Butterbean will want to completely forget his debut in PRIDE. The boxing legend – real name Eric Esch – became a fan favorite in the 1990s as people flocked to see his extraordinary knockout power. At 6 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds, Butterbean wasn't your typical heavyweight, but he still had tremendous success […]
The Frenchman refereed when Spain defeated England in the Euro 2024 final and now has two representatives from each country. French referee François Letexier, 35, will officiate the Champions League match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield this Wednesday. This is the fourth time Letexier will oversee a match involving Los Blancos in Europe's
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Kevin De Bruyne admitted there was some chaos behind the scenes at Manchester City, but refuted suggestions there is a dark atmosphere. City have lost their last five games in all competitions while sitting eight points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. Their dismal form continued on Saturday with a shock 4-0 defeat at home to
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Following his successful UFC 309 title defense against Stipe Miocic, Jon Jones has begun negotiations with the promotion for his next fight. Despite his recent comeback fight being highly controversial, Jon Jones reminded fans why he is considered the greatest fighter of all time by defeating Stipe Miocic in the third round of their main
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that both Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde will remain absent against Brest in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. With just one point from the two previous games, Flick will be looking for a response from his side without two of his first-choice players. Balde's absence was felt on
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has explained that his side must learn to manage games better than in the past two games against Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo, where they scored just one point. Flick noted that it was part of the process of having a young team. A response from the German coach is expected
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Of the three top players in the world, only Jude remains injury-free. First up: Rodri. Then: Vinicius Jr. Next: Jude? The world's top two players have both suffered injuries and have blamed the tough calendar on their physical problems, with the Real Madrid winger the latest name to publicly come out and take a sharp
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Pep Guardiola may have signed a new contract with Manchester City, but there has been no turnaround in fortunes for the Premier League champions. City were humiliated 4-0 by Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, losing a fifth straight match in all competitions. Liverpool took advantage of that result to come from behind to
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Mohamed Salah is set to earn more than £300,000-a-week at Liverpool after signing a contract that would make him the club's highest-paid player in 2022. Salah had put pen to paper after a lengthy stalemate but has found himself in an identical situation this season, claiming there are no new offers to stay on the
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Joe Rogan was once ejected by a former UFC heavyweight champion after a play fight turned violent. The popular commentator struggled to stay on his feet as he was launched straight into a wall. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Joe Rogan was launched into a wall by Mark Coleman In addition to
Real Madrid have received a big boost after their Champions League match against Liverpool at Anfield. Veteran right-back Lucas Vazquez has returned from injury and is their only natural option. The 33-year-old is the only alternative to the injured Dani Carvajal in Real Madrid's squad and has been suffering from a hamstring injury. He was
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Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has noted that it is not always the defenders' fault when their high offside line is beaten by opponents. Martinez has been praised for his backline commitment as a veteran of the Blaugrana backline, but that has been undone of late. The 33-year-old was asked on Tuesday night before Barcelona's Champions
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