Far from being a country counter, I do have a casual, meandering ambition to one day visit all 54 African countries. Nearly two-thirds of the way through the trip, there are still several holes on my map. One is much larger than the other. It is the most populous country in Africa; a cultural powerhouse … Read more
Alonso was a gamble when he was appointed – Shutterstock/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF Bayer Leverkusen today secured the 2024 Bundesliga title with a 5-0 win over Werder Bremen and a 29-match record of 25 wins, four draws and no defeats. Unbeaten in all competitions for 38 matches, a record number of points are within their reach over … Read more
Ethan Roots (left to right), Chandler Cunningham-South, Fin Smith, Fraser Dingwall and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso made their England debuts against Italy – Getty Images/Dan Mullan The quintet that made their England debut in Rome last weekend – Chandler Cunningham-South, Fraser Dingwall, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Ethan Roots and Fin Smith – all had one interesting trait in common; … Read more