The Black Panther franchise has been praised for its diverse representation and cultural significance, particularly regarding women’s representation. The film features a range of complex, powerful female characters, from the tech-savvy princess Shuri to the fierce warrior Okoye and the spy-turned-Wakandan ambassador Nakia. These characters are integral to the story and challenge the typical Hollywood trope of women being relegated to the background or serving as mere love interests. The representation of female characters in Black Panther Shuri Innovative genius and the Black Panther (Image via Marvel Studios) Shuri, played by Letitia Wright, made her debut in the first Black Panther film as T’Challa’s younger sister, showcasing…
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“I’ll still look worse than most of the other Avengers” With the superhero roster of the MCU growing at an astonishingly fast pace, it is becoming more and more important for the stars to be performing their absolute best, giving it their all when they put their suits on the portray the characters from the pages of Marvel Comics. And along with this, there also comes the duty to look the part of the superhero they intend to play. Thus, all the stars of the MCU have their duty to hit the gym on point. Avengers: Infinity War While almost…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is continuing to overhaul his squad and has already turned his attention to the summer transfer window as he looks to bring in several new faces The January transfer window may have only just ended, but Manchester United are already turning their focus to the summer. Boss Erik ten Hag is set to continue his overhaul of the Red Devils squad by embarking on a firesale of top stars. The Dutchman is keen to bring in a group of new faces at the end of the season and will look to fund that by making several big-money sales. The…
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson hit out at his teammates following their shambolic defeat at Wolves as Jurgen Klopp’s side continued their miserable Premier League campaign Alisson has admitted that Liverpool need to “wake up” and show more “fight” after they suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Wolves on Saturday afternoon. The Reds were thrashed at Molineux thanks to an own-goal from Joel Matip, Craig Dawson’s strike and Ruben Neves’ second-half finish. It was a dismal performance from Jurgen Klopp’s side, who were second best in every department and therefore succumbed to their third Premier League loss on the bounce. That’s the first time Liverpool have achieved that feat since 2012,…
Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier says Lionel Messi is exempt from defensive jobs and told the team to work hard to give the star freedom. PSG missed Mbappe and Neymar Galtier urged team to support Messi Argentina star scored winning goal WHAT HAPPENED? Messi was the star of the show as PSG came from behind to beat Toulouse 2-1 on Saturday. The French giants were without Kylian Mbappe and Neymar for the Ligue 1 clash and Galtier says that Messi must be given all the support he can to make the difference. WHAT THEY SAID: “I ask the team to play for Leo…
Tom Cruise is Tom Cruising again, as he took to great heights in order to deliver a message to his fans on the weekend. While your usual celebrity will simply take to social media to write something for their followers, Tom was evidently wanting to deliver his message in peak fashion for the star. In a video taped from the set of the upcoming Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning project, the Top Gun star thanked his fans for his remarkable year, after the aforementioned film’s sequel, Maverick, achieved massive success at the box office. Speaking to camera while half outside the plane, wind in his hair:…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shared his thoughts and ideas about taking the DC universe toward a better future for a long time. He wanted to execute his plans, followed by the release of his first DC film, Black Adam. However, things took a different turn after James Gunn and Peter Safran took over as the new co-CEOs and co-chairs of DC Studios. Soon Cavill was fired as Superman, and Dwayne Johnson also said goodbye to the new DCU. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson The Black Adam star released a statement saying that the anti-hero does not fit in the first chapter of the new…
In a 2008 interview, Real Madrid legend Raul heaped praise on Lionel Messi, lauding him for his extraordinary ball control. The Spaniard also admitted that he would rather watch Messi than his rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi, who won the 2022 FIFA World Cup to complete his trophy collection, is widely hailed as one of the greatest players of all time. The Barcelona legend has won seven Ballons d’Or awards, ten La Liga, one Ligue 1 and four UEFA Champions League trophies, among others. A devastating scorer and visionary playmaker, Messi has used his close control and nimble footwork to get…
Former Newcastle United and England star Alan Shearer laid into the performance of Joel Matip as Liverpool were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Wolves yesterday. The Reds’ misery continued with a poor performance at Molineux, with Matip putting the ball into his own net early on and generally struggling to deal with the Wolves attack. Liverpool are now on a run of just one win from seven games in all competitions, and have bigger challenges coming up with fixtures against Everton, Newcastle and Real Madrid. Matip is far from the only one to blame, with stars like Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold…
Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi were arch-enemies during their decorated stints at Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, but joined forces at Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 Sergio Ramos admits he is relieved to be on the same team as Lionel Messi after years of “suffering” while trying to defend against the player he believes is the greatest ever. The legendary Spaniard, 36, had the unenviable task of trying to keep Messi, 35, quiet in many a memorable La Liga encounter. Ramos burst onto the scene with Sevilla in the mid-2000s, just as the Argentine was enjoying a meteoric rise at Barcelona. Ramos moved to Real Madrid in 2005 and locked horns with…
Former Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor is being mocked for claiming Manchester United’s Casemiro should be arrested for his red card on Saturday. Casemiro sent off for choking opponent Agbonlahor says he should be arrested Ex-Aston Villa striker mocked for comment WHAT HAPPENED? Casemiro was sent off in the second half of United’s 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday because he choked midfielder Will Hughes in a brawl. The contact with Hughes’ neck was brief, but still enough to be shown a red card. Agbonlahor, meanwhile, had a typically over-the-top reaction to the Brazilian’s actions, saying the police should get involved, sparking…
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo began a new chapter of his career weeks before his 38th birthday, joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr As Cristiano Ronaldo marks his 38th birthday, it’s safe to say things are looking rather different for the veteran compared to this time last year. Twelve months ago, Ronaldo was gearing up for Man Utd’s trip to Burnley, having missed a penalty one day earlier as United were stunned by Middlesbrough in the FA Cup. He didn’t score that day, but did deliver two hat-tricks between then and the end of the season while finishing as top scorer for…
Casemiro made his return from suspension in the Premier League against Crystal Palace at the weekend – and promptly picked up another one. The Brazil international was shown a straight red card in the win against Palace, and has been hit with another ban. The red card came amid a second half melee, and it felt like Casemiro was singled out by the referee. United may attempt to overturn it. Nonetheless, they say ‘always look on the bright side’, and yes, there are reasons to be positive about Casemiro’s red card… Casemiro is rested for the ‘big games’ Casemiro will miss three…
Tottenham deadline day signing Pedro Porro could make his debut against Manchester City on Sunday but Antonio Conte has been in Italy, recuperating from surgery, and has not had a chance to watch the Spaniard in training. Emerson Royal, who scored against City at the Etihad two weeks ago, could therefore keep his place and is often impressive in backs-to-wall defensive displays. Elsewhere, Conte and assistant Cristian Stellini, who will pick the team together, also face a big decision at left wing-back, with Ryan Sessegnon struggling for form and confidence but Ivan Perisic guilty of three mistakes leading to goals in City’s 4-2 win, 15 days ago.…
Top Gun: Maverick became one of the biggest films of 2022. Bringing back Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell with introducing some new characters, including Miles Teller, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, and Jennifer Connelly. The cast of the film had to go through an intense training schedule to prepare for their role. Powell, who portrayed Hangman in the sequel, also shared his journey to fix a spot in the 2022 action-adventure. The Set it Up star shared that Top Gun became his favorite movie the moment he saw it. Glen Powell in Top Gun 2 And when he learned about the opportunity to work in the…
Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool are struggling at the moment and in order to fix his problems, the Liverpool manager should look to copy Sir Alex Ferguson’s methods. As Jürgen Klopp summarized succinctly in his post-match press conference, there are no excuses for Liverpool’s performance against Wolves on Saturday afternoon. The Reds were simply beaten in every department by a side who should never have had it as comfortable as they did, despite playing at home. “I have no explanation, I’m sorry,” Klopp admitted in his press conference. “It needs to change.” He concluded cutting a frustrated figure in front of the cameras. Klopp’s Liverpool team…
Following DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn’s announcement revealing the projects in the DC Universe’s (DCU) Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate, the first two stars in the series have been confirmed. Since first joining the DC Universe with his work directing and writing 2021’s The Suicide Squad, James Gunn had slowly been building his portfolio of work with Warner Bros. before taking over the entire DC franchise alongside his partner Peter Safran. Now, the MCU and DC veteran is in charge of an entirely new slate of movies and TV shows, which features top names from the Justice League along with dozens of heroes and villains that haven’t gotten this kind…
Lionel Messi’s reaction to Emi Martinez’s world-class save against Randal Kolo Muani in Argentina’s thrilling World Cup final win over France has surfaced online. Argentina reached the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar and took on 2018 champions France after bouncing back from their shock opening defeat to Saudi Arabia. Messi fired the 2021 Copa America champions into the lead from the spot-kick before Angel Di Maria doubled Argentina’s advantage before half-time. France boss Didier Deschamps made a huge tactical switch in the first half after taking off Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele for Marcus Thurman and Muani respectively. France climbed back…
Once Ronaldo’s teammate, he now plays with Messi While they may now be teammates, Sergio Ramos once came up against Lionel Messi on countless occasions and knows exactly how tough a task that is. The central defender did battle across the Clasico divide for over a decade before both players swapped Spain for France. “I’ve suffered with Messi for many years,” he told PSG TV. “Now I enjoy him. He is the best player that football has ever produced.” Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo will be disappointed with Ramos’ pick After Ramos’ arrival at Paris Saint-Germain, everything changed, because he became Messi’s new teammate. After suffering him in every game they played…
A damning video shows Jordan Ayew shoving Fred in the face before Casemiro received a straight red card during Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace. Man United returned to winning ways in the Premier League by picking up three points against Palace at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring from the spot, with Marcus Rashford doubling his side’s advantage after the hour mark. But the Red Devils’ victory was marred as Casemiro picked up a red card following a brawl, which saw him put his hands around Will Hughes’ neck. However, Man United fans on social media have pointed out Ayew’s actions…
If Bayern Munich come calling for Harry Kane this summer, he should go. It would be hugely sad if a player of his quality finished without winning a trophy. It’s something he himself would regret after retirement. When I reflect on my career, the best memories are those at Liverpool winning something; the joy at the final whistle, celebrating with team-mates and supporters, the parties and parades afterwards. That is what you work so hard for and unfortunately Spurs are no nearer giving Kane what he deserves as a world-class striker. He turns 30 this summer, it’s getting to that now-or-never stage but it shows how…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRISTIANO RONALDO: Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers ever to grace the field, made his international debut in 2003. The forward has so far scored 118 goals for his country. Ronaldo started his career in club football with the Portuguese side Sporting CP. Ronaldo is currently playing for Saudi Arabia-based football club Al-Nassr FC. The five-time Ballon d’Or signed a high-profile contract in December last year to become a part of the Al-Nassr FC side. Cristiano Ronaldo walks during his official unveiling as a new member of Al Nassr soccer club in in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January…
Ronaldo left Man United after his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan before signing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia on a free transfer. Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the club has helped Erik ten Hag. Five first-team players left Old Trafford on free transfers following the end of last season, while back-up goalkeeper Lee Grant retired at the age of 39. Ronaldo then joined that list of exits in late November after his United contract was terminated by mutual agreement before officially joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in the new year. Midfielders Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic and Jesse Lingard…
Chelsea’s big spending could be set to continue under Todd Boehly. Chelsea are reportedly ready to continue their huge transfer outlay under co-owner Todd Boehly and splash out on Manchester United target Victor Osimhen. Despite spending over £300m in January – including a record £107m deal for Enzo Fernandez – there have been concerns that the Blues still do not have a number nine to spearhead their attack, which could be Chelsea’s next investment. The Mirror have claimed that Chelsea have joined the race to sign Napoli sensation Osimhen in the summer, while Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the Nigerian striker. Napoli want around £100million for their…