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In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff, Manchester City's main striker Erling Haaland did not take the field against Real Madrid due to injury. City's head coach Josep Guardiola explained the reasons why the Norwegian forward could not help his team in a tough match. - Before the game, Erling tried to train. Haaland had been injured in the match against Newcastle. The medical examination showed that there was nothing dangerous. However, Erling felt pain in his foot while walking and going up and down the stairs. Before the match, he came to me and said he was not feeling well and was not ready for the game against Real, - said Josep Guardiola. It is worth noting that Erling Haaland was substituted in the 88th minute of the match against Newcastle in the 25th round of the English Premier League due to a knee injury.

“Roma” faced a strong opponent “Porto” in the UEFA Europa League playoff match, successfully overcoming this hurdle. The Romans returned from the first leg of the away match with a 1:1 draw. The match at “Olimpico” also started difficult for the Romans. The hosts conceded a goal in the 27th minute due to a mistake by goalkeeper Svilar. The turning point in the game was made by Eldor Shomurodov and Paulo Dybala. Our legionnaire set up the Argentine star with a beautiful combination, putting him one-on-one with the goalkeeper. An assist from Eldor. Later, Shomurodov himself scored a goal, but it was disallowed due to offside. The match ended 3:2 in favor of “Roma”. Thus, “Roma” qualified for the round of 16 in international tournaments in Europe for the 11th time. The “Wolves” have been the only Italian team to reach this stage in three UEFA competitions – the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League since 2015. In the meantime, the Romans became the first winners of the Conference League held for the first time in 2022. The following year, they played in the Europa League final. This time, Claudio Ranieri aims to win the Europa League trophy and lead his team to the UEFA Champions League. The 73-year-old renowned coach gave an interview after the match, specifically mentioning Eldor Shomurodov. - Having great players in the team helps in overcoming tough opponents. In particular, having a player like Paulo Dybala makes a big difference. He can lead the team. Paulo speaks little. But when he does, he always finds the right words. It was with his help that we were able to change the game scenario. I am happy with the result. But we cannot stop here. We still need to improve as a team. Everyone knows that we are conceding goals on counterattacks. Because we are creating such conditions ourselves. For example, in this match, even though we were leading 3:1, the players pushed forward again. As a result, the goal difference narrowed. This should not happen. I regret that Eldor Shomurodov did not get credited with a goal. This player gives his all, runs a lot. He is always ready to help. When he runs, he doesn’t just run aimlessly. Eldor can read the field well, and his technique is on point. I love him with all my heart, - said Claudio Ranieri. 29-year-old Eldor Shomurodov has participated in a total of 22 matches this season in Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and the Europa League, scoring three goals and providing two assists.

The second leg match between "Roma" and "Portu" in the UEFA Europa League was exciting. The Rome club won 3:2 at home, advancing to the next stage with an aggregate score of 4:3. Paulo Dybala (35', 39') and Nicolo Zaniolo (83') scored for the team. For "Portu," Samu Arexova (27') and Deviyn Rench (90+6', own goal) were the scorers. During the game, Eldor Shomurodov was able to show himself well. He provided an accurate pass to Paulo Dybala in the 35th minute, assisting the goal. This pass helped the team restore parity, and as a result, "Roma" felt more confident. Shomurodov was active in the game, keeping the opposing defenders under pressure in attack and actively participating in moving the ball forward. His technique and ability to read the field brought significant benefits to his team in this match.

In the next match of the Europa League, the "Roma" team defeated "Porto" 3:2 at home, advancing to the next stage with an overall score of 4:3. Paulo Dybala scored a double, while Nicolo Pizilli netted the decisive goal. Agexov and Rench (own goal) were the scorers for "Porto". Eldor Shomurodov started in the main lineup for this match and received a rating of 7.1. He contributed to his team with his activity in attack and by providing an assist for Dybala's goal.

"Roma" defeated "Porto" 3:2 in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, advancing to the next stage with an aggregate score of 4:3. Goals for the Roman club were scored by Paulo Dybala (35', 39') and Nicolo Zaniolo (83'). Goals for "Porto" were scored by Samu Aghehowa (27') and "Roma" player Devayn Rench (90+6', own goal). In the match, Steven Eustáquio received a red card, leaving "Porto" at a disadvantage (51'). "Roma" forward Eldor Shomurodov left the field in the 78th minute, replaced by Matias Sule. Statistics: "Roma": 19 shots, 6 on target, 56% possession, 517 passes, 89% accurate passes, 12 fouls, 2 yellow cards. "Porto": 5 shots, 1 on target, 44% possession, 421 passes, 85% accurate passes, 9 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 1 red card. Top rated players: "Roma": Paulo Dybala - 9.0, Angelino - 8.0, Zeki Celik - 7.5. "Porto": Otavio - 8.0, Fabio Vieira - 7.2, Alan Varela - 7.0

In the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg, "Roma" finished the first half leading "Portu" 2:1. The game's opening goal was scored by "Portu" forward Samu Agexov in the 27th minute, with an assist from Fabio Vieira. However, "Roma" quickly equalized. In the 35th minute, Paulo Dybala scored after a pass from Eldor Shomurodov. Then, in the 39th minute, Dybala showcased himself again and put "Roma" ahead. This time, K. Kone assisted him in creating the goal. Overall, "Roma" is currently leading 3:2.

The Qarshi "Nasaf" club, which is continuing preparations for the new season, held its next friendly match. In the 8th friendly match held in Antalya, the "dragons" faced the Moldovan club "Balti". In an exciting match, the opponent emerged victorious. "Nasaf," which opened the scoring initially, conceded two goals before halftime. Notably, at the end of the first half, the opponent's goalkeeper managed to save the penalty shot taken by Javohir Sidiqov from eleven meters. It is worth noting that the "Balti" team finished 5th in the Moldova Super League last season. International friendly match "Nasaf" 1:2 "Balti" (Moldova) Goals: Sharof Muhitdinov 1:0 (5'), Obekop 1:1 (38'), Martins 1:2 (41' pen) Missed penalty: Javohir Sidiqov 45' "Nasaf": 35.Abduvohid Ne'matov, 5.Gʻolib Gʻaybullayev, 6.Murodbek Rahmatov, 8.Zafarmurod Abdirahmatov, 9.Javohir Sidiqov, 14.Sharof Muhitdinov, 22.Igor Golban, 30.Suhrob Nurulloyev, 33.Bahodir Halilov, 79.Azizjon Ahrorov, 99.Rubin Hebay. Substitutes who came on: Oleksandr Vorobey, Husayn Norchayev, Oybek Bozorov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Sardor Bahromov, Diyorbek Asomiddinov, Davronebk Usmonov, Dilshod Murtazayev.

This summer, a major restructuring of the squad is expected at "Manchester City". According to the "Daily Mail", several players who have passed their peak may leave the team. This list includes players like Ederson, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin de Bruyne, and Bernardo Silva. Additionally, another player expected to leave the team is Jack Grealish, who is not having his best season. Another player who will completely leave "City" this summer is Kyle Walker, who recently moved to "Milan" on loan until the end of the season. It is worth noting that on Wednesday, "Manchester City" lost 1:3 to "Real" and exited the Champions League competition.

The starting lineup of the Romans for the Europa League playoff match "Roma"-"Portu" (1:1) has been announced. Our legionnaire Eldor Shomurodov will be active from the first minutes on the field. "Roma" - "Portu" 22:45 | "Olimpico" Stadium "Roma": Svilar, Chelik, Mancini, Ndika, El Shaarawi, Paredes, Kone, Angelino, Pellegrini, Dybala, Shomurodov. "Portu": Costa, Otavio, Peres, Djalo, Moura, Varela, Estakio, Mario, Vieira, Pepe, Agexova. The first match ended - 1:1

The former player and sports director of the "Pakhtakor" club, Jafar Irismetov, commented on the actions of "Manchester City" defender Abduqodir Husanov in the match against "Real Madrid" (1:3), as reported by the Sports.kz website citing Metaratings.ru. "Husanov showed a decent performance. I wouldn't say he made major mistakes; it's just that 'Manchester City' is experiencing a general decline in their game. Could he have interfered with Mbappe's goals? Yes, of course, but he is not directly to blame for any of the goals. He played at his level and is gradually earning a place in the starting lineup. The high rating given to him is not without reason. The team defense played poorly, but Husanov acted at his level," said Irismetov. The match against "Real" was Husanov's fourth appearance for "Manchester City." The 20-year-old player has managed to score one goal in these four matches. "Manchester City" lost to "Real" with an aggregate score of 6:3 (2:3, 1:3) based on the results of two matches, thus exiting the Champions League this season.

"Manchester City" head coach Xosep Gvardiola shared his thoughts on the future of the team's defender Abduqodir Husanov. "This guy could become a great footballer in the future. He has great potential. Husanov moves very calmly with the ball and he is very quick. The decision-making process needs to improve, which is a matter related to age," – quoted Gvardiola's words by Fabrizio Romano. It is worth noting that the "Citizens" purchased the Uzbek footballer from the French club "Lens" for 50 million euros. The 20-year-old defender has signed a contract with the English club until the middle of 2029.

According to championat.asia, the "Football" TV channel within MTRK is actively negotiating to acquire the rights to broadcast the FA Cup in Uzbekistan. If the negotiations are successful, Uzbek fans will be able to watch the FA Cup fifth-round matches live on "Football TV". Famous commentator Davron Fayziyev also mentioned this on his Telegram page: "The 'Football' channel seems to be negotiating for the FA Cup. Indeed, 'Zo'r TV' had also been involved in this. It would be great if state and private channels could collaborate and pool their resources to make this happen, as it would benefit the fans". For your information, Abduqodir Husanov's team "Manchester City" will face "Plymouth" in the fifth round of the competition. This match will start on March 1 at 22:45 Tashkent time.

One of the most exciting clashes in the newly formatted UEFA Champions League took place between the current champion 'Real' and English champions 'Manchester City' yesterday. In the rivalry between these two giants, the Madrid team defeated Josep Guardiola's students 3:2 in the first match in Manchester. The issue of the next stage was definitively resolved in the return match in Madrid. In the clash hosted by the 'Santiago Bernabeu' arena, the Manchester team failed to show the expected performance. Carlo Ancelotti's students punished the weakened 'Manchester City' three more times. Kylian Mbappe recorded a hat-trick himself, leading his team to the next stage. Niko Gonzalez's only goal at the end of the game changed nothing. Most importantly for us, Abduqodir Husanov participated in the playoff stage of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in his career. We hope this is not the last time, and Abduqodir will take the field many more times in the continent's most prestigious tournament. After this clash, experts and football communities from various countries around the world are discussing the actions of both teams and players. In particular, Abduqodir Husanov, who is becoming part of the main squad of 'Manchester City', is not left out of this discussion. Former striker Ja'far Irismetov, who left a deep mark in Uzbek football, rated our 20-year-old defender's performance as follows. - Abduqodir Husanov showed a decent game against 'Real'. We cannot say he made a gross mistake. It's just that there is an overall decline in the game of 'Manchester City'. Could Husanov have stopped Kylian Mbappe in the situations where he scored? Of course, he could have, but Abduqodir is not directly at fault for any of the goals. Husanov played at his level and is gradually securing a place in the main squad. Overall, we can say that 'Manchester City' defended poorly as a team, and Husanov played at his level, - said Ja'far Irismetov. 'Manchester City' spent over 200 million euros on four players during the winter transfer period. In particular, the 'Citizens' paid 40 million euros to the French club 'Lens' to acquire Abduqodir Husanov and will allocate an additional 10 million euros in bonuses. Since moving to Manchester on January 20, Abduqodir Husanov has played a total of four matches in the English Premier League, the country cup, and the UEFA Champions League, scoring one goal. Husanov started in three of the four matches he played. Now 'Manchester City' is facing another serious clash ahead. Josep Guardiola's students will host the Premier League leader 'Liverpool' at home on February 23.

You are aware that the U20 Asian Cup is taking place in China among national teams. The group stage of the tournament has concluded, and teams have learned about their opponents in the quarter-finals. The Uzbekistan national team, participating in Group "C", secured the 2nd place after Iran and will compete against the Republic of Korea, which took 1st place in Group "D". The winner of this match will earn a ticket to the World Championship to be held in Chile. U-20 Asian Cup, quarter-finals February 22 13:15 Saudi Arabia - China 16:30 Australia - Iraq February 23 13:15 Iran - Japan 16:30 Republic of Korea - Uzbekistan For your information, this match will start on February 23 at 16:30 Tashkent time.

Uzbek defender Abduqodir Husanov took the field for the "city team" in the return match of the UEFA Champions League playoff stage against "Real" at the "Santiago Bernabeu," according to Opta. According to the source, 20 years and 356 days old Husanov became the second youngest player to debut in the Champions League playoff stage in an away game against "Real." The record belongs to Kaan Ayhan, who took the field for "Schalke 04" against "Real" in March 2014 at the age of 19 years and 128 days.

In the following video, you can watch Abduqodir Husanov's game against 'Real Madrid' in full. He showcased a very good performance in this match, effectively neutralizing attacks. He also made efforts to quickly correct his mistakes and brought significant benefits to his team. As a reminder, in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 'Real Madrid' defeated 'Manchester City' 3:1 at home and advanced to the next stage with an aggregate score of 6:3. Kylian Mbappe scored three goals, becoming the main contributor to his team's success. The only goal for 'Manchester City' was scored by Niko Gonsales in the 90+2 minute.

In the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, "Real Madrid" defeated "Manchester City" 3:1 at home and advanced to the next stage with an aggregate score of 6:3. Kylian Mbappe scored three goals, becoming the main contributor to his team's success. The only goal for "Manchester City" was scored by Niko Gonzales in the 90+2 minute. Below you can find the analysis of the episode of Abduqodir Husanov being accused of the 2nd goal. - Initially, Ake and Gvardiol pressed high but could not take the ball from Bellingham and Rodri. - Once the ball was passed to Vinicius, pay attention to the four players retreating – no one marked Rodri. - Only Husanov was in the correct position: Ake moved up, closing his central position and staying close to Mbappe. - When Vinicius passed the ball to Rodri, Husanov was left in a 2-on-1 situation. He had to step up to Rodri, forcing him to reduce his movement space. The pass only went through his legs. - Gvardiol reached Mbappe and secured the situation as best as he could, but Mbappe deceived him. Thus, the individual skill of Mbappe and Rodri prevailed. Both Gvardiol and Husanov did not make mistakes, but they found themselves in an uncomfortable position. If Husanov had completely neutralized the situation, it would have been a top-level defensive action, but not being able to do so is not a mistake. Source:

Abduqodir Husanov is becoming a key player for "Manchester City." Our legionnaire, who joined the "Citizens" on January 20, has already made his debut in three prestigious competitions – the English Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. In Madrid, our compatriot recorded a historic result against "Real." Husanov became the second youngest player to debut in a Champions League playoff match at the "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium against "Real." On the date of the match, our legionnaire was 20 years and 356 days old. To be honest, "Manchester City" was not strong enough against "Real." This was also acknowledged by Josep Guardiola. Abduqodir played at his level against the Madrid team and did not embarrass himself or the coaches. One of the reputable sources, cityxtra.co.uk, indicates that the experts rated the actions of "Manchester City" players accordingly. Husanov played better than most of his teammates. Ederson – 4.5 Despite "Real" having a significant advantage in the game, Ederson did not face many shots on goal. On that day, no one could stop Mbappe, and the goalkeeper cannot be blamed for all the goals. Abduqodir Husanov – 4 After being passed by Vinicius Junior in the first clash of the match, Abduqodir played with great focus and attention for the rest of the time. The Madrid team put a lot of pressure on the position where Husanov played. The loss was due to the entire team's inability to perform well. Ruben Dias – 5 The game did not start as expected. Mbappe immediately put pressure on him, and Dias could not resist adequately. In the remaining minutes, Ruben played very confidently against the opponent. Josko Gvardiol – 3.5 He could not play at his level. The experienced defender could not prevent Kylian Mbappe during the situation when the second goal was scored. Niko – 3.5 This match showed Niko what tempo he needs to adapt to play for "Manchester City." Ilkay Gundogan – 3.5 The experienced midfielder, who had ensured "Manchester City's" dominance in previous seasons, could not do anything this time. Bernardo Silva – 3 He tried to bring control of the ball to "City," but in reality, "Real" controlled the game. Phil Foden – 3 He could not get into the game. In the situation where Mbappe scored a hat-trick, he was easily passed by Foden. Omar Marmush – 3.5 Marmush felt for the first time in big games what kind of resistance a central striker faces. The Madrid team gave him no chance at all. Savino – 4 He played in the central area for the first time in a "Manchester City" kit. He seemed to prefer playing on the wings. Nathan Ake – 4 This player also became quite nervous when returning the ball. He had to help Foden in stopping Mbappe. Mateo Kovacic – 4.5 He played well. He was mainly remembered for his long-range shot. James McAtee – 5 Coming off the bench, he energized his team's performance. He tried to put pressure on the opponent's defense with accurate passes.

“Manchester City” was eliminated from the competition after losing to “Real” in both matches of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 . The head coach of the “Citizens,” Xosep Guardiola, has to answer pressing questions about his future after this failure. - Is my era over? In a sense, yes. Nothing lasts forever. We have won the English championship six times in seven years, and we have played in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals of the Champions League every year. We still have enough strength to work. I have no intention of stopping. Reality must be accepted as it is. The truth is that “Real” is stronger than us right now. That's the answer. Last season we played very well, this year it’s not the same. I have always believed that whoever deserves it should win. Sometimes teams advance to the next stage without justifying the confidence placed in them. One must simply acknowledge that, - said Xosep Guardiola.

Photo: “Paxtakor” press service The Asian Football Confederation has announced the timings for the matches of the Elite Asian Champions League Round of 16. According to it, the representative of Uzbekistan “Paxtakor” will host the Saudi champion “Al-Hilol” on March 4 at the “JAR” stadium. The match will start at 21:00 Tashkent time. The return match will be held on March 11 in Riyadh, and this match is also scheduled for 21:00.

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.

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.

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.

Attacking midfielder Cole Palmer may not participate in the upcoming Chelsea match. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Journalists from the Goal portal noticed Palmer's absence in the training session images released by the club. It is assumed that the team captain has not yet resumed training. It has been revealed that Cole Palmer has not played in the last two matches of the English Championship due to health problems. Chelsea will play their next match on Saturday, September 13. In this match, the team led by Enzo Mareski will face Brentford away. Currently, Chelsea holds second place in the English Premier League standings with seven points from three matches. The absence of the team's leading player from training increases the likelihood that he will not take the field in the upcoming match. This may lead to changes in the team lineup for Chelsea in this important game. Football fans and experts continue to closely monitor this situation.

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 18-year-old central midfielder of the Barcelona team, Mark Bernal, may be included in the squad for the upcoming Spanish Championship match against Valencia. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. This information comes from the Barca Universal source. According to the data, the player must obtain medical clearance to participate in the match. He has not played since August 2024 due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. The match between Barcelona and Valencia, part of the fourth round of the Spanish La Liga championship, will take place on Sunday, September 14. The starting whistle by the main referee is scheduled to be sounded at 22:00 Moscow time. This game is generating great interest among fans. Mark Bernal's return to the field may cause significant changes in the team's attack and defense lines. The team's coaches and medical staff are closely monitoring his condition. Before the game, the players are preparing physically and mentally. This match holds great importance in the La Liga competition, with teams striving to strengthen their positions. Bernal's return to the field is a great opportunity for Barcelona.

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.

An important statement was published on Barcelona's official website. Euro-football.ru reported about this. It was emphasized that the reconstruction work of the Camp Nou stadium is not yet completed and it is currently not ready to host official matches. Therefore, the first home game of the current season will be held at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. This stadium can accommodate only six thousand spectators. The Barcelona team will take the field against Valencia on Sunday, September 14. The Barcelona club is actively working on obtaining the necessary administrative permits to open the Camp Nou stadium in the near future. In the three rounds held so far in the Spanish La Liga this season, Barcelona has collected seven points. The club's goal is to prepare the stadium as soon as possible and start playing their matches in front of their fans. For now, the team will continue to play their games at the new home stadium.