Despite marquee signings, EPL hivemind verdict is: Arteta will be Arteta and Arsenal will be Arsenal
The pre-season hivemind has Arsenal as the weakest of the Big Six and that’s mainly a judgement on Mikel Arteta. It’s not a perfect system, but I’ve always enjoyed perusing pre-season odds as a way of gauging expectations for the season. Sure, Liverpool and Manchester United will always be a...
Bullish Ukraine plotting to rout Russians out of captured Kherson city, wants invaders to surrender
In the first phase of the war in Ukraine, the decisive weapon was arguably the British-made NLAW anti-tank bazooka, helping repel Russian forces from the fringes of Kyiv. The second phase was dominated by Russia’s 152mm artillery, bombing cities to rubble before its ground forces gradually moved in. But the...
Japan reports 12 million new cases, 32,000 deaths of Covid as authorities warn the worst is yet to come
After short-lived optimism that the worst of the Covid pandemic might be over, health experts in Japan warn that the peak of the seventh wave has yet to arrive. Just a few short weeks ago, coronavirus infections in Japan were hovering around the 10,000-cases-a-day level and there was optimism across...
Defiant Ukrainian leadership vows to prevail over Russia despite bombardment of its seaports
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday said that strikes on the Ukrainian main port city of Odesa “should not affect” grain exports. Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa just hours after Moscow and Kyiv signed deals to allow grain exports to resume from there. A Russian...
Why young Americans are against ‘geriatric oligarchy’ of politicians who ‘stay in office way past their prime’
As he campaigns for a Manhattan congressional seat against fellow Democrats twice his age, 38-year-old Suraj Patel harnesses the frustration of his generation toward those who have held office for decades. In his telling, Representatives Jerry Nadler, 75, and Carolyn Maloney, 76, are part of a crop of Democrats who...
With Ronaldo listening to second opinion, it’s now reported he’s reviewing decision to exit Man United
Cristiano Ronaldo is getting a second opinion on his Manchester United future, according to reports in Spain. The Portugal international is eager to leave Old Trafford behind, with super-agent Jorge Mendes working to satisfy his client. However, at present, he doesn’t appear close to jumping ship. New Manchester United boss...
‘Tired of waiting’, angry Chelsea blast Barcelona for transfer interference, block two exits to Camp Nou
Chelsea have stopped negotiations over two sales to Barcelona after accusations of interference in their recruitment, reports say. The Catalan giants have already signed reported Blues targets Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski this summer, while Andreas Christensen joined them on a free transfer in the summer from Stamford Bridge. And now...
Zimbabwe launches gold coin to rein in five billion per cent inflation that’s on the sprint
Zimbabwe has launched gold coins to be sold to the public in a bid to tame runaway inflation that has further eroded the country’s unstable currency. The unprecedented move was announced on Monday by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, to boost confidence in the local currency....
Juventus willing to loan Arthur Melo move to Arsenal, with option to buy the Brazilian linkman – report
Arsenal and Juventus are reportedly making strides in talks for Arthur Melo, who the Gunners almost swooped for back in January. With dialogue thought to be flowing both ways again, the clubs are supposedly in agreement on two aspects of the prospective deal in that an initial loan would be...
Brazilian star Neymar rules out PSG exit as he insists he wants to see out his contract with French club
Neymar has played down reports of a potential summer departure from Paris Saint-Germain by insisting that he wants to stay in the French capital. There has been widespread speculation surrounding Neymar’s future at the Parc des Princes, after club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi refused to rule out the Brazilian’s exit. Talk...
