Author: XPinyol

For what many strive for, the privilege of raising it at the end of the season, one would imagine a conventional cup, with handles and in the shape one expects upon hearing the word ‘trophy’. But in Germany, a well-ornamented collectible piece is received, one affectionately dubbed as the Salad Bowl, for its round and concave shape. To read: Pavel Pardo and Ricardo Osorio, the Mexicans who won the Bundesliga In Germany, the league does not award a cup as such, but rather a rather peculiar trophy. It’s the Meisterschale, fondly known as the Salad Bowl, for its round and concave...

The Dakar 2024 that starts today in Al-Ula with a 27 km special prologue stage in its fifth Saudi edition (until January 19) will once again be, in the battle of the four wheels, a matter of old foxes, rivals intimates who profess both respect and fear for their experience and wisdom: the fantastic four, the incombustible poker of masters of the wheel, with Carlos Sainz (61), Stéphane Peterhansel (58), Sébastien Loeb (49) and the current champion, Nasser Al-Attiyah (53), aspire to make their respective legends bigger. A 46th Dakar with even more spice than last year: the same four protagonists...

It’s official now. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will host the 2030 World Cup, and in a novel decision, the championship will kick off in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. Specifically, the first match of the World Cup will be held in Montevideo. The rest of the tournament will take place in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, the winners of the bid. Therefore, there will be the 2030 World Cup in Spain. Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay will be the “hosts of the opening matches,” as stated by the leader himself, without emphasizing where the rest of the tournament will be held, beyond...

Spain is crowned champion of the Women’s World Cup in Sydney, after beating England 1-0. Under its motto “Play, fight and win”, La Roja met with history and, with a goal from Olga Carmona in the 29th minute of the first half, defeated England in an electrifying and unprecedented final that has declared them champion of the world for the first time. La Roja reached the top of the globe with a great goal from the Madrid captain and defense, in which Spain delivered an irreproachable performance that combined grit, determination, concentration, security and communication.

Barcelona has officially started the 2023-24 season with a title after winning the Joan Gamper Trophy against Tottenham Hotspur, coming back from behind to finish 4-2, in a match played this Tuesday, August 8, on the pitch of the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. The Blaugrana team began winning the game from 3 minutes on thanks to a score by Robert Lewandowski who finished off an assist from Raphina to put his team in a momentary lead; However, it was not an easy afternoon for the locals as Tottanham reacted before half an hour. The Spurs discounted through Oliver Skipp, first at 24′ and...

The Grand Départ Pays Basque of 2023 will depart from Bilbao on July 1st, and the capital of Biscay will also host the finish of the first stage. The route for the second day will start in Vitoria-Gasteiz and finish in Donostia, and the third stage will begin in Amorebieta-Etxano and traverse the Basque coast, passing from Irun towards the roads of Iparralde. Stages of the Grand Départ Pays Basque 2023 Stage Bilbao – Bilbao (01/07/2023): The first pedal strokes of the 110th edition of the Tour de France have Bilbao as both the starting and finishing point. A circular and winding...

FC Barcelona Women have written a golden page in the history of women’s football by clinching the UEFA Champions League title. In an epic final held at London’s Wembley Stadium, the Blaugrana players showcased authority and determination as they lifted the continental trophy for the first time ever. Right from the opening whistle, Barcelona displayed their superiority on the field. With brilliant possession play and lethal attacking prowess, the team led by Lluís Cortés quickly left their mark on the match. Star forward Jenni Hermoso spearheaded the Culés’ offense...

After the World Cup, there is still almost a year and a half left before the Olympic Games begin, but that does not mean that 2023 will not be loaded with a lot of sport and very good ones. In addition to the classics –soccer, tennis, Formula 1, MotoGP…–, we have two major events. To begin with, the Women’s World Cup that begins on July 20 and in which Spain seeks to do something great. And by the end of August there is the World Basketball Championship, with Spain, the current European champion, defending the title won in 2019. Engine The first sporting event of 2022 is related...