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The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Leaked footage shows shocking state of Barcelona's Nou Camp as club ‘consider delaying new stadium opening'
LEAKED footage of Barcelona's Nou Camp reconstruction project has stunned fans - while the club considers delaying their return yet again. 9 The Nou Camp's pitch looks far from match ready in new leaked footage 9 The seats appear to the the only part of the stadium near completion 9 The pitch-side area features mostly barren concrete, missing key features such as furnished dugouts But now the club are being forced to consider beginning yet another La Liga season at their makeshift home, according to reports from The club had previously put forward plans to return to their home by November of last year to mark their 125th anniversary. When that deadline was missed, a target for That date was also quickly blown through, with Barcelona forced to finish the season at their makeshift home. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Their The video shows a dry husk of a pitch area without grass, surrounded by exposed concrete. There are with key features missing such as the dugout furniture. Deeper in the stadium, wiring hangs from ceilings and building materials litter the halls. Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Empty concourses are far from finished, and bathrooms seem to have had barely any work done at all. It is hard to imagine the bustling atmosphere amid the colours of the Blaugrana that fans were initially promised would be ready months ago. 9 Exposed tubing can be seen next to the pitch, seemingly not yet connected to a wider system 9 Unattached wiring hangs from the ceilings while materials are strewn about the halls 9 The barren staircases feel a million miles from the bustling home of one of football's biggest giants 9 Even the bathrooms seem to have made very little progress in the years since Barcelona moved out Man Utd's Marcus Rashford 'may not be able to play for Barcelona due to registration issues' 9 Dark corridors have wiring spilling from the walls 9 The concourses have a skeletal, bare bones appearance
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm dead' says fans as tennis ace wins bizarre trophy shaped like SHIPPING CONTAINER with replica selling for £1 online
TENNIS star Lois Boisson was handed a bizarre trophy following her stunning victory at the Hamburg Open. The French ace sealed what would be considered the biggest win of her career against Anna Bondar at the Rothenbaum Stadium. 5 Lois Boisson was given a shipping container trophy at the Hamburg Open Credit: Getty The trophy was a 3D-printed replica of a SHIPPING CONTAINER with the MSC cargo company logo on it. The company was announced as the tournament's sponsor earlier this month. The sponsorship was revealed on MSC's Instagram page as it created a tennis court housed within a wall of shipping containers. READ MORE ON TENNIS Boisson was still able to pull off a big smile as she held up the unconventional award. She posed for a picture next to runner-up Bondar, who was presented with a more traditional silver plate. Fans were left baffled by the trophy that Boisson was handed as they reacted on social media. One posted: "It's ugly but it's practical for a move." Most read in Sport JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS A second commented: "Why is the trophy a shipping crate? Somebody answer me." A third wrote: "I think it would look cool as a decoration on a shelf." Shipping company creates unique tennis court ahead of Hamburg Open A fourth joked: "She did not even get the Playmobil container truck that goes with it." A fifth said: "Is there a gift inside the box?" Another added: "I see those containers at the port." One more fan discovered that the container could be bought online for just €1.54 (£1.34). 5 A fan found the shipping container on sale online 5 Lando Norris won a Lego trophy at the British Grand Prix Credit: AFP They posted: "I'm dead, Lois Boisson's trophy is worth €1.54 on AliExpress." However, this does not include the plaque on the top that Boisson's trophy features. It is not the only bizarre-looking trophy that has been awarded in sports. F1 star The winner of the Paris-Roubaix cycling race is bestowed with Fans were left asking, "WTF is that?" 5 The Paris-Roubaix cycling race bet what loks like a big rock 5 Fans were stunned by this motorised trophy that Argentina played for in 2023 Credit: x
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Daniel Dubois to take career BREAK after Oleksandr Usyk defeat to ‘resurrect' himself
DANIEL DUBOIS will take a BREAK from his boxing career following his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. The British boxer has been told by promoter 5 Daniel Dubois will take a break from boxing Credit: Reuters 5 He was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night Credit: PA It was the third defeat of his professional career and his second to the undisputed champion. To rub salt in the wounds, READ MORE ON BOXING He said: "You've got to learn from defeats, I mean that's what life's about, isn't it? "You know, not everything goes your way, you've got to come back, it's the mark of a man if he can do it, and we'll see if he can do it. "He's got to resurrect himself. That's what we've had to do. "That's the story. Usyk a quality, quality fighter, he has a great boxing IQ, and he's got the most unbelievable mental attitude. Most read in Boxing JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "That's what makes him. That's what Daniel's got to learn from. "Try and get and develop the mental attitude that Usyk has." Oleksandr Usyk has press conference in stitches as he NAMES the left hook that floored Daniel Dubois at Wembley Dubois hit the canvas twice during the fight but did make it back to his own corner despite ref calling it. Dubois was checked over by medical staff and avoided a trip to the hospital on Saturday evening. Warren wants a break for Dubois and said, "About six months easy". This means that the Greenwich brawler would not return to the ring until January 2026 at the earliest. 5 It is the second time Usyk has beaten Dubois Credit: Getty 5 Frank Warren wants the boxer to take a six-month break Credit: Reuters Dubois himself spoke after the defeat and admitted that he needed to be "sharper". He said: "I have to commend him on his performance. "I gave everything I had, probably a few things I could have sharpened up on, but take no credit away from the man. "I was just fighting, I was in a fight and trying to pick up round by round. "It is what it is, but I'll be back. I want to thank everyone for coming out. "I gave my best, we'll go back to the drawing board and come again." 5
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Peter Wright shocks fans with reserved new look as he sports tame blonde mohawk and clean shaven face
PETER WRIGHT has shocked fans with a reserved new look at the World Matchplay in Blackpool. The darts star did not last long in the tournament as he was beaten by Jermaine Wattimena in round one. 2 Peter Wright had a much more reserved look at the World Matchplay Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 He had shaved his goatee and ditched the colourful mohawk Credit: PA The 2021 champion was beaten 10-8 by the Dutch ace as he made an early exit. Snakebite is best known for his bold looks that include a colourful mohawk and goatee. However, he stunned fans as he appeared to do away with all that. READ MORE ON DARTS He took to the oche clean-shaven and with a much tamer-looking blonde mohawk. Fans reacted to Wright's new look on social media. One posted: " A second commented: "Peter Wright looks great!" Most read in Darts JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS A third wrote: "A much cleaner look to Wright." A fourth said: "Almost didn't realise it was Snakebike." Darts star Cameron Menzies has nightmare as he busts with incredible 180 and is left with head in hands Another added: "Where is his goatee??" Wright fell well behind early on in the match as Wattimena stormed into a 4-1 lead. This led him to change his darts, which appeared to turn the tide as he closed the gap, but he could not complete the comeback.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Usyk vs Dubois scorecards revealed with undisputed champ on for crushing win even without brutal fifth round KO
OLEKSANDR USYK and Daniel Dubois' scorecards have been revealed following their undisputed heavyweight clash. Usyk, 38, knocked Dubois, 27, out in the fifth round on Saturday at Wembley to become undisputed champion for the second time. Advertisement 6 Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois' scorecards have been revealed Credit: X 6 Usyk knocked Dubois out in the fifth round 6 Dubois was heading for a crushing defeat at the hands of Usyk 6 The scorecards show Usyk dominated all rounds over Dubois 6 And Dynamite's KO loss may have been a blessing in disguise as he was heading for a crushing defeat at the hands of the unbeaten Ukrainian. That's what the scorecards suggest as the Cat won every single round before flooring his opponent. Judge Benoit Roussel awarded Usyk 10-9, 20-18, 30-27 and 40-36 for each round. Judge Patrick Morley gave the Ukrainian 10-9, 20-18, 29-28 and 39-37. Advertisement And judge Mike Ross also went with Usyk as he awarded him 10-9, 20-18, 29-28 and 39-37. The undisputed heavyweight champion extended his undefeated streak to a staggering 24 fights. And the winner dedicated his victory to his compatriots who continue to fight off Russia's illegal invasion, while also revealing his upcoming plans. Usyk said afterwards: "The victory is for my people. 38 is only a young number. 38 is a young guy. Advertisement Most read in Boxing JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "This is just the beginning. Thank you Wembley. I don't want anything next, this is enough. "I want to rest now. I want to get home to my family and wife and my children. SunSport reporter Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on Oleksandr Usyk's stunning KO rematch win vs Daniel Dubois "I want to rest now but maybe - in two or three months - actually no, just rest." Advertisement Usyk, though, did tease a trilogy fight with Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua and also suggested a bout against Joseph Parker. He added: "Maybe Tyson Fury is next, or Anthony Joshua or Joseph Parker. I cannot say because I want to go home." 6 Usyk extended his undefeated streak to 24 fights Credit: Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers 6 Usyk dedicated his victory to Ukraine Credit: PA Advertisement 6 Usyk revealed his upcoming plans after beating Dubois Credit: PA Usyk vs Dubois round by round as brutal knockout cements Ukrainian's place in history OLEKSANDR USYK cemented his name in the list of all-time boxing greats as he became a three-time undisputed champion with a fifth round knockout win over Daniel Dubois. Usyk dropped Dubois multiple times as he put any doubts about his first win over the Brit to bed by cementing the repeat and avoiding the revenge. Here, SunSport's ROUND ONE Usyk looks light on his toes, swaying side to side, Dubois plants his feet and walks forward. Stiff jab from Usyk appears to almost wake Dubois up and the Brit responds with a one-two. Usyk searches to the body with a left, blocks a right hand from Dubois and ends the round with a menacing combo. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 ROUND TWO Dubois lunges in with a right hand, Usyk expertly takes half a step back and responds with a counter left. Another right misses from Dubois and he takes a left cross which has him on shaky legs. Already Usyk is finding his rhythm, making Dubois miss and certainty making him pay. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 20 Dubois 18) ROUND THREE Usyk staggers back after a right hand from Dubois - maybe more off balance than hurt. Dubois charges forward with a left hook, right hand but Usyk covers up well. Huge left hook lands on the button from Usyk, sweat sprays off Dubois face. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 30 Dubois 27) ROUND FOUR Right uppercut lands on Usyk's belt-line in a genuine case of dejavu from low-blow gate in their first fight. Dubois traps Usyk in the corner, lands a right but the Ukrainian legend slips off before any troubling damage can be done. Left hand lands for Usyk but Dubois grabs on and closes the distance, smart defence to cap off his best round so far. Usyk 9 Dubois 10 (Usyk 39 Dubois 37) ROUND FIVE Right hook followed by a left hand lands for Usyk has Dubois teetering backwards. Dubois comes forward, charging at Usyk and the two trade off in the corner but DOWN GOES DUBOIS after a counter right hook. He makes it to his feet but is dropped with another left hook and the fight is over! Dubois fails to beat the count and Usyk is once again undisputed heavyweight world champion. Usyk wins by KO
