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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1/ FOOTBALL QUIZ

2/ HOW'S TURKEY DOING?

3/ CLASSIC SERVER RESULTS SUMMARY

4/ SEASON 8'S GREATEST SHOWDOWNS ACROSS ALL LEAGUES

5/ INTERVIEW WITH KAMIL MAJ (TEAMTSUBASA)

6/ REFEREE CONTROVERSIES THROUGH THE EYES OF THE MANAGER #12

FOOTBALL QUIZ

👑 The winners of the last edition are: (Classic)

100 Keys 🔑 Premium - Tony Dalton

10,000 ⚡ Energy - Blalson & Nesta

Hello! I'm here with another part of the football quiz series. Of course, there are prizes in the form of 100 Keys 🔑 Premium for the first person to answer correctly and 10,000 ⚡ Energy for two random people with the correct answer. I'll choose the winners on Thursday at 8 p.m. Let's start!

1/ Name and surname of the player:

Born on April 1, 1927 in Budapest, he is one of the greatest footballers in history. His career was full of successes, and his name became synonymous with the beautiful game. He began his football adventure in Kispest Budapest in 1942. Even at a young age, he distinguished himself with extraordinary talent and quickly became the star of the team. In 1945, he made his debut in the Hungarian national team, starting the era of dominance of Hungarian football.

The 1950s were a golden period for Hungarian football, and the player was its undisputed leader. Together with his teammates, he formed a team called the "Golden Eleven", which won the gold medal at the 1952 Olympic Games and reached the final of the 1954 World Cup. The player was a true "national hero" and scored 84 goals in 85 matches for the Hungarian national team.

After the Hungarian revolution in 1956, he emigrated to Spain and joined Real Madrid. There he continued his impressive career, winning 5 Spanish league titles and 3 European Cups. In 1961, he received Spanish citizenship and played 4 matches for the Spanish national team.

After retiring from football in 1966, he began working as a coach. He coached many clubs, including Alaves, Panathinaikos and Colo-Colo. His experience and knowledge were valued in the world of football.

He died on 17 November 2006 in Budapest. His death was a great loss to the world of football. However, his memory will live on in the hearts of fans all over the world.

He was not only an outstanding footballer, but also a true ambassador of football. His style of play, full of elegance and finesse, inspired generations of footballers. He is a football legend whose name is written in the pages of history. His career was full of successes, and his talent and skills were undeniable. His memory will live on in the hearts of fans all over the world.

2/ Manager Name and Surname:

Born in 1974, he is an Austrian coach who has left his mark on the European football scene. His coaching career began in 2012 as Roger Schmidt's assistant at RB Salzburg. After several years as an assistant, in 2015 he took over as head coach of LASK Linz, where he quickly built a strong team that won the Austrian Second League championship in 2017 and 2nd place in the First League in 2019. This was a turning point in his career that caught the attention of bigger clubs.

In 2019, he moved to VfL Wolfsburg, where his success continued. In 2021, he led the team to the German Cup final, as well as qualification for the Champions League.

In 2021, he became the coach of Eintracht Frankfurt. In 2022, he achieved the greatest success of his career, leading the team to triumph in the Europa League, where Eintracht defeated Rangers in the final on penalties.

In 2024, he was appointed manager of Crystal Palace. This is a new challenge for the Austrian coach, who hopes to repeat the successes of his previous clubs.

He is a coach who has built a strong reputation in Europe. His successes at LASK Linz, VfL Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt are testament to his skills and talent. He is known for his attacking style of play and effective team management.

Author: Wylewinho

HOW'S TURKEY DOING?

Hey players, how's it hanging? How about sinking your teeth into a Kebab and diving into this report about the Turkish leagues in Football Team Game? Let's see who the big hitters and the underperformers are.

First Division

In the top tier, the current league leader is ФК Беркут, racking up 39 points, having banged in a whopping 93 goals and conceded absolutely none! Talk about a rock-solid defense and a lethal attack! Hot on their heels are the hungry  FC HIENAS, also with 39 points but trailing on goal difference. And rounding out the top three is the intriguing Coś niecoś (which is Polish for "something").

Down at the other end of the table, the relegation dogfight is well and truly on! Argentinos River Plate, the traditional Athletic Bilbao, the potentially dangerous Ganja Mafia, and the enigmatic 7 7 are all battling tooth and nail to avoid the drop. It's getting tense!

Individual Stats at Matchday 13

Top Scorer: Popcorn Proszę ( FC HIENAS) with a fantastic 50 goals!

Top Assists: SSOHUGO (Coś niecoś) with a brilliant 21 assists.

Most Duels Won: Бист (FC Dinamo Kiyv)  showing some serious grit.

Clean Sheets (Goalkeeper): MAD воротила (ФК Беркут) – a fortress between the posts!

Second Division

In the 2A league, Napoli Azzurri  is calling the shots, the only undefeated team in the competition, having won every single game! What a run! Following them are the Russian side РБ Лейпциг  and the always competitive Sheriff.

Facing the dreaded drop are the haunted PSG 1, the battling UNIA WARSZAWA, the "resurrected" ACAB Milan, and the under-pressure Астон Вилла.  It's squeaky bum time!

Individual Stats at Matchday 13

Top Scorer: skif-3 (Napoli Azzurri) with an impressive 39 goals.

Top Assists: Jax (Napoli Azzurri) with a superb 24 assists. That connection!

Most Duels Won: REKOVSKY (Wild Boars) showing he's not afraid of a tackle.

Clean Sheets (Goalkeeper): Селихов дыра (Napoli Azzurri) proving tough to beat. What a wall!

Moving on to 2B, Новиград is the clear frontrunner for the title, showing consistent form. And look out for the newcomer FUTNAUTAS (relax, they didn't row over from Ancient Greece!), who are making a strong push for promotion to the first division. In third place, the tenacious Kasztelan Team kept the pressure on.

Struggling against the drop are the traditional Juventus, the battling KS UNIA SUSZ, the sleeping giant Galatasaray Stambuł, and the unpredictable Tajfun KS. Every game is a final for these guys!

Individual Stats at Matchday 13

Top Scorer: Orlando Rodrigues (FUTNAUTAS) with a great 29 goals. What a debut season!

Top Assists: Gaunter O Dimm (Новиград) with a magical 24 assists. A true playmaker!

Most Duels Won:  Нафаня (ilicev) showing some serious fight.

Clean Sheets (Goalkeeper): Jorge Campos (Новиград) looking like a star between the sticks. What security!

Third Division

In League 3A, the "gangsters" of Peaky Blinders are leading the pack, closely followed by the ambitious Kingdom of Glory II and the Argentinian passion of Boca Juniors. South American flair making its mark!

At the bottom, NTER-MIAMI CF is struggling, along with ФК ВаряГ, BAVOVNA, and Real Knights Academy. The battle to climb out of the mire will be intense!

Individual Stats at Matchday 13

Top Scorer:  Kozik (Kingdom of Glory II)  with a solid 26 goals. The danger man!

Top Assists: Димон (Peaky Blinders) with a sharp 17 assists. Great vision!

Most Duels Won: Shadowowski (SKS Wigry) showing he's not one to back down.

Clean Sheets (Goalkeeper):  Sshhrreek (Kingdom of Glory II) making the fans happy with his saves. What a name for a goalie!

In League 3B, the "red machine" of ЛФК Красная Машина is in command, with Sparta United  (not the 300, but plenty of spirit!) just behind and the "partners" of Athetico Parceros in pursuit.

The Brazilian side CR Vasco da Gama is going through a tough patch, as are AP ZACHÓD, the exotic Coco Jambo Academy, and Storm Pirates FC. Time to turn the tide!

Individual Stats at Matchday 13

Top Scorer:  Mr. Gold (Lechia II Gdańsk) with a solid 36 goals. The danger man!

Top Assists: Мордехай Филькенштейн (ЛФК Красная Машина) with a sharp 26 assists. Great vision!

Most Duels Won: Formułai (KS Orkan) showing he's not one to back down.

Clean Sheets (Goalkeeper): Alex58 (ЛФК Красная Машина) making the fans happy with his saves. What a name for a goalie!

And that's the lowdown, folks! The Turkish leagues in Football Team Game are heating up, with plenty of excitement and twists still to come. Which teams will reach glory, and which will be left in the shadows? We'll have all the answers in 17 matchdays!

Thanks for tuning in, and catch you next week! Cheers!

Author: Fábio Muri

CLASSIC SERVER RESULTS SUMMARY

Hello, I'm Gruby Tymek, I'm new here, and to start with, I've prepared a summary of the classic server results for you. The season ended some time ago, but I hope you like it.

Polish League:

Black Stars wins the league with 90 points, and Broski Wolfpack FC will participate in the Champions Tournament with them. Fc Szpital and Late Team will advance to the European Tournament.

The best scorer of the league with 96 goals was a player with the nickname WaleKloca.

Fc Szpital wins the national cup, winning 3:2 in the final with AS Monaco.

English League:

7more7 wins the league, having scored 90 points, and Respect will participate in the Champions Tournament with them. Fc Stolarnia and FC ARSENAL will participate in the European Tournament next season. 

The most effective scorer in the league was a player with the nickname saFFri and Kasia.

The national cup was won by Fc Stolarnia, defeating BuonaGiornataJuventus 6:0 in the final.

Italian League:

The league was won by Valiance Crew, who also scored 90, and together with them Tyskie FC will participate in the Tournament of Champions. Capua FC and Mount of Blade will advance to the European Tournament.

The best scorer in the league was Tony Dalton, who scored 103 goals.

The national cup was won by Barca Family, defeating Bastard München 6:1 in the final.

Spanish League:

The next team to win the league without a defeat is FC KREMATORIUM, and together with them Alcatéia SC. Will participate in the Tournament of Champions. In the next European Tournament, Tulersi i Piłkarzyki FC will participate, respectively.

The league's most effective scorer with 152 goals was Lino.

Offline GG won the national cup, defeating FC Salacano 2:0 in the final.

German League:

Of course,  Huragan Młyny wins the league with 90 points, and Karpaty Krosno will participate in the Champions' Tournament with them. Kaktusiarze Majszoka II and Mafia. will advance to the European Tournament.

Habibii was the league's best scorer with 97 goals.

Akademia DBD won the national cup, winning 3:1 in the final with Corinthians.

French League:

Harmandalı wins the league with 88 points, and LIONHEART will participate in the Champions' Tournament with them. In the next European Tournament, Forca Italia and Sigmy FC will participate.The most effective scorer of the league was the Czempion, who scored 95 goals.

The national cup was won by Psycho Squad, defeating Sigmy FC in the final, with a score of 3:2.

Turkish League:

The next team to win the league without a defeat is Drużyna Bez Dopingu, and Rayo eSports will compete with them in the Tournament of Champions. Unicorn Team II and Snow Knights will advance to the European Tournament.

The best scorer of the league with 100 goals was VITTI. The national cup was won by Unicorn Team II, winning the final with a score of 3:1 with 1234.

Russian League:

The league was won by another team that was undefeated on the way to the championship Izba Wytrzeźwień and Redburn will compete with them in the Tournament of Champions. The next European Tournament will feature Alemannia Aachen and Сибирские БРОдяги.

The league's top scorer was Baba Jaga, who scored 107 goals for his team.

The DziadziaTeam won the national cup, defeating Alemannia Aachen in the final with a score of 1:0.

European Tournament:

Harmandalı won the European Tournament, defeating FC KREMATORIUM in the final with a score of 3:0. The European Tournament's top scorer was Kamado Nezuko.

Tournament of Champions:

The Tournament of Champions was won by Black Stars, who won 1:4 in the final against Valiance Crew. The player with the most goals was SpeeeD.

Super League:

The team that has simply dominated the Super League is Black Stars with 14 wins, which results in gaining 42 points. Second and then third place is occupied by 7more7 with 36 points and Drużyna Bez Dopingu with 25 points.

The best scorer of the Super League was KaZu.

Summary:

The seventh season is another season of the server dominated by the Black Stars team, which this season has not lost a single match for stakes, i.e. a match in the League, Super League or the Champions Tournament. As we can see, the leagues are also dominated and every team that has won the league has not lost a single match in it. This was the last season before the health reform, which aims to prevent the domination of one team. What do you think the next seasons in the game will look like?

Author: Gruby Tymek

SEASON 8'S GREATEST SHOWDOWNS ACROSS ALL LEAGUES

We have just entered Season 8 on the Classic Server, and excitement is already building as some of the greatest teams prepare to clash in high-stakes matchups. With fierce competition expected across all divisions, this new season promises unforgettable moments on the pitch.

Focusing exclusively on league matches, we've selected one standout match from each of the top leagues—Russian, Turkish, Spanish, English, Polish, Italian, German, and French. These fixtures are not just regular games; they represent the intensity, rivalry, and high level of play that define Football Team Game at its best.

Russian league: Izba Wytrzeźwień VS Furia Roja

In the Russian league, the most entertaining match features Furia Roja, a rising team determined to conquer the server, against Izba Wytrzeźwień, one of the oldest and most established clubs, and a regular contender in the Super League. This clash promises to be explosive and filled with goals without a doubt, a match that will deliver plenty of excitement.

English league: Respect VS 7more7

In the English league, one of the most anticipated matches is between Respect, a historic team that may not be at its peak right now but is determined to rise again, and 7more7, currently the second-best team on the server and closing in on the top spot. 

Polish league: Broski Wolfpack FC VS Black Stars

In the Polish league, a notable matchup pits Broski Wolfpack, one of the oldest and historically dominant teams on the server, against Black Stars, the current top team and a powerhouse for several months. While the legacy of Broski is undeniable, this encounter is expected to be a one-sided affair, with Black Stars likely to win.

Spanish league: Alcatéia SC VS FC KREMATORIUM

In the Spanish league, a thrilling match awaits as Alcatéia SC, a rising team since Season 7 built around some of the best Brazilian talents, faces off against Krematorium, another recently formed squad boasting a roster full of quality players. Both clubs are new but ambitious, and this game is expected to be a true test of potential, intensity, and hunger for success.

French league: Harmandalı VS LIONHEART

In the French league, an exciting clash is set between Harmandalı, a powerful team known for its strong attacking play, and Lionheart, a club that may not be at its best currently but has the potential to return to its former glory. 

Turkish league: Drużyna Bez Dopingu VS Rayo eSports 

In the Turkish league, the spotlight is on the matchup between Drużyna Bez Dopingu, a well-rounded and powerful team with quality in every area, and Rayo eSports, one of the oldest teams on the server, currently facing challenges in finding active and fresh talent.

German league: Huragan Młyny VS Karpaty Krosno

In the German league, a compelling matchup features Huragan Młyny, a strong Super League team with proven quality and consistency, against Karpaty Krosno, one of the fastest-growing teams on the server.

Italian league: Valiance Crew VS Capua FC

In the Italian league, all eyes are on the clash between Valiance Crew, a top-three team on the server that has consistently fought to maintain its elite status, and Capua FC, a determined squad that has risen from the bottom and is now battling for major achievements.

We hope these matches live up to the expectations and deliver the excitement fans are looking forward to. Best of luck to all the teams involved—may the best sides shine and show the true spirit of competition throughout Season 8.

Author: EL PULPO

INTERVIEW WITH KAMIL MAJ (TEAMTSUBASA)

Being a TOP player in any game is a dream reserved for a select few. Of course, the concept of "top" will depend on the point of view - for some it will be top 3, for others top 10, but I think that top 50 in a game like FootballTeam - especially after merging four servers - will also be adequate and justified. That's why I'm glad that I managed to talk to such a top player. I invite you to an interview with TeamTsubasa player - Kamil Maj!

PanEgo: I have the impression that the development of your character has accelerated a lot in the past few months. At the moment when I write to you, you are in the top 40. At some point in your playing, did you think that you were able to get to the top on the server?

KamiL Maj: Hello! I think that I am quite an ambitious person who can compete with the best and I am constantly trying to develop in order to stay at the top. I have a really cool team in the Club, with whom you want to play and compete with top clubs not only on the pitch, but also in club games. I have great friends in my club, they have me and together we do everything to develop. Greetings to TeamTsubasa!

How did you do it? Can you do it alone, or is the help of the team (motivation, collections, etc.) necessary?

I think that the desire to play and determination to be the best player possible are the key to success! Intense training is a good way to stay at the top. A very big advantage is the Team you play with, because there are often valuable prizes to be won, which are very hard to win alone. Fortunately, I am in Tsubasa, which plays actively and wants to develop, and I am with them.

Such strong development requires a lot of sacrifice. What makes you burn tons of energy day after day?

As I wrote above, strong training is the way to good development. Items and collections that increase the percentage of bonuses give a great effect then. Training! Training! Training!

It is worth training when there are events. Then, with greater benefits, you can do more effective training and even win valuable prizes.

In addition to sacrifices, you need... energy to burn energy. Where do you get it from? How much energy do you gain daily and how?

My ways of gaining energy are:

- Meals

- Collections

- Packages

And of course the store. If you want to chase the top players, you have to burn millions of energy, which is impossible to do without the help of the store.

Such an active game certainly requires expenses. Can you reveal how much money you spend on the game? Do you have a set budget?

I would not really like to write how much... but the more you spend, the better you will develop. I have nothing set, I do not assume any budget. If there is a need, I buy it. Without buying the top, you will not catch - unfortunately, this is the cruel truth.

Aren't you afraid that this game will end one day and you will be left with nothing? And didn't you have such thoughts in weaker moments of FootballTeam, especially before the server merger?

I have a relaxed approach to the game, I never thought about the end. I play for fun, it gives me fun and a break from everyday life. I still do my thing and try to chase the top. Everything ends someday, but not yet.

If you could give advice to beginners, but ambitious players - what would you advise on character development?

In my opinion, the most important thing is to get into a team that is active and wants to develop! If you have a team of 20 people active in the club, who are developing, you can achieve a lot, and the game itself is more enjoyable then. Everyone motivates everyone to train and be active in the club. I got into such a team and I am very happy. 

Greetings TeamTsubasa!

Author: PanEgo

REFEREE CONTROVERSIES THROUGH THE EYES OF THE MANAGER #12

Hello, Kiero DS here. Due to the numerous controversial situations involving football referees, I have decided to create a new series, where I will analyze these situations step by step. This series will appear relatively regularly, along with the emerging controversies.

El Clasico full of controversy – my analysis of refereeing decisions from the FC Barcelona – Real Madrid match:

A match that could have gone down in history not only with the result, but above all with the refereeing decisions. I analyze the controversies that influenced its course and result.

4th minute – Mbappe offside or not? Cubarsi's deflection under the microscope:

At the very beginning of the match, we had the first situation that required in-depth analysis. Kylian Mbappe scored a goal after a cross from the right, but the question arose: was he in an offside position and was he "triggered" by a pass or an accidental deflection of the ball by Pau Cubarsi?

According to the Laws of the Game, a player is not offside if the ball reaches him as a result of a conscious play by the opponent - and not an accidental deflection, ricochet or defensive intervention. In my opinion, Cubarsi had time and space for a controlled reaction. It was not a typical slide tackle, desperate intervention or uncontrolled deflection - it looked like an attempt to intercept the ball that failed.

In my opinion, the referees' decision to cancel the goal was right.

14th minute - Valverde foul on Yamal before the goal for 0:2:

Federico Valverde stepped on Lamine Yamal's foot in the center of the pitch, interrupting Barcelona's action. Real scored a goal a moment later.

Here, hands up to VAR - he should have reacted. It was a typical situation that qualifies as a foul, influencing the rest of the action and resulting in a goal for Real. As a referee, I know that stamping on the foot is considered a foul, even with minimal contact, if it affects the loss of balance and interception of the ball.

The lack of VAR intervention in this situation is a serious mistake by the refereeing team.

32nd minute - Barcelona goal by Frenkie De Jong:

In this action, the Barcelona midfielder received the ball with help from his hand, and the team scored a goal. Helping to receive the ball with his hand, even accidental, if it directly leads to a goal, must be punished by disallowing the goal - this is the current law.

This is a classic example of a situation that - according to the letter of the law - should not have ended in a goal. The lack of VAR intervention is surprising. The decision to allow the goal is wrong.

36th minute – Tchouameni's foul on Torres: SPA, not DOGSO:

Tchouameni stopped Ferran Torres, interrupting a promising move by Barcelona. The referee showed a yellow card – and rightly so.

In order to consider the offence as DOGSO (depriving an obvious goal-scoring opportunity), four criteria must be met: the direction of the player's movement, the distance from the goal, ball control and the number of defenders. Here, Ferran did not run directly at the goal, and the situation was not 100% – therefore, it was an SPA (interrupting a beneficial move), i.e. a yellow card fully justified.

42nd minute – Mbappe's simulation, penalty cancelled, but no card:

The most glaring mistake by the head referee was when Mbappe decided to simulate a foul in the penalty area after a minimal movement of De Jong's leg.

The referee awarded a penalty, but the decision was cancelled due to an earlier offside. However, this does not close the matter – simulation in the penalty area is unsportsmanlike conduct, qualifying for a yellow card and an indirect free kick for the defending team.

In this situation, the referees ignored the fact of forcing, and Mbappe escaped responsibility. This type of behavior should be eliminated from the game – discouraging simulation is one of the key aspects of conducting matches.

79th minute – Tchouameni's hand in the penalty area:

This was the most controversial situation of the match. The ball was kicked towards the goal, hit Tchouameni's outstretched hand, which widened the outline of his body. Although contact with the ball occurred at close range and at high speed, in my opinion – as a referee – the Real player consciously took a risk by not keeping his hands in a neutral position.

According to the current IFAB approach, if the hand extends the surface of the body and the ball is heading towards the goal – even a lack of intention may not be enough to acquit the player.

In my opinion, the decision not to award a penalty was completely understandable, as it was not his intention to play the ball with his hand.

96th minute – Fermin Lopez's hand, canceled goal for 5:3:

There is no doubt about it. Even if the touch was accidental and the hand was positioned naturally – the ball deflected from Fermin's hand created a direct goal opportunity that ended with a goal. The current regulations are clear here – a goal scored by a player who previously touched the ball with his hand cannot be recognized.

The decision to cancel the goal was completely correct and in accordance with the regulations.

Thank you for reading my article! If you like this type of content or have ideas for further topics I should write about, leave your suggestions in the comments. Best regards!

Author: Kiero DS