A dramatic blaze engulfs high-rise buildings in Hong Kong, lighting up the night sky with intense flames and thick smoke, as firefighters work to control the inferno amidst the urban landscape. A significant portion of the over 4,000 residents of the public housing estate in Tai Po, a neighborhood in the city, were aged 65 and older. The precise cause of the fire remains unknown, but authorities have initiated a criminal investigation. A devastating fire has swept through a l

Manchester City suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday night, resulting in Pep Guardiola's team being booed off at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola made 10 changes to the Man City starting XI (Image: Getty Images) Pep Guardiola took responsibility for Manchester City's surprising home loss to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad. The choice to deploy a weakened lineup backfired dramatically as Leverkusen secured a 2-0 win in Manchester. This outcome

VICTORIOUS VICTORIOUS THAT’S WHY WE’RE WORLD CHAMPIONS FEAST! DeFodi Images via Getty Images The atmosphere was undeniable, the anticipation immense, and the pre-game tension tangible. However, Chelsea remained unfazed and immediately got to work once the referee blew the whistle to start the game. We could have taken a significant lead shortly after, but Enzo Fernandez had two attempts disallowed; the first due to an unfortunate handball in the fourth minute and the second f

Barcelona's quest for a long-term left-back solution has taken another intriguing direction. According to new reports from Diario do Peixe, also reported by Mundo Deportivo , the Catalan club is now focusing on one of Brazil's most promising young defenders.  Recent information from Brazil indicates that Barcelona is actively considering signing Joao Victor Souza, a 19-year-old left-back currently excelling at Santos. The club's desire to reinforce the left flank has been evi

Barcelona affirms their "full commitment to fighting gender-based violence" amidst backlash following a visit by former Bayern Munich and Germany defender Jerome Boateng to the club. Last week, the club shared a video, external on X titled 'Welcome to the Ciutat Esportiva, Jerome Boateng,' showing him embracing and conversing with former teammate Robert Lewandowski during training. Boateng received a suspended fine of 200,000 euros (£176,000) and a warning from a Munich cour

Barcelona have revealed their squad for the trip to Stamford Bridge this midweek, as they face Chelsea tomorrow. The Catalan team must win this game following their 3-3 draw with Olympiacos in the previous round. Fortunately for Hansi Flick’s squad, the club is gradually recovering injured players, with Joan Garcia notably making a heroic comeback last weekend. Raphinha also appeared as a substitute, and the Brazilian international will join the team for the Chelsea match. T

The Brazilian was also desired by the Blues, but they were unable to sign him. Barcelona forward Raphinha discussed his choice to reject Chelsea in favor of joining the Catalan giants before Tuesday’s Champions League match between the two teams . The Brazilian joined Barca after departing Leeds, despite interest from the Blues. Raphinha stated he was aware of their interest but always had one destination in mind. “Since my final match with Leeds, I was aware of the chance to

Camp Nou stands majestic and fully completed, showcasing its vibrant colors and iconic "Més que un club" message amidst the modern architecture. On November 22, FC Barcelona will welcome Athletic Club to the partially renovated Spotify Camp Nou, marking the club's return after two years of construction delays. The stadium will operate under a temporary license with a limited capacity of 45,000. Joan García will be available for Barcelona after the international break. Goalkee

Peacock revealed today that the fourth and final season of its popular series Bel-Air is set to debut on Monday, November 24, 2025. This season of the drama will consist of eight episodes. In the fourth season of Peacock’s Bel-Air , Will navigates the excitement and challenges of senior year alongside the expectations that have led him to this point. Carlton faces his own challenges as he deals with the consequences of major decisions that could impact his future. Together,

US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have introduced the ‘FIFA pass’. This initiative aims to speed up the visa process for fans attending the 2026 World Cup. It prioritizes tourist visas for those planning to attend World Cup matches in the US. The process and verification remain the same, but applicants will experience shorter wait times. While holding a match ticket does not guarantee US entry, it does facilitate a quicker appointment. Nonetheless,

Robert Lewandowski emerged as Barcelona’s hero in their recent victory against Celta Vigo on the road, maintaining his remarkable record against the Galician giants that evening. The Polish striker netted three goals during the match, beginning with a penalty, followed by a simple tap-in, and finally heading the ball into the net from a challenging angle. His hat-trick was undeniably the decisive factor between the two teams at Balaidos. Considering it was his first start aft

While FC Barcelona fans eagerly anticipate the team's return to the revamped Spotify Camp Nou, they were pleasantly surprised with an unexpected treat. In a major surprise, former club captain and legend Lionel Messi visited the newly developed Camp Nou this past weekend. The Argentine star, who departed Barça in 2021, has consistently expressed his affection for the club, despite the strained relations between his camp and the current Barcelona leadership under president Joa

Frenkie de Jong: “Premier League? I don’t think so. There have been offers, but I'm happy at Barça”. “The Premier League is the best league right now, like La Liga was about ten years ago. But that doesn’t mean you have to play there to show you’re a great player”, told ESPN. Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona's key midfielder, confirmed in an ESPN interview that he turned down Premier League advances and extended his contract with the club until 2029, emphasizing his family's happin

Arne Slot has insisted that Liverpool’s squad is not too small and said he is completely happy with their strategy of having fewer players than their rivals. The Dutchman picked a weakened team as Liverpool went out of the Carabao Cup to Crystal Palace , making 10 changes and naming a bench with only nine previous first-team appearances for the club between them. And afterwards Slot, who said he only had 15 or 16 first-team players available, drew a comparison with the streng

Since leaving the Spotify Camp Nou in June 2023, Barcelona have been eagerly awaiting the day that they can make their return. For much of the last 12 months, the club has set deadlines to come back home, but thus far, all of these have not been met – but that could be about to change. Recently, Barcelona were granted the first occupancy license for phase 1A , which allows them to host matches at the Spotify Camp Nou with a maximum attendance of 27,000 spectators. Despite thi

Rafael Louzán, the president of the RFEF, has downplayed the altercation between Dani Carvajal and Lamine Yamal during El Clasico. The Real Madrid captain confronted 18-year-old Yamal, his international teammate, at the end of the match after being provoked by some pre-match banter from the young player. Tensions rose as players from both teams got involved in a scuffle, with Frenkie de Jong criticizing Carvajal’s behavior afterwards. Louzan has now commented on the incident,

Getty Images Image caption: Pedri has played in the starting lineup for all 13 of Barcelona's matches across all competitions this season Barcelona have announced that Spanish midfielder Pedri has sustained a hamstring injury after receiving a red card in El Clasico. The 22-year-old was already scheduled to miss Barcelona's La Liga match against Elche on Sunday due to his expulsion in the 2-1 loss to their fierce rivals. The club's statement did not specify the duration of th

LeBron James, 40, is rumored to have missed opening night because of sciatica, which will hinder the start of his record 23rd NBA season. In three to four weeks, James is reportedly scheduled to have another evaluation. The story was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. The NBA's all-time leading scorer has not fully engaged in Lakers practices since training camp started earlier this month. Additionally, he has missed the team's first two preseason games due to what head

Last season's league MVP, the Argentine star, is the clear favorite to secure the award again this year. Lionel Messi has at last reached an agreement on a new contract with Inter Miami, a negotiation that took several months to finalize and guarantees that the sport's most prominent figure will remain with the Major League Soccer team as it prepares to relocate to a new stadium next year. The agreement was revealed on Thursday, just a day prior to Inter Miami's playoff opene

Marcus Rashford wishes to remain at Barcelona after his loan deal from Manchester United concludes in the summer. Barcelona can choose to permanently sign the England forward for £28m, which is less than the £40m United would demand from any other club. The 27-year-old's contract with United extends until 2028, but it seems he has no future at Old Trafford as long as Ruben Amorim is the head coach. Rashford confirmed to ESPN that he definitely wanted to remain in Spain. "I’m