Tomislav Stipic defends Croatia after Belgium loss, predicting a return to the classic four-defender setup. He highlights Gvardiol, Vuskovic, Sutalo, and Stanisic as the tournament's best backline, urging calm ahead of the final Slovenia test.
Serbian triple jumper Alexandria Mitrovic tied her personal best with 13.92m at the Filothei Women meet in Athens, securing fourth place and boosting her chances for the Birmingham European Championships.
Nico Paz's World Cup participation is in serious doubt due to a knee injury. Emiliano Buendia emerges as the likely replacement for the Argentine midfield, bringing Champions League form and versatility to the squad.
Over half a million faithful endured ten-hour queues at the Temple of Saint Sava in Belgrade to venerate the Holy Belt of the Theotokos. From Mexico to Republika Srpska, believers sacrificed rest for spiritual fulfillment in scenes unseen since 2009.
Flavio Cobolli stunned Felix Auger-Aliassime at Roland Garos, winning in four sets to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal. He will face an all-Italian clash against Matteo Arnaldi or Matteo Berrettini in a historic tournament moment.
Manchester City dominate with 19 players, while Spain field an all-top-five league squad. From Scotland's 43-year-old Craig Gordon to Mexico's 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, the numbers define the drama.
Angelina Topić claimed silver at the Filothei Women meet in Athens, clearing 1.96m. Fellow Montenegrin Marija Vuković won gold, smashing the national record with a historic 1.98m jump to claim the top spot.
Olympiacos manager Jose Luis Mendilibar personally selected Unai Lopez despite initial club skepticism. The Spanish coach took full responsibility for the 30-year-old midfielder, proving his influence over transfer decisions.
Aleksandra Krunic and Ana Danilina stormed into the Roland Garros semifinals with a dominant win over Demi Schuurs and Ellen Perez. The unbeaten Serbian-Kazakh duo now eyes the Grand Slam title.
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente confirms Lamine Yamal will be fit for the World Cup opener. The Barcelona star missed club games with a knee injury but is progressing well alongside Nico Williams and Mikel Merino.
Mark Albrighton visits Bulgaria for Stiliyan Petrov’s charity match, praising his mentor’s professionalism. He reflects on Leicester’s historic 2016 title, their dramatic fall to League One, and his pragmatic World Cup outlook.
Flavio Coboli stunned fourth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime in four sets at Roland Garros. The victory sets up an all-Italian semi-final against Matteo Berrettini, marking a historic moment for Italian tennis.
Vasileios Spanoulis officially becomes the new head coach of Aris after signing a three-year contract. The Greek legend replaces Igor Milicic, promising a historic era for the club and its passionate fans.
Fenerbahçe candidate Hakan Safi has agreed personal terms with Sporting CP striker Luis Suarez. The Colombian forward, boasting 38 goals and 9 assists this season, joins a 3+1 year deal pending election results and club negotiations.
After delaying contract talks and weighing foreign offers, Romanian international defender Adrian Rus has officially renewed his deal with Universitatea Craiova. The 30-year-old centre-back, valued at 1.2 million euros, will return for pre-season training in June under new coach Filipe Coelho.
Panathinaikos coach Ergin Ataman made a shocking roster change for the finals opener against Olympiacos. Kostas Sloukas’ injury forced the inclusion of TJ Shortz, leaving Juancho Hernangomez and Kenneth Faried out of the initial 12-man squad.
Legendary commentator Edin Avdić has passed away at 47. His iconic calls, including "Mirza sa parkinga," remain etched in regional sports history. A giant of the airwaves is gone, leaving a void in Balkan basketball broadcasting.
Youth and Sports Minister Encho Keriazov awarded Bulgarian gymnasts and coaches for their medal haul at the World Cups in Tashkent and Varna. The national team secured nine medals, including golds for Trifonov, Ivanov, and Radkov.
Gigi Becali ends transfer rumors for Rapid's Alex Dobre, claiming a conversation with the player's father sealed the deal. The FCSB boss confirms he has zero interest in the midfielder, shifting focus elsewhere.
Mihai Stoica defends FCSB star Tavi Popescu against insults from Dinamo supporters group DDB Italia, citing the player's decisive role in the playoff wins against Botosani and Dinamo that secured European football.
