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The Paris Corridor. Bayern Seeks a Review of Strict Rules for Its Fans

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Salid Martik
07/11/25

On the eve of their Champions League trip to “PSG,” “Bayern” publicly opposed the last-minute restrictions imposed on supporters in Paris and said it had already appealed to UEFA. The catalyst was an order from the Paris police prefecture, published on Monday afternoon: at the last moment the docume...


Does One Eye Make You a Coward? How Tom Aspinall Landed at the Center of a Debate on Courage and Safety

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Nevin Lasanis
07/11/25

In Abu Dhabi, crowd favorite Tom Aspinall suddenly became the week’s central figure—and not because of a knockout. His title fight with Ciryl Gane ended in the opening round after a blatant eye poke, and the champion’s decision not to continue triggered a wave of accusations. Aspinall responded by r...

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Hero of Highlights, Prisoner of Performance: What's Going On with Ja Morant

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Salid Martik
06/11/25

Yes, Ja Morant can make an arena exhale in unison: a leap above the rim, a cut-and-finish dunk, a spin on the dribble — and social feeds are already on fire. But when the highlight reel ends and the dull 48-minute routine of mistakes, rotations, and discipline begins, the image of the NBA's Tony Mon...


Sir David by Right: How Beckham Received His Knighthood and Conquered Windsor with Style

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Nevin Lasanis
05/11/25

David Beckham has been knighted — an event that both caps his outstanding career and highlights his influence beyond the pitch. In the ceremonial setting of Windsor Castle, the former England midfielder accepted the title for his services to football and charity. The new status allows him to be addr...


"Personal Life Is Out of Play": Lamine Yamal Sets the Record Straight After the Breakup with Nicki Nicole

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Salid Martik
05/11/25

In top-flight football, media noise often drowns out actual sporting news. Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal chose a short, straightforward conversation instead of rumors: he confirmed that he and Nicki Nicole are no longer a couple, stressing — there was no cheating. In a brief blitz-style interview, t...


Joker No. 9: How Haaland Staged a Nighttime Show in Manchester — And Restocked the Diapers Along the Way

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Salid Martik
05/11/25

Halloween 2025 gave football a rare frame: one of the world's best centre-forwards stepped out in costume for the first time — and not just any costume, but full Joker makeup. Erling Haaland, a young father and Manchester City's leading goalscorer, turned the everyday errand of “we need to buy diape...


"The King's Antagonists": Why the Media Loves to Debate LeBron James

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Nevin Lasanis
05/11/25

Sport rarely produces pure hatred — more often it’s a blend of taste, era, childhood heroes, and television dramaturgy. In LeBron James’s case, the negative emotions around his name are not only a reaction to specific games or decisions, but also a product of a media ecosystem where debate over “GOA...


Real's Turbo Duo: Why the Mbappé — Güler Partnership Already Sets the Trend in Attack

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Nevin Lasanis
04/11/25

In the new season, Real has turned positional attacks into a series of well-rehearsed automatisms — and at the center of this structure stands a stable tandem: Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler. More than half of Madrid’s goals come from them: of 34 goals in 14 official matches, 55.9% involved the French...


Love on the Red Racing Line: Leclerc Announces Engagement to Alexandra Sen-Mleux

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Nevin Lasanis
04/11/25

An event beyond race telemetry has arrived in the Formula 1 paddock: Scuderia Ferrari's front-runner Charles Leclerc proposed to his girlfriend Alexandra Sen-Mleux — and heard the cherished "yes." Against weeks of talk about transfers and regulations, this news painted the paddock chronicle in roman...

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Taking It to Court: Billups Entrusts His Defense to Star Attorney Mark Mukasi

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Salid Martik
03/11/25

Portland's head coach Chauncey Billups has bolstered his legal stance in the case involving illegal betting and poker. Following his October arrest, he brought in Mark Mukasi — one of the most sought-after white-collar defense attorneys, whose practice is tied to high-profile federal investigations...