Author: Opalim Lifted

Lewis Dunk scored a dramatic equaliser for Brighton to deny Jurgen Klopp three points on his eighth anniversary as Liverpool boss. In an absorbing encounter, Simon Adingra fired past Alisson to give Brighton the lead after catching out Alexis Mac Allister, who was making his first return to his former club. Klopp’s side levelled when Dunk’s misplaced pass ended with Darwin Nunez setting up Salah to sweep home, before Liverpool’s Egyptian forward struck from the penalty spot in first half stoppage time. It was awarded after Pascal Gross dragged Dominik Szoboszlai down by his collar. Liverpool missed a golden chance…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas, in the early hours of Saturday. The violent conflict that broke out after Hamas attacked Israel with a barrage of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip has left hundreds of people dead and thousands injured. The Nigerian government, in a statement signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, on Saturday, called for de-escalation and a ceasefire between the warring parties. Tuggar said the cycle of violence and retaliation that the current escalation has assumed only…

More than 2,000 people were killed in earthquakes in Afghanistan and more than 9,000 injured, the Taliban administration said on Sunday, in the deadliest tremors to rock the quake-prone mountainous country in years. The Saturday quakes in the west of the country hit 35 km (20 miles) northwest of the city of Herat, with one of 6.3 magnitude, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. They were among the world’s deadliest quakes in a year when tremors in Turkey and Syria killed an estimated 50,000 people in February. Janan Sayeeq, spokesman for the Ministry of Disasters, said 2,053 people were killed,…

Jude Bellingham continued his brilliant start to his Real Madrid career, scoring twice in his side’s comfortable win at home to Osasuna. The 20-year-old has scored 10 goals in his first 10 matches in all competitions for the Spanish giants. Bellingham opened the scoring in the ninth minute before doubling his side’s lead in the second half. Vinicius Junior and Joselu also scored in the hosts’ 4-0 win, with the latter missing an 84th-minute penalty. Bellingham has had a fairytale start, with the Spanish giants having found the net in all but three of his 12 matches for club and…

Scott McTominay scored twice in stoppage time as Manchester United came from behind to record a sensational Premier League victory against Brentford at Old Trafford. United were staring at a third successive home league loss for the first time since 1977, thanks to Mathias Jensen’s first-half effort. McTominay was only brought on with three minutes remaining as manager Erik ten Hag desperately searched for salvation, and the Scot duly provided it. He showed excellent control before firing home when Kristoffer Ajer scuffed a clearance inside his own box for the first time. Then, after Anthony Martial had a low shot…

Raheem Sterling inspired Chelsea to an impressive comeback win as Burnley slumped to their fifth successive Premier League home defeat of the campaign. Eighteen-year-old French forward Wilson Odobert marked his first Premier League start by drilling low and hard past Robert Sanchez to send home fans into raptures at Turf Moor. Chelsea were disjointed for spells but were back on level terms before halftime thanks to an unfortunate own goal. A cross by Sterling, back in the starting XI after a virus, struck the knee of Belgium defender Ameen Al-Dakhil and looped over James Trafford into the net. Chelsea then…

Ange Postecoglou continued his scintillating start as Tottenham manager as Micky van de Ven’s instinctive finish secured a narrow 1-0 win over Luton at Kenilworth Road. Ten-man Spurs maintained their unbeaten record as they went to the top of the Premier League. After going down to ten men when Yves Bissouma was sent off just before half-time, Micky van de Ven poked in his first goal for the club on 52 minutes when James Maddison cut the ball back from a short corner. Luton, who had made it through a difficult opening period, saw captain Tom Lockyer’s low header chalked…

Grammy Award-winning rapper Drake has announced that he is taking a break from his music career. He said, “I need to focus on my health first and foremost, during the SiriusXM radio show, Table for One”. Drake, who released his new album, ‘For All The Dogs’, revealed that he has had stomach issues for years now, hence his decision. “I probably won’t make music for a little bit, I’m going to be honest. “Nothing crazy, but just like, you know, I want people to be healthy in life, and I’ve been having the craziest problems for years with my stomach.…

Roma coach Jose Mourinho said he fully expects to work in Saudi Arabia one day after his compatriot, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, led the way by joining Al-Nassr, with a stream of players subsequently signing for Saudi Pro League teams. The Portuguese coach seemed confident about moving to Saudi Arabia during an interview on the MBC Egypt TV channel, owned by Saudi MBC Group, saying: “I will go to Saudi Arabia in some free time, but I am convinced that I will work there. I don’t know when, but I am pretty sure of it.” “I am committed to my…

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Arsenal will be long-term Premier League title contenders before the two sides meet in the top flight on Sunday. Arsenal, who finished second behind City last year, are unbeaten in the league this season. Guardiola’s side lost to Wolves last weekend but is currently one point ahead of the Gunners. “They were the biggest rival last season and will stay there for a long time,” Guardiola said. Asked if Arsenal will be title rivals this season, he added, “Absolutely, along with Liverpool. To analyse contenders, the idea is the first 10 games. We have…