‘I’m leaving Liverpool among Europe’s elite’

Arne Slot expects Liverpool’s new signings to keep improving. Photo: AFP LONDON: Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool “exactly where it belongs: amongst Europe’s elite”, in an emotional letter to fans after his sacking as head coach. The Dutchman was fired on Saturday, 12 months after winning the Premier League, following a miserable title defence which…

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Nawaz Sharif set to visit Gilgit-Baltistan tomorrow for election campaign after ECP issues NOC

Marriyum Aurangzeb says the party chief will hold consultations with ticket holders on electoral situation in G-B Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Photo: Screen grab Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif was cleared to visit Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) tomorrow to launch his election campaign after the Election Commission issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) on…

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Kohli steers RCB to second IPL crown

Virat Kohli became a two-time IPL champion. Photo: AFP NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Sunday. Bengaluru restricted Gujarat to 155-8, a total they chased down with 12 balls to spare after Kohli reached his fifth…

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Cape Verde dreaming big ahead of World Cup

Football students play a game during practice at the Bola Pra Frente (Ball Forward) football academy in Praia. Photo: AFP LONDON: Silveria Nedio beamed as she watched young footballers from the soccer school she is in charge of battling on the pitch in Praia ahead of Cape Verde’s first ever World Cup. “We are a small country,…

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