By David Patrikarakos Published: 17:15 EDT, April 14, 2024 | Updated: 17:17EDT, April 14, 2024 When Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his acolytes decided to torpedo a long-standing regional …
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Arsenal looked afraid to win as hope gave way to fear, writes IAN LADYMAN as Aston Villa’s 2-0 win in north London leaves Man City top
by AlexanderThe really worrying thing about this for Arsenal, what will have kept their fans awake last night, is that Mikel Arteta’s team suddenly seemed afraid of winning. The teams play …
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Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, Bayer Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso have been a match made in heaven as they approach Bundesliga history, writes KATHRYN BATTE
by AlexanderMastermind, architect, legend. These are just some of the words that Bayer Leverkusen fans used to describe Xabi Alonso. Under his leadership, the club has gone from being the ‘almost …
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After making the fastest player in Premier League history look like a tugboat, Newcastle must build their team around super-Swede Alexander Isak, writes Craig Hope
by AlexanderNewcastle want to build their team around Alexander Isak, and could one day find Micky van de Ven buried in the foundations. The home forward made the fastest player in …
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Take your elbows off the table, Generation Z: good manners really DO matter, writes Jonathan Brocklebank
by ElijahA few months ago at a family gathering, my daughter asked a question at the table that stopped everyone in their tracks. It came out of nowhere. There was a …
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James Blunt’s Live Review: That’s beautiful! Scoff if you want, but Pop’s Mr Self-Effacing has sold out the Royal Albert Hall (twice), writes ADRIAN THRILLS
by MerryLIVE: James Blunt (Royal Albert Hall, London) Verdict: Funny but uplifting Classification: When his breakthrough single You’re Beautiful overtook Crazy Frog, Mr Blobby (and The Birdie Song) to be voted …
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Christian Horner’s godfather Bernie Ecclestone reveals what’s next for Red Bull boss and Geri, writes JONATHAN McEVOY
by AlexanderBernie Ecclestone believes peace will break out at Red Bull after the scandal that has engulfed the world championship-winning team. The 93-year-old, Formula One’s most iconic figure and the best …
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Victoria Beckham’s bags win against counterfeit websites that copy her brand, writes RICHARD EDEN
by MerryHe has a £31 million townhouse in London’s Holland Park at his disposal, not to mention trophy properties in Miami, Dubai and, of course, the Cotswolds. But never assume that …
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They scammed me into investing in a hotel that didn’t exist; Here’s how you can avoid the same thing: How Manchester United legend Bryan Robson is mentoring the next generation, writes IAN HERBERT
by AlexanderBecause he doesn’t shout about it, letting millions of people know his feelings all the time in contemporary fashion, it’s easy to forget what a giant presence Bryan Robson is …
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John Murtough arrived at Man United nicknamed ‘The Fixer’ but leaves as the figurehead of their dismal demise, writes NATHAN SALT
by AlexanderJohn Murtough is a studious character who, for the most part, has liked to operate in the shadows. Public interviews have not been his style (you have to delve into …