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In title decider, Mikel Arteta hopes to symbolically retire his master; Pep Guardiola sets out to render his protege an imposter

In title decider, Mikel Arteta hopes to symbolically retire his master; Pep Guardiola sets out to render his protege an imposter

The introduction to the Pep Guardiola-Mikel Arteta action flick begins with a flashback set in the Catalan heartland at the stroke of the century. Guardiola, the midfield don of Barcelona, is watching a youth tournament with his understudy Xavi Hernandez. A skinny boy from the beaches with thick dark hair from the La Masia Academy impresses him. He whispers to his heir apparent, “You will retire me. This kid will retire both of us!” It turned half prophetic. Xavi became Barcelona’s rhyme and rhythm. The guy who was to retire them both, Mikel Arteta, waited futilely on the doors of one of football’s greatest empires and left disillusioned. But the bond of the La Masia brethren runs deep. Guardiola, by then the Czar of modern football coaching, had kept his ears firmly to the ground. He had heard that the boy anointed to retire them all, having ended a successful but not spectacular career, was nursing coaching ambitions. So, when Guardiola embarked into building the Manchester City dynasty, he checked with Arteta if he wanted …

Four for the future: A Sreejesh protege, versatile defender, goal-happy midfielder and an energetic forward | Hockey News

Four for the future: A Sreejesh protege, versatile defender, goal-happy midfielder and an energetic forward | Hockey News

The most intriguing outcome of any junior global event is the surge of promising youngsters who could step up to the senior teams. From the 2025 edition of the men’s FIH Junior World Cup, where India finished with a bronze medal, here’s a look at four players who could potentially transition to the main squad in the months or years to come. Princedeep Singh (GK) The No 16, who started as a defender but then took up goalkeeping after being inspired by PR Sreejesh, has emerged as a genuinely serious contender for the senior team between the posts. Krishan Pathak’s form hasn’t inspired much confidence in recent times, and head coach Craig Fulton will have a serious headache when he picks the squad for the Pro League matches in February based on Pawan’s performance at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and Princedeep’s heroics at JWC. With Mohith HS and Bikramjit Singh also in the fray, India’s goalkeeping depth is impressive. Princedeep’s textbook technique has been further refined by Sreejesh over the last year or so and …

Dhurandhar’s real-life Chaudhry Aslam faced suspensions, constant threats, says protege: ‘He took out a glock, put it on…’ | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar’s real-life Chaudhry Aslam faced suspensions, constant threats, says protege: ‘He took out a glock, put it on…’ | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, is making a strong showing at the ticket window. The film has brought much-needed box office confidence for its leading star, Ranveer Singh, who has experienced modest commercial success in recent years. Another actor benefiting from the film is Akshaye Khanna, whose performance has sparked what many are calling a renaissance in his career. Beyond the star power, audiences are intrigued by the real-life story behind the gangster saga depicted in the film. For those unfamiliar, the film delves into the infamous Lyari gang wars in Pakistan, which dominated the nation during the early 2000s. Akshaye Khanna plays the crime kingpin Rehman Dakait, while Sanjay Dutt portrays his nemesis, the hard-nosed cop Chaudhry Aslam. In a recent conversation with Digi Tales, writer and Deputy Inspector General of Sindh Police Omar Shahid Hamid spoke at length about his mentor, Chaudhry Aslam, with whom he worked closely on high-profile cases. Hamid recounted his first encounter with the legendary officer, describing it as something straight out of a crime-action film: “The thing about …

Setback For Gautam Gambhir’s Protege At Champions Trophy, Compatriot ‘Way Ahead’ In Playing XI Race: Report

Setback For Gautam Gambhir’s Protege At Champions Trophy, Compatriot ‘Way Ahead’ In Playing XI Race: Report

Harshit Rana has been the flavour of the season as far as India’s emerging crop of fast bowlers is concerned but one of head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s finds is unlikely to start in India’s playing eleven in the Champions Trophy with Arshdeep Singh still considered way ahead in terms of talent and quality. The Indian team management gave Harshit all three ODIs against England, and if one is absolutely fair to the burly 6-feet-2-inch tall Delhi speedster, he has not looked out of place. While Arshdeep enjoys a better economy rate of 5.17 compared to Harshit’s 6.95 per over, it is the former’s ability to bring the ball back into the right-handers during the Powerplay overs that will tilt the scales in his favour in the tournament starting February 19. Arshdeep, who also has only nine ODIs since he made his debut in a short ODI series in New Zealand in 2022, will be ahead on most counts when one looks at the parameters that would be taken into account based on the …

The Protégé Now Streaming on Lionsgate Play: Everything You Need to Know

The Protégé Now Streaming on Lionsgate Play: Everything You Need to Know

The 2021 action thriller The Protégé, directed by Martin Campbell, features Maggie Q, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Jackson in a high-stakes story of vengeance and betrayal. The plot follows Anna, a highly skilled contract killer raised by legendary assassin Moody Dutton. After Moody is murdered, Anna embarks on a relentless quest for justice, navigating a world of deception and danger. The film was released theatrically on August 20, 2021, by Lionsgate and has since become available for streaming. When and Where to Watch The Protégé The Protégé can now be streamed on Lionsgate Play. Initially released in cinemas, the film is accessible to viewers on the platform, offering an action-packed experience for fans of the genre. Official Trailer and Plot of The Protégé The trailer teases an intense, action-driven narrative with high-octane sequences and a compelling storyline. The film follows Anna, who, after being orphaned in a massacre, is taken under the wing of Moody, a seasoned assassin. She grows into one of the most proficient killers in the world. When Moody is found …

Karate Kid: Legends Trailer – Jackie Chan Mentors New Protégé Li Fong for the Ultimate Martial Arts Showdown; SEE HERE

Karate Kid: Legends Trailer – Jackie Chan Mentors New Protégé Li Fong for the Ultimate Martial Arts Showdown; SEE HERE

As the trailer says, “Two branches, one tree!” Karate Kid: Legends unites multiple generations of the franchise and brings back some of the OG senseis. The trailer for the film — featuring Ben Wang, Jackie Chan, and everyone’s favorite Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio — was released by Sony Pictures on December 17. In the first 30 seconds of the trailer, we see Chan making his highly anticipated return as Mr. Han. According to the official synopsis, the story follows Wang’s character, the kung fu prodigy Li Fong, who is uprooted from Beijing and forced to move to New York with his mother after a tragedy. “Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn’t want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere,” the synopsis adds. He enters a karate competition to help his friend, but his skills alone are insufficient to win. That’s when Mr. Han (Chan) appoints Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Macchio) to help him. Li learns LaRusso’s style and …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs issues cease and desist from jail over documentary about his protégé

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs issues cease and desist from jail over documentary about his protégé

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sent a cease and desist order from jail concerning the new documentary about his one-time protégé, Shyne. The disgraced mogul has been lodged in the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn since his arrest in the case of human trafficking and racketeering. After being denied two bail requests, he recently appeared in court for the hearing of his third bail request. Diddy sends cease and desist order from jail regarding Shyne documentary. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo(REUTERS) Also Read: Witness in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s trial rebuffs his sons’ claims regarding Kim Porter’s diary Diddy sends cease and desist over new documentary A source shared with Page Six that Diddy was never trying to block the release of the documentary instead he wanted to “ensure” that it presented all the facts straight. This comes after Shyne alleged that 25 years ago he took the blame in place of Diddy for one of the latter’s infamous cases. A source close to the mogul and the film confirmed that a cease and desist order was sent by him …

Shantanu Naidu: Meet Ratan Tata’s protege

Shantanu Naidu: Meet Ratan Tata’s protege

Shantanu Naidu with Ratan Tata | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini “Goodbye, my dear lighthouse!” posted Shantanu Naidu, the founder of senior citizens companionship start-up Goodfellows, a company founded by Ratan Tata. Tata, who passed away on October 9, 2024, was more than an investor for Mr. Naidu Ratan Tata’s mortal remains reaches NCPA lawns: LIVE updates Mr. Naidu took to LinkedIn to write a heartfelt note. He wrote, “The hole that this friendship has now left with me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to fill. Grief is the price to pay for love. Goodbye, my dear lighthouse.” Later in the morning, Mr. Naidu was seen riding out of Tata’s house on a Yezdi motorcycle, leading the truck carrying his mentor’s mortal remains. Who is Shantanu Naidu? Shantanu Naidu and Ratan Tata’s acquaintance was in 2014 when Mr. Naidu started working with the Tata Group. Mr. Naidu, just like Tata, loved animals and wanted to help strays stay away from road accidents and get a better life. Mr. Naidu and his friends …

1.9% Owned By Salman Khan’s Protege While Sona Enjoys 4900% Higher Assets!

Sonakshi Sinha & Zaheer Iqbal Are Soon Turning A Power Couple (Photo Credit – Instagram) Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are all set to get married on June 23, and the much-in-love couple has already sent cool invites to celebrate their union at Bastian. You will be surprised to know that as they turn husband and wife their combined net worth makes them a power couple worth 102 crore! Before the wedding, the festivities start on June 20 with a Haldi ceremony at Sonakshi Sinha’s Bandra home that would host 50 people in total including family and friends from both the sides. This sea-facing apartment in a premium residential tower (81 Aureate) in Bandra is valued at 14 crore. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have been dating since many years but they kept playing hide and seek with the media since they wanted to keep their personal lives private. They have worked together in a film called XXL that also starred Huma Qureshi. Sonakshi Sinha’s Net Worth The Dabangg actress, who started her career with …