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Security & Justice
Lebanon Peacekeepers ‘Remain in All Positions’ Despite Israel's Request to Relocate: UN
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Saturday it would not leave positions in the south despite what it said was an Israeli request to “relocate.”
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Israeli Military Says It Has Killed Around 250 Hezbollah Fighters in Ground Operation
The Israeli military estimates it has killed around 250 Hezbollah fighters, including a number of battalion and company commanders, since the start of its ground operation in Lebanon earlier this week, a military spokesperson said on Friday.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Opinion
Middle East's 'New Order' Need Not Be One of Chaos
It is apparently without irony that the Israeli military called last week’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah “Operation New Order”. What people in this region are seeing instead is the spread of disorder as death, displacement and instability in Lebanon, Palestine and several other Arab countries continue to mount.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
What Does Iran Have in Store for Hezbollah
The course of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon will reshape the Iranian-Israeli conflict. How?
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Sports
Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo’s New Coach at Al Nassr, Stefano Pioli?
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play for his fourth coach in 18 months at Al Nassr after Stefano Pioli was appointed as the club’s new boss, just a couple of days after Luis Castro’s dismissal.
Monday, September 23, 2024
Naomi Osaka to Start 2025 Season in New Zealand
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will start her 2025 season at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland in January.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Saturday 4 November 2023 14:10:44
Would Lionel Messi Return to Barcelona?
Lionel Messi believes his career in Europe is over after a dream return to Barcelona in the summer fell through, before he joined Inter Miami.
WHAT HAPPENED? Messi joined the MLS side over the summer, but there have been plenty of rumours that he could return to Europe before he retires. However, after winning a record eighth Ballon d'Or award on Monday, the Argentine poured water on those reports.
WHAT THEY SAID: When asked during an interview with L'Equipe if his time in Europe is over, Messi said: "Yes. Thanks to God, I had an extraordinary career in Europe and won everything I have dreamed of. Now that I have decided to come to USA, I don't think I will ever return to playing in Europe."
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi also addressed rumours about a potential return to Barcelona. "I could have returned, but it wasn't like that. It was something similar to what happened in 2021. It was very similar to having to go to Paris [Saint-Germain] in 2021. I thought about returning to Barca, about my life there, about retiring there as I always wanted, but it wasn't possible."
WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?: Inter Miami failed to reach the MLS play-offs, meaning Messi won't play competitive club football again until March, although a friendly celebrating his Golden Ball triumph is arranged for next week. There have been reports that he could return to his first club - Newell's Old Boys - once his two-year deal in Miami expires in 2025.
