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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic caught in Ajax storm as need for signings is poured on if Brendan Rodgers is to bring the thunder
Benjamin Nygren looks like a flash sale bargain but the champions need more and quickly on the evidence in Como There was thunder and lightning before kick-off as a biblical storm lashed Lake Como, writes Michael Gannon in Italy. But there was nothing flashy about Celtic 's defending as they got hit by several bolts from the Ajax men in blue. Brendan Rodgers ' side stumbled to defeat to the Dutch big guns during the calm after the storm. And the wild weather will be nothing compared to the rumbles from fans if the champions don't bring in some much-needed reinforcements. The heavens opened here – now it's the turn of the Parkhead purse strings. The Premiership season kicks off in just over a week and the Celts squad is still well short – even if they have looked decent at times in preseason. The Hoops were bright and breezy for 45 minutes against Ajax before clouds rolled over then the goals rained in. Rodgers' men were on top in the first period despite Steven Berguis' opener against the run of play. The leveller was a thing of beauty when Kieran Tierney carved open the Ajax defence for Reo Hatate to square for Yang to bury. The Hoops also hit the woodwork twice but Davy Klaassen caught Celts cold less than two minutes into the second half before Berguis nabbed his second with the backline on the back foot. Teenage sensation Aaron Bouwman unleashed a stunner from the edge of the box to make it four and Rayane Bounida bashed in number five as Celts collapsed and the tempers flaring up between both sets of fans made it a stormy end to a difficult night. Here's five talking points. The vanish Yamada New boy Shin Yamada was briefly on the subs list before being whipped off again after an admin error. He'll need to wait for his chance but Celtic badly need more new faces – and quickly. There's no need to go overboard after a friendly but it's blindingly obvious this squad is in need of couldn't make it any clearer either – first team signings are required and the clock is ticking. Ny-grin Rodgers wants more business but he has admitted Benjamin Nygren is already worth way more than Celtic paid to land the with every passing game, it looks like the Hoops manager should be wearing a mask after picking the playmaker up for just £1.7m. The Swede has slotted in superbly so far and was a stand out once more against the Dutch masters. Nygren glided around the pitch, played with his head up and was a major threat bursting into the box. He's shaping up as the steal of the summer. Full backing Tierney has always had a left foot that could open a bottle of Chianti and he was at it again in Italy with another killer ball on the back of his cracking assist against Newcastle. The 28-year-old sliced Ajax wide open with his deadly pass out in the build up to Yang's leveller and it was a moment of sheer doesn't come as a surprise but seeing Tierney fit and firing again will be thrilling Celtic fans and their manager. CCV TBC It was a welcome first run out of pre-season for Cameron Carter-Vickers after the defender was late back in training following knee tidy-up surgery. Conceding a goal within 90 seconds and then a few more wasn't what hoped for but the centre back is huge for the Hoops. Carter-Vickers has had some injury issues over the years and he's often had to bite down on his gum shield to play each week. Celts will be hoping his pain in in the past and it's plain sailing from now on. The Yang gang There was a fake photo of Yang in a Norwich shirt doing the rounds online a few days ago but he remains a Celt for now. The Canaries are interested in a loan deal but it's a question of whether the Hoops stick or twist. There are times when he looks like he's worth keeping – and he scored a smart goal against Ajax. But it could come down to who comes in whether he'll continue to appear in a green and white strip.
The Age
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Age
The creative side of Coldplaygate
'Best meme from that kiss cam moment? 'Coldplay haven't released any singles for ages, but they created two last night'.' We thank George Zivkovic of Northmead. 'Byron by name, Byron by nature?' proffers Phil Haberland of Claremont (WA). 'I'm sure the romantic poet is raising a glass of Chianti somewhere in the universe, in honour of CEO Andy Byron. The sound of the famous club-foot beating its exit along a wooden corridor, from yet another cuckolded British Lord or Italian Count's mansion, echoes down the ages.' Janice Creenaune of Austinmer likes My First Affair, the Lego re-enactment, and notes that 'one comment rang out true. 'Their spouses were shocked when they finally put it together'.' 'Last Thursday night at racetracks in NSW and Victoria, four Race 8s saw winning No. 8s,' reports Gregory Abbott of Macleay Island (Qld). 'Odd eight balls or had C8 gone to the dogs? Yes, I know – I ate it all up.' Mike Parton of Tamworth explains that the 'antimacassar [C8], used to avoid staining of seating by 'hair oil of choice', is quite specifically anti-Macassar oil. Hence, the name. I grew up with and am still making use of antimacassars.' David Rose of Nollamara (WA) says, 'My 20-year-old step-daughter received a pack of them in an office 'secret Santa'. Not impressed at all.' Failure to indicate (C8) 'has nothing to do with the brand or country of origin of vehicle but everything to do with the nuts holding the steering wheel', declares Don Nealon of Taree, but if it bothers drivers that much, he points to his 'much beloved father-in-law, who changed cars often, his last being a fully imported Ford Escort. Alas, the indicators were arse-about. Nothing loth, he removed the steering wheel and reversed the positions of the indicator and light-switch stalks. Back went the wheel and Bob's your uncle. It worked. He was chuffed. However, the battery kept going flat every few weeks. Wonder why?' 'I've owned several Volvos,' says Duncan McRobert of Hawks Nest. 'As a safety feature, the earlier ones had 'day running lights'. This, of course, added fuel to perceived prejudice against Volvo drivers and resulted in the constant flashing of lights by other drivers. I often wondered if this was just a reminder that I left the lights on, or that I was merely another Volvo-driving wanker. Incidentally, I never wore a hat.'
Sydney Morning Herald
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Sydney Morning Herald
The creative side of Coldplaygate
'Best meme from that kiss cam moment? 'Coldplay haven't released any singles for ages, but they created two last night'.' We thank George Zivkovic of Northmead. 'Byron by name, Byron by nature?' proffers Phil Haberland of Claremont (WA). 'I'm sure the romantic poet is raising a glass of Chianti somewhere in the universe, in honour of CEO Andy Byron. The sound of the famous club-foot beating its exit along a wooden corridor, from yet another cuckolded British Lord or Italian Count's mansion, echoes down the ages.' Janice Creenaune of Austinmer likes My First Affair, the Lego re-enactment, and notes that 'one comment rang out true. 'Their spouses were shocked when they finally put it together'.' 'Last Thursday night at racetracks in NSW and Victoria, four Race 8s saw winning No. 8s,' reports Gregory Abbott of Macleay Island (Qld). 'Odd eight balls or had C8 gone to the dogs? Yes, I know – I ate it all up.' Mike Parton of Tamworth explains that the 'antimacassar [C8], used to avoid staining of seating by 'hair oil of choice', is quite specifically anti-Macassar oil. Hence, the name. I grew up with and am still making use of antimacassars.' David Rose of Nollamara (WA) says, 'My 20-year-old step-daughter received a pack of them in an office 'secret Santa'. Not impressed at all.' Failure to indicate (C8) 'has nothing to do with the brand or country of origin of vehicle but everything to do with the nuts holding the steering wheel', declares Don Nealon of Taree, but if it bothers drivers that much, he points to his 'much beloved father-in-law, who changed cars often, his last being a fully imported Ford Escort. Alas, the indicators were arse-about. Nothing loth, he removed the steering wheel and reversed the positions of the indicator and light-switch stalks. Back went the wheel and Bob's your uncle. It worked. He was chuffed. However, the battery kept going flat every few weeks. Wonder why?' 'I've owned several Volvos,' says Duncan McRobert of Hawks Nest. 'As a safety feature, the earlier ones had 'day running lights'. This, of course, added fuel to perceived prejudice against Volvo drivers and resulted in the constant flashing of lights by other drivers. I often wondered if this was just a reminder that I left the lights on, or that I was merely another Volvo-driving wanker. Incidentally, I never wore a hat.'
Japan Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- Japan Times
Italy's Chianti wine makers eye South America, Asia amid U.S. tariff threat
Producers of Italy's renowned Chianti wine have demanded a new export strategy backed by the EU targeting markets such as South America, Asia and Africa following U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs on European imports. Italy currently exports more wine to the U.S. than any other country, but producers are increasingly looking to diversify amid the trade uncertainty. "There is no point in feeling sorry for ourselves. It should be seen as an opportunity to accelerate a new export strategy, focusing on alternative and more stable markets," said Giovanni Busi, the president of Consorzio Vino Chianti, an association gathering the Chianti wine producers in the Tuscany region. Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, adding pressure on Italy, which exported €2 billion ($2.3 billion) worth of wines, spirits and vinegars to the U.S. last year, accounting for a quarter of its global sales, according to industry group Federvini. Busi identified South America, Asia and Africa as pivotal markets for Italian wine, citing Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay as regions with significant growth potential. He also noted increased demand in Asian markets, including China, Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan, emphasizing the need for targeted promotion and distribution strategies. "Africa and India are also areas where the wine consumption is beginning to spread," he added, encouraging structured efforts to penetrate these markets. Matteo Lunelli, CEO of Spumante sparkling wine producer Gruppo Lunelli, shared Busi's worries, highlighting opportunities in Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and the Middle East, while also identifying Canada as a growing market. "The United States were our first country, now we need to pay more attention to other areas," Lunelli told daily la Repubblica on Monday. Producers of Prosecco, the wine made in the northeastern Veneto and Friuli regions, are deeply concerned about the prospect of new tariffs. They sell around 130 million bottles every year to the United States — around 30% of their total export — worth almost €500 million. "Prolonged uncertainty weighs on the strategic choices of companies; we hope for a final and reasonable decision," Consorzio Prosecco president Giancarlo Guidolin said in a statement. Meanwhile, across the Mediterranean, Spanish winemakers are also eyeing Canada as a potential market, along with Southeast Asia and Latin American countries, hoping reciprocal tariffs on American wines might generate a gap in the market. Carlos Villar, managing director of top Spanish winemaker Protos, said Mexico was already his primary market, and Brazil could open up if a European trade agreement with Mercosur is finally inked. Jose Luis Benitez, director of the FEV Spanish Wine Federation, said Mexico was a good short- to medium-term option, particularly for Spain's Ribera del Duero wines, but as a country that increasingly produces its own wine, would only take any surplus for so long. Canada was a good alternative, he said. "Canada has told Europe that it's interested in buying its wines because it won't buy in the U.S.," he said. "That's a gap that European wine could plug."
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tuscan winemakers consider diverting exports after Trump tariff threat
Tuscan wine producers will divert more bottles of Chianti destined for the US to South America and Asia after Donald Trump's threatened 30pc tariffs on EU imports. The US president is threatening to impose the punishing tariff on imports from the trading bloc from Aug 1 – including wine – which has sent shock waves through Italian vineyards. Italy is the most exposed out of all the European wine-producing nations, with the US accounting for 24pc of all Italian wine exports, worth about €2bn (£1.7bn). The US accounts for around 20pc of French wine and 11pc of Spanish wine. The Chianti Wine Consortium (CWC), which represents 3,000 vineyards, said Tuscan winegrowers will export more cases to places such as Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay as well as China, Japan and Vietnam to offset the tariff hit. Giovanni Busi, president of CWC, said Tuscan winemakers would continue to ship to the US even if tariffs forced up prices but new markets were needed if demand dropped. 'With a 30pc tariff, we risk losing around 20pc of our market share ... There's no doubt that it would be wise to strengthen and expand them toward other countries, starting with those in Africa and South-east Asia,' he said. 'Americans will keep drinking Chianti, even if they have to pay a little more than they do now. 'There's no point in feeling sorry for ourselves: this should be seen as an opportunity to accelerate a new export strategy, targeting alternative, more stable markets.' Chianti is one of Italy's most famed wine exports, named after the hilly Chianti region of Tuscany where the wine is made from Sangiovese grapes. The CWC represents six provinces in Tuscany – Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Pisa, Pistoia, and Prato – a region which produces 100m bottles of wine a year. Some Italian producers warned it will be difficult to redirect enough shipments quickly enough to offer relief to winemakers. Unione Italiana Vini (UIV), which represents wine varieties across the country, said a 30pc tariff to ship into the US would amount to 'a near-embargo on 80pc of Italian wine exports'. It said it was 'unrealistic' to think such volumes can be redirected elsewhere in the short term. It added: 'At the same time, an extraordinary intervention from the EU will be absolutely necessary.' Figures from the trade group suggest that the wines which are the most vulnerable to a downturn in US demand are Moscato d'Asti, Pinot Grigio, Chianti Classico and Tuscan reds. On Monday, UIV secretary general Paolo Castelletti urged the EU to agree free trade deals with other nations quickly. He said: 'There's no point in talking about market diversification while stalling on critical deals like [South American trade bloc] Mercosur. How can we expect to compete in Brazil or India, where import duties hit 27pc and 150pc respectively?' It follows warnings from France over the weekend that threatened US tariffs would be 'disastrous' for the country's food industry. François-Xavier Huard, head of dairy association FNIL, said Mr Trump's tariffs will be a 'real shock' for milk and cheese producers. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
