Rodri has emerged as the frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or 2024, thanks to his extraordinary performances in both the Copa America and Euro final. Goal's Power Rankings place him at the top among the best contenders for the prestigious football award.
Fabio Vieira opened up about his impressive strike against Bournemouth in Los Angeles during Arsenal's 2024 US Tour. He credited the team's hard work in training and lauded the young academy players for their dedication and potential. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, but Arsenal won in the penalty shootout.
In the Copa America knockout round, Venezuela faced Canada in a dramatic match at AT&T Stadium, Texas. Both teams had remarkable journeys leading up to this match, with Venezuela winning against Ecuador, Mexico, and Jamaica, and Canada bouncing back from early setbacks. The game ended in a thrilling penalty shootout, with Canada advancing.
A Kenyan court has ruled that the killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif by a police officer in 2022 was arbitrary and unlawful. The court has mandated the Kenyan government to compensate his widow, Javeria Siddique, with Ksh10 million ($78,000), while investigations continue.
CrowdStrike, the U.S.-based cybersecurity firm, was responsible for a recent tech outage affecting industries like airlines, banking, and media. The disruption linked to a Windows software update highlights CrowdStrike's pivotal role in global digital security. The company, founded in 2011, serves major corporations and government entities worldwide.