WC winner Podolski opens kebab shop in hometown Cologne
2018-01-07 09:43
World Cup winning football player Lukas Podolski opened his own doner kebab shop in Cologne on Saturday, drawing dozens of people and journalists to the opening.
As soon as the doors opened, Podolski sat behind the counter and personally handed over doners to the visitors.
Podolski is said to be an avowed fan of Turkish culinary, after spending two years as a player at Istanbul giants Galatasaray.
The newly opened shop on Chlodwigplatz is the latest of Podolski’s business ventures. Previously he opened the brewery «Zum Prinzen» at the Alter Markt and the ice cream parlour «Ice Cream United.”
Spain: Coutinho lands in Barcelona ahead of €160 million move
2018-01-07 11:51
Brazilian footballer Philippe Coutinho arrived in Barcelona on Saturday evening, to officialise his £142 million (€160 million, $192 million) transfer from Liverpool FC to FC Barcelona.
Dozens of fans and reporters gathered outside the arrivals gate waiting for Coutinho, who dodged the crowd by leaving the premise from an alternative exit.
Coutinho's fee would make him the third most expensive football player in history.
Snowkiters and windsurfers compete on frozen waters near Novosibirsk
2018-01-07 18:41
A Snowkiting and Winter Windsurfing Championship, called «Christmas starts,» got underway on the frozen Obskoye Sea (Novosibirsk Reservoir) near Novosibirsk on Sunday.
Dozens of young athletes are set to compete in 10 races. The competition will last until January 9.
