Bielsa's Uruguay Faces Dominican Republic in Kuala Lumpur Friendly
Marcelo Bielsa returned to Uruguay, guiding the team in a Kuala Lumpur friendly against the Dominican Republic, where reports differ on whether it ended 0‑0 or 1‑0.
Marcelo Bielsa returned to Uruguay, guiding the team in a Kuala Lumpur friendly against the Dominican Republic, where reports differ on whether it ended 0‑0 or 1‑0.
On January 25, 2025, Liverpool fortified their Premier League leadership through a commanding 4-1 triumph at Anfield against Ipswich Town. The victory was fueled by stellar performances from Cody Gakpo, who found the back of the net twice, alongside contributions from Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah. This result not only preserved Liverpool's substantial six-point advantage over Arsenal but also dealt a severe blow to Ipswich Town's hopes of climbing out of the relegation zone.
Nigeria raised domestic passport fees to ₦100,000 for 32 pages and ₦200,000 for 64 pages from Sept 1, 2025. Peter Obi condemned the decision, noting the new costs exceed the ₦70,000 monthly minimum wage. The Immigration Service says higher fees will sustain quality and service. Critics say the increase prices out students, workers, and families who need to travel for study or work.
National Singles Day, celebrated globally on November 11, has evolved from a small student tradition in China to a massive worldwide shopping event. Initially marked by singles celebrating their independence, it has grown significantly since Alibaba turned it into a shopping phenomenon in 2009. The event now surpasses Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined and is celebrated through shopping, parties, and self-care activities.
A highly anticipated Group B match between Spain and Italy takes center stage at Arena AufSchalke. Spain, two-time Euro champions, face defending champions Italy. Expert analyst Martin Green breaks down the odds, team form, and key players to watch.
Manchester United have initiated talks with representatives of Matthijs de Ligt regarding a summer transfer. The 23-year-old Bayern Munich defender has long been on United's radar as they seek to bolster their defense. Alongside De Ligt, United are also assessing Everton's young talent, Jarrad Branthwaite, as part of their defensive overhaul plans.