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Security & Justice
Saudi Arabia Calls on Citizens to Leave Lebanon Immediately
Saudi Arabia's embassy in Lebanon on Saturday strongly advised Saudi citizens currently in the country to leave promptly amid fears that the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah would escalate into a full-scale war.
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Australia Issues Travel Advisory for Lebanon Amid Volatile Situation
Australia has “strongly advised” its citizens against traveling to Lebanon amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah on the country's southern border.
Friday, June 28, 2024
Articles
Lebanon Needs to Heed Warnings About Its Airport Safety Before It’s Too Late
Much like the rest of the country, Lebanon’s only international airport is an enigma. Its departure hall leaves a heaviness in my chest that I can’t shake off, while its arrival hall makes me feel as giddy as a child in a candy store.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Reform or Rely on Handouts: Lebanon’s Stark Choice
Lebanon is facing one of the worst financial crises in the world. It is important to understand the underlying reasons behind the crisis in order to adequately address the country’s financial meltdown and, ultimately, resolve it by tackling the root causes.
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Sports
LeBron James' Son Bronny Drafted by Dad's LA Lakers
Bronny James was picked in the second round of the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers where he could play alongside his legendary father LeBron.
Friday, June 28, 2024
FIFA Launches ‘Football Manager’ World Cup with $100,000 in Prize Money
FIFA will host its first-ever FIFA World Cup of Football Manager this year to crown the best virtual manager on the highly popular video game, world soccer’s governing body said on Thursday.
Friday, June 28, 2024
Saturday 11 November 2023 10:36:43
Erik Ten Hag Makes Marcus Rashford U-Turn After "We Are Not Happy" At Man Utd Admission
Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to rediscover his best form after the Manchester United striker's woeful start to the season.
Rashford plundered a career-best 30 goals last season to earn a new £350,000-a-week five-year contract, but has scored just once in 15 appearances this term.
The England striker's miserable start to the season continued when he was shown a red card for an ugly challenge in United's 4-3 Champions League defeat in Copenhagen in midweek. That came on the back of a public rebuke from Ten Hag, who branded Rashford's behaviour “unacceptable” for hosting a birthday party just hours after United lost the derby 3-0 to local rivals Manchester City.
Despite his problems on and off the pitch, Ten Hag has stuck by Rashford and is convinced the 26-year-old will get back to his best, after acknowledging he has not been good enough this season.
“I think he's not happy and we're not happy,” said Ten Hag. “He has high expectations for himself and, at this moment, he's not in his best form. But I know he will be back and, when the team is playing better, he will play better and score goals. I'm confident of that.
“He will improve and score goals this season. He's totally aware of everything, so he will be back on track. It can happen very quickly. Sometimes you only need one game and I'm sure we will get there.”
As well as in attack, Ten Hag has problems at the other end of the pitch, with United having conceded 10 goals in their last four games. Lisando Martinez is out until the New Year after surgery, while Jonny Evans is out of today's game against Luton after suffering an injury against Copenhagen.
That has left Ten Hag with Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane as his options at centre-back, with the latter likely to be benched again today. Maguire's revival has coincided with Varane's loss of form, with the World Cup winner having started just one of United's last six games in all competitions.
“In this moment, Harry is playing very well and there is internal competition,” said Ten Hag. “As I always said, Harry can do the job — and now he is showing he can do the job.
