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Limp Champions League exit rounds off miserable Man Utd season
Limp Champions League exit rounds off miserable Man Utd season
FOOTBALL: “We are not good enough,” admitted Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea when faced with the fact the Red Devils will now go five years without winning a trophy.
European leaders in defiant Kyiv trip as Russia closes in
European leaders in defiant Kyiv trip as Russia closes in
KYIV: A trio of eastern European leaders met Ukraine’s president in his besieged capital yesterday (Mar 15), in a defiant act of solidarity as Russian forces pressed in and air strikes claimed yet more lives in the city under curfew.
Deadly strikes rock Ukraine despite talks with Russia
Deadly strikes rock Ukraine despite talks with Russia
UKRAINE: Russia unleashed a barrage of air strikes yesterday (Mar 14) on cities across Ukraine as the warring sides traded blame for a deadly attack in a pro-Moscow separatist region - but made little headway in ceasefire talks.
Chelsea shrug off sanction uncertainty, Yarmolenko strikes on West Ham return
Chelsea shrug off sanction uncertainty, Yarmolenko strikes on West Ham return
FOOTBALL: Chelsea shrugged off uncertainty over the club’s future to beat Newcastle 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s late goal at Stamford Bridge yesterday (Mar 13), while Ukrainian international Andriy Yarmolenko broke down in tears after scoring in West Ham’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.
Russia asks China for military aid on Ukraine: US media
Russia asks China for military aid on Ukraine: US media
WASHINGTON: Russia has asked China for military and economic aid for its war in Ukraine, US media reported yesterday (Mar 13), hours after the White House warned Beijing would face severe “consequences” if it helps Moscow evade sanctions.
China records nearly 3,400 daily virus cases in worst outbreak in two years
China records nearly 3,400 daily virus cases in worst outbreak in two years
BEIJING: Chinese health authorities reported nearly 3,400 COVID-19 cases today (Mar 13), double the previous day, forcing lockdowns on virus hotspots as the country contends with its gravest outbreak in two years.
Shackleton’s lost shipwreck discovered off Antarctica
Shackleton’s lost shipwreck discovered off Antarctica
ANTARCTICA: Explorers have found one of the most famous shipwrecks in history - Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, deep in the icy sea off Antarctica more than a century after it sank.
UN to hold more meetings this week on Ukraine war
UN to hold more meetings this week on Ukraine war
NEW YORK: The United Nations will have multiple meetings this week about Russia’s war in Ukraine, though it is unclear if they will lead to the adoption of an official text, diplomats said.
Ronaldo hat-trick sets all-time scoring record as Man Utd beat Spurs
Ronaldo hat-trick sets all-time scoring record as Man Utd beat Spurs
FOOTBALL: Ralf Rangnick admitted managing Cristiano Ronaldo is “challenging” after the 37-year-old rolled back the years yesterday (Mar 12) with a hat-trick to beat Tottenham 3-2 and keep Manchester United’s chances of playing in the Champions League next season alive.
Russia squeezes Kyiv as ‘unimaginable’ tragedy looms in Ukraine
Russia squeezes Kyiv as ‘unimaginable’ tragedy looms in Ukraine
KYIV: Russian forces inched towards Kyiv and pounded civilian areas in other Ukrainian cities yesterday (Mar 11), drawing warnings of “unimaginable tragedy” as the US and the EU moved to tighten the economic noose around the Kremlin.
England coach Jones hails Ireland quality ahead of Six Nations clash
England coach Jones hails Ireland quality ahead of Six Nations clash
RUGBY: England boss Eddie Jones says Ireland are “the most cohesive side in the world”, installing Andy Farrell’s men as favourites for tomorrow’s (Mar 12) Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.
Russia accused of attacking aid route as Ukraine talks see scant headway
Russia accused of attacking aid route as Ukraine talks see scant headway
TURKEY: Russia and Ukraine failed to make a breakthrough yesterday (Mar 10) in their first top-level talks since Moscow’s invasion two weeks ago, as Russian forces advanced on Kyiv and faced new accusations they attacked a humanitarian corridor into Mariupol.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich hit by UK sanctions
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich hit by UK sanctions
FOOTBALL: Chelsea Football Club’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich was yesterday (Mar 10) hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray.
Sacked Russian F1 driver Mazepin and oligarch father added to EU blacklist
Sacked Russian F1 driver Mazepin and oligarch father added to EU blacklist
FORMULA ONE: Motor racing driver Nikita Mazepin, sacked by the Haas Formula One team after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was added to the list of Russians sanctioned by the European Union yesterday (Mar 9).
Outcry at air strike on Ukraine children’s hospital
Outcry at air strike on Ukraine children’s hospital
UKRAINE: An apparent Russian air strike destroyed a children’s hospital in the besieged Ukrainian port of Mariupol on yesterday (Mar 9), triggering renewed global outrage two weeks into Moscow’s invasion of its ex-Soviet neighbour.
Western nations halt Russian oil as Ukrainians flee
Western nations halt Russian oil as Ukrainians flee
KYIV: The United States led a Western assault on Moscow’s economic lifeline yesterday (Mar 8), banning imports of Russian oil as civilians fled besieged Ukrainian cities in a desperate evacuation push blighted by Russian shelling.
Premier League set to end Russian broadcast deal, Lewandowski drops Huawei
Premier League set to end Russian broadcast deal, Lewandowski drops Huawei
FOOTBALL: The Premier League is set to cancel its television broadcast contracts in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, according to reports yesterday (Mar 7).
Nearly all Russia forces deployed, US says as it adds troops to Europe
Nearly all Russia forces deployed, US says as it adds troops to Europe
WASHINGTON: Russia has committed nearly all its combat power stationed along the border into Ukraine, the Pentagon said yesterday (Mar 7) as it announced 500 more US troops were deploying to Europe to boost NATO security.
Gulf in class clear to Rangnick as Man City humble Man Utd
Gulf in class clear to Rangnick as Man City humble Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick recognised the gulf between the Red Devils and Premier League leaders Manchester City after doubles from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez inflicted a 4-1 derby defeat yesterday (Mar 6).
China pulls Premier League coverage over Ukraine support plans
China pulls Premier League coverage over Ukraine support plans
FOOTBALL: The Chinese rights holders of the English Premier League are not airing its football matches this weekend, schedules show, with the games expected to show solidarity with Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.