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Ronaldo injured – May be sidelined for a month

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Star footballer of Saudi Arabian club “Al-Nassr”, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been injured. “Elchi” reports, citing the club’s press service, that the Portuguese forward suffered a hamstring injury in the 81st minute of the match against “Al-Fayha” (3:1) within the XIV round. The captain of the Portuguese national team will be sidelined for 2–4 weeks. The […]
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Number of medals won by Azerbaijani athletes last year announced

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Last year, our athletes won 2113 medals in international competitions. “Elchi” reports that Elnur Mammadov, Head of the Sports Department of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, said this at a meeting held by the Youth and Sports Committee of the Milli Majlis with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Olympic Committee, and […]
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Referee appointments for Azerbaijan Cup matches revealed

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The appointments for three return matches of the 1/4 final stage in the Bizon Azerbaijan Cup have been announced. “Elchi” reports that the official website of the Professional Football League has released information about this. Bizon Azerbaijan Cup March 4 19:00. “Qarabağ” – “Shamakhi” Referees: Farid Hajiyev, Rahman Imami, Zohrab Abbasov, Rashad Ahmadov VAR: Inqilab […]
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“Sabah” transfers PSG’s footballer

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French club PSG’s goalkeeper Bilal Lorendon will continue his career in Azerbaijan. “Elchi” reports, citing “L’Équipe”, that the 20-year-old goalkeeper is in talks with “Sabah”. Lorendon’s contract with the Paris team expires at the end of the current season. The club’s management does not intend to offer a new contract to the French footballer of […]
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First semi-finalist determined in Azerbaijan Football Cup

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The first semi-finalist in the Azerbaijan Football Cup has been determined. According to “Elchi”, “Zira”, hosting “Sumgayit” in the return leg of the 1/4 final stage, won by a score of 2:0, securing their place in the next round. At the Zira Sports Complex stadium, the goals were scored by David Volkov (27) and Ceyhun […]
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“Red Bull” may remove Klopp from his position

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Former “Liverpool” head coach Jürgen Klopp may be removed from his position as global sports director at “Red Bull” company. “Elchi” reports, citing L’Équipe, that the management is dissatisfied with the German specialist’s performance. Some of Klopp’s decisions have become targets of criticism. Earlier reports indicated that “Real Madrid” was seriously interested in the specialist […]
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A meeting was held with athletes at the MES Sports and Health Club – PHOTOS

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A meeting was held with athletes who achieved success in the Azerbaijan Championship held among junior and adult boxers (girls and boys) at the Sports and Health Club of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to information provided to “Elchi” from the Ministry, the head of the club, Colonel Fuzuli Musayev, coach-teachers, and athletes participated […]
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If I worked in another club, maybe it wouldn’t be like this – Gurbanov

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A large part of our work is related to foreign players. We must prepare them in such a way that they know which country and team they are in. “Elchi” reports that this was stated by Gurban Gurbanov, the head coach of “Qarabağ”, at the I Forum of Coaches. He also spoke about the importance […]
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Messi reached Pelé in free-kick goals – VIDEO

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Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free-kick goal in the MLS regular season match against Orlando City (4:2). “Elchi” reports that the Argentine forward sent the ball into the opponent’s net from a distance of approximately 25 meters in the 90th minute of the match. This goal was the 70th anniversary free-kick goal […]
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FIFA expands anti-racism campaign at 2026 World Cup

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FIFA has decided to resume its anti-racism campaigns during the World Cup to be held in the summer. “Elchi” reports that “The Athletic” publication released this information. According to the source, the organization faced criticism for reducing the scope of such initiatives during last year’s club World Cup held in the USA and admitted that […]