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Extraction 2 director praises Chris Hemsworth for taking Jackie Chan approach to action movies
Extraction 2 director praises Chris Hemsworth for taking Jackie Chan approach to action movies
'Extraction 2' filmmaker Sam Hargrave thinks Tyler Rake actor Chris Hemsworth has the same action movie outlook as Jackie Chan.
2023-06-24 15:16
Twitch Considers Attaching Clips to Steamer Bans
Twitch Considers Attaching Clips to Steamer Bans
Twitch streamers may soon be told exactly why they were banned.
2023-04-10 15:38
Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs
Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs
The deal comes after junta leader Capt Traore asked President Putin to help set up a nuclear plant.
2023-10-13 19:20
Manchester United’s date with Harry Kane is a reminder of what they could have had
Manchester United’s date with Harry Kane is a reminder of what they could have had
It was an early reminder of what Manchester United could have had. Or, more pertinently, who they could have had. For years, there was a certain irresistible logic to Harry Kane joining United. Instead, as Thomas Tuchel outlined: “We took the skipper of England out of England, out of the Premier League, so it is a huge deal.” Because when Kane left Tottenham for one of the European aristocracy, it was for Bayern Munich, for a club with 10 league titles since United won their last. The vagaries of the Champions League draw may rub it in for United: Kane’s European debut for Bayern is against them. And if the serial German champions opted to send a message by putting Kane on media duties the day before the game, it was understandable. It allowed England’s record scorer to confirm that Bayern was his first choice and, if he was never going to say anything else, that probably served a purpose for his employers anyway. “Over the summer, I know there were some talks between a few clubs in the background but Bayern was a team I was really interested by and really excited by,” Kane said. “There weren’t too many other discussions once they came in.” Which underlined the reality that United had bowed out of the race at a relatively early stage. Perhaps they had assumed Daniel Levy would refuse to sell to anyone and thus Kane could be available on a free transfer in 2024. Certainly, however, they could not afford Kane and the other signings they wanted as well; but while he cost £86m, a date in the Allianz Arena provides a chance to evaluate if the £72m striker Rasmus Hojlund, the man they bought instead, the £55m midfielder Mason Mount, who is not fit to feature yet, and the £43m goalkeeper Andre Onana, who has conceded 10 goals in his last four games, are overpriced or integral. For Hojlund, a comparison with Kane may be unavoidable. Tuchel did not mention the young Dane by name but, surveying the summer transfer market, nonetheless concluded that Kane was the outstanding striker. “Everybody in Europe who is looking for a number nine would have been very happy to have Harry because he makes your team better and gives you what you expect from a number nine: personality, goals, quality,” the 2021 Champions League winner said. “He can drop deep on a number 10 position, turn and use the speed of the players around, he can arrive in the box with the right timing, he is excellent [at] finishing, he is a good penalty-taker so everybody wanted to have him.” That appraisal of Kane’s abilities may brook little dissent at Old Trafford. Kane was, along with Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo, one of three dream signings the former executive vice president Ed Woodward wanted for years; he only secured one and the reunion with Ronaldo did not go as planned. Each of the four permanent managers from Louis van Gaal onwards has admired Kane. His appeal is obvious. In each of the last nine seasons, Kane outscored United’s leading marksmen in the respective campaigns, accumulating 275 of his record 280 Tottenham goals in that time. That average – slightly above 30 – is the kind of guarantee United could do with. Marcus Rashford got exactly 30 last season, but no one has topped it since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. Kane reached 20 in six Premier League campaigns; no one has for United since Robin van Persie. And now it is Harry Kane for Bayern, kein Harry for United. Thus far, he has four goals for Bayern. Hojlund, whose United debut was delayed by injury, is yet to get off the mark for his new club. “Whenever there is a big transfer there is more pressure and expectation to see how you start,” said Kane. “I am really pleased to score the four goals and I think I can play better.” A greater understanding with his new teammates will help, he feels: Tuchel expects him to be a catalyst for them. “He will always be a difference maker in any game; not only in goals,” the manager said. “In time he will make our players around him better, he will learn how to make them shine, he will assist and not only score.” There is a different sort of expectation, not directly connected to his goal tally or his price tag. Erling Haaland was deemed the final piece in the jigsaw for Manchester City as they won the Champions League. Kane is yet to win a trophy in his career but noted: “There is a reason that Bayern Munich brought me to the club: they were eager to get back to winning the Champions League. They feel I can be a big help.” And it feels a difference with his long-term suitors. Bayern begin as one of a handful of the most serious candidates to win the Champions League; 13th in the Premier League, United do not. “I don’t know about the perfect time [to face them],” Kane said. “United they have been going through a bit of a tough spell but that can be dangerous.” Or an opportunity for Bayern in a fixture where they may still want revenge for 1999, for a Champions League final turned by a striking signing from Tottenham, in Teddy Sheringham, who got a goal and an assist in injury time. It is the kind of impact United may have envisioned Kane having. He still might, just not in a United shirt. Read More Harry Kane finally gets his move — but it’s not the one he wanted Manchester United are a mess — and it could be about to get even worse Champions League 2023/24: Schedule, groups, fixtures and match dates
2023-09-20 14:59
Major Chinese banks cut interest rates on yuan deposits
Major Chinese banks cut interest rates on yuan deposits
BEIJING (Reuters) -Three of China's biggest banks on Friday cut interest rates on a range of yuan deposits from Friday,
2023-09-01 09:29
Ed Woodward accepts first job since Man Utd departure
Ed Woodward accepts first job since Man Utd departure
Former Manchester United executive vice-chair Ed Woodward has accepted a first job since departing Old Trafford last year. Woodward has joined the board of educational esports company EStars as a non-executive director. EStars is “at the heart of the fastest-growing sport in the world”, using esports to bring classmates together, both during and after school hours, to foster great academic goals, inclusion, diversity and positive outcomes. Ex-Newcastle, Netherlands and current Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul has been a shareholder in the company since its inception in 2017 and Woodward explained his decision to accept the new role. He said: “When you put together esports, education and a dynamic region such as the Middle East, where curriculum decisions can be made faster than Europe, it is a recipe for success. “Joining the team is an easy decision when you add the exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial energy of Mags [founder Mags Byrne]. I’m excited about EStars delivering a path of learning for the next generation in the (relatively) new industry of esports.” Having qualified as a chartered accountant and then worked at JPMorgan as an investment banker, Woodward joined Man United in 2005 to oversee their commercial operations, having advised the Glazer family on their purchase of the club. He was appointed to the board of directors in 2008 and became executive vice-chair in 2013 when David Gill retired. He became an incredibly unpopular figure at Old Trafford due to his association with a Glazer regime that fans turned against and despite the £1bn he sanctioned in transfer fees, his tenure is regarded as a failure, with the club struggling on the pitch – in relative terms at least – in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. It has been mooted that he could help the Glazer family negotiate any potential sale of Manchester United as the takeover saga drags on. Read More What would a Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover mean for Manchester United Erik ten Hag unsure what funds will be available to strengthen Man Utd’s squad Louis Van Gaal suggests Ed Woodward’s departure from Man Utd could spell success
2023-05-16 23:59
Who is Dario Antonio Usuga David? Colombian drug lord sentenced to 45 years in prison for trafficking massive amounts of cocaine to US
Who is Dario Antonio Usuga David? Colombian drug lord sentenced to 45 years in prison for trafficking massive amounts of cocaine to US
'I apologize to the governments of the United States and of Colombia and to the victims of the crimes that I have committed,' Dario Antonio Usuga said
2023-08-09 15:58
Russia's Putin: Black Sea grain deal became meaningless
Russia's Putin: Black Sea grain deal became meaningless
Russia withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal that ensured the safe export of Ukrainian grains because the
2023-07-24 07:16
Russia Temporarily Limits Diesel and Gasoline Exports
Russia Temporarily Limits Diesel and Gasoline Exports
Russia’s government has temporarily limited exports of diesel and gasoline in a bid to stabilize the domestic fuel
2023-09-21 19:46
Crowds gather near state funeral home as China's former Premier Li Keqiang is being put to rest
Crowds gather near state funeral home as China's former Premier Li Keqiang is being put to rest
Hundreds of people have gathered near a state funeral home as China's former premier Li Keqiang is being put to rest
2023-11-02 09:20
Jennifer Aniston optimistic about finding love in her '50s after divorces: 'She'll eventually meet the right person'
Jennifer Aniston optimistic about finding love in her '50s after divorces: 'She'll eventually meet the right person'
'Jennifer Aniston has been through a lot, but she feels blessed to be thriving personally and professionally,' a source close to her revealed
2023-06-15 02:58
US states relax child labor laws amid rise in illegal work
US states relax child labor laws amid rise in illegal work
Working in industrial laundries at age 14, laboring up to 35 hours a week on top of school -- some US states are relaxing the barriers to employing...
2023-09-22 09:57