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Chinese divers win mixed team world title
Chinese divers win mixed team world title
China won diving's mixed 3m and 10m team event at the world championships in Japan on Tuesday to tighten their...
2023-07-18 21:17
'Brilliant' video shows that football is the same no matter which gender plays it
'Brilliant' video shows that football is the same no matter which gender plays it
An amazing video has demonstrated that football is always the “beautiful game” regardless of which gender happens to be playing it. With the FIFA Women's World Cup fast approaching, France’s team sponsor has gone above and beyond to show its support for women’s football while making a point about sexism in the sport. Phone company Orange has partnered with advertising company Marcel to produce a video that combats people’s prejudice against women’s football, particularly in comparison to men’s football. Ahead of the international competition, the video cleverly used visual effects technology to change segments of play by the French women’s national team and make it appear as if it is being played by the French men’s team. The video cleverly changed the appearance of female players, such as Estelle Cascarino and Sakina Karchaoui, to make them appear as if their actions were performed by high-profile men’s players, like Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter The clips taken from the French women’s matches featured amazing pieces of footwork, incredible headers and stunning free-kicks, all of which were made to appear as though it was the men’s team. The final part of the 2-minute video revealed the original clips, showing that these amazing feats had actually been done by women all along. The video has been widely praised online, with some left amused by how it might rattle the sexists. One person wrote: “This is brilliant, simply brilliant! Can't wait for #FIFAWWC.” Someone else: “Wow. People will always see what they choose to see - make sure you just see the football.” “This is just so smart and impactful,” someone else commented. Another argued: “How fuming are the sexists going to be at this.” The Women’s World Cup starts on Thursday 20 July and is being held in the Oceanic regions of Australia and New Zealand. 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.
2023-07-14 22:22
USA Basketball team gets its first look at World Cup venue
USA Basketball team gets its first look at World Cup venue
Anthony Edwards took a shot from half-court, watched it swish and then turned around and started yelling in celebration
2023-08-24 01:58
American Ferrera's Barbie speech has so many unused versions
American Ferrera's Barbie speech has so many unused versions
'Barbie' star America Ferrera delivered her speech in a lot of different ways.
2023-07-25 15:29
Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region
Russia reports Ukrainian tanks in the Zaporizhzhia region, while Kyiv says the "enemy is in active defence".
2023-06-09 09:53
Reddit Gives Final Warning to Subreddits Using NSFW Protest Tactic
Reddit Gives Final Warning to Subreddits Using NSFW Protest Tactic
To stamp out any remaining protests, Reddit is sending “final warnings” to subreddits that decided
2023-07-08 00:25
Greg Sankey savages any critics of SEC football playing 8-game schedule
Greg Sankey savages any critics of SEC football playing 8-game schedule
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is not going to hear any criticism you may have of his league sticking with eight conference games in 2024.While this could be amended over time, the SEC is going to go with an eight-game schedule in 2024 once Oklahoma and Texas join the league.Commissioner Greg ...
2023-06-03 01:23
Haaland signing a master stroke as Man City secure another Premier League title
Haaland signing a master stroke as Man City secure another Premier League title
Manchester City sowed the seeds for their latest title success before they had even completed their 2022 triumph. In May last year, as the team fought hard on the field to hold off the challenge of Liverpool, off it the top brass agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Erling Haaland. It was a bold statement by a club used to making bold statements. The prolific Norwegian striker joined them in the summer and, almost instantly, an already formidable team became a seemingly unstoppable force. Obviously it was not quite so straightforward, but after City’s powerful spring charge – when they reeled in and then flew past Arsenal without even a hint of feeling pressure – few could argue they are now one of the greatest teams to have graced the Premier League. Haaland has been at the heart of it, scoring a barely believable and record-breaking 36 league goals so far in the process. He not only surpassed the greats of the past, but left them trailing in his wake. He overtook the previous record mark of 34 – set by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer in 42-game seasons in the mid-1990s – with five matches to spare. He helped himself to four hat-tricks and formed a potent combination with the team’s chief playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne. Rarely has a player made as big an impact as Haaland has and, given how City have adapted and improved around him as the season has gone on, there would seem to be plenty more to come. Yet while Haaland may have been a hugely significant factor in City’s fifth title in six seasons, it would be unfair to give him all the credit. De Bruyne has enjoyed another highly influential campaign, laying on 16 assists and scoring seven goals himself. Jack Grealish, now looking far more comfortable with his £100million tag, has also been a driving force while Rodri has developed into one of the strongest midfielders in the game and John Stones has excelled in a hybrid defence-midfield role. Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden and Nathan Ake have also made big contributions at different times. The key once again, however, has been the man in charge, Pep Guardiola. The inspirational Catalan has produced another masterclass of management, underlining his pre-eminence in the game and strengthening his position among the greats. After two successive title wins with false nines or makeshift centre-forwards, Haaland’s arrival signalled a change of approach from the former Barcelona boss. Initially there were doubts, with fears Haaland’s presence might disrupt City’s natural flow. Indeed, early on, it did seem his goals were masking some disjointed and indifferent performances. Form either side of the World Cup break was patchy and underwhelming and allowed Arsenal to take early control of the race. Yet Guardiola worked through the inconsistencies and ironed out the problems, with excellent man-management, tactical nous and his ferocious winning mentality. There were some well-timed criticisms, surprise selection calls and eyebrow-raising departures – Raheem Sterling, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Jesus and Joao Cancelo – all of which have been vindicated as City came good when it really mattered. Arsenal obviously let a strong position slip but, in a disrupted season, when City had more players at the World Cup than any other club, Guardiola paced the challenge perfectly. To have maintained intensity while also competing in two other competitions makes it all the more remarkable. City still have to win two more finals to complete a glorious treble, but their Premier League success alone is a phenomenal achievement. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live County Championship leaders Surrey race to emphatic win over Kent Leinster devastated by Champions Cup final loss – Leo Cullen A look at Pep Guardiola’s 10 major trophies as Manchester City manager
2023-05-21 03:59
Death toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130
Death toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130
At least 130 people have died in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia following heavy rains that triggered what aid agencies describe as flooding seen only once every 100 years
2023-11-17 23:45
Canada Joins US Trade Complaint Against Mexico’s GMO Corn Ban
Canada Joins US Trade Complaint Against Mexico’s GMO Corn Ban
Canada will join a trade dispute initiated by the US over Mexico’s restrictions on genetically modified corn imports.
2023-06-09 21:47
Most wanted terrorist killed, says Mozambique
Most wanted terrorist killed, says Mozambique
The country's military says it has killed Bonomade Machude Omar, also known as Ibn Omar.
2023-08-26 01:25
US airline passengers are getting increasingly frustrated. Here's why
US airline passengers are getting increasingly frustrated. Here's why
North American travelers are unhappy with high ticket prices, staffing shortages and reduced routes, according to consumer research company J.D. Power's 2023 North American Airline Satisfaction Study.
2023-05-10 18:58