<p>Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, on Sunday denied it was transporting weapons and soldiers to the war-torn Tigray region.</p>

<p>Calls to boycott the state-owned airline appeared on social media over allegations it was involved in the nine-month-old conflict.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-100000-children-in-ethiopias-tigray-could-die-of-hunger-unicef-401856">More than 100,000 children in Ethiopia's Tigray could die of hunger: UNICEF</a></strong></p>

<p>"Ethiopian Airlines strongly refutes all the recent baseless and unfounded allegations that are running on social media regarding the airline's involvement in transporting war armament and soldiers to the Tigray region," it said in a statement on Twitter.</p>

<p>The war pitting government forces and their allies against Tigray rebels has cost thousands of lives and pushed hundreds of thousands into famine, with claims of rights abuses on both sides.</p>

<p>The allegations about the national carrier appeared in numerous Twitter posts, some accompanied by pictures of soldiers boarding one of its planes.</p>

<p>But Ethiopian Airlines said the reports "used various photoshopped, old and unrelated pictures to tarnish our brand".</p>

<p>Flights to and from Tigray, the northernmost region of Ethiopia, were suspended after the conflict erupted in November and after being reopened for a period, the airspace was shut again a month ago.</p>

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<p>"We have had no flight to the region since then, and none of our aircraft landed in the conflict area," Ethiopian Airlines said.</p>

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<p>peals for the opening of air and road routes into Tigray, where the UN says more than five million people are in desperate need of help.</p>

<p>The UN's humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths and US aid head Samantha Power are both visiting Ethiopia to press for access to the region.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rebel-forces-in-ethiopias-tigray-launch-new-offensive-seize-town-spokesman-397761">Rebel forces in Ethiopia's Tigray launch new offensive, seize town: Spokesman</a></strong></p>

<p>The Ethiopian government and Tigray rebels have accused each other of being to blame for the difficulties in reaching Tigray by road.</p>


Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, on Sunday denied it was transporting weapons and soldiers to the war-torn Tigray region. Calls to boycott the state-owned airline appeared on social media over allegations it was involved in the nine-month-old conflict.

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, on Sunday denied it was transporting weapons and soldiers to the war-torn Tigray region. Calls to boycott the state-owned airline appeared on social media over allegations it was involved in the nine-month-old conflict. Also read | More than 100,000 children in Ethiopia's Tigray could die of hunger: UNICEF "Ethiopian Airlines strongly refutes all the recent baseless and unfounded allegations that are running on social media regarding the airline's involvement in transporting war armament and soldiers to the Tigray region," it said in a statement on Twitter. The war pitting government forces and their allies against Tigray rebels has cost thousands of lives and pushed hundreds of thousands into famine, with claims of rights abuses on both sides. The allegations about the national carrier appeared in numerous Twitter posts, some accompanied by pictures of soldiers boarding one of its planes. But Ethiopian Airlines said the reports "used various photoshopped, old and unrelated pictures to tarnish our brand". Flights to and from Tigray, the northernmost region of Ethiopia, were suspended after the conflict erupted in November and after being reopened for a period, the airspace was shut again a month ago. "We have had no flight to the region since then, and none of our aircraft landed in the conflict area," Ethiopian Airlines said. The United Nations and other aid agencies have issued urgent ap peals for the opening of air and road routes into Tigray, where the UN says more than five million people are in desperate need of help. The UN's humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths and US aid head Samantha Power are both visiting Ethiopia to press for access to the region. Also read | Rebel forces in Ethiopia's Tigray launch new offensive, seize town: Spokesman The Ethiopian government and Tigray rebels have accused each other of being to blame for the difficulties in reaching Tigray by road.

Ethiopian Airlines denies shipping arms, soldiers to Tigray

<p>Mexicans began voting Sunday in a national referendum promoted by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on whether to investigate and prosecute his predecessors for alleged corruption.</p>

<p>Lopez Obrador, a self-styled anti-graft crusader, says the public consultation will strengthen participatory democracy, but critics see it as little more than a political stunt.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fears-for-future-of-mexico-citys-green-lung-396099">Fears for future of Mexico City's 'green lung'</a></strong></p>

<p>To be binding, 37.4 million people -- 40 per cent of the electoral roll -- must participate, but many voters appear unenthusiastic.</p>

<p>While the "yes" vote could win up to 90 per cent, it will be difficult to achieve even 30 per cent turnout, said Roy Campos, director of the polling company Mitofsky.</p>

<p>Rosario Gomez is among those who plan to vote at one of 57,000 ballot boxes set up by the electoral institute, compared with more than 160,000 for June's legislative and local elections.</p>

<p>"It's about time these thieves pay!" the 52-year-old market vendor said.</p>

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<p>Polls opened at 8 am (1300 GMT) and were due to close at&nbsp;6 pm, with the result expected to be known within two or three days.</p>

<p><strong>'Political circus'&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Mexico is ranked 124th out of 179 on Transparency International's world corruption perceptions index.</p>

<p>But former presidents can be tried like any other citizen and critics argue that the referendum is unnecessary.</p>

<p>"Waiting for the results of a consultation is making justice a political circus," said Jose Miguel Vivanco, regional director of New York-based Human Rights Watch.</p>

<p>Former National Electoral Institute president Luis Carlos Ugalde argued that if the prosecution has evidence against the ex-presidents, it's not necessary for "the people to tell you yes or no."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraq-war-veteran-walks-us-mexico-border-protests-deportation-of-veterans-400365">Iraq war veteran walks US-Mexico border, protests deportation of veterans</a></strong></p>

<p>Although the vote was Lopez Obrador's brainchild, he has ruled out voting himself because he does not want "corrupt and hypocritical conservatism" to accuse him of vindictiveness.</p>

<p>The referendum question proposed by Lopez Obrador named five predecessors -- Carlos Salinas, Ernesto Zedillo, Vicente Fox, Felipe Calderon, and Enrique Pena Nieto, whose terms in power stretched from 1988 to 2018.</p>

<p>Lopez Obrador has accused them of presiding over "excessive concentration of wealth, monumental losses to the treasury, privatization of public property, and widespread corruption," drawing angry denials.</p>

<p>In the end, the Supreme Court modified the referendum question for a more ambiguous alternative.</p>

<p>"It's not very sexy. Not even the lawyers understand it," analyst Paula Sofia Vazquez told AFP.</p>

<p><strong>'Final straw'&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The question reads: "Do you agree or not that the pertinent actions be carried out, in accordance with the constitutional and legal framework, to undertake a process of clarification of the political decisions made in the past years by the political actors, aimed at guaranteeing justice and the rights of potential victims?"</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-city-to-accelerate-vaccinations-as-covid-19-infections-surge-398634">Mexico City to accelerate vaccinations as COVID-19 infections surge</a></strong></p>

<p>Omar Garcia, a survivor of the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 students in 2014, allegedly at the hands of corrupt police and drug traffickers, said listening to the people was valid even if it was not binding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It does encourage an end to impunity," Garcia said.</p>

<p>But&nbsp;59-year-old manager Monica Ortiz-Monasterio has no plan to vote and thinks it is "the final straw to ask if crimes are prosecuted or left unpunished."</p>


Mexicans began voting Sunday in a national referendum promoted by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on whether to investigate and prosecute his predecessors for alleged corruption.

Mexicans began voting Sunday in a national referendum promoted by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on whether to investigate and prosecute his predecessors for alleged corruption. Lopez Obrador, a self-styled anti-graft crusader, says the public consultation will strengthen participatory democracy, but critics see it as little more than a political stunt. Also read | Fears for future of Mexico City's 'green lung' To be binding, 37.4 million people -- 40 per cent of the electoral roll -- must participate, but many voters appear unenthusiastic. While the "yes" vote could win up to 90 per cent, it will be difficult to achieve even 30 per cent turnout, said Roy Campos, director of the polling company Mitofsky. Rosario Gomez is among those who plan to vote at one of 57,000 ballot boxes set up by the electoral institute, compared with more than 160,000 for June's legislative and local elections. "It's about time these thieves pay!" the 52-year-old market vendor said. Also read | Fuel tanker owned by Mexico's Pemex on its way to Cuba: Report Polls opened at 8 am (1300 GMT) and were due to close at 6 pm, with the result expected to be known within two or three days. 'Political circus' Mexico is ranked 124th out of 179 on Transparency International's world corruption perceptions index. But former presidents can be tried like any other citizen and critics argue that the referendum is unnecessary. "Waiting for the results of a consultation is making justice a political circus," said Jose Miguel Vivanco, regional director of New York-based Human Rights Watch. Former National Electoral Institute president Luis Carlos Ugalde argued that if the prosecution has evidence against the ex-presidents, it's not necessary for "the people to tell you yes or no." Also read | Iraq war veteran walks US-Mexico border, protests deportation of veterans Although the vote was Lopez Obrador's brainchild, he has ruled out voting himself because he does not want "corrupt and hypocritical conservatism" to accuse him of vindictiveness. The referendum question proposed by Lopez Obrador named five predecessors -- Carlos Salinas, Ernesto Zedillo, Vicente Fox, Felipe Calderon, and Enrique Pena Nieto, whose terms in power stretched from 1988 to 2018. Lopez Obrador has accused them of presiding over "excessive concentration of wealth, monumental losses to the treasury, privatization of public property, and widespread corruption," drawing angry denials. In the end, the Supreme Court modified the referendum question for a more ambiguous alternative. "It's not very sexy. Not even the lawyers understand it," analyst Paula Sofia Vazquez told AFP. 'Final straw' The question reads: "Do you agree or not that the pertinent actions be carried out, in accordance with the constitutional and legal framework, to undertake a process of clarification of the political decisions made in the past years by the political actors, aimed at guaranteeing justice and the rights of potential victims?" Also read | Mexico City to accelerate vaccinations as COVID-19 infections surge Omar Garcia, a survivor of the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 students in 2014, allegedly at the hands of corrupt police and drug traffickers, said listening to the people was valid even if it was not binding. "It does encourage an end to impunity," Garcia said. But 59-year-old manager Monica Ortiz-Monasterio has no plan to vote and thinks it is "the final straw to ask if crimes are prosecuted or left unpunished."

Mexico holds referendum on prosecuting ex-presidents

<p>What's that one world record that you didn't know could be a world record?</p>

<p>This one definitely belongs to the mind-blowingly unreal category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently Guinness Book of World Records took to their social media accounts to announce the record for the world's biggest mouth. Yes, you read that right, who knew that could be a record!?</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-worlds-tallest-sandcastle-constructed-in-denmark-with-a-theme-on-covid-pandemic-396647">Watch: World's tallest sandcastle constructed in Denmark, with a theme on Covid pandemic</a></strong></p>

<p>After going viral on TikTok, 31-year-old&nbsp;Samantha Ramsdell, a Connecticut resident with a mouth that stretches a staggering 6.52 cm in width, has been confirmed as having the world's largest mouth gape (female).&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You may have seen her on TikTok, but now she's an official Guinness World Records title holder for the largest mouth gape (female)! 🎉<br />
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Our full video with <a href="https://twitter.com/samramsdell5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SamRamsdell5</a> is here 👇</p>
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<p>The Guinness World Records or as their Twitter bio says "The global authority on record breaking achievements since 1955" has even posted a video on Youtube. In this video, Ramsdell talks about how she always knew that her mouth was big, and how she was bullied for it all throughout her childhood.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-stars-of-guinness-world-records-2021-revealed-328201">The stars of Guinness World Records 2021 revealed!</a></strong></p>

<p>Apparently, "the children of TikTok" as she calls them, believed she had a world record mouth and after watching a video in which she stretched it, encouraged her to take the record.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Check out the video now:</strong></p>

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<p>So how big is her mouth actually? In this video, you can see Sam fitting a whole apple, an orange and a whole pack of french fries in her mouth.&nbsp;</p>


What's that one world record that you didn't know could be a world record? This one definitely belongs to the mind-blowingly unreal category. Recently Guinness Book of World Records took to their social media accounts to announce the record for the world's biggest mouth.

What's that one world record that you didn't know could be a world record? This one definitely belongs to the mind-blowingly unreal category. Recently Guinness Book of World Records took to their social media accounts to announce the record for the world's biggest mouth. Yes, you read that right, who knew that could be a record!? Also read | Watch: World's tallest sandcastle constructed in Denmark, with a theme on Covid pandemic After going viral on TikTok, 31-year-old Samantha Ramsdell, a Connecticut resident with a mouth that stretches a staggering 6.52 cm in width, has been confirmed as having the world's largest mouth gape (female). You may have seen her on TikTok, but now she's an official Guinness World Records title holder for the largest mouth gape (female)! 🎉 Our full video with @SamRamsdell5 is here 👇 — Guinness World Records (@GWR) July 28, 2021 × The Guinness World Records or as their Twitter bio says "The global authority on record breaking achievements since 1955" has even posted a video on Youtube. In this video, Ramsdell talks about how she always knew that her mouth was big, and how she was bullied for it all throughout her childhood. Also read | The stars of Guinness World Records 2021 revealed! Apparently, "the children of TikTok" as she calls them, believed she had a world record mouth and after watching a video in which she stretched it, encouraged her to take the record. Check out the video now: × So how big is her mouth actually? In this video, you can see Sam fitting a whole apple, an orange and a whole pack of french fries in her mouth.

Woman wins the Guinness World Record for largest mouth gape

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<p>Shuttler PV Sindhu won a second Olympic medal on Sunday, becoming the first woman to win two medals.&nbsp;During the ongoing Tokyo Olympic games, Sindhu defeated China's He Bing Jiao&nbsp;to win the bronze medal.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-another-medal-for-india-pv-sindhu-batters-chinas-he-to-win-bronze-402223">Tokyo Olympics: Another medal for India, PV Sindhu batters China's He to win bronze</a></strong></p>

<p>Here is how Twitter is reacting to the spectacular win</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">P V Sindhu becomes the first Indian woman to win medals in two Olympic games. She has set a new yardstick of consistency, dedication and excellence. My heartiest congratulations to her for bringing glory to India.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">India strikes 3rd Olympic Medal at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a><br />
Very proud of you <a href="https://twitter.com/Pvsindhu1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pvsindhu1</a> on winning Bronze, your 2nd Olympic medal and making India proud🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cheer4India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cheer4India</a> <a href="https://t.co/XImJ2oJNLb">pic.twitter.com/XImJ2oJNLb</a></p>
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) <a href="https://twitter.com/KirenRijiju/status/1421811828221378561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What an incredible performance!!Congratulations on winning the Bronze Medal, <a href="https://twitter.com/Pvsindhu1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pvsindhu1</a><br />
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You have made India proud, yet again. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TokyoOlympics2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TokyoOlympics2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/ENyWelgqoG">pic.twitter.com/ENyWelgqoG</a></p>
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) <a href="https://twitter.com/msisodia/status/1421809563997663241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>While a Twitter user has quite fittingly talked of Sindhu's game making Hyderabad famous, another was quick to leave a positive comment in Amir Khan's iconic style from Dangal</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/Pvsindhu1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pvsindhu1</a> proved again why Hyderabad famous for 3Bs Biryani , Bahubali and badminton 💯🖤 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TokyoOlympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TokyoOlympics</a> <a href="https://t.co/I12Oikl26L">pic.twitter.com/I12Oikl26L</a></p>
— Arun (@UnsungProfile) <a href="https://twitter.com/UnsungProfile/status/1421815970830553099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Choriya hi khel rhi ache se</p>
— Yash Majithia (@yash__majithia) <a href="https://twitter.com/yash__majithia/status/1421812835047202825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Other reactions though not so tongue-in-cheek, speak volumes of the pride India takes in this win:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Isaayi Muslim Sikh Hindu,<br />
Sabko jodein <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PVSindhu</a> .<br />
First Indian woman to win two Olympic medals.<br />
Congratulations on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bronze?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bronze</a> <a href="https://t.co/WkDm4EGxaS">pic.twitter.com/WkDm4EGxaS</a></p>
— Dr. Vikas Chaudhary 🇮🇳 (@VikasChaudhaary) <a href="https://twitter.com/VikasChaudhaary/status/1421812835386986496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a show Lady. You have our hearts as you held our heads high .<br />
Two medals inscribed till date. You inspire each of us . <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaAtOlympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaAtOlympics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tokyolympics2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tokyolympics2021</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics2021</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bronze?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bronze</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Pvsindhu1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pvsindhu1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KirenRijiju?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KirenRijiju</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/himantabiswa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@himantabiswa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a></p>
— pinky pathak (@pinkypathak9) <a href="https://twitter.com/pinkypathak9/status/1421816008319275017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>The bronze medal match lasted 52 minutes and ended with Sindhu defeating Bing Jiao 21-13, 21-15. In 2016, Sindhu won a silver medal at the Rio Olympics.</p>

<p>In winning two individual Olympic medals, Sindhu has become only the second Indian to do so. Before Sindhu,&nbsp;wrestler Sushil Kumar had won&nbsp;a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics 2008 and a silver medal at the London Olympics 2012.</p>

<p>Due to her loss to Tai Tzu-Ying of Chinese Taipei in Saturday's semifinals, Sindhu missed out on gold or silver.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Shuttler PV Sindhu won a second Olympic medal on Sunday, becoming the first woman to win two medals. During the ongoing Tokyo Olympic games, Sindhu defeated China's He Bing Jiao to win the bronze medal.

Shuttler PV Sindhu won a second Olympic medal on Sunday, becoming the first woman to win two medals. During the ongoing Tokyo Olympic games, Sindhu defeated China's He Bing Jiao to win the bronze medal. Also read | Tokyo Olympics: Another medal for India, PV Sindhu batters China's He to win bronze Here is how Twitter is reacting to the spectacular win P V Sindhu becomes the first Indian woman to win medals in two Olympic games. She has set a new yardstick of consistency, dedication and excellence. My heartiest congratulations to her for bringing glory to India. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 1, 2021 × India strikes 3rd Olympic Medal at #Tokyo2020 Very proud of you @Pvsindhu1 on winning Bronze, your 2nd Olympic medal and making India proud🇮🇳#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/XImJ2oJNLb — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 1, 2021 × What an incredible performance!!Congratulations on winning the Bronze Medal, @Pvsindhu1 You have made India proud, yet again. #TokyoOlympics2020 pic.twitter.com/ENyWelgqoG — Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) August 1, 2021 × While a Twitter user has quite fittingly talked of Sindhu's game making Hyderabad famous, another was quick to leave a positive comment in Amir Khan's iconic style from Dangal @Pvsindhu1 proved again why Hyderabad famous for 3Bs Biryani , Bahubali and badminton 💯🖤 #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/I12Oikl26L — Arun (@UnsungProfile) August 1, 2021 × Choriya hi khel rhi ache se — Yash Majithia (@yash__majithia) August 1, 2021 × Other reactions though not so tongue-in-cheek, speak volumes of the pride India takes in this win: Isaayi Muslim Sikh Hindu, Sabko jodein #PVSindhu . First Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Congratulations on the #Bronze pic.twitter.com/WkDm4EGxaS — Dr. Vikas Chaudhary 🇮🇳 (@VikasChaudhaary) August 1, 2021 × What a show Lady. You have our hearts as you held our heads high . Two medals inscribed till date. You inspire each of us . #IndiaAtOlympics #India#tokyolympics2021 #Olympics2021 #Bronze @Pvsindhu1 @KirenRijiju @himantabiswa @PMOIndia @narendramodi — pinky pathak (@pinkypathak9) August 1, 2021 × The bronze medal match lasted 52 minutes and ended with Sindhu defeating Bing Jiao 21-13, 21-15. In 2016, Sindhu won a silver medal at the Rio Olympics. In winning two individual Olympic medals, Sindhu has become only the second Indian to do so. Before Sindhu, wrestler Sushil Kumar had won a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics 2008 and a silver medal at the London Olympics 2012. Due to her loss to Tai Tzu-Ying of Chinese Taipei in Saturday's semifinals, Sindhu missed out on gold or silver. (With inputs from agencies)

'Inspirational champion': Twitter reacts as PV Sindhu wins Bronze at Tokyo Olympics

<p>New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern&nbsp;issued a sombre state apology to the Pacific community for deportations and prosecutions caused by racially targeted raids in the 1970s.</p>

<p>New Zealand saw many raids between 1974 and 1976.&nbsp;These raids were usually conducted first thing in the morning, hence the name "Dawn raids."&nbsp;The raids were a part of a government clampdown on workers, from the Pacific, who overstayed their visas.</p>

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<p>A formal apology was delivered by Ardern, who expressed her regret about the raids in which Pacific communities were racially targeted and&nbsp;suffered.&nbsp;Speaking to the hundreds of people gathered there, Ardern said that to this day Pacific people continue to experience "the scars" of those raids.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today, I stand on behalf of the New Zealand government to offer a formal and unreserved apology to Pacific communities for the discriminatory implementation of the immigration laws of the 1970s that led to the events of the Dawn Raids," she said.</p>

<p>In addition to a formal apology, Ardern's government will provide academic and vocational scholarships worth NZ$2.1 million ($1.5 million) to Pacific communities, as well as leadership scholarships worth $1 million to youths from Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and Tuvalu.</p>

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<p>Members of parliament and ministers draped a mat over Ardern during the Ifoga ceremony on Sunday, a traditional Samoan ceremony where people ask for forgiveness or receive forgiveness. Members of the Pacific community then removed the mat from Ardern.</p>

<p>Arden stressed that the government expresses its regret, remorse, and sorrow for the Dawn Raids and random police checks that occurred, adding that "there were no reported raids on any homes of people who were not Pacific; no raids or random stops were exacted towards European people."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a sombre state apology to the Pacific community for deportations and prosecutions caused by racially targeted raids in the 1970s.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a sombre state apology to the Pacific community for deportations and prosecutions caused by racially targeted raids in the 1970s. New Zealand saw many raids between 1974 and 1976. These raids were usually conducted first thing in the morning, hence the name "Dawn raids." The raids were a part of a government clampdown on workers, from the Pacific, who overstayed their visas. Also read | New Zealand will not follow UK's 'live with Covid' policy: Jacinda Ardern A formal apology was delivered by Ardern, who expressed her regret about the raids in which Pacific communities were racially targeted and suffered. Speaking to the hundreds of people gathered there, Ardern said that to this day Pacific people continue to experience "the scars" of those raids. "Today, I stand on behalf of the New Zealand government to offer a formal and unreserved apology to Pacific communities for the discriminatory implementation of the immigration laws of the 1970s that led to the events of the Dawn Raids," she said. In addition to a formal apology, Ardern's government will provide academic and vocational scholarships worth NZ$2.1 million ($1.5 million) to Pacific communities, as well as leadership scholarships worth $1 million to youths from Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and Tuvalu. Also read | New Zealand introduces bill to outlaw LGBT conversion therapy Members of parliament and ministers draped a mat over Ardern during the Ifoga ceremony on Sunday, a traditional Samoan ceremony where people ask for forgiveness or receive forgiveness. Members of the Pacific community then removed the mat from Ardern. Arden stressed that the government expresses its regret, remorse, and sorrow for the Dawn Raids and random police checks that occurred, adding that "there were no reported raids on any homes of people who were not Pacific; no raids or random stops were exacted towards European people." (With inputs from agencies)

New Zealand's Ardern apologises to Pacific community for 1970s 'dawn' immigration raids

<p>This series will be India's last T20I task before the T20 World Cup, India takes on Sri Lanka in a three-match series beginning on Sunday, July 25 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Certain reports propose that Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav, and Devdutt Padikkal could be called up to the red-ball side in England, which has been hit by a physical issue bug. Although, no statement has been released by the BCCI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will stop their experimentation in the T20I series, which will enormously affect the determination of the T20 World Cup squad. Senior players and youngsters both have a lot to prove.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sri Lanka snatched a comfortable victory in the third ODI, and that victory could influence their camaraderie.&nbsp;Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga could return back as he was ruled out of the ODI series.</p>

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<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

<p>India leads the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka by a 13-5 edge. The two teams have played against one another in 19 T20I matches.</p>

<p>India have a great lead in the teams'&nbsp;head-to-head record on Sri Lankan soil. Team India have won four T20Is here contrasted with only one win for the home side. It will be fascinating to see whether India can keep up with their astounding record in Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Sri Lanka&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera has picked 10 wickets in nine T20Is against India. In the meantime, Dasun Shanaka has amassed 130 runs in 11 T20I innings against India. They both will hold the key if Sri Lanka are to prevail in the forthcoming series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lahiru Udara could supplant Minod Bhanuka at the top-order. Charith Asalanka ought to hold his spot in the middle-order by prudence of his great exhibitions in the ODIs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dushmantha Chameera, Chamika Karunaratne, and Akila Dananjaya should be the three players who're certain to begin as a feature of Sri Lanka's bowling attack. '</p>

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<h2>India&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets in T20I matches among India and Sri Lanka. The Indian leg-spinner has scalped 14 wickets in six T20I appearances against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Devdutt Padikkal may need to stand by longer to make his India debut, with Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw liable to keep opening the batting. Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav appear to be certainties in India's top order.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul Chahar's exhibition in the third ODI could procure him a spot in the playing XI. Varun Chakravarthy could likewise be given an unexpected cap as a feature of the group's spin bowling attack.</p>


This series will be India's last T20I task before the T20 World Cup, India takes on Sri Lanka in a three-match series beginning on Sunday, July 25 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

This series will be India's last T20I task before the T20 World Cup, India takes on Sri Lanka in a three-match series beginning on Sunday, July 25 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Certain reports propose that Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav, and Devdutt Padikkal could be called up to the red-ball side in England, which has been hit by a physical issue bug. Although, no statement has been released by the BCCI. India will stop their experimentation in the T20I series, which will enormously affect the determination of the T20 World Cup squad. Senior players and youngsters both have a lot to prove. Sri Lanka snatched a comfortable victory in the third ODI, and that victory could influence their camaraderie. Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga could return back as he was ruled out of the ODI series. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: Deepak Kumar, Divyansh Panwar fail to qualify for 10m Air Rifle men's final Head-to-Head India leads the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka by a 13-5 edge. The two teams have played against one another in 19 T20I matches. India have a great lead in the teams' head-to-head record on Sri Lankan soil. Team India have won four T20Is here contrasted with only one win for the home side. It will be fascinating to see whether India can keep up with their astounding record in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera has picked 10 wickets in nine T20Is against India. In the meantime, Dasun Shanaka has amassed 130 runs in 11 T20I innings against India. They both will hold the key if Sri Lanka are to prevail in the forthcoming series. Lahiru Udara could supplant Minod Bhanuka at the top-order. Charith Asalanka ought to hold his spot in the middle-order by prudence of his great exhibitions in the ODIs. Dushmantha Chameera, Chamika Karunaratne, and Akila Dananjaya should be the three players who're certain to begin as a feature of Sri Lanka's bowling attack. ' ALSO READ: Cricket: Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder lead West Indies to win over Australia India Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets in T20I matches among India and Sri Lanka. The Indian leg-spinner has scalped 14 wickets in six T20I appearances against Sri Lanka. Devdutt Padikkal may need to stand by longer to make his India debut, with Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw liable to keep opening the batting. Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav appear to be certainties in India's top order. Rahul Chahar's exhibition in the third ODI could procure him a spot in the playing XI. Varun Chakravarthy could likewise be given an unexpected cap as a feature of the group's spin bowling attack.

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<p>Wimbledon returns this year after following a two-year rest attributable in 2020 because of the pandemic, and it's practically similar to we're getting re-familiar with a tragically missing companion. Reigning champ Novak Djokovic and record eight-time victor Roger Federer have been set in inverse parts of the draw.&nbsp;The 2021 Wimbledon Championships is the 134th version of the lofty grass-court Grand Slam. The most recent portion of the competition will run from June 28 to July 11.</p>

<p>Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka obviously didn't track down that re-associate excessively critical, as the two of them chose to avoid the occasion for individual reasons. Dominic Thiem is also sitting out because of injury-related issues while reigning champ Simona Halep is missing because she isn't match-fit at this point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, in any case, the Wimbledon men's draw has two out of the three greatest men's stars - Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer - just as a greater part of the Next-gen and Next-cutting edge stars.</p>

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<p><strong>Men's Singles</strong> - Novak Djokovic is the men's singles favourite this year too. Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Roger Federer, and Matteo Berrettini complete the best eight seedings.</p>

<p><strong>Women's Singles</strong> - Ashleigh Barty keeps on holding the top seeding in the ladies' division. The main eight additionally incorporate Simona Halep, Aryna Sabalenka, Elina Svitolina, Sofia Kenin, Bianca Andreescu, Serena Williams, and Iga Swiatek.</p>

<h3>Men's Draws</h3>

<p>World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will take on Britain's Jack Draper in the first round.</p>

<p>Roger Federer will dispatch his bid for the 21st Slam against France's Adrian Mannarino. The Swiss could meet Pablo Carreno Busta in the fourth round before a potential quarterfinal conflict against second seed Daniil Medvedev.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Daniil Medvedev, looking for his first Slam, faces Jan-Lennard Struff in the opening round. The Russian could meet previous US Open boss Marin Cilic in the third round and possibly Hubert Hurkacz in the fourth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas opens against American Frances Tiafoe and could confront Roberto Bautista Agut in the quarterfinals, while fourth seed Alexander Zverev is projected to take on Matteo Berrettini in the last eight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two-time Wimbledon champion&nbsp;Andy Murray, a special case contestant this time, will bolt horns with 24th seed Nikoloz Basilashvili in the first round and could meet Canada's Denis Shapovalov in the third round.</p>

<h3>Women's Draws</h3>

<p>On the women's side, favourite Ashleigh Barty will start her journey for a first Wimbledon singles title against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro. Ashleigh Barty could meet previous US Open hero Bianca Andreescu in the quarterfinals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bianca Andreescu opens her mission against Alize Cornet in a rematch of their last-16 experience at Berlin recently.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Serena Williams, seeded seventh this year, will proceed with her mission for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Williams could then meet Angelique Kerber, who beat her in 2018 last, in the third round, and Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in the last eight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ashleigh Barty and Serena Williams are in a similar half and could go head to head in the elimination rounds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other first-round women's singles matches, two times Wimbledon victor Petra Kvitova takes on previous US Open hero Sloane Stephens, and recently delegated French Open boss Barbora Krejcikova faces Denmark's rising star Clara Tauson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the interim, five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams, additionally a trump card participant this year, will take on Mihaela Buzarnescu in the first round.</p>


Wimbledon returns this year after following a two-year rest attributable in 2020 because of the pandemic, and it's practically similar to we're getting re-familiar with a tragically missing companion.

Wimbledon returns this year after following a two-year rest attributable in 2020 because of the pandemic, and it's practically similar to we're getting re-familiar with a tragically missing companion. Reigning champ Novak Djokovic and record eight-time victor Roger Federer have been set in inverse parts of the draw. The 2021 Wimbledon Championships is the 134th version of the lofty grass-court Grand Slam. The most recent portion of the competition will run from June 28 to July 11. Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka obviously didn't track down that re-associate excessively critical, as the two of them chose to avoid the occasion for individual reasons. Dominic Thiem is also sitting out because of injury-related issues while reigning champ Simona Halep is missing because she isn't match-fit at this point. However, in any case, the Wimbledon men's draw has two out of the three greatest men's stars - Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer - just as a greater part of the Next-gen and Next-cutting edge stars. ALSO READ: Tennis: Novak Djokovic to play teenager Jack Draper as Wimbledon returns Men's Singles - Novak Djokovic is the men's singles favourite this year too. Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Roger Federer, and Matteo Berrettini complete the best eight seedings. Women's Singles - Ashleigh Barty keeps on holding the top seeding in the ladies' division. The main eight additionally incorporate Simona Halep, Aryna Sabalenka, Elina Svitolina, Sofia Kenin, Bianca Andreescu, Serena Williams, and Iga Swiatek. Men's Draws World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will take on Britain's Jack Draper in the first round. Roger Federer will dispatch his bid for the 21st Slam against France's Adrian Mannarino. The Swiss could meet Pablo Carreno Busta in the fourth round before a potential quarterfinal conflict against second seed Daniil Medvedev. Daniil Medvedev, looking for his first Slam, faces Jan-Lennard Struff in the opening round. The Russian could meet previous US Open boss Marin Cilic in the third round and possibly Hubert Hurkacz in the fourth. Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas opens against American Frances Tiafoe and could confront Roberto Bautista Agut in the quarterfinals, while fourth seed Alexander Zverev is projected to take on Matteo Berrettini in the last eight. Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, a special case contestant this time, will bolt horns with 24th seed Nikoloz Basilashvili in the first round and could meet Canada's Denis Shapovalov in the third round. Women's Draws On the women's side, favourite Ashleigh Barty will start her journey for a first Wimbledon singles title against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro. Ashleigh Barty could meet previous US Open hero Bianca Andreescu in the quarterfinals. Bianca Andreescu opens her mission against Alize Cornet in a rematch of their last-16 experience at Berlin recently. Serena Williams, seeded seventh this year, will proceed with her mission for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Williams could then meet Angelique Kerber, who beat her in 2018 last, in the third round, and Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in the last eight. Ashleigh Barty and Serena Williams are in a similar half and could go head to head in the elimination rounds. In other first-round women's singles matches, two times Wimbledon victor Petra Kvitova takes on previous US Open hero Sloane Stephens, and recently delegated French Open boss Barbora Krejcikova faces Denmark's rising star Clara Tauson. In the interim, five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams, additionally a trump card participant this year, will take on Mihaela Buzarnescu in the first round.

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<p>Glenn Maxwell is the most recent Australian star to pull out of the debut release of the Hundred, his London Spirit coach Shane Warne confirms the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Glenn Maxwell follows Southern Brave's David Warner and Marcus Stoinis in pulling out from the men's competition, which starts one month from now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alongside Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell was one of a heap of Australians to pull out from their impending tours through West Indies and Bangladesh, making his support in the Hundred difficult to legitimize.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shane Warne uncovered that London Spirit has supplanted Glenn Maxwell with Josh Inglis, the Leeds-conceived Perth Scorchers wicketkeeper-batsman who is at present playing for Leicestershire. He as of late scored 103 not out for the province and looks a solid match for the Hundred, regardless of whether comes up short on Glenn Maxwell's star power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Unfortunately Glenn Maxwell has pulled out of the Hundred. We were really excited to get him in the draft. We know he’s a match-winner and we were excited to have him"&nbsp;- Shane Warne said on Fox Cricket’s Road To The Ashes podcast.</p>

<p>Glenn Maxwell may probably not going to be the last Australian to pull out from the Hundred men's competition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Covid-19 and isolate muddling travel game plans, the England and Wales Cricket Board are probably going to go to players effectively in the UK for substitutions, with the squads of New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and South Africa visiting England or Ireland this mid-year.</p>


Glenn Maxwell is the most recent Australian star to pull out of the debut release of the Hundred, his London Spirit coach Shane Warne confirms the same. Glenn Maxwell follows Southern Brave's David Warner and Marcus Stoinis in pulling out from the men's competition, which starts one month from now.

Glenn Maxwell is the most recent Australian star to pull out of the debut release of the Hundred, his London Spirit coach Shane Warne confirms the same. Glenn Maxwell follows Southern Brave's David Warner and Marcus Stoinis in pulling out from the men's competition, which starts one month from now. Alongside Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell was one of a heap of Australians to pull out from their impending tours through West Indies and Bangladesh, making his support in the Hundred difficult to legitimize. ALSO READ: 'It was a big setback': Wasim Jaffer on Jasprit Bumrah going wicketless in WTC Final Shane Warne uncovered that London Spirit has supplanted Glenn Maxwell with Josh Inglis, the Leeds-conceived Perth Scorchers wicketkeeper-batsman who is at present playing for Leicestershire. He as of late scored 103 not out for the province and looks a solid match for the Hundred, regardless of whether comes up short on Glenn Maxwell's star power. “Unfortunately Glenn Maxwell has pulled out of the Hundred. We were really excited to get him in the draft. We know he’s a match-winner and we were excited to have him" - Shane Warne said on Fox Cricket’s Road To The Ashes podcast. Glenn Maxwell may probably not going to be the last Australian to pull out from the Hundred men's competition. With Covid-19 and isolate muddling travel game plans, the England and Wales Cricket Board are probably going to go to players effectively in the UK for substitutions, with the squads of New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and South Africa visiting England or Ireland this mid-year.

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<p>Football fans took to Twitter as they expressed their opinions following Zinedine Zidane's open letter to supporters after leaving his role as the manager of Real Madrid. Zidane, in his letter, accused Los Blancos president Florentino Perez of lacking respect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the first day of June 2009, Zinedine Zidane strolled into an advisory role&nbsp;in the workplace of Florentino Perez, manager of Real Madrid. In November of the next year, he was designated as an adviser to Madrid's first group on the proposal of then Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho.</p>

<p>From brandishing director in 2011 to assistant mentor to Carlo Ancelotti in 2013 to the coach of Madrid's B group in 2014 and to being selected head coach of Real Madrid in January 2016, Zinedine Zidane's managerial career was an exciting ride, yet one focused on his previous club as he deliberately scrambled up from the lower part of the evolved way of life to the top.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was new surrounding factors for him, strange waters, even, yet Zinedine Zidane was able to show the world that he actually got that sorcery wand he generally waved around on the field as a player. He was all set to compose another fantasy, yet this time around he was able to do it from the hole and, likely this time as well, do it with a glad consummation on the cards.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an open letter to the Real Madrid fans he said:</p>

<p>"For more than 20 years, from the first day I arrived in Madrid and wore the white shirt, you’ve shown me your love. I’ve always felt that there was something special between us.&nbsp;"I have now decided to leave and I want to properly explain the reasons. I’m going, but I’m not jumping overboard, nor am I tired of coaching. In May 2018 I left because after two and a half years, with so many victories and so many trophies, I felt the team needed a new approach to stay at the very highest level. Right now, things are different. I’m leaving because I feel the club no longer has the faith in me I need, nor the support to build something in the medium or long term.”</p>

<p>Regarded as one of the most decorated Real Madrid managers in history, the 48-year-old Frenchman won three Champions League trophies, two Club World Cups, two UEFA Super Cups, two Spanish Super Cups, and two LaLiga titles during his tenure with Real Madrid.&nbsp;Real Madrid won a trophy once every 23.9 games on average during Zinedine Zidane's two spells as manager.</p>

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<h2>Twitter reacts to&nbsp;Zinedine Zidane's resignation followed by his open letter to the fans:</h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Imagine being Zizou. You win everything there’s to win with Madrid, yet the media is upset with you. After that first tenure, you return and drag Madrid out of humiliation depths, win La Liga, yet the media is upset with you. Add this to not being backed. Why did he leave? Well..</p>
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Pérez failed him and is failing the club.<br />
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Fix up or get out.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How do you fail to put your full trust in a manager that brought you three Champions League trophies in a row and two La Liga titles. Zidane deserved better. This is unforgivable. The manager didn’t need changing, the people who run the club do.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Difficult to imagine Florentino calling Zidane next February to come back and save them, after they've cycled through two more coaches in meantime.</p>
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<p>Be that as it may, as the fans all the while commending the remarkable accomplishment of this perfectly tuned symphony of a football crew, Zinedine Zidane announced his resignation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An enormous part of the football world wars tossed into stun, into absolute mistrust, at the breaking of this news. In any case, for the individuals who have meticulously followed his groundbreaking vocation from a splendid player to an incredible coach, they could just grin and cheer in enthusiasm for a man who has at last taken in his exercise.</p>

<p>He came, he saw, he conquered and he left. His legacy shall remain untouchable in football.</p>


Football fans took to Twitter as they expressed their opinions following Zinedine Zidane's open letter to supporters after leaving his role as the manager of Real Madrid.

Football fans took to Twitter as they expressed their opinions following Zinedine Zidane's open letter to supporters after leaving his role as the manager of Real Madrid. Zidane, in his letter, accused Los Blancos president Florentino Perez of lacking respect. On the first day of June 2009, Zinedine Zidane strolled into an advisory role in the workplace of Florentino Perez, manager of Real Madrid. In November of the next year, he was designated as an adviser to Madrid's first group on the proposal of then Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho. From brandishing director in 2011 to assistant mentor to Carlo Ancelotti in 2013 to the coach of Madrid's B group in 2014 and to being selected head coach of Real Madrid in January 2016, Zinedine Zidane's managerial career was an exciting ride, yet one focused on his previous club as he deliberately scrambled up from the lower part of the evolved way of life to the top. It was new surrounding factors for him, strange waters, even, yet Zinedine Zidane was able to show the world that he actually got that sorcery wand he generally waved around on the field as a player. He was all set to compose another fantasy, yet this time around he was able to do it from the hole and, likely this time as well, do it with a glad consummation on the cards. ALSO READ: Football: Argentina no longer hosting Copa America: CONMEBOL In an open letter to the Real Madrid fans he said: "For more than 20 years, from the first day I arrived in Madrid and wore the white shirt, you’ve shown me your love. I’ve always felt that there was something special between us. "I have now decided to leave and I want to properly explain the reasons. I’m going, but I’m not jumping overboard, nor am I tired of coaching. In May 2018 I left because after two and a half years, with so many victories and so many trophies, I felt the team needed a new approach to stay at the very highest level. Right now, things are different. I’m leaving because I feel the club no longer has the faith in me I need, nor the support to build something in the medium or long term.” Regarded as one of the most decorated Real Madrid managers in history, the 48-year-old Frenchman won three Champions League trophies, two Club World Cups, two UEFA Super Cups, two Spanish Super Cups, and two LaLiga titles during his tenure with Real Madrid. Real Madrid won a trophy once every 23.9 games on average during Zinedine Zidane's two spells as manager. ALSO READ: Football: 'Leaving because Real Madrid no longer has faith in me' - Zinedine Zidane pens open letter to fans Twitter reacts to Zinedine Zidane's resignation followed by his open letter to the fans: Imagine being Zizou. You win everything there’s to win with Madrid, yet the media is upset with you. After that first tenure, you return and drag Madrid out of humiliation depths, win La Liga, yet the media is upset with you. Add this to not being backed. Why did he leave? Well.. — Xav Salazar (@XavsFutbol) May 27, 2021 × Even after a trophyless season, the way majority of Real Madrid’s fans wanted Zidane to stay says it all about him as a person and as a manager. He symbolises what Real Madrid is supposed to be. There’s nobody better than him for this club. The energy he transmits is special. — TC (@totalcristiano) May 27, 2021 × The fact that Zinedine Zidane, a man famed for his calmness and secrecy in front of the media, is coming out and speaking about the lack of support should tell you all you need to know. Pérez failed him and is failing the club. Fix up or get out. — Hasan Karim (@TheHasKarim) May 30, 2021 × How do you fail to put your full trust in a manager that brought you three Champions League trophies in a row and two La Liga titles. Zidane deserved better. This is unforgivable. The manager didn’t need changing, the people who run the club do. — RMZZ (@RMBlancoZz) May 31, 2021 × Difficult to imagine Florentino calling Zidane next February to come back and save them, after they've cycled through two more coaches in meantime. — Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) May 31, 2021 × Be that as it may, as the fans all the while commending the remarkable accomplishment of this perfectly tuned symphony of a football crew, Zinedine Zidane announced his resignation. An enormous part of the football world wars tossed into stun, into absolute mistrust, at the breaking of this news. In any case, for the individuals who have meticulously followed his groundbreaking vocation from a splendid player to an incredible coach, they could just grin and cheer in enthusiasm for a man who has at last taken in his exercise. He came, he saw, he conquered and he left. His legacy shall remain untouchable in football.

Football: 'He symbolises Real Madrid': Fans left gutted after Zinedine Zidane's open letter to supporters

<p>Saudi Arabia plans to soon reopen to foreign tourists, a senior tourism official said on Monday after the kingdom announced the lifting of quarantine restrictions for certain foreign arrivals.</p>

<p>The kingdom announced late on Sunday that non-citizens arriving from certain countries and who were fully vaccinated against or recently recovered from COVID-19 would no longer be required to quarantine in designated government hotels.</p>

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<p>Those new measures, however, only apply to residents, government and business travellers or those visiting friends and family but not foreign tourists, according to the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA).</p>

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<p>STA Chief Executive Fahd Hamidaddin told Reuters the kingdom would reopen to foreign tourists this year with an announcement expected to be made 'very soon.' Hamidaddin declined to say exactly when.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia liberalised its tourism industry in 2019, making it easier for foreigners to apply for tourist visas to the kingdom that had been relatively closed off for decades.</p>

<p>Hamidaddin said the kingdom was still targeting 100 million annual visits by 2030, up from about 40 million a year before the pandemic.</p>

<p>It was also still targeting for tourism to account for 10% of GDP, up from 3%, by 2030, he said.</p>


Saudi Arabia plans to soon reopen to foreign tourists, a senior tourism official said on Monday after the kingdom announced the lifting of quarantine restrictions for certain foreign arrivals.

Saudi Arabia plans to soon reopen to foreign tourists, a senior tourism official said on Monday after the kingdom announced the lifting of quarantine restrictions for certain foreign arrivals. The kingdom announced late on Sunday that non-citizens arriving from certain countries and who were fully vaccinated against or recently recovered from COVID-19 would no longer be required to quarantine in designated government hotels. Also read: 'It's a great feeling': Saudis flock to Bahrain as curbs ease on travel abroad after over a year Those new measures, however, only apply to residents, government and business travellers or those visiting friends and family but not foreign tourists, according to the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA). Also read: Saudi Arabia decries Israel's 'flagrant violations' of Palestinian rights STA Chief Executive Fahd Hamidaddin told Reuters the kingdom would reopen to foreign tourists this year with an announcement expected to be made 'very soon.' Hamidaddin declined to say exactly when. Saudi Arabia liberalised its tourism industry in 2019, making it easier for foreigners to apply for tourist visas to the kingdom that had been relatively closed off for decades. Hamidaddin said the kingdom was still targeting 100 million annual visits by 2030, up from about 40 million a year before the pandemic. It was also still targeting for tourism to account for 10% of GDP, up from 3%, by 2030, he said.

Saudi Arabia to reopen to foreign tourists soon, official says

<p>Everton's Brazilian striker Richarlison Andrade is not consistent enough for the attacking quality that he possesses and can offer a lot more going forward, manager Carlo Ancelotti has said.</p>

<p>The 23-year-old has scored 12 goals in all competitions this season, half of them coming in the Premier League, but has not found the net since his winner against relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion in March.</p>

<p>Asked ahead of Saturday's league clash with Aston Villa to assess Richarlison's season, Ancelotti told a news conference: "Not so consistent for the quality he has.</p>

<p>"It's acceptable that he has not been at his best. He had problems at the beginning of the season. He started well but was then suspended, traveling with the national team, and then was out for personal reasons.</p>

<p>"From a physical viewpoint he wasn't always at the top and this affected his technical performances. He had a good spell when Dominic Calvert-Lewin was out but can do much better next season and I hope he can do better this season as well."</p>

<p>Ancelotti said Richarlison, who is hoping to play his 100th league match for the club on Saturday, does not lack motivation and is also targeting a spot in Brazil's Olympic squad for the Tokyo Games this year.</p>

<p>"He's a player with a strong motivation," Ancelotti said. "But we must not lose sight of the fact that he's still a young player.</p>

<p>"When I say he can do better, it's not because he's lost confidence or isn't good enough. He's a fantastic striker."</p>


Everton's Brazilian striker Richarlison Andrade is not consistent enough for the attacking quality that he possesses and can offer a lot more going forward, manager Carlo Ancelotti has said.

Everton's Brazilian striker Richarlison Andrade is not consistent enough for the attacking quality that he possesses and can offer a lot more going forward, manager Carlo Ancelotti has said. The 23-year-old has scored 12 goals in all competitions this season, half of them coming in the Premier League, but has not found the net since his winner against relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion in March. Asked ahead of Saturday's league clash with Aston Villa to assess Richarlison's season, Ancelotti told a news conference: "Not so consistent for the quality he has. "It's acceptable that he has not been at his best. He had problems at the beginning of the season. He started well but was then suspended, traveling with the national team, and then was out for personal reasons. "From a physical viewpoint he wasn't always at the top and this affected his technical performances. He had a good spell when Dominic Calvert-Lewin was out but can do much better next season and I hope he can do better this season as well." Ancelotti said Richarlison, who is hoping to play his 100th league match for the club on Saturday, does not lack motivation and is also targeting a spot in Brazil's Olympic squad for the Tokyo Games this year. "He's a player with a strong motivation," Ancelotti said. "But we must not lose sight of the fact that he's still a young player. "When I say he can do better, it's not because he's lost confidence or isn't good enough. He's a fantastic striker."

Carlo Ancelotti says he expects more from Richarlison Andrade

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