London, Aug 15 (Ians) Chelsea have completed the signing of Ecuador international midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton for a potential British record fee of 115 million pounds (146 million US dollars).
The initial fee of 100 million pounds, plus 15 million pounds in add-ons, surpasses the 106 million pounds Chelsea paid Benfica for Argentine international Enzo Fernandez earlier this January. This move continues the club’s significant spending over the past year, reports Xinhua.
Caicedo agreed to an eight-year contract with the South London club, favoring them over Liverpool. Liverpool had a 111 million pounds offer for the midfielder accepted by Brighton on Friday.
“I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called me, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club. It’s a dream come true to be here and I can’t wait to get started with the team,” said the player on the Chelsea website.
Caicedo becomes Chelsea’s eighth signing of the summer,...
The initial fee of 100 million pounds, plus 15 million pounds in add-ons, surpasses the 106 million pounds Chelsea paid Benfica for Argentine international Enzo Fernandez earlier this January. This move continues the club’s significant spending over the past year, reports Xinhua.
Caicedo agreed to an eight-year contract with the South London club, favoring them over Liverpool. Liverpool had a 111 million pounds offer for the midfielder accepted by Brighton on Friday.
“I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called me, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club. It’s a dream come true to be here and I can’t wait to get started with the team,” said the player on the Chelsea website.
Caicedo becomes Chelsea’s eighth signing of the summer,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Manchester (England), Aug 5 (Ians) English football giants Manchester United on Saturday completed the signing of Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta on a five-year deal.
The 20-year-old striker has scored 27 goals in 87 club appearances, including 10 in Italy for Atalanta last season.
“It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy, and I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player,” Hojlund said in a media release, issued by the club.
Rasmus is United manager Erik ten Hag’s third summer signing after Mason Mount joined Chelsea and goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan
“I am incredibly excited by this opportunity to turn that dream into a reality, and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me. It is still early in my career, but I know that I am...
The 20-year-old striker has scored 27 goals in 87 club appearances, including 10 in Italy for Atalanta last season.
“It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy, and I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player,” Hojlund said in a media release, issued by the club.
Rasmus is United manager Erik ten Hag’s third summer signing after Mason Mount joined Chelsea and goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan
“I am incredibly excited by this opportunity to turn that dream into a reality, and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me. It is still early in my career, but I know that I am...
- 8/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
London, July 18 (Ians) Manchester United has reached an agreement with Inter Milan to sign goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Onana will fly to the UK on Tuesday to complete his medical and sign his contract, before joining up with the rest of the United squad for their pre-season tour of North America.
The 27-year-old Cameroon international has agreed a five-year contract, with the option of a sixth year and replaced David de Gea, who left the club at the end of June following the end of his contract, a Xinhua report said.
The Spaniard rejected a new contract after making 545 appearances in 12 years at the club.
Onana spent seven seasons in the Netherlands with Ajax, where he worked alongside current United coach Erik Ten Hag, before joining Inter Milan last season, forming part of the team that lost narrowly to Manchester City in last season’s Champions League final.
He becomes Manchester...
Onana will fly to the UK on Tuesday to complete his medical and sign his contract, before joining up with the rest of the United squad for their pre-season tour of North America.
The 27-year-old Cameroon international has agreed a five-year contract, with the option of a sixth year and replaced David de Gea, who left the club at the end of June following the end of his contract, a Xinhua report said.
The Spaniard rejected a new contract after making 545 appearances in 12 years at the club.
Onana spent seven seasons in the Netherlands with Ajax, where he worked alongside current United coach Erik Ten Hag, before joining Inter Milan last season, forming part of the team that lost narrowly to Manchester City in last season’s Champions League final.
He becomes Manchester...
- 7/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Social media influencer Orla Melissa Sloan has avoided jail for stalking three professional soccer players.
The 22-year-old has admitted to stalking soccer players Billy Gilmour, Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell. All three are members of the Premier League.
In a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, Sloan was accused of stalking and harassing three soccer professionals. She allegedly used several fake social media accounts and 21 phone numbers over the course of four months, from June 19 to October 28 last year, to stalk Mount.
During the last weeks of her stalking Sloan, she added Gilmour to her obsession as she stalked him from September 10 to October 28, and as if that weren’t enough, she also harassed Chilwell from October 20 to 29.
Mount and Sloan are said to have engaged in sexual relations in November 2020 and continued their unofficial relationship for six more months until Mount called it off. After blocking the 22-year-old’s phone number,...
The 22-year-old has admitted to stalking soccer players Billy Gilmour, Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell. All three are members of the Premier League.
In a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, Sloan was accused of stalking and harassing three soccer professionals. She allegedly used several fake social media accounts and 21 phone numbers over the course of four months, from June 19 to October 28 last year, to stalk Mount.
During the last weeks of her stalking Sloan, she added Gilmour to her obsession as she stalked him from September 10 to October 28, and as if that weren’t enough, she also harassed Chilwell from October 20 to 29.
Mount and Sloan are said to have engaged in sexual relations in November 2020 and continued their unofficial relationship for six more months until Mount called it off. After blocking the 22-year-old’s phone number,...
- 7/6/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
London, April 14 (Ians) Something has to give in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime when Aston Villa entertain Newcastle United in what promises to be a vital game in the battle for Europe.
Newcastle travel to Villa Park with five wins in their last five matches, while Aston Villa climbed up to sixth last weekend after their fourth consecutive win, as they continue to improve under the guidance of Unai Emery. Aston Villa will be without influential forward Leon Bailey with a thigh injury but have Ollie Watkins in form with nine goals in 11 games.
Tottenham will be watching that result closely ahead of their home game against Bournemouth, who have shown their battling qualities in recent weeks.
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min will again be Tottenham’s main threat as they continue their efforts for a top-four finish, a Xinhua report said.
New Leicester City coach Dean Smith has...
Newcastle travel to Villa Park with five wins in their last five matches, while Aston Villa climbed up to sixth last weekend after their fourth consecutive win, as they continue to improve under the guidance of Unai Emery. Aston Villa will be without influential forward Leon Bailey with a thigh injury but have Ollie Watkins in form with nine goals in 11 games.
Tottenham will be watching that result closely ahead of their home game against Bournemouth, who have shown their battling qualities in recent weeks.
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min will again be Tottenham’s main threat as they continue their efforts for a top-four finish, a Xinhua report said.
New Leicester City coach Dean Smith has...
- 4/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid, April 11 (Ians) Real Madrid aims to return to business as usual when they take on Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday night.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested key players for Saturday’s match at home to Villarreal and saw how his side lost a thrilling match 3-2, but key players, such as Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Dani Carvajal are all likely to be back against Chelsea, reports Xinhua.
Ferland Mendy is Madrid’s only injury and the only big doubt is whether Nacho Fernandez, David Alaba or Eduardo Camavinga will replace him.
Although he has performed well in midfield in recent weeks, Camavinga could be the favorite, after his excellent display on the left in Madrid’s 4-0 Copa del Rey win away to Barcelona last week.
Karim Benzema will lead the attack alongside Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, although Fede Valverde could...
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested key players for Saturday’s match at home to Villarreal and saw how his side lost a thrilling match 3-2, but key players, such as Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Dani Carvajal are all likely to be back against Chelsea, reports Xinhua.
Ferland Mendy is Madrid’s only injury and the only big doubt is whether Nacho Fernandez, David Alaba or Eduardo Camavinga will replace him.
Although he has performed well in midfield in recent weeks, Camavinga could be the favorite, after his excellent display on the left in Madrid’s 4-0 Copa del Rey win away to Barcelona last week.
Karim Benzema will lead the attack alongside Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, although Fede Valverde could...
- 4/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
It’s 2021. The world is gradually emerging from lockdown, blinking in the balmy sunshine as normal life – its pubs, parks, pubs in the park – begin to bubble with life again. One song is inescapable: an intimate electronic track from a little indie outfit from Oxford. “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals is the indisputable soundtrack of the summer, having come seemingly out of nowhere. Or did it?
When a song goes viral on TikTok, it feels organic. The spread of a danceable pop track, memeable sound bite, or classic Eighties love ballad seemingly happens overnight and at random selection. Suddenly, 14-year-olds are choreographing dances and vloggers are outfit-of-the-daying to it. And just like that, a trending track is born. But even a trend can be manufactured for the right price. Increasingly, TikTok influencers are being paid by PR agencies and music labels to post videos using a particular song in the...
When a song goes viral on TikTok, it feels organic. The spread of a danceable pop track, memeable sound bite, or classic Eighties love ballad seemingly happens overnight and at random selection. Suddenly, 14-year-olds are choreographing dances and vloggers are outfit-of-the-daying to it. And just like that, a trending track is born. But even a trend can be manufactured for the right price. Increasingly, TikTok influencers are being paid by PR agencies and music labels to post videos using a particular song in the...
- 4/11/2023
- by Lydia Spencer-Elliott
- The Independent - Music
London, March 17 (Ians) England coach Gareth Southgate has made several changes to his squad for their Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Italy and Ukraine later this month.
Brentford striker Ivan Toney is rewarded for an excellent season that has seen him score 17 goals, while Chelsea full backs Ben Chilwell and Reece James are also included after having missed out on last year’s FIFA World Cup due to injury.
However, there is no place for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady, Ben White or Callum Wilson, who were all present at the World Cup, while Raheem Sterling misses out through injury, a Xinhua report said.
Toney’s inclusion comes despite facing charges of breaching rules on betting, which could lead to him receiving a lengthy ban, but Southgate backed the powerful striker.
“He’s available for his club. There hasn’t been a trial or a judgement yet, so I don’t know...
Brentford striker Ivan Toney is rewarded for an excellent season that has seen him score 17 goals, while Chelsea full backs Ben Chilwell and Reece James are also included after having missed out on last year’s FIFA World Cup due to injury.
However, there is no place for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady, Ben White or Callum Wilson, who were all present at the World Cup, while Raheem Sterling misses out through injury, a Xinhua report said.
Toney’s inclusion comes despite facing charges of breaching rules on betting, which could lead to him receiving a lengthy ban, but Southgate backed the powerful striker.
“He’s available for his club. There hasn’t been a trial or a judgement yet, so I don’t know...
- 3/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), Dec 11 (Ians) England captain Harry Kane on Sunday said that he is absolutely gutted after his side’s disappointing exit from the FIFA World Cup and took the responsibility for the quarterfinal defeat against France, adding that itll take some time to get over it.
England’s World Cup campaign ended in disappointment on Saturday night after they lost their quarterfinal against France at Al Bayt Stadium, with Kane’s late penalty miss turned out to be decisive.
The England captain had already levelled the score with a penalty to cancel out Aurelien Tchouameni’s 17th-minute opener for France. In the 83rd minute, Kane had another opportunity to level from the spot after Mason Mount was bundled over by Theo Hernandez.
This time, however, Kane sent his effort high into the night sky and France held on for the win.
“Absolutely gutted. We’ve given it everything and...
England’s World Cup campaign ended in disappointment on Saturday night after they lost their quarterfinal against France at Al Bayt Stadium, with Kane’s late penalty miss turned out to be decisive.
The England captain had already levelled the score with a penalty to cancel out Aurelien Tchouameni’s 17th-minute opener for France. In the 83rd minute, Kane had another opportunity to level from the spot after Mason Mount was bundled over by Theo Hernandez.
This time, however, Kane sent his effort high into the night sky and France held on for the win.
“Absolutely gutted. We’ve given it everything and...
- 12/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha, Dec 11 (Ians) England captain Harry Kane accepted responsibility for his side’s defeat in the quarterfinal of the World Cup against France.
Kane, who had already levelled the score with a penalty in to cancel out Aurelien Tchouameni’s 17th minute opener for France and in the 83rd minute he had another opportunity to level from the spot after Mason Mount was bundled over by Theo Hernandez, reports Xinhua news agency.
This time however, Kane sent his effort high into the night sky and France held on for the win.
“I can’t fault my preparation or the details before the game. I felt confident taking it, just didn’t execute it the way I wanted to. It will be something I have to live with and take on the chin,” Kane told the BBC.
“It’s tough to take for me personally and the team,” he added, praising...
Kane, who had already levelled the score with a penalty in to cancel out Aurelien Tchouameni’s 17th minute opener for France and in the 83rd minute he had another opportunity to level from the spot after Mason Mount was bundled over by Theo Hernandez, reports Xinhua news agency.
This time however, Kane sent his effort high into the night sky and France held on for the win.
“I can’t fault my preparation or the details before the game. I felt confident taking it, just didn’t execute it the way I wanted to. It will be something I have to live with and take on the chin,” Kane told the BBC.
“It’s tough to take for me personally and the team,” he added, praising...
- 12/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), Dec 3 (Ians) England face Senegal in the FIFA World Cup last 16 on Sunday in Al Bayt, around 50 kilometers from Doha.
Gareth Southgate’s men will go into the match as favourites after scoring nine goals in the group stage.
So far, when England have been good in this World Cup, they have been very good indeed, with a midfield and attack moving the ball at pace and exploiting the speed and mobility of Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Mason Mount, Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford.
However, the USA showed that with tight, energetic marking, they can be stopped, reducing their play to sterile horizontal passing across the back.
Foden and Rashford came into the side against Wales and impressed, with Rashford scoring twice and Foden also finding the target, as well as adding creativity. Southgate now has to decide whether to stick with the duo or bring back Mount and Saka.
Gareth Southgate’s men will go into the match as favourites after scoring nine goals in the group stage.
So far, when England have been good in this World Cup, they have been very good indeed, with a midfield and attack moving the ball at pace and exploiting the speed and mobility of Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Mason Mount, Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford.
However, the USA showed that with tight, energetic marking, they can be stopped, reducing their play to sterile horizontal passing across the back.
Foden and Rashford came into the side against Wales and impressed, with Rashford scoring twice and Foden also finding the target, as well as adding creativity. Southgate now has to decide whether to stick with the duo or bring back Mount and Saka.
- 12/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
On Friday evening at the Ali Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar, the 90-minute dual ended without a goal being scored. A win for England would have meant qualification to the knockout stage and the first team to seal the last 16 spot.
A lot was expected from England, especially after their 6-2 drubbing of Iran, in their first Group A match. But the Three Lions were far from their best for long periods as they failed to match the energy and intensity which they displayed in abundant quantity in their first match.
Instead, the US were bolder and had much better chances and Gareth Southgate’s side were second best. It was the US which called the shots throughout the match and were the better side, creating more chances and even hitting the bar once.
England were unimpressive and rode their luck when Weston McKennie missed an easy chance and Christian Pulisic...
A lot was expected from England, especially after their 6-2 drubbing of Iran, in their first Group A match. But the Three Lions were far from their best for long periods as they failed to match the energy and intensity which they displayed in abundant quantity in their first match.
Instead, the US were bolder and had much better chances and Gareth Southgate’s side were second best. It was the US which called the shots throughout the match and were the better side, creating more chances and even hitting the bar once.
England were unimpressive and rode their luck when Weston McKennie missed an easy chance and Christian Pulisic...
- 11/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
There is no doubt the Three Lions have one of the best squads in international football, with excellent players — Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Jack Grealish, Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford — in every position.
The side led by Kane (29) has all the necessary ingredients to beat all the teams but it will be interesting to see how coach Gareth Southgate utilises these assets in the tournament. The skipper feels England need to believe that they can win that coveted trophy in the Middle East.
"We have to believe we can win it. I look back at England 10, 15 years ago and it was almost [like] we were scared to say we wanted to win it. I think one of the big shifts that we’ve made over the last four or five years with Gareth is not being afraid to say that," Kane told Sky Sports.
"Look, we...
The side led by Kane (29) has all the necessary ingredients to beat all the teams but it will be interesting to see how coach Gareth Southgate utilises these assets in the tournament. The skipper feels England need to believe that they can win that coveted trophy in the Middle East.
"We have to believe we can win it. I look back at England 10, 15 years ago and it was almost [like] we were scared to say we wanted to win it. I think one of the big shifts that we’ve made over the last four or five years with Gareth is not being afraid to say that," Kane told Sky Sports.
"Look, we...
- 11/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Children in Need returned to BBC One on Friday (18 November) for another night full of entertainment to raise money for young people across the country.
During the show, Ncuti Gatwa’s new companion on Doctor Who was revealed.
Fans also enjoyed an appearance from England men’s team footballer Mason Mount and a performance from singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi.
Other highlights include Romesh Ranganathan hosting a special version of the iconic quiz game show The Weakest Link, with a twist, and a group of celebrities took on Graham Norton’s infamous Red Chair.
Read below for X of the biggest talking points from the night.
Doctor Who’s new companion was announced
In the build-up to the show, it was announced that Doctor Who’s next assistant would be unveiled during the broadcast.
Saving the big reveal till late on, host Mel Giedroyc conjured up a tardis using the Doctor’s...
During the show, Ncuti Gatwa’s new companion on Doctor Who was revealed.
Fans also enjoyed an appearance from England men’s team footballer Mason Mount and a performance from singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi.
Other highlights include Romesh Ranganathan hosting a special version of the iconic quiz game show The Weakest Link, with a twist, and a group of celebrities took on Graham Norton’s infamous Red Chair.
Read below for X of the biggest talking points from the night.
Doctor Who’s new companion was announced
In the build-up to the show, it was announced that Doctor Who’s next assistant would be unveiled during the broadcast.
Saving the big reveal till late on, host Mel Giedroyc conjured up a tardis using the Doctor’s...
- 11/19/2022
- by Ellie Harrison and Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
London, Nov 10 (Ians) Coach Gareth Southgate on Thursday announced a 26-man England squad for the 2022 football World Cup, including Leicester midfielder James Maddison along with Newcastle striker Callum Wilson.
Both the players have not played for England since 2019, but recent club form has seen them earn a call-up for the FIFA World Cup which begins on November 20 in Qatar.
On including Maddison in the team, Southgate said, “He is playing really well. We think he can give us something slightly different to the attacking players that we’ve got. He’s playing as good as any of the attacking players in this country. He is a little bit different from the others. I think we need that.”
Maddison last played for England in November 2019 while 2020 Wilson’s last international cap came a month before in October 2019.
Among English players, Maddison has had one of the highest number of goal involvements...
Both the players have not played for England since 2019, but recent club form has seen them earn a call-up for the FIFA World Cup which begins on November 20 in Qatar.
On including Maddison in the team, Southgate said, “He is playing really well. We think he can give us something slightly different to the attacking players that we’ve got. He’s playing as good as any of the attacking players in this country. He is a little bit different from the others. I think we need that.”
Maddison last played for England in November 2019 while 2020 Wilson’s last international cap came a month before in October 2019.
Among English players, Maddison has had one of the highest number of goal involvements...
- 11/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Nov 9 (Ians) A quick look at Group B implies that England should be the clear favourites to breeze through into the last-16 of the FIFA World Cup, and a possible three straight wins will allow Gareth Southgate’s side to gain confidence ahead of the knockout rounds.
However, any England fan will tell you it’s rarely as simple as that, with memories of their struggles in a group comprised of the United States, Algeria and Slovenia in 2010 coming to mind, and a look at other teams in the group also suggests things may not be as straightforward as they seem.
On paper, England have a better squad and record than Wales, the United States and Iran. They qualified for Qatar with no real problems and travel as the European Championship runners-up.
Southgate will build his team around striker and captain Harry Kane, and midfielders Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham.
However, any England fan will tell you it’s rarely as simple as that, with memories of their struggles in a group comprised of the United States, Algeria and Slovenia in 2010 coming to mind, and a look at other teams in the group also suggests things may not be as straightforward as they seem.
On paper, England have a better squad and record than Wales, the United States and Iran. They qualified for Qatar with no real problems and travel as the European Championship runners-up.
Southgate will build his team around striker and captain Harry Kane, and midfielders Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham.
- 11/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Tom Felton has said he still feels “ashamed” of laughing at a young Emma Watson on the set of Harry Potter.
The Draco Malfoy star recalled the “painful” memory in his newly released memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard.
Felton is three years older than Hermione Granger star Watson, whom he met at auditions when she was just nine and he was 12 years old.
The actor wrote that, in the early days, there was a real-life divide between the young Griffindor stars and their Slytherin rivals.
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Watson formed one trio while Felton, Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe) and Josh Herdman (Gregory Goyle) were slightly older.
"I suppose we thought we were a bit cooler," Felton wrote. "We'd spend our free time together listening to rap music – Wu-Tang, Biggie, 2Pac.”
One day, word reached them that...
The Draco Malfoy star recalled the “painful” memory in his newly released memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard.
Felton is three years older than Hermione Granger star Watson, whom he met at auditions when she was just nine and he was 12 years old.
The actor wrote that, in the early days, there was a real-life divide between the young Griffindor stars and their Slytherin rivals.
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Watson formed one trio while Felton, Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe) and Josh Herdman (Gregory Goyle) were slightly older.
"I suppose we thought we were a bit cooler," Felton wrote. "We'd spend our free time together listening to rap music – Wu-Tang, Biggie, 2Pac.”
One day, word reached them that...
- 10/19/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Film
London, Oct 17 (Ians) Mohamed Salah’s excellent goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday evening to decide a bad-tempered match and end City’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
Salah controlled a long kick from Alisson before turning Joao Cancelo and slotting the ball past Ederson to decide the game as Liverpool built on Wednesday’s 7-1 win away to Rangers in the Champions League.
City coach Pep Guardiola was left furious when Phil Foden’s strike was ruled out for a previous foul by Erling Haaland, while Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp was sent off after losing his cool when his side didn’t get a free-kick in the closing stages, reports Xinhua.
Liverpool came into the game 13 points behind City following their worst start to a season in 10 years, but their defence improved considerably to take vital points that just about keep their title hopes alive.
Salah controlled a long kick from Alisson before turning Joao Cancelo and slotting the ball past Ederson to decide the game as Liverpool built on Wednesday’s 7-1 win away to Rangers in the Champions League.
City coach Pep Guardiola was left furious when Phil Foden’s strike was ruled out for a previous foul by Erling Haaland, while Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp was sent off after losing his cool when his side didn’t get a free-kick in the closing stages, reports Xinhua.
Liverpool came into the game 13 points behind City following their worst start to a season in 10 years, but their defence improved considerably to take vital points that just about keep their title hopes alive.
- 10/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Manchester, Oct 9 (Ians) Defending champions Manchester City brushed aside Southampton 4-0 to move to the top of the Premier League table — at least for 24 hours as Arsenal will play Liverpool on Sunday.
Manchester United hit four goals without reply with a classy, dominant performance at the Etihad Stadium after the visitors held out for the first 20 minutes before Joao Cancelo gave City the lead.
Phil Foden’s fine form continued with a delightful chip on 32 minutes and Riyad Mahrez wrapped up three points four minutes into the second half with a clever volley.
Erling Haaland, who had hit the woodwork and gone close several times, finally capitalised on clever play between Kevin De Bruyne and Cancelo and drilled home a pinpoint cross by the latter in the 65th minute to complete a 4-0 win.
The win helped City move up to 23 points from nine matches, moving ahead of Arsenal (21 points), who play Liverpool on Sunday.
Manchester United hit four goals without reply with a classy, dominant performance at the Etihad Stadium after the visitors held out for the first 20 minutes before Joao Cancelo gave City the lead.
Phil Foden’s fine form continued with a delightful chip on 32 minutes and Riyad Mahrez wrapped up three points four minutes into the second half with a clever volley.
Erling Haaland, who had hit the woodwork and gone close several times, finally capitalised on clever play between Kevin De Bruyne and Cancelo and drilled home a pinpoint cross by the latter in the 65th minute to complete a 4-0 win.
The win helped City move up to 23 points from nine matches, moving ahead of Arsenal (21 points), who play Liverpool on Sunday.
- 10/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Oct 2 (Ians) Goals from Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka ensured derby day delight for Arsenal as the Gunners beat arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 to maintain their top spot in the Premier League table.
Partey’s wonderful strike from distance set Arsenal on their way, and despite a Harry Kane penalty ensuring the sides went in level at half-time, a poacher’s effort from Jesus restored their lead four minutes into the second half.
Emerson Royal was then red carded for the visitors and soon after Xhaka drove in a third to secure a third straight home victory for Arsenal in this fixture for the first time since 2013.
The win helped Arsenal move up to 21 points from eight games — seven wins and one defeat — leading Manchester City by four points. On Sunday, City will have a chance to reduce the margin when they take on arch-rivals Manchester United in a derby.
Partey’s wonderful strike from distance set Arsenal on their way, and despite a Harry Kane penalty ensuring the sides went in level at half-time, a poacher’s effort from Jesus restored their lead four minutes into the second half.
Emerson Royal was then red carded for the visitors and soon after Xhaka drove in a third to secure a third straight home victory for Arsenal in this fixture for the first time since 2013.
The win helped Arsenal move up to 21 points from eight games — seven wins and one defeat — leading Manchester City by four points. On Sunday, City will have a chance to reduce the margin when they take on arch-rivals Manchester United in a derby.
- 10/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Paris, Sep 27 (Ians) England’s three-goal fightback from two goals down didn’t earn them a home victory against Germany on Monday, as Kai Havertz’s late goal, also his second in the game, saw the rollercoaster clash end in a 3-3 draw.
Thus, England finished their Nations League group matches with a six-game winless run, sitting at the bottom of the group, which also featured Italy and Hungary.
European champions Italy, who have failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, regained some pride as they won 2-0 in the battle for top spot in Budapest against Hungary, securing a place in the semifinals of the tournament, reports Xinhua. Giacomo Raspadori and Federico Dimarco scored for the Azzurri.
Unlike Italy, both England and Germany will head to the World Cup in less than two months, but both are still struggling to find their best form.
Germany’s home defeat to...
Thus, England finished their Nations League group matches with a six-game winless run, sitting at the bottom of the group, which also featured Italy and Hungary.
European champions Italy, who have failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, regained some pride as they won 2-0 in the battle for top spot in Budapest against Hungary, securing a place in the semifinals of the tournament, reports Xinhua. Giacomo Raspadori and Federico Dimarco scored for the Azzurri.
Unlike Italy, both England and Germany will head to the World Cup in less than two months, but both are still struggling to find their best form.
Germany’s home defeat to...
- 9/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Sep 15 (Ians) England coach Gareth Southgate has called Brentford striker Ivan Toney into his squad for the forthcoming UEFA Nations League games against Italy and Germany.
However, there is no place for Manchester United duo of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho just two months away from the start of the World Cup.
Southgate’s final squad before naming players who will go to Qatar is always going to be looked at with extra interest. Although Rashford is suffering from a slight injury, Sancho’s place on the plane must now be in serious doubt, reports Xinhua.
26-year-old Toney gets his chance after scoring 17 Premier League goals and giving six assists in just over a season with Brentford. He is an effective penalty taker and also a threat in the air and set-pieces.
Southgate’s 28-man squad sees a return for Tottenham’s Eric Dier, who has not featured since...
However, there is no place for Manchester United duo of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho just two months away from the start of the World Cup.
Southgate’s final squad before naming players who will go to Qatar is always going to be looked at with extra interest. Although Rashford is suffering from a slight injury, Sancho’s place on the plane must now be in serious doubt, reports Xinhua.
26-year-old Toney gets his chance after scoring 17 Premier League goals and giving six assists in just over a season with Brentford. He is an effective penalty taker and also a threat in the air and set-pieces.
Southgate’s 28-man squad sees a return for Tottenham’s Eric Dier, who has not featured since...
- 9/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Aug 31 (Ians) Southampton came from behind to stun Chelsea 2-1 as Adam Armstrong’s goal dealt Thomas Tuchel’s men their second defeat of the Premier League season on Tuesday.
Chelsea hit the front through Raheem Sterling after 23 minutes, but Romeo Lavia’s powerful long-range strike dragged Southampton level five minutes later before Armstrong put the hosts ahead on the stroke of half-time, reports Dpa. With Reece James missing through illness, Chelsea struggled to create throughout a disjointed performance, and Kai Havertz squandered their best chance to level after the break.
The result saw Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men draw level with Chelsea in the early Premier League table after a lively display, as the Blues’ unconvincing start to the campaign continued.
Sterling produced a tame attempt when presented with Chelsea’s first chance 13 minutes in, but he made amends to hand the Blues the lead, turning to poke home...
Chelsea hit the front through Raheem Sterling after 23 minutes, but Romeo Lavia’s powerful long-range strike dragged Southampton level five minutes later before Armstrong put the hosts ahead on the stroke of half-time, reports Dpa. With Reece James missing through illness, Chelsea struggled to create throughout a disjointed performance, and Kai Havertz squandered their best chance to level after the break.
The result saw Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men draw level with Chelsea in the early Premier League table after a lively display, as the Blues’ unconvincing start to the campaign continued.
Sterling produced a tame attempt when presented with Chelsea’s first chance 13 minutes in, but he made amends to hand the Blues the lead, turning to poke home...
- 8/31/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, April 18 (Ians) Chelsea will play Liverpool in the Fa Cup final after a deserved 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday night. Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s impressive 65th minute shot, which took a slight deflection on its way to goal, and Mason Mount’s effort following a pass from Timo Werner with 15 minutes left to […]...
- 4/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, April 10 (Ians) Chelsea recovered from painful home defeats against Brentford and Real Madrid with a 6-0 win away to Southampton. Thomas Tuchel’s men looked like a team with something to prove and led 2-0 after the 16th minute with goals from Marcos Alonso and Mason Mount late on Saturday. Timo Werner made it […]...
- 4/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, March 11 (Ians) Chelsea reacted well to Thursday’s news of sanctions against Russian owner Roman Abramovich with a comfortable 3-1 win at bottom side Norwich City. Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah nodded in just three minutes into the match on Thursday night, and Mason Mount’s decisive finish in the 14th minute doubled their lead. Teemu Pukki’s […]...
- 3/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Red Nose Day, the BBC’s annual televized fund-raising event, is set to return on March 18.
Featuring comedy sketches and specials, live performances and a host of celebrity names, the live show will be broadcast from the broadcaster’s Manchester headquarters on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the U.K.
Sir Lenny Henry will return to host the event alongside former Doctor Who David Tennant, “Walk the Line” judge Alesha Dixon, former “Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two” host Zoe Ball and comedian Paddy McGuinness.
The show will include cameos from comedians Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Jack Whitehall, David Walliams and Matt Lucas as well as public figures such as Olympian Tom Daley and actor Rose Ayling Ellis.
Among the sketches and performances audiences can expect to see on the night are “Comic Opera,” which will see six celebrities given 24 hours to learn opera – and perform it in front...
Featuring comedy sketches and specials, live performances and a host of celebrity names, the live show will be broadcast from the broadcaster’s Manchester headquarters on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the U.K.
Sir Lenny Henry will return to host the event alongside former Doctor Who David Tennant, “Walk the Line” judge Alesha Dixon, former “Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two” host Zoe Ball and comedian Paddy McGuinness.
The show will include cameos from comedians Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Jack Whitehall, David Walliams and Matt Lucas as well as public figures such as Olympian Tom Daley and actor Rose Ayling Ellis.
Among the sketches and performances audiences can expect to see on the night are “Comic Opera,” which will see six celebrities given 24 hours to learn opera – and perform it in front...
- 3/8/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Porto, May 30 (Ians) Kai Havertz's goal earned Chelsea a second Champions League crown nine years after their first with a deserved 1-0 final victory over domestic rivals Manchester City in Porto.
On Saturday, thousands of Chelsea fans were in the crowd of 14,110 to see their team lift the trophy in the Dragao Stadium as the final had been moved from Istanbul, with Portugal operating under less severe coronavirus restrictions.
Havertz sparked the celebrations with his 42nd minute goal, created by a super pass from Mason Mount, which split the defence and allowed the 21-year-old German to escape keeper Ederson and tap home, reports dpa news agency.
City won the domestic championship by a distance but lost to Chelsea both in the league and Fa Cup as Blues manager Thomas Tuchel completed a whirlwind story of success since taking over from Frank Lampard in January.
Defeat in their first Champions...
On Saturday, thousands of Chelsea fans were in the crowd of 14,110 to see their team lift the trophy in the Dragao Stadium as the final had been moved from Istanbul, with Portugal operating under less severe coronavirus restrictions.
Havertz sparked the celebrations with his 42nd minute goal, created by a super pass from Mason Mount, which split the defence and allowed the 21-year-old German to escape keeper Ederson and tap home, reports dpa news agency.
City won the domestic championship by a distance but lost to Chelsea both in the league and Fa Cup as Blues manager Thomas Tuchel completed a whirlwind story of success since taking over from Frank Lampard in January.
Defeat in their first Champions...
- 5/30/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, May 25 (Ians) Ben White, Ben Godfrey and Aaron Ramsdale received their first England call-ups as Gareth Southgate selected Trent Alexander-Arnold among four right-backs in his provisional European Championship squad.
With the Three Lions dealing with issues such as injuries and European (Champions League) final absentees, the Football Association confirmed a larger provisional squad would be announced on Tuesday rather than the definitive group, Dpa reports.
Southgate has named a 33-man party that will be trimmed down to 26 players on June 1, allowing him to include injury doubts such as Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson and Kalvin Phillips.
Speaking about his decision to name a 33-member squad, Southgate explained: "I think our situation is more complicated than any other country at the moment.
"We have known for a while that we have of this 33, 12 players still to play in European finals this week so we were always going to need some additional...
With the Three Lions dealing with issues such as injuries and European (Champions League) final absentees, the Football Association confirmed a larger provisional squad would be announced on Tuesday rather than the definitive group, Dpa reports.
Southgate has named a 33-man party that will be trimmed down to 26 players on June 1, allowing him to include injury doubts such as Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson and Kalvin Phillips.
Speaking about his decision to name a 33-member squad, Southgate explained: "I think our situation is more complicated than any other country at the moment.
"We have known for a while that we have of this 33, 12 players still to play in European finals this week so we were always going to need some additional...
- 5/25/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, May 16 (Ians) Youri Tielemans scored a wonder goal and the video assistant referee (Var) then came to the rescue as Leicester City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win a first Fa Cup title in their 137-year club history.
Tielemans fired into the top left corner from some 25 metres in the 63rd minute in front of a crowd of around 21,000 fans, allowed into the famed arena as coronavirus restrictions are being eased in England, Dpa reports.
But victory was not theirs until an 89th-minute equalizer from Chelsea was nullified by Var because Ben Chilwell was deemed offside by the smallest of margins in the build-up.
It was Leicester's first Fa Cup trophy after four lost finals in the past, the last one 52 years ago in 1969, and their second major title after a sensational Premier League success in 2016. They also have three League Cup crowns.
Captain Kasper Schmeichel also made key saves...
Tielemans fired into the top left corner from some 25 metres in the 63rd minute in front of a crowd of around 21,000 fans, allowed into the famed arena as coronavirus restrictions are being eased in England, Dpa reports.
But victory was not theirs until an 89th-minute equalizer from Chelsea was nullified by Var because Ben Chilwell was deemed offside by the smallest of margins in the build-up.
It was Leicester's first Fa Cup trophy after four lost finals in the past, the last one 52 years ago in 1969, and their second major title after a sensational Premier League success in 2016. They also have three League Cup crowns.
Captain Kasper Schmeichel also made key saves...
- 5/16/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, March 29 (Ians) England have made it two wins out of two in their World Cup qualifying campaign after they won 2-0 in Albania.
In the Sunday match, goals from captain Harry Kane and midfielder Mason Mount secured three points for Gareth Southgate's side, adding to their win over San Marino first time out.
Kane, restored to the starting line-up after being rested against San Marino, opened the scoring on 38 minutes, finishing off Luke Shaw's cross.
And Mount secured the victory just after the hour mark to put England on six points out of six at the top of Group I.
"I thought it was a really good performance," Kane said. "Maybe a bit slow at the start but we changed our formation and I think that helped.
"Sometimes you go through spells when things don't go your way, that is part of being a striker. You just...
In the Sunday match, goals from captain Harry Kane and midfielder Mason Mount secured three points for Gareth Southgate's side, adding to their win over San Marino first time out.
Kane, restored to the starting line-up after being rested against San Marino, opened the scoring on 38 minutes, finishing off Luke Shaw's cross.
And Mount secured the victory just after the hour mark to put England on six points out of six at the top of Group I.
"I thought it was a really good performance," Kane said. "Maybe a bit slow at the start but we changed our formation and I think that helped.
"Sometimes you go through spells when things don't go your way, that is part of being a striker. You just...
- 3/29/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bucharest, Feb 24 (Ians) Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie to take a big step towards the quarterfinals of the tournament.
What was Atletico's home leg had to be played in Bucharest due to a ban on flights from Britain to Spain to try and stop the spread of coronavirus variants.
Although that is a clear disadvantage for the Spanish side, the result only serves to highlight a drop of form which has seen them lose two and draw one of their last three games in all competitions, Xinhua reported.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone fielded a side that on paper looked to be attacking minded, with Luis Suarez, Joao Felix, and Angel Correa in attack, and Koke and Marcos Llorente in midfield, the reality was something different as the La Liga leaders were content to sit deep and defend for much of the first half.
What was Atletico's home leg had to be played in Bucharest due to a ban on flights from Britain to Spain to try and stop the spread of coronavirus variants.
Although that is a clear disadvantage for the Spanish side, the result only serves to highlight a drop of form which has seen them lose two and draw one of their last three games in all competitions, Xinhua reported.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone fielded a side that on paper looked to be attacking minded, with Luis Suarez, Joao Felix, and Angel Correa in attack, and Koke and Marcos Llorente in midfield, the reality was something different as the La Liga leaders were content to sit deep and defend for much of the first half.
- 2/24/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Feb 21 (Ians) Everton drew level on points with Liverpool in the Premier League, after their first win at their rivals' Anfield stadium since 1999. Richarlison opened the scoring for the visitors in just the third minute, before Gylfi Sigurdsson sealed the 2-0 win from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute.
Jordan Pickford also had his part in Everton's historic win with a series of spectacular saves that helped condemn Jurgen Klopp's side to their fourth consecutive league defeat on Saturday evening, Xinhua news reports.
Chelsea warmed up for next week's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid with a 1-1 draw away to Southampton.
The Saints went into the game off the back of six consecutive league defeats, but opened the scoring thanks to on-loan Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino's well-taken strike just past the half-hour mark. Mason Mount's 54th minute penalty ensured that Chelsea remained unbeaten since Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard.
Jordan Pickford also had his part in Everton's historic win with a series of spectacular saves that helped condemn Jurgen Klopp's side to their fourth consecutive league defeat on Saturday evening, Xinhua news reports.
Chelsea warmed up for next week's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid with a 1-1 draw away to Southampton.
The Saints went into the game off the back of six consecutive league defeats, but opened the scoring thanks to on-loan Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino's well-taken strike just past the half-hour mark. Mason Mount's 54th minute penalty ensured that Chelsea remained unbeaten since Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard.
- 2/21/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Feb 8 (Ians) Manchester City have taken a huge step towards the Premier League title with their recent 4-1 win away to Liverpool -- a triumph that owed a large amount to their impressive finishing and two bad errors from Liverpool keeper, Alisson Becker, who gifted their second and third goals with dreadful passes from the back.
The result leaves Liverpool 10 points behind Manchester City, who have a game in hand over them and over Manchester United and Leicester, five and seven points behind respectively, reports Xinhua news agency.
Two goals from Ilkay Gundogan (also missed a penalty) and one each from Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden on Sunday gave Pep Guardiola's men a record-equaling 14th consecutive win in all competitions.
Although Mohamed Salah's second-half penalty cancelled out Gundogan's 49th-minute opener, two awful passes out from Alisson helped to gift Gundogan and Sterling their goals before Foden underlined...
The result leaves Liverpool 10 points behind Manchester City, who have a game in hand over them and over Manchester United and Leicester, five and seven points behind respectively, reports Xinhua news agency.
Two goals from Ilkay Gundogan (also missed a penalty) and one each from Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden on Sunday gave Pep Guardiola's men a record-equaling 14th consecutive win in all competitions.
Although Mohamed Salah's second-half penalty cancelled out Gundogan's 49th-minute opener, two awful passes out from Alisson helped to gift Gundogan and Sterling their goals before Foden underlined...
- 2/8/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
London, Dec 14 (Ians) Tottenham have remained at the top of the Premier League despite being held to a 1-1 draw away to Crystal Palace after Liverpool also dropped two points on their visit to Fulham.
Harry Kane's 24th minute shot from distance on Sunday swerved past Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita to give Tottenham the lead in south-east London and Spurs looked to be on their way to three points until Jeffrey Schlupp equalized nine minutes from time after Hugo Lloris failed to deal with a free kick, reports Xinhua news agency.
Eric Dier almost won the game for Spurs in injury time but Guaita produced a spectacular save to keep his long range shot out.
The draw gave Liverpool the chance to return to top spot but Jurgen Klopp's side, who were without the injured Diogo Jota, could only draw 1-1 away to struggling Fulham.
Liverpool were asleep for...
Harry Kane's 24th minute shot from distance on Sunday swerved past Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita to give Tottenham the lead in south-east London and Spurs looked to be on their way to three points until Jeffrey Schlupp equalized nine minutes from time after Hugo Lloris failed to deal with a free kick, reports Xinhua news agency.
Eric Dier almost won the game for Spurs in injury time but Guaita produced a spectacular save to keep his long range shot out.
The draw gave Liverpool the chance to return to top spot but Jurgen Klopp's side, who were without the injured Diogo Jota, could only draw 1-1 away to struggling Fulham.
Liverpool were asleep for...
- 12/14/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
ICM Partners Acquires UK Agency Stellar Group, Creates ICM Stellar Sports Representing 800+ Athletes
ICM Partners is expanding into athlete representation in sports. In its latest move in the European marketplace, ICM has acquired London-based powerhouse soccer and sports agency Stellar Group. Financial terms have not been disclosed.
As part of the pact, Stellar Group chairman Jonathan Barnett and co-founder and top European-based agent David Manasseh have signed long-term contracts with ICM and will each become executive chairman of ICM Stellar Sports, tasked with running day-to-day operations. Longtime Stellar Group agent Joshua Barnett will become managing director.
On the ICM side, CEO Chris Silbermann has named top lieutenant, managing director Ted Chervin, chairman of ICM Stellar Sports; Jonathan Perelman, who previously oversaw ICM’s Digital Department and Speakers Bureau, will become president.
All of Stellar Group’s 130 employees will remain and continue to operate the agency, which represents more than 800 athletes under with contracts totaling around $3 billion. Among the marquee names on its roster...
As part of the pact, Stellar Group chairman Jonathan Barnett and co-founder and top European-based agent David Manasseh have signed long-term contracts with ICM and will each become executive chairman of ICM Stellar Sports, tasked with running day-to-day operations. Longtime Stellar Group agent Joshua Barnett will become managing director.
On the ICM side, CEO Chris Silbermann has named top lieutenant, managing director Ted Chervin, chairman of ICM Stellar Sports; Jonathan Perelman, who previously oversaw ICM’s Digital Department and Speakers Bureau, will become president.
All of Stellar Group’s 130 employees will remain and continue to operate the agency, which represents more than 800 athletes under with contracts totaling around $3 billion. Among the marquee names on its roster...
- 10/8/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva and Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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