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The new season of the Kazakhstan Premier League has started, and 14 teams are competing for the championship. This season, the 'Turon' club will be in the spotlight for football fans in Uzbekistan. The Turkistan region team has strengthened its squad with foreign legionnaires, aiming for great goals. Uzbek legionnaires – the backbone of 'Turon' Half of the team's 24-player roster consists of foreigners, including players from Uzbekistan, Belarus, Montenegro, and Russia. Four representatives of Uzbek football – Shahboz Umarov, Odiljon Abdumajidov, Behruz Asqarov, and Khurshid Mukhtorov are expected to become key figures in the team. Shahboz Umarov and Odiljon Abdumajidov are well acquainted with the atmosphere of the Kazakhstan championship, as they previously played for 'Ordabasi'. Experienced defender Khurshid Mukhtorov and young talented Behruz Asqarov are trying their luck in a foreign league for the first time. Winning start and Shahbozbek's fantastic game 'Turon' began the new season with a home game against 'Okjetpes'. In the match, Shahboz Umarov, Odiljon Abdumajidov, and Khurshid Mukhtorov took to the field as starters. The hero of the match was Shahbozbek Umarov. He opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a precise shot from a pass by Jumabek Abilaykhan. This goal inspired 'Turon', and the team became more active in the second half. In the 70th minute, Russian legionnaire Luka Zguriskiy scored the second goal, assisted by Shahbozbek Umarov. This pass helped 'Turon' start the season with a victory. At the end of the match, the score remained unchanged – 'Turon' won 2:0, securing three important points! Debut and full-time Uzbek players on the field Three Uzbek players – Shahbozbek Umarov, Odiljon Abdumajidov, and Khurshid Mukhtorov played the entire match and performed well. In the 89th minute, Behruz Asqarov came on as a substitute and played his first game in the Kazakhstan championship. Next match – away game against 'Aktobe' The second round of the Kazakhstan championship will take place on March 8-9. This time, 'Turon' will be the guest of 'Aktobe', aiming for another victory. Interesting facts about our legionnaires Odiljon Abdumajidov – a 23-year-old central defender who joined 'Turon' from 'Metallurg' (Bekabad). He previously played for 'Olimpik' and 'Dinamo Samarkand'. Khurshidbek Mukhtorov – a 31-year-old experienced defender who joined 'Turon' as a free agent from 'Neftchi' in Fergana. He has played for several clubs in Uzbekistan, including 'Qo'qon-1912', 'Sogdiana', 'Lokomotiv', and 'Nasaf'. Behruz Asqarov – a 21-year-old forward who is a graduate of 'Pakhtakor' and has been loaned to 'Turon' for a year to gain playing experience. Shahboz Umarov – a winger who has been playing in the Kazakhstan championship since 2022. He previously won the championship and cup with 'Ordabasi'. The new season of the Kazakhstan Premier League has started excitingly, and the Uzbek legionnaires in 'Turon' played a significant role in the first match. Shahbozbek Umarov's goal and assist led the team to victory, while Abdumajidov and Mukhtorov displayed solid performances in defense. We expect new high achievements from our Uzbek legionnaires in the upcoming round!

The Uzbekistan national team, participating in the World Championship Division III for hockey players under 18 years old taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, is recording commendable results. In the second match of the group stage held yesterday, our compatriots faced the Luxembourg team. In a game dominated by the Uzbekistan national team, our representatives defeated their opponents with a score of 12:1. In the first match of the World Championship, our compatriots won against the Republic of South Africa with a score of 12:0 and will compete against the Turkmenistan team on March 3. It is worth noting that the Uzbekistan U18 national team, participating in the World Championship Division III for the first time, is placed in Group B along with Luxembourg, South Africa, Turkmenistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Thailand. The competitions will continue until March 6

As you know, the 76th "Strandja" tournament is currently taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria. Notably, our compatriot To‘rabek Xabibullayev reached the final stage in the -92 kg weight category and faced the Greek Vagkan Nanitzani. In a full 3-round match, our representative won with a score of 5:0, securing the gold medal. Let us remind you that we are also expecting the final matches of 5 more of our boxers ahead.

On Saturday evening, you can get acquainted with the situations and goals from the main game that took place in English football through this article.. “Manchester City” – “Plymouth” – 3:1 Goals: Niko O'Rayli 45+1, 76, De Bruyne 90 – Maksim Taloverov 38. Manchester City: Ortega, Ake (Ruben Dias, 46), Reyes, O'Rayli, Lewis, Gundogan, Grealish, De Bruyne, Makati (Haaland, 59), Bernardo Silva, Foden (Niko Gonsales, 83) Plymouth: Hazard, Ogbeta (Puxach, 71), Sorinola (Syuch, 80), Plegesuelo, Katich, Taloverov, Mumba (Xayal, 64), Jabi (Xauton, 64), Boateng, Wright, Bundu (Baydu, 64). Plymouth, which is fighting to stay in the Championship, continued to surprise. The underdog team that eliminated Liverpool in the previous round of the FA Cup scored the first goal against City in the first game of the fifth round, saving the game by bringing in key players including Husanov (2:1). The Catalan specialist gave Husanov a rest again before important games, and this time Plymouth opened the scoring. Maksim Taloverov, who participated in the Euro 2024 championship with the Ukrainian team, sent the ball into the net after a corner kick. However, just before halftime, 19-year-old O'Rayli equalized the score, and in the second half, he scored the winning goal. At the end of the game, De Bruyne decisively defeated the opponent. Now City is in the quarter-finals, and the FA Cup presents the best opportunity to end a disappointing season with a trophy.

Photo: Arab News In the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League, Saudi Arabia's 'Al-Hilol' club will face 'Paxtakor' in a decisive match on March 4. However, the Riyadh team suffered a serious loss ahead of this important game. The club's Portuguese star, defender Joao Cancelo, left the field in the 60th minute of the match against 'Al-Ahli' due to muscle pain. Doctors have stated that he could be out for 10 days to 6 weeks. This means that the experienced defender will not be able to participate in the crucial match against 'Paxtakor'. A great opportunity for 'Paxtakor'! Cancelo is currently one of the most important players for 'Al-Hilol', known for his reliable defensive actions and contributions to the attack. Losing him could be a serious blow for the Riyadh team. For Tashkent's 'Paxtakor' club, this could create an additional opportunity. Cancelo's absence may cause problems in 'Al-Hilol's' defensive line. Therefore, Pedro Moreyra's team has a good chance to achieve a sensational victory against the Saudi giants. An open clash is expected The match between 'Paxtakor' and 'Al-Hilol' will kick off on March 4 at 21:00. In this clash between two major clubs in Asia, the Tashkent team could record a historic achievement and advance to the semi-finals. This is a highly anticipated match for football fans. We wish 'Paxtakor' good luck and ask all fans to support our team on March 4!

On the second day of the "Katta Dubulga" tournament taking place in Tashkent, Uzbek athletes won 3 medals, reported the National Olympic Committee. "Our judokas who stepped onto the tatami earned 2 silver and 1 bronze medals," the report states. Silver medal: -81 kg: Arslon Tojiyev, -70 kg: Xurshida Razzoqberdiyeva; Bronze medal: -73 kg: Shahram Ahadov. It should be noted that on the first day of the "Katta Dubulga" tournament, Uzbek athletes won 1 silver and 4 bronze medals. For information, the grand opening ceremony of the Tashkent "Katta Dubulga" judo competition was held on February 28 at the "Yunusabad Sports Complex".

The head coach of SSKA, Marko Nikolich, shared his thoughts after the match against Zenit. "Today, the conditions for the game were good, and there were many fans in the stadium. I am not satisfied with the result. Of course, at the moment, we have the youngest team in the Russian championship. We take pride in this and will continue to trust our youth and develop them. It can be said that we played well during the time we were not behind from the beginning of the game. We had control of the game. Unfortunately, we could not capitalize on the situations where we needed to score. I am also not very pleased with the players who came off the bench. They did not act as planned. Nevertheless, we still had several good opportunities later on. Overall, if we look at life realistically, we are returning with one point from the home of the championship leader. This is not a bad result at all. Now we will focus all our attention on our home match against Khimki," said the coach of the Moscow team. Source: @pfccskamoscow

After the defeat against "Betis" yesterday, "Real Madrid" head coach Carlo Ancelotti shared his thoughts. "A bad game. We started the game well, but then we couldn't maintain that tempo. We lost control over the opponent, and they deservedly achieved victory. This is a tough blow, and we need to react to this situation. Losing at this stage of the season is hard because all teams are fighting. We are conceding too many goals in the first half. Today, 'Betis's' first goal brought them back into the game," says Carlo Ancelotti. For your information, currently, "Atletico" leads the La Liga table with 56 points. "Real" and "Barsa" have 54 points each, but the Catalans have one game in hand.

The PFL announced the dates for the 3rd round matches of the Super League. According to it, the 3rd round matches will be held from March 27 to March 29, after the FIFA days. 3rd round matches March 27. "Qo‘qon-1912" - "Sho‘rtan" March 27. "Xorazm" - "Bukhara" March 28. "Navbahor" - "Andijan" March 28. "Bunyodkor" - "Surkhandarya" March 28. "Qizilqum" - OKMK March 29. "Nasaf" - "Neftchi" March 29. "Mash’al" - "Sogdiana" March 29. "Paxtakor" - "Dinamo" Source: pfl.uz

You know that Eldor Shomurodov was named the best player of "Roma" in February. The member of our national team expressed his opinion on the post on "Roma"'s social media page. Eldor Shomurodov joked in Italian, asking his teammates Dybala, Sule, and Celik for an apology, saying there was no chance for you. Source: www.instagram.com/officialasroma/

The FA Cup match between "Manchester City" and "Plymouth" took place in the round of 16. "Plymouth" unexpectedly opened the scoring with a goal from Ukrainian Maksym Taloverov. However, "Manchester City" academy graduate Niko O'Reilly's double and Kevin De Bruyne's goal secured the victory for them. Josep Guardiola decided to rest Abduqodir Husanov, who has been performing fully in the team's recent matches.

Photo: The AFC The Asian Cup (U20) featuring national teams under 20 years old has concluded in China. This tournament can undoubtedly be called a "strange penalty championship": Uzbekistan was defeated by South Korea, the Koreans were left in the dust by the Saudis, and then the Australians... Today, in the clash for the main prize, the youth teams of Australia and Saudi Arabia faced off, and during regular time and extra periods, the teams were evenly matched: Agosti opened the scoring in the 24th minute, and Talal Hoji equalized in the 45+2 minute — 1:1. In the penalty shootout, the Australians had luck on their side, securing the Asian Cup U20 championship. Asian Cup U20. Final Australia – Saudi Arabia 1:1. Penalty shootout – 5:4. Goals: Agosti 24 — Talal Hoji 45+2.

The Uzbek striker Eldor Shomurodov is experiencing significant changes in his career. While there were discussions about selling or loaning him during the previous two transfer windows, he is now seriously fighting for a place in the starting lineup of 'Roma'. Trust in Dovbik and opportunity for Eldor The management of 'Roma' chose Artyom Dovbik as the main striker. The Ukrainian forward was one of the top scorers in La Liga last season, and his transfer cost the club over 30 million euros. As a result, central strikers like Andrea Belotti, Temmi Abrahams, Sardor Azmun, Ola Solbakken, and Romelu Lukaku have left the team. Besides Dovbik, Eldor Shomurodov remains the only striker in the team. There were reports that sports director Floran Gisolfi was planning to sell or loan him out. However, the Uzbek striker has managed to gain the trust of the coaching staff led by Claudio Ranieri. Shomurodov is intensifying the competition with Dovbik In recent matches, Eldor Shomurodov has been performing at a high level, beginning to pose a serious threat to Dovbik's guaranteed spot in the starting lineup. Italian publications and experts are also commenting on this. Corriere dello Sport writes: "After spending two seasons on loan at 'Spezia' and 'Cagliari', many did not believe that Eldor Shomurodov would secure a place in the 'Roma' starting lineup. However, he is now creating strong competition for the team's main striker Artyom Dovbik. The Uzbek striker is doing everything possible to gain regular playing time." Journalist Enrico Camelio, while comparing Dovbik and Shomurodov, emphasized that the Uzbek striker has several advantages: "In my opinion, Shomurodov controls the ball better than Dovbik. The Ukrainian striker does not always receive the ball perfectly and cannot always assist his teammates. This was evident in several matches. In fact, we expected more efficiency from Dovbik." Additionally, Italian football legend Angelo Di Livio also highlighted that bringing Eldor Shomurodov into the starting lineup would be the right decision for 'Roma': "If I were in Claudio Ranieri's position, I would have played the Uzbek player regularly in the starting lineup. He could bring a lot of benefit to the team." Statistical indicators: Dovbik and Shomurodov's numbers In terms of efficiency, Dovbik currently has the upper hand. He has played 33 matches this season, totaling 2415 minutes, with 13 goals and 4 assists. Although Shomurodov has not yet secured a leading role, he has played 742 minutes in 23 matches, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists. What strong aspects does Eldor's game have? Experts highly evaluate Eldor Shomurodov's participation in team play and his technique. He collaborates well with teammates like Paulo Dybala, Matius Sule, and Tommaso Baldanzi, demonstrating activity not only in finishing attacks but also in organizing them. He also stands out with his ability to change situations during the game, find his position in attacks, and put opposing defenders in difficult situations. Eldor Shomurodov is seriously fighting to find his place in 'Roma'. Although Dovbik is still considered the main striker, Shomurodov's playing style and efficiency pose a serious threat to his spot in the starting lineup. If he continues like this, he could become one of 'Roma's' main strikers. This would be a significant achievement not only for his personal career but also for Uzbek football. Now everything is in Eldor's hands!

In the 24th round of France Ligue 1, PSG defeated Lille 4:1 at home. The match took place at the Parc des Princes stadium. The Parisians started the game very quickly, with Bradley Barcola opening the scoring in the 6th minute. Marquinhos scored in the 22nd minute, Ousmane Dembélé in the 28th minute, and Dezir Du in the 37th minute, putting their team ahead 4:0 by halftime. The visitors could only respond with a goal from Jonathan David in the 80th minute. According to statistics, PSG controlled the ball 58% of the time, took 25 shots, 11 of which were on target. Lille had 6 shots and 2 of them were on target. After this result, PSG is leading the championship race with 62 points, while Marseille and Nice are in 2nd and 3rd places with 46 points each.

In the 26th round of La Liga, "Atletico Madrid" defeated "Athletic Bilbao" 1-0 at home. The match took place at the "Riyadh Air Metropolitano" stadium. The only goal of the match was scored by Julian Alvarez in the 66th minute. This result brought "Atletico Madrid" to the top of the league table. According to statistics, "Atletico Madrid" had 52% ball possession, made 12 shots, 4 of which were on target. The visitors made 15 shots, but only 3 were accurate. This victory allowed Simeone's team to become the leaders of La Liga, currently accumulating 56 points, surpassing "Barselona" (54 points) and "Real Madrid" (54 points).

In the fifth round of the FA Cup, the "Manchester City" team won 3-1 against "Plymouth Argyle" at home. The match took place at the "Etihad" stadium. The visitors opened the scoring in the 38th minute with Maxim Talovyerov. However, the "Manchester City" team took control of the game and achieved a significant victory with goals from Niko O'Reilly in the 45+1 minute, another from O'Reilly in the 76th minute, and Kevin De Bruyne in the 90th minute. According to statistics, "Manchester City" had 73% ball possession, made 28 shots on goal, of which 9 were on target. The visitors managed to make only 1 shot, which resulted in a goal.

In an important match in La Liga, "Real Betis" defeated "Real Madrid" 2-1 at home. The match took place at the Benito Villamarín stadium. The first goal of the game was scored by "Real Madrid" player Brahim Dias in the 10th minute. However, the hosts equalized in the 34th minute with a goal from Jhonny Cardoso. In the second half, Isco's own goal (54') secured the victory for "Betis". Statistics: "Real Betis" had 18 shots, while "Real Madrid" had 8. The hosts had 41% ball possession, while "Real Madrid" had 59%. "Real Betis" completed 371 accurate passes, while "Real Madrid" completed 524 passes. After this result, "Real Madrid" remained in 2nd place with 54 points, while "Real Betis" climbed to 6th place with 38 points. "Barselona" is leading the league table with 54 points.

One of the strongest clubs in Europe – Bayern Munich is seriously interested in the young talented Uzbek footballer Abbosbek Fayzullayev. According to sports publications, the German grand club is monitoring the 21-year-old attacking midfielder who belongs to the Moscow CSKA team. Bayern may make an official offer in the summer According to reports, Bayern may officially send an offer during the summer transfer window. This could be a significant step for Fayzullayev to not only enter Europe but also to transition to a new stage in football. Fayzullayev's activity at CSKA Abbosbek Fayzullayev joined the CSKA Moscow team in 2023. At that time, the Russians purchased him for 500 thousand euros. Fayzullayev's current contract with CSKA is valid until the summer of 2026. This season he has: ✅ Played in 23 matches. ⚽ Scored 3 goals. ? Provided 6 assists. Will Abbosbek head to a European grand? This news could be a real sensation for Uzbek football fans. Because it indicates that Fayzullayev's talent is being recognized at a world level. If the agreement is reached, he could become the first Uzbek footballer in Bayern's history. In the near future, negotiations between Bayern and CSKA are not out of the question. Time will show how the future of the young Uzbek star unfolds.

Photo: Getty images The 'Roma' club announced the results of the voting for the best player of the month at the end of February. According to it, Eldor Shomurodov was named the player of the month for the first time in the Roman club. The Uzbek forward received the most votes among 5 candidates in the voting process on the club's official website, becoming the monthly laureate. He surpassed Dybala, Angelino, Celik, and Sule. Eldor scored a goal and provided an assist in the match against 'Monza' in Serie A round 26, earning a spot in the team of the round. The Uzbek forward has been starting in consecutive matches. For your information, Eldor became the best player of the month for the first time during his 4-year tenure at the Roman club.

The match between "Manchester City" and "Plymouth" will take place in the FA Cup. Several popular sites have announced their predicted results for the match. "90min" reports that the hosts will secure victory: "Manchester City" 4:0 "Plymouth" "SportsMole" also predicts that the "Citizens" will embrace victory: "Manchester City" 4:0 "Plymouth" "Sportskeeda"'s predicted score is: "Manchester City" 3:0 "Plymouth"

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.

Barcelona's winger Lamin Yamal is still facing issues related to his anterior cruciate ligament. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The club's medical staff is closely monitoring his condition and does not intend to rush the 18-year-old player's return to the field. According to Mundo Deportivo, Yamal will not be able to participate in the Champions League match against Newcastle on September 18. Furthermore, his participation in the matches against Getafe on September 21 and Real Oviedo on September 25 is also doubtful. The most likely scenario is that Lamin will play a little in the match against Real Sociedad on September 28 and be fully prepared for the game against Paris Saint-Germain on October 1. The Champions League match against PSG is considered the main goal in Yamal's recovery process. The club's specialists prioritize the player's health and are striving to ensure his return to the field in good condition.

"Barcelona" team's wing-back Lamin Yamal missed the match against "Valencia" in La Liga on Sunday. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The team showed a good performance even without the young star, winning 6-0. According to Mundo Deportivo, Lamin Yamal's participation in the upcoming match against "Newcastle" will only be possible by a miracle. On Thursday, September 18, the "Magpies" and the "blaugrana" teams will face each other in the first round of the Champions League group stage. On Monday, Lamin Yamal did not take part in training sessions with the "Barcelona" team. Earlier, the team's head coach Hans-Dieter Flick expressed dissatisfaction with Yamal's misuse in the Spanish national team, taking into account his health issues.

In the first round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, Spain's "Barcelona" team will face "Newcastle" in England. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Renowned football commentator Konstantin Genich shared his prediction for this match. According to him, it is unlikely that more than three goals will be scored in the game. The "Newcastle" team will not fully open up against "Barcelona" during the match, and the game will be tough and competitive. Konstantin expressed these views to the "RB Sport" publication. The match between "Newcastle" and "Barcelona" will take place in England on Thursday, September 18. The first whistle by the main referee will sound at 22:00 Uzbek time. The result and outcome of the match are generating great interest among football fans. This encounter is considered an important meeting between teams at the highest level of European football.

Wilfried Mbappe, the father of Kylian Mbappe who plays for Madrid's “Real” team, shared his thoughts about his son's performance. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Kylian was criticized for unsatisfactory results in his initial months after transferring from “PSG” to “Real”. However, within a short time, the striker restored his distinctive scoring form. Wilfried Mbappe highly appreciated how his son responded to the criticism. According to him, at first everything seemed to be going badly, but Kylian finished the season with the “Pichichi” award and the “Golden Boot”. Overall, his father is very pleased with his results. So far, Kylian has played 62 matches for “Real” in all competitions, scoring 47 goals. This statistic shows how important he is to the team. It should also be noted that the trust and support he received have positively influenced the development of his game.

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.

The third round of Italy's Serie A offers a big game for football fans – the teams Juventus and Inter will face each other. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Former Russian national team player Aleksandr Mostovoy shared his opinion on the result of this match. According to him, a clear winner may not be determined between the major teams of Turin and Milan. Mostovoy stated that the game will be balanced and cautious, with both teams unwilling to lose points. He predicts the final score of the match to be 1:1. This opinion was cited by the publication "VseProSport." The Serie A match between Juventus and Inter will start at 19:00 Moscow time on September 13. To watch the full match, you can follow the text broadcast through the LiveResult portal. In the previous two rounds of the Italian championship, Juventus has collected six points, while Inter has gathered three points. Therefore, a strong competition is expected in the game.