Author: Trendici
It was after a 1-0 win over Fulham that Sir Alex Ferguson professed his undying love for that particular scoreline. “What does it mean? It means championship form,” he said after Wayne Rooney’s goal helped barely deliver the scrappiest of victories. “I don’t mind the 1-0s, I really don’t, because it tells you we are determined, we’re going to defend, do the right things and play as a team,” added the Scot, who four years later threw his weight behind Leicester’s unlikely title charge because their surfeit of 1-0 wins “points out to me that they are a unit, they’re…
If you were born in the past half-century and read Autocar, chances are that your obsession with all things automotive was at some point fuelled by video games. Be it a hyper-realistic simulator, the childlike innocence of Mario Kart or the ultra-violent Grand Theft Auto series, the medium has presented many different takes on the driving experience. As Christmas approaches, you might find yourself with a spare few moments to get stuck in. Here are some of the Autocar team’s favourites that are worth your time over the holidays: Microprose Formula One Grand Prix, 1991, Commodore Amiga I stand by a claim that…
Orla GuerinSenior International Correspondent in Gaziantep, TurkeyBBCAya Mustafa wants to return home but not yetThe pull of home can be strong – even when it is a place you can’t remember.That is how it is for Ahmed, 18. He emerges from a mosque in the heart of Gaziantep in south-east Turkey – not far from the Syrian border – wearing a black T-shirt with “Syria” written on the front.His family fled his homeland when he was five years old, but he is planning to go back in a year or two at most.”I am impatient to get there,” he tells…
According to reports, Liverpool are ‘still alive’ for AFC Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, but they ‘fear’ missing out on the Manchester City-bound winger. Semenyo has been on the radar of every Big Six club in recent weeks as he has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season. Bournemouth have struggled as they have slumped in the Premier League, but the 25-year-old has taken his game to another level this term. He has nine goals and three assists in his 17 appearances. His immense form and the heavy competition for his services mean a January transfer…
John SimpsonBBC world affairs editor BBCSensitive content: This article contains a graphic description of death that some readers may find upsettingI’ve reported on more than 40 wars around the world during my career, which goes back to the 1960s. I watched the Cold War reach its height, then simply evaporate. But I’ve never seen a year quite as worrying as 2025 has been – not just because several major conflicts are raging but because it is becoming clear that one of them has geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance.Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the current conflict in his country…
According to reports, Liverpool are working on a couple of signings as they seemingly look to land a new midfielder and a replacement for Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool attempted to make a statement in this summer’s transfer window, investing over £400m on a significant squad overhaul after winning their 20th Premier League title at the end of last term. At the moment, it is unclear whether this transfer business will be a success as Hugo Ekitke is their only summer signing to fully hit the ground running, though Florian Wirtz’s performances have improved in recent weeks. The Reds have bounced…
The roll call of cars that were on the scene 50 years ago and which are still being built today is short. It gets shorter still if you stipulate a perfect, unbroken run of production. If you then dismiss those cars whose name has lingered but whose physical form has flitted from one class to another, a mere handful are left to consider. All of them are, at least in automotive terms, household names: Ford Mustang, VW Golf, Mercedes S-Class, Toyota Land Cruiser, Honda Civic, Porsche 911. BMW is possibly unique in that it contributes to the list twice. The…
ReutersSince 2022 Beijing has ramped up military drills in the Taiwan StraitChina is holding military drills around Taiwan simulating the seizure and blockade of the island’s key areas, as a warning against “separatist forces”.The army, navy, air force and rocket force have been dispatched for the drills which include live-fire exercises, the Chinese military said.Codenamed “Justice Mission 2025”, the drills are taking place days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan worth $11bn (£8.2bn). That move drew sharp protest from Beijing which in turn sanctioned US defence firms. Taiwan’s push to ramp…
According to reports, Bruno Fernandes ‘could have played his last game’ for Manchester United as a transfer is ‘increasingly likely’ to happen. Fernandes has comfortably been Man Utd’s best player over the past few years as he has consistently shone in a poor side. Despite this, Fernandes has been heavily linked with an exit from Man Utd since the summer as he has attracted interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League. In the summer, Al-Hilal were keen to sign Fernandes ahead of the Club World Cup for a fee of around £100m, but the player opted to stand by…
By 2026, the Middle East’s technology market will be shaped by a convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security and large-scale infrastructure investment, against a backdrop of strong, though uneven, regional growth. According to Omdia, global technology spending is expected to grow by 10.2% year-on-year in 2026, surpassing the US$6tn mark. While the Middle East is expected to grow at a slightly slower pace of 7.94%, this will still propel the regional market to US$174.9bn, underscoring its strategic importance. “The twin forces of AI and cyber security will continue to play a big role across the Middle East in…