Morocco’s painful loss to France in World Cup semis signals shift in balance of power in football
Morocco can leave Qatar with their heads held high. It was the feet of Theo Hernandez, however, held even higher, that got France through this semi-final. What a battering the world champions took. Ultimately it was Hernandez’s fifth minute goal – the fastest in a World Cup semi-final in 64...
Frugal Morocco have a date with history in semis against reigning World Cup Champions France
Frugal Morocco have a date with destiny as they face off with high-flying World Champions France So Morocco are in the semi-finals of the World Cup, and there is no question that they are there on merit. They have been the most consistent team at this tournament, topping their group...
Silent coup: ‘The corporation has completely eaten the state that created it, we don’t live in democracy’
“Since the Second World War, the corporation has completely eaten the state that created it,” according to investigative journalist Matt Kennard. “It is wrong to think of the state as acting in our interests,” he said. Comedian and political commentator Russell Brand spoke with Kennard about his new book, “Silent...
World’s 10th richest man Mukesh Ambani prefers to buy Arsenal, despite interest in Man United and Liverpool
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani would reportedly prefer to buy Arsenal instead of Manchester United or Liverpool. Ambani’s name has frequently been mentioned in reports surrounding United and Liverpool, who have both been put up for sale by their owners. The Glazer family announced in November that they are seeking outside...
It wasn’t the nuisance of a flea Messi served, he was a bull that barrelled and bounced through Croatian challenges
They have always called him la pulga – the flea – because of the way he skims and skips across the course of a game, barely detectable, though the Lionel Messi we witnessed on Tuesday night was el toro, a bull barrelling and bouncing through challenges, actively looking for them,...
Arsenal boss Arteta gave Morocco manager Regragui prescription to win matches, he’s now on verge glory
What a difference a year can make! It has emerged that 12 months ago Morocco manager Walid Regragui was hunched over his laptop screen, taking down notes as part of a Zoom seminar with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. The fascinating revelation has come out with Regragui now 90 minutes away...
Ukrainian army turns enemy-held areas into graveyards after reportedly liquidating 100,000 Russians
The Ukrainian Armed Forces on Tuesday raised to more than 95,000 the number of Russian military personnel “liquidated” in the war that was unleashed on February 24 on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The figures far higher than those acknowledged so far by Moscow. The Ukrainian Army General...
Cautious optimism as Sudan’s fractious centres of power strike compromise to return civilian rule
Sudan’s fractious centres of power may have signed a framework agreement intended to lead the country back toward a civilian government after the military coup of October 2021. However, doubts of NGOs and academics, as well as persistent street protests, caution against over-optimistic expectations. Unveiled on December 5 in the...
After quitting pro tennis Serena Williams is investing in wellness of injured sportspeople
World-renowned tennis icon Serena Williams is putting her proceeds from sports to physical recovery of sportspeople injured in the line of duty to enable them lead normal lives after retirement, Forbes business and financial newspaper reports. Serena who retired from pro sports this year at age the 40 after nearly...
Biden hosts African leaders to counter growing Chinese, Russian influence as he prepares to visit the continent
Leaders from 49 African countries will convene in Washington today for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, as US President Joe Biden attempts to signal his commitment to a region that has been expanding ties with US rivals. As the summit kicks off, expect three days of group meetings and themed forums...
