Red Bull Racing has admitted that they made a mistake in selecting Liam Lawson over Yuki Tsunoda for the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season. The team’s motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, revealed that the decision to promote Lawson to partner Max Verstappen was ultimately the wrong call, leading to a swift reversal after just two races. Marko acknowledged that while Lawson is a talented driver, Red Bull underestimated Tsunoda’s development and maturity. As a result, Lawson has been moved back to Racing Bulls (formerly AlphaTauri), while Tsunoda has been given a full-season opportunity in Red Bull’s top team. Why…
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UEFA has launched an investigation into alleged indecent conduct by four Real Madrid players—Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Dani Ceballos—following their Champions League last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid. TV footage showed Rudiger making a throat-slitting gesture, while Mbappe appeared to make a crotch-grabbing motion towards Atletico fans. The Spanish club reported the incidents to UEFA, which confirmed an ethics and disciplinary inspector is handling the case. The players could face suspensions, though it is unclear if a verdict will come before Real Madrid’s quarter-final first leg against Arsenal on April 8. A ban would be a major boost…
Callum Hudson-Odoi is rediscovering the form that once made him one of England’s brightest prospects. The Nottingham Forest winger, now 24, has been instrumental in his club’s push for Champions League qualification and an FA Cup quarter-final clash against Brighton. After bursting onto the scene with Chelsea and earning three England caps by 2019, Hudson-Odoi’s progress was halted by a serious Achilles injury. Reflecting on that period, he told BBC Sport: “I had been playing week in, week out, then boom—everything collapsed.” Despite struggles with fitness and form, he has rebuilt his career at Forest, scoring five goals and providing…
Emma Raducanu’s impressive run at the Miami Open ended in a hard-fought quarter-final loss to world number four Jessica Pegula. Despite battling illness and needing medical treatment in the second set, the 22-year-old Briton pushed Pegula to three sets before falling 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 6-2. Raducanu, ranked 60th, played some of her best tennis since winning the 2021 US Open. She led 5-2 in the second set and had four set points before calling for medical assistance, where she had her blood pressure checked and used ice towels to cool down. Despite the setback, she showed resilience to win the…
By [Your Name] In a surprising mid-season shake-up, Red Bull Racing has confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson in their senior Formula 1 team with immediate effect. The Japanese driver will make his Red Bull debut alongside Max Verstappen at his home Grand Prix in Suzuka from April 4-6. The decision comes after just two races in the 2025 season, where Lawson struggled with the RB21 car. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stated that the team had to act quickly. “It has been difficult to see Liam struggle with the RB21 at the first two races, and…
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is investigating an incident in which Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda was subjected to “hateful language” from a fan during Sunday’s 2-0 win over Gotham FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New York. Gotham FC has apologized to Orlando and is working with the NWSL on the investigation. “This behaviour is unacceptable and has no place in our league or stadiums,” the NWSL, Orlando Pride, and Gotham FC said in a joint statement. Stadium security addressed the situation after it was reported, monitoring the fan for the remainder of the match. Banda, named BBC…
Afghan-born footballer Nadia Nadim sees her participation in Soccer Aid as an opportunity to represent women who lack access to sports and a voice in society. Nadim, 37, fled Afghanistan as a child after her father was executed by the Taliban. Growing up in a refugee camp, she discovered football, leading to a successful career with clubs like Manchester City and the Danish national team. With women’s rights severely restricted in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return in 2021—including a ban on competitive sports—Nadim believes Soccer Aid can highlight these issues to a wider audience. “It’s important to create awareness and…
Red Bull Racing is reportedly considering dropping Liam Lawson after just two races in the 2025 Formula 1 season, raising questions about the team’s management and decision-making. Lawson, who replaced Sergio Perez at the end of 2024, has struggled to adapt to Red Bull’s challenging car. He crashed out in Melbourne and finished last in qualifying and the race in China, failing to match teammate Max Verstappen’s pace. While Lawson’s poor performances are a concern, Red Bull’s problems extend beyond its newest driver. Verstappen himself has admitted the car is difficult to handle, suffering from mid-corner understeer and instability. The…
Brisbane is set to construct a brand-new 63,000-seat stadium as the centerpiece of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Queensland government has announced. The state-of-the-art multi-sport venue will be located in Victoria Park, hosting the Games’ opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the athletics events. Additionally, the new stadium will serve as Brisbane’s primary cricket venue after the historic Gabba stadium is demolished post-Games. The decision was confirmed by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, marking a significant shift from previous government assurances that a new stadium would not be built. A Surprising Policy Shift “I have to own that,…
Juventus have sacked head coach Thiago Motta after just nine months in charge and replaced him with Croatian Igor Tudor. Motta, 42, took over in June 2024 but struggled to maintain consistency. The 36-time Serie A champions currently sit fifth in the league, one point outside the Champions League qualification spots. His tenure ended after back-to-back heavy defeats—3-0 to Fiorentina and 4-0 at home to Atalanta. Juventus also crashed out of the Coppa Italia and failed to qualify for the Champions League after losing to PSV Eindhoven in the play-off round. His replacement, Tudor, is a former Juventus defender who…
