Danish handball wins third World Championship in a row
The Denmark men's handball team won the world title in Stockholm after defeating Tokyo Olympic champion - France, by a score of 34-29. Denmark dominated from start to finish, with a maximum lead of five goals in the first half, but by half-time the gap had narrowed to 16-15. The Danes pulled away in the final quarter, winning in the end by five goals.
Dmitri Ciolacu
Modest performance by Graciova at the European Skating Championship
Finland's Anastasia Graciova had a modest showing at the European figure skating championship. Representing Moldova for the first time at a continental event, she ranked 28th and failed to participate in the free program. The ranking of Graciova, coached by Yulia Lebedeva, was ahead of only Greek Alexandra Minstidou and Lithuanian Meda Variokoite. She went down in the middle of the program, but had some impressive elements.
Nicky Cleșcenco was transferred to FC Petrocub Hincesti for half a year
The Moldovan international Nicky Cleșcenco has been brought to FC Petrocub Hîncești by FC Sion, 8th place in the Swiss Super League, on loan until summer this year.
Valeriu Mircea, spectacular victory in Poland
Valeriu Mircea, the Moldovan mixed martial arts fighter, scored a spectacular victory in the Polish mixed martial arts promotion, KSW. At the gala held in the city of Szczecin, our compatriot defeated Boris Mankowski in a duel in the lightweight category. Mircea prevailed with an exceptional knock-out.
Mudrik, the player of Chelsea London
Chelsea London has "blown away" one of the most promising footballers of the moment to the rival in the city, Arsenal. "Aristocrats" officially announced the transfer of Mihailo Mudrik from Shakhtar Donetsk. The English club paid 100 million euros for the footballer, including all performance bonuses.
Sheriff Tiraspol announced the first transfer in 2023
The Sheriff Tiraspol football club, which has held the title of national champion for several years, announced the first transfer in 2023. The Tiraspol club acquired defender Munashe Garananga from Zimbabwe.
Ion Nicolaescu scored two goals in the last match of the year
The Moldovan international managed a double for Beitar Jerusalem in the match with Nes Tziona in the Israeli championship, winning 3-2. Nicolaescu scored first at the score of 1-1, in the 31st minute, and then once more in the 43rd minute.
France and Argentina coaches spoke about the World Cup finals
France national team coach Didier Deschamps expects a fairytale atmosphere in the World Cup finals. However, he is convinced that his followers will not be intimidated by the Argentine fans.
Football legend Sinisa Mihajlovic passes away
Legendary footballer Sinisa Mihajlovic has sadly passed away at the age of 53 after a battle with cancer.
Brazil put on a show in the round of 16
The Brazilian national team clearly defeated the South Korean national team, score 4-1, and qualified for the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar. The fate of the match at Doha's 974 Stadium was decided in the first half.