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The potential opponents of “Neftchi” in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League have been determined. elchi reports that if the team coached by Yuriy Vernydub eliminates Belarus’ “Dinamo” (Minsk) in the second qualifying round, they will face the winner of the “Zheleznicar” (Serbia) – “Braga” (Portugal) pair:

England national team and Spanish football club Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham scored in the third-place match of the 2026 World Cup against France. elchi reports citing Idman.Biz that the goal scored by Bellingham brought the total number of goals scored by Real Madrid players for their national teams in World Cups to 100. The […]

The potential opponents of “Sabah”, “Qarabag”, “Neftchi” and “Zira”, representing Azerbaijan in European cups, in the third qualifying round will be known today. “Elchi” reports that the draw for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League will be held first. The draw ceremony, which will take place in Nyon, Switzerland, will begin at […]

Argentina national team head coach Lionel Scaloni has announced his decision regarding his future. elchi reports that the 48-year-old specialist stated he is considering stepping down from his position in December following the 0-1 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. “I will continue to work until December. Then I will talk to […]

Argentina national team captain Lionel Messi ended the 2026 World Cup with his team losing 0:1 to Spain in extra time in the final, but he set new records in the history of the mundial. elchi reports that the 39-year-old forward became the first player in World Cup history to both start and captain his […]

“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.