Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Deiveson Figueiredo in Las Vegas
Russian fighter Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Brazilian Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324, which took place in Las Vegas.
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UEFA Champions League: Qarabağ defeats Eintracht Frankfurt
Azerbaijan’s football club Qarabağ scored a dramatic last-gasp goal to defeat Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 in the 7th round of the main stage of the UEFA Champions League in Baku.
New sports facilities to be built in Ingushetia
The largest project will be the construction of an academy of national sports
Russia drops to 36th place in FIFA rankings
Russia has dropped three spots in the FIFA World Rankings, according to the list published by the world’s governing body of football.
FIFA imposes long-term transfer ban on Rostov
The reasons for this decision are not currently being disclosed
Pro-government demonstrations underway in Iran
Pro-government rallies against riots have taken place across Iran today, the country’s state broadcaster reported.
More than 100 football coaches in Türkiye accused of illegal betting
A major investigation into illegal betting in Turkish football is expanding, with over 200 coaches and managers now implicated alongside referees and players.
Tsarukyan summs up 2025
He expressed hope that he would be able to win the championship belt this year
Azerbaijan to host European Badminton Championships
The 2026 European Badminton Championships for men and women will be held in Azerbaijan on February 1-15.
Ceremony dedicated to 2025 sports results held in Azerbaijan
A ceremony dedicated to the results of sports in 2025 was held on December 26 in Baku. The President of Azerbaijan, President of the National Olympic Committee Ilham Aliyev delivered a speech at the event.
Dozens detained in Türkiye in connection with illegal betting
Turkish authorities will detain nearly 30 individuals as part of illegal betting on football match outcomes, with arrest warrants already issued.
Spanish FC fined for provocation during match against Qarabag
Spain's Athletic Bilbao have been fined for fan misconduct during their UEFA Champions League league phase match against Azerbaijan's Qarabag FC.
Russia finishes year at 33rd in FIFA rankings
Russia’s national football team finished the year in 33rd place in the FIFA rankings as the Russian team notched 1,524 points.
Georgia names Athletes of the Year
Georgia's National Olympic Committee named World Championships gold medalists Sandro Bazadze (fencing) and Eter Liparteliani (judo) the nation's Athletes of the Year.
Baku designated as 2026 World Sports Capital
Azerbaijan's Baku has officially been crowned the World Capital of Sport, as the baton has been passed from Monaco, putting the spotlight on Azerbaijan’s capital as the host city for the year 2026.
Azerbaijan establishes Organizing Committee for 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup
President Ilham Aliyev has issued a decree establishing an organizing committee for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, appointing Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov as its chairman.
Russian boxers win 7 gold medals at World Championships in Dubai
Russian boxers triumphed at the IBA World Championships in Dubai
Ismail Mutsolgov wins gold for Russia at World Boxing Championships in Dubai
Mutsolgov won gold in the 75 kg weight class
Azerbaijani boxer bags gold at World Championships in Dubai
This is the first gold medal for the Azerbaijani national team at the tournament
Azerbaijani boxers to compete at championships in Dubai
The Men’s World Boxing Championships are underway in Dubai, UAE.
