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Ukrainian leaders vented their frustrations with European allies, particularly Germany, on last week for refusing to send tanks to help Kyiv defend against Russia. Meanwhile, U.S. defense officials tried to fend off criticism of a Western coalition that is taking increased fire for a reluctance to deploy its most advanced ground combat vehicles to the battlefield. The public pressure on Berlin and Washington reached a fever pitch ahead of a high-stakes meeting Friday at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will convene a gathering of Western nations to coordinate rounds of military aid for the Ukrainian army.…

When Cristiano Ronaldo plays against Al Nassr’s biggest rivals Al Hilal, it won’t be the first time he’s faced them and last time he mocked them with his ridiculous skills. Ronaldo’s move to the Middle East means he’ll be playing against much worse opposition than he’s ever done on a regular basis throughout his whole career. It didn’t start like that of course, playing against Lionel Messi and the rest of the PSG team, in his debut in Saudi Arabia, in a friendly on Thursday night. The 37-year-old brought out all his tricks against the Ligue 1 side, as he scored twice and impressed,…

With rumors hinting at both Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton returning as Batman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, star Jason Momoa teased that both characters are on the table. Aquaman 2 has an unexpected importance as the final movie in the current era of the DCEU before DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran bring their new vision for DC on the big and small screen. But that doesn’t mean Jason Momoa’s last time playing Arthur Curry won’t be a big one, as he explores the vast reaches of the ocean past Atlantis. In August 2022, Momoa teased that his hero would meet up with two separate Batmen in this sequel, with both Michael Keaton and…

Brooke Shields is a well-known actress and model. Shields, who is well known for starring in movies like Blue Lagoon, shocked the entire world by revealing the sexual harassment she encountered while working in a glamorous yet dark modeling world. Pretty Baby, a two-part documentary comprising the success and failures of Shields’ life has inspired many people out there. The documentary received a standing ovation on its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival. Also Read: “I don’t care what you do, who gives a sh*t”: Alec Baldwin Was Surprised After Working With Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible Brooke ShieldsBrooke Shields’ Inspiring Life Shields…

The former Manchester United defender had plenty to say following Mykhaylo Mudryk’s first taste of Premier League football after he was handed his Chelsea debut away at Liverpool Rio Ferdinand has claimed Arsenal fans will be left gutted the Gunners failed to land the signature of Mykhaylo Mudryk after his promising Chelsea debut. The Ukraine international was introduced off the bench for his Blues debut against Liverpool at Anfield and was handed around 40 minutes to strut his stuff, introducing himself to the travelling Chelsea faithful. And he didn’t disappoint, with the winger certainly making an impression over the course of his second-half cameo appearance. For the overwhelming majority of the…

Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte will leave the Premier League club when his contract expires at the end of the season, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Antonio Conte looks dejected© PA Images Conte joined the north Londoners in November 2021 after a brief, but poor, spell in charge for Nuno Espirito Santo. After a stuttery start, the Italian guided his side to a top-four finish ahead of arch-rivals Arsenal. He only penned an 18-month contract, which has resulted in plenty of rumours about his future. Conte has often complained about his squad not being good enough and he has given the…

An AI artist has predicted what Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will look like in 2042, and while the results are fascinating, it’s making us feel old. The footballing icons have been going at it for 15 years in a duel to prove who is the best of all time. On Thursday, they battled what could be one last time in Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 victory over Riyadh XI. Both players got on the scoresheet, with Messi opening the scoring inside three minutes and Ronaldo netting a brace shortly after. You get the feeling they could do this forever if their bodies let them. Time…

Robert Downey Jr. has influenced people worldwide with his work as Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Among these various people was also Jonathan Majors and that got him to join the franchise in the first place. He has taken up the role of Kang the Conqueror and debuted as a variant of the same in Loki.  Jonathan Majors as Kang While many actors might think a couple of times before signing a multi-movie contract, for Majors it had been the easiest decision of his life. A big hand in this decision was that of Downey and Mark Ruffalo. It…

Mark Ruffalo is known for his acting roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as the Avengers series, but the actor is also a passionate advocate for Indigenous communities. Recently, Ruffalo has spoken out about the violence of colonization and the impact it has had on Indigenous communities, particularly in the land of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation in British Columbia. On January 19th, 2023, Ruffalo shared an article on his Twitter handle written by Brandi Morin about The Unist’ot’en Healing Center. Mark RuffaloThe Unist’ot’en Healing Center The Unist’ot’en Healing Center is a sanctuary to help revitalize the cultural and spiritual practices of the Wet’suwet’en…

Real Madrid fans bemoan Hazard facing another spell on the sidelines. Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard has picked up yet another injury, and fans are furious. The Belgian has endured an injury-ridden spell at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 30-year-old has made just 73 appearances across competitions over the course of four seasons with Los Blancos, scoring seven goals and providing 11 assists. Hazard had promised fans that this campaign would be different (via the Daily Mail): “The coach understood my situation, as did the medical staff. … We have worked well. Now I feel really good. I am desperate to…

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick is well aware of the talent Manchester United loanee Amad possesses. The former Red Devils and England midfielder was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s assistant manager when the young Ivorian was signed by the Reds from Serie A side Atalanta in October 2020, in a deal which could reach £37.2m. Having only played for the Reds first team three times and endured a frustrating loan spell with Rangers last season, the 20-year-old is thriving during a season-long loan spell with Sunderland. The four-time Ivory Coast international won the Vertu Motors PFA Fans’ Player of the Month Award in the Sky Bet Championship for…

The Manchester City boss went on a scathing attack on his players and fans in his post-match interview on Sky Pep Guardiola took aim at his Manchester City players and club supporters after his side fought back from two goals down to beat Tottenham 4-2. City went into half-time 2-0 down after late goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal sucker-punched the home side. Referee Simon Hooper’s whistle was met with a smattering of boos around an otherwise docile Etihad, much to the confusion of Guardiola. City returned from the break and a half-time grilling to turn the tide swiftly and efficiently,…

Featured Image Credit: BeanymanSports/Alamy Jurgen Klopp decided to comment on Arsene Wenger’s 1,000th game in management after Liverpool’s 0-0 draw against Chelsea – and fans aren’t impressed by the ‘uncalled for’ comments. Ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash against Chelsea, an emotional Klopp said he was feeling “blessed” as he prepared for the 1,000th match of his managerial career. Saturday’s game against the Blues arrived 21 years and 327 days after the German managed his first game – a 1-0 win for FSV Mainz over Duisburg in February 2001. Klopp has since taken charge of 412 games as Liverpool boss, including a rather…

Riyadh XI player Saud Abdullah Salem Abdulhamid named both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the GOAT within the space of 20 minutes. Ronaldo and Messi lined up against each other for the 37th and probably the last time as the Riyadh XI took on Paris Saint Germain in a mid-season friendly match. The match against PSG was Ronaldo’s first appearance since he made his big-money move to the Middle East earlier in the month. To the delight of the packed crowd, both Ronaldo and Messi managed to get themselves on the scoresheet but it was PSG who came away victorious with a thrilling 5-4…

The Tottenham talisman’s future is once again up for discussion as his infamous six-year Spurs contract finally nears its end, but the man who helped him sign it is now in question Harry Kane’s move to Manchester City was the transfer that never was back in the summer of 2021 and now the striker has been touted with the other outfit nearby in United. The Tottenham talisman was widely expected to call time on his Spurs career two years ago to ply his trade for City, with the hope of at long last get his hands on some meaningful silverware. In the end, however, Pep Guardiola’s side refused…

Riyadh XI player Saud Abdullah Salem Abdulhamid named both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the GOAT within the space of 20 minutes. Ronaldo and Messi lined up against each other for the 37th and probably the last time as the Riyadh XI took on Paris Saint Germain in a mid-season friendly match. The match against PSG was Ronaldo’s first appearance since he made his big-money move to the Middle East earlier in the month. To the delight of the packed crowd, both Ronaldo and Messi managed to get themselves on the scoresheet but it was PSG who came away victorious with a thrilling 5-4…

Tottenham target Nicolo Zaniolo has been left out of Roma’s squad to face Spezia this weekend as he looks to resolve his future. Roma are willing to accept a loan with an obligation for £35m. West Ham have also been linked with Zaniolo, but Tottenham are the favourites to sign the attacking midfielder. Nicolo Zaniolo has been left out of the Roma squad for their Serie A clash against Spezia© Provided by Daily Mail Any deal involving Zaniolo would include a 15 per cent sell-on clause to his former club Inter Milan. Tottenham have attempted to sign Zaniolo during the past three transfer…

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has taken to Twitter to claim that his club have done better business than Arsenal by signing Mykhailo Mudryk, while the Gunners brought in Leandro Trossard. Arsenal looked to be in pole position to sign Mudryk, but Chelsea hijacked the deal at the last minute, and managed to convince the Ukrainian winger to sign for £88m last Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s men have responded by adding Trossard to their squad in a deal worth £27m. Chelsea spent £88m to bring Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk to Stamford Bridge© Provided by Daily Mail Arsenal have signed their own winger, adding Leandro Trossard to their squad© Provided by Daily…

Tom Cruise might be tiny. But the satire certainly isn’t in short supply ahead of the first ever Spitting Image stage show. The Hollywood star will be lampooned for his height alongside Meghan and Harry, Greta Thunberg and a host of British royals and politicians who have been given a comical makeover for their theatre debuts. Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World will see Cruise tasked by King Charles with saving Great Britain, while Miss Thunberg performs a duet with Stormzy as Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, who has a bat on his shoulder, watch on from their premium…

With Black Adam’s future up in the air at DC, Dwayne Johnson called out reports saying he had failed to pitch a future for his DC Universe (DCU)hero. Johnson’s long-gestating blockbuster, Black Adam, came and went last Fall with little-to-no fanfare. The project only managed to make just under $400 million in its first seven weeks at the box office (a mark that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hit in only two weeks), coming in much lower than the studio was hoping financially. Then, when it was revealed James Gunn and Peter Safran would take over CEO duties of DC Studios, announcing a DCU slate of their own, the actor’s future with the franchise was put…

Man United’s half-term report makes for auspicious reading and this is a season that their trophy drought should end. United are heading in the right direction under Ten Hag Bruno Fernandes stressed on the eve of the derby Manchester United’s confidence would not be dented if they failed to win and he reiterated that at Selhurst Park, where three points eluded them. “This will not affect the team,” he stressed in the mixed zone. “For sure, we can’t be affected by a result that was not the way we would like it to be. We’re doing great things.” Fernandes bristled at the reminder…

Paris Saint Germain 5-4 Saudi All Star XI: Cristiano Ronaldo more than played his part in a thrilling friendly match, scoring twice in his first game in Saudi Arabia following his move In Cristiano Ronaldo’s head, this will be remembered as vindication of his controversial Saudi Arabia move. His formal unveiling as an Al-Nassr player was a glitzy affair, filled with fireworks, fans and all the pomp and majesty he would demand. But as he made clear so often in his opening remarks, this was a move with football at its centre. “In Europe, my work is done. I’ve won everything. I’ve…

Ronaldo’s social media statement came after the old rivals went head to head in a friendly Cristiano Ronaldo posted a photograph of himself embracing Lionel Messi with a message to “old friends” after facing the Argentine in a friendly. Paris Saint-Germain’s clash with Saudi Arabia All-Stars, made up of Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal players, was billed as potentially the last time the duo would face off on a football pitch. It was Messi who came out on top with a 5-4 win for PSG in an end-to-end, entertaining game. But Ronaldo outscored his former Ballon d’Or nemesis, hitting two late first-half goals after Messi opening the scoring in the third minute.…

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi may have ended their long-running ‘GOAT’ rivalry in one of the most entertaining friendlies in history. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) claimed a brilliant 5-4 win over the Riyadh Season Team despite being a man down. Messi grabbed PSG’s opener in just the third minute as the Argentine tucked home a silky finish after a clever assist from Neymar. However, Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn’t let PSG’s protagonists steal the spotlight from him in Riyadh. He won a contentious penalty in the 32nd minute after colliding with Keylor Navas. The iconic attacker stepped up and converted the resulting penalty with aplomb…