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Boca Juniors duo Ander Herrera and Nicolás Figal were given four-match suspensions from the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on Friday, following their red cards during the Club World Cup group stage match against Benfica.Benfica player Andrea Belotti was also handed a two-match suspension for the red card he received during the final minutes of Monday’s game.Editor’s PicksFIFA cited a breach of article 14 paragraphs 1 b) and j) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code as the reason for the suspensions: “at least one match or an appropriate period of time for unsporting behaviour towards an opponent or a person other than a…

“A big talent, has done fantastically for Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen. There is talk he’s going to be a really big signing. Big talent, huge future in front of him. Liverpool is the place for him, let’s hope we can make it happen.”Steven Gerrard, former Liverpool captain—“On a day-to-day basis, he’s exactly how you see him on the pitch. He is impressive. He plays like he’s been playing for 10 years. He’s intelligent. He’s also a great person. He was the first one who took care of me when I arrived at the club [Leverkusen]: he was my first friend.…

Meta approached artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI about a potential takeover bid before ultimately investing $14.3 billion into Scale AI, CNBC confirmed on Friday.The two companies did not finalize a deal, according to two people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because of the confidential nature of the negotiations.One person familiar with the talks said it was “mutually dissolved,” while another person familiar with the matter said Perplexity walked away from a potential deal.Bloomberg earlier reported the talks between Meta and Perplexity. Perplexity declined to comment. Meta did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment.Meta’s…

Florian, it’s done. You are finally a Liverpool player – how are you feeling?Yeah, I feel very happy and very proud. Finally it’s done and I was waiting for a long time – finally it’s done and I am really happy.It’s clear that you had some options this summer, including the chance to stay at Leverkusen. So, why Liverpool? Why is Liverpool the right choice?I just thought that it was the right point in my career to make the next step and of course I wanted to get to a club that is from the top three in the world,…

An accurate marksmanScoring goals is another huge part of Wirtz’s game and, including his efforts on the international scene, he has 64 career strikes to his name currently.A deeper dive into the data shows just how much the attacking midfielder makes the most of his sightings of goal. In 2024-25, Wirtz was one of only three players in the Bundesliga to attempt at least 50 shots and hit the target with half of them. Thirty-nine of his 78 efforts in the league last season threatened the opposition’s goal.A pressing machineHansi Flick, Wirtz’s former coach for the German national team, has…

Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty ImagesLegislation that Republicans are trying to pass by the Fourth of July would end a slew of popular consumer tax breaks tied to clean energy, leading some experts to call on households to act now to collect the savings.Many tax breaks on the chopping block were created, extended or enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act, a 2022 law signed by former President Joe Biden that provided a historic U.S. investment to fight climate change.More from Personal Finance:3 student loan changes in GOP megabillNot all vehicles may qualify for tax break on car loan interestSenate…

Flamengo overturned a first-half deficit to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup Group D clash in Philadelphia on Friday, with second-half goals from Bruno Henrique, Danilo and Wallace Yan securing the Brazilian side’s second consecutive win in the tournament.Pedro Neto’s early strike had put Chelsea ahead, but the Premier League side squandered several opportunities to extend its lead, allowing Flamengo to stage a stirring comeback.The result leaves Flamengo on top of Group D with six points from two matches, while Chelsea remain second with three. A win or a draw for Esperance de Tunis against LAFC in the group’s…

Liverpool have broken their transfer record for the signing of Germany international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, the club announced on Friday.ESPN previously reported the deal to be worth a total of £116 million ($156.27 million) — it includes an initial £100 million payment with £16 million in add-ons.Wirtz has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League champions, a source told ESPN. His shirt number is expected to be announced later in the summer.Editor’s Picks1 Related”I’m really excited to have a new adventure in front of me,” Wirtz said in a Liverpool statement. “This was also a big point…

Even Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso couldn’t believe it. After watching Florian Wirtz dance through a crowd of SC Freiburg defenders in October 2023 to give his side a precious lead on their way to the Bundesliga title, the former Spain international simply raised his eyebrows on the touchline.It was a quiet acknowledgment of Wirtz’s brilliance, and Alonso’s sentiments were echoed after the match by Freiburg coach Christian Streich, who simply claimed: “You can’t defend against Florian Wirtz.”That hypothesis will be tested more rigorously than ever before next season following Wirtz’s £100 million move (plus £16m in add-ons) from Leverkusen…

Chelsea collapsed to a 3-1 loss against Flamengo at the Club World Cup as Nicolas Jackson was shown a straight red card only four minutes after coming on as a substitute.Enzo Maresca’s side appeared to be in control of the game after Pedro Neto’s breakaway opening goal in the first half but substitute Bruno Henrique’s second-half leveller sparked an implosion. Chelsea fell behind moments after the equaliser when former Manchester City defender Danilo punished more poor defending, and Jackson’s red card came just three minutes later as he recklessly planted his studs on Ayrton Lucas’ shin. Image: Bruno Henrique scoring…