How cellphone signals helped Ukrainian soldiers track and kill dozens of Russian troops at Makiivka
The toll from a Ukrainian New Year strike in Makiivka has risen to 89, Moscow said today after Russians gathered to mourn the troops in a rare public display of anger and grief. Russia said early Wednesday morning that more bodies had been found under the rubble in the town...
Revealed: Arsenal’s on a sprint to rope in Shakhtar winger Mudryk before they play Spurs, Man United
Arsenal are working hard to wrap up a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk before they play Tottenham and Manchester United this month. The Gunners have made an improved offer for Mudryk, believed to be close to £60 million ($72.2 million), after making him their top January transfer target....
How Cristiano Ronaldo put ignorance on show after he said at Al Nassr unveiling he’s in South Africa
Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a clanger at his Al-Nassr unveiling by confusing Saudi Arabia with South Africa. The Portugal captain, 37, was unveiled in Riyadh after agreeing a record-breaking £173 million-a-year deal with the club. As well as turning out for Al-Nassr, the mega money two-year deal will see the five-time...
Man United emphatic win over Bournemouth has Red Devils dreaming again after ‘Ronaldo situation’ chaos
Gary Neville has backed Manchester United to qualify for next season’s Champions League, insisting he would be surprised if they didn’t finish in the top-four. Erik ten Hag’s in-form side moved just a point behind second-placed Manchester City following their 3-0 victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Goals from Casemiro,...
Female guards in Britain’s largest prison jailed for having intimate affairs with inmates at the facility
Three female prison guards in Britain’s largest prison, HMP Berwyn in Wrexham, North Wales have been jailed for having flings with inmates at the same facility. Jennifer Gavan, 27, Ayshea Gunn, 27, and Emily Watson, 26, were all sentenced within the last three years. The affairs all took place in...
Pele’s 100 year-old mother Celeste ‘not aware’ her son had died as the adored global icon is laid to rest
Pele’s mother is not aware that her son has passed away, according to his sister. The footballing hero lost his fight to colon cancer on Thursday, aged 82. He was laid to res today (Tuesday), a funeral attended by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world. Newly...
Final bow…King Pele laid to rest by thousands of fans who queued on Sao Paulo streets to pay last respects
Thousands of mourners gathered on the streets to attend the funeral of their World Cup hero Pele after Pele was widely renowned as the greatest footballer of all time and his status was reflected as people formed enormous queues in the streets of Sao Paulo to pay their condolences to...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s new $400 per minute salary dwarfs fellow super-earners Messi, Neymar to ‘beggars’
Cristiano Ronaldo will pocket a whopping £177 million ($212 million) million-a-year salary at Al Nassr, which has made him the highest-paid athlete ever in history. The 37-year-old’s move to the Saudi Arabian side was confirmed last Friday with the Portuguese superstar penning a deal until 2025. Commenting on his switch,...
Chelsea sets new EPL record after agreeing to sign Benfica’s Enzo Fernandes for $112 million
Chelsea are reportedly set to sign Benfica star Enzo Fernandez for a Premier League record fee. The midfielder impressed at the World Cup, picking up the Young Player of the Tournament award after his Argentina side beat France in the final. And now Chelsea are set to finalise his transfer...
Man United legend Ferdinand likens Gunners captain Odegaard to Mozart conducting Arsenal orchestra
Rio Ferdinand has compared Martin Odegaard to Mozart and hailed Premier League leaders Arsenal as “the real deal”. Mikel Arteta’s side, who finished fifth last season, have this term moved seven points clear of defending champions Manchester City and are likely to send the lead to 10 points in their...
