 5 matches for "Real" and even became the author of 1 assist. This shows that he is not only a reliable goalkeeper but also capable of managing the game effectively. Potential consequences of the transfer If Lunin moves to "Manchester City," it could be a significant step for his career. The English Premier League would provide him with an opportunity to further enhance his skills. At the same time, "Real" will have to make a serious decision regarding his sale. Lunin is seen as a worthy competitor to Thibaut Courtois, intensifying the competition within the team. In the coming weeks, news regarding this transfer may emerge. Football fans are eagerly watching how Guardiola's interest in Lunin might unfold.

The match between "Paxtakor" and "Al Hilal" is taking place in the quarter-finals of the Asian Elite Champions League. In the 29th minute of the match, after a brilliant pass from Riaskos on the right wing, Flamarion burst into the opponent's penalty area at high speed and placed the ball into the bottom corner of the opponent's goal without stopping it. Elite ACL Round of 16 "Paxtakor" — "Al Hilal" 1:0 Goal: 1:0 — 29, Flamarion (Brayan Riaskos). "Paxtakor": 19.Jonatan Luiz, 3.Shahzod Azmiddinov, 4.Abdulla Abdullayev, 7.Hojiakbar Alijonov, 8.Diyor Xolmatov, 17.Dostonbek Hamdamov, 22.Umar Adhamzoda, 23.Abdurauf Bo‘riyev, 47.Jonatan Lukka, 50.Flamarion Filo, 94.Brayan Riaskos. Substitutes: 1.Nikita Shevchenko, 5.Muhammadqodir Hamraliyev, 9.Ibrohim Ibragimov, 12.Vladimir Nazarov, 15.Diyorbek Ortiqboyev, 30.Otabek Jo‘raqo‘ziyev, 37.Igor Sergeyev, 44.Mahmudjon Mahamadjonov, 45.Rezan Bashar, 55.Muhammadrasul Abdumajidov, 77.Dilshod Saitov, 99.Ulug‘bek Hoshimov. "Al Hilal": 37.Yassin Bunu, 3.Kalidu Kulibali, 4.Xalfan al Davsari, 5.Ali al Bulayhi (28.Muhammad Kanno, 39), 8.Ruben Nevesh, 11.Markos Almeyda, 16.Nosir al Davsari, 22.Sergey Milinkovich-Savich, 27.Kayo, 29.Salim al Davsari, 77.Malkom. Substitutes: 17.Muhammad al G‘ami, 21.Muhammad al Ovays, 24.Moteb al Xarbi, 7.Xolid al G‘annam, 15.Muhammad al Qaxtoni, 33.Muhammad bin Muxaysh, 38.Turki al Jumayl, 39.Abdulaziz Majid, 99.Abdulloh al Hamiddan. Warning: Shahzod Azmiddinov (34). First half statistics Possession (%): 40-60 Duels for the ball: 50-50 Aerial duels won (%): 50-54 Interceptions against opponent's attacks: 1-3 Offside: 1-1 Corner kicks: 2-1 Fouls: 131-202 Short passes: 34-28 Pass accuracy (%): 70-82 Pass accuracy in opponent's half (%): 48-67 Crosses: 10-11 Cross accuracy (%): 20-9 Shots: 5-2 On-target shots: 2-0 Ball recoveries: 10-11 Clearances: 10-14 The second half of the match is ongoing.

The match between "Paxtakor" and "Al-Hilol" in the 1/16 finals of the Elite Champions League is generating great interest among football fans. The starting lineups for both teams have been announced for this clash. Starting lineup of "Paxtakor": 1. Jonatan (goalkeeper) 2. Azmiddinov 3. Abdullayev 4. Alijonov 5. Xolmatov 6. Xamdamov 7. Adhamzoda 8. Buriyev 9. Lukka 10. Flamarion 11. Riaskos Substitutes: Shevchenko, Hamraleyev, Ibragimov, Nazarov, Ortiqboyev, Juraquziyev, Sergeyev, Mahkammadjonov, Bashar, Abdumajidov, Saitov, Hoshimov. Starting lineup of "Al-Hilol": 1. Bono (goalkeeper) 2. Xalifa 3. Kulibali 4. Al-Bulayhi 5. Nasser D. 6. Neves 7. Sergej 8. Salem (captain) 9. Malkom 10. Kaio Sezar 11. M. Leonardo Substitutes: Alovais, Alyami, Moteb, Muhaysh, Kanno, Al-Hadhud, Al-Qaxtani, Khalid, Turki, A. Hamdan. Head coach: Jorge Jesus. About the game This match is of great importance for both teams. "Paxtakor" has the opportunity to play against a strong opponent at home, while "Al-Hilol" aims to successfully pass this stage with their experienced players. Fans are expecting a high-level game from the stars of both teams. The match will kick off at 21:00 Tashkent time.

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.

French defender Benjamin Pavard shared his impressions about his transfer to the club "Marseille." This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to him, all his thoughts are currently focused solely on "Marseille." He emphasized that he is proud to have joined this prestigious club and is eagerly looking forward to taking the field. Pavard is 29 years old, and his rights belong to the Milan club "Inter." He is on loan until the end of the 2025/2026 season, with an option to buy afterward. In the 2024/2025 season, Pavard played 23 matches in the Italian Serie A, but did not score any goals and provided one assist. He is a world champion with the French national team. In 2018, he won the World Cup in Russia with the tricolor national team. He scored an important goal against Argentina in the quarterfinals of this tournament. Pavard is demonstrating that he is ready to bring great benefits to the "Marseille" team with his experience and skill.

Karim Konate, a forward for Red Bull Salzburg, has come under the interest of the Barcelona club. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The Catalan club is searching for a new player to replace 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski. This season may be Lewandowski's last with the club. According to Transfer News Live, citing the Africa Soccer website, 21-year-old Karim Konate is on the Catalans' radar. He has been unable to play since last November due to a torn ligament in his knee. The Transfermarkt portal has valued him at 15 million euros. The Ivorian forward has appeared in 64 matches for Red Bull Salzburg's first team, scoring 33 goals and providing 11 assists. This young player's future is considered very promising, and Barcelona aims to add him to their squad.

Brazilian forward Neymar recalled an incident from when he played for the "Santos" team and was together with Lionel Messi at "PSG". This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to Neymar, on one occasion at "PSG", he asked Messi to take a penalty kick, but Messi refused and replied: "No, I am not here to do that. Either you take it or give it to Mbappe." It was emphasized that Messi did not argue and is a very calm person. Neymar played for "PSG" from 2017 to 2023, while Messi was active in the same team from 2021 to 2023. Before joining "PSG", they also played together at "Barcelona" and are considered very close friends. Currently, 38-year-old Messi is playing for the "Inter Miami" club in the United States. The friendship and teamwork between Neymar and Messi are highly appreciated by many fans in the sports world.

The 31-year-old Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, whose rights belong to the Milan-based football club Inter, may change his club. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to the Fichajes publication, there is an opportunity for the midfielder to continue his career in his homeland. Istanbul's Galatasaray team has shown interest in Calhanoglu's transfer. The major Turkish club plans to add the player to their squad during the summer transfer window. This deal could cost the Istanbul team approximately ten million euros. Hakan Calhanoglu has been playing for Inter since the summer of 2021. Last season, he appeared in 47 matches for the Nerazzurri, scoring 11 goals and providing eight assists. The player contributes significantly to the team with his experience and effectiveness on the field. Additional information about his transfer is expected to be announced in the coming days.

The English football club "Leeds" is looking for a new head coach. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. This information is reported by Teamtalk journalists. According to sources, the Premier League representative is interested in two well-known Portuguese specialists. They are Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo. Currently, both are unemployed. Mourinho, nicknamed "The Special One," left Turkey's "Fenerbahce" club, while Santo parted ways with "Wolverhampton." Currently, Daniel Farke is serving as the head coach of the "Leeds" team. After the third round of the English Premier League, the team is in twelfth place in the standings with four points. The club management is working on finding a new coach and strengthening the team further. Who the new head coach will be is expected to affect the team's upcoming matches. Club fans and experts are closely watching this decision.

Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana has been loaned from England's Manchester United to Turkey's Trabzonspor. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The loan agreement was made between the two clubs for a period of one year. Onana's contract with Manchester United is valid until the summer of 2028. The Transfermarkt portal values him at 25 million euros. The rights to the 29-year-old goalkeeper have belonged to the Manchester club since the summer of 2023. Andre Onana continued his professional career at Ajax and Milan's Inter clubs. The Trabzonspor team last became the Turkish champion in 2022. Currently, the club is in second place in the Turkish Super Lig standings. This season, Trabzonspor is not participating in European cups.

Journalist Igor Burbas provided information about possible reasons for the presence of banned substances in the body of Chelsea football player Mykhailo Mudrik. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. According to him, stem cells were injected into Mudrik's body. This procedure was carried out to accelerate the player's recovery, as he was experiencing discomfort. According to Burbas, the stem cells were taken from a cow's body, and this cow may have been exposed to the banned substance meldonium. In 2023, Chelsea purchased Mudrik for 70 million euros. The 24-year-old winger last played at the end of November 2023. At the end of 2024, the player was temporarily fined and suspended from the field due to a positive doping test. This situation has negatively affected the player's career. The club and specialists are taking all measures to restore his health.