“Y ya lo ves, y ya lo ves, el que no salta es un inglés”. Of all the anthems of the Argentine fans, that was the real hit at Arrowhead, the stadium of the Kansas City Chiefs, before, during, and at the end of the quarterfinal match against Switzerland. It was no less.
With age, dreams tend to be toned down. You start by believing you are Neeskens and end up writing his obituary the day he dies. The practice of journalism is not bad at all, there are worse things and I do not intend to complain, but it is not the same to play in a World Cup as…
For many years he has been the best example of what Luis de la Fuente often boasts about, the good attitude of the substitutes of the Spanish national team that helps foster a good atmosphere. Mikel Oyarzabal (Éibar, 1997) has never shown a bad face for not playing, he has worked in silence, with the discretion that accompanies his figure, until becoming an undisputed key part of Spain’s engine since his goal in the final of the last Eurocup. With a contagious calmness, a shy smile, and utmost professionalism, the Basque speaks to La Vanguardia in the depths of the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
The tragedy has struck the motor competition again, this time in a FIM World Endurance Championship race at the Brno circuit. On the Czech track, where MotoGP raced just three weeks ago, Austrian rider Philipp Steinmayr (32) and Romanian Adrian Rus (43) lost their lives in a brutal accident caused by misfortune.
The victories earned by hard work are valued twice as much, and if they are to win Wimbledon, three times as much. Jannik Sinner knows this well, defeated in Australia, fainted at Roland Garros, and who recovers on the grass of the All England Club. In a final that is for a long time a bombardment, the Italian rises against a tenacious Alexander Zverev to finally prevail 6-7 (9), 7-6 (2), 6-3, and 6-4 in 3 hours and 46 minutes. He is crowned for the second consecutive time at Wimbledon and captures his fifth Grand Slam title.
It all started after a long goal kick by the Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. Fox Sports cameras captured how the ball – as seen in the replay – seemed to hit one of the cables supporting the aerial camera at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. It would have been a mere anecdote if it weren’t for the fact that this was the play that led to England’s 1-1 against Norway and sparked the controversy dubbed cable-gate.
The Tour always calls upon its great champions. But even for legends, a victory in the Grande Boucle is practically a vital goal. This is the case with Mathieu Van der Poel, genetically designed to fly on the bike, the quintessential classics rider, champion of almost everything and several times over. But the Tour… Oh, the Tour! Only two stage wins appeared on his resume as he approaches 32 years old, a meager haul for Poulidor’s grandson. As if that weren’t enough, the design of this edition had left the Dutchman almost without opportunities. But amid the darkness, there was a ray of light. A 150-kilometer hell with a wall 25 kilometers from the finish in Ussel. A torture with constant ups and downs. Perfect for the classics specialists. Ideal for Mathieu van der Poel.
The Tour de France stages a race against the clock, the mountains, and physical wear every summer. This year, it is also competing against the heat. The organization decided yesterday to cut the first 30 kilometers of today’s stage after French authorities activated the red alert for high temperatures in the Corrèze department, where thermometers can approach 40 degrees. The route modification reflects how much the heat is affecting modern cycling. Hydration, physiological adaptation to high temperatures, and nutrition occupy as important a space as physical preparation or strategy. Riders consume more carbohydrates than ever, monitor their temperature, and look for any detail that allows them to delay fatigue.
57 days after lowering the curtain on the 2025-26 season, the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper opens its doors tomorrow to kick off the 2026-27 season. From 9:00 a.m., the non-international first team players are scheduled to undergo the usual medical check-ups. They will be welcomed by Hansi Flick, who cut short his vacation and returned to work on July 6 to start designing a preseason that will begin on Tuesday with a single morning training session. During the week, the team will alternate morning and evening sessions, as well as some days with double sessions.
Alongside Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham is the other big name of an England team that is already among the top four in this World Cup. His brace against Haaland’s Norway sent the three lions to the semifinals, where they will face Leo Messi’s Argentina. With six goals and one assist in six matches, the Real Madrid player’s performance makes him one of the stars of the tournament. He is the highest-scoring midfielder in the entire championship.