Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes surprised a persistent fan after he tweeted at him for 300 days. Bruno Fernandes is not alien to idea of hardwork and persistence paying off, as in sports, that is what is required from athletes at the elite level. Fernandes rewarded a United fan who had tried to get his attention by messaging him everyday for 300 days by promising him a signed shirt on a video call. Featured Image Credit: Alamy United’s #8 responded to the fan on Twitter in February, saying: “I saw you tweet (me for) around 280 days and said to myself that if he…
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FOOTBALLERS are constantly on the move, having to upheave their families. Some will even go abroad and have to settle on foreign shores unknown to them. Jack Rodwell revealed his move to Western Sydney Wanderers was inspired by his wife, but some Wags have scupper their partners’ transfersCredit: Getty Last year, Jack Rodwell signed for Western Sydney Wanderers, a move that he admits was inspired by his Aussie wife. But what about Wags who have scuppered their partners’ transfers? Here’s six who were told to stay put by their other halves. THOMAS MULLER TO MAN UTD Ex-Man Utd boss Louis Van…
ERLING HAALAND has signed an eye-watering new £20million contract. But it is NOT with Manchester City. Erling Haaland has signed a mega contract with NikeCredit: The Mega Agency He is now tied down for at least a decade and likely the rest of his careerCredit: The Mega Agency The Norwegian was motivated to be the ‘new face of No9’Credit: The Mega Agency Instead the Norwegian goal machine agreed new terms with boot supplier Nike. Reports last month suggested he was close to signing the deal. And now he has put pen to paper on the fresh terms worth a staggering £20m in reportedly…
During her 40 years in the spotlight, Ana Obregon has been no stranger to controversy. In the early 1990s, she set Spanish media alight when news of her affair with King Juan Carlos’ nephew Alessandro Lecquio broke. When she fell pregnant with their son, Aless, the Italian aristocrat was still technically married to model Antonia Dell’Atte, whom he shares son Clemente with. In 2003, the actress sparked a WAG war when she sensationally claimed to have shared a bed with David Beckham, who was 21 years her junior, while he was playing for Real Madrid – an allegation the father-of-four has always denied.…
Ronaldo and Messi: The competition has no end The debate over who is the better player – Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi – is the most controversial topic in football and sports in general. Over time, the controversy has grown from “who plays better” to “who is the greatest of all time,” aka GOAT (greatest of all time). Ronaldo and Messi – who is better? (Photo: Internet). Everyone has their own views and preferences, but many sports experts agree that Ronaldo is a better player than Messi, and there are many undeniable reasons to prove this statement. Before getting into…
Two thousand years ago, beautifully carved Roman stones taken into an ancient pool were lost by the bathers. Now they have been recovered during archaeological excavations in Carlisle, adjacent to Hadrian’s Wall. As many as 30 semi-precious stones that had dropped out of their ring settings, their glue weakened by the steamy baths, have been rediscovered at the site, and described as an “incredible” discovery by archaeologists. Intaglios: Craftsmanship of the Highest Order ‘Intaglios’, as the engraved gems are called, were prized for their high quality of craftsmanship, as evidenced by their expertly carved images that measure just a few…
WHEN Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia announced their divorce in June 2007, only they knew the blueprint for their relationship. The exes have not only remained amicable, but they’ve also grown their businesses together. Dwayne Johnson and his ex-wife Dany Garcia appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show togetherCredit: Getty Who is Dwayne Johnson’s ex-wife Dany Garcia? The Rock’s ex-wife Dany Garcia first met Johnson at the University of Miami. There, she was studying to get a business degree while he was on a football scholarship. The college sweethearts married in 1997, and Garcia became Johnson’s manager. They share a daughter named Simone, who was born in 2001. But eventually, the dream…
A baby miraculously plucked alive from rubble five days after Turkey’s killer quake in February has been finally reunited with her mother, who was believed to have been killed in the disaster. Three-and-a-half-month-old Vetin Begdas — who was given the name “Gizen,” or “Mystery,” by rescue workers — was handed to mom Yasemin Begdas on Saturday, 54 days after the child was saved from a wrecked building in the province of Hatay. Turkey Family and Social Services Minister Derya Yanik reunited the pair after their relationship was confirmed by a DNA test. “One of the most priceless tasks in the…
They redefined “all in the family.” The baying vocals of one inbred family sound like a stereotype relegated to only the most exaggerated and offensive backwoods cult flicks. However, one photographer proved that such communities do in fact exist after documenting the secret lives of the Whittakers — aka “America’s most inbred family,” whose members communicate only in grunts and bark at passersby. “It was out of control — the craziest thing I’d ever seen” documentarian Mark Laita, 63, recalled recently on the Konkrete podcast. He was describing his first ever encounter with the Whittakers, who reside in the rural mountain town of Odd, West Virginia,…
Archaeologists recently opened a Late Bronze Age (c 1,200 BC) tomb at the huge Metsamor site in Armenia. Inside was a cornucopia of small gold artifacts, including dozens of loose pieces from three gold necklaces that must have been spectacularly beautiful when they were joined together. But even more remarkably, the tomb contained the bodies of a man and a woman who’d been buried side by side, locked in each other’s arms in a loving embrace that was obviously meant to last for eternity. Were these two individuals star-crossed lovers, who like Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet met a tragic fate that prevented them from spending…
Having had a traumatic past before reaching the peak of glory, the story of the Hollywood star has inspired millions.Dwayne Johnson, better known by her stage name “The Rock”, is an American retired professional athlete, film actress and producer. At the age of 50, this man is a billion-dollar Hollywood star with many lifetime works such as: King of Scorpions; The mummy returns; Agent 86: Mission Impossible… Before reaching the peak of fame as now, actor The Rock has experienced many ups and downs. Haunted childhood The Rock was born in 1972 into a family with a wrestling tradition. His…
Man City young star, Raheem Sterling is about to buy a villa in Marbella (Spain) for 5 million pounds (more than 160 billion VND).Raheem Sterling is playing extremely well at Man City this season. He shined many times to bring victory to coach Pep Guardiola’s teachers and students. It has been reported that Sterling is about to receive the highest salary at Etihad. Perhaps that’s why the English striker “rewards” himself an extremely monumental villa. Marbella in remote Spain is one of Sterling’s favorite destinations. Therefore, he also aims to buy a villa there. The villa in the south of…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Secrets to SuccessSkill Development Expert Profile — Cristiano Ronaldo Born on the small island of Madeira in a working-class neighbourhood, Cristiano followed his dream of becoming the best football player in the world. He dedicated his life and designed every action around how to improve his performance as a player. What did Cristiano do to become a five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, as the best footballer in the world, and what can we learn from him about what it takes to become the best? Following his dream “I remember leaving home. My siblings were crying, my mother…
Dressing room footage of Eddie Howe addressing his Newcastle players after their impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday afternoon has emerged. Second-half goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson handed the Magpies a much-deserved win against a lacklustre United side devoid of any real attacking threat. Newcastle have leapfrogged United in the league and now sit third after losing just three games all season. After the full-time whistle, cameras followed a delighted Eddie Howe into the St James’ Park dressing room, where he spoke to the likes of Joelinton, Sean Longstaff and Kieran Trippier. Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports Howe said:…
There is something about Orkney that inspires great mystery in any visitor. It is an ancient place – situated just a “stone’s throw” north of Scotland – and it boasts a rich history that reaches far back in time. One of its ancient relics is the Dwarfie Stane, a rather enigmatic prehistoric tomb that sits in the solitude of Hoy Island. Who carved it, and whose remains rested within it, we do not know. But that enigma just opens a whole world of possibilities, and quickly stirs the imaginative mind. The Dwarfie Stane is one of Orkney’s Most Valuable Ancient Relics If…
Another world record for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: the most selfies snapped in three minutes. At the London premiere of his disaster movie San Andreas, the Hollywood star chose to take on the task of taking as many selfies as possible in the allotted time. With the help of his fans, Johnson set a new Guinness World Record by taking 105 selfies in one minute. From Wrestling to Hollywood Dwayne Johnson taking selfies for a Guinness World Record The record-breaking attempt was just one part of the promotional campaign for San Andreas, which has been a massive success since its release in…
According to the law, this house is crammed full of ghosts. Among the many considerations that people apparently take into account when buying a house are “how bad is the traffic during peak commuter hours” and “am I going to be hounded out of the place by an unholy poltergeist from hell?”. Surveys have shown that people are actually put off buying a house if it is reported to be haunted, even though ghosts aren’t real and (more often than not) turn out to have a perfectly rational explanation. One such survey found that about a third of people are willing to buy…
These are your Manchester United evening headlines on Sunday, April 2. Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Sunday, April 2. Ten Hag surprised by United performance in defeat at Newcastle Erik ten Hag was surprised Manchester United’s players failed to match the intensity of Newcastle in their 2-0 defeat on what he admitted was “not a good day”. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. (Image: 2023 Allstar) Newcastle had 22 attempts to United’s six in a dominant performance that lifted them above Ten Hag’s team into third place in the Premier League table. United beat Newcastle 2-0 in the…
When Henry Cavill showed up as Superman to confront Dwayne Johnson’s titular anti-hero in Black Adam’s mid-credits scene, theaters went ballistic. Many fans took this as confirmation of Cavill’s sure DC return. In the days following the release of the film, there were rumors of Man of Steel 2 being in development. Also, Cavill confirmed through an Instagram post that he was returning as Superman. But all of that didn’t happen. Both Cavill and Johnson are not part of the DC universe anymore. James Gunn is now in charge of charting a new direction for the franchise and it looks like he is seemingly…
Not only is Lady Gaga a singing sensation, but she is also a credible actor. The Born This Way hitmaker carved out a massive career during the late 2000s in music but ventured into acting when securing the role of La Camaleon in 2013’s Machete Kills. Since then, Gaga has appeared in American Horror Story, A Star Is Born, and House of Gucci. With a BAFTA, two Golden Globes, and an Academy Award already under her belt, it comes as no surprise that Gaga’s acting career has taken off. Lady Gaga spotted on set for Joker: Folie a Deux. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Jade…
A REFEREE in Mexico kneed a player in his private parts after he was confronted for dishing out a yellow card. Fernando Hernandez lost his cool while officiating a Liga MX game between Club America and Leon. Referee Fernando Hernandez lashed out after being confronted by Lucas Romero He appeared to knee the midfielder in his private parts The two sides are battling for CONCACAF Champions League qualification and tensions were running high during the clash. So when Jaine Barreiro was booked his team-mate Lucas Romero rushed up to the referee and went face-to-face with Hernandez. In response the ref…
The skeletons of five people with elongated skulls have been dug up in the Russian-annexed region of Crimea, sparking rumours of an “alien” grave. The remains date from slightly less than 2000 years ago and are believed to be from the ancient Sarmatian culture. A mother was found buried with a baby lying on her chest, with three more skeletons found under them in the grave. All had distinctive deformed skulls, and previous similar discoveries have led to reports of “alien” graves. But the Sarmatians considered such artificial reshaping of the skull as “beautiful” but also essential for warriors who…
Cristiano Ronaldo is an extremely famous player in the football industry, throughout the years he has played with an extremely professional attitude and his ability to keep his body in top condition makes everyone admire. Not only a classy striker, the Portuguese striker is also a father who loves his children very much. Among them, especially the first son, Cristiano Ronaldo Junior, the boy was allowed to practice football by his father from a young age and showed his ability very early to surprise many people. Top 8 stars of MU with children following a football career: Ronaldo Jr. No.…
Beckham and Victoria Beckham are a power couple in the sports and entertainment world. After many years of marriage, the couple owns a fortune of up to 450 million USD and expensive real estate around the world. In particular, the penthouse in Florida, USA is the most remarkable because it is located in a prime location and is equipped with unimaginable amenities. The couple David and Victoria Beckham are very rich with a larger fortune than many other players and artists. Photo: Victoriabeckham / Instagram David Beckham’s newly purchased apartment is more than 1,000 square meters, located in a 62-storey…