Ben Ainslie remains committed to Britain's ongoing quest for the America's Cup, a prestigious sailing trophy that has long eluded the nation. After Ineos Britannia finished the ninth and final race of the latest America's Cup, trailing Emirates Team New Zealand by 37 seconds and approximately 300 meters, the 47-year-old skipper was asked about his future plans. Just hours later, the Royal Yacht Squadron of Great Britain submitted a challenge, which was promptly accepted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. This means that Ainslie and his team will be preparing for the next qualifying series, although details regarding the location, timing, and crew composition remain uncertain. Ainslie's pursuit of victory continues, reminiscent of Ahab's relentless chase for his whale.

**"We’ve Got Nothing to Lose": Ainslie Gears Up to Challenge Sailing's All Blacks** British sailor Ben Ainslie is gearing up for the ultimate test of his career as he prepares to face Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup, which kicks off this Saturday in Barcelona. Ainslie acknowledges the daunting challenge ahead, admitting that his opponents are "almost" unbeatable. However, he remains optimistic about his team's chances, emphasizing their tenacity and determination to pull off an upset. “We’re the underdogs in this, without a shadow of a doubt,” Ainslie stated confidently. “They’re the clear favorites, but that’s actually a good position for us. We have everything to gain and nothing to lose. This is an incredible opportunity, and we’re going to give it our all.” Ainslie, who has secured gold medals in sailing at four consecutive Olympic Games, recognizes that achieving a first British victory in the 173-year history of the America’s Cup would eclipse even his Olympic successes. It has been 60 years since a British team last competed for the prestigious trophy, which originated in the waters around the Isle of Wight in 1851. Ainslie and his Ineos Britannia team have recently emerged from a challenging qualifying series, setting the stage for this historic moment. As the competition approaches, Ainslie's focus is clear: to seize this once-in-a-lifetime chance and make history for British sailing.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the co-owner of Manchester United, has contributed to the ongoing speculation surrounding Erik ten Hag's future by stating that the decision regarding the manager is “not my call.” While in Barcelona, following the success of the Ineos Britannia sailing team, which recently won the Louis Vuitton Cup to qualify for the upcoming America’s Cup, Ratcliffe was questioned about his involvement with the football club. When asked about Ten Hag, he was somewhat evasive, saying, “I don’t want to answer that … he’s a good coach.” His comments have left fans and analysts pondering the stability of Ten Hag's position at the club.

Britain has ended a 60-year wait to compete for the prestigious America’s Cup by defeating Italy in a thrilling series. Under the leadership of Ben Ainslie, the British team, Ineos Britannia, secured their place in the upcoming competition against the defending champions, New Zealand. In a decisive race held in Barcelona, Ineos Britannia clinched their first victory out of two scheduled races, ultimately winning the series against Luna Rossa with a score of 7-4 in a best-of-13 format. This victory allowed them to lift the Louis Vuitton Cup and earn the right to challenge for the coveted ‘Auld Mug’ for the first time since 1964.