July 14, 12:46

Over three million people demand Argentina's exclusion from the World Cup

The International Football Federation (FIFA) accuses the Argentine national team of improper conduct during the World Cup. Dissatisfied fans have started collecting a petition demanding the complete exclusion of the team from the tournament.

Reasons for dissatisfaction

The dissatisfaction stems from two controversial situations that occurred during the matches. The first happened in the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, where an Egyptian goal was annulled using the video review system (VAR).

The second incident took place in the quarter-final against Switzerland. First, the referee overturned a yellow card shown to Argentine player Leandro Paredes after a VAR check. Then, he sent off the opposing striker, Brel Embolo, with a second yellow card. As a result, Switzerland found itself in a difficult situation and suffered a defeat.

Currently, this demand, published on the website 'argentinaout.com', has been signed by over five million people. It is noted, however, that the fans' dissatisfaction will have no influence on the results of the championship or official decisions. The Argentine national team, which reached the semi-finals, is preparing to play England on July 15th in Atlanta.

uza.uzJuly 13, 09:25

Uzbekistan National Team Takes Third Place at Asian Athletics Championships

At the Asian Athletics Championships among U23 athletes in Ordos, China, the Uzbekistan national team won third place in the overall team standings.

Championship Results

In the tournament, which featured top young athletes from more than twenty countries on the continent, the Uzbekistan team achieved a historic result, collecting a total of 10 medals: 5 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze. On the final day of the championships, our athletes won another 2 gold and 1 bronze medal.

Outstanding Athletes

Athletics master Amir Nagaev won the high jump competition, leaving all rivals behind and taking first place among the best Asian athletes. Sharifa Davronova from Samarkand, who proudly represented her homeland at the prestigious competition, was recognized as one of Asia's outstanding athletes for her confident performance in the triple jump discipline. Additionally, our promising athlete Umila Norboeva contributed to the success of the Uzbekistan delegation on the last day by winning a bronze medal in the heptathlon.

Overall Standings and Other Participants

In the overall team count, the Chinese national team took first place with 23 gold, 17 silver, and 12 bronze medals. Japan came in second place, securing 7 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze medals. Other teams, such as India, Qatar, and Taiwan China, won 3 medals each, while Malaysia won 1 gold medal.

Significance of Achievements

The victories of talented athletes such as Jonbibi Khukmova, Valeria Gorbatova, Sharifa Davronova, and Amir Nagaev on the sports fields of China demonstrate the rising flag of Uzbekistan and sing praises of our country. This indicates the beginning of a new era of success in our country's athletics, as well as laying the foundation for future achievements at the Summer Asian Games, which will be held in Japan this year.

sputniknews.uzJuly 5, 17:21

Cape Verde team surprises the world at the World Cup despite defeat to Argentina

The Cape Verde national team has concluded its participation in the 2026 World Cup, yet this island nation with a population of about half a million has left behind one of the tournament's most remarkable stories.

Tournament Performance

The team faced the reigning World Champion Argentina in the Round of 16 and lost 3-2. Nevertheless, Cape Verde fought the favorite until the end, leveling the score twice, and exited the tournament on a high note.

This World Cup marked Cape Verde's first appearance. Despite this, the team managed to qualify for the playoffs by playing boldly against well-known opponents such as Spain and Uruguay in the group stage. According to Reuters, the country, with a population of around 500 thousand, was ranked 67th in the FIFA rankings and surprised everyone.

Team Heroes

One of the main heroes of this story was the 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar Dias – Vozinha. He made seven saves in the match against Spain and was named the best player of the game.

Vozinha revealed that he started playing professional football late, at the age of 25. Although he considered retiring, the dream of the World Cup motivated him to keep fighting.

Other Players' Stories

Another symbol of Cape Verde is Roberto 'Pico' Lopes. The defender, born in Ireland, once ignored a message from the Cape Verde Football Federation sent via LinkedIn, considering it spam. However, when the message was resent in English, he did not miss the opportunity to defend his homeland's honor. Today, he is an important figure in Cape Verde's defense.

There are many other interesting stories in the team. 23-year-old Sydney Lopes Cabral grew up in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He played in the fifth division of Germany, earning a salary of 850 pounds per month, and even used packages instead of curtains in his first apartment. Despite this, he reached Benfica and played against Argentina under Messi at the World Cup.

Kevin Pina made history as the scorer of Cape Verde's first World Cup goal while playing for Russian club Krasnodar. Helio Varela scored an important goal against Uruguay, and Ryan Mendes, the captain and one of the most experienced players, guided the team in its first World Cup.

Team Success Factors

A key reason for Cape Verde's success was the diaspora. According to Reuters, the squad includes six players born in the Netherlands, four in Portugal, three in France, as well as footballers born in Ireland and the USA. Coach Bubista managed to unite these players, who grew up in different countries, around a single idea.