Bank of England discovers it owned 599 slaves in Grenada in the 1770s

Bank of England discovers it owned 599 slaves in Grenada in the 1770s after claiming it was ‘never directly involved’ in the trade The Bank of England owned 599 slaves when it bought two plantations in 1770s  The revelation came to light in research after 2020 Black Lives Matter protests A new exhibition showcases the … Read more

Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise withdraws from international duty with a foot injury

Michael Olise withdraws from the France U21 squad with a foot injury as winger emerges as a doubt for Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park clash with Arsenal after the international break Michael Olise has been a standout performer at Crystal Palace this season He has now picked up a foot injury while away with the France … Read more

Paul Pogba remains coy over his future after hinting at Manchester United exit

‘Nothing is decided’: Paul Pogba remains coy over his future after hinting he will leave Man United at the end of the season – as he bemoans not fighting for trophies and says playing for France ‘helps me regain energy and confidence’ Paul Pogba is frustrated with Manchester United’s lack of trophies this term The … Read more

Emmanuel Petit compares Kylian Mbappe to a FISH and a TREE in bizarre set of praise for PSG star

Emmanuel Petit compares Kylian Mbappe to a FISH and a TREE in bizarre set of praise for PSG star… and adds that he sees similarities between the Frenchman and Bukayo Saka Emmanuel Petit has compared PSG striker Kylian Mbappe to a fish and a tree  Petit also said there are similarities between Mbappe and Arsenal’s … Read more

Kylian Mbappe tells Rio Ferdinand he wants to be ‘complete player’ like Thierry Henry and Ronaldo

Kylian Mbappe tells Rio Ferdinand he wants to become a ‘complete player’ like inspirations Thierry Henry and Brazilian Ronaldo… but PSG star admits it will be ‘difficult’ to emulate duo as he prepares for Real Madrid showdown Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal in the last-16 first leg against Real Madrid  He is now gearing … Read more

Real Madrid vs PSG: Lionel Messi left OUT of Samir Nasri’s combined XI ahead of Champions League tie

Lionel Messi is left OUT of Samir Nasri’s combined Real Madrid and PSG XI with former Arsenal midfielder opting for a front three that includes ‘best player in the world’ Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema and Neymar Samir Nasri has named his combined XI for Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain The pair meet on Wednesday for … Read more

West Ham expect cat-kicker Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted with RSPCA close to concluding investigation

West Ham braced for cat-kicker Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted with RSPCA close to concluding animal cruelty investigation – with Frenchman’s brother Yoan of Dagenham and Redbridge also set to face sanctions Kurt Zouma and his brother Yoan are under investigation after footage emerged on social media of the Hammers star kicking a cat Animal welfare … Read more

Wales boss Wayne Pivac set to name Josh Navidi and Seb Davies in the back row against France

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac set to continue his selection merry-go-round with shock choice of Josh Navidi and Seb Davies in the back row for Six Nations clash against France Wayne Pivac is poised to make three changes from the team beaten by England  Josh Navidi, Seb Davies and Jonathan Davies are set to start against France Wales … Read more

The 4.5km-long cable car attraction that’s set to open in Paris in 2025

Revealed: ‘Longest cable car system in France’ set to open in Paris in 2025 at a cost of £111million ‘Cable 1’ will link Villeneuve-Saint-Georges to Creteil in the southeastern suburbs of the French capital  The system will take 18 minutes to take travellers from the first stop to the last, with 10 people per cabin It’s designed … Read more