Russian general claims Ukrainian army has destroyed infrastructure in Kherson city with US-made Himars rockets
The commander of Russian forces in Ukraine says the situation in the southern city of Kherson is “difficult” and residents are to be evacuated. General Sergei Surovikin said Ukrainian troops using US Himars rockets were hitting the city’s infrastructure and housing. He spoke on Russian state TV. “The Russian army...
Spurs manager Antonio Conte terms Man United a ‘powerful monster’ that feasts on opponents
Antonio Conte describes Manchester United as a “powerful monster”. Nevertheless, the Tottenham manager feels his team have precisely the weapons needed to slay the giant beast in its Theatre of Dreams. “Manchester United always have the power,” Conte said. “Even in the last 10 years, every season, they had the...
With Russia running low on options in Ukraine, there are fears Putin plans to detonate nuclear warhead over Black Sea
Fears are growing that Vladimir Putin will launch a nuclear show of force by detonating a deadly warhead over the Black Sea. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace dashed to Washington for crisis talks yesterday amid mounting concern that Mad Vlad’s finger is inching toward the trigger. A security source told The...
Sadio Mane: I do not need luxury cars…or even planes, I prefer my people receive a little of what life has given me
Sadio Mane admitted on Monday that he struggles to talk about his charity work after being handed the Socrates Trophy for his efforts away from football. The Bayern Munich star has forged a sensational career for himself in Europe, which has allowed him to make a difference in his native...
Tigray insurgency: Neither Ethiopian and Eritrean leaders nor Tigrayans accept principles of compromise
The conflict in Ethiopia ‘s Tigray looks set to drag on for a long time with the international community and regional bodies seemingly out of their depth to work put peace between the actors in insurgency that has already claimed thousands of lives. The African Union attempts to bring the...
Madrid ace Karim Benzema poised to be named Ballon d’Or winner, beating Lewandowski and Mbappe
Karim Benzema has been named the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, according to leaks in Spain. The Frenchman, 34, was in the form of his life last season – inspiring Real Madrid to LaLiga and Champions League glory. Benzema was the top scorer in both competitions, bagging 27 in Spain and...
Fuming Man City boss Guardiola blasts VAR, accuses his players De Bruyne and Cancelo of sleeping on the job
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hit out at VAR for disallowing his team a goal against Liverpool. City’s unbeaten start to the season ended at Anfield thanks to a late Mohamed Salah strike and Guardiola has criticised two of his players for their role in the winner. City thought...
Leeds manager Jesse Marsch rates Arsenal as genuine title contenders ahead of their clash at Elland Road
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch believes Arsenal are genuine title contenders and that Mikel Arteta is the most under-rated manager in the Premier League. The Gunners are top of the table after winning eight of their first nine games and head to Elland Road on Sunday to face Marsch’s Leeds, who...
Colour abuse back in English football as Brentford marksman Ivan Toney is targeted with racist slur
Ivan Toney has been targeted by racist abuse after he scored twice in Brentford’s win over Brighton on Friday night. The Brentford striker posted screenshots of a message sent from an Instagram account in the name of Antonio Neill in which he was called a “black c***”. Toney also posted...
World Cup: Argentine superstar Lionel Messi worried injury might deny him chance for last dance in Qatar
With the World Cup just over a month away, the Paris Saint-Germain forward is unsure about his future. Argentina are already facing an injury crisis, with both Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala on the sidelines. Messi, who missed PSG’s last two games, told DirecTV Sports: “Injuries are a worry....
