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‘Man of the Match’ — Bellingham equals Messi and Maradona and closes in on Pelé

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:13 July 2026
Post last modified:13 July 2026

Jude Bellingham’s brace in England’s victory over Norway saw them through to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. It was not merely another goal-scoring contribution. Instead, it turned into a historic night. This placed the English star among the greatest names to have shaped the tournament’s legacy throughout its history. In the space of a single match, the Real Madrid player managed to equal a record set by Lionel Messi and reclaim an achievement that had not been matched since Diego Maradona. Furthermore, he joined a list in which the only player younger than him is the Brazilian legend Pelé.…

Euro-Med Monitor closes offices after threats by Israeli occupation

Post author:Charlie Jaay
Post published:20 June 2026
Post last modified:20 June 2026

After 15 years of carrying out essential fieldwork in the Strip, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) has closed its Gaza office. Precautionary measures in place The decision was taken as a precautionary measure, in response to recent Israeli occupation threats, smear campaigns, and actions targeting the organisation and its staff. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (@euromedhr) Maha Hussaini, Euro-Med Monitor’s head of media, manages the Gaza office. Herself and her Gaza team have received threats, including death threats via social media and phone calls. There have also been multiple hacking attempts of…