Barcelona teenage defender suffers serious injury on duty with subsidiary team
Jofre Torrents has been a regular member in training with Barcelona’s first team this season, with Hansi Flick seeing special potential in the youngster.
A left-back by trade, he has made his first-team debut and a handful of appearances under the German manager and is rated as one of the academy’s best young left-backs.
Alejandro Balde’s improved fitness and Gerard Martin’s rise have seen his prominence in the first team limited this season, with Joao Cancelo’s arrival adding even more competition.
Last night, he thus played a game for Barça Atletic but suffered a heartbreaking injury that does not look good in any capacity as reported by SPORT.
A gruesome injury
The youngster did not start the game against Alcoyano for Barça Atletic last night which eventually ended in a 1-1 draw, but went down in pain soon after coming off the bench.
Is Torrents’ season over? Photo courtesy: X/FCBMasia
Torrents was helped off the field by the medical assistants and the club staff and was visibly grimacing in writhing pain with the injury seemingly in his knee.
In fact, it was clear that Torrents could not walk nor bear any weight on his left knee after the injury in what cannot be a good prognostic sign in any sense.
The concern was visible on the faces of Barcelona’s youth director Bojan Krkic, Torrents’ on-field teammates, and the entire coaching staff and it is unlikely to be a trivial blow.
Hansi Flick will hope the injury is not too serious and that Torrents can return in a few weeks. Going by the initial signs, however, there is a good chance of the blow being a massive one, possibly even an ACL or an associated ligament injury.
Red Bull Racing takes over San Francisco's Marina Blvd. for Formula 1 showcase
Red Bull Racing was burning out along San Francisco Marina Boulevard Saturday, shutting the street down for its Formula 1 showcase.
"I'm seeing this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to see it like right near my hometown," said Annie Strickler, who made the trip from Orinda. "It's just really great that they're expanding and trying to expand their audience as well and get people from the Bay Area, because we love sports and we love F1."
Formula 1 fans from across the Bay Area packed in to take in the moment.
"I'm a pretty big F1 fan, so I've kind of just wanted any sort of chance to be able to come and see, like, the cars and the people," said Orinda resident Noah Sasson. "I think Red Bull's a really interesting team in F1, because I feel like they kind of resemble something a little against the grain, because some of the teams are really generational. They're old and Red Bull is the newer team."
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The event was revving up excitement among newer Formula 1 fans.
"I have been, like, a fan and watched the races, but definitely not, like, as huge of a fan. So I thought that this opportunity to see something for free, especially so close to me, is just like a really amazing thing," said Anna Kucheyev.
Red Bull also unleashed some its other high-end performance vehicles.
"I've owned a lot of Mustangs, so I do like muscle cars, so I'm here for that and here for my puppy to be able to get some exposure and see some people," said Petaluma resident Elizabeth Oats, who was at the event with a group of friends.
"I hope everyone has good day and go, F1," said Crystal Wright.
‘I take it as a compliment’ – Harry Kane responds to presidential candidate’s bid to bring him to Barcelona
Bayern star Harry Kane has responded to presidential candidate Xavi Vilajoana’s bid to try and bring him to the Camp Nou.
Vilajoana has claimed to have made contact with the England captain and says he’d be a “great fit” for the Catalan giants.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Kane says he doesn’t know anything about it.
“I haven’t heard anything about it. My father and brother handle everything, but they haven’t said anything to me,” he told reporters.
“As I’ve already said, I’m very happy here at Bayern. I’m focused on this season and my time at Bayern. I take it as a compliment.”
Kane spoke out after scoring twice for Bayern to take his tally to the season to 28 in the Bundesliga, meaning he’s closing in on Robert Lewandowski’s famous record.
The striker is also expected to sign a new contract at Bayern. His current deal with the Bavarian giants expires in 2027.
Sean Strickland calls out Khamzat Chimaev for title fight after UFC Houston win
Sean Strickland made his intentions clear the moment the UFC Houston main event ended, immediately shifting the middleweight title conversation.
Sean Strickland stopped Anthony Hernandez in the third round on Saturday night and then called for a title fight against reigning champion Khamzat Chimaev.
The former middleweight champion used his post-fight interview to position himself as the next challenger.
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Sean Strickland earned a third-round TKO over Hernandez at UFC Houston, with the referee stopping the contest at 2:33 after a knee up the middle was followed by a sustained barrage of punches.
The result ended Hernandez’s eight-fight winning streak and strengthened Strickland’s case in the 185-pound division.
The former champion, who now holds a 29-7 professional record, faced a surging contender in Hernandez, who entered the bout at 15-2 with six finishes during his run.
“His boxing [surprised me], a tough m———- dude. You have some solid boxing, no one ever told me. No part of you was slowing down, but you were getting a little bit sloppy. He’s a f—— savage. That was a f—— war. I respect the hell out of you.”
Khamzat Chimaev now firmly in Strickland’s sights
After securing the stoppage, Strickland turned his attention to Chimaev, who is undefeated at 15-0 and won the middleweight title by defeating Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 in August 2025.
The championship picture had appeared to be forming, but Strickland’s performance placed him back into immediate contention.
Strickland has never been submitted and has conceded only three knockdowns in 23 UFC appearances, reinforcing his reputation for durability at the highest level.
“Chimaev probably gets off the bench. I’d like to piece that little Chechnyan w—-. You never know with him. You never know with that guy, but that’s what I want.”
The division now waits to see whether the champion responds and whether the promotion formalizes the matchup.
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