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Baku: GM Magnus Carlsen was included in FIDE’s full lineup for the Candidates tournament this week, but in an exclusive interview with Chess.com the former world champion says that he is formally turning down the invitation to play in Toronto.

This w…

Baku: The German schwaebische-post.de website has published an article highlighting the crucial victory by Azerbaijani grandmaster Eltaj Safarli at the Staufer-Open chess tournament held in the city of Schwaebisch Gmuend.

Headlined ‘Azerbaijani favou…

Baku: Real Madrid will not rush things with Turkish attacking midfielder Arda Guler, manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the 18-year-old made his long-awaited debut for the Spanish giants in their 3-1 win over Arandina in the Copa del Rey on Saturday.
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Baku: Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open this month after the Spaniard suffered a small muscle tear during his comeback from a long injury layoff at the Brisbane International last week, reports citing the 22-times Grand Slam champion.

Nadal’…

Baku: The Azerbaijan Sport Journalists Association (AIJA) has declared the Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC) as the Best News Agency of 2023.

This announcement was made during the association’s annual ceremony, where sport specialists and media …

Baku: The Turkish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia was postponed on Friday before the Fenerbahce vs. Galatasaray match kicked off, according to Anadolu Agency.

In a statement, the Turkish Football Federation said that the match, earlier scheduled to b…

Baku: UEFA has reportedly demanded the European Court of Justice amends its press statement on the European Super League decision as some within the organisation believe the ‘inaccurate’ release was drafted to make the ruling appear more riveting, acc…

Baku: Ralf Schumacher “misses” brother Michael after his “tragic” skiing accident with “nothing the same as before” 10 years on, according to Racing News 365.

On December 29th, 2013, seven-time World Champion Michael fell and hit his head on a rock w…

Baku: Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov has met with President of the Azerbaijan Deaflympics Committee Anar Bayramov and the Committee Board members.

The meeting focused on the development of the Committee, its activity, as well…