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ROME, Italy (Reuters) - Italy will look to make it 11 wins in a row in all competitions against Wales in their last European Championship group match on Sunday, with last-16 qualification already secured, but some have doubts about how far the Azzurri can go in the tournament. Roberto Mancini's side have won each of their last 10 games, going 965 minutes without conceding, while scoring 31 goals in that run. Italy are also unbeaten in their last 29 matches in all competitions since a 1-0 loss to Portugal in September 2018. If they avoid defeat against Wales, they will equal their all-time longest unbeaten run of 30 games set between 1935 and 1939. Yet despite the impressive stats, and even though they brushed past their first two Euro 2020 opponents with 3-0 wins, some pundits believe their form is not as impressive as it might seem. "I think the first two games were easy. I don't think they've been really tested," former Arsenal and France midfielder Patrick Vieira told ... » Learn More about Soccer-Italy’s form yet to convince some ahead of Wales clash

(Reuters) - Mason Mount and his England team mates have Lando Norris in their sights after the McLaren Formula One driver's brother set up racing simulators at their Euro 2020 training camp. Norris told reporters at the French Grand Prix at Le Castellet that some of the players had messaged to say they were trying to beat his benchmark lap of Brands Hatch. "I know some of them have been on the simulator trying to beat one of my lap times that I did at Brands. I don't think any of them have yet. I know Mason said he was trying hard to beat me," he said. Norris said the Chelsea midfielder had sent him an England shirt and he would be wearing it when able to watch. England play Scotland at Wembley in a Group D match later on Friday. "There's a few of the guys who definitely want to come to a race. I said it would be awesome if they could come to Silverstone but obviously they can't as the football is on and they're quite busy during next month," said Norris. "It’s a shame ... » Learn More about Soccer-F1 driver Norris sets a new goal for England’s Mount

American singer Diana Ross expresses her gratitude in new single Thank You released on Thursday (June 17), the title track from her first studio album in 15 years. Ross, the former lead singer of Motown Records' hugely successful group the Supremes, recorded the songs in her home studio during the Covid-19 pandemic. The album is described as "a powerful, inclusive musical message of love and togetherness". "This collection of songs is my gift to you with appreciation and love. I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to record this glorious music at this time," Ross said in a statement. The album Thank You will be released in the autumn. It is Ross' first studio album since 2006's I Love You . – AP ... » Learn More about Legendary singer Diana Ross, 77, makes a comeback after 15 years

More than 25,000 (as of June 14) people have signed a petition urging CBS host James Corden to end his “incredibly culturally offensive” truth-or-dare segment called Spill Your Guts , in which contestants have to either answer a tough question or eat something Corden and his producers find disgusting. According to the Change.org petition’s creator, the food options offered in The Late Late Show bit often have an anti-Asian flavour, which could contribute to harmful stereotypes. “He’s presented foods such as balut, century old eggs, and chicken feet, and which are often regularly eaten by Asian people, ” the petition reads. “During these segments, he’s openly called these foods ‘really disgusting' and ‘horrific'.” Petitioners feel that in this an age when violent crimes against Asians are on the rise, Spill Your Guts further “amplifies and encourages” negative behaviour toward people of the afflicted communities. “Not only is this segment incredibly culturally offensive ... » Learn More about James Corden accused of promoting anti-Asian hate on his talk show

Hayskul noong una akong makarinig ng K-pop. "Fire" ‘yon ng 2NE1 na suking-suking sayawin sa mga field demo. Catchy ang beat, ang areglo, pati na ng lyrics kahit puro E-e, e-e, e-e, 2NE1 lang ang alam ko na matic susundan ng You gotta ring the alarm. Ang totoo niyan, na-enjoy ko ang kanta kahit hindi ko naman talaga naiintidihan nang lubusan. Syempre, may language barrier-shit. Kung minumura nila 'ko, kung hinihiya na, aba malay ko ba. Pero isa ang sigurado ko — sa tuwing sinasayaw namin ‘yon sa practice ng field demo, tinatawanan ako ng mga katropa kong lalaki dahil hindi bagay sayawin ng lalaki ang K-pop. Pambabae ang K-pop, at kapag sumayaw, kumanta, o kahit ihuni mo lang ‘yon, pucha, bakla ka na. ‘Yon ang nasa isip nila. Kaya tinanggal ko na sa sistema ko ang pakikinig ng K-pop hindi dahil hindi ko talaga trip, kundi para deins mahusgahan. Alam ko rin kasing maraming tao ang katulad ng mga katropa ko no’n na hindi kasama ang pakikinig ng K-pop sa listahan ng ... » Learn More about [OPINYON] Kung paano naging K-poper ang hip-hoper

On Sundays, when our mornings were not lost to swimming training and our afternoons free of homework, we would drive to Honda Bay in Santa Lourdes. Tatay worked in a local nonprofit then which helped establish a cooperative of boatmen and locals to develop Honda Bay into what it is now. Honda Bay is a dock that offers boat services as entry to different islands nearby. At that time, Pambato Reef was just being developed, and this was where we always went while Tatay facilitated assessment and monitoring of the area. Pambato would later be established as a marine protected area. We could tell, even before the boat engine quieted down and slowed to a stop, that we were at Pambato Reef, because the water had cleared up. It was almost like there wasn’t water at all and we could see right through – the vibrant corals, the varieties of fish swimming around, a jellyfish or two that we would remind ourselves to avoid, some starfish, the famous giant taklobo shell; it was a ... » Learn More about [OPINION] Paano naman kami: Decades of fighting for Palawan

Pokwang and her daughter Malia O’Brian (Images: Instagram/@leeobrian, itspokwang27) Comedienne Pokwang (real name: Marietta Subong) and Lee O’Brian shared their blessings with others as their daughter Malia turned 3 years old yesterday, Jan. 18. The family gave away food to a community in Antipolo, Rizal, as seen in a video included in the doting mother’s Instagram post on the same day. “Napaka bilis ng panahon…. tatlong taon na si tisay @malia_obrian [emoji] wooohooo happy birthday mahal ko (Time flies so fast… tisay Malia O’Brian is now 3 years old. Happy birthday my love),” Pokwang said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayette (@itspokwang27) O’Brian likewise penned a heartwarming message for his daughter via Instagram, in which he assured her that he will always have her back. “Happiest of 3rd birthdays to you, my sweetheart!! You have changed my life so much for the better. You are a ray of ... » Learn More about Pokwang, Lee O’Brian give away food as daughter Malia turns 3

Celebrity couple Lee O’Brian and Pokwang. Image: Instagram/@leeobrian Pokwang and Lee O’Brian have been happy together for years, but doubts are still thrown at them about their relationship. The two talked about their love story on the online show “ I Feel U ” hosted by Toni Gonzaga on Saturday, May 30. Toni asked the comedienne about the biggest challenge they have faced together. “Actually hanggang ngayon pinagdadaanan pa rin namin. ‘Naku gagamitin ka lang niyan.’ Hindi sila maka-move on sa ganun,” Pokwang said. (Actually we are still going through it. “You will just be used by him.” They have not yet moved on from that.) “May anak na kami, hindi pa ba sapat na katibayan ito na nagmamahalan kami?” she remarked. “Iniwan niya kung ano ‘yong meron siya doon [sa America] at hindi niya alam kung anong haharapin niya dito.” (We already have a child. Is that not enough proof that we love each other? He left whatever he had in America and he did not know what he would ... » Learn More about Pokwang opens up on doubts cast on her relationship with Lee O’Brian

Pokwang and Lee O’Brian. Image: Instagram/@leeobrian Pokwang denounced a claim from a Facebook netizen who said that the comedienne met her American partner, Lee O’Brian, through a dating site. The said netizen even claimed to be Pokwang’s friend, which the comedienne also denounced when she stated that she does not know her, as seen on Pokwang’s Instagram page on Jan. 10. “[Hindi] ko po sya friend at hindi po kami sa dating site nagkakilala ni papang @leeobrian sa movie po [kami] nagkakilala ang ‘Edsa Woolworth’ na produced ng TFC at directed by @johndlazatin mga mag gagantso!!!! [‘Wag] ganon!!!!” Pokwang stressed. (She is not my friend, and Lee O’Brian and I did not meet through a dating site, we met through the movie “Edsa Woolworth” whicht was produced by TFC and directed by John Lazatin, you scammers. Do not be like that.) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayette (@itspokwang27) Pokwang’s post ... » Learn More about Pokwang denounces claim she met Lee O’Brian via dating site

BUDAPEST, Hungary (Reuters) - France coach Didier Deschamps praised Antoine Griezmann ahead of his side's European Championship clash with Hungary, a match that will be the forward's 50th consecutive start for his country, labelling him one of the greatest players of all time. Griezmann, who has scored 37 goals for France in 92 caps, is set to pull six clear of the previous starts record set by Patrick Vieira. Victory on Saturday would send the world champions through to the last 16 with a group match to spare. "He is one of those players who is capable of changing games," Deschamps told a news conference on Friday. "He is very creative, he has this ability to think outside the box, it is remarkable to watch. "He beat a (starts) record. He is playing in consecutive games, wonderfully so for him. He may not be 20 anymore, but he takes very good care of himself. "You can see the influence he has with the goals he scores and assists he makes. Then add to that the capacity he ... » Learn More about Soccer-Deschamps praises ‘greatest ever’ Griezmann as he nears appearances landmark