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How Thomas Tuchel handles the relationship with Jude Bellingham could define his time as England head coach, and ultimately it could have a huge bearing on how far England go in next summer’s World Cup.That’s how important the dynamic is between the national team manager and the country’s biggest star. And despite Tuchel saying directly there is no problem between him and Bellingham, there is still some mystery around the player’s role with England, how he integrates with his team-mates off the pitch, and how the atmosphere within the squad is totally different when he is not around. Please use…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jasmín Ordóñez looks out from a wooden boat at the water as she crosses a narrow channel that connects a labyrinth of chinampas, island farms that were built by the Aztecs thousands of years ago.“Let’s close our eyes and ask our Mother Water for permission to sail in peace,” she said as the boat moves slowly, in contrast to the frenetic traffic of Mexico City just a few miles away.Ordóñez owns one of these island farms, first created with mud from the bottom of the lakes that once covered this area. When the boat arrives at…

Mauricio PochettinoKlopp and Pochettino were frequent opponents during the latter’s spells at Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. In fact, Klopp’s first match as Reds boss – back in October 2015 – came against Pochettino at White Hart Lane. Fourteen meetings overall included the 2019 Champions League final in Madrid and the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in 2024, both of which Liverpool were victorious in.“Of course [I will miss him],” said Pochettino. “Because I think always to face him and Liverpool was a nice challenge. A nice challenge to prepare in a tactical way but also in the way that he…

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first active footballer to become a billionaire, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index which included his net worth in their list for the first time.Ronaldo, who was already the sport’s highest-paid player, dramatically increased his wealth when he signed a lucrative contract extension with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr earlier this year, reportedly worth over $400 million.Bloomberg cited that his tax-free contract, as well as brand deals with Armani and Nike, as key drivers in his improved wealth.Meanwhille, the Portugal forward, who is the highest scorer in men’s international football with 141 goals in…

WASHINGTON: Head of the Kuwait Financial Intelligence Unit (KFIU) and Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Dr. Hamad Al-Mukrad held talks late Tuesday with officials at the US Department of the Treasury on issues of mutual concern and ways to boost bilateral cooperation.The delegation, included representatives from Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior and the General Administration of Customs, reviewed Kuwait’s recent progress in implementing measures outlined in The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation report published last October. After the meeting, Dr. Al-Mukrad told KUNA that among the key steps completed on record…

NEW YORK:  Kuwait reaffirmed that human dignity has always been a cornerstone of its national and international approach, guided by a Constitution that upholds justice, equality, and freedom as the basis of governance.This came in a statement delivered by Second Secretary of Kuwait’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Wafiqah Al-Mulla, during the Third Committee’s general discussions on Tuesday, highlighted national efforts to empower women, youth, children, and the elderly.She noted women comprise 58 percent of the workforce and 28 percent of leadership roles, with growing participation in the judiciary, police, and military, supported by national committees such as the…

Cristiano Ronaldo believes he still has gas left in the tank and the passion to compete with the younger players.The Al Nassr forward, who is the highest scorer in men’s international football with 141 goals in 223 appearances for Portugal, said he is hungry for more despite his family’s insistence that he slows down.Ronaldo, 40, has scored five goals in six appearances in all competitions for Al Nassr this season and recently became the joint-top goalscorer in World Cup qualifying history when he netted his 39th goal in a triumph against Hungary.”People, especially my family, say: ‘It’s time for you…

Reality as presented by much of the British media goes through many contortions to obscure the genocide in Gaza. When the government and establishment are engaged in denial on this level, for this long, many morbid symptoms occur. Mostly, it involves demonising the messenger, and silencing the voice of Palestinians. Take a recent example. In newspapers and parliament, the biggest scandal of the spring and early summer was the broadcast of two documentaries on the Israeli war against Gaza.  Not the genocide in Gaza. But the presentation of the genocide in a way that might reveal the truth of Israel’s crimes.…

KUWAIT: 1955 — The American expedition inaugurated a hospital at a grand ceremony attended by the Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.1961 — The first Kuwaiti ambassador to the UK Khalifa Al-Ghunaim delivered his credentials to the British Queen.2002 — A US Marine was shot dead and another wounded in an attack by gunmen on Failaka Island.2007 — Kuwait won two awards at the World Summit Award, held under the UN umbrella, in a ceremony held in Croatia.2007 — Sheikh Salem Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah passed away at age 69. The deceased held several posts including minister of Social Affairs, Minister of…

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he will not put captain Lionel Messi or any other player who may not be 100% fit at risk in the upcoming international friendlies.The Albiceleste take on Venezuela on Friday at Miami’s Hard Rock stadium before facing Puerto Rico in Chicago on Oct. 13. Messi, 38, has had a busy schedule playing seven games in 21 days with Inter Miami ahead of joining the national team on Monday.”We will take a decision, we will see how he [Messi] and the rest of the players are,” Scaloni said.Lionel Scaloni has said he won’t take a risk…