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North Wales Chronicle
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- North Wales Chronicle
Children in Wales take part in mass singalong for Euro 2025
The event, known as the Wales' Women's Euro Singalong 2025, took place on Wednesday, July 2, and involved 1,051 primary schools across Wales. It was organised by Urdd Gobaith Cymru in partnership with the Football Association of Wales, S4C, and Boom Cymru. Siân Lewis, chief executive of the Urdd, said: "The Urdd's #FelMerch campaign aims to inspire and empower young women and girls throughout the country, so we've jumped at the chance to show our support to the Welsh women's squad by arranging a nationwide singalong, with the help of our partners. "Our singalong is a fantastic opportunity for pupils at Welsh and English-medium schools alike to come together, be proud of their Welsh heritage, and feel part of the national football team's campaign." The event, held at 10:30am, gave primary school children the chance to celebrate and support the Welsh women's football team. Children sang a selection of Welsh songs, including a new anthem, Ymlaen (Onwards), written by singer-songwriter Caryl Parry Jones and producer Branwen Munn. Singer and presenter Aleighcia Scott, who appeared as a coach on S4C's Y Llais, said: "It's a momentous occasion for the Welsh women to be competing at the Euros for the first time, and I can't wait to take part in the Urdd's singalong to celebrate this historical moment and bring Welsh children along on the journey. "It's been an amazing journey for me learning Welsh so far, and taking part in events like the Urdd's singalong makes me feel like the Welsh language does belong to me, and it can belong to all the children of Wales too." In Lucerne, Switzerland, where Wales will play their opening game, the Urdd is also showcasing contemporary Welsh folk talent as part of its #FelMerch campaign. The campaign aims to inspire and empower young women and girls to stay active and overcome barriers to participation in sport. The Urdd will also host a National Female #FelMerch Sports Conference at Cardiff City Stadium on November 13 as part of the tournament's legacy. The event follows the success of previous conferences designed to support and empower women and girls through sport. The Urdd's Euro 2025 projects are supported by the Welsh Government's Euro 2025 Partner Support Fund.
Edinburgh Reporter
2 hours ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hume injury update from Bandits bosses
Berwick Bandits skipper Danyon Hume suffered two fractured vertebrae in the crash which brought their Cab Direct Championship match against Edinburgh Monarchs to a premature end on Saturday. The English-born rider may face surgery. Hume (pictured by Taz McDougall) is being assessed at the Northumbria Specialist Care Hospital in Cramlington following the heat 12 crash which also involved Edinburgh reserve Jonatan Grahn who hit the fence heavily as he exited the final bend of the race. He has been a popular racer during spells with Glasgow, Redcar, Ipswich and Sheffield and paramedics spent over half an hour treating him trackside. The 28-year-old was then transferred to hospital where he remains with his partner, Jade, who was in the crowd watching the match when the incident happened. Hume's parents travelled overnight from their Buckinghamshire home to be at his bedside and Jade posted on Facebook: 'Obviously the news is not what we want, but we are thinking positive at the moment. 'We would both like to thank everyone, all Berwick management, the track staff, ambulance crew, our friends, family and all the fans at Berwick speedway. Everyone rallied around.' Berwick owner Jamie Courtney said: 'Our paramedics and track staff were able to give Danyon the best possible care trackside and get him on his way to hospital safely. 'The fans in the stadium and all the riders were aware of the potentially serious nature of the crash and I can only thank them for their patience and understanding as the medical team did their work.' He added: 'This crash underlines just what a dangerous and unforgiving sport speedway can be and how a race, which seemed to be heading for an uneventful shared heat, can suddenly have huge consequences. 'Danyon is one of the sport's real good guys and we are keeping our fingers crossed. We will support him and his family in every way necessary.' Berwick's strict 9.30pm curfew meant that the meeting was abandoned but the results stands and Bandits are next in action at Oxford on Wednesday. Like this: Like Related
The Herald Scotland
4 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
Concacaf Gold Cup final 2025: USMNT vs. Mexico how to watch
For the ninth time in Gold Cup history, the USMNT will meet Mexico in the final. Mexico owns the most Gold Cup titles, with nine, including winning the most recent competition in 2023. The USMNT has seven. Cesar Montes has been Mexico's top goal-scoring threat in the Gold Cup with three goals, followed by Raul Jimenez with two. USA TODAY Sports will provide updates and highlights from the Gold Cup final between the USMNT and Mexico: The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup final between the USMNT and Mexico is set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET Location: NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas) NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas) TV: FOX (English). Univision, TUDN and Galavision (all Spanish). With both the English- and Spanish-language broadcast pregame shows beginning at 6 p.m. ET. FOX (English). Univision, TUDN and Galavision (all Spanish). With both the English- and Spanish-language broadcast pregame shows beginning at 6 p.m. ET. Stream: Fubo Watch USMNT vs. Mexico in the Gold Cup final with a free trial of Fubo Coach Mauricio Pochettino is sticking with the players who got the team to the Concacaf Gold Cup final. El Tri coach Javier Aguirre has named his starting lineup against the U.S. in the Gold Cup final. That starting lineup includes 16-year-old phenom Gilberto Mora. Starters against USA ? The XI that will give #PorMexicoTodo on this Final! ???? — Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) July 6, 2025 ? USA 2, Mexico 2 (USA wins 4-3 in penalties): This won't be easy for USMNT, but it's time to see if they're going to answer the call -- not just on the pitch, but engaging the country's interest to another level before the World Cup. -- Safid Deen ? Mexico 2, USA 1: This is a tall task for the -- outside of veteran defender Tim Ream -- largely green USMNT. The 70,000-seat NRG Stadium is going to be filled with El Tri fans and the place might feel more like Estadio Azteca, Mexico City's cauldron of sound and fury that has been a bugaboo for the U.S. One also has to wonder how much the U.S. has left in the tank, as coach Mauricio Pochettino hasn't done much to mix up the starting lineups. Mexico comes in having lost its last three finals against the USMNT and will be highly motivated to turn the tide. Just like the USMNT, this is Mexico's last real competitive match until the 2026 World Cup. -- Jim Reineking Why? ALEXI LALAS HAS ARRIVED ON A HORSE IN HOUSTON ????????????@AlexiLalas — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 6, 2025 According to BetMGM on Sunday afternoon, these are the odds for the regular-time result of the match: Mexico +150; Draw +185; USA +210. Mexico are favorites to lift the trophy (-135) over the U.S. (+105). You ask former U.S. men's national soccer team standouts Marcelo Balboa and Stu Holden about the Concacaf Gold Cup final, and the competitive spirit just oozes from their soul. Especially since USMNT will face its biggest rival, Mexico, in the Sunday, July 6 match at NRG Stadium in Houston. "Listen, you never want to lose to Mexico," Balboa, 57, told USA TODAY Sports, before he joins the Gold Cup's Spanish-language broadcast on Univision, TUDN and ViX. "I'm retired. I haven't played against Mexico a long time. Even when I play in the old legends games, I don't want to lose to Mexico." -- Safid Deen MORE: Has the USMNT already won at this Gold Cup? The Gold Cup is a biennial tournament for national teams in the North and Central American and Caribbean region associated with Concacaf. Mexico (nine times), the U.S. (seven times) and Canada (one time) are the only nations to have won the Gold Cup. Mexico won the last Gold Cup competition in 2023. Goalkeepers (3): Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace/England) Defenders (9): Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Alex Freeman (Orlando City SC), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse/France), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/England), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel/Germany), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) Midfielders (9): Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/England); Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/England), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps/Canada), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis/Spain), Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo), Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands) Forwards (5): Paxten Aaronson (FC Utrecht/Netherlands), Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC), Damion Downs (FC Koln/Germany), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps/Canada) MORE: Why isn't Christian Pulisic playing for USMNT vs. Mexico in Gold Cup final? Goalkeepers (3): Luis Angel Malagon (America), Guillermo Ochoa (AVS Futebol SAD/Portugal), Raul Rangel (Chivas) Defenders (8): Julian Araujo (Bournemouth/England), Mateo Chavez (AZ Alkmaar/Netherlands), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Cesar Montes (FC Lokomotiv/Russia), Jesus Orozco (Cruz Azul), Israel Reyes (Club America), Jorge Sanchez (Cruz Azul), Johan Vazquez (Genoa/Italy) Midfielders (7): Edson Alvarez (West Ham United/England), Luis Chavez (FC Dynamo Moscow/Russia), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens/Greece), Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul), Marcel Ruiz (Toluca) Forwards (7): Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Efrain Alvarez (Chivas), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan/Italy), Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht/Belgium), Raul Jimenez (Fulham/England), Efrain Alvarez (Chivas), Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul) MORE Mexico star Santiago Gimenez denies AC Milan exit rumors The USMNT and Mexico have met 78 times in a rivalry that dates back to 1934. Mexico holds the all-time series edge with 37 wins to the USA's 24 with 17 ties between the two. Here is how the previous five matchups have gone:
