Information Defence: Analytical Review of the Situation during the Last Week (May 15-22, 2022) - Ihor Zhdanov
Ihor Zhdanov, Information Defence Project, the Open Policy Foundation
Britain Sport News
Watch: Behind-The-Scenes Look At Manchester City's Dressing Room Celebrations After Premier League Title Triumph
Manchester City had a straightforward task ahead of them on the last day of the season -- beat Aston Villa and be crowned Premier League champions. However, they found themselves trailing 0-2 to Villa as Liverpool looked set to continue their unprecedented quadruple dreams. Having already done it in 2012, City fans hoped for a dramatic turnaround and the team did just that. They sensationally fought back from being two goals down to draw level in a flash. Then came the hammer blow to Liverpool's quadruple aspirations as Ilkay Gundogan scored from close range in the 81st minute, triggering wild celebrations and rendering second-placed Liverpool's 3-1 win over Wolves irrelevant.
Carlos Alcaraz sails through but Dominic Thiem dumped out – French Open day one
Top-six stars Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz opened their French Open campaigns with victories but former finalist Dominic Thiem bowed out in round one, while there were two big shocks in the women’s draw.
City were 'a little bit panicked' in comeback win over Villa, says De Bruyne
Manchester City panicked a couple of times against Aston Villa on Sunday before going on to claim their fourth Premier League title in five years with a 3-2 comeback win, midfielder Kevin de Bruyne said.
Oleksandr Zinchenko Dedicates Manchester City's Premier League Title Triumph To War-Torn Ukraine
Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko dedicated Manchester City's dramatic Premier League title triumph to his war-torn homeland on Sunday. City retained the title on the last day of the season as they came from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium. Zinchenko played a role in City's epic success as the left-back came off the bench at half-time to help spark their fightback. Zinchenko was overcome by emotion, draping the Premier League trophy in the Ukrainian yellow and blue flag during the post-match celebrations.
Aston Villa Goalkeeper Robin Olsen "Attacked" In Man City Title Celebrations, Says Steven Gerrard
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard said goalkeeper Robin Olsen was attacked as Manchester City fans poured onto the pitch to celebrate the Premier League title on Sunday. The alleged attack on Olsen came after the Premier League and English Football Association had called on clubs to do more to stop supporters encroaching onto the field on Friday. The City fans had run onto the pitch after a dramatic fightback saw their side retain the title. City looked set to hand the crown to Liverpool as they trailed 0-2 with 14 minutes remaining.
South Korea coach Bento heralds Son's Golden Boot success
South Korea coach Paulo Bento hailed Son Heung-min's Golden Boot-winning performance as a landmark moment for football in the country after the Tottenham Hotspur forward ended the season as the Premier League's joint top scorer with Mohamed Salah.