LIVERPOOL: When Napoleon Bonaparte was briefed on the virtues of a new general, he would apparently retort with “but is he lucky?” Expertise was one thing, but the French emperor also understood the importance of happenstance. In his nine years at Liverpool, which came to an emotional end on Sunday at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp has … Read more
Al-Wasl’s searing pace at the top of the standings continued, champions Shabab Al-Ahli returned to winning ways and there was more misery for promoted clubs during the ADNOC Pro League’s matchweek 14. A first full schedule since late December — a lengthy pause for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup was extended by multiple weather postponements … Read more
Belgian minister pledges country’s support for genocide case against Israel at ICJ RIYADH: A Belgian minister has pledged her country’s backing for the case filed by South Africa with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking to stop Israel’s aggression in Gaza. Caroline Gennez, Belgium’s minister of development cooperation, announced on January 20 her pledge … Read more