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Dutch international midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum signed a one-year loan deal with Roma on Friday after an unsettled season at French champions Paris Saint-Germain. The 31-year-old joined PSG after five seasons with Liverpool but struggled to make an impact in the French capital. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDALS TALLY He figured in just 18 starts in Ligue 1 and three in the Champions League. “It’s a really good feeling to be a Roma player,” said the Dutch star. “Everyone I have spoken to has given me great feedback about the club and its fans. The club made it clear just how much they wanted me in the efforts they made to complete the deal, which always gives a player a lot of confidence and belief. “I promise to give 100% and help the team compete for all our targets this season.” Wijnaldum joins fellow new recruits Nemanja Matic and Paulo Dybala at Jose Mourinho’s team. Roma finished sixth in Serie A … [Read more...] about Transfer News: Georginio Wijnaldum Signs Loan Deal With Roma

As soon as the war on Ukraine was declared, a refugee crisis unfolded in Europe within days. Countries bordering Ukraine flung open their borders to Ukrainian women, children and elderlies and some nations even took measures to accommodate Ukrainian refugees inside their homes. At the beginning of the war, there were reports of racism at the border checkpoints. Some Indian students said that they too were subjected along with Black, Chinese and other students to racism by the border guards of those nations. There is now another casualty amid this crisis: Europe’s Roma people. For the uninitiated the Roma people, also known as Gypsies or Romanis, are an Indo-Aryan group who originated in northern parts of India and following the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century, these groups fled to parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. They are not to be confused with Romanians who originate from the Roman and Dacian peoples. These groups did not stop there. They … [Read more...] about Not all Refugees Treated Fairly in Europe, Plight of Roma People Show

Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel were both sent off after clashing following the final whistle of a feisty 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham featuring an equalizer in the sixth minute of stoppage time by Spurs striker Harry Kane on Sunday at London’s Stamford Bridge. As they shook hands on the field, Tuchel seemed to not let go of his grip and intimated that Conte look him in the eyes. Pushing and shoving ensued, just as there had been between the two English Premier League managers in the technical area during the match. They were then shown red cards. Conte celebrated Tottenham’s first equalizer, by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the 68th minute, by barging into the chest of Tuchel, sparking a melee among the two sets of coaching staff. Then, after Reece James put Chelsea back in front in the 77th minute, Tuchel set off on a sprint past Conte and down the touchline, clenching his fist in pure delight. Kane’s goal came in the sixth of seven added-on minutes, the striker … [Read more...] about Soccer roundup: Tempers flare in Tottenham-Chelsea tie

Fast-food company McDonald’s has decided following a trial run that it will pull the McPlant from the menu of some of its U.S. eateries for the time being, Fox 9 reported on August 1. The McPlant is a plant-based burger codeveloped with the company Beyond Meat, according to the McDonald’s website. “It’s sizzled on a flat iron grill, then topped with slivered onions, tangy pickles, crisp shredded lettuce, Roma tomato slices, ketchup, mustard, mayo and a slice of melty American cheese on a toasted sesame seed bun. There are 510 calories in the McPlant,” the site read. CNBC reported on July 28 that analyst research found “lackluster demand for the meatless burger.” Video footage showed a culinary innovation manager for McDonald’s Canada and a reporter taste-testing the Beyond Meat burger in 2019: The fast-food company confirmed to Fox that the test had concluded, but it did not report or confirm any plans for its restaurants in America. “In October 2021, the … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Cuts McPlant Burger from Menu After Trial Run

Professor Sanjay Subrahmanyam , eminent Indian historian, has been elected to the Collège de France in Paris, a prestigious centre of learning, where he will hold a Chair in Early Modern World History. Educated at the Delhi School of Economics, Professor Subrahmanyam taught economics and history in India, France and the U.K. before joining the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2004 as Professor and Doshi Chair of Indian History. Earlier, in 2002, he was the first holder of the Chair in Indian History and Culture at Oxford. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2009. He spoke to Vaiju Naravane . Excerpts: You are a historian of Modernity. What are the kinds of shifts and upheavals we are witnessing today? In terms of political organisation, there have been many shifts and upheavals. The world I’m dealing with in the 17th century is still really one of monarchies. But the changes today are also visible in the technologies in movement … [Read more...] about ‘Indian secularism is about mediating between different communities’

Tottenham Hotspur kicked off their pre-season fixtures on Wednesday with a 6-3 victory over Team K League in Seoul, South Korea. Spurs opened the scoring through Eric Dier, with last season’s goalscoring of duo Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min both netting twice each in the second half after Kim Jin-hyuk’s own goal. For Antonio Conte’s side , it was a first of four pre-season friendlies, with Spurs facing Sevilla in South Korea before ending their list of friendlies with meetings against Rangers and Roma in Glasgow and Haifa respectively. Here are five key moments from Spurs’ nine-goal thriller in South Korea. Kane and Son in the goals It took until both men were introduced in the second half, but both Kane and Son got themselves on the scoresheet twice to help Conte’s side to victory. Kane was among six players to come on at half-time and replaced Bryan Gil, while Son’s introduction in place of Emerson Royal came a couple of minutes later. Kane ended the last campaign … [Read more...] about 5 things you missed as Tottenham hit six in first friendly and Richarlison makes debut

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Saturday that he will quit football management when he eventually leaves Real Madrid, ending one of the most glorious careers of football’s modern era. Ancelotti had said in May that he would “probably” quit once he left Madrid, but he removed all doubt in an interview with Italian daily Il Messaggero. ALSO READ| Serie A: AC Milan Start Title Defense With 4-2 Opening Day Win Over Udinese “This time at Real will end my career, after Los Blancos I will quit,” said the 63-year-old. “Real are the very top of football. It makes sense to call it quits after my experience here.” Ancelotti became the first ever coach to win all five of Europe’s top leagues when he claimed the Spanish title last season, and he capped a remarkable campaign by winning his second Champions League for the club. That was the 14th time Madrid had crowned themselves European champions and was the latest in a string of honours the Italian has won in a long career as a player … [Read more...] about Carlo Ancelotti to Call Time on Managerial Career Post Real Madrid Stint

A look at what’s happening in European football on Sunday: ENGLAND Tottenham are seeking just a second victory at Stamford Bridge since the Premier League started in 1992 when they travel across London to play Chelsea in the headline game of the second round. Indeed, the last five meetings between the teams have all been won by Chelsea, which handed out three humbling losses to Tottenham in January. That left Antonio Conte, the Tottenham manager who used to be in charge of Chelsea, to reflect on the distance between his current and old team. Tottenham have improved since then and started the season with a 4-1 win against Southampton. Chelsea opened with a 1-0 win at Everton. Nottingham Forest hosts West Ham in the other game, with both teams seeking a reaction after losing their openers last weekend. ALSO READ| Premier League: Manchester United Fall to Embarrassing 4 Goal Defeat at Brentford SPAIN Real Madrid kick off their Spanish league title defence with a … [Read more...] about Around the World: Tottenham vs Chelsea Headlines EPL Weekend; Real Madrid Open Title Defense at Almería