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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsNations across the West must be ready for an all-out war with Russia within the next 20 years, a top Nato commander has warned.With Vladimir Putin’s increasingly hostile rhetoric towards Nato nations as his almost two-year invasion of Ukraine grinds on, and states bordering Russian on high alert, conflict could come at any time.“We have to realise it’s not a given that we are in peace. And that’s why we [Nato forces] are preparing for…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge admitted he has had some tests done in relation to the ongoing football dementia crisis.In 2021, a group of 60 former players, including ex-England internationals Gary Lineker, Kevin Keegan and Alan Shearer called on football’s governing bodies to establish a new strategy to tackle the problem of dementia in the game.The players backed charity Head for Change to create a new approach and care fund to aid former players coping with brain…

An American Airlinesplane skidded off an icy runway at New York’s Greater Rochester International Airport after landing.The Embraer E145, carrying 53 passengers, had just landed and was being taxied to the terminal on Thursday (18 January) when it slipped, FAA and American Airlines officials said.The incident was caused by “snowy airfield conditions” brought in by light snowstorms across the area, an American Airlines spokesperson said.Video shared on social media shows emergency service crews responding to the plane, with firefighters escorting passengers to safety.No injuries have been reported. Source link

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq have extended Steven Gerrard’s managerial contract until 2027.The former Liverpool captain was initially appointed on a two-year deal in July 2023, but has been rewarded with a further two-year extension, and an offer to renew in 2027.The 43-year-old said: “This is very pleasing for myself and my family and feels like recognition for a lot of hard work and commitment,“We knew at the beginning this was a big job and a challenging…

Emergency services were called to the scene of an explosion at a hostel in Dublin city centre on Thursday night (18 January).Gardai (Irish police) confirmed that a man died in the blast inside the Depaul homeless hostel.There were no reports of other injuries and the explosion was confined to one room within the premises.Dublin Fire Brigade and gardai were called to the scene on Little Britain Street, off Capel Street.Residents were evacuated and a wide cordon was established around the building, with traffic diversions in place and a heavy garda presence around the scene. Source link

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Chris Coleman was appointed as the new Wales manager, succeeding his friend, the late Gary Speed, on this day in 2012.Former Wales defender Coleman began his managerial career with Fulham in 2003 before having spells at Spanish club Real Sociedad, Coventry and Larissa in Greece, leaving shortly ahead of his appointment to the national team.Football Association of Wales chief executive Jonathan Ford admitted it had been a “very difficult process” to find someone to replace Speed.While Coleman described his appointment as…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThe Houthis launched anti-ship ballistic missiles at a US-owned ship late on Thursday as Joe Biden admitted that American airstrikes have failed to deter the militants’ attacks in the Red Sea.The Iran-backed rebels said they launched two missiles targeting the “Chem Ranger” that caused “direct hits” on the ship. The US officials claimed the missiles hit the water, without damaging the tanker or causing injuries to those onboard.The “fairly small chemical tanker left the Red…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Aston Villa have made an offer for Middlesbrough’s Morgan Rogers, with the 21-year-old forward Unai Emery’s priority for this window.The player is keen to test himself at Premier League level, having quickly developed in Michael Carrick’s burgeoning side. Emery has admired Rogers for a while, having been further impressed with the versatile attacker when Villa played Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.Villa’s business this window has been constrained due to Profit and Sustainability regulations, but Emery is prepared…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailUS Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been summoned to testify in front of a House committee over why his recent hospitalisation was kept a secret from the president.A letter sent by House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers demanded that Mr Austin appear before a committee on 14 February to explain why decisions to withhold the information were made.Mr Austin was hospitalised on New Year’s Day with complications resulting from prostate cancer treatment after undergoing a procedure to treat…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter A William Troost-Ekong penalty gave Nigeria a 1-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.The Nigeria captain struck from the spot early in the second half in Abidjan as the Super Eagles claimed their first victory of the tournament and leapfrogged the Ivorians in Group A.Ivory Coast spurned a host of chances and paid the price after Ola Aina was adjudged to have fouled Victor Osimhen in the area following a…