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Surrounded by red hats, No 9 shirts and Erling Haaland action toys at her fabric shop in the small Norwegian town of Bryne, Olinda Haaland – no relation but proud to share the now world-famous name – said everybody in the striker’s home town was a football fan these days.“It’s been pure joy,” she said of her namesake’s rise to the top of world football. “We all love him so much and he’s doing so much for Bryne.”Haaland’s shop faces on to Bryne’s central square, where hundreds of people will gather on Saturday to watch an outdoor broadcast of Norway’s…

Bad Bunny’s former girlfriend may proceed with a lawsuit accusing the reggaeton star of using a recording of her voice saying “Bad Bunny baby” on his 2022 song “Dos Mil 16” without her permission. In an 80-page ruling obtained by Rolling Stone, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court found that Carliz De La Cruz Hernández can move forward with her claim that the recording’s use violated her right to protect her identity from commercial exploitation. Bad Bunny, born Benito Martinez Ocasio, has been fighting the lawsuit since it was first filed in 2023. In her filings, De La Cruz Hernández says…

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has opposed what it described as plans by the federal government to cede the country’s 120 Federal Government Colleges, also known as Unity Schools, to private investors. In a text of a press conference delivered by the National Vice President of the Association, Olubunmi Fajobi, on Wednesday, the group warned the government against such a move and threatened to challenge the move in court if dialogue fails. The opposition came shortly after the King’s College Old Boys’ Association recently announced that the Nigerian government has conceded the school to them. When…

Three wins to go. How can your team reach the final and win the World Cup 2026? Click here to find out.Who: Argentina vs SwitzerlandWhat: FIFA World Cup 2026 – QuarterfinalWhere: Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, the United StatesWhen: Saturday at 8pm (01:00 GMT on Sunday)How to follow: We will have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 22:00 GMT before our live text commentary stream.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAfter two gruelling knockout contests, defined by controversies more than goals, Argentina enter the business end of the World Cup.The reigning champions outclassed most title contenders in the group…

Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick has taken another major step in his burgeoning career after Brentford confirmed his promotion to the club’s first-team squad and rewarded him with a new four-year contract. The 21-year-old Nigerian international, who has linked up with Keith Andrews’ senior squad for pre-season preparations, has committed his future to the Premier League club until 2030, with Brentford also holding the option of extending the deal by a further year. The announcement caps a remarkable rise for the versatile defender, whose journey from grassroots football in Kaduna to the Premier League has been defined by steady progression,…

Marketing and brand strategies overlap in some aspects but serve distinct purposes in promoting your company. A brand strategy is a long-term blueprint that focuses on shaping a brand’s identity and establishing continuity. It integrates the brand’s core values, mission, and emotional connection with its audience. In contrast, a marketing strategy deals with short-term tactics and plans designed to drive sales and communicate key messages effectively.Pairing brand and marketing together for business growth When brand and marketing strategies are effectively integrated, they can support each other and ultimately put your company in the strongest position. The brand strategy provides a…

Salam, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here’s what I’ve got for you today: PwC begins sale of KOKO Network’s assets Canal+ faces fresh allegations over MultiChoice restructuring Djamo wants $40 million in Series C to conquer Francophone Africa PwC begins sale of KOKO Network’s assets Koko Networks One of Kenya’s biggest climate tech success stories is officially looking for a new owner. KOKO Networks, the clean cooking startup that once supplied bioethanol to more than 1.5 million households, has put its business up for sale after collapsing earlier this year. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), acting as administrator and liquidator, has invited potential buyers…

Researchers are hoping to build a clearer picture of how endangered basking sharks use and behave in Manx waters, as sightings of the species have risen this year.The Manx Shark Foundation has been created by shark scientist Gemma Scotts and fisheries officer Tom Morgan.Morgan said that while recent basking shark sightings have been encouraging, there was still a lot to learn about the animals and what influenced where they were went.Following several quiet years for sightings, he said: “We need to try and work out whether there’s a reason that they’ve come back.”With “plenty of theories to look into”, it…

When Kylian Mbappé announced himself to the world as a fearless 19-year-old at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, it was clear France had unearthed a generational talent. Eight years later, that promise has evolved into an extraordinary legacy that has firmly established the French captain among the greatest players the tournament has ever produced. Across three World Cup editions, Mbappé has combined trophies, records, unforgettable performances and astonishing consistency to carve out a place in football history. From lifting the trophy in Russia 2018 to producing one of the greatest individual performances ever seen in a World Cup final in…

The Sentinels9pm, BBC FourA riveting first world war drama with a sci-fi twist, based on a French graphic novel series. When Gabriel Ferraud (Louis Peres) is seriously wounded on the front line, he is offered a top-secret treatment in Paris that will either kill him or turn him into a “super soldier”. But how much do the Germans know about this trial? And what are the Sentinels really being created for? Hollie RichardsonAlexander Armstrong Across America8pm, Channel 5The Pointless presenter continues his holiday in the US. He travels from the Hoover Dam to the deserts of Utah, stopping off in…