Antony’s Incredible Goal Streak! Man Utd Loanee Scores a Brilliant First-Time Volley for Real Betis Against Real Sociedad, Continuing His Sensational Start in Spain

Antony’s Incredible Goal Streak! Man Utd Loanee Scores a Brilliant First-Time Volley for Real Betis Against Real Sociedad, Continuing His Sensational Start in Spain

Antony, on loan from Manchester United, showed his parent club what they’re missing, scoring a stunning first-time volley for Real Betis against Real Sociedad.

The Brazilian winger has been on fire since joining Betis, and his remarkable form continued on Sunday. He gave Betis the lead with a powerful volley from the edge of the box, pouncing on a cleared corner. The ball went through a crowd of bodies and found the net. This came after Antony had won a first-half penalty, which Giovani Lo Celso failed to convert. Antony also provided an assist for Marc Roca’s second goal, completing a superb all-around performance. With United dropping to 15th in the Premier League, they might regret letting Antony leave in January, as he now has three goals and two assists in his first four matches for Betis.

A Closer Look at Antony’s Journey
Antony’s £85 million move to Manchester United in 2022 was one of the Premier League’s most disappointing transfers. Struggling with form and confidence, he failed to live up to expectations. However, after joining Betis on loan, Antony seems to be rediscovering the form that initially caught United's eye. His early performances in Spain have been outstanding, and he’s quickly becoming a key player for the team.

Looking Ahead
Antony was named Player of the Match for the third consecutive La Liga game after Betis’ 3-0 victory over Sociedad. He’ll aim to continue his impressive run in the Europa League against Gent on Thursday and showcase his abilities on the big stage against Real Madrid in La Liga. Though Antony is on loan at Betis, his stellar performances could make him keen to extend his stay in Spain.

Preview: Real Valladolid vs. Sevilla – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Preview: Real Valladolid vs. Sevilla – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Real Valladolid's struggle to avoid relegation continues on Sunday when they host Sevilla at Estadio Jose Zorrilla.

Valladolid have had a tough 2024-25 season, sitting 20th in the La Liga table, 8 points adrift of safety. Sevilla are 13th, coming off a heavy home defeat to Barcelona.

Match Preview
Real Valladolid, with just four wins, three draws, and 16 losses from 23 league matches, are at the bottom of the table with 15 points, trailing Leganes in 17th by 8 points.

They have scored the fewest goals in La Liga this season, managing only 15, while conceding 48 goals, the most in the league. This poor form explains their struggles, and it's a major challenge for coach Diego Cocca to keep the team up. A win here would boost the team's morale.

Valladolid are coming off four consecutive league losses to Espanyol, Real Madrid, Villarreal, and Rayo Vallecano, but will be glad to return home, where they have earned 12 of their 15 points this season.

The hosts have lost their last two meetings with Sevilla, including a 2-1 defeat at Estadio Ramon earlier this season. Their last win over Sevilla in La Liga came in December 2012.

Recent Encounters
While Sevilla have largely dominated this fixture, four of the last six La Liga encounters have ended in draws, including a 1-1 stalemate at Valladolid in March 2021.

Sevilla will enter this match following a 4-1 loss to Barcelona, which was their first league defeat since December. However, recent signs of improvement suggest they may still challenge for a better position.

Sevilla's Season So Far
Sevilla finished 14th last season, their worst finish since relegation in 1999-2000. Although their campaign this season has been disappointing, they are only three points behind seventh-placed Real Sociedad, so a top-half finish is still achievable.

Despite struggling on the road with only two wins in 11 away games, they face a Valladolid team that has scored just seven goals at home this season.

Team News
Valladolid will miss key player Raul Moro, who is sidelined with a collarbone injury. Marcos Andre is also unavailable due to suspension after accumulating a yellow card against Rayo Vallecano.

Coach Cocca will likely maintain the same starting XI as in their narrow defeat last time out, with the only change expected to be Andre's replacement by Juanmi Latasa, who is still searching for his first La Liga goal of the season.

For Sevilla, Jose Angel Carmona returns from suspension, while Loic Bade will miss the match due to a yellow card against Barcelona. Tanguy Nianzou, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Joan Jordan, and Akor Adams are all doubtful, but no fresh injuries were picked up in the last match.

Defensive absences will likely see Nemanja Gudelj drop back into the defense, allowing Lucien Agoume to step into midfield. Dodi Lukebakio, with nine goals this season, will continue on the right wing for Sevilla.

Real Valladolid Possible Starting Lineup:
Hein; Candela, Aidoo, J. Sanchez, Torres; Perez, Chuky, Nikitscher, Martin, Tuhami; Latasa

Sevilla Possible Starting Lineup:
Nyland; Carmona, Gudelj, Salas, Pedrosa; Agoume, Sow; Lukebakio, Saul, Vargas; Romero

Paul Stirling

Table of Contents

• Early Career
• Contracts with Middlesex
• Acknowledgments
• International Career
• Franchise Career
• References
• External Links

Paul Stirling

Personal Information

• Full Name: Paul Robert Stirling
• Born: 3 September 1990 (Age: 34)
• Place of Birth: Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Height: 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
• Batting: Right-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm off-break
• Role: Top-order Batter

International Career

• National Team: Ireland (2008–present)
• Test Debut: 11 May 2018 against Pakistan
• Last Test: 6 February 2025 against Zimbabwe
• ODI Debut: 1 July 2008 against New Zealand
• Last ODI: 7 October 2024 against South Africa
• T20I Debut: 15 June 2009 against Pakistan
• Last T20I: 29 September 2024 against South Africa

Domestic Career

• Teams Played For:
  • 2010–2019: Middlesex
  • 2013: Sylhet Royals
  • 2018: Kandahar Knights
  • 2019: Khulna Titans
  • 2020–present: Northern Knights
  • 2020: Northamptonshire
  • 2020: Dambulla Viiking
  • 2021–2023: Islamabad United
  • 2021: Middlesex
  • 2021–2022: Southern Brave
  • 2022–2023: Warwickshire
  • 2022: Guyana Amazon Warriors
  • 2023: Paarl Royals
  • 2023: Oval Invincibles
  • 2024: Leicestershire

Career Statistics

• Test: 8 Matches, 382 Runs, Average: 23.87, 1 Century, 1 Fifty
• ODI: 164 Matches, 5,795 Runs, Average: 37.62, 14 Centuries, 30 Fifties
• T20I: 147 Matches, 3,655 Runs, Average: 27.07, 1 Century, 24 Fifties

Biography
Paul Stirling, born on 3 September 1990, is an Irish cricketer renowned for his explosive batting and occasional off-spin bowling. He plays as an opening batter for the Ireland national cricket team and is one of the leading run-scorers in T20 internationals. Stirling was part of the historic Ireland team that played their first-ever Test match against Pakistan in May 2018. In 2020, he was appointed as the vice-captain of the national team and later became Ireland's permanent limited-overs captain in 2023.

Early Career
Stirling's cricketing journey began in 2008 when he debuted in first-class cricket for Ireland in the Intercontinental Cup. Later, in 2009, he made his ODI debut. Having played for the youth teams and the Second XI of Middlesex, Stirling secured a full contract with the club in December 2009. A month later, Cricket Ireland also awarded him a contract, making him one of the first players with full-time contracts.

Contracts with Middlesex
Stirling signed a three-year deal with Middlesex County Cricket Club in December 2009, joining Eoin Morgan at the club. His consistent performances for Ireland earned him the contract, and he debuted in List A cricket for Middlesex in 2011. Stirling had a remarkable 2011, finishing as Middlesex's leading run-scorer in one-day competitions and achieving a century against Derbyshire.

Acknowledgments
In 2010, Stirling was nominated for two categories at the ICC Awards, including "Emerging Player of the Year" and "Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year." In 2022, he was included in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for his performances in 2021.

International Career
Stirling's breakthrough moment came in the 2011 World Cup, where he scored a century against the Netherlands, making 101 runs off just 70 balls, setting a record for Ireland's first-wicket partnership. He has since become an integral part of Ireland's team, including leading them during various matches. Stirling has captained Ireland in ODIs and T20Is and is known for his impactful performances, including being Ireland's top scorer in the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier.

Franchise Career
Stirling has been part of several franchise leagues worldwide. In 2018, he was drafted for the Afghanistan Premier League, and he later joined teams in leagues like the Mzansi Super League, the Euro T20 Slam, and the Lanka Premier League. Stirling also played for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League and Southern Brave in the inaugural season of The Hundred. In 2023, he helped the Oval Invincibles win The Hundred final.

Alana King

Alana Maria King (born 22 November 1995) is an Australian cricketer who represents her country internationally and plays domestically for Western Australia in the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) and the Perth Scorchers in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). An all-rounder, King bowls right-arm leg spin and bats right-handed. Previously, she played for Victoria and Melbourne Stars.

Early Life: King was born in Clarinda, a Melbourne suburb, to Anglo-Indian parents who emigrated from Chennai, India. She began her sports career with tennis at age five, competing in Tennis Victoria Pennant, and also played for the Monash University Baseball Club and her school softball team. King briefly served as a ball kid at the 2011 Australian Open.

Domestic Career: King signed a rookie contract with VicSpirit at age 16 in 2012 and later joined the Melbourne Stars for the inaugural WBBL season in 2015–16. She advanced to the senior Victoria squad in 2016. In the 2021–22 WBBL season, she was the joint fifth-highest wicket-taker with 16 wickets. King joined Trent Rockets in the 2022 Hundred, where she made history by taking the first-ever hat-trick in the competition. She also bowled 10 consecutive dot balls in another match, another milestone in The Hundred's history. In December 2024, she was purchased by the UP Warriorz for the 2025 Women's Premier League.

International Career: In 2019, King was awarded a contract with Cricket Australia's National Performance Squad. She made her debut for Australia in January 2022, initially as a replacement for injured players in the Women's Ashes. Within two weeks, King debuted in all three international formats: Women's T20I, Women's ODI, and Women's Test. She was a crucial part of Australia’s 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup win, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker for her team. Her standout performance in the final, taking 3 wickets for 64 runs against England, helped cement her spot as a key player for Australia. She was also part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold-winning team.

King continued to perform consistently, being named in the Australian squad for the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup and the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Additionally, she was selected for the 2025 Women’s Ashes series.

Career Statistics and Achievements: King has represented Australia in multiple formats, accumulating numerous wickets, including 13 in five Test matches, 58 in 37 ODIs, and 24 in 25 T20Is. She has also played significant roles in 

Liverpool Player Ratings vs Wolves: Luis Diaz Stars with Mohamed Salah on Target Again as Reds Hold on for Narrow 2-1 Win to Extend Lead at Premier League Summit

Liverpool Player Ratings vs Wolves: Luis Diaz Stars with Mohamed Salah on Target Again as Reds Hold on for Narrow 2-1 Win to Extend Lead at Premier League Summit

Liverpool secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Wolves on Sunday, re-establishing their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah ensured a tense win for the Reds, though they had to hold on in the second half.

Liverpool started strong as Diaz capitalized on Salah’s deflected cross, bundling the ball into the net for his first goal of 2025. Diaz then won a penalty after being fouled by Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa, with Salah stepping up to convert from the spot and double Liverpool's lead before halftime.

The second half saw Wolves come out with more attacking intent. After Alexis Mac Allister blocked a close-range shot from Matheus Cunha, goalkeeper Alisson Becker made an excellent save to deny Marshall Munetsi. At the other end, Salah’s goal was ruled out for offside, and VAR overturned a penalty awarded to Diogo Jota. Liverpool’s inability to kill the game off proved costly when Cunha curled a fine 20-yard shot into the bottom corner to pull one back for Wolves.

Liverpool struggled to create further chances, and substitute Jarell Quansah had to make a crucial block to deny Munetsi an equalizer. In the end, despite some tense moments, Liverpool held on to secure the win, preventing a repeat of Wednesday’s dramatic draw at Everton.

Here are the player ratings from Anfield:

Goalkeeper & Defence

• Alisson Becker (7/10): Made a key one-on-one save to deny Munetsi and was solid overall, though helpless for Cunha’s goal.
• Trent Alexander-Arnold (4/10): Struggled with his passing and defensively, particularly when Ait-Nouri advanced. Replaced just past the hour mark after a rusty performance.
• Ibrahima Konate (5/10): Had some solid defensive moments but was lucky to avoid a red card after two clumsy fouls, leading to his substitution at halftime.
• Virgil van Dijk (8/10): Delivered a commanding display, cutting out counter-attacks and winning numerous duels. Looked dominant throughout the match.
• Andrew Robertson (6/10): Contributed going forward but continued to show defensive vulnerabilities.

Midfield

• Ryan Gravenberch (5/10): Was present in midfield but couldn’t impose himself on the game. Allowed Cunha too much space for the goal.
• Alexis Mac Allister (8/10): Played key roles in both goals with excellent passes and was solid defensively, making a vital block to deny Cunha.
• Dominik Szoboszlai (6/10): Worked hard throughout but only showed flashes of his quality on the ball.

Attack

• Mohamed Salah (7/10): Scored from the penalty spot and assisted the opener but struggled to make his usual impact. Ultimately, he proved to be the match-winner.
• Diogo Jota (7/10): Was a constant menace to Wolves, creating the opener with a superb touch and turn, but his attempts to win a penalty were disappointing.
• Luis Diaz (8/10): Looked more comfortable on the left wing, scoring with some fortune and also winning the penalty. His energy was key, and he was substituted for defensive stability in the final stages.

South Korean Actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, Found Dead at Home; Friend Reveals She Was Preparing a Comeback After DUI Scandal

South Korean Actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, Found Dead at Home; Friend Reveals She Was Preparing a Comeback After DUI Scandal

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her apartment in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on Sunday, as confirmed by local authorities. Kim, aged 24, was last seen in Netflix's Bloodhounds in 2023. The cause of her death remains unclear, and police are currently investigating, though no signs of foul play have been reported.

A close friend of Kim's had planned to meet her on Sunday, but upon arriving at her apartment, they discovered her body and promptly notified the police. The investigation is ongoing.

Kim began her acting career as a child in the 2009 film A Brand New Life but rose to fame with her role in the 2010 neo-noir action thriller The Man from Nowhere, which became South Korea’s highest-grossing film of that year. She also appeared in several other films, including I Am a Dad (2011), Listen to My Heart (2011), and The Neighbor (2012). By 2015, Kim secured lead roles, and her career continued to flourish with notable projects such as Snowy Road (2015), Secret Healer (2016), The Villagers (2018), Leverage (2019), and The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim (2021).

However, Kim's career took a sharp downturn in 2022 after a drunk driving incident in Seoul, where she crashed into an electrical transformer. She was arrested, her license was revoked, and she was fined 20 million won ($13,850) in April 2023. The incident led to heavy social media backlash and a halt to her career as she struggled to secure new roles.

Despite the setback, Kim was reportedly planning a return to the industry. According to a friend, she was preparing for a comeback with the film The Guitar Man and was also planning to open a café. “She said she’d make money acting again after making a comeback with The Guitar Man,” the friend shared. “She was also getting ready to open a café. I still can't believe it.”

For further updates on this story and more entertainment news, stay tuned.

Live Updates: Delhi-NCR Earthquake – 4.0 Magnitude Tremors Shake Delhi and Noida

Live Updates: Delhi-NCR Earthquake – 4.0 Magnitude Tremors Shake Delhi and Noida

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Delhi-NCR on Monday morning at 5:36 AM, with strong tremors felt across the region. The epicenter was located near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. The tremors caused residents in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad to rush outside, with many expressing shock over the intensity of the quake.

Key Events:

• 11 minutes ago: Tremors felt across the national capital.
• 32 minutes ago: Residents in Delhi report feeling as though bridges were collapsing.
• 1 hour ago: Noida resident describes the building shaking violently.
• 1 hour 17 minutes ago: Siwan, Bihar reports another 4.0 magnitude quake following Delhi NCR tremors.
• 1 hour 21 minutes ago: West Delhi resident says everyone fled their homes in fear.
• 1 hour 52 minutes ago: A Ghaziabad woman shares her experience of the tremors while making lunch for her kids.

Earlier Reports: At 5:36 AM, the National Center for Seismology confirmed the earthquake struck at a depth of 5 km. The tremors were felt widely, including in Ghaziabad, where a resident reported hearing loud noises during the quake. Local authorities urged people to stay calm and be prepared for possible aftershocks. Delhi Police also issued an emergency helpline for those seeking assistance.

In New Delhi, passengers at the Railway Station described the tremors as particularly strong, with many running outside in panic. A Noida resident mentioned that the whole building was shaking, prompting his family to evacuate immediately.

Why such strong tremors?
Although the earthquake's magnitude was 4.0, its proximity to the epicenter in New Delhi amplified the tremors, making them more intense than expected. Delhi lies in an active seismic zone due to nearby fault lines and its proximity to the Himalayas.

Recent Aftershocks:
Several hours after the Delhi NCR tremors, Siwan in Bihar also reported a 4.0 magnitude earthquake, further extending the area affected by seismic activity.

For ongoing updates and emergency services, residents are urged to call 112.