FC Barcelone : Saison terminée pour Lamine Yamal

Le FC Barcelone a vécu une soirée contrastée ce mercredi face au Celta Vigo. Si les Catalans se sont imposés (1-0), ils ont perdu bien plus que trois points potentiels au classement. Héros du soir, Lamine Yamal a vu sa saison brutalement s’arrêter sur blessure. Auteur de l’unique but de la rencontre sur penalty à la 40e minute, le jeune prodige espagnol a ensuite été contraint de quitter ses coéquipiers dans la foulée, touché physiquement. Une sortie qui a immédiatement suscité l’inquiétude du staff et des supporters blaugrana. Les examens médicaux réalisés après la rencontre ont confirmé les craintes. « Les examens réalisés ont confirmé que le joueur de l’équipe première Lamine Yamal souffre d’une blessure au biceps fémoral de la jambe gauche. Le joueur suivra un traitement conservateur. Lamine Yamal manquera le reste de la saison et devrait être disponible pour disputer la Coupe du monde « , a communiqué le club catalan. Un coup d’arrêt brutal pour celui qui s’est imposé comme le leader de l’attaque catalane. À seulement 18 ans, Yamal a enchaîné les performances de haut niveau, devenant un élément clé du dispositif offensif barcelonais. Cette absence représente un véritable défi pour le Barça dans le sprint final. Alors que le club lutte pour ses objectifs en championnat, il devra désormais composer sans l’un de ses joueurs les plus décisifs. Pour Lamine Yamal, l’objectif est désormais de récupérer pleinement afin de revenir en forme pour les échéances internationales, avec en ligne de mire la prochaine Coupe du monde. Une consolation, certes, mais qui ne masque pas la frustration d’une saison interrompue en plein élan. mchezo.life

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As the MotoGP paddock rolls into the historic Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto this weekend, the narrative for SportPesa-backed Brad Binder and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team is clear: it’s time to shine.

Jerez is a spiritual home for motorcycle racing and a technical “truth-teller” for every bike on the grid. For South African fans, all eyes are on the #33 bike as Brad looks to replicate the podium heroics he produced here in 2023.

The State of Play: Aprilia Ascendant

We arrive in Spain at a fascinating junction. Marco Bezzecchi (81 points) leads the championship after a flawless run of three consecutive Sunday Grand Prix wins. Hot on his heels is Jorge Martin (77 points), who has looked arguably the most “complete” rider on the Aprilia, finishing no lower than 4th in any race this season.

Meanwhile, the “rookie” Pedro Acosta is no longer a surprise, he is a genuine title contender. Sitting 3rd in the standings, Acosta has already banked two Sunday podiums, proving that the KTM RC16 has the DNA to run at the very front.

The Track: Why Jerez Favors the Brave

Jerez is a 4.4km masterclass in flow and precision. Unlike the horsepower-hungry straights of Austin or Brazil, Jerez is tight, twisty, and rewards braking stability and edge grip.

• Corners: 13 (8 right, 5 left)
• Straight: Only 607m (one of the shortest on the calendar)
• Key Sector: The final hair-raising Turn 13 (Jorge Lorenzo corner), where many a race has been won or lost in a desperate lunge on the brakes.

This layout plays right into Brad Binder’s hands. Known as one of the hardest brakers in the world, Brad can use the RC16’s front-end strength to make up time where others have to be cautious.

The Binder Perspective: Homework in the Andalusia Sun

It hasn’t been the easiest start to 2026 for South Africa’s finest. After a solid P7 in Thailand, a DNF in Brazil and a tough P12 in Austin have left Brad 12th in the standings.

The issue in Austin was “chatter”—a high-frequency vibration that kills a rider’s confidence at full lean. However, Binder is a “Sunday man.” He and his crew are masters of finding a race-day setup when the chips are down.

“We have some serious homework to do for Jerez,” Brad noted after the US GP. “The pace wasn’t where we wanted it, but we know this track suits our bike better. I’m ready to get stuck in.”

With SportPesa’s partnership with the Binder brothers bringing fans closer to the action, the motivation to perform in front of the passionate Spanish crowd (and the millions watching back home in SA) is at an all-time high.

Key Stats & Trends

Ducati’s Drought: Despite their historical dominance, Ducati enters Jerez on their longest winless streak since 2021.

Aprilia’s Momentum: Aprilia has won every Sunday race in 2026 so far.

The Wildcard Factor: Watch out for KTM legend Dani Pedrosa, who often joins as a wildcard here. His data usually helps Brad and the team find that extra tenth of a second.

Weekend Forecast & Schedule (SAST)

The weather looks settled for Sunday, though Saturday’s Sprint might see some unsettled clouds. For South African viewers, the timings are perfect for a Sunday braai:

Friday Practice: 15:00

Saturday Sprint: 15:00

Sunday Grand Prix: 14:00

What to Expect

The Safe Bet: Marco Bezzecchi or Jorge Martin to be on the podium. The Aprilia is currently the most balanced bike on the grid.

The Bold Call: Brad Binder to fight through from a middle-grid start into the Top 6. If Brad can qualify on the first two rows, don’t be surprised to see him challenging for a trophy. He thrives in the heat of a scrap, and Jerez is built for scrapping.

The Wildcard: Pedro Acosta. The youngster is at home in Spain, and his confidence is sky-high. He’ll be the benchmark for the KTM camp this weekend.

Prediction: Bezzecchi to make it four in a row, but expect a massive “Sunday Charge” from Binder to remind the paddock why he’s one of the most feared racers on the brakes.

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso was disappointed not to have secured maximum points against Stellenbosch FC.

The Brazilians’ 10-match winning run came to an end after playing out to a 1-1 draw against Stellies at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

Tsiki Ntsabeleng broke the deadlock for Sundowns in the 26th minute but Tshegofatso Mabasa found the equalising goal in the 85th minute as both sides shared the spoils on Wednesday.

Sundowns remain in second place in the Betway Premiership standings on 57 points from 25 matches, a point behind log leaders Orlando Pirates.

“What happened was that a game completely under control, many occasions to make the second goal we didn’t score and very prudent action from us, give a penalty in the last minute of the game,” Cardoso told SuperSport TV after the match.

“We can only complain about the goals we didn’t score, in the second half was one after the other and when you don’t take your goals of course you get exposed on a mistake and we made a big mistake on the approach.

“We were completely in control, there was no danger on that action and we were reckless very reckless the way we make that approach and we gave away penalty to the opponent, we can only complain on us that we didn’t win.”

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L’académie de l’Héritage culturel du Rwanda a publié pour la première fois, il y a quelques semaines, un dictionnaire créant de nouveaux termes pour le secteur des nouvelles technologies. Objectif : définir une nouvelle terminologie en kinyarwanda dans un secteur souvent dominé par des langues étrangères, notamment l’anglais, et valoriser la langue nationale en l’adaptant aux réalités et innovations de l’époque. Un projet nécessaire pour les professionnels rwandais de la tech.

Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt has included three South Africans in his match 23 for Friday night’s clash against the Sharks at Hive Stadium.

Pierre Schoeman starts at loosehead prop, with former Sharks hooker/flank Dylan Richardson and prop Boan Venter on the bench.

Schoeman and Richardson have both represented Scotland, while Venter made his Bok debut last year.

There are three changes to the team that edged Zebre last week.

Cammy Scott replaces Ross Thompson at flyhalf, while Glen Young and Tom Currie come in for Liam McConnell and Connor Boyle – both of whom picked up concussions against Zebre – in the loose trio.

Edinburgh are 12th on the Vodacom URC log – six points behind the Sharks – and out of playoff contention.

TEAM: Siya back for Sharks, new role for André the Giant

EDINBURGH – 15 Piers O’Conor, 14 Darcy Graham, 13 Mosese Tuipulotu, 12 Findlay Thomson, 11 Malelili Satala, 10 Cammy Scott, 9 Hector Patterson, 8 Tom Currie, 7 Freddy Douglas, 6 Glen Young, 5 Grant Gilchrist (c), 4 Marshall Sykes, 3 Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, 2 Ewan Ashman, 1 Pierre Schoeman.
Bench: 16 Dylan Richardson, 17 Boan Venter, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Callum Hunter-Hill, 20 Tom Dodd, 21 Charlie Shiel, 22 Ross Thompson, 23 Jack Brown.

Weekend teams

Photo: Edinburgh Rugby

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