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  • Boris Diaw talks Victor Wembanyama, Kobe Bryant, winning a title at 42 and more


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    BD: I don’t know [laughs], 2028 is still far away, we’re in 2025, and a lot can happen in three years. Obviously, we’ll try to get better and try to get the National Team improving year after year. And, yeah, it’s a new generation, new young guys… We’re gonna try to get ready and play the next competition in the next few years, and try to grow and be as good as possible. So yeah, maybe one day win a title.

    It’s been a long time, 20 years since Argentina won the gold medal in the 2004 Olympics in Greece. Can Victor Wembanyama lead the team to a gold medal? It could be one of the proudest moments in French sports history.

    BD: He will be a big piece, but it’s not about one guy. You need different pieces, and different players doing different things on the court to go in there and win. We’ll see what happens.



    French basketball legend Boris Diaw recently sat down for an exclusive interview where he discussed a wide range of topics, including up-and-coming prospect Victor Wembanyama, his memories of playing against Kobe Bryant, and the possibility of winning a championship at the age of 42.

    When asked about Wembanyama, the 7-foot-2 teenage phenom who has been drawing comparisons to Rudy Gobert and Kristaps Porzingis, Diaw had nothing but praise for the young talent. “Victor is an incredibly gifted player with a bright future ahead of him,” Diaw said. “His combination of size, skill, and basketball IQ is truly remarkable, and he has the potential to be a game-changer at the next level.”

    Diaw also reflected on his time facing off against Kobe Bryant during his career, calling the late Lakers legend one of the toughest competitors he ever played against. “Kobe was a true warrior on the court, and his work ethic and dedication to the game were unmatched,” Diaw said. “It was always a challenge going up against him, but it was also a privilege to share the court with a player of his caliber.”

    As for the possibility of winning a championship at the age of 42, Diaw remained optimistic. “I believe that age is just a number, and as long as you take care of your body and stay committed to the game, anything is possible,” he said. “I would love to add another championship to my resume, and I’m willing to put in the work to make that happen.”

    Overall, Boris Diaw’s insights on Wembanyama, Bryant, and his own future in the game provide a fascinating look into the mind of a basketball legend who continues to inspire fans around the world.

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  • Priti Patel dismisses Nigel Farage as a ‘pop-up act’ as they both prepare to attend Trump’s inauguration alongside Boris Johnson and Liz Truss


    By JAMES TAPSFIELD, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE

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    Priti Patel dismissed Nigel Farage as a ‘pop-up act’ today as they both prepare to attend Donald Trump‘s inauguration.

    The shadow foreign secretary said the apparent closeness of the Reform leader to the incoming president was ‘irrelevant’.

    She insisted the Tories shared ‘DNA on values and beliefs’ with the Republicans and the parties ‘ended the Cold War’ together.

    The brutal-put down came on the eve of the ceremony marking the White House changeover in Washington – which will also be joined by ex-PMs Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. 

    Keir Starmer will not be present, with the government pointing out that is in keeping with long-standing convention. 

    However, there are mounting questions about how Labour will manage the crucial relationship with the new US administration.

    Priti Patel dismissed Nigel Farage as a 'pop-up act' today as they both prepare to attend Donald Trump 's inauguration

    Priti Patel dismissed Nigel Farage as a ‘pop-up act’ today as they both prepare to attend Donald Trump ‘s inauguration

    The shadow foreign secretary said the apparent closeness of the Reform leader (pictured) to the incoming president was 'irrelevant'

    The shadow foreign secretary said the apparent closeness of the Reform leader (pictured) to the incoming president was ‘irrelevant’

    The brutal-put down came on the eve of the ceremony marking Mr Trump (pictured) returning to the White House

    The brutal-put down came on the eve of the ceremony marking Mr Trump (pictured) returning to the White House 

    Asked about Mr Farage’s influence with Mr Trump, Ms Patel told Sky News it was ‘not a relevant question’. 

    ‘They are our sister party. We have enduring long-standing ties with the Republican Party,’ she said, stressing the Reagan-Thatcher era.

    On Reform, she said: ‘We’re not a pop-up act in the way in which they are and their presence is here right now.

    ‘Our two parties are knitted together in the very principles of conservatism and our DNA on values and beliefs is incredibly strong.’

    Ms Patel said she worked closely with the last Trump government as Home Secretary and ‘those ties will continue’.

    The comments came after Mr Farage described some members of Mr Trump’s incoming cabinet as ‘genuine friends on speed dial’ and reiterated his offer to help foster relations.

    He told the Sun on Sunday that if he were able to help ‘behind the scenes’ he would ‘because it is in the national interest’.

    The timing of any official US visit by Sir Keir will be compared to that of Theresa May, who arrived at the White House as Prime Minister just seven days after Mr Trump’s first inauguration.

    Government sources insisted last night that ‘constructive’ discussions with the incoming administration were under way over when Sir Keir could visit Washington.

    But there are worries that tensions could flare and derail the Special Relationship. 

    Mr Trump’s campaign filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against Labour in October, accusing it of ‘blatant foreign interference’ after the party’s head of operations, Sofia Patel, asked for people to travel to the US to campaign for Kamala Harris. 

    A Trump ally told The Mail on Sunday: ‘It was election interference, plain and simple. Who the f*** do these people think they are?

    ‘Trump’s view is it’s none of their business what is going on here and they should have kept out. 

    Ms Truss has been posting messages from Washington DC on social media

    Ms Truss has been posting messages from Washington DC on social media

    ‘How could their meddling possibly achieve anything? It didn’t. But it’s left a nasty taste in the mouth as far as President Trump and his team goes. 

    ‘What a f***ing cheek these people have. And it didn’t do any good because Kamala was useless and clearly so were they.’

    Despite the tensions, Sir Keir told the Financial Times he was building a ‘constructive’ relationship with Mr Trump, which he hoped would exempt the UK from threatened punitive trade tariffs and drown out the vitriolic attacks on him by Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a member of Mr Trump’s team.



    In a recent statement, UK Home Secretary Priti Patel dismissed Nigel Farage as a ‘pop-up act’ as they both prepare to attend President Trump’s inauguration alongside British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Trade Secretary Liz Truss.

    Patel’s comments come amidst speculation that Farage, the former leader of the UK Independence Party and a prominent Brexit campaigner, may try to capitalize on his connections with the Trump administration to further his own political ambitions.

    “Mr. Farage may see himself as a significant player on the global stage, but in reality, he is nothing more than a pop-up act,” Patel said. “His opportunistic behavior and grandstanding do not reflect the serious and responsible approach that the UK government takes to international relations.”

    The presence of Farage, Johnson, and Truss at Trump’s inauguration has raised eyebrows among political observers, with many questioning the UK’s relationship with the outgoing US president. However, Patel emphasized that the British government remains committed to working with the US on issues of mutual interest, regardless of the personalities involved.

    “We will continue to engage with the US government in a constructive and professional manner, irrespective of who occupies the White House,” Patel said. “Our priority is to promote the interests of the British people and strengthen our ties with our closest ally.”

    The attendance of Patel, Farage, Johnson, and Truss at Trump’s inauguration is likely to attract further scrutiny in the coming days, as the UK prepares to navigate a new era in its relationship with the US.

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