Sheikh Jassim is keen to land Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain if he can complete a takeover of Manchester United, according to reports. As part of a Qatari group looking to take over at United, Jassim is among the front runners aiming to buy a controlling stake in the club. He is one of two parties thought to be among the serious contenders along with Sir Jim Ratcliffe as they compete to purchase a significant stake of the Old Trafford outfit from the Glazer family. But reports are suggesting Jassim already has a list of transfer targets lined up for when he takes over including Mbappe. In…
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Walking through the Munich Tunnel at Old Trafford on Wednesday, you emerged from the gloom and into the sunshine behind the Stretford End where Jimmy Murphy’s statue was about to be unveiled. It was a scene befitting the man who did more than anyone else to lead Manchester United out of the darkness of the 1958 air disaster when all seemed lost. By a twist of fate, Sir Matt Busby’s right-hand man wasn’t on British European Airways Flight 609 when it crashed on take-off in Munich after stopping en route from a European Cup tie against Red Star Belgrade. Murphy…
A German Shepherd puppy has arrived in Mexico after being flown from Turkey as a gesture of gratitude from the Turkish government for the help Mexico’s search dogs lent after February’s earthquake. Turkey said it hoped the puppy would “carry on the legacy” of Proteo, a Mexican rescue dog which died during the search for survivors of the quake. More than 50,000 people died in the quake which had its epicentre in Turkey but also affected parts of Syria. The puppy is yet to be named. Mexico’s ministry of defence, which trains search and rescue dogs for their missions at…
At least 109 people are dead in western Rwanda after heavy rain caused massive flooding in the region early Wednesday morning, according to authorities. “The death toll from last night’s heavy rains and floods continues to rise, with at least 109 people now confirmed dead in Western and Northern Provinces,” the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency tweeted via its official account, alongside a video. “It rained heavily all night, causing immense suffering in the districts of Ngororero, Rubavu, Nyabihu, Rutsiro, and Karongi,” Francois Habitegeko, governor of the Western Province, told Reuters. “The soil was already soaked from the previous days of rain, which caused landslides that closed roads.” Habitegeko added…
Elizabeth Olsen’s Sexiest Photos Mary Kate and Ashley’s younger sister Elizabeth Olsen in the talk of the town! The baby sis of the iconic twins was born on Feb. 16, 1989 and found herself on the fast track to fame at a very young age. She attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and the Atlantic Theater Company, and graduated after 6 years of intense and elite theater training. Although you may recognize her as Wanda Maximoff (AKA, Scarlet Witch) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she has been appearing in blockbusters for over a decade! Her breakthrough role was in 2011, when she starred…
Erik ten Hag has brushed aside comments criticising Bruno Fernandes’ suitability for the role of Manchester United captain. Ten Hag silences Bruno critics Insists midfielder is ‘big leader’ Scored winner vs Aston Villa WHAT HAPPENED? Despite picking up a knock in the FA Cup semi-finals and playing on through the pain barrier, Fernandes once again came up clutch for United as he fired in the eventual winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. Ten Hag expressed his delight with Fernandes after the game, having given the Portuguese the armband again while naming Harry Maguire on the bench. WHAT THEY…
Nemanja Matic is tipping Manchester United to challenge for the Premier League title under Erik ten Hag in 2023-24. Red Devils back on the trophy trail Dutch coach has made an impact Movement expected over the summer WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Devils threatened to fire themselves into contention for the English top-flight crown at one stage this term, but have since been forced to settle for a top-four challenge. They have landed major silverware in the Carabao Cup, while also reaching the FA Cup final, and – with the promise of more spending to come in the summer transfer window – Matic believes United…
Lionel Messi was suspended by Paris Saint-Germain for taking a trip to Saudi Arabia without the club’s permission, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person would not specify the length of the suspension, though French media reported it to be two weeks. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the matter. A two-week suspension would mean Messi would miss PSG’s next two games. L’Equipe and RMC Sport both reported the suspension without citing sources. The person told the AP that the World Cup champion won’t be allowed to…
Soccer reigned supreme once again when it came to lining pockets in 2022 … with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé making the most money out of all athletes, according to Forbes’ annual list — and LeBron James and Stephen Curry rounding out the top five. In the top spot is 38-year-old Ronaldo — who parted ways with Manchester United in November to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr in January. The superstar raked in $136 million total on and off the field over the past 12 months. Coming in at second and third on the list are Messi and Mbappé, respectively. Messi earned $130 million … while 24-year-old Mbappé — the only…
Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has had a mixed start to life in Al Nassr but could be their biggest asset if they try to sign his ex-teammate. Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United under a cloud in November. From attacking Erik ten Hag to criticising younger teammates’ desire, the 38-year-old left very few bridges intact between himself and his former club. Ronaldo deemed he deserved better and wanted a club who would treat him like a star. Since his arrival in Saudi Arabia, his wish has been granted. Ronaldo was immediately installed as captain of Al Nassr and has been a regular in…
There’s an adorable story circulating about a pup seeking a forever home in Boston. We don’t know the now-viral pup’s other attributes, but cuteness tops the list. And now she’s gone viral because she fell asleep during a news broadcast. Rescue dog falls asleep on news broadcast It all started on Wednesday, when a rescue dog named Bow appeared on NBC10 Boston with anchors Colton Bradford and Melanie Mendez. Bow was visiting the station from the Animal Rescue League of Boston, where she was available for adoption. Mendez was sharing a sports update on the Bruins’ playoff run while Bradford held Bow. And perhaps lulled…
Honolulu (KHON2) – Hurricane Preparedness Week begins the first week of May, and Zephyr Insurance, Hawaii’s leading provider of residential hurricane insurance, offers support to Hawaii residents prepare for a natural disaster. Zephyr Insurance recommends that in addition to preparing a 14-day emergency kit for Hawaii residents, homeowners should take some time to prepare their homes. “At Zephyr Insurance we found that there is still a lot of confusion about the different types of insurance policies that exist today. Homeowner’s need to be aware that there are three types of insurance policies they may need to protect their home. Now is the perfect…