Is Karimov's regime on the brink of collapse? Recent reshuffles in mid-level government positions are being seen as a result of rivalries between different political clans in Uzbekistan.
During recent political shocks, the president has sought to maintain balance among the country's political clans, and even consolidated his hold on power.
A list of current and former players who have played for the senior Uzbekistan national football team after the dissolution of the USSR (but not players who have only been capped at Olympic, Under-21 or other junior levels).