Forward, together: The players stand for the National Anthem. — VNS Photo Paul Kennedy Viet Nam News By Paul Kennedy HÀ NỘI — There are certain words, phrases, gestures and occasions that can be understood the world over—like a universal language that translates in all corners of the globe. If you say to a waiter at a countryside pub in the United Kingdon, ‘tính tiền’, chances are they won’t have a clue what you are talking about. Or try and ask for the bill to be split four ways with half paying by credit card at abia hơi on the road to Sa Pa and you’ll probably be greeted with blank looks. But raise your left hand, and motion a scribbling action with your right and every server from Moscow to Manchester will know exactly what you mean. The word ‘OK’ is the most commonly used on the planet, a thumbs up sign will help you get by in Brazil and you don’t have to be in Paris to understand … [Read more...] about From Hamburg to Hà Nội, everyone speaks football
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QPR under pressure for immediate promotion
QPR manager Harry Redknapp admits the pressure for promotion from the Championship is more intense than ever as the Football League's 125th season kicks off this weekend. LONDON, England: QPR manager Harry Redknapp admits the pressure for promotion from the Championship is more intense than ever as the Football League's 125th season kicks off this weekend. Redknapp is one of 24 second tier managers heading into the new campaign with the aim of clinching a golden ticket to lucrative Premier League. But unlike many of his peers in the Championship, Redknapp is well aware he has no margin for error as his troubled west London club try to make amends for a dismal season that ended in relegation from the top-flight just three months ago. The Hoops, who kick off their promotion challenge at home to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, have been installed as pre-season promotion favourites by bookmakers impressed by the qualities of the likes of Loic Remy, Julio Cesar and Junior Hoilett. … [Read more...] about QPR under pressure for immediate promotion
Fans express anger on return to Old Trafford
Supporters spoke of their anger and terror over Manchester United's abandoned match against Bournemouth as they reconvened at a subdued Old Trafford for Tuesday's rescheduled fixture. MANCHESTER: Supporters spoke of their anger and terror over Manchester United's abandoned match against Bournemouth as they reconvened at a subdued Old Trafford for Tuesday's (May 17) rescheduled fixture. Sunday's game was called off at the last minute following the discovery of a suspicious package in a toilet in the stadium's northwest quadrant, which prompted a hasty evacuation. It transpired that the device had been a fake bomb accidentally left behind during a terror training exercise last week and the Bournemouth fans making the 800-kilometre round trip for the second time in three days were less than impressed. "I was absolutely livid," said Andrew Hardy, 42, who was back at Old Trafford with his 10-year-old son, Connor, after both were involved in Sunday's evacuation. "I couldn't believe that a … [Read more...] about Fans express anger on return to Old Trafford