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Alexey Popov doubts Moreno’s ability to save Sochi from relegation from the RPL

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2 years ago

December 19, 2023

Thomas

Alexey Popov doubts Moreno’s ability to save Sochi from relegation from the RPL

Robert Moreno / Photo: © Joaquin Corchero / Keystone Press Agency / Global Look Press

Former Rubin Kazan defender Alexey Popov believes that Sochi’s chances of maintaining a residence permit in the top division at the end of the MIR RPL season are no higher than 10%.

After 18 rounds, Sochi ranks last in the standings with 11 points. Last week, 46-year-old Spaniard Roberto Moreno was appointed head coach of the team – he signed a long-term contract, replacing Alexander Tochilin, who was dismissed on December 3.

— I give 10% that Sochi will be saved. It is not clear what level the coach came to them and why they needed him. He’s not a fireman. In such a situation, I would rather invite Rashid Rakhimov to this place (laughs). Than a person who still needs to understand the Russian mentality, he won’t play with 11 Spaniards. He needs to understand what Russia, the Russian soul, is. Maybe after this the team will start playing, but it will be towards the end of the tournament, and he will have to hope that he will not be fired,” Legalbet quotes Popov as saying.

Previously, Moreno was on the coaching staffs of Roma, Celta and Barcelona. In 2019, he led the Spanish national team, which under his leadership won eight wins in ten matches and qualified for Euro 2020. He also served as head coach of Monaco and Granada.

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Source: Sportbox

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Marquinhos’ agent called information on speculation about leaving Spartak

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11 hours ago

January 17, 2026

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Marquinhos’ agent called information on speculation about leaving Spartak

Information about the departure of the Brazilian midfielder from the Moscow football club Spartak Marquinhos it’s speculation. The player’s agent told Sport Express. Alexander Samu.

Previously, the Maxbetsport portal reported that Serbian Red Star, led by the former Spartak coach Dejan Stankovicmade an offer to the Moscow club to purchase Marquinhos.

“Stankovic really likes the way Marquinhos plays. Crvena is interested in signing him, but at the moment it’s just speculation. Marquinhos is happy at Spartak and has adapted very well,” said Samu.

Marquinhos is 26 years old and has been playing for Spartak since 2024. This season, the Brazilian has played 20 matches in different tournaments, scoring 5 goals and giving 3 assists. Marquinhos had already played with Stankovic in the Hungarian Ferencvaros.

Source: Soccer Ru

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Nigeria beat Egypt in the 3rd place match in the Africa Cup of Nations

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11 hours ago

January 17, 2026

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Nigeria beat Egypt in the 3rd place match in the Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt and Nigeria faced each other in the 3rd place match of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The main half of the meeting ended with the score 0:0. The Nigerians won on penalties 4:2.

Tomorrow Senegal and Morocco will play the final of the tournament.

Source: Soccer Ru

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Football

Liverpool and Burnley drew

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13 hours ago

January 17, 2026

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Liverpool and Burnley met in the English Premier League match. The match ended with the score 1:1.

Score a goal for the hosts Wirtz (42′). Marked for guests Edwards (65′).

At the end of the match Liverpool have 36 points, the guests 14 points.

Liverpool will play their next match on January 24 against Bournemouth. Burnley will play their next match on January 24th (opponent is Tottenham).

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.