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Rescuers pick up hundreds of migrants across Mediterranean ahead of EU talks
Grasmere Maersk, Fremantle, 2015 (02)
2018-06-23, This is Money
BARCELONA/VALLETTA, June 23 (Reuters) - Spanish coast guards rescued nearly 600 migrants trying to make the perilous crossing from Africa, authorities said on Saturday,...
Kluivert junior leaves Ajax for Roma in $21m transfer
Ajax's Justin Kluivert plays the ball during the first leg semi final soccer match between Ajax and Olympique Lyon in the Amsterdam ArenA stadium, Netherlands, Wednesday, May 3, 2017.
2018-06-23, Journal Review
ROME (AP) — Roma signed JustinKluivert, the son of former Milan and Barcelona forward Patrick, from Ajax on Friday for a fee that could rise to 18.75 million euros...
Russian espionage network in Spain
2018-06-22, Community news
Massive expulsion of more than 150 Russian diplomats-intelligence agents by the European and Western states following poisoning of ex-colonel of the MainIntelligence...
FIFA World Cup 2018: Jorge Sampaoli asks for 'forgiveness' after Argentina defeat
Jorge Sampaoli
2018-06-22, Deccan Chronicle
Nizhniy Novgorod: Jorge Sampaoli begged for forgiveness from Argentina's fans on Thursday after a 3-0 drubbing by Croatia left Lionel Messi's World Cup dreams...
Belgium, team of tomorrow, hopes to finally win now2018-06-23
Kentucky New Era: MOSCOW (AP) — Belgium is the team of tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. De Rode Duivels, as the Red Devils are known, have been playing for 114 years and remain in search of their first major title. A polyglot known for waffles, chocolate and beer, the nation...
BC-SOC--WCup-Belgium-Team of Tomorrow2018-06-23
The Sun Chronicle: BC-SOC--WCup-Belgium-Team of Tomorrow,782 Belgium, team of tomorrow, hopes to finally win now AP Photo XFD139, XAZ229, XAZ159, XPAG201, XAZ156, XAZ131 Eds: With AP Photos. Belgium hopes to win a major title for the first time in its 114-year soccer history. A...
Why are people so happy to see Lionel Messi brought so low at World Cup? 2018-06-23
This is Money: It is a strange world we inhabit when the struggles of Lionel Messi, a footballer who has brought so much joy to so many people, are greeted with glee by some...
Real Madrid to battle Barcelona for €30m World Cup sensation after breakthrough performances2018-06-23
Caughtoffside: Real Madrid look set to join Barcelona in a pursuit for a World Cup star who has caught the eye in the opening weeks of the tournament. The post Real Madrid to battle Barcelona for €30m World Cup sensation after breakthrough performances appeared first on...
Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s long road from stilted quality to England starter2018-06-23
The Guardian: The kid who once dropped Michael Ballack’s jaw suffered under José Mourinho but his spell with Crystal Palace has him ready to excel against Panama...
At Home in Russia, Musa Targets Messi’s Scalp2018-06-23
This Day: *Aiming for another brace against Argentina on Tuesday Duro Ikhazuagbe in St Petersburg The name on the lip of Nigerians and other Africans here at the World Cup in Russia is Ahmed Musa. The reason is not far fetched. The Leicester City player on loan at...
Philippe Coutinho, the quiet master in Brazil’s World Cup high drama2018-06-23
The Guardian: Amid the Seleção’s customary overblown operetta of fear, joy and lurking emotional collapse the Barcelona midfielder is an island of self-assurance, balance and skill...
World Cup notes: Do-or-die in Group H, Vela praised, England feeling safe2018-06-23
Toronto Sun: MOSCOW — Poland and Colombia both were expected to emerge from Group H. But following Matchday 1 losses to Senegal and Japan, respectively, the two sides meet Sunday night in what’s a must-not-lose affair for both teams. “We didn’t...
Why Manchester City are yet to complete the signing of Riyad Mahrez2018-06-23
Metro UK: Riyad Mahrez is finally closing in on his dream move to Manchester City (Picture: Getty) Manchester City remain confident of signing Riyad Mahreaz, despite struggling to agree a fee with Leicester City, Metro.co.uk understands. The Premier League champions...
Midfield maestros Modric, Rakitic the World Cup's best - Corluka2018-06-23
Independent online (SA): ROSCHINO – Croatia can match their historic run to the World Cup semi-finals 20 years ago thanks to Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic forming the best midfield on show in Russia, according to defender Vedran Corluka. Rivals at club level with Real Madrid and...
Lewis Hamilton secures record-extending 75th pole at French GP2018-06-23
Indian Express: Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas fastest during 1st French GP practiceMonaco Grand Prix most boring ever, say Fernando Alonso and Lewis HamiltonFormula One drivers expecting record times in Monaco Lewis Hamilton finally got his improved engine...
'What's happened to Messi?' - Veron puzzled by Argentina star's decline2018-06-23
Goal: The Barcelona star has cut a forlorn figure so far in Russia, and his former team-mate called on the Albiceleste to rally around him against Nigeria......
BC-BCCAR--F1-French GP,3rd Ld-Writethru2018-06-23
The Sun Chronicle: BC-BCCAR--F1-French GP, 3rd Ld-Writethru,580 Hamilton secures record-extending 75th pole at French GPAP Photo PW151, PW150, PW153, PW137, PW134, PW107, PW143 Eds: Different approach; adds details. With AP Photos. Lewis Hamilton secured a record-extending 75th...
Hamilton secures record-extending 75th pole at French GP2018-06-23
Citizen Tribune: LE CASTELLET, France (AP) — Lewis Hamilton finally got his improved engine and put it to good use on Saturday, streaking away to a record-extending 75th career pole position at Formula One's French Grand Prix. Hamilton's main challenger for the fastest time at...