56 h. ago ‘I know everything is possible’: Teenager Joao Fonseca on Wimbledon, football and Federer

Having picked up the biggest title of his career at the Argentina Open in February, the Brazilian’s sights are set highWhen the 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca beat the world No 9 at the time, Andrey Rublev, in this year’s Australian Open first round the hype machine went into overdrive. Here was the next big thing, a man who could bridge the gap to the world’s top two, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. When he went out in round two, questions were asked about the wisdom in talking up a man appearing in his first grand slam draw.One month later, Fonseca proved he has the mental strength and resolve to match his undoubted talent. Facing Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the quarter-finals in Buenos Aires, in front of a hostile home crowd, he saved two match points and then went all the way to win his first ATP Tour title. He handled the occasion brilliantly, loving every minute. The hype is real. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago ‘I know everything is possible’: Teenager João Fonseca on Wimbledon, football and Federer

Brazilian is one of tennis’s brightest rising stars and will make his Wimbledon main draw debut next weekWhen the 18-year-old Brazilian João Fonseca beat the world No 9 at the time, Andrey Rublev, in this year’s Australian Open first round the hype machine went into overdrive. Here was the next big thing, a man who could bridge the gap to the world’s top two, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. When he went out in round two, questions were asked about the wisdom in talking up a man appearing in his first grand slam draw.One month later, Fonseca proved he has the mental strength and resolve to match his undoubted talent. Facing Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the quarter-finals in Buenos Aires, in front of a hostile home crowd, he saved two match points and then went all the way to win his first ATP Tour title. He handled the occasion brilliantly, loving every minute. The hype is real. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Federico Chiesa: Gennaro Gattuso tells Liverpool struggler to push for more minutes amid Napoli links

The Italian last appeared for his nation at Euro 2024

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1 week ago Jose Mourinho at centre of Turkish scandal as leaked texts force resignations

A series of leaked messages allegedly sent by Turkish football federation chiefs claim that they were plotting to punish Jose Mourinho next season following his complaints about refereeing standards

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1 week ago ‘A symbol of Italian football’: Azzurri appoint Gennaro Gattuso as head coach

Former midfielder replaces Luciano Spalletti‘The blue jersey is like a second skin for him,’ says FIGCThe former Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Italy’s national-team coach, the Italian football federation (FIGC) confirmed on Sunday.Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked last week as a result of a 3-0 defeat by Norway in a World Cup qualifier. Gattuso will be formally introduced as head coach on Thursday at Rome’s Parco dei Principi hotel. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool star pushes for transfer exit ahead of imminent Florian Wirtz arrival

Liverpool are closing in on a club-record deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, but the German's arrival could spell the end for another of Arne Slot's players

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3 w. ago Federico Chiesa speaks out on Liverpool future after being 'catapulted to another planet'

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has hinted he could stay at Anfield this summer despite a frustrating first season with the Reds, and has opened up on his relationship with Arne Slot

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3 w. ago Federico Chiesa breaks silence on future after frustrating first season at Liverpool

Chiesa was limited to just six Premier League appearances in Liverpool’s title-winning campaign

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4 w. ago Jack Draper dispatches teenage sensation Joao Fonseca in straight sets to reach the last

MATTHEW LAMBWELL ON COURT SUZANNE-LENGLEN: There will come a day when Jack Draper vs Joao Fonseca blossoms into a fine rivalry. But not this day.

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4 w. ago Jack Draper sweeps aside teenager Joao Fonseca to reach French Open fourth round

The British number one out-thought and outmuscled his 18-year-old opponent, thudding 32 winners in a commanding 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory.

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