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 <br> Shin Tae-yong faces his country just after re-signing. Indonesian Football Federation president Erik Tohir posted a photo on his social media account on Friday shaking hands with Shin Tae-yong. "We discussed the national team program until 2027 and decided to continue working together," he said. The president of the association announced the extension of Shin's contract first, which Indonesian soccer fans had been hoping for. He was also seen enjoying a meal at a Korean restaurant to show his appreciation for Shin. Tae-yong Shin's accolades in Indonesia are considerable. Shin has been a success story since his arrival in Indonesia. Since 2020, Shin has been in charge of Indonesia's national A and U-23 teams, and he's taken them to a level of dominance in Southeast Asia. This year, he's taken them to the point where they're on par with the rest of the Asian giants. The national team stunned at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup in Qatar earlier this year. Shin Tae-yong, who led the Indonesia A team to their first Asian Cup appearance in 17 years, led them to the round of 16 for the first time ever. Although the challenge came to an end in the round of 16, he led Indonesia into the top 16 of the Asian Cup. Now, he's working miracles with the U-23 team. At the U-23 Asian Cup, which is currently being held in Qatar and doubles as a qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he led Indonesia to the tournament. The tournament pits the future talents of each country against each other, and with Indonesia's infrastructure, it's hard to keep finding good resources, but Shin took the team to the quarterfinals after qualifying for the first time. The renewal agreement came naturally. The Indonesian Football Federation had initially set a condition for the renewal of the contract. Last month, Indonesia's TV1 News reported, "Despite Shin's Asian Cup success, chairman Tohir said he would only extend his contract with Shin if the U-23 Asian Cup reached the quarterfinals or higher." Indonesian fans rose up and criticized Tohir's remarks, which seemed to ignore the team's achievements. Shin Tae-yong listened to Indonesia's demands. Indonesian public opinion exploded with calls for Shin to re-sign, as the coach worked his magic again. "Shin has fulfilled his obligations," said Bola. It's time for the Indonesian Football Association to honor its promise." "Shin's contract expires in two months. The performance so far is no reason not to renew his contract. Many soccer fans are also hoping for a contract extension." Finally, Shin and Tohir agreed to stay together until 2027 in a Korean-style meeting. Not only public opinion, but also the national team players strongly requested it. Indonesian media outlet Tempo reported, "After the 4-1 win over Jordan at the U-23 Asian Cup, Tohir visited the locker room to encourage the players. He asked the players where Shin Tae-yong was going to stay, and the players replied, 'Shin should stay,'" said a behind-the-scenes report. Shin Tae-yong's confidence has been boosted by his re-signing, but he faces a tricky opponent. On June 26 at 2:30 a.m., South Korea will play the quarterfinals of the U-23 Asian Cup at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The top three nations in the tournament qualify directly to the Olympics, while the fourth-place finisher faces an intercontinental playoff with Africa's fourth-ranked Guinea, meaning a trip to Paris is out of the question if they fall in the quarterfinals. After the quarterfinal draw was finalized, Shin Tae-yong said, "It's honestly hard because this is my first experience like this. I always sing the national anthem when I go to competitions and do my best, but it's psychologically difficult to play against Korea." However, the team's trust in the players has strengthened their cohesion. "Korea has good speed, stamina, and physicality," said Shin Tae-yong. It will be difficult, but we will make a detailed plan to break through their defense," he said, vowing to compete in good faith. <https://www.totosafeguide.com>

 <br> The North London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal has many eyes on the outcome. Tottenham will take on Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on April 28th in the 35th round of the 2023-2024 English Premier League (EPL) season. The matchup is expected to be a high-stakes affair for both teams, with the season's results on the line. Tottenham, who sit fifth in the league, need to beat Arsenal to stay in the hunt for a Champions League spot, while league leaders Arsenal need to win all four of their remaining matches, including this one, to overcome Manchester City's chase. With a lot of attention focused on Son Heung-min's performance, the status of injuries on both sides, and other factors ahead of the match, EPL Legends' match predictions are also getting a lot of buzz. TBR Football in the U.K. reported on Jamie Carragher's prediction, "Jamie Carragher predicts who will win between Tottenham and Arsenal," on May 25th. TBRfootball said, "Tottenham faces Arsenal in a North London derby. While Arsenal have been in better form than Spurs of late, form could be an issue in this derby, and Spurs are well rested. On the other hand, Spurs are also dealing with injury issues, so anything can happen. Carragher also discussed the match and predicted how the game could go," he said. "Tottenham haven't played for a long time. I'm predicting a 2-1 Arsenal win," he said, predicting that the long-rested Spurs would lose to the Gunners. Carragher has a point, as long breaks can be just as difficult to maintain as a grueling schedule. However, Arsenal have played a grueling schedule, facing Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Wolverhampton, and Chelsea in the same timeframe, unlike Tottenham, who have had more than 14 days off since the Newcastle game on Dec. 13, so it's hard to call a victory for the Gunners. Meanwhile, some English media outlets have suggested that Son Heung-min could be the key to Tottenham's victory in the derby. Enze Postecoglou's decision to play Son, who was criticized for his tactics against Newcastle, is also expected to have an impact on the game. The North London derby will be as heated as ever, as it could make or break the season for both teams. The slightest of margins could make the difference. <https://www.totopick.pro>

<br>  <br> "I just cleared my mind and it worked out". A pitcher who could have easily fallen into a three-game losing streak has become a hero in the midst of a difficult season. The hero is LG Twins pitcher Choi Won-tae. LG was on the verge of a three-game losing streak after being swept by Samsung for the second straight day. Choi Won-tae, who starts on the 25th, has a lot on his shoulders. After earning his first quality start of the season against SSG on April 19 (6 innings, 2 hits, 3 walks, 5 strikeouts, 1 earned run), Choi locked down a red-hot Samsung lineup with six shutout innings. He allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three. He touched 148 mph and utilized his arsenal effectively, including a curveball, two-seam fastball, cut fastball, and changeup. The LG offense, which had been plagued by a one-hit shutout in Game 24, finally got going. Kim Hyun-soo showed off his fixer-upper instincts with five hits and four RBIs, including a towering three-run homer in the sixth inning, Park Hae-min had three hits and two RBIs, including a wedge two-run arch in the ninth, and Oh Ji-hwan got his first taste of the big leagues. Leadoff hitter Hong Chang-ki completed the three-hit game. LG finished the three-game midweek series with an 8-2 victory over Samsung to take a 1-2 record. "I tried to clear my mind, and I think it worked out well," Choi said after the match. It was helpful that (Park) Dong-won asked me about things before today's game because we had a battery in the previous two games," Choi said. "My slider was good and my curveball had a high strike rate. His fastball, on the other hand, needs a little work." He also expressed his gratitude to catcher Do-Hwan Heo. "I'm grateful to him for always making good adjustments," he said. After two consecutive quality starts, Choi Won-tae expressed his desire to pitch more than six innings every time he takes the mound. Manager Yoon Kyung-yup praised Choi Won-tae, saying, "He pitched well with his changeup to break the losing streak." He added, "On offense, Oh Ji-hwan was able to bring the game to a close with a home run off Masu-girl, and in the absence of additional runs, Kim Hyun-soo and Park Hae-min hit home runs to bring the game back." <https://www.oncasinosite.net>

<br>  <br> Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has decided to stay at the club. Hernandez, who was expected to leave the club earlier this year, will remain in charge for one more season. "According to President Juan Laporta, Xavi Hernandez will continue as Barcelona's first team coach," Barcelona announced on the club's official website on Friday. Chavi Hernandez took over at Barcelona in 2021 after leaving Al Sadd in Qatar. He was considered a key figure in the golden era after Pep Guardiola and won trophies, but the team never quite reached the level of performance that everyone was happy with. He announced in January of last year that he would leave Barcelona at the end of the 2023-24 season, with one year left on his contract. "I'm leaving Barcelona," he said. I've reached a point of no return and it's time for a change. I have spoken to the highest levels. The club will be better off with my decision," he said. When Chavi Hernandez decided to leave the team, he was linked to quite a few teams. Manchester United, Dortmund, and other struggling teams were said to want him. There were even rumors that the Korean Football Association was looking at him as the next head coach of the South Korean national team. However, since the announcement of Chavi Hernandez, the team has gotten back on track. While the team's exit in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League was disappointing, it wasn't a bad performance. Barcelona's hierarchy urged him to resign, and he eventually decided to stay. Following European transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, numerous Spanish media outlets have confirmed that the coach will stay at the club. His contract runs until 2025. Laporta held a press conference afterward and said, "Chavi Hernandez has a desire to continue his project with the team. It's great news for Barcelona. Chavi Hernandez is a Barcelonan, without a doubt. He understands the Barcelona sentiment. Even though we didn't achieve the goals we wanted this season, I think it's still a positive. I'm proud to be associated with him." "Our project is not over. It has to continue. The main reason is to stabilize the club and build a winning team. It's not the same situation as when I decided to leave. We didn't win the trophies we wanted this season, but we feel strong enough. I have hope for next season and I think we are very close to achieving big goals. I'm a big Barcelona fan. Staying with the team seems to be the best option for the club." <https://www.sportstoto.link>

 There are so many athletes to congratulate. It's a joyous occasion. The Kia Tigers won 13-2 against the Kiwoom Heroes in the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on May 25. The starting lineup was Park Chan-ho (shortstop), Lee Chang-jin (right fielder), Kim Do-young (third baseman), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Lee Woo-seong (first baseman), Socrates Brito (left fielder), Kim Sun-bin (second baseman), Kim Tae-gun (catcher), and Choi Won-joon (center fielder). The starting pitcher is Yang Hyun-jong. The players came together to reach 20 wins in the fewest games in franchise history. The club has 20 wins (7 losses) after 27 games of the season. The previous club records were 20 wins in 28 games in 1993 and 2017 (8 losses each). Kia was the first of 10 clubs to reach the 20-win mark and retained the top spot. The sweep of Kiwoom was also the first in 1113 days since April 6-8, 2021, against Gochuk. Starter Yang Hyun-jong allowed two runs on four hits (one homer) and one walk in seven innings, striking out six and walking two, with 94 pitches. He improved to 2-1 on the season and 170-114 in his career. He was second on the KBO's all-time wins list with 169 career victories before the game, and with the win, he reached the 170-win plateau. He is second on the all-time wins list behind Song Jin-woo (210 wins, 153 losses). After Yang Hyun-jong, Kim Gun-guk closed out the game with two scoreless innings of relief. Do-Young Kim also made history. He became the first player in the league to hit 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases in a single month. The previous closest was Son As-seob (then Lotte Giants, now NC Dinos) with nine home runs and 10 stolen bases in August 2017. In addition, Kim accumulated double-digit home runs in a season for the first time since his debut in 2022. His previous high for a season was seven last year. Looking at the Tigers' franchise record for monthly home runs, Do-Young Kim is the only player to hit 10 in a month, followed by Bong-Yeon Kim in May 1983, Sanders in May 1999, Hong Hyun-woo in June 1999, Kim Sang-hyun in August 2010, and Choi Hyung-woo in October 2020. Only Kim Sang-hyun hit 15 home runs in a month in August 2010. Kim also has a 12-game hitting streak that began on Dec. 12 against the Daejeon Hanwha Eagles. This is the fourth-longest streak in league history and ties the club record. The previous club record was held by Kim Sun-bin. He scored in 12 consecutive games from September 11 to 25, 2018. Kim also extended his hitting streak to 15 games, starting on September 9 against the Gwangju LG Twins. He is 2-for-5 with two doubles (one home run), two RBIs and two runs scored against Kiwoom. The Kia bats pounded out 16 hits (2 home runs) to easily defeat Kiwoom. After the game, Kia head coach Lee Bum-ho said, "We were fortunate to win back-to-back games thanks to the strong pitching of Yang Hyun-jong and the cohesiveness of our bats." "Yang Hyun-jong pitched effectively and went seven innings, a personal best this season. "Our bullpen was used up in the first two games, and I think it will help us in the weekend series," said Lee. Congratulations to Hyun-Jong Yang on becoming the second player in history to reach 170 career wins." "In terms of the offense, I would like to commend our bats for their focus after the top of the fourth inning, when Lee Woo-sung was hit by a pitch and Kim Tae-gun stepped up to the plate and delivered the game-winning two RBIs," he said. "In the ensuing at-bats, Park Chan-ho's RBI single really set the tone. It was also nice to see the big innings in the fourth and eighth innings," he smiled. Kia loaded the bases with no outs in the top of the fourth inning on a walk to Lee Woo-sung, a single to right by Socrates, and a straight bunt single by Kim Sun-bin. Kim Tae-gun followed with a double to center field. After Choi Won-jun walked, the Kiwoom bench was moved. Pitcher Kim Sun-ki was brought in to pitch. Park Chan-ho followed with an infield single to shortstop. Shortstop Kim Hwijip made a good catch, but the throw to first base was high, leading to an infield single. Lee Chang-jin's grounder to second base ended the top of the fourth inning. Kia took a 3-0 lead. "I also congratulate Kim Do-young on becoming the first KBO player to hit 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases in a single month," Lee said. He added, "We were able to reach 20 wins thanks to the fans' support. We are grateful for their support and will continue to do our best." <https://www.majortotosite.top>

On November 11, ROAD FC's first Indian fighter Punyajit Rikaru (30, SOMA FIGHT CLUB/CROSSTEAIN FIGHT CLUB) arrived in Korea. He will face off against Woo Jung Won (20, Team Finish, Namyangju) at ROAD FC 068 (Promoter: Jun Hyuk Park of Akiuno General Construction) on March 13 at Jangchung Gymnasium. Gupne ROAD FC 068 will mark the start of Road FC's 2024 campaign and will be the first time the organization has hosted a numbered series at the Jangchung Gymnasium in five years since ROAD FC 052 in February 2019. Undefeated in four straight fights, Punyajit Rikaru is a well-balanced fighter who utilizes his reach to outbox. The rising star of Indian MMA is looking forward to seeing what he can do in ROAD FC. "I'm really happy to be here in Korea. It's a great honor to be able to fight in ROAD FC and I've been waiting a long time to fight here. A lot of fighters in India know about ROAD FC and I'm the first one to represent India and fight in ROAD FC. I'm really excited and thrilled to fight tomorrow," said Punyajit Rikaru in a message to Korean fight fans. Meanwhile, ROAD FC 068 in Gwune will take place on April 13 at Jangchung Gymnasium starting at 2 p.m. and will be broadcast live on SPOTV and online on Daum Sports, Kakao TV, and Afreeca TV. Tickets can be purchased at Interpark Tickets. <br> [www.cmriindia.org/esports-betting-site/](http://www.cmriindia.org/esports-betting-site/)

UFC 300 is the biggest mied martial arts event in history, featuring 12 former and current UFC champions. The event will feature three title fights and thrilling showdowns between fan-favorite fighters. UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill will take place on April 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The milestone 300th numbered event celebrates 30 years of UFC history, which began with UFC 1 in November 1993. The event will be highlighted by triple title fights. Three titles will be up for grabs: light heavyweight (93 kilograms), women's strawweight (52.2 kilograms) and BMF (big man). In the main event, UFC light heavyweight (93 kg) champion Alex Pereira (Brazil, 36) takes on former champion and current No. 1 ranked Jamahal Hill (USA, 32). Pereira is one of the greatest athletes in the history of combat sports, being the first to conquer two weight classes in kickboxing and then mixed martial arts (MMA). His opponent, Hill, is a former champion who had to vacate his title due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. This fight is a revenge match, which makes it even more exciting. Hill defeated Pereira's MMA mentor Glover Teixeira (44, Brazil) last January to become champion. "I'm a realistic person, so I know I can lose," Pereira said. But I'm here to win," he said. "Whoever wins this fight is the real champion," said Hill, a former champion who has never lost a belt. The co-main event will feature the UFC's first ever Chinese vs. Chinese title fight. Reigning women's strawweight (52.2 kilograms) champion Zhang Weili (34, China) will take on No. 1 ranked Yan Xiaonan (34, China). Both 34 years old, both are strikers based on the Chinese martial art Wushu Santa, and are expected to deliver a fiery fight. The third bout on the main card will be a BMF title fight to determine the toughest man on the planet. BMF champion "Highlight" Justin Gaethje (USA), 35, will make his first defense at lightweight (70.3kg) against UFC featherweight (65.8kg) champion Max Holloway (USA), 32, in a matchup of two of the hottest men on the planet. To date, Gaethje has earned 12 fight night bonuses and Holloway 11. There is no survival plan for the big men. "I don't usually plan to be alive the day after a fight," says Keiichi, adding that he's going all in. Holloway, the final opponent of "Korean Zombie" Chung Chan Sung (37), threw down the gauntlet: "Real men fight to the death. The ultra-luxury bracket continues. Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (34, Brazil) and No. 4-ranked Arman Sarukyan (27, Armenia/Russia) will clash for the right to challenge champion Islam Makachev (32, Russia). In her UFC debut, two-time Olympic judo legend Kayla Harrison (33USA) will take on one of the greatest legends in women's combat sports, Holly Holm (42USA), a three-time champion in boxing and the UFC women's bantamweight division (61.2 kg). Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt (32 USA) and former UFC flyweight (56.7 kg) champion Davison Figueiredo (36 Brazil) will open the event in the opening bout. In addition, history-maker Jim Miller (40 USA), who has competed at UFC 100, UFC 200 and UFC 300, will meet No. 14-ranked Bobby Green (37 USA) in the lightweight division. Both fighters are veterans of veterans, with 103 fights combined. UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill will air live on Sunday, April 14 at 11 a.m. ET on the main card and 9 a.m. ET on the undercard on TVING. <br> [www.sportstoto365.com/](http://www.sportstoto365.com/)

The Seoul Olympic Commemorative National Sports Promotion Corporation (Chairman Cho Hyun-jae) announced that it held a meeting with sports companies to explore new sports industry policy directions with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The meeting, held at SPORTS 360°, an exhibition and experience center of the Sports Industry Support Center in the Olympic Park, was attended by Minister Yoo In-chon, who listened to on-site opinions from sports companies regarding the establishment of the fourth mid- to long-term plan for the sports industry. In particular, the discussion centered on the need to expand support for sports industry R&D and investment funds to help sports companies with annual sales of more than 10 billion won ($9 million) to secure competitiveness in overseas markets, as well as the need to revitalize the life sports and professional sports industries to grow domestic participation and spectator sports. In addition, the participants learned about Real Design Tech's outdoor experiential indoor cycling system (ULTIRACER NEO), which received an innovation award at the '2024 CES' in January, and Wave Company's self-developed material utilization exercise platform (TracMe) to gauge the current status of innovative technologies in the sports industry. "We will strive to grow the sports industry through innovative technologies by reflecting opinions from the sports industry and continuing to collaborate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism," said Park Yong-cheol, executive director of the Korea Sports Corporation. Meanwhile, 'SPORTS 360°' is a 'sports industry test bed' where citizens can experience sports goods developed through the convergence of innovative technology and sports science and verify their marketability. <br> [www.mttotosite.com/](http://www.mttotosite.com/)

Park Ji-won (Seoul Metropolitan Government) rises to the top. Park Ji-won took first place in the men's 1500-meter final at the 2024-2025 Short Track National Team Trials at the Mokdong Ice Rink in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, on Wednesday with a time of 2 minutes, 15.759 seconds. It was the second time Park Ji-won had faced Hwang Dae-heon, who had previously clashed at the International Ice Skating Union (ISU) World Cup and World Championships in the 2023-2024 season, with Park missing out on automatic qualification to the national team due to a foul by Hwang. They clashed again in the 500-meter semifinals of the first selection round, and Park finished the first round with a first-place finish in the 1000 meters on the final day. On the first day of the second selection, Park Ji-won and Hwang Dae-heon were placed in the same heat in the 1500m semifinals. However, the race ended without any major collisions, with Park taking first place and Hwang finishing third. Hwang advanced to the final as the best of the top three in their respective groups, setting up a showdown between Park and Hwang once again. Park Ji-won started the race in the back of the pack and exploded into the lead after the midway point. He then picked up the pace and fought off the chase from the rest of the field, and finished the race in first place, although Jang Jang-woo (Korea University) and Kim Gun-woo (Sportsoto) caught up with him in the final corner. Hwang Dae-heon (Korea University) was at the front of the field early in the race, but was unable to find the speed in the second half and finished fifth out of seven. Park Ji-won added 34 points to her first-place finish, adding to the 55 points she earned in the first round of the competition, to finish first overall with 89 points. It was a strong showing for Park, who needs to finish in the top three overall to qualify for the individual competition next season. <br> [www.casinositekim.com/](http://www.casinositekim.com/)

<br> Major League Baseball's Ha-Sung Kim of San Diego recorded his second multi-hit game in 10 days. Starting at shortstop and batting sixth in the lineup against the Chicago Cubs, Kim went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, including his second triple of the season. In his first at-bat in the bottom of the second inning, Kim reached on an infield single in front of third base, stole third base and scored a run before committing his third error of the season on defense in the fourth inning. Kim raised his season batting average to 2-for-1, and the Padres went on to win 10-2 to take the three-game series against the Cubs, two games to one, and a sweep. San Francisco's Jung-Hoo Lee missed the game against Washington, giving him his first rest since Opening Day. <br> [www.casinositenet.com/](http://www.casinositenet.com/)