Tahir Abbas

6 days ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

Well, that went well, didn’t it? Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League trophy for the first time in the club’s history, beating Inter Milan in a thumping fashion, resulting in a resounding victory that was much deserved after seeing off the likes of Barcelona, Liverpool, and Arsenal to get this far. Luis Enrique has put together a wonderful young team full of talent, dynamism, and determination after years of hiring galacticos who only failed to deliver in the end.

1 week ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

As of Friday, 30 May 2025, the war in Gaza has raged for 602 days, a grim milestone in a conflict that has spiralled far beyond the initial, shocking events of 7 October 2023. What began with a deadly assault by the Al-Qassam Brigades, Islamic Jihad, and other Palestinian militant groups on Israeli communities has morphed into a protracted and devastating war with a staggering human cost and profound global ramifications.

1 week ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

On a cold, grey, wet Saturday, the weather set a dramatic tone, and I decided tonight was the night for the latest incarnation of the Mission: Impossible franchise. This film is arguably the eighth offering in a successful series based on the classic 1960s spy thriller, and it serves as part two of what began as Dead Reckoning two years ago, now concluding Final Reckoning.

2 weeks ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

There has been a noticeable shift, and this change is gaining momentum. I am observing wave after wave of editorial pieces from otherwise middle-of-the-road, seemingly progressive newspapers, which are now taking a strikingly strong stance against recent Israeli actions. This is not an isolated phenomenon. I am also noticing the comments of individuals, those who have long been critical of Israeli policy, growing stronger and more fervent in their intensity.

2 weeks ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

It’s important to provide some analysis and context in relation to the recent announcement that Gary Lineker, the host of BBC’s flagship ‘Match of the Day’ programme for the last 30 years, is stepping down due to accusations of antisemitism. There are many issues here to explore. He is a privileged white man who reached the pinnacle of national and international football. For the last 30–35 years, he has been a fixture on Britain’s television screens in various forms, as a player and as a host.