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Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Eric Roy extends as Brest head coach
Eric Roy has extended his contract as Brest head coach, the Ligue 1 club has announced this Friday. Roy would have been a free agent at the expiry of his contract next June. The former OGC Nice and Sunderland midfielder has agreed to a two-year extension with Les Pirates. Roy will therefore continue as Brest head coach until 2027. On Saturday, Brest will play their final game of the Ligue 1 season away at Nice. Roy led Brest to unprecedented heights. He joined the Brittany club in early 2023 and was tasked to lift Brest above the relegation zone, which he brilliantly did. The following season, with Brest nailed on to fight again for their survival, Roy defied the odds again, guiding the energetic Pirates to a fantastic third-place finish, thus booking their ticket for the Champions League. Advertisement With Roy at the helm again, Brest did more than hold their own against Europe's elite for their first-ever continental competition. They eventually fell to finalists PSG in the playoff rounds. In Ligue 1, despite the strain of ten Champions League games, Brest have worked their way to 8th in the standings. GFFN | Bastien Cheval
Newsweek
03-05-2025
- Science
- Newsweek
Map Reveals Where the Cleanest Cities in the U.S. Are
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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area is the cleanest metropolitan area in the United States, new research has shown. A new study, conducted by Oxi Fresh, the carpet cleaning company, evaluated 35 major U.S. metro areas based on seven key indicators of cleanliness, assigning each city an overall grade from A+ to D. The seven factors assessed include population density, rodent and cockroach prevalence, levels of vandalism and litter, air quality, and tap water quality, drawing from U.S. Census Bureau data and other government sources. Each city received a score across these criteria, which were then compiled into a final grade reflecting overall environmental cleanliness and public health standards to determine its ranking. Eric Roy, lead scientist of the consumer product division at Culligan, a water systems treatment company, told Newsweek that "cities in the top 10 [ranking of the study] generally reflect those with more pristine source water, newer infrastructure, and proactive efforts from the municipality to go beyond the federal standards." Stock image: An aerial view over the waterfront area of Portland, Oregon. Stock image: An aerial view over the waterfront area of Portland, Oregon. iStock / Getty Images Plus The Cleanest Metro Areas in the U.S. According to the study, the top ranking of Portland and its surrounding area is no accident. The metro area's consistent investments in sustainable waste management practices and public maintenance have placed it ahead of every other U.S. metro region. "The area has a decades-long history of investing in robust recycling and composting programs, which reduce landfill waste and keep streets free of excess trash," the study said. Seattle, another high-ranking city, was similarly praised for its public investment in sanitation and green spaces. "Seattle, widely regarded as one of the best places to live in the country, is also one of the cleanest cities in the U.S., primarily due to the government's strict dedication to litter cleanup initiatives," the study reported. "Additionally, the city boasts many parks and green spaces, which it invests heavily in maintaining." Minneapolis also earned accolades for its air quality, a key component in the study's evaluation, which was assessed based on the number of days in which the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained at safe levels in the area. "Minneapolis is one of the cities with the cleanest air in the U.S.," the study noted. "In 2021, the city launched a project to monitor air quality throughout the area, aiming to identify problem areas and target those with higher pollution levels more effectively." Meanwhile, cities such as Detroit in Michigan were acknowledged for their improvements despite persistent challenges. "Historically, Detroit, MI, a city with a reputation for high crime, has taken steps to improve its cleanliness by investing in community-led cleanup efforts," the study said. "Today, though it still struggles with some forms of vandalism, it also has some of the cleanest city water in the country." The study reaffirmed the importance of effective urban policy and community engagement in shaping cleaner, healthier environments. "Cities that offer economic opportunities and community engagement programs often have cleaner neighborhoods," the study said. "When public spaces are well-maintained and supported by local initiatives, residents take greater pride in their surroundings." Top 10 Cleanest Metro Areas Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR-WA): Grade A+ Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA): A Rochester (NY): A- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI): B+ Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN-WI): B+ Pittsburgh (PA): B Richmond (VA): B Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO): B Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ): B Kansas City (MO-KS): B- Source: A study by Oxi Fresh, which ranked 35 major metro areas in the U.S. based on population density, rodent and cockroach prevalence, vandalism, litter, air quality, and tap water quality, assigning each area a cleanliness grade level ranging from A+ to D. Do you have a travel-related story to share? Let us know via life@ and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
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Eric Roy set to extend stay at Brest
Eric Roy's future with Stade Brestois has been a topic of discussion all season. The Frenchman has brought Brest far, taking the club from a relegation battle to the UEFA Champions League in just the space of just 18 months, and without any significant investment. Despite their meagre means, Brest compete in Europe, progressing to the play-off phase before being on the receiving end of a 10-0 hammering of Paris Saint-Germain. Les Brestois' form in Ligue 1 has been inconsistent, although until a fortnight ago, they had harboured hopes of a return to Europe. Sunday's defeat to Olympique de Marseille (3-1) put an end to that hope. Advertisement With nothing to play for, attention has once again turned to Roy's future with the club. His current contract expires at the end of the season and the Frenchman recently revealed that talks over a renewal had resumed, although there had been little progress. Mohamed Toubache-Ter now understands that there is now progress towards a two-year extension. That looks to be the tendency with the ball very much in Roy's court. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
New York Times
05-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Liverpool beware: This version of PSG are fun, adaptable and increasingly dangerous
Luis Enrique, you've changed your tune. 'Delighted' with a Champions League round-of-16 draw against Liverpool are you? The same Liverpool who are 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League? The side who won seven of their eight league-phase games and only conceded five times? This is the very same Luis Enrique who made a habit of branding Champions League games 'unfair' in the past two seasons. Part of that was due to PSG's consistent wastefulness — his tactics working up to the penalty area before composure deserted his players — and part due to the quality of opposition faced. Advertisement He watched his side squeeze out of the 'group of death' (his words) last season, finishing second behind Borussia Dortmund but ahead of Newcastle United and Milan. When the draw was made for the rebranded, Swiss-model league format this term, Luis Enrique quickly pointed out that PSG had — statistically — the hardest opponents. He repeated that observation throughout the league phase. Perhaps his comments on Liverpool are mind games and an effort to show fearlessness. Or, maybe, he was being brutally honest when he said 'both teams are very high-level, it'll be a very attractive tie'. Because since a routine 3-0 win away at Red Bull Salzburg in December, PSG have been nearly unstoppable. The 'nearly' accounts for a 1-1 home draw against Reims. Otherwise, it is 19 wins from their last 20 games. That run features two wins over Monaco, including a French Super Cup victory in January. They have also beaten Lyon and Lens twice (once against Lens in the Coupe de France) and are unbeaten in Ligue 1 after 24 games — it is the deepest they have been into a season without defeat since 2015-16 (27 games). Their ClubElo rating, a longitudinal measurement of team quality based on performance against opponents relative to their quality, has been steadily trending upwards under Luis Enrique, having been consistently inconsistent for years prior. PSG are not yet at Liverpool's level, but they have narrowed the gap. PSG's last four European wins showcased their adaptability against teams of different levels and styles. There was the comeback from 2-0 down to beat Manchester City 4-2 in Paris. That win kept their qualification hopes alive and was a display of their high-quality pressing and capacity to score goals in quick succession and play vertically. Two goals in the first 17 minutes away at Stuttgart helped them cruise to a 4-1 win on matchday eight, turning a possible upset (and exit) into a blueprint for how to play must-win games. Advertisement Then they dispatched Brest in an all-French Champions League play-off round. Eric Roy's side were the story of the European season (in Ligue 2 as recently as 2018-19, with a Leicester City-style turnaround from relegation to European football) and their direct, physical, high-pressing style had caused PSG problems before. Not this time. There was a dress rehearsal at the start of February when they met in the league, just after the Champions League draw was made. Brest were clinical and competitive for 70 minutes but tired and PSG won 5-2, registering 11 big chances from 14 shots. In a banana skin first-leg tie in Guingamp (where Brest played their home European matches because their own stadium did not meet UEFA regulations), Luis Enrique's side weathered a storm for the first 20 minutes before running out comfortable 3-0 winners. The front three of Bradley Barcola, No 9 Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue played fluidly and carved a way through the press. PSG finished the night with eight big chances. In the return leg, PSG rather unnecessarily put seven past Eric Roy's side and made Champions League history with seven different goalscorers. At the weekend, PSG were 4-0 up at home against Lille after 37 minutes — Barcola, Dembele, Doue and Marquinhos all scored. It was PSG's 10th consecutive win in all competitions, their longest such run in nearly a decade. Excluding Marquinhos, there are few remnants of the PSG team Liverpool finished behind in the Champions League group stage in 2018-19. They have evolved since last season, too, when PSG made the semi-finals. Previously, they were reliant on Kylian Mbappe's game-breaking and started games slowly. The City win at the end of January was PSG's 19th Champions League match under Luis Enrique and the 13th first-half they had failed to score in. They have found the net more in the opening 45 minutes of their last three European games (seven) than those first 19 matches under the Spaniard (six). Advertisement PSG have specific strengths that can cause Liverpool problems. The in-form Barcola is a keen runner in-behind down the left, a tactic with added value against Trent Alexander-Arnold, who can be found positionally lacking. Luis Enrique has used him from both wings this season, likewise for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia — a winter arrival from Napoli (he was part of the team that took Liverpool apart in Naples in September 2022). The challenge for Liverpool's defence, individually and as a unit, is defending such a fluid forward line. Barcola and Kvaratskhelia often switch wings, while striker Dembele — who is in the form of his career since Luis Enrique moved him to No 9 — mixes between dropping deep and standing in offside positions to occupy centre-backs. That trio all bring ball-carrying quality, too. PSG have attempted the most dribbles in the Champions League this season and can be devastating on the counter-attack. GO DEEPER How PSG started using Ousmane Dembele as a No 9 and unlocked the form of his life Further, full-backs Achraf Hakimi (right) and Nuno Mendes (left) provide important underlapping threats. Hakimi in particular tends to crash the box at crosses. Two of PSG's seven goals against Brest encapsulate these strengths and showcase their build-up typicalities. PSG usually shift into a back three, with Mendes staying deeper and Hakimi pushing onto the last line. Sometimes it is a 3-2-5, at others a 3-3-4, or something completely different if Dembele drops deeper (like below, with No 8 Vitinha taking his place). For their opener, Barcola made the diagonal run in behind for Fabian Ruiz's ball over the top. He takes the line of Luck Zogbe with his first touch. Zogbe and centre-back Brendan Chardonnet recover as Barcola decelerates, so he shifts the ball outside and curls past Gregoire Coudert with his left foot. Hakimi, having crashed the box, is the closest team-mate. Goal five on the night was a combination of the two full-backs. The build-up was similar: a centre-back playing into the pivot, followed by a through ball. This time, Joao Neves plays Hakimi through. And he picks out Mendes for a back-post tap-in. The supply line matters here. Neves' arrival has helped to add intricacy and verticality — in through balls and switches — in midfield. In many ways, he is their Marco Verratti replacement and Luis Enrique has found a balance of physicality and technical quality by pairing Neves (5ft 7in) with Ruiz (6ft 2in, and left-footed) and Vitinha. Advertisement That trio have sometimes struggled against physical and technical midfielders, outmatched and outplayed when PSG lost 1-0 away at Bayern Munich in November. Their chemistry since has grown, though, with PSG winning the last four European games when Ruiz, Vitinha and Neves started in midfield. The latter two, aged 25 and 20, are emblematic of such a young, learning PSG team. Games being won in midfield is a cliche, but it might apply here. PSG have been tackled the most in the midfield third of any Champions League team this season (89), while only four teams have attempted more tackles than them (71) in that part of the pitch. Their intense counter-pressing and high-pressing style means they end up man-for-man a lot, which will create space and opportunity for Mohamed Salah to run in behind for long passes. Manchester City and Ederson saw just how effective PSG can be at pinning teams back when the goalkeeper does not kick long accurately. It is a massive test for PSG, not just considering Liverpool's quality, but their tactical adaptability, too. Last season, when they beat Real Sociedad 2-0 and 2-1, PSG won both legs of a Champions League knockout tie for the first time since March 2016 (2-1 twice, versus Chelsea). The aggregate win over Brest was 10-0 and while (easier) opposition quality ought to be considered there, this is the strongest and most consistent PSG have looked since they were losing finalists in 2020. No wonder, then, that Luis Enrique's outlook has changed. PSG have, too — for the better.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PSG XI vs Brest – Predicted lineup and team news
Paris Saint-Germain take on French counterparts Brest in the Champions League this evening. The Ligue 1 rivals have been drawn together in the play-off round. PSG head into the contest in fine form, with recent results including a 5-2 win at Brest in the French top flight just 10 days ago. Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick in that win and is in career-best form. The winger leads Ligue 1 for goals with 16 and has scored 21 times in all competitions. ⚽️ A big @ChampionsLeague game this evening! ⚠️ Kick-off is at 6:45pm CET#SB29PSG I #UCL — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) February 11, 2025 Brest exceeded all expectations in the league phase to reach the knockout rounds. Their European campaign has included a win over PSV Eindhoven and battling draw with German champions Bayer Leverkusen. However, Eric Roy's side are currently eighth in the Ligue 1 table, 22 points behind PSG. Luis Enrique could hand a European debut to marquee signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The €70m recruit from Napoli has been registered for the knockout rounds and should start tonight. PSG have a near clean bill of health for tonight's tie, with teenagers Warren Zaire-Emery and Ibrahim Mbaye the only confirmed absentees. PSG predicted XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Lee; Barcola, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia. Brest host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League's play-off round on Tuesdau February 11th 2025. Kick-off at the Stade Francis-Le Blé is 17:45 GMT. The match will be shown live on TNT Sports in the UK. Read – See more – | | | |
