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LIVERPOOL. — Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool deserve to be in the Champions League football quarter-finals despite some “slapstick” finishing as they were beaten 1-0 by Inter Milan in the second…
Pitso extends stay at Al Ahly
CAIRO. — Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has extended his stay with the Egyptian football giants until 2024. The 57-year-old has twice led the Cairo side to the African Champions…
Everton risks points deduction
LONDON. — Everton are teetering on the edge of disaster following news that they could face a points deduction for breaking English Premier League football finance regulations. The Toffees are…
Solidarity to challenge Sibanye lock-out
Solidarity, a South African trade union, said on Wednesday it would challenge a move by Sibanye-Stillwater to lock out its members as other unions began a strike at the company’s…
Gold nears 19-month high
Gold held near a 19-month high following a ban on Russian oil imports, as mounting concerns over inflation and economic growth boost demand for the haven asset. Bullion has gained…
LME halts nickel trading after 250pc price spike
LONDON. – The London Metal Exchange suspended trading in its nickel market after an unprecedented price spike left brokers struggling to pay margin calls against unprofitable short positions, in a…
Has yuan become Russia’s new dollar?
Russia could use the Chinese yuan to bypass the crippling sanctions and SWIFT payment ban imposed by the US and its allies. One rouble now buys less than one US…
Clarkson agrees to pay ex-husband
Kelly Clarkson has agreed to pay her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock US$1 326 161 as a one-off payment in their divorce settlement. The “Because of You” hit-maker, who first filed for…
Bitcoin tops US$42 000 as Yellen lauds ‘historic’ crypto overhaul
Bitcoin jumped above US$42,000 amid a sharp rally in digital tokens, spurred by optimism about a sweeping US overhaul of crypto oversight that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called “historic.” The…
Lewandowski masterclass inspires Bayern
BERLIN. — Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick inside the opening 23 minutes as Bayern Munich thrashed Red Bull Salzburg 7-1 to reach the Champions League football quarter-finals on Tuesday night.…