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Abduqodir Husanov fully participated in the match between "Manchester City" and "Newcastle" in the 25th round of the English Premier League. It is worth noting that the performance of the 20-year-old central defender against the "Magpies" has been highly praised by experts. Additionally, the Uzbek footballer's activity and actions during the match were well-received by Manchester fans. According to the calculations of statistical center experts, Abduqodir recorded quite impressive statistics. Our legionnaire managed to touch the ball 76 times during the game and made 68 passes, 63 of which reached his teammates accurately (94%). Moreover, the talented defender made 7 long passes during the game, created three dangerous situations around the opponent's penalty area, executed defensive actions eight times, won all duels, and was never deceived by the opponent. After the match, Josep Guardiola shared his thoughts about the participants of the significant victory over one of the main competitors in the fight for the UEFA Champions League qualification. - In this match, we actually remembered what kind of team we are. We had not been able to reach such a high level until today's game this season. However, we have never stopped trying. There were just some situations where our actions did not match. I liked the pace, intensity, and vigor of the game. Niko Gonzalez and Abduqodir Husanov played very well today. Winning in such competitions is essential for us to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League, - said Guardiola. The "City" head coach also mentioned the strengths and weaknesses of Abduqodir Husanov, who played his first full match since moving to England. - Husanov's speed in transitioning to attack is remarkably good, and it is precisely this quality that we chose him for. Indeed, Abduqodir is very quick. However, if Abduqodir cannot win duels, he immediately turns into an excessively aggressive player. Husanov is still in the adaptation process, which takes some time; our legionnaire will learn everything, - said Josep Guardiola in an interview with representatives of the official website of "Manchester City". It is worth noting that "Manchester City" has two challenging clashes ahead. The "Citizens" will visit "Real" in Madrid on February 19. In the first match of the UEFA Champions League playoff stage, Carlo Ancelotti's team returned with a 3:2 victory from "Etihad". Josep Guardiola will now try to seek revenge on the opponent's field. On February 23, the Manchester team is set to face the Premier League leader "Liverpool" in a home match. It is expected that "Manchester City" head coach Josep Guardiola will confidently rely on Abduqodir Husanov in these upcoming clashes.

Abduqodir Husanov continued his impressive streak by playing his first full match for Manchester City in the 25th round of the Premier League, as Guardiola's Uzbek defender has been winning in the games he has played. After a significant victory over Newcastle, Pep praised Abduqodir. Ahead are two important clashes – a return match against Real Madrid in Madrid and a game against Liverpool. Photo: Getty images Akanji's position was filled After Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola faced a setback against Real in the first match of the Champions League playoffs, it was expected that he would rotate the defense in the match against Newcastle. This indeed happened – instead of the Dias and Ake defensive duo, Husanov and Stones were chosen. After trusting Abduqodir in place of the long-term injured Manuel Akanji, the 20-year-old defender managed to show a decent performance against Newcastle, one of the most combative teams in the Premier League. It is also worth noting that in the significant victory achieved thanks to Omar Marmush's hat-trick, City managed to stop one of the Premier League's top scorers, Alexander Isak. In any case, City’s defense conceded a total of 9 goals in the last 3 matches without Husanov on the field (Arsenal – 1:5, Leyton – 2:1, Real – 2:3). On social media, Isak's goal in the match against Liverpool (3:3) and his 8.1 rating for the clash with Van Dijk, as well as his goal in the match against Arsenal (0:2) where he received an 8.7 rating for his clash with Saliba, have led to various memes, while his performance against Husanov was rated much lower – at 6.2. Another noteworthy statistic is that Abduqodir became the player who provided the most forward passes among those on the field in the match against Newcastle. Husanov – the first step towards victory for City Yes, the 20-year-old defender from Uzbekistan is gradually becoming a winning talisman for Manchester City. Statistics also support this – in the last three matches where Pep Guardiola has fielded Abduqodir, City scored a total of 9 goals and conceded 2. In his debut match, where they defeated Chelsi 3:1, our compatriot was also involved in the opponent's goal. Since then, he has scored the first goal for his new team in the cup against Leyton Orient, and on Saturday, Newcastle was defeated by a large margin. Conversely, in the matches against Arsenal and Real, where Husanov was not fielded, the team lost, conceding a total of 8 goals. Therefore, Husanov's presence in the squad is becoming the first step towards victory for the "Citizens". Photo: Getty images Husanov outperformed Haaland, Foden, and Gundogan The 20-year-old defender from Uzbekistan's performance during the 90 minutes against Newcastle has also been recognized by the English media. In particular, journalists from the BBC, one of Britain's most prestigious channels, rated Abduqodir Husanov's first full match at 7.44. For comparison, the national team defender outperformed stars such as Phil Foden (7.38), Ilkay Gundogan (7.30), and Erling Haaland (7.21) in this regard. Manchester City players' ratings in the match against Newcastle (according to BBC): Praise from Guardiola After the match against Newcastle, Manchester City coach praised the Uzbek defender. “I am pleased with the pace of today's match and our actions. Niko Gonzales and Abduqodir Husanov played excellently. Ahead is the important return match against Real. We must do everything to ensure our fans return home happy. New players have many aspects that benefit us. Husanov embodies speed and determination. This is exactly why we signed him. He is very fast, young, and has high self-confidence. He stands out with his bold and aggressive play. He is not afraid of one-on-one duels, and even if he loses, he immediately returns to help. He is adapting very well,” said the Spanish coach praising Husanov. Photo: Getty images Next – matches against Real and Liverpool Manchester City is looking forward to its most important match of the season in the next clash. Pep Guardiola has almost given up hope of retaining the Premier League title, but he is still hopeful for the Champions League run. In the return match of the playoff against Real in Madrid, City is expected to put all its strength and capabilities into play. Because after the first match, the team has nothing to lose in this game, and Pep will motivate his players only for victory. After Wednesday night's "battle," City will face the league leaders Liverpool on Sunday. The upcoming final could be a turning point in the season for the "Citizens," and Husanov has shown that he deserves to be on the field in the upcoming matches. Therefore, we have the right to expect Abduqodir to take the field at the Santiago Bernabeu in 3 days. Source: Kun.uz

In the latest round of Serie A, Lazio and Napoli played to a 2-2 draw. Gustav Tang Isaksen (6') and Boulaye Dia (87') scored for Lazio, while Giacomo Raspadori (13') and Adam Marušić (64', own goal) equalized for Napoli. During the match, Lazio had more possession (53%) and attempted 12 shots, with 5 on target. Napoli managed only 5 shots, 2 of which were on target. Despite a disciplined performance, Napoli committed 19 fouls, while Lazio recorded 9 fouls. Following this result, Napoli remains in 1st place with 56 points after 25 matches. Inter is 2nd with 54 points from 24 games, while Atalanta sits in 3rd with 51 points. Lazio stays in 4th place with 46 points.

Manchester City's head coach Josep Guardiola participated in a press conference after the match against Newcastle United. The Spanish specialist briefly commented on Abduqodir Husanov, a member of our national team, he said. "I liked the speed and intensity in the attacking line during today's match. At the same time, Niko Gonsales and Abduqodir Husanov also showed excellent performance. We need to win such matches to qualify for the Champions League next season. We must demonstrate such a game to send our fans home happy," said the experienced coach. It is worth noting that the Manchester team will face Real Madrid in the next clash in the Champions League playoff second leg. This match is scheduled to take place on February 19 at 01:00 Tashkent time.

Pep Guardiola spoke about the records of "Manchester City". "They were breaking records even with injuries. No one has won the Premier League four times in a row. We have various records, for example, we collected 100 points in one season. I have said many times, if we analyze the last nine years, we have played strongly in the last three months of each season. People might ask, 'What happened to Pep?' But what happened last season? Who can collect 100 points now? I'm waiting. Or win the gold medal four times in a row? Have you seen Liverpool this season? They definitely can't collect 100 points now," said the "Manchester City" coach. Source: The Guardian

In the 25th round of the English Premier League, "Manchester City" defeated "Newcastle United" with a significant score of 4:0. After this match, the "citizens" goalkeeper Ederson shared his thoughts about our compatriot Abduqodir Husanov. "I am happy for Niko Gonzales. Especially, I am very pleased for Abduqodir Husanov. The Uzbek player made his debut match against "Chelsi" and made a few mistakes. However, Husanov has adapted quite well to the team in recent matches. I must also emphasize that today Abduqodir performed very well. Considering that he is young, cannot speak English, and is communicating in Russian, he is playing well," said the Brazilian goalkeeper. For your information, the "citizens" will play their next match against Madrid's "Real" on the night of February 19 to February 20 at 01:00.

In the next round of the English Premier League, "Manchester City" achieved a significant 4:0 victory over "Newcastle" at home. The hero of the match was Omar Marmush, who scored a hat-trick (19', 24', 33'). The final goal was scored by James McAtee in the 84th minute. Pep Guardiola's disciples dominated the entire game. "Manchester City" had a total of 11 shots, with 7 on target, maintained 62% possession, and completed 585 accurate passes (with 92% accuracy). In the defense line, young player Abduqodir Husanov showed himself confidently and received a rating of 7.0. He acted solidly in defense, leaving almost no opportunities for the opposing attackers. "Newcastle," on the other hand, could not find their game at all – the visitors only managed 3 shots on goal, with just 1 being accurate. In defense, Dan Burn was rated the lowest at 5.9, indicating a poor night for "Newcastle." With this victory, "Manchester City" now has 44 points and climbed to 4th place in the league table, while "Newcastle" remained in 7th place with 41 points

In today's La Liga match, "Osasuna" and "Real Madrid" ended with a score of 1:1. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 15th minute, but Ante Budimir equalized with a penalty in the 58th minute. The Madrid team played dominantly in the first half, especially with Mbappe and Bellingham creating dangerous situations in front of the opponent's goal. Bellingham received a yellow card in the 39th minute. "Osasuna," however, increased their activity in the second half and leveled the score with Budimir's precise shot. Disciplinary issues were also observed in the match – "Osasuna" defender received a yellow card and later left the field with a red card. "Real Madrid," on the other hand, operated with a 4-4-2 tactic during the game but could not fully capitalize on their attacking opportunities. This draw result caused "Real Madrid" to lose important points in the championship race.

In the next round of the English Premier League, "Manchester City" defeated "Newcastle United" at home with a significant score of 4:0. The team's main striker Omar Marmush scored a hat-trick (19’, 24’, 33’), and the last goal was scored by James McAtee in the 84th minute. According to statistics, "Manchester City" dominated throughout the game. They had 62% possession, completed 585 passes, and their accuracy rate for passes was 92%. The team took 11 shots at the opponent's goal, of which 7 were on target. In defense, young player Abduqodir Husanov displayed reliable performance again. He moved safely in his position and did not allow "Newcastle" attackers any opportunities. "Newcastle," on the other hand, managed only 3 shots throughout the game, with just 1 on target. With this victory, "Manchester City" collected 44 points and climbed to 4th place. "Newcastle" remained in 7th place with 41 points.

The match from the 25th round of the English Premier League has concluded. In this round, "Manchester City," led by Josep Guardiola, achieved a significant victory over "Newcastle United" with a score of 4:0. In this contest, the Egyptian star Omar Marmush scored a hat-trick (19, 24, 33) and in the 84th minute, Makati further increased the score. Abduqodir Husanov, a member of our national team, played the entire match. EPL, 25th round 15.02.2025 "Etihad Stadium," Manchester "Manchester City" - "Newcastle" 4:0 Goals: O.Marmush (Ederson) 19, (I.Gundogan) 24, (Savino) 33, J.Makati (E.Haaland) 84 "Manchester City": 31.Ederson Moraes, 5.John Stones, 24.Josko Gvardiol (75.Niko Orayli, 87), 45.Abduqodir Husanov, 82.Rico Lewis, 14.Niko Gonzalez, 19.Ilkay Gundogan (8.Mateo Kovacic, 87), 47.Phil Foden (87.James Makati, 76), 7.Omar Marmush (11.Jeremy Doku, 76), 26.Savino, 9.Erling Haaland (27.Mateus Nunes, 87). Substitutes: 18.Stefan Ortega, 17.Kevin De Bruyne, 20.Bernardo Silva, 22.Vitor Reis. "Newcastle": 1.Martin Dubravka, 2.Kieran Trippier (21.Valentino Livramento, 46), 5.Fabian Schar, 20.Lewis Hall, 33.Dan Burn, 8.Sandro Tonali, 28.Joe Willock (67.Lewis Miley, 46), 39.Bruno Guimarães (36.Shon Longstaff, 73), 10.Anthony Gordon (9.Callum Wilson, 73), 23.Jacob Murphy, 14.Alexander Isak (17.Emil Krafth, 90). Substitutes: 22.Nik Pope, 11.Xavi Barnes, 13.Matt Targett, 18.William Osula. Warning: B.Guimarães 50

The first half of the match between "Manchester City" and "Newcastle United" in the next round of the English Premier League has concluded. Pep Guardiola's team finished the first half with a score of 3:0, showing complete dominance. All of the team's goals were scored by Omar Marmush – he found the net in the 19th, 24th, and 33rd minutes. "Manchester City" displayed an effective attacking game, taking 6 shots, 3 of which resulted in goals. In defense, young player Abduqodir Husanov acted reliably. He maintained balance on the field alongside John Stones in the defensive line and left almost no opportunities for the opponent's attacks. "Newcastle," on the other hand, only managed 2 shots throughout the entire half, neither of which were directed towards the goal. Pep Guardiola was pleased with Husanov's actions, supporting his movements on the field with applause. In the second half, "Manchester City" will try to strengthen its dominance.

Tonight, an important match between "Manchester City" and "Newcastle United" will take place in the English Premier League. The game will start at 20:00 Tashkent time at the "Etihad" stadium. According to analyses, the home team "Manchester City" has a 46 percent chance of winning. Meanwhile, "Newcastle" is assessed to have a 30 percent chance. The probability of the game ending in a draw is 24 percent. In recent years, "Manchester City" has been showing strong performances at home and is considered the favorite. However, "Newcastle" is also in good form and has experienced players. This gives the visiting team a chance to achieve an unexpected result. Football experts emphasize that this match will be crucial for the championship leadership. If "Manchester City" wins, they will continue to lead in points accumulation. For "Newcastle," a win or a draw will help solidify their position against strong rivals.

The Asian Cup matches for players under 20 years old are ongoing in China. Recently, the match between Kyrgyzstan and China, which is in Group "A", took place. In this match, the host team China won 5:2 and secured a place in the next stage along with Australia. The Chinese national team is managed by Deyan Jurjevich, a specialist well-known to Uzbek football fans. It is important to note that the match commissioner was Uzbek Yoqubjon Sohibov. After losing to Australia 1:5 in the first round, it became clear that Kyrgyzstan would remain in the group along with Qatar. Kyrgyzstan - China 2:5 Goals: Umar Madaminov 25, Iriskeldi Madanov 64 - Ksiong Jizeng 13, Wang Yudong 45, Mao Veije 49, Zu Pengyu 80, 90+2. Kyrgyzstan: 1.Aziret Ismanaliyev, 2.Emir Khan Kidirshayev (4.Ivan Nastayev, 52), 5.Nasibulloh Alijanov (8.Baibol Ermekov, 76), 6.Atai Eshenkulov, 7.Kayrat Abdirasulov, 9.Argen Emilbekov (12.Emir Ernisov, 46), 10.Umar Madaminov (21.Muxtar Ishenaliyev, 52), 17.Artyom Istrashkin, 19.Iriskeldi Madanov (15.Daniel Omarov, 85), 20.Sardorbek Nematov, 23.Beknaz Almazbekov. Head coach: Sergey Puchkov (Ukraine). China: 1.Liu Kivei, 3.Xe Yiran, 4.Shi Songchen, 5.Peng Ksiyao, 6.Yimulan Maimati (13.Ksiong Jizeng, 78), 7.Mao Veije (16.Zang Ziksiong, 78), 8.Chen Zeshi, 9.Liu Chengyu (14.Wang Yifan, 67), 10.Kuai Jiven (18.Zu Pengyu, 67), 11.Wang Yudong (17.Chen Shixan, 83), 23.Yang Ksi. Head coach: Deyan Jurjevich (Serbia). Warnings: Umar Madaminov 24, Artyom Istrashkin 30, Emir Khan Kidirshayev 44, Yang Ksi 62, Liu Chengyu 64, Atai Eshenkulov 69, Yimulan Maimati 76, Emir Ernisov 82, Wang Yifan 83. Red card: Artyom Istrashkin 47 (2SK). Recently, the match between Qatar and Australia, also from Group "A", took place. In this match, Australia won 3:1. In the first round, Australia defeated Kyrgyzstan 5:1, while Qatar lost to China 1:2 in their first match. U-20 Asian Cup, Group "A", Round 2 Qatar - Australia 1:3 Goals: Muhammad Gouda 19 - Aleks Badolato 24, Din Bosnyak 52, Daniel Benniye 69. Qatar: 1.Abubakar Yaxyo, 2.Ayub Al Ouvi, 4.Abdulla Al Otaibi (13.Yusuf Muhammad Al Nizami, 46), 5.Ali Shahabi, 6.Bassam Odil Eyd (8.Muaz Taxa, 73), 7.Tahsin Jamshid (17.Nurildin Ibrohim, 71), 9.Muhammad Gouda, 10.Ibrohim Al Hassan, 11.Yunus Muhammad (3.Motaman Muhammad, 71), 15.Abdulaziz Jafari (12.Fayiz Al Farsi, 59), 16.Muhammad Xani Faragalla. Head coach: Feliks Anxel (Spain). Australia: 1.Stiven Hall, 2.Joshua Insera, 3.Sebastyan Esposito, 4.Panayotis Kikianis, 6.Pol Okon Engstler (20.Luis Agosti, 82), 9.Luka Yovanovich (19.Musa Ture 62), 10.Aleks Badolato (15.Jaylan Pirman, 82), 11.Tiago Kuintal (7.Daniel Benniye, 63), 14.Zak Lisolayski, 17.Frans Deli, 21.Din Bosnyak (23.Adam Bugariya, 62). Head coach: Trevor Morgan (Australia).

On February 27, a professional boxing evening will take place at the Centro Deportivo San Pablo sports complex in Seville, Spain. It is expected that skilled boxers from various countries will showcase their talents that night. In this boxing event, Uzbekistan will be represented by Abdumalik Xalokov, the winner of the Paris-2024 Olympics in the lightweight category. The 24-year-old experienced boxer will step into the ring for his second professional fight. Xalokov's next opponent is Venezuelan Marlembron Akunya. The fight will consist of 6 rounds and is expected to be an important test for both boxers. Marlembron Akunya is an experienced boxer. He has participated in 25 professional fights so far, achieving 13 wins, 11 losses, and 1 draw. Both athletes will undoubtedly enter the ring with big goals, so fans can expect an intense and uncompromising fight. Abdumalik Xalokov had his first professional fight last year and aims to achieve significant success in this field. This fight will be one of the important stages that will define his future opportunities. Uzbek boxing fans have great confidence in the young and talented boxer. It is certain that they will follow his fight with great excitement and interest. The boxing evening in Seville on February 27 is expected to generate significant interest and provide fans with bright impressions.

Today, in the English Premier League, "Manchester City" will face "Newcastle United" at home. The "Citizens" head coach Pep Guardiola has included young defender Abduqodir Husanov in the starting lineup for this match. He will partner with experienced player John Stones in the center of defense. Guardiola's team is playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Ederson will guard the goal, while the defense line consists of Rico Lewis, Abduqodir Husanov, John Stones, and Joško Gvardiol. In midfield, N. Gonsales, Ilkay Gündogan, Phil Foden, Omar Marmush, and Savinyo are positioned. In the attack line, Erling Haaland will strive to bring victory to his team. "Newcastle United," on the other hand, will play in a 4-3-3 formation. Their goal will be guarded by Martin Dubravka, and the defense line will consist of Lewis Hall, Dan Burn, Fabian Schär, and Kieran Trippier. In midfield, there are Joe Willock, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Guimarães. The attack line will feature Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, and Jacob Murphy. Substitute players: On the "Manchester City" side, the substitutes include Mateo Kovačić, Jérémie Doku, Kevin De Bruyne, Stefan Ortega, Bernardo Silva, Vitor Reis, Mateus Nunes, Niko O'Reilly, and James McAtee. The substitutes for "Newcastle United" are Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, Matt Targett, Emil Krafth, William Osula, Tino Livramento, Nick Pope, Sean Longstaff, and Lewis Miley. The match will take place at the "Etihad" stadium and will start at 20:00 Tashkent time.

Currently, most teams in our Super League are holding training camps for the new season in Antalya, Turkey. Every day, some of our clubs are conducting their friendly matches. Navoi's "Qizilqum" club played a friendly match against Georgia's "Samgurali" team yesterday, which ended in a 0:0 draw. We noticed that the head coach of the opposing team is Italian Rodolfo Vanoli. Upon inquiry, we found out that he is the brother of Paolo Vanoli, the head coach of the "Torino" club currently participating in Italy's Serie A. During the match, we informed a club representative that we would like to have a brief conversation with the coach after the game. After the match, 62-year-old Vanoli agreed to our request. During the conversation, the coach spoke in Italian and translated his words into English and Russian translated. - First of all, could you share your impressions of the game? - First of all, we are very happy. Because we played against a good team. We still couldn't fully shape our team. Players were missing. But today, our young players were able to make a difference in the game. - What do you know about Uzbek football? - We know that football is developing widely in Uzbekistan. A significant amount of investment is being made. We are pleased with this. Uzbek players are also playing successfully abroad. We wish them to continue striving forward. - You must know our compatriot Eldor Shomurodov who plays in Italy's Serie A? - Eldor Shomurodov is a very good and important player. He has been playing in Italy's Serie A for many years. My brother is the head coach of the "Torino" club. He has also spoken warmly about Shomurodov, and I know Eldor through my brother. - What are your thoughts on "Qizilqum," the team you played against? - They have a good team and a good coach. If the field had been better, would it have been an even better game?! This match was beneficial for both teams, and I wish them good luck in the championship.

Photo: Getty images MANChESTER CITY – NEWCASTLE (February 15, 20:00) After Chelsi lost in Brighton yesterday, it can be said that a new opportunity has arisen for the contenders for the top four. With 41 points collected, these two rivals occupying the 4th and 5th places are likely to finish the round in 4th place if one of them wins. A draw could elevate Bournemouth into the top four. It is natural that Manchester City will try to rectify the situation after the unfortunate game against Real. Although it seemed that Manchester City had finally come out of the crisis after the victories at the beginning of the year, this was likely due to an easier schedule, as old problems are becoming apparent in matches against stronger opponents. Both against Arsenal and Real, chances were given, and ahead, apart from Newcastle, there are also matches against Real in the return leg, as well as encounters with Liverpool and Tottenham in the next three days. Another factor that increases the guests' chances is that Newcastle is not participating in European competitions this season, meaning they have more time to prepare for the matches, which is a significant factor for Eddie Howe's style. As mentioned above, Manchester City participated in a tough match against Real three days ago. The game took a toll on the players' physical strength, with players like Grealish and Akanji leaving the field early due to injuries, and they will miss the match against Real as well. By the way, Akanji's injury could increase the chances of our compatriot Abduqodir Husanov to be in the starting lineup. The team has only four defenders, and Pep Guardiola is forced to think about the upcoming Champions League match next week. In this regard, there is a possibility that Husanov will be tested on the right side where Akanji played against Real. After all, Husanov has shown himself in this position at Lens. Additionally, a variant with three central defenders could be tried by placing Nunez on the right side – in that case, Husanov has significant experience as a right central defender. As for Newcastle, the biggest loss for Eddie Howe's squad is Joalinton's inability to play. The player, who has a place in the center of the field, will not be able to assist his teammates for at least another month. It should also be noted that Newcastle has performed better away than at home this season. The team has only shown worse results than the top three in away matches. Interestingly, City performs better at home – Pep's disciples are only behind that trio in this regard. The first round match ended in a 1:1 draw. However, the situation for the guests in matches at the Etihad is very poor – Newcastle last won in Manchester 25 years ago in Premier League matches. Considering that City was an average team before falling into the hands of the sheikhs, this is very interesting. The last draw was recorded in 2006. In the last 16 home matches, Manchester City has only won, and in the last 6 matches, the guests have not been able to score a single goal. LAZIO – NAPOLI (February 15, 22:00) Inter's defeat in the postponed match gave Napoli the opportunity to maintain their lead, but it is worth noting that Conte's disciples have also recorded draws in their last two matches. The European Cup matches are now coming to a peak, which will benefit the Neapolitans, as the team is not participating in any competition other than Serie A. Naturally, this serves as a key factor in gaining an advantage over Inter and Atalanta. For this, Napoli must first secure victories in their matches. This will not be easy, as Lazio has become quite an uncomfortable opponent for Napoli in recent years. In the last five encounters, the Romans have won 4 times, and one match ended in a draw. In the first round match, Lazio became the owner of three points at home thanks to Isaksen's goal, while two months ago, in the country cup match, Lazio won 3:1 at home, eliminating their opponent from the competition. Regarding injuries, the hosts will be without Evra and Vecino. Additionally, Hysaj, who once played for Napoli for five years, is also out until the end of this month. Antonio Conte will not be able to rely on the help of Leonardo Spinazzola, Matias Olivera, and David Neres. All three players are likely to fully recover by the beginning of next month. If we talk about styles, we can be sure that the teams are somewhat opposite to each other. For example, Napoli's current leadership is more related to reliable defense. This is a characteristic feature of all the teams managed by Antonio Conte. The team has conceded the fewest goals in the league, and the number of matches finished without conceding is also the highest – 12. In contrast, the Romans can boast more of their attacking statistics. Lazio ranks among the top three in Serie A for created chances and dangerous situations. For example, in terms of accurate shots on goal, Lazio is only behind Atalanta, Inter, and Milan, while Napoli is not even in the top ten in this regard. Players like Lukaku and McTominay mainly create situations. BAYER – BAYERN (February 15, 22:30) Last February, the teams clashed in Leverkusen, and that match clarified the championship issue. However, the teams' conditions were the opposite of today. Back then, Bayer was leaving Bayern behind by a large margin, and after a 3:0 victory, the gap increased, and it became clear that the Munich side had almost no chance. Currently, Bayern is ahead by 8 points, and if they win this match, the gap will increase to 11 points, making it almost impossible for the hosts to catch up with their opponent. If Bayer wins and reduces the gap to 5 points, it can be assumed that the entire intrigue is still ahead. We say Bayern will win, but it should be noted that defeating Bayer has become almost impossible in Germany. Alonso's team finished last season undefeated, and this season they have only lost once to Leipzig. Currently, the team's unbeaten streak consists of 19 matches. Indeed, the number of draws is also quite high, seven, and this factor has led to a significant gap with Bayern. Even in head-to-head matches, we can see a clear advantage for Leverkusen during Alonso's tenure – three victories and two draws in the last five matches. Both the first round and last season's matches in Munich ended in draws. Additionally, these teams also faced each other in the German Cup in December. This time, Bayer won 1:0 away. It should also be noted that the hosts played with one player less from the 17th minute. Manuel Neuer was sent off. As mentioned above, Bayer's streak is impressive, but Bayern must also be acknowledged for being in good form in recent matches. The team has won its last five matches across all competitions, and in the Bundesliga, they have won five consecutive matches. However, it can be said that this time they may face physical problems compared to their opponent. Since Bayer qualified for the Champions League knockout stage, they avoided the playoffs, while Bayern had to play against Celtic. Although the Germans won in Scotland, it should be noted that the match was dominated by the hosts, and it was not easy for Kompany's disciples. TOTTENHAM – MANCHESTER UNITED (February 16, 21:30) This is a clash between two teams that belong to the top clubs in England but are currently closer to positions that could drop them into the Championship rather than the European Cup zone. However, it should be noted that the teams have arrived at this situation due to various reasons and factors. Manchester United is suffering due to a mid-season coaching change, especially since Amorim has a completely opposite style compared to his predecessor. The players' adaptation to the new system is leading to painful results, and this could continue until the end of the season. Tottenham's problems are more related to injuries. There have been times when the entire defensive line, starting from the goalkeeper, was absent, and Tottenham even had to buy a goalkeeper mid-season and immediately put him on the field. In some ways, this season's Tottenham's problems remind us of last season's Manchester United, and it is highly likely that the Londoners will also struggle until the end of the season. The reason is that all the problems seem to be linked to losses in the squad, indeed they are, but even when everyone recovers and the squad reaches optimal shape, the game may not improve. Because players who have played without substitutions during the main part of the season and sometimes filled in positions that were not their own will tire by the end of the season, leading to more problems. Tottenham and MU will meet for the third time this season. In the Premier League match at Old Trafford, the guests won convincingly with a score of 3:0. In November, the teams clashed in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. The match in London ended with the hosts winning 4:3. However, it should be noted that this time the Manchester side put up a much more worthy fight, but the score was shaped due to gross mistakes by both defenses, especially the goalkeepers. Overall, MU could not defeat Tottenham last season either – the hosts won 2:0 in London, while the match at Old Trafford ended in a draw. Regarding injuries, Postecoglou announced that players like Vicario, Maddison, and Udogie have returned. However, it is questionable how ready these players are to take the field from the first minutes. From the guests, Lisandro Martinez's injury turned out to be serious, and he may not even return to the field until 2025. Additionally, Ruben Amorim mentioned in a press conference that some players picked up minor injuries during the week, and some others fell ill. However, it is not clear which players they are. According to the latest information, considering that 18-year-old player Chido Obi has also been training with the first team, it can be assumed that there is a problem with one of the attackers. It is also interesting to watch Matyuz Tel, who is on loan from Bayern, in this match. The young striker may move to MU in January, and there were even reports that Tel himself chose Manchester over Tottenham. However, after the parties could not agree on financial matters, the player ended up wearing the Tottenham jersey. He has appeared in recent matches and even managed to score against Aston Villa. It will be interesting to see how Tel showcases himself to the MU leaders. JUVENTUS – INTER (February 17, 00:45) This season, it can be said without a doubt that one of the most memorable and interesting matches in Serie A was the first-round encounter between these teams in Milan. The score itself proves this – 4:4. Both teams took the lead at different times, both had the chance to secure a decisive victory, and both could have scored even more goals in this combative clash that ultimately ended in a draw. Of course, at that time, Juventus had not yet fallen victim to the draw epidemic, and the score in the match against Inter undoubtedly satisfied the fans. Since then, the Turin team has continued their unbeaten streak, currently, Motta's disciples have only one defeat, but they also have 13 unnecessary draws, which currently keeps Juventus as a contender for the top four. This round is interesting in that two teams competing for the championship are also fighting for a place in the top four. In these two matches, the four main football cities of Italy – Turin, Naples, Rome, and Milan – will clash. From every angle, this is one of the most interesting rounds of the season. Looking at the matches before the above draw, we can see Inter's dominance lately – 2 wins and 3 draws in the last 5 matches. The last two encounters in Turin ended in draws, both 1:1. If we look at Juventus's home match statistics this season, you will notice that the Turin team has not lost even once, while Inter has been unmatched in away matches – 8 wins and 1 loss in 12 matches. Regarding injuries, the hosts have more losses. Douglas Luiz and Pierre Kalulu are expected to return around the beginning of March. Kabai and Bremer are out for the rest of the season. The guests have no losses at all. Among the additional intrigues, it is worth noting that Thiago Motta, who once won the Champions League as a player for Inter, will face his former team as a coach, and Kolo Muani should also be closely watched. The French striker has scored 5 goals in three Serie A matches since joining on loan from Paris. Another aspect we should always pay special attention to is that Juventus played a tough Champions League playoff match against PSV in the middle of the week and expended a lot of energy. Meanwhile, Inter had the opportunity to rest and prepare for the Italian Clasico. By the way, if Juventus manages to eliminate the Dutch team and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the probability of facing Inter in that stage is fifty percent. It is certain that Juventus will face either Inter or Arsenal. OTHER MATCHES February 15. Leicester – ARSENAL (17:30), ATALANTA – Cagliari (19:00), Bochum – BORUSSIA D (19:30), ASTON VILLA – Ipswich (20:00), Osasuna – REAL (20:15), ATLETICO – Celta (22:30), MILAN – Verona (February 16, 00:45), Toulouse – PSG (February 16, 01:05) February 16. LIVERPOOL – Wolverhampton (19:00), Parma – ROMA (22:00) February 17. BARCELONA – Rayo Vallecano (February 18, 01:00). Source: Kun.uz

The current champion of Uzbekistan – “Nasaf” played against the representative of the Russian Premier League “Fakel” in a friendly match yesterday in Antalya. We provided information through our website that the sharply contested game ended with a score of 0:0. After the match, “Nasaf” head coach Roʻziqul Berdiyev gave an interview said. - Did you achieve what you aimed for in the game against “Fakel” or were you not satisfied with something? - For now, you cannot feel complete satisfaction. Because the quality of the game is not at the level we expected. The training sessions are still ongoing. There are strong loads being given. For this reason, they are moving a bit heavier. Nevertheless, we are focusing on the organizational aspects of the game and conducting our matches. I believe that through the games, the guys will get into the necessary sports shape. - You have brought back former players to the team and new players have also appeared. How is the adaptation of the new guys going? For example, what would you say about Rubin Khebay? - Of course, I want to mention Khebay, he did not play consistently for a year. It was the same when he went to Saudi Arabia and in Tunisia. Therefore, his condition is not at the level we expected. However, he is working well in training. I believe Rubin will get into good shape. I can also say the same about Khusayn Norchayev, he is not in optimal shape yet due to injuries and participating in fewer training sessions. I hope that everything will return to normal by the time of our championship. - How is Dragan Cheran doing? - Dragan is not a stranger to us. “Nasaf” is not a stranger to him either. It would be incorrect to say that the guys did not accept him. Cheran is a “Nasaf” player. We certainly rely on Dragan's experience. His potential on the field and assistance to the coaches will be needed at times. - We thought Bobir Abduholiqov would stay at “Nasaf”. What was your reaction to his departure? What actually happened? - Bobir's results last year did not satisfy the club management much. Since his demands were high, we could not provide an opportunity. To keep Abduholiqov, we made a lower offer than last year. However, according to what he told us, there were offers from abroad. But I heard that he has joined the training sessions of “Neftchi”. Through you, we would like to express our gratitude to Bobir and other players who have left us. The guys helped us achieve our goals last year. - The new season is on the horizon. “Nasaf” is expecting serious goals again. Moreover, there will now be 16 clubs participating in the league. What are the new plans? - Our plan is huge. We will definitely set a goal for ourselves. We have almost retained our squad and the management has provided opportunities for us to acquire the necessary players. Our goal will be serious. We need to quickly regain stability in our championship. We must make maximum efforts in every game. The tasks ahead of us are high, and we will definitely fight for this.

Our Uzbekistan national team head coach Timur Kapadze is currently in Antalya. Here, several Super League clubs are holding training camps for the new season. Yesterday, we had a brief conversation with Kapadze, who came to watch the match involving "Andijan". - What is your goal for the trip to Antalya? - You know, our clubs are currently preparing for the new season in Antalya. I came to see them. I am observing the training processes and talking to the coaches about the players' situations. I am also watching and selecting players myself. I understand that the teams and players are not at their maximum form right now. Almost every day, two or three of our teams are playing. I try to attend each match, see how they are doing, and ask the coaches the questions I am interested in. - Recently, you returned from a training camp in Qatar as our national team coach. How did you start your work with the main team? - As you saw, everything happened quickly. The time was tight. My first task was to analyze. We assessed the players called up for the camp based on our established criteria. You know, our main matches are in March. This camp was beneficial for me. Because we have time to get started and make adjustments, and if we need to add something, we will do that too. Overall, it was beneficial for me. Everything is in place. I am not a new person for our national team. I have seen and observed the camps. - You kept Katanes' assistant coaches in your staff. Was this your decision? - It was my decision. They have been working with the national team for a long time. They had already prepared programs for training before the Qatar camp. During the camp, I talked to them, asking questions about how and what. Because I thought about the main matches in March, and we will have little time to make changes. The coaches in the national team have also worked hard. I understood their wishes as well. I spoke with the players, and I saw for myself. Since almost everyone was in place, I made that decision. - Abduqodir Husanov's transfer to Manchester City is beneficial for our national team. What can you say as his coach? - I was very happy; it’s great. Everyone was excited. I believe that the invitation of an Uzbek player by one of the best clubs in the world, and even being called by Guardiola himself, is a testament to Abduqodir's value. I think this is just the beginning. Husanov has enough potential. They didn't take him for nothing. I believe it is a significant plus for our football as well. I am hearing from agents or acquaintances that other talented young Uzbeks are being noticed in England. This is great for publicity. Abduqodir has opened the way for the upcoming young players.

The Uzbekistan national team has a very good chance to qualify for the most prestigious tournament in the football world – the World Cup for the first time in its history it has been noted. The tournament, hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, sees our compatriots currently in second place in the third stage of the qualifying tournament. According to the rules, the top two teams among the six national teams in this stage will directly qualify for the World Cup. CSKA player Abbosbek Fayzullayev assessed the chances of our national team qualifying for the World Cup. - The Uzbekistan national team has a very good chance to qualify for the World Cup. There are four games left in the decisive stage of the qualifiers: two away and two at home. The team is organized, all the guys are good. There is a balance of youth and experienced players in the squad. This gives the team even more strength, as the experienced players always provide advice and support to us young ones. This is a significant plus for us. We young players learn a lot from the older ones. Even though Abduqodir Husanov is playing for Manchester City and I am playing for CSKA, there are things we learn from the older players. Because we are young, we need to learn many things. May we qualify for the World Cup and fulfill the dreams of our people, - said Abbosbek Fayzullayev. Indeed, the Uzbekistan national team is competing against five national teams in the first group of the regional qualifying tournament for the World Cup. So far, our compatriots have defeated North Korea twice with the same score of 1:0, Kyrgyzstan 3:2, and the United Arab Emirates 1:0, while drawing goalless with Iran in Tashkent, and only lost once away to Qatar with a score of 2:3. Our players have accumulated a total of 13 points and are currently in second place in the group. Now the Uzbekistan national team must participate in four more matches under the new head coach Timur Kapadze. Specifically, our compatriots will play the first of the remaining matches against the Kyrgyz national team in Tashkent on March 20, and five days later, they will face group leader Iran in Tehran. The last two matches are scheduled for June. In those, on June 5, our national team will play in the United Arab Emirates. This stage of the qualifying tournament will conclude with a match against Qatar in our capital on June 10.

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.