Arsenal edge Porto in tiebreaker to make Champions League quarterfinals

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya catches the ball following a corner from Porto during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between Arsenal and Porto in London, Britain, 12 March 2024. EFE-EPA/NEIL HALL

Sports Desk, Mar 13 (EFE).- Goalkeeper David Raya turned out to be the hero as Arsenal defeated Porto 4-2 in a tiebreaker to reach the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in 14 years on Tuesday. Leandro Trossard scored the only goal in regulation to hand Arsenal a 1-0 win, invalidating Porto’s first-leg … Read more

Ramadan in War: Fading traditions, growing desperation of Gaza

Palestinians sell food on a street on the first day of Ramadan, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, 11 March 2024. EFE/EPA/HAITHAM IMAD

By Anas Baba Rafah, Gaza, Mar 12 (EFE).- As Ramadan unfolds in Gaza, the air is heavy with memories of past celebrations during the Muslim months of fasting, now shattered by the conflict. In makeshift camps and amid the ruins of neighborhoods, the Gazans grapple with a somber reality devoid of tradition and festivity. The … Read more

Al-Ain leaves Cristiano Ronaldo out of Asian Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr reacts during the first leg quarter final of Asian Champions League between Al Ain and Al-Nassr in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, 04 March 2024. EFE-EPA FILE/ALI HAIDER

Sports Desk, Mar 12 (EFE).- Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates beat Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in a tiebreaker in the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinals on Monday, thus eliminating Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo from this competition. Al Nassr came from 0-2 down to win the game 4-3 to erase the … Read more

Messi-less Miami suffer season’s first defeat

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez (R) in action against CF Montreal's Ruan Gregorio Gregorio Teixeira during the MLS regular season match between Inter Miami and CF Montreal, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, 10 March 2024. EFE-EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Miami, US, Mar 11 (EFE).- Inter Miami suffered a 2-3 defeat against Montreal in Major League Soccer on Sunday, playing without talismanic Lionel Messi and starting with Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets on the bench. Miami coach Gerardo Martino made several changes to the starting lineup with his mind set on Wednesday’s decisive match for … Read more

‘Oppenheimer’ sweeps 96th Oscars

Cillian Murphy reacts on stage after Murphy won the Oscar for Best Actor In A Leading Role during the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theater in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA, 10 March 2024. EFE/EPA/CAROLINE BREHMAN

By Guillermo Azábal Los Angeles, US, Mar 10 (EFE).- Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer swept the 96th edition of the Academy Awards, winning seven statuettes including for best picture and best director. In a largely flat ceremony, the highlight of the night was the performance of Ryan Gosling, again in the shoes – and hot pink suit … Read more

China, Taiwan, and ‘Island in Between:’ A tale of complexities at Oscar center stage

A local resident is fishing next to a coast guard vessel docked at a wharf in New Taipei City, Taiwan, 04 March 2024. EFE-EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

By Javier Castro Bugarín Taipei, Mar 8 (EFE).- Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang has always been intrigued by the Kinmen archipelago, Taiwan’s first line of defense and the closest territory to China governed by the self-ruled island. His short documentary, “Island in Between,” delves into the complexities of identity, both personal and geopolitical, through the lens … Read more

Messi, Suarez salvage draw for Miami against Nashville

File photo of the Argentine player Lionel Messi. EFE-EPA/FILE/FRANCK ROBICHON

Chicago, US, Mar 7 (EFE).- Argentine superstar Leo Messi and Uruguayan Luis Suarez struck in the second half to help Inter Miami salvage a 2-2 draw against Nashville in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League round of 16 match on Thursday. Jacob Shaffelburg scored twice to give Nashville a 2-0 lead by the … Read more

Hong Kong debates new security bill proposing life in jail for treason

(FILE) Tony Chung Hon-lam, leader of pro-Hong Kong independence group 'Student Localism' marches through the streets of Hong Kong during the annual New Year's Day protest, Hong Kong, China, 01 January 2019. EFE-EPA/FILE/ALEX HOFFORD

Hong Kong, Mar 8 (EFE).- The Hong Kong government introduced a national security draft bill in the Legislative Council on Friday, proposing life imprisonment for offenses like treason and insurrection, raising concerns about the erosion of freedoms in the Chinese-autonomous region. The special session of the city’s parliament commenced with the publication of the extensive … Read more

Kylie Minogue, Helen Mirren honored with their own Barbies

Kylie Minogue performs during the 2024 BRIT Awards ceremony at The O2 arena in London, Britain, 02 March 2024. EFE-EPA/FILE/TOLGA AKMEN

London, Mar 6 (EFE).- Singer Kylie Minogue and actor Dame Helen Mirren are among the eight prominent female celebrities honored with their own Barbie dolls ahead of International Women’s Day. Also included in the Barbie likenesses are American actress Viola Davis and Mexican director Lisa Avilés. The toy’s maker Mattel is commemorating March 8, International … Read more

Mbappe double propels PSG into quarterfinals

PSG striker Kylian Mbappé celebrates his second goal against Real Sociedad, during the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain at the Reale Arena stadium, in San Sebastián, Spain on Mar. 5, 2023. EFE/Juan Herrero

Sports Desk, Mar 6 (EFE).- Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Sociedad 1-2 in the return leg of the round of 16 match to move to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2021. The Parisians, who won the first leg 2-0, brought their class to San Sebastian and … Read more

Foden reigns in Manchester as City beat United

Phil Foden of Manchester City in action during the English Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United, in Manchester, Britain, 03 March 2024. EFE-EPA/ASH ALLEN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Sports Desk, Mar 4 (EFE).- Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City came from behind to beat city rivals Manchester United 3-1 to keep their title bid in the English Premier League on track on Sunday. Erling Haaland scored the third goal for City in the injury to atone for his unthinkable miss into an … Read more

‘Society of the Snow’ maker confident of Oscars success

Barcelona, Spain, Mar 2 (EFE).- Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona, whose ‘Society of the Snow’ will compete for the Oscar for best international film on March 10, believes the movie has a good chance of scooping the prize. “When I see the trajectory of the film, not only in festivals but the reactions with the … Read more