Tuesday, 12 May 2026
OTTO ADDO JOINS NINE OTHERS IN FIFA TECHNICAL STUDY GROUP FOR 2026 WORLD CUP
Our former coach Otto Addo has been selected as a member of the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The former Borussia Dortmund forward, who is on record as having qualified Ghana for two consecutive World Cup tournaments, will work under the guidance of Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger during this summer’s World Cup.
Led by Pascal Zuberbühler, the Technical Study Group will feature Otto Addo, Tobin Heath, Jürgen Klinsmann, Jayne Ludlow, Michael O’Neill, Gilberto Silva, Jon Dahl Tomasson, Paulo Wanchope, Aron Winter, and Pablo Zabaleta. The team of experts will provide deeper insights into all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches.
For the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history, fans will also get real-time insights from the group.
FIFA has unveiled the TSG for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which will provide cutting-edge analysis of all matches at the competition while increasing and developing the understanding of the game across the world.
During the tournament, FIFA will share the most advanced metrics and performance data in FIFA World Cup™ history with the worldwide TV and online audience, as well as with the participating teams and their players. Developed by FIFA’s FPI team and Mr. Wenger, the Enhanced Football Intelligence service will offer new and exciting insights to enrich the coverage and analysis of every game through a unique set of in-match and post-match visuals presented as augmented reality and traditional graphics.
“The Technical Study Group helps identify trends in the game, prepare future generations for football’s development and contribute to making the sport more exciting by highlighting the qualities players will need in the future,” said Mr. Wenger.
“With an unprecedented level of high-quality data, the TSG will be able to describe, analyse and interpret what is happening on the pitch in a way that inspires both technical experts and football fans. We are not only collecting more data than before but also trying to strike the right balance between technical expertise and data. At the same time, we want to share our technical observations in real time during the tournament.”
The TSG will analyse all 104 matches at this year’s FIFA World Cup from a unique tactical position at the stadium or from their dedicated performance suite in Miami. They will have access to six video angles and thousands of data points live during each match. The players crowned in the tournament awards will also be selected by TSG members.
The home of the TSG is the FIFA Training Centre, an innovative platform available to players and coaches across the world. In a first for the FIFA World Cup, fans will also be able to get real-time insights from the TSG through the FIFA Training Centre social media accounts and YouTube channel.
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BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ANNOUNCE SQUAD FOR FIFA WORLD CUP
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Bosnia and Herzegovina is the first country to announce its full 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s the second time the country has qualified for the FIFA World Cup. The team finished in third place during their first group stage appearance in 2014.
Head coach and former player Sergej Barbarez announced the full squad earlier today. Star player Edin Džeko is the biggest name in the selection. The 40-year-old top scorer (73 goals) and leader in caps (148) for the country is, alongside Sead Kolasinac, one of the only two players who were part of the squad in 2014 during their first FIFA World Cup.
Full Squad Bosnia And Herzegovina For The 2026 FIFA World Cup
Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj (FC St. Pauli), Martin Zlomislić (HNK Rijeka), Osman Hadžikić (Slaven Belupo)
Defenders: Sead Kolašinac (Atalanta BC), Amar Dedić (SL Benfica), Nihad Mujakić (Gaziantep FK), Nikola Katić (Schalke 04), Tarik Muharemović (US Sassuolo), Stjepan Radeljić (HNK Rijeka), Dennis Hadžikadunić (UC Sampdoria), Nidal Čelik (Lens)
Midfielders: Amir Hadžiahmetović (Hull City), Ivan Šunjić (Pafos FC), Ivan Bašić (FC Astana), Dženis Burnić (Karlsruher SC), Ermin Mahmić (FC Slovan Liberec), Benjamin Tahirović (Bröndby IF), Amar Memić (FC Viktoria Plzen), Armin Gigović (BSC Young Boys)
Forwards: Kerim Alajbegović (RB Salzburg), Esmir Bajraktarević (PSV Eindhoven), Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart), Jovo Lukić (FC Universitatea Cluj), Samed Baždar (Jagiellonia Białystok), Haris Tabaković (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Edin Džeko (Schalke 04)
Qualification For The 2026 FIFA World Cup
To qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bosnia and Herzegovina had to take on Austria, Romania, Cyprus, and San Marino. They ended up in second place, two points behind Austria, which directly qualified for the World Cup. Bosnia and Herzegovina had to go through the playoff mini-tournament. In the semi-finals, they played away from home in Cardiff against Wales. Top scorer Edin Džeko scored the equalizing goal right before the end of the game. After extra time, both teams were still level. Bosnia and Herzegovina ended up winning 4-2 on penalty kicks.
This win put Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final for the World Cup ticket against four-time winners Italy. The Italians took an early lead after a beautiful goal from Moise Kean. The momentum of the game shifted after Alessandro Bastoni received a red card for bringing down a player through on goal. Bosnia and Herzegovina pressured the Italian defense and finally found an opening with only ten more minutes to go. Haris Tabaković scored the equalizer, and the match went into extra time. No more goals were scored, so Bosnia and Herzegovina again went to penalty kicks. Esmir Bajraktarević scored the fourth and deciding penalty kick for the Bosnians after the Italians already missed twice. The 21-year-old talent from PSV Eindhoven secured the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket for ‘The Dragons’
2026 FIFA World Cup
Bosnia and Herzegovina landed in Group B. The Bosnians open their World Cup on June 12 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where they will take on hosts Canada. Six days later, they will travel to Inglewood, California, where the Swiss team is the opponent. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s final group stage match-up will be on June 24. The 2022 World Cup host Qatar is the final opponent in the group stage. The two group winners and the eight best third-placed teams from each group will advance to the next stage.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Schedule
- June 12 – Canada (3 pm EST)
- June 18 – Switzerland (3 pm EST)
- June 24 – Qatar (3 pm EST)
- Marcel Dorff
MAX VERSTAPPEN HANDED 'SELFISH' EDGE IN SHOCKING F1 DRIVER VERDICT
Is this what separates the Red Bull driver from his peers on the F1 grid?
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Max Verstappen's 'selfish' streak has been labelled as a key differentiator between the four-time F1 champion and his rivals.
Verstappen has become renowned over the years for his ruthlessness on track, earning him his four drivers' titles, 71 grands prix victories, and 48 pole positions.
It has led to criticism of the Red Bull driver at times and proven detrimental, as was the case last year when he deliberately turned into the Mercedes of George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix.
The incident earned Verstappen a time penalty, relegating him from fifth at the chequered flag to 10th on the classification, with the lost points playing a role in the 28-year-old Dutchman missing out on a fifth consecutive crown.
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya can relate to Verstappen's attitude on track, and to the way he conducts himself off it, in not wanting to get too friendly with his rivals.
"I would wake up and figure out how I could beat the hell out of everybody," said the seven-time grand prix winner on the Chequered Flag podcast with Damon Hill. "You've got to be selfish.
"You know, for me, it's shocking. You look at them [the F1 drivers], they all go play padel together, and they're really good friends and go for dinner together."
"But that's why Max is good, because he doesn't play along."
Suggested to Montoya that Verstappen and Bortoleto have developed a good friendship over time, notably sim racing together, Montoya replied: "But if Bortoleto was competitive, in a competitive car, the friendship would still be there?
"So you're going to tell me when Max cuts [gets cut up by Bortoleto], he's going to go, 'I'm not going to dive bomb and put you in the wall like I do everybody else'. Come on!"
- Ian Parkes
ROBERTO DE ZEBRI RAGES OVER 'NOT CALM' REFEREE AS TOTTENHAM BOSS QUESTIONS CRUTIAL VAR CALLS IN LEEDS DRAW
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Tottenham Hotspur missed a golden opportunity to pull away from the Premier League relegation zone after being held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United. Following a game defined by spectacular goals and controversial VAR interventions, head coach Roberto De Zerbi suggested the officiating was influenced by the high-stakes nature of the survival battle.
Tel goes from hero to villain
Tottenham appeared set to move four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham when Mathys Tel opened the scoring with a sublime 20-yard curling effort shortly after half-time. However, the young Frenchman's afternoon soured when a reckless attempted bicycle kick inside his own area caught Ethan Ampadu, leading to a penalty after a VAR review. Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted the spot-kick to earn Leeds a point, while Spurs were ultimately indebted to goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky for a stunning late save that prevented a total collapse.
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De Zerbi questions officials
De Zerbi was clearly irked by the officiating, specifically regarding a late penalty shout for James Maddison that was ignored despite a VAR check. Regarding the referee's performance, the Italian told BBC Match of the Day: "The VAR in West Ham-Arsenal was a foul, it was clear. Today, I did not see honestly. I didn't watch the Maddison penalty, maybe yes, maybe no. I heard my assistant but I don't want to come inside a polemic. The referee was not calm today. Maybe he felt the pressure of yesterday? He is human and it can happen, but no problem. He was good on the pitch. We prepare the next two games."
Focus on survival performance
The result leaves Tottenham just two points above the drop zone, failing to fully capitalise on West Ham's recent controversial loss against Arsenal. Discussing the performance and the relegation fight, De Zerbi said: "I think we have to consider the result but we have to consider the performance. We played a good game, we are making points, in the last four games we made eight points. Congratulations to Leeds, they played a great game, they have to play the last game at West Ham and we've no doubt that they will play the same way."
- Adhe Makayasa
YOUNGEST GRANDMASTER IN HISTORY | FIDE
Faustino Oro, the ‘Messi of chess,’ becomes second-youngest GM in history 🔥
🇦🇷 Faustino Oro, often hailed as the “Messi of chess,” achieved a historic milestone in his chess career, becoming the second-youngest Grandmaster in history!
Born on October 14, 2013, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Faustino was introduced to chess at the age of six by his father – a chess enthusiast and active member of the local chess community. This happened during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in May 2020. He quickly mastered the game’s fundamentals, displaying extraordinary talent, and soon began formal lessons – supplemented by online training sessions.
Faustino’s rapid ascent includes breaking multiple age-related records, such as the youngest player to achieve a 2300 rating, the highest-rated 11-year-old in history, and the youngest player to attain an IM norm (later broken by Ethan Pang). He was ten when he beat reigning world number one Magnus Carlsen in an online bullet game, in a clip that went viral within hours. Faustino became an IM at the age of 10 years, 8 months and 16 days (another record, later broken by Roman Shodzhiev). At eleven, he became the first under-12 in chess history to cross 2500, a rating reached by fewer than 200 active players in the world. In November of last year, at twelve, he became the youngest player ever to win a match at the FIDE World Cup.
Read more: https://www.fide.com/faustino-oro-the-messi-of-chess-becomes-second-youngest-gm-in-history/
- FIDE - International
SPURS' WEMBANYAMA WONT BE SUSPENDED OR FINED AFTER GAME 4 EJECTION
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| EJECTED: San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama walks off the court after being ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the second round of the NBA playoffs at Target Center on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Minneapolis. Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune/Tribune News Service |
Victor Wembanyama is in the clear.
The San Antonio Spurs superstar will not be suspended or even fined after he was ejected from Sunday night’s 114-109 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, ESPN reported.
Wembanyama was charged with a Flagrant 2 foul, resulting in an automatic ejection, for elbowing Minnesota center Naz Reid in the head and neck area.
The incident occurred with 8:39 remaining in the second quarter after Wembanyama corralled an offensive rebound and got tangled up with Reid and Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels.
After a review, Wembanyama was assessed the Flagrant 2 and appeared to ask teammate Harrison Barnes from the bench, “What does that mean?”
Wembanyama’s ejection, the first in his three-year NBA career, came amid a tense series in which Reid and teammate Julius Randle have played with hyperphysicality.
“The amount of physicality that people play with him, at some level, you have to protect yourself,” Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said after Sunday’s loss in Minneapolis.
“It’s starting to get actually disgusting in terms of when he tries to fight through things and be professional and mature and deal with some of that stuff. I’m glad he took matters into his own hands. Not in terms of hitting Naz Reid … but he’s going to have to protect himself if they’re not.”
Wembanyama, 22, is eligible to return for Tuesday night’s Game 5 in San Antonio, but the 7-foot-4 center’s absence loomed large Sunday as the Timberwolves evened the best-of-seven series at 2-2.
Minnesota won the rebounding battle 49-41 and turned 15 offensive rebounds into 24 second-chance points. Wembanyama totaled just four points and four rebounds in 12 minutes.
Johnson said Sunday that he did not expect Wembanyama to be suspended, contending there was “zero intent” to injure Reid.
“You could see the frustration,” added Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper. “I could see where he was coming from. I don’t think it was intentional. It was more like, ‘They keep grabbing me. I’m trying to protect myself because ain’t no one else going to protect me.’”
Reid did not say much when asked about taking an elbow from Wembanyama.
“Pain is weakness leaving the body,” Reid said. “That’s it.”
This has been a roller-coaster first postseason for Wembanyama. He is averaging 21.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.0 blocks per game, but he suffered a concussion during the first round, causing him to miss the second half of Game 2 and all of Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER MAKE HISTORY AS THEY SWEEP LOS ANGELES LAKERS
More history for OKC!
The Thunder become just the 11th team ever to start a Playoffs 8-0 🔥
2017 GSW (15-0)
2001 LAL (11-0)
1989 LAL (11-0)
2017 CLE (10-0)
2016 CLE (10-0)
2012 SAS (10-0)
1982 LAL (9-0)
2010 ORL (8-0)
2009 CLE (8-0)
2005 MIA (8-0)
2026 OKC (8-0)
NBA Playoffs presented by Google
LAMINE YAMAL WAVES PALESTINIAN FLAG AS BARCELONA CELEBRATE LA LIGA WIN
Tens of thousands of Barcelona fans pack streets of Spanish city during open-top bus parade after domestic football league victory.
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| Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal waves a Palestinian flag during the celebrations in Barcelona on May 11 [Screen grab/x/@barcacentre] |
Spanish teenage superstar Lamine Yayal has garnered praise from football fans for expressing solidarity with Palestine during Barcelona’s celebrations for winning the La Liga title.
In several clips widely shared online Monday, the 18-year-old could be seen waving a Palestinian flag from inside an open-top bus to cheers from jubilant crowds.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Barcelona to greet their heroes during the parade around the Spanish city.
Barca won their 29th La Liga title with a 2-0 victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, marking the second time the league’s outcome has been decided by the result of an El Clasico match.
Since the start of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023, the city of Barcelona has served as a major hub for pro-Palestinian activism in Spain.
It has also been the site of large regular pro-Palestine protests and served as a departure point for aid flotillas attempting to break the blockade of the besieged and bombarded territory.
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| Barcelona players tour the city as crowds celebrate the La Liga victory [Albert Gea/Reuters] |
- Al Jazeera
PREMIER LEAGUE EXPLAIN TOTTENHAM VS LEEDS UNITED DECISION AFTER VAR REVIEW
Tottenham were denied a late penalty against Leeds United by VAR on Monday night as the Whites salvaged a 1-1 draw
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The Premier League has clarified why Tottenham were denied a penalty in the dying moments of their match against Leeds United. Daniel Farke's side claimed a 1-1 draw in Monday evening's fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Late drama unfolded when James Maddison hit the deck following a challenge from Lukas Nmecha during stoppage time. Referee Jarred Gillett dismissed the appeals, though VAR conducted a review of the incident.
The on-field decision stood, with the Premier League explaining via their Match Centre X account: "The referee's call of no penalty to Tottenham Hotspur was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed that Nmecha played the ball."
During the VAR check, Sky Sports co-commentator Alan Smith observed the Leeds player's contact with the ball.
"VAR will certainly get involved here!" he remarked. "He certainly catches Maddison. Does he get a touch on the ball? He might get the slightest - which could save him!"
Following a cautious opening 45 minutes, Tottenham appeared to be in control when Mathys Tel broke the deadlock early in the second half, beating Karl Darlow. However, Tel then became central to Leeds' leveller.
The Spurs player attempted to clear in his own box but instead caught Ethan Ampadu. A VAR check resulted in a spot-kick for Leeds, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin converting emphatically past Antonin Kinsky.
When announcing the decision, referee Gillett said: "After review, Tottenham No.11 commits a foul on the Leeds attacker. The final decision is a penalty kick."
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| Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored Leeds' equaliser against Tottenham.(Image: Justin Setterfield, Getty Images) |
A whopping 13 minutes of added time handed both sides the opportunity to chase a vital victory. Spurs owed much to Kinsky, whose sharp reaction save denied Sean Longstaff, before Tottenham found themselves at the centre of a penalty appeal deep into stoppage time.
Maddison's appearance marked his first outing since recovering from a lengthy knee injury, and the midfielder could prove instrumental in the club's remaining two fixtures of the campaign.
Leeds are back in Premier League action on Sunday afternoon (3pm) when they host Brighton at Elland Road. They then finish their season with an away trip against West Ham, a game which could be crucial in deciding the race for survival.
Spurs return to action in just over a week's time when they head to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. They will then round off their season with a home fixture against Everton on Sunday, 24 May (4pm kick-off).
- Amie Wilson
GARY O"NEAL SLAMS CHELSEA OWNERS FOR 'MESSING UP' RECRUITMENT AND CULTURE AT STRASBOURG SINCE BLUECO TAKEOVER
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Strasbourg manager Gary O’Neil has sensationally targeted club owners BlueCo, accusing the consortium that also owns Chelsea of undermining his squad through poor recruitment and a failing internal culture. The former Wolves boss did not hold back after a series of disappointing results, claiming the hierarchy actively weakened the side during the January transfer window.
Recruitment failures and squad frustration
O’Neil has launched a scathing attack on BlueCo, the joint owners of both Strasbourg and Chelsea, accusing them of "messing up" recruitment and questioning the overall culture within the organisation.
O’Neil, who took charge in January, has overseen two semi-final defeats in the last month, with the club exiting the Coupe de France and the Conference League. The manager believes the January transfer window actively weakened his squad rather than strengthening it.
He highlighted the loaning of striker David Datro Fofana and defender Aaron Anselmino from Chelsea, alongside the recall of influential loanee Mamadou Sarr to London. Additionally, Ecuador international Kendry Paez saw his season-long loan cut short by Chelsea, only to be immediately re-loaned to River Plate in Argentina.
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O'Neil demands a culture shift
Following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Angers, O’Neil spoke to L’Equipe to express his dissatisfaction with the current setup. He was explicit about the needs of the team and the errors made by those at the top. “I need two centre-forwards. The owners want to give me the means to perform next season, but we have to improve the culture around the club, the quality of the players, and the depth of the squad. We messed up in the January transfer window. We weakened instead of improving the squad,” O’Neil stated.
The manager's frustration stems from a feeling that the multi-club model is prioritising Chelsea’s movement of assets over the competitive stability of the Ligue 1 side.
Anger following disappointing performances
Reflecting on his team’s recent performance, O’Neil did not mince his words when discussing the mentality of his players and the environment they are operating in. He warned that the final games of the season would be a litmus test for who deserves to remain at Strasbourg. "I am angry. I hope that the players are, too. There are two matches left and they have to show me that they have to level to play with us next season. But we won’t get anywhere playing like that," he stated.
O’Neil continued his critique by highlighting a lack of fight in recent fixtures. "They really disappointed me, even more so than on Thursday (against Vallecano). They have to do better. The world of football is full of sharks. They need to know that. I told them that we were playing a final and they didn’t play like they had to," the manager added.
- Mohamed Saeed
ATP HAMBURG OPEN 2026 ENTRY LIST, PRIZE MONEY, POINTS: ZVEREV AMONG 9 OF 20 STARS, RUNE & DRAPER OUT
Alexander Zverev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Musetti are among the big names who have signed up for the 2026 Hamburg Open.
The clay-court ATP 500 tournament, which is staged at Am Rothenbaum, will be held from 17 to 23 May in the week between the Italian Open and the French Open.
Seven of the top 15 and nine of the top 20 players in the current ATP Rankings are on the entry list for the 120th edition of the men’s event in Hamburg.
Flavio Cobolli is the defending champion, having beaten Andrey Rublev in the 2025 final.
How many players will feature in the main draw?
The Hamburg Open singles main draw will feature 32 players, including 22 direct entrants and four qualifiers.
Which players have received wildcards?
Two of the wildcard recipients have been confirmed, and they are Jan-Lennard Struff and Justin Engel.
Have any players withdrawn?
Jack Draper was on the initial Hamburg Open entry list, but he withdrew due to the right knee injury that has kept him out since the Barcelona Open. Sebastian Korda has taken Draper’s place in the main draw
.Holger Rune had signed up and was set to make his comeback from the Achilles injury he suffered in October, but he has pulled out and been replaced by Tomas Machac.
Which former champions will play?
Zverev (2023) and Musetti (2022) are the former Hamburg champions set to compete.
Hamburg Open ATP ranking points breakdown
Champion: 500 points
Finalist: 300 points
Semi-finalist: 200 points
Quarter-finalist: 100 points
Second round: 50 points
First round: 0 points
What prize money is on offer at the Hamburg Open?
The total prize money pot for the 2026 Hamburg Open is €2,219,670.
Have any players used a protected ranking to enter?
Players who have been unable to compete in any tournaments due to injury for a minimum of six months are eligible to use the ATP protected ranking system.
The protected ranking will be determined by the player’s average ranking position during the first three months of their injury. They can use the protected ranking to enter nine tournaments and for a period of nine months from the first event they play after returning.
However, no players have used a protected ranking to compete in Hamburg.
Hamburg Open 2026 ATP Entry List
1) Alexander Zverev
2) Felix Auger-Aliassime
3) Ben Shelton
4) Lorenzo Musetti
5) Flavio Cobolli
6) Jiri Lehecka
7) Karen Khachanov
8) Valentin Vacherot
Tommy Paul
Frances Tiafoe
Francisco Cerundolo
Luciano Darderi
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Jakub Mensik
Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Corentin Moutet
Joao Fonseca
Brandon Nakashima
Ugo Humbert
Denis Shapovalov
Sebastian Korda
Tomas Machac
- Ewan West
Monday, 11 May 2026
ONE PHOTOGH, DECADES OF FORMULA 1 HISTORY
Last weekend’s Historic French Grand Prix became far more than a celebration of classic machinery — it felt like a reunion of the sport’s soul.
Legends from multiple generations gathered together in a moment dripping with nostalgia, from Alain Prost, Mika Häkkinen and Jacques Villeneuve to David Coulthard, Jean Alesi and Mark Webber, among others.
There was emotion everywhere at Circuit Paul Ricard. Pierre Gasly climbed into Jean-Pierre Jabouille’s iconic 1979 Renault RS10, reliving a landmark chapter of French motorsport history with Jabouille’s son, Victor, watching on.
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At 82 years old, Jacques Laffite also rolled back the years aboard the Ligier JS11/15 that carried him to victory at Hockenheim nearly five decades ago.
And perhaps most touching of all, the sons of Niki Lauda and Patrick Depailler took to the track in the very cars raced by their fathers – a reminder that Formula 1’s greatest stories never truly fade.
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- Fi.com
FRANK WARREN DROPS CONTRACT BOMBSHELL THAT STOPS DANA WHITE FROM PROMOTING ANTHONY JOSAHUA VS TYSON FURY
Frank Warren has poured cold water on Dana White's claims that he will promote Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury.
Warren told assembled media on Saturday night, after Daniel Dubois' gutsy stoppage win over Fabio Wardley, that it is contractually impossible for the Zuffa Boxing chief to be involved in such a capacity.
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| Joshua and Fury have signed to fight each other after their respective tune-up fightsCredit: Getty |
"Well, he's not [promoting Joshua vs Fury] because the contract with Tyson says that Zuffa will not be able to promote that fight," said Warren.
"I don't know [where he has got that from]. Ask him. I mean, it is just b******."
When Warren's comments were put to White at the Zuffa Boxing 06 post-fight press conference on Sunday, he quipped: "Then he must be right."
"I'm going to leave that alone," he added. "Apparently, I'm not the promoter, according to some people."
Queensberry vs Zuffa Boxing
Earlier this year, Warren threatened legal action against Saudi Arabian state-owned entertainment and hospitality company Sela and TKO Group Holdings, the American media conglomerate that owns the UFC and WWE.
TKO inked a five-year partnership with Sela and Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh to form Zuffa Boxing last year.
Warren alleged in a 'letter before action' sent to relevant parties that the joint venture breached contracts that his promotional outfit, Queensberry, had signed with the Saudis and TKO.
Queensberry claims to have signed an exclusive deal with Sela in September 2023 to provide boxing services.
Warren's company says it also reached a separate agreement with TKO, granting the sports giant access to Queenberry's online data, including details of its contract with Sela.
Queensberry alleges that TKO and Sela used privileged information to go behind its back to create their new entity.
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| Warren has threatened legal action against TKO and SelaCredit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom |
There has been no development on the case since February, when it was revealed Warren was preparing legal action.
Alalshikh and Warren sat next to each other at ringside for Fury's comeback fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov, and will work together for Joshua vs Fury, which is being targeted for the back end of the year after both men participate in tune-up fights.
Discussing the current state of his relationship with the Saudis during a recent appearance on the Ariel Helwani Show, Warren said: "Riyadh Season for me was a blast, everyone cooperated to put on some great shows, and I enjoyed it.
"But things are what they are, and you have to keep evolving and moving on.
"They are talking about Agit [Kabayel] fighting [Oleksandr] Usyk, and Agit is with us, so if that is going to happen, then we are going to have to work together on it.
"The same with Hamzah Sheeraz, it's the same thng."
- George Glinski
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