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Barcelona staged a sensational comeback to edge Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday, overturning a two-goal deficit and stretching their La Liga lead to seven points over Real Madrid. Trailing 3-1 with under 30 minutes to play – thanks to a Borja Iglesias hat trick – Barça roared back as Dani Olmo sparked the fightback and Raphinha delivered the knockout punch, scoring twice, including a dramatic 98th-minute penalty. Second-place Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, with a potential title-deciding Clasico looming in May. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, who railed against his team’s intense schedule on Friday, rested teenage star Lamine…
Barcelona staged a sensational comeback to edge Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday, overturning a two-goal deficit and stretching their La Liga lead to seven points over Real Madrid. Trailing 3-1 with under 30 minutes to play – thanks to a Borja Iglesias hat trick – Barça roared back as Dani Olmo sparked the fightback and Raphinha delivered the knockout punch, scoring twice, including a dramatic 98th-minute penalty. Second-place Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, with a potential title-deciding Clasico looming in May. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, who railed against his team’s intense schedule on Friday, rested teenage star Lamine…
Spain’s Formula One veteran Fernando Alonso confirmed Thursday that he won’t race at 50, signaling a clear end to his illustrious career. At 43, Alonso leads Aston Martin into their 100th F1 race this Sunday at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, bringing the energy and passion of a driver half his age. The experienced racer, whose age surpasses that of rookies Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman combined, holds an open-ended contract with Aston Martin, a team backed by Lawrence Stroll, father of his teammate, Lance. Though recent results have been modest, Aston Martin’s ambitious project was enticing enough to bring…
Max Verstappen has shrugged off speculation about a potential Red Bull departure, calmly dismissing concerns raised by team advisor Helmut Marko. Marko recently told Sky Germany he had “great concern” Verstappen might jump ship if Red Bull fails to raise its game – a worry sparked by the reigning champion’s underwhelming sixth-place finish in Bahrain, where McLaren’s Oscar Piastri stole the spotlight. But Verstappen isn’t biting. “I’m just focusing on driving and don’t think about any other scenarios,” he said Thursday, brushing aside the noise as Red Bull works to bounce back. “I just keep working, keep trying to improve…
Argentine football icon Diego Maradona’s daughter told a court Tuesday that his death “could have been avoided” if the medical team overseeing his post-surgery recovery had done their jobs properly. Maradona died Nov. 25, 2020, at age 60, while recuperating at home from brain surgery to remove a blood clot. He had long struggled with cocaine and alcohol addiction. Seven members of his medical team are now on trial, accused by prosecutors of turning the football legend’s final days into a “horror theater.” If convicted of criminal negligence, they face up to 25 years in prison. Maradona was found to…
Argentine football icon Diego Maradona’s daughter told a court Tuesday that his death “could have been avoided” if the medical team overseeing his post-surgery recovery had done their jobs properly. Maradona died Nov. 25, 2020, at age 60, while recuperating at home from brain surgery to remove a blood clot. He had long struggled with cocaine and alcohol addiction. Seven members of his medical team are now on trial, accused by prosecutors of turning the football legend’s final days into a “horror theater.” If convicted of criminal negligence, they face up to 25 years in prison. Maradona was found to…
The torches for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics were unveiled Monday in a synchronized showcase across Milan and Osaka, marking a milestone in the countdown to the Milan-Cortina Games. Unveiled for the first time at Milan’s Triennale art and design museum and the Italian pavilion at Japan’s World Expo, the sleek torches – crafted from recycled aluminum – were designed by Carlo Ratti Associati, a Turin-based studio. In Milan, Olympic cross-country skiing champion Stefania Belmondo and two-time Paralympic wheelchair fencing gold medalist Beatrice Vio had the honor of presenting the torches. Paralympic champion Martina Caironi and Carolina Kostner, a…
The torches for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics were unveiled Monday in a synchronized showcase across Milan and Osaka, marking a milestone in the countdown to the Milan-Cortina Games. Unveiled for the first time at Milan’s Triennale art and design museum and the Italian pavilion at Japan’s World Expo, the sleek torches – crafted from recycled aluminum – were designed by Carlo Ratti Associati, a Turin-based studio. In Milan, Olympic cross-country skiing champion Stefania Belmondo and two-time Paralympic wheelchair fencing gold medalist Beatrice Vio had the honor of presenting the torches. Paralympic champion Martina Caironi and Carolina Kostner, a…
Atalanta held on to third place in Serie A on Sunday after beating high-flying Bologna 2-0 to recharge their bid for Champions League football next season. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are four points above Bologna, who are fifth, thanks to a third-minute tap-in from Mateo Retegui and Mario Pasalic’s first league goal since November not long afterward. Retegui’s early strike was his 26th of the season in all competitions for Atalanta, and the Italian forward also set up Pasalic to guide home a delicate volley with his brilliant cross in the 21st minute. Those goals ended a three-match losing run…
Atalanta held on to third place in Serie A on Sunday after beating high-flying Bologna 2-0 to recharge their bid for Champions League football next season. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are four points above Bologna, who are fifth, thanks to a third-minute tap-in from Mateo Retegui and Mario Pasalic’s first league goal since November not long afterward. Retegui’s early strike was his 26th of the season in all competitions for Atalanta, and the Italian forward also set up Pasalic to guide home a delicate volley with his brilliant cross in the 21st minute. Those goals ended a three-match losing run…