Former Barcelona president Nunez dies, aged 87

Nunez oversaw the celebrated “Dream Team” period under Johan Cruyff and remains the club’s longest-serving president, having spent 22 years in charge Former Barcelona president Josep Lluis Nunez has died aged 87. Nunez took charge at Barca in 1978, with his subsequent 22-year tenure making him the longest-serving president in the club’s history. His time …

'I want to keep enjoying this huge club' – Ballon d'Or winner Modric wants to retire at Real Madrid

The Croatian says he wants to see out his career at the Santiago Bernabeu amid links with Inter Luka Modric said he wants to retire at Real Madrid after beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the Ballon d’Or. Modric claimed the coveted individual honour at a ceremony in Paris on Monday – ending the …

Bayern Munich confirm Gnabry to miss final fixture of 2018 with thigh injury

After the winger was substituted during the first half of Wednesday’s win over RB Leipzig, the Bundesliga champions have confirmed his diagnosis Bayern Munich have confirmed Serge Gnabry tore his thigh muscle during their Bundesliga win against RB Leipzig. Gnabry was replaced by Franck Ribery during the first half of Wednesday’s 1-0 success, earned thanks to …

Klopp: Liverpool aren’t the Harlem Globetrotters and can't always dazzle

The Reds boss saw his side grind out a 1-0 victory over Brighton and the German tactician is eager to point out that wins are not always entertaining Jurgen Klopp has responded to any critics of Liverpool grinding out results by pointing out that the Premier League leaders “are not the Harlem Globetrotters”. Under the …

Who will top the Australian Super Rugby conference?

The competition for the Australian conference title is heating up, after the Waratahs claimed a come-from-behind win in South Africa, to expand the contenders to three. Until that match it looked like an uphill battle for the Waratahs to make the finals, but with the Brumbies and Rebels going down in New Zealand, the Melbourne …

Half of India couldn’t access a toilet 5 years ago. Modi built 110M latrines — but will people use them?

And last week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally declared India free of open defecation, when people relieve themselves in fields, bushes, forests, bodies of water, or any other open spaces, rather than use a toilet. ### “The world is amazed that toilets have been provided to more than 600 million people in 60 months, …

Hong Kong could be at ‘tipping point’ as warning flag unfurled at Chinese military barracks

Video from Hong Kong public broadcaster RTHK shows a yellow flag raised from atop a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) building in Kowloon Tong, in north Kowloon, warning protesters they could be prosecuted if they continued to approach the barracks. The flag appears to be similar to those used by police during protests. ### Half a …

Philippines President Duterte reveals he has a chronic neuromuscular disease

In a speech in Moscow on Saturday, Duterte told a crowd of Filipinos living in the Russian capital he had myasthenia gravis, which he described as a “nerve malfunction,” reported CNN Philippines. ### According to the United States National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, myasthenia gravis causes weakness in the skeletal muscles. Common symptoms …

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL Could Run On 5G, Beating Apple In Launching First 5G Phone

After iPhone 11, the next phone everyone’s anticipating this year is the Pixel 4 (and Pixel 4XL) by Google. Oddly enough, leaks have given us a clear idea for what to expect from this year’s Google flagship, and now, a new leak tells us that it could come with 5G connectivity, beating Apple in the …

Rihanna Slams US President Donald Trump, Calls Him The Most ‘Mentally Ill Human Being’

Rihanna started her career with music but apart from that she has also ventured into the world of design, beauty and lingerie. On the professional front, the singer has always stood tall and there is no denying that in her personal life too, Riri is one celebrity who has always taken a stand. Whether it …