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Over 10,000 participants from 60 countries took part today in the 2026 Chișinău Marathon, one of the most important mass sporting events in the Republic of Moldova. Despite the rain and low temperatures, participants ran through the streets of the capital, helping to promote an active lifestyle and sport.
Manchester United has announced the findings of an investigation into a large-scale ticket resale scheme. The investigation took place ahead of Sunday’s derby against Manchester City.
The Moldovan national team beat Germany in the third match of the Super Final of the European Beach Soccer Championship – EBSL Euroleague Division A. Regular time ended 4–4, and the Moldovan team scored the winning goal in the five-minute extra time.
Radu Albot has concluded his campaign at the Challenger tournament in Istanbul. In the round of 16, the Moldovan tennis player lost to Turkey’s Yanki Erel in two sets — 4–6, 2–6.
The first round of the Champions League group stage concluded with several high-scoring matches and dramatic finishes.
Lionel Messi has agreed to purchase 100 per cent of the shares in the Spanish football club Eldense, which plays in the second division. The deal, which is still subject to the necessary legal procedures and approval by the Spanish Higher Sports Council, could form part of Messi’s long-term strategy to maintain his presence in the football industry after he retires from playing.
The Moldova U16 national football team will hold a training camp from 12 to 18 September. The team will play three friendly matches at the National Teams Training Centre in Vadul-lui-Vodă.
The first stage of the Turul României 2026 cycle race concluded on 9 September in Ungheni with a mass finish by the cyclists. The Polish rider Radosław Frątczak from the Wibatech Lubelskie Perła Polski team demonstrated the best sprinting skills.
On Wednesday 9 September, six matches in the group stage of the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League took place. The highest-scoring matches were those in Paris and Barcelona.
On 9 September, the Moldovan government approved amendments to the financial regulations governing sporting activities. The new rules provide for up to three days’ acclimatisation for athletes prior to international competitions, the remuneration of temporary support staff, and changes to the procedure for awarding state bonuses.
The Moldova U-17 football team suffered a defeat against the Latvia U-17 side at an international tournament. The match took place today in Vadul-lui-Vodă.
On 9 September, France Football magazine published the full list of nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The publication’s selection has already sparked heated debate and commentary. The winner of the award for the world’s best footballer will be announced at the awards ceremony on 26 October in London.
Corentin Vignal, a student from France, undertook an unusual journey, travelling from Marseille to Chișinău exclusively by train. The trip formed part of his project on sustainable tourism.
Antalya lost nearly 680,000 foreign tourists in the first eight months of 2026. The European market was hardest hit: the fewest visitors came from Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland and the Netherlands.
A presentation of the teams taking part in the Turul României 2026 international cycle race took place in Chișinău on 8 September; this year, for the first time, the race will start in Moldova. The first stage will take place on 9 September along the Chișinău–Ungheni route, after which the race will continue in Romania.
Moldovan weightlifter Ion Badanev was crowned runner-up at the World University Weightlifting Championships, which concluded in Doha. Competing in the under-65 kg weight class, the 20-year-old athlete delivered a strong performance and finished the competition with a total of 288 kg in the total.
Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan in their opening match of the UEFA Champions League group stage. The match took place in Madrid and ended 2–1.
The Champions League is back – the group stage for 36 teams kicks off on 8 September. In the first round, spread over three matchdays, the teams will play 18 matches, with the highlight of the first day being the clash between Real Madrid and Inter.
Around 4,000 visitors, including wine connoisseurs, sommeliers, tasters and enthusiasts, took part in the fourth Festival of Artisan Wines.
For the first time, the legendary ‘Tour of Romania’ (Turul României) cycling race will start in the Moldovan capital. The first stage will follow the route from Chișinău to Ungheni, with the Moldovan side acting as co-organiser. For national cycling, this event is significant in two ways: Moldova will have the opportunity to showcase itself on the international stage, whilst the national team is returning to the race after a six-year hiatus. In an interview with ‘Logos Press’, Denis Codreanu, chairman of the Moldovan Cycling Association, spoke about what else this event brings to the country, how much it costs to prepare the team, and what is lacking for the development of cycling culture.
