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For our series Making of a Poem, we’re asking poets and translators to dissect the poems they’ve published in our pages. Kim Hyesoon’s poem “Person Walking Backward,” translated by Cindy Juyoung Ok, appears in our new Summer issue, no. 248. Here, we asked Kim and Ok to reflect on their work.

1. Kim Hyesoon

How did this poem start for you? Was it with an image, an idea, a phrase, or something else?

This poem began during an interview. The poet who came to interview me asked, “What do you think about Korean poetry these days?” I answered, “I think Korean poetry these days is like a dog running on the highway.” There is a dog inside my poem. This dog living in “Person Walking Backward” is eternally digging through the “pile of garbage” of the present. The poem is a poem about time, two types of time. Continuous time and frozen time. The dog’s time and my life’s time. The poem’s time and my time. Dying’s time and living’s time. Each is the possibility of being to one another.

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Positive Pete draw breath as England prepare for their semi-final in a few days’ time. Should Harry Kane spark up a big ol’ bifta to help with the injury?

We also round up the heartwarming celebrations that have brought the nation together, from Wimbledon to James Corden’s new play. Elsewhere, the German saxophone dethrones Cristiano Ronaldo as the most famous man in Europe and we answer some of your questions! 

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Ladies and gentlemen, England are in the semi-finals of Euro 2024! Today, Marcus, Andy and Vish are here to let out an almighty easaaay and explain why form no longer matters from here on out.

There’s also delight for Gareth Southgate and - most of all - Bukayo Saka’s moment, which was even bigger than Stuart Pearce’s in 1996. Plus, Andy explains why Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are perfectly positioned to run the show in the semi-final against the Netherlands! LET’S GO!

We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com!

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William Saliba’s heroics at Euro 2024 are a source of pride for Arsenal, but they could also lead to the loss of the defender.

The Frenchman is beginning to find the consistency he lacked on the international stage, and he could potentially win Euro 2024.

France has kept four clean sheets in the competition and has reached the semi-finals.

His form has not gone unnoticed, with a report on Fichajes claiming Real Madrid is interested in signing him.

Real Madrid is seeking the world’s best players and looking for defenders who will outlast the likes of Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba, making Saliba a perfect target.

Tottenham has dropped out of the race for Nico Williams, giving Arsenal a chance to sign the attacker.

Top clubs in the Premier League and Europe are interested in adding Williams to their squad after his stunning performance at Euro 2024.

The youngster has been showcasing his talents for Athletic Bilbao over the years and continues to prove he could be an important player for a top club.

Williams insists he is happy at his current club, but that hasn’t stopped interest in his signature.

Most people believe he will change clubs due to the high level of interest, and Tottenham was one of the clubs that wanted to sign him ahead of Arsenal.

Arsenal remains interested in signing Raphinha, according to a report on Team Talk, and they could make a move for him soon.

The Gunners have been tracking Raphinha since his time at Leeds United in the Premier League, and they previously attempted to sign him before he moved to Barcelona.

At Barcelona, Raphinha has been one of several attackers who have not consistently met expectations.

While Barcelona still value him as an important player, they might consider his departure, and Arsenal has shown interest.

The report suggests that Mikel Arteta’s side is open to proposing a swap deal, potentially involving Eddie Nketiah moving to Barcelona.

William Saliba has been unstoppable for France at Euro 2024, carrying his Arsenal form onto the international stage.

Before Euro 2024, there were question marks over his ability to replicate his Arsenal form for the national team.

He had tried but failed to convince France manager Didier Deschamps over several years.

However, his manager trusted him to start at the Euros, and he has been terrific so far.

Saliba has had many impressive performances in the competition, with the latest being in their quarterfinal match against Portugal. Les Bleus have struggled to score goals, but thanks to Saliba, they have been rock-solid at the back.

Arsenal has agreed to sell Mika Biereth to Sturm Graz after his impressive loan spell at the Austrian club last season.

The 21-year-old, a product of the Arsenal youth system, represented the club well during his short stint in Austria.

His performances were so good that the Austrian Bundesliga side could not allow him to leave.

After he returned to the Emirates, Sturm Graz immediately signalled their interest in making him a permanent member of their squad.

Although he attracted interest from other English clubs, the Austrians applied a lot of pressure and have now secured a deal with Arsenal.