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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic midfielder Paulo Bernardo gives Jota injury update
He is keeping in touch with all things Celtic though, and in particular his teammates, with compatriot Paulo Bernardo revealing that his friend's rehabilitation is on schedule. 'Yes, [I speak to him] sometimes,' Bernardo said. 'He's now in Portugal on rehab. I'll probably be with him after the game [on Saturday]. (Image: Craig Williamson - SNS Group) 'I spoke to him [on Wednesday] and he seemed okay. He had his operation very well and now he's doing rehab. I think he's okay. I'll see him next week. 'He was determined to come back here in January very strong. He told me that he wasn't very fit at the time because of the game time he had before. But I think he shows everyone that he can come back and show his football again. Read more: 'He scored goals, made assists and played important games. He had a great response to that. I think in his mind, he's very strong. 'He said to me that the surgery went well. He's obviously a great player. Fans love him. 'I never played a lot with him [when we were younger]. I had a pre-season with him in Benfica. Of course, he joined Benfica very young too. So, I always met him sometimes in the campus. Maybe some trainings. 'But he's really a great guy. I was already a friend of him in Benfica and his coming back here was good for me too.' With such players at Celtic's disposal, and the strength in depth to cope even with the absence of those who possess the quality of Jota, it is little wonder that the Scottish football scene can sometimes appear a little easy for Brendan Rodgers' treble-chasers. But if they are to end the campaign with the three domestic trophies by beating Aberdeen in today's Scottish Cup Final, Bernardo is adamant that hard work and high standards are the thing that has allowed them to meet those high expectations. 'I think the season is always like that,' he said. 'But we have to prove every game that we are better and not only on the expectation, we need to do that in reality, with the mentality that it will be a difficult game, because it will be. 'For the people that say that we have easy games, they are wrong. Because it's not easy games. We can make things look easy because of the hard work that we put into the whole season and winning titles. But the hard work does that. 'It's very good to listen to the 100 people who want to make us champions on paper, but we have to do it on the pitch. We need to prove on the pitch, and we can't listen to their things, and we have to make the right choices. 'I think the titles give us the credit. We don't need the people to say we are amazing. We won the title and that's it for us. It's the best feeling that we can have.' On a personal note, Bernardo has been satisfied with his first full season as a permanent Celtic player, if a little frustrated by the tear of a ligament in his foot earlier in the campaign, and the subsequent struggle to nail down a regular starting place in the midfield three. 'I think it was very good,' he said. 'I think I can improve a lot yet. But I think it was a good season, a good start for Celtic. (Image: Craig Williamson - SNS Group) 'But yeah, I think I have space to improve, and I can improve for the next season. 'I had a little injury that wasn't at a great time. But I did my work, and I think I came back strong enough to compete again. 'I knew that [the injury] was difficult for me because I stopped for like two months, I think. 'And the players did their work and keep playing and keep winning games. And our midfield is really strong and we had a lot of options, so it wasn't great at the time when I came back. 'But I had my chances and I think I did my work and it helped me to come back.'
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Celtic midfielder Paulo Bernardo gives Jota injury update
Having come back to the city, the club and the fans that he has come to love, the Portuguese winger subsequently had to go back to his homeland to slowly work his way to fitness once more. He is keeping in touch with all things Celtic though, and in particular his teammates, with compatriot Paulo Bernardo revealing that his friend's rehabilitation is on schedule. 'Yes, [I speak to him] sometimes,' Bernardo said. 'He's now in Portugal on rehab. I'll probably be with him after the game [on Saturday]. (Image: Craig Williamson - SNS Group) 'I spoke to him [on Wednesday] and he seemed okay. He had his operation very well and now he's doing rehab. I think he's okay. I'll see him next week. 'He was determined to come back here in January very strong. He told me that he wasn't very fit at the time because of the game time he had before. But I think he shows everyone that he can come back and show his football again. Read more: 'He scored goals, made assists and played important games. He had a great response to that. I think in his mind, he's very strong. 'He said to me that the surgery went well. He's obviously a great player. Fans love him. 'I never played a lot with him [when we were younger]. I had a pre-season with him in Benfica. Of course, he joined Benfica very young too. So, I always met him sometimes in the campus. Maybe some trainings. 'But he's really a great guy. I was already a friend of him in Benfica and his coming back here was good for me too.' With such players at Celtic's disposal, and the strength in depth to cope even with the absence of those who possess the quality of Jota, it is little wonder that the Scottish football scene can sometimes appear a little easy for Brendan Rodgers' treble-chasers. But if they are to end the campaign with the three domestic trophies by beating Aberdeen in today's Scottish Cup Final, Bernardo is adamant that hard work and high standards are the thing that has allowed them to meet those high expectations. 'I think the season is always like that,' he said. 'But we have to prove every game that we are better and not only on the expectation, we need to do that in reality, with the mentality that it will be a difficult game, because it will be. 'For the people that say that we have easy games, they are wrong. Because it's not easy games. We can make things look easy because of the hard work that we put into the whole season and winning titles. But the hard work does that. 'It's very good to listen to the 100 people who want to make us champions on paper, but we have to do it on the pitch. We need to prove on the pitch, and we can't listen to their things, and we have to make the right choices. 'I think the titles give us the credit. We don't need the people to say we are amazing. We won the title and that's it for us. It's the best feeling that we can have.' On a personal note, Bernardo has been satisfied with his first full season as a permanent Celtic player, if a little frustrated by the tear of a ligament in his foot earlier in the campaign, and the subsequent struggle to nail down a regular starting place in the midfield three. 'I think it was very good,' he said. 'I think I can improve a lot yet. But I think it was a good season, a good start for Celtic. (Image: Craig Williamson - SNS Group) 'But yeah, I think I have space to improve, and I can improve for the next season. 'I had a little injury that wasn't at a great time. But I did my work, and I think I came back strong enough to compete again. 'I knew that [the injury] was difficult for me because I stopped for like two months, I think. 'And the players did their work and keep playing and keep winning games. And our midfield is really strong and we had a lot of options, so it wasn't great at the time when I came back. 'But I had my chances and I think I did my work and it helped me to come back.'
Vancouver Sun
01-05-2025
- Health
- Vancouver Sun
Grief and trauma: The road after the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy
Article content For witnesses, survivors, first responders and front-line medical staff it's normal to experience symptoms of PTSD in the weeks immediately following the event, including repetitive thoughts about the event, but the brain and body are wired to recover from traumatic events, said Miller. Article content Article content Article content Supports in the immediate aftermath don't have to be from mental-health professionals. Article content 'The single most important contributor is social support from community, family, loved ones, religious communities that people feel connected to,' Miller said. Article content Laarni Bernardo, registered clinical counsellor and member of Vancouver's Filipino community, said many Filipinos aren't reaching out to crisis lines or counselling that has been offered due to stigma associated with mental-health issues in the culture. Article content 'In the Philippines we receive 26 tropical storms a year. We are not strangers to hurricanes, landslides, flooding and natural disasters. We have been programmed to be resilient. Crying and reaching out and asking for help could be seen as a sign of weakness. Article content Article content 'For Filipinos to really mend, they need relationship,' said Bernardo. 'They need to feel really connected and really safe with the person they are working with.' Article content Article content What does help is the Filipino concept of Kapwa, which means having a sense of connectedness with 'the other,' said Bernardo. Article content Bernardo said she has been felt that sense of connectedness as communities around the globe have expressed support: 'It is so healing.' Article content Here at home, within 24 hours of the tragedy, a group of community organizers set up a grassroots support coalition that includes a forum where people can put their names on if they need help or can offer help. Article content 'By the next day there were over 1,000 responses, they have 100-plus counsellors and at least 60 counsellors are offering several hundred free hours and discounted rates,' said Angeles.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Krispy Kreme nominates former Starbucks and Kraft Heinz executives to board
Krispy Kreme has announced a reshuffle of its board of directors, with a new slate of nominees to guide the company through its ongoing transformation. The refreshed board aims to provide a partnership for the management team as they continue to grow and improve the doughnut company. The nominees, including industry veterans, will be presented for shareholder voting at Krispy Kreme's annual meeting on 17 June 2025. The director nominees bring a wealth of experience from various sectors. Bernardo Hees, a former CEO of Kraft Heinz and Burger King Worldwide, as well as executive chairman at Avis Budget Group, is expected to chair the newly formed strategy and operating committee. Hees said: 'Krispy Kreme is one of the world's most iconic and beloved brands. I look forward to working with Josh, the management team, and fellow directors to drive disciplined global expansion, refranchising efforts, and operational efficiency that results in sustainable value creation.' Patrick Grismer, the former CFO of Starbucks and current audit chair for Panera Brands, is slated to join the audit and finance committee. Easwaran Sundaram, with his background as the former chief digital and technology officer at JetBlue; and Gordon von Bretten, a current senior partner at JAB Holding Company, complete the list of proposed board members. Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said: 'Welcoming Bernardo to our board at a pivotal time for Krispy Kreme will be invaluable as we seek to maximise shareholder value through our two largest growth opportunities: profitable US expansion and capital-light international growth. Establishing a strategy and operating committee that leverages Bernardo's experience will support me and my team as we strive to drive operational and financial success.' Krispy Kreme shareholders will cast their votes on these nominees for a nine-member board. Following the annual meeting, the company anticipates the formation of the strategy and operating committee under Hees' leadership. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Krispy Kreme operates in 40 countries via its network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and digital business with more than 17,500 fresh points of access. Earlier this month, Krispy Kreme launched a new range of doughnuts for spring 2025 named the Hoppy Easter. "Krispy Kreme nominates former Starbucks and Kraft Heinz executives to board" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
New York Times
23-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
How Bernardo Silva personifies Pep Guardiola's safety-first approach at Manchester City
Pep Guardiola is going to try to get Manchester City into the Champions League his way, and he is going to do it using his players. He is going to do it with the ones who 'have experience, that maybe know better the older patterns', as he explained recently. He means Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva and even Mateo Kovacic, who has the upper hand over Nico Gonzalez because he signed two years ago, not two months ago. Advertisement It does not sound like a controversial plan when put like that, but it has not been entirely popular among the City fanbase of late, partly because those four have probably struggled more than anybody else across the season. Those struggles and the feeling that age has caught up with them — Guardiola did say City are 'an old team' in January — has led to them becoming known, generally affectionately but also with a tinge of frustration, as 'uncs'. According to Urban Dictionary, Unc status 'refers to the slang term, unc, which is short for uncle. You typically refer to someone as unc when they are the brother of one's father or mother, or more commonly when they are an older male mentor/role model. Achieving 'unc status' essentially means that you have fulfilled at least one of those two criteria within someone else's life'. Fundamentally there is a misunderstanding — or at least dislike — for what Guardiola is trying to achieve in these final games. He has been criticised for not finding a solution to City's struggles earlier this season but, late though it may be, this is actually it. Essentially, he has gone back to the tried and tested safety-first approach. You know, the one that helped them win the treble. Look back at their Champions League away fixtures in the 2022-23 season: each of them, apart from the first at Sevilla, was basically an exercise in sterile possession, geared towards not losing. The only difference now is that City are not quite so accomplished with the ball and not so stable without it, so Guardiola wants to fill his team with even more of his passers. His warhorses. Those who understand exactly what he wants. The more doubts Guardiola has, the more men he puts in the middle of the pitch. This is the thing: if people are not on board with the gameplan, they are not really going to be on board with those asked to carry it out, especially when there are new guys (Nico Gonzalez) or more exciting guys (Jeremy Doku, Savinho, James McAtee) being left out instead. But watching Bernardo during City's victory against Aston Villa, a game won in stoppage time at the end, was a reminder that he is basically another Guardiola on the pitch. So is Gundogan in terms of the patient gameplan, but this was a night when Bernardo shone brightest, even without considering his slightly fortunate opening goal. Advertisement He was the glue that held the whole performance together. Had City not scored at the death through Matheus Nunes, neither the team performance nor Bernardo would have garnered much praise, but City pretty much achieved what they set out to do even at 1-1: they stifled Villa, they stayed solid. Not many teams have managed that of late, and City have not done it to many teams this season, either. But they did on Tuesday because of the team Guardiola picked, not in spite of it. And Bernardo was central to it all. Only Josko Gvardiol, the centre-back charged with passing the ball out from the back, had more touches than him. Many of the 30-year-old's best games for City have been characterised by his sheer effort levels, the distance he has run and the amount of tackles he has made. They are probably cherished so much because of our British way of viewing football, but there have been plenty of more intelligent performances where he has basically dictated the entire game because of what he does with the ball: he gets on it at the back, in midfield and up front. He gets on it and he keeps it. Guardiola usually calls for 'one thousand million passes' in games like this, a tactic that goes hand-in-hand with his more conservative performances, and that is complemented to perfection by players like Bernardo taking one thousand million touches. When this team is broken up, when Guardiola leaves and this period is reflected upon, it will be impossible to explain what they have done without discussing Bernardo's role. As much as the running and the tackles and the dribbles, he, and Gundogan, know not to expose the team by chucking the ball forwards, leaving space behind. This season has not been vintage for either of them, and even at their best there would obviously be times when they lose the ball through poor execution, but Guardiola loves them because, more often than not, they make the right decisions. And more often than not, if they make the right decisions, the team does what it is supposed to do. Advertisement Bernardo has come in for more criticism, sometimes much worse, than the others, but when you see his 'cardio sessions' or 'backwards passes' being criticised online, you know there is no basis to it. 'I don't forget Bernardo, what he has done for us,' Guardiola said late on Tuesday night. 'This season, especially this season. 'I don't forget November, December, January, February, March. We didn't win one single game but he was there every single time, running 30 kilometres every time, playing different positions, and there was a moment when he was empty; mentally, and after not winning games he was tired. But Bernardo, in important games, has an incredibly huge personality. He's a player, for me, who is on another level.' Inevitably, because it is all tied together, Guardiola's analysis of Bernardo's performance against Villa circled back to his understanding of the plan. The plan is patience, and few understand it better than Bernardo. 'Today for the game, like Kova — Kova today was brilliant as well,' Guardiola continued. 'All the players, the commitment. Maybe we miss a little bit some quality, we didn't create much, but it's not easy against Aston Villa because they defend low block, five or six players at the back and it's not easy. 'It's a question of being patient and today Kova and Bernardo helped us to read that.' Few understand Guardiola's game plans full stop, but Bernardo is one who knows exactly what is called for. Guardiola will never forget that and neither should anybody else.
