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Portugal win Nations League after penalty shootout thriller against Spain

Published 9 June 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Portugal wins the Nations League for the second time with the victory over Spain.
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It was a Nations League final that had everything – nerves, twists, penalties, and drama right up to the very end. When the dust settled, Portugal once again stood atop the Nations League podium after an unforgettable evening in Munich.

Portugal can once again call themselves Nations League champions after a thrilling final against Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

After 120 minutes of drama and a 2–2 score on the board, the Portuguese came out on top in the penalty shootout, securing their second title in the history of the tournament.

Spain took the lead twice, first through Martin Zubimendi in the 21st minute and then through Mikel Oyarzabal just before halftime.

Portugal responded quickly through Nuno Mendes and equalized again in the second half when Cristiano Ronaldo, in his 209th international appearance, scored his 138th international goal in the 61st minute. The equalizer sent the match into extra time.

Despite chances at both ends in extra time, the score remained 2–2 when the referee blew for penalties. Portugal showed their composure, with all five Portuguese penalty takers scoring, while Spain’s Álvaro Morata missed the decisive attempt.

Ruben Neves became the hero when he scored the decisive penalty, securing the gold medal for Portugal with a 5–3 victory.

Ronaldo: “Winning for Portugal is very special”

Cristiano Ronaldo, who was forced to leave the field injured in the final minutes, was still able to lift the trophy alongside his teammates – his third international title with Portugal and another chapter in an already legendary career.

– Winning for Portugal is very special. I have many titles, but there is nothing better than winning with Portugal. The tears afterwards and the feeling of having done your duty, it’s beautiful, he commented, according to Record.

The victory means that Portugal has now won two of three possible Nations League titles and once again consolidates its place at the top of European football.

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  • 2021: France
  • 2023: Spain
  • 2025: Portugal

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Duplantis breaks world record yet again

Published 13 August 2025
– By Editorial Staff
It has now been over two years since Duplantis last lost a competition.
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Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has set a new world record in pole vault. It is the athletics star’s 13th world record.

During this week’s Continental Tour in Budapest, Hungary, the 25-year-old first jumped 6.11 meters and thereby secured victory ahead of Emmanouil Karalis, who cleared 6.02 meters. This marks Duplantis’ 32nd consecutive competition victory – it has now been over two years since he last lost.

On his second attempt, he raised the bar to 6.29 meters and cleared the height, which became his new world record.

— I knew I had a good chance when I went over. But I hit it pretty hard too. Just tried to stay cool. I’m glad it stayed up, Duplantis tells Swedish public broadcaster SVT.

Earlier this year, he broke not just one, but two world records. In March, he jumped 6.27 meters at the All Star Perche in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and then broke that new record on home soil in June with 6.28 meters.

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Sweden launches leisure card subsidy for children’s activities

Published 11 August 2025
– By Editorial Staff
All children between eight and 16 years old receive 500 kronor (approximately €45) per year to spend on a regular leisure activity.
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Starting in September, the Leisure Card (Fritidskortet) can be used to partially fund children’s activities outside of school. The Swedish government hopes the initiative will encourage a more active lifestyle.

The Leisure Card is part of the Swedish government’s reform to promote children’s and young people’s participation in sports, culture, outdoor activities and community organizations. The card is used digitally by guardians, and all children between eight and 16 years old receive SEK 500 (€45) per year to spend on regular leisure activities. Families who received housing allowance last year instead get SEK 2,000 (€180) per child on the card.

— As Minister for Social Affairs, I want to make life a little easier for people by creating good conditions for health and community. The Leisure Card is a reform that enables children and young people to have an active leisure time together with others. The family’s finances should not determine whether a child can participate in a leisure activity or not, said Swedish Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed last year.

The association or cultural school must be connected to the Leisure Card system for the subsidy to be valid. The money can also be used to rent equipment. By “regular” it means that the activity needs to take place at least six times during a six-month period.

Applications for the subsidy open on September 1.

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65-year-old Lisa sets world record in ultrarunning

Published 6 August 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Lisa Amundsson ran 282 kilometers in 48 hours.
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Retiree Lisa started running at age 50. Now she has set a world record in ultrarunning, running for 48 hours straight.

It was in 2010 that Lisa Amundsson began running training after reading a newspaper notice stating that anyone can run a marathon. She then ran the Stockholm Anniversary Marathon in 2012 and the New York Marathon in 2014. Since then, Lisa has continued running more, and even longer distances. Now Lisa, who retired this year, has broken the world record for women aged 65 to 69 in ultrarunning. She ran what’s called an ultramarathon, covering 282 kilometers in 48 hours.

— Now I’ve managed the nights better, but a few years ago it was really tough, she tells Swedish public broadcaster SVT.

It was at Viadal Ultra, held in Skåne (southern Sweden), that Lisa broke the world record. This is an ultrarace where participants run as far as they can within a specified time – in Lisa’s case, 48 hours.

Couldn’t run a kilometer

Today, she runs between 70 and 100 kilometers a week. But training hasn’t always been fun or easy for Lisa. She used to think running was “pure torture”.

— Fifteen years ago, I couldn’t even run a kilometer, she says.

Lisa’s best advice for starting to run is to begin slowly and join a running club. Once you get going, you can sign up for a smaller race to train for, but it’s important to have realistic goals, listen to your body, and not worry too much about times.

— Let it take the time it takes.

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Icelandic actor breaks world record in deadlift

Published 28 July 2025
– By Editorial Staff
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Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson has set a new world record in deadlift. The Icelandic “Game of Thrones” actor lifted a total of 505 kilograms.

The 36-year-old, who is often called Thor because his first name is the Icelandic name for the thunder god, has now broken the previous record set by British strongman Eddie Hall in 2016, when he lifted 500 kilograms in deadlift.

During Saturday’s Eisenhart Black Competition, held in Germany, Björnsson lifted 505 kilograms. The lift was performed with a lifting suit, belt and straps, and after a brief struggle with the weight, Björnsson managed to rise to full height with the barbell.

“To my fans: I love you. To my haters: You helped make this happen too“, the Icelandic strongman writes on X.

Previously, the Icelander, who is also known as “The Mountain” in the TV series Game of Thrones, lifted 501 kilograms, but that was outside of competition and therefore did not count as an official record.

Björnsson and Hall have been in conflict with each other for several years. This came after a strongman competition that Hall won by one point ahead of Björnsson, who in turn claimed he had been robbed of victory. But now Hall congratulates the Icelander for his achievement.

“Massive respect to Thor for making history & setting the official WR at 505kg. That’s one hell of a pull. Records are made to be broken“, Hall writes on Instagram.

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