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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Chelsea to give Liam Delap major dilemma with £30million striker at risk of being in middle of club vs country row
DEL BOY Chelsea to give Liam Delap major dilemma with £30million striker at risk of being in middle of club vs country row LIAM DELAP'S first major test at Chelsea won't be on the pitch – it'll be navigating a club versus country row. Chelsea are closing in on the £30million striker having already agreed personal terms. Advertisement 3 Liam Delap is closing on on a big-money move to Chelsea Credit: Alamy 3 He scored 12 goals this season but his over all impact was sensational 3 Delap is closing in on reuniting with his former City mates at Chelsea And they want him available for the Fifa Club World Cup this summer. But that tournament clashes with England's plans to include him in their squad for the Uefa Under-21 European Championship, which kicks off on June 12. Delap scored 12 goals and provided two assists for relegated Ipswich last season and his performances look to have secured a move to the capital. But he's about to get mixed up in some of the unwanted politics of the Beautiful Game. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS LAP IT UP Why Delap chose Chelsea over Man Utd & it's all thanks to sacked ex-Blues boss Delap reportedly had offers from Manchester United, Everton, and Chelsea. But journalist Ben Jacobs is reporting that that Thomas Tuchel convinced him a Champions League platform would boost his chances of making England's 2026 World Cup squad. Chelsea, fresh off winning the Europa Conference League, have wasted no time splashing the cash on Delap. United were believed to be front-runners to land the England Under-21 star. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK But a disastrous end to their season – in contrast to Chelsea's strong finish – is understood to have tipped the balance. Delap was also coached by Enzo Maresca during his time at Manchester City's academy, while Joe Shields – now at Chelsea – played a key role in bringing him from Derby to City back in 2019. Painful moment cheeky Chelsea star grabs team-mate's privates in X-rated celebration after Conference League triumph SunSport understands all these factors played a key role in convincing one of England's brightest young talents to join Chelsea. Advertisement But, as with every top club, Delap will need to get used to being at the heart of club vs country tug-of-wars whenever international and domestic duties overlap. Chelsea have had Nicolas Jackson leading the line over the last two seasons but he has failed to fully convince fans he is the man to take them forward. Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Chelsea to give Liam Delap major dilemma with £30million striker at risk of being in middle of club vs country row
LIAM DELAP'S first major test at Chelsea won't be on the pitch – it'll be navigating a club versus country row. Advertisement 3 Liam Delap is closing on on a big-money move to Chelsea Credit: Alamy 3 He scored 12 goals this season but his over all impact was sensational 3 Delap is closing in on reuniting with his former City mates at Chelsea And they want him available for the Fifa Club World Cup this summer. But that tournament clashes with England's plans to include him in their squad for the Uefa Under-21 European Championship, which kicks off on June 12. But he's about to get mixed up in some of the unwanted politics of the Beautiful Game. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Delap reportedly had offers from But journalist Ben Jacobs is reporting that that Chelsea, fresh off winning the Europa Conference League, have wasted no time splashing the cash on Delap. United were believed to be front-runners to land the England Under-21 star. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK But a disastrous end to their season – in contrast to Chelsea's strong finish – is understood to have tipped the balance. Delap was also coached by Painful moment cheeky Chelsea star grabs team-mate's privates in X-rated celebration after Conference League triumph SunSport understands all these factors played a key role in convincing one of England's brightest young talents to join Chelsea. Advertisement But, as with every top club, Delap will need to get used to being at the heart of club vs country tug-of-wars whenever international and domestic duties overlap. Chelsea have had Nicolas Jackson leading the line over the last two seasons but he has failed to fully convince fans he is the man to take them forward. Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
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First Post
19-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Lionel Messi opens up on 'GOAT' debate with fellow legend Cristiano Ronaldo: 'It's always been a great battle...'
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo aren't just the leading players of their generation – they are widely considered among the greatest to have ever played football, and their rivalry among the most intense in sporting history. Choosing the 'Greatest Of All Time' (GOAT) between the two thus is a fierce debate. read more The iconic rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had hit its peak when they were playing for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively in the Spanish top division LaLiga. Reuters Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo stand out as two of the best footballers of their generation, and among the greatest to have ever played the 'Beautiful Game'. The two began their senior careers in a span of a couple of years and would go on to share what is one of the greatest rivalries in sporting history. And choosing the 'Greatest Of All Time' (GOAT) between the two global superstars is among the most fiercely-debated topics in sport. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ronaldo and Messi are two of the highest goal-scorers in football history – whether in international or club football or both. Portuguese legend Ronaldo, who has represented iconic clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus and currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, is currently ahead in terms of goal count – overall as well as the club and country categories. More from Football Barcelona legend Messi, who has also represented Paris Saint-Germain and currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, leads Ronaldo when it comes to the awards – whether it's the 'Ballon d'or' (8 to 5) or 'The Best FIFA Men's Player' (3 to 2). Messi also has what Portuguese icon Ronaldo has been chasing his entire career – the FIFA World Cup, helping Argentina win their third title in Qatar nearly three years ago. Messi offers his take on his iconic rivalry with Ronaldo Despite their intense rivalry that spanned more than a decade and had reached its zenith when Messi and Ronaldo were playing for Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively in the LaLiga, the two retain a sense of mutual respect for one another. And when asked for his personal opinion on his rivalry with Ronaldo and who the GOAT between the two really is, Messi retained that sense of respect for the 40-year-old, saying they both deserved credit for staying at the top for so long and being the architects of a 'golden era'. 'It's always been a great battle in sporting terms. I think we've fed off each other with this rivalry because we're both great competitors. He too always wanted to win all the time,' Messi told France Football. 'It was a golden era for us and for every football fan. We deserve a lot of credit for staying at the top for so long. Because, as they say, it's easy to get there but what's difficult is staying there. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We stayed at the top for ten, fifteen years. It was a spectacular and remains a great memory for everyone,' the 37-year-old added. Messi and Ronaldo currently are in the twilight of their careers, and fans are hopeful of witnessing the two football titans share the pitch one last time, possibly in next year's FIFA World Cup that will be co-hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada.
Vogue
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Madonna Cuts a Dashing Figure in a Tom Ford Tuxedo at the 2025 Met Gala
It's not a real New York night out until Madonna has made her presence known, and the Material Girl herself made her typical splash at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday night in a cream Tom Ford double-breasted tuxedo that was perfectly in keeping with the night's 'Tailored For You' dress code. Madonna's suit jacket was accentuated by a pair of pleated trousers and a crisp white piqué plastron shirt with a wing-tipped collar and a single gardenia at her lapel—and to be honest, I'm kind of wondering if this look should inspire us all to make this the summer of the white suit. (Or is that too Tom Wolfe?) This isn't Madonna's first time setting trends on the Met Gala red carpet, of course. Whether she's accompanying her longtime collaborator Jean Paul Gaultier in a gorgeously Goth crown of crosses, or getting a little punk with it in a studded tartan blazer courtesy of former Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci, the 66-year-old musician, actress, and mom of four always understands the assignment. Madonna did famously sing at the 2018 Met Gala, covering Leonard Cohen's 1984 song 'Hallelujah' while perched on the Met stairs (and then treating the audience to a first look at her then-new song 'Beautiful Game'). While it doesn't appear we're in for a repeat Madonna performance this time around, at least we can all appreciate her flawless commitment to the suiting theme. See All of the Celebrity Looks From the Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet:
CBC
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
These Ontario musicians hope to score by getting song Beautiful Game played at World Cup
As Toronto prepares to host the first FIFA World Cup game on Canadian soil, a group of Ontario musicians hopes their music will be part of it. The London-based group collaborated on an original song, Beautiful Game, which celebrates soccer and the international competition. The artists now have a goal of their own: to make the tune the theme song of the 2026 World Cup. "The World Cup is coming to our homeland, so what better way to let everyone know," said Dario Novoa, who directed the project and is featured on the song. "This is a big opportunity for the world to really know that we're on the map worldwide." The 2026 World Cup tournament, from June 11 to July 19, will feature an expanded 48-team, 104-game colossus co-hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico. Toronto and Vancouver will each host five opening-round matches plus a round-of-32 knockout match, and Vancouver will stage a round-of-16 game. 'We need unity more than ever' Beautiful Game and its accompanying music videos were created by members of Simple Reflections for Artists, multi-disciplinary artists from the London area. "What we're trying to do right now is fuse sports and music, which is so fitting with what's going on in the world right now," said country singer Kristen Renée, one of the featured artists on the song. "We need unity more than ever." "Both sports and music have a sense of magic in them, and when you release that, it takes on a life of its own." Each musician, including rapper Big Lou and singer-songwriter J-David, contributed their own lyrics. The musical elements, Novoa said, drew inspiration from styles all around the world, including Latin America and Europe. "When it comes to soccer and music, we don't need to speak the same language to connect us." Novoa said he already pitched the song to FIFA, but also wants it to reach national soccer teams and sports apparel brands. The artists hope to perform the song live at one of the matches. "I would love for it to reach every corner it wants to, and if FIFA loves it and claims it, it belongs to them," said Renée. "We wrote it for that purpose." Young soccer players star in music video Simple Reflections for Artists made two music videos for Beautiful Game: one showcases the singers and the other stars young soccer players from a local team. "The kids bought right into it," said AEL FC Canada president Milton Gougoulias, whose girls' team is featured in the latter music video. "Everybody was dancing and they were having so much fun." Team members are seen waving signs, playing soccer and lip syncing along in the video. "The song is very unique and catchy," said 11-year-old Olivia Ward, a team member. She said she was excited to see herself in the music video for the first time during a watch-party event at London's BMO Centre on Wednesday. Olivia and Gougoulias both want the music video to make it to the World Cup level as well, as a promotional video for the game. Novoa said he wants to work with more soccer teams in Ontario to create similar music videos. "This is a movement where we want everyone to be proud of what they're doing — embrace who you are through the arts, music and sport." Listen to the the song:
