Source: beIN
Security & Justice
Watch: Zahle Christmas Tree Torched by Two Individuals
Civil Defense teams extinguished a fire that broke out in a Christmas tree and Nativity scene along the Zahle highway late last night, after two unidentified individuals set them ablaze.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Israel to UNIFIL in South Lebanon: Your Security Cannot Be Guaranteed
The Israeli army warned the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon that their safety cannot be guaranteed in the border town of al-Taybeh.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Opinion
2024 Year in Review: Can Lebanon Recover from the Depredations of Israel-Hezbollah War?
On the first day of 2024, the Lebanese militia Hezbollah received an Israeli ultimatum. If it did not immediately retreat from the Israeli-Lebanese border and cease its rocket attacks, a full-scale war was imminent. It was the threat that preceded the storm.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Guns in Lebanon Should Be in the Hands of Its Army Only
Despite the dire economic straits in which their country finds itself, for many in Lebanon $25 not an impossible sum to get together. That is the current asking price for one of the black-market AK-47 assault rifles flooding the troubled country after collapse of the Syrian army. The growing availability of these weapons in a country already awash with guns should alarm everyone who wants to see Lebanon turn a corner on instability, invasion and inertia.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Sports
Neymar Set to Welcome Fourth Child
The Brazilian superstar announced on Instagram that his partner is expecting a baby girl.
Friday, December 27, 2024
Man City Might Miss Out on Champions League - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club is in danger of missing out on a place in next season's Champions League.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Monday 12 August 2024 16:45:54
Fofana Relishing Return to Action After Year-Long Absence
Wesley Fofana was thrilled to make his first appearance in over a year for Chelsea after featuring in their pre-season friendly against Inter at Stamford Bridge.
The defender played 69 minutes in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with the Serie A champions, in which a late goal from Lesley Ugochukwu cancelled out Marco Thuram's 26th-minute strike.
Fofana has made only 20 appearances for Chelsea since signing from Leicester City in 2022.
He suffered a cruciate ligament tear last summer which ruled him out of last season, but feels he is now fully recovered.
"I'm feeling very good, I'm very happy after a long time. I felt a bit stressed but I enjoyed the moment. It is good to be back at home," Fofana told Chelsea's media channels.
"It is hard [waiting for this moment] because football is my life. When you're not playing for a long time for sure it is hard.
"I stayed concentrated on the work to get back quickly and now I'm back I feel good."
The Frenchman impressed on his return, contributing to Chelsea's attacking play with the second-most final third entries on the field for the Blues with six, only second to Enzo Fernandez (14).
Such numbers were indicative of Fofana's higher position on the pitch compared to centre-back partner Levi Colwill, who sat slightly deeper in defence.
And boss Enzo Maresca was happy with his side's improved attacking output, despite a failure to fully capitalise on an accumulative expected goals total of 2.27.
"The team is improving on the ball and off the ball. We created six or seven clear chances. It's important to create chances and then we want to score more," he said.
Fofana also played his part in Chelsea's defence off the ball. Despite not making any tackles, he made the most clearances (two) and interceptions (two) for the Blues.
"Off the ball, the team was very aggressive recovering most of the time on the ball. I'm very happy because we are improving," Maresca added.
Chelsea open their Premier League campaign against Manchester City on Sunday.
