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KTM: Some “very smart decisions” being made about MotoGP’s 2027 rules

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The current technical formula in MotoGP will change in 2027, with one of the chief changes coming in the form of engine displacement being reduced from 1000cc to 850cc. MotoGP will also move to 100% sustainable fuels from 2027, while it is thought major changes to the current aerodynamic rules will be made. Read Also: MotoGP MotoGP planning 850cc engine rules for 2027 During the launch of the KTM-backed Tech3 team earlier this week, Beirer offered an update on how discussions over the 2027 regulations were going between MotoGP and the manufacturers. “I feel some very smart decisions have been made for the ‘27 regulations,” he said. “Maybe one or the other idea we should discuss if it would not make sense to make the changes even earlier. “But in general to take out the little bit of extreme technology that is influencing the riding style, the riding itself, we should take out a little bit to give the tools a bit more back to the rider to d...

Why did Messi win ‘The Best’ if he had the same number of votes as Haaland? Tiebreaker rules explained

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Lionel Messi was somewhat surprisingly named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for the third time at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023, only just pipping Erling Haaland, and former PSG teammate Kylian Mbappé, to the prize. None of the three finalists attended the gala in London. The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 as it happened The Manchester City striker had been tipped by many to win the award for the first time ahead of the Inter Miami star and the Paris Saint-Germain attacker, but it was Messi who came out on top, adding to his victories in 2019 and 2022. Messi is crowned #TheBest! 👑🇦🇷 Click here for more information. ➡️ https://t.co/niVRuFY4lP pic.twitter.com/krIyrtkexL — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) January 15, 2024 Messi’s bright Miami start before injuries The 36-year-old won Ligue 1 with former club PSG in 2022-23 but struggled to make an impact in the Champions League before making the switch to MLS in the summer. Messi made a blistering start in the United Sta...

UEFA's multi-club ownership rules - explained

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There are many different ways in which football could be perceived as heading in the wrong direction, and one of them is multi-club ownership. It's an issue that has been thrust back into the limelight as Manchester United will soon be 25% owned by the same company that owns OGC Nice and Lausanne Sport and a partner of Racing Club Abidjan. It would not be the first time a big club in Europe has found itself under the same ownership or investment as other teams around the world. Naturally, when it comes to continental tournaments, this creates a major issue for governing bodies like UEFA. Here's a look at what UEFA's multi-club owner ship rules are right now and how they can affect clubs like Man Utd. What are UEFA's multi-club ownership rules? Sir Jim Ratcliffe is involved in a number of sports / VALERY HACHE/GettyImages UEFA's multi-club ownership rules can make for slightly confusing reading for those not used to the jargon. There are many different ways in whic...