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The Brazilian brought an eight-year spell at Camp Nou to a close last summer as he packed his bags for Turin. Why Dybala is not Messi’s heir He departed Catalonia having collected an enviable collection of major honours, including six La Liga titles and three Champions League crowns. Barca are yet to find a suitable successor at right-back, with Alves having brought “unique” qualities to their ranks on and off the field....

Today this reads desperately simplistic, but looking back, I could not be more thankful for my misguided understanding of the military and what it meant. After joining the Air Force, I found myself a part of a team where I meant something. My job was in IT and my role fixing computers and solving problems was important. It was satisfying to know that what I did, no matter how small, made a difference....

‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Cat’ are the two champions in the heavyweight division. Fury currently holds the WBC title, while Usyk holds the WBA (Super), IBO, WBO, IBF, and The Ring belts, having earned them from his two wins over Anthony Joshua. Earlier this year, after his second win over ‘AJ’, there was optimism that the two heavyweights could meet in December. Sadly, Usyk was forced to turn down the clash due to a lingering injury....

We drove to Delaware to see a breeder who was highly recommended, and as we got out of the car, we saw more than 50 dogs and puppies in a fenced-in area nearby. As most dog owners know, you don’t pick a puppy, the puppy picks you. This little six-week-old black and white fur ball jumped in my lap a minute after we entered the yard. He was our new baby....

Gokulam drew first blood through Marcus Joseph in the ninth minute before Aizawl restored parity in the 83rd minute through Paul Ramfanzauva. The Highlanders struck in quick succession twice through Mawpuia in the 88th minute and Kromah in the added time (90’ + 6’) to seal the game in their favour. In the must-win game for both the teams, the home side took to the attacks right from the start....

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark premiered in June 2020 on HBO Max, shocking and intriguing true-crime fans across the world. The harrowing six-episode series told the true story of McNamara and her quest to find the Golden State Killer, who was later revealed to be Joseph James DeAngelo. McNamara wrote the award-winning book, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark about her obsession with finding the Golden State Killer, an American serial killer, rapist and burglar who committed at least 13 murders, 50 rapes and 120 burglaries across California between 1973 and 1986....

Unfortunately, in 2018, Rick got cancer that started in his knees and it spread. My dad is in the military so he was in Plymouth at the time, but my mum and I would go over to Rick’s house to help him. All of Rick’s friends took care of him and I met some amazing people—they’re so wonderful and were amazing to chat with. The North Devon Hospice also took such good care of Rick and helped him die peacefully at home in February 2020....

I met Ben—who is now 15-years-old— because his family’s yard backs onto mine. We were talking through a hole in the fence when he was seven-years-old, and he said he wanted to do some gardening for me. I was looking after my poorly mom at the time, and so I agreed to let him help out, and that’s how our friendship started. He’s done gardening, digging, weeding, cutting the hedge, and lots of lawn mowing....

For example, if someone has a problem with acne or a skin condition like eczema, their primary care physician might prescribe a solution or a cream, and the issue might go away for a bit—but then it tends to come back because you haven’t gotten to the “why.” Often, when we’re dealing with challenges linked to the skin, it’s a reflection of what’s going on in the gut. When a patient comes to see me, we talk about what their day looks like, what’s going on in their relationship, the food they’re eating, and their family and medical history....

I did a lot of growing up in the Navy and I’m very grateful for what it brought to my life, which was structure. It probably helped me avoid a lot of mistakes that people in their early 20s can make. I was drug tested at least once a month and had good habits reinforced all the time. I had six years active and two in reserve before I processed out in 1993....

I would spend the majority of each year on the road and I loved every minute of it. So, I miss performing a lot but I’ve been doing what a lot of other performers have been doing—rocking back and forth in a fetal position waiting for this to be over. I grew up in Toms River, New Jersey, which I describe as a nice town, unless you’ve been to other towns....

Taylor McGregor, the daughter of the UFC star’s sister Erin, took to Instagram to thank her uncle for the luxurious birthday present. Showing off her brand new Range Rover, Taylor thanked ‘Notorious’ for gifting her the car. Conor McGregor’s sister Erin posted an Instagram story showing Taylor having a test run in her new vehicle. She also expressed her gratitude to McGregor. This isn’t the first time Conor McGregor has given his niece an extravagant present....

The Germany international, who is in his second season at Emirates Stadium, has faced criticism at times for his reading of the game. Costly mistakes have been highlighted in high-profile clashes such as a Carabao Cup final date with Manchester City and Premier League meetings with Newcastle and Southampton. Mustafi has seen transfer talk sparked as a result, having previously been linked with Serie A side Inter in the summer of 2017, but he claims to be settled in north London....

Twenty-three years ago, I stood before a mural of a girl my age at the Holocaust Museum in Israel. My eyes locked with hers and I instantly wondered what talent she may have shared with our world. I envisioned the spouse she never met and a wedding under the chuppah that never was. I heard the pitter patter of children who would have run down the hallway to enter their parents’ room on a brisk, winter morning....

Matt Strickland, an army veteran who owns Gourmeltz restaurant in Fredericksburg, has refused to make his workers or customers wear face masks. The state health department is suing to force Strickland to close permanently and a judge is set to make a ruling by Friday. Although the restaurant is currently open, its food license has been suspended for repeatedly violating the governor’s orders. Strickland’s defiance is risking the future of his business, which he spent five years building from a food truck....

On his way to meeting US President Joe Biden, Antetokounpo looked sharp in his suit. The cameras caught him saying he wants to run for office in 2024. The two-time MVP hinted that his brother Thanasis would be his running mate, and they would be called the ‘Antetokounbros’. Thanasis tried to stop his brother from making any controversial comments that could get them in trouble. Giannis, though, said that he would be the most handsome President ever, without saying which office he is going to run for in 2024....

Barca were stunned at the Parc des Princes as Angel Di Maria and Julian Draxler inspired PSG to a 4-0 victory in the first leg of the last-16 tie. Laporta says that Bartomeu should have fronted up after the defeat and accepted responsibility for Barca’s humiliation and was generally scathing of his tenure as president. How Barca must build this summer Speaking to RAC, he said: “You feel messed up [as president]....

The Reds lifted the Community Shield trophy on Saturday after beating Manchester City 3-1, their first win in the competition in 16 years. Now, as their attention turns towards the top-flight campaign, Klopp has a few fitness concerns in the squad, including that of Konate. The Frenchman was taken off during their 3-0 friendly defeat to Strasbourg on Sunday, just over 24 after their cup win in Leicester. He limped off early into the second half in discomfort but Klopp wasn’t too concerned about Konate’s condition and hoped nothing was serious....

With Antetokounmpo at the peak of his powers, Milwaukee were in prime position to compete for the title as the third seed in the East last season. Unfortunately, the Bucks saw their title hopes cut short as they lost to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. While Milwaukee failed to repeat their championship success, their superstar remains motivated to win another ring. During the Bucks’ media day, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked how he found the motivation to keep competing....

In case you didn’t know… Cristiano Ronaldo has taken Serie A in his debut season. He has been one of the best players in the league, having scored 19 goals and provided 8 assists already. As a result of his exploits, Juventus are 15 points ahead at the top of Serie A table. Ronaldo also scored a hat-trick in the second leg to single-handedly take Juventus into the quarter finals of the Champions League after a 2-0 first leg defeat....