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France's next-generation ironclad wants to join Real

 Chelsea and Real Madrid will clash in this summer's transfer market. Spanish media 'Ficha Jesus' reported on the 22nd (Korean time), "Chelsea has entered the race to recruit Leni Yoro (18, Lille), putting the brakes on Real's plan to strengthen its defense." Yoro is evaluated as a center back with high growth potential in the future. Despite his young age, his explosive power and smooth ball control are considered his greatest strengths. He has already established himself as a key defender in Lille. Yoro has scored 3 goals in 40 games across all competitions this season, raising expectations as a player who will lead the future of Lille. His outstanding performance spread into transfer rumors. Lille coach Paulo Fonseca acknowledged the possibility of a transfer in a recent interview, saying, “Yoro will be playing for one of the best clubs in Europe next season.” He said, “Yoro has been with us since he was 16 years old. He has grown a lot, but still has high ...

Fanatics Sportsbook Makes Official New York Debut

 Leading online sports platform, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, has made its official debut in New York’s mobile sports betting market. On February 29, 2024, the company’s Fanatics Sportsbook went online in the Empire State taking its first bets from local players. The app is now available on both iOS and Android devices and now it is the 15th state to go online in. New York has operated an online sports betting market since January 2022, allowing nine private sportsbooks to offer and accept legal wagers on numerous sports. In no time, the Empire State’s sector turned into one of the leading ones in the U.S., generating nearly US$700 million in tax revenue in its first year, followed by US$862 million in its second.    Up and Running in the Empire State But to gain access to the New York market, in August 2023, Fanatics acquired PointsBet’s U.S. division in a US$150 million deal. The latter was licensed to operate in the Empire State and started migration to the new platfor...

FIFA President Infantino urges preservation of football values

  Gianni Infantino (Switzerland), President of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), recently attended the 78th CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation) General Assembly held in Paraguay, and met Argentina and Uruguay, who will be hosting the opening match at the 2030 FIFA World Cup to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup. While expressing his expectations for Paraguay, he also urged the preservation of the value of soccer. The 2030 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, is highly anticipated as a competition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the World Cup. Most matches will be split between Spain, Portugal and Morocco, but Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will each play the opening match to commemorate South America's role in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the World Cup.    To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup held in Uruguay in 1930, FIFA decided to hold one match each in th...

Hanil University of Science and Technology parents’

 Jeonbuk Hanil Jangsin University Parents Association is attracting attention by donating an outdoor practice field for baseball team training. According to Hanil University of Science and Technology on the 14th, the baseball club's parents' association recently decided to fully support the cost of installing an outdoor practice field. This is to help improve performance through systematic training. Sponsorship comes in the form of in-kind donations. An outdoor practice field will be built on the university's playground. The expected completion date is late March. Kim Il, the representative of the parents' association, said, “We gathered the wishes of parents who wanted baseball club students to take classes and receive stable training within the school, so we requested the school to use the land, and they gladly gave permission, so we created a fund.” President Bae Seong-chan said, “It is something that the school should naturally support, so I am grateful that the par...

Lee Min-woo “Masters sensation again”

 Lee Min-woo (26), an Australian Korean who won three times in the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), is a rising star player who is loved by golf fans around the world by showing off his individuality both on and off the course. He is also famous as a 'golf brother and sister' with his older sister Lee Min-ji (28), who has 10 wins on the LPGA Tour, including the US Women's Open. Lee Min-woo's special memes such as “Let's cook” and “Let him cook” are trending on social media, bringing joy to fans online as well. Lee Min-woo attracted attention by appearing wearing a chef's hat after winning the Australian PGA Championship last year. Lee Min-woo, who is playing a full season on the PGA Tour for the first time this year, is scheduled to participate in the Masters, which opens on the 11th. He recorded a good result, tying for 14th place in the Masters, where he competed for the first time in 2022. The following are Lee Min-woo’s words. “I’m really excited ...

Hanwha fans got excited today

 anwha Eagles fans who visited the airport boarded the plane today. Fans who had been waiting at the airport to see the Hanwha Eagles players returning home after spring camp cheered when Ryu Hyun-jin left the arrival hall and warmly welcomed the 'monster' Ryu Hyun-jin, who returned to the Korean stage after 12 years. It was a good memory just to see the pitcher who dominated the major leagues in front of me, but Ryu Hyun-jin approached the fans and carefully signed autographs, giving them unforgettable memories of his life. As expected, ‘Monster’ Ryu Hyun-jin’s fan service was exceptional. As fans gathered, Ryu Hyun-jin, who had to leave for safety reasons, headed to the bus only after carefully signing autographs to the last minute to a child who was waiting with a ball and wearing a Binggrae Eagles hat. The Hanwha Eagles players returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport on the 4th after completing the second spring camp held in Okinawa, Japan. On this day, the airp...

Ryu Hyun-jin's unusual slump?

 It was no longer the ‘Korean Monster’ we knew. Ryu Hyun-jin (Hanwha Eagles), who returned to Korea, went through a 'nightmare 5th inning' and played his worst game, allowing the most runs in a game since his professional debut.   Ryu Hyun-jin, who started on the mound in the away game against Kiwoom Heroes held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on April 5, threw 81 pitches in 4.1 innings, allowing 9 hits, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts, and 9 runs, becoming the losing pitcher.   Ryu Hyun-jin aimed for his first win on his return to the KBO League and the 99th win of his personal career against Kiwoom on this day. The team atmosphere was very good as Hanwha had won 8 games in the opening 10 games prior to today's game, and the batting lineup lightened Ryu Hyun-jin's shoulders by scoring 4 runs in the 4th inning. Ryu Hyun-jin pitched well until the 4th inning, allowing 1 hit, 1 walk, and no runs, and it looked like he would easily be the winning pitcher if he lasted just one more inni...

Kim Min-jae returns to the starting lineup after 5G, rather poisonous?

 For a long time, local German media outlets predicted Kim Min-jae's starting appearance.  However, even if he returns as a starter in the Bundesliga game, his return as a starter is not entirely welcomed as his chances of participating in the more important UEFA Champions League are low.  Bayern Munich will play an away game against FC Heidenheim in the 28th round of the 2023-24 German Bundesliga at the Foyt Arena in Heidenheim, Germany at 10:30 pm (Korean time) on the 6th. As of the 27th round of the league, Munich is in second place with 60 points (19 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses). Heidenheim, which won promotion by winning the second division last season, achieved 30 points (7 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses) in its first season of promotion and was placed in 11th place, which is in the mid-table. With only 7 games left until the end of the season, the chances of Munich, which has won the title for 11 consecutive years including last season, losing its 12th consecutive Bundesliga...

Triangular formation 50 points joint venture’ Heungkuk Life Insurance defeats Cheong Kwan-jang and completes championship match with Hyundai Engineering & Construction

 Heungkuk Life Insurance heads to the championship game, protecting 100% probability. Heungkuk Life Insurance defeated Cheong Kwan-Jang with a set score of 3-0 (25-18 25-19 25-19) in the 3rd game of the postseason playoff (PO) against Dodram 2023-2024 V League Cheong Kwan-Jang held at Samsan Gymnasium in Incheon on the 26th. Heungkuk Life Insurance will play the first round of the championship match against Hyundai Engineering & Construction, the regular league winner, on the 28th. Jeong Kwan-jang, who took on the challenge of spring volleyball for the first time in 7 years, attempted a 0% miracle, but the gap between Lee So-young and Jeong Ho-young was greatly felt. Heungkuk Life Insurance took over the initiative. Willow, Kim Yeon-kyung, and Raina evenly participated in the attack and gained momentum. The three combined for 16 points in the first set alone. The attack success rate was not bad at 45.71%. On the contrary, Jeong Gwan-jang suffered from a set mega attack success ...

Jeong Kwan Jang coach Ko Hee-jin

 Coach Hee-jin Ko looked back on the game.  Cheong Kwan-Jang Red Sparks lost 0-3 (18-25, 19-25, 19-25) against Heungkuk Life Insurance Pink Spiders in the third round of the 2023-2024 season V-League playoffs held at Samsan Gymnasium in Incheon on the 26th.  After the game, coach Ko Hee-jin said, "Congratulations to Heungkuk Life Insurance on advancing to the championship. The opponent's performance was better. We will make up for the shortcomings and create a team that can challenge higher places next season. We rewarded the fans for their enthusiastic support. “I should have done it, but I couldn’t. I want to say thank you to the fans.”  Regarding Lee So-young's absence due to injury, he said, "I don't want to make excuses. Heungkuk Life Insurance overwhelmed us. I want to say congratulations. More than that, our performance wasn't there. The rhythm wasn't our rhythm either. We were lacking."  Coach Ko Hee-jin said, "There is no time to look ba...