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Liverpool are set to enter a vital part of the season, with Jürgen Klopp needing to sort several things out despite the transfer arrival of Cody Gakpo from PSV. After not playing for so long, having two Liverpool matches in the space of four days — with Brentford next after a fortunate 2-1 win over Leicester on Friday — feels somewhat strange. Jürgen Klopp’s side are now four points off the top four places (ahead of Tottenham playing Aston Villa later today) and only eight behind Manchester City in second. But what do they need in order to make sure they qualify for the Champions…

An AI software was used to make Lionel Messi speak up to 10 different languages and hearing the Paris Saint-Germain star talk in ‘fluent’ English is a scary experience. Despite being born in Argentina and playing for Newell’s Old Boys, Messi spent a large part of his club playing career at Barcelona and lived in Spain with his family. Messi is often heard speaking in Spanish owing to the fact that the language is used in both Argentina and Spain. According to Goal, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is also fluent in Catalan and it is ‘[assumed] that Messi does not speak English.’…

Erling Haaland set another Premier League record for Manchester City against Everton, in a feisty New Year’s Eve clash. Erling Haaland admitted he was ‘p*****’ not to score more than two goals at Leeds, focussing more on the three efforts he missed rather than the two strikes that ultimately won Manchester City another three points. Pep Guardiola ominously said that Haaland can get even better, despite becoming the fastest player to reach 20 Premier League goals. His 21st, against Everton, saw him set yet another record as the player with the most goals in a Premier League season before the turn of the year. And he…

Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, the two mega-stars of Hollywood have not been able to see eye-to-eye for quite some time now. Although Top Gun: Maverick was the most successful movie of 2022 it was still not picked up for the Oscars. Brad Pitt’s latest project Babylon was nominated for the Oscars while Tom Cruise was ignored due to some past histories attached to the Mission: Impossible actor. According to rumors, Tom Cruise is unhappy that Brad Pitt got picked up for the Oscars but he wasn’t. Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.Tom Cruise Is Unhappy With Brad Pitt’s Oscar Snub Top Gun: Maverick earned Tom Cruise a…

A leaked toy gave fans a glimpse at the Batwing vehicle that will be flown by Michael Keaton’s Batman in his upcoming appearance in The Flash, Despite the ample amount of controversy surrounding its lead star, The Flash is still on track to release in 2023. The movie picks up with Barry Allen, the fastest man alive, as he grapples with alternate timelines and versions of himself. Also along for the ride is Michael Keaton, who will reprise his famous role as Batman. Keaton hasn’t played the character in 30 years and will fully suit up in the movie. And a fancy suit isn’t the only…

While it has only been a couple of months since James Gunn and Peter Safran took a hold of DC Studios’ reins, the duo has already let all hell break loose. With their announcement of a new slate for DCU, fans were enraged (and still are) to learn that their favorite Superman, Henry Cavill is no longer going to play the red-caped superhero. James Gunn and Peter Safran James Gunn previously announced that he would be able to share a few glimpses into what the said slate will look like at the beginning of the new year, 2023. Now, this…

Controversial referee Mateu Lahoz has yet again hit the headlines for the wrong reasons following another card-happy display in LaLiga. The 45-year-old official, who was criticised by Lionel Messi during the World Cup, took charge of Barcelona’s 1-1 draw against rivals Espanyol at the Nou Camp in his first match since returning from Qatar. Referee Lahoz handed out 15 cards during Barcelona’s draw with Espanyol Jordi Alba was sent off in the second half, along with Espanyol’s Vinicius Souza He was subject to intense criticism in Qatar, with Barca‘s Dutch duo Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay lambasting Lahoz after Netherlands were knocked out by…

Throwback to when Hugh Jackman opened up about regretting to not star in Avengers as he wanted to kick Iron Man Robert Downey Jr’s a*s Hugh Jackman is one of the most-loved actors of Hollywood. Being a noted Australian actor, he rose to fame with his iconic character of Wolverine in the X-Men movie series from the 2000 film to the 2017 film titled Logan. After playing Wolverine for 17 years, he declared his retirement announcing he won’t be portraying the character anymore and his announcement left his fans devastated for obvious reasons. However, he left his fans ecstatic after…

Avengers 5 star Jonathan Majors (aka Marvel Studios’ Kang the Conqueror), teased a Thor vs. Kang battle in the MCU’s future. After appearing in last year’s Loki, Major is primed for his proper Marvel Studios debut as the MCU’s primary “Multiversal threat,” Kang the Conqueror. Kang will play a major role in the forthcoming Marvel Studios epic, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, before going on to wreak havoc across the franchise, with an Avengers film sporting his name already on the docket in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. And once Majors’ Marvel villain is done toying with Paul Rudd’s pint-sized supe, he is sure to go up against some of the biggest names from…

Hugh Jackman became a household name in Hollywood with the 2000 film X-Men. The Australian actor had a breakthrough with the 2000 film, as he brought Wolverine to the big screen. Soon after the release of the film, Jackman became a fan favorite. He continued playing Wolverine for the next 17 years before declaring that he would not be portraying the character anymore. Fans were devastated by the thought that they might never get to see their favorite X-Men on screen again. Hugh Jackman as Wolverine However, soon after retiring the actor regretted the decision as there was so much more he…

A dog stolen by Russian soldiers and given to Chechen leader Kadyrov as a ‘trophy’ has finally been freed and returned to a Ukrainian servicewoman in a New Year prisoner exchange. American Pit Bull Terrier Adik was taken from a Ukrainian servicewoman in June and reportedly gifted to the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov as a ‘trophy’. But Adik has now returned to Ukraine, as part of a New Year prisoner swap in which 140 Ukrainian soldiers were freed from Russia. Adik was taken prisoner from Azovstal Iron and Steel Works, alongside his owner and defenders of Mariupol. American Pit Bull Terrier Adik was…

Marvel’s Iron Man IP has never been more successful than its reign and existence within the cinematic adaptation of the comic book franchise. The armored superhero, another popular Marvel comics character, was a notch below Captain America when it came to the glazed paperback issues. But Robert Downey Jr.’s cinematic debut as Iron Man was a vision and a delight when it came to showcasing the hero’s fraught journey and an origin story. However, all of that comes to a standstill when one learns how the MCU fandom was to be robbed of all the tantrums, snark, humor, and heroism…

Marcus Rashford reveals why Erik ten Hag dropped him for the Wolves game Speaking to @btsportfootball as quoted by Fabrizio Romano, Marcus Rashford has revealed why Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag dropped him to the bench for the game against Wolves. Rashford has revealed that he overslept and missed a pre-game meeting and the team rules meant that he had to be dropped. The English international was understanding of the situation and said that he accepted the punishment. The English international came up with the best response possible. He came off the bench and came up with a moment of magic as he glided…

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement over the transfer of Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, who is closing in on a move for around €37-38million. The talented French centre-back looks a terrific prospect after impressing in Ligue 1 in recent times, and it now looks like his move to Stamford Bridge is only a matter of time, according to The Athletic. Their report states that Chelsea and Monaco have agreed the terms of the deal, while the Blues also have an agreement with the player over a long-term contract. Graham Potter could do with strengthening his defence this January, and Badiashile looks…

Al Nassr fans believe that Cristiano Ronaldo joining their club will open the door for more football stars to follow path and join the Saudi League. The Portuguese star is set to receive the biggest football salary in history after joining the Saudi Arabian outfit on a three-year deal. The club supporters, who rushed into the club store on Saturday to buy CR7 jersey with the famous number7, also believe that the deal will enhance not only Al Nassr, but also the whole league. ”I expect that any player receives an offer from a Saudi club will accept the offer…

Luke Shaw has hailed Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag from bringing a sense of discipline back to the club. Despite his goalscoring form, Marcus Rashford was not named in the Dutchman’s starting eleven for United game against Wolves on Saturday. Ten Hag would later cite ‘internal discipline’ as his justification for leaving the England international on the bench at Molineux, with Rashford entering the game in the second half before scoring to secure a 1-0 victory. Luke Shaw has credited Erik ten Hag with stopping players getting away with ‘silly little things Rashford later explained that discipline his manager referred to came after he was absent from…

The January transfer window is open and Chelsea are likely to be one the busiest Premier League clubs, but Graham Potter can call on a number of players already at his disposal Chelsea have money, lots of it. Since Todd Boehly led a consortium to buy the club for £4.25billion in May last year, the Blues have splashed out a whopping £278.4million on players. Now, it’s 2023 at Stamford Bridge, with the January transfer window open for business and Graham Potter keen to improve his squad for the second half of the season. Will it be Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix or Benoit Badiashile coming through the door? There’s certainly a…

Tottenham Hotspur will prioritise an attacker during the January window, transfer insider Dean Jones has claimed. Antonio Conte’s side have struggled for consistency this season and could be busy in the upcoming window. What’s the latest news involving Tottenham Hotspur? It’s been a mixed start to the season for Spurs. Entering the campaign with plenty of expectations after their first pre-season under Conte, Tottenham had been tipped to do well this term. Instead, the surprise package has been north London rivals Arsenal, who currently top the Premier League table, while Spurs might have to settle for a top-four battle instead. Progression as winners from a…

Kaka has welcomed Lionel Messi to the exclusive ‘Triple Crown’ club after the legendary forward won the World Cup with Argentina. Messi, playing in what is presumed to have been the final World Cup of his illustrious career, inspired Argentina to glory in Qatar with a series of breathtaking performances throughout the tournament. This was the crowning moment of Messi’s career. It’s the achievement which, for many, puts him firmly alongside the late Pele and Diego Maradona on the pantheon of all-time greats. Messi joins the ‘Triple Crown’ club – what is it? Messi’s World Cup triumph has seen him join an exclusive list of players. The 35-year-old is the…

PSG will travel to Saudi Arabia for a friendly duel Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain are scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia for a friendly that will take place on January 19 against a combined XI from teams Al Hilal and Al Nassr, who announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday. If the match is confirmed, and both players are called up to participate, it could be one of the last chances to see the two stars playing against each other before they retire. The news was confirmed by journalist Achraf Ben Ayad. This match was going to take place at the beginning of 2022, but it…

Your Liverpool morning digest as Jurgen Klopp has a big transfer decision to make, plus the deal to sign Cody Gakpo has been questioned Here is your Liverpool morning digest for Sunday, January 1. Jurgen Klopp has major transfer decision to make If the points tally for Liverpool’s return to Premier League action paints a flawless picture, a little has been lacking from the aesthetics, writes Paul Gorst. Victories over Aston Villa and Leicester in recent days have whittled what was a seven-point deficit to the top four down to just two and conventional wisdom suggests now is not the time…

Is the title slipping away? Man City winners, losers and ratings as Haaland goal not enough to beat Everton Pep Guardiola’s side were forced to settle for a draw at the Etihad Stadium after Demarai Gray netted a brilliant equaliser for the Toffees Erling Haaland scored his 21st Premier League goal of the season for Manchester City, but it wasn’t enough for all three points as Everton battled back to snatch a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium. The Norwegian striker had worried supporters in the opening exchanges when he went down after a challenge from Ben Godfrey that left…

Gary Neville believes that Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez will become world class amid his difficult start to life at the Anfield club. Nunez joined Liverpool from Benfica in a deal worth a potential £85 million. So far, he has scored nine times in 20 appearances for the Reds. Despite a more than reasonable goal return, many fans have been critical of Nunez for wasting many chances, like he did against Aston Villa and Leicester in Liverpool’s last two Premier League matches. The Uruguayan started up top against the Foxes at Anfield and was an absolute handful as he caused chaos, but ultimately he…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s big-money switch to Saudi club Al-Nassr was confirmed on Friday evening but it could have been so different had former club Real Madrid decided to make a move Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly had a dream return to former club Real Madrid scuppered before his move to Al-Nassr was confirmed. The Portuguese forward’s switch to the Saudi outfit was announced on Friday evening. He penned a deal worth in the region of £173m per year after his explosive exit from Manchester United earlier this month. Speaking after his switch was announced, Ronaldo said: “I’m thrilled for a new experience in a different league and a…