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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Glasgow players in Team Scotland squad for Homeless World Cup
Glasgow players are part of Team Scotland's squad aiming to make history at the Homeless World Cup. The tournament, now in its 20th year, will take place in Oslo from August 23 to 30, bringing together more than 500 players from around the world. Among Team Scotland's line-up are five players from Glasgow: William, 29; Ali A, 23; Ali T, 21; Paul, 39; and Mo E, 18. Derek Ferguson will manage the team (Image: Supplied) David Duke MBE, founder and chief executive officer of Street Soccer Scotland, said: "We're thrilled to be heading back to Oslo for this year's Homeless World Cup and to offer our players the incredible opportunity to represent their country. "Having captained Team Scotland in 2004, I've witnessed firsthand the powerful impact this tournament can have. Read more: Glasgow health centre setting new benchmark with Amazon-powered healthcare "At the heart of everything we do, both on and off the pitch, are hope, purpose, and meaningful connections. "I'm incredibly proud of the team we've assembled and hope the whole nation will get behind this talented group of players." Team Scotland has previously won the Homeless World Cup twice, in 2007 and 2011. The tournament uses football as a tool for social inclusion, helping to build confidence, community, and challenge the stigma of homelessness. Derek Ferguson, a former professional footballer and media personality from North Lanarkshire, will manage the team. Mr Ferguson said: "It's an honour to stand beside this incredible team as we head to the Homeless World Cup. "I'm proud of every single player – not just for their talent, but for their resilience, heart, and determination. "We're ready to compete with pride, represent Scotland, and bring the hat-trick of titles home where it belongs." The team is sponsored by the Burness Paull Foundation, The Malcolm Group, The David Yarrow Family Foundation, and The Hunter Foundation. Support also comes from the Scottish FA, Powerleague, SportScotland, ScotRail and the Hampden Sports Clinic.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow players to represent Scotland at Homeless World Cup
The tournament, now in its 20th year, will take place in Oslo from August 23 to 30, bringing together more than 500 players from around the world. Among Team Scotland's line-up are five players from Glasgow: William, 29; Ali A, 23; Ali T, 21; Paul, 39; and Mo E, 18. Derek Ferguson will manage the team (Image: Supplied) David Duke MBE, founder and chief executive officer of Street Soccer Scotland, said: "We're thrilled to be heading back to Oslo for this year's Homeless World Cup and to offer our players the incredible opportunity to represent their country. "Having captained Team Scotland in 2004, I've witnessed firsthand the powerful impact this tournament can have. Read more: Glasgow health centre setting new benchmark with Amazon-powered healthcare "At the heart of everything we do, both on and off the pitch, are hope, purpose, and meaningful connections. "I'm incredibly proud of the team we've assembled and hope the whole nation will get behind this talented group of players." Team Scotland has previously won the Homeless World Cup twice, in 2007 and 2011. The tournament uses football as a tool for social inclusion, helping to build confidence, community, and challenge the stigma of homelessness. Derek Ferguson, a former professional footballer and media personality from North Lanarkshire, will manage the team. Mr Ferguson said: "It's an honour to stand beside this incredible team as we head to the Homeless World Cup. "I'm proud of every single player – not just for their talent, but for their resilience, heart, and determination. "We're ready to compete with pride, represent Scotland, and bring the hat-trick of titles home where it belongs." The team is sponsored by the Burness Paull Foundation, The Malcolm Group, The David Yarrow Family Foundation, and The Hunter Foundation. Support also comes from the Scottish FA, Powerleague, SportScotland, ScotRail and the Hampden Sports Clinic.
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Nassau Financial Group Launches Innovative, Growth-Focused FIA: Nassau Athos Annuity
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nassau Financial Group ('Nassau') today introduced Nassau Athos Annuity SM, an innovative fixed indexed annuity ('FIA'). This newest addition to Nassau's product suite is a single premium FIA that offers new patent-pending extendable indexed crediting strategies. 1 These crediting strategies combine key features of one-year and multi-year crediting strategies to provide consumers with innovative growth potential and protection, along with additional flexibility and control over their retirement savings. 'We are excited to partner with Genesis and Leverage Financial Group on the launch of a unique FIA – Nassau Athos Annuity. This product expands on our track record of innovation, introducing new crediting strategies that will provide consumers with added flexibility to obtain higher growth potential for their retirement savings, all while maintaining the safety of principal protection,' said Phil Gass, Chairman and CEO of Nassau. Issued by Nassau Life and Annuity Company, Nassau Athos Annuity pairs extendable indexed crediting strategies with performance tied to market indices administered by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Nasdaq ®. The extendable indexed crediting strategies give consumers the opportunity to extend their current strategy term to a longer duration to obtain modified participation rates that apply retroactively, while also offering protection during the extended strategy term. 2 Nassau partnered with Genesis Development Group and Leverage Financial Group to design and build Nassau Athos Annuity. Leverage Financial Group will serve as lead distributor. 'We are thrilled about our first collaboration with Nassau and Leverage Financial Group. The extendable crediting strategy is the next generation of FIA crediting and builds on our 30-year history of innovation in the FIA industry to provide consumers with better solutions to grow their retirement savings,' said Derek Ferguson, President of Genesis Development Group. 'Nassau Athos Annuity was designed to be a breakthrough solution to a long-standing need in the retirement planning arena, which is to effectively maximize potential gains while preserving and growing retirement funds. Nassau was able to bring it to market quickly, and we are excited to introduce it to retirement professionals and their clients who can benefit from the innovative design,' said Josh Gettler, CEO of Leverage Financial Group. To learn more about Nassau Athos Annuity, visit the company's website. Producers, financial advisors, and other distributors can contact the Nassau Sales Desk at 888-794-4447. About Nassau Financial Group Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Nassau Financial Group is a growth focused and digitally enabled financial services company with a fully integrated platform across insurance and asset management. Nassau's fixed annuities provide comprehensive and customizable retirement solutions, delivered with advanced digital capabilities and a team dedicated to delivering industry-leading service. Nassau Asset Management LLC and its subsidiaries oversee the assets of Nassau's insurance companies and offer specialty investment strategies to third-party clients. These strategies include public and private debt, CLO debt and equity, real estate debt and equity, and alternatives. Nassau was founded in 2015 and has grown to $24.8 billion in assets under management, $1.6 billion in total adjusted capital, and 365,000 policies and contracts as of March 31, 2025. For more information, visit About Genesis Development Group Genesis Development Group's mission is to create innovative financial products for our carrier partners to help Americans achieve their retirement goals. In 1995, we developed the first fixed indexed annuity in the United States. Since then, we have been granted 17 patents, and consumers have invested more than $50 billion in Genesis developed products. For more information, visit About Leverage Financial Group Leverage Financial Group is a financial services and product distribution organization that partners with independent financial firms and insurance carriers to deliver comprehensive resources and support across annuity and life insurance offerings. The firm is committed to fostering long-term business partnerships and enhancing consumer value in the retirement planning landscape. Leverage Financial Group is independently owned and has a strong history of assisting independent distribution in the insurance marketplace and is one of the fastest growing Insurance Marketing Organizations in the industry. For more information, visit Important Disclosures 1. Genesis Development Group, Inc. has a patent pending that covers certain elements of the index crediting strategies offered with the product. 2. For the extendable cap rate account, the modified cap rate upon extend applies only to the current segment and is not applied retroactively. For extendable participation rate accounts, the modified participation rate upon extend applies to the entire segment. Upon extend, the modified participation or cap rate may be greater than, less than or equal to the rate set at each previous contract anniversary, or the rate that would apply upon reset. This material is provided by Nassau Life and Annuity Company, which issues the annuity described in this document. This material is intended for general use with the public and is not meant to provide any individualized tax or financial planning advice. We encourage you to consult with a financial professional who can tailor a financial plan to meet your needs. Nassau and its affiliates have a financial interest in the sale of their products. Product features, rider options and availability may vary by state. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of Nassau Life and Annuity Company. Annuities are long-term products particularly suitable for retirement assets. Annuities held within qualified plans do not provide any additional tax benefit. Early withdrawals may be subject to surrender charges and a Market Value Adjustment. Withdrawals (including but not limited to Early Income Amount payments) are subject to ordinary income tax, and if taken prior to age 59½, a 10% IRS penalty may also apply. Non-Security Status Disclosure – The Contract is not a Security. The Contract is not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and is being offered and sold in reliance on an exemption therein. The S&P 500 ® and S&P 500 ® Dynamic Intraday TCA Index (the 'Indices') are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates ('SPDJI') and have been licensed for use by Nassau Life and Annuity Company ('Nassau'). S&P ® and S&P 500 ® are trademarks of S&P Global, Inc. or its affiliates ('S&P'). Nassau's annuity products are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, S&P, their respective affiliates, and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the Indices. Nasdaq ® is a registered trademark of Nasdaq, Inc. (which with its affiliates is referred to as the 'Corporations') and are licensed for use by Nassau Life and Annuity Company. The Product(s) have not been passed on by the Corporations as to their legality or suitability. The Product(s) are not issued, endorsed, sold, or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT(S). Nassau Athos Annuity (ICC25FIA-XT, 25FIA-XT) is issued by Nassau Life and Annuity Company (Hartford, CT). In California, Nassau Life and Annuity Company does business as 'Nassau Life and Annuity Insurance Company.' Nassau Life and Annuity Company is not authorized to conduct business in ME and NY, but that is subject to change. Nassau Life and Annuity Company is a subsidiary of Nassau Financial Group. This press release is not intended for residents of Idaho. BPD 42224
BBC News
22-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Tears and triumphs - being a Scotland international's dad
Five domestic medals and representing your country. A career to be proud of, certainly. What could top it? Your son emulating your success, of the case for Derek Ferguson, the former Rangers and Scotland midfielder whose son Lewis has become something of a cult hero in 25-year-old Bologna captain and midfielder helped end the club's 51-year wait for a major trophy with victory in the Coppa Italia final against AC now link the Scotland cap with Juventus, but Ferguson senior has urged his son to enjoy his recent success for now."I cried like a big baby at the final whistle," Ferguson told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound. "I just burst out greeting."When I hugged him, I wouldn't let him go. He's probably not used to that. To see the joy in his face and his team-mates, because they're a great bunch of lads."Some players go through their whole career and they don't win anything. You've got to savour these moments."I get a big excited. That's the best night, best footballing night or day of my life. I won a few cups, a couple of league titles, but I never felt anything like that. It was just a special moment."We were allowed on to the park, which was quite surreal. The Bologna fans were still in, they were still singing. We've got some great pictures. He's very happy where he is. Extremely happy." Ferguson and fellow Scotland internationals Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay, of Serie A winners Napoli, all featured in Scotland's recent friendly double-header with Iceland and Liechtenstein, as did Motherwell 18-year-old Lennon midfielder impressed in Vaduz as the Scots won the second of the two games 4-0, following a 3-1 home loss to has a year left to run on his contract at Fir Park and the windows for Well to receive a good fee for him are running out."The style of footballer that he is, I think he's made to measure for Italy," Ferguson said."I've watched Lennon as a 16-year-old, he's added to his game already this season, so he's improving. You can just see he's going to thrive."Miller's father, Lee, a Scotland striker himself who featured for Aberdeen, Dundee United and Heart of Midlothian, hinted that his son is open to moving abroad."They're being given an opportunity, they're being given a platform to go and express themselves and they've been shown a lot of faith abroad," he said of the Scots abroad."It's only going to benefit the national team in years to come." 'No firm bids' for Lennon Miller Miller senior revealed that Lennon had "asked questions" of the foreign-based Scots when on Scotland duty."He's confident in his own ability, but he's not arrogant with it," Miller said. "It's good to see him in this environment and thriving in it."He's mature enough to go and kick on in his career and he needs to do that himself. I'm more confident that he would go over there and thrive. I think it would take his game to another level."That's the way he plays. He organises, he takes the ball under pressure. It was proud for me as a dad watching it, seeing him being himself and not changing for anyone."Miller admits he is "a bad spectator" when watching his son as he gets "nervous, excited, anxious". Where he may be watching him in the coming season is unclear."He's back in at Motherwell training tomorrow," he said."We'll just wait and see what happens, but he just ultimately wants to play football. Yes, he wants to further his career and there's been lots of chat about different clubs."In terms of decision-wise, we'll sit down and weigh up the pros and cons about different things coming, but ultimately there's not been a firm bid put in place for Lennon."
CNN
04-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
Ex-Hotel Guard: Cassie Said She Wanted Assault Video To 'Go Away' - Laura Coates Live - Podcast on CNN Audio
Ex-Hotel Guard: Cassie Said She Wanted Assault Video To 'Go Away' Laura Coates Live 46 mins Eddy Garcia, a former security officer at the InterContinental Hotel, gave evidence about his involvement in a 2016 video of Combs that shows him physically assaulting his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura. Garcia said he accepted $100,000 from Combs in exchange for video footage. Derek Ferguson, the former chief financial officer for Combs' record label, testified this afternoon about how he helped Combs manage his finances.
