Spain
Sexual assault trial of Luis Luviarez, former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Jenni Hermoso kissed the Spanish national team The team entered their second week on Monday after winning the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The trial began on February 3rd with Rubiales. Faced with a one year sentence An additional year and a half sentence for enforcement after sexual assault and allegedly pressured Hermoso to publicly support him after the incident.
Hermoso consistently denies consent to the kiss that occurred at the tournament awards ceremony, causing international criticism. Following the incident, FIFA opened Disciplinary procedures Against and since I banned him From all football-related activities to after the 2026 World Cup. According to Rubiales.” I refuse to resign middle I’m asking for his resignationHermoso, a teammate and member of the Spanish men’s team, said she would not play for the national team until Ruviales is removed. Ultimately, Rubyal Resignation In September 2023, he was president of RFEF and vice president of European Football UEFA.
Rubiales testified on Tuesday that he was “absolutely certain.” Hermoso agreed to kiss him. he denied the crimeLuviales should have admitted that he had “made a mistake” and acted “in a more institutional role.” Hermoso reported that last Monday,I smeared one of the happiest days of my life” – Statement Supported by the testimony of her teammates It was repeated last week by Hermoso’s lawyers In the final discussion Thursday.
Prosecutors are seeking fines or bans Leviar from working as a sports official, and his defense team is seeking his acquittal. Three other Spanish football officials are on trial for forced charges and face 18 months’ sentence. Former women’s national team coach Jorge Wildaformer RFEF marketing head Ruben Rivera and former men’s team sports director Albertolk. All four men denied the charges against them. The closing discussion will continue on Friday, with a ruling expected by early next week.
France
At 23 years old, the French sailor Violet Dorange The youngest sailor to complete the Vendee Globe – On weekends, there are solo and unassisted world sailing races. Dolange has returned to the starting point for the race at Lesbull d’Oronne, France Sunday morningcompleted the race in 90 days, 22 hours, 37 minutes, 9 seconds, placing 25th out of 40 crew members.
Tens of thousands of fans welcomed Dorange When she arrives, she records her travels around the world, reflecting the massive social media she has acquired. A short video she filmed over 90 days at the ocean was posted to her Tiktok and Instagram Her communications team broadcast online support to Dorange.
“For three months, I was in my bubble without accessing social media.” Dolange said. “Thanks to the messages from my family and my team, I noticed enthusiasm. It was incredible. I didn’t expect much support. It was well worthy of me at sea. I touched on it, and I would simply like to thank you.”
The four-year race begins on November 11th and spans 24,000 nautical miles. This route takes you to Cape Goodhope in South Africa, Cape Raywin in Australia, and Cape Horn in Chile. Another record was set this year French sailor Charlie Darlin64 days, won the race with a record time of 19 hours and 22 minutes and 49 seconds, breaking the previous race record. Almost 10 days.
Argentina
Argentina is open in 2025 and began on Monday in Buenos Aires. One of three This week’s ATP 250 tournament. The quarterfinals begin on Friday No. Rank 28 Argentina’s Francisco Seldoro is set to face second-placed German Alexander Zverev. Very preferred To win the open.
in Historic Round of 16 Match On Wednesday, Cerúndolo faced his brother, No. Rank 139 Juan Manuel Cerúndolo – the first in the history of a tournament in which two brothers performed with each other. Francisco won two straight sets in Wednesday’s final match, leaving him 6-2 in the first set and 6-3 out in the second 6-3, securing his spot in the quarterfinals.
“It’s really special to play him in front of our people, our family and our friends here in Buenos Aires.” Francis said Before the match. “Of course, it’s a tough match, but he’s a brother. I don’t want to play him because one of us has to lose. But I hope that all of our family enjoys it. They’re not stressed and we can do the show.”
Also competing in the quarterfinals is Brazilian Tiago Seibos Wild, who is 77th, and will face Serbian Lasrozile, who is 112th. Monday, Sabos Wild defeat Ranked No. 75, Argentina Facundo Díaz Acosta, Who Wins his first ATP title In Argentina in 2024, he entered as a wild card, maintaining an impressive form, winning all the sets he played in last year’s tournament. In Monday’s match, Diaz Acosta scored his first set of 6-3, but lost the next two sets 2-6 and 3-6. Diaz Acosta’s 32 rounds will see him from the tournament Drop 41 location In the ATP rankings, he will drop out from the top 100 to number 112.
Following Friday’s match, the Argentina Open semifinals and final matches will take place this weekend.
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