'For sure, I’ll step up' – Bullish Parris plans to take England's next penalty
The winger missed her second spot-kick of the Women’s World Cup against Norway but is backing herself to score the next one Nikita Parris has no doubts in herself despite missing a second consecutive penalty in England’s quarter-final win over Norway. She joined Mia Hamm in a very exclusive but unwanted club, in becoming just…
Chelsea agree £40.3m Kovacic deal with Real Madrid amid Lampard talks
The midfielder is set to remain at Stamford Bridge after a fee was agreed between clubs to make his loan move permanent Chelsea have agreed a fee of £40.3 million ($51m/€45m) with Real Madrid to secure Mateo Kovacic’s long-term future at the club. The Blues have waited until the last minute to finalise a deal…
‘Sign Sessegnon and keep Trippier’ – Chimbonda offers Tottenham transfer advice
The former Spurs full-back believes the England international will be staying put, but feels another youngster could be signed on the opposite flank Click Here: pinko shop cheap Tottenham should be looking to keep Kieran Trippier while snapping up Ryan Sessegnon, says Pascal Chimbonda. It has been suggested that there could be defensive departures in…
'Dani Alves would be a hit at Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool' – Kleberson
The 36-year-old will lead Brazil out in the Copa America final on home soil against Peru on Sunday Former Manchester United and Brazil midfielder Kleberson says his old international teammate Dani Alves could be a hit at Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool after the full-back’s departure from Paris Saint-Germain. Alves left the Ligue 1 champions last month…
'Dembele is a great player' – Thiago welcomes Barcelona star's potential arrival at Bayern
The Spaniard would like to see the Frenchman complete a switch to the Allianz Arena this summer, having witnessed his talent up close Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago has welcomed the prospect of Ousmane Dembele joining the Bundesliga champions from Barcelona, labelling him “a great player”. The 22-year-old moved to Camp Nou from Borussia Dortmund for…
In Her U.S. Open Victory, Bianca Andreescu Shows the Swagger That Serena Williams Brought to Women’s Tennis
Back in March, after losing to Bianca Andreescu in the third round of the Miami Open, and only a few days after losing to her in the final of Indian Wells, Angelique Kerber approached the net for the traditional post-match handshake with a grim look and a message. “You’re the biggest drama queen ever,” she…
Garth Greenwell on Transitional Spaces and the Burden of Action
“Harbor” takes place in a Bulgarian resort town, shortly before the season starts. How important is the idea of that transitional or interstitial stage to the story? There are lots of harbors in this story: the literal harbor where it ends; the emotional harbor of a relationship, which the narrator has lost, or is in…
Robert Mugabe and the Fate of Democracy in Africa
In a commemorative interview on his ninety-third birthday, in 2017, Robert Mugabe, who was President of Zimbabwe at the time, reflected on his new American counterpart. “When it comes to Donald Trump, on the one hand talking of American nationalism, well, America for America, America for Americans—on that we agree,” he told state television. “Zimbabwe for…
Mata expects big things from James and Wan-Bissaka
The Red Devils have added the pair of 21-year-olds and the elder statesman praised them and four other young homegrown players New signings Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are eager to prove themselves and have a big part to play at Manchester United, according to midfielder Juan Mata. Following the disappointment of finishing sixth in…
Ampadu out of Chelsea tour squad as Lampard seeks loan deal
Aston Villa has been touted as a potential destination for the 18-year-old Wales international star Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has admitted that he is actively seeking a loan deal for promising youngster Ethan Ampadu. The 18-year-old has turned out on 12 occasions for the Blues’ first team, having previously featured with Exeter City in League…