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"Without a Dominant Ayton, the Lakers Won't Reach the West's Elite": A Wide-Ranging Conversation with Charles Barkley

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Nevin Lasanis
23/10/25

Opening night was a nervous one for the Lakers: in San Francisco against the Warriors, the Lakers played without LeBron, and center Deandre Ayton was limited to 10 points and 6 rebounds. After the final buzzer, Charles Barkley, an NBA legend, immediately identified the team's X-factor. In his view,...


Esports Party with Senator: How It Went and Why It Matters for Uzbekistan

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Salid Martik
23/10/25

In July 2025, an informal gathering of Uzbekistan’s esports community took place. Streamers, pro players, and content creators came together at a villa to spend two days — to chat, stream, play Mafia, and simply recharge among like-minded people. The main organizer was a popular PUBG Mobile streamer...


"Talent Freedom": Frenkie de Jong — On His Approach to Lamine Yamal

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Nevin Lasanis
21/10/25

In Barcelona's dressing room, young players are treated in different ways: some are given advice, some are closely protected, and others are simply helped to keep their rhythm. Frenkie de Jong belongs to the third type. In a candid conversation, the midfielder explains why the key to Lamine Yamal's...


"No Ultimatums or Back-Room Requests": Hansi Flick — on Yamal, Discipline, and Trust in Deco

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Salid Martik
21/10/25

After the Champions League match against PSG (1:2), a wave of rumors swirled around Barcelona: allegedly, Lamine Yamal was late for the pre-match meeting, and the club’s sporting director Deco "asked" the head coach to soften the punishment and not bench the winger. In a conversation with Hansi Flic...


"Concern Without Hysteria": Manu Carreño — On Yamal, Barcelona's Discipline, and the Limits of Leniency

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Nevin Lasanis
21/10/25

On the air of El Larguero and behind the scenes, I have heard the same refrain more than once: at Barcelona, there is growing concern about Lamine Yamal's everyday habits. This is not a verdict and not an attempt to start a fire where a glass of water would suffice. But when it comes to a 17-year-ol...


"Up to Forty-One — In the Ring." Oleksandr Usyk on Plans for 2026, Young Itauma, and His Own Academy

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Salid Martik
20/10/25

The undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk remains in work mode and is already mapping out the next seasons. In a conversation with "Ukraine Now," the 38-year-old Ukrainian confirmed: he plans to have his next fight in 2026, but he is keeping the opponent’s name under wraps — the negot...

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"Mistakes Are My Medals." A Big Conversation With Kylian Mbappé About Fame, Real, Messi, and the Right to Your Own Voice

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Nevin Lasanis
17/10/25

He laughs easily but speaks hard truths. His answers mix football pragmatism with a level of candor rarely seen in a global star. Jorge Valdano met with Kylian Mbappé in Madrid and talked about everything: from a brutal calendar and painful setbacks to lessons from Messi, sharing the stage with Vi...


"Players Are Not Disposable": David Aganzo on the La Liga Match in Miami and the Right to Protest

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Salid Martik
16/10/25

Moving one of the Spanish league matches overseas has stirred both fans and players. For the first time, UEFA made an exception and allowed the “Barcelona” — “Villarreal” game to be played in Miami on December 20. However, there is no guarantee the match will actually take place. The head of the Spa...


“There Is No Perfect Family”: Wanda Nara — On Her Split With Mauro Icardi, the Turkish Period, and the Children Growing Up

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Salid Martik
16/10/25

In a candid conversation on La Divina Noche de Dante (El Trece), Wanda Nara for the first time described in detail how she lived through the breakup with Galatasaray forward Mauro Icardi. She speaks about three difficult years, about trying to shield her children from unnecessary noise, and about wh...


"A Club's Love Isn't Measured by Ultimatums": Charles Barkley — on Pressure on the "Bucks" and Giannis's Direction

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Salid Martik
13/10/25

Charles Barkley is once again at the forefront of the basketball conversation — and this time he’s taken issue with the habit of superstars giving their team a deadline: either a title right now or the suitcases by the door. According to the NBA legend and TV analyst, Milwaukee has done just about t...