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Chess, Boris Spassky dead at 88: played the “match of the century” with Bobby Fischer
Chess, died at 88 Boris Spassky: played “match of the century” with Bobby Fischer
È Boris Spassky, chess legend of the Soviet Union, world champion from 1969 to 1972, when he was dethroned by American Bobby Fischer in what passed into history as the “match of the century, played in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, has died at 88.
Born on Jan. 30, 1937, in St. Petersburg, which was then called Leningrad, he acquired the title of Grandmaster in 1956 after qualifying at the candidates’ tournament in Amsterdam. But to become world champion he had to wait another ten years.
Indeed, in 1966 he was defeated in the rainbow match held in Moscow by Tigran Petrosian, over whom he però managed to prevail in 1969. Then in 1972, from’July 11 to September 1°, the match with Fischer, mediatically the mostù followed in the entire history of chess, in which the 29-year-old from Brooklyn broke’ the Soviet hegemony that had lasted for a quarter of a century.
Spassky later emigrated abroad and took French citizenship in 1982. He continued to play at a high level for about ten more years and in 1992 played a platonic rematch, not valid for the title, with Fischer in Yugoslavia and was beaten again.
For that match Fischer was put under indictment by the U.S. government, which issued a warrant for his arrest since Yugoslavia was a country under U.S. embargo, then he was actually arrested in 2004 and Spassky wrote a letter to President George W. Bush asking for a pardon for his friend and rival, which proved the great human depth of Boris Spassky.
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The Newcastle hosts Crystal Palace in the recovery of the 29th day of the Premier League. Kickoff at St. James’Park at 8:30 p.m. The Magpies are chasing a fifth consecutive win that would mean overtaking Nottingham Forest and third place. On the other side, the Eagles want to redeem themselves after the heavy defeat they suffered to Manchester City (2-5).
Howe relies on Isak in attack, completing the trident Gordon, ahead of Murphy, and Barnes. In midfield the’former Milan Tonali in the box, defense headed by Burn.
Glasner is banking on Mateta in attack, with Sarr and Eze in support in the three-quarter. In the midfield, there is a Hughes-Kamada ballot, while the back section will be headed by Lacroix.
Probable lineups
Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Gordon, Isak, Barnes. All. Howe
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta. All. Glasner
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Joshua Zirkzee’s first season in a Manchester United shirt is ending in the worst way. The Dutch striker, who arrived from Bologna last summer for more than 40 million euros, suffered a serious hamstring injury in his left knee during the last Premier League match against Newcastle. Confirming the news was coach Ruben Amorim himself in his pre-Europa League press conference, “Zirkzee will not be available for the rest of the season. He has to think about recovery and preparing for next year.”
A real mockery for the talented youngster, who was experiencing a positive moment in terms of personal growth, despite an overall complicated season for the Red Devils. Zirkzee thus ends his first year at Old Trafford with 7 goals and 3 assists in 48 total appearances, a haul perhaps lower than expected, but still indicative of a player who was finding space and confidence.
Manchester United’s season, punctuated by injuries and fluctuating performances, might only find a small light in the eventual Europa League victory. But the loss of Zirkzee at this crucial moment represents yet another tile on an already very complicated year for Amorim.
Ahead of the summer, the former Bologna man’s future remains to be written. The English club is already planning to intervene in the market again to reinforce the offensive department. And while it seems difficult to think of an immediate transfer of Zirkzee after only one year, it is not excluded that one between him and Højlund could leave Old Trafford. The return to the field, in any case, will not come until next season.
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Joshua Zirkzee’s first season in a Manchester United shirt is ending in the worst way. The Dutch striker, who arrived from Bologna last summer for more than 40 million euros, suffered a serious hamstring injury in his left knee during the last Premier League match against Newcastle. Confirming the news was coach Ruben Amorim himself in his pre-Europa League press conference, “Zirkzee will not be available for the rest of the season. He has to think about recovery and preparing for next year.”
A real mockery for the talented youngster, who was experiencing a positive moment in terms of personal growth, despite an overall complicated season for the Red Devils. Zirkzee thus ends his first year at Old Trafford with 7 goals and 3 assists in 48 total appearances, a haul perhaps lower than expected, but still indicative of a player who was finding space and confidence.
Manchester United’s season, punctuated by injuries and fluctuating performances, might only find a small light in the eventual Europa League victory. But the loss of Zirkzee at this crucial moment represents yet another tile on an already very complicated year for Amorim.
Ahead of the summer, the former Bologna man’s future remains to be written. The English club is already planning to intervene in the market again to reinforce the offensive department. And while it seems difficult to think of an immediate transfer of Zirkzee after only one year, it is not excluded that one between him and Højlund could leave Old Trafford. The return to the field, in any case, will not come until next season.
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