Lionel Messi’s contract, Barcelona’s debt and the 8 players on the market in fire sale
Barcelona are close to agreeing a new contract with their superstar forward Lionel Messi but it is set to come at a significant financial cost.
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SPORTS
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ECONOMY 
June 26, 2021 The desperate shortage of domestic staff is causing bidding wars among super rich households
It was not unusual – before the pandemic – for the wealthy to move between multiple homes on the basis of a weather report. As all their homes were staffed, stocked and on standby; it was only a matter of their pilot confirming a departure time.
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POLITICS
June 26, 2021 Hancock fights for job as pressure mounts over Covid rules breach
Pressure is mounting on Matt Hancock to resign – and on Boris Johnson to call in the Government’s ethics adviser – after the Health Secretary was caught kissing a close aide in breach of coronavirus restrictions.
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GREEKS ABROAD
June 26, 2021 Russia warns UK and U.S. not to tempt fate in Black Sea
By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia warned Britain and the United States on Friday against “tempting fate” by sending warships to the Black Sea, and said it would defend its borders using all possible means including military force.
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GREEKS ABROAD
June 26, 2021 EGTNY & Greek Play Project Present The Greek Play Project New York
NEW YORK – Eclipses Group Theater New York (EGTNY) and Greek Play Project present The Greek Play Project New York. Under the auspices and support of The National Theater of Greece, the Greek Consulate in New York, the A.S. Onassis Program in Hellenic Studies at NYU, and the Greek Critics Association, The Greek Play Project […]
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CYPRUS
June 26, 2021 President Anastasiades expresses satisfaction for EU solidarity and support on the positions of Cyprus
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades expressed his satisfaction “for the solidarity and support on the positions of the Republic of Cyprus, as reflected in the adopted Conclusions” of the European Council.
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EUROPE
June 26, 2021 EU parliament demands progress in ensuring women’s sexual reproductive health
The European Parliament voted in favour of a resolution on sexual reproductive health and rights of women on Thursday (24 June), calling on member states to ensure access to abortion, contraception and sexuality education.
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HISTORY
June 26, 2021 26 June 2021: This day in history
363: Roman Emperor Julian is killed during retreat from the Sassanid Empire. General Jovian is proclaimed Emperor by troops on the battlefield. 1794: Battle of Fleurus: major victory by forces of the First French Republic under General Jean-Baptiste Jourdan over the Coalition Army (Great Britain, Hanover, Dutch Republic, and Habsburgs) first use of reconnaissance balloon 1857: The first […]
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WORLD
June 25, 2021 Belarus releases jailed journalist taken off Ryanair flight to house arrest
A dissident Belarusian journalist who was grabbed off a Ryanair flight forced to land in Minsk has been released under house arrest.
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SPORTS
June 25, 2021 Lionel Messi declared the GOAT by official Twitter – Cristiano Ronaldo fans defend their legend
Lionel Messi is now 34 years old after celebrating his latest birthday on June 24 and, sadly, we don’t have long left to appreciate arguably the greatest footballer of all time.
