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Our welterweight boxer Shahram Gʻiyosov's next fight date has been announced. Our representative will step into the ring on April 12 at a professional boxing event in New Jersey. On that day, he is expected to face a Mexican boxer. Gʻiyosov announced this in an interview with "Sport TV" channel. After that, the main event of the boxing tournament organized in Atlantic City will take place between WBA champion Eimantas Stanionis and IBF champion Jaron Ennis. If Shahram wins his upcoming fight, he will face the winner of the Ennis - Stanionis bout in his next match.

“Manchester City” aims to refresh the team roster ahead of the upcoming season. After the crisis in the first half of the season, the club's management is responding to aging players and starting to fill their places with young talents started. In particular, the transfers of Abduqodir Husanov, Umar Marmush, Vitor Reys, and Niko Gonsales in January were carried out for this purpose. One of the stars expected to leave the club is Kevin de Bruyne. The decline in the Belgian playmaker's performance, his susceptibility to injuries, and the slow recovery process are not satisfying the coaching staff. The “Citizens” are looking for a suitable replacement for Kevin de Bruyne, whose contract expires on June 30. Several players' names are being considered. However, the Daily Mail emphasizes that the best candidate for this position is “Bayer” forward Florian Wirtz. The Manchester club believes that the German player is ready to fully fill Kevin de Bruyne's role with his quality of play and characteristics. The “Citizens” value 21-year-old Wirtz at 85 million pounds. “Manchester City” will have to compete with giants like “Bayern”, “Barselona”, and “Real” to acquire this playmaker. Additionally, “Bayer” is also trying to extend the contract with their star. Florian Wirtz has participated in 35 matches this season, scoring 15 goals against opponents and providing 11 assists to his teammates. His contract with Bayer Leverkusen is set to last until the summer of 2027. The transfer fee for the talented player is set at 140 million euros on the Transfermarkt portal.

In the central match of the 26th round of the English Premier League, the players of “Manchester City” will host the league leader “Liverpool” at home on. Josep Guardiola is facing difficulties in selecting the squad ahead of this match. After defender Manuel Akanji, John Stones has also suffered a serious injury. Now, Erling Haaland, who missed the game against “Real,” is also unable to help the team in the upcoming match. Josep Guardiola has not yet made a decision regarding the Norwegian striker's return to the field. - At the moment, I cannot say anything definite about whether Erling Haaland will play against “Liverpool” or not. We will hold a training session. Haaland will undergo additional examinations. The results will clarify everything, - said Josep Guardiola. Erling Haaland sustained an injury during the match against “Newcastle” on February 15 and left the field. The 24-year-old striker is troubled by pain in his knee.

Barselona's head coach Hans-Dieter Flick is targeting Manchester City's forward Jeremy Doku to strengthen the team. According to El Nacional, the 22-year-old Belgian player is dissatisfied with the playing time he is receiving at his current club and is not opposed to leaving the club this summer. The Cityzens are also ready to consider offers for the player, who was transferred for 60 million euros in the summer of 2023. Experts indicate that the Manchester club will enter negotiations for any offer starting from 60 million euros for Doku. It is also reported that the club is willing to loan the talented player with an option to buy later. Jeremy Doku has played 23 matches in all competitions this season, scoring six goals and providing seven assists. The future of the Belgian player remains in question after the Manchester club brought in Umar Marmush in January.

In the UEFA Champions League, the players of "Real" demonstrated that the era of Josep Guardiola's long-time disciples has passed in both playoff matches showed. In these matches, the passing of the "city" stars' era was confirmed, and it became evident that the Spanish specialist's efforts to renew the squad by attracting new players starting from January is the most appropriate course of action. Now Josep Guardiola has to make decisions not only thinking about his team's present but also its future. After these clashes, Pep was forced to acknowledge that the heroics of the stars he had relied on for several years have become a thing of the past, and their era has ended. Usually, losing against "Real" is not a surprising result for most teams. However, "Manchester City" should not be among those teams. Because Josep Guardiola's disciples are the only team that has achieved a treble and won consecutive English championships. Now Josep Guardiola faces a challenging task. He needs to form a new team capable of competing for high goals. The current "Manchester City" has become a team that wins as many times as it loses throughout the season. As the current season comes to an end and the next one begins, "Manchester City" will have more than ten players aged 30 and over. Experts note that the star moments of Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, and Ederson, who have shone on the world football stage for several years, have come to an end. Now "Manchester City" is expected to part ways with most of the aging players, including Jack Grealish, who was acquired for a record sum of 100 million pounds in British football. Kyle Walker has already initiated the departure mission. The former captain of the team will not return from "Milan" even after his loan period ends. The club management will open the exit door for the remaining stars one by one. According to Jeremy Gross, an expert from the portal dailystar.co.uk covering British football, Josep Guardiola will pay even more attention to renewing the squad. - Guardiola has decided to allocate more playing time to the new players acquired in January, particularly Abduqodir Husanov, Niko Gonzales, Umar Marmush, and Vitor Reis. In fact, three of these players have been starting in recent matches. Now, central defender Juma Ba, who has been loaned to "Lans," and attacking player Claudio Echeverri, who plays for "River Plate," will also join this group of players. Josep Guardiola is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Bayer's 21-year-old star Florian Wirtz to the midfield. The transfer of Juventus defender Andre Cambiaso is also planned for the summer, - writes Jeremy Gross. Pep himself has acknowledged that a period of change has come for the team. - We used to be a great team, but we are not like that now. Nothing in this world is eternal. Including, there are aging players in our team. Therefore, we have started to renew the squad, - said Josep Guardiola. Indeed, the coaching staff of "Manchester City" has great confidence in our 20-year-old player Abduqodir Husanov. Our legionnaire, who joined the team a month ago, has celebrated his debut in three major tournaments - the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. Until the end of the season, Husanov will continue to fight for a place in the top four of the championship alongside his teammates and compete for the main trophy in the FA Cup.

Recently, a new president was elected for the organization at the extraordinary congress of the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA). Accordingly, Bahodir Nizomovich Qurbonov, the head of the State Security Service, has taken office as the president of UFA. "I would like to express my gratitude to the delegates for considering my candidacy worthy for the presidency of UFA. As everyone knows, football is the most popular and beloved sport in Uzbekistan. Our esteemed president Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev has signed many important documents aimed at developing football in our country and taking it to a new level. This, in turn, has given a significant boost to the growth of our football in recent years. A number of projects are being implemented in cooperation with FIFA and AFC to improve our football infrastructure and create favorable conditions for engaging in football. Our youth and junior national teams are achieving bright victories on the international stage. Last year, for the first time in the history of our football, our U-23 national team participated in the Summer Olympic Games, and our U-20 national team was recognized as unmatched in Asia. Our junior national team secured a place in the strong eight at the World Championship. Today, Uzbekistan is recognized as a host of the most prestigious football tournaments. FIFA President Gianni Infantino rated the 2024 World Championship hosted by Uzbekistan as the best in history. My task in this new position is to mobilize all opportunities to achieve even greater results while continuing this development. I hope that everyone working in the field of football will approach their responsibilities with diligence to justify the trust placed by our state leader and to achieve the results expected by fans. Dear congress participants, as president, I say from today that I need each of your knowledge, expertise, and support. I believe that together we will carry out this responsible task. We have great goals ahead of us. Our national team will soon participate in the decisive matches of the World Championship qualifiers. Participation in the Mundial is a long-standing dream of our people. There are significant tasks ahead to gain the trust of fans, fill stadiums with supporters, and ensure integrity and transparency in football. I believe that football specialists and the media will work together and in unity to achieve our goal. We will start our first steps by digitizing football. Digitization allows for transparency, the nurturing of young players, and monitoring from a scientific perspective. Once again, I thank the congress participants and will do my utmost to justify your trust," said Bahodir Qurbonov. Source: Championat.asia

Photo: UFA The candidates for the position of president of the Uzbekistan Football Association were subjected to a compliance check by the members of the Election Committee based on the Association's Election Code and Charter. According to paragraph 4 of Article 30 of the Association's Charter, the candidacy of Bahodir Qurbonov for the position of president of the Uzbekistan Football Association was proposed by the delegates. Based on the Association's Charter and Election Code, Bahodir Qurbonov has been elected as the president of the Uzbekistan Football Association. Earlier, it was reported that in accordance with the Charter of the Uzbekistan Football Association, elections for the presidency of the UFA would take place on February 22, 2025, and the candidacy of General Colonel Bahodir Qurbonov was being proposed for the presidency of the association. At the end of January, the former chairman of the National Security Service, Abdusalom Azizov, resigned from the position of president of the Uzbekistan Football Association. His duties have been carried out by UFA First Vice President Ravshan Ermatov.

Manchester City head coach Xosep Guardiola commented on the injuries of his defenders. I had mentioned that all my defenders were back in action before the match against Real Madrid. A week later, two of my central defenders suffered serious injuries. For one, the season is over, while the other will be out for 2-3 months,” the coach said. It should be noted that Manuel Akanji will not be able to play in any matches this season due to injury. John Stones will also be forced to spend at least 2 months out of football. Source: championat.com

In yesterday's Champions League match, our compatriot Abduqodir Husanov, who plays for "Manchester City," played the full game and almost gave no chances to the opponents with his excellent actions. Nevertheless, his team lost 3:1 to "Real Madrid." The overall score was recorded as 6:3, and "Manchester City" was eliminated from the Champions League playoff stage. You can watch the video of the situation where the "Real Madrid" goalkeeper was punished below.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former Chelsea club owner Roman Abramovich lost in the fight against the European Union sanctions. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Abramovich has been under sanctions since 2022. Those who made this decision emphasized that the businessman accumulated his wealth through the influence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Overall, Abramovich came under political pressure in Europe. Abramovich appealed to the European Union's Supreme Court, requesting the cancellation of the freezing of his assets and the lifting of the entry ban to the country. The former Chelsea owner claimed that the European Union misjudged the situation and demanded compensation for the damage to his reputation. However, the court rejected Abramovich's claim and found the sanctions necessary and appropriate. This was reported by the Politico publication.