“I feel like I have fallen into a John le Carré novel,” she reflects. “I hate spy movies, but I’m now thinking we are living in one. I hate all these lies. These people are worse than spies: spies believe in their country and have a code of honour. With these people it’s always about…
Read moreSandra Ramírez: The vast majority of our party remain in peace
The movies we watch on television are saturated with touching stories of humble people who break unimaginable barriers to achieve success. The story of Sandra Ramírez is one of those stories. But her rise as a peasant girl from Colombia to a public government official is, in fact, a testament to the neglect and failures…
Read moreShould we feed hungry children, or the war machine?
On August 21, the Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, Lise Grande, put out a heartbreaking call for nations to make good on their pledges to send humanitarian aid to feed destitute families in war-torn Yemen. Unless the funds promised are received soon, she warned, food rations for 12 million people would be reduced and at least…
Read moreFormer USMNT star Donovan takes front office job with USL side
The former MLS and USA star is set to take on the responsibility of helping run a professional team in San Diego Landon Donovan is set for the next chapter in his career. Having already stared in Major League Soccer and for the U.S. national team, made a comeback to playing after his first retirement…
Read moreJorginho agent not ruling out Chelsea midfielder following Sarri to Juventus
The midfielder has been tipped to reunite with Maurizio Sarri at Juventus and his agent did not rule out a potential summer transfer Jorginho’s previous spell at Napoli will not stop him from reuniting with Maurizio Sarri at Serie A rivals Juventus, according to the Chelsea midfielder’s agent. New Juventus head coach Sarri took Jorginho to…
Read moreUnder-21 Euros: How to watch finals on UK, US & Australian TV & live streams
The best of Europe’s young footballing talent will be on show over the next two weeks and here is how you can watch all the action The 2018-19 domestic season may be over but there is still plenty of football to keep us entertained over the summer, including the European Under-21 Championships. The 22nd edition…
Read morePogba transfer plea shows why Man Utd is no place for superstars
The World Cup winner took the unprecedented step of asking for a new challenge, meaning his return to Old Trafford has been an expensive failure If Paul Pogba gets his way, then he will not be at Manchester United by the time the new season kicks off. And that in turn could have devastating consequences…
Read more'If two Azerbaijani teams came to London nobody would complain' – UEFA president hits back at Europa League criticisms
The president of Europe’s governing body has defended their decision to host the final in Baku, despite fierce criticism from both fans and pundits The popularity of English clubs across Europe is being damaged by complaints over the decision to hold the Europa League final in Azerbaijan, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. The European…
Read moreChoudhury apologises for England U21 red card
The Leicester City midfielder was dismissed in the young Lions’ European Championships opening defeat to France Hamza Choudhury has apologised for his rash challenge that hospitalised Jonathan Bamba during England’s Under-21 Euro clash opener with France. The young Lions were leading 1-0 at the time of the sending off, but the 10 men conceded two late goals,…
Read moreHummels to make Dortmund return after reaching €38m Bayern agreement
The Germany international will return to Signal-Iduna Park after three seasons with the Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that an agreement has been reached to re-sign Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels, subject to a medical. Hummels left Dortmund for Bayern in 2016 having spent eight years at Signal-Iduna Park and establishing himself as one…
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