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“Kyrgyzaltyn” Congratulates Meýlis Diniyev on His First Goal for Turkmenistan’s National Team
20 Nov. 07:28The press office of the Kyrgyz football club “Kyrgyzaltyn” extended congratulations to their forward Meýlis Diniyev after he scored his debut goal for Turkmenistan’s national team in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying match against Chinese Taipei.
The 25-year-old striker came onto the field in the 70th minute and, nine minutes later, netted his first goal for the national side. In the 79th minute, following an assist from Teýmur Charyyev, he set the final score at 3–1 in favor of Turkmenistan.
The club’s official statement read:
“We congratulate Meýlis Diniyev on his call-up to Turkmenistan’s national team! He strengthened the squad and scored an important goal in the match against Chinese Taipei. Turkmenistan won 3–1. We are proud of Meýlis and wish him continued success both at the club and on the international stage! Forward, champion!”
Turkmenistan head coach Rovshan Meredov also praised the forward’s play, saying:
“Diniyev came in and did exactly what was required — he improved the team’s performance.”
This victory allowed Turkmenistan to remain at the top of Group D with 12 points, ahead of Thailand on goal difference. The decisive match between the two teams is scheduled for March 31, 2026, in Thailand.
Financial Disagreements Derail Anticipated Heavyweight Bout Between Usyk and Wilder
Today in 04:59The highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between former undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk and former WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder has officially been canceled. Both camps had initially aimed to stage the blockbuster bout in the spring of 2027, generating immense excitement among boxing enthusiasts worldwide. However, negotiations between the prominent boxing stars ultimately collapsed behind closed doors.
According to prominent sports journalist Mike Coppinger and insider sources, the breakdown in talks stemmed directly from unresolved financial disputes and disagreements over purse splits. Negotiations were reportedly halted roughly three weeks ago after both sides failed to reach a mutually beneficial commercial agreement. As a result, the Ukrainian champion is currently left without a scheduled opponent, and his promotional team is not actively engaged in talks for an alternative match.
Meanwhile, rumors have surfaced regarding Deontay Wilder's potential next steps inside the squared circle. Reports indicate that Wilder has reached out to cruiserweight standout Jai Opetaia, attempting to entice him into a December 11 fight card. Speculation suggests Wilder hopes to position this high-profile matchup as a co-feature ahead of the eagerly awaited heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
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