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The new season in the Azerbaijan I and II Leagues will start on this date

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The start dates for the 2026/2027 season of the Azerbaijan I and II Football Leagues have been announced. elchi reports that the Professional Football League has shared information regarding this. The season in the I League will start on September 3. The II League will begin on September 1.
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“Sabah” parts ways with Nogueira

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“Sabah” has parted ways with defender Igor Nogueira. elchi reports, citing the capital club’s press service, that the contract with the Brazilian footballer, which expired at the end of the season, was not renewed. Nogueira had been working for “Sabah”’s success since 2024. He played 62 matches for our team and scored 4 goals. Nogueira […]
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Ronaldo: “I apologize to all parents”

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The former striker of the Brazilian national team, Ronaldo, spoke about his hairstyle during the 2002 World Cup held in South Korea and Japan. “Elchi” reports citing Idman.Biz that at the time, Ronaldo had shaved his head almost completely, leaving only a tuft of hair at the front. “First of all, I would like to […]
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Fenerbahçe sends official offer for Greenwood

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Fenerbahçe wants to add Mason Greenwood to its squad to strengthen its attacking line during the summer transfer window. elchi reports that the Italian press has provided information about this. The Istanbul club has offered the English footballer, who plays for Marseille, a net annual salary in the range of 7-8 million euros. Another club […]
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The next meeting of the AFFA Executive Committee has been held

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The next meeting of the AFFA Executive Committee was held at the SOCAR administrative building. elchi reports that at the beginning of the meeting, AFFA President Rovshan Najaf provided information on the items on the agenda. Subsequently, AFFA Secretary General Jahangir Farajullayev provided a general overview of the first World Cup and festival for boys’ […]
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Manchester City officially announces its new head coach

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The appointment of Enzo Maresca as the head coach of England’s Manchester City has been announced. elchi reports that the Premier League representative’s press service released information regarding this matter. The “Citizens” have signed a contract with the Italian specialist until the summer of 2029. He previously worked at Manchester City as the head coach […]
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Messi named best player of the group stage

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The prestigious “The Athletic” publication has released a ranking of the best players who stood out in the group stage of the World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. elchi reports that players from the national teams of Argentina, France, and Brazil are in the top five. Argentina national team captain Lionel Messi […]
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New offer for Ramil Sheydayev, who left “Qarabag”

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Azerbaijani national team football player Ramil Sheydayev may continue his career in Russia again. elchi reports, citing the “Sport-Express” publication, that the 30-year-old striker has attracted the interest of Dynamo Makhachkala. Sheydayev, who left “Qarabag” as soon as the season ended, is a free agent. The Russian club is currently in negotiations with the forward. […]
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Messi becomes the top scorer of the 2026 World Cup group stage

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Argentina national football team striker Lionel Messi has finished the 2026 World Cup group stage as the tournament’s top scorer. According to elchi, the Argentine scored six goals in the three group stage matches. Messi scored a hat-trick in the opening match against Algeria (3:0). Then, he scored two goals in the match against Austria […]
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“Neftçi” has completed the first stage of preparation for the new season

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“Neftçi” has completed the first stage of preparation for the new season. elchi reports that the “black-and-whites” held a bilateral match on the final day of the preparation process. Head coach Yuriy Vernydub tested the team members at the “Palms Sports” Football Center. All players available to the specialist took the field in a two-part […]