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Formula 1

“That’s not my problem either” : Max Verstappen responds to Lewis Hamilton’s ‘act like a world champion’ claim

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“That’s not my problem either” : Max Verstappen responds to Lewis Hamilton’s ‘act like a world champion’ claim Max Verstappen has responded to Lewis Hamilton’s remarks earlier this week. The seven-time world champion made some comments on the Dutchman’s conduct in the press, stating that he should act like a world champion. The reigning champion has hit back at the comments, stating that everyone is entitled to have their own opinion. Lewis Hamilton’s remarks came on the back of their crash at the Hungarian GP last weekend, where the duo were racing for a P3 finish. The Dutchman finished P5 as a result of the crash, as he has now gone three races without a victory. Max Verstappen seemed pretty angry on the radio throughout the race, as he was unhappy with his team’s strategy. Going back to his comments on Lewis Hamilton’s remark, Max Verstappen stated that it’s not his task to dwell on such incidents for a long time. “You know what it is, everyone can have their opinion,” Verstappen said. “That’s all fine, but I can’t do anything with that. That’s not my problem either. You don’t have to dwell on it for very long either. It’s all resolved and we’ll just get on with it,” said Verstappen. “It was nice to be in Monaco” : Max Verstappen Max Verstappen stated that it was nice to be back home in Monaco for a while before the Belgian GP. The Dutchman has been heavily criticized for his conduct during the previous race weekend, however, he stated that such things do not bother him. “Everyone has their own opinion, of course, and they all just do their thing. I go home, I do my thing. It was nice to be in Monaco for a while, too,” said Verstappen. Max Verstappen has taken a 10-place engine grid penalty at the Belgian GP, which means that he will have to make up a lot of places to end up on the podium. His teammate Sergio Perez will be expected to step up for his team, and have a good qualifying session on Saturday. Also Read: “Act like a World Champion” : Lewis Hamilton takes a dig at Max Verstappen after Hungarian GP antics

Mikel Arteta
Football

“114 points! If we do that, we win the league for sure”: Mikel Arteta on what Arsenal can do to topple Manchester City

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“114 points”! If we do that, we win the league for sure: ” Mikel Arteta on what Arsenal can do to topple Manchester City Arsenal have been the most improved side in the Premier League over the past couple of seasons. The Gunners have finished as the runners-up for two consecutive seasons now, as they came agonizingly close to Manchester City last season. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed as to what it would take for Arsenal to topple Manchester City this season. And his answer was pretty straightforward, as he believes that their only objective should be to win all their league matches. Although this might not seem realistic, Mikel Arteta expects his team to go out on the field with the same mindset every single time. Mikel Arteta revealed that the team will have to raise their standards this season, given that a couple of other teams could challenge for the title as well. The Spaniard also claimed that he will himself have to raise his standards if they are to lay their hands on the title this time around. “The message is clear – we need more from everybody. More from everybody including me. I need to raise the standards, I need to bring something I haven’t brought yet. Individually and collectively the same. The more we do that, the better the chance it’s going to be to win the Premier League. This is what we want basically. Just work every day with that excitement and understanding of the difficulty. And when those difficulties come, stay together and go through them efficiently,” said Arteta, as quoted by the Goal. Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal’s biggest objective of the season Mikel Arteta claimed that Arsenal’s biggest objective of the season would be to develop a mindset of winning all games. This way they will never be dependent on other teams to drop points, as we move into the final stages of the season. “114 points”! he claimed. “If we do that, we win the league for sure. This is the objective, from there we’ll see what we get. Earn the right to win it and have the biggest probability over the opponent. When we have difficulties that we are still better than the opponents. That’s really the objective.” Arsenal remain the only side in Premier League history to have gone unbeaten during an entire league campaign. This was during the 2003-04 campaign, and it is such an extraordinary feat that no club has been able to achieve it so far. Arsenal finished second in the league last time around, ending just two points behind eventual champions Manchester City. A busy transfer window lies ahead for the Gunners, as they will need to bolster their squad in several positions. Also Read: Is Lionel Messi playing in the 2024 Summer Olympics?

Blog

Who has won the most gold medals in singles at the Summer Olympics?

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Who has won the most gold medals in singles at the Summer Olympics? Tennis was introduced in the Summer Olympics back in 1896 and it was contested until 1924. After a hiatus of about 64 years, it was brought back as a full medal sport in 1988. Since then Tennis has been played in full swing in this tournament in 4 types: Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles. The 5th type Mixed Doubles was introduced back in 2012.  After this brief period, many records have been made and broken, but there was one record that has stood out since 2016. The record is the highest number of gold medals that has been won in Tennis Singles events at the Summer Olympics, and it was set by Andy Murray. He won a gold medal in both the 2012 and 2016 editions of the men’s tennis singles. Since then Andy Murray is the only men’s player to have won two singles gold medals. Moreover, his winning streak also included a silver medal in mixed doubles at the 2012 Summer Olympics alongside Laura Robson for Great Britain. Andy Murray has the most number of gold medals in Singles at Summer Olympics Andy Murray will also participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He will be making his fifth Olympic appearance, and is expected to compete in singles tennis as part of Great Britain’s team. Andy Murray’s presence displays his continued dedication to competitive tennis despite nearing the end of his career. Another prime candidate who is eyeing to equalize the record is Rafael Nadal. He has appeared in the 2008 and 2016 editions of the Olympics. He won the gold medal in men’s singles tennis at the 2004 Beijing Olympics. Though he couldn’t quite manage to continue his winning streak, he will be looking forward to turning this around in the 2024 edition of the Summer Olympics. Now on the female tennis circuit, though gold medals were won many times, no one quite held it more than once. However, the most notable winners among them are the sisters Serena and Venus Williams. They ruled the tennis fields of the Summer Olympics tournament for quite some time as they both acquired a gold medal each in the Summer Olympics, however, it was the doubles side of the tennis where they truly shined by clinching together the gold medal thrice.  Also Read: “I have to keep my mouth shut and just listen to him”: Carlos Alcaraz on teaming up with Rafael Nadal at Paris Olympics

Tennis

“The fact that I am not the bookmakers’ favorite is just a motivation for me” : Novak Djokovic ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics

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“The fact that I am not the bookmakers’ favorite is just a motivation for me” : Novak Djokovic ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics Novak Djokovic has entered the 2024 Paris Olympics as the top seed, after Jannik Sinner pulled out of the event owing to an illness. The Serbian is scheduled to face Matthew Ebden in the first round, followed by a potential second round clash against Rafael Nadal. The Olympic gold medal is missing from Novak Djokovic’s rich collection of trophies and accolades. The Serbian reached the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics last time around, however, failed to secure a medal for his country. The veteran believes that he will be able to show his mettle at the Olympic Games this time around. Additionally, he stated that given the fact that he is not the favorite to win the gold medal, that just serves him some extra motivation. Just like every athlete, the Olympic Games mean a lot to Novak Djokovic. He was seen weeping, when he lost Juan Martin del Potro at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This could be his final opportunity to secure a gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games. “I am very excited. I think the Olympic Games are a very important event. I can’t wait to represent my country. I have great expectations for this tournament. I lost in the semifinals in Tokyo and I will try to improve on the results of three years ago,” Novak Djokovic said. “I feel good compared to and more ready than I was before Wimbledon. I had many opportunities to win gold and now I have to start taking advantage of them. The fact that I am not the bookmakers’ favorite is just a motivation for me,” Novak Djokovic said in the press conference. “It would be exciting to play against Nadal in the second round” : Novak Djokovic In some of the biggest surprises of the draw, 24-time Grand Slam champion could face 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the second round in Paris. This will be their 60th meeting on all surfaces, with the record slightly in the favor of the Serbian, who leads 30-29 in head to head encounters. Novak Djokovic stated that it would be exciting to play against his old rival in the second round. The Serbian also revealed that he expects to adapt pretty quickly to the clay courts here, given that he played the French Open just a couple of months earlier. This season has not been going in the way Novak Djokovic would have planned. He is yet to win a single title this season, however, he would surely love an Olympic gold medal which completes his trophy cabinet. “It would be exciting to play against Nadal in the second round. The Olympic Games have always been a great challenge for me. I have focused all my preparation on this tournament. I think I will adapt immediately to the conditions of Roland Garros since we played there two months ago,” he added. Also Read: “I have to keep my mouth shut and just listen to him”: Carlos Alcaraz on teaming up with Rafael Nadal at Paris Olympics

Formula 1

“Act like a World Champion” : Lewis Hamilton takes a dig at Max Verstappen after Hungarian GP antics

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“Act like a World Champion” : Lewis Hamilton takes a dig at Max Verstappen after Hungarian GP antics Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen seemed to have reignited their rivalry at the 2024 Hungarian GP last weekend. The two drivers had a collision in the final stages of the race, with Max Verstappen chasing a P3 finish. However, the Dutchman could only finish P5 after his clash with Lewis Hamilton costed him a couple of places. Max Verstappen was very grumpy during the Hungarian GP, as was heard during his interactions on the team radio. He also seemed to be annoyed with his team’s strategy, which he believes cost him the race victory. After the race, Max Verstappen also had a couple of heated interviews, where he blamed Lewis Hamilton for the crash. Lewis Hamilton took a jibe at Max Verstappen in the press conference of the Belgian GP, stating that he should act like a world champion. He did not take his name directly, but his comments were intended for the Red Bull driver. “You have to be a team leader, a team member. Maybe not such a team leader but just always remember you’re a team-mate with lots of people and you have to act like a World Champion,” said Lewis Hamilton, as quoted by Planet F1. Lewis Hamilton surprised by Max Verstappen penalty decision Lewis Hamilton stated that he was pretty surprised by the stewards’ decision to not award a penalty to Max Verstappen for causing the crash. However, he put it down to a racing incident for now, but plans to have a conversation with the stewards in the due course. “Yes. Very much so. I was really, really surprised by it. I think already I was very relaxed about the situation just saying: ‘Look, it’s just a racing incident, let’s just move on. But considering one car was in control and one car was not in control at the time. Obviously, when all the wheels are locked, you’re not in control,” said Hamilton. “And if you look at the replay, at the end of the whole move I’m very, very far from the apex – there’s a lot of room on the right-hand side – so I was very, very surprised. That will be a question when I speak to [the stewards] at some stage.” Frustrations seem to be growing for Max Verstappen and Red Bull at the moment. The Dutchman has not win a race after the Spanish GP, finishing outside the podium places in Austria and in Hungary last week. Meanwhile, for Red Bull, Sergio Perez’s performances have not done any favors as McLaren are within touching distance of the reigning champions in the Constructors championship. Also Read: Max Verstappen blames Lewis Hamilton for Hungary crash: “You cannot do that when someone has committed to the inside”

Rafael Nadal
Tennis

“I can’t assure you Nadal will play” : Carlos Moya sparks fresh injury concerns for the Spaniard

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“I can’t assure you Nadal will play” : Carlos Moya sparks fresh injury concerns for the Spaniard In yet another setback for Rafael Nadal, the Spaniard might not be able to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His coach Carlos Moya stated that he cannot comment on the veteran’s participation currently, and they will have to wait for another 48 hours before taking a call. Rafael Nadal has struggled with injuries for majority of the last couple of years, but he was at least hopeful of competing at the Olympics this time around. Carlos Moya revealed that Rafael Nadal picked up an injury during his doubles training session with Carlos Alcaraz. Along with singles, Rafael Nadal will also scheduled to play the doubles event with world number three Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard won the gold medal in Doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics, in addition to his singles gold medal at Beijing 2008. Rafael Nadal on collision with Novak Djokovic in Paris Rafael Nadal could face Novak Djokovic in the second round of the 2024 Paris Olympics. After Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal, the Serbian has entered the draw as the top seed, followed by Carlos Alcaraz as the second seed. Rafael Nadal will face Marton Fucsovics in the first round, as Novak Djokovic faces Matthew Ebden. A win for both players in the first round means that they will clash against each other in the second round. However, this is also given the fact that Rafael Nadal is able to compete at the Olympics. Rafael Nadal had a long week in Bastad before coming to Paris. He ended as the runner-up at the Swedish Open, losing to Nuno Borges in the finals in straight sets. The Spaniard played a four hour long quarterfinals, which was followed by another three set match in the semifinals. Also Read: “I have to keep my mouth shut and just listen to him”: Carlos Alcaraz on teaming up with Rafael Nadal at Paris Olympics

Mikel Arteta Arsenal
Football

“He showed a lot of guts and determination” : Mikel Arteta admits being nervous during Bukayo Saka’s penalty against Switzerland

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“He showed a lot of guts and determination” : Mikel Arteta admits being nervous during Bukayo Saka’s penalty against Switzerland Mikel Arteta revealed that he was feeling nervous when Bukayo Saka took the penalty in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Euros. The England forward took the first penalty in the shootout against Switzerland, as the Three Lions came out victorious in the last eight clash. Bukayo Saka missed the decisive penalty in the 2021 Euro finals shootout against Italy, which was the reason why Mikel Arteta was a bit nervous. However, he put away the penalty rather comfortably this time around to give England the early lead. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on the Arsenal forward, as he stated that it took a lot of guts and determination to step up first during the shootout. “I was very nervous,” said Arteta. “It plays back in your mind from a few years ago and that moment but he showed a lot of guts and determination and composure to take it the way he did,” he added, as quoted by Standard.co.uk. Mikel Arteta also heaped praise on Bukayo Saka’s prominent roles for his domestic club, and for England. He stated that the youngster was evolving as a crucial player for his national side as well, which is a very rare thing to see at this age. “His role is constantly growing and evolving. He is a super important player for Arsenal and one of the main players for the national team, and at his age that’s a really rare thing to see,” he added. Mikel Arteta says Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka will not miss early part of the season Mikel Arteta revealed that Arsenal players Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka will not miss the early part of the season. The two players have been granted a couple of weeks off after a hectic Euros, and will rejoin the team in August. Declan Rice played the joint most minutes at the Euros, whereas, Bukayo Saka played the sixth most minutes at the tournament. “Let’s see what condition they come back in. All of the messages I have got from them, they are really excited to come back and have a great season again. I do not expect anything else,” said Arteta. “There is a very well thought-out plan of integration, but we cannot expect them to go from sunbeds to training at 100 miles per hour. They need to be able to get up to speed. When they come back we will be working closely with them to follow the rhythm of the rest of the boys,” he added. Arsenal will be looking to claim the Premier League title this season, after come agonizingly close last season. The Gunners have finished as the runners-up in the previous two seasons, both times to Manchester City. Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are the two most important players in Mikel Arteta’s lineup, and he will hope to have them at their 100% by the time the season gets underway. Also Read: Also Read: “He doesn’t fully understand the position” : Kobbie Mainoo slammed for wandering on the field

Pep Guardiola
Football

“I’m really excited for this season” : Pep Guardiola responds to England’s manager job

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“I’m really excited for this season” : Pep Guardiola responds to England’s manager job Pep Guardiola has been touted as one of Gareth Southgate’s successors for the England managerial job. However, it seems that the Manchester City manager is happy to be where he is at currently, and has intentions of being England’s manager. Pep Guardiola led Manchester City to their fourth consecutive Premier League title, and sixth in the last seven years. The Spanish boss also led his side to a historic treble last season, as they claimed the Champions League, beating Inter Milan in the finals. Pep Guardiola stated that he is refreshed after taking a much needed break, and is ready to take on the challenges which come up during the 2024/25 season. The former Barcelona manager has subtly put an end to all rumors linking him to the England job. ‘I’m really excited for this season that’s coming. I’m really happy here,’ Pep Guardiola said at a press conference. Pep Guardiola fully focused on Manchester City, and the season ahead Pep Guardiola revealed that he is fully focused on Manchester City, and the season ahead. His contract at Manchester City runs out at the end of the next season, which means that he could leave the club next summer. Pep Guardiola also hinted that he could leave the club once his contract expires, as he has been at the club for almost a decade now. But for now, he wants to focus on the club’s ambition and goals for the 2024/25 season. ‘Like every season I need the break, I need it definitely, but after that I charge my batteries and I have the same energy like usual and I know the competition is coming, I will be who we are, who I am. I’m completely focused on that,’ he added. Gareth Southgate stepped down as the manager of England, after they suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Spain in the finals of the 2024 Euros. This is for the second consecutive time that the Three Lions have ended as the runners-up at the Euros. Also Read: Football at 2024 Summer Olympics: A Look at the Group Stage Draws

Lewis Hamilton
Tennis

“It’s not any other driver replacing you, but the best driver in history” : Carlos Sainz reveals why Ferrari sub did not hurt him too much

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“It’s not any other driver replacing you, but the best driver in history” : Carlos Sainz reveals why Ferrari sub did not hurt him too much Carlos Sainz is in his fourth season as Ferrari driver. The Ferrari driver will be replaced by the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton for the coming season. The Brit’s move to Ferrari was finalized earlier this year, as Lewis Hamilton ends his decade-long reign at Mercedes. Carlos Sainz stated that Ferrari’s decision to go ahead with Lewis Hamilton did not hurt him much. The Spaniard stated that it was very understandable for the team to go with some one of Lewis Hamilton’s caliber. The Brit holds the joint-record for most word championships won, which is seven. Carlos Sainz stated that he is replaced by the greatest ever F1 driver, and not just any driver. Hence, he should not have any regrets or complaints. “I obviously understand Ferrari’s decision, the opportunity to sign a seven-time world champion and what it can entail and attract to a team,” said Sainz. Carlos Sainz understands why Ferrari signed Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton has been at Mercedes for almost over a decade, winning six world championship titles during his spell. Carlos Sainz is yet to find his seat for the next season, as the Spaniard is expected to make a call in the summer break. “That’s why, when I reflected on it, it didn’t hurt me that much. Because in the end it’s not any other driver replacing you, but the best driver in history. And in the end, if one has to replace me, let it be [Lewis].“ Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have been on the rise over the last couple of months. The Silver Arrows claimed back to back wins in Austria and the British GP. At the Austrian GP, it was George Russell who finished P1, as he took advantage of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris’ crash. The Silverstone GP was won by Lewis Hamilton, who won his first ever race since Jeddah 2021. Also Read: Max Verstappen blames Lewis Hamilton for Hungary crash: “You cannot do that when someone has committed to the inside”

Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal
Tennis

“I have to keep my mouth shut and just listen to him”: Carlos Alcaraz on teaming up with Rafael Nadal at Paris Olympics

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“I have to keep my mouth shut and just listen to him”: Carlos Alcaraz on teaming up with Rafael Nadal at Paris Olympics Carlos Alcaraz will team up with Rafael Nadal for the men’s doubles event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Rafael Nadal has already achieved immense success at the Summer Games, winning the gold medal in Singles in Beijing 2008. He also claimed a gold medal in the Doubles event alongside Marc Lopez at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Carlos Alcaraz revealed that they still have not discussed their strategies for the Olympics. The world number three stated that they would only talk about their plans once they unite in Paris for the Summer Olympics. He admitted that he would feel a little nervous teaming up with a such a legend like Rafael Nadal. Carlos Alcaraz believes that the wisest thing for him to do is listen to his much experienced partner in the Doubles event. “Not much. He’s also doing his thing, we’re doing ours. We talk very little, but when we’re at the Games, we’ll talk about doubles and, above all, how we’re going to do it. I’m not nervous right now. When the time comes, I will be. And yes, obviously, he’s already experienced this, he already knows what it’s like to play in the Olympics, to win a gold in both singles and doubles. I’m new, I’m the rookie here, so I have to keep my mouth shut and just listen to him,” said Alcaraz on his partnership with Nadal at the Paris Olympics. Carlos Alcaraz targets gold in the Men’s Doubles event at the Paris Olympics Carlos Alcaraz stated that it was a dream come true for him to partner Rafael Nadal at the Paris Olympics. This in all certainty is the veteran’s last appearance at the Summer Olympics, and he will hope to make the most out of it. Carlos Alcaraz gave a stern warning to the rest of the field, clearing stating that they would be going for the gold medal in the Doubles event. In the Singles event, the world number three is the favorite to win the gold medal, alongside the likes of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. “I am going to go for the title, I am going to go just thinking that I will able to win it, that’s my goal to bring a medal to my country, hopefully the gold medal. And obviously, the doubles with Rafa is going to be a really dream moment for me. Obviously, we will try to bring home the gold medal again,” said Alcaraz. Also Read: “No way he would have left” : George Russell says Lewis Hamilton casts doubt on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move

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