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The football tournament 'CAFA U20 Women's Championship 2026' took place in Tajikistan, during which the Uzbekistan U20 women's national team won the title.

Tournament Final

In the final match of the tournament, the Uzbekistan U20 women's team faced the Tajikistan U20 team and achieved a convincing victory with a score of 7:0.

Winning the Championship Title

Thanks to this victory, the U20 women's team, led by Viktoria Sirota, accumulated 7 points in three matches and became the champion of the 'CAFA U20 Women's Championship 2026'.

Results of Previous Matches

During the tournament, the Uzbekistan teams also played against other opponents. They drew with the Iran U20 team with a score of 1:1, and also defeated the Kyrgyzstan U20 team with a score of 1:0.

According to the journalist, many rumors have recently circulated about a possible transfer of the Ecuadorian footballer to Besiktas, but these reports are untrue.

Transfer Negotiation Status

Journalist and insider Fabrizio Romano denied reports that Besiktas is in negotiations regarding Darwin Núñez. Furthermore, he provided clarity on the situation concerning the potential transfer of Mohamed Salah to the Turkish club.

Situation with Núñez and Salah

According to Romano's data, Besiktas is currently not at an advanced stage and is not conducting specific negotiations with Darwin Núñez, the forward from Al-Hilal. Nevertheless, the Turkish club continues to work on the transfer of Mohamed Salah, viewing the Egyptian footballer as a primary target. The final decision, however, depends on Salah himself.

Darwin Núñez's Prospects

Romano also shared important information: Darwin Núñez may leave Al-Hilal during the summer transfer window. Clubs from MLS and Turkey have shown interest in the 27-year-old striker, but it has not yet been determined which team he will join. The footballer plans to consider all incoming offers in the coming weeks.

History of Núñez's Transfer

It should be recalled that Darwin Núñez moved to Al-Hilal in the summer of 2025 for 53 million euros from Liverpool. Last season, he played 24 matches, scoring 9 goals and providing 5 assists. However, he has not played for the Saudi club since February.

Fans of the Tashkent football club Bunyodkor held a protest action in the stands during a match, displaying a banner with the inscription 'Aliyev Out'. The demand concerned the departure of the club's general director, Murod Aliyev. This action was a reaction to the prolonged financial and organizational difficulties that the team has faced over several years.

Problems with player payments

One of the most resonant situations was the long-standing dispute with former athletes Rivaldo and Denilson, who played for the club named Kuruvchi between 2008 and 2010. In February 2024, the FIFA disciplinary committee ruled that Bunyodkor must pay these footballers an amount approaching 9.2 million euros. This debt originated back when the company Zeromax was operating.

Attempts to resolve the issue

When Murod Aliyev held the position of general director, he stated that the issue would be resolved in cooperation with the founder and main sponsor of the team—the company Uzbekneftegaz. Subsequently, the club managed to reach an agreement with Rivaldo regarding phased payment of the debt, extended until 2028 with gradually increasing annual payments.

Cessation of funding and sanctions

Nevertheless, this schedule proved unfeasible. In 2026, Uzbekneftegaz ceased supporting the club by government order, which resulted in the next payment scheduled for May not being made. After Rivaldo reapplied to FIFA in July of this year, the organization prohibited Bunyodkor from registering new players until the existing debt was fully settled.

Current financial status of the club

The financial difficulties have affected not only the club's international obligations but also its squad. Previously, there was information that Bunyodkor players had not received their salaries for months. Part of these debts was repaid thanks to the intervention of the State Assets Management Agency. However, finding a new sponsor for the club remains an unresolved issue to date.