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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd target Matheus Cunha has proven his attitude when joining ‘down' club
Matheus Cunha looks set to be the first signing of Ruben Amorim's reign at Manchester United with the Wolves star touted as a transformational figure thanks to a stint at one of his previous clubs Manchester United's potential new signing Matheus Cunha has a track record of being the catalyst for change at his former clubs, something that could prove invaluable to the Red Devils. Cunha, 26, is seen as the kind of player who can turn a team's fortunes around – a quality Manchester United are in dire need of after a disappointing Premier League campaign and their loss in the Europa League final. It appears the Wolves star is set to be Ruben Amorim's inaugural acquisition this summer, barring any unforeseen hitches. Negotiations are currently ongoing between United and the Midlands club regarding the payment structure for his £62.5million buyout clause. If United manage to seal the deal, Cunha is expected to become an integral part of Amorim's squad, likely taking up the left-sided No. 10 role. But Cunha's impact isn't limited to his versatility on the pitch, reports the Manchester Evening News. His time at Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin, which he joined in January 2020, saw him rise to cult status among fans. He was also credited with playing a pivotal role in saving the club from relegation, according to Hertha writer Marc Schwitzky. 'Cunha played his way into the hearts of the Berliners,' Schwitzky told The Athletic in January 2023. 'He came in January 2020 when the team was completely down and was possibly the main factor in them not being relegated. 'Normally, it is a problem when a team has no offensive flow, but for Cunha, exactly this freedom was perfect, he blossomed completely. 'Many games of the second half of 2020-21 became a Cunha show. Again and again he led the way with spectacular scenes, he didn't seem to care about all the pressure of relegation, he was just happy to be able to play so much. 'He also started the 2021-22 season fantastically, in the first 10 games he was directly involved in nine goals. But then he fell into a dip in form that he couldn't get out of.' Cunha's temporary loss of form led to tensions with Hertha's then-coach Bruno Labaddia, who questioned his tactical discipline – with discipline in all its forms being a recurring theme in Cunha's eventful career. Despite his obvious talent, Cunha's temperament has been a cause for concern. While netting 17 goals and providing six assists for Wolves across all competitions this season, he also faced behaviour issues. The 26-year-old was handed a two-game ban in December after appearing to elbow an Ipswich Town staff member before removing the same staffer's glasses. In March, he was also suspended for four games after headbutting Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez and being escorted down the tunnel during an FA Cup tie. Ex-England striker Gary Lineker is just one who has sent a warning to United, claiming that Cunha could suffer from "lacking team principles and work ethic". "He's an incredibly talented player. There's a slight question mark against Matheus Cunha in terms of managers," Lineker said on the Rest is Football podcast recently. "He's either brilliant or he can be accused occasionally of lacking team principles and work ethic." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Web Release
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Web Release
Relax and Recharge this June at The Ned Doha with Sun-Soaked Moments and Refined Bites
Relax and Recharge this June at The Ned Doha with Sun-Soaked Moments and Refined Bites Set along the gentle curve of the Corniche, The Ned Doha presents a truly elevated escape to beat the heat and savour the slower pace of the season. Steeped in 1970s glamour and modern elegance, the property welcomes locals and visitors to a haven of sophisticated interiors, breezy terraces, and old-world charm where there is always something new to discover. This June, guests can look forward to fresh flavours at Cecconi's Pizza Pazza, sun-soaked weekdays by the pool at Malibu Kitchen, and radiant self-care with the Ned's Club Spa's Summer Treat. Millie's Lounge Step into a space of understated elegance where classic meets modern in a cosy, 1970s-inspired setting at Millie's Lounge. This international brasserie serves everything from indulgent afternoon teas to flavour-packed dishes that suit any time of day. Elevated by its vintage charm and welcoming ambience, it's the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy great food in style. Opening hours: Daily from 6am to midnight Berliner Delivery Box This June, bring the taste of Millie's Lounge home with the most delicious Berliner croissants delivered straight to your door. Filled with luscious vanilla pastry cream and accompanied by a decadent milk chocolate sauce to spread on top, these treats are finished with a sprinkling of toasted almonds for an extra touch of indulgence. Priced at QAR 225 per box of six Berliners, let the talented pastry chefs at The Ned Doha make your summer a little bit sweeter. When: Daily from 12pm to 11pm Where: Millie's Lounge Offer and Price: QAR 225 per box of 6 Berliners, available for delivery on Snoonu *For bookings and more information, call +974 4406 1111 or email [email protected] Kaia Bringing the fresh flavours of Southeast Asia and Hawaii to your table, Kaia presents a menu packed full of sushi, poké bowls, and flavourful dishes fresh from the robata grill. The modern setting is just as inviting, with sleek marble-topped counters, plush jade-green seating, and striking chandeliers overhead. Opening Hours: Daily from 12pm to midnight Omakase Box Let the talented chefs at Kaia take care of your summer dining this June with the Omakase Box, a light yet indulgent spread of vibrant Asian flavours delivered to your door. Perfect for slower summer days when you don't feel like cooking, each box offers a chef-curated selection of fresh sushi, sashimi, and signature bites. Available for delivery throughout the month from 12pm to 11pm for QAR 195, order yours now and savour Kaia's culinary mastery from the comfort of your own home. When: Daily from 12pm to 11pm Where: Kaia Offer and Price: QAR 195 per Omakase box, available for delivery on Snoonu *For bookings and more information, call +974 4406 1111 or email [email protected] Electric Diner? Electric Diner is the kind of place where you can kick back and enjoy all those American favourites, from juicy burgers and bagels to fresh salads and irresistible cheesecake. Complemented by its cosy red booths and neon signs, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual bite with friends. Located on the ground floor, it also boasts stunning views of West Bay, adding a little extra to your dining experience. Opening hours: Daily from 12pm to midnight Messy Burger Combo Soaking up the sun certainly works up an appetite, and Electric Diner has just the thing to curb your cravings with the Messy Burger Combo. Throughout June, make your way to the vintage diner to refuel with a juicy burger drenched in molten cheese sauces, served sizzling alongside crispy fries, tangy coleslaw, and a refreshing soft drink. Priced at just QAR 99 per combo and with a buy one, get one free offer, it's the perfect excuse to bring a friend and enjoy an all-American feast for two. When: Daily from 5pm to midnight? Where: Electric Diner? Offer and Price: QAR 99 per Messy Burger Combo, including a soft drink, selection of cheese sauces, and coleslaw; Buy one, get one free offer available *For bookings and more information, call +974 4406 1111 or email [email protected]? Cecconi's Amongst The Ned Doha's distinctive dining venues, Cecconi's Doha has emerged as a favoured destination for refined dining, featuring hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, fresh seafood, and dishes from the northern regions of Italy. The restaurant's chic interiors, featuring a central bar and a sprawling terrace, create an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere while its commitment to authenticity, fresh ingredients, and northern Italian delicacies keeps diners coming back time and time again. Opening hours: Daily from 12pm until midnight Pizza Pazza This June, the team at Cecconi's will be setting the table and rolling out the dough for Pizza Pazza every Friday from 12pm to 3pm. Offering something for the whole family, guests can make their way through endless servings of pizza, from classic Margherita and spicy Diavola to the cheesy Quattro Formaggi delight. All this deliciousness comes at just QAR 110 per person and QAR 55 per child, making it the perfect Friday family feast. When: Every Friday from 12pm to 3pm Where: Cecconi's Offer: Unlimited pizza Price: QAR 110 per person; Additional QAR 180 per person for unlimited house beverage package; QAR 55 per child *For bookings and more information, call +974 4406 1111 or email [email protected]? Malibu Kitchen Malibu Kitchen infuses the essence of laid-back California living into every plate, showcasing a menu packed with fresh, flavourful favourites such as seabream tacos, courgette flatbreads, and superfood salads. Nestled beside the pool, this air-conditioned outdoor spot is ideal for indulging in light, wholesome dishes, paired perfectly with refreshing juices and smoothies for a fresh, breezy dining experience. Opening hours: Daily from 12pm until 11pm Weekday Pool Access Escape to the laid-back coastal charm of California with weekday pool access at Malibu Kitchen, available every Sunday to Wednesday from 12pm onwards. Priced at QAR 200 and fully redeemable on food and beverages, it's the perfect way to unwind midweek with a refreshing dip and a relaxed afternoon under the sun. Sip on a Beverly Hills Iced Tea, graze on light bites like Beetroot Tartare and Tuna Sashimi, and slip into a state of pure California dreaming. When: Sunday to Wednesday from 12pm onwards Where: Malibu Kitchen Offer and Price: QAR 200 per pool pass, fully redeemable on food and beverages *For bookings and more information, call +974 4406 1111 or email [email protected] Ned's Club Spa Ned's Club Spa is an ideal place to unwind and de-stress from your everyday worries. Each treatment includes complimentary use of the sauna and steam room, allowing you to extend your rejuvenation session. With three treatment rooms and a traditional Moroccan hammam, the spa is an oasis of relaxation and the perfect spot to escape from reality. Summer Treat Treat yourself to a moment of calm with the Summer Treat at Ned's Club Spa. This package invites guests to enjoy an indulgent 60-minute signature massage paired with full-day pool access for just QAR 755, down from the regular price of QAR 950. Available daily from 10am to 10pm, guests can also gain complimentary use of the sauna and steam room, making it a full day of relaxation and escape. Nestled within a serene setting, Ned's Club Spa is your go-to sanctuary to unwind, reset, and get summer-ready in style. When: Available daily from 10am to 10pm Where: Ned's Club Spa Offer: 60-minute signature massage and pool access Price: QAR 755 per person (originally QAR 950 per person)
Boston Globe
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Berlin presents bid to rehost Olympics with 100th anniversary of 1936 Games looming
Spranger envisaged beach volleyball at the Brandenburg Gate, and water sports in Grünau, a riverside locality which also staged water sports in 1936. Otherwise, Spranger gave few details during the presentation, saying the bid was still at concept phase. 'You'll have to be patient,' she told a journalist. Advertisement Many Berliners are against the idea of staging the Olympics at all, regardless of them potentially taking place on the 100th anniversary of the Games already hosted by the Nazis. An initiative called 'NOlympia Berlin' has already announced plans to block it by collecting enough signatures to force a referendum. Munich's bid to host the Winter Games in 2022 and Hamburg's hopes of hosting the Summer Games in 2024 were both foiled by referendums. Spranger said she was against a referendum, saying she preferred 'dialogue with one another. Not just yes or no, but that the public really knows what we're planning.' But for that, Tuesday's presentation was little help. Local politician Klara Schedlich of the opposition Green party spoke against the bid. 'Our tax money is better spent on sports clubs than the IOC,' Schedlich said, referring to the International Olympic Committee. Advertisement This Aug. 23, 2009 file photo shows the Olympic stadium pictured in Berlin. MICHAEL SOHN/Associated Press Berlin's bid — titled 'Berlin+' with support from the states of Brandenburg, Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Schleswig-Holstein — is to be presented to the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) before an end-of-month deadline. It will be up to the DOSB to decide which Games to bid for. Los Angeles is hosting the 2028 Olympics and Brisbane the 2032 Olympics, so the next available edition will be 2036, the 100th anniversary of the Berlin Games. 'I believe that the 2036 Games, regardless of where they take place, will also focus on the Nazi Games of 1936. That's part of history and attention will be paid to it,' Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner said. 'I have to tell you, I'm proud to be the governing mayor of a city that has changed in the last 100 years, that we no longer stand for dictatorship, exclusion, and mass violence, but that Berlin is now a cosmopolitan, international metropolis, a colorful, diverse city.' The DOSB previously said a German bid for 2040 was also possible. Munich, Hamburg and North Rhine-Westphalia also plan bids. A final decision on a German bidder is expected by fall next year. 'It's important for Germany to make a bid. We're making an offer here today,' Wegner said. In this Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, photo people walked down the stairs in the stands of the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. Michael Sohn/Associated Press The formal presentation took place in the same battle-scarred stadium, Berlin's Olympiastadion, where Adolf Hitler watched Owens, the Black American athlete, win four gold medals in the 1936 Games, dealing a blow to Hitler's notions of racial superiority. Hitler was personally involved in the design and construction of the 100,000-seat track-and-field stadium after the Nazis assumed power in 1933, two years after the Games were awarded to the city. Advertisement
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🎥 Icon League highlights: This wonder goal even leaves Kroos lost for words
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. Noah Jones stands almost motionless, then suddenly there's a brief contact to the right and he hammers the ball without hesitation against the inner post and from there the ball goes into the goal. What a shot! Even Toni Kroos, who commented on the semi-final between Bürgeramt and Berlin City, was speechless. And if anyone knows about dream goals, it's the six-time Champions League winner, who scored some dream goals in his career. Jones' goal marked the 4:2, which paved the way for Berlin City into the final. It was also Jones who made the decision in the final in overtime. The final, which was already considered decided after 15 minutes, still held a surprising twist. The Berliners were leading 4:0, but squandered their lead, and it went into overtime. Here are the remaining highlights. Which goal was particularly beautiful for you? 📸 Alex Livesey - 2024 Getty Images
NZ Herald
20-05-2025
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Europe now: Rearming Germany
Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor, left, and Donald Tusk, Poland's prime minister, have been discussing Germany tightening its borders. Photos / Getty Images The Trump administration has thrown European security and the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine into disarray. In Part III of Rules of engagement, Cathrin Schaer considers what this means for Germany where, in many ways, a whole country based its national and cultural identity on the post-war, international rules-based order. To read Part I, with Andrew Gunn reporting from Kyiv go here. To Read Part II, with Andrew Anthony reporting from London, go here. There's a war going on about a day's drive from where I live in Berlin, historic alliances are being torn asunder, Germany's far-right is rapidly rising and the 'international rules-based order' isn't really following the rules any more. But heck, you wouldn't really know it. It's been one of the warmest springs on record so far and, as usual after a long, grey winter, local bars and restaurants have moved tables and chairs back onto Berlin's streets. Cycling back from a canal-side beer garden as the sun goes down, you wonder (as you always do at the end of winter) where all these delightful, laughing, beer-quaffing people were hibernating up until now. In other words, it's pretty much life as normal here in the crowded, dirty, always-entertaining capital of Europe's biggest economy. But of course, as anyone who reads the news is well aware, it's not. Although Berliners are doing all the usual things – working, booking summer holidays, buying groceries, walking the dog – there's an uneasiness running through daily life. At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, it feels a bit like a crack has opened up somewhere below us. We can't quite see it, but the earth is shifting beneath those café tables. And we're not sure if the crack is going to close again quietly or whether it will widen into a deep, dark chasm that we'll all eventually be sucked into. Is that overly dramatic, I ask at our table in a Turkish restaurant on the weekend, or do other people feel that way, too? 'There's definitely a lot of uncertainty about the future at the moment,' one German diner agrees. When Spain and Portugal went through a nationwide power blackout in late April, she says, she immediately thought a war was starting. Previously, she might have thought someone had damaged a wire or driven into a power pole. 'You're right, the existing world order is being broken down,' one of the older guests, an Englishman, said, somewhat resignedly. 'Back in the 60s, we were scared of one thing really: the atomic bomb. But in some ways that was easier to deal with. This is much more diffuse. It's hard to know exactly what's going on, or what China or Russia or Trump or the markets will do next.' Over her hummus, another German at the table added: 'I used to be quite proud of the way Germany worked through its war-time history and the Holocaust. But now, I just feel like it was all fake. We learnt nothing. And I really don't know if I can trust the government ever again.' It's unclear whether she is referring to the government's support for the far-right Israeli regime – support that has upset a lot of people because of the way it flounts the system of international justice that actually arose after World War II, and which Germany allegedly supports – or whether she's upset about the government's current drive to spend more on guns and bombs. Defence spending surge Militarisation has been anathema to many ordinary Germans for decades, precisely because of the country's wartime history. Since then the Germans have been the good guys, the pacifists with the money for foreign and development aid, not tanks. But now, thanks to the Trump administration's comments about the Nato defence alliance and 'European freeloading', its wobbly support for Ukraine and ongoing threats to pull American soldiers out of the country, Germany has become the fourth largest spender on defence in the world. According to a March report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Germany's expenditure of $88.5 billion on its military in 2024 amount to an 89% increase in such spending over the past decade. The country hasn't spent this much on its army since the Cold War ended 26 years ago, the institute said. The newly elected government is even said to be considering bringing conscription back. None of that really fits with Germans' post-war, pacifist self-image. 'How times have changed,' Joerg Lau, international affairs correspondent for local newspaper Die Zeit, wrote in Berlin-based foreign affairs magazine Internationale Politik Quarterly late last year. 'The idea that we are still living in a 'post-war era' is overshadowed by the premonition that it could also be a pre-war era.' Europeans may have thought they had it all figured out, but for various reasons – including the Trump administration, the economic and social hangover from the Covid pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine – they are being forced to ask themselves who their enemies are, who their friends are, and even who they are. That reassessment is particularly challenging in Germany where, in many ways, a whole country based its national and cultural identity on the post-war, international rules-based order. The script, with the dull-but-happy 'end of history' finale, seems to have been torn up. Cathrin Schaer is the Listener's Berlin correspondent.
