Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior (left) and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatti. – Reuters/AFP Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Player of the Year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women’s award for the second time. The award comes two months after 24-year-old Vinicius … Read more
Written by Drew Deitch | Published 10 seconds ago Juror No. 2 It’s the kind of movie viewers used to watch regularly before blockbusters took over: a taut, high-concept thriller for adults that isn’t full of spectacle and excitement. Directed by acclaimed actor Clint Eastwood, the simple yet complex story of a juror holding on … Read more
Lionel Messi while representing Inter Miami against the New England Revolution in Florida on October 20, 2024. – AFP NEW YORK: Lionel Messi was named MLS Player of the Year on Friday after leading Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season. The Argentine star received the award after his performance helped Miami achieve a record … Read more
A representative image shows Al-Nasr’s Cristiano Ronaldo after being substituted during the AFC Champions League match against Al-Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor, Qatar on November 25, 2024. — Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo watched from the stands as already qualified Al-Nassr lost for the first time in this year’s AFC Champions League, losing 2-1 in stoppage time to … Read more
The BBC license fee will rise every year in line with inflation until 2027, the government has announced. This will mean bills will increase by £5, or an extra 42p per month, from April next year, bringing the total cost of a TV license to £174.50. The hike comes after a £10.50 increase increased the … Read more
Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts against Peru during the South American World Cup qualifiers at Mas Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 19, 2024. – Reuters The Argentine national team, which includes legendary footballer Lionel Messi, is expected to play an international match in the Indian state of Kerala next year, Argentine Sports Minister Vi … Read more