Pearl Abyss’ single-player open world action-adventure title Crimson Desert has continued to look promising each time it has been shown off over the years, and that continues to be the case with its newest showing. The developer has released a new gameplay video showcasing another boss fight, following in the footsteps of a number of bosses that have been previously revealed.
The new gameplay video showcases the protagonist going up against Hexe Marie (who was previously teased), who, as her name indicates, is a witch with plenty of otherworldly powers. The combat continues to look explosive, with the player combining aggressive attacks and bombastic abilities with agile movement and ranged attspo…
Yaya Toure has accused FIFA of complacency after football s governing body closed a taskforce examining racism in the game.
The Fifa Taskforce Against Racism and Discrimination was established in 2013 by then-president Sepp Blatter, but doubts persist about its success two years away from a World Cup in Russia a country in which Toure himself was the victim of racist abuse during a match against CSKA Moscow in 2013.
FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura said the taskforce had clearly fulfilled its mandate at the Soccerex convention in Manchester on Monday.
Manchester City midfielder Toure, a former Ivory Coast international, was an advisor to the body and expressed grave concerns that it had been closed.
Toure posted on his official website: When I was as…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Tottenham are contenders to win the Premier League this season thanks to the really good work of Jose Mourinho.
Second-place Spurs are unbeaten in seven top-flight matches since their opening-game defeat to Everton the longest-such run in the division and are a point behind leaders Leicester City.
Tottenham host City on Saturday and are seeking a fourth successive league win for the first time since February 2019 when Mauricio Pochettino was in charge.
Friday marks exactly a year since Mourinho succeeded Pochettino and Guardiola has been impressed with his long-time rival s work in north London.
He s done really good, as always in all the clubs [he s managed], Guardiola said at Friday s pre-match news conferenc…
Virgil van Dijk believes Netherlands continue to make impressive strides despite their Nations League final defeat at the hands of Portugal.
Goncalo Guedes strike on the hour secured a 1-0 victory for the hosts at the Estadio do Dragao on Sunday, adding a second piece of major international silverware to go alongside Portugal s Euro 2016 triumph.
Few would have fancied Netherlands – who failed to qualify for that tournament as well as last year s World Cup in Russia – to reach the inaugural Nations League Finals.
However, after they won a group containing Germany and France, Van Dijk feels Ronald Koeman s side are showing encouraging signs 12 months out from Euro 2020.
This should not ruin our development, the Liverpool defender told NOS after th…
Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins scored in the final six minutes as Aston Villa stunned Arsenal with a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium to put a huge dent in Mikel Arteta’s Premier League title hopes.
With Liverpool having gone down 1-0 at home to Crystal Palace earlier in the day, Arsenal stood to move three points clear of Jurgen Klopp’s side but they were left reeling from their first league loss of 2024 by a superb away performance by Villa, who moved three clear of Tottenham in the race to finish fourth.
Arteta’s team were on top during the first half and should have taken the lead when Leandro Trossard met a low cross from close range but saw his effort brilliantly turned away by the foot of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
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Eljero Elia scored both Southampton goals in their 2-1 win at Newcastle and thanked boss Ronald Koeman for his support.
Eljero Elia thanked Southampton manager Ronald Koeman for showing faith in him after the winger s brace sealed a 2-1 Premier League victory at Newcastle United.
Elia featured in the Dutch squad that reached the 2010 FIFA World Cup final, but he moved to Southampton on loan from Werder Bremen earlier this month following a disappointing period of his career that included a failed spell at Juventus.
Having made his debut in last weekend s 1-0 triumph at Manchester United, Elia gave his new team-mates a 14th-minute lead on Saturday and then sealed the points after Yoan Gouffran s fortuitous equaliser for Newcastle.
I want to thank fir…
Yordy Reyna and Claudio Pizarro put their hands up to replace Jefferson Farfan in the Peru line-up for Thursday s Copa America clash against Venezuela.
Schalke man Farfan played in the 2-1 defeat to Brazil despite suffering an allergic reaction, which caused swelling to his foot.
However, the 30-year-old winger missed Tuesday s training session and is now a doubt for when they take on Venezuela.
Having appeared from the bench against Brazil, Reyna believes he would be a good option to fill in for his team-mate.
We will see what happens with Jefferson Farfan. All are available to [coach] Ricardo Gareca to start. I try to work well, but there is also Claudio Pizarro and others who are available, he told reporters.
I work to give my best. If Jeffer…
Gareth Bale s second Tottenham spell is still struggling to take off and it seems unlikely he will kick-start his return against defending Premier League champions Liverpool on Wednesday.
Bale rejoined Spurs on loan from Real Madrid in pre-season, having gradually fallen out of favour over the past few years at the Santiago Bernabeu.
His initial move to Los Blancos from Spurs seven years earlier made Bale the world s first €100m footballer, but he is yet to show much of the ability he showcased in his previous stint in London.
Injuries and fitness problems have limited Bale to just three Premier League appearances this term, though his record of 3.9 shots and 2.3 chances created per 90 minutes is the best in the Spurs squad among players to have featured more t…
Raul Jimenez has signed a new contract with Wolves, tying him to the club until 2024.
The Mexico striker had been linked with teams like Juventus and Manchester United after some impressive displays for Wolves since signing from Benfica, initially on loan, in 2018.
That move was made permanent in 2019 and the 29-year-old has now committed the remainder of his peak years to Nuno Espirito Santo s side.
Jimenez set lofty goals after signing his new deal, challenging the club to build on consecutive seventh-place finishes under Nuno.
Four more years for
— Wolves (@Wolves)
The last two seasons we have given very good performances, so I knew this club has something special and I m part of a big family here, he said after the fr…
Herve Renard acknowledged Saudi Arabia benefited from an off day for Argentina in their crazy World Cup win.
Saudi Arabia came from behind to sensationally shock the South American champions 2-1 in their Group C opener at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday.
Argentina led through Lionel Messi s 10th minute penalty and had a further three goals disallowed in the first half.
If we conceded a second goal, I think this game is finished, said Saudi Arabia coach Renard, adding he was not happy with the first-half display from his team.
The determination was not good, he said. At a World Cup, you have to give everything, because we cannot play how we played in the first half.
After the break, however, Saudi Arabia caught the Albiceleste out twice in quick succe…