The Football Association has reacted to speculation about striker Wayne Rooney’s place in the England team by explaining that he trained with back-up players at his own request on Monday. Playing in an unfavoured left-sided role, Rooney produced a subdued…
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Sunderland signed former Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon on a free transfer on Monday. Black Cats boss Gus Poyet swooped for the 27-year-old Romanian, whose contract was not renewed by Premier League champions City at the end of the season…
Former Barcelona and Netherlands defender Ronald Koeman was appointed as manager of Southampton on Monday. Koeman resigned as Feyenoord boss last month and has agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club to replace Mauricio Pochettino…
Nigeria and Iran became the first sides to draw at the 2014 World Cup as they played out a turgid 0-0 draw in Curitiba on Monday. In stark contrast to the attacking nature of the tournament so far, neither side showed much creativity and the final whistle…
Nigeria and Iran played out the first draw of the 2014 World Cup in a drab 0-0 affair in Curitiba on Monday. A tournament that had been spoiling fans in Brazil with goals and excitement was due a dull match and these two sides delivered on that. Nigeria…
The generation of energy – in particular the sustainable generation of energy – is perhaps one of the greatest challenges facing the modern world. There is probably very little debate about our continuing need for energy, but the big questions centre on just how it might be generated. In this respect, some of the last remaining, largely untapped resources are the vast oceans of the world. The various types of offshore structures required to generate such energy, however, are all likely to involve considerably complex and sophisticated marine engineering solutions. Typically these require a multi-disciplinary approach drawing upon the relevant…
Many business practices may benefit from the introduction of automated management systems. In this day and age, though, for even the reasonably technology-savvy individuals, the choice between the many different solutions available may prove difficult. The choice is likely to involve a significant investment of time and money, whilst getting it right might also be critical to the success of your business. Here are some tips that may help you make the most appropriate choice for your practice management software. Your needs Any software is only as good as the purpose it serves. In other words, the best practice management…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal aim to end a run of three defeats by Germany in major tournaments when their World Cup clash takes centre-stage Monday. Ghana play the United States in a second Group G game, while in Group F, Iran take on Nigeria. Germany…
Today, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he’d be releasing his company’s patents to the world, and vowed never to litigate any other company “who, in good faith, wants to use our technology.” The move comes after news first hit earlier this…
Wayne Rooney may have been staunchly defended by England coach Roy Hodgson after the opening 2-1 defeat by Italy in the World Cup, but his performance attracted criticism from former top players and coaches. Some like former England coach Graham Taylor…
Lionel Messi will be attempting to cement his legacy as an all-time great when Argentina tackle Bosnia-Hercegovina in their World Cup Group F opener in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Trophies, plaudits and individual honours have rained down upon the record…
Nigeria’s main opposition party has taken up the issue of insecurity, slamming President Goodluck Jonathan’s party for failing to stem the rising violence, ahead of what it calls “watershed” elections next year. Africa’s most populous country and biggest…
Germany aim to prevent Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo claiming another goal-scoring feat when the sides meet in the World Cup on Monday. The 29-year-old Ballon d’Or winner is Portugal’s all-time top scorer and the first player to score 40 goals…
Everton academy manager Alan Irvine has agreed a 12-month rolling contract to become West Brom’s new head coach, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. The 55-year-old Scot replaces Spaniard Pepe Mel who was sacked after Albion narrowly avoided…
Nigeria’s former president Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced fears that not all of the Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram would return. “It’s inconceivable to get all of them back,” he said in an interview with the Premium Times online news site…
Danlami Ma’azu stood among a crowd jostling to secure a satellite TV decoder in the Nigerian city of Kano so he could watch the World Cup in the safety of his home — far from the threat of Boko Haram attacks. The Brazil tournament should normally spell…
World Cup venue Cuiaba’s road network is undergoing a facelift of Hollywood proportions. The charming provincial venue for Friday’s clash between Chile and Australia may be the smallest of all the 2014 World Cup cities, but it can proudly put in a claim…
Uruguay will give star striker Luis Suarez every chance to prove his fitness less than a month after having knee surgery ahead of their World Cup opener with Costa Rica in Fortaleza on Saturday. The Premier League Player of the Year had an operation…
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday criticised the conduct and “unguarded utterances” of leading politicians as they were stoking tensions in the country ahead of key polls next year. “Indeed the conduct and utterances of leading politicians…
Australia, basking in the role of world Cup underdogs, are up for the “massive” challenge of tackling Chile, coach Ange Postecoglou promised in Cuiaba on the eve of Friday’s Group B game. “Chile feel they can make a big impact in this tournament, they…