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Former Qarabag striker Vugar Nadirov has discovered the remains of his father's grave, which was destroyed by Armenian military forces during the First Karabakh War.
April 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Former Qarabag striker Vugar Nadirov has discovered the remains of his father's grave, which was destroyed by Armenian military forces during the First Karabakh War.
Gabala promoted to Azerbaijan Premier League.
Kakhaber Tskhadadze is back!
Kakhaber Tskhadadze is back!
April 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Gabala promoted to Azerbaijan Premier League.
Kakhaber Tskhadadze is back!
Kakhaber Tskhadadze is back!
Azerbaijan under manager Fernando Santos:
Wins: 0
Draws: 1
Losses: 6
Goals scored: 3
Goals conceded: 22
Wins: 0
Draws: 1
Losses: 6
Goals scored: 3
Goals conceded: 22
March 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Azerbaijan under manager Fernando Santos:
Wins: 0
Draws: 1
Losses: 6
Goals scored: 3
Goals conceded: 22
Wins: 0
Draws: 1
Losses: 6
Goals scored: 3
Goals conceded: 22
31 years of Azerbaijan kits.
For many fans, Azerbaijan's first home strip is iconic – and instantly identifiable throughout the game.
For many fans, Azerbaijan's first home strip is iconic – and instantly identifiable throughout the game.
March 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
31 years of Azerbaijan kits.
For many fans, Azerbaijan's first home strip is iconic – and instantly identifiable throughout the game.
For many fans, Azerbaijan's first home strip is iconic – and instantly identifiable throughout the game.
Pressure is mounting on Neftchi manager Samir Abbasov, who could be sacked if the club fails to qualify for Europe.
March 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Pressure is mounting on Neftchi manager Samir Abbasov, who could be sacked if the club fails to qualify for Europe.
Former Baku and Qarabag midfielder Elvin Mammadov has been appointed the manager of Sabail.
March 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Former Baku and Qarabag midfielder Elvin Mammadov has been appointed the manager of Sabail.
Quote of the day from former Sabail manager Javid Huseynov:
"Since I arrived, the issue of money has not even been raised. Bonuses, player transfers... Cuts in everything."
"Since I arrived, the issue of money has not even been raised. Bonuses, player transfers... Cuts in everything."
March 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Quote of the day from former Sabail manager Javid Huseynov:
"Since I arrived, the issue of money has not even been raised. Bonuses, player transfers... Cuts in everything."
"Since I arrived, the issue of money has not even been raised. Bonuses, player transfers... Cuts in everything."
Sabail have sacked their manager, Javid Huseynov.
Earlier today, Huseynov criticized the club's board for not spending money during the winter transfer window to purchase two players.
Earlier today, Huseynov criticized the club's board for not spending money during the winter transfer window to purchase two players.
March 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Sabail have sacked their manager, Javid Huseynov.
Earlier today, Huseynov criticized the club's board for not spending money during the winter transfer window to purchase two players.
Earlier today, Huseynov criticized the club's board for not spending money during the winter transfer window to purchase two players.
Former Manchester United winger Nani visited Baku and met with Qarabağ manager Gurban Gurbanov.
The 39-year-old former midfielder, who hung up his boots last year, participated in the drawing ceremony of the WMF World Cup to be held in Azerbaijan.
The 39-year-old former midfielder, who hung up his boots last year, participated in the drawing ceremony of the WMF World Cup to be held in Azerbaijan.
March 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Former Manchester United winger Nani visited Baku and met with Qarabağ manager Gurban Gurbanov.
The 39-year-old former midfielder, who hung up his boots last year, participated in the drawing ceremony of the WMF World Cup to be held in Azerbaijan.
The 39-year-old former midfielder, who hung up his boots last year, participated in the drawing ceremony of the WMF World Cup to be held in Azerbaijan.
Gabala midfielder Shahin Shahniyarov became the first-ever Azerbaijani footballer to be called up to the national team from a Division I side.
March 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Gabala midfielder Shahin Shahniyarov became the first-ever Azerbaijani footballer to be called up to the national team from a Division I side.
The Shamakhi manager, Aykhan Abbasov, is expected to be announced as Azerbaijan's new U-21 coach.
March 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The Shamakhi manager, Aykhan Abbasov, is expected to be announced as Azerbaijan's new U-21 coach.
Quote of the day from Gabala manager Kakhaber Tskhadadze on Gabala footballers:
"I was horrified when I saw that everyone was eating a piece of lavash for breakfast. Proper nutrition is essential."
"I was horrified when I saw that everyone was eating a piece of lavash for breakfast. Proper nutrition is essential."
March 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Quote of the day from Gabala manager Kakhaber Tskhadadze on Gabala footballers:
"I was horrified when I saw that everyone was eating a piece of lavash for breakfast. Proper nutrition is essential."
"I was horrified when I saw that everyone was eating a piece of lavash for breakfast. Proper nutrition is essential."
Sumgayit under manager Vagif Javadov:
Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Losses: 10
Goals scored: 0
Goals conceded: 16
Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Losses: 10
Goals scored: 0
Goals conceded: 16
February 28, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Sumgayit under manager Vagif Javadov:
Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Losses: 10
Goals scored: 0
Goals conceded: 16
Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Losses: 10
Goals scored: 0
Goals conceded: 16
Qarabag want to wrap up a deal to sign Estoril's Austrian centre-back Felix Bacher, 24, before the summer transfer window opens.
February 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Qarabag want to wrap up a deal to sign Estoril's Austrian centre-back Felix Bacher, 24, before the summer transfer window opens.
Qarabag are very close to securing the signing of Botev Plovdiv striker Vinni Triboulet
February 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Qarabag are very close to securing the signing of Botev Plovdiv striker Vinni Triboulet
Radomiak Radom have signed former Grasshoppers and Hatayspor winger Renat Dadashov on a deal until the end of the season.
February 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Radomiak Radom have signed former Grasshoppers and Hatayspor winger Renat Dadashov on a deal until the end of the season.
Former Azerbaijan and Alania Vladikavkaz star, Nazim Suleymanov has admitted he regrets turning down an opportunity to play for Spartak Moscow during his younger years.
"Oleg Romantsev advised me three times, "Nazim, don't rush into a decision," but I was impatient and eager to play."
"Oleg Romantsev advised me three times, "Nazim, don't rush into a decision," but I was impatient and eager to play."
February 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Former Azerbaijan and Alania Vladikavkaz star, Nazim Suleymanov has admitted he regrets turning down an opportunity to play for Spartak Moscow during his younger years.
"Oleg Romantsev advised me three times, "Nazim, don't rush into a decision," but I was impatient and eager to play."
"Oleg Romantsev advised me three times, "Nazim, don't rush into a decision," but I was impatient and eager to play."
Pressure is mounting on Sumgayit manager Vagif Javadov after the team failed to secure a win in eight matches.
February 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Pressure is mounting on Sumgayit manager Vagif Javadov after the team failed to secure a win in eight matches.
Former Neftchi manager Tarlan Ahmadov is among the favorites to replace Farid Namazov as Imishli boss.
February 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Former Neftchi manager Tarlan Ahmadov is among the favorites to replace Farid Namazov as Imishli boss.
Nürnberg and Azerbaijan striker Mahir Emreli is closing in on a move to South Korea.
February 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Nürnberg and Azerbaijan striker Mahir Emreli is closing in on a move to South Korea.
Qarabag have confirmed Richard Almeida has left the club by mutual consent.
The 35-year-old midfielder has made 376 appearances for the club since joining in 2012, scoring 64 goals. #Legend
The 35-year-old midfielder has made 376 appearances for the club since joining in 2012, scoring 64 goals. #Legend
February 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Qarabag have confirmed Richard Almeida has left the club by mutual consent.
The 35-year-old midfielder has made 376 appearances for the club since joining in 2012, scoring 64 goals. #Legend
The 35-year-old midfielder has made 376 appearances for the club since joining in 2012, scoring 64 goals. #Legend
Neftçi signed Alex Fernandes on loan from Baltika Kaliningrad until the end of the season.
February 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Neftçi signed Alex Fernandes on loan from Baltika Kaliningrad until the end of the season.
Dinamo Zagreb are ready to make Qarabag an offer for midfielder Marko Janković
February 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Dinamo Zagreb are ready to make Qarabag an offer for midfielder Marko Janković
Neftchi have signed former Crewe Alexandra striker Bassala Sambou
February 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Neftchi have signed former Crewe Alexandra striker Bassala Sambou
Turan Tovuz have signed defender Haiderson Hurtado from Jablonec
February 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Turan Tovuz have signed defender Haiderson Hurtado from Jablonec