nazakatblogger@gmail.com Santos superstar Neymar was a notable absentee from the squad as Cuca’s side secured a dominant victory in the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday night. Rather than flying to Venezuela for the continental clash, the Brazilian icon was spotted competing in a professional poker tournament in São Paulo. High stakes at the poker table While his … Read more
Mexico icon Guillermo Ochoa has officially announced his retirement from active competition, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 22-year career that saw him become a global cult hero. The 41-year-old shot-stopper featured across six different World Cup tournaments, a feat matched only by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. A farewell to the beautiful game … Read more
The transfer window usually dominates discussion during the summer, but that’s rarely the case in tournament years as the market is forced to take a back seat. Business never sleeps, however, and several deals have gone under the radar during the 2026 World Cup. After five-and-a-half weeks and some 104 matches, the big event is … Read more
A French professional model, who had arranged for more than a decade to meet the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home near Paris on Monday. Danielle Siad’s body was found in his home in Colombes, a suburb of the French capital, Marie-Céline Loris, deputy prosecutor at the Nanterre Judicial Court, … Read more
Getting showered with tomatoes after a performance is usually a bad thing. But in Spain, it’s a sign of ultimate respect for two players in its World Cup-winning squad. Fabián Ruiz and Gavi were presented with their weight in tomatoes by their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca in the Andalusia region, located in the … Read more
Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has signed for Inter Miami. The 34-year-old – who left Old Trafford at the end of last season following a mutual decision not to renew his contract – has joined the Major League Soccer side on a deal running to the end of the 2027 season, with an option to … Read more
Training camp has not even begun, but NFL front offices are already thinking about next offseason. That includes Bucs general manager Jason Licht and his front office, whose reputation has been built on planning years ahead rather than simply plugging immediate needs. While Tampa Bay is focused on chasing another NFC South title, it is … Read more
Are summer movies still alive and well or are they a thing of the past? American cinema audiences are divided. A new poll examining the movie preferences of 2,000 people finds that 30% of movie fans say the summer hit is actually bigger than ever. However, a fifth (21%) are more critical, feeling there are … Read more
William Merritt Chase and his Summer Art School. Public domain In a way, it all started with the railway. Put another way, there were too many forces to count that made the east end of Long Island — known as the Hamptons, or “Outer East” to locals — an internationally recognized arts scene, but women … Read more
VOIRON, France — Last week, my colleague Jonny Long from Escape Collective (EC) remarked that he speaks to more old people at the Tour de France than he does the whole rest of the year. It’s true, and not altogether surprising: France has an aging population, so they have old guys, and cycling’s culture is … Read more