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Eddie Howe says he has the “fire” to lead Newcastle’s rebuild this summer, but that doesn’t guarantee he will stay at the club. Howe’s future is at a crossroads after four-and-a-half years at the helm at St James’ Park, with a feeling the squad is at the “end of a cycle”. “I can understand why people would look…
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Arsenal have joined the race to sign Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, according to The Telegraph. Mingueza’s contract at the LaLiga club is set to expire at the end of the season with the player set to become a free agent. Aston Villa and Fulham are also reportedly showing interest in the versatile defender, who can play at centre back or right back.…
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Tottenham are leading the race to sign soon-to-be free agent defender Marcos Senesi, according to The Athletic. The report claims Spurs are in advanced talks over a deal for the Bournemouth defender, subject to the club avoiding relegation from the Premier League. Senesi’s Bournemouth contract runs out at the end of the season, and he has been linked with a…
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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has claimed that his team has done something never been done in the history of the club. Arteta was speaking after guiding Arsenal to the Champions League semi-final stage on Wednesday. The Spaniard watched as the Gunners played a 0-0 draw against Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-final second leg…
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The date April 15 carries a unique weight in history, weaving together moments of profound tragedy, remarkable human achievement, and the mundane rhythms of modern life. From the sinking of the Titanic to the birth of Leonardo da Vinci, this day serves as a rich tapestry of global memory. The following chronicle explores the diverse…
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Love them or loathe them, you cannot ignore Manchester United. For nearly three decades, the debate over the “biggest club in the world” has been a circular argument involving Real Madrid’s European pedigree, Barcelona’s beautiful game, and Bayern Munich’s ruthless efficiency. Yet, when you measure the metric that matters most in the modern era—emotional investment—no…
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April 14 is a date that resonates across centuries and continents—a day of towering achievements, devastating tragedies, and the quiet turning points that have shaped the modern world. From the halls of power and the seats of learning to the fields of sport and the frontiers of technology, this single date on the calendar offers…
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Arne Slot admits Liverpool will need a “very special” performance to overturn their 2-0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday. Slot’s side are on the brink of being eliminated by PSG for a second successive season after a disappointing display in Paris last week. Liverpool failed to muster…
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Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has addressed rumours regarding his alleged paternity of Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise. In his clarification, Oliseh, who is also a former Super Eagles midfielder, expressed disappointment that the Bayern Munich player opted to represent France instead of Nigeria. Olise was eligible to play for Nigeria through his father,…
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April 13 stands out as a date woven with triumphs, tragedies, cultural milestones, and transformative decisions across continents. From pivotal political decrees and technological crises to artistic premieres and sporting breakthroughs, this day captures the diversity of human experience. What follows is a richly detailed journey through some of the most memorable events, lives, and…
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The majority-owner of Formula E motor racing has tabled an offer to buy a London-based franchise that would participate in a new European basketball league being set up by America’s National Basketball Association (NBA). I have learnt that Liberty Global, which controls a vast portfolio of media, telecoms and entertainment assets, tabled an offer ahead…
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A sports investment firm recently acquired by the asset management behemoth KKR has muscled its way into the launch of the NBA’s European tournament by tabling bids for stakes in a string of city-based franchises. meziesblog understands that Arctos Partners, which was sold to KKR for $1.4bn, submitted offers to become a shareholder in several…
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On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into outer space, completing one orbit of Earth in 108 minutes. This milestone, fraught with technical glitches and near-disasters, reshaped human history and opened the space age. The Soviet Union established Cosmonautics Day on April 12, 1962, and in 2011 the…
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A sports travel specialist controlled by the BetFred founder Fred Done is teeing off with the acquisition of Golfbreaks, a golf tour operator. MEZIESBLOG understands that Sports Tours International, which is owned by Mr Done, has struck a deal with the shareholders of Golfbreaks to buy the company for an undisclosed sum. Based in Manchester,…
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The Tote, Britain’s biggest pool betting operator, is targeting closer ties with the Hong Kong Jockey Club by appointing one of its senior stewards to the company’s board. MEZIESBLOG understands that The Tote will next week announce that Andrew Weir, a former partner at KPMG China, is joining as a non-executive director. The appointment comes…
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Juventus are eyeing a transfer for Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Serie A giants reportedly want to reunite Alisson with Luciano Spalletti after the Brazilian’s stint at Roma, where he played 15 games under the Italian head coach in 2016/17. Reports in Italy suggest that ‘positive contact’ has taken place with the goalkeeper’s camp,…
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