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<p>Arsenal's 21-year-old promising left-winger Gabriel Martinelli has signed a long-term contract extension, the club announced on Friday. The Brazilian will remain at the Emirates until 2027, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is my club. I love everything about Arsenal. I want to stay. Yeah, I just need to get a pen and sign," said Martinelli in a video released by the club.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was born a long way away from north London, but as soon as I got here, the supporters made me feel like one of them. It didn't take me long to realise that this place is about more than football. So thank you Gunners, for making me feel at home. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Arsenal making giant strides towards winning the Premier League for the first time in nearly two decades - Martinelli has been one of the vital players for manager Mikel Arteta's project.</p>

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<p>Consequently, contract talks were underway for several months with the Brazilian and his agents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arteta reflected on the successful conclusion of the negotiations and remarked, “We’re delighted Gabi has signed a new long-term contract. Our supporters see his quality and energy every single time he puts on the shirt and he’s the same every day in training, with his hard work and positive values."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Gabi is still very young, so we know there’s still much more to come from him and it’s great that we’ll be on this journey together. We’re now excited to continue to develop his huge talent and look forward to seeing him perform with Arsenal in the years to come.”</p>

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<p>Martinelli has already made 111-first team appearances for the Gunners, having been at the North London club for four seasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 2022-23 season so far, Martinelli has played 27 matches, finding the back of the net on seven occasions and assisting two goals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Martinelli's explosiveness on the flanks and ability to get the better of most fullbacks is one of his key attributes. Add the Brazilian flair and he is one of the most exciting prospects in the Arsenal team which is brimming with such players.&nbsp;</p>

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Arsenal's 21-year-old promising left-winger Gabriel Martinelli has signed a long-term contract extension, the club announced on Friday. The Brazilian will remain at the Emirates until 2027, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract.

Arsenal's 21-year-old promising left-winger Gabriel Martinelli has signed a long-term contract extension, the club announced on Friday. The Brazilian will remain at the Emirates until 2027, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract. "This is my club. I love everything about Arsenal. I want to stay. Yeah, I just need to get a pen and sign," said Martinelli in a video released by the club. "I was born a long way away from north London, but as soon as I got here, the supporters made me feel like one of them. It didn't take me long to realise that this place is about more than football. So thank you Gunners, for making me feel at home. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else," he added. With Arsenal making giant strides towards winning the Premier League for the first time in nearly two decades - Martinelli has been one of the vital players for manager Mikel Arteta's project. Gabi signs on ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mgMIzdt68O — Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 3, 2023 × Consequently, contract talks were underway for several months with the Brazilian and his agents. Arteta reflected on the successful conclusion of the negotiations and remarked, “We’re delighted Gabi has signed a new long-term contract. Our supporters see his quality and energy every single time he puts on the shirt and he’s the same every day in training, with his hard work and positive values." "Gabi is still very young, so we know there’s still much more to come from him and it’s great that we’ll be on this journey together. We’re now excited to continue to develop his huge talent and look forward to seeing him perform with Arsenal in the years to come.” Gabi’s got the pen. Gabi's signed the contract. Gabi’s staying.✍️ pic.twitter.com/DOTCdC9u7z — Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 3, 2023 × Martinelli has already made 111-first team appearances for the Gunners, having been at the North London club for four seasons. In the 2022-23 season so far, Martinelli has played 27 matches, finding the back of the net on seven occasions and assisting two goals. Martinelli's explosiveness on the flanks and ability to get the better of most fullbacks is one of his key attributes. Add the Brazilian flair and he is one of the most exciting prospects in the Arsenal team which is brimming with such players. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>After the penny has dropped, following Argentina's fairytale World Cup victory in Qatar, superstar Lionel Messi has weighed in on his future and if he can play in the 2026 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with Diario Ole, an Argentine newspaper, the 35-year-old was open to playing another tournament, subject to a few caveats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Because of age it’ll be difficult to make 2026. I love playing football and while I feel like I’m in good shape and enjoying this, I’m going to keep at it," said Messi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It seems like a long time until the next World Cup, but it depends on how my career is going.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-messis-argentina-fulfill-the-dream-by-beating-france-on-penalties-in-the-wc-final-544328"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022: Mesmerising Messi’s Argentina fulfill the dream by beating France on penalties in final</strong></a></p>

<p>After Messi won the World Cup in December last year, many believed that he would hang up his boots and announce retirement. However, Messi surprised everyone and said retirement was nowhere on the cards right now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“No, I’m not going to retire from the national team. I want to keep playing as World Cup champions with Argentina shirt," said Messi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His sentiments were echoed by national team coach Lionel Scaloni who said the little magician can keep playing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“If he wants to keep playing, he will be with us. He is more than entitled to decide whether he wants to keep playing for Argentina or not or what he wants to do with his career," said Scaloni.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He is such a huge player for us. It is such a pleasure for us to coach him and his teammates. Everything he transmits to his teammates is unparalleled - something I’ve never seen before.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-im-not-gonna-retire-announces-lionel-messi-after-wc-victory-544375" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: 'I’m not...': Lionel Messi drops a BOMB on his future after lifting the mega title</strong></a></p>

<p>The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be an expanded World Cup with 48 nations challenging for the shiny, golden trophy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If Messi makes it to North America, he will be attempting to break the record for most goals scored in World Cups, currently held by German Miroslav Klose (16).&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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After the penny has dropped, following Argentina's fairytale World Cup victory in Qatar, superstar Lionel Messi has weighed in on his future and if he can play in the 2026 World Cup.

After the penny has dropped, following Argentina's fairytale World Cup victory in Qatar, superstar Lionel Messi has weighed in on his future and if he can play in the 2026 World Cup. In an interview with Diario Ole, an Argentine newspaper, the 35-year-old was open to playing another tournament, subject to a few caveats. “Because of age it’ll be difficult to make 2026. I love playing football and while I feel like I’m in good shape and enjoying this, I’m going to keep at it," said Messi. "It seems like a long time until the next World Cup, but it depends on how my career is going.” Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Mesmerising Messi’s Argentina fulfill the dream by beating France on penalties in final After Messi won the World Cup in December last year, many believed that he would hang up his boots and announce retirement. However, Messi surprised everyone and said retirement was nowhere on the cards right now. “No, I’m not going to retire from the national team. I want to keep playing as World Cup champions with Argentina shirt," said Messi. His sentiments were echoed by national team coach Lionel Scaloni who said the little magician can keep playing. “If he wants to keep playing, he will be with us. He is more than entitled to decide whether he wants to keep playing for Argentina or not or what he wants to do with his career," said Scaloni. “He is such a huge player for us. It is such a pleasure for us to coach him and his teammates. Everything he transmits to his teammates is unparalleled - something I’ve never seen before.” Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: 'I’m not...': Lionel Messi drops a BOMB on his future after lifting the mega title The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be an expanded World Cup with 48 nations challenging for the shiny, golden trophy. If Messi makes it to North America, he will be attempting to break the record for most goals scored in World Cups, currently held by German Miroslav Klose (16). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Will Lionel Messi play in 2026 World Cup? The Argentine gives a hint

<p>India's 2007 T20 World Cup hero Joginder Sharma on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket at the age of 39. Sharma, who now serves as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Haryana Police is still remembered by the cricket fraternity as the one who bowled the final over in Johannesburg, fifteen summers ago and helped India lift its first and only T20 World Cup trophy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today, with immense gratitude &amp; humility, I announce my retirement from all forms of international cricket. My journey from 2002-2017 has been the most wonderful years of my life for it was an honour representing India at the highest level of sport," wrote Sharma in a letter.</p>

<p>Sharma&nbsp;thanked the BCCI, Haryana Cricket Association, the Haryana government and his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings for providing the opportunities, over the years.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>"To all cricket fans that have supported me through the ups &amp; downs of international sport, I will forever cherish the moments I spent with you all and your support has always be a source of motivation for me."</p>

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<p>Talking about his life after retirement, Sharma added that he was excited and looking to explore the business side of cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am excited to announce that I will be exploring new opportunities in the world of cricket &amp; the business side of it, where I will also continue to participate in the sport that I love and challenge myself in new and different environment. I believe that this is the next step in my journey as a cricketer and I look forward to this new chapter in my life."</p>

<p><strong>Joginder Sharma and the fairytale</strong></p>

<p>After Pakistan were tottering at 77/6 in the final, chasing a relatively steep target of 158, it was Misbah-ul-Haq that stepped to the plate and took the game to the final over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, going against conventional logic and&nbsp;what most pundits would have advised, skipper MS Dhoni handed the responsibility of the final over in the hands of Sharma, instead of veteran Harbhajan Singh, who still had an over up his sleeve.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With ball in Sharma's hand and Misabh on strike, the former had to defend 13 runs. When quizzed years later about what Dhoni said to him while handing the ball, Sharma revealed:&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Don’t think about the runs that they need, think about your bowling. If you get hit, don’t over-think, just concentrate on the next ball. Whatever is the result, be confident you have my support."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-did-ms-dhoni-tell-joginder-sharma-before-the-riveting-last-over-in-t20-world-cup-final-vs-pakistan-former-pacer-reveals-415506"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;What did MS Dhoni tell Joginder Sharma before the riveting last over in T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan? Former pacer reveals</strong></a></p>

<p>And as it turned out, Sharma defended the over and gifted Indian fans one of the most iconic montages of all time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite making only eight international appearances, Sharma remains one of the widely-known cricketing names&nbsp;across Indian households.</p>

<p>He is one of those cult heroes that generations after generations remember for their one heroic act. And that is Sharma's legacy, which he would gladly take.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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India's 2007 T20 World Cup hero Joginder Sharma on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket at the age of 39. Sharma, who now serves as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Haryana Police is still remembered by the cricket fraternity as the one who bowled the final over in Johannesburg, fifteen summers ago and helped India lift its first and only T20 World Cup trophy.

India's 2007 T20 World Cup hero Joginder Sharma on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket at the age of 39. Sharma, who now serves as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Haryana Police is still remembered by the cricket fraternity as the one who bowled the final over in Johannesburg, fifteen summers ago and helped India lift its first and only T20 World Cup trophy. "Today, with immense gratitude & humility, I announce my retirement from all forms of international cricket. My journey from 2002-2017 has been the most wonderful years of my life for it was an honour representing India at the highest level of sport," wrote Sharma in a letter. Sharma thanked the BCCI, Haryana Cricket Association, the Haryana government and his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings for providing the opportunities, over the years. "To all cricket fans that have supported me through the ups & downs of international sport, I will forever cherish the moments I spent with you all and your support has always be a source of motivation for me." Announced retirement from cricket Thanks to each and everyone for your love and support 🙏❤️👍👍 pic.twitter.com/A2G9JJd515 — Joginder Sharma 🇮🇳 (@MJoginderSharma) February 3, 2023 × Talking about his life after retirement, Sharma added that he was excited and looking to explore the business side of cricket. "I am excited to announce that I will be exploring new opportunities in the world of cricket & the business side of it, where I will also continue to participate in the sport that I love and challenge myself in new and different environment. I believe that this is the next step in my journey as a cricketer and I look forward to this new chapter in my life." Joginder Sharma and the fairytale After Pakistan were tottering at 77/6 in the final, chasing a relatively steep target of 158, it was Misbah-ul-Haq that stepped to the plate and took the game to the final over. However, going against conventional logic and what most pundits would have advised, skipper MS Dhoni handed the responsibility of the final over in the hands of Sharma, instead of veteran Harbhajan Singh, who still had an over up his sleeve. With ball in Sharma's hand and Misabh on strike, the former had to defend 13 runs. When quizzed years later about what Dhoni said to him while handing the ball, Sharma revealed: "Don’t think about the runs that they need, think about your bowling. If you get hit, don’t over-think, just concentrate on the next ball. Whatever is the result, be confident you have my support." Read more: What did MS Dhoni tell Joginder Sharma before the riveting last over in T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan? Former pacer reveals And as it turned out, Sharma defended the over and gifted Indian fans one of the most iconic montages of all time. Despite making only eight international appearances, Sharma remains one of the widely-known cricketing names across Indian households. He is one of those cult heroes that generations after generations remember for their one heroic act. And that is Sharma's legacy, which he would gladly take. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Kylian Mbappe faces three weeks out with a thigh injury and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on February 14, his club announced Thursday.</p>

<p>The France star was hurt during the first half of Wednesday's 3-1 win at Montpellier in Ligue 1 having earlier had two penalties saved.</p>

<p>PSG coach Christophe Galtier had initially suggested Mbappe had suffered a knock to the back of the knee rather than a muscle injury, but tests have since confirmed the true extent of the problem.</p>

<p>"After undergoing tests, Kylian Mbappe suffered an injury to the left thigh at the level of the femoral biceps," said a club statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-scores-kylian-mbappe-misses-penalty-comes-off-injured-in-psg-win-558128"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Lionel Messi scores, Kylian Mbappe misses penalty, comes off injured in PSG win</strong></a></p>

<p>If he misses three weeks as expected, Mbappe can also expect to sit out next midweek's French Cup last-16 tie against Marseille and faces a race against time to return for a potentially pivotal Ligue 1 game away to the same opponents at the end of this month.</p>

<p>However, PSG will hope that Mbappe, who has scored 25 goals in 26 appearances for his club this season, will be fit for the second leg against Bayern in Germany on March 8.</p>

<p>The news is a bitter blow for the French giants, who are desperate to avoid a repeat of what happened last season when they were knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Real Madrid.</p>

<p>The Qatar-owned club have become used to injury crises involving their star players ahead of key Champions League games in recent years.</p>

<p>A fractured metatarsal prevented Neymar from playing a full part in a last-16 defeat to Madrid in 2018 and a similar problem ruled him out of their loss to Manchester United at the same stage a year later.</p>

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<p>PSG are hoping to win European club football's most prestigious competition for the first time after over a decade of trying since the Qatari takeover of 2011.</p>

<p>They have been eliminated in the last 16 in four of the last six seasons, although they reached the final in 2020, losing to Bayern in Lisbon, and were beaten semi-finalists a year later.</p>

<p>PSG convinced Mbappe to stay at the club last year and sign a new contract despite interest in him from Real as they hoped he would lead them to glory in Europe.</p>

<p>Mbappe's injury comes just over a month after he starred at the World Cup in Qatar, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals including a hat-trick in the final, which France lost on penalties to Argentina.</p>

<p>The timing is even more of a blow for PSG after they endured a frustrating end to the January transfer window on Tuesday when they failed to process the paperwork to complete the loan signing of Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea.</p>

<p>The Moroccan winger had already passed a medical and was set to add an extra option in attack for Galtier after the departure of another forward, Pablo Sarabia, to Wolverhampton Wanderers.&nbsp;</p>

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Kylian Mbappe faces three weeks out with a thigh injury and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on February 14, his club announced Thursday.

Kylian Mbappe faces three weeks out with a thigh injury and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on February 14, his club announced Thursday. The France star was hurt during the first half of Wednesday's 3-1 win at Montpellier in Ligue 1 having earlier had two penalties saved. PSG coach Christophe Galtier had initially suggested Mbappe had suffered a knock to the back of the knee rather than a muscle injury, but tests have since confirmed the true extent of the problem. "After undergoing tests, Kylian Mbappe suffered an injury to the left thigh at the level of the femoral biceps," said a club statement. Read more: Lionel Messi scores, Kylian Mbappe misses penalty, comes off injured in PSG win If he misses three weeks as expected, Mbappe can also expect to sit out next midweek's French Cup last-16 tie against Marseille and faces a race against time to return for a potentially pivotal Ligue 1 game away to the same opponents at the end of this month. However, PSG will hope that Mbappe, who has scored 25 goals in 26 appearances for his club this season, will be fit for the second leg against Bayern in Germany on March 8. The news is a bitter blow for the French giants, who are desperate to avoid a repeat of what happened last season when they were knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Real Madrid. The Qatar-owned club have become used to injury crises involving their star players ahead of key Champions League games in recent years. A fractured metatarsal prevented Neymar from playing a full part in a last-16 defeat to Madrid in 2018 and a similar problem ruled him out of their loss to Manchester United at the same stage a year later. WATCH | Gravitas: The death of possession football? × PSG are hoping to win European club football's most prestigious competition for the first time after over a decade of trying since the Qatari takeover of 2011. They have been eliminated in the last 16 in four of the last six seasons, although they reached the final in 2020, losing to Bayern in Lisbon, and were beaten semi-finalists a year later. PSG convinced Mbappe to stay at the club last year and sign a new contract despite interest in him from Real as they hoped he would lead them to glory in Europe. Mbappe's injury comes just over a month after he starred at the World Cup in Qatar, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals including a hat-trick in the final, which France lost on penalties to Argentina. The timing is even more of a blow for PSG after they endured a frustrating end to the January transfer window on Tuesday when they failed to process the paperwork to complete the loan signing of Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea. The Moroccan winger had already passed a medical and was set to add an extra option in attack for Galtier after the departure of another forward, Pablo Sarabia, to Wolverhampton Wanderers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Former Liverpool player John Barnes has courted controversy after he commented World War II would not have taken place if Adolf Hitler had invaded African countries instead of European.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“If he took over black countries in Africa, the other non-white countries in Asia or South America, where the Allies didn’t have a vested interest, would WW2 have occurred?" tweeted Barnes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"WW2 started because the Allies wanted to stop Germany becoming too powerful, nothing to do with right or wrong. Had Hitler left the European Jews alone and went to Ethiopia and committed the same atrocities to the black Falasha Jews, I doubt WW2 would have started," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When a netizen questioned why Barnes was negative regarding his world outlook, the former Reds player said it was 'realism' for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'No anger whatsoever just realism and understanding how a particular group of people came to see themselves as superior to others because of the lies that have been fed to them, and look to justify their superiority through THEIR historical accounts of who is worthy or unworthy."</p>

<p>World War II took place between 1939 and 1945 where the allies and axis powers fought amongst themselves. It is reported that approximately 35 to 50 million people lost their lives during the entirety of the war.</p>

<p><strong>Barnes and his Liverpool career</strong></p>

<p>Barnes, a Liverpool legend joined the Merseyside club in 1987 and went on to win the First Division and FA Cup twice. During his 10-year stint with the Reds, he made 403 appearances and scored 106 goals, becoming one of the most cherished players for the club supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In November last year, the club appointed him as the official ambassador.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s a fantastic honour for me to be made an ambassador for this great club and all it stands for. I&nbsp;loved representing LFC as a player and I’m relishing the prospect of wearing the beloved Liver bird crest on my chest once again – albeit on a suit this time around.”</p>

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Former Liverpool player John Barnes has courted controversy after he commented World War II would not have taken place if Adolf Hitler had invaded African countries instead of European.

Former Liverpool player John Barnes has courted controversy after he commented World War II would not have taken place if Adolf Hitler had invaded African countries instead of European. “If he took over black countries in Africa, the other non-white countries in Asia or South America, where the Allies didn’t have a vested interest, would WW2 have occurred?" tweeted Barnes. "WW2 started because the Allies wanted to stop Germany becoming too powerful, nothing to do with right or wrong. Had Hitler left the European Jews alone and went to Ethiopia and committed the same atrocities to the black Falasha Jews, I doubt WW2 would have started," he added. if he took over black countries in africa, the other non white countries in asia, or south america, where the allies didnt have a vested interest…. would WW2 have occured? https://t.co/d9f7B1Yav0 — John Barnes (@officialbarnesy) January 31, 2023 × Read more: John Barnes: Liverpool on the verge of starting another great era of domination When a netizen questioned why Barnes was negative regarding his world outlook, the former Reds player said it was 'realism' for him. 'No anger whatsoever just realism and understanding how a particular group of people came to see themselves as superior to others because of the lies that have been fed to them, and look to justify their superiority through THEIR historical accounts of who is worthy or unworthy." World War II took place between 1939 and 1945 where the allies and axis powers fought amongst themselves. It is reported that approximately 35 to 50 million people lost their lives during the entirety of the war. Barnes and his Liverpool career Barnes, a Liverpool legend joined the Merseyside club in 1987 and went on to win the First Division and FA Cup twice. During his 10-year stint with the Reds, he made 403 appearances and scored 106 goals, becoming one of the most cherished players for the club supporters. In November last year, the club appointed him as the official ambassador. “It’s a fantastic honour for me to be made an ambassador for this great club and all it stands for. I loved representing LFC as a player and I’m relishing the prospect of wearing the beloved Liver bird crest on my chest once again – albeit on a suit this time around.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Former Manchester United player turned pundit Roy Keane has praised the club for getting rid of four 'energy-sappers' that had a net negative impact on the team last season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after United progressed to the Carabao Cup final, beating Nottingham Forest 5-0 on aggregate, Keane reflected that the mood in the United camp had changed with the introduction of new players and managers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m not knocking all these players, Pogba, Mata, Matic, Jesse Lingard, lads who’d been around and knew they were leaving. They knew they’d be leaving and their contracts were up for most of them and I think that wasn’t helping," said Keane, naming the players.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While Paul Pogba was shipped to Juventus, Juan Mata went to Galatasaray, Nemanja Matic to Roma and Jesse Lingard to Nottingham Forest, after somewhat disappointing campaigns with United.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Keane reflected on the same and added,&nbsp;"Those who were fringe players, coming off the bench, and when they were coming on they weren’t bringing anything because they felt they should have been starting."</p>

<p>“Those subs and fringe players have to come on and be ready, whereas the fringe players last year, you just felt they were energy-sappers."</p>

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<p>After manager Erik ten Hag took over United at the start of the 22-23 season, the team suffered crushing defeats against Brighton and Brentford.</p>

<p>However, since then, the Dutch manager has turned around a corner as United are the only English team competing on all fronts at the moment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In order to compete, Ten Hag had to invest heavily in the summer transfer window. Players such as Antony, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia were brought to the club and the change has been visible.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There definitely feels around the club a new energy, the new manager has put a few markers down after a bad start to the season, and that momentum and that feel-good factor is back at the club. The energy levels are different," noted Keane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Eriksen's injury ruled him out of the season, United acted smoothly before the end of the winter transfer window and bought Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer.&nbsp;</p>

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Former Manchester United player turned pundit Roy Keane has praised the club for getting rid of four 'energy-sappers' that had a net negative impact on the team last season.

Former Manchester United player turned pundit Roy Keane has praised the club for getting rid of four 'energy-sappers' that had a net negative impact on the team last season. Speaking after United progressed to the Carabao Cup final, beating Nottingham Forest 5-0 on aggregate, Keane reflected that the mood in the United camp had changed with the introduction of new players and managers. “I’m not knocking all these players, Pogba, Mata, Matic, Jesse Lingard, lads who’d been around and knew they were leaving. They knew they’d be leaving and their contracts were up for most of them and I think that wasn’t helping," said Keane, naming the players. Read more: Gary Neville believes Arsenal will lose the Premier League race to Manchester City While Paul Pogba was shipped to Juventus, Juan Mata went to Galatasaray, Nemanja Matic to Roma and Jesse Lingard to Nottingham Forest, after somewhat disappointing campaigns with United. Keane reflected on the same and added, "Those who were fringe players, coming off the bench, and when they were coming on they weren’t bringing anything because they felt they should have been starting." “Those subs and fringe players have to come on and be ready, whereas the fringe players last year, you just felt they were energy-sappers." Read more: 'They were disappointing': Roy Keane on Arsenal after their FA Cup exit After manager Erik ten Hag took over United at the start of the 22-23 season, the team suffered crushing defeats against Brighton and Brentford. However, since then, the Dutch manager has turned around a corner as United are the only English team competing on all fronts at the moment. In order to compete, Ten Hag had to invest heavily in the summer transfer window. Players such as Antony, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia were brought to the club and the change has been visible. “There definitely feels around the club a new energy, the new manager has put a few markers down after a bad start to the season, and that momentum and that feel-good factor is back at the club. The energy levels are different," noted Keane. After Eriksen's injury ruled him out of the season, United acted smoothly before the end of the winter transfer window and bought Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ex-Manchester United player Roy Keane praises club for getting rid of these FOUR players

<p>Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has had&nbsp;all charges of&nbsp;attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped, a little more than a year after his arrest.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Greater Manchester Police said all the judicial proceedings against the 21-year-old had been discontinued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Given the significant media coverage of this case, it is only fair that we share the news that the 21-year-old man, who had been arrested and charged in connection with an investigation opened in January 2022, no longer faces criminal proceedings in relation to this," said&nbsp;Michaela Kerr, GMP's head of Public Protection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Crown Prosecution confirmed the decision, according to The Sun as key witnesses had withdrawn from the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review. In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction," said a spokesperson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spokesperson added the decision had been explained to all parties involved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case. We have explained our decision to all parties."</p>

<p>“We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”</p>

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<p><strong>Why was Greenwood arrested?</strong></p>

<p>The footballer was arrested in January last year after being accused of rape and assault by his ex-girlfriend.</p>

<p>She had taken to social media to release horrific pictures of bruises on her body and blood dripping out of her nose, caused allegedly by Greenwood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an audio leaked by the ex-girlfriend, Greenwood could be allegedly&nbsp;heard threatening to kill her for refusing&nbsp;sex.</p>

<p>After being arrested, Greenwood was let out on bail. He appeared in the court in November last year and a trial date had been set for November, later this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-united-youngster-mason-greenwood-released-on-bail-after-attempted-rape-charge-526871"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood released on bail after attempt to rape charge</strong></a></p>

<p>After the allegations surfaced, Greenwood was suspended by United but remains a player of the team, pending the judicial process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;Nike suspended and later terminated its sponsorship deal with him while Electronic Arts (EA) confirmed his removal from active squads on its FIFA 22 game.</p>

<p>Greenwood last made an appearance for the Red Devils on January 22, 2022 against West Ham United. Since then, he has not been seen in any competitive action.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, Greenwood has made 129 appearances for United, scoring 35 goals in the process. He joined the United academy at the age of six.&nbsp;</p>

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Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped, a little more than a year after his arrest.

Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped, a little more than a year after his arrest. Greater Manchester Police said all the judicial proceedings against the 21-year-old had been discontinued. "Given the significant media coverage of this case, it is only fair that we share the news that the 21-year-old man, who had been arrested and charged in connection with an investigation opened in January 2022, no longer faces criminal proceedings in relation to this," said Michaela Kerr, GMP's head of Public Protection. The Crown Prosecution confirmed the decision, according to The Sun as key witnesses had withdrawn from the case. “We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review. In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction," said a spokesperson. The spokesperson added the decision had been explained to all parties involved. "In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case. We have explained our decision to all parties." “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.” Read more: Mason Greenwood's girlfriend accuses Man Utd star of physical violence and sexual assault, shares pictures Why was Greenwood arrested? The footballer was arrested in January last year after being accused of rape and assault by his ex-girlfriend. She had taken to social media to release horrific pictures of bruises on her body and blood dripping out of her nose, caused allegedly by Greenwood. In an audio leaked by the ex-girlfriend, Greenwood could be allegedly heard threatening to kill her for refusing sex. After being arrested, Greenwood was let out on bail. He appeared in the court in November last year and a trial date had been set for November, later this year. Read more: Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood released on bail after attempt to rape charge After the allegations surfaced, Greenwood was suspended by United but remains a player of the team, pending the judicial process. However, Nike suspended and later terminated its sponsorship deal with him while Electronic Arts (EA) confirmed his removal from active squads on its FIFA 22 game. Greenwood last made an appearance for the Red Devils on January 22, 2022 against West Ham United. Since then, he has not been seen in any competitive action. So far, Greenwood has made 129 appearances for United, scoring 35 goals in the process. He joined the United academy at the age of six. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Amazon threatened workers at its New York City warehouses of consequences if they attempted to unionise, in violation of US labour laws, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruled on Monday.</p>

<p>Judge Benjamin Green noted that the Amazon executives illegally threatened the employees that they will miss out on regular hikes and other improved benefits if they voted to unionise or forced the company into union negotiations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under US labour laws, any firm or employer cannot coerce or prohibit employees from unionising.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Judge Green also ordered the Jeff Bezos-owned company to post signs across the warehouse that reminded employees that they had the lawful right to engage in bargaining with the company.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The decision was passed after Amazon was found guilty of removing a post from an internal message board. The message urged the workers to sign a petition that made Juneteenth a paid holiday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Amazon took solace in the fact that the judge dismissed other charges, including one where officials allegedly threatened to reduce wages to pay union dues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're glad that the judge dismissed 19, nearly all of the allegations in this case and correctly called the 3 remaining ones 'not obvious or clear cut'," an Amazon spokesperson was quoted as saying by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, in March last year, 2,600 Amazon employees at its JFK8 fulfillment centre in Staten Island voted overwhelmingly to join Amazon Labor Union (ALU).</p>

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<p>in May, Amazon attempted to overturn the unionisation process and submitted a filing to NLRB, suggesting that labour laws were violated to support the union drive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, after 24 days of hearing, NLRB upheld the historic union victory. Meanwhile, Amazon continues to maintain that the&nbsp;election process was not fair, legitimate, or representative of the majority.&nbsp;</p>

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Amazon threatened workers at its New York City warehouses of consequences if they attempted to unionise, in violation of US labour laws, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruled on Monday.

Amazon threatened workers at its New York City warehouses of consequences if they attempted to unionise, in violation of US labour laws, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruled on Monday. Judge Benjamin Green noted that the Amazon executives illegally threatened the employees that they will miss out on regular hikes and other improved benefits if they voted to unionise or forced the company into union negotiations. Under US labour laws, any firm or employer cannot coerce or prohibit employees from unionising. Judge Green also ordered the Jeff Bezos-owned company to post signs across the warehouse that reminded employees that they had the lawful right to engage in bargaining with the company. WATCH | Rise of Unions in America: Amazon's first Union at a US Warehouse × The decision was passed after Amazon was found guilty of removing a post from an internal message board. The message urged the workers to sign a petition that made Juneteenth a paid holiday. Meanwhile, Amazon took solace in the fact that the judge dismissed other charges, including one where officials allegedly threatened to reduce wages to pay union dues. "We're glad that the judge dismissed 19, nearly all of the allegations in this case and correctly called the 3 remaining ones 'not obvious or clear cut'," an Amazon spokesperson was quoted as saying by AFP. Notably, in March last year, 2,600 Amazon employees at its JFK8 fulfillment centre in Staten Island voted overwhelmingly to join Amazon Labor Union (ALU). Read more: 'We're not robots': UK Amazon workers unhappy with minimal raise go on strike in May, Amazon attempted to overturn the unionisation process and submitted a filing to NLRB, suggesting that labour laws were violated to support the union drive. However, after 24 days of hearing, NLRB upheld the historic union victory. Meanwhile, Amazon continues to maintain that the election process was not fair, legitimate, or representative of the majority. Read more: US labour board backs employees in Amazon union vote (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>World Cup winner French centre-back Raphael Varane announced his retirement from international football on Thursday at the age of 29.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I’ve been contemplating this for several months and deciding it’s the right time for me to retire internationally," wrote Varane in a social media post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Varane made his French debut, nearly a decade ago in 2013 against Georgia in the World Cup qualifiers. In total, he won 93 caps for Les Bleus and was touted as the potential successor of captain Hugo Lloris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To represent our magnificent country for a decade has been one of the greatest honours of my life. Each time I wore this special blue shirt I felt immense pride," said Varane.</p>

<p>Varane reflected on his most special day in the French jersey when he won the World Cup final against Croatia in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I will never forget it. I still feel every single one of the emotions felt on that day, July 15, 2018. That was one of the most amazing and memorable moments of my life."</p>

<p>"This victory that we won all together would never have been possible without the support of Didier Deschamps, every member of the management and staff over the years, and my teammates who have defended our shirt in every game we played."</p>

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<p>The 29-year-old said he was going to miss these moments but now was the time for next generation to take over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I will miss these moments with you for sure, but the time has come for the new generation to take over. We have a bunch of talented young players who are ready to take over, who deserve a chance and who need you."</p>

<p>Varane was last seen in action for the Les Bleues during their 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar. He led the backline for coach Didier Deschamps and guided the team to the finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, his last international match turned out to be an agonising defeat against Argentina where France nearly pulled off a stunning heist to become only the third country in history to defend their crown.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/argentina-wins-fifa-2022-messi-mbappe-qatar-fifa-world-cup-final-2022-live-coverage-updates-france-vs-argentina-live-updates-lusail-stadium-qatar-ready-for-final-showdown-messi-544211"><strong>Highlights | FIFA World Cup final Argentina vs France, Argentina wins, Messi lifts the TROPHY!</strong></a></p>

<p>Apart from his international career, Varane has had a rather storied club career as well. He became part of the Real Madrid setup as a teenager and played a pivotal part when the team won four Champions League trophies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After his Real Madrid career, Varane moved to Premier League giants Manchester United in 20201 where he has been a vital cog for manager Erik ten Hag's resurgence plans for the Red Devils.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-scores-kylian-mbappe-misses-penalty-comes-off-injured-in-psg-win-558128"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Lionel Messi scores, Kylian Mbappe misses penalty, comes off injured in PSG win</strong></a></p>

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World Cup winner French centre-back Raphael Varane announced his retirement from international football on Thursday at the age of 29. "I’ve been contemplating this for several months and deciding it’s the right time for me to retire internationally," wrote Varane in a social media post.

World Cup winner French centre-back Raphael Varane announced his retirement from international football on Thursday at the age of 29. "I’ve been contemplating this for several months and deciding it’s the right time for me to retire internationally," wrote Varane in a social media post. Varane made his French debut, nearly a decade ago in 2013 against Georgia in the World Cup qualifiers. In total, he won 93 caps for Les Bleus and was touted as the potential successor of captain Hugo Lloris. "To represent our magnificent country for a decade has been one of the greatest honours of my life. Each time I wore this special blue shirt I felt immense pride," said Varane. Varane reflected on his most special day in the French jersey when he won the World Cup final against Croatia in 2018. "I will never forget it. I still feel every single one of the emotions felt on that day, July 15, 2018. That was one of the most amazing and memorable moments of my life." "This victory that we won all together would never have been possible without the support of Didier Deschamps, every member of the management and staff over the years, and my teammates who have defended our shirt in every game we played." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raphael Varane (@raphaelvarane) × The 29-year-old said he was going to miss these moments but now was the time for next generation to take over. "I will miss these moments with you for sure, but the time has come for the new generation to take over. We have a bunch of talented young players who are ready to take over, who deserve a chance and who need you." Varane was last seen in action for the Les Bleues during their 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar. He led the backline for coach Didier Deschamps and guided the team to the finals. However, his last international match turned out to be an agonising defeat against Argentina where France nearly pulled off a stunning heist to become only the third country in history to defend their crown. Highlights | FIFA World Cup final Argentina vs France, Argentina wins, Messi lifts the TROPHY! Apart from his international career, Varane has had a rather storied club career as well. He became part of the Real Madrid setup as a teenager and played a pivotal part when the team won four Champions League trophies. After his Real Madrid career, Varane moved to Premier League giants Manchester United in 20201 where he has been a vital cog for manager Erik ten Hag's resurgence plans for the Red Devils. Read more: Lionel Messi scores, Kylian Mbappe misses penalty, comes off injured in PSG win (With input from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

World Cup winner Raphael Varane retires from international football at 29

<p>Japanese football star Kazuyoshi Miura extended his decades-long playing career on Wednesday, less than a month before his 56th birthday, joining Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense on loan.</p>

<p>Miura, known as "King Kazu" in his homeland, made his debut in 1986 with Brazilian side Santos and has played 37 seasons as a professional.</p>

<p>His move to Portugal will see him play in a sixth country after stints in Brazil, Japan, Italy, Croatia and Australia.</p>

<p>Last season, he played for Japanese fourth-tier side Suzuka Point Getters, managed by his older brother Yasutoshi, on loan from J-League team Yokohama FC.&nbsp;Yokohama's parent company acquired a majority stake in Oliveirense in November.</p>

<p>"Even though this is a new place for me, I'll work hard to show everyone the kind of play I'm known for," he said in a statement released by Yokohama.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-japans-controversial-goal-leading-germanys-fifa-world-cup-ouster-makes-heads-turn-vs-spain-539348"><strong>WATCH: Japan's controversial goal vs Spain that led to Germany's FIFA World Cup elimination</strong></a></p>

<p>Miura scored two goals, one from the penalty spot and one header, in 18 appearances last season for Suzuka, who finished ninth in the table.</p>

<p>He will line up at Oliveirense alongside Christian Kendji Wagatsuma Ferreira, a Brazilian of Japanese descent who was given the nickname "Kazu" as a youth player.</p>

<p>Miura, who turns 56 on February 26, has said that he wants to keep playing until he is 60.</p>

<p>One of Asia's best-known footballers in the 1990s, he helped put the game in Japan on the map when the professional J-League was launched in 1993.</p>

<p>He left Japan for Brazil in 1982 and signed a contract with Santos in 1986.</p>

<p>Miura made his Japan debut in 1990 and was famously left out of his country's squad for their first World Cup finals appearance in 1998, despite scoring 55 goals in 89 games for the national side.</p>

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Japanese football star Kazuyoshi Miura extended his decades-long playing career on Wednesday, less than a month before his 56th birthday, joining Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense on loan.

Japanese football star Kazuyoshi Miura extended his decades-long playing career on Wednesday, less than a month before his 56th birthday, joining Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense on loan. Miura, known as "King Kazu" in his homeland, made his debut in 1986 with Brazilian side Santos and has played 37 seasons as a professional. His move to Portugal will see him play in a sixth country after stints in Brazil, Japan, Italy, Croatia and Australia. Last season, he played for Japanese fourth-tier side Suzuka Point Getters, managed by his older brother Yasutoshi, on loan from J-League team Yokohama FC. Yokohama's parent company acquired a majority stake in Oliveirense in November. "Even though this is a new place for me, I'll work hard to show everyone the kind of play I'm known for," he said in a statement released by Yokohama. WATCH: Japan's controversial goal vs Spain that led to Germany's FIFA World Cup elimination Miura scored two goals, one from the penalty spot and one header, in 18 appearances last season for Suzuka, who finished ninth in the table. He will line up at Oliveirense alongside Christian Kendji Wagatsuma Ferreira, a Brazilian of Japanese descent who was given the nickname "Kazu" as a youth player. Miura, who turns 56 on February 26, has said that he wants to keep playing until he is 60. One of Asia's best-known footballers in the 1990s, he helped put the game in Japan on the map when the professional J-League was launched in 1993. He left Japan for Brazil in 1982 and signed a contract with Santos in 1986. Miura made his Japan debut in 1990 and was famously left out of his country's squad for their first World Cup finals appearance in 1998, despite scoring 55 goals in 89 games for the national side. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has had a chaotic start to life on the Merseyside. The Uruguayan admits that it took him some time to get used to the pace of Premier League but now he is attempting to emulate his 'idol' and former Liverpool player Luis Suarez.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Here, the league is stronger, more competitive. I didn't expect it to be so strong. Otamendi [his former Benfica teammate] told me that, but I still didn't expect it," Nunez was quoted as saying by Sky Sports in an interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It has impressed me a lot. There are no bad teams. They are all in this league for a reason. The football is more difficult than in Portugal and more competitive. You don't get much time."</p>

<p>The 23-year-old was the big-money signing for Liverpool in the summer. It was expected that Nunez would tear up the league, just the way he did with Benfica last season, scoring 34 goals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/darwin-nunez-to-aurelien-tchouameni-5-most-expensive-signings-of-2022-summer-transfer-window-so-far-502378"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Darwin Nunez to Aurelien Tchouameni: 5 most expensive signings of 2022 summer transfer window</strong></a></p>

<p>However, after scoring on his debut in the Community Shield, Nunez has had a start-stop-start kind of career. He was sent off on his Anfield debut after headbutting Crystal Palace's Joachin Andersen.</p>

<p>After coming back, Liverpool's injury crisis hasn't helped the youngster deliver on his potential.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-darwin-nunez-turns-into-zidane-on-his-anfield-debut-headbutts-opposition-player-507242" target="_blank"><strong>WATCH | Darwin Nunez turns into Zidane on his Anfield debut; headbutts opposition player</strong></a></p>

<p>Nunez knows the case and is seeking inspiration from Suarez who had to endure a similar spell during his first season at Anfield.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Obviously, I still have many things to work on, for example my finishing. But I think the same thing is happening to me as happened to Suarez. In his second year, he tore it up."</p>

<p>With the language barrier posing as a challenge, Nunez is grateful that some of the squad members are able to converse in Spanish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"My team-mates who speak Spanish are always translating because I still don't understand a lot of things.&nbsp;But watch out, because I am taking English classes. I hope that, in a year and a half, minimum, I will be able to understand everything."</p>

<p>Though the detractors continue to slander Nunez, the stats tell a different story. The Uruguayan has scored 10 goals and assisted one in the 25 games he has played for Liverpool this season. The stat becomes even more astonishing when one notes that Nunez has only played 1,447 minutes on the pitch.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has had a chaotic start to life on the Merseyside. The Uruguayan admits that it took him some time to get used to the pace of Premier League but now he is attempting to emulate his 'idol' and former Liverpool player Luis Suarez.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has had a chaotic start to life on the Merseyside. The Uruguayan admits that it took him some time to get used to the pace of Premier League but now he is attempting to emulate his 'idol' and former Liverpool player Luis Suarez. "Here, the league is stronger, more competitive. I didn't expect it to be so strong. Otamendi [his former Benfica teammate] told me that, but I still didn't expect it," Nunez was quoted as saying by Sky Sports in an interview. "It has impressed me a lot. There are no bad teams. They are all in this league for a reason. The football is more difficult than in Portugal and more competitive. You don't get much time." The 23-year-old was the big-money signing for Liverpool in the summer. It was expected that Nunez would tear up the league, just the way he did with Benfica last season, scoring 34 goals. Read more: Darwin Nunez to Aurelien Tchouameni: 5 most expensive signings of 2022 summer transfer window However, after scoring on his debut in the Community Shield, Nunez has had a start-stop-start kind of career. He was sent off on his Anfield debut after headbutting Crystal Palace's Joachin Andersen. After coming back, Liverpool's injury crisis hasn't helped the youngster deliver on his potential. WATCH | Darwin Nunez turns into Zidane on his Anfield debut; headbutts opposition player Nunez knows the case and is seeking inspiration from Suarez who had to endure a similar spell during his first season at Anfield. "Obviously, I still have many things to work on, for example my finishing. But I think the same thing is happening to me as happened to Suarez. In his second year, he tore it up." With the language barrier posing as a challenge, Nunez is grateful that some of the squad members are able to converse in Spanish. "My team-mates who speak Spanish are always translating because I still don't understand a lot of things. But watch out, because I am taking English classes. I hope that, in a year and a half, minimum, I will be able to understand everything." Though the detractors continue to slander Nunez, the stats tell a different story. The Uruguayan has scored 10 goals and assisted one in the 25 games he has played for Liverpool this season. The stat becomes even more astonishing when one notes that Nunez has only played 1,447 minutes on the pitch. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'I didn't expect...': Darwin Nunez on what surprised him in the Premier League

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<p>India's newly appointed T20 captain Hardik Pandya is seeking to fill big shoes. After India won the T20I series against New Zealand on Wednesday, Pandya said he was emulating the role of former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the finisher of the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't mind playing the role that somewhere down the line, Mahi used to play. At that time, I was young and hitting all around the park. But since he's gone, all of a sudden, that responsibility is onto me," said Pandya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't mind that. We are getting the results. It's okay if I have to play a little slow."</p>

<p>Pandya, who started off as a bowling allrounder has evolved in his overall gameplay over the years. With T20 cricket being micro analysed by fans and team strategists alike, aggressive intent has become the keyword.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Pandya is not confining himself to the same notions. The 29-year-old said he is willing to slow down and bat for the team, unlike his previous self.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’ve always enjoyed hitting sixes. But that’s life; I’ve to evolve. I’ve believed in partnerships and want to give my batting partner and team some assurance and calmness that I’m there," said Pandya, who incidentally won the Player of the Series award for his performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I’ve played more games than any of these guys; I’ve learned how to accept and swallow pressure and make sure everything is calm."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-hardik-pandya-presents-t20i-series-trophy-to-benched-prithvi-shaw-as-video-goes-viral-watch-558224" target="_blank"><strong>WATCH | IND vs NZ: Hardik Pandya presents T20I series trophy to benched Prithvi Shaw as video goes viral</strong></a></p>

<p>India steamrolled New Zealand in the third and decider T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat. Pandya, after winning the toss, decided to bat first and the decision paid rich dividends.</p>

<p>India, courtesy of a stellar hundred from Shubman Gill and a 30-run cameo from Pandya managed to post a mammoth 234 on the board.</p>

<p>Defending the target, Pandya led from the front yet again and scalped four wickets as the Kiwis could never really get going.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the end, the visitors got skilled for the paltry total of 66 as India won by a massive margin of 168 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-needs-to-go-back-hardik-pandya-has-advice-for-this-bowler-after-loss-against-sri-lanka-549870"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;'He needs to go back...': Hardik Pandya has advice for this bowler after loss against Sri Lanka</strong></a></p>

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India's newly appointed T20 captain Hardik Pandya is seeking to fill big shoes. After India won the T20I series against New Zealand on Wednesday, Pandya said he was emulating the role of former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the finisher of the team.

India's newly appointed T20 captain Hardik Pandya is seeking to fill big shoes. After India won the T20I series against New Zealand on Wednesday, Pandya said he was emulating the role of former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the finisher of the team. "I don't mind playing the role that somewhere down the line, Mahi used to play. At that time, I was young and hitting all around the park. But since he's gone, all of a sudden, that responsibility is onto me," said Pandya. "I don't mind that. We are getting the results. It's okay if I have to play a little slow." Pandya, who started off as a bowling allrounder has evolved in his overall gameplay over the years. With T20 cricket being micro analysed by fans and team strategists alike, aggressive intent has become the keyword. However, Pandya is not confining himself to the same notions. The 29-year-old said he is willing to slow down and bat for the team, unlike his previous self. “I’ve always enjoyed hitting sixes. But that’s life; I’ve to evolve. I’ve believed in partnerships and want to give my batting partner and team some assurance and calmness that I’m there," said Pandya, who incidentally won the Player of the Series award for his performance. "I’ve played more games than any of these guys; I’ve learned how to accept and swallow pressure and make sure everything is calm." WATCH | IND vs NZ: Hardik Pandya presents T20I series trophy to benched Prithvi Shaw as video goes viral India steamrolled New Zealand in the third and decider T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat. Pandya, after winning the toss, decided to bat first and the decision paid rich dividends. India, courtesy of a stellar hundred from Shubman Gill and a 30-run cameo from Pandya managed to post a mammoth 234 on the board. Defending the target, Pandya led from the front yet again and scalped four wickets as the Kiwis could never really get going. In the end, the visitors got skilled for the paltry total of 66 as India won by a massive margin of 168 runs. Read more: 'He needs to go back...': Hardik Pandya has advice for this bowler after loss against Sri Lanka (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Since MS Dhoni's gone...': Hardik Pandya reveals the shoes he is trying to fill

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