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 Manchester United's decision to exclude Marcus Rashford from their Premier League match against Fulham has been clarified. The absence of our number 10 was due to injury as the team bounced back from consecutive home defeats to Manchester City and Newcastle United with a 1-0 victory over Fulham, courtesy of Bruno Fernandes' late goal. Although Rashford traveled with the rest of the squad, the Manchester-born forward was unable to participate in the match in west London due to a leg injury. During training, he suffered a significant knock to his leg, preventing him from completing the final session before the game. In the morning, Rashford underwent a fitness test where it was determined that he was not fit to play. Erik ten Hag confirmed this during his pre-match interview with TNT Sports, stating that Rashford had traveled with the team but his leg injury did not improve sufficiently. When questioned about whether Rashford would have been in the starting lineup considering r...

 Erik ten Hag may have been hoping for a stroke of luck to go his way, and finally, his moment arrived just in time for the embattled Manchester United manager. In the 90th minute, Bruno Fernandes struck a shot that secured the win for United after Fulham missed several opportunities to clear the ball. Fernandes, who had been relatively quiet throughout the game, seized the moment when it mattered most. With a clever touch to deceive his Portuguese compatriots Joao Palhinha and substitute Sasa Lukic, he found the back of the net. This victory for United was salvaged from what was one of the worst games in recent memory. If Ten Hag was searching for any signs of a brighter future at Old Trafford, he may have needed to squint, but a winning goal in the final moments at least indicates that progress is being made. Prior to Fernandes' goal, Fulham had shown as much determination in a game that lacked intensity. Ten Hag made the changes he could, introducing substitutes Facundo Pellistr...

The Unbreakable Journey: Ngannou vs Fury - From a labourer in the sandmines of Cameroon to the Baddest Man on earth  In a clash that transcended borders and captivated the world, Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury faced off in a battle that showcased the power of dreams and the unbreakable spirit of a man who journeyed from the depths of Africa to the pinnacle of combat sports. As we reflect on Ngannou's remarkable journey and his epic encounter with Fury, we are reminded that greatness knows no bounds. Let us explore the post-match analysis of Ngannou vs Fury, celebrating the indomitable spirit of a fighter who defied the odds. Ngannou's path to the Ngannou vs Fury clash was a testament to his unwavering determination and the incredible story of his journey. Born and raised in Cameroon, Africa, Ngannou overcame immense hardships and adversity, including poverty, before making the audacious decision to pursue his dream of becoming a professional fighter. His journey from the street...

 IRNA reports that Iran has revealed an underground air force base.   In this handout photo taken on February 7, 2023, Iran's Army Chief, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, and Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, tour the country's first subterranean air force facility, known as "Eagle 44." Iran's Army  According to the official IRNA news agency, Iran on Tuesday unveiled "Eagle 44," the country's first fighter jet-sized underground air force facility. According to IRNA, the "Eagle 44" base has the capacity to house and control combat jets and drones. The report didn't go into much detail on where the base was.According to IRNA, it is one of the most significant air force bases in the nation and was constructed deep below to house aircraft armed with long-range cruise missiles.   In an effort to defend its military assets from potential airstrikes by Israel, Iran's army revealed information on ...

 NAIROBI, Kenya According to a recent assessment by the U.N.'s office for international development, s ub-Saharan Africa is now the world's hotspot of violent Islamic extremism , and people are joining more frequently for economic reasons than theological ones. When compared to the figures in a previous research published in 2017, the UNDP report released on Tuesday stated that 92% of recruits to extremist groups are joining for better jobs and escalating poverty. It claimed that the COVID-19 epidemic, rising inflation, and climate change had all had a negative impact on the livelihoods of several Africans.     According to the report, the number of persons joining extremist groups for religious reasons has dropped by 57%.   In eight African nations—Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan—nearly 2,200 persons were questioned for the report. According to the investigation, more than 1,000 respondents were both willing volunteers an...

  According to officials and agencies, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that slammed Turkey and Syria early on Monday left more than 4,300 people dead and thousands injured. Aid organizations are especially concerned about northwest Syria, where more than 4 million people were already reliant on humanitarian assistance and thousands of buildings collapsed in both nations. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake, one of the greatest to impact the area in more than 100 years, occurred 24.1 kilometers (14.9 miles) beneath the surface in Turkey's Gaziantep province, 23 kilometers (14.2 miles) east of Nurdagi. Following terrible earthquakes that claimed more than 5,000 lives and toppled structures across southeast Turkey and northern Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has announced seven days of national mourning, and Syria has asked the UN for assistance.