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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
FC Barcelona Puts Two Title Winners On Transfer List
FC Barcelona has put two members of its Spanish treble winning squad of 2024/2025 on the transfer ... More market to be sold according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources. FC Barcelona has put two members of its Spanish treble winning squad of 2024/2025 on the transfer market to be sold according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources. With said campaign finishing less than a week ago, the Catalans are already looking to move certain players on, which will help bring in fresh faces to join Hansi Flick's outfit. Once talked up as the future of the club and given Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt when the Argentine departed for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, Ansu Fati looks like he could also be on his way to France in the coming weeks. COPE reported that he has agreed to join AS Monaco, as part of a loan deal that will come with an option to buy the former Spain international outright. Over at SPORT, the Catalan newspaper explains that the potential exits of two more players are being prepared too. They are namely midfielder Pablo Torre and Pau Victor, who like Fati struggled for regular minutes last term and might be better off with a change of scenery. As already detailed, there is an 'overbooking' in midfield with regards to Torre, who is way down the pecking order of a list of eight players for three positions which also includes Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Marcs Casado and Bernal, Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez. He has offers in Spain, France and Germany, but Barca needs to get it right by first making sure Torre extends his contract. With the 22-year-old out of contract on June 30, 2026, Barca needs to make sue it doesn't lose him for free around 13 months for now and especially to a club that can take him on loan first. Pau Victor is in a three horse race with Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres for the number 9 spot, and he has proposals to enjoy more prominence than on Flick's watch from Spanish teams including Real Betis, Celta, Valencia, Sevilla and Mallorca. According to SPORT, FC Barcelona expects to sell each player for around $5.7 million (€5 million) but it is also getting their salaries off the books which will help with Financial Fair Play. Furthermore, it will be wise to make sure any outgoing transfers include buyback clauses.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
FAIR PLAY MENARINI INTERNATIONAL AWARD, THE COUNTDOWN TOWARDS A MEMORABLE 29TH EDITION BEGINS
FLORENCE, Italy, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fair Play Menarini International Award is gearing up for its 29th edition. This annual event, dedicated to champions of ethics, loyalty, and respect, is once again set to captivate audiences with a stellar line up of international sports legends. The partnership with Sky TG24 has been renewed for the year 2025 and the broadcaster will be covering all the highlights leading up to the Award ceremony, starting with the gala dinner on Wednesday 2 July. The unique setting of Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence shall indeed be welcoming those sports legends who the day after, on Thursday 3 July, will be given a very warm reception by the public at the award ceremony at the Roman Theatre in Fiesole. Once again, this year's event shall be acknowledging some of the world's top-tier athletes who are also ready to become Ambassadors of the Fair Play Menarini International Award and commit to endorsing the values of fairness and sportsmanship, both in sport and in life. The names of this edition's awardees shall be announced on Wednesday 11 June, during a press conference set to take place at the Hall of Honour at the Italian Olympic Games Committee headquarters, CONI, in Rome. On this occasion, the touching stories of fair play shown by three young athletes will be showcased and the Fair Play Menarini 'Young Athletes' award conferred. On Thursday 26 June, the spotlight will shine on the Special Fiamme Gialle 'Study and Sport' Award which acknowledges those young athletes who excel not only in competitive sports but also at school. This prize, founded in collaboration with the Sports Group of the Guardia di Finanza and the Tuscan branch of CONI, will be awarded during a press conference at Palazzo Guadagni Strozzi Sacrati, the headquarters of the Tuscany Region, in Florence. "We're putting the finishing touches to what promises to be a thrilling 29th edition, full of extraordinary guests," declared Valeria Speroni Cardi and Filippo Paganelli, members of the Board of the Fair Play Menarini Foundation. "As we move forward, our passion for this journey grows even stronger. We approach each edition with the same enthusiasm as the first, eager to reunite with the audiences of the Fair Play Menarini International Award and share some of the magic of sport." Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Menarini Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite Sign in to access your portfolio
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Which team has the best chance of winning IPL 2025 Fair Play Award?
In a tournament often defined by high-octane finishes, nail-biting chases, and fierce rivalries, the IPL Fair Play Award stands out as a symbol of cricket's core values—discipline, respect, and sportsmanship. As IPL 2025 nears its climax, attention is not only on the playoff race but also on which team will walk away with this prestigious honour. At the top of the current fair play table are the Punjab Kings, who have quietly but consistently upheld the spirit of the game throughout the season. With 124 points from 12 matches and a league-best average of 10.33, they've set the gold standard for conduct on the field. Close behind are seasoned campaigners like Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are still in the hunt thanks to their composed leadership and respectful gameplay. Meanwhile, IPL 2025 points table leaders Gujarat Titans, sitting at the bottom with an average of 8.83, have the least chance of bagging the Fair Play honour. Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Lucknow Super Giants are also lagging, with averages below 9.3—suggesting that their high-intensity game plans may have occasionally impacted their fair play scores. POS Team Matches Average Points 1 Punjab Kings 12 10.33 124 2 Chennai Super Kings 13 10.23 133 3 Sunrisers Hyderabad 12 9.92 119 4 Mumbai Indians 13 9.85 128 5 Rajasthan Royals 14 9.79 137 6 Delhi Capitals 13 9.77 127 7 Lucknow Super Giants 12 9.25 111 8 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 12 9.17 110 9 Kolkata Knight Riders 13 8.92 116 10 Gujarat Titans 12 8.83 106 How the IPL Fair Play Award is decided The IPL Fair Play Award is given annually to the team that adheres best to the spirit of the game throughout the tournament. This award is not based on match results but rather on the conduct of the team, including its players and support staff, during each match. Umpires are the sole judges of fair play points and award them based on a fixed set of criteria after every game. Points system Each team can earn a maximum of 10 points per match. These points are divided as follows: 4 points for playing in the spirit of the game 2 points for showing respect to the opposition 2 points for respecting the laws of the game 2 points for showing respect towards the umpires If a team only partially meets a criterion, they may receive 1 point instead of 2, and in case of poor conduct, they may get 0 for that section. Average system explained Since not all teams play the same number of matches at the same time in the league phase, the average points system is used to rank teams fairly. The average is calculated using this formula: Fair Play Average = Total Fair Play Points / Number of Matches Played This ensures that a team is not unfairly advantaged or penalised simply because it has played more or fewer matches than others at any point in the tournament. Final consideration At the end of the league stage (and playoffs), the team with the highest average fair play points wins the Fair Play Award. In case of a tie, overall conduct and qualitative assessment may be considered, but usually, the average system suffices to determine the winner. This award is a reflection of a team's sportsmanship and discipline and is seen as a prestigious honour, regardless of the team's position on the points table.
Spectator
21-05-2025
- Spectator
Cheaters
A 'Fair Play violation' got the YouTube streamer DrLupo booted out of the most recent series of PogChamps, online invitational tournament for streamers and athletes, which has a $100,000 prize fund. DrLupo's transgression was not particularly subtle. In elementary fashion, he blundered his queen for two minor pieces at move 11, only to comprehensively outplay his opponent, WolfeyVGC, who outrated him by more than 700 points on the platform. At first, DrLupo didn't make things any better by trying to pass it off as an accident. Internet streamers often have a chat window open while they are playing, and inevitably fans will sometimes suggest moves while the games are being played. But DrLupo had not just made one or two unusually good moves. After the initial blunder, he played the entire game perfectly, all the way to checkmate on move 36 – an almost impossible feat without consulting a chess engine. To his credit, DrLupo later posted an unqualified apology to his opponent, his viewers, the chess community and so on. He went on to offer to pay for the entirety of the next PogChamps series, estimating the total pricetag at $200,000-$250,000. Perhaps that's just good business for a streamer with 4.5 million followers on Twitch and nearly 2 million on YouTube. But it highlights a serious question for chess. What is a reasonable sanction for those caught cheating, if they do not have the means to make an offer like DrLupo? When cases of cheating were rare, it was easy to take a lazy view: ban them all for ever. The proliferation of actual cases of cheating demands a bit more nuance. can make their own rules, but the international federation Fide has the responsibility of laying down some guidelines. Many of the cheaters are minors – do they deserve the same treatment as an adult? Should reports of online cheating on independent platforms like
STV News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Man appears in court after footballer hit with thrown seat
A man has appeared in court after a football player was struck by a seat at a match between Aberdeen and Dundee United on Saturday. Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie required medical treatment after he was hit by part of a chair which appeared to have been thrown from the upper deck of Tannadice's Fair Play stand, which housed Aberdeen fans. Images showed the 24-year-old with a bandage around his head being wheeled off the pitch. David Gowans, from Aberdeen, appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court charged with culpable and reckless conduct. The 31-year-old made no plea and was granted bail. His next court appearance is to be confirmed. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
