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30 August 2025, Nairobi, Kenya Nairobi prepares for an unforgettable Africa Cup of Nations final, where tournament surprise Madagascar faces two-time champions Morocco. The Barea are just one step away from their first title in history, while the Atlas Lions aim for a third trophy. Dramatic path to the final Both teams endured grueling tests in the knockout phase. Madagascar defeated Sudan 1-0 only in the 116th minute of the semifinal extra time, while their quarterfinal against Kenya was decided on penalties 4-3 after a 1-1 draw. Morocco went through an equally dramatic journey - their semifinal against Senegal was decided on penalties 5-3 after a 1-1 draw in extra time. In the quarterfinals, they narrowly beat Tanzania 1-0. The Atlas Lions have won 16 of their last 17 matches and scored the most goals in the tournament (8). Contrast of styles and stories Madagascar plays their first major tournament final in national team history. The Barea improved as the tournament progresse...

19. srpna 2025, Cincinnati Cincinnati se stává dějištěm možná nejdůležitějšího finále letošního roku. Jannik Sinner a Carlos Alcaraz se v pondělí utkají v přímém souboji o titul, ale ve hře je mnohem víc - pozice světové jedničky před blížícím se US Open. Souboj o světovou jedničku Matematika bodů v žebříčku přináší fascinující scénáře. Sinner aktuálně vede před Alcarazem o 2 250 bodů v live žebříčku ATP, ovšem obhajuje 2 000 bodů za loňské vítězství na US Open. Alcaraz loni vypadl překvapivě ve 2. kole s pouhými 45 body, což vytváří rozdíl 1 950 bodů z loňského New Yorku. Pokud vyhraje Alcaraz, dostane se na 1 900 bodů od Sinnera, a po odečtení loňských bodů z US Open bude dokonce vést o 50 bodů. Pokud uspěje Sinner, vytvoří si polštář 650 bodů pro New York. Vzájemná bilance nahrává Španělovi Historie vzájemných zápasů ukazuje celkovou bilanci 9-5 pro Alcaraze, na tvrdém povrchu dokonce 4-2. Sinner nevyhrál nad Alcarazem na tvrdém povrchu od roku 2023. Poslední vzájemný zápas v...

  The semi-final drama of women's EURO 2025 continues on Wednesday, July 23rd, with the second epic encounter at Zurich's Letzigrund Stadium. Eight-time European champions Germany will face reigning world champions Spain in a match promising a fascinating clash of footballing philosophies. The winner of this duel will meet the victor from the England vs. Italy clash in Sunday's final. Spanish Offensive Machine in Full Flow La Roja dominates this tournament in all offensive statistics and enters the semi-final with a perfect record. The Spanish players are showcasing one of the most complete footballing displays the European championship has ever witnessed. Incredible attacking productivity characterizes the Spanish team. With 16 goals in four matches, La Roja holds the tournament's highest scoring record, with their offensive strength built on a record 101 shot attempts. Esther González leads the scoring charts with four goals, but the real strength of the Spanish ...

  Italy was close to eliminating the defending champions from the tournament, but dramatic goals from Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly secured England's place in the women's EURO 2025 final. Dramatic Turnaround in Extra Time English substitutes Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang were once again difference-makers for the Lionesses, dramatically turning the match around against Italy to advance to their third consecutive major tournament final. The defending champions were on the brink of elimination from the tournament before Agyemang's equalizing strike deep in stoppage time, before Kelly converted a rebound after her penalty was saved with just minutes left in extra time. Italy Takes the Lead Through Bonansea Italy took the lead in the 33rd minute when Barbara Bonansea finished well in the penalty area past Hannah Hampton. The ball bounced favorably to Bonansea after several deflections before she fired a fierce shot under the crossbar, becoming the second-oldest goa...

  The Italian city of Rovigo will host the U20 Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, July 19, promising an epic battle between the two most successful young teams on the planet. New Zealand and South Africa will clash again after 13 years in a final match that will decide the new champion. Rematch from 2012 The final offers a replay of the legendary encounter from 2012, when these teams last met in a world championship final. New Zealand enters the final as six-time champions seeking their first title since 2017. In the semifinal, they defeated defending champions France 34-26 and head into the final with an unchanged starting lineup after an impressive performance. "Every child in New Zealand who has ever picked up a rugby ball dreams of this moment," says the New Zealand team coach. South Africa has one title to their name from 2012, which they won precisely against New Zealand. In the semifinal, they dominated Argentina 48-24 and reached the final for the first time s...

  Centre Court at London's All England Club on Sunday hosts the second Grand Slam final between two dominant forces of modern tennis. Just 35 days after an epic five-set drama at Roland Garros, world number one Jannik Sinner and two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will clash again for the most prestigious tennis trophy. Continuation of Epic Rivalry The tennis world has barely caught its breath after the Parisian drama and is already preparing for another chapter of the growing rivalry between the two best players of the current era. Carlos Alcaraz (22 years old, 2nd seed) from Spain is the two-time defending Wimbledon champion with 20 consecutive wins on the grass of the All England Club. He has defeated Sinner in their last five meetings and is the winner of the French final after saving three match points and coming back from 2-0 down in sets. Jannik Sinner (23 years old, 1st seed) from Italy is the world number one and winner of the latest Australian Open and US Op...

  Znojmo will become the center of Czech American football on Saturday, July 12, when it hosts the final match of the Snapbacks League 2025. Tipsport Czech Bowl XXXII will offer a thrilling rematch of the 2023 final, where the favored Vysočina Gladiators will clash against the perennial finalists Ostrava Steelers. The most intriguing moment of the duel will be a historic quarterback battle with the largest age gap in Czech Bowl history - legendary Jan Dundáček (39) against young talent Amos Feranec (19). Two Decades Apart: Experience vs. Youth The main story of this year's final is an unprecedented generational clash at the quarterback position. Jan Dundáček (39) - Vysočina Gladiators represents the patriarch of Czech American football with his Czech Bowl debut back in 2003. He has made several comebacks from athletic retirement and still dominates passing statistics at age 39. "When I played my first Czech Bowl, my opponent wasn't even born yet," laughs Dundáče...

  The new Champions League season is approaching and brings with it record Premier League representation, a revolutionary playing system, and a final in Budapest, Hungary. English clubs have secured a record six places in the world's most prestigious club competition thanks to their dominance in European competitions. English Invasion of the Champions League English football is celebrating historic success - for the first time in history, six representatives will compete in the Champions League. The qualified clubs are: Manchester City (Premier League champions) Arsenal (2nd place in Premier League) Liverpool (3rd place in Premier League) Chelsea (4th place in Premier League) Newcastle (5th place in Premier League) Tottenham (Europa League winners) England secured the sixth spot through the so-called "European Performance Spot" - a bonus place for the league with the best results in European competitions. The Premier League will thus comprise almost one-...

  May 24, 2025   Arsenal - Barcelona   Allianz Arena, Munich On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Arsenal Women will face Barcelona Femení in the UEFA Women's Champions League final. This high-profile clash at Munich's Allianz Arena features some of the world's best talent, with several key players set to make the difference. BARCELONA'S ATTACKING PROWESS Barcelona's Clàudia Pina leads the scoring charts in this season's UEFA Women's Champions League with 10 goals. The Spanish forward is averaging an impressive 5.3 shots per 90 minutes throughout the campaign, demonstrating her attacking threat. Another formidable Barcelona attacker is Ewa Pajor, who has recorded more shots on target (20) than any other player in this season's competition. The Polish international has managed 2+ shots on target in six of her nine starts, highlighting her consistent goal threat. In midfield, Patri Guijarro has been Barcelona's passing metronome, making 912 passes in this ...

  May 31, 2025 Inter Milan - Paris Saint-Germain 2025 UEFA Champions League Final, Istanbul, Turkey Ahead of Saturday's culmination of the European club season, let's look at the key statistical indicators of players from both Champions League finalists - Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. The statistical data reveals the strengths of both teams and suggests where the decisive factors of the final clash may lie. Inter Milan: Offensive Power and Defensive Stability Lautaro Martínez has become Inter's offensive leader with nine goals in this Champions League season, which is jointly the highest number of goals by an Inter player in a single European campaign. In his last seven Champions League matches, he has scored eight goals and recorded 13 shots on target (2.2 per 90 minutes). The Argentine striker thus confirms his scoring form ahead of the key duel. Yann Sommer is the leading goalkeeper in Opta points rating in this Champions League season with 276.6 points. ...