Follow RT on The White House may hand Secretary of State Mike Pompeo the additional role of national security adviser following John Bolton’s departure, giving the ex-CIA director enormous power, insiders have warned. Pompeo would continue to serve in his current position but would also assume Bolton’s responsibilities, sources close to the discussion told CNN…
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Suicide bomber detonates explosives-laden car near special forces base in Kabul, 4 killed – report
Follow RT on A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle close to a special forces base in the south of Kabul on Thursday, the Defense Ministry has said. Four security forces’ officers were killed and three others were wounded in the attack, TOLOnews reported, citing the statement. Before the attack, sources said that clashes also…
'It was suitable to find another coach' – Emotional Allegri still has 'wonderful' relationship with Juventus
The Italian denied he demanded a squad overhaul and reveals he still thinks highly of president Andrea Agnelli despite his decision An emotional Massimiliano Allegri revealed the decision to end his successful five-year stint at Juventus was taken out of his hands but that he still has a “wonderful” relationship with those at the top of…
Chelsea's Loftus-Cheek vows to come back strong from Achilles surgery
The Chelsea midfielder posted an update after undergoing surgery to repair the injury, sustained in a friendly against the New England Revolution Ruben Loftus-Cheek vowed to come back strong after the Chelsea midfielder confirmed the surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon was a success. Loftus-Cheek suffered the injury during Chelsea’s 3-0 friendly win against the…
Man City Player of the Season Bernardo Silva makes Champions League pledge to fans
The Portuguese was honoured after a stellar season and says the Citizens must now push for European glory after sealing a domestic treble Bernardo Silva vowed that he and his treble-winning team-mates have their sights set on the Champions League after being named Manchester City’s Player of the Season at the club’s trophy parade on…
'It is outright false' – Real Madrid slam Pochettino over claims training ground requests were rejected
The Tottenham boss stated his side were unable to use the Blancos’ facilities ahead of the Champions League final, which the club have denied Real Madrid have issued an official statement slamming Mauricio Pochettino over claims his requests to use the club’s training ground were rejected. Spurs will be staying in the Spanish capital ahead…
'He had everything' – Stam reveals the 1999 Man Utd treble winner he'd most like to sign
The former Netherlands defender has been reflecting on the Red Devils’ famous 1998-99 season ahead of a reunion game this weekend Jaap Stam says Paul Scholes is the former Manchester United team-mate he would most like to sign. Stam played alongside Scholes at Old Trafford for three years between 1998 and 2001, taking in their…
'It wasn't just Ronaldo' – Robben explains 'best decision' of leaving Real Madrid for Bayern
A massive overhaul upon Florentino Perez’s return to the Liga giants made the winger expendable at the club but he found an eager suitor in Bayern Arjen Robben says politics at Real Madrid, and not just Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival, forced him to suffer a “difficult” exit from the club, but added his subsequent move to Bayern Munich…
Mkhitaryan accused of making ‘political statement’ in missing Europa League final with Arsenal
The Armenia international has, after discussions with his club, taken the decision not to travel to Azerbaijan for a continental showpiece in Baku Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been accused of making a “political statement” in missing the Europa League final, with Azerbaijan’s UK ambassador claiming the Arsenal forward had the necessary assurances to travel to Baku….
Iran thaw coming? After firing chief hawk, Trump hints at lifting sanctions on Tehran
Follow RT on Days after saying he had “no problem” meeting his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani and soon after firing his hawkish adviser John Bolton, US President Donald Trump has hinted he may lift some sanctions on Tehran. Iran has been under crippling US economic sanctions since the US unilaterally withdrew lat May from the…