Man United centreback Maguire is frustrated by ‘keeper De Gea’s poor communication – claim
Harry Maguire has been frustrated with David de Gea’s performances in goal for Manchester United, according to ESPN. It has been a very difficult 12 months or so for Maguire, who cost United a whopping £80 million in 2019, making him the most expensive defender of all time. His price...
Why aid industry has to review its Somalia strategy: Beyond funding, it’s to relook at how the system works
Famine once again threatens Somalia. In the rush to respond, we risk missing a bigger lesson – the need to reform an aid system that prioritises short-term relief over protecting people’s livelihoods and restoring their dignity. Right now, more than seven million people are going hungry, with over 365,000 children...
Man United’s first 11 now predictable in which Ronaldo will be a rarity, Casemiro a benchwarmer
The Red Devils breezed past Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0 in the Europa League on Thursday night. With their Premier League clash against Leeds postponed, this was United’s final match before the international break. And Ten Hag chose to revert back to the side which beat Arsenal, albeit with Cristiano Ronaldo in...
Chileans reject a constitution that framed science as a tool for social, economic reforms
The votes are in and many scientists are disappointed. On September 4, Chileans voted to reject a proposed new constitution for their nation. The draft charter, developed over a year by a citizen-led assembly, framed science as a tool that could improve society. It also emphasised actions against climate change...
Lionel Messi pulls away from Ronaldo after scoring against 39 different clubs in Champions League
Lionel Messi has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring against a 39th different club in the Champions League. The French champions were stunned by an early goal on Wednesday night as Maccabi Haifa went in front through Tjaronn Chery in the 24th minute. But Christophe Galtier’s side were swiftly level eight...
Former Chelsea, Arsenal defender says Blues’ transfer business was money down the drain
William Gallas has criticised Chelsea for their “desperate” business in the summer transfer market with the club failing to get value for money. The Blues spent more than any other Premier League club this summer with new owner Todd Boehly splashing £255.3 million on a number of players, including Raheem...
Impact of Kenyan polls in Africa shows the East Africans have carved out a roadmap for reforms
Kenyans have carved out a roadmap for themselves and democratic reformers across the continent, experts say. The country’s 2022 General Election has not followed the familiar script of voters exercising their civic duty only to helplessly sit back and watch their votes be manipulated. As work-in-progress, Kenyans have attempted to...
Kenyans have set a new and higher electoral bar for themselves in August 9 consequential polls
Despite shortcomings, Kenyans have set a new and higher electoral bar for themselves, their neighbours, and the rest of Africa – demonstrating how closely contested elections can be credibly resolved through sufficiently independent institutions. Kenya’s Supreme Court has upheld the results of the August 2022 presidential election affirming that Deputy...
Flogged and flapped by Napoli, there is concern Liverpool boss Klopp may be out of his depth
Five or more years of Jurgen Klopp looks to have taken its toll on Liverpool’s legacy players. Thomas Tuchel’s sacking is a reminder of the brutal, fragile nature of football management. Nobody is invulnerable. Five or more years of Jurgen Klopp looks to have taken its toll on Liverpool’s legacy...
After bumbling and rumbling, Man United looks to have sealed leaking rearguard with Varane and Lisandro
Finally, after eight expensive, calamity-ridden years, Manchester United appear to have found a partnership with the potential to belatedly replace one of the best pairings the Premier League has ever seen. Of course, four games is not evidence enough to crown Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez as the new Rio...
