Flick calls on Barcelona to embrace challenging schedule
Barcelona are ready for the challenges of a packed schedule of matches until the end of the season as they bid for silverware on three fronts, manager Hansi Flick said on Saturday.
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Ex-Barcelona Star Dani Alves Has Rape Conviction Overturned
A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, citing insufficient evidence. Alves was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail in February last year for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub on December 31, 2022. The 41-year-old, who won the Champions League three-times with Barcelona, was released from jail last March pending his appeal after he posted the one million euros ($1.1million) bail set by the court. The Barcelona-based appeals court said its four judges had "unanimously" accepted the player's appeal and "annulled" his conviction, saying there was "insufficient evidence" to prove he was guilty.
Canada rugby 7s captain Olivia Apps scores in Hong Kong to reach 300-point milestone
Captain Olivia Apps reached the 300-point plateau in HSBC SVNS play while Taylor Perry scored her first try in World Rugby's elite sevens series as Canada opened play at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens with a win and a loss Friday.
Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to go on trial for alleged tax fraud
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next week for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday.
Spain bid to host 2035 Women’s football World Cup
Spain will bid to jointly host the 2035 women’s football World Cup along with Portugal and Morocco, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced on Friday.
More Injury Concern For Barcelona, This Key Midfielder Ruled Out For Three Weeks
Barcelona's injured playmaker Dani Olmo is facing three weeks on the sidelines, ruling him out of the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Borussia Dortmund. Olmo, who suffered a right thigh injury in Thursday's 3-0 La Liga win over Osasuna, will miss this weekend's league clash with Girona, the second leg of the Spanish Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid, and the April 9 tie with Dortmund. "Tests carried out this morning (Friday) confirm Dani Olmo is suffering from ...an adductor muscle injury in his right leg. His recovery time will be around three weeks," the club announced.
Soccer player Dani Alves' sexual assault conviction overturned on appeal
Former Barcelona player Dani Alves won his appeal against a sexual assault conviction as a Spanish court overturned the ruling Friday.
With Ligue 1 almost conquered, Enrique wants his side to stay sharp for bigger goals
Paris St Germain have a chance of winning Ligue 1 with seven games to spare if they win at Saint-Etienne and other results go their way this weekend, but coach Luis Enrique is keen to keep momentum going to help clinch more silverware.