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David Beckham is already laying the groundwork for a future move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi and has spoken to the Argentine about a transfer when his contract in Paris expires.Messi left Barcelona last summer and had been provisionally linked with a transfer to Major League Soccer, but eventually completed a transfer to PSG, where he signed a two-year contract with the possibility of a third.?? ️ - Day 1⃣ of Messi in Paris❤️? #PSGxMESSI pic.twitter.com/WZgmASiEcj-Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August…

The illegal East-based forces loyal to Putist general Khalifa Haftar have released 17 prisoners from Libya's western region, the Libyan army said on Saturday. "Seventeen prisoners held by Haftar's militias were released," military spokesman Abdel-Hadi Darah told Anadolu Agency (AA). He said the prisoners had been handed over to the Libyan army at the al-Khamsin gate, west of the city of Sirte. "The detainees arrived in Misrata, northwest of Libya, and will be offered medical check-ups before handing…

Former Arsenal midfielder David Luiz has reached a verbal agreement on a possible move to Brazilian Flamengo this summer.The 34-year-old has been a free agent since his contract with Arsenal expired at the end of last season and has taken plenty of time to evaluate all his options.Luiz left Arsenal this summer / Pool / Getty ImagesIt is believed that Luiz has received a number of offers to stay in Europe, but Globo revealed earlier this week that Flamengo had reached beyond a potential agreement and grew in confidence that…

Manchester United midfielder James Garner has signed a new contract with the Premier League club and returned to Nottingham Forest on a one-season loan. Garner has scored four goals in 20 league appearances for Forest in the 2020-21 campaign after his temporary change in January. The 20-year-old returned alongside Chris Hughton on Sunday after putting pen to paper on a deal with the Red Devils that will last until June 2024, with the option of an extra year on top. Garner said: "I have makeup on, Manchester United have…

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted that he gave the club's board a chance to reconsider his decision to fire Frank Lampard and appoint him back in January.The Blues' dismissal of Lampard, one of the greatest players in club history, was met with real hostility from some supporters, although their decision ceased to be justified as Tuchel led Chelsea to Champions League glory after just four months.Tuchel was brought in to replace Lampard / Pool / Getty ImagesIn fact, the dismissal of Lampard was so controversial that…

Does the fountain of youth live in your gut? Because previous studies have shown a link between gastrointestinal microbiota - trillions of microorganisms living in the digestive tract - and brain health, researchers from University College Cork in Ireland decided to investigate whether this compound may have an effect on an aging brain. Professors performed fecal microbiotate transplantation (using the "good" gut bacteria) from either young (3 to 4 months of age) or old (19 to 20 months) mice to old mice. After performing…

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has confirmed that Granit Xhaka has signed a new contract with the Gunners, which puts an end to all rumors of a possible distance from the Emirates. The 28-year-old had appeared to be walking towards the front door this summer, after agreeing on personal terms for a move to AS Roma. However, the two clubs could not agree on a fee, which caused the deal to break down. Xhaka during the defeat against Brentford / Shaun Botterill / Getty ImagesXhaka's future was left in the air by this failed…

Manchester City are ready to honor the club's legends David Silva and Vincent Kompany by unveiling statues of the influential couple outside the Etihad Stadium before meeting Arsenal. The duo played a huge role in the citizens' growth to become one of the most powerful and successful teams in Europe and offered a total of 21 years of their careers to the goal. They were both key figures in Man City's first title-winning page and are remembered with joy as modern legends. Both players liked long sticks in the club /…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the figures are alarming ... 42% of AIDS patients admitted to Lubumbashi Provincial Hospital die due to lack of money for treatment. These statistics were presented during Scientific Days, organized jointly by the Higher Institute of Medical Techniques in Lubumbashi and the Technical University of M'siri. They ended on Saturday, August 21, in the town of…

Manchester United have confirmed that young midfielder James Garner has signed a new long-term contract at the club before lending to Nottingham Forest.The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at City Ground and enjoyed a very productive spell, scoring four goals in 20 games from the base at Forest Midfield.✍? Brilliant news, @ JGarnerr96 - good luck for the 2021/22 season! #MUFC- Manchester United (@ManUtd) 22 August 2021Some fans had demanded that Garner be promoted to United's first team permanently,…