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Présent en conférence de presse d’avant-match face à Osasuna pour le compte de la 36e journée de Liga, Diego Simeone, l’entraîneur de l’Atletico Madrid, est revenu sur le sacre du FC Barcelone. Face à Osasuna ce 12 mai à 19h30 GMT, les Colchoneros n’auront qu’un seul objectif : la victoire. Actuellement 4e avec 63 points, les Madrilènes espèrent encore accrocher la 3e place, à condition de faire le plein de points et de voir Villarreal perdre un match dans cette fin de championnat. « C’est le seul objectif réel que nous avons », a insisté Simeone, déterminé à finir la saison sur une note positive. Simeone encense le Barça Mais le technicien argentin est aussi revenu sur le titre du FC Barcelone, sacré champion après sa victoire contre le Real Madrid (2-0), offrant aux Catalans une 29e Liga. Pour lui, le constat est sans appel : ce FC Barcelone a impressionné par sa régularité et mérite pleinement son sacre après une saison quasiment parfaite : « C’est la meilleure équipe qui joue au monde. Ils ont remporté une Liga totalement méritée du début à la fin, et l’année dernière aussi, avec une incroyable autorité. Il faut les féliciter, ils jouent un football incroyable. » Un hommage d’autant plus marquant que l’Atlético a éliminé le Barça à deux reprises cette saison, en demi-finale de Coupe du Roi (4-0, 3-0) et en quart de finale de Ligue des champions (0-2, 2-1) : « Je regardais le match d’hier et je me disais : on a éliminé deux fois le Barça, mon Dieu… » Une déclaration qui montre surtout à quel point l’Atlético Madrid a réalisé un énorme exploit en faisant tomber ce Barça à deux reprises cette saison. sportnewz.click

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Uganda Cubs captain Owen Mukisa has revealed that the team’s biggest ambition at the forthcoming 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations is securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

The continental tournament kicks off on Wednesday in Morocco, with Uganda set to compete among 16 nations battling for African glory and coveted World Cup places.

Uganda faces a stern test in Group B, where they have been paired against Ivory Coast, Cameroon and DR Congo.

Africa has been granted 10 qualification slots for the global tournament in Qatar.

The top two teams from each group will automatically progress to the knockout rounds and book direct tickets to the World Cup, while the remaining two slots will be determined through playoffs involving the third-placed sides.

The Cubs head into the competition encouraged by positive preparations under head coach Laryea Kingston.

The team has spent close to two weeks in Morocco acclimatising and sharpening up for the tournament.

During their training camp, Uganda registered impressive victories in two international friendly matches, defeating Mozambique 3-1 before edging Mali 1-0.

Uganda Cubs captain Mukisa optimistic after friendly match results!

Mukisa believes the results have boosted confidence within the squad ahead of the competition.

“Those two preparation matches have given us confidence, and we now strongly believe we can compete,” Mukisa noted.

“The boys are working hard and doing their level best to achieve the goal. The aim is to reach the World Cup, and then we can think about the rest.”

The East African nation will be making its third appearance at the continental finals, having previously featured in 2019 and 2025, though the Cubs are still seeking their first qualification beyond the group stages.

Last year, under former tactician Brian Ssenyondo, Uganda came close to direct qualification for the World Cup before eventually sealing a historic ticket through the playoff route.

The Cubs earned their place at the AFCON finals after finishing runners-up at the CECAFA U-17 Zonal Qualifiers in Addis Ababa. Uganda enjoyed an impressive run to the final before suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat to Tanzania in a thrilling showdown.

Dricus du Plessis has reacted after Sean Strickland stunned the MMA world by defeating Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.

Taking to Instagram after the fight, Du Plessis said the result played out exactly as he expected.

“Fight went exactly the way I thought it would,” Du Plessis said.

“Great, great fight by Strickland. Like I said, it’s so hard to keep that man on the ground. He is incredibly tough to hold down.”

ALSO READ: UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland fight time in South Africa, full card and where to watch

Du Plessis says Chimaev faded late

Du Plessis also pointed to Strickland’s durability and pressure as the key difference in the fight.

“He made Khamzat tired and that’s exactly what happened,” Du Plessis added.

“I knew and like I said in the stand-up [Khamzat] just won’t be able to hang with him.”

The South African star then jokingly referred to himself as “world champion again” due to his 2-0 record against Strickland.

Strickland shocks Chimaev at UFC 328

Strickland pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the year after defeating the previously unbeaten Chimaev in the UFC 328 main event.

Many fans and analysts had backed Chimaev heading into the fight due to his dominant wrestling and undefeated record.

However, Strickland’s relentless pressure, cardio and striking proved decisive as the fight progressed.

Could Du Plessis get another title shot?

Du Plessis remains one of the biggest names in the UFC middleweight division and his reaction immediately sparked speculation about a possible trilogy fight with Strickland.

The South African fighter already owns two victories over the American:

• UFC 297
• UFC 312

With Strickland now back on top of the division, fans are already debating whether Du Plessis could be next in line for another title opportunity.

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Au Mali, plusieurs personnalités comme l’avocat Mountaga Tall ont été enlevées depuis le 25 avril, dans la foulée des attaques coordonnées des jihadistes du Jnim et des rebelles du FLA. Des enlèvements par des hommes armés et cagoulés, en dehors de toute procédure légale. L'expert indépendant sur les droits humains au Mali mandaté par l’ONU appelle les autorités de transition à cesser ces pratiques : « Si une personne soupçonnée est arrêtée et détenue, elle doit être respectée dans ses droits. »

Mighty Wanderers FC assistant coach Macdonald Mtetemera has reflected on their 1-2 loss to bitter rivals FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in Lilongwe on Sunday, 10 May 2026.

Mtetemera has vowed that the Nomads will learn from the FDH Premiership’s uncharacteristic slip-up at Bingu National Stadium and bounce back to defend the league title.

Speaking to his team’s website, the right-hand man for head coach Bob Mpinganjira, insisted that they lost the Blantyre derby out of sheer absence of luck and not due to poor performance.

“Well, that is football—you can win, draw or lose,” said Mtetemera. “I congratulate Bullets FC for the win. They played well, and we played even much better, but luck was not on our side. We will go back to rectify our mistakes and come back stronger.”

Mtetemera speaks on 2-1 defeat to Nyasa Big Bullets

Wanderers, who are also called the Nomads, were punished for poor finishing, with the People’s Team showing their efficiency upfront to convert their scoring opportunities through captain Blessing Mpokera and Maxwell Gastson in either half.

Substitute Promise Kamwendo pulled one back for Mpingajira’s side, which hit the post thrice in the second half.

The latest defeat sent the defending champions down the ladder to ninth position with three points from two games.

Their rivals climbed to the summit of the 16-member FDH Premiership table with seven points from three games after having played one game more than Wanderers.

Three red cards, three goals

The game produced three red cards. Tempers flared up as Bullets bench remonstrated against referee Mayamiko Kanjere’s decisions. In the heat of the moment, Bullets team manager Noel Kaole was shown a red card.

There was more drama as Wanderers winger Gaddie Chirwa and Bullets striker Gasten got straight marching orders after they fouled each other in an off-the-ball incident.