Football

RPL found 3 billion rubles of sponsorship money for the League Cup

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4 years ago

June 25, 2022

Madelyn

RPL found 3 billion rubles of sponsorship money for the League Cup

The organizers of the Cup of the Russian Premier League have enlisted the support of sponsors who are ready to invest in the tournament a total of about 3 billion rubles a year, RB Sport reports.

In May, the RFU executive committee decided to keep the current RPL format with the participation of 16 teams. At the same time, the issue of creating a new tournament, the League Cup, was discussed. Earlier it was reported that funding for the tournament could not be found, therefore, in order to increase the number of matches under sanctions from UEFA and FIFA, the format of the Russian Cup will be changed.

According to the publication, betting companies are also ready to sponsor the tournament.

The head of the RPL, Ashot Khachaturyants, said in June that a decision on the RPL Cup would be made before the end of June.

Source: Sportbox

Madelyn

I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.

Football

Marquinhos’ agent called information on speculation about leaving Spartak

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9 hours ago

January 17, 2026

Jon

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

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.

Football

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

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9 hours ago

January 17, 2026

Jon

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

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.

Football

Liverpool and Burnley drew

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10 hours ago

January 17, 2026

Jon

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.