September 11, 2025

Díaz–Álvarez Swap Blocked As Liverpool, Man City Refuse

How Díaz–Álvarez Swap Collapsed Between Liverpool, Man City

September 11, 2025 6:00 pm

Football transfers are often dressed up as straightforward business: a price, a player, a handshake. But sometimes, the negotiations are more like chess — ego, rivalry, and pride shaping every move.

In the summer of 2024, Liverpool found themselves in precisely that kind of duel. Luis Díaz, the Colombian winger who had lit up Anfield with flashes of brilliance, made it clear he was eager to cross the divide and join Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. For Liverpool, the prospect of losing him to their fiercest Premier League rival was bitter enough. The way forward, they thought, was to balance the …

How Bayern Nearly Stole Barcelona’s Teenage Jewel

How Bayern Nearly Stole Barcelona’s Teenage Jewel

September 11, 2025 5:41 pm

In football, there are moments when the future of a club can pivot on a single decision, a handshake not made, a conversation cut short. For Barcelona, one such moment arrived in 2022, when Bayern Munich thought they were on the verge of prising away a 14-year-old prodigy by the name of Lamine Yamal.

At the time, Yamal was already whispered about in Catalonia as something rare — a left-footed forward with balance, daring, and a maturity that belied his age. Bayern, eager to secure the brightest young talents before their price skyrocketed, believed they had a deal within …

Rashford Overtakes Beckham In England Goal Tally

Rashford Overtakes Beckham In England Goal Tally

September 11, 2025 5:22 pm

There was a time when David Beckham’s name seemed inseparable from English footballing mythology — the captain’s armband, the curling free kicks, the redemption arcs that spanned entire tournaments. Yet quietly, without the same fanfare, Marcus Rashford has now stepped past Beckham in one small but telling measure of national history.

With his 18th goal for England, Rashford moved beyond Beckham’s career tally of 17. It is a modest record, but one that speaks volumes about persistence, evolution, and the shifting shape of England’s attack across generations.

Rashford’s journey with the national team has hardly been linear. His early burst …

Ghana To Accept West African Deportees from US

Ghana To Accept West African Deportees from US

September 11, 2025 9:44 am

Ghana – Ghana has agreed to accept undocumented West Africans deported from the United States, President John Mahama confirmed Wednesday, marking a controversial shift in U.S.-Africa migration policy.

Speaking to journalists in Accra, Mahama said the agreement applies to citizens of West African nations covered by a regional visa-free travel pact.

“We were approached by the U.S. to accept third-party nationals who were being removed from the U.S. And we agreed with them that West African nationals were acceptable,” Mahama explained.

According to the president, the first batch of 14 deportees has already arrived in Ghana, including several Nigerians and …

Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At Utah Event

Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At Utah Event

September 11, 2025 9:27 am

OREM, Utah – Charlie Kirk, the outspoken right-wing activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on Wednesday during a campus speaking event at Utah Valley University, authorities and his organization confirmed. He was 31.

Utah officials described the killing as a “political assassination,” sending shockwaves across the country and drawing strong reactions from political leaders, including former President Donald Trump.

According to Beau Mason, commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, a single shot rang out at approximately 12:20 p.m. local time as Kirk was addressing a crowd of nearly 3,000 attendees. Witnesses reported that the …

Lawsuit Claims Trump Allies Drove Rampant Politicization At FBI

Lawsuit Claims Trump Allies Drove Rampant Politicization At FBI

September 11, 2025 9:18 am

WASHINGTON — Three former senior FBI officials have filed a sweeping federal lawsuit accusing Director Kash Patel and other close allies of President Donald Trump of orchestrating a politically motivated purge inside the bureau during the early months of Trump’s second term.

The 68-page complaint, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Washington, paints a damning picture of what the plaintiffs describe as a “chaotic crusade” to punish anyone perceived as disloyal to Trump. The lawsuit alleges that Patel, under pressure from the White House and Justice Department leadership, carried out mass firings of FBI leaders who had previously worked …

Republicans Block Schumer Push To Unseal Epstein Files

Republicans Block Schumer Push To Unseal Epstein Files

September 11, 2025 9:06 am

In a dramatic but short-lived skirmish on the Senate floor, Republicans on Wednesday swiftly quashed a surprise attempt by Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to force the Justice Department to release files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender whose shadow still looms over American politics.

By a 51-49 vote, the Senate tabled Schumer’s amendment, which had been quietly attached to the must-pass annual defense bill. The measure would have compelled Attorney General Pam Bondi to turn over any available documents relating to Epstein and his network of associates. Two Republicans — Missouri’s Josh Hawley and Kentucky’s …

Sadio Mané Reflects On Comeback: “We Knew It Was Possible”

Sadio Mané Reflects On Comeback: “We Knew It Was Possible”

September 11, 2025 8:53 am

Sadio Mané has opened up about his team’s resilient comeback performance, stressing that experience and composure played a crucial role in overturning a difficult start.

Speaking after the match, the Senegalese forward admitted the opening half was frustrating, with his side dominating possession but still conceding twice. “We know these kinds of matches thanks to our experience,” Mané explained. “After the second goal, we didn’t panic. We knew it was possible to equalize and come back.”

Despite controlling much of the game, Mané said the team’s inability to convert early chances gave their opponents the opportunity to strike. “We were …

GTCR Nears $4.8 Billion Deal To Acquire Advent’s Zentiva

GTCR Nears $4.8 Billion Deal To Acquire Advent’s Zentiva

September 11, 2025 8:37 am

Private equity firm GTCR is close to finalizing a deal to acquire Zentiva, the European generic drugmaker owned by Advent International, in a transaction valued at about $4.8 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

GTCR is understood to have emerged as the frontrunner after surpassing offers from rival bidders, including other private equity firms and pharmaceutical companies. An official announcement could come as early as Thursday, the sources said, requesting anonymity because discussions remain private. Representatives for GTCR, Advent, and Zentiva have not yet provided comment.

Advent has been exploring a sale of Zentiva for several months, working …

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