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Category: Interview

"We Won't Print Losses": Javier Tebas — On the Premier League's Transfer Inflation and La Liga's Discipline

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Nevin Lasanis
25/09/25

In Spanish football, money is back on the agenda — and not just transfer fees, but their meaning. La Liga president Javier Tebas explained why comparing Spain only to England is a mistake, where the “extra” market inflation comes from, and why financial sustainability matters more to him than flashy...


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A Summer of Progress: How Victor Wembanyama Turned a Pause Into an Advantage

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Salid Martik
25/09/25

The 2024/25 season ended early for the San Antonio super-rookie: in February, Victor Wembanyama was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. Without the Frenchman, the "Spurs" finished the regular season 34–48 and missed the playoffs. In March, the center successfully underwent sur...


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When Football Steps Into the Spotlight: The Magic of the Ballon d'Or Red Carpet

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Salid Martik
25/09/25

It’s that rare evening when football takes off its boots and slips into polished shoes. The Ballon d'Or turns players, coaches, and legends into society-page protagonists: instead of pressing—tuxedos; instead of press conferences—camera flashes; instead of tactics—fashion, gestures, and little stori...


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No Safety Margin at the Start: Tedesco's Fenerbahçe Is Still Searching for Cruising Speed

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Nevin Lasanis
25/09/25

Domenico Tedesco opened his Istanbul chapter with a bright win, but the team then seemed to lose tempo. Under the 40-year-old specialist, "Fenerbahçe" have won only one of four matches, with two draws and a defeat in Europe. Against the backdrop of high expectations after replacing José Mourinho, th...


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“The Shine Is Fading.” Daniel Cormier — On Why Conor Is Really Coming Back

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Nevin Lasanis
24/09/25

While fans argue over whether we will see Conor McGregor in the Octagon again, Daniel Cormier offers a blunt diagnosis: the Irishman's star power is dimming, and the comeback is less about competitive drive than about reclaiming attention. The ex-champion offered his view on McGregor’s motivation, a...

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Upside on Hold: Why "Golden State" Can't Give Kuminga a Star Role — and Where the $100 Million Ask Came From

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Nevin Lasanis
24/09/25

A perfect storm of ambition, roster construction, and salary-cap math swirls around Jonathan Kuminga. Agent Aaron Turner insists his client is "one step" from being a perennial All-Star. The forward himself believes that once he locks down a starting spot, the ceiling gets smashed. But the current "...


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Vinicius Chose Madrid — and, It Seems, Love: Who Is Virginia Fonseca

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Salid Martik
24/09/25

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior remained loyal to Madrid despite persistent talk of a move to Saudi Arabia. And while the transfer rumors have quieted down, another storyline is sounding louder in his life — his personal one. Last week the Brazilian was spotted on a date with Virginia Fonseca, a...


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"Not Theft, but It Hurts": Lamine Yamal's Father — On the Ballon d'Or, Voting Oddities, and Spain's Future

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Salid Martik
23/09/25

When it became clear that last season's top individual award was going to Ousmane Dembélé, while Lamine Yamal fell just one step short of the summit, emotions ran high. One of the brightest young wingers in the world finished only second in the official tally, and the Yamal family perceived it as an...


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Chuck vs. the Casino: How Charles Barkley Turned Vegas into a Personal Challenge — and Paid Tens of Millions

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Nevin Lasanis
23/09/25

Charles Barkley is a rare example of a sports megastar whose charisma and self-irony outlasted both his career peak and the absence of a championship ring. A legendary 1990s power forward, the 1993 MVP and a Basketball Hall of Famer, he has long been one of the NBA’s voices on television and a symbo...


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“The Ring Is My Language.” Mike Tyson on Motivation at 59, a Talk With His Son, and a Showcase Bout With Mayweather

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Salid Martik
23/09/25

He’s used to speaking with his fists and still wakes up thinking about the gym. At 59, Mike Tyson looks calmly into the camera and explains why his life is still measured in rounds. In this conversation, “Iron Mike” reflects on a talk with his son, the money dynamics of a mature age, recalls his mos...

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