Author: Nikki

Bukayo Saka breaks silence after missing penalty against West Ham The Metro says Bukayo Saka has broken his silence after missing a penalty against West Ham as Arsenal dropped two points at the London Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners raced into an early two-goal lead but could not hold on as the hosts secured a 2-2 draw in a boost to Premier League title rivals Manchester City. Saka could have put Arsenal 3-1 up in the 52nd minute but missed his spot kick as West Ham equalised just moments later. It means Arsenal are now just four points clear of…

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France seeks to reassure Taiwan over Macron’s controversial remarks EU

  The French parliament is set to send two delegations to visit Taiwan this month after President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial remarks on China and Taiwan sparked criticism at home and abroad after his trip to State Visit to Beijing. Advertising On the flight returning from China, where he received a warm welcome, Macron said in an interview published last Sunday by French newspaper Les Echos that Europe should set its own policy on Taiwan to avoid being “followers” of Washington’s “agenda” on the subject of the ongoing dispute between Beijing and Taipei. As his critics circled, the French president has…

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Marca – ‘Night of the sorcerers’ Marca says that Real Madrid’s win at Liverpool was “historic” and in honour of former player Amancio, who died aged 83 recently. The paper pictures Vinicius celebrating. Real won 5-2 in a thrilling Champions League game – which initially saw Liverpool go 2-0 up in the first 15 minutes. But proving why they are Champion League kings – Real mounted a stunning comeback, heading into the break 2-2 and bagging three more goals in the second half. It was a thrilling night at Anfield. 

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Mirror Sport – Harry: I want to be a Shero The back page of the Daily Mirror leads with Tottenham superstar Harry Kane – who beat Jimmy Greaves’s scoring record last night and lead his team to a 1-0 victory over Manchester City. Mirror says Tottenham ’s newly-crowned record goalscorer Harry Kane took a phone call from an emotional Antonio Conte after breaking Jimmy Greaves’ record against Manchester City. The England captain headed into the clash with Pep Guardiola ’s men level with the Spurs icon. It did not take long for him to break the record having found himself…

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Express Sport – King Kane The Daily Express’ back page reports on Harry Kane setting a new Tottenham scoring record with Spurs win over Manchester City. Express says Tottenham knew that facing Manchester City without their passionate head coach Antonio Conte on the sidelines would be a difficult task, but the Italian’s absence seem to give the north London side an extra injection of motivation as the 10 men battled to a 1-0 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. With Conte still in Italy and unable to attend the match, his players fought hard to bring home a vital win…

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Turkey earthquake: Ankara requests for EU’s help, bloc sends rescue teams EU

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkey and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,900 people. World leaders, from the EU to Israel to Russia, are sending aid and rescue support to the region. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Brussels, Dave Keating, tells us more about the EU’s aid missions, already dispatched.

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Mirror Sport – Shedloads The back page of the Daily Mirror leads with football transfer news, reporting on the spending by Chelsea football club. The Daily Mirror says It’s January transfer deadline day – the most frantic date in the football calendar, and we’re expecting some last-minute movers and shakers this Tuesday. Arsenal are signing Chelsea midfielder Jorginho for £12million, having turned to the Italy international after finding Brighton had no interest in parting with Moises Caicedo. Tottenham are finally getting their man in Pedro Porro, the Sporting Lisbon wing-back. He’s set to join on loan with an obligation to…

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