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Israel's Netanyahu down in polls over judicial reform
Israel's Netanyahu down in polls over judicial reform
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a hit in the polls over a judicial
2023-07-26 13:52
Hibernian FC reference bizarre WWE custody battle ahead of Aston Villa clash
Hibernian FC reference bizarre WWE custody battle ahead of Aston Villa clash
Hibernian didn't wait a second before promoting their upcoming UEFA Europa Conference League clash against Aston Villa. They did it in fairly unique style by referencing a legendary WWE matchup that still has meaning to this day, and in a way that got Hibs legend and current Villa icon John McGinn involved. The first-leg tie at Easter Road next Wednesday has been billed as a 'Ladder Match for the custody of John McGinn' in a tweet by the Scottish side. McGinn, the current Villa captain is still beloved on the green side of Edinburgh, and it is the first time he has played against Hibernian in a competitive fixture since leaving the club. Of course, there's a deeper layer of reference in the tweet as well - and it involves WWE, Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio and Rey's son Dominik Mysterio. At Summerslam 2005, a heated storyline between Mysterio and his close friend Guerrero came to a head in a match that would decide the custody of Dominik Mysterio. The build-up involved uncomfortable segments between the trio ahead of the ladder match. The stipulation of the fateful match was odd. Bizarrely, Dominik's custody papers hung in the air above the centre of the ring, with the winner being the wrestler who grabbed the papers. The would also become Dominik Mysterio's 'father'. It was a controversial story, one among many, for the 00's era WWE, and it is still referenced to this day. Dominik - a wrestler in his own right - calls Eddie 'his dad' in promos, and references the late wrestling great's moves to build heat amongst WWE fans, especially when performing his father Rey. If it needs saying, Unai Emery won't be deploying ladders against Lee Johnson, and the victor of the first-leg tie at Easter Road won't be getting John McGinn (well, unless it's Villa who already have him) - they'll just get an easier time in the second leg and a better chance of progressing in the Conference League. But it's nice to see a football club having a lot of fun - and hitting the nostalgia button. 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.
2023-08-18 19:17
What happened to Mitch McConnell? 'The View' host Ana Navarro hopes he is OK after freezing up at conference
What happened to Mitch McConnell? 'The View' host Ana Navarro hopes he is OK after freezing up at conference
Mitch McConnell was in the news after he abruptly stopped talking during a Republican leadership news conference
2023-07-27 12:46
Who is Keegan Phillips? Hitchhiker who turned out to be a murder suspect gets arrested after manhunt
Who is Keegan Phillips? Hitchhiker who turned out to be a murder suspect gets arrested after manhunt
The driver was not aware of who the man was and decided to pick him up when it appeared that he was looking for a ride
2023-08-11 03:43
Hotelier Ian Schrager Aspires to Be More Like Apple Instead of Marriott
Hotelier Ian Schrager Aspires to Be More Like Apple Instead of Marriott
Ian Schrager’s breakup with Marriott International Inc., by all accounts, has been a slow and gentle adieu. The
2023-06-12 20:00
Social media platform X down for thousands of users - Downdetector
Social media platform X down for thousands of users - Downdetector
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is down for thousands of users in the U.S. on
2023-08-29 07:54
NBA Rumors: Lakers refuse to trade one of only assets for Zach LaVine
NBA Rumors: Lakers refuse to trade one of only assets for Zach LaVine
Zach LaVine (among other Chicago Bulls) is a trade possibility for the Lakers, but they aren't willing to send out this fan favorite just to land him.
2023-11-17 03:53
10 Mysterious Places That No Longer Exist
10 Mysterious Places That No Longer Exist
The Nuna supermountains were as tall as the Himalayas but over three times as long—and are now lost to time.
2023-11-02 09:39
France's top body rejects contention by campaigners that racial profiling by police is systemic
France's top body rejects contention by campaigners that racial profiling by police is systemic
France’s highest administrative authority has rejected an effort by rights campaigners to end what they allege is a generalized practice by French police of targeting Black people and people of Arab descent for stops and checks
2023-10-11 21:51
ECB threatens bank climate change laggards with financial penalties
ECB threatens bank climate change laggards with financial penalties
The European Central Bank on Tuesday threatened to impose financial penalties on banks who are slow to minimise climate change-related...
2023-11-15 00:08
How Man Utd could line up with Mason Mount
How Man Utd could line up with Mason Mount
Manchester United are set to launch a third bid for Mason Mount which could be worth up to £60m. Here's how Erik ten Hag could utilise the Chelsea midfielder.
2023-06-23 21:00
Lotte Wubben-Moy: England’s socially conscious centre-back in profile
Lotte Wubben-Moy: England’s socially conscious centre-back in profile
Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy was a squad player with England’s triumphant Euro 2022 side but will be ready to step up to the first team at the World Cup should Sarina Wiegman call upon her, with a number of high-profile defensive injury concerns making that increasingly likely. The Londoner, born to Dutch and English parents in Bow, has been with the Gunners since she was a child except for a stint in US college soccer with the North Carolina Tar Heels between 2017 and 2020, where her roommate was Alessia Russo, with whom she has just been reunited at club level. By enrolling at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the pair were following in the footsteps of fellow Lioness Lucy Bronze, but there time in North America was sadly curtailed by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, which at least enabled her to return to North London. Now 24, Wubben-Moy has played 66 times for the Gunners over the course of her two stints with the club since 2015, scoring five times and counting England colleagues Leah Williamson and Beth Mead among her illustrious teammates. She was also captain of England’s successful under-17s side between 2015 and 2017 and has since picked up 10 caps for the senior side, a total she will be hoping to add to in Australia and New Zealand. However, perhaps Wubben-Moy’s biggest contribution to the Lionesses came immediately after the Euros, and off the pitch. While the Lionesses have become an important voice in asking for better for women in sport, and for inclusion in general, Wubben-Moy has been at the forefront of it. A player who understands her role in society, was her idea to demand equal access to sport for girl’s in school after the Euros final, leading to £600m of funding being pledged by the Government. Wubben-Moy’s affinity for Arsenal and the local area is well known – and her new deal with the club includes a commitment to support upcoming local community projects. The centre-back also spoke out against the hosting of the Qatar World Cup due to the country’s laws on homosexuality. Wubben-Moy is in a relationship with the professional cyclist and former Giro d’Italia winner Tao Geoghegan Hart. Read More Keira Walsh: England’s deep-lying playmaker in profile Millie Bright: England women’s football captain in profile England women World Cup fixtures and route to the final
2023-07-22 17:48