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Robinhood, Jump Trading End Crypto Partnership, CoinDesk Reports
Robinhood, Jump Trading End Crypto Partnership, CoinDesk Reports
Robinhood Markets Inc. is no longer doing crypto business with market maker Jump Trading, according to the publication
2023-08-30 05:39
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland begin new Champions League rivarly after Messi-Ronaldo era
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland begin new Champions League rivarly after Messi-Ronaldo era
As Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup in Doha, Kylian Mbappe was “livid”. It of course wasn’t because of his former team-mate’s success. It was that Mbappe had missed his only chance to emulate Pele and win two World Cup finals by the age of 23. The Paris Saint-Germain star is said to be more aware of his legacy than perhaps any previous major player in history – certainly much more than Erling Haaland. It is why he is now so singularly focused on the Champions League. That’s why he ultimately wants to go to Real Madrid. Watching Haaland lift it in June will have only added to that, all the more so because the Manchester City forward clearly doesn’t care quite as much. That isn’t to say he didn’t greatly want it, of course, but it’s one growing difference with Mbappe. The Norwegian said only last week he didn’t care for that projected rivalry, either, and that might well be true. Those differences between Haaland and Mbappe will still define the next decade of football in the same way those between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo did the last decade. That all might seem rather neat since this is the first Champions League season without either of its greatest players, but then the fact the Haaland-Mbappe doesn’t fit so neatly only makes it more alluring. While the French star is perhaps considered closer to Messi as an all-round playmaker, it is Haaland who is closer to the Argentine in terms of mindset. Those who know both say their approach to it all is more rudimentary. Both Messi and Haaland basically think that they are gifted so they will win. Everything becomes just an expression of their talent, meaning it’s not like they think about the game all the time. Haaland drew laughter at the recent PFA awards when he spoke about the series he watches, only revealing the Tyson Fury documentary At Home With the Furys. He is said to be more invested in Fortnite, in the way Messi was with football games. Mbappe is by contrast more like Ronaldo in how “obsessive” he is. He doesn’t allow it to flow as easily, because he thinks about it so much more. Mbappe turns inward when things don’t go his way. The outward expressions then become much more emotional, and angry. This has been evident in the last few years at PSG. Mbappe hasn’t come close to the Champions League so he has made it clear what he wants the team to look like. That has often been difficult for those around him, just as it often was with Ronaldo. Now at the peak of his physical powers, Mbappe wants a much faster and intense style of play. There may well be another twist in that Mbappe finally gets the team he wants in Luis Enrique’s youth-driven game, in what is set to be his last season at PSG.It removes some of glamour and soap opera from the Qatari project, but that might well make them a more serious proposition. That is perhaps essential to give City something resembling proper opposition this season, and to give this campaign some competitive life. In part because of the way Pep Guardiola has adapted around Haaland, the Abu Dhabi project have become such a supremely functioning machine. The Norwegian is allowed to do all he really cares about in football, which is just scoring and scoring. Even Guardiola reshaped his ideals around him, such is that finishing talent. This is what Mbappe has so far lacked in his career outside the French national team. It might be what he gets with Luis Enrique. On that, there was simply never any prospect of the French star going to the Saudi Pro League, or PSG benching him. He has too much power, he is too concerned with his legacy. It mercifully means Mbappe is still in the Champions League this season, just as Messi and Ronaldo step out. Haaland won’t have the stage to himself. Really, though, this season is only a sub-plot in a greater play. Read More Manchester United are a mess — and it could be about to get even worse From ‘unpromotable’ to the Champions League: Union Berlin fairytale is perfect antidote to modern football Ramsdale or Raya? Mikel Arteta’s unorthodox solution to Arsenal’s problem Rumours: Clubs look to sign Ramsdale after Arsenal drop him as Man Utd track Gnabry Germany beat France as Italy reignite Euro 2024 hopes Big-spending Saudis contribute £700million to record £6billion transfer total
2023-09-19 17:36
Tom Cruise came dangerously close to landing 'in ocean' after parachute malfunction while filming 'Top Gun'
Tom Cruise came dangerously close to landing 'in ocean' after parachute malfunction while filming 'Top Gun'
Tom Cruise had a brush with death while filming the scene as his parachute started filling up with water
2023-06-15 18:30
Kenya's President Ruto one of four Africans on Time climate leaders list
Kenya's President Ruto one of four Africans on Time climate leaders list
Time magazine honoured Mr Ruto and three other Africans for their work in fighting climate change.
2023-11-17 18:44
Brazil still keen to appoint Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti
Brazil still keen to appoint Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti
Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of Brazil's football federation, insists the multi-time World Cup winners have not given up their pursuit of Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti.
2023-06-07 20:10
Neymar leaves Paris St Germain for Saudi side Al Hilal
Neymar leaves Paris St Germain for Saudi side Al Hilal
Neymar is the latest star name to take his talents to the Saudi Arabian Pro League after completing a move to Al Hilal. The 31-year-old has joined from Paris St Germain in a deal that could go up to 100 million euros (£86.3m). The Brazil forward add to the list of stars of world football to turn his back on a major European club, following the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez, Ruben Neves, Sadio Mane and N’Golo Kante to the Middle East. The move ends a six-year stay at PSG, who he joined from Barcelona for a world-record £200m fee in 2017. He leaves the Parc Des Princes having scored 118 goals in 173 matches and won five Ligue 1 titles. Neymar was left out of Luis Enrique’s squad for the opening league game of the season and did not feature in the Spaniard’s plans. PSG chief executive Nasser Al-Khelaifi told the club’s official website: “It is always difficult to say goodbye to an amazing player like Neymar, one of the best players in the world “I will never forget the day he arrived at Paris St Germain, and what he has contributed to our club and our project over the last six years. We had a great moment and Neymar will always be a big part of our history. “I would like to thank Neymar and his family. We wish Neymar all the very best for the future and his next adventure.” Neymar joins former Wolves captain Neves and ex-Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly at Al Hilal. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-08-16 01:11
Tristan Tate: Andrew Tate's brother heaps praises on MrBeast for 'awesome' physical transformation, 'setting a good example'
Tristan Tate: Andrew Tate's brother heaps praises on MrBeast for 'awesome' physical transformation, 'setting a good example'
Keep reading to learn more about the interaction between Tristan and MrBeast!
2023-06-13 12:52
Italy bank shares fall on govt's surprise windfall tax
Italy bank shares fall on govt's surprise windfall tax
Italy's right-wing government has unveiled a surprise 40 percent windfall tax on "surplus profits" generated by the rise in interest rates, sending shares in...
2023-08-09 00:35
India launches spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the moon's south pole
India launches spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the moon's south pole
India has launched its first space mission to study the sun, less than two weeks after a successful uncrewed landing near the south pole region of the moon
2023-09-02 14:47
See you later, alligator: New Jersey police capture reptile on the loose for 2 weeks
See you later, alligator: New Jersey police capture reptile on the loose for 2 weeks
New Jersey law enforcement and wildlife officials teamed up as alligator investigators to capture a reptile running rampant across two towns over the last two weeks.
2023-09-11 03:06
The spotlight in the Alabama-Texas game will be squarely on the 2 QBs, Quinn Ewers and Jalen Milroe
The spotlight in the Alabama-Texas game will be squarely on the 2 QBs, Quinn Ewers and Jalen Milroe
Quarterbacks Jalen Milroe and Quinn Ewers will take center stage in the Texas-Alabama showdown
2023-09-08 18:10
Who were the victims of Jacksonville Dollar General mass shooting? Police name 3 victims shot dead by gunman Ryan Palmeter
Who were the victims of Jacksonville Dollar General mass shooting? Police name 3 victims shot dead by gunman Ryan Palmeter
Gunman Ryan Palmeter’s shooting spree on Saturday, August 26 had 3 Black victims — two males and one female
2023-08-28 19:37