Last updated on 8 April 20248 April 2024.From the section Everton The uncertainty around how financial rule breaches are handled “makes a mockery of the Premier League”, says Luton Town midfielder Andros Townsend. They say they will appeal against the decision but the process may not be completed before the …
Read More »Nigeria: Ten years after Chibok girls’ abduction, a film remembers them
Not a day goes by without Lawan Zanna remembering his daughter Aisha in prayers. She was among the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped 10 years ago when Islamic extremists broke into their school in northeastern Nigeria’s Chibok village. “It makes me so angry to talk about it,” said Zanna, 55, whose daughter …
Read More »‘Poor’ England must ‘demand higher’ in Euros qualifying
England must “demand higher” from each other, striker Alessia Russo has said after an underwhelming start to their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. Sarina Wiegman’s defending European champions took the lead at Wembley Stadium on Friday thanks to Russo’s header but were far from their flowing best, giving away possession too …
Read More »Israel PM vows to shut down Al Jazeera
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Apr. 1) vowed to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in his country, calling it a “terror channel”, after parliament passed a law clearing the way for the closure. Netanyahu’s pledge escalated Israel’s long-running feud against Al Jazeera. It also threatened to heighten tensions …
Read More »‘I’d like joystick to control players’ – Postecoglou rues Spurs draw
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said he would like a “joystick” to control his players like in a video game after they were held by West Ham. The Spurs boss was left frustrated as his side missed the chance to move into the Premier League top four with the draw at …
Read More »South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma involved in car crash
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been involved in a car crash but escaped unharmed. According to local news reports, Police said a drunk driver hit his official state car on Thursday evening. A member of his party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), claimed it was deliberate. Zuma, suspended by …
Read More »Man City level ‘not seen before’, says Arteta as Guardiola eyes ‘final’
Last updated on 29 March 202429 March 2024.From the section Premier League Manchester City have “raised the bar to levels not seen before in football” but Arsenal are “getting closer”, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. Premier League leaders Arsenal visit Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with third-placed City one point behind …
Read More »Vice president of Fatah calls for cease-fire compliance amid Gaza conflict
In response to the United Nations Security Council’s resolution calling for a Gaza cease-fire, Mahmoud al-Aloul, vice president of the Fatah Movement, emphasized the critical next 48 hours to determine Israel’s adherence to the resolution. Al-Aloul expressed skepticism about Israel’s compliance, stating, “it is frankly expected” that Israel will not …
Read More »‘An icon of the game’ – ex-England captain Houghton to retire
Manchester City defender and former England captain Steph Houghton will retire at the end of the current Women’s Super League season. Houghton, 35, is City’s record appearance holder and is part of the squad in contention to win the WSL title this season. Houghton has 121 England caps but has …
Read More »Princess Kate reveals she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
Kate, Princess of Wales, has released a statement saying she has been diagnosed with cancer. The princess disclosed her condition in a video message recorded Wednesday (Mar. 20) in Windsor and broadcast Friday (Mar. 22). In it, she said she wanted to thank people for their messages of support after …
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