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May 20, 2025, 03:45 PM ETNewcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães is in the sights of Al Ittihad, with the newly crowned Saudi Pro League champions willing to pay the Brazil international’s €120 million ($135 million) release clause, sources confirmed to ESPN Brasil’s Gustavo Hofman.Sources told ESPN that Alexis Malavolta, Guimarães’ agent, was in Saudi Arabia last week and had a meeting with the board of Al Ittihad, who have the 27-year-old as a priority for next season.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedThe information was first reported by TNT Sports Brazil.Guimarães’ current contract with Newcastle runs until the end of the 2027-28 season.A possible…

KUWAIT: The special ministers’ trial court on Tuesday postponed the second hearing in the trial of former defense minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah to June 24 to hear the testimonies of witnesses. The first hearing was held three weeks ago, during which Sheikh Ahmad denied corruption charges that he misappropriated around KD 400,000 for personal use from the ministry’s secret funds.During Tuesday’s session, Sheikh Ahmad deposited to the court a cheque in the value of the alleged graft amount, while his lawyer demanded details of secret funds spent in the defense ministry since 1962 until he was appointed to the…

J.P. Morgan’s reading list has provided a glimpse into the literary habits of the wealthy for 26 years.The latest installment of the bank’s summer reading list released this week, and features titles ranging from a coffee table book of Martian photography to a bestselling self help manual.The list was created by soliciting more than 1,000 suggestions from the bank’s client advisors and narrowing down the selections through a review committee, according to CNBC. The bank also consulted with family offices to learn what books were highly valued for the leadership and psychological lessons they offered.Of the 16 titles on this…

Google announces Android XR and their partnerships with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker during Google’s annual I/O developers conference in Mountain View, California on May 20, 2025.Camille Cohen | AFP | Getty ImagesWarby Parker shares surged 15.6% after Google announced a smart glasses partnership at the tech company’s annual I/O developer conference.Google has committed up to $150 million as part of the agreement. The company has put $75 million into product development costs and will invest as much as an additional $75 million into the glasses company if Warby meets “certain collaboration milestones,” the companies announced.Warby Parker said it plans…

Crystal Palace shook off any FA Cup final hangovers to keep their top-half hopes alive as Eddie Nketiah netted a double in a 4-2 win over Wolves.Oliver Glasner rested most of his Wembley heroes but faced a Wolves side also featuring sweeping changes following back-to-back defeats. Ultimately, it was the Eagles’ fringe players, and Nketiah in particular, who would prove their worth and move two points behind Fulham in 10th with a game to play – and set a club-record Premier League points tally in the process.Not before an early scare, though. Jorgen Strand Larsen nodded a Wolves corner back…

Kevin De Bruyne played his final home game as Manchester City eased to a 3-1 win over Bournemouth to close in on a top-five finish.Pep Guardiola said pre-match that distractions would only be harmful to his side’s chances of securing Champions League football – neither De Bruyne’s Etihad farewell nor Rodri’s first appearance in a matchday squad since September should disturb the task at hand. FA Cup final disappointment – just three short days ago – was swiftly displaced by the top-five mission, as Omar Marmoush rifled a spectacular opener in the 14th minute and Bernardo Silva added a well-taken…

Mexican second division clubs from the Liga de Expansión have filed a lawsuit against the top flight Liga MX and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) regarding the return of promotion of relegation, the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed on Wednesday.A total of 10 Liga de Expansión clubs with voting rights in the General Assembly, which aren’t in the process of being sold, united to reinstate promotion and relegation for the 2025-26 season.Liga de Expansión clubs have filed suit against Liga MX over pro/rel. Imago7Editor’s PicksThe FMF said in a statement Tuesday that it “has not been notified of any proceedings…

KUWAIT: Ensuring the highest levels of safety and security at Kuwait International Airport remains a strategic priority in line with the government’s broader efforts to upgrade national infrastructure and solidify the country’s standing as a regional aviation hub, Chairman of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said on Tuesday.Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following the fifth meeting of the National Committee for Aviation Security and Facilitation, Sheikh Humoud highlighted the importance of advancing security protocols and modernizing airport facilities. He affirmed the DGCA’s commitment to adopting international best practices in aviation security and…

Jeff CarlisleMay 20, 2025, 02:44 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino said that he is open to giving playing time to another goalkeeper besides incumbent Matt Turner in upcoming matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Turner last played in a competitive match during the Concacaf Nations League in March when he suited up in the 2-1 defeat to Canada in the third-place match.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedHis last competitive game for club side Crystal Palace came in a 3-1 FA Cup victory over Millwall on March 1.…

For the children and grandchildren of the 750,000 people expelled from their homes in 1948 from Palestine, the Nakba, or catastrophe in English, is simultaneously a moment of the past, the violent reality of the present, and a fear of the future.  The stories of their ancestors are not just a set of inherited facts or a prologue – they are a living, breathing presence that informs how they think, move, work, and exist. Thursday marked the second Nakba Day since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023, and the weight of this day is heavier now than ever for…