Asserts

Gregg Berhalter, the coach, declared the 5-1 shellacking by Colombia not just a defeat but a "wake-up call" for the United States team. They faced a thrashing at FedEx Field on Saturday during a pre-Copa America friendly match. Under the bright lights of international play, the U.S. squad seemed to pale against Colombia, a formidable team from South America. Jhon Arias, Rafael Santos Borre, Richard Rios, Jorge Carrascal, and Luis Sinisterra all scored, turning the match into a debacle, especially as three of those goals…

Despite low expectations for retaining their Euro title, Coach Luciano Spalletti is all in to make waves in Germany. The Azzurri clinched their last Euro trophy by defeating England in a nail-biting penalty shootout at Wembley back in 2020. Recent history hasn't been kind to Italy, stumbling to miss World Cup qualifications in both 2018 and 2022. Yet, with Spalletti taking the helm after Robert Mancini's departure last year, he sees a path to glory for Italy at Euro 2024. Still, he stresses the weighty duty that comes…

Cristiano Ronaldo gears up for his record-breaking sixth European Championship, as Portugal sets sights on their second victory. Ronaldo first took to the Euro stage in 2004 and clinched the title in 2016. His return this year marks a historic sixth appearance. The football virtuoso has scored 128 times in 204 international caps, including 14 in the Euros alone. At 39, this tournament might be Ronaldo's swansong on the big stage, and Martinez is keen to leverage his vast expertise for Portugal's opening match.…

Despite England's unexpected 1-0 tumble against Iceland in their pre-Euro 2024 curtain-closer, Declan Rice remains optimistic, highlighting the bright spots from the match. The squad faced jeers as they exited Wembley, where Jon Thorsteinsson's early goal sealed their fate in this tense fixture. Gareth Southgate’s crew, anchored by Harry Kane and Ivan Toney, mustered only a paltry shot on target throughout, a product of Iceland's tight defensive ring. This encounter marked a historic low for England—a repetition of their…

Nairobi (AX) — The North Western of Somalia representative in Kenya has affirmed that the Sool region will remain part of North Western of Somalia, rejecting any talk of separation. A recent agreement with Ethiopia has been touted as a catalyst for economic growth in the breakaway region. During an interview with BBC Somali, Ambassador Mohamed A. Mohamud underscored North Western of Somalia's dedication to peace in the Sool region. He firmly denied the involvement of Somalia's president in the SSC Khatumo administration,…

In Garowe, Northeastern State President Saeed Abdullahi Deni expresses willingness to engage in dialogue and arbitration concerning its relationship with the Somali government. However, he firmly states that Northeastern State cannot be coerced into compliance. Deni accuses the federal government of continuous meddling in Northeastern State's internal affairs, seeking to exert influence. He alleges that there is an ongoing conflict between the federal government and Northeastern State. "We must respect each other's…

Elite clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and the Manchester sides are admiring Florian Wirtz's talent, but Bayer Leverkusen's Simon Rolfes confirms he will remain with the team. Wirtz's exceptional performance under Xabi Alonso's leadership has been remarkable, as Leverkusen aims for an unbeaten treble. The team had an undefeated Bundesliga season, winning 28 out of 34 matches. They now gear up for Europa League and DFB-Pokal finals. Wirtz's contributions with 11 goals and 11 assists earned him the Bundesliga Player of the…

Hargeisa (AX) — Reports suggest that Ethiopia has elevated its consulate in Hargeisa, North Western of Somalia, to embassy status, as stated by North Western of Somalia officials. This announcement was made during the 33rd anniversary of North Western of Somalia's self-proclaimed independence from Somalia on May 18, confirmed by North Western of Somalia President Musa Bihi Abdi and Minister of Information, Culture, and National Guidance, Ali Mohamed Hassan, also known as Ali Marehaan. In an interview with BBC Somali,…

Bayern Munich once again relied on Harry Kane's scoring in Tuesday's Champions League match against Real Madrid. Harry Kane refuted claims that this season's Champions League success will determine the fate of his move to Bayern Munich, following the 2-2 draw against Real Madrid in the semi-final first leg. Kane scored a penalty for Bayern, making the score 2-1, just minutes after Leroy Sane equalized with a fantastic goal. He is the first English player to directly contribute to 11 goals in one Champions League season.…