Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has named a 29-man squad ahead of the upcoming friendly match against Rwanda. The fixture serves as preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games scheduled for September, as well as the Africa Cup of Nations set to take place in December. The match will be played on Tuesday, June 10, at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. Full Squad – Algeria (June 2025): Goalkeepers: Oussama Benbot (USM Alger) Alexis Guendouz (Persepolis FC) Anthony Mandrea (SM Caen) Defenders: Rayan Aït Nouri (Wolverhampton Wanderers) Youcef Atal (Al-Sadd SC) Ramy Bensebaïni (Borussia Dortmund) Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew)...
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth Warns Allies That China Intend To Take Taiwan By Force.
Hegseth said: “Any attempt by China to conquer Taiwan by force will result in desvastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific and the world. There’s No reason to sugarcoat it, the threat China poses is real and could be imminent.”
Liverpool Submits Record-Breaking Bid for Florian Wirtz
Liverpool have submitted a club-record offer of £135 million for German international Florian Wirtz, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein. It is the highest bid in the club’s history, surpassing the amount they paid Benfica for Darwin Núñez in 2022 (£85 million including add-ons). Wirtz has reportedly turned down a move to Bayern Munich, as he is keen on joining Liverpool. The 22-year-old is said to be very eager to make the switch to Anfield. The attacking midfielder has scored 57 goals and provided 65 assists for Bayer Leverkusen. He is already a full German international and widely regarded...
“We Will Ensure That No Nigerian Affected By This Disaster Is Left Behind Or Unheard Of”— President Tinubu Pledges After Mokwa Flooding Disaster
The president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a statement on Saturday morning has expressed concern over the devastating flood disaster that occurred in Mokwa, Niger State, which tragically claimed the lives of several persons. According to the head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema), Abullahi Baba-Arah, the downpours lasted for several hours, killing at least 111 people and displaced several others. Tinubu expressed condolences to the affected families and the state while disclosing that he has directed the National Emergency Response Centre and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on the scale of the disaster and the urgent...
How Acerbi Beat Cancer, Alcohol Abuse And Depression To Star For Inter
Francesco Acerbi’s story really has all it takes to be a fable. It starts from afar, has an animal with human characteristics as its protagonist – in this case a lion – with its vices and virtues. And like any fable worthy of its name, it ends with a moral. It is a story of sacrifice, resilience and perseverance – one that has seen Acerbi battle with alcohol and depression following the death of his father, twice overcome testicular cancer, and climb the footballing pyramid as a relative veteran to become an unlikely Champions League hero for Inter Milan at...
French Scientist That Created Abortion Pill Dies Aged 98
The French scientist who created the abortion pill has died at the age of 98. Dr. Étienne-Émile Baulieu died at his home in Paris on Friday, his widow confirmed in a statement. In a post on X, French President Emmanuel Macron called Dr Baulieu “a beacon of courage” and “a progressive mind who enabled women to win their freedom”. Adding that: “Few French people have changed the world to such an extent.” The scientist helped develop the oral drug RU-486, also known as mifepristone, which has provided millions of women across the world with a safe and inexpensive alternative to...