Month: September 2019

'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…

By JohnValbyNation September 10, 2019 0

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…

By JohnValbyNation September 8, 2019 0

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…

By JohnValbyNation September 8, 2019 0