Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:45:20 GMT
Giant 4,000 pound sunfish released from fishing net off Spanish coast
Autonomous Ceuta, Spain: A 4,000 pound sunfish was released after being caught in a fishing net off of autonomous Ceuta, Spain.The fish was caught in the nets of a tuna-fishing boat off the coast of Ceuta, which is an autonomous Spanish port city bordering Morocco.Before releasing it, sailors measured the sunfish as 10.5 feet long and 9.5 feet wide.Enrique Ostale of the University of Seville's Marin...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:32:16 GMT
Picasso paintings bring in nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction
Las Vegas, Nevada: Eleven Pablo Picasso paintings that have been displayed at a Las Vegas hotel for more than 20 years have been sold for nearly $110m.The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, were on display in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel.Company officials have said the sale of the Picasso's will allow it to diversity of its fine arts collection.At auction, the works included...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:44:15 GMT
EU, Poland clash over supremacy of EU laws
BRUSSELS, Belgium: A Brussels summit of 27 European Union member states is being overshadowed by a dispute with Poland about the primacy of EU law. Poland could face EU sanctions over a ruling by its highest court stipulating that some aspects of EU law are incompatible with the Polish constitution. In response, Poland accused the EU of "blackmail," though opinion polls suggest most Poles support EU membe...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:47:41 GMT
In bid to stop migrants, Poland doubles troops on Belarus border
WARSAW, Poland: On Tuesday, the Polish Defense Ministry said it had increased the number of troops on its border with Belarus to almost 6,000 to counter a surge in migration.In a tweet, Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said, "Almost 6,000 soldiers from the 16th, 18th and 12th divisions are serving on the Polish-Belarusian border. The soldiers provide support to the Border Guard by protecting the country's bor...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:29:21 GMT
Canary Island volcano shows no signs of eruptions slowing
LA PALMA, Canary Islands: Officials in the Canary Islands said there are no signs that the eruption of a volcano, La Cumbre Vieja, on the island of La Palma will end soon, even after a month of lava flows and ash clouds.Since the volcano first erupted on 19th September, Reuters reports that 2,000 buildings have been destroyed and 7,000 La Palma residents are still unable to return to their homes, while the Asso...[read more]
Published: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:18:27 GMT
Barcelona sack Ronald Koeman as head coach
Barcelona [Spain], October 28 (ANI): FC Barcelona has relieved Ronald Koeman of his duties as first-team coach.
"The president of the club, Joan Laporta, informed him of the decision after the defeat against Rayo Vallecano," said the club in an official statement on Thursday.
Ronald Koeman will say goodbye to the squad later today at the Ciutat Esportiva.
"FC Barcelona wishes to thank him for his service to the Club and w...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:05:13 GMT
ATP roundup: Denis Shapovalov rallies in St. Petersburg
No. 2 seed Denis Shapovalov of Canada was on upset alert before recovering for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 second-round win over Spain's Pablo Andujar on Wednesday at the St. Petersburg Open in Russia.
Eight of Shapovalov's 11 aces came over the second and third sets. He dominated the deciding set, winning 72 percent of his return points and only losing 10 points overall.
Top seed and defending champion Andrey Rublev of Russia had ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:05:13 GMT
WTA roundup: Romanian Simona Halep records easy win in homeland
Top-seeded Simona Halep recorded six aces while knocking off Romanian countrymate Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday in the first round of the Transylvania Open at Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Halep needed just 73 minutes to finish off Ruse, who committed six double faults without notching an ace. Halep won 25 of 30 first-serve points (83.3 percent).
Second-seeded Anett Kontaveit of Estonia was a 6-3, 7-5 winner over Se...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:18:39 GMT
Study finds polyphenol-rich diets improve leaky gut syndrome in elderly
Barcelona [Spain], October 27 (ANI): The increase of intestinal permeability is associated with factors such as ageing, food allergies and intolerances and unhealthy diets.
According to a new study, a polyphenol-rich diet can improve intestinal permeability in old people.
The findings of the study were published in the journal 'Clinical Nutrition'.
The study is led by Cristina Andres-Lacueva, professor at the Faculty of P...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:19:07 GMT
WTA roundup: Emma Raducanu earns first win since U.S. Open
U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu of Great Britain battled back from a set down to defeat Slovenia's Polona Hercog 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
The second set lasted more than an hour on its own as neither played broke serve until third-seeded Raducanu won on her third set point in the 12th game. It was only Raducanu's second match on tour since the teenager...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:55:19 GMT
ATP roundup: Stefanos Tsitsipas survives opener in Vienna
Top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece saved three set points in the first set to take down Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (6), 6-4 in a first-round match Tuesday at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Austria.
Tsitsipas withstood 10 aces from Dmitrov and saved all four break points he faced in the one-hour, 42-minute win. He next faces Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Tsitsipas earlier this year in straight sets at Wimbledon. Tia...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:56:06 GMT
Chennai Air Customs seizes 131 grams of psychotropic substances
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 26 (ANI): Chennai Air Customs on Tuesday said that it has seized 131 grams of psychotropic substances including MDMA tablets, meth crystal, amphetamine, and 142 grams of ganja from four postal parcels at the Foreign Post Office in the city.
Chennai Air Customs, in a press release, said, "Seized...two parcels containing MDMA tablets with psychotropic substances and other two parcels co...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:18:41 GMT
Matteo Berrettini seals spot in 2021 ATP Finals
London [UK], October 26 (ANI): Italy's Matteo Berrettini will make his second ATP Finals appearance after becoming the sixth singles player to qualify for the 2021 season finale, to be held at the Pala Alpitour in Turin from November 14-21.
The 25-year-old secured his return to the year-end championships for the first time since 2019 when he reached the Erste Bank Open second round on Monday. This year marks the first edi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:39:58 GMT
COVID-19: unpacking South Africa's plan to vaccinate adolescents
South Africa has extended COVID-19 vaccination to adolescents aged between 12 and 17 years. In the week of 10-16 October 2021, this age group made up 14.7% of new COVID-19 cases reported, down from a peak of about 20% in the middle of the ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:54:49 GMT
9 Moscow restaurants that won over the Michelin experts
We explain what earned Moscow restaurants their Michelin stars, and what you should try there. 1. ArtestTwo Michelin stars: Chef's Table (1st floor); recommendation: Fireplace Hall (2nd floor)Press ServiceArtest is located in a two-story 19th-century mansion in central Moscow. On t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:39:41 GMT
Salvini on Trial in Italy Over 2019 Migrant Ship
PALERMO, ITALY - Italy's right-wing former interior minister, Matteo Salvini, went on trial Saturday charged with kidnapping for refusing in 2019 to allow a Spanish migrant rescue ship to dock in Sicily, keeping the people onboard at sea for days.It is the first trial to go ahead against Salvini for his actions preventing migrant landings while he served as interior minister from 2018-2019 in an uneasy coalition...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:38:28 GMT
What makes a good literary hoax? A political point, for starters
Literary hoaxes thrive on exposure. At best, they are politically transgressive. They strip away anything smug, pretentious or hypocritical to reveal an uglier reality underneath.Hoaxes may use ethically questionable methods. But when they work, they tell us something about the relationship of art to life and politics. It's the literary equivalent of Banksy shredding an artwork at Sotheby's as the hammer came do...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:36:37 GMT
Pope: Don't Send Migrants Back to Libya and 'Inhumane' Camps
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday made an impassioned plea to end the practice of returning migrants rescued at sea to Libya and other unsafe countries where they suffer 'inhumane violence.'Francis also waded into a highly contentious political debate in Europe, calling on the international community to find concrete ways to manage the 'migratory flows' in the Mediterranean.'I express my closeness to ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:35:47 GMT
Picasso Artworks in Las Vegas Fetch More than $100 Million
Eleven Picasso paintings and other works that helped turn Las Vegas into an unlikely destination for art were sold at auction on Saturday for more than $100 million.The Sotheby's auction was held at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas, where the works had been on display for years, and took place two days before the 140th birthday of the Spanish artist on Oct. 25.Five of the paintings had hung on the walls of...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:40:07 GMT
ATP roundup: Andy Murray scores rare top-10 win
Andy Murray defeated a top-10 opponent for the first time in more than two years, topping fifth-seeded Hubert Hurkacz of Poland 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 on Monday in the first round of the Erste Bank Open at Vienna, Austria.
A two-time past champion in Vienna (2014 and 2016), Murray last got past one of the world's top 10 players at the 2020 Western Southern Open, when he defeated Alexander Zverev. On Monday, he squandered a m...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:05:19 GMT
WTA roundup: Qualifier upsets Jil Teichmann in Transylvania
Qualifier Anastasia Gasanova upset fourth-seeded Jil Teichmann of Switzerland 4-6, 6-0, 7-5 on Monday in the first round of the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Gasanova, a 22-year-old Russian who is ranked 146th in the world, managed to overcome hitting 12 double faults without serving an ace. She lost her serve five times but took advantage of half of her 16 break-point opportunities.
Fifth-seeded Ajla Tomlj...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:40:14 GMT
Canadiens visit Kraken after breakthrough victory
The last time the Montreal Canadiens traveled to Seattle during a worldwide pandemic, it did not end well.
The 1919 Stanley Cup Final between the Canadiens and Seattle Metropolitans was abandoned after five games, tied at 2-2-1, after several members of the visiting team came down with what was then known as the Spanish flu. Veteran Canadiens defenseman Joe Hall died days later in a Seattle hospital.
The Metropolitans, ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:56:07 GMT
Study suggests learning second language boosts cognitive function
Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): A new study that was jointly conducted by Baycrest and York University has reported that learning a second language is an effective and enjoyable way to improve brain health.
Researchers found that older adults who studied Spanish showed similar improvements in certain critical cognitive skills as did those who engaged in brain training activities that targeted those skills. The findings...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:55:51 GMT
Swiatek, Muguruza, Badosa qualify for 2021 WTA Finals
Florida [USA], October 25 (ANI): The WTA announced on Monday that Iga Swiatek, Garbine Muguruza and Paula Badosa have qualified for the 2021 WTA Finals Guadalajara.
The trio will join Aryna Sabalenka, Barbora Krejcikova, Karolina Pliskova and Maria Sakkari in the singles field, leaving one qualification place remaining following Ashleigh Barty's withdrawal.
Five of the eight doubles teams have also confirmed their attenda...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:55:28 GMT
Barcelona condemn violent attack on coach Koeman after defeat in El Clasico
Barcelona [Spain], October 25 (ANI): Spanish club Barcelona FC has condemned the attack on manager Ronald Koeman after the side were defeated by Real Madrid in La Liga on Sunday.
After suffering a defeat, people surrounded Koeman's car as he tried to exit the Camp Nou, reported Goal.com.
"FC Barcelona publicly condemns the violent and disdainful acts that our manager experienced when leaving the Camp Nou. The Club will ta...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:18:36 GMT
La Liga: Goals from Alba, Vazquez help Real Madrid defeat Barca in El Clasico
Barcelona [Spain], October 24 (ANI): David Alba and Lucas Vazquez goals' helped Real Madrid defeat Barcelona in the La Liga on Sunday here at the Camp Nou.
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday to consolidate its position at the top of La Liga standings with 20 points from nine games.
Madrid now is level with second-placed Sevilla on points, but is ahead in the standings on the basis of goal difference.
Alba regist...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:18:15 GMT
World's 3rd tallest teaching building inaugurated in Madrid
MADRID, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- The IE Tower, a new teaching building for IE University of Spain, was inaugurated in Madrid on Tuesday. With a height of 180 meters, the building has 35 floors and covers an area of 50,000 square meters, making it the third tallest teaching building in the world....[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 07:18:26 GMT
Firmino is the best offensive defender, says Klopp ahead of United clash
Liverpool [UK], October 24 (ANI): Liverpool FC head coach Jurgen Klopp was all praise for Roberto Firmino as he explained the widespread appreciation and affection for the Brazilian in the Reds dressing room.
After grabbing a hat-trick at Watford last weekend the Liverpool's No.9, now in his seventh season with the club, provided another tireless performance to help the Reds defeat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a Champions Leagu...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:21:19 GMT
Celebrating the UN staffers who carry hope around the globe
From bringing together fractured communities, to fighting child labour, and advancing climate action, the work of UN staff around the world is contributing to progress and development in many different ways.To mark this year, UN News is taking a snapshot of just one part of world - featuring the diverse contributions made by former staff members in Brazil.The UN Country Team in Brazil is celebrating the o...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:47:12 GMT
Eleven of Picasso's works sold in Las Vegas for over $108 million
The painting "Femme au beret rouge-orange", estimated between 20 and 30 million dollars, finally sold for over 40 million at a Sotheby's auction in Las Vegas on Saturday.The works went under the hammer at the Bellagio hotel and casino, known for its extensive art collection, ahead of what would have been the Spanish painter's 140th birthday.The jewel in the crown of MGM Resort's auctioned collection was "...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:16:08 GMT
Eleven Picasso's works sold in Las Vegas for over $108 million
The painting "Femme au beret rouge-orange", estimated between 20 and 30 million dollars, finally sold for over 40 million at a Sotheby's auction in Las Vegas on Saturday.The works went under the hammer at the Bellagio hotel and casino, known for its extensive art collection, ahead of what would have been the Spanish painter's 140th birthday.The jewel in the crown of MGM Resort's auctioned collection was "...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:16:12 GMT
Italy's Salvini slams migrant trial, Richard Gere to testify
Italy's former interior minister and far-right leader Matteo Salvini went on trial Saturday for allegedly illegally blocking over 100 migrants in dire sanitary conditions from disembarking from a rescue ship in August 2019.Salvini, the leader of the far-right League party who is known for an "Italians first" policy, is charged with kidnapping and abuse of office for using his position as interior minister to det...[read more]
Published: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:56:17 GMT
Ways to Watch and Listen | Jets vs. Bengals
Broadcast and Stream Info for the Week 8 Home Game The Jets return home to face the Bengals on Sunday at 1 p.m. Here are ways to watch and listen on gameday.Pregame Programming Watch the Game on TVCBS | 1:00 pm (Broadcast Map)Broadcasters: Kevin Harlan (Play-by-Play), Trent Green (Analyst) and Melanie Collins (Sideline)Watch on NYJets.com or ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:44:10 GMT
How to watch, listen and live stream: Carolina at Atlanta in Week 8
CHARLOTTE - Carolina (3-4) travels down to Atlanta (3-3) to face the Falcons in Week 8 on Halloween at 1 p.m. on FOX.WATCH ON TVTELEVISION BROADCAST: Fans in the green broadcast areas above can watch the game on their local FOX affiliate.On The Call: Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Laura OkminClick here for broadcast options if outside of the TV...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:03:14 GMT
How To Watch: Cardinals-Packers
Check out all the ways to watch, listen and live stream Arizona Cardinals vs. the Green Bay Packers on October 28, 2021 The Arizona Cardinals take on the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium on Thursday, October 28 at 5:20 p.m. MST. WATCH ON TVFOX (simulcast via NFL Network)Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (sideline) and Kristina Pink (side...[read more]
Published: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:18:01 GMT
Osasuna hold Real Madrid to goalless draw, Barca lose again
MADRID, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid moved to the top of La Liga on goal difference from Sevilla, Real Betis and Real Sociedad after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Osasuna on Wednesday night. In the first 45 minutes, Real Madrid were limited by a serious defensive display by Osasuna's back five, and an insistence on constantly looking for Vinicius Jr as their main attacking outlet. Jon Moncayola h...[read more]
Published: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:30:02 GMT
Rayo Vallacano beat Barca in La Liga
MADRID, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Radamel Falcao's goal on the half-hour gave recently promoted Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 win at home to FC Barcelona, who saw Memphis Depay's 70th minute penalty saved by Rayo keeper Stole Dimitrievski. The defeat on Wednesday night came on the back of Barca's defeat to Real Madrid last weekend. Barca have not won in their last five away games - their worst run in over 20 years. Koem...[read more]
Published: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:30:02 GMT
Barcelona sack coach Koeman after loss to Rayo Vallecano
MADRID, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona sacked coach Ronald Koeman on Thursday just hours after they suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Rayo Vallecano. The club issued a statement shortly after midnight confirming FC Barcelona sacked Ronald Koeman as first team coach. The club president Joan Laporta informed Koeman following the defeat to Rayo Vallecano. The defeat in the Vallecas Stadium came just three days...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:05:01 GMT
Saudi Arabia, Spain to promote tourism cooperation
RIYADH, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia and Spain agreed on Wednesday to promote tourism cooperation during the fifth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) held in the Saudi capital Riyadh. The consensus was reached during a meeting between Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb and Spanish Minister of Industry, Tade and Tourism Maria Reyes Maroto on the sidelines of the event. The two sides...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:44:01 GMT
Huawei inaugurates new European technological hub in Madrid
MADRID, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese multinational telecommunications company Huawei inaugurated its new European technology support and service center in Madrid on Wednesday, with which it will provide technical support to the main telecommunication partners in ten European countries. Madrid had been chosen not only for its "unique advantages" but also for the "broad support provided by Spain," said Li Peng,...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:49:01 GMT
Tourism summit concludes in Barcelona with call to action
BARCELONA, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Future of Tourism World Summit concluded here on Wednesday with the publication of a statement of intent, which seeks to promote a new, more innovative, ethical and sustainable tourism model as the sector looks to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The "Barcelona Call to Action for the Future of Tourism," issued after the two-day meeting, highlights the need to t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:05:03 GMT
Knee injury forces Fati out of Barcelona squad for Rayo game
MADRID, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman received another setback just hours before his side's La Liga match away to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday, with the news that Ansu Fati had to withdraw from the squad with a knee injury. The 18-year-old has just returned to first-team action after almost a year out with an injury to his left knee that required four operations to correct. Now he is...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:30:38 GMT
Uganda gears up for Safari Sevens Rugby tournament in Kenya
KAMPALA, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Uganda is gearing up to face top teams at this weekend's Safari Sevens Rugby tournament in neighboring Kenya. "The boys have prepared well and we have named a strong side that should be able to perform well at the tournament. We have blended the team with youth and experience," head coach Tolbert Onyango told reporters on Tuesday as he named his final squad. Uganda will be cap...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:18:01 GMT
Tourism leaders call for easier access to vaccines to help tourism recover
BARCELONA, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Leaders in the world tourist industry on Tuesday called for more open access to COVID-19 vaccines to facilitate the recovery of the global travel industry in the wake of the pandemic. Speaking at the Future of Tourism World Summit, which is being held in Barcelona on Oct. 26-27, Rebeca Grynspan, the secretary general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:05:02 GMT
Preview: Barca to be tested by Vallecano after Clasico defeat
MADRID, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona have another difficult game on Wednesday night when Ronald Koeman takes his side to the south of Madrid to play Rayo Vallecano. Barca travel after the 2-1 defeat at home to bitter rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, which laid bare the club's current difficult situation and once again placed Koeman in the firing line for criticism and worse as a group of fans insulted him and k...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:30:02 GMT
Riyadh Season to feature Maradona Cup between Barcelona and Boca Juniors
RIYADH, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia's second edition of its Riyadh Season will play host to a football event called the Maradona Cup on December 14. The event, which is a tribute to Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona, will see Spanish side FC Barcelona take on Argentina's Boca Juniors, both of whom Maradona played for. The Riyadh Season will also host another football match in January 2022 be...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:44:01 GMT
Live COVID-19 updates: Spain's COVID-19 cases top 5 mln
BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. - - - - The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Spain passed the 5-million mark on Monday after the country's Ministry of Health confirmed 4,485 new cases. The new cases, recorded for the 72-hour period from 2:00 p.m. Friday to 2:00 p.m. Monday, brought the total number of confirmed case...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:44:02 GMT
Spain's COVID-19 cases top 5 mln
MADRID, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Spain passed the 5-million mark on Monday after the country's Ministry of Health confirmed 4,485 new cases. The new cases, recorded for the 72-hour period from 2:00 p.m. Friday to 2:00 p.m. Monday, brought the total number of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic in the country to 5,002,217. The country's COVID-19 death toll ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:30:01 GMT
Analysis: Four things we learned in Spain's Matchday 10
MADRID, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona in the 'Clasico' in the Camp Nou Stadium, while Real Sociedad remain top of LaLiga after a thrilling 2-2 draw away to reigning champions Atletico Madrid. Here are some things we learned in LaLiga this weekend. 1. Clasico shows where Real Madrid and Barca are right now Nobody who watched the game could argue with Real Madrid's win over a Barcelona t...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:18:02 GMT
Six sides back in action in La Liga midweek games
MADRID, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- A midweek round of games in La Liga means there is no break in the action this week, with six teams quickly back in action on Tuesday night. Alaves claimed just their second win of the season away to Cadiz on Saturday afternoon and the team from Vitoria would climb out of the relegation zone if they can follow that up with another three points at home to Elche. Joselu, who scor...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 01:18:09 GMT
Alaba, Vazquez give Real Madrid win over Barcelona
MADRID, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Goals from David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez gave Real Madrid a 2-1 win in El Clasico away to FC Barcelona on Sunday afternoon. Madrid won the game by being organized at the back and taking their chances on the break. Sergio Aguero scored in the 97th minute for a Barcelona side that otherwise failed to test Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois. Both sides lined up more or less as ex...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Tributes flow as Brazil legend Pele turns 81
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Pele marked his 81st birthday on Saturday as tributes poured in from fellow Brazilian football greats. The former Santos and New York Cosmos star celebrated with his family at home in Sao Paulo, where he is recovering from surgery to remove a tumor from his colon. "I take this opportunity to thank all of my friends from Brazil and all round the world who have wished me ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:18:01 GMT
Uruguay call up uncapped defender Caceres for World Cup qualifiers
MONTEVIDEO, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped defender Sebastian Caceres has been named in Uruguay's provisional squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Bolivia next month. The 22-year-old, who represented Uruguay at youth level, has impressed Celeste manager Oscar Tabarez with his performances for Club America in Mexico's Liga MX. As expected, Uruguay's 30-man squad includes Manchester Unite...[read more]