As trivial as the discovery may sound, it’s pure treasure to Roselle Rea. She’s the chief archaeologist for an eight-year, $18 million restoration project currently underway at the mightiest of Rome’s ancient monuments. When the overhaul is finished in 2003, visitors will be able to explore parts of the Flavian Amphitheater (the Colosseum’s proper name) that have been out of public view for centuries–and a few that were off-limits even in the days of the emperors....
Loneliness According to the United Kingdom Alzheimer’s Society Dementia 2012 Report, 61% of people with dementia felt lonely, and 77% were depressed or anxious. A second study conducted by the University of Michigan reported that 60 percent of older adults experience feelings of loneliness, although this study didn’t focus solely on those with dementia. Interestingly, the researchers noted that while family is important, friendships may be even more critical in combating feelings of loneliness....
He might now have to take his clubs. Rock, ranked No. 244, set the record for the lowest 36-hole total since the Scottish Open was launched by the European Tour in 1972, adding a 7-under 63 in the second round Friday to his 64 on Day 1. So far, he has made 13 birdies and not dropped a shot. Not only did it give the English golfer a two-shot lead on 13-under 127 at Gullane, it also gave him a great chance of earning one of the final qualification spots for the British Open just up the east coast of Scotland....
In a remarkable performance, Chanu smashed the Commonwealth and the Games record in snatch, pulling off clean lifts in all her three attempts (80kg, 84kg and 86kg). She then lifted more than double her body weight (103kg, 107kg and 110kg) in three successful attempts to claim the clean and jerk as well as the overall Games record. The showing helped her better the silver she had won in the 2014 Glasgow CWG....
— The biggest-ever winning margin in a World Cup semifinal. The previous best were Argentina’s 6-1 victory over the USA and Uruguay’s 6-1 triumph versus Yugoslavia in 1930 and West Germany’s 6-1 win against Austria in 1954. — Brazil equaled its biggest-ever margin of defeat. Its heaviest loss had been 6-0 to Uruguay in the 1920 Copa America. — Brazil conceded 11 goals at World Cup 2014, equaling the number it allowed in 1938....
The 38-year-old, who scored 50 international goals in 107 appearances, last played for the Socceroos when he came off the bench for their final group game against Peru at the World Cup in Russia. “Today’s the day that I’m officially hanging up my boots on my international career with the Socceroos,” Cahill tweeted. “No words can describe what it has meant to represent my country. Massive thank you to everyone for the support throughout all my years wearing the Australian badge....
Real’s struggles in 2017-18 have highlighted the need for a freshening up of the ranks, with it suggested that Ronaldo could be a victim of that process. But Ronaldo has pledged his future to the Blancos - read the full quotes right here on Goal! Neymar to Real ‘possible’ - Robinho Neymar leaving Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid is “a possibility”, according to fellow Brazilian and former Blancos star Robinho....
The Spanish side are now set to endure a trophyless season after they won 3 consecutive Champions League titles in the previous seasons. Mariano Diaz has been a total failure and becomes a laughing stock after the Spanish striker inherited Ronaldo’s number 7 at the club. The 25-year-old has managed to start just once and played less than 400 minutes for Real Madrid throughout the season. The former Lyon striker is surely a number 7 to forget as the Los Blancos reportedly would dig deep at the next transfer window in search for more reputable attackers....
Goals from Tana, Jonathan Viera and Kevin-Prince Boateng overturned an early opener from Isco and looked set to give the visitors a shock three points, especially after Gareth Bale’s red card early in the second half. Barca fans should thank Enrique But Ronaldo struck twice in three minutes in the closing stages to salvage a point for Zinedine Zidane’s side that could yet prove important in the LaLiga title race, though it was not enough to take them back above Barcelona, who earlier thrashed Sporting Gijon 6-1....
Clubs did not shy away from breaking the bank in the last winter transfer window and we expect more of the same with some of the biggest clubs in Europe rumoured to be seeking reinforcements in hope of bettering their prospects this season. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates that made headlines on 1 January 2019. Manchester United asked to cough up £72 million for Lyon’s Tanguy Ndombele Manchester United have finally hit a green patch and have already transformed into a more entertaining team under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer....
‘Tianjin targeting same players as Madrid and Bayern’ The Wales international suffered a calf injury in the 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on April 12. He missed the 3-2 La Liga win over Sporting Gijon last Saturday and the return fixture against Bayern on Tuesday of this week, in which Madrid triumphed 4-2 to progress to the semi-finals. Bale completed a session with the starting XI from that game early on Thursday, which included drills with the ball and the use of the indoor facilities, Madrid confirmed....
According to Madrid, the Brazil international has a Grade 2 tear of his left bicep femoris muscle, which extends from the hip to the knee. The club states the injury will be monitored but reports suggest the defender could be out for up to a month. Marcelo was substituted in the 71st minute of Madrid’s shock 1-0 home defeat to Real Betis on Wednesday, having missed the club’s previous La Liga match due to a red-card suspension....
Prashant Agarwal, Delhi’s newly-appointed President, revealed that Real Madrid have expressed interest, but admitted that the partnership talks are in its nascent stage. He said, “Our goal is to make Delhi a football club from just a franchise” “They have expressed interest and have said that they want to explore ideas. There could also be another big Spanish club, perhaps Villareal or Valencia, involved in the partnership. This tie-up will put something big in place....
The new fee shattered the previous record fee paid for a goalkeeper when Liverpool signed Allison Becker from Roma in July. With a new boss at the helm, lets speculate how he could set up his team. Expected formation Julen Lopetegui would have to consider a lot of options for the formation of the team. He can though go with the traditional Madrid lineup; 4-3-3, with only changes in the midfield for defensive or attacking play....
Real Madrid and Liverpool face off in the first game of this season’s Champions League quarterfinal stage. The two sides had their struggles domestically earlier this season but have regained form lately. Real Madrid confirmed their full 21-man squad for the first-leg tie against Liverpool on Monday. While a couple of senior players were already out with injuries, Raphael Varane was included. However, the Spanish giants have now officially announced that the French defender underwent a COVID-19 test on Tuesday morning which turned out positive, thereby ruling him out of the Champions League encounter....
Achraf, 18, was promoted to the seniors at the start of the current season after impressing during 2016-17 for the Castilla feeder team. Espanyol 7/2 to score first v Real Madrid And with Dani Carvajal playing no part in Sunday’s fixture due to a virus, Zinedine Zidane has turned to the youngster to plug a gap in his depleted defence. Marcelo and Theo Hernandez are both also unavailable for the Blancos, meaning Nacho continues on the left side of defence....
In case you didn’t know… Real Madrid are currently third place in La Liga on 57 points, lagging behind Atletico Madrid (second) and Barcelona (first). For a club with the size and stature of Real Madrid, they should not be struggling as much as they have been in La Liga. To add insult to injury, it looks like their arch-rivals Barcelona are set to win the title yet again. The heart of the matter The 13 players that could leave Real Madrid in the summer are as follows:...
In case you didn’t know… Raphael Varane has been recently linked with a move away from Real Madrid for a change of scenery. The French star won numerous accolades in the past eight years since his arrival in 2011/12 season. The 25-year-old centre back arrived when he was just 18 and has grown to be the mainstay in Los Blancos’ defence beside Sergio Ramos, more so after the departure of Pepe....
Real Madrid want to use the market to instigate a change in fortune in the upcoming season. Los Blancos are looking at options for multiple positions on the pitch and will also upload fringe players this summer. On that note, let’s take a look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from 11 August 2021. Real Madrid planning move for Inter Milan duo Real Madrid are planning a move for Nicolo Barella and Alessandro Bastoni, according to The Hard Tackle via Fichajes....
As the transfer window continues to cause widespread speculation over the futures of several players, here, we take a look at the latest Real Madrid transfer news. Eduardo Camavinga’s agent drops transfer hint Eduardo Camavinga’s agent, Jonathan Barnett, has dropped a massive hint over his client’s future ahead of the summer window by saying that he maintains an excellent relationship with Real Madrid. The French starlet has been heavily linked with a move to Los Blancos as they look to bring in fresh legs into their midfield, with Luka Modric very much in the twilight years of his career....
