Luka Modric

Modric ready to end 2019 in style

Luka Modric kicked off 2019 with the Ballon d'Or award in his hands and now, as 2019 draws to a close, he is willing to end this year in the best possible way. Casemiro was sanctioned for Real Madrid's game against Athletic Club on Sunday and the Croatian is expected to take his teammate's place in the starting line-up. The … Continue reading Modric ready to end 2019 in style

Remembering 2019 in pictures

Image shows people running after collecting food aid from a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) helicopter in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in Nhamatanda village, near Beira, Mozambique, March 26, 2019. People run as Haiti's Senator Jean Marie Ralph Fethiere (PHTK) fires a gun in the air, injuring Associated Press photographer Chery Dieu-Nalio, while … Continue reading Remembering 2019 in pictures

Best pictures of the year 2019

First lady Melania Trump kisses Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau next to U.S. President Donald Trump during the family photo at the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, August 25, 2019. Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. celebrates scoring her team's first goal against France in the Women's World Cup quarter final in Paris, France, June 28, … Continue reading Best pictures of the year 2019

CAF shortlists Mané, Salah and Aubameyang for African Player of the Year award

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released a 30-man shortlist for the 2019 African Player of the Year award, with Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane included. Mohamed Salah is targeting a third consecutive African Player of the Year trophy after being named on the preliminary list of nominees for the 2019 award. Salah defended his crown … Continue reading CAF shortlists Mané, Salah and Aubameyang for African Player of the Year award

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Time’s list of most influential personalities

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been included on Time magazine's list of 25th most influential people on the internet alongside the likes of Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X and President Donald Trump. The royal couple - who have their own independent Instagram followers - have been included on the annual ranking alongside the … Continue reading The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Time’s list of most influential personalities

Over 395,000 babies born on 1 January, 2019

  As revelers say ‘hello’ to 2019 with great festivities, the world welcomes its newest residents. In a press release issued on the first day of the year, UNICEF said that globally, over 395,000 children are expected to be born on 1 January.  Over half of these births are estimated to take place in eight countries which … Continue reading Over 395,000 babies born on 1 January, 2019

German Chancellor calls for peace and unity in her New Year message

  German Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to pull the country together for 2019 in her New Year's speech on Sunday with a call for solidarity and cooperation to overcome deep political divisions. Merkel said she recognized that many Germans "bemoaned" the ruling coalition that took office in March, an alliance of her conservative bloc and … Continue reading German Chancellor calls for peace and unity in her New Year message

German Chancellor calls for peace and unity in her New Year message

  German Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to pull the country together for 2019 in her New Year's speech on Sunday with a call for solidarity and cooperation to overcome deep political divisions. Merkel said she recognized that many Germans "bemoaned" the ruling coalition that took office in March, an alliance of her conservative bloc and … Continue reading German Chancellor calls for peace and unity in her New Year message