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As of 31 July 2008, Eto'o's status had become no clearer, as Bunyodkor was still in the running to obtain the services of the Cameroonian international, but he was also being sought by [[Milan|Milanese]] powerhouses [[A.C. Milan]] and [[F.C. Internazionale Milano|Internazionale]].<ref name-"update731">{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=558850&sec=europe&&cc=3888|title=Barca deny Trezeguet interest|accessdate=2008-08-04|date=2008-07-31}}</ref> |
As of 31 July 2008, Eto'o's status had become no clearer, as Bunyodkor was still in the running to obtain the services of the Cameroonian international, but he was also being sought by [[Milan|Milanese]] powerhouses [[A.C. Milan]] and [[F.C. Internazionale Milano|Internazionale]].<ref name-"update731">{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=558850&sec=europe&&cc=3888|title=Barca deny Trezeguet interest|accessdate=2008-08-04|date=2008-07-31}}</ref> |
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Although unsuccessful in obtaining Eto'o's services by September 2008, Bunyodkor brought two famous [[Football in Brazil|Brazilians]] to Tashkent: [[Rivaldo]] as a midfielder and [[Zico]] as manager. Rivaldo signed a contract that he termed "very good for the end of my career" to play for Bunyodkor.<ref name="rivaldo2">{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=566790&sec=europe&cc=5901|title=Rivaldo leaves AEK, bound for Uzbekistan|accessdate=2008-09-22|date=2008-08-27}}</ref> Three weeks later, his countryman Zico signed on to manage the club on a one-year deal.<ref name="zico">{{cite web|url=http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hFM1-lfOQcm8_XZFgGil4xCLNHUA|title=Brazil soccer great Zico to coach Uzbekistan's Bunyodkor for one year|accessdate=2008-09-22|date=2008-09-22}}</ref> Rivaldo recently extended his deal with a 4 year contract |
Although unsuccessful in obtaining Eto'o's services by September 2008, Bunyodkor brought two famous [[Football in Brazil|Brazilians]] to Tashkent: [[Rivaldo]] as a midfielder and [[Zico]] as manager. Rivaldo signed a contract that he termed "very good for the end of my career" to play for Bunyodkor.<ref name="rivaldo2">{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=566790&sec=europe&cc=5901|title=Rivaldo leaves AEK, bound for Uzbekistan|accessdate=2008-09-22|date=2008-08-27}}</ref> Three weeks later, his countryman Zico signed on to manage the club on a one-year deal.<ref name="zico">{{cite web|url=http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hFM1-lfOQcm8_XZFgGil4xCLNHUA|title=Brazil soccer great Zico to coach Uzbekistan's Bunyodkor for one year|accessdate=2008-09-22|date=2008-09-22}}</ref> Rivaldo recently extended his deal with a 4 year contract. |
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On June 8 2009 [[Luiz Felipe Scolari]] was announced as Bunyodkor's new head coach.<ref name="felipao">{{cite web|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI3814225-EI1863,00-Felipao+assume+time+de+Rivaldo+no+Uzbequistao.html|title=Felipão deixa elite e assume time de Rivaldo no Uzbequistão|accessdate=2009-06-09|date=2009-06-09}}</ref> |
On June 8 2009 [[Luiz Felipe Scolari]] was announced as Bunyodkor's new head coach.<ref name="felipao">{{cite web|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI3814225-EI1863,00-Felipao+assume+time+de+Rivaldo+no+Uzbequistao.html|title=Felipão deixa elite e assume time de Rivaldo no Uzbequistão|accessdate=2009-06-09|date=2009-06-09}}</ref> |
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| Full name | Football Club Bunyodkor | ||
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| Founded | 6 July 2005 | ||
| Ground | JAR Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Chairman | Isok Akbarov | ||
| Head Coach | Luiz Felipe Scolari | ||
| League | Uzbek League | ||
| 2008 | Uzbek League, 1st | ||
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FC Bunyodkor ([Bunyodkor] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help), Uzbek Cyrillic: Бунёдкор; Russian: Бунёдкор) is an Uzbek football club based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The club finished second in the the 2007 Uzbek League season and made the semi-finals of the 2008 AFC Champions League. In August 2008, the club changed its name to Bunyodkor from PFC Kuruvchi to reflect the club's success on the pitch and its increasing professionalism off the pitch.[1]
The relatively unknown club made international headlines when it claimed to be close to signing world-famous FC Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o.[2][3][4], although he did not sign with them.[5] Just a couple of days after Eto'o's visit to Tashkent, three other players from Barcelona visited the team - Andrés Iniesta and Carles Puyol, and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fàbregas.[6] On the 25th of August, 2008, AEK Athens Brazilian superstar Rivaldo announced to the Greek press that he was joining Bunyodkor on a reported $14 million two-year contract.[7]
History
Bunyodkor, which means “creator” in Uzbek, was created on 6 July 2005, with the name "Neftgazmontaj-Quruvchi," which was typically abbreviated "Kuruvchi” (the Uzbek word for "builder"). In 2005, the club played initially in the championship of Tashkent region and played its way into the playoff for promotion into the Uzbekistan 1-Division, the second level of Uzbek football. Kuruvchi gained promotion that year, its first, and under the management of Khikmat Ergashev, Kuruvchi won the second division in its first attempt, winning 27 of 38 matches with 5 draws and 6 defeats.
With its victory in the second level of Uzbek football, the 2007-2008 Season was Kuruvchi's debut in the Uzbek Oliy League. Never before had a club moved with such alacrity from the lower reaches of Uzbek competition into the top league.
Famous signings
On 14 July 2008, the club, then called Kuruvchi, announced through their official website that they had signed FC Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o on a six-month contract. The story was confirmed by Bahtier Babayev, the club's Sporting Director, stating that it was a performance-related contract. He also went on to say that the Cameroonian football star would sign on 17 July, and that the transfer had taken place due to the good relationship enjoyed between both clubs' presidents. Despite this, FC Barcelona official spokesperson denied any knowledge of such a transfer, stating 'I don't think it's very likely'. [8][9]
On 16 July 2008, the Uzbek radio Maxima reported that Samuel Eto'o and Barcelona managers are expected to arrive to Tashkent to hold talks with the Uzbek Football Federation and to promote youth football (Barcelona and Bunyodkor have a yearly renewable deal to help in youth football). The following day, Eto'o confirmed that he was thinking of joining Kuruvchi - the team stated that they would have confirmation on whether Eto'o would join the team on July 23, 2008.[10]
Shortly thereafter, Bunyodkor and FC Barcelona managements announced that the two clubs had reached agreement to play a friendly in Tashkent and the Uzbek side will be able to train at Camp Nou.[11]
Bundyodkur made it to the AFC Champions League where they made the semi-finals.
As of 31 July 2008, Eto'o's status had become no clearer, as Bunyodkor was still in the running to obtain the services of the Cameroonian international, but he was also being sought by Milanese powerhouses A.C. Milan and Internazionale.[12]
Although unsuccessful in obtaining Eto'o's services by September 2008, Bunyodkor brought two famous Brazilians to Tashkent: Rivaldo as a midfielder and Zico as manager. Rivaldo signed a contract that he termed "very good for the end of my career" to play for Bunyodkor.[13] Three weeks later, his countryman Zico signed on to manage the club on a one-year deal.[14] Rivaldo recently extended his deal with a 4 year contract.
On June 8 2009 Luiz Felipe Scolari was announced as Bunyodkor's new head coach.[15]
Achievements
- Uzbek League: 1
- 2008
- 2008
Performance in AFC competitions
- AFC Champions League: 1 appearances
- 2008: Semi-Final
Bundyodkur were knocked out at the semi-final stage by Adelaide United despite winning the home leg 1-0 as they had lost the away leg 3-0.
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Managers and staff
Luiz Felipe Scolari - Head Coach
Rahimov Abdusattar - Coach- Otadjanov Murod - Coach
- Vyacheslav Tigay - Coach
- Aleksandr Volkov - Coach
- Tokhir Solihov - Administrator
- Kahramon Nurmuhammedov - Doctor
- Vasiliy Yevgrafov - Massager
Former coaches
- Zico
Amet Memet - In charge for 2 games in 2009
References
- ^ Kuruvchi Renamed to Bunyodkor[dead link]
- ^ "Samuel Eto'o in Tashkent!".
- ^ "Eto'o arrives in Tashkent for talks with Kuruvchi".(Russian)
- ^ "La Liga: Eto'o to Uzbekistan?!".
- ^ "Eto'o In Uzbekistan For Talks". 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2008-10-02.
- ^ "Master-class with Spain football stars was successful".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Rivaldo quits AEK Athens to head to Uzbekistan". Soccernet.espn.go.com. 2008-08-25. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ^ "Once again about Eto'o".
- ^ "Uzbekistan side claim Eto'o coup".
- ^ "Kuruvchi: Eto'o? We'll know on Wednesday".
- ^ "Agreement with Kuruvchi FC". 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
- ^ "Barca deny Trezeguet interest". 2008-07-31. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
- ^ "Rivaldo leaves AEK, bound for Uzbekistan". 2008-08-27. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
- ^ "Brazil soccer great Zico to coach Uzbekistan's Bunyodkor for one year". 2008-09-22. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
- ^ "Felipão deixa elite e assume time de Rivaldo no Uzbequistão". 2009-06-09. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
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