Chad last month ended military cooperation with its former colonial power, and French troops began leaving the country last week. France has handed over its first military base as part of the withdrawal of its military forces from Chad, the French and Chadian militaries say. Chad’s chief of military staff on Thursday said the base…
Noisy Neutrals: Italy’s Defensive Fortitude Proves Key to Success The 2021 European Championship, affectionately known as Euro 2020, has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for fans all across the continent. And yet, among the many teams that have left their mark on the tournament, one that stands out for their unyielding defensive resolve is…
A Syrian former equestrian champion has told how he was jailed and tortured for 21 years after he beat Bashar al Assad’s older brother in a competition. Adnan Kassar, once a celebrated figure in the country’s sports scene, spoke to Sky News about his ordeal for the first time following the fall of the Assad…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admitted Bruno Fernandes’ sending off was a huge contributing factor to their 2-0 loss to Wolves on Boxing Day. Amorim suffered a fifth defeat in seven games as second half goals from Matheus Cunha and substitute Hwang Hee-Chan maintained Vitor Pereira’s winning start. United’s job was made a lot…
Two people taking part in Australia’s annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race have died in separate incidents, according to police. Both crew members died in separate incidents after being hit by a boom – the large pole attached horizontally to the bottom of a sail. The event’s organisers said the incidents happened on the Flying…
The Rise and Rise of Azzurri: Italy’s Golden Generation Italian football has a rich history of producing talented players and successful teams, but few can match the achievements of the Azzurri’s Golden Generation. The period between the late 1990s and early 2000s saw a group of exceptional players, many of whom were born within a…
Jose Raul Mulino rejects prospect of talks with Donald Trump, who threatened US could retake control of Panama Canal. The Panamanian president has rejected threats by US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States could reassert control over the Panama Canal, saying “there’s nothing to talk about.” President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday also rejected…
Two sailors have died after being struck on their yachts during a race in Australia amid poor weather conditions, organisers have said. Both were taking part in the 722-mile-long Sydney to Hobart yacht race and passed away overnight, race organisers Rolex said in a statement. They said one sailor each on the entrants Flying Fish…
La Nazionale’s Quest for Redemption: Italy’s Path to the World Cup For years, Italian football fans have been waiting patiently for their team to reclaim its place among the world’s best. The last decade has been a tumultuous period for Azzurri, marked by disappointments, coaching changes, and a seeming lack of direction. However, with the…
Doctor, lab technician and two maintenance workers among those killed as a fourth baby in three days dies of cold during Israel’s genocide. Israel’s genocide has killed five staff members at one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, the facility’s director says, as yet another baby freezes to death in the besieged and bombed Palestinian…
