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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Patriotic fervor the spur for Ukrainian boxing legend Usyk
PARIS: Ukraine’s boxing icon Oleksandr Usyk told AFP he will stay in the sport “a little longer” so he can provide “financial support to our army and civilians” and achieve his sporting goal of once again being undisputed heavyweight world champion. The 38-year-old, who holds all the belts except the IBF version which belongs to Daniel Dubois, has been galvanized by the war ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February 2022, wreaking death and destruction on his compatriots and his homeland. His exploits — two memorable victories over British opponent Tyson Fury plus others over Anthony Joshua and Dubois — have helped keep his beleaguered country very much in people’s minds. In a wide-ranging interview, Usyk said his father, who fought in the Soviet Army, was the seminal influence on his career. He says he has been inspired by “both the heroes of the past and the modern Ukrainian heroes who are now defending our homeland in the armed forces.” “Representing Ukraine on the global sports stage, spreading the truth about the war, and providing financial support to our army and civilians — this is also a powerful motivation for me to stay in professional boxing a little longer,” he said. “I feel great, I’m ready for any opponent and would love to take another shot at becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion again.” Usyk says Fury is the toughest opponent he has faced “for the moment” and added that he expects the unpredictable Briton to return to boxing, although perhaps “in a different role.” Usyk can thank his late father, also called Oleksandr, for his extraordinary resilience in brutal bouts with Fury and twice with Joshua.
Barcelona Turunkan Pemain Ilegal Lawan Osasuna, Terancam Sanksi
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The summer transfer window is fast approaching and Manchester United could have some help from other clubs to secure the deal that they want.
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.
Barcelona's Olmo out for three weeks due to adductor injury
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will be sidelined for around three weeks after suffering a right adductor injury during Thursday's 3-0 win over Osasuna, the LaLiga club said on Friday.