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Slovan Bratislava Returns to Losses After Missing Champions League, Saved Only by Player Sale

Slovan Bratislava, Slovakia's largest football club, returned to financial losses last year after briefly achieving profitability the previous year when it qualified for the Champions League. The club's losses would have been significantly higher if not for the sale of striker David Strelec to an English club. The Bratislava-based team, owned by the Kmotrík family, had ended seven years of consecutive losses when it reached Europe's premier football competition. Meanwhile, FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda, owned by Oszkár Világi, improved its financial performance and returned to profitability after three years of losses, demonstrating contrasting fortunes among Slovak football clubs.

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Doug Armstrong steps down as Canada's general manager

Doug Armstrong has ended his tenure as general manager of Canada's national hockey team. The 61-year-old Armstrong had held the position since the World Cup in 2016, overseeing the team's international competition strategy and roster decisions for eight years.

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Czech Republic Names Squad for World Cup Playoffs Including Former Captain Darida

The Czech Republic has announced its squad for the upcoming World Cup playoffs, with former national team captain Vladimir Darida included in the selection. The only newcomer to the squad is Denis Višinský from Viktoria Plzeň, indicating the coaching staff has largely maintained confidence in experienced players for the crucial qualifying matches.

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FIFA Announces Partnership with YouTube for 2026 World Cup Broadcasting

FIFA announced a partnership with YouTube designed to encourage rights holders to broadcast the first 10 minutes of matches from the 2026 World Cup on the platform. The football governing body described the agreement as a "breakthrough partnership" that aims to expand access to World Cup content through the popular video-sharing platform. The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament will be held across three countries.

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Pinerola and Prešov Complete Futsal Semifinal Lineup

Bratislava's Pinerola and Prešov have secured the final two spots in Slovakia's futsal championship semifinals. In a dramatic match in Košice, local team Podpor Pohyb started strongly and built a three-goal lead against visiting Pinerola. However, the Bratislava side mounted a comeback to level the match and advance to the semifinal round alongside Prešov.

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Montreal Canadiens Face Playoff Uncertainty Despite Improved Performance

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in an unexpected playoff battle despite showing marked improvement from last season. The team has a stronger roster and is on pace to earn more points than the previous year, yet their postseason hopes remain uncertain. Strong performances by Columbus and Ottawa have complicated Montreal's position in the standings, transforming what appeared to be a controlled situation into a tight race. The Canadiens suffered two narrow home defeats over the weekend, losing 4-2 to San Jose and 4-3 to Anaheim, adding pressure to their playoff aspirations. Meanwhile, during practice, veteran forward Brendan Gallagher delivered a hard hit to young Slovak star Juraj Slafkovsky, highlighting the intense competition for roster spots as the team fights for both internal positioning and postseason qualification.

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Former Slovak Football Association Executive Withdraws Candidacy, Citing Opposition to President Kováčik

Mária Berdisová, the only woman to ever serve on the Slovak Football Association's executive committee, withdrew her candidacy in recent elections at the last possible moment, stating she could not work under President Ján Kováčik's leadership. Berdisová accused Kováčik of deliberately misleading the organization and said she felt ashamed to use company cars bearing SFZ stickers during her previous tenure. Despite facing a mobile phone controversy, Kováčik won the recent elections and will continue as president of Slovakia's national football governing body. The Slovak Football Association oversees the country's professional and amateur football leagues and manages the national teams.

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Brazil Expected to Extend Ancelotti's Contract Through 2030 World Cup

Brazil's national football team coach Carlo Ancelotti says he expects the Brazilian Football Confederation to extend his contract until the 2030 World Cup. The Italian manager took over the role in May of last year, becoming one of the most experienced coaches in international football. Ancelotti's current tenure with Brazil represents his first foray into international management after a distinguished club career that has included coaching Real Madrid, AC Milan, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.

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Chicago Signs Three-Year Rookie Contract with Boisvert

The Chicago Blackhawks signed a three-year rookie contract with defenseman Boisvert, who completed his college season at Boston University. The 21-year-old recorded three goals and 14 assists in 26 games this season for the Terriers, helping anchor their defensive corps. Boisvert, who was drafted by Chicago in the third round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, will likely begin his professional career in the American Hockey League before potentially making his NHL debut.

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Žiar nad Hronom Averts End of Season in Playoff Series

Žiar nad Hronom avoided elimination in their playoff series by defeating their opponents in a crucial match. Meanwhile, Levice secured their second consecutive home victory against Skalica, evening their playoff series at 2-2. The results keep both teams alive in their respective postseason competitions, with series now tied and requiring additional games to determine advancement.

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Brazil to Play March Friendlies Without Neymar

Brazil will compete in their March international friendly matches without star forward Neymar, according to team preparations. The five-time World Cup winners are planning to announce their final squad for the upcoming championship on May 18.

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Slovak Olympian Ninis Decides to Continue Career After Sixth Olympic Games

Slovak athlete Ninis has decided to continue his competitive career despite earlier suggestions that this season would likely be his last. The decision comes after Ninis completed a record sixth appearance at the Olympic Games, making him one of Slovakia's most experienced Olympic competitors. His earlier hints at retirement had suggested he was considering stepping away from competition, but he has now chosen to extend his athletic career for at least another season.

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NHL announces 2028 World Cup of Hockey in Prague, Slovakia's participation uncertain

The National Hockey League confirmed plans to organize the World Cup of Hockey in February 2028 during a press conference today. The international tournament, organized by the NHL, has been held at irregular intervals, with the most recent edition taking place in 2016. The league has long declared its goal to ensure "hockey growth" and has created an ambitious plan for international tournaments featuring the world's best players to be held every two years. However, Slovakia's participation in the Prague tournament remains uncertain, while Russia may be included despite ongoing international tensions.

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Chelsea to pay £10.75 million fine for breaking financial rules

Chelsea Football Club will pay a fine of £10.75 million for violating financial regulations. The English Premier League club also faces a nine-month ban on signing players for its youth academy and has been given a conditional one-year transfer ban for its first team. The sanctions represent significant restrictions on the club's ability to strengthen its squad through new signings in both its professional team and development programs.

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Slovak NHL Player Gudas Faces Criticism Over Controversial Hit on Matthews

Slovak defenseman Radko Gudas has drawn intense criticism from fans, experts, and media following a dangerous hit that ended Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews' season. The incident occurred during the second period of Toronto's home game against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night, with Anaheim leading 3-2. Gudas delivered a body check near the boards that sent teammate Easton Cowan into the wall, but the hit also caught Matthews in what observers deemed a reckless manner. Hockey agents and analysts have condemned the punishment handed down to Gudas as insufficient, arguing it demonstrates the NHL's failure to adequately protect its players from dangerous plays. The controversy continues to generate debate more than three days after the incident, highlighting ongoing concerns about player safety and disciplinary consistency in professional hockey.

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Arsenal Extends Premier League Lead as Manchester City Draws Again

Arsenal strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League table after another weekend of matches, building an increasingly comfortable lead over their rivals. Manchester City, sitting in second place, drew for the second consecutive match, allowing the gap to widen while still maintaining a secure hold on the runner-up position. The battle for the remaining top positions continues among Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool, who are exchanging places in the standings. Chelsea, currently in sixth place, appears to be gaining momentum following a recent coaching change and is closing the gap on the teams ahead of them.

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Sobolenková Tops WTA Rankings as Slovakia's Šramková Drops to 122nd

Aryna Sobolenko has claimed the top position in the Women's Tennis Association world rankings. Rebecca Šramková remains Slovakia's highest-ranked player but dropped four places to 122nd position in the latest WTA standings. The ranking update reflects recent tournament performances, with Šramková's slide marking a setback for the Slovak tennis player who has been the country's leading representative in women's professional tennis.

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Dvorský Benefits from Benching as Sports Week Reviews Hockey, Tennis and Soccer Developments

A Slovak sports weekly review highlighted how hockey prospect Dalibor Dvorský improved his performance after being benched, demonstrating that sitting on the sidelines can sometimes benefit young athletes. The roundup also covered diplomatic tensions caused by Donald Trump in sports contexts, positive news from Slovak tennis player Petra Vlhová, and the absence of athlete Volk from upcoming indoor world championships. The review noted a difficult week for England's Premier League and named Alexandra Rexová as the week's winner while citing Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the week's notable disappointments.

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