December 6, 2025

Messi Just Four Goals From World Cup All-Time Record

Messi Just Four Goals From World Cup All-Time Record

December 6, 2025 7:18 am

Lionel Messi is edging closer to yet another historic milestone, standing just four goals away from becoming the greatest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. The Argentine captain, who already owns a catalogue of World Cup records, has scored 13 goals across his five tournaments (2006–2022). The benchmark he is now chasing belongs to Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who leads the all-time charts with 16 goals.

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the possibility of Messi surpassing that total is one of the most compelling storylines ahead of the tournament. At 39, some might imagine his influence to be fading, yet …

Deco Dismisses Álvarez Rumors, Says Barça Focus Is Recovery

Deco Dismisses Álvarez Rumors, Says Barça Focus Is Recovery

December 6, 2025 5:52 am

FC Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has reiterated that it is not the right moment to talk about potential transfers — particularly regarding Álvarez — as the club focuses on getting its injured players back and stabilising squad fitness. In remarks made after a charity event, Deco was blunt: “He’s an Atlético player. We won’t talk about players from other teams, because when we do, some people get upset.” 

The comments come amid renewed speculation linking Barcelona with a big-name signing in attack — including Álvarez. While previous reports had listed him among realistic targets to succeed veteran strike options, Deco …

Real Madrid Launch Major “Silicon-Valley” Plan At Valdebebas

Real Madrid Launch Major “Silicon-Valley” Plan At Valdebebas

December 6, 2025 5:38 am

Real Madrid have officially joined forces with the regional authorities to launch the Madrid Innovation District (MID), a sweeping new project to transform part of their Valdebebas training complex into what could become one of Southern Europe’s premier tech- and research-hub campuses. The club signed a collaboration protocol on 2 December 2025 with the regional government, committing approximately 85 hectares of land to a development that aims to mix innovation, business, research, education, and residential or public amenities under one roof. 

The MID is conceived as a “smart district”—a hybrid of corporate headquarters, research institutions, start-ups, training facilities, and lifestyle …

Part 2: From Stigma to Science — The Global Cannabis Awakening

Part 2: From Stigma To Science — The Global Cannabis Awakening

December 6, 2025 3:57 am

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

 For more than a century, cannabis was not merely misunderstood; it was vilified. A plant once revered in medicine, industry, and ritual was turned into a symbol of vice and criminality. The world’s relationship with cannabis became one of contradiction, a natural compound capable of healing pain and anxiety, yet branded a gateway to moral collapse. What began as colonial propaganda hardened into international law, and what followed was a global war on both plants and people.

The story of cannabis is the story of power: who defines truth, who controls knowledge, and who profits from …

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