Are you a sports enthusiast and want to be kept up to date with the latest sporting events? Look no further, because we’ve gathered the most important information from the weekend in this sports recap.
First of all, congratulations to Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, who broke a record by winning his tenth consecutive Grand Prix in the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. An impressive performance which cemented his position as championship leader. of the world.
In tennis, the US Open held a surprise with the elimination of Iga Swiatek, defending champion, in the round of 16. Jelena Ostapenko, a Latvian player, won against her, thus putting an end to her journey. This defeat will also have consequences on the world ranking, since Swiatek will lose its place of number 1 in favor of the Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka.
In the world of cycling, it was Valentin Madouas who won the Bretagne Classic, a race counting for the World Tour. The French champion was the strongest in the sprint, ahead of Mathieu Burgaudeau and Felix Grosschartner.
In rugby, a controversy taints the preparation of the XV of France for the World Cup. Bastien Chalureau, called up to the France team to replace an injured teammate, faces criticism linked to his judicial past and a conviction for racist violence. A delicate situation to manage for the managers of the team.
On the combat sports side, Manon Fiorot distinguished herself at UFC Paris by winning her fight against Rose Namajunas, former double UFC strawweight champion. A great performance for the Frenchwoman who continues to impress in her discipline.
Now let’s move on to European football. Paris Saint-Germain inflicted a heavy defeat on Lyon on the 4th day of Ligue 1. A 4-1 victory which plunged Lyon into crisis, with a catastrophic record of three defeats and a draw before the international break.
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona managed to get away with it. Real turned the tables in the second half to claim victory, while Barca won thanks to a late Robert Lewandowski penalty.
Finally, in the Premier League, Arsenal shone by winning the clash of the day against Manchester United with a score of 3-1. A victory acquired in added time thanks to a powerful strike from Declan Rice, the new expensive rookie of the Gunners.
Here is a summary of the highlights of the sports weekend. Stay tuned so you don’t miss any of the next events!