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Some say Ruben Amorim is stepping into the shoes of a legend, akin to the new Alex Ferguson. As he prepares to take the reins at Manchester United, he has already begun winning the hearts of fans by orchestrating a stunning 4-1 victory for Sporting Lisbon against Manchester City in the Champions League this past Tuesday. Just before coaching his last home game for Sporting after over four years, Amorim joked that if he managed to secure such a win over City—a team touted as a favored contender for the Champions League…

The Champions League served up some dramatic surprises this week as two European titans, Real Madrid and Manchester City, were humbled on Tuesday.Real Madrid, last year's champions, took a beating on home turf with a 3-1 loss to AC Milan. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland missed a crucial penalty as Manchester City, after initially securing a lead four minutes in, crumbled to a 4-1 defeat against Sporting Lisbon. Adding an interesting twist, Lisbon's coach is set to switch allegiance to City’s neighbors soon.Liverpool, on the other…

On Saturday, Liverpool reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League, staging a thrilling comeback to secure a 2-1 victory against Brighton at Anfield. They countered a goal down with two swift strikes within three minutes, while Manchester City faced another setback, suffering a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth. Brighton struck first, with Ferdi Kadioglu capitalizing on a deflected cross from Kaoru Mitoma just 14 minutes into the game. However, Liverpool flipped the script with a pair of rapid goals in the second half. Cody Gakpo,…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (AX) — As we gear up for the November 5 election, the political scene in St. Cloud is ready for a transformation. A total of six candidates are vying for three at-large seats on the city council. Notably, Hudda Ibrahim and Omar Podi are two Somali-American leaders determined to confront the city’s most pressing challenges while amplifying the voices of its varied residents.Hudda Ibrahim has been a key player in St. Cloud's civic engagements for quite some time. Recognized for her contributions to…

PORTLAND, Oregon (AX) — Ahlam Osman, a 22-year-old entrepreneur and passionate community champion, is on the brink of making history as Portland’s inaugural Somali-American city councilor. Hailing from Southeast Portland, Osman feels ready to become an impactful presence in the city's political scene as she campaigns for the City Council seat in District 3. Her candidacy embodies a crucial chance for the younger, often overlooked voices in the area, particularly those from the Somali community. As the founder of Above…

In a thrilling encounter, Liverpool narrowly edged out Chelsea with a 2-1 victory, maintaining their slender lead atop the Premier League. Curtis Jones, who truly stole the show with a standout performance, had a big role in securing this win. By clinching this victory, Liverpool managed to hold a one-point lead over Manchester City and surged four points clear of both Arsenal and Aston Villa.Despite facing a sprightly Chelsea squad, Liverpool found it challenging to string together cohesive plays. However, Jones was…

Mogadishu (AX) — Someday in a sprawling Mogadishu neighborhood, the wheels are already in motion for a bold endeavor — a dazzling residential development sprouting 50,000 homes in the Kaaraan zone. This isn't just an architectural venture; it's a mission to breathe life into the heart of Somalia's beachside cityscape. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has stirred the initial beat of the project drum at this delightfully dubbed "Pearl Beach" initiative, heralding an era of rejuvenation where Mogadishu meets the sea.Bankrolled…

Karim Adeyemi dazzled as Borussia Dortmund demolished Celtic, while both Barcelona and Manchester City secured their inaugural wins in the revamped Champions League on Tuesday.Adeyemi bagged a hat trick in the first half, leading Dortmund to a resounding 7-1 victory over Celtic on home turf. This triumph follows Bayern Munich's overwhelming 9-2 conquest over Dinamo Zagreb in their initial matchup.Robert Lewandowski propelled Barcelona into victory as the Spanish behemoth cruised to a 5-0 victory against Switzerland's Young…

Gordon Nets as Man City and Newcastle Grind to Exhausting 1-1 Stalemate Gordon Scores as Man City Held at Newcastle in Gruelling 1-1 Draw Anthony Gordon found the back of the net as Newcastle United pushed Manchester City to a draining 1-1 tie. It wasn't just a game, but a relentless tug-of-war on the field. “It was a battle from start to finish,” expressed one spectator, capturing the heart of the clash. The Etihad giants set the tone early with quick passes and deft maneuvers, but Newcastle didn't just roll over.…

The chatter about Rodrigo Hernandez's role at Manchester City continues after Pep Guardiola's squad managed only a 1-1 draw away to Newcastle United. Without Rodri, recuperating from knee surgery in Spain, Guardiola started Ilkay Gundogan and Mateo Kovacic in midfield. City kicked off strong, drawing first blood in the 35th minute with Josko Gvardiol netting from a Jack Grealish assist. Newcastle, however, upped their game in the second half. Anthony Gordon equalized from the penalty spot after being fouled by City’s…