Somalia says it’s killed a senior al Shaabab leader in joint operation to flush out militias
Somalia’s government says it has killed Abdullahi Nadir, one of the co-founders of the armed group al-Shabab, in an operation with international partners. The country’s information ministry said in a statement late on Sunday that the operation that killed Nadir happened on Saturday. It said he was al-Shabab’s chief prosecutor...
Erling Haaland’s bang impact at Etihad jolts Man City into ‘very big’ release clause plan
Fabrizio Romano has hinted that Erling Haaland will have a “very big” release clause in the future but the striker “is in love with the Man City project”. Pep Guardiola’s side benefitted from a Haaland release clause in the summer as they signed him from Borussia Dortmund for around £51...
From a ‘shy and rather reserved’ boy, Burkina Faso’s new leader thrust in the eye of a storm
Said to have been a shy but intelligent boy in school, Burkina Faso’s Capt Ibrahim Traoré has become the latest military officer to seize power in a coup in one of France’s former colonies in West Africa. He overthrew his former comrade, Lt-Col Paul-Henri Damiba on September 30, after accusing...
Chelsea star Raheem Sterling tells story of humble past, love for sister in New Balance boots design
Chelsea star Raheem Sterling revealed his new boots, which come with a special tribute to his sister and the hardship they endured. Sterling, 27, has had an extraordinary journey from humble beginnings cleaning toilets with his mum and older sister at hotels to becoming a Premier League star. The winger...
Angry Man United fans exit stadium at half time as Red Devils looked headed for derby drubbing
Manchester United fans streamed out of the Etihad before half-time after another nightmare 45 minutes. But ex-manager Sir Alex Ferguson had to sit and watch the collapse with a face of thunder. Pep Guardiola’s side dismantled United with four first half goals in a brutal Manchester the derby. Erling Haaland...
Man City’s hat-tricks in Manchester derby are first since Horace Barnes, Francis Lee’s in 1970 and 1970
In 188 editions of the Manchester derby there have only been four hat-tricks scored by Manchester City players – and two of them were scored on Sunday. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden joined Francis Lee and Horace Barnes – 1970 and 1921, no less – in City’s annals and this...
London marathon: Why world’s greatest athlete Eliud Kipchoge is absent a week after breaking record
Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won’t be on the starting line of this year’s London Marathon. The 37-year-old Kenyan set a new world record at the Berlin Marathon in Germany last weekend and is the man of the moment ahead of the weekend’s iconic race in the English capital. Kipchoge...
Manchester derby: Man City consider giving star striker Haaland bumpier long term contract
Manchester City are considering whether to rip up Erling Haaland’s current contract and give him a new deal ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Manchester United. The Norway international only joined from Borussia Dortmund back in the summer. And he’s scored 14 goals across all competitions in the time...
Arsenal’s Jesus rises again as he combines with born-again Xhaka and undoubting Thomas to thump miserable Spurs
Arsenal brushed aside north London rivals Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. In the first north London derby of the season, Thomas Partey’s superb strike gave the Gunners a first-half lead but Tottenham were level at half-time thanks to Harry...
Man City’s talismanic striker Haaland ramps up stakes with vow to rip apart Man United defence
Erling Haaland has taunted Manchester United ahead of tomorrow’s derby by insisting there is no defender he is not ready to face. The Manchester City striker, who has struck a remarkable 14 goals in nine games for his new club, says he cannot wait to start creating derby memories. Judging...
