Melanie Gervasoni
Melanie is a freelance writer covering sports news, major event analysis, and match previews/reviews. Her articles feature athlete perspectives and insightful commentary on the latest developments across the sporting world.
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15
Feb
The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will be the 68th edition of the biggest musical event in Europe. In 2023, Loreen, with her song "Tattoo", triumphed in the contest for Sweden, which made her a two-time Eurovision winner. As always, the ESC competition will have three phases - two semi-finals and a grand finale. Petra Mede and Malin Åkerman will host all three live ESC shows.
Sweden previously hosted the ESC six times - in 1975, 1985, 1992, 2000, 2013, and 2016. 15,500 is the maximum number of seated spectators the chosen Malmö Arena can accommodate, and it is the second...
23
Nov
It requires adherence to become one of the highest-paid fighters in the UFC. Mixed martial arts warriors are some of the toughest athletes on the planet Earth. This sport has grown so fast - and for this reason, the salaries saw an incredible increase during the last decade. Under Dana White's promotion, the UFC fighters now have a chance to earn some big bucks. However, not every challenger has the endurance to stay on the highest level for many years, as this sport is fierce, and only the greats and their careers last longer.
These fighters can make millions of...
16
Nov
AIt is the FIFA U-17 World Cup for male players under 17. The FIFA World Cup began on the 10th of November and will last until the 2nd of December. It will allow us to see the most talented future football stars. We present all you need to know about this tournament, and the list includes – legendary nations, groups, new and former legends, and the prognosis of the U-17 contest.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup is a competition inspired by the Lion City Cup. Football Association of Singapore created that one in 1977. The Lion City Cup was the...
11
Oct
Top shockers
The new English Premier League season has commenced on the 11th of August. It has been more than a month since the new season started. Many teams are showing high-quality football in the first seven games, while some of them are clearly underperforming. Let's take a look at the best looking teams first.
Tottenham Hotspur
The first one would be Tottenham Hotspur. They have been on a tear recently, beating some tough oppositions like Manchester United and Liverpool. Their last victory against Liverpool was one for the history books, not only mentioning the game as a whole but also the...
31
Jul
Officially called ‘The Championship’ or Wimbledon, it is arguably the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. It’s the oldest out of the four Grand Slam tournaments, played since 1877 and also the only one, played on a grass court. Ever since 1877, it has been held annually in the same location - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
So many great men and women athletes have blessed fans with thrilling tiebreaks and exciting matchups year in and year out. We will dive a bit deeper into Wimbledon’s legend, overviewing celebrated champions, the format, as well as...
29
May
Squash is an indoor sport played by two or four people (optionally) using rackets and a ball. During the game, the ball is hit against the walls of the playing area to keep it from hitting the floor more than once. Squash is an intense activity game that requires the entire body to work quickly and allows you to burn approximately 800 Kcal per hour, according to Forbes research.
History
Squash is thought to have originated in British prisons in the early 1800s and was first played in the early 19th century. After a few decades, the game became popular in...