El Clásico prices soar as Barcelona and Real Madrid set to meet again
The countdown to the next Clasico is officially on, but for many FC Barcelona fans the excitement is being overshadowed by the bill. The club has opened ticket sales to members ahead of Sunday’s May 10 match against Real Madrid at Camp Nou, sparking a backlash over its pricing strategy. Even the most modest seats…
Two games separate Barcelona from achieving historic milestone
Barcelona aren’t just winning games this season, they’re building something that could go down as one of the most dominant home fixtures in La Liga history. As such, their latest victory over Celta Vigo, however marginal, reinforced the striking pattern that now defines their season. advertise In short, Barcelona had absolute control at Camp Nou….
Hamas influence looms over Gaza elections as experts warn vote could backfire
Gazans in Deir al-Balah will vote for a new local leader on Saturday for the first time in two years, a move experts warn could leave room for Hamas to maintain influence as it refuses to abide by the disarmament terms of the ceasefire. “When the Palestinian Authority holds elections and the timing is wrong…
Arne Slot has seen enough: Attacker offered to five Premier League clubs
Liverpool’s midfield and attacking areas will undergo huge changes this summer. Richard Hughes and Arne Slaughter once again planned an overhaul of the squad and considered several signings. We could see new midfielders arriving to provide cover and competition, while one-on-one specialists will be widely sought out. advertise These plans have thrown the futures of…
Bitcoin-holder Metaplanet raises $50 million in zero-interest bonds to buy more BTC
Japanese Bitcoin funding company Metaplanet has returned to the market with another round of balance sheet leverage, issuing 8 billion yen (worth about $50 million) of zero-coupon ordinary bonds to fund future Bitcoin purchases. The latest offering has been fully subscribed by EVO Fund, a Cayman Islands-based investor that has backed Metaplanet’s previous offerings, the…
“I want him to be fit” – Pep Guardiola admits injuries have held John Stones back at Manchester City
Stones came on as a substitute in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Burnley in midweek Manchester City face Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on Saturday night Guardiola admits Stones’ fitness issues hampered his Manchester City career Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has given an honest reflection on John Stones’ struggles with injuries…
Texas tells Camp Mystic, where 27 died in floods, to revise safety plans
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) notified directors Thursday that the camp submitted an inadequate emergency plan proposal after a flash flood last summer killed 27 people. Texas summer camps face multiple legal challenges and investigations but say they intend to reopen in May. In a letter first reported by Quorum Report on…
U.S. government’s Intel stake swells to $35 billion, netting $26.5 billion unrealized gain
Unrealized gains on the U.S. government’s stake in Intel (INTC) were about $26.5 billion after the chipmaker reported a stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings report, sending the company’s shares up more than 22% in premarket trading on Friday. The position stems from an August agreement in which the Trump administration converted $8.9 billion in CHIPS Act appropriations…
Another wave of public outcry tests Putin’s rule in wartime Russia
A number of Russia’s influential figures have recently issued public appeals to President Vladimir Putin, criticizing his government and policies, with some of his loyalists even threatening an insurrection – the latest wave of public outcry over the country’s strained wartime economy and increasingly tight internet restrictions. While the dissent does not indicate an imminent…
QBs Carson Beck, Drew Allar were surprise NFL Draft selections for most. Here’s what their path looks like for getting playing time
Miami quarterback Carson Baker and Penn State quarterback Drew Allar are both in ideal positions that could give them opportunities sooner rather than later. Some refused to believe Baker would be the third quarterback drafted, but he became the third quarterback drafted Friday night when he was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the No….
