Football

Ozdoev explained why he did not renew the contract with Zenit

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4 years ago

July 6, 2022

Madelyn

Ozdoev explained why he did not renew the contract with Zenit

Magomed Ozdoev / Photo: © FC Zenit

Former Zenit midfielder Magomed Ozdoev said that he left the St. Petersburg club in search of motivation and does not consider his decision a mistake.

Ozdoev decided not to renew the agreement with Zenit, which expired on June 30.

Zenit offered me a contract back in January. The conditions suited me. I wanted to talk to the coach to make sure he needed me. The conversation took place at the February training camp. Semak said that I was needed. I asked for time to think, while giving no guarantees to Zenit. In February, a variant with Europe appeared. On February 22, my transfer failed, but I was already set for a new challenge. In May, I finally decided that I had to leave.

I explained my position to Alexander Ivanovich (Medvedev). He understood everything. For me, the decision to leave Zenit will never be a mistake. It was a matter of finding a new motivation. There is no role for Semak in my departure, – Sport24 quotes Ozdoev.

Last season, 29-year-old Ozdoev scored 2 goals and provided an assist in 16 matches for Zenit.

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

The draw for the quarter-finals of the Spanish Cup has taken place

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2 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Jon

The draw for the quarter-finals of the Spanish Cup has taken place. The matches will take place on 3, 4 and 5 February.

Albacete-Barcelona

Alaves-Real Sociedad

Valencia-Atletico

Betis-Atletico Madrid

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

Mendy responded to the question of whether Diaz missed the penalty on purpose

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2 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Jon

Mendy responded to the question of whether Diaz missed the penalty on purpose

Goalkeeper for the Senegalese national team Edouard Mendy denied speculation that the Moroccan international would be an attacker Brahim Diaz he deliberately missed a penalty in the final seconds of regulation time in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

A controversial penalty was awarded against the Senegalese, after which the team left the field. Soon the players returned and the shot was taken: Diaz hit it lightly in the center of the goal, and Mendy took the ball firmly.

The goalkeeper, answering the question if there was an agreement with Diaz, said:

Obviously not. Let’s be serious. Does anyone really think that one minute before the end of the match, when the whole country had been waiting for this title for 50 years, they could agree on something like this? He wanted to score and I did my job by stopping him and nothing else.

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.

World Cup

PHOTOGRAPH. It is operated in Finland. Artem Dovbik had surgery

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4 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Kyle

PHOTOGRAPH. It is operated in Finland. Artem Dovbik had surgery

Forward of the Ukraine national football team and Roma Artem Dovbik He announced on his Instagram account that he had surgery on his hip:

“Injuries are part of the game. I’m focused on healing and getting back on the field stronger. Thank you for your support, it means a lot to me.”

Silence. Work. Return. See you soon.”

Artem Dovbik played 17 matches at club level in the 2025/26 season and scored 3 goals and 2 assists. The Transfermarkt portal estimates his value at 20 million euros.

Previously, Rome had decided on Artem Dovbik.

PHOTOGRAPH. Dovbik had surgery

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Additions, expansions Artem Dovbyk🇺🇦 (@tema_dovbyk)

Source: Sport UA

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I am a writer at Sportish, where I mainly cover sports news. I’ve also written for The Guardian and ESPN Brasil, and my work has been featured on NBC Sports, SI.com and more. Before working in journalism, I was an athlete: I played football for Colgate University and competed in the US Open Cross Country Championships.