Source: BBC Sport
Security & Justice
One Killed in Israeli Strike in South Lebanon
Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli drone strike in the south killed one person on Saturday, the latest deadly raid despite a more than two-week ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Lebanese Army Enforces Resolution 1701, Expands Deployment in South
The Lebanese Army has begun implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and related government-approved decisions in the region south of the Litani River, security sources told Nidaa Al-Watan.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Opinion
A Diminished Hezbollah Is Made Even Weaker by the Toppling of Assad in Syria
A severely hobbled Hezbollah was in no position to help defend former Syrian President Bashar Assad, a longtime ally, from the lightning-fast insurgency that toppled him. With Assad gone, the militant group based in Lebanon is even weaker.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
What Assad’s Fall Means for Lebanon
The fall of Assad’s Baathist regime was met with widespread jubilation among Lebanon's various communities, especially its Sunni, Christian and Druze, but trepidation among many Shias, whose political leadership relied on Baathist cover and support. Baathist Syria had played a major role in Lebanon, intervening in the country's civil war, occupying the country in the post-war period, and manipulating Lebanon's political landscape to benefit its political and economic interests. Though it was ousted from the country in 2005 following a mass uprising that blamed Damascus for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, the Syrian regime continued to maintain influence in the country through its allies and supporters.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Sports
Eddie Jordan Reveals Cancer Battle Which F1 Legend Says Has Spread 'Aggressively'
Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has revealed he is fighting an "aggressive" battle with cancer.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo Says World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia Will Be ‘Best’ Ever
Superstar football player Cristiano Ronaldo said the FIFA men’s World Cup that will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2034 will be “the best World Cup ever.”
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Friday 15 December 2023 19:02:46
Erling Haaland Injury: Manchester City Striker Being Assessed 'Day By Day'
Haaland, 23, has missed City's last two games and is unavailable for Saturday's home meeting with Crystal Palace.
City travel to Saudi Arabia after facing the Eagles and will face either Mexico's Club Leon or Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
"I'm not worried. It's not a fracture, just stress," Pep Guardiola said.
"He arrived today, he will see the doctors and then we will see. The doctors say we have to take it day by day or week by week and see how he feels.
"Hopefully, he can travel to Saudi, whether he can play the first game or the second, I don't know."
Haaland is City's leading marksman with 19 goals across all competitions this season and he is the pace-setter in the Premier League scoring charts with 14 goals in 15 appearances.
City are fourth in the Premier League, four points behind leaders Liverpool, after winning just one of their past five league fixtures.
After winning the Treble last season, City have won every trophy available since Guardiola took charge in 2016 at least once.
They are set to appear in the Club World Cup for the first time following their maiden success in the Champions League.
