Eddie Howe, the head coach of Newcastle United, has responded to rumours that Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar would sign with the team for the upcoming season if they make the UEFA Champions League.
Since the Saudi PIF takeover in late 2021, the club’s fortunes have improved both on and off the pitch, with the English manager at the forefront of the transformation on the pitch that is propelling the team into the elite stage in his first full season.
As they presently rank third in the Premier League standings, their potential European membership for the following season would aid them in luring top talents, and several names have been mentioned in connection with them should they succeed.
Cristiano Ronaldo is considering quitting Al-Nassr just five months after joining, while Neymar is also set for an exit at PSG after seven seasons in Paris.
Howe speaks on transfer rumours
According to talkSPORT, Ronaldo is growing frustrated with life in Saudi Arabia and has already witnessed a managerial change with Dinko Jelicic replacing Rudi Garcia.
Neymar had PSG fans protest at his house and chant at him to leave the club in a spate of demonstrations also targeted at Lionel Messi and Marco Veratti, according to The Athletic.
Both have been linked with a sensational move to the Premier League with Newcastle United, but Eddie Howe has other ideas opposed to bringing in 30+ stars.
“A lot of the names aren’t accurate. We need to recruit wisely,” he said, as quoted by Sportskeeda. “We want to discover them before they explode onto the world stage. We need to go underneath, find them young and develop them. I know the direction.”
Ronaldo has previous Premier League experience with Manchester United while Neymar does not, but both men have won six Champions League trophies between them.
Messi apologises for Saudi trip
PSG lost 3-1 at home to FC Lorient at the weekend before Lionel Messi embarked on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia the following day, which sparked the anger of the ultras.
As Sports Brief reported, Messi apologised in an Instagram video after reports the club had suspended him for two weeks without pay for the unprofessional conduct.
The club’s supporters have recently made headlines due to their recent protests outside Neymar’s home.
The PSG supporters demanded that the Brazilian quit the team this summer, as reported by The Mirror, who turned up outside the Brazilian’s house.
Messi’s suspension for travelling to Saudi Arabia without the club’s consent has Messi’s PSG supporters fuming as well.
According to ESPN, Galtier has now denounced the supporters for their behaviour, calling it unacceptable for supporters to gather outside a player’s residence.
“Regarding the protests in front of a player’s home, we have to be careful with that. Private life must remain private,” he said.
“I can understand the anger, the disappointment of our fans. You may protest at the training ground or at the PSG office, or after a match at the Parc des Princes. But I cannot accept it at anyone’s house, whether it’s Neymar or anyone else,” he added.
Galtier also added that it was the club’s decision to suspend Messi and that he had nothing to do with it.
“I’m employed by the club, and that is my role. The decision was nothing to do with me. I was informed of the decision,” he explained.
Following the protests against two of their star players, PSG have reportedly ramped up security at their training ground and in front of Messi and Neymar’s homes, SportsKeeda reported.
Neymar responds to angry fans
Neymar has taken to social media to respond to angry Paris Saint-Germain supporters.
Fans protested outside the Brazilian’s house, asking him to leave the club alongside Lionel Messi this summer.
Neymar has been a part of the French club since 2017, when he joined for a world record fee, Sports Brief reported.
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, believes that the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna on Saturday might be his last game in charge, despite the fact that he has previously had the same belief and been proven incorrect, he said on Friday.
The 63-year-old Italian, who throughout his illustrious career has collected numerous championships with teams like Los Blancos, AC Milan, Chelsea, and others, explained how he approaches championship games.
“Playing a final is always exciting, I always think before a final that, personally, it could be my last,” said Ancelotti, ahead of the clash at La Cartuja in Seville.
“I thought that in 2003, and it wasn’t the last, and I think that today, it could be the last today.
“You have to enjoy it, and I ask the players to enjoy it too because they are special games.”
Ancelotti lifted his first Coppa Italia as a coach in 2003 with AC Milan, going on to win four Champions League trophies in his glittering career among several other cups.
Madrid’s last Copa del Rey triumph was under Ancelotti in 2014, when they beat rivals Barcelona in the final.
Los Blancos thrashed the Catalans 4-0 at Camp Nou in the semi-final second leg to progress to the final.
Madrid host Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday but Ancelotti said his team would be completely focused on the Copa final.
“Tomorrow we will go out there without thinking about what’s happening the next day,” insisted Ancelotti.
“We will go out with all the energy in the world to win another title. The players are motivated.”
Ancelotti even said his team needed to celebrate victory if they achieve it, despite the impending clash with Pep Guardiola’s side.
“When you win, you have to celebrate it,” said the coach.
“There are (different) ways of celebrating it — we like to celebrate with the fans.”
The coach reiterated that his Madrid contract expires at the end of next season, when he was asked about his future amid links to the Brazilian national team.
Ancelotti confirmed that midfield maestro Luka Modric was fit to face Osasuna after injury but did not confirm if the Croatian would start, with Madrid aiming to lift the Spanish cup for the 20th time.
The coach did say Austrian defender David Alaba was also fit and would be starting after a calf problem.
Following President Florentino Perez’s alleged emergency meeting withCarlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s most recent defeat is starting to cause the club’s management some concern.
After being well outplayed by Real Sociedad in Tuesday night’s 2-0 setback at the Reale Seguros Stadium, Los Blancos dropped their seventh La Liga match of the year.
Before Real Madrid’s critical games in the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League, Ancelotti has been told to halt the unsightly trend of losses, according to Football Espana.
The La Liga giants are facing a season-defining few days including the Spanish cup culmination against Osasuna on Saturday, May 6.
Ancelotti will lead his squad against Manchester City in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final a few days later, as Los Blancos continue the defence of the title they won last season.
Madrid: No Ancelotti replacement plan
Meanwhile, Real Madrid has yet to make plans to replace veteran Italian manager, Ancelotti at the end of the season, Madrid Universal reports.
The 2022/23 season has been up and down, with the La Liga champions failing to defend their title despite reaching the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semi-finals.
As of now, everything for the upcoming season is being planned with Ancelotti in charge of Real Madrid, despite reports linking the veteran manager to the vacant Brazil national position.
Brazil gives Ancelotti deadline
Meanwhile, Sports Brief reported on Brazil losing patience with Ancelotti, giving the Real Madrid manager an ultimatum to either accept or reject their offer to become their national team coach.
The five-time world champions have identified the Italian as their preferred option to take over from Tite, who resigned from his position following the Selecao’s ousting from the 2022 World Cup.
Ancelotti has publicly stated the Brazilian FA has contacted him about the national job but remains coy about committing his future to theSouth American giants when the 2022/23 season ends.
Following Napoli’s announcement that they would be the Italian Serie A winners for the 2022–2023 season, football star Diego Maradona ought to be jumping for delight in his afterlife.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen answered in the second half with a bullet shot from inside the box to assist the Partenopei earn a draw and win the championship.
At Udinese, a draw was needed, but after the home team seized the lead in the 13th minute, it appeared that the celebration would have to wait another day.
The first two championships for Napoli, the last of which was in 1990, were won by Maradona. Before he tragically killed unexpectedly at age 60 on November 25, 2020, according to ESPN, he never saw the team lift another.
Maradona’s tribute to Napoli players
When Maradona passed on in 2020, his children announced his social media accounts would keep running to preserve his memory.
Two of his biggest dreams after his retirement never happened again in his lifetime – to see Argentina win theWorld Cup and see Napoli win the Scudetto; both have happened in the last six months.
According to Football Italia, the Instagram account of the late legend sent a tribute to Napoli players – a picture of Maradona and the last names of the squad, including head coach Luciano Spalletti was accompanied by a caption.
“A new date to remember, a new joy for the city, for the people, for history. Thank you to all of you guys! FORZA NAPOLI.” the caption on Instagram reads.
Juventus’ salty congratulations to Napoli
Sports Brief reported that Juventus sent salty congratulations to Napoli after their status as Italian champions were confirmed with the draw against Udinese last night.
The 36-times Italian champions remind the Neapolitans of their dominance and the times they received compliments before applauding their rivals’ success, a detail deemed unnecessary.
Napoli’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who has attracted the interest of several top European football clubs including Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester United, may not be easily poached, as Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis is known for his tough negotiation skills.
Osimhen’s impressive performance, including scoring 22 goals in the Italian Serie A and 27 in all competitions, has confirmed Napoli’s position as champions for the 2022/23 season and earned him a place among African legends such as Samuel Eto’o and George Weah.
De Laurentiis’s recent comments have dealt a blow to the interested clubs, indicating that he will not easily let go of the talented striker.
“I will not sell Victor Osimhen this summer — no way,” he told Cinque Minuti after the match against Udinese.
The striker also spoke on his future after their status as champions was confirmed on Thursday and was only interested in partying for now.
”Future? Now I want to enjoy this historic moment. This is not the time to think about my future,” he told Sky Italia.
Multiple reports in theEnglish and Italian media suggest De Laurentiis will only listen to an offer in the region of €150m for the forward despite claiming he would not sell and is only trying to instigate a battle that will drive the price up.
Osimhen breaks Eto’o record
Victor Osimhen’s goal that delivered the league title to Napoli was also a record-matching and record-breaking goal for the Nigerian striker.
Osimhen broke Eto’o Serie A record for most goals by an African in a single season, as reported by Sports Brief. He also matched George Weah’s record of most goals by an African in Italy.
With five games left this season, he could cement his status as the best African to play in the Italian top-flight division.
The most sacred part of the ritual is now underway.
The King sits on the Coronation Chair to receive the anointing after having his ceremonial robe removed. It serves to highlight the sovereign’s spiritual stature as the leader of the Church of England.
The King is hidden from view behind a screen that has been set up around the chair.
What the anointing involves
The archbishop is pouring special oil from the Ampulla – a gold flask – on to the Coronation Spoon before anointing the King in the form of a cross on his head, breast and hands.
The Ampulla was made for Charles II’s coronation, but its shape harks back to an earlier version and a legend that the Virgin Mary appeared to St Thomas a Becket in the 12th Century and gave him a golden eagle from which future kings of England would be anointed.
TheCoronation Spoon is much older, having survived Oliver Cromwell’s destruction of the regalia after the English Civil War.
Popular Nigerian afrobeat musician Davido has sparked reactions after interacting with Jazlyn, a well-known teenage interviewer and giving her her first daughter’s name, Imade.
Jazlyn urged Davido to give her a Nigerian name during the interview, and the musician responded by comparing the young journalist to his first daughter and giving her the name Imade in that country.
He said; “You remind me a lot of my daughter, Imade, I feel like you are very advanced, your parents should be proud of you.
A lot of people your age are not doing what you doing. I’ll give you Imade, it is a nice name. Tell people you have a Nigerian name Davidi gave you.”
Jazzy in her reaction, appreciated the singer for giving her new Nigerian name, same as his first daughter, Imade Adeleke.
Davido is a popular Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is also known for his romantic relationships, particularly with his baby mamas.
Davido has three known baby mamas, and he has children with each of them. His first baby mama is Sophie Momodu, with whom he had his first daughter, Aurora Imade Adeleke. Davido and Sophie had a highly publicized custody battle over their daughter, which was eventually resolved.
Davido and first baby Mama Sophia
Davido’s second baby mama is Amanda, a US-based woman with whom he had his second daughter, Hailey Veronica Adeleke.
The singer has been known to share adorable photos of himself and his daughter on social media.
Davido and baby Mama Amanda and
The third and most loved baby mama of Davido is Chioma Avril Rowland. She is a Nigerian chef and has been in a romantic relationship with Davido for several years.
The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony while they were mourning the death of their son Ifeanyi.
The couple had their first child, a son named David Ifeanyi Adeleke, in October 2019 who happens to be Davido’s first son but third among his girls.
Ifeanyi was submerged underwater, first noticed by the cleaning staff. A source from the Davido family says that the tot was in the water for a long time. So, they pulled him and rushed him to the hospital, but unfortunately, it was too late.
The death of the youngster, Ifeanyi, is still under suspicion. The Lagos State Police Command is questioning eight workers regarding this accident.
The death of Ifeanyi broke both Davido and his most “cherished” among his baby mamas Chioma Rowland (mother of Ifeanyi).
Davido went into hiding for sometime and his comeback was a hit with the release of his Timeless album.
After months of anticipation, Afrobeats superstarDavido has finally released his fourth studio album, Timeless.
The album, which is the first since his 2020 album A Better Time, includes 17 tracks featuring music heavyweights like the legendary Angelique Kidjo, Asake, Skepta, The Cavemen, and more.
The album also includes the smash hit “Champion Sound,” which features Amapiano frontrunner Focalistic.
Davido is known to be a doting father, and he often shares photos and videos of himself spending time with his children on social media. He has also been involved in their lives, attending school events and birthdays.
Davido and kids celebrate father’s day
Despite the controversies surrounding his relationships and children, Davido has continued to excel in his music career, winning numerous awards and collaborating with international artists. He remains one of the most popular and influential musicians in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
According to the French publication, Neymar liked a TNT Sports tweet that stated Messi and himself were happier together at Barcelona between 2013 and 2017.
Later, he reportedly liked an Instagram post criticising Mbappe from football analyst Ofuiclear.
“This PSG team is the worst in recent years. For what? Because they renewed their prince for an extraordinary amount,” the pundit said.
He added: “The same prince who caused the UCL elimination, who had an easy pass for Neymar but made a pass to the keeper against Bayern. He thinks he’s god now.”
The move came after PSG ultras bombarded Neymar’s home and that of his colleague Lionel Messi.
PSG fans gather outside Neymar;’s house , chanting he leaves the club
PSG was quick to condemn the behaviour of the fans, but Neymar sent out a cryptic message on Instagram, indicating that he would not get caught up in the storm.
However, L’Equipe has since claimed that Neymar also engaged in more dubious activities on social media by liking posts critical of Mbappe.
Neymar joined PSG in a world-record transfer fee of €222 million in 2017, making him the most expensive footballer in history at the time.
Despite his high price tag, the Brazilian has had a mixed spell at the club, with injuries, suspensions, and public spats with the management and fans. In his first season, he helped PSG win the domestic treble but was injured during the Champions League campaign.
In his third season, he helped PSG reach the Champions League final but lost to Bayern Munich. He also suffered another injury that ruled him out for most of the season.
Neymar’s fourth season at PSG was also marred by injuries, as he missed several games due to a foot problem.
However, he managed to contribute to the team’s success in the domestic cup competitions, winning the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue. His partnership with Mbappe and Messi also showed glimpses of potential, as the trio combined to score some memorable goals. However, they were unable to win the Ligue 1 title, finishing second to Lille.
The latest incident involving Neymar and PSG fans has added fuel to speculation about his future at the club. Despite signing a contract extension until 2025, rumours persist that he may leave for another team, possibly his former club Barcelona or their arch-rivals Real Madrid.
Some fans feel that Neymar has not lived up to his price tag and that his injury problems have held the team back.
Others argue that he is still one of the best players in the world and that PSG should do more to protect him from the abuse of the fans.
Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that Neymar’s stay at PSG has been eventful, to say the least. From his record-breaking transfer to his injury troubles, his on-field brilliance to his off-field controversies, he has certainly kept fans, pundits, and the media on their toes.
His latest social media activity will only add to the drama surrounding his career and raise questions about his relationship with his teammates.
Sports Brief earlier reported that Neymar and Mbappe have seemingly yet to put their differences aside. The duo was reported to have had issues to the extent that Mbappe wanted Neymar out of the club.
Mbappe talks about how Neymar helped him in his early days at the club
PSG to listen to Neymar offers
Manchester United’s hopes of landing Neymar have been boosted with Paris Saint-Germain willing to listen to offers for the Brazilian forward this summer, Sky Sports reports.
Potential new Manchester United owner Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has identified the Brazilian forward as one of the key targets he hopes to bring to Old Trafford.
Manchester United will, however, have to battle with fellow English Premier League rivals Chelsea for the signature of the Brazilian who is facing turbulent times in Paris with the PSG supporters.
Fans protest outside Neymar’s house
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Paris Saint-Germain ultras have been filmed at Neymar Junior’s house, calling for the Brazilian to leave the club.
It has been a difficult week for the Parisians, who saw their Ligue 1 title hopes hit a snag after a home loss to Lorient on April 30.
The French giants also suspended superstar, Lionel Messi for two weeks following an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
Solar Taxi Limited, a company that assembles electric vehicles in Ghana, has been shortlisted to participate in the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa startup mentorship programme.
The program is part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform launched in December 2022.
The mentorship program aims to support startups in Africa that are developing innovative products and solutions in areas such as clean energy, agricultural technology, computing for education, geospatial predictive analysis, medical technologies, and innovations using electric vehicles.
Solar Taxi Limited is one of 11 startups recognized by Qualcomm Technologies, a global American multinational corporation.
The other startups selected for the program are also developing groundbreaking products and include female leaders in prominent roles.
This recognition is a significant boost for Solar Taxi Limited, as the mentorship program is expected to provide invaluable support for startups as they navigate the challenges of growing their businesses in Africa’s competitive market.
The startups based in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, were selected from a pool of 550+ applicants from 34 African countries.
• Microfuse – Affordable plugin computers for the education sector in Uganda
• Neural Labs Africa Ltd – Deep learning and computer vision for healthcare diagnosis in Kenya and Senegal
• OneTouch Diagnostics – Diabetes patch and monitoring system in Nigeria
• QuadLoop – Leveraging e-waste for solar e-Lanterns and battery storage in Nigeria.
• SLS Energy – Recycled lead-cell battery storage banks in Rwanda
• SolarTaxi – Electric vehicle (EV) taxi and fleet management in Ghana
Announced in December 2022, Qualcomm Make in Africa will provide 1:1 mentorship for the shortlisted companies with Qualcomm leaders on a regular cadence to guide startups to product realization, as well as provide masterclasses on product management, pitch clinic, IPR, and hardware architecture.
He continued, “I am beyond excited to hear about their respective problem domains and innovative solutions.
They have applied their talents and ingenuity to address Africa’s present-day needs in areas of reliable access to clean energy, precision agriculture to conserve water and other resources, adaptations of electric transportation for many last-mile needs, using AI and other innovations for accelerating disease pathology and treatment, and addressing energy efficient, affordable computing for the education market.
Over the next few months, we will mentor them in areas of business development, technology applications and intellectual property law.
We are honored to be able to participate in their entrepreneurial journey and their future impact in Africa.”
On her part, Elizabeth Migwalla, Vice President and Head of Government Affairs (Middle East and Africa) of Qualcomm International also added that, “As part of our new Africa Innovation Platform, the Qualcomm Make in Africa mentorship programme is one of many initiatives we are working on in close collaboration with government and industry stakeholders in Africa, to help position African entrepreneurs and researchers to service markets throughout the continent and realize their global ambitions”.
She continued, “We believe that startups based in Africa are best placed to identify uniquely African problems that can be solved through end-to-end systems solutions and new business models,” said “We congratulate the shortlisted companies and look forward to a fruitful collaboration for innovation in the coming months.”
The programme will culminate in a finale demo day in December 2023, connecting startups with various industry leaders, venture capitalists, investors, and other accelerators.
Elizabeth Migwalla, Vice President and Head of Government Affairs (Middle East and Africa) of Qualcomm International has over 20 years of experience in the legal, regulatory, and policy sectors, with a focus on the African market. Prior to joining Qualcomm, Migwalla worked as a lawyer in Kenya and later as a consultant in the telecommunications sector in East Africa.
She has also served as the Vice President of Public Affairs for Africa at Visa Inc.
Mohammed Kudus, a midfielder from Ghana, has been declared fit for Ajax’s upcoming match against AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie.
The 22-year-old has been out of action for three weeks after picking up an injury during the KNVB Cup semi-final against Feyenoord.
This injury caused him to miss three Eredivisie games and the Dutch Cup final against PSV, which Ajax lost on penalties.
The return of Kudus is a major boost for Ajax, who are currently vying for a spot in the Champions League.
The Ghanaian midfielder has been an important part of the team since his arrival at the club, and his presence in the midfield is sure to be felt.
Ajax will be hoping that Kudus can help them to secure a crucial win against AZ Alkmaar and keep their Champions League dreams alive.
“Berghuis did not train this week and completed his own program, he had to go to the side with complaints during the cup final and is a doubtful case for Saturday evening,” said Ajax manager John Heitinga in the pre-match presser.
“The final came too early for Kudus, but he did participate in all training sessions with the group and is available again.
Devyne Rensch came in at De Kuip on Sunday and came out well, he had no reaction on Monday. So he has this week also fully trained with the group,” he added.
Kudus has been Ahjax’s best player this season, scoring 18 goals and proving five assists across all competitions.
Kudus advised to join Arsenal
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Former Holland and Ajax player, Frank de Boer believes Ghana midfielder, Mohammed Kudus will be a perfect fit for Arsenal.
The 22-year-old has attracted interest from Manchester United and Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window, following his blistering form for Ajax this season.
Kudus has scored 18 goals and provided five assists across all competitions for the Dutch giants.
Kudus ranked high in dribblers list
Mohammed Kudus, the talented Ghanaian midfielder, has been recognized as one of the top five U23 dribblers in the world.
The announcement was made on May 4, 2023, and it highlights some of the most skilled players at the age of 23 and under.
The prestigious list is dominated by the likes of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, who ranks first, and Santos’ Angelo Gabriel, who comes in at second. Kudus is honored to be named in the elite group, which includes Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Pedro Neto.
Kudus, who turned 22 in August 2022, joined Ajax Amsterdam from Danish side FC Nordsjælland in July 2020. He was an immediate hit for the Dutch club, scoring on his Eredivisie debut against Sparta Rotterdam.
He went on to make 22 league appearances in his first season and contributed four goals, as well as earning praise for his impressive dribbling skills. Unfortunately, his progress was slowed down by injuries during his second season, causing him to miss a number of games.
Kudus is now back in action for Ajax after a three-week absence due to injury. His return is a boost for the team, as they compete for a place in the Champions League. Ajax is currently in second place in the Eredivisie, with just a few games left in the season.
With this recognition as one of the world’s best U23 dribblers, Kudus has shown that he has the talent and potential to become one of the top players in the game. Ajax fans and Ghanaian football supporters will be eagerly anticipating his future performances and hoping that he can continue to make an impact for both club and country.
Manchester United’s winger Antony was fortunate to avoid a red card after he kicked an opponent during the Premier League game against Brighton and Hove Albion on May 4th.
The Brazilian was back in the starting line-up after being benched in United’s previous game against Aston Villa. He started on his preferred right flank and could have scored in the opening 90 seconds of the match.
The match at the Amex Stadium was a tight affair, with both sides unable to break the deadlock.
The goalkeepers on both teams were called into action to make some top-class saves. The game was also marked by some questionable decisions from referee Andre Marriner, who allowed the game to flow without making major interruptions.
However, the match’s free-flowing nature came at a cost, with both teams feeling frustrated by some of the fouls that went unpunished. Many in the South Coast felt that Casemiro should have been sent off for a second yellow card.
The frustrations were even higher after Antony aimed a petulant kick at Alexis MacAllister in the second half.
He retaliated by lashing out with a kick, which was clearly intentional. His actions were met with widespread criticism from fans and pundits alike.
Antony’s kick could easily have resulted in a red card, which would have left United down to ten men. It would have also resulted in a significant setback for the club’s pursuit of a top-four finish.
The winger’s actions are not the first time that he has found himself at the center of controversy this season. In February, he was given a four-game ban for using discriminatory language towards an opponent during a Europa League match. The incident highlighted the need for more education and awareness around issues of racism and discrimination in football.
United’s manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,was quick to condemn Antony’s actions after the match, stating that he did not condone violent behavior on the pitch. He also expressed his disappointment that the referee had not taken stronger action against some of the fouls committed during the match.
The incident has once again raised questions about the role of referees in modern football and the need for greater consistency in decision-making.
Many fans and pundits have called for the introduction of VAR in the Premier League, which would allow officials to review incidents and make more accurate decisions.
However, others argue that VAR has not been successful in reducing controversy and has led to delays in game time.
They also point out that referees should be given more support and training to help them make better decisions on the pitch.
Regardless of the debate around VAR, it is clear that players must take responsibility for their actions on the pitch.
Antony kicks opponent
Antony’s kick was a clear example of violent behavior that has no place in football. The incident should serve as a reminder to all players of the need to show respect and sportsmanship towards their opponents.
As for Manchester United, the club will need to ensure that their players are held accountable for their actions and that they continue to promote a culture of respect and fair play. With several important matches coming up, including a Europa League final against Villarreal, there is no room for complacency.
The Video Assistant Referee was content with Marriner’s decision to award just a yellow card.
The former Ajax man was then hooked off, with Jadon Sancho taking his place. Brighton’s skipper, Lewis Dunk also got booked in the game.
Antony’s woes were compounded when Luke Shaw handled the ball inside his own penalty area deep into stoppage time, with Mac Allister stepping up to score the resultant penalty.
The defeat meant the Seagulls completed a season double over United and got their revenge for the FA Cup semi-final defeat.
How Brighton beat Man United
Sports Brief also reported on Brighton getting revenge againstUnited for the FA Cup semi-final loss, with Mac Allister scoring from the spot in the dying seconds.
A classy Seagulls side dominated the possession but lacked a cutting edge until Shaw’s handball deep into injury time gave them a chance to claim all three points.
The result leaves United in fourth place in the Premier League with five games to play – only four points clear of Liverpool, while Brighton are now up to sixth place.
In Serbia’s second mass shooting in a week, eight people died and 14 were injured. A man has been detained.
The shooting started shortly after midnight when the attacker fired from a moving car near a town around 60 kilometres (37 miles) south of Belgrade.
After “an extensive search,” he was taken into custody early on Friday morning, according to the interior ministry.
It follows the bloodiest shooting in Serbia in years on Wednesday, when a youngster killed nine people at a school in Belgrade.
President Aleksander Vucic pledged the “practical disarmament” of the country, as he announced a list of new security measures intended to improve gun control on Friday morning.
The suspect – who has only been identified by his initials UB – was detained near the city of Kragujevac, the interior ministry said.
People mourn deceased after mass shooting in Serbia
The arrest followed an extensive manhunt, which local media reported involved over 600 police officers. He was eventually found hiding at his grandfather’s house, Serbian broadcaster RTS reported.
Photos from the scene showed police officers stopping cars at checkpoints as they tried to find the gunman. A helicopter, drones and multiple police patrols were also used.
Reports on local media say the suspect – who the interior ministry said was born in 2002 – started firing at people with an automatic weapon after having an argument with a police officer in a park in Dubona on Thursday evening.
Milan Prokić, a Dubona resident, told Radio Belgrade 1 he heard shots near his house: “It’s sad, regrettable, we locked ourselves in our home so [the shots] wouldn’t come to us.”
The man is then said to have proceeded to shoot people from a car, killing at least eight people and wounding many more.
All injured people admitted to hospital were born after the year 2000, RTS reported.
Two people aged 21 and 23 were operated on, but remain in critical condition.
Speaking at a news conference after the attack on Friday, Serbia’s president said the suspect had been wearing a T-shirt with neo-Nazi symbols, but no further details were given.
President Vucic called the shooting “an attack on us all” and announced a host of new security measures, including a plan to hire 1,200 new police officers.
He also announced a ban on new gun permits, tougher penalties for illegal weapons possession and psychological checks of gun owners. He said the new laws would result in the “practical disarmament” of Serbia.
On Wednesday, a thirteen-year-old boy shot dead eight fellow pupils at his school in Belgrade, as well as a security guard. It prompted the Serbian government to propose tighter restrictions of gun ownership.
NBA basketball player Luka Doncic said he would pay for the funerals of all nine people killed in Wednesday’s shooting, and for grief counselling for classmates and staff.
Mass shootings are extremely rare in Serbia, which has very strict gun laws, but gun ownership in the country is among the highest in Europe.
The western Balkans are awash with illegal weapons following wars and unrest in the 1990s. In 2019, it was estimated that there are 39.1 firearms per 100 people in Serbia – the third highest in the world, behind the US and Montenegro.
The USA for the past few years has been plagued with shooting. One of the most tragic of it is the Parkland shooting in 2018, where a 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in the Miami suburban town of Parkland, Florida, United States, murdering 17 people and injuring 17 others.
Despite splurging over £600 million on talent, the club has not been able to deliver satisfactory performances on the pitch. However, this has not stopped them from continuing to add fresh faces to their squad.
The latest addition to the Blues is Alex Matos, who joins on a free transfer. Fabrizio Romano reported that Chelsea has “completed” the signing of the 18-year-old winger from Norwich City FC.
Matos will be part of the youth development and recruitment project headed by Jim Fraser, Chelsea’s chief.
Last month, reports emerged that Chelsea was in “advanced talks” to sign the talented youngster. The latest update confirms that the deal is all but done.
Born in 2004, Matos began his career at Luton before joining Norwich City’s Under 12 level in 2016.
He signed a scholarship with the club in 2021 and has been a regular feature in Norwich’s Under-18 squad this season.
Matos has made eight appearances in the Under 18 Premier League, scoring and assisting once each.
Chelsea’s ambitious approach to transfers in their senior squad has caused chaos behind the scenes, with some players being forced to change in the corridor due to a lack of space in the dressing room.
The club’s former manager, Graham Potter, was unable to turn things around, and the interim manager, Frank Lampard has faced a difficult time, with six consecutive defeats. Despite this, Chelsea’s management has continued to invest in new talent.
The addition of Matos to the youth development and recruitment project shows the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent.
It remains to be seen how Matos will fit into Chelsea’s future plans and whether he will be able to make his mark in the highly competitive world of professional football.
Chelsea’s trigger-happy approach to transfers in their senior squad has caused chaos behind the scenes, with Graham Potter being forced to make a number of stars change in the corridor despite making the dressing room bigger.
Frank Lampard has since taken over the helm, but things have only gotten worse with six defeats on the spin under the interim boss following the latest lacklustre performance against Arsenal.
Reacting to the news, one fan online joked: “Have to make the dressing room bigger again.”
While a third added: “Oh boy another kid because we lost yesterday 😍.”
It has been a difficult season for Chelsea as the beleaguered team has seen a streak of losses, with their vey recent 3-1 loss to Arsenal which thrashed them out of the Premier League.
For the past few months Chelsea, has had about 12 losses, 5 draws and a few wins which raises eyebrows of the clubs form and finnesse which it has had over the years.
Chelsea’s current owner Todd Boehly came under heat after the club’s board called the “failure” of a manger Frank Lampard back for the interim.
Lampard was a highly respected and beloved figure at Chelsea, having played for the club for 13 years and later serving as the team’s manager.
Therefore, it is possible that many Chelsea fans were excited about his return to the club, while others may have had mixed feelings considering his previous managerial tenure ended on a sour note.
However, Julian Nagelsmann is the favourite to become the next permanent Chelsea manager, according to the bookmakers.
But recent news have reported that, Nagelsman seem not to be interested in Chelsea’s offer but looking elsewhere.
Drogba recently called out managers of his former club to sit and revisit the principles table.
Napoli has secured the Serie A title after claiming a point at Udinese on the evening of May 5th and as a result of their impressive campaign, many of their top stars including Osimhen are sure to attract interest this summer.
The Partenopei have been in exceptional form this season and are poised to lift their first Scudetto in 33 years, having opened up a commanding lead at the top of the table.
As they look to build on their success, it is likely that several players will attract attention from other clubs.
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen will be one of Europe’s hottest properties this summer after scoring a sensational 26 goals in 33 appearances this campaign.
The Nigerian striker has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Chelseaas well as Real Madridand Bayern Munich but Napoli’s hefty price tag may prove a potential stumbling block.
Those clubs could be reluctant to meet his reported £100million valuation but with few enjoying better goalscoring seasons than the 24-year-old, it may be money well spent.
Osimhen started playing football at a young age, and by the age of 18, he had made his professional debut for the Nigerian team, Ultimate Strikers Academy.
Osimhen’s big break came when he signed for Wolfsburg in the German Bundesliga in 2017. However, he struggled to make an impact at the club and was loaned out to Charleroi in the Belgian First Division A, where he enjoyed a successful spell, scoring 20 goals in 36 appearances.
In July 2020, Osimhen joined Napoli for a reported fee of €50 million, becoming the club’s most expensive signing ever. Despite a slow start to his Napoli career due to injury and Covid-19 complications, he has gradually established himself as a key player for the club, scoring 10 goals in 24 appearances in his debut season.
Osimhen’s style of play is characterized by his pace, dribbling ability, and clinical finishing.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been in sensational form this season
Another attacking star who will not be short of suitors is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with Manchester City and Liverpool among a long list of interested parties.
The Georgian winger — nicknamed Kvaradona by the Napoli faithful — has been a revelation since arriving in Naples last summer from his homeland.
A price tag upwards of £100m is now being talked about for the pacy, skilful and clinical forward after 14 goals and 14 assists across 37 Serie A and Champions League appearances.
Minjae Kim
Minjae Kim has marshalled things expertly at the back and a switch to Liverpool, City or Utd could now be in the offing.
Napoli have conceded a league-low 22 goals this campaign and having started 31 of their 32 games, much of that has been down to their South Korean defender.
Kim, 26, signed a new contract with Luciano Spalletti’s men last summer but Premier League clubs are unlikely to be put off by a potentially substantial fee.
Alex Meret
Alex Meret has been linked with a move to Tottenham
Alex Meret has been named as a potential solution to Tottenham’s issues between the sticks.
Spurs are on the hunt for a successor to veteran captain Hugo Lloris and Italian stopper Meret has emerged as a prime target alongside the likes of Jordan Pickford and David Raya.
The 26-year-old has 19 clean sheets in all competitions this term but whether he wants to give up Champions League football to make the switch to North London remains to be seen.
Alex Meret is an Italian professional football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper forNapoli in Serie A and the Italy national team.
He was born on March 22, 1997, in Udine, Italy, and started his youth career at Udinese before moving to Parma.
He joined Napoli in 2018 and has since made over 50 appearances for the club, helping them win the Coppa Italia in the 2019-20 season. He has also represented Italy at various youth levels and made his senior debut in 2019.
Mario Balotelli, ex-Inter Milan striker, congratulated Victor Osimhen on facetime following Napoli’s victory in the Serie A on Thursday night. Osimhen’s goal against Udinese secured the Italian championship title for Napoli, their first in 33 years.
Osimhen has been a key player for Napoli this season, scoring 22 goals in the league to help his team achieve a historic triumph. In a heartwarming video shared on social media, Balotelli can be seen chatting with the Nigerian striker and celebrating his success.
Balotelli, who won the treble with Inter Milan, took time out to praise Osimhen’s achievements, expressing his admiration for the young forward. The video has since gone viral, with many football fans commending Balotelli for his graciousness and class.
“Trust me, you did something incredible. You still don’t know what you did, trust me. Now you’ve won, you will realise in years, not tomorrow, next year but in ten years you’ll understand what you did. It’s unbelievable, seriously.”
The victory is a significant milestone for Napoli, who have endured a long wait for Serie A glory. The club’s success has been built on a strong team spirit and a determination to succeed, with Osimhen playing a key role in their triumph.
Osimhen reacts after leading Napoli to Serie A title
As for Osimhen, the Nigerian striker has been widely praised for his performances this season, with many tipping him for a bright future in the game. At just 22 years old, he has already established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in world football, and his success with Napoli is sure to further enhance his reputation.
Osimhen later shared how fans of Napoli had warmly accepted him when he arrived at the club in 2020.
“I am so happy, mostly for the fans. It’s been amazing. I remember when I came, a lot of things happened and these people sent messages, encouraging me,” the Nigerian striker said.
Overall, Napoli’s triumph in the Serie A has been widely celebrated by football fans around the world, with the club’s success serving as a reminder of the enduring power and passion of the beautiful game.
Balotelli then congratulated Osimhen, encouraging him to enjoy the moment.
Osimhen reacts to league success
In related news, Sports Brief reported on the Super Eagles forward breaking his silence after leading Napoli to the Serie A title – their first Scudetto in 33 years.
Osimhen scored the goal against Udinese that put the Italian league title mathematically into their hands, with five games still to go in the current campaign.
Osimhen celebrates Serie A triumph
Sports Brief also reported on Osimhen leading Napoli’s celebrations after the Naples side was crowned champions of Italy for the first time in 33 years.
The Super Eagles striker scored the goal that won his team the Italian top flight league title, during their 1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday night.
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Osimhen is seen screaming in excitement as he celebrates the moment among his teammates.
A gloomy start till an exciting finishing
Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Napoli in the Italian Serie A. Born on December 29, 1998, in Lagos, Nigeria, Osimhen started playing football at a young age, and by the age of 18, he had made his professional debut for the Nigerian team, Ultimate Strikers Academy.
Osimhen’s big break came when he signed for Wolfsburg in the German Bundesliga in 2017. However, he struggled to make an impact at the club and was loaned out to Charleroi in the Belgian First Division A, where he enjoyed a successful spell, scoring 20 goals in 36 appearances.
GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 07: Victor Osimhen of Wolfsburg is challenged by Amine Harit of Schalke during the DFB Pokal quarter final match between FC Schalke 04 and VfL Wolfsburg at Veltins-Arena on February 7, 2018 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)
His performances earned him a move to Lille in the French Ligue 1 in 2019, where he made an immediate impact, scoring 18 goals in 38 appearances in his debut season. His goalscoring exploits helped Lille to finish fourth in the league and qualify for the UEFA Europa League.
In July 2020, Osimhen joined Napoli for a reported fee of €50 million, becoming the club’s most expensive signing ever. Despite a slow start to his Napoli career due to injury and Covid-19 complications, he has gradually established himself as a key player for the club, scoring 10 goals in 24 appearances in his debut season.
Osimhen’s style of play is characterized by his pace, dribbling ability, and clinical finishing.
The forward was suspended and fined two weeks’ wages by the club, a move that appears to have angered the Argentine superstar and caused rifts within PSG’s hierarchy.
According to a report by Sportskeeda, Messi is reportedly contemplating terminating his contract with PSG within the next ten days.
The player, who was also subjected to protests by the club’s fans, is keen on leaving the club before they are crowned Ligue 1 champions, and is said to be doing everything in his power to force his way out.
Soccer Football – Lionel Messi visits Saudi Arabia – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – May 1, 2023 Paris St Germain’s Lionel Messi during a visit to Saudi Arabia Saudi Ministry of Tourism/Handout via REUTERS
Messi’s current deal with PSG is set to expire at the end of the season. However, the 35-year-old appears determined to leave the club as soon as possible, and is reportedly exploring all possible avenues to make this happen.
It remains to be seen whether or not PSG will allow Messi to leave before the end of the season, or if they will try to keep hold of him for as long as possible.
The situation has been made all the more complicated by Messi’s recent suspension and subsequent fine by PSG.
It is unclear at this stage whether or not these issues can be resolved, or if they will lead to Messi’s departure from the club.
Messi’s potential departure from PSG is likely to send shockwaves through the world of football.
The Argentine superstar is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, and has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career.
His decision to leaveBarcelona for PSG last summer was seen as a major coup for the French club, who were looking to build a team capable of challenging for the Champions League.
However, Messi’s time atPSG has been somewhat tumultuous. Despite his undoubted talent, the player has struggled to adapt to life in France, and has been the subject of criticism and scrutiny from fans and the media alike.
The recent suspension and subsequent fine have only served to compound these issues, and have led to rumours that Messi is no longer happy at PSG.
At this stage, it is unclear what the future holds for Messi and PSG. The player’s reported desire to leave the club is sure to have repercussions, both for PSG and for the wider football community.
Messi joined PSG amid fanfare in 2021 but the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has failed to replicate his best form for the Parisians which has caused fans to turn on him recently.
Mascherano warns angry PSG fans
Meanwhile, former Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano has warned Paris Saint-Germain supporters that they will regret criticising Lionel Messi, Goal reports.
Mascherano insists PSG were lucky and should be grateful they had the all-time great play for their team as Messi does not deserve the treatment he has gotten from the Parisian fans.
Disgruntled PSG fans had gathered in front of the club’s headquarters in protest as they called for Messi to leave the club after it was gathered the forward did not intend to extend his current contract.
It is also alleged that , Neymar Jnr, former Barcelona star and PSG stalwart is on the verge of leaving the club as the Parisian hierarchy is willing to let the player go if a good deal is presented to them.
Manchester United is currently leading the race for the Brazilian born striker.
He has been off the pitch for sometime due to an ankle injury he suffered last February, 2023.
However, it is reported that the Parisian fans are unhappy with the Neymar anymore hence gathered outside his house protesting that he leaves for his home country.
He later confirmed in a twitter post “they just left” with a crying emoji.
Barcelona prepares two-year deal for Messi
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Barcelona have intensified their push to re-sign Lionel Messi this summer as reports confirmed the Argentine could leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season.
Messi enjoyed great success with the Catalan club between 2005 and 2021, winning four UEFA Champions League trophies before leaving heartbreakingly following Barca’s failure to renew his contract.
Barcelona has been heavily linked with a move for Messi, and club president Joan Laporta is now set to offer Messi a two-year deal when he eventually leaves PSG this summer.
It is reported that PSG’s willingness to listen to offers for Neymar especially one’s from clubs like Man Utd as the club aims to reduce their wage bill, which has been inflated by the high salaries of their star players.
Additionally, Manchester United is not the only club interested in signing Neymar, as there have been rumors of a potential return to Barcelona or a move to Real Madrid.
However, if Sheikh Jassim’s takeover bid forManchester United is successful, it is expected that the club will have significant financial resources to make a competitive offer for Neymar’s signature.
Man Utd’s chances of signing Neymar have received a huge boost
And it has emerged that PSG are planning for life without both the Brazilian and Lionel Messi.
Messi has been suspended for two weeks after defying club chiefs’ wishes and flying for a promotional tour to Saudi Arabia.
That was seen as a blatant move to alienate the club and fans, after his initial love affair in Paris has degenerated to more of a marriage of convenience.
PSG bosses have been working on a future blueprint over the past few months, which it is envisaged will mean a wholesale change in policy.
One club source explained: “From now on, the plan for PSG is simple – young, French and team players.
“It’s obvious to anyone who that applies to and who it doesn’t.”
PSG’s previous masterplan was to use the attacking trident of Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to conquer Europe and winthe Champions League for the first time.
But the Ligue 1 champions have fallen short with last 16 exits – at the hands of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich – for two straight seasons.
Messi, out of contract at the end of this campaign, will not be offered a new deal – although his hopes of a return to Barcelona depend on the catalan giants reaching a financial agreement with La Liga bosses.
And while PSG will not boot Neymar out of the door, it is understood that they will be willing to listen to serious offers if they come this summer.
That is the opportunity for United to pounce if they think Neymar is the jigsaw piece that can take them back into the title equation and a genuine Champions League run.
Neymar, who moved to Ligue 1 in a £198m deal from Barcelona in 2017, has two years left on his current PSG contract.
But it is understood the South American, on a staggering £490,000 per WEEK, would be keen on a move to the Prem.
Mbappe’s future has been clouded in uncertainty over the past 18 months, with Real Madrid desperate to land him.
But while his attitude to team-mates has seen heads being shaken at times, he is 24, the emblem of France and also a player who will give everything to win on the pitch.
A departure of the two South American stars would also leave Mbappe unchallenged as the “King of Paris” and the stand-out star in Ligue 1.
The model tagged the 31-year-old Paris Saint-Germain superstar in a post on social media(Instagram), where she announced the positive news to her 3.8 million followers.
The couple shared a series of snaps highlighting Biancardi’s visibly growing baby bump, and in one of the photos, Neymar holds his girlfriend’s belly with a smile.
The news was reported by Sports Brief and announced by Biancardi herself on social media.
Neymar and his girlfriend Bruna Biancardi have announced they are expecting their first child together. Photo:@brunabiancardi
Source: Instagram
The post included a series of pictures, including some highlighting Biancardi’s visibly growing baby bump. The post was coupled with a passionate message to the unborn child of how she has a beautiful family awaiting his/her coming into this world.
Neymar has been in a relationship with Biancardi for some time, and the news of their upcoming child has been well-received by his fans and followers on social media. This will be Neymar’s third child, as he is already a father to a son, Davi Lucca, whom he had with his former partner Carolina Dantas, and a daughter, whose mother’s identity is not publicly known.
Reports indicate that, Al-Hilal is allegedly set to make Lionel Messi an offer to join them for over half a billion pounds. A staggering amount to knock out of the waterRonaldo’s Al-Nassr’s deal.
Sky Sports reports that the Saudi company is allegedly willing to pay the PSG star £400 million for just one season.
According to the source, Argentina is in favour of Messi joining the team since it would increase the league’s marketability.
Messi and Ronaldo
The Saudi Pro League has already gained more interest since the new year after the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer.
Ronaldo signed a record deal to join Al Nassr following his exit from Manchester United.
However, Messi’s potential deal will blow that out of the water.
He has also been welcomed to the country by Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the tourism minister of Saudi Arabia.
After Messi’s trip, he tweeted: “I am happy to welcome Messi and his family to Saudi to enjoy the magical tourist destinations and authentic experiences.
“We welcome visitors from all around the world to experience a unique trip to Saudi Arabia and its hospitality.”
The Argentine is on course to leave PSG this summer once his contract at the Parc des Princes expires.
The club had previously been keen on extending his deal, but have changed their stance.
Messi is suspended from the club following an unapproved trip to Saudi Arabia after a Ligue 1 loss to Lorient on Sunday.
However, fans reacted to the ban as they arrived in their droves outside of the club’s head office.
The protest saw fans ignite flares while holding up banners calling on the club’s management to resign.
Messi has also been linked with a return to Barcelona as well as to MLS side Inter Miami.
The French giants are currently five points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with five games remaining.
But Barcelona’s dream of having their all time goal scoring machine back seems gloomy as it is reported that they have failed to convince La Liga over their ability to meet the forwards financial demands.
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Argentina national team.
Messi is widely considered as one of the greatest footballers of all time, having won numerous awards including seven Ballon d’Or titles.
He started his career in his native Argentina with Newell’s Old Boys before moving to Barcelona at the age of 13.
At Barcelona, he became one of the most successful players in the club’s history, winning numerous domestic and international titles.
Messi has also had a successful international career, leading Argentina to the Copa America title in 2021 and helping the team reach the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
He also kept his Argentine national team at the top till they won the 2022 FIFA World Cup which was hosted in Qatar.
After the teams win, Messi gifted 14 iPhones to his team mates and all the staff of team to congratulate and applaud them for their hard work for the teams success at the World Cup.
Also, Lionel Messi is married to Antonella Roccuzzo, his childhood sweetheart. The couple first met when Messi was just five years old and Roccuzzo was his friend’s cousin. They started dating in 2008 and got married in June 2017 in their hometown of Rosario, Argentina.
The ceremony was attended by several famous footballers, including Messi’s Barcelona teammates and Argentina’s national team.
Messi and Roccuzzo have three children together: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. The family is known for being relatively private and keeping their personal lives out of the public eye.
Prince Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe both submitted bids on Friday, the third and likely final deadline for parties to make offers to purchase the Manchester United club and Ten Hag is clueless about where funds going to come from to form the ‘perfect’ squad he needs.
Now that the Glazer family must make a decision, the advancement made during Ten Hag’s first season in command may be jeopardised.
Even the manager is unsure of the financial support for changes, despite the fact that United are on track to finish in the top four and have a chance to add the FA Cup to the Carabao Cup.
Asked if he has been told he has the funds to do what he wants to this summer irrespective of how the takeover process pans out, Ten Hag said: “No, I don’t have. I don’t have influence on that, I don’t have… also I don’t know.
Man Utd manager, Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag is in the dark over Manchester United’s summer spending power as the takeover saga rumbles on.
The Old Trafford giants announced in November that the board was exploring strategic alternatives to enhance the club’s growth, with a full sale one option being considered.
Friday was the third, and what is expected to be final, deadline for parties to make offers to buy the club, with Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe both submitting bids.
Now the the Glazer family must decide how they want to proceed — a process that threatens to damage the progress made during Ten Hag’s first season in charge.
United are on course for a top-four finish and have the chance to add the FA Cup to the Carabao Cup but the financial backing for improvements is unclear even to the manager.
Asked if he has been told he has the funds to do what he wants to this summer irrespective of how the takeover process pans out, Ten Hag said: “No, I don’t have. I don’t have influence on that, I don’t have… also I don’t know.
“The only thing what I know is that Man United is one of the biggest clubs and I think it’s among maybe (the) two biggest clubs in the world from a fanbase perspective.
“So, I think this club has to compete for the highest in the world, so Champions League, Premier League.
“But in football you need funds to construct squads because in the end of the day the level from your players makes if you are successful or not.”
Ten Hag says “everyone knows you need funds to construct a squad” and that “high level players cost a lot of money” in elite football.
“I, we see this as a project,” the United boss said. “In a project also it belongs that you are in windows, that you strengthen your squad needs or to make refreshments, so that you get more balance, definitely, and you bring young players in.
“But I think we already have shown and proved that we can beat the best teams in the world, so, yeah, I think we can compete in the Champions League.
“But at the end of the day we want to be in the winter also in the Champions League and we want to compete, and knock them all out, so then we have a way to go.”
United are preparing to take on Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday after beating Aston Villa 1-0 to a backdrop of protests against the Glazers on Sunday.
Ten Hag was seen after the match at Old Trafford picking up a green and gold scarf as he headed down the tunnel game, holding it up before throwing it back to fans.
When asked if it was an act of solidarity with the fans, the United boss said: “No, it was just polite.
“But I know what’s going around, what the symbol of it is, but this matter was just polite.”
Ten Hag, understandably, refrained from publicly criticising his employers at this stage of the season but his desire for clarity on the club’s future is palpable.
Asked how important it is to get the takeover process resolved as soon as possible, Ten Hag said: “Yeah, I think it’s clear what I want but it’s not up to me.
“It’s about others in this club, finally there are the owners and they make the decisions, so it’s not up to me.
“So, I do everything I can and I influence the processes I’m in charge of.”
The “average performing” team has received many enhancements in an effort to rise from sixth to the top four after finishing 13 points behind Spurs the previous season. The ex-Ajax and PEC Zwolle manager has stressed the importance of United returning to theUEFA Champions League as soon as possible.
Last summer, United signed Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro, and Christian Eriksen. In January, they strengthened their lineup even more by bringing in Marcel Sabitzer and Wout Weghorst.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most successful football players of his generation, having won numerous individual and team accolades throughout his career. His departure from Manchester United in November 2021 left a significant impact on the team, as he was one of their top earners and star players.
Despite Ronaldo’s waning powers, he remains one of the most marketable athletes in the world and has continued to earn staggering amounts of money through his endorsement deals.
Forbes’ annual list of the world’s highest-paid athletes revealed that Ronaldo earned £109million in 2022, making him the top-earning athlete for the year.
This is more than any other sportsperson, including his arch-rival Lionel Messi, who earned £104m. Ronaldo’s earnings come from a combination of his salary and endorsements.
He reportedly took home £36.6m in salary last year, in addition to an astonishing £71.7m in endorsements.
Ronaldo’s earnings have dwarfed those of his former Manchester United teammates. Since his departure, the team’s top earner is goalkeeper David de Gea, who pockets £19.5m annually, as per Spotrac.
In fact, it would take the salaries of United’s eight top earners to match Ronaldo’s total earnings last year. Jadon Sancho reportedly takes home £18.2m a year, with Raphael Varane on £17.68m annually.
The disparity in earnings between Ronaldo and his former teammates highlights the value that he brought to the club, both on and off the pitch.
The club has struggled to find a replacement for the prolific forward, and it remains to be seen how they will fare in the future without him.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo has continued to play football in Saudi Arabia, where he signed a two-year contract with Al-Nassr FC.
Ronaldo’s success on and off the pitch has made him one of the most recognizable and marketable athletes in the world.
His endorsement deals with major brands such as Nike, Tag Heuer, and Herbalife have earned him millions of pounds every year, and his social media following is one of the largest of any athlete.
He has leveraged his fame and success to build a business empire that includes hotels, gyms, and clothing lines.
Cristiano Ronaldo. Apart from his lavish lifestyle and expensive styling, the sportsman has a natural interest in cars, which he has spoken about on a lot of TV shows. This is reflected in his extensive car collection, which consists of more than 25 cars that are valued at over $20 million today.
Ronaldo pocketed far more than United’s current top starsCredit: Getty
Cristiano Ronaldois a professional footballer from Portugal who currently plays for Al-Nassr.
He is considered one of the greatest football players of all time, having won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including five Ballon d’Or titles.
Ronaldo has played for several major football clubs, including Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
He is known for his incredible speed, skill, and goal-scoring abilities, and has scored over 700 career goals. Ronaldo is also heavily involved in philanthropy, supporting various charities and initiatives to help disadvantaged communities.
Meanwhile there had been recent reports of alleged breakup with his long time girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez with whom he has five children is the stepmother of his first child (Cristiano Junior), raising the child as her own without involvement from the child’s biological mother.
The player went through a hard time during his son’s death, i.e, the male of the twins his wife gave birth to.
He disclosed in an interview with Piers Morgan, that it was a hard time for both himself and his partner, Georgina.
The Parisians have had a challenging week after having their chances of winning Ligue 1 derailed by a home setback to Lorient on April 30.
After making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia, the French giants also put the world’s best player, Lionel Messi, on two weeks of suspension.
On Wednesday, fans chanted outside the club’s headquarters, demanding the board resign. Further clips showed supporters outside Neymar’s home, calling for him to move on, perPSG Report.
In a video shared on social media, some fans showed up with megaphones, flares, and banners in front of the Brazilian’s residence as frustration with the star’s performance continues to grow.
Neymar, who has been linked with a move away from Paris to the English Premier League in recent weeks, took to social media to confirm fans had come to his home in France.
“They’ve just left my door,” Neymar wrote on Twitter, along with a crying emoji.
In a statement, via Yahoo Sports, the club said: “Whatever the differences of opinion, nothing justifies such actions. The club gives its full support to its players, its staff and all those targeted by such shameful behaviour.”
Neymar nears return to Paris
Meanwhile, Neymar is expected to return to PSG at the end of April after recovering from his ankle injury in his home country of Brazil, Get Football reports.
The star saw his season end early after he sustained an injury during a Ligue 1 match against Lille on February 19,2021 which necessitated surgery in Qatar.
Neymar is still wearing an orthopaedic boot as he recovers from the injury, but the PSG forward can reportedly remove it once he returns to France.
However, he was expected to PSG by the close of April 2023.The injury forced him to miss a significant portion of the season and raised doubts about his availability for the team’s crucial upcoming matches.
Neymar has been a key player for PSG since joining the team in 2017. He has helped the club win multiple domestic trophies and reach the final of the UEFA Champions League in the 2019-20 season. The injury he sustained was a significant blow to PSG’s hopes of winning both domestic and European competitions, and his return to the team would be a welcome boost for the club and its fans.
Neymar’s girlfriend announces pregnancy
In more positive news, Sports Brief reported on Neymar becoming a father again after his girlfriend, Bruna Biancardi’s recent pregnancy announcement.
The model tagged the 31-year-old Paris Saint-Germain superstar in a post on social media(Instagram), where she announced the positive news to her 3.8 million followers.
The couple shared a series of snaps highlighting Biancardi’s visibly growing baby bump, and in one of the photos, Neymar holds his girlfriend’s belly with a smile.
The news was reported by Sports Brief and announced by Biancardi herself on social media.
The post included a series of pictures, including some highlighting Biancardi’s visibly growing baby bump. The post was coupled with a passionate message to the unborn child of how she has a beautiful family awaiting his/her coming into this world.
Neymar has been in a relationship with Biancardi for some time, and the news of their upcoming child has been well-received by his fans and followers on social media. This will be Neymar’s third child, as he is already a father to a son, Davi Lucca, whom he had with his former partner Carolina Dantas, and a daughter, whose mother’s identity is not publicly known.
Economists who are advising California‘s task force for reparations have estimated that it will cost $1.2 million per Black resident, which can be distributed over a lifetime although the details have not been finalized yet.
California is one of the several states that are discussing the feasibility of providing economic reparations to Black Americans whose ancestors were harmed by the Atlantic slave trade and its aftermath, despite the fact that California was designated as a free state when it joined the Union.
The movement for reparations gained significant momentum in 2020 after George Floyd’s death at the hands of police, but it is still a controversial issue both economically and culturally. California, known for its progressive policies, has recently arrived at an economic evaluation.
“Economists advising California’s task force on reparations have, at long last, released an estimate of the damages caused by the state’s history of slavery and its many vestiges of white supremacy: up to $1.2 million per Black resident over a lifetime,” the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday.
Reverend Tony Pierce calls for more than $5 million in reparations for each Black Californian at a meeting of the California Reparations Task Force on March 29, 2023. (YouTube screenshot from California Department of Justice channel)
REPARATIONS FOR BLACK CALIFORNIANS COULD COST $800B, ECONOMISTS WARN
California’s reparations task force is preparing to recommend that the Golden State apologize and issue “down payments” to Black residents as a way to make amends for slavery and discrimination, although the state explicitly outlawed slavery when it joined the Union in 1850.
The task force, created by state legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2020, on Monday published more than 500 pages of documents that indicate it plans to recommend California issue a formal apology for slavery and racism and consider payments of varying amounts to eligibleBlack Californians.
The Chronicle suggested this massive number was merely a “rough, partial estimate of what it would cost the state to compensate Black people for that legacy of harm, according to a draft of the task force’s final report.”
The paper quoted the report directly.
“Rather, it is an economically conservative initial assessment of what losses, at a minimum, the State of California caused or could have prevented, but did not,” the report stated. “(T)he Legislature would then have to decide how to translate loss-estimates into proposed reparations amounts.”
The Chronicle added further that the process is still ongoing.
“The panel is preparing its final report to send to the Legislature, which will include a recommendation on the amount and form of cash payments,” the outlet wrote. “Task force members are expected to vote Saturday at Mills College in Oakland on whether to adopt the draft report, the capstone of its work after two years of tense meetings and in-depth research.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs into law a bill that establishes a task force to come up with recommendations on how to give reparations to black Americans in Sacramento, California, on Sept. 30, 2020. (Office of the Governor via AP)
The Chronicle observed that next task at hand would be figuring out the massive economic implications of this reparations program.
‘Whatever the task force decides, the Legislature and Newsom will have the final say. If reparations are approved, state officials would have to figure out how to pay for the program,” the outlet wrote. “An economist for the reparations panel has said the plan could cost California more than $800 billion; the state has a roughly $297 billion annual budget.”
Despite being nearly three times the state’s overall budget, a member of the task force in April dismissed concerns about the total cost, saying it was as the “least important piece” of their proposal.
“It’s important,” she said, “but it’s the least important in terms of being able to get to a point in our country’s history and in California’s history where we recognize that the harm cuts across multiple areas and domains and that the repair needs to align with that.”
The Chronicle noted that one key aspect is that the program does not distribute reparations merely for slavery, but for other economic and cultural issues seen as the legacy of slavery itself such as “mass incarceration and over-policing in Black communities,” “discrimination in housing,” and “health harms, including unequal access to health care, greater exposure to environmental pollution and discrimination from medical workers.”
In April, Detroit’s reparations task force met. Kofi Kenyatta, a senior policy director of UpTogether told the task force: “Reparations can mean a lot of things but it must include, no strings attached, direct cash to Black people and systemic change throughout all levels.”
The Municipal and Regional Fire Service stations in Damongo have had their power supply cut by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), a subsidiary of the Volta River Authority (VRA), due to unpaid debts.
On Wednesday, April 26, a team of engineers from NEDCo carried out an operation to disconnect power to the fire service institution. DOIII Salisu M. Sirilbaini, the Regional Public Relations Officer of the service, expressed concern that the situation is hindering administrative work.
“We can’t even print a paper as a result of the disconnection of power to our outfit and all efforts to have the power restored by management of NEDCo have proved futile,” he lamented.
According to him, the disconnection of power to the stations has shut down their communication gadgets making it difficult to receive distressed calls from residents.
DOIII Salisu appealed to the electricity company to restore power back to the fire stations to continue with their mandate of fighting fire and saving lives and property.
The lack of electricity is a significant setback for the fire service station, which relies heavily on electricity to power their equipment and maintain a 24/7 response rate to fire emergencies.
The disruption in power supply has created a challenging situation for the fire service, as they now have to rely on alternative sources of energy, such as generators and solar panels.
The unpaid debt owed by the fire service station has led to frustration from the Northern Electricity Distribution Company.
The company has stated that it is standard practice to disconnect power to any institution that does not pay its bills. Despite the explanation, the decision to disconnect power to a fire service station has been met with widespread criticism from the public.
The Regional Fire Commander, DOII John Ankomah-Bonsu, has appealed to NEDCo to reconnect power to the fire station, stating that their operations are being hindered by the lack of electricity.
According to Ankomah-Bonsu, the fire service station is a critical facility that plays a crucial role in saving lives and properties during fire emergencies. He emphasized the importance of the station having uninterrupted power supply to enable them to carry out their duties effectively.
The incident has highlighted the need for better communication between institutions and utility companies to avoid unnecessary power outages that may hinder essential services.
The situation in Damongo serves as a reminder that non-payment of utility bills can have severe consequences, especially for institutions that provide critical services to the public.
It also underscores the need for institutions to prioritize payment of their bills to avoid any disruption in essential services.
Meanwhile, DOII John Ankomah-Bonsu he revealed that management of the service in Accra making frantic efforts to settle their indebtedness with NEDCo.
Is NEDCo following the footsteps of ECG?
The Electricity Company of Ghana embarked on a month long Nationwide Revenue Mobilisation exercise which began on March 20 to April 20, 2023.
The power supply company embarked on this exercise to recover all unpaid bills amounting to GH¢5.7 billion from its customers and to also clamp down on all customers engaging in illegal connection activities.
They announced a 6% commission for whistleblowers for power theft.
Later on, Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) begun a similar a national revenue mobilization exercise to collect about GH₵800 million in debts as of January this year, up from GH₵684 million debts that stood on the company’s books as of January 2022.
This was when in September 2022, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) increased the average end-user tariff for water by 21.55 per cent, increasing the debt situation to GH₵800 million.
Jamie Foxx’s friend, Charles E. Alston, also known as Charlie Mack, has requested his followers on Instagram to pray for Foxx. The actor is still in the hospital due to a medical complication.
It is not specified what exactly happened to Jamie Foxx, but according to reports, he suffered a “medical complication” and was hospitalized. The details of his illness have not been disclosed.
“I need you all to constantly keep our beloved brotha @iamjamiefoxx up whom we all [love] & care for dearly in our Hearts, Minds & Prayers!!!! We need you back Bro. As I always state a true champion isn’t the one that wins, it’s the one that meets & overcomes adversity,” he expressed.
“You’re test becomes your testimony!! We all can’t wait to receive you back home to celebrate, laugh with and applaud you,” he added.
He finished his post with a prayer of his own, writing, “I come before you yet once again humbly asking please heal & restore our brotha @iamjamiefoxx stronger & better than before!!! I have absolutely no shame in asking pleading & begging for your merciful healing powers over our brotha now in your time not ours for miracle. I must & will thank you in advance your gracious humble servant.”
A representative for Foxx did not immediately return Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Jamie Foxx’s friend Charlie Mack asked the public to continue to pray for the actor, expressing his excitement for the day in which Foxx returns home. (Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic)
Foxx’s family announced the actor had “experienced a medical complication,” on April 11, in a statement posted to Instagram the following day. At the time, Foxx was filming in Atlanta for his film “Back in Action,” alongside Cameron Diaz and Glenn Close.
Jamie Foxx was admitted to the emergency room on April 11, 2023 due to an unknown illness, his daughter revealed on April 12. “From the Foxx family: We wanted to share that, my father,Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday.
“Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery,” Foxx’s daughter Corinne wrote to her Instagram.
Since the complication, minimal information has been revealed on the actor’s condition, although a source previously told Entertainment Tonight that Foxx “is healing” and “feels the love from everyone.”
Foxx is reportedly still receiving care in a Georgia hospital, with a source previously telling People Magazine that the actor was “having tests run.”
Jamie Foxx is “lucky to be alive” after he was hospitalised with a “serious medical complication”, according to a source.
The 55-year-old actor is said to have needed immediate medical attention after being taken to hospital while in Atlanta shooting his upcoming Netflix movie Back in Action.
Nick Cannon shared he had Jamie Foxx’s blessing to speak on his health. (Johnny Louis/WireImage)
Just over a week ago, Foxx’s friend and fellow entertainer Nick Cannon revealed he had Foxx’s permission to speak on his health.
“I was reluctant to go all the way there, and even talk about it, but he gave me the blessing, so it’s a beautiful thing,” Cannon told Entertainment Tonight of Foxx. “He’s awake. They say he’s alert, so, we love it.”
“I know he’s doing so much better because I’m actually about to do something special for him, and doing him a favor,” the “Masked Singer” host revealed.
Several celebrities, including actor Martin Lawrence, have commented on Jamie Foxx’s health. (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney
Actor Martin Lawrence offered similar positive sentiments of Foxx, telling “Extra” last month, “I hear he’s doing better … My prayers go out for him every night and just wishing the best for him, one of the best that we got in Hollywood. Not only one of the best entertainers, but a good person.”
The Portuguese superstar’s earning is an impressive $136 million in the past 12 months.
Ronaldo, who left Manchester United in 2022, clinched the top spot in the rankings, beating Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi to the second spot.
Messi made a whopping $130 million in the past year, earning him a place among the top ten highest-paid athletes in the world.
The footballer previously held the title of the world’s highest paid athlete in 2017, but he was later dethroned by Floyd Mayweather and Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo’s comeback to the top of the list is impressive, especially considering the highly competitive nature of football in recent times.
After Messi, it was Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One world champion who took the third spot on the list, earning $100 million in the past 12 months. NBA superstar LeBron James and tennis ace Roger Federer were tied for the fourth spot, earning $90 million each.
Forbes’ rankings are based on both on-field earnings, including salaries, prize money, and bonuses, as well as off-field earnings, including sponsorship deals, appearance fees, and memorabilia and licensing income.
The rankings also consider factors such as taxes and the inflation rate in the athlete’s home country.
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 19: Leo Messi of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Rennes at Parc des Princes on March 19, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier – PSG/PSG via Getty Images)
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Cristiano Ronaldois a professional footballer from Portugal who currently plays for Manchester United.
He is considered one of the greatest football players of all time, having won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including five Ballon d’Or titles.
Ronaldo has played for several major football clubs, including Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
He is known for his incredible speed, skill, and goal-scoring abilities, and has scored over 700 career goals. Ronaldo is also heavily involved in philanthropy, supporting various charities and initiatives to help disadvantaged communities.
Meanwhile there had been recent reports of alleged breakup with his long time girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez with whom he has five children is the stepmother of his first child (Cristiano Junior), raising the child as her own without involvement from the child’s biological mother.
The player went through a hard time during his son’s death, i.e, the male of the twins his wife gave birth to.
He disclosed in an interview with Piers Morgan, that it was a hard time for both himself and his partner, Georgina.
“Piers, it was probably the worst moment that I passed through in my life since my father died,” Ronaldo told Piers Uncensored. “When you have a kid, you expect that everything will be normal and when you have that problem it’s hard.
“As a human being as I am, me and Georgina, we had quite difficult moments, because we don’t understand why it happened to us. It was difficult, to be honest. It was very, very difficult to understand what’s going on in that period of our lives.
“As you know, the football carries on, so fast, so many competitions, the football doesn’t stop. Passing through that moment, was probably the most difficult moment that I’ve had in my life, me and my family, especially Gio, that was tough.”
Ireti Doyle, a well-known Nollywood actress, celebrated her56th birthday in an unusual location. She shared a video on social media that showed how she celebrated her special day while in “prison” at a movie set. Currently, she is filming for the popular action-comedy film “Merry Men 3.”
In the video snippet that she posted on her Instagram page, Ireti is seen playing the role of a corrupt politician named Dame Maduka, who is ultimately arrested and imprisoned. She thanked God for reaching a new age and all of the blessings that she has received.
She wrote: “Na my birthday o… See where @aycomedian put me!! It is well… Another 365 round the sun, He has been faithful and has done all things well!!”
Ireti Doyle has been a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry for several years. She has starred in several movies and TV shows and has won numerous awards for her acting prowess. She is known for her versatility in playing various roles, ranging from dramatic to comedic.
In “Merry Men 3,” Ireti Doyle will be sharing the screen with other notable actors, including Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, and Ayo Makun. The film is the third installment in the Merry Men franchise, which centers on a group of wealthy and adventurous men who use their wealth and connections to help people in need.
Despite being “imprisoned” on her birthday, Ireti Doyle seemed to be in high spirits, enjoying her time on set and playing her role to the best of her abilities. Her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry also wished her a happy birthday and expressed their admiration for her dedication to her craft.
Meanwhile, some months back, Ireti confirmed her divorce from veteran actor Patrick Doyle.
The 55-year-old made the confirmation in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, saying: “We are officially divorced.”
Ireti Doyle and Ex-husband Patrick
In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Nigerian actress Ireti Doyle opened up about her personal life, correcting some misconceptions and revealing some painful truths.
Firstly, Doyle corrected the impression that she had her first child at 17. In fact, she was 19 when she became a mother. While this may seem like a small detail, it is important for the actress to set the record straight and prevent any false narratives from being spread.
Ireti Doyle bags doctorate degree
Chude also shared with viewers that Doyle had suffered physical and domestic violence as a teenager. The actress confirmed this, admitting that she had made some poor choices in her youth, including marrying at a young age to someone she now realizes was not a good match for her.
She candidly shared that she had no business getting married at that time, let alone to someone like her ex-husband. Doyle went on to detail the abuse she suffered, both physical and emotional, and how difficult it was for her to leave the situation.
The actress also spoke about her journey as a mother of six children. She shared that while it can be challenging, especially as a working actress, her children are her greatest blessings and she is grateful for each one of them.
The Tinsel actress said: “The truth of the matter is that I had no business being married at that time talk less of… let’s not even go to the choice of who I got married to.”
Ireti Doyle with her children
Among the movies she featured in include,
Tinsel (TV Series, 2008-2021) – Ireti played the role of Angela Dede in this long-running Nigerian soap opera, the Wedding Party (2016) where Ireti played the role of Obianuju Onwuka, the mother of the bride and Fifty (2015) in which she played the role of Elizabeth, one of four Nigerian women approaching the age of fifty.
Romelu Lukaku has shared a touching memory he has with former footballer Thierry Henry. Widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of his generation, Henry won numerous trophies during his playing days with Arsenal and Barcelona.
After retiring from the game, Henry tried his hand at management, but his spells with Monaco and Montreal Impact did not yield the desired results.
However, he found success as Roberto Martinez’s assistant in the Belgian national team set-up, where they dominated FIFA rankings for a long period of time and reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
It was during his time with the Belgian national team that Henry built a close relationship with Lukaku.
Romelu Lukaku and Thierry Henry have a close bond that goes beyond their love for football. The two met during Henry’s stint as Roberto Martinez’s assistant in the Belgian national team set-up. As part of his role, Henry was responsible for training the team’s strikers, and Lukaku was one of the beneficiaries of his vast experience.
Romelo Lukaku and Henry
As Martinez’s assistant, one of Henry’s responsibilities was to train the team’s strikers, given his wealth of experience, having won the World Cup with France during his playing days.
In a past video interview with Henry, Lukaku reminisced about what it was like to train alongside the French legend.
He revealed that Henry used to participate in the training drills and, despite his age, still displayed his impressive skill and class on the pitch.
Lukaku’s admiration for Henry is evident, and his recounting of their shared experiences is a testament to the bond they formed during their time together on the Belgian national team.
The Belgian striker’s comments also shed light on the importance of having experienced and knowledgeable coaches who can provide valuable insights and guidance to players.
Henry’s experience as a player undoubtedly played a crucial role in his success as Martinez’s assistant, and Lukaku’s account of their training sessions together highlights the benefits of having a former player as a coach.
The Belgian national team’s success during Henry’s time as assistant coach speaks for itself, and his impact on the team and its players cannot be understated.
“I think, in the national team when you were there, I think for us, the strikers, we had maybe the best time we could have ever had because the competition was there.”
The 29-year-old shed light on how Henry once embarrassed an unnamed player, causing him to leave the pitch.
“I remember when my brother came and he was like, ‘you did this skill in training’, but I’m not going to say any names, but the player left the pitch,”Lukaku said, as quoted bytheMirror.
The Red Devils did not have a very promising World Cup campaign after they exited in the group stage.
Martinez resigned immediately afterwards and ended up taking the Portugal job. Henry also left after the appointment of Domenico Tedesco as new coach, per AP News.
So close was the relationship between the striker and the former player, Lukaku wanted Henry to succeed Martinez as manager on a full-time basis.
It was previously reported on the forward saying the Frenchman had the distinction of having won everything and had many players’ respect the respect of many players.
Despite Lukaku’s hopes for Henry to succeed Martinez, the Belgian Football Association opted to go with Tedesco instead. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Henry, but his legacy as one of the greatest strikers of his generation is secure.
Before Tedesco’s appointment as Belgium’s new head coach, many names had been floated, including Manchester City legend, Vincent Kompany.
Arsenal has released a statement condemning the shining of a laser into the face of Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk during Tuesday night’s Premier League match between the two London clubs.
The incident led to the arrest of a fan.
Television cameras at the Emirates Stadium captured footage of a light being shone in the direction of the Ukraine international.
Mudryk had come on as a second-half substitute for the visitors and had been jeered by some Arsenal fans.
Laser light on Mykhailo
The Gunners had been linked with a move for Mudryk in the January transfer window, but the player instead signed for their London rivals. The incident occurred during Arsenal’s 3-1 home victory, which saw the club move back to the top of the Premier League table.
In its statement released on Wednesday morning, Arsenal expressed its disappointment with the incident, saying, “An arrest has been made following the use of a laser during last night’s match. This behaviour is dangerous and totally unacceptable, and we will fully support the police with their enquiries. We will obviously take the strongest possible action.”
Beam green laser hit Mudryk during match between Arsenal and Chelsea
The Football Association (FA) is expected to investigate the matter, while the Metropolitan Police made three further arrests at the game for ticket touting.
The incident has raised concerns about player safety and the behaviour of fans at sporting events. The use of lasers by fans to distract or injure players has become an increasingly common occurrence in recent years, with football authorities and police forces taking a strong stance against such behaviour.
In 2019, a teenager was arrested for shining a laser at Derby County goalkeeper Kelle Roos during a Championship match against Nottingham Forest. The offender was subsequently banned from attending any football match for three years.
The incident involving Mudryk has once again highlighted the need for greater vigilance and security measures at sporting events. Football authorities and clubs must take steps to ensure the safety of players and spectators alike, and to prevent incidents of this nature from occurring in the future.
The use of lasers by fans is not only dangerous but also illegal, and those found guilty of such behaviour can face criminal charges as well as bans from attending matches.
The incident at the Emirates Stadium has also led to questions about the behaviour of football fans in general.
While most supporters are passionate and respectful, a small minority engage in abusive or threatening behaviour that can mar the enjoyment of others and damage the reputation of the sport.
Incidents like this can have a significant impact on players’ mental health and their ability to perform on the pitch. The use of lasers and other forms of harassment and abuse can create a hostile environment that affects players’ concentration and confidence, potentially leading to injury or poor performance.
The incident involving Mudryk is a reminder that football fans have a responsibility to behave in a manner that respects the players, the game, and each other. It is essential that fans are educated about the dangers and consequences of their actions and are held accountable for any misconduct.
Football authorities must also take a proactive approach to address the underlying issues that contribute to such incidents,including discrimination, racism, and violence. By promoting diversity, inclusivity, and respect, football can help to build a better society that values fairness, equality, and sportsmanship.
The incident involving Mudryk is a stark reminder of the need for greater vigilance and security at sporting events, as well as the importance of educating fans about the dangers and consequences of their actions. Football clubs and authorities must work together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of players and fans, and to promote a culture of respect.
If you have a low GPA (2.2), 3rd Class or HND, these are the things you must do to ensure you secure an admission in the US with funding.
Evaluating results with WES:World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit organization that evaluates international academic credentials for individuals who want to study or work in Canada or the US.
Their evaluations help academic institutions and employers understand the value of an individual’s educational qualifications. To evaluate your result with WES, you need to submit your academic credentials, including transcripts and certificates, to WES for evaluation.
2. Research interest: A research interest is an area of study that you are passionate about and would like to investigate further. It is an essential aspect of academic research as it helps you focus your research efforts and make meaningful contributions to your field.
3. Cold emailing professors: Cold emailing is the practice of sending unsolicited emails to individuals or organizations that you want to establish a connection with. In the academic context, cold emailing professors is a common practice among graduate students or individuals looking for research opportunities.
To draft a compelling cold email, you need to research the professor’s work, explain why you are interested in their research, and demonstrate how your skills and interests align with their work.
4. Academic CV: An academic CV is a document that summarizes your academic achievements, publications, research experience, and other relevant qualifications. It is an essential tool for academics, researchers, and graduate students looking for research or academic positions. To draft an irresistible academic CV, you need to highlight your accomplishments, tailor your CV to the job or position you are applying for, and ensure that your CV is well-organized and easy to read.
5. Additional skills: In addition to academic qualifications, individuals in the academic and research field require additional skills to succeed. These skills include communication, time management, data analysis, problem-solving, and project management.
To acquire additional skills, you can take courses, attend workshops, or seek mentorship from experienced professionals in your field. Examples of such skills include:
Statistical/computational ability
Research & Teaching skills
Communication ability
Volunteering and community Development experience
Admission in the US for MS/PhD is not necessarily about your CGPA. The defining requirements that makes an admission application strong are:
Components of the Academic CV
SOP
LoR
Research and Teaching Skills
Volunteering/Community service
Also below are some desirable skills schools and scholarship hubs look out for to award funding to students, especially in theUSA, UK and Canada.
Data Analytics Skills
Statistical Analytics Skills
Python or R programming Skills
Teaching Experience (even Virtual Teaching is ok)
Volunteering experience and Community Service
Research Interest
These are desirable aptitude for Graduate School. Especially if you are looking for an Admission that offers GTA and GRA, you need these.
However, note that this is both for those in STEM and NON-STEM fields.
STEM and non-STEM are two categories of academic fields. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, while non-STEM refers to fields that are not included in these categories.
Non-STEM fields, on the other hand, encompass a broad range of academic disciplines that are not included in the STEM categories. Examples of non-STEM fields include social sciences (such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology), humanities (such as history, philosophy, and literature), arts (such as music, fine arts, and theater), business, law, education, and many others.
It is worth noting that both STEM and non-STEM fields have their unique challenges and opportunities. While STEM fields often require strong analytical and quantitative skills, non-STEM fields may require excellent communication, critical thinking, and writing abilities. Ultimately, the choice of a field of study depends on personal interests, career goals, and academic strengths.
The Norwegian international is on the verge of breaking the Premier League’s single-season goal record, having scored his 34th goal of the campaign in City’s recent 2-1 victory over Fulham.
Haaland’s incredible form has seen him join Andy Cole and Alan Shearer as the joint record holders for the most goals scored in a single Premier League season.
The 22-year-old’s goal at Craven Cottage was also his 50th of the season in all competitions, a feat that no Premier League player has achieved since the league’s rebranding in 1992.
Guardiola has been amazed by Haaland’s goal-scoring exploits this season, with the manager praising the striker’s talent and work ethic.
Pep Guardiola and striker Haaland
The Spaniard believes that Haaland’s performances have been a significant factor in City’s success this season and has hailed his impact on the team.
“It is a surprise for all of us — maybe not for him — to do what he’s doing in this difficult league but the way he behaves and has done it is for the success of the team,” he said.
“Of course it’s good for him and the team if he breaks the records. It’s a good sign.
“The magnitude of a record is because for a long time it was not broken. All records will be broken one day.
“I’m pretty sure he is going to score more goals in the Premier League until the end of the season.”
In-form City put themselves firmly in control of the title race with their 4-1 rout of Arsenal last week.
But, after being pushed hard by Fulham, Guardiola is not taking anything for granted ahead of City’s home game against West Ham on Wednesday.
“West Ham maybe didn’t do the season they expected but that doesn’t mean the quality is not there,” he said.
“In the last two seasons with David Moyes they have been exceptional.
“The weapons are there, they are a good team. I don’t have doubts about them. In one game anything can happen. We have to be absolutely ready.”
Haaland’s rise to stardom has been remarkable, with the striker establishing himself as one of the most lethal forwards in world football.
The Norwegian’s impressive performances have also attracted interest from other top European clubs, with the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested in signing him this summer.
However, City remain keen to keep hold of their prized asset and are expected to offer him a new contract in the coming months.
Despite his young age, Haaland has already established himself as one of the best strikers in the world, and his performances this season have put him in the conversation for the Ballon d’Or award.
The Norwegian’s incredible scoring feats have also led to speculation about his future, with a number of top European clubs reportedly interested in signing him.
Guardiola will be aware of the need to continue to develop Haaland’s game and help him reach his full potential, which could see him become one of the all-time greats of the game.
As City look to secure the Premier League title and progress in the Champions League, Guardiola will be hoping that Haaland can continue his remarkable scoring form and help lead the team to further success.
Haaland’s tremendous in-form has earned him comparisons with football’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time) like Messi and Ronaldo.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta witnessed his team’s return to the summit of the English Premier League after a commanding victory over London rivals Chelsea. Despite the success, Arteta remained grounded and vowed to keep his team focused on the task ahead.
The Gunners had enjoyed an eight-point lead at the top of the table last month, but a string of poor results saw them drop behind Manchester City. However, a comprehensive 3-1 triumph over Chelsea ended their winless streak and propelled them back to the summit.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta saw his team return to the top of the Premier League with victory over Chelsea (Adam Davy/PA
The match saw Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard grab a brace, with Gabriel Jesus adding a third before half-time. Chelsea’s only goal came from Noni Madueke, but it proved to be nothing more than a consolation for Frank Lampard’s men.
The victory over Chelsea was a significant statement of intent from Arsenal, who have struggled in recent seasons to challenge for the Premier League title.
With the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool dominating the competition in recent years, the Gunners will be eager to prove their worth and claim their first league title since the 2003-04 season.
Despite their recent run,Arteta had refused to rule Arsenal out of the title race and this win took them two points clear – although they have played two more games than City.
The Spaniard admitted he did not want to see morale fall after a galling loss at City last week saw their lead all but dashed.
“It is four games to go, we are at the top right now,” he said.
“We cannot do that (let heads drop), to be where we are after 10 months against the team we are fighting against, being there and having the possibility to be top – we have to enjoy it and embrace it, maximise the opportunity that we have because we don’t know what is going to happen.
“We wanted to have a very different approach to the game, and we did it right from the beginning.
“The team is back to its best. We wanted to prove we had that fire in the belly. I could see that in the last few days, and we prepared (for) the game well.
“Mentally we arrived in the right mood and with the right level of energy. Everything went for us as well, which is important.
“We’ve had a couple of difficult weeks with very different games, with a lot of emotions involved. We’re back to the top of the league – let’s see what happens.”
While it was a night to remember for skipper Odegaard, it was one his predecessor will want to forget in a hurry. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang started for Chelsea for the first time since facing the Gunners on November 6 but lasted just 45 minutes before being substituted, having had nine touches – four of which were kick-offs.
Arteta was full of praise for Odegaard and the example set by the Norway international.
“He has 14 goals this season, his contribution to the team, his leadership skills, I’m really pleased with him,” he added.
“He has been exceptional for us, his contribution every single day. I think he has done that (set the tone) on many occasions. What Martin has done this season deserves a lot of credit.”
In order to visit Saudi Arabia, where he is an ambassador for that country’s bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the 35-year-old attacker had to first get approval from two senior PSG officials.
Messi reportedly spoke to the club’s administration before Campos and Galtier did, and they agreed to allow the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner to travel to Riyadh. This is according to PSG Talk.
Messi’s move has reportedly enraged the club’s supporters, who are frustrated with PSG because players can do whatever they want without regard for the institution.
Messi is set to become a free agent in the summer when his current PSG contract expires, and Saudi top team, Al Hilal, are one of the teams interested in signing the Argentine.
UEFA declares Messi’s UCL titles
Meanwhile, Daily Post reports that UEFA has declared that Lionel Messi has won the Champions League only three times in his career.
Messi has been part of the Barcelona team since 2004 and played a pivotal role in Barcelona’s Champions League victories in 2009, 2011, and 2015 but not in their 2006 success.
Barcelona’s hopes of reuniting with Lionel Messi this summer have suffered a significant setback. As previously reported by Sports Brief, the Catalan club had been hoping to bring back their record goal-scorer, who left to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. However, the club has failed to convince La Liga about the viability of their financial plan.
Barcelona is currently facing financial difficulties and has been trying to cut costs while still trying to sign Messi. But La Liga, which oversees the financial fair play of all clubs in the league, has expressed doubts that Barcelona will be able to meet their demands and targets.
Leo leaves Barca, shed tears at send off ceremony
According to reports, Barcelona’s viability plan aimed to reduce the club’s wage bill by €200 million and make savings of €300 million. The club’s failure to meet these targets has raised concerns about their ability to comply with financial fair play regulations.
The failure of Barcelona to secure Messi’s return could have far-reaching consequences for the club, given the importance of the player to the team’s success over the years. Messi, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, scored a total of 672 goals in 778 appearances for Barcelona.
His departure from the club last year was seen by many as the end of an era.
Barcelona’s financial difficulties have been exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hit the club hard in terms of lost revenue. The club’s wage bill, which was already one of the highest in Europe, has been further inflated by the signing of several high-profile players in recent years.
The club’s attempts to cut costs have included the departures of several key players, including Luis Suarez, Ivan Rakitic, and Arturo Vidal. However, the club’s efforts to reduce its wage bill have been hampered by the high salaries of some of its remaining players, including Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho.
Barcelona has also been trying to raise funds through player sales, with the likes of Samuel Umtiti, Miralem Pjanic, and Junior Firpo all rumored to be on the chopping block. However, the club has struggled to find buyers for these players, who are all on high salaries.
The failure of Barcelona to bring back Messi is likely to be a major disappointment for fans of the club, who had been hoping to see their star player return to the Camp Nou. However, it remains to be seen what impact this will have on the team’s fortunes on the pitch.
Barcelona’s current squad is still packed with talented players, including the likes of Griezmann, Coutinho, and Frenkie de Jong. The club also has a number of promising young players, such as Pedri, Ansu Fati, and Ilaix Moriba.
However, the loss of Messi will undoubtedly be felt by the team, both in terms of his on-field contributions and his influence in the dressing room. The 33-year-old Argentine forward was not only the club’s all-time top scorer but also its talismanic leader, who inspired his teammates with his passion and commitment.
Despite the setback of failing to sign Messi, Barcelona remains one of the biggest clubs in world football, with a rich history and a loyal fanbase. The club will be hoping to bounce back from its recent financial difficulties and re-establish itself as a major force in the sport.
On Monday night, the annual Met Gala took place in New York City, and while many were waiting to see what celebrities like Rihanna and Beyoncé would be wearing, it was A$AP Rocky who made the headlines. The rapper was seen hopping over a barricade to get into the Carlyle Hotel ahead of the fashion event, a video posted to Twitter purportedly showed.
The video was posted by HuffPost senior editor Philip Lewis, and it showed A$AP Rocky appearing to push past a group of people and jump over a barrier outside the hotel.
ASAp Rocky hopes over barricade into hotel ahead of Met Gala
Once he got onto the hotel’s red carpet, someone in the crowd handed him a duffle bag, as the video seemed to show.
A$AP Rocky’s representatives did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for comment on the video, which has 1.3 million views at the time of writing.
Shortly after the footage went viral, the woman whose faceA$AP Rocky appeared to palm in the video revealed herself on Twitter to be 21-year-old Madelyn Llanes from Long Island, New York. She wrote that she wasn’t offended by the rapper’s behavior and that he didn’t hurt her.
“ASAP Rocky just literally jumped over me,” she tweeted alongside a selfie with her glasses slightly askew.
Llanes later spoke to The Independent about the incident.
“I had felt someone tapping my shoulder, so I turned around and saw that it was him but my brain didn’t fully comprehend that it was him,” she said.
Llanes said Rocky then told her, “Sweetheart, I need to get through.” She said she told him no, but he did not care.
“He just pushed his way up and then hopped over and grabbed me and the guy next to me as he did,” she said. “After he hopped over, he was like ‘thank you’ and then just laughed and flipped me off and then he went inside and that’s when I fully realized it was him.”
Some people online felt sorry for the Llanes. One wrote: “He put all his weight on that poor woman!”Another user made light of the situation, tweeting: “The power of celebrity is using someone’s face as a springboard and them looking at you in awe over it lol.”
One person who claimed to be in attendance captured a different perspective of A$AP Rocky’s jump. The user was surprised by how close the rapper was to them.
This is not the first time A$AP Rocky has made headlines for his actions at the Met Gala. In 2019, he walked the red carpet with a giant blanket that looked like a duvet cover, which many people found amusing. He has also been known for his stylish outfits at the annual event.
The Met Gala is an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It has been held since 1948 and is considered one of the biggest nights in the fashion industry. Each year, the event has a theme, and this year’s theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.”
The event was postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it returned this year with various safety protocols in place. All attendees were required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result, and the event was held outdoors to reduce the risk of transmission.
A$AP Rocky wasn’t the only one who caused a stir at this year’s event. Kim Kardashian also turned heads with her outfit, which covered her entire body, including her face. The outfit was designed by Balenciaga and included a black face covering and a long black dress with a train.
Other notable attendees included Billie Eilish, who wore a peach-colored gown with a long train, and actor Timothée Chalamet, who wore a white Haider Ackermann suit with black lapels and Converse sneakers.
Despite the various safety protocols in place, the Met Gala has been criticized by some for being tone-deaf during the pandemic. The event, which is known for its opulence and extravagance, has been described as a symbol of excess during a time when many people are struggling.
Overall, this year’s Met Gala was a star-studded event that drew attention from around the world. While A$AP Rocky’s antics may have stolen the show in the early hours, the event was ultimately a celebration of fashion and creativity, with many attendees using their outfits to make a statement about American culture and identity.
The Carlyle is a popular hotel among celebrities attending the Met Gala, according to Cosmopolitan. It’s where many Met Gala attendees will unveil their looks for the event before arriving at the nearby Metropolitan Museum of Art, the venue for the famous Costume Institute gala.
The Manhattan hotel has also been a favorite with royals Princess Diana, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle.
Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel has been in the news lately for his unusual way of attempting to make Sadio Mane feel at ease after the Senegal forward’s recent troubles in Germany.
Thomas Tuchel on grounds
This season has been a tough one for Liverpool forward Sadio Mane. The Senegalese international has had to battle with form and fitness issues, and his frustration was evident after he was suspended for one game for punching teammate Leroy Sane following a Champions League game.
But Mane’s troubles did not end there. According to a report by Goal, Liverpool’s former manager Thomas Tuchel left Mane feeling humiliated during training by pulling down his shorts.
The incident must have been embarrassing for the 31-year-old forward, who has been one of Liverpool’s key players in recent years.
Despite Mane’s struggles this season, Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp has shown faith in him, and he has continued to feature prominently in the team’s line-up.
As the Reds look to finish the season strongly and secure a top-four spot in the Premier League, Mane will need to put his troubles behind him and focus on his football.
Thomas Tuchel pulls down Sadio Mane’s shorts
Despite joining the Bavarians last summer, Mane’s future at Bayern Munich remains uncertain, with the Bundesliga champions reportedly set on selling the forward after just one season in Germany.
Mauricio Pochettino has even discussed the possibility of signing the unsettled Bayern Munich striker if he decides to take over the Chelsea job next season, as reported by Tribal Football.
Bayern Munich’s manager Thomas Tuchel has attempted to make Sadio Mane feel more at ease following the Senegal forward’s recent troubles in Germany.
Mane has struggled with form and fitness issues this season, and he was most recently suspended for one game after punching teammate Leroy Sane following a Champions League game.
According to Goal, Tuchel left Mane feeling embarrassed after he pulled down the 31-year-old forward’s shorts during training. The coach sneaked up from behind and “pantsed” the forward, who was standing on the training pitch’s sidelines, before casually walking away from the scene.
Despite joining the Bavarians last summer, Mane’s future at Bayern Munich remains uncertain, with the Bundesliga champions reportedly set on offloading the forward after just one season in Germany.
It has been reported that Mauricio Pochettino has discussed the possibility of signing the unsettled Bayern Munich striker if he decides to take over the Chelsea job next season, according to Tribal Football.
Mauricio Pochettino likely to be Chelsea’s new manager
The Argentine coach is expected to be confirmed as the new manager of the Blues soon following lengthy negotiations with the Premier League club’s hierarchy.
Bayern are said to be willing to sell Mane and would accept a bid of around £30 million to part with the Senegal international, who has struggled to adapt to Germany. Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Bayern Munich manager, Tuchel telling Mane to step up as the winger struggles for form with the Bundesliga side.
The Senegalese, who moved from Liverpool last summer, has yet to hit the right strings despite beginning his spell with five goals from six outings.
Tuchel analyzed Mane’s role in the team and the reason for his subpar performance. While Mane’s time at Bayern Munich may be coming to an end, it remains to be seen where he will end up next season.
Sadio Mane is not the only Bayern player, who is likely to be let off the hook by the German giants. Serge Gnabry, Daley Blind, Ryan Gravenberch, and goal keeper Yann Sommer.
Yann Sommer’s comes as a suprise as the keeper was signed just January, 2023.
Deadline: 2 May 2023 (annual) Course starts Sept/Oct 2023
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To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have an unconditional offer to study a full time masters degree in London at the UCL Institute of Education. Once you receive your unconditional offer letter, you can complete and submit an online application form. Deadline is 2 May 2023, 23:55 (BST).
Visit the official website @www.ucl.ac.uk for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
2. UWE Millennium Scholarship for International Students
Host Institution(s): University of the West of England, London, UK
Deadline: 31 May 2023 (annual)
Course starts Sept 2023
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the scholarship:
• Have achieved the equivalent of a British 1st in an undergraduate degree
• Hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition
• Be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study
• Be classed as overseas for fees purposes
• Not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award
• Provide official transcripts at the time of application
Application instructions:
If you pass the eligibility criteria as listed above, you will be invited to apply as part of the application process. If invited, you will receive a link to an online application form which must be completed before 31 May 2023 for September 2023 entry.
Visit the official website @www.uwe.ac.uk for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
3.Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships
Host Institution(s):Université Paris-Saclay
Deadline: 10 May 2023 (annual) Study in: France Course starts Sept 2023
Eligibility:
Students admitted to a Université Paris-Saclay Master’s programme delivered by one of the following institutions: AgroParisTech, CentraleSupelec, ENS Paris-Saclay, INSTN-CEA, IOGS, UEVE, UPSaclay, UVSQ. Among these students, only those who answer one of the following criteria are eligible to apply:
• Newly arrived international students, aged 30 and less during the course of the selection year.
• Students of foreign nationality living on the French soil for less than a year, previously or currently enrolled in a training course or internship that does not lead to certification.
• Students of foreign nationality living on the French soil for less than a year, taking language classes (type FFL).
• Students who have lived in France in the past, within the framework of a mobility programme during their studies (e.g. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degrees, exchange programme…) that did not lead to certification.
Are ineligible: • All students who have been or who are enrolled in a French higher education institution during their studies, except international students enrolled in a French higher education institution abroad. • Individuals who have interrupted their studies for more than 3 consecutive years. • Students holding any other type of scholarship whose amount exceeds €650/month.
Application instructions:
To be considered for the scholarships, students must first be admitted to a Master’s Programme offered at Université Paris-Saclay. Being admitted into a master’s program of the University does not automatically entitle you to a scholarship.
Jose Mourinho, one of the most successful managers in modern football, is reported to have cried only once in his managerial career, according to reports.
Despite the highs and lows of his lengthy career, the Portuguese tactician has earned the nickname “The Special One” due to his impressive managerial achievements.
Over two decades, he has won a staggering 27 trophies, according to Sportbible.
Mourinho’s most recent triumph came in Rome in 2022, when he helped Roma win the inaugural Europa League Conference trophy.
The Serie A giants defeated Feyenoord 1-0 in the final of the competition, marking Mourinho’s fifth European title success. At the time, the 60-year-old was spotted shedding tears of joy.
Jose Mourinho in tears after breaking win record
Although Mourinho has had many moments of success, he has also experienced disappointment throughout his career. In 2012, he watched his Real Madrid side crash out of the UEFA Champions League in the semi-final stage, causing him to cry for the first and only time after a defeat in his managerial career. Speaking to Marca in 2020, Mourinho revealed that he wept after the defeat but acknowledged that it was a part of football.
“Cristiano, Kaka, Sergio Ramos… three complete monsters of football; there’s no doubt about that, but they’re also human,” he said. “That night was the only time in my career as a coach that I’ve cried after a defeat. I remember it well… Aitor [Karanka] and I pulled up in front of my house in the car, crying… It was very hard because we were the best that season.”
Kaka and Sergio Ramos
In addition to his achievements on the pitch, Mourinho has a reputation for making sly comments and criticisms towards other managers. Recently, he took a dig at Maurizio Sarri, the manager of Lazio, Roma’s cross-city rivals. The two teams are currently competing for a top-four finish in Serie A, and with only a handful of games left to play, the race is intense.
Jose Mourinho and Sarri Maurizio
Mourinho’s team was initially part of the top four, but that changed after Juventus’ 15-point reduction was reversed by the league.
Despite his reputation for controversy, Mourinho’s impressive managerial record cannot be denied. His ability to win trophies and guide his teams to success has earned him a place among the greats of modern football.
Although he may have shed tears of joy or disappointment only once in his career, Mourinho’s passion for the sport and his determination to succeed remain a constant.
Mourinho began his managerial career in 2000 with Benfica, but he only spent a short time at the club before moving to Uniao de Leiria, where he spent two seasons. In 2002, he moved to Porto, where he enjoyed his first major success, winning the UEFA Cup in his first season.
After winning the Portuguese league title two years in a row, Mourinho moved to Chelsea in 2004, where he made an immediate impact. He won the Premier League title in his first season, setting a record for the most points in a season and the fewest goals conceded.
He also won the League Cup in his first season, and the following year, he won the Premier League title again, as well as the FA Cup.
In 2007, Mourinho left Chelsea and moved to Inter Milan, where he won the Serie A title in his first season. The following year, he won the treble, which included the Serie A title, the Coppa Italia, and the UEFA Champions League.
Mourinho then moved to Real Madrid in 2010, where he won the La Liga title in his second season.
Former journalist for BBC News Ukraine Oleksandr Bondarenko, was killed while performing his job on the front lines in Ukraine.
He volunteered for Ukraine’s territorial defence at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, working as a communications expert and media trainer and then becoming part of the military.
Details of how he was killed in action are not yet known.
Close friends said only that “death caught up with him in a battle”.
Friends, former BBC colleagues and Ukraine’s wider media community paid tributes to a talented journalist who went on to be a successful communications professional.
Known as Sasha or Sashko, Bondarenko was originally from Luhansk in eastern Ukraine.
He worked for the BBC’s Ukrainian Service from 2007 to 2011 as a news reporter, presenter and editor of radio programmes broadcast from Kyiv. He left the BBC to work for other media organisations.
Image caption,At the start of the war Sasha Bondarenko worked as a communications expert and media trainer.
At the start of the war he was in charge of special projects for leading Ukrainian communications agency, RMA, whose staff paid tribute to his intelligence, humour and voice.
He was one of many thousands of Ukrainians who have left their civilian jobs across all walks of life to defend their country from the Russian invasion.
Among well-known Ukrainians who enlisted were members of one of Ukraine’s top rock bands, Antytila, who became army medics, and broadcasters Pavlo Kazarin and Yurii Matsarskyi.
A number of journalists have lost their lives reporting on the war too. A Ukrainian fixer working with an Italian reporter was killed this week as they came under fire near the southern city Kherson.
Vasyl Samokhvalov of RMA paid tribute to Sasha Bondarenko as a man who volunteered on day one: “A human with a will of steel. A human with the clearest motivation. A human with the best music playlist.”
The former head of the BBC’s Ukrainian Service, Maciek Bernatt-Reszczynski, said the corporation was extremely lucky to have him on the Kyiv team: “It was always new challenges with this extraordinary man. Including the last, heroic one, to defend his country from aggression.”
Bondarenko graduated from Luhansk teacher-training college and started his career in journalism at a local radio station in the east of Ukraine, before working for leading Ukrainian TV channels and and then the BBC’s Ukrainian Service.
Image caption,BBC Ukraine’s editor-in-chief Marta Shokalo (R) paid tribute to her former colleague
“I look at our photos together and can’t stop crying even though I can only remember our carefree days in the Kyiv office and how we laughed together,” said Marta Shokalo, BBC Ukraine’s editor-in-chief.
He went on to work as a TV reporter, covering the mass Maidan anti-government protests in Kyiv in 2013-14 and later Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in March 2014.
A keen athlete, he achieved a long-held ambition of swimming the Bosphorus. His last photo published on Facebook was captioned: “Somewhere in the Kharkiv woods.”
Image caption,Colleagues described an unpretentious but highly knowledgeable journalist who seemed “brilliant at everything”
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence has testified as part of a criminal probe into Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to avenge his loss in the 2020 election.
According to sources quoted by the BBC’s US partner CBS News, Mr. Pence, 63, appeared before a federal grand jury in Washington, DC, for more than seven hours.
He received a subpoena earlier this year to give testimony while being sworn in.
Prosecutors questioned the suspects in a private setting.
His appearance on Thursday came just hours after an appeals court rejected a last-ditch bid by Mr Trump’s legal team to stop Mr Pence from testifying.
Mr Pence’s lawyers had also sought unsuccessfully to challenge the subpoena, arguing that his role as president of the Senate during his time in office meant he had congressional immunity.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 24: President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence greet delegates on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center on August 24, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The four-day event is themed “Honoring the Great American Story.” (Photo by David T. Foster III-Pool/Getty Images)
His eventual testimony, which had been sought for months, is a major milestone in the two-year investigation which is being led by special counsel Jack Smith, a former war crimes prosecutor who was appointed to the role by Attorney General Merrick Garland.
The investigation has been gathering evidence about whether Mr Trump and his allies broke federal law in their efforts to challenge the result of the 2020 election, which was won byPresident Joe Biden.
It is also investigating the US Capitol riot on 6 January 2021, when Mr Trump’s supporters stormed the building in an effort to prevent the election result from being certified.
Mr Pence, who like all vice-presidents was also president of the Senate – a mostly ceremonial role – could in theory have derailed the final certification of the election result and delayed the transfer of power.
Mr Trump publicly pressured his vice-president to do so, and his refusal led him to lash out at Mr Pence.
Trump supporters then chanted “hang Mike Pence” as they stormed Congress and marauded through the corridors of the Capitol building as politicians, including Mr Pence, sheltered inside.
Mr Pence is considered a key witness in the investigation and, while it is not immediately clear what he told the grand jury, prosecutors will likely have asked him about his interactions with Mr Trump and his team in the days and weeks leading up to the riot.
“We’ll obey the law, we’ll tell the truth,” Mr Pence said in an interview with CBS on Sunday. “The story that I’ve been telling the American people all across the country… that’ll be the story I tell in that setting.”
US former president, Mike Pence
Mr Pence has spoken publicly about the Capitol riot and the pressure he faced to challenge the election result. “President Trump is wrong. I had no right to overturn the election,” he said in a speech in February.
In his memoir, So Help Me God, Mr Pence wrote that Mr Trump had attempted to pressure him into blocking the certification of the election result on the morning of the riot. “You’ll go down as a wimp,” the then-president apparently told Mr Pence.
He has also accused Mr Trump of endangering his family as well as others who were at the Capitol, saying history will hold him “accountable”.
Mr Pence is reportedly considering a presidential bid of his own in 2024, which would see him challenge his former boss directly for the Republican nomination.
Mr Trump, who has already launched his bid to return to the White House, was in New Hampshire on Thursday for a campaign event. When asked by NBC News about Mr Pence’s testimony, he commented: “I don’t know what he said, but I have a lot of confidence in him.”
The former president is facing other legal issues, including another federal investigation led by Mr Smith into the potential mishandling of classified documents.
There is also a separate investigation in Georgia into alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result.
While Mbappe is having another outstanding season at Paris Saint-Germain and has already won the Golden Boot at the Qatar World Cup, Haaland scored his 49th goal of the season as Manchester City thrashed Arsenal 4-1 on Wednesday.
34 goals from Mbappe in all competitions When it comes to players from the top five leagues in Europe, only Haaland’s astounding total surpasses this term.
With Mbappe’s club-mate Lionel Messi reaching the twilight of his career and Cristiano Ronaldo having left Europe for Saudi Arabia, former City and Arsenal defender Toure has no doubt the France star, 24, and Haaland, 22, will be the players battling it out at the pinnacle of the game.
“Absolutely, absolutely. They are both incredibly great players,” Toure told Stats Perform.
“Young, hungry players with big qualities, playing for top clubs. You can see that the rivalry is coming, you can feel that, because they’re both goal scorers.
“They have different qualities obviously. There is one who really is a good scorer and there is one who – yeah he can score goals, but at the same time, he can provide, he can dribble.
“It’s going to be really interesting to see both of them fighting, because they are the next generation, definitely.”
Haaland, who supplied two assists for Kevin De Bruyne against Arsenal, lacked his usual clinical edge in the game, seeing several attempts saved by Aaron Ramsdale before he ultimately got his goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland
That took Haaland onto 33 league goals for the season, a new record for a 38-game Premier League campaign and one away from the competition’s best-ever tally of 34 (held by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole).
“He is a very dominant striker,” Toure said of the Norway international.
“But, one thing I have to say is he chose the right thing for him, because he’s a goal scorer and he needs to play for a team that provides him the ball.
“When you have De Bruyne, you have [Bernardo] Silva, you have [Ilkay] Gundogan, you have Jack Grealish, unbelievable players around him providing the ball, the quality they’re showing to support him is incredibly great.
“That’s so clever from the boy, he made the right choice.
“He got to the right team. We’re going to do the work for him to just finish, because he’s a finisher.
“His control, the way he handled the ball to bring the team up when Arsenal were pressing them, it was unbelievable. I saw a player who can get the ball from the feet, take the ball, dribble past two, three, three players and have a shot.
“That shows the quality he has and there’s big room for him to just keep improving. He is in the right team, he has the right manager and he will keep improving definitely. But, what he has shown is unbelievable.”
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo faced off in an exhibition match earlier this year
A new, long-term contract withManchester Unitedhas been inked by Alejandro Garnacho.
The 18-year-old winger signed a contract with the Premier League team on Friday that would keep him there until June 2028.
Garnacho has played for the Red Devils’ first team in 31 games, and it looks like there will be many more.
After graduating from the United academy, the player said: “When I joined this magnificent club, I dreamed of making my debut, playing at Old Trafford, scoring my first goal, and winning trophies with this emblem on my breast.
“I feel very proud and emotional to have experienced these moments already, together with my family who have supported me every step of the way.
“We are all humbled to have this chance to continue our journey at Manchester United and I have already begun to work on achieving the next set of targets and ambitions.
“The manager and his coaching staff have helped me to improve in every way, and with their support, I am developing each day to help the team to be successful.
“I am relishing the future and can’t wait to create more special memories with this group, in front of our amazing supporters.”
The teenager has been out since last month due to an ankle injury, but is set to make his return as United attempt to secure a top-four finish and win the FA Cup.
United boss Erik ten Hag on Friday revealed Garnacho will not be allowed to represent Argentina when they host the U20 World Cup, which starts on May 20.
In order for Manchester United to cultivate a winning culture, Bruno Fernandes has been recognised by Erik ten Hag as the role model that all of the team’s players must emulate.
The midfielder was photographed in a protective boot after fracturing his ankle during United’s FA Cup semifinal victory over Brighton on Sunday, but he was able to recover in time to lead the team in Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham.
Fernandes played a key role in assisting Marcus Rashford’s goal after Jadon Sancho had given the visitors the early lead and put United up two goals at the break.
Spurs hit back after the break and claimed a point thanks to goals from Pedro Porro and Son Heung-min.
After watching his team let a two-goal lead slip, United’s manager praised his skipper’s readiness to suffer for the cause and called on the players to make Fernandes their inspiration if they are to find the consistency to compete on all fronts.
United lead Spurs by six points and have two games in hand in the race to finish in the top four, and in June will look to add the FA Cup to the Carabao Cup they have already won when they face Manchester City at Wembley.
“I think as Man United and as a top team then you have to compete and go for the win in every competition you are in, so that’s what we are doing,” said Ten Hag.
“That is the culture we want to construct, so that is what we are doing. It has to be in the mindset of every player and every employee who isworking for Manchester United.”
Of Fernandes’s recovery he said: “It was tough, a big compliment on Bruno. He absolutely doesn’t want to miss this game and he did everything to get fit.
“I think he is the example, and that you have to suffer and you have to sacrifice when you want to play on the top level, you want to achieve something.
“So once again he showed there how great a captain he is, how he has taken responsibility, even when he is not 100 per cent fit.
“But he did the job, he was important in this game as well. Hopefully the team can, not learn, but see him as an inspiration and do the same.”
The draw with Spurs was the second time in two weeks that United had thrown away a two-goal lead, following their late collapse against Sevilla in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
They subsequently capitulated in the return meeting in Spain, losing 3-0 to crash out of the competition.
There have also been limp defeats to Newcastle and Liverpool, the latter a 7-0 hammering, but Ten Hag was quick to remind critics that his team have beaten the top two in the Premier League and the La Liga leaders this campaign.
“We had some games I like,” said Ten Hag. “Two weeks ago against Forest (a 2-0 win), I think that was almost optimum. You see it’s not so easy to play Forest, you see Liverpool struggling, you see Brighton struggling there. That was a very good performance on our side.
“We had more games, I would have to think which games. Especially I think City (at home), that was a brilliant game. We had more, I think Arsenal, both games we played very well. We had many games where we were very dominant.
“Betis, Barcelona. So we had our games where we played very good football.”
Carlo Ancelotti has urged authorities to administer “justice” in order to shield Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior from hostile opponents.
During another strong LaLiga season, Vinicius has contributed 18 goal involvements (10 goals, 8 assists), but the Brazilian has frequently faced harsh treatment from rival defenders.
The winger was once again the target of attention during Tuesday’s 4-2 loss at Girona, receiving a booking for his enraged reaction to Santiago Bueno’s harsh ball-kicking.
Vinicius has drawn 113 fouls in LaLiga this season, comfortably the highest tally in the competition – Rayo Vallecano’s Isi Palazon is second with 87.
Vinicius has also been targeted by racist chants from opposing supporters on multiple occasions this term, causing LaLiga to release several statements in support of the 22-year-old.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Almeria, Ancelotti repeated his calls for Vinicius to receive more protection on and off the pitch, saying: “He’s a player that dribbles one-on-one. In order to stop these players, people stop them with fouls.
“We are concerned for our player, and the only way to preserve these players is justice. Only this can prevent injuries from happening.
“It’s true thatVinicius suffers a lot of nasty tackles. In the past there were other players, like Diego Maradona and Pele, who also suffered a lot from these challenges.
“We have been very lucky that Vinicius has a strong physique and is capable of enduring them. He has not had any injuries.
“There are two topics – one inside the pitch and one outside the pitch. One of them, on the outside, is bad for society. A modern society cannot be like that.”
AsParis Saint-Germain prepares to play Lorient in an attempt to clinch the Ligue 1 championship, Christophe Galtier has lauded the contribution Sergio Ramos has made this season.
The former Real Madrid defender joined the team before the 2021–22 season, although his injury-plagued season saw him struggle for playing time.
However, after a successful preseason and a medical clean-up, the former Spain star has been one of PSG’s top players in 2022–2023.
Ahead of his side’s clash with Lorient, where they can help maintain their eight-point gap at the summit, Galtier has highlighted the impact made by Ramos.
“Sergio had a difficult season last year linked to calf injuries,” he said. “[This time,] he had complete preparation. He is a hyper-professional player.
“When you have such a record at this age, it is because you put all the chances on your side. He brings his experience [and] he is an important player in the locker room.
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“There have been exchanges between the sports management and him. I am very satisfied with his season and with what he brings on matchdays but also in everyday life.
Ramos was integral to helping arrest PSG’s slide earlier this month, netting in their 2-0 win over Nice to bring a two-game wobble to a close.
He was overlooked by Spain for the Qatar 2022 World Cup and confirmed his retirement from the international game following discussions with new coach Luis de la Fuente.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s comeback to the Premier League in 2021 did not go as expected.
Under Ole Gunner Solskjaer, Manchester United had just finished in second place, and following a respectable summer of new additions, there was a growing belief that they could contend for the championship.
Along with Ronaldo, Raphael Varane joined after a successful stint in Real Madrid, and Jadon Sancho was recruited from Borussia Dortmund.
While Ronaldo had a splendid season individually, United ended the season in sixth with their lowest-ever point tally.
Solskjaer was sacked midseason after damaging defeats to Watford, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Raphael Rangnick was appointed on an interim basis, but he, too, couldn’t do anything to stem the rot.
Ronaldo’s impact on dressing room
It has always been up to debate why a team that was performing so well in the 2020/2021 season couldn’t replicate such performances, especially with the arrival of a serial winner and proven goalscorer like Ronaldo.
As the Athletic reports, the squad might have been overwhelmed by Ronaldo’s presence in the dressing room.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is a known perfectionist. From his gym routines to his high desire to win constantly, it looks like this had a negative impact on the rest of the squad. In his final interview withPiers Morgan as a United player, he openly condemned the club’s facilities.
Even more interestingly, video analysts observed that there was a specific player who always tried to pass to Ronaldo to receive praise. His form dipped with Ronaldo’s presence at the club given as a part reason. The player is not mentioned.
Among the players who lost their form include Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire.
Rojo slams Ole Gunnar
It was earlier reported that former Manchester United defender, Marcos Rojo has launched a scathing attack on his former manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and embattled club captain, Harry Maguire.
Rojo plied his professional trade with the Red Devils between 2014 and 2021 but was rarely used during his time at Old Trafford.
In a no-holds-barred interview, the combative centre-back revealed Solskjaer had informed him that Maguire had to play every week despite the high-profile errors he committed.
Due to a thigh injury, Luka Modric may miss Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey final match against Osasuna as well as the first leg of the Champions League semifinal versus Manchester City.
During Madrid’s unexpected 4-2 loss to Girona on Tuesday, which kept them 11 points behind LaLiga’s top team Barcelona, Modric suffered an injury to his left leg.
The setback comes at a bad moment for Los Blancos as they prepare to visit City three days after trying to break a nine-year drought by winning the Copa del Rey on May 6.
Asked about Modric’s fitness ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Almeria, Ancelotti acknowledged losing the Croatian’s experience would be a big setback.
“He got an injury in the game against Girona. We will see how he progresses in the next few days,” Ancelotti said.
“He will be doubtful for the Copa final. We must evaluate him, we are hurt, but it can happen. I hope he recovers for the important matches.
“We have very important midfielders like Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni. We have many resources.
“But to replace Luka… you cannot replace his experience in these kinds of games.”
Madrid have won just four of their past nine league games (D2 L3) to allow Barca to pull clear at the summit.
Pushed on why Madrid had failed to replicate their cup heroics inLaLiga this term, Ancelotti said: “I don’t know, it’s a matter of concentration, it’s normal, not always being able to be at the top.
“The schedule is very demanding and I see many coaches complaining about this. We are human and it’s the truth, sometimes I can’t prepare all the games in the same way either.
“In some games you concentrate better, and in others it’s worse. It happens to everyone, good days and bad ones.
“You have to trust the players. I see the group in great shape. What happened last season was unforgettable and we want to repeat it.”
The WNBA player Brittney Griner, who was unlawfully detained in Russia and later released, is penning a memoir that will be published in the spring of 2019.
“After an incredibly challenging 10 months in detainment, I am grateful to have been rescued and to be home.
Griner stated in a press release issued by Alfred A. Knopf on Tuesday.
After being detained in February 2022 and convicted to nine years in prison on drug-smuggling charges after Russian police discovered cannabis oil in her suitcase, the two-time Olympic gold champion spent over 300 days in their detention.
Griner, who the US State Department deemed wrongfully detained, was released last December in a prisoner swap that involved Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Griner had for years played on a Russian women’s basketball team during the WNBA off-season and was detained in a Moscow airport as she traveled to rejoin the team.
“That day was the beginning of an unfathomable period in my life which only now am I ready to share,” she said in the news release.
“The primary reason I traveled back to Russia for work that day was because I wanted to make my wife, family, and teammates proud.”
Her detainment spotlighted the salary caps WNBA players face in the US – which has pushed athletes to go overseas to earn more during their off-seasons.
She will make her return to the WNBA next season after signing a one-year deal in February with the Phoenix Mercury.
The book announcement comes after Russian authorities last month detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who the US State Department deemed wrongfully detained on Monday. Detained American Paul Whelan has also been held in Russian custody since 2018.
“By writing this book, I also hope to raise awareness surrounding other Americans wrongfully detained abroad,” Griner said
Tottenham battled back to tie 2-2 with Manchester United despite knowing there must be no recurrence of their “unacceptable” St James’ Park disgrace, according to Heung-min.
Spurs’ dreams of finishing in the top four of the Premier League were dashed on Sunday by a 6-1 thrashing at Newcastle.
After that humiliating loss on Tyneside, interim manager Cristian Stellini was removed of his duties, and Ryan Mason assumed control of the team until the end of the season.
Tottenham looked to be in danger of suffering another mauling when they trailed the Red Devils 2-0 following goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford.
But they rallied in the second half to salvage a point at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday, Pedro Porro halving the deficit and Son equalising after being set up by Harry Kane.
Son said: “We wanted to give everything and that was the dressing room speech.
“We couldn’t let the game go. We were really angry about it, we didn’t deserve to be 2-0 down at half-time.
“The last week was unacceptable and we didn’t want to repeat that. We feel really, really sorry for the performance and result and we wanted to bring a good energy.
“We really appreciated [the fans’] support and they were fighting with us.”
A disappointing season reportedly led to the resignation of the Al-Nassr executive who assisted in brokering the agreement to sign Cristiano to the Saudi side.
The Al-Nassr club president Musalli Al-Muammar has resigned, according to a report from the Saudi Gazette, as the team is expected to have a terrible 2022–23 season. Al-Muammar handled the signing of Ronaldo earlier in the season.
Following the 2022 World Cup and a shocking, candid interview in which he sharply criticised Manchester United, which led to the club’s voluntary release of him, Ronaldo left for the Middle East in a mega-money deal.
However, despite a few shows of brilliance, his frustrations have continued and tempers have flared with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner unable to help the club towards silverware.
The report claims that Al-Muammar has already submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Sports and the current board of directors at the club is to be dissolved. A new board and president could be decided before the end of the season.
Since Ronaldo’s arrival, the club has actually found itself in a downward trajectory. League defeats against title rivals Al-Ittihad mean they are now likely to miss out on the title, while a 1-0 defeat against Al-Wehda saw them eliminated from the King Cup of Champions in the semi-final.
Manager Rudi Garcia was also dismissed following a run of poor form, while Ronaldo has let his frustrations boil over on a number of occasions amid his side’s struggles.
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