Serie A: Can Napoli win their first title since 1990?
30 years after their last Scudetto, it looks like the long wait for a title could finally be over for Napoli this season. In his second season as manager, Luciano Spaletti made some drastic moves in the transfer market. Regulars…
Slap fighting: Is it the next big sport or just stupid?
The competitors stand rigidly upright with their hands behind their backs, waiting to absorb a brutal slap to the face. When the open-handed blow is delivered, there’s a sharp sound and the reaction can be dramatic. Some fighters barely move,…
UEFA to refund Liverpool fans over Champions League final chaos
UEFA will offer ticket refunds to Liverpool fans impacted by the chaos before Champions League final in Paris last year, European football’s governing body announced on Tuesday. A new refund scheme will cover all 19,618 tickets allocated to Liverpool FC for…
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami amid US visa row
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the upcoming Indian Wells Open and Miami Open following disputes over his visa application. Djokovic is currently unable to enter the USA as he’s unvaccinated against COVID-19. The tournament organisers said…
The CDP Awards: rewarding cities and businesses taking on the environment and biodiversity challenge
The 2023 CDP awards have been made in Paris at the Louis Vuitton Foundation. The CDP is the non-profit organisation that runs the world’s environmental reporting system. According to their latest reports, only 5% of companies in Europe are putting…
United against abuse: Spanish survivors of domestic violence break the silence
Spain has what is widely considered to be one of the European Union’s most advanced set of laws on gender-based violence, however, last year another 50 women were murdered by their partners. While that is below the European Union´s average,…
EU financial support package to rebuild greener and safer Ukraine
As Ukraine continues to fight for its freedom, the country’s economy is faltering, suffering its sharpest downturn in more than 30 years, with a 30.4% drop in GDP. The European Union has provided financial and military assistance to Ukraine over…
Formula One: Max Verstappen cruises to victory in season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix
New season, another victory. Max Verstappen won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday, leading almost the entire race as he began the defence of his back-to-back Formula One titles. Red Bull also clinched a dominant 1-2 with…
Judo: Uzbekistan takes two more golds at the Tashkent Grand Slam 2023
In Tashkent the next generation of Uzbek judoka had an opportunity to meet their local heroes and get selfies and autographs, including from 2022 World Champion Davlat Bobonov, who was in action on day three in Tashkent – the day…
Judo: Uzbekistan takes gold on the second day of Tashkent Grand Slam 2023
The second day of the Tashkent Grand Slam saw the Yunusobod Sport Arena bouncing once again. The patriotic crowd’s energy was contagious as they were treated to a traditional Uzbek performance before the event was officially opened by IJF President…