Manchester City and Manchester United have jointly pledged £1m to an emergency fund set up to support the victims of Monday’s attack in the city. The fund was set up in the wake of the suicide bomb attack at Manchester Arena which killed 22 people and injured 64. “It is right that we present a … Read more
In the four years since Phoenix last released an album, much has looked bleak — brutal war and a refugee crisis, angry politics and attacks in the band’s home of Paris. But to the rockers’ own surprise, the sound that emerged over two and a half years of writing was unfailingly happy, whirling with disco-inspired … Read more
Tens of thousands of people gathered to hear Warren Buffett impart wisdom and answer questions at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders meeting, which kicked off Saturday morning. Thousands more are likely to tune in via Yahoo Finance, which is livestreaming the festivities. There’s plenty for Buffett, 86, and right-hand man Charlie Munger, 93, to talk about. … Read more
American Airlines announced an unexpected pay increase for employees even as it reported lower first-quarter earnings Thursday which it blamed on high fuel costs. Net income was $234 million, down 66.6 percent from the year-ago period, due primarily to increased fuel costs. Revenues were up two percent to $9.6 billion. But the company’s share price … Read more
The chief of Qatar Airways on Monday accused American carriers complaining over alleged subsidies to Gulf airlines of “bullying”, as he announced new US routes in defiance of mounting airport restrictions. US carriers Delta, United and American Airlines have accused Qatar Airways along with Dubai’s Emirates and Abu Dhabi’s Etihad of benefitting from government subsidies … Read more
United’s widely-condemned violent removal of a passenger from a flight was a “system failure” and no employees will lose their jobs as a result, United Continental chief Oscar Munoz said Tuesday. “It was a system failure across various areas, so there was never a consideration for firing an employee or anyone around it,” Munoz said … Read more
Antoine Griezmann is the most in-demand player in world football and could challenge his compatriot and friend Paul Pogba for the world transfer record this summer. The Frenchman has most strongly been linked to Manchester United in a deal that, if it does materialise, is likely to be worth €100 million. But how did Griezmann … Read more
Chelsea remained firmly on course for a domestic Double as N’Golo Kante’s second-half winner settled a stormy FA Cup quarter-final meeting with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. United manager Jose Mourinho was involved in touchline clashes with opposite number Antonio Conte and was verbally abused by Chelsea fans at the scene of many of his … Read more
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he “100%” wants Wayne Rooney to stay, and he expects Zlatan Ibrahimovic to extend his contract. Rooney, 31, announced last week that he is staying at Old Trafford, after being heavily linked with a move to China. The England captain has also been linked with a return to former … Read more
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he “100%” wants Wayne Rooney to stay, and he expects Zlatan Ibrahimovic to extend his contract. Rooney, 31, announced last week that he is staying at Old Trafford, after being heavily linked with a move to China. The England captain has also been linked with a return to former … Read more
Manchester United will lose more than £20m in sponsorship income from Adidas if they fail to qualify for next year’s Champions League. The German sportswear giant is in the second season of a 10-year, £750m deal. After announcing a fall in first-quarter revenue, United said the annual payment will reduce by 30% if they do … Read more
Donald Trump’s promises to unleash massive infrastructure spending and gigantic tax cuts seem to be spooking the bond market. Lost in the post-election stock market euphoria is the fact that the bond market has suffered a dramatic wave of selling that is rare in recent history. It’s sent interest rates on U. S. bonds spiking, … Read more
Timothy Fosu-Mensah has become the latest youngster to commit his long-term future to Manchester United by agreeing on a new four-year contract with the club. New manager Jose Mourinho was keen to wrap up a deal for the highly rated 18-year-old defender, who made his first team debut last season after joining from Ajax in … Read more
English Premier League side West Ham United has completed the signing of Ghana international Andre Ayew,GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. Andre Ayew, joined Swansea City last summer as a free agent and made a massive impact with 12 goals and two assists in 34 games in all competition for the Welsh based club. West Ham united finished … Read more
Manchester United have announced Jose Mourinho as their manager after sacking Louis van Gaal. The former FC Porto, Inter Milan and Real Madrid boss has been out of the game since leaving Chelsea December last year. The appointment of Jose Mourinho was made official on Friday morning with the official website of Manchester United announcing … Read more
Ghana’s President, John Mahama has stated the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is the most united political party in Ghana ahead of the 2016 elections. As the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) wallow in internal strife with the general secretary Kwabena Agyepong pointing fingers at flagbearer Nana Akufo-Addo and other stalwarts of sidelining him and … Read more
(Accra, GNA) – In a communique released by the United States Embassy in Ghana, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, is embarking on a five nation tour to further emphasize unbridled commitment by the United States to find a permanent solution to the growing Ebola epidemic. The tour which began on October 25 … Read more
With the MLS roster freeze approaching on Sept. 15, D.C. United wanted to make sure they completed one more piece of business to upgrade their roster. On Friday afternoon, D.C. United announced that they’ve completed the signing of 25-year-old right back Samuel Inkoom. Inkoom is immediately available for selection, and is expected to be brought … Read more
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Ghana born Ajax wonderkid Timothy Fosu-Mensah, subject to international clearance. Louis van Gaal has raided his former club to sign the teenager, who will join up with the Red Devils’ academy squad once the move has been officially rubberstamped. The arrival of Fosu-Mensah caps a busy transfer … Read more
Top English team, Manchester United has moved in for highly rated Dutch-born Ghanaian Timothy Fosu-Mensah from Eredivisie side Ajax. The 16-year-old defender was spotted at the United’s Carrington training ground Thursday ahead of a possible move which will cost The Red Devils an initial £300,000 in compensation to Ajax. United’s scouts were hugely impressed by … Read more