Month: September 2019

The Danish midfielder admitted the defeat St. Mary’s was hard to take as Tottenham continue to push for Champions League qualification Christian Eriksen admits Spurs are in a state of shock after defeat to Southampton at the weekend, with the visitors having thrown away an early lead. Despite leading with 14 minutes left to play, […]

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The Belgium international continues to be heavily linked with a big-money move to Spain, but those at Stamford Bridge are hoping he will stay put Chelsea defender Emerson admits the Blues are “afraid” that Eden Hazard could leave the club, with reports of interest from Real Madrid refusing to go away. The Belgium international has […]

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There’s something compelling about journeying into the unknown. The promise of a new quest or an incredible expedition has inspired some of the world’s most famous explorers. This week, we’re bringing you a selection of pieces on adventurers and their remarkable journeys. In “The White Darkness,” David Grann traces Henry Worsley’s arduous solitary trek across […]

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On July 25th, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s newly elected President, talked by telephone. Afterward, the Ukrainian side released a summary of the conversation that seemed anodyne but, in hindsight, is telling: “Donald Trump is convinced that the new Ukrainian government will be able to quickly improve image of Ukraine, complete investigation of corruption […]

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He may have ended on less than positive terms with the Cule fans, but Figo retains admiration for the fervour of their support Luis Figo has compared favourably Barcelona’s supporters with their Real Madrid counterparts, suggesting that the former are less willing to turn on their players when the chips are down.  The former Portugal […]

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The Burnley and England keeper believes that big-money buys are a sign of the times, with his chosen position having evolved over recent years Record-breaking deals for Kepa Arrizabalaga and Alisson highlight how important goalkeepers have become, says Tom Heaton, even if their asking prices are “astronomical”. Chelsea and Liverpool raised the transfer bar again […]

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Spy Mountain, the moniker for Mt. Avital, rises high on the Biblical Golan Heights. Surveillance antennas are conspicuous atop a heavily fortified installation. It’s Israel’s forward observation post peering into Syria; it’s also now the place from which Israel monitors Iran and its allies on the other side of the border. Roughly a kilometre away, on the […]

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