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When the decade-old internet phenomenon Hot Ones invites a star, it’s hard to say no: eating ten chicken wings that escalate from “tangy” to “pure volcano” has become a mandatory stop on any PR tour. This time, the fiery seat belonged to Maria Sharapova, and her appearance quickly turned into an...
Cole Palmer landed on the tiny Caribbean islands immediately after Chelsea defeated PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final. For the Blues and England national team midfielder, this journey is not a resort getaway but a return to his roots: it was here, on Saint Kitts, that his grandfather was born. Pa...
Without unnecessary pomp, yet with a confident sparkle in his eyes, Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique welcomed us right after the 4–0 thrashing of Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final. The conversation quickly shifted to the evening’s main star—Ousmane Dembele—whom the Spaniar...
Where Did This “Extreme” Idea Come From Question: In analytical circles, the idea of reducing the value of three-pointers by eliminating the corner shot is being voiced more and more often. How do you feel about that? Kevin Durant: Honestly? It feels like spitting on the history of basketbal...
From the Ring to the Octagon: Are the Fans Ready? Reporter: Tyson, after so many years ruling the heavyweight division in boxing, many fans are wondering: are you really seriously considering debuting in the UFC? Tyson Fury: Honestly? I'm always open to a new challenge. People once doubted w...
Family Derby Anticipation—And a Sudden Stop Signal Reporter: After the win over Monterrey, everyone was looking forward to your duel with Real, where your older brother Jude plays. How painful is it to realize that this meeting will not take place? Jobe Bellingham: To be honest, at first I d...
Kolo Muani's Compliment Came as a Surprise Reporter: Randal Kolo Muani called you a “wizard” in a recent interview. How did that make you feel? Kenan Yildiz: To be honest, at first I thought I’d misheard. Randal is one of those strikers whose highlights I was watching on YouTube just two or th...
Section: “Amateur Football Chronicles”Heroes: Auckland City captain Nikko Boxall and head coach José Figueira 0–16 Hurts, but You Can't Imagine How Sweet It Is to Remember Standing Against Bayern Journalist: Nikko, the December Club World Cup ended for you with dizzying 0–10 and 0–6 scorelin...
Fenerbahçe Beko head coach Šarūnas Jasikevičius, summing up the second game of the Türkiye Sigorta Basketball Super League play-off final series against Beşiktaş Fibabanka, in which his team won 84–76, warned that no easy games lie ahead. — We took the lead, but Beşiktaş managed to come back and m...
Praise From a Defensive Legend Monterrey’s “bronze wall” centre-back Sergio Ramos, who for years made the back line of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team impenetrable, shared his admiration for Barcelona’s young winger Lamine Yamal. At a pre-match press conference the 38-year-old captain of...
