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F1 sprint race row: FIA accused of ‘greed’ amid delay in decision to increase number of sprints to six in 2023 season

May 1, 2022 Bella

The teams have unanimously backed a proposal from commercial rights holder F1 to double the number of sprint races to six next year but the FIA said in a statement it was “still evaluating” the proposal, with sources accusing the governing body of ‘greed’

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Craig Slater gives an update on the proposed plans to double the number of sprint races in Formula One from 2023. The FIA has said that it can not approve the increase at this point in time

The FIA’s delay in approving plans to double the number of sprint races in F1 from 2023 has created a major split at the top of the sport, with the governing body being accused of ‘greed’.

There are currently three sprints on the calendar for 2022, the first of which came at last weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola where reigning world champion Max Verstappen claimed victory.

The teams have unanimously backed a proposal from commercial rights holder F1 to hold six sprints next year but, after a Formula One Commission meeting on Tuesday, the FIA said in a statement that it was “still evaluating the impact of the proposal on its trackside operations and personnel”.

Max Verstappen celebrates winning the first spring race of the 2022 season at Imola

Sources have told Sky Sports’ Craig Slater that “unjustifiable financial requests” are behind the FIA’s decision to block the vote.

“The word ‘greed’ was actually used to me,” Slater told Sky Sports News. “And a couple

Karim Benzema: Why I made a decision to acquire Panenka pen | Pep Guardiola: We will play to acquire in Madrid | Football Information

April 29, 2022 Bella

Karim Benzema clarifies his “mental self-confidence” driving having a Panenka penalty whilst Pep Guardiola states Person Metropolis will never maintain back in the 2nd leg.

A breathtaking activity, packed with odds and moments of individual brilliance was a treat for these looking at but leaves City, who experienced the improved of the video game, with the slenderest of sales opportunities to protect at the Santiago Bernabeu subsequent Wednesday.

A person of the important times arrived as City’s Aymeric Laporte was penalised when the ball struck his arm in the spot and Benzema transformed the penalty with a cheeky ‘Panenka’ chip down the center to make the score 4-3 eight minutes from the conclude.

It was a outstanding piece of ability, a single that took nerves of steel looking at Benzema had missed two penalties in True Madrid’s very last recreation with Osasuna. Just after his two aims in Manchester, Benzema has now netted a staggering 41 ambitions in his 41 appearances this time.

Benzema claimed: “I always have it in my head that if you really don’t consider a penalty, you will in no way overlook a penalty. Which is mental self esteem and which is all. I have a lot of assurance in myself… so I do it and it turns out effectively.”

His manager Carlo Ancelotti reported: “I think he changed because the final two penalties ended up not great. He experimented with in schooling, I failed to know how he would shoot. He chose this [Panenka] and he did seriously effectively, displaying solid identity and character. It really is not

Nikita Mazepin: Russian Formula 1 driver barred from British Grand Prix after Motorsport UK decision

March 6, 2022 Bella

Russian Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin will be unable to compete at the British Grand Prix

Russian Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin will be barred from competing at the British Grand Prix, after Motorsport UK announced their response to the situation in Ukraine.

On Tuesday, Haas driver Mazepin looked likely to be allowed to compete in F1 this season after the FIA confirmed Russian and Belarusian drivers could race under a neutral flag.

But chair of Motorsport UK, David Richards CBE, along with the board of the organisation confirmed in a statement on Wednesday Mazepin would not be able to race at Silverstone on July 3 unless the situation changes.

“The entire Motorsport UK community condemns the acts of war by Russia and Belarus in Ukraine and expresses its solidarity and support towards all those affected by the ongoing conflict.” Richards said.

Mazepin joined Haas for the 2021 season on a multi-year deal

“We stand united with the people of Ukraine and the motorsport community following the invasion and the unacceptable actions that have unfolded. This is a time for the international motorsport community to act and show support for the people of Ukraine and our colleagues at the Federation Automobile d’Ukraine (FAU).”

FIA president Mohammed bin Sulayem said in a statement on Tuesday: “The FIA is watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and I hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the present situation.

“We condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and our thoughts are with all those suffering as a result of the events in Ukraine.”

In the statement, the FIA added: “Russian/Belarusian drivers, individual competitors and officials to participate in international/zone competitions only in their neutral capacity and under the ‘FIA flag’, subject to specific commitment and adherence to the FIA’s principles of

Liverpool could follow Man City in ‘multi billion’ stadium decision

February 21, 2022 Bella

Manchester City are seeking to be the first football club to truly embrace the power of the metaverse by constructing the world’s first virtual football stadium.

In a bid to engage with fans around the world and better monetise that relationship with a global audience, City are working with virtual reality experts at Sony to create a virtual Etihad in the metaverse that would allow fans to watch games through virtual reality, according to inews.

The report claims City have inked a three-year deal with Sony to develop the software with the goal being to fill the Etihad virtually and create another potentially lucrative revenue stream into the club, who became the first Premier League club to outstrip Manchester United for revenues when they posted their 2020/21 financial results last month that saw them generate £569.8m in revenues despite the impact of the pandemic and a season of fans being unable to attend games.

It is the latest move from City to add to their commercial portfolio and create new avenues to bring money into the club in a bid to try and create greater distance between themselves and the rest when it comes to financial power, leveraging their position as English football’s team to beat.

Finding ways to better monetise global fan bases is something that clubs have toiled with for some time.

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Liverpool have one of the sporting world’s most passionate, and large, global fan bases and the Reds have been seeking ways to try and use that to aid their own revenue generation and, in turn, aid their chances of investing in success on the field.

The Reds operate as one of European football’s