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In honor of the legendary coach of Kyiv’s Dynamo, Valery Lobanovsky, a lane named Matrosov has been renamed in Odessa, located near the local stadium “Dynamo”.

It should be noted that during his playing career, Lobanovsky played, among others, for Odessa’s “Chornomorets” — from 1965 to 1967 (59 matches, 15 goals).

Additionally, in 1965, the future Master studied at the Odessa Polytechnic Institute, where he obtained a diploma of higher education.

Two representatives of the youth team of Kyiv’s Dynamo — defender Navin Malysh and midfielder Dmitry Kremlanin are currently in the camp of Luhansk’s “Zarya” during a training camp in Slovenia.

Meanwhile, Malysh participated in yesterday’s friendly match of Viktor Skrypnyk’s team against Romanian “Petrolul” (0:0), while Kremlanin is only participating in the training process so far.

Let’s remind that earlier there was information that “Dynamo” and “Zarya” have already agreed on the rental of Malysh for the next season.

Former Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge stated that he does not understand the complaints of players and coaches about the busy schedule.

"Our players need to stop complaining! All contract negotiations that I see with them go in only one direction: higher and higher, further and further, faster and faster. But all this money has to come from somewhere.

I understand their frustration, but players and their agents have played a role in this. By constantly demanding salary increases, they have pressured clubs to seek greater revenues. And where does this money come from? The money will have to come from other competitions, such as the new Club World Cup in the summer. It’s a trap that the players themselves have created," Rummenigge said in an interview with SPORT BILD.

As it was already reported, last night Kyiv’s “Dynamo” arrived for a training camp in Austria.

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Starting from the 2025/2026 season, the English championship will introduce several new media formats that will bring broadcasts closer to the American style. This is reported by The Guardian.

The most striking innovation is the ability to conduct flash interviews with players immediately after their substitution, still during the match. It is expected that the conversation with the player will take place at the edge of the field after he cools down a bit.

It is also permitted to film inside locker rooms, albeit with restrictions: for instance, cameras will not operate during the coach’s instructions. Operators with portable Steadicam cameras will be allowed on the field—for filming celebrations after goals, but only for a few seconds during pauses in the game.

The new rules are part of a massive broadcasting deal between the Premier League and Sky Sports and TNT Sports worth over £6.7 billion for four years. In exchange for the record contract, the broadcasters will receive more live matches (an additional +70 per season) and expanded access behind the scenes.

Some clubs, such as Arsenal and Manchester City, which already have contracts for their own documentary projects, may be reluctant to allow external cameras. However, the league has big plans: each club must give access to the locker room at least twice per season.

“Twente” officially announced the signing of defender Stava Lemkin from “Shakhtar”.

It is reported that Lemkin has signed an agreement with “Twente” that will last until mid-2028.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to play here. Yesterday I met with several players and got to know the club. It is really wonderful. A month ago I heard that “Twente” was interested in me, and this was the best option for me, I wanted this transfer,” Lemkin said.

“Kolos” and defender Mykyta Burda continued their cooperation, informs the club’s press service.

It is reported that the parties have concluded a new agreement, which is valid for the next two years.

Recall that Burda joined “Kolos” in the summer of 2023, moving from “Dynamo” as a free agent.

Left winger of Dortmund’s Borussia Jamie Gittens will continue his career in the London club Chelsea. The English club has agreed on the transfer of the player for 55 million pounds sterling, reports the authoritative insider Fabrizio Romano.

Gittens will sign a contract with Chelsea until the summer of 2032. The English winger is already undergoing a medical examination at the London club.

Gittens became a Borussia player in 2022. In the 2024/2025 season, he played 49 matches for the German club in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing five assists.

The young footballer is a potential competitor for Chelsea’s Ukrainian legionnaire Mykhailo Mudryk, who also plays as a left winger. However, Mudryk is currently suspended from football due to a positive doping test.

The president of PSG Nasser Al-Khelaifi decided to help Lyon, claims Paristeam.

The source claims that recently the owner of "Olympique" John Textor apologized for his criticism of PSG, earning the gratitude of the Qatari businessman. A personal conversation took place between the officials, after which they finally buried the hatchet.

As a result, Al-Khelaifi decided to even try to help Lyon in their difficult situation. PSG will advance 50 million euros, which the club owes for the transfer of Bradley Barcola.

However, some publications assert that this still will not help, as Lyon will not receive this money — it will go to the account of the company that lent money to the club.

Roma forward Tammy Abraham refused to move to the Russian Zenit. This is reported by Italian journalist Nicolo Schira.

According to the source, Abraham rejected Zenit’s offer, as he wishes to continue playing in one of Europe’s top leagues.

For reference, last season Abraham spent on loan at Milan, scoring 10 goals.

The Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo spoke about extending his contract with Saudi Arabian "Al-Nassr".

"Of course, we are still developing, but I am confident that we are already in the top 5 teams. I still think that we will continue to improve, we have time. In the last two years, we have shown that the league is on the rise.

I am happy because I know that the league is very competitive. People who have never played in Saudi Arabia know nothing about football when they say that this league is not in the top 5. I and the people who play here understand 100% what I am talking about. That is why I decided to stay here, I believe in the project.

We will achieve our goals, but not in the next two years, but by 2034, by the World Cup in Saudi Arabia, which will also, in my opinion, become one of the best in history.

I am happy, two more years. I want to fight for victory in the league with the best teams in Saudi Arabia. I believe in this. Let’s see who will be the best," said 40-year-old Ronaldo in a video published on Twitter.