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Champions League, shock start costs Napoli dearly: Barcelona goes through
Champions League: Barcelona-Napoli 3-1, advance the blaugrana
Three minutes of blackout in the first half cost the Napoli very dearly, who despite their subsequent efforts to try to come back lose 3-1 in the temporary home of Barcelona, the Montjuic stadium, and thus have to say goodbye to the Champions League: after the 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Blaugrana scored two goals in quick succession in the opening stages, which proved crucial for the success. Rrahmani shortened, Lewandowski closed the score in the final.
First half: Napoli gets off to a bad start
Calzona’s team’s start è uncertain, Barça immediately takes the field and between 15′ and 17′ scores twice: Fermin Lopez, who scored the first goal by taking advantage of Lewandowski’s veil, while the doubling came two laps of the clock later thanks to Jao Cancelo, who rebounded into the net the ball rejected by the post after Raphinha’s first conclusion, at the end of a deadly counterattack.
Overcoming the initial shock, Napoli tried to come back and at 30′ shortened the distance: è fruitful the foray into the offensive zone by Amir Rrahmani, who received the ball from the right from Politano and beat Ter Stegen with a precise conclusion. The match gets tough, as evidenced by the three first-half cautions (Christensen and Yamal for Barcelona, Juan Jesus for Napoli): at halftime it goes to 2-1.
Second half: there’è a crossbar after 3-1
In the resumption, Napoli starts with great desire and in the first four minutes comes twice to the conclusion with Kvaratskhelia and Politano, without success. The partenopei stationed a lot in the opponent’s half of the field, the blaugrana chose to wait and eventually restart. Chapter changes: Sergi Roberto, Romeu and Jao Felix for the Barça in place of Fermin Lopez, Christensen and Raphinha; Lindstrom, Olivera and Raspadori for Napoli in place of Politano, Mario Rui and Traoré.
At the 83’83’ the strike at the end of a very fast action of the hosts: Gundogan’s perfect filter for Sergi Roberto, who finds himself in the condition to serve Lewandowski practically alone in the area. At 3-1, the games are practically done.
The Parthenopeans bid farewell to the Champions
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Still, Napoli has the merit of trying until the end: Olivera hits the crossbar at’89’, Kvaratskhelia sends just wide at 92′, just seconds before being replaced by Ngonge. The final whistle comes after 4′ of recovery: Barcelona passes, Napoli’s adventure in the Champions as reigning champions of Italy ends here.
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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton
Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton
During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.
“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don't think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team's choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.
“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.
“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.
“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.
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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò
Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò
CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.
“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.
“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.
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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights
Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition
During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.
“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.
“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.
“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.
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