Did you know? Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola all played for the same boys’ club 😲
The incredible story of how three teammates from San Sebastian all came to manage top Premier League clubs 👇
In 2007, Malaysia sent its first astronaut to the International Space Station. His name was Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor — an orthopedic surgeon selected from 11,000 applicants. His mission happened to fall during Ramadan.
That created a problem no one had ever solved before.
The ISS orbits Earth every 90 minutes — 16 complete orbits every single day. That means 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets. Islamic prayer times are tied to the movement of the sun. If followed literally in space, a Muslim astronaut would be required to pray 80 times in a single day — once every 18 minutes.
So Malaysia did something extraordinary. A full year before launch, the government assembled 150 Islamic scholars, scientists, and astronauts for a two-day conference. The sole purpose: figure out how a devout Muslim prays in space.
They produced an 18-page document called "Guidelines for Performing Islamic Rites at the International Space Station." It covered prayer times, the direction of Mecca, zero-gravity prostration, and Ramadan fasting. The ruling: pray five times a day based on the time zone of your launch site — Kazakhstan. For the Qibla direction, face the Earth. If you can't, face anywhere and pray with intention.
Sheikh Muszaphar prayed all five prayers every day aboard the ISS. After landing, he said he had no difficulties.
One man. 250 miles above Earth. Ramadan. Zero gravity. And 150 scholars made sure he didn't have to face it alone.
It’s genuinely confusing how Carlo Ancelotti looks the same now as he did nearly 30 years ago. I’m convinced he came out of the womb looking like this 😭
Robin Van Persie’s header remains one of the most physics-defying goal ever scored at a World Cup. 🇳🇱
The craziest part? Daley Blind’s assist was so good that Manchester United signed him later.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: More than 2 million fans have attended the Arsenal parade today!
There isn't even room to walk. Media from all over the world are here. Gabriel is dancing. Arteta has a cigar in hand.
This is LARGEST parade in Football history!
Manchester City fans displayed this banner after their side beat Arsenal in April ... the gap was close to being closed.
After Arsenal won it all on Tuesday, their fans displayed the same banner outside the Emirates 🥶🥶🥶
Mark your calendar 🗓️
We are delighted to announce that we will come together with our supporters and community for a special parade, starting from 2pm on Sunday 31 May 👇