The Netherlands international was named the 2019 winner of the Kopa Trophy, given annually to the best player in the world aged under 21. De Ligt described the award as an “honour” and hoped it would not be his last taste of silverware for the season. Juve, the club he joined from Ajax in July, have long harboured ambitions to win the Champions League and are locked in a Serie A title race with Antonio Conte’s Inter....
After struggling for goals and consistency in Serie A and the Premier League, Balotelli has found his groove again in Ligue 1. Since arriving in Nice the 27-year-old has scored 39 goals in all competitions, including 14 in the league this season. His contract at the Allianz Riviera is set to expire at the end of the season and – should he leave - strike partner Plea believes Balotelli would be a great signing....
When I took on this post, nearly five months ago, it was without illusions. A distinguished predecessor famously remarked that it was “the most impossible job in the world.” I myself have joked that I am more secretary than general, for after all the Secretary General is no more powerful than his Security Council is united. In the past, as today, that unity has often been elusive. And yet, I remain as optimistic as the day I first entered this office....
They find themselves in an eerily familiar situation now, having failed to adapt to alien conditions, and having lost the ODI series 2-1. Bangladesh are high on confidence after dominating most of the rain-drenched draw at Z. A. Choudhury stadium in Chittagong, and will look to continue their prolonged run of home-turf domination, stretching back to last winter, when they whitewashed the visiting Zimbabweans. The visitors will want to maintain their spotless record against Bangladesh in Tests, and also win the Test series with the second match at Mirpur....
Bandai Namco has been on a roll in recent times with churning out licensed anime titles, most notably Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, yet while Scarlet Nexus is an original IP, the footage shown during Inside Xbox suggests that this game will be able to scratch that same itch with a story about mankind’s last stand against an otherworldly threat. RELATED: Jump Force: Deluxe Edition Confirmed for Nintendo Switch According to the trailer, Scarlet Nexus will take place in a distant future where an elite group of psychics are the last line of defense against the invincible beings simply known as Others....
An action game that sees players hunt down ghosts and banish them, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is quite the departure for developer DON’T NOD. This departure doesn’t just cover the game’s tone and gameplay, however, as it also extends to its setting, which is very different from Life is Stange’s modern suburban setting. Set in 1695, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden drops players into the North American wilderness long before towns and cities were built on the land, potentially being one of the most unique settings in all of gaming....
The former president appeared alongside Georgia Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in a virtual get-out-the-vote really on Friday afternoon. They were joined by voting rights activist and former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and Congresswoman-elect Nikema Williams. “You are now once again the center of our civic universe because the special election in Georgia is going to determine, ultimately, the course of the Biden presidency and whether Joe Biden and Kamala Harris can deliver legislatively all of the commitments they’ve made,” Obama said of Georgia....
Sao Paulo, April 14 (IANS): Neymar scored all four goals as Santos defeated Uniao Barbarense 4-0 in Brazil’s Campeonato Paulista. The stunning solo display Saturday came just hours after media reported that Neymar’s father and two agents were in Barcelona to negotiate the 21-year-old’s move to the Catalan club, reports Xinhua. Neymar netted two goals in each half and had another goal ruled out for offside. He also struck the post late in the match as Santos moved to second in the Paulista standings, five points behind Sao Paulo....
The draw also means that the door is open for Los Blancos to extend their lead at the top of the standings to four points, with only five matches remaining. Without further ado, here are the player ratings from the crucial encounter between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Barcelona Player Ratings Marc-Andre Ter Stegen – 6/10 Marc-Andre Ter Stegen did not have too many saves to make throughout the game but one crucial error led to a penalty being re-taken....
Torres, who joined the Blaugrana in January 2022, has not been at his best this season. The Spain international has featured in 22 games for the Blaugrana across competitions, scoring only five goals and providing an assist. He came on as a substitute in the La Liga clashes against Espanyol and Atletico Madrid and watched on from the bench as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 in the Spanish Supercup final at the weekend....
Barcelona cruised home 2-0 on Tuesday night against the French side, thanks to two goals from Neymar to take their place in the last four, reports Xinhua. “I can’t say the best is yet to come but that is our hope and that is why the players have worked so hard since pre-season; so they can compete for all of the titles,” said Enrique whose side are leaders in La Liga and will play the final of the Spanish Cup against Athletic Club Bilbao in their own Camp Nou....
Jurgen Klopp’s men were beaten 3-0 at Camp Nou on Wednesday as Lionel Messi’s late brace put Barca in complete control of the semi-final tie. The Reds must quickly bounce back, however, as a loss at Newcastle United on Saturday would open the door for City to retain their crown with a win over Leicester City two days later. Liverpool face the daunting task of trying to overhaul their European first-leg deficit at Anfield next week, but Guardiola does not expect their continental commitments to affect their final two domestic fixtures at St James’ Park and at home to Wolves....
It certainly got King Mo’s attention. Bader made a quick and impressive debut in the heavyweight division, stopping Muhammed ‘King Mo’ Lawall 15 seconds into the first round of the main event at Bellator 199. Bader (25-5, 11 knockouts) sent Lawall sprawling to the mat with a crisp left hook - the first punch of the fight. Bader quickly pounced and landed repeated right hands before referee Mike Beltron stepped in to stop the fight, the last of the quarterfinal matches of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix....
The 22-year-old former world number two missed the 2016 Rio Olympics after being hit with a ban for visiting an illegal casino last year. Momota made a winning return to the court after the ban was lifted in May, claiming the men’s singles title at a Japan Ranking Circuit tournament. “I owe a lot of people for bringing me here and wanted to show my appreciation with each swing. I’m here to do my best and win all my games,” Kyodo news agency quoted him as saying on Wednesday....
Speaking on the announcement, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta, President, Badminton Association of India said, “I congratulate her for this stupendous win. She won the title in 2013 and this time she was quite keen to achieve the feat again and she did it. I am proud of her and wish her luck to win more such titles in the future. This victory comes at a time when winning and being in form is important keeping the upcoming RIO in mind and I am certain she will be a force to reckon with in the upcoming event....
Of course, this isn’t the first major award the title has won, God of War took home Game of The Year at the VGA’s back in December, a major upset in a competition that many assumed would be won by the likes of Red Dead Redemption 2. However, the BAFTA awards are arguably more prestigious, as the organization was founded all the way back in 1947 and covers both Film and Television....
The BAAA executive board members this week voted to suspend Sands for 30 days, reports CMC. “Within seven days after serving his suspension, Sands is at liberty to appear before the executive board and show cause as to why his suspension should not be extended to expulsion. Should he fail to appear before the executive board, the board will make a final determination in his absence,” according to a statement from the BAAA....
Bairstow was unbeaten on 66 at the break while Jos Buttler was batting on 38 at the other end. For India, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Jayant Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took a wicket each. Brief scores: England (First Innings): 205/5 (Jonny Bairstow 66 batting, Jos Buttler 38 batting) vs India. –IANS ajb/vm 0 votes
When Larian Studios developer Swen Vincke hosted a Reddit AMA, fans finally got a chance to ask the company’s Creative Director and other staff members about Baldur’s Gate 3’s various features and influences. When one fan specifically asked about how the past games’ storylines impacted the third entry’s narrative, Vincke finally put the wave of speculation to rest. RELATED: Could Baldur’s Gate 3 Come to PS5, Xbox Series X?...
Baldur’s Gate 3 might just redefine the RPG genre, just as its predecessors did in their day. It also looks like it’ll set the stage for all future Dungeons & Dragons-based games, of which there are quite a few in development, meaning whatever happens in Baldur’s Gate 3 will leave its mark on the Forgotten Realms permanently. The events of the game could cause change across the Sword Coast and beyond, something all future games will need to acknowledge....
