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The FIFA World Cup 2022 is in full swing - but what happens if an England match clashes with your working hours? This was the case for millions of employees earlier this week, when the Three Lions stormed to a 6-2 victory against Iran after a 1pm kick-off time. The next England game, which sees Gareth Southgate and his men clash against the United States, will start at 7pm this evening - so anyone working 9-5 should be able to watch it. But what about people who work evenings, and future day-time England matches? The World Cup is being held in Qatar where there is a three hour time difference. We explain your rights - and your obligations as an employee - if an England game happens to fall in your working hours. England manager Gareth Southgate ( Image: PA) England is playing while I'm working - what are my rights? To maximise your chances of not missing any of the action, put in your request for time off as far in advance as possible. The general … [Read more...] about Can my boss let me stop work to watch England in the World Cup? Your rights explained

An epic rivalry between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe unfolded during the FIFA World Cup final last year. The Paris Saint-Germain teammates faced off in the summit clash and it turned out to be one of the most thrilling matchups of all time. The remarkable battle ultimately proved to be a heartbreaking one for Mbappe as France had to suffer a defeat at the hands of Argentina. La Albiceleste’s World Cup-winning skipper Lionel Messi has now opened up on his relationship with Mbappe. Messi has revealed that he did have a discussion with Mbappe about the enticing final match. “Yes, we talked about the game, the celebrations how people had lived in Argentina in those days that I had been on vacation and the festivities we had. And nothing, nothing more, but good, really good,” Lionel Messi said during an interview with Argentine outlet Ole. The PSG forward said that Kylian Mbappe had no problem at all in talking about France’s World Cup 2022 defeat against Argentina. “I was on … [Read more...] about Lionel Messi Shares Details Of Chat With Kylian Mbappe after World Cup Final

A World Cup final for the ages delivered a crowning glory for soccer icon Lionel Messi on Sunday as Argentina beat reigning men's champion France on penalty kicks. One of the most dramatic major sporting events in history had the teams tied 3-3 after extra time, with the French ultimately missing twice in the shootout before Gonzalo Montiel converted to seal an exhausting and emotional victory. Argentina had dominated the bulk of the match, leading 2-0 with just about 10 minutes to go, but France burst into life with star forward Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in as many minutes. Both sides traded missed chances and then late goals again in the 30 minutes of extra time before the tension of penalty kicks. The game capped a month of sporting drama and geopolitical controversy in Qatar. The tournament featured surprise results and fairy-tale runs , but the final had two giants of the game compete for the title — headlined by a pair of stars. The speedy and skillful Mbappé … [Read more...] about Argentina wins World Cup on penalty kicks over France

Agence France-Presse (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Paris   ● Mon, February 6 2023 Stan Wawrinka took Switzerland to the Davis Cup Finals group stage on Saturday, winning a rollercoaster deciding clash against Germany, just weeks shy of his 38 th birthday. Three-time Grand Slam title winner Wawrinka, who helped the Swiss to the Davis Cup title alongside Roger Federer in 2014, defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 as his country triumphed 3-2 in its qualifying tie. Former world number three Wawrinka, now down at 135 after a long spell rebuilding his career following two foot surgeries, was playing in the tournament for the first time in eight years, having made his debut in 2004. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept … [Read more...] about Wawrinka seals win for Swiss in Davis Cup qualifiers

Real Madrid’s hopes of retaining the La Liga title were dented Sunday as the champions lost 1-0 at Real Mallorca, to remain five points behind leaders Barcelona. The Catalans host Sevilla later on and can open up an eight-point lead after a frustrated Madrid fell short against Javier Aguirre’s side, with Marco Asensio missing a penalty against his former club. Nacho’s 13th-minute looping header into his own net separated the teams in a hard-fought clash, frequently slowed by various fouls from the hosts. Amid a constant battle between winger Vinicius Junior and Mallorca’s players and supporters, the islanders held off Los Blancos to record an impressive victory. “It was difficult because of the kick-off time, the opponent, it all gets complicated when they go in front," Nacho told Movistar. “They were lucky with the goal, and we also missed a penalty." Vinicius suffered 10 fouls and Mallorca committed 29 in total. “I think there’s an atmosphere developing around … [Read more...] about La Liga: Mallorca Shock Real Madrid to Win 1-0

Gareth Bale impressed on his PGA Tour debut at the Pebble-Beach Pro-Am after carding a seven-under par 65 along with professional partner Joseph Bramlett. Bale recently retired from football after a glittering 17-year career on the pitch. The 33-year-old starred for Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid and Los Angeles FC, as well as the Welsh national team. Whilst becoming a giant of the footballing world, Bale made no secret of his passion for the game of golf. And since retiring last month, the Welshman has been showcasing his talent out on the course - especially this week alongside some of the world's very best players. The highlight of Bale's debut round on the PGA Tour came two holes in after playing an incredible chip shot from a cart path. Finding himself out of position, Bale bumped his attempt from the path into the bank of the green before the ball rolled within a few feet of the hole. Despite his pro partner Bramlett already being in for par, the … [Read more...] about Gareth Bale shines at first PGA event including incredible cart shot in round of 65

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Ireland centre Garry Ringrose has dismissed suggestions next weekend’s mouthwatering Guinness Six Nations showdown with France will be a Grand Slam decider. Andy Farrell’s men ultimately had to settle for second spot in the 2022 championship as a round-two defeat by the all-conquering French in Paris proved pivotal. The two nations meet at the same stage in this year’s competition, with the Irish having underlined their status as the world’s top-ranked side by impressively blowing away Wales on the opening weekend before Fabien Galthie’s defending champions scraped past Italy. Talk of the title is likely to dominate the build-up to the Dublin fixture but Ringrose does not believe the victors are guaranteed to go on and complete a tournament clean sweep. “I don’t think so, no,” said the … [Read more...] about Garry Ringrose keen to avoid deja vu in Dublin as Ireland tackle France test

Barcelona stretched their La Liga lead over Real Madrid to a substantial eight points with a comfortable 3-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday. The Catalans, aiming to win their first Spanish title since 2019, punished second-placed Madrid for their 1-0 defeat by Real Mallorca earlier on, opening up a wide gap ahead of their rivals. However coach Xavi Hernandez said Barca would not allow any “euphoria" to creep in, urging his players to shut the door on a potential Madrid comeback. “They are still the favourites because they are the reigning La Liga and Champions League champions," said Xavi. “I know that Real Madrid will keep competing until the end. There have been historic comebacks, we can’t let that happen." After a tight first half Jordi Alba broke the deadlock before the hour mark, with further goals from Gavi and Raphinha helping wrap up the win. The victory was their 10th in their last 11 league games, while Barca are now unbeaten in 15 matches across all competitions. … [Read more...] about La Liga: Barcelona Extend Lead at the Top with Win over Sevilla as Real Madrid Lose to Mallorca

Lautaro Martinez shot Inter Milan to a 1-0 derby triumph over crumbling champions AC Milan on Sunday but his team stayed 13 points behind Serie A leaders Napoli who strolled to a 3-0 win at Spezia. Argentina forward Martinez headed home his 12th league goal of the season in the 34th minute at the San Siro to make sure that Inter remained in second place and plunge their local rivals even deeper into crisis. Martinez has been given the Inter captaincy as Milan Skriniar wants to leave for Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent in the summer and “Wearing the armband makes me very proud," he told DAZN. “Ever since coming to Inter, I have tried to give my best, and this is a special game. We did it again." A third straight league defeat leaves Milan in sixth and in a downward spiral that threatens to completely ruin a season which less than a month ago looked to be going more or less according to plan. Stefano Pioli’s side have earned just five points from their six league … [Read more...] about Serie A: Lautaro Martinez Helps Inter Milan Beat AC Milan in Derby, Napoli Defeat Spezia

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NORA FATEHI: Dancer-turned-actress Nora Fatehi’s success journey is quite inspirational. She has amassed a sizable fandom owing to her trendy dance numbers in Bollywood. Last year in December, Nora added another feather to her cap when she performed at the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022. She sang the Hindi verse of the song, Light The Sky, and was joined by Balqees, Rahma Riad and Manal. Nora was a part of dancing reality show, Jhalak Dikhla Jaa as well as Bigg Boss 9. She got her breakthrough after re-creating Sushmita Sen’s Dilbar song. It received more than 20 million views on YouTube within a day of its release. Her suave dancing skills, smooth hip sways and her choreography impressed us like never before. Ever since, the actress didn’t look back and gave us one too many hit music videos. The highlight, among all, has always been her jaw-dropping dance. On the occasion of her birthday, here is a list of her blockbuster dance numbers: Garmi … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Nora Fatehi: 5 Chartbuster Dance Numbers Of This Beauty