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Neymar reveals Messi’s Barca feature Hudson, a former Newcastle United player and a pundit for beIN Sports, has narrated the finest strikes in the most popular football game on the planet, leading to some quite amazing phrases. From “tumble dryer possession” to a “rainbow pass” leading to a “pot of gold” some of the commentary simply must be heard. One of his finest calls comes when Zlatan Ibrahimovic turns home a quite outrageous heel flick, leading Hudson to wax lyrical about “the Swedish goal surgeon with the agility of a spider monkey”....

“I speak as a medical doctor, I don’t speak as an organizer of matches, but for the moment from my medical standpoint, I would be very skeptical,” D’Hooghe told BBC Sports regarding leagues resuming play. During his interview, D’Hooghe said that he felt it would be best if leagues began to prepare for next season instead of looking to resume the current season. “My proposal is, if it is possible, try to avoid playing competitive football in the coming weeks, and try to be prepared for the start of a good competition next season,” D’Hooghe said....

In this segment, we take a look at Iraq’s U-17 team and guide you through their journey to the world cup, highlighting their key players, coaching staff and much more. INTRODUCTION Country: Iraq Confederation: AFC (Asia)Nicknames: Ashbal Al-Rafidayn, Lions cubs of MesopotamiaCoach: Qahtan Jathir PAST RECORDS AND LAURELS India 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup will be Iraq’s second appearance at the blockbuster event. They have featured just once earlier, in the year 2013....

In what will be India’s first ever taste of staging a FIFA tournament, the best youth teams in the world will battle it out across six venues in the country with the event culminating in Kolkata. With less than a month to go for the biennial event, Goal continues to bring a brief profile of the participating countries. In this segment, we take a look at Paraguay’s squad, their road to India, past record and much more....

That payday has attracted congressional attention. Private-equity firms have long enjoyed cushy tax treatment; in Britain, critics grouse that private-equity bosses pay lower tax rates than their cleaning women. In June, two U.S. senators introduced a bill to close this loophole; Congress plans hearings later this summer. The proposed legislation, however, has done little to rein in investor enthusiasm. Blackstone shares rose 13 percent on its first day of trading, and rivals like Kravis Kohlberg Roberts are now reportedly mulling offerings, too....

If Rios’ methods seem a little unconventional, it may be smart business. Latinos are the fastest-growing market in the banking industry: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says that by 2015, about half the retail growth at U.S. banks will come from Hispanics, more than 50 percent of whom (about 20 million) don’t yet have checking accounts. By some estimates, all this new business will be worth $200 billion. Banks, especially in the Southwest, are offering myriad enticements to this underserved population....

The L.A. Times report did have some new details. LaBella accused senior Justice Department officials of using a double standard that protected high White House officials. There is some new evidence, testimony that Gore was “attentively listen[ing]” to a fund-raising discussion that he later could not recall. But the speculation in Washington was over the source of the leak. Administration officials saw a GOP plot to smear Gore. They noted that the Republican chief counsel to the 1998 impeachment, David Schippers, had seen the full DOJ report....

As the World Trade Center Collapsed on 9/11, it created a huge cloud of dust. First responders, including firefighters, had to contend with the debris. Past studies on Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) firefighters linked the conditions at the site to long-lasting issues including obstructive airway disease, sinus problems, as well as mental difficulties like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in the U....

Doctors have been concerned about the possibility of a “twindemic” of these two respiratory viruses since two young pregnant women in Israel tested positive for both. Though the first official case of the coinfection was reported in Israel in late December, reports of people suffering from flu and coronavirus in the United States date back as far as 2020, according to the Times of Israel. This confirmed case of flurona in LA was detected on January 1 and involves an unvaccinated teenager returning from a vacation in Mexico who tested positive for both viruses at a testing site near the Getty Center in Brentwood, the Los Angeles Times reported....

The series, created by Sex and the City’s Darren Star, follows marketing executive Emily Cooper who, in Season 1, moved from Chicago to Paris when she was hired to provide an American perspective at a French marketing firm. Since her move across the pond, fans have watched Emily, played by Love, Rosie star Lily Collins, navigate changes in her career and friendships, as well as her very turbulent love life....

The short glimpse of the movie features a classic character, and a familiar voice, and it also gives fans an idea of the style of the animation that will be used throughout. The trailer ends with the release date, implying we could be set to enjoy the upcoming Netflix movie by this Christmas. Take a look at the first trailer for Netflix’ Pinocchio above, and here’s everything you need to know about the reimagining by del Toro....

3 UP Francisco Liriano, SP, Pirates. Owners had reservations about Liriano heading into this season, but he eased those doubts with six scoreless innings and 10 Ks against the Cubs. Liriano loves PNC Park – he finished 8-1 with a 1.47 ERA there last season. Grady Sizemore, OF, Red Sox. Alejandro De Aza had a better game, but Sizemore’s comeback story took flight with a 2-for-4 performance that included a solo homer....

In a Thursday press release, Flexa said Sheetz would begin accepting major cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ether, litecoin, dogecoin and others to pay for goods inside the stores and for gas at the fuel pumps. “We’re proud to be a partner and provide more payment optionz! [sic]” Sheetz said on Twitter. Flexa has partnered with several other retailers, including Home Depot and Whole Foods, to offer digital currency transactions at checkout, converting cryptocurrency into U....

My favorite part of the experience is how Fish Fixe simplifies cooking the seafood. They include a few recipe suggestions in the box, and each package features instructions on how to prepare the seafood in several different ways, including the seasonings to use and the time to cook. The standard Fish Fixe box is $129 for 16 portions, and you can choose a one time purchase or delivery every month or up to every four months....

Lobsterman Toby Burnham nabbed the brightly colored crustacean during a routine fishing haul on the shores of Gloucester, Massachusetts, on Friday July 16. Burnham brought the lobster in to photograph before releasing it back into the sea, wholesale lobster company Captain Joe and Sons said in a blog post on their website. Photos shared by the local fishmonger show the veteran fisherman handling his prize find. Researchers believe the specimen is extremely rare, and estimate the odds of finding a blue lobster at 1 in every 2 million, according to the New England Aquarium....

Feagin took her allegations to FIU’s athletics administration and filed an official complaint with the NCAA on Thursday afternoon. She was then suspended four games, which she claims was punishment for resisting Chinn’s sexual advances. MORE: Minnesota suspends players in wake of sex video UPDATE: FIU said in a statement Tuesday (via the Herald) it had suspended Chinn pending an investigation. Feagin gave the newspaper photos of text messages sent from the first-year head coach as well as alleged incidents of him acting inappropriately....

Seriously. According to a story from Public Policy Polling, “among football fans nationwide, 53 percent are rooting for the Falcons to win on Sunday, compared to only 27 percent who are pulling for the Patriots.” We know all the reasons. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are going for their fifth Super Bowl championship together. Spygate, Deflategate, you name it. The Patriots have a well-earned reputation as a winner, but they also have a well-earned reputation as the bad guys....