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Bellamy will be keen to build on the momentum of a maiden Nations League campaign in charge that has seen him go unbeaten in his first six games since replacing Robert Page. However, he has made it clear that reaching the World Cup is his ultimate aim, and the former Wales captain was buoyed by the challenge presented to him …

India’s grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday, December 12. The 18-year-old Gukesh and defending champion Ding entered the last game tied and things appeared to be headed to rapid chess tiebreaks, but it was the youngster who was able to claim the …

Among the second seeds based on their Fifa world ranking, Wales will be in Pot 2 for the draw – meaning one of their opponents will be a top seed from Pot 1, such as Spain, France or England. As for the countries from Pots 3, 4 and 5, Wales do not yet know whether they will be in a …

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted the 2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup ‘will probably be the best ever’ after the country was announced as the host nation.     The country was awarded the tournament at a FIFA Congress on Wednesday after not a single alternative candidate came forward.     The acclamation of football nations, rather than a vote, brought an end to a rapid 14-month process which has …

  The world footballing body, FIFA, has officially named Saudi Arabia as the host nation of the FIFA World Cup 2034. This was disclosed at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting, which held on Wednesday, December 11. FIFA also confirmed Morocco, Spain, and Portugal as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup.   The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed …

Afrobeat has a new face in Ernest Abitih, popularly known as X-Shai, a Ghanaian-Nigerian-American musician whose sound is redefining the genre. X-Shai has been singing since his tender years, and his passion for music is evident in every note he delivers. Although not yet a household name, X-Shai’s artistry is poised to dominate the African music scene and beyond, with …

Root has often been bracketed in the ‘Fab Four’ of Test batting, alongside Australia’s Steve Smith, Kane Williamson of New Zealand and Indian Virat Kohli. Brook is in a new generation of run-scorers, including India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sri Lankan Kamindu Mendis and New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra. “Brookie is by far and away the best player in the world at …

Scottie Scheffler hit a sensational nine-under 63 as he capped a dominating year by retaining the Hero World Challenge with a six-shot winning margin. The world number one, who won the Masters and Olympic gold in 2024, claimed a record-equalling ninth title of the year with a bogey-free round to triumph on 25 under. The victory means he has won …

Wisdom, the world’s oldest known bird in the wild, is thriving and continues to defy the odds.    The 74-year-old Laysan albatross recently laid an egg at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the Pacific Ocean, a remarkable feat that underscores her resilience and longevity.   Wisdom was first identified and banded in 1956 by biologist Chandler Robbins after …

Nigerian superstar Davido has shared his thoughts on how entertainment has been instrumental in reshaping global perceptions of Africa.  During a recent interview, the Afrobeats star spoke on his experiences growing up and navigating an all-white community, highlighting the ignorance he encountered about his African heritage. He explained, “I’ve said this about 100 times but I went to school in …