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“Neftçi” has announced its squad for the Conference League second qualifying round matches against “Dinamo” (Minsk). “Elchi” reports that head coach Yuriy Vernydub has included five forwards in the squad:   Goalkeepers: Emil Balayev, Kenan Pirić, Rza Jafarov Defenders: Rufat Abbasov, Igor Ribeiro, Elvin Badalov, Murad Khachayev, Moustapha Seck, Andreaw Gravillon, Falaye Sacko Midfielders: Elvin […]

Today, the third-place winner of the 2026 World Cup will be determined. elchi reports that the national teams of France and England will face off for the bronze medal. Both teams were eliminated from the final after losing in the semifinals. France lost to Spain 0:2, and England lost to Argentina 1:2. The match will […]

The referee appointments for the first leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round match between “Qarabag” and CSKA (Sofia) have been announced. “Elchi” reports that the match to be held in Baku will be officiated by a team of referees from Italy. The head referee of the match will be Daniele Chiffi. He […]

The Azerbaijan national beach soccer team has played its third match in the European Championship qualifying round (EBSL) held in Batumi, Georgia. elchi reports that our representative, placed in Group B of League B, faced the Latvian national team. The match, which took place at the Batumi beach arena, ended with a 3:2 victory for […]

International referee inspector Asim Khudiyev has received another appointment from UEFA. “Elchi” reports that he will be the referee inspector for the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round match between “Zeleznicar” (Pancevo, Serbia) and “Braga” (Portugal). It should be noted that the match will take place on July 22 at the “Mladost” stadium in Pancevo.

The winner of the third place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will be determined today. elchi reports that the England and France national teams will face off in the decisive match for the bronze medal. The match will be held in Miami, USA. The game will kick […]

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) rules applied in the FIFA World Cup will also be used in the Azerbaijan Premier League. “Elchi” reports that Elgiz Abbasov, technical-sports director of the Professional Football League, announced this in a statement to journalists: “There will be innovations. The AFFA Referees Committee has also prepared a presentation regarding this. VAR […]

As we reported, Argentina and Spain will face each other in the World Cup final on July 19. “Elchi” reports that ticket prices for the final to be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, have reached a record high. During the official sales rounds, the initial ticket prices for various categories were approximately […]

The jersey worn by legendary Brazilian footballer Pele in the 1958 World Cup final has been sold at auction for 4.88 million dollars. “Elchi” reports that Sothebys has released information regarding this. In the 1958 World Cup final, Brazil defeated Sweden 5-2, and 17-year-old Pele scored 2 goals in that match. It should be noted […]

Azerbaijan’s coefficient in the UEFA ranking has increased further. “Elchi” reports citing milliaz that this is due to the victories achieved by “Qarabag” and “Zira” in the second leg matches of the first qualifying round of the European cups. The Aghdam representative defeated Iceland’s “Vestri” team away in the UEFA Europa League, while the “eagles” […]