Manchester United are expecting bids for the ownership of the club in the coming week. The Glazers have put the club up for sale for the last couple of months, and are anticipating interest from the Middle East, USA, Asia and the rest of England.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Britain’s richest man, has publicly put forth his interest in purchasing the club. However, it is still uncertain as to whether he will be going through with the takeover.
Manchester United bids for takeover expected this week
Manchester United sale process is understood to be much further down the track than Liverpool’s – and to have attracted far higher indicative bids. [@MailSport] #MUFC
The Glazers are expecting to recoup around £8 billion over the sale. And they are anticipating a bidding war to break out over the interested parties, which works out in their favour.
However, the New York Stock Exchange values Manchester United at £3 billion right now. This suggests that a £4 billion bid could be enough for a takeover. However, Ratcliffe and other parties like the Qatar Sports Investment could be put off by the price tag – around double the market value.
Raine, the American investment bank, is taking care of the takeover process. And they will be vetting the offers they receive for the takeover of the club as well.
United’s arch-rivals, Liverpool, were also put up for sale by the FSG. However, the official bidding process has not started yet for them. And it will be an interesting year ahead for both clubs, considering the change in ownership.
Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus Pre-order offers are live!
Yes, you can now get as much as ₹15,000 discount if you pre-order a new Samsung Galaxy S23 series smartphone and it’s no joke. As part of the pre-order offer period, customers can get any S23 or S23+ smartphone with an instant bank discount and extra bonus on exchanging their old phones.
So, as per this offer, you are eligible to get an instant ₹8,000 discount with SBI, ICICI Bank & HDFC Credit cards, sweet isn’t it? Now, trade-in any smartphone for the new Galaxy S23 series and get extra ₹7,000 as exchange bonus again making this deal even better.
On top of this now you can get a 256GB storage variant at the cost of 128GB for a limited time on Amazon India, so a new Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB/256GB) will cost you ₹79,999. Now, add the ₹15,000 discount you effectively get it for ₹64,999, similarly you get the S23 Plus for as low as ₹79,999, yes its true!
Now also get the extra value on the exchanged smartphone as we only talked about the extra exchange bonus, so, effectively the new Galaxy S23 series should be very affordable this time! Go get your new Samsung Galaxy S23 before the offer expires and this time around with good improvement in camera, processor and overall aaesthetics, if you haven’t got one for yourself in these years, you should go for it!
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G
CAPTURE THE NIGHT IN LOW LIGHT: Whether you’re headed to a concert or romantic night out, there’s no such thing as bad lighting with Night Mode; Galaxy S23 lets you capture epic content in any setting with stunning Nightography
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ADAPTIVE DISPLAY: Watch your content comfortably as Adaptive Vision Booster helps your screen adapt to your environment; Whether out in direct sunlight or in bed with the lights off, the contrast on Galaxy S23’s expansive screen still looks amazing
More light for your night – Get ready for a Gallery full of epic night shots everyone will want. Nightography’s enhanced AI keeps details clear, so low light photos and videos will be bright and colorful from dusk to dawn and back again.
Designed with the planet in mind – Unbox the change you want to see in the world. Crafted with recycled glass and PET film and colored with natural dyes, each phone is tucked into a box made of recycled paper and paper-based protective film.
Power for those who don’t pause – Your quest for epic mobile gaming is over. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy optimizes and streamlines your device for silky smooth games —without draining the battery.
Today marks the birthday of one of the greatest footballers to have ever graced the sport – Cristiano Ronaldo. As the Portuguese forward turns 38, let’s take a look at some of the lesser-known facts and records about him.
Here are 38 lesser-known facts and records about Cristiano Ronaldo, one for each year of his life:
Born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.
He has four children – three sons and a daughter.
His mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, was a cook, and his father, José Dinis Aveiro, was a municipal gardener and part-time kit man.
He has four siblings – one older brother, Hugo, two older sisters, Elma and Liliana Cátia, and a younger brother, Jorge.
Ronaldo grew up in a poor household and often went without food.
He started playing football at the age of 8, joining the amateur team Andorinha.
He signed his first professional contract with Sporting CP at the age of 12.
He joined Manchester United in 2003 and spent six seasons with the club, winning three Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League trophy, and one FIFA Club World Cup.
He signed with Real Madrid in 2009 for a then-world record transfer fee of €94 million.
He joined Juventus in 2018 for a transfer fee of €100 million.
He has won multiple Ballon d’Or awards, given to the best football player in the world.
He is the all-time top scorer of the Portuguese national team, with 109 goals.
He has won numerous league titles in England, Spain, and Italy, as well as several domestic cup competitions.
He is the fastest player to reach 50 Serie A goals(in just 61 games).
He is the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Champions League, with 140 goals.
He is the first player to score in all six group-stage matches of a Champions League campaign (2017-18).
He holds the record for the active player with the most hat-tricks, with 60.
He is second on the all-time list, having won four Golden Shoes, as well as two consecutively. His record is 48 goals and 96 points respectively, in 2014–15.
He has won Golden Foot awards, given to players who stand out for their athletic achievements (both as individuals and team players) and for their personality.
He has scored over 800 career goals for the club and country.
He has scored over 100 goals for three clubs in three different countries.
Forbes twice ranked Ronaldo first on its list of the world’s highest-paid football players
He has donated millions of euros to shelters and hospitals, as well as jerseys and his golden boot to charity events.
He is a devout Catholic.
He is one of few footballers who do not wear tattoos, as he donates blood regularly.
He is known for his distinctive celebration, in which he performs a mid-air pirouette before exclaiming “si!” (sometimes spelt “siu”) which is Spanish for “yes!” upon landing. It is an expression of delight at scoring.
He has his own fashion line, CR7, and a hotel chain, Pestana CR7.
Rock is one of Ronaldo’s favourite genres, although he doesn’t really pigeonhole himself in just one. He also said he has vast musical taste and a lot of songs on his iPod, from Phil Collins to George Michael and Sade.
Ronaldo is an ambassador for the major charities UNICEF and World Vision.
His most generous gesture was a $5 million donation he made to aid relief activities in Nepal after an earthquake killed nearly 8,000 people in 2015.
He is an avid collector of luxury cars and owns several high-end models, including Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini Aventador LP, and many more.
He has been teetotal since at least 2005 – not only because of the adverse effects on his diet but also because his father’s death when Ronaldo was 20 was alcohol-related.
In the calendar year 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 69 goals for Real Madrid and Portugal, beating his previous best of 63 in 2012.
He is the only player to have won the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award three times as well as twice in a row.
He has a bronze statue of his likeness erected in his hometown of Funchal, Madeira.
He has been named to the FIFPro World XI, a team of the best footballers in the world, multiple times.
He holds the all-time record with 118 international goals.
Ronaldo continues to break records and set new milestones with each passing year. As he celebrates his 38th birthday, it’s clear that he has no intention of slowing down. Here’s to another year of greatness from one of the greatest footballers of all time. Happy birthday, Cristiano Ronaldo! May your passion for the sport and your unrelenting drive to succeed continue to inspire millions around the world. Here’s to a year filled with more records, more goals, and more victories. Cheers to you, CR7!
Nicolo Zaniolo is open to a transfer to Galatasaray from Roma, with the two clubs in discussion about the deal. Bournemouth, AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur were interested in signing the player, but were not able to reach an agreement.
Bournemouth were pushing for a €40 million transfer, but did not have the player’s approval. And when he did say yes, they had moved on to other transfer targets. In the end, the January transfer window closed with Nicolo Zaniolo staying at Roma. But, the club is exploring the possibility of a permanent transfer away as they don’t want a loan deal.
Nicolo Zaniolo in talks over Galatasaray transfer from Roma
Nicolò Zaniolo remains open to joining Galatasaray — as reported last night. Italian midfielder wants the move while AS Roma and Gala keep negotiating on the formula of the deal. 🟡🔴 #Gala
New round of talks will take place on Monday — Galatasaray are trying to find a solution. pic.twitter.com/wyFa5Uj4Aj
The terms of the deal are currently being discussed, with a loan deal not expected to take place. As things stand, Nicolo Zaniolo is out of Jose Mourinho’s plans for the future because of his behaviour.
He asked to leave and was not included in the squad during January. And a move away seems to be the only possible solution for him right now. Otherwise, he could be frozen out of the squad if he chooses to continue at the Italian capital.
A fresh update on the situation is expected on Monday after the two clubs continue discussions over the transfer. It now remains to be seen how the future of the attacking midfielder plays out, with an exit from Serie A very likely.
The upcoming Asia Cup 2023 has cricket fans on the edge of their seats in anticipation of another thrilling match between India and Pakistan. These two cricket powerhouses never fail to bring their A-game to the field, making every encounter between them an epic battle of skill, passion, and pride. The Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to be held later this year in Pakistan, was shaping up to be one such clash, but recent reports have thrown the tournament’s venue into doubt.
Political Tensions Threaten to Derail Asia Cup 2023 in Pakistan
The Asian Cricket Council recently held its Executive Board Meeting in Bahrain.
Big things await Asian Cricket in 2023! (source via Twitter @ACCMedia1)
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) held a meeting on February 4th to discuss the issues surrounding the tournament, and it seems that both the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are standing their ground. According to reports, PCB President Najam Sethi warned BCCI Secretary Jay Shah that if India pulls out of the Asia Cup, Pakistan may opt out of the World Cup to be held in India later this year.
This development has taken many by surprise, including Jay Shah, who was reportedly taken aback by Pakistan’s strong stance on the matter. Former PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja had also warned India of the consequences of moving the Asia Cup from Pakistan. The ICC and ACC Executive Board meetings are set to take place in March, where a final decision on the tournament’s venue is expected.
As the wait continues, fans of both nations are on the edge of their seats, hoping for a resolution that would allow them to witness one of the most highly anticipated cricketing clashes in recent memory. India vs Pakistan on the field is always a great spectacle, with the fans of both teams making sure their voices are heard in the stadium. The rivalry between these two nations is one of the most intense in the sport, and the prospect of a face-off in the Asia Cup 2023 has everyone excited.
The outcome of the upcoming ICC and ACC meetings will determine the fate of this much-awaited tournament, and cricket fans everywhere will be keeping a close eye on the proceedings. It remains to be seen whether India and Pakistan will take the field against each other in the Asia Cup 2023, but one thing is for sure, the world will be watching.
So, get ready to witness the fire and the fury of India vs Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023. Will the tournament take place in Pakistan as planned, or will it be moved to a different venue? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain, the world of cricket is in for a thrilling ride.
Realme 10T 5G, the latest addition to the smartphone brand’s portfolio, has recently received two key certifications that signify the imminent launch of the device in the market. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) have both given the nod to the device, paving the way for its release in the respective countries.
The NBTC and BIS certifications indicate that the Realme 10T 5G has met the necessary standards and regulations set by the respective governments, ensuring that the device will function optimally in the country and adhere to safety requirements.
The Realme 10T 5G is expected to be a budget-friendly 5G device that will bring the latest 5G technology to the masses. With 5G connectivity, the device promises lightning-fast download and upload speeds, lower latency, and an overall improved network experience. The device is likely to be powered by a powerful processor, and come with an impressive camera setup, a large battery, and a vibrant display.
Realme is known for its budget-friendly devices that offer impressive specs and features at an affordable price, and the Realme 10T 5G is expected to continue this trend. The company has made a name for itself in the smartphone market, and the release of the Realme 10T 5G will further solidify its position in the market.
NBTC and BIS certifications in hand, the launch of the Realme 10T 5G is imminent, and the device is expected to bring 5G technology to the masses at an affordable price. The certifications also indicate that the device will function optimally in the respective countries, ensuring that consumers have a seamless experience with their new device.
Chinese semiconductor Manufacturer Moore Threads recently revealed their MTT S80 GPU. It’s difficult to say whether the MTT S80 has what it takes to compete with the best graphics cards, but hopefully the latest benchmarks from graphics card collector Löschzwerg(opens in new tab) will provide some insight.
While Moore Threads is still in its early stages, the company has strong leadership. Moore Threads was founded in 2020 by former Nvidia global VP and China GM Zhang Jianzhong, making it a relative newcomer to the graphics card market. Aside from being China’s domestic graphics card, the MTT S80 has received a lot of attention outside of the country because it is the first PCIe 5.0 gaming graphics card to hit the market. PCIe 4.0 is still supported by Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 40-series (Ada Lovelace) and AMD’s Radeon RX 7000-series (RDNA 3).
The MTT S80 is the MTT S60’s successor, and it still uses the same MT Unified System Architecture (MUSA) architecture. It is compatible with modern APIs such as CUDA, DirectX, OpenCL, OpenGL, and Vulkan. The MTT S80 is powered by the Chunxiao GPU, which is manufactured on a 12nm process node. The MTT S80, like Nvidia and AMD, supports AV1 encoding in addition to other popular formats such as H.264, H.265, and VP9.
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The MTT S80, which supports PCIe 5.0 x16, is equipped with 4,096 MUSA cores running at 1.8 GHz and capable of up to 14.4 TFLOPs of FP32 performance.
This places the Chinese graphics card between the GeForce RTX 3060 (12.7 TFLOPs) and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16.2 TFLOPs), or the Radeon RX 6750 XT (13.3 TFLOPs) and Radeon RX 6800 (13.2 TFLOPs) (16.2 TFLOPs). Moore Threads provides 16GB of 14 Gbps GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit memory interface for the MTT S80. This configuration allows for a maximum theoretical memory bandwidth of up to 448 GBps, putting it on par with the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
The MTT S80 is a dual-slot design with a triple-fan cooling solution. Because this is a gaming graphics card, some RGB eye candy is unavoidable. The graphics card makes use of an 8-pin EPS connector, just like the ones found on motherboards. It has a TBP of 255W and one EPS connector that can supply up to 300W. The outputs on the MTT S80 are the same as those on Nvidia’s flagship GeForce RTX 4090. You also get three DisplayPort1.4a outputs and one HDMI 2.1 port, allowing you to connect up to four 8K displays.
Real Madrid has been on a downhill for the last few months. They started the 2022-23 season well but have now been a mere shadow of themselves. Real Madrid has now lost to Mallorca by a 1-0 scoreline. Marco Asensio missed a penalty as Los Blancos now give Barcelona a chance to go 8 points ahead at the top of the La Liga table. It seems as if Madrid are giving up the title race. The playing attitude is also a significant concern for the team.
Los Blancos wanted to bring Mbappe to the Bernabeu but failed in his pursuit and decided against signing any other attacker. This has now come back to hurt them.
Karim Benzema hasn’t been 100% this season and has missed some games. During his absence, Rodrygo has taken up his place but hasn’t been able to fill in the big boots of the Frenchman. Madrid badly needed a good backup striker along with a fullback.
Camavinga, originally a midfielder, is being forced to play at left-back and even then he has been Madrid’s best LB. This clearly shows the lack of depth in this current squad.
🎙| Ancelotti: "I chose Asensio for the penalty. The order is Benzema and Modrić, the best. Then I decide according to who is playing. Asensio, Rodrygo, Kroos…"
Real Madrid are massively wasting Camavinga’s talent at left back. It’s true that he is even our best LB but he should be starting in midfield every game. Every single game.
🎙| @LaLigaTV: “A shambolic Real Madrid performance. There was no fight, no desire, no passion shown: apart from perhaps Camavinga who kept fighting, winning duels until the end. There was nothing.”
❗️Ancelotti has not called up Castilla players today because they're currently playing a very important game: if they win vs Alcorcon they'll be first. ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/2O1NbcGqgV
Don't tell me he talks too much, this is not the way to reply to trash talking, show it through performances, not by physically assaulting him, omg 🤭 pic.twitter.com/PEDP7YrpGb
Vinícius Junior was fouled 10 times today by Mallorca, the highest tally for a Real Madrid player since Isco vs Real Betis in 2013 (10). ⚔️🔴 pic.twitter.com/u8m7onBuLC
Real Madrid playing with Mariano in February 2023 when Cristiano was free in January and Benzema physically tired from last Season. Florentino did a mistake to not sign CR7 for 6 Months, the Supercopa is over, La Liga is complicated and Benzema still injured before the UCL… pic.twitter.com/BHe9Ly4ZeT
🚨| João Cancelo’s first objective was to join Real Madrid. The offer was loan + option to buy in summer, but Real Madrid weren’t even interested to listen to the proposal. @marca#rmalive 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/8BuOfQyW9x
Real Madrid is basically pass the ball to Vinicius and if he does something we might win if he doesn’t we won’t. Literally all our attacks go through him, if he gets marked out we don’t have a plan B. Biggest club in the world has only way of attacking.
The company’s latest offering, the Realme GT Neo 5, is no exception and is set to feature an IR blaster, a feature that is not often seen in budget devices. Realme, the Chinese smartphone maker, has been making waves in the smartphone market with its budget-friendly devices that pack a punch in terms of specs and features.
The IR blaster is a handy feature that allows users to control their home appliances using their smartphone. With the Realme GT Neo 5, users will be able to turn on and off their TV, air conditioner, and other home appliances without the need for multiple remote controls.
Realme GT Neo 5 specs
The IR blaster, multi-color LED strip, and 240W fast-charging compatibility are just a few of the features that the next Realme GT Neo5 will have as business firsts. The smartphone’s design and form factor are also showcased in the teasers. The device features two strips that are visible in a purple-like colour and have the words “Dare to leap” printed on the back. This device and the GT Neo3 gadget resemble each other somewhat, at least in terms of colour and style. The LED strip and camera bump are located at the area on the rear that is outlined in black.
One of the two distinct circular camera cutouts had a primary sensor, the other an LED light, auxiliary lenses, and was home to the camera. This concludes our informational offering on the impending Realme device. Your opinions on the device are welcome. A transition to the Realme GT Neo 5 from the GT Neo3 is it worthwhile? Post a comment below with your response, and please let us know. Thanks for taking the time to read this entire content.
The first benchmarks of AMD’s Ryzen 7 7840HS “Phoenix” CPU, designed for mainstream laptops, have leaked and show a significant improvement over its predecessor. We recently saw the first benchmarks of AMD’s Ryzen 9 7940HS “Phoenix” CPU, and now we have our first look at Phoenix Ryzen 7 CPUs.
The Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU tested here is the brand new Zen 4 core architecture. The chip has eight cores and sixteen threads, which is the maximum number of cores for Phoenix CPUs. The chip also has 8 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache, so aside from the architectural changes, the overall core configuration hasn’t changed much.
AMD’s Ryzen 7045 Dragon Range processors have up to 16 cores and 32 threads, as well as plenty of cache. The Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU has slightly lower clock speeds than the 7940HS, with a base clock of 3.8 GHz and a boost clock of 5.1 GHz. The CPU has the same 35-54W TDP design as the other Phoenix components. The integrated GPU is an AMD Radeon 780M chip with 12 compute units and a 2.9 GHz clock that is based on the RDNA 3 architecture.
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The chip’s performance was evaluated using the Cinebench R23 benchmark. It is critical to understand what laptop was used here, as well as the memory configuration and thermal/power limits on the specific platform. However, leaker Golden Pig Upgrade over at Bilibili has provided no information in this regard, so the final CPU performance you receive will be entirely dependent on the specific laptop you purchase.
In Cinebench R23, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU scored 16854 points in multi-core tests and around 1800 points in single-core tests.
Because the single-core frequency is incorrectly listed, the single-core score will be greater than the Multiplier ratio suggested by the benchmark. In multi-core performance, the CPU is 25% faster than its predecessor, the Ryzen 7 6800H, and 15% faster than the fastest Rembrandt chip, the Ryzen 9 6980HX. The CPU also performs well against Intel’s previous generation Core i7 parts and should outperform or be competitive with Intel’s 13th Generation Core i5 CPU offerings.
