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Spain women's coach calls up World Cup-winning players and leaves out Hermoso to 'protect her'
Spain women's coach calls up World Cup-winning players and leaves out Hermoso to 'protect her'
The new coach of Spain’s women’s team has included 15 of the World Cup-winning players in her squad even though they have not publicly announced an end to their boycott of the national team
2023-09-18 23:59
News outlets in fog of war amid dueling claims on Gaza hospital bombing
News outlets in fog of war amid dueling claims on Gaza hospital bombing
In the aftermath of the deadly hospital explosion in Gaza on Tuesday, some of the world's biggest and most reputable news organizations uncritically echoed claims from the Hamas-run Palestinian government, which assigned fault for the carnage on Israel.
2023-10-18 20:01
Newcastle denied Champions League win after controversial Kylian Mbappe penalty
Newcastle denied Champions League win after controversial Kylian Mbappe penalty
Kylian Mbappe snatched a famous Champions League victory from Newcastle’s grasp with a controversial penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage-time to earn Paris St Germain a 1-1 draw at the Parc des Princes. Defender Tino Livramento was harshly adjudged to have handled Ousmane Dembele’s cross to allow the France superstar to finally beat goalkeeper Nick Pope from the spot on a night when Eddie Howe’s men came within seconds of a win which would have set them up perfectly for their final Group F fixture against AC Milan at St James’ Park. They led through Alexander Isak’s 24th-minute strike and looked to have survived a second-half onslaught with Pope saving from Mbappe, Dembele and substitute Bradley Barcola, but they headed back to Tyneside wondering what might have been after the draw kept their hopes of a place in the last 16 alive, but only just. Victory over the Italians combined with defeat for PSG at Borussia Dortmund, who have already qualified, would see the dream realised, but their fate is now out of their own hands. That is harsh on Howe’s injury-ravaged squad, who turned in a performance of real character in Paris with Bruno Guimaraes Livramento, Pope, Miguel Almiron and – as the game became increasingly stretched – Anthony Gordon shining in particular. Mbappe started in ominous mood as he and Lee Kang-in combined repeatedly down the left and Pope had to save the PSG skipper’s audacious flick with his feet after Randal Kolo Muani had played full-back Achraf Hakimi into space with an equally deft touch. However, the visitors should have taken a 12th-minute lead when Almiron dispossessed Hakimi and crossed low to Isak at the near post only to see the striker lift his first-time shot agonisingly over. They did with 24 minutes gone when full-back Livramento embarked on a scything run which took him past Dembele, Hakimi, Fabian Ruiz, Milan Skriniar, Manuel Ugarte and Lee before he fed Almiron on the right. The Paraguay international curled a shot towards the far post, where goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma could only push the ball out to Isak, who gleefully slammed it into the net. Pope had to come to Isak’s rescue after he lost possession and Dembele raced away and tried to steer the ball inside the far post as PSG responded, but for all their attacking flair, the French side were struggling to break down their English opponents. Skriniar was perhaps fortunate not to be penalised for handball as he made a last-ditch attempt to deny Isak a clear run on goal in stoppage-time, but Pope was grateful for the sizeable presence of Fabian Schar in front of him to keep out Dembele’s well-struck attempt from Mbappe’s cross. Isak was almost through on goal again within seconds of the restart after running on to Joelinton’s defence-splitting pass before eventually being snuffed out by the recovering blue shirts and, with Anthony Gordon keeping the PSG defence occupied, frustration was mounting among the home ranks. They might have been back in it, however, had Pope not raced from his line to block Dembele’s 56th-minute toe-poke and the keeper was rewarded when Mbappe completely missed his as he attempted to acrobatically volley home the rebound. The Magpies edged ever deeper as Luis Enrique’s men fought desperately for a way back into the game and they almost got it with 66 minutes gone when Mbappe tricked his way past Schar and crossed for Barcola, whose point-blank effort was brilliantly saved by Pope. Barcola fired wastefully into the side-netting after getting in behind the visitors’ defence and Gordon survived a VAR review for a penalty after Hakimi had gone down under his challenge with Newcastle visibly tiring. Pope blocked Mbappe’s 87th-minute strike at his near post and saw the France international thump the rebound inches wide, but he was finally beaten at the death after Polish referee Szymon Marciniak had reviewed the incident in which Dembele’s cross appeared to hit Livramento’s side and loop up on to the underside of his arm and belatedly awarded a spot-kick. Read More Newcastle must show ‘top team attitudes’ to beat PSG, says Nick Pope Rumours: Sancho and Antony head up Man Utd’s 15-player sale list PSG vs Newcastle LIVE: Champions League result and reaction PSG vs Newcastle LIVE: Champions League result and reaction As Man City celebrated their past, Phil Foden reminded them of their glorious present Late heartbreak for Newcastle and Manchester City march on in Champions League
2023-11-29 06:45
Long wait for freedom: Afghan refugees in limbo in Pakistan
Long wait for freedom: Afghan refugees in limbo in Pakistan
Abdullah was a well-known public figure in Afghanistan, a journalist and university lecturer respected by...
2023-11-30 12:37
Before You Answer: How to Turn Apple iMessage Read Receipts On and Off
Before You Answer: How to Turn Apple iMessage Read Receipts On and Off
When you receive a text message on your iPhone or iPad, you can let the
2023-08-29 04:18
Instagram adds templates to 'easily create' Reels
Instagram adds templates to 'easily create' Reels
Instagram has launched new tools to help creators more easily make Reels. This includes a
2023-07-19 20:28
Brittney Griner set for first WNBA game since detainment in Russia
Brittney Griner set for first WNBA game since detainment in Russia
Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury visit the Los Angeles Sparks as part of a four-game slate on the first day of the WNBA season
2023-05-19 23:47
Japanese leaders mark one year since the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe
Japanese leaders mark one year since the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe
Japanese political and business leaders are marking one year since the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe
2023-07-08 15:28
Stars auction dog walks and dinner to help crews on SAG-AFTRA strike
Stars auction dog walks and dinner to help crews on SAG-AFTRA strike
Would you rather have Adam Scott walk your dog, or Lena Dunham paint a mural in your house?
2023-09-15 04:46
Girl reduced to tears as single father dresses as her mom for Mother's Day
Girl reduced to tears as single father dresses as her mom for Mother's Day
A Thai father has received warm messages for his gesture to his adoptive daughter by turning up dressed as a mum for a Mother's Day event at school so she wouldn't feel left out. In the heartwarming clip, Pratchaya Tadeebu can be seen wearing a dress and wig as he surprised his 15-year-old daughter Cream so that she wouldn't be alone for the Mother’s Day ceremony in school on August 12. Overwhelmed with emotion, Cream can be seen bowing down to Tadeebu before hugging him tightly for his meaningful Mother’s Day gesture. The clip has since gone viral with over 395,000 views, and a number of comments from people praising the father and sending messages of support to the father and daughter. One person said: "What a great blessing for this relationship! you both deserve the best, best dad." "My tears hmmm proud of you Best Dad to this kid," another person said. Someone else added: "I finally see there's such thing called loving father." @joey_kp "แม่" ฉันก็เป็นให้แกได้555 After surprising his daughter, Tadeebu spoke to a local Thailand news outlet about why he decided to do this. "Even though I am a single father and her stepfather, I always tell Cream that she is my daughter, and I love her like my own biological child,” he said. “I will do my best as both father and mother in order to take care of my girl.” He added that when the idea of dressing as a woman came up, he "felt no embarrassment at all," and added: "We always find ways to have fun together." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-31 17:53
Congressional Democrats press Biden to use 'every possible tool' to combat gun violence
Congressional Democrats press Biden to use 'every possible tool' to combat gun violence
More than 60 Senate and House Democrats are pressing President Joe Biden to leverage "the full power of the executive branch" to combat gun violence in a new letter calling for a number of immediate actions to make the process of purchasing firearms safer and hold firearms dealers accountable.
2023-09-12 20:05
Barcelona to miss Camp Nou advantage this season as Europe’s largest soccer stadium is overhauled
Barcelona to miss Camp Nou advantage this season as Europe’s largest soccer stadium is overhauled
Barcelona has based part of its sustained success on a strong home advantage thanks to Europe’s largest soccer stadium
2023-08-10 20:11