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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Suspect accused of assassinating gangsters Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons in court wait
Michael Riley's extradition hearing has been rearranged. The extradition hearing for the man accused of gunning down Scots gangsters Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons in a Spanish bar has been delayed. Michael Riley has been charged over the double assassination, which took place at Monaghan's Irish Bar in the city of Fuengirola after the Champions League Final. The Spanish authorities are trying to extradite him to Spain so he can go on trial over the killings, which took place in the Costa del Sol city on May 31 this year. But today it emerged that the hearing, which was due to take place in October, was being rescheduled for November, meaning the 44-year-old, of Liverpool, will spend an extra month behind bars. Riley, of Huyton, Liverpool, is remanded in custody at Wandsworth Prison and was due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on October 9 for his extradition hearing. But today the court heard that the hearing is now expected to take place at the same court on November 20, five weeks later than originally planned. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. 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. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Another hearing is due to take place in August. Monaghan, 43, and Lyons, 46, were key members of the Lyons crime gang, which has been at war with the rival Daniel mob for a quarter of a century. The feud started in the early 2000s when the Lyons gang were blamed after cocaine belonging to the Daniels was swiped from a safe house during a party. What followed was decade of tit-for-tat shootings, ambushes and knife attacks. Spanish police said Riley was a member of the Daniel gang, but Police Scotland have denied a link between the murders and their lengthy feud.


The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Chelsea are champions of the world but are they actually any good? Here's why Premier League title charge is unlikely
CHELSEA are the actual champions of the world, despite having not finished in the Premier League's top two for any of the last eight seasons. Advertisement 6 Chelsea have won their second trophy this year 6 The impact it will have on their upcoming Premier League campaign remains to be seen Chelsea are champions of the world, despite the Club World Cup not including the champions of England , Spain or Italy - Liverpool , Barcelona and Napoli . And despite Chelsea having qualified for this thing by virtue of winning the 2021 Champions League , under the ownership of Roman Abramovich and the leadership of Thomas Tuchel , with an entirely different squad, save for Donald Trump's new best friend Reece James . Chelsea might also be champions of Saturn, given that Trump and FIFA overlord Gianni Infantino seemed to present them with a golden replica of that planet after Sunday's 3-0 victory over Paris St Germain. The Blues didn't beat any serious contender at the Club World Cup until that extraordinary demolition of the European champions - playing three clubs from Brazil (losing once), one from Tunisia , one from the MLS , as well as defeating 10-man Benfica in extra-time. Advertisement Read more Chelsea And yet here we are, with Chelsea global champions of the global game and with nobody, not even Chelsea, having the slightest clue what to make of it all. Does this elevate Chelsea's owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali to genius level? Well, the basic business model required to rule the footballing world is now clear and simple - keep signing Brighton's best players and keep offloading your deadwood on Five of the starting eleven who thrashed PSG had previously played for Brighton - Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella , Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro , as well as Levi Colwill who was loaned to the Seagulls. Advertisement Most read in Football Latest Exclusive BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The £87million prize money Chelsea earned in the United States should be enough to sign at least two of Kaoru Mitoma , Pervis Estupinan and John Paul van Hecke. Wouldn't it have been easier and less expensive for Boehly's crew to have bought Brighton and made them world champions instead? Hilarious moment Trump gets caught inside Chelsea's trophy celebrations as Cole Palmer dances next to beaming Don Meanwhile, Kepa Arrizabalaga - a route previously travelled by Kai Havertz , Jorginho , Raheem Sterling (loan) as well as Willian , David Luiz and Petr Cech in the late Abramovich era. Advertisement But are Chelsea really any good? Until Sunday night the answer appeared to be 'no, not really'. And yet the hammering of PSG in New York was genuinely brilliant - with Pedro . PSG's previous four results against European opposition had read Real Madrid (4-0), Bayern Munich (2-0), Atletico Madrid (4-0) and Inter Milan (5-0 in the Champions League Final). Yet Chelsea shredded them to ribbons inside 45 minutes. Advertisement The pantomime provided by Luis Enrique completely losing his shizzle at the final whistle, Cucurella having his hair pulled and Trump gatecrashing the trophy celebrations added to the weird theatre of FIFA's new jamboree. Palmer was a late, opportunist piece of business when signed from Manchester City two summers ago but is now a Ballon d'Or contender and one of the most compelling and strangely likeable blokes in the game. The signings of Pedro and Liam Delap will lessen the goalscoring burden on Palmer and presumably lead to loose-cannon Nicolas Jackson heading to Arsenal - which isn't a new transfer rumour, just an educated guess. 6 Palmer reminded fans just how good he can be on Sunday Advertisement 6 He and his Chelsea team-mates clearly frustrated PSG Credit: Alamy Chelsea's policy of signing shedloads of young players on long contracts has seen plenty of expensive blunders - Mykhailo Mudryk (£62m and facing a Christopher Nkunku (£52m and rarely fit), Romeo Lavia (£53m and rarely fit), along with £50m on a post-sell-by-date Sterling. And how would the Blues ever balance the books and come close to complying with PSR regulations without the existence of Arsenal? Still, Enzo Maresca has the core of a very good team, as seen in the Big Apple . Advertisement They have now won two trophies in six and a half weeks - along with the Europa Conference League , another new bauble nobody knows how to quantify. So can Chelsea build on this and actually compete for the Premier League title when they haven't even gone close to doing so for so long - their last eight finishes being fourth, sixth, 12th, third, fourth, fourth, third and fifth? Given that they will start this season knackered, it is unlikely. With one month to go until the new campaign, everyone else is rested. Chelsea's exertions in the American heat will have a major impact at some point. Advertisement And what of the Club World Cup? Would PSG swap it for the Champions League? No. But would future European champions prioritise it? Quite possibly. This thing will catch on and end up being bigger than the Champions League as long as FIFA keep throwing billions at it. Advertisement And so long as they make the qualifying criteria more logical, as well as solving the increasing problem of extreme burn-out among elite players. Previous versions of the Club World Cup could never be taken very seriously but Chelsea will probably end up being regarded as its first 'proper' champions. Champions of the world, champions of Saturn, champions of the whole solar system, unless the Saudis take over a crack Martian outfit. But will Chelsea be champions of England or Europe again any time soon? Advertisement Baz-bore THE time-wasting aggro at the end of the day three provided the needle which helped make the Third Test at Lord's an all-time classic. Opener Zak Crawley feigned injury, employing extreme delaying tactics which meant India would bowl only one over at the start of England's second innings on Saturday evening. India skipper Shubman Gill, who'd had a deep-tissue massage in the middle earlier in the match, provided a pot-kettle moment by urging Crawley to 'grow some f***ing balls'. England bowling coach Tim Southee then sarcastically commented that Crawley's fitness would be assessed overnight. Advertisement All good fun until you consider the idea of actively taking the piddle out of paying punters who had paid through their noses to be at Lord's and had suffered funereal over rates for the entire match. There had already been delays due to an attack of ladybirds, a misbehaving TV spidercam, red baseball caps worn behind the bowler's arm and so many drinks breaks you thought you were attending a bottomless brunch rather than a game of cricket . Bazball was supposed to speed up the Test game and thrill the crowds. This was decidedly off-message. 6 Despite the drama, there have been plenty of empty seats at Lord's Credit: Getty Advertisement Eagles Ostracized CRYSTAL PALACE have fallen victims of an inconsistent jobsworthery from Uefa in being The beneficiaries will be Nottingham Forest , whose 'previous' owner Evangelos Marinakis, sorted out similar Uefa concerns over dual ownership of clubs by placing his Forest shares in a 'blind trust' and declaring himself no longer a 'person with significant control'. So we look forward to the big Greek fella being entirely insignificant, and as quiet as a mouse, at the City Ground next season. 6 Palace will be playing in the third tier of Europe despite winning the FA Cup Credit: Getty Advertisement


The Mainichi
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Mainichi
Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of a failed attempt on his life, joining family, friends and close advisers to witness Chelsea's dominating FIFA Club World Cup final victory over Paris Saint-Germain. The president joined the players on the field after the match to congratulate the tournament's outstanding performers, present PSG players with their runner-up medals and hand Chelsea their championship trophy. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were greeted with cheers as they arrived at MetLife Stadium just ahead of the pre-match performance by musical artists Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini. And the president got a smattering of boos when he was briefly shown on the stadium's mega-screen. The president waved to the crowd and pumped his fist as he and his entourage arrived at the stadium luxury box, where they took in the match with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his wife, Leena Al Ashqar. Other guests spotted in the president's suite included Attorney General Pam Bondi, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, NFL great Tom Brady and media mogul Rupert Murdoch. MetLife in a little over a year will host the 2026 World Cup final. Chelsea, of the English Premier League, spoiled PSG's bid to win its fourth major title of the season, exactly 100 days after PSG clinched Ligue 1 on April 5. The Paris team added the Coupe de France by beating Reims 3-0 on May 24, then romped over Inter Milan seven days later in the Champions League Final. Chelsea dominated throughout, racing out to a 3-0 lead in the first half behind a pair of goals from Cole Palmer and one from Joao Pedro. Sunday's match fell on the first anniversary of the assassination attempt Trump survived in Butler, Pennsylvania, while campaigning for president. In an interview with his daughter-in-law and Fox News show host Lara Trump that aired Saturday, Trump briefly touched on the anniversary but was otherwise muted. The U.S. Secret Service announced last week that six staffers had been disciplined with suspensions ranging from 10 to 42 days without pay over the incident. "I have great confidence in these people," Trump said. "I know the people and they're very talented, very capable." The international sporting match also offered an opportunity for Trump and aides to huddle with Qatari government officials. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, in a brief exchange with reporters ahead of the match, said he remained "hopeful" about Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations. Witkoff, who joined Trump for the tournament finale, appeared to nod affirmatively when asked by reporters if he planned on meeting with senior officials from the Gulf nation of Qatar, which is serving as an intermediary with Hamas in the talks, during the match. "I'll be meeting them," Witkoff said. The president, who has a warm relationship with Infantino, has said he plans to attend multiple matches of the World Cup tournament next year that will be held at stadiums in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Preparations for next year's big soccer moment for North America are well underway. But it comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and its neighbors over proposed tariffs, immigration and Trump repeatedly saying that Canada should become the 51st state. Trump earlier this year said the tensions will only make the tournament more "exciting." " Tension's a good thing, " Trump said. Sporting events have made up the bulk of Trump's trips in the U.S. since taking office this year. In addition to his visit this weekend to the soccer tournament, he's attended the Super Bowl in New Orleans, the Daytona 500 in Florida, UFC fights in Miami and Newark, New Jersey, and the NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia.


Fox Sports
7 days ago
- Politics
- Fox Sports
Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J (AP) — President Donald Trump marked the one-year anniversary of a failed assassination attempt on his life with family and close advisers at the FIFA Club World Cup final. Trump and first lady Melania Trump travelled from their golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, to East Rutherford 40 miles (64 kilometers) away to watch the final match of the U.S.-hosted tournament between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea at MetLife Stadium. Trump was greeted with cheers as he arrived at the stadium just ahead of the pre-match musical performance by singers Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini. The president waved to the crowd as he and his entourage arrived at the stadium luxury box where they'll take in the match. MetLife in a little over a year will host the 2026 World Cup final. The Trumps could be watching history as PSG attempts to win its fourth major title of the season, exactly 100 days after it clinched Ligue 1 on April 5. The team added the Coupe de France by beating Reims 3-0 on May 24, then romped over Inter Milan seven days later in the Champions League Final. Sunday's match falls on the first anniversary of the assassination attempt he survived in Butler, Pennsylvania, while campaigning for president. Sporting events have made up the bulk of Trump's trips in the U.S. since taking office this year. In addition to his visit this weekend to the soccer tournament, he's attended the Super Bowl in New Orleans, the Daytona 500 in Florida, UFC fights in Miami and Newark, New Jersey, and the NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia. The president, who has a warm relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has said he plans to attend multiple matches of the World Cup tournament next year that will be held at stadiums in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Preparations for next year's big soccer moment for North America are well underway. But it comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and its neighbors over proposed tariffs, immigration and Trump repeatedly saying that Canada should become the 51st state. Trump earlier this year said the tensions will only make the tournament more 'exciting.' ' Tension's a good thing, ' Trump said. — Price reported from Washington. in this topic


Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Odds, Best Bets: Can Dortmund Upset RM?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals wrap up on Saturday afternoon with a must-see rematch of the 2024 Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Los Blancos won last year's UCL Final 2-0. They're heavily favored to once again take down Dortmund on Saturday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In fact, recently hired Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso and Co. are listed by most sportsbooks at -320 (implied probability: 76.2 percent) or shorter to advance. 🔔 ANNOUNCEMENT: NEWSWEEK SPORTS BETTING 📩 LAUNCHING JULY 11: Starting July 11, Newsweek Sports Betting Editor Tyler Everett will deliver his weekly takes on what to bet on during the upcoming weekend -- and why -- ➡️ to your inbox every Friday. If you're enjoying the content on Newsweek's dedicated sports betting vertical, here's your chance to get all the latest analysis and betting picks you're looking for, right in your inbox as you start your weekend. SIGN UP NOW Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Odds Below are the odds in the two most popular markets for soccer matches: three-way moneyline and match winner. Club World Cup QF Moneyline Odds: Real Madrid vs. Dortmund The DraftKings, FanDuel and bet365 three-way moneyline odds below apply to today's result after 90 minutes, plus stoppage time. DK FD bet365 Real Madrid -160 -175 -167 Borussia Dortmund +400 +410 +400 Draw +340 +330 +333 Club World Cup QF Winner Odds: Real Madrid vs. Dortmund It's also possible to simply bet on which team will advance to the semifinals. In this market, it doesn't matter whether the winner comes out on top in 90 minutes, extras or PKs. DK FD bet365 Real Madrid -320 -355 -350 Borussia Dortmund +240 +270 +250 How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Dortmund Kickoff : 4 p.m. ET : 4 p.m. ET TV: TNT/truTV/Univision/DAZN Real Madrid vs. Dortmund Pick, Best Bets How They Got Here Both Madrid and Dortmund have been impressive through group play and one match of knockout action, especially the former. RM has outscored its last three CWC opponents by a combined score of 7-1, including a 3-0 shutout of RB Salzburg to close group play and a 1-0 win over Juventus in the round of 16. Dortmund has not been dominant (it reached the quarters by earning a draw and three one-goal victories), but it's nevertheless been a strong showing to date by Niko Kovac's squad. Read more Announcement: Newsweek Sports Betting Newsletter launching July 11 Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Betting News, Analysis Oddsmakers are giving Real Madrid a ton of respect in this matchup, but are they overlooking Borussia Dortmund? While Los Blancos have a talent advantage, BVB has more than enough firepower to at least keep this game close, even against an RM side coming off a 1-0 win over Juve that was not nearly as close as the final score indicated. Madrid had a 57-43 advantage in possession and recorded 11 shots on goal while allowing just two by Juventus. Per analytics site FOTMOB, Real Madrid won the xG battle in that game 1.57 to 0.77, and it created 5 big chances while only surrendering 1. Dortmund was impressive in the Round of 16 vs. Liga MX side Monterrey, making the most of its chances despite losing the possession battle 58-42. BVB jumped out to a 2-0 lead after 24 minutes thanks to a quick brace by Serhou Guirassy, then held on to win 2-1 and advance. Remarkably, Dortmund held Monterrey to just 0.85 xG on seven shots on target. In today's matchup, Dortmund will need to once again make the most of the chances it gets against Real Madrid, which will likely control possession. A key question for BVB will be how it fares without rising star Jobe Bellingham, who will miss this match due to suspension (yellow cards). Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Best Bets Hot lukewarm at best take: I think Real Madrid will find a way to advance, but I don't think they'll cruise. In a tough matchup to predict -- I think Dortmund is more than good enough to make this interesting -- there aren't any slam-dunk bets that stand out to me, but the halftime draw is enticing, especially at longer than +150 odds. For a safer play, consider parlaying Real Madrid to win and Over 1.5 Goals (in 90 minutes) at -135. Halftime Draw (+160 at bet365) -- 0.5 units Parlay: 3-way moneyline RM to win + Over 1.5 Goals (-135 at DK) -- 1 units Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.