Neil Hodgson Column: Marc Marquez downplays chances but he’s favourite at Grand Prix Spain as Marco Bezzecchi feels the pressure

By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. The 2026 MotoGP season reaches a pivotal moment this weekend at Jerez, where Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi renew their growing rivalry in what could become an early championship decider. According to expert analysis from Neil Hodgson, the narrative heading into the Spanish Grand Prix may not be as…

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‘Numb’ Liam Rosenior rips into ‘unacceptable’ Chelsea players after latest defeat at Brighton – ‘Something has to change drastically’

By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Chelsea’s crisis deepened after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, with head coach Liam Rosenior delivering a brutally honest assessment of his team’s performance. The loss marks a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat without scoring for Chelsea—their worst league run since 1912—and piles mounting pressure on…

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Fears raised over Carlos Alcaraz wrist injury, Madrid Open director Feliciano Lopez says next two tournaments ‘almost impossible’

By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Carlos Alcaraz’s 2026 clay-court campaign has been thrown into uncertainty after a wrist injury forced the Spanish star to withdraw from key tournaments, sparking fears he could miss a significant portion of the European clay swing. The world No. 2 first showed signs of trouble during his Barcelona Open…

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Novak Djokovic to miss Madrid Open amid injury concerns ahead of French Open

By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Novak Djokovic has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Madrid Open, raising fresh concerns about the Serbian star’s fitness as the clay-court season intensifies. Tournament organizers confirmed the news in a statement, noting that the three-time Madrid champion will miss this year’s edition as he continues recovering from a lingering…

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Explosive reaction to Real Madrid’s ‘nightmare’ Champions League exit to Bayern Munich as Jude Bellingham gives one-word response to result

By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Real Madrid’s dramatic UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich has triggered a storm of anger from players, coaching staff, and Spanish media, with referee Slavko Vinčić at the center of the controversy. Camavinga Red Card Ignites Chaos The defining moment of the quarter-final clash came…

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Carlos Alcaraz reveals why he struggled against Otto Virtanen in first match at 2026 Barcelona Open – ‘I should rest’

By Marko Tankosic Alcaraz Overcomes Injury Scare to Secure Straight-Sets Win in Barcelona Opener SME News Balkan. World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz admitted he may have rushed back to competition after battling through an early struggle to defeat Otto Virtanen 6-4, 6-2 in his opening match at the Barcelona Open. The Spaniard looked below his…

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Neil Hodgson Column: Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez favourites at unpredictable Grand Prix of Brazil, Francesco Bagnaia already under pressure

By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Sports expert Neil Hodgson believes the upcoming Grand Prix of Brazil could deliver one of the most unpredictable race weekends of the season, with heavy rain and an unfamiliar circuit set to test every rider on the grid. With no prior data on the new track, Hodgson expects a…

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LIV Golf South Africa recap – Charles Howell III and Bryson DeChambeau take overnight lead after first round at Steyn City

By Marko Tankosic SME News Balkan. Bryson DeChambeau continued his red-hot form by grabbing a share of the lead after round one of LIV Golf South Africa, finishing on eight-under alongside Crushers teammate Charles Howell III. Fresh off his victory in Singapore, DeChambeau delivered another highlight-reel performance at Steyn City, closing his round with back-to-back…

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