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There are still a number of fitness issues for Sarina Wiegman to consider as she names her 23-player squad for Euro 2025 on Thursday.The biggest question mark remains over Lauren James. The Chelsea winger has been sidelined since April with a hamstring injury, and faces a race to be fit for this summer’s tournament. If she has a chance of being fit at some point in Switzerland, you would imagine James is selected in the 23-player squad, such is her influence. She is one of England’s most creative talents, able to unlock a stubborn defence with a flick of her…
Liverpool moved swiftly to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, announcing the signing of Jeremie Frimpong on the same day his departure to Real Madrid was confirmed. They are enacting their left-back succession plan with the same efficiency.There is of course a big difference in that, as things stand, Milos Kerkez will be arriving from Bournemouth to compete with Andy Robertson rather than replace him. But the need for fresh energy at left-back is clear as he enters the final year of his contract. Datawrapper This content is provided by Datawrapper, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this…
For the first time under Mohammed VI, Moroccans are observing Eid al-Adha without the ritual of animal sacrifice, following a royal directive amid deepening economic hardship and an agricultural crisis. Eid al-Adha is one of the most sacred days for Muslims worldwide, and Morocco is no exception. However this year, the occasion, which will be celebrated on 7 June in the North African country, is expected to look quite different. The religious day commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim, or Abraham, to sacrifice his son at God’s command. Muslims mark this Eid by killing a sheep or other animals, sharing…
Bengaluru AP — Several people were feared dead and many more injured in a crowd crush on Wednesday outside a cricket stadium in southern India’s Karnataka state. The incident happened as thousands of cricket fans gathered outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru city to celebrate the winners of the Indian Premier League, which is the world’s most popular T20 cricket tournament. The Times of India newspaper reported at least seven people had died in the crush. Local TV news channels showed visuals of police shifting the injured persons and those who fell unconscious to ambulances. D.K. Shivakumar, the deputy…
CNN — House Republicans’ sweeping tax and spending cuts package would add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s analysis of the bill that GOP lawmakers narrowly approved last month. Also, nearly 11 million more people would be uninsured in 2034 due in large part to the package’s historic cuts to Medicaid, the CBO found. The highly anticipated score, which was released Wednesday, could complicate Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s task of crafting a version of the legislation that his divided conference would approve. Several GOP senators have already expressed concern about…
Ange Postecoglou’s future at Tottenham is expected to be resolved this week.Postecoglou’s future is still under threat despite him leading Spurs to Europa League glory last season, ending a 17-year trophy drought. But European success came alongside the club’s worst-ever Premier League campaign – which featured 22 defeats – and that has meant there has been uncertainty over whether the Australian will get a third season in north London.As of yet, there has been no clarity over his position as head coach but a decision is highly likely this week when chairman Daniel Levy returns from holiday. Monterosa This content…
Middlesbrough have parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick after a three-year spell.The 43-year-old has been meeting with club bosses – including owner Steve Gibson – on Wednesday morning to learn his fate. Assistants Jonathan Woodgate and Graeme Carrick have also departed the club.Carrick has been in charge since October 2022 and he failed to lead the club to the Premier League in the three seasons in charge.The former Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham midfielder is a popular figure on Teesside but the club feel this is the right time for a change. An unfortunate ending, but Carrick can’t…
LONDON (AP) — The trial has started of six men accused of arson at an east London business with links to Ukraine’s war effort against Russia, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that the evidence against them was “overwhelming.”At the start of the trial at London’s Central Criminal Court, which is better known as the Old Bailey, prosecutors said the March 20, 2024 attack was planned by agents of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, which the British government has deemed a terrorist organization.Prosecutors said the Wagner Group recruited four men — Jakeem Rose, 23, Ugnius Asmena, 20, Nii Mensah, 23 and Paul English,…
Published 43 minutes ago By Joe UrquhartTake a look at 10 statistical themes from Liverpool’s memorable 2024-25 season that brought a record-equalling 20th top-flight title.On LFCTV’s Season Review show, former Reds striker Neil Mellor and Opta’s Michael Reid look back through the data to assess a stunning campaign that delivered the Premier League trophy.Here’s what we picked out from their analysis…Slot joins elite listArne Slot became only the fifth boss in Premier league history to win the division in his first season in charge.The Dutchman joined an elite list of names after Jose Mourinho (2004-05), Carlo Ancelotti (2009-10), Manuel Pellegrini…
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) in Bern, Switzerland, on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.Stefan Wermuth | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies have rocked global equities in recent weeks, driving investors to seek out pockets of safety in financial markets.One of the beneficiaries of the market volatility has been the Swiss franc, widely seen as a safe haven asset in times of macroeconomic or geopolitical uncertainty. The Swiss currency has appreciated 10% against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of the year – but inside Switzerland’s borders, rising demand for the franc is stirring up challenges for policymakers.The…