A man weeding his garden in Coventry, England, has discovered a remarkable 1,600-year-old stone inscribed with a message in the ancient Irish alphabet known as ogham. The discovery has baffled archaeologists and raised questions about how the stone came to be in central England. Ideas include that it may have been a commemorative object, a tool for conversion by Irish Christian monks, or a means of identification for an Irish tradesman.
Manchester United’s Antony has responded to criticism over his celebrations following the FA Cup semi-final victory against Coventry. The Brazilian forward came under fire for cupping his ears and looking towards the Coventry squad after Rasmus Hojlund’s decisive penalty, rather than celebrating with his teammates. Antony’s actions sparked a backlash on social media, with many accusing him of showing a lack of respect. United manager Erik ten Hag defended his player, but Antony has now had his say, claiming that he was provoked by the Coventry players’ treatment of the United fans.
