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A person holds Google Pixel 10 Pro mobile phones during the ‘Made by Google’ event, organized to introduce the latest additions to Google’s Pixel portfolio of devices, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., August 20, 2025. Brendan McDermid | ReutersWhile Google made a big splash with its Pixel 10 series of smartphones, it was the software features that were strategically important for the tech giant’s bid to compete with players like OpenAI and Perplexity in consumer AI.As it introduced its latest devices on Wednesday, Alphabet-owned Google showed off a slew of artificial intelligence features that are powered by the firm’s Gemini…

Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensAug 21, 2025, 08:31 AM ETUnited States youth international Adrian Simon Gill has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2026, the Catalan club announced on Wednesday.Gill, 19, first joined Barça in 2018 and quickly progressed through the club’s La Masia academy, signing his first professional deal with the club in 2022.Those terms expired in June, but Gill has continued to train with Barça this summer as he recovers from an injury.Editor’s PicksBarça have now decided to prolong his contract by an additional year, with the Denver-born player set to form part of Juliano Belletti’s Barça Atlétic side, who…

Sky Sports’ Paul Merson believes the signing of Eberechi Eze can take Arsenal to the Premier League title this season.Arsenal have agreed a £67.5m deal to sign Eze after hijacking Tottenham Hotspur’s move for the Crystal Palace forward. The Gunners will pay a guaranteed £60m plus £7.5m in add-ons for the forward, with personal terms now close to being totally agreed. Eze’s Arsenal medical could take place as soon as Friday.Merson insists Eze moving to Arsenal is a “game-changer” with the former Gunner suggesting the England international could be a key figure in breaking down stubborn defences, particularly at Emirates…

Aug 21, 2025, 08:00 AM ETLeagues Cup isn’t yet a one-stop shop for European and South American club scouts, but it could be — according to club sources — around MLS.The 2025 Leagues Cup kicked off last month, marking the third year of its second era since its original launch in 2019. Club sources around MLS widely told ESPN that this “mid-season tournament” in its current two-nation format supports smaller Mexican teams who don’t normally play internationally, with a sprinkle of young MLS players who have burst onto the scene.But sources said a new format this year, pinning MLS teams…

Manchester United have been approached by other clubs regarding Harry Maguire. Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty ImagesHarry Maguire has revealed Manchester United have rebuffed enquiries about his availability this summer and hinted that he is keen to extend his stay by signing a new contract.Maguire is starting his seventh season at the club following his £80 million ($107.7m) move from Leicester City in 2019.In January, United triggered an option to extend his contract until 2026.But the centre-back has said that did not stop clubs from expressing their interest during the summer transfer window.”I think there were a couple of clubs who…

Jeff CarlisleAug 21, 2025, 07:54 AM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The opening weeks of the European club season have seen some auspicious starts. Norwich City’s Josh Sargent continues to bang in the goals, with his tally against Portsmouth already giving him three on the young season. Chris Richards and Crystal Palace secured an impressive road shutout at Chelsea, and Sergiño Dest continued his fine form for PSV Eindhoven.The most notable performances of the weekend came from players in Christian Pulisic and Johnny Cardoso who have had some attention around them — not all…

When Israel initiated plans to evict Palestinians from their homes in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for illegal settlers, millions of young people around the world got involved in a high-profile social media campaign to raise awareness.  Using the hashtag #SaveSheikhJarrah, more than 40 million people joined in, forming part of a wave of online organising that set the stage for a new era of pro-Palestine digital activism. That trend continued as Israel launched its ongoing genocide in Gaza in October 2023 with activists dedicating their instagram feeds and TikTok reels to spreading awareness of Israeli atrocities. But mounting…

Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso is closing in on a move to a BlueCo club, the company which owns both Chelsea and Strasbourg, sources have told ESPN.Although a deal is yet to be finalised, one source suggests the fee is likely to be in the region of €15 million ($17m) plus add-ons.Enciso is expected to join Strasbourg initially but sources say he is viewed as a Chelsea player in the long-term and could subsequently move to Stamford Bridge in 2026 or later.He would then become the 15th player or staff member Chelsea have signed from Brighton since BlueCo — comprising a…

KUWAIT:  Kuwait Municipality on Thursday affirmed necessity to secure healthy and secure conditions for workers namely in the construction and industrial sectors.Muhannad Al-Saeedi, in charge of construction breaches in Al-Assima (Kuwait Capital), affirmed in a statement to KUNA necessity of taking pre-emptive and protective measures to avert accidents during the summer season.He also indicated that the precautions involve measures to prevent fires and grant the workers break time.He indicated that inspectors have been examining construction sites to ensure that contractors abide by the municipality regulations. The municipality has warned violating contracting companies to ensure their adherence to safety and security…

Paul Merson called Chelsea’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace on the opening weekend a “concern” and says West Ham will be aiming to shut down Cole Palmer to close off the Blues’ creativity. Read on as Merson discusses Chelsea’s lack of cutting edge against Palace, Palmer’s struggles and the improvements West Ham need to make… ‘Stop Palmer, stop Chelsea’ Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace. The draw against Crystal Palace was worrying for Chelsea.Chelsea were not good.If Cole Palmer isn’t going to break a team…