Новости за 19.05.2024

Although United won 2-0 at Brighton on Sunday's final day of the campaign, that was only good enough for eighth place -- their worst position at the end of a season since they came 13th under celebrated manager Alex Ferguson in 1990. Hopes of qualifying for Europe next season now rest on United beating Manchester City in next weekend's FA Cup final. And the result at Wembley could have a major bearing on whether the Dutchman keeps his job after a traumatic season at Old Trafford. United will have... Читать дальше...

"He thought we were always there so we might as well live there," Riyadh told AFP after the premiere of their documentary at the Cannes Film Festival. "The Brink of Dreams" follows a group of teenage girls in rural southern Egypt over four years, between rehearsals, as they navigate the tough decisions that will determine their adulthood. Majda dreams of studying theatre in Cairo, Monika wants to become a famous singer and Haidi is being pursued by the hottest guy in the village. In their feminist street performances... Читать дальше...

Since a difficult first campaign at the Etihad in 2016/17, Guardiola has established a remarkable record that now stands at six Premier League titles in seven seasons. The Catalan has turned City into a winning machine similar to those he oversaw at Barcelona and Bayern Munich in his first years as a globe-trotting manager. The 53-year-old has now won 12 league titles in 15 seasons as a senior coach across three of the toughest divisions in the world, in Spain, Germany and England. Guardiola also... Читать дальше...

The John Krasinski-directed family comedy stars Cailey Fleming as a young girl who -- along with neighbor Ryan Reynolds -- embarks on an adventure to reconnect forgotten made-up playmates with their children. "This is a good opening for a live-action/animation hybrid, at above average levels for the genre," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research, adding the film should "translate in foreign markets and do well abroad." It snatched top spot from Twentieth Century's action... Читать дальше...

Jackson the fastest woman alive over the distance had twice delayed her return to her favoured half-lap event this season. She clocked 22.82 seconds in lane six for the win. The Jamaican, the first athlete in world champs history to win medals in the 100, 200 and 400 metres -- including the 4x100 and 4x400 metres relays -- had to graft for her victory, however. She then grimaced as she watched the replay on the big screen. "I think it was a pretty good race for the first race of my season," Jackson... Читать дальше...

Director Jacques Audiard, singer Camille and actor Karla Sofia Gascon revealed to AFP the secrets behind the film that has created the biggest buzz so far at this year's festival. - Mexico-on-the-Seine - "Emilia Perez" is the story of a notorious Mexican drug lord who transitions to a woman, in the process escaping a life of narco violence. But it was largely filmed 9,000 kilometres (6,000 miles) away, at studios in the Paris suburb of Bry-sur-Marne. "It would have been a challenge to shoot in Mexico. Читать дальше...

Thousands of Muslim faithful prayed for his safe return in mosques nationwide -- including amid the minarets of 63-year-old Raisi's hometown, the shrine city of Mashhad. Tearful Iranians fearing the worst were also praying for Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who was with him on the helicopter, in Valiasr Square in central Tehran. Iran has endured years of tensions and turmoil, most recently coming to the brink of war with arch enemy Israel in a series of tit-for-tat attacks sparked by the Gaza war. Читать дальше...

No side has ever enjoyed the stranglehold over the English top flight that City have held during Pep Guardiola's glorious reign as manager. On top of six Premier League titles, in the past seven years City have been crowned world and European champions for the first time in the club's history, won two FA Cups and lifted four League Cups. Another FA Cup triumph could come next weekend when they are favourites to beat Manchester United in the Wembley showpiece for the second straight season. Dominance... Читать дальше...

Iranian search and rescue teams were scouring a fog-shrouded mountainside after a helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi went missing in an "accident" in the northwestern part of the country. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

Cadiz, 18th, were relegated after they could not find a winner in a 0-0 draw against Las Palmas. Villarreal forward Alexander Sorloth struck four times against champions Real Madrid in a thrilling 4-4 draw, while Barcelona secured second place with a comfortable 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. With Real Madrid gearing up for the Champions League final on June 1, Carlo Ancelotti picked a side filled with reserves. Turkish teenager Arda Guler put Madrid ahead and Joselu headed home the second after half an hour. Читать дальше...

Phil Foden scored twice as City beat West Ham 3-1 at the Etihad to edge out Arsenal by two points and deny the Gunners a first league title in 20 years. "When I moved here if someone had said I would win six leagues in seven seasons I would say you're insane - no way," said Guardiola. "All these players for Manchester United and Liverpool and Chelsea, all these teams. Now is our period. We are part of that," added the 53-year-old. Guardiola has now won 15 major trophies in eight seasons as City... Читать дальше...

Two-time major winner Morikawa and world number three Schauffele, seeking his first major crown, were on 15-under 198 after 54 holes at Valhalla with fellow American Sahith Theegala one stroke off the pace. Morikawa, the 2020 PGA Championship and 2021 British Open winner, had not won since taking the Claret Jug until last October's Zozo Championship. He shared third in April's Masters. Reigning Olympic champion Schauffele has not won since the 2022 Scottish Open, having had 19 top-10 finishes during his win drought. Читать дальше...

Arteta's side finished as runners-up to relentless City for a second successive season after falling just short on the final day. Arsenal's 2-1 win against Everton was rendered irrelevant by City's 3-1 victory against West Ham as Pep Guardiola's team took the title by two points. City have won an unprecedented four consecutive titles and have been crowned champions six times in the last seven years. Their reign shows no sign of coming to an end, with Arsenal's brilliant form in 2024 still not enough to dethrone them. Читать дальше...

Arteta's side went into the Sunday's last game of the season still daring to dream of their first English title in 20 years. But Manchester City's 3-1 win against West Ham meant Arsenal's own 2-1 victory over Everton counted for nothing as Pep Guardiola's team finished two points clear of the second-placed Gunners. It may take Arsenal a considerable time to get over the disappointment, but when the angst subsides, the future will still look bright for the revitalised north Londoners. Led by their passionate... Читать дальше...

Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli was speaking at a Madrid meeting of global far-right leaders organised by Spain's Vox party. "Unfortunately, the current prime minister of Spain, Sanchez, believes that the Palestinians should be rewarded for the massacre -- that this is the time to give them a state," he told the meeting. Spain has been one of Europe's most vocal critics of Israel's Gaza offensive, which began on October 7 after Hamas militants launched their deadly attack into southern Israel. Читать дальше...

The Ferrari-bound Briton, who received a warm reception from the tifosi packed around the Italian team's home circuit, the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, shrugged off suggestions that it was a tough situation. "It isn't tough," he said. "It is where we are and we have to do the best we can -- and that is the best we could do today. "We are in no man's land. There wasn't much more for us to get today." Hamilton started eighth on the grid and finished ahead of team-mate George Russell who was put on a two-stop strategy by the team... Читать дальше...

Denzel Dumfries secured a meaningless point for Inter with three minutes remaining by levelling Daichi Kamada's 32nd-minute opener for Lazio, who stay seventh but are level on 60 points with local rivals Roma who face Genoa in the day's late match. Simone Inzaghi's team will care little about the result as the Scudetto was sealed weeks ago, but the trophy ceremony will take place against an uneasy backdrop as the club could be repossessed within a matter of days. What was supposed to be a weekend... Читать дальше...

Arteta's side finished two points behind City, after their 2-1 win over Everton on Sunday was rendered irrelevant by a 3-1 victory for Pep Guardiola's men against West Ham. Failing to end their 20-year title drought on the last day of the season meant Arsenal have finished as runners-up to City in successive campaigns. But a visibly emotional Arteta issued a rallying cry to the club's heart-broken players and fans during an on-pitch address immediately after the match. "All this is happening because you started believing," the Spaniard said.

AFP Sport looks at five reasons for City's success -- their sixth English title in seven seasons. Ortega's crucial save When Son Heung-min burst through the middle with just Stefan Ortega to beat on Tuesday, time stood still at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The entire season hung in the balance late in a game in which Spurs fans were caught in two minds over whether they wanted to deprive City of points and thereby give a boost to bitter local rivals Arsenal. Ortega, City's number two goalkeeper... Читать дальше...

At just 23, Foden has been a part of six City title triumphs over the past seven years. "I never get bored of it, you want this feeling every time," Foden told Sky Sports. "When you win something there is no better feeling. I want to keep winning as much as I can." City's latest record-breaking feat during Pep Guardiola's reign has propelled them into the debate over who is the greatest English club side of all-time. "I think to win the Premier League four times, no team has ever done it before... Читать дальше...

Former champions Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, edged out Rajasthan Royals for second spot on net run-rate after the final league match between Rajasthan and Kolkata was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled in Guwahati. Chasing 215 for victory, Hyderabad, who are already among the top four teams to have made the play-offs, depended on Abhsihek Sharma's 66 to reach the target with five balls to spare at their home. "We've had a lot of fun and played some really great cricket," said Cummins. Читать дальше...

Manchester City created English football history on Sunday, overcoming West Ham 3-1 to win their fourth straight Premier League title and break Arsenal's hearts as Jurgen Klopp made an emotional Liverpool exit.

On Sunday, there were fears for the 63-year-old after Iranian state media said his helicopter had an accident in poor weather in a remote western mountain region, with no news on Raisi's condition. As search and rescue teams headed to the suspected crash site in dense fog in an area of East Azerbaijan province, state TV in the Islamic republic broadcast footage of faithful praying in Raisi's home city. The Iranian president -- whose career started in the years after the 1979 Islamic revolution... Читать дальше...

A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in "an accident" in poor weather conditions on Sunday, state media reported, with a search underway and no news yet on his condition. More information with FRANCE 24 international affairs commentator Douglas Herbert.

Surrounded by boisterous roadside fans at altitude on the road to the Mottolino ski resort, the Team UAE leader took his fourth stage victory to go around 6min 41sec clear with six stages remaining. "I wouldn't say it was the greatest win of my career, but that was a very nice one," said the Slovenian wrapped in a coat and woolly hat after the race. "It was hard all day everyone suffered and when I went, I'm very happy with the last 15km," he said after demonstrating his superiority in the finale. Читать дальше...