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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🏆 Andrés Iniesta helps deliver the Champions League trophy to Munich
Barcelona and Spain legend Andrés Iniesta has helped deliver the Champions League trophy to Munich ahead of this weekend's hotly-anticipated final. Iniesta, who won the tournament four times as a player with the Blaugrana, was on hand to deliver the famous old trophy to the German city on Thursday. The veteran midfielder was working alongside FedEx and delighted fans at the UEFA Champions Festival in Olympiapark München. Together, they presented a spectacular Walk of Champions parade celebration to welcome the UEFA Champions League trophy to the host city, ahead of the world's most watched club football final. The communities, including International Football Club of Bern, DFI Football Academy and UEFA Foundation for Children's, SCORING GIRLS* completed the parade, taking part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the UEFA Champions Festival to walk alongside European football royalty. 'It's been an incredible experience to be a part of the FedEx UEFA Champions League Trophy Delivery this season," Iniesta said. "I've felt honoured to be able to deliver success in all the communities we've visited, and to bring everybody together for a celebration of the Trophy delivery has been incredible. "I will remember this experience for a long time and hope it can inspire the communities to deliver success in the future.' With the help of the FedEx courier, the former FC Barcelona star navigated the lively walkways of Olympiapark, successfully delivering the UEFA Champions League to the Champions Pitch and placing it onto the trophy plinth in full view of an excited crowd, who erupted with cheers at the sight of Europe's most treasured piece of football silverware. Andrés Iniesta accompanied FedEx in collecting the UEFA Champions League trophy from UEFA headquarters in Switzerland last week and continues to support FedEx as the trophy moves through Munich, before arriving at the Munich Football Stadium on Saturday, in time for the UEFA Champions League Final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter.
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Brittany Lincicome says No. 18 at Chevron is 'easier' than Mission Hills, but 'tricky'
Brittany Lincicome says No. 18 at Chevron is 'easier' than Mission Hills, but 'tricky' Show Caption Hide Caption 18th hole at The Chevron Championship Carlton Woods' final hole dares players to go for the green, with water guarding a dramatic dogleg right finish. Brittany Lincicome has a history of dramatic finishes on the 18th hole at the ANA Inspiration. The 18th hole at the Chevron Championship's new course presents different challenges, with water hazards and varying tee positions. Lincicome can reach the 18th green in two from the closer tee, but not from the back tee. The closer tee presents a risk-reward opportunity for players, with a tighter shot through trees. THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Brittany Lincicome's history with the 18th hole at the Dinah Shore Tournament Course is legendary. When Lincicome won the 2015 ANA Inspiration, she played the 18th hole four times on Sunday. Each time she strolled down Dinah's Walk of Champions, she high-fived fans on her way to the green. Ten years ago, Lincicome eagled the 18th in regulation to force a playoff against Stacy Lewis and won on the third playoff hole. In 2009, she made eagle on the 72nd hole, hitting the green in two with a hybrid, to claim her first major title. The 18th at the Nicklaus Course at the Club at Carlton Woods doesn't have much LPGA history yet. There's no island green, but there is enough water to cause some drama on the closing par 5 at the Chevron Championship. The closing hole will be played from two different yardages this week: 524 and 491. Lincicome said she can't reach the green in two from the back tee and will be laying up. That won't be the case, however, from the closer tee. "The days they move it up, it's more getable," Lincacome said. "But you've got to feed it through this tree and that tree and not catch a branch, potentially. So it gets a little tricky, but it's definitely doable. "The grandstands appear to be a little closer to the green, so they are definitely going to be in the fire zone because you're not going to be short, so we might see a few balls ricochet back." So how does Lincicome feel No. 18 at Carlton Woods compares to the final hole at Mission Hills, where players made their final run at a chance to jump into Poppie's Pond? "I think it's easier, just because it's not the island, so you can bail, either over or right, and still be fine," she said. "It's a longer shot, I guess, but it's not an island."
USA Today
12-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
WATCH: Kalen DeBoer speaks at Alabama'a Walk of Champions ceremony for A-Day 2025
WATCH: Kalen DeBoer speaks at Alabama'a Walk of Champions ceremony for A-Day 2025 Alabama football is hosting its annual A-Day event today inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. It's a steep departure from years past, as Crimson Tide players will gather to practice in front of fans instead of the actual scrimmage those fans have been accustomed to for years. The A-Day practice is set to begin at 12 p.m. CT. The event will not be televised or broadcast on radio, another noticeable change from years past. What hasn't changed is the pregame rituals and traditions of A-Day. Before Saturday's final practice of the spring, Alabama held its annual Walk of Fame ceremony at Denny Chimes. Second-year coach Kalen DeBoer was joined by 2024 team captains Tyler Booker, Deontae Lawson, Jalen Milroe and Malachi Moore. DeBoer said: "Your captains are always important, but coming here and just everything from start to finish, the way they embraced me and our staff, the way they continue to uphold the standard and everything that they did with Alabama football they knew what it was supposed to look like. They led by example, first and foremost. They took care of their business." Here's the full video of what DeBoer said to those gathered at Denny Chimes for Saturday's Walk of Fame ceremony event. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
