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Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Hendrick spoke about his playing time at Los Blancos this season.

"I didn't expect to play more minutes... Ancelotti knows what he's doing. He does what's best not for me, but for the team. If the team needs Kylian (Mbappe), Vini (Vinicius Junior) or Rodrygo, they'll be in the squad. If it's Arda Guler, he'll be there. If it's me, I'll be there," journalist Fabrizio Romano quotes Hendrick as saying on his page on the X social network (formerly Twitter).

18-year-old Hendrick has been playing for Real Madrid since July 2024. This season, he has made 17 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring four goals and making one assist. In total, the player has spent 291 minutes on the field.

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Playing time at Real Madrid

Football

Two-time Grand Slam winner and world No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner has announced that 2025 will be his last year working with Australian Darren Cahill.

"This will be Darren's last season as my coach," Sinner said on Eurosport Italia.

Cahill began working with the Italian in 2022. The Australian specialist is one of Sinner's two coaches. In addition to him, Jannik is coached by Italian Simone Vagnozzi.

In the third round of the Australian Open 2025, Jannik Sinner will play against American Marcos Giron (46th in the ATP ranking). Recall that the Italian is the current champion of the tournament in Melbourne.

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Will end cooperation with the coach

Tennis

Five-time Olympic champion, multiple world champion Norwegian biathlete Johannes Boe had the worst race of his career, finishing 85th in the individual race at the 2024/2025 World Cup in Ruhpolding (Germany).

Before that, Boe's worst result was 68th place in the sprint at the stage in Khanty-Mansiysk.

In Ruhpolding, after the final shooting for zero, he waved his hands to the stands and only then left. After the fourth shooting, he was 6:05.6 behind, at the 18.1 km cutoff - 7:27.5, and at the finish - 7:48.2

Biathlon. World Cup - 2024/2025. Individual race. Men:

1. Vebjorn Sørum (Norway) - 57.30.0 (0 misses)

2. Emilien Claude (France) - gap +52.1 (0)

4. Niklas Hartweg (Switzerland) +1.20.5 (1)

5. Vitezslav Gornig (Czech Republic) +1.31.3 (0)…

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Worst race of my career

Former world champion Briton Johnny Nelson spoke about the leader of the heavyweight division, undefeated Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KO).

“Everyone can be beaten. You saw that Usyk is vulnerable, which means that it can happen. However, he is smart enough and trained enough to read his opponents. And if you couldn’t beat him the first time, you won’t beat him. Boxing is the art of surprise and self-belief,” Nelson said in an interview with the YouTube channel SecondsOut.

Earlier, heavyweight title contender Martin Bakole said he wanted to fight Usyk.

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Defeat Usyk

Russian forward and Washington Capitals leader Alexander Ovechkin told what a hockey player needs to do to quickly return to optimal shape after a long absence due to injuries.

"After you miss so many games, you just try to play short shifts, give it your all in every game, in every shift, feel the puck. But sometimes it happens that you don't get a chance to score, but in the end you score one and feel much better," the NHL press service quotes Ovechkin as saying.

Recall that in today's regular season NHL match with Minnesota Wild (3:4 SO), the 39-year-old Russian scored a goal. This goal was his third in four games since returning to the lineup. Before that, Ovechkin missed more than a month due to a broken leg.

In total, the Russian super forward played 22 matches in the current regular championship, in which he scored 28 (18+10) points.

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How to Get Back in Shape Quickly

Ice hockey

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka of Japan said that she does not plan to stay in tennis if she does not have satisfactory results. The athlete finished 2024 at 58th place in the WTA rankings.

“I don’t think I’m the kind of player who will stay in tennis. I have a lot of respect for all the players on tour, but right now, if I don’t get higher in the rankings, I don’t see myself in the sport for a long time. I would rather spend time with my daughter if I’m not in the positions that I feel I can be in.

2024 brought me down to earth, but I also feel like I’ve grown a lot. I worked much harder than before. So it was very painful not to get the results I wanted, but I’m looking forward to 2025,” AP News quotes Osaka as saying.

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Will not stay in tennis for long

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has spoken out about the situation with the club's striker Marcus Rashford. Recall that the forward has not been included in the team's squad in recent matches, and there are also rumours surrounding the player about a possible departure from Manchester United and a conflict with head coach Ruben Amorim.

“Maybe it was the emotions of the last few months that made me think that everything could be resolved and get better, because I don’t think academy players with great talent, like Marcus Rashford, should leave the club.

It’s one of those things where you want players who have been here since they were eight years old to stay here forever. But in the last few days, it’s come to the point that it would be better for both parties if this ended, and perhaps quite quickly if it goes that way. Ruben Amorim is saying the right things, but I suspect that behind the scenes, everything is very complicated at the moment.

He’s already been left out of the squad twice. "He is one of Manchester United's star players and has been for many years. Actions speak louder than words. Amorim says he has a future but at the same time he is not in the team, so things are not going well. It is sad because United had an incredible win on Sunday but in a few days all the talk will be about that and not about Ruben Amorim having a sensational win," Neville was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.

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Former Manchester United player speaks out about the situation

35-year-old Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas is returning to the German Mercedes team and becomes the team’s new reserve driver.

“I’m delighted to finally answer the question I’ve been asking myself for the last month. The next step will be to return to the Mercedes family as a third driver in 2025, and I’m very excited about this opportunity. I’d like to thank the team in Brackley and everyone at the Three-Pointed Star for welcoming me back with open arms.

Despite the challenges of the last few years, I know I still have a lot to achieve in Formula 1. Ever since I was five years old, growing up in Nastola, Finland, I’ve been focused on achieving success at the highest level of motorsport. I’ve been fortunate to enjoy many incredible moments during my 12 years in Formula 1.

As I return to the place where so many of these moments were achieved, I am looking forward to using all the knowledge I have gained to help the team perform and progress towards our goal of fighting for the world championship,” the team’s press service quotes Bottas as saying.

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Mercedes reserve driver

In Nashville (USA), the regular season NHL match ended, in which the Nashville Predators defeated the New York Rangers (2:0). Goals for the winners were scored by Jonathan Marchessault and Adam Wilsby. In both cases, Steven Stamkos and Filip Forsberg provided assists.

Russian goalie of the Rangers Igor Shesterkin reflected 30 shots on his goal in this match. His compatriot Artemi Panarin missed this match due to a lower body injury.

The Predators scored 24 points and are in seventh place in the Central Division standings. The Rangers were left with 31 points and are in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division. This defeat was the 11th in the last 14 matches for the Cops.

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11th defeat

Famous Latvian basketball player, former player of Zenit, Khimki and UNICS, Janis Timma was found dead in Moscow. Moskovsky Komsomolets reported details of the last days of the athlete's life.

The source reports that Janis Timma received two tourist visas to Russia: the first - from October 25 to December 1, and the second - from December 2 to January 22. He needed to visit Russia to resolve bureaucratic issues related to the divorce.

At first, Timma planned to stay in other hotels: in Moscow - in Izmailovo, and in St. Petersburg - in Oktyabrskaya. However, after the divorce, he changed his plans and on December 14 checked into the Apelsin Hotel on Sergei Makeyev Street, which is actually a hostel in an old five-story building. Timma paid for his stay until December 16.

It is also reported that the young man's body was found on the landing between the first and second floors by residents of the building.

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The last days of Janis Timma's life

Basketball

Como head coach Cesc Fabregas commented on the presence of former Tottenham player Dele Alli in the stands during the victorious match of the 16th round of Serie A against Roma (2:0).

"Dele Alli was in the stands? I met him yesterday, I don't want to talk about it today. He could have trained with us after Christmas, but only to get back into shape," journalist Gianluca Di Marzio quotes Fabregas as saying on his website.

Alli has not played in official matches for almost two years due to injury. Earlier, the midfielder said that he plans to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Recall that Alli's last club was Everton. His contract with the club expired in the summer of 2024. The footballer also previously played for Besiktas and Tottenham. He also has 37 matches for the England national team, in which he scored three goals.

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Training after Christmas

Three-time world champion Alexei Tereshchenko commented on the vote of The Athletic journalists, who consider Russian forward of the Minnesota Wild Kirill Kaprizov the main contender for the Hart Trophy — the prize for the most valuable player of the regular season of the National Hockey League.

“Kirill deserves the title of NHL MVP, because he performs at the highest level, is at least one of the best hockey players in the entire league. I would even say, in the world as a whole. Today — that’s exactly it. Let’s just continue to worry about Kaprizov, let’s wish him success!” — Sovetsky Sport quotes Tereshchenko as saying.

Recall that Kaprizov scored 43 (18+25) points in 28 games this season.

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"Hart Trophy"

61-year-old legendary basketball player and six-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Michael Jordan has finally sold his Chicago mansion, which he put on the market in 2012.

In 2012, Michael set the price tag on his home at $29 million, but then gradually lowered the price of the mansion due to the lack of interest from potential buyers. In early 2013, he lowered the asking price to $21 million, and then to $16 million in late 2013. In late 2013, he even held an auction with a starting price of $13 million, which was unsuccessful, as it turned out that no buyer anywhere was willing to pay that kind of money for it.

Ultimately, the Chicago Tribune reports, Jordan's 8.4-acre Highland Park mansion was purchased for $9.5 million, well below his last asking price of $14.855 million. That price tag is roughly equivalent to the contracts of three Chicago Bulls stars in the 1997-98 season: Toni Kukoc and Ron Harper, each worth $4.56 million.

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Jordan sold the mansion

Two of the three people accused of blackmailing the family of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher, German, have pleaded guilty, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports.

Recall that Yilmaz T. and his son Daniel demanded €15 million from the Schumacher family in exchange for two hard drives containing more than 1,500 files about Michael, including hospital records, photos and videos. The attackers threatened to post information about the racer's health on the Internet.

Another defendant, Markus F., who previously worked in the security service for the Schumacher family, will also appear in court.

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Blackmail for € 15 million

MLS Commissioner Don Garber has spoken about the popularity of Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi.

“If you don’t live in the world of global football, it’s hard to imagine the universal appeal, the immense popularity and stardom of Leo Messi. I mean, it’s like Michael Jackson meets Taylor Swift, and he’s playing in our league. I will say it’s exceeded my expectations. Hopefully, Leo stays healthy and stays in the league for a long time. I’d like Leo to be part of our league until the very end,” The Independent quotes Garber as saying.

Recall that Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in the summer of 2023 from French PSG as a free agent. His contract with the club runs until the end of December 2025. The Argentine has 39 games for the American team, in which he scored 34 goals and made 19 assists. The Internet portal Transfermarkt estimates the footballer's value at €25 million.

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