Held in captive for 17 years freed Brazilian woman, her children tell of ordeal in detention
Brazilian woman has spoken of her ordeal of being imprisoned – along with her two children – by her husband for 17 years, local media report. The family was rescued from a house in the Guaratiba neighbourhood, in the west of Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, police said. The husband...
Klopp clobbers peppy Guardiola as Liverpool overpowers Man City to lift Community Shield
Liverpool lifted their 16th Community Shield after beating Manchester City 2-1 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Pep Guardiola likes to give his City side at least four weeks on holiday after the conclusion of the season and the international matches, and they looked rusty in the opening...
Arsenal put Sevilla to the sword to inspire self-belief at ever-demure, wary Emirates Stadium
Arsenal plundered four goals in 10 minutes as they pummelled Sevilla to claim the Emirates Cup on Saturday afternoon and heighten anticipation for the fast-approaching Premier League season. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a cool penalty he won after a clumsy shove in the back...
South Africa’s Benni McCarthy joins Erik ten Hag’s backroom staff, to coach Man United’s strikers
Manchester United have strengthened Erik ten Hag’s backroom staff by bringing in former South Africa striker Benni McCarthy as a first-team coach. McCarthy has been in talks with United about taking up a role at Old Trafford all week – and his appointment has now been confirmed by the club....
Arsenal name Odegaard captain as manager resets Gunners’ leadership a week to new season
Arsenal have named Martin Odegaard as their new club captain as Mikel Arteta overhauls the Gunners’ leadership group for the 2022-23 Premier League season. Odegaard took on the responsibility for much of last season after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s acrimonious departure and is now the full-time skipper just weeks after a public...
Despite losing key players to rivals, cocky Man City boss Pep Guardiola is sure of top placing
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is saddened by the departure of Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Raheem Sterling but that the revenue generated by their transfers had contributed to the club’s sustainability. The Premier League champions sold Jesus and Zinchenko to Arsenal for reported fees of £45 million...
Why China is a major talking point as Kenya holds elections on August 9 and President Kenyatta retires
As campaigning gears up for Kenya’s August 9 presidential elections, the two main candidates are both focused on one key talking point – the economy – and this inevitably means the country’s controversial relationship with China is coming under the spotlight. Deputy President William Ruto, a former chicken-seller who styles...
Brutish French league champions PSG under fire for abuse of players branded ‘undesirables’
Brutish French league champions PSG come under fire for mistreatment of players deemed ‘surplus’ Ligue champions, Paris Saint-German has come under searing criticism for the brutal manner in which they are treating some 11 unwanted players. PSG’s treatment of the 11 players has been described as “uncompromising and harsh” and...
Liverpool boss Klopp biting lips over how to contain Man City’s sleek ballers in Community Shield
Former Manchester City forward Trevor Sinclair believes that Liverpool need to kickstart their season with a victory in the Community Shield to prevent pressure mounting on Jurgen Klopp. The Reds take on City on Saturday at the King Power Stadium. Liverpool have endured a mixed pre-season, winning two of their...
Arsenal said to be ‘hoarding’ lethal ammo as Gunners’ deal with Leicester’s Tielamans is revealed
Arsenal have an agreement in place to sign Youri Tielemans, which would take their summer spending close to £150 million, according to reports. The Gunners have already splashed the cash this summer, beginning with the relatively small-fry signing of Marquinhos for £3 million. The Brazilian was followed to North London...
