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The fight for the championship in the current season of the English Premier League is becoming increasingly intense. The supercomputer of the Opta statistics center has calculated the chances of Premier League teams achieving the championship. According to it, the likelihood of "Liverpool," which is leading the competition table, securing the first place is 85.8 percent. The chance of "Arsenal," currently in second place, surpassing Liverpool is estimated at 14.1 percent. The reigning champion "Manchester City" made four transfers during the winter. However, according to the calculations of artificial intelligence, Abduqodir Husanov, Niko Gonsales, Vitor Reys, and Umar Marmush are unlikely to help the team retain the championship title. The supercomputer indicated the probability of the "Cityzens" becoming champions as 0.1 percent.

The Uzbekistan U-20 national team player Saidumarxon Saidnurullayev shared his thoughts before the match against Iran. — About the game — A good game awaits us. The first task was to get out of the group, but we aim to win in the third round and exit the group in 1st place. We will step onto the field for victory. — About Iran — We studied the opponent with our coaches, and there has always been competition in the game against Iran. Even though both teams have reached the quarter-finals, I think it doesn't matter. Because both they and we step onto the field only for victory. A good opponent, but we also have our own plan. — About the quarter-finals and potential opponents — Right now, all our attention is focused on tomorrow's game. After the game against Iran, we will think about the quarter-finals. For a team that has set a goal for itself, it doesn't matter who the opponent is; we will do our job and strive for victory.

"Real" will host "Manchester City" in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff round. Although the Madrid team won the first match held in Manchester 3:2, the outcome will be decided in the upcoming match. Real's head coach Carlo Ancelotti shared his thoughts about the opposing team's coach, Josep Guardiola, before the decisive match. — I am tired of seeing Guardiola in front of me. I still consider him a great coach, but playing against him has affected me. Nevertheless, it is a pleasant process to observe his work, — said Carlo Ancelotti.

Several matches took place in the EChL 1/16 final return leg. The following results were recorded in these matches: Atalanta – Brugge 1:3 Goals: 0:1 – Talbi, 3', 0:2 – Talbi, 27', 0:3 – Judjla, 45+3', 1:3 – Lukman, 46'. First leg: 1:2 Atalanta – Karnezki, Kolashinas (Posh, 77), Djimshiti, Toloi, Pashalich (Lukman, 46), Dzappakosta, de Ron, Ederson (Breshianini, 83), Kuadrado (Bellanova, 75), Retegi (Samardjich, 75), de Ketelare. Brugge – Minole, de Keyper, Mexele, Ordones, Seys, Yashari, Nvadike, Tsolis (Nilsen, 75), Vanaken, Talbi (Sike, 54), Judjla (Nilsson, 86). Warnings: Kolashinas (11), Nvadike (36), Tsolis (60), Djimshiti (80), Nilsson (87), de Keyper (87), de Ron (87). Red card: Toloi (87). Bavariya – Celtic 1:1 First leg: 2:1 Goals: 0:1 – Kyun, 63', 1:1 – Devis, 90+4'. Bavariya – Noyer, Gerreyru (Devis, 64), Kim Min Chje, Upamekano, Stanishich, Goretska, Kimmix, Gnabri (Sane, 64), Musiala (Myuller, 90+5), Olise, Keyn (Koman, 46). Celtic – Shmeyxel, Trasti, Karter-Vikers, Shlupp, Djonston, Xatate, Makgregor, Engels, Jota (Ida, 60), Maeda, Kyun (Yan Xen Chjun, 69). Benfika – Monaco 3:3 First leg: 1:0 Goals: 1:0 – Aktyurkoglu, 22', 1:1 – Minamino, 32', 1:2 – Ben-Segir, 51', 2:2 – Pavlidis, penalty, 76', 2:3 – Ilenikena, 81', 3:3 – Kekchyu, 84'. Benfika – Trubin, Alvaro Fernandes, Otamendi, Antoniu Silva, Tomash Arauju, Kekchyu (Rego, 88), Barreyro, Eursnes, Skellerup (Dal, 58), Pavlidis (Belotti, 87), Aktyurkoglu (Amduni, 58). Monaco – Mayeski, Kayo Enrike (Uattara, 80), Diatta, Mavissa Elebi (Ilenikena, 80), Kerer, Singo, Ben-Segir, Kamara, Akliush, Minamino (Mishal, 87), Embolo (Biret, 65). Warnings: Akliush (62), Barreyro (67), Amduni (71).

The Uzbek football player received his new Schengen visa through Greece, so "City" allocated a special plane for Husanov to avoid any issues at the Spanish border. This plane operated on the Manchester-Athens-Madrid route. For this reason, Abduqodir arrived in Madrid later than the team. Source: @PenaltyNarzulla

“Real” management is considering a new candidate who could take over from Carlo Ancelotti, who has been managing the team since 2021 found. Although the Italian specialist's contract with the club is set to last until the summer of 2026, the team may hand over to another coach after the current season. In fact, the Madrid club initially wanted to bring in Xabi Alonso, who is successfully working at “Bayer.” However, after “Bayer” CEO Fernando Carro expressed the desire to continue working with the Spanish coach next season, the “Royal Club” had to look for other options. According to the Daily Mail, “Real” is currently planning to appoint Andoni Iraola, who is managing “Bournemouth,” as their head coach. The 42-year-old coach's attacking style of play is said to be very appealing to the Madrid team. Furthermore, the fact that Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola are represented by the same agency has also caught the attention of "Real."

“Real” forward Rodrigo Goes has been attracting the interest of several top clubs in Europe for some time. In particular, “Manchester City” head coach Josep Guardiola wants to see the Brazilian star among his players . According to Todofichajes, the “Citizens” are planning to spend 150 million euros for the 24-year-old player. Rodrigo's contract with the Madrid club is set to last until mid-2028. This forward has participated in 21 matches this season, scoring six goals and providing five assists. Transfermarkt experts value this player at 100 million euros. It is said that the amount being offered by the Manchester club could satisfy the “Real” management.

Lamin Yamal, one of the leaders of Barselona, has opposed the club's transfer policy. This was reported by El Nacional. According to the source, the Catalans are working on bringing in a new player to strengthen the right-back position during the summer transfer window. Frenchman Jules Koundé currently occupies this position. 17-year-old Yamal emphasized that there is no need to acquire a new player for this wing. The Spanish footballer enjoys playing alongside Jules Koundé. Yamal has also been performing effectively this season. He has appeared 31 times across all competitions, scoring 11 goals and providing 15 assists. The player, valued at 180 million euros by Transfermarkt, has a contract that runs until the summer of 2026. The Barselona management plans to sign a long-term new deal with the player when he turns 18.

The team that will compete against "Paxtakor" in the quarter-finals of the Elite Champions League has been revealed. After "Istiqlol" defeated "Al-Rayyan" away, the "lions" secured the 8th place in the Elite Champions League standings and became the last qualifier. Now, they will fight for a quarter-final spot against "Al-Hilol," who finished first in the tournament standings. They defeated "Al Vasl" in the last round and, based on goal difference, surpassed "Al-Ahli." Elite Champions League Round of 16 matchups: 1. "Paxtakor" - "Al Hilol" (Saudi Arabia) 2. "Al Rayan" (Qatar) - "Al Ahli" (Saudi Arabia) 3. "Istiqlol" (Iran) - "Al Nassr" (Saudi Arabia) 4. "Al Vasl" (UAE) - "Al Sadd" (Qatar) The first matches will be held at the home ground of the team that is lower in the standings, while the return leg will take place at the higher-ranked club's venue. "Paxtakor" will play the first match against "Al Hilol" in Tashkent on March 3 or 4, with the return match taking place a week later in Saudi Arabia.

"Manchester City" will play the return match against "Real" in Madrid tomorrow as part of the Champions League. The team traveled to Spain with 22 players, including Abduqodir Husanov. Goalkeepers: Stefan Ortega, Ederson, Scott Carson. Defenders: Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol, Abduqodir Husanov, Rico Lewis. Midfielders: Mateo Kovacic, Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, Niko Gonzalez, Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Savino, Mateus Nunes, Phil Foden, James McAtee. Forwards: Omar Marmush, Erling Haaland. As a reminder, the first match held in Manchester ended with a 3:2 victory for the "royal club".

Andrey Kanchelskis, who was a star of "Manchester United" in his time and later worked as a head coach at "Navbahor," shared his thoughts on Abduqodir Husanov's transfer to "Manchester City" reported. - Husanov's move to "Manchester City" was a very significant event for Uzbek football. I have worked as a head coach, not a sports director, in Uzbekistan. At that time, I saw that there were many talented young people in this country. However, just like in Russia, their talents are also diminishing. There are still talents in Uzbekistan. The most important thing is to find them and develop them in the right direction, - said Andrey Kanchelskis.

One of the wealthiest clubs in the English Premier League, “Newcastle,” is likely to struggle to retain their main striker, Alexander Isak, according to it seems. According to The Telegraph, the Swedish striker is expected to move to another club this summer. The Newcastle management has decided to sell Isak if the team cannot secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season. Currently, the “Magpies” are in seventh place in the league standings with 41 points. The current position that grants a Champions League spot – fourth place – is being contested by “Manchester City,” “Chelsi,” and “Bournemouth.” In the last round, “Newcastle” suffered a 0:4 defeat against direct rivals “Manchester City.” In that match, the “City” defender Abduqodir Husanov completely neutralized Alexander Isak. The 25-year-old striker is currently attracting interest from “Arsenal,” “Liverpool,” “Barselona,” and “Chelsi.” This season, Isak has scored 19 goals and provided 5 assists in 29 matches. Experts from the Transfermarkt portal have valued him at 75 million euros.

Tomorrow, in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout stage, "Real" will host "Manchester City". Ahead of this clash, several foreign publications are announcing their predicted lineups. In particular, the version from "SportsMole" is as follows: "Manchester City": Ederson, Nunes, Dias, Ake, Niko, Bernardo, Foden, De Bruyne, Marmush, Haaland. "Real Madrid": Courtois, Valverde, Rudiger, Asensio, Mendy, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Rodrigo, Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappe. It should be noted that our compatriot Abduqodir Husanov, who is playing for the "cityzens", is expected to start this match from the bench.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti participated in a press conference before the return match against Manchester City. The Italian specialist spoke about issues related to referees, the upcoming match, and the condition of several players he said. - “What is your plan for tomorrow's match? - We have the same plan as last week. We don't want to change much. - What do you say about the situation with Barselona and Rayo Vallecano? - To be honest, I have nothing to say about that. It's surprising that such situations are still happening. We were unhappy with the events that occurred with Osasuna, Atletico, and Espanyol. You have witnessed the subsequent events. At the same time, I prefer the referees in the Champions League. Serious mistakes are being made in La Liga, and this needs to be corrected. - What is your opinion on VAR? - VAR takes too much time for referees to make decisions. We all know that this is very dangerous nowadays. VAR should only be used for significant situations that affect the game. It should not make so many decisions. - How do you assess your chances of winning? - Before the game, I will ask Gvardiol. Does he believe that their chances of advancing to the next stage are only 1%? I am sure they think they have more chances, just as our chances are not 99%. - What is your approach to the game? - We need to play as if we are losing 0:0 or 1:0. Because if we don't act this way, we will make a huge mistake. - What about Bellingham, Asensio, Valverde, Vasquez, and Mbappe? - I hope Bellingham will not be disqualified. The head referee misunderstood his words. Of course, I should also mention that Asensio can play as a right-back. Federico needed to rest a bit after the game against Osasuna. He completed the last training session without any issues. Although Vasquez has not fully recovered, he may be on the bench for the next match. Kylian Mbappe is in great form. At the same time, our attacking trio is also performing very well," said the 65-year-old coach.

Currently, the 2nd Asian Championship among Youth in jiu-jitsu is taking place in Thailand. The Uzbekistan national team participating in it has also won several medals. - Bag'bergenov Allayar won a gold medal in the U-16 category, 48 kg; - Shomurodov Samandar won a bronze medal in the 56 kg category; - Ahmadjonov Bahodir won a bronze medal in the 77 kg category; - Mirzaboyev Muhammadsamir won a bronze medal in the U-18 category, 52 kg; - Farxatov Alisher won a bronze medal in the U-18 category, 48 kg; - Mirzaboyev Muhammadsamir won a bronze medal in the U-18 category; - Farxatov Alisher won a bronze medal in the U-18 category; - Samadov Shamshodbek won a bronze medal in the U-16 category; - G'ulomova Kamola Bekpo'lat qizi won two bronze medals in the U-14 category, in both ne-waza and fighting disciplines.

After the match between "Pakhtakor" and "Al Sadd" (2:1) in the 8th round of the Elite Champions League, Qatar team head coach Felix Sanchez participated in the post-match press conference. - The game was as difficult as we expected. The scenario of the match did not go as we anticipated. We corrected the situation in the first half. After conceding the second goal, we tried to play better, but the red card spoke for itself. Such situations should happen less frequently and should not affect the outcome of the game. In the final minutes, we were tired and lost our organization. We gave opportunities to players who did not have enough playing time in previous matches, and they performed well. Now we need to focus on the upcoming important games. - Your team had already secured a playoff spot. What was the team's enthusiasm like in today's match? - The first 6 matches were enough to advance to the next stage. I believe we have proven that we are a competitive team. We will finish the initial stage of the tournament in the top 5, not in the top 8. My goal has always been to secure a higher position, but most likely we will take the fourth or fifth place. We played against various strong teams. I am satisfied with our overall participation in the tournament. We wanted to win today as well, but the result was not pleasing for us. - It was cold today. How did this aspect affect your team's performance? It seemed uncomfortable for Qatari teams to play football in such weather. - Such aspects cannot be an excuse for us. We need to adapt to every situation. The cold weather could not be the reason for today's defeat. Anything can happen at this level of competition. - Did "Pakhtakor" perform as you expected today, or was there some unexpected move from the opponent? - "Pakhtakor" has started working with a new head coach, and it is clear that the team is changing, but there were no major surprises. They had aimed to play similarly in the match against "Al Garafa" as well. The new foreign player Riaskos scored two goals against our goal today. From what I have studied about "Pakhtakor," they did not present any novelties. Source: championat.asia

Yes, Eldor Shomurodov may not be setting records for goals, but he is becoming a real top player lately! His movements on the field, the way he helps his teammates, his pressing, and accurate passes – all of these demonstrate his dedication to football. This is recognized not only by fans but also by coaches and football experts. In recent games, Eldor's actions in attack are becoming a serious threat to opponents. He has a good sense of the game, makes the right decisions, and strives to benefit his team with his hard work. This is turning him into a true professional. Perhaps he is not scoring in every match, but for fans, his passion, hard work, and talent are among the most important aspects. Watching his game, one can say, "this guy is elevating the honor of Uzbek football!" Eldor’s actions are simply terrifying! We believe that he will soon experience star moments again, and we will witness his even brighter performances!

"Manchester City" head coach Pep Guardiola assessed his team's chances of advancing from the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The "Citizens" lost 2-3 at home to "Real Madrid" in the first leg of the knockout stage. The return match will take place on February 19 in Madrid. “Everyone understands that we need to win at the "Santiago Bernabeu". But if you ask me about our chances of advancing before the game, I don't know – it's very minimal. I can only say it's 1%. But if there is a chance, we will definitely try,” said the Spanish specialist.

Photo: Paxtakor For the first time participating in the AFC Elite Champions League, "Paxtakor" secured a spot in the 1/8 finals of the tournament. The representative of Uzbekistan achieved its first victory in the tournament by defeating "As Sadd" (2:1) thanks to a double from Colombian striker Brayan Riascos in the last round. The team's advancement to the next stage depended on other matches, and results satisfying the "lions" were recorded in those games. Specifically, the Saudi giants, who had already secured their playoff spots ahead of time, did not lose in their last match, officially confirming "Paxtakor's" advancement to the 1/8 finals. "An Nasr" played to a draw with "Persepolis" (0:0), while "Al Ahli" triumphed over "Al Garafa" (4:2). As a result, "Paxtakor," having collected 7 points in 8 matches, ensured that they would not drop below 8th place (8 out of 12 teams advance), becoming the first Uzbek club to play in the Elite OChL playoffs. The opponent in the quarter-finals will be "Al Hilol" or "Al Ahli". Currently, there are 7 confirmed spots in the Western region — "Al Ahli," "Al Hilol," "An Nasr" (all from Saudi Arabia), "As Sadd," "Ar Rayyan" (both from Qatar), "Al Vasl" (UAE), and "Paxtakor" (Uzbekistan). The last 8th participant will be an Iranian club. If "Istiqlol," where Jaloliddin Masharipov plays, does not lose to "Ar Rayyan" on February 18, they will advance to the next stage. If "Istiqlol" loses, "Persepolis," where Oston Oʻrunov plays, will compete in the playoffs.

In the next match of "La Liga", the "Barselona" team won 1:0 against "Rayo Vallecano" at home. Robert Lewandowski scored a goal from a penalty in the 28th minute, providing his team with 3 points. According to the match statistics, "Barselona" dominated possession (60%), took a total of 14 shots on goal, 5 of which were on target. The visitors responded with 9 shots, 4 of which were accurate. This result brought "Barselona" to the first place in the tournament table with 51 points.

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.

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.

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 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.