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Yahoo
3 days ago
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How to watch England U21s vs Germany U21s for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Euro 2025 final today
England take on Germany in tonight's European Under-21 Championship final. Lee Carsley's men are the defending champions, having lifted the title in Georgia back in 2023. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW ENGLAND U21 VS GERMANY U21 LIVE! Now, they are back in the showpiece finale, taking on a familiar foe. Antonio Di Salvo's side are the only team to have beaten England this tournament, defeating them 2-1 in Group B thanks to Angsar Knauff and Nelson Weiper's strikes. Alex Scott netted what would prove to be a mere consolation. Since then, however, England have come into their own, beating pre-tournament favourites Spain 3-1, and sneaking past the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-finals. Germany, meanwhile, haven't let up either, outscoring Italy in the last eight before sweeping France to book their place in Bratislava. How to watch England U21s vs Germany U21s for FREE TV channel: Viewers can watch the action for free on Channel 4, with coverage commencing at 7.30pm BST, Kick off is slated for 8pm BST. Live stream: You can also watch the game on Channel 4's website. Live coverage: You can follow all the action with Standard Sport's live blog.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
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Slovakia to approve EU sanctions against Russia after receiving guarantees
Slovakia will no longer obstruct the ratification of the EU's 18th package of sanctions against Russia, confirmed Prime Minister Robert Fico. This decision follows multiple instances of Slovakia vetoing the sanctions to secure assurances against potential damages linked to the EU's plan to cease Russian gas imports by 2028. On Thursday, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia had negotiated as much as possible at this juncture. 'At this point, it would be counterproductive to continue blocking the 18th sanctions package tomorrow,' in a video message on social media. EU ambassadors are scheduled to convene today to endorse the new sanctions, according to a Reuters report, citing sources. The European Commission's proposed sanctions from last month target Russia's energy revenue, banking sector and military industry in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The measures include a floating price cap on Russian oil and restrictions on dealings with Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines and banks involved in evading sanctions. Slovakia's previous vetoes were attempts to extract concessions regarding the EU's broader strategy to phase out Russian oil and gas, which does not require unanimous EU approval. Despite its vetoes, Slovakia has maintained energy imports from Russia, including a gas contract valid until 2034, and has often adopted pro-Russian stances on Ukraine. On Tuesday, Fico revealed that Slovakia had secured commitments from the Commission, including support in the event of gas shortages or price surges, as well as assistance in legal disputes with Gazprom. The Commission said in a letter that it would intervene in potential litigation and clarify the use of an "emergency break" if gas prices soar due to limited supply during the phase-out. Additionally, the Commission has pledged to devise a mechanism to lessen the financial burden of cross-border gas and oil tariffs for Slovakia. Meanwhile, Malta, which had reservations about the Russian oil price cap, has also agreed to back the new sanctions. "Slovakia to approve EU sanctions against Russia after receiving guarantees" was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, 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. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Jaroslav Halák Officially Retires: 'I'll Never Wear The Pads Again'
He hasn't played a competitive hockey game in more than two years, but Slovak goaltender Jaroslav Halák never officially ended his career … until now. 'I'm done,' he said in a recent interview with Tomáš Prokop of Denník Šport. 'I'll never wear the pads again.' Halák played 25 games for the New York Rangers in 2022-23 backing up all-star goalie Igor Shesterkin. Since then, there was a PTO with the Carolina Hurricanes in the autumn of 2023 that lasted only two weeks. Then in February of 2024 he signed with his hometown club, Slovan Bratislava of the Slovak Extraliga, but that didn't lead to any games either. 'We agreed on the last day of the transfer period, which was already a pretty crucial date in the season,' Halák was quoted last summer. 'After signing, I evaluated all the pros and cons.' His last real shot was last summer, when he was hoping to get one final chance to try out for an NHL team. 'Last year I completed summer training,' Halák said. 'I wanted to go on the ice in Boston, but when nothing came of it, I told myself it was pointless. After that I didn't even try anymore. I'm officially ending my career. I would like to thank my family, friends, fans and especially my wife Petra, who has been by my side my entire career.' Former Knights, Sens Goalie Signs In Slovakia Canadian goaltender Dylan Ferguson, 26, has signed a one-year contract with HK Nitra, the Slovak Extraliga club announced on Thursday. As recently as two weeks ago, there were rumblings that a Czech team was interested in Halák. 'Maybe there was something, but it went away,' Halák dismissed. 'I wanted to stay in America, especially for the kids, since they go to school there and the sports training there is better than in Europe.' So Halák, who turned 40 in May, won't play long enough to match the uniform number 41, which he wore for much of his career. A native of Bratislava, Halák was a ninth-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Between 2006 and 2023, he played 581 NHL regular-season games and 39 more in the playoffs for the Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks and Rangers. The defining year of Halák's career was 2010. That February, he backstopped Slovakia to a fourth-place finish at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, playing all seven of his team's games while posting a 2.41 goals-against average and .911 save percentage. Then in April and May, he led eighth-seeded Montreal to playoff upsets over Alexander Ovechkin's Capitals and Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins in the first two rounds. Slovak Ex-Rangers Goalie Returns To KHL Slovak goalie Adam Húska, 28, has signed a one-year contract with Admiral Vladivostok, the KHL club recently announced on social media. Halák finishes with 295 career NHL wins. He admitted last summer that getting to 300 wins was part of his motivation for wanting to continue, but he's since backed off that stance. 'It's been two years and I've come to terms with not reaching 300,' he admitted. 'Looking back on my career, it's been a good one. It would have been nicer with 300 wins, but I'll be happy with 295.' Now, his focus is primarily on his children. At least two of them are trying to follow in his footsteps. 'Since my son Nathan has been a goalie for three years, I've been focusing on him,' said Halák. 'This year, my older daughter Inna joined him. Since January, she's been trying to be a goalie as well.' Photo © Eric Bolte-Imagn Images. Another Goalie Moves From NHL To KHL Canadian goaltender Louis Domingue, 33, has signed a one-year contract with Sibir Novosibirsk, the KHL club announced on Thursday.
Russia Today
15-07-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
EU country's leader denounces Brussels' ‘imbecilic' Russia plan
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has slammed the EU's plan to phase out Russian energy imports as 'imbecilic,' warning that the move would undermine his country's energy security, as well as the rest of the bloc. The RePowerEU plan envisages cutting all Russian oil and gas imports into the EU by 2027. The scheme has met with opposition not only from Slovakia, but also Hungary, Austria, and reportedly Italy. In a video posted on Facebook on Monday, Fico said the 'battle for Slovakia's energy security is nearing its end,' acknowledging that Bratislava cannot veto Brussels' plan. He accused the EU leadership of deliberately presenting the proposal as trade legislation to pre-empt opposition. Unlike sanctions, the plan only requires a qualified majority to pass. 'The [European] Commission's proposal is, excuse my language, imbecilic. Demagogically, it is the result of a limitless obsession with Russia,' the prime minister said. He added that phasing out Russian energy will 'damage the Slovak economy and undermine the competitiveness of the entire EU.' Responding to a letter from Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, who urged Fico to support the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, the Slovak leader stated on Monday that he would not relent until 'relevant stakeholders provide [Bratislava] with the necessary guarantees that after January 1, 2028, Slovakia will have sufficient gas supplies at reasonable prices.' Slovakia blocked the sanctions package for the second time last Friday, demanding that its concerns over the separate RePowerEU plan be addressed first. While Russian gas has not been subject to a direct EU ban, most member states have voluntarily cut imports. However, several landlocked countries – including Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic – still rely on limited volumes through exemptions. Bratislava and Budapest also receive much of their oil from Russia. Russia has warned that targeting its energy exports will continue to cause energy prices to surge across the EU, weakening the bloc's economy. Since 2022, growth across the EU has stagnated.
Bloomberg
12-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Slovakia Seeks Deal on Russian Gas and Sanctions by Tuesday
Slovakia aims to reach a solution on guarantees against the impact of a planned halt in Russian gas imports — a condition for backing the European Union's 18th sanctions package against Moscow — by Tuesday, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Saturday. Fico said he discussed the issue with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday morning, describing the talks as 'extremely tough.'
