If it is true, as I insist until I bore myself, that football is the great religion of the world, then FIFA is its Vatican, and Gianni Infantino, the Pope. He, whose official title is president of FIFA, seemed to believe he was infallible. The problem is that his followers…
Pedro Sánchez has found another vine. Far from being daunted by the criticism received from other European leaders over the migration crisis experienced in Ceuta, he went on the counterattack yesterday with a very harsh letter against countries, such as Italy or Finland, that called for exclusion…
An improvised explosive device detonated this Saturday in a restaurant in downtown Moscow, causing the death of at least three people — including the suspect of the attack — according to Russian state media citing local authorities.
At least 13 people have died after a small plane crashed this Saturday over the Nazca Lines, in southern Peru, according to the state channel TVPerú.
After a day with two hits on the bars in the men’s technical duo and solo technical routine, Spain won its first two medals at the European Championships in Paris. Iris Tió, in a busy day, was present in both, first alongside Dennis González in the mixed free duo and then with Lilou Lluís in the free duo. The first tastes like glory and even brought tears to Andrea Fuentes due to the physical problems of the swimmer from Rubí in his toughest year; the last was in the ear, which prevented them from training the choreography for more than two weeks. The second holds more sadness: Spain had been world gold in Singapore and arrived first to the final… but lost the title by just five tenths.
The King, who is at Marivent, the official summer residence of the royal family, has conveyed a message in which he expresses his “great concern and indignation over the serious events in Ceuta and, to a lesser extent, also in Melilla.” According to a statement made public this Saturday by the Royal Household, over the past few days Felipe VI has remained in contact with both the presidents of the two Autonomous Cities, Juan Jesús Vivas and Juan José Imbroda, as well as with the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, and the leader of the opposition, Alberto Núñez Feijóo. “To all of them,” the note states, “he has conveyed words of encouragement and firmness.”
Jesse Bisiwu is already in England after signing his contract with Barcelona for five seasons. The club presented him with all honors as a new first team player, although he will have a reserve team registration. A future bet for which the Blaugrana entity has paid 8.5 million euros to Club Brugge. This Saturday he completed his first training session under the orders of Hansi Flick. “I will do everything he wants me to do. When he needs me, I will work hard and be ready,” he said.
Zinedine Zidane has officially begun his tenure as the new coach of France and, just a few days after his presentation, the figures of the contract that will link him to the French Football Federation (FFF) until the 2030 World Cup have emerged. Although during his presentation it was emphasized that the financial aspect was never an obstacle to reaching the agreement, a French media outlet has revealed the salary the coach will receive and the bonuses that could significantly increase his income.
Considered in the past one of the gods of hip hop and music in general, probably no one like Kanye West has done so much to undermine his prestige and personal credit as himself, even accused of apologism for Nazism, a baggage from which he now seems determined to detach with musical atonements like the one performed this Thursday in Madrid.
Scarves in the air. It was a special edition with the colors of Barça and Birmingham City to celebrate the visit of the blaugrana team. The Beatles’ Hey Jude playing over the loudspeakers and the nearly 30,000 fans present singing the anthem a cappella. In the box, Jude Bellingham smiled. He is still a hero there. The sold-out sign with 30,000 spectators filling the stands – they paid 40 euros per ticket – capped off the atmosphere at the charming St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, a stadium with a lot of history that will cease to be the home of Birmingham City in about four years. The English club plans to move to the new Birmingham City Powerhouse, a venue with a capacity for 62,000 spectators whose inauguration is scheduled for the 2030-2031 season. By then, that is at least the club’s goal, they hope to have regained their place in the Premier League.
