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Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic Invincible breaks down in tears as he announces retirement then says ‘please don't forget: 3 points, 3 beers'
He's already set his sights on his next career move END OF THE ROAD Celtic Invincible breaks down in tears as he announces retirement then says 'please don't forget: 3 points, 3 beers' CELTIC Invincible Cristian Gamboa has announced his retirement after six years with Bundesliga club Bochum. The Costa Rican was given an emotional send-off by Bochum fans, who unfurled a banner with the slogan 'thank you brother' emblazoned next to his picture during their 2-0 win at on Saturday. 3 A former Celtic fan favourite has announced his retirement Credit: Getty 3 Cristian Gamboa celebrated by having a few beers Credit: Getty 3 Gamboa and Emilio Izaguirre (right) during Celtic's Invincible season Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow 'Thank you for six years full of emotion, full of people with heart, full of pride,' he posted on his Instagram. 'Thank you for letting us be a part of this family. A part of Bochum. Blue and White forever.' He ended his post with: 'PS: Please don't forget:* 3 points, 3 beers.' The 36-year-old is fondly remembered for his solid performances at right-back and one moment of pure brilliance in a famous 4-2 home victory over Bayern Munich in February 2022. He took a throw-in from the right and played a one-two on the edge of the box before smashing an unstoppable drive into the top corner from the angle. It was the unfashionable Ruhr club's first win over the German giants for 18 years, but they have subsequently beaten them 3-2 twice with Gamboa featuring on both occasions. Considered by many to be the best right back in Costa Rican history, he represented the Ticos in the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. The speedy defender made 31 appearances in three campaigns at Parkhead after signing from West Brom, including 21 during the undefeated 2016-17 season, before making the switch to Bochum. Gamboa has been planning for life as an ex-pro and has a qualification in football business from the Johan Cruyff Institute. And he revealed in an interview last month that his next job could be to scout future talents. "I'll have to go from a football kit to a full suit," he told La Nacion, who reported that Bochum see him as a future sporting director of the club. Celtic fans enjoy title party as they celebrate team lifting Premioership trophy "I think it's time to hang up my cleats. I have two job offers: one from Bochum and another from my agent, who has told me he would like me to work with him. 'It would be something similar — scouting for talent. I would just have to take an exam and then be cleared to work.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Art Dubai 2025 first look: What to expect at this year's fair
Seeing an art fair come together is much like seeing a single artwork materialise. Plastic protectors are unfurled across the floor. The smell of paint wafts in the air. There is the din of drills and hammers. Step ladders appear, vanish and reappear elsewhere. The lighting is adjusted, scrutinised then readjusted. The disparate elements come together so that what began as a blank white space buzzes with colour and movement. Soon the chaos begins to make sense, an order materialises and an elegant wholeness finds form. Art Dubai 2025 was in the throes of this transformation when The National visited its site at Madinat Jumeirah on Tuesday. More than 120 galleries were setting up, displaying works across mediums and subjects. Yet, despite the diversity on show, there is a loose thread that connects the art pieces together, particularly in the contemporary works. It's a response to the state of the world. This is most evident in the Bawwaba section. The recurring feature of Art Dubai is dedicated to works created in the past year, or specifically for the fair. This year, it is showcasing 10 solo presentations from across the world. The works are thoughtful reflections of current political, social and ecological issues. 'The overall theme started with the current situation of our world, which is in a state of turmoil and crisis both among people and ecologically,' says Mirjam Varadinis, curator of the Bawwaba section. Mexican artist Jorge Rosano Gamboa highlights the importance of water, showing its mutability in form and quality while also examining historical perceptions of the resource. In textiles produced in collaboration with Mexican craftspeople, Gamboa draws from motifs of Mesoamerican civilisations that were used to denote water. 'He takes iconography from this history and connects them also with ancient forms of knowledge about producing artworks,' Varadinis says. The works come as a stunning contrast to those by Iranian artist Mohammad Piryaee. His large canvasses are drenched with vivid red and black lines that criss-cross to form towers that stretch to the sky. The works are emotionally charged. While Gamboa's works evoke a sense of serenity, Piryace's communicate ferocity. Sculptural figures featuring architecture, similar to those in the canvasses, are assembled in the centre space. Though they look like they are formed from charred pieces of wood, they are surprisingly made of porcelain. 'He builds architecture like they are creatures,' Varadinis says. 'He references architecture from the desert region in Iran, where he comes from. It also presents ideas of burning, not in the sense of destruction but as a force for life.' Then there are artists who use altogether unexpected materials for their works. These include Saudi artist Abdullah Al Othman, who presents a series of works in neon that pay homage to a bygone time while also recreating the unique spatial and design aesthetics found in neon signage. Gulnur Mukazhanova from Kazakhstan, on the other hand, is showcasing a selection of vibrant abstract works that were created out of wool. The use of wool, Varadinis says, reflects a weaving tradition in Kazakhstan that was at risk of erasure during the Soviet era. Kate Newby from New Zealand, meanwhile, presents a series of sculptures that make use of salvaged material, ranging from ropes to glass. Among the most arresting works in the Bawwaba section are the mosaics of Omar Mismar. The Lebanese artist often incorporates political themes into his work and this series is no different. Among the works is Ahmad and Akram Protecting Hercules. Spanning two meters in length, it is drawn from real-life events and depicts two men piling sandbags by an ancient mosaic of Hercules in the Maarra Mosaic Museum in Syria to protect it from destruction. Beside it is a work created specifically for Art Dubai. The tetraptych features panels of mosaics showing, Varadinis says, something found near Gaza. 'They were renovating a house and discovered on the ground all these beautiful mosaics,' she says. Mismar depicts the mosaics' storks, gazelles and rabbits as well as a young boy cleaning the tiles. Collectively, Bawwaba is meant to embody a healthy diversity of voices and practices. 'The idea was basically having a representation of different voices, a polyphonic approach,' Varadinis says. 'They are reflecting the contemporary concerns of our society.' The digital section is built on a similar ethos. While digital art is often seen in a vacuum, the section's curator, Gonzalo Herrero Delicado, is setting out to show how the works respond just as acutely to contemporary issues. 'We often see that, with digital art, it is quite disconnected from the discourse of the contemporary art scene,' he says. 'In the contemporary art scene right now we are looking at art responding to the current political, social and environmental challenges that the world is facing. So I thought that it was important that the theme for this year be connected with that.' This connection is evident at the entrance. US artist Breakfast is presenting Carbon Wake, a kinetic sculpture that showcases how cities are moving towards cleaner energy. The work features gold-mirrored stainless steel panels that rise and fall depending on real-time energy data from different cities around the world. The work uses artificial intelligence technology and juxtaposes the effects of fossil fuels and renewable energy. Moving into the space, the works incorporate technology with unexpected results under the section's theme: Sublime. 'The Sublime,' explains Delicado, 'is a concept reclaimed from ancient Greece in the 17th century when artists, scientists, thinkers and philosophers were travelling around the world for the first time and discovering the immense beauty of nature. That beauty was overwhelming and was creating fear, admiration and love. Technology is creating a similar effect in our society.' Several works depict this intersection. These include a series by Berlin-based artist collective Crosslucid. The works, titled The Way of Flowers, show floral forms that feature uncanny qualities – such as pearlescent stamen or crystal-like fibres. 'It's a collective a collective that is using artificial intelligence to imagine new natures,' says Delicado. Another highlight is a monolith by the new media studio Ouchhh, by Ferdi and Eylul Alici. The structure generates unique art forms based on environmental data aggregated from 20 satellites. The data includes everything from global temperatures to carbon emissions; changes in wind and cloud formations to other information on climate change. The structure and its artwork is connected in real time to variations in Mexico City and Beijing. As such, the project is described as 'the world's first cross-continental real-time AI climate change data sculpture'. Art Dubai's digital section is now in its fourth year. Delicado sought to build upon the efforts of previous iterations, showing the history and legacy of this often misunderstood art form. 'Digital art is something that is quite broad,' Delicado says. 'It isn't something that started a few years ago with the boom of NFTs. It is something that started far before, as far back as the 1960s when artists in working with computers.' Art Dubai 2025 takes place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from April 18 to 20, with previews on April 16 and 17
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Guam veterans group worried Trump's VA cuts will upend care
Every week, in the U.S. Territory of Guam, a group of military veterans comes together and passes around a paddle, allowing each other to speak. The gathering serves as their therapy for both the physical and psychological wounds sustained in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. For people in Guam, military service is an economic opportunity. Of the roughly 170,000 residents who live on the island, 24,000 of them are military veterans, the group says. Guam is home to two primary U.S. military bases: Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base. Despite that, there is only one small Veterans Affairs clinic on the island, with one psychologist. Due to the lack of services here, Roy Gamboa assembled this group. He served 10 years in the Marine Corps. He calls the group "GOT YOUR 671." 671 is the area code for Guam. "In the first couple of years, everything was coming out of our pockets," Gamboa said. "Since then we've applied for and received a couple of grants to help keep our doors open." But the veterans in this group are worried about the looming budget cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The agency has terminated 585 contracts as part of an ongoing audit. Gamboa worries his group could be next since the group is funded through a VA-issued grant. Donovan Santos is also a combat veteran who says he has PTSD and chronic depression. He's now the person on the listening end of the group's suicide prevention hotline. "I pretty much help those that fall through the cracks that feel like they're alone," Santos said. "I'm there with them on the ledge. I'm there with them to pull them back, to catch them." Without the support from the group, Santos said he may not be alive. "Sometimes I wish my brothers were here and I wasn't," he said. Gamboa says it's a fight they all hope to carry long into the future. "I'll keep going," Gamboa said. "I mean, we were willing to die for each other in combat. I refuse to believe that it was all for nothing." If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You can also chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline here. For more information about mental health care resources and support, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or email info@ "The Carters: Hurts to Love You" | Paramount+ Official Trailer Breaking down latest rulings on 2 Trump deportation cases Gayle King is heading to space
CBS News
12-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Guam veterans group worried Trump's VA cuts will upend care
Every week, in the U.S. Territory of Guam, a group of military veterans comes together and passes around a paddle, allowing each other to speak. The gathering serves as their therapy for both the physical and psychological wounds sustained in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. For people in Guam, military service is an economic opportunity. Of the roughly 170,000 residents who live on the island, 24,000 of them are military veterans, the group says. Guam is home to two primary U.S. military bases: Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base. Despite that, there is only one small Veterans Affairs clinic on the island, with one psychologist. Due to the lack of services here, Roy Gamboa assembled this group. He served 10 years in the Marine Corps. He calls the group "GOT YOUR 671." 671 is the area code for Guam. "In the first couple of years, everything was coming out of our pockets," Gamboa said. "Since then we've applied for and received a couple of grants to help keep our doors open." But the veterans in this group are worried about the looming budget cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs . The agency has terminated 585 contracts as part of an ongoing audit. Gamboa worries his group could be next since the group is funded through a VA-issued grant. Donovan Santos is also a combat veteran who says he has PTSD and chronic depression. He's now the person on the listening end of the group's suicide prevention hotline. "I pretty much help those that fall through the cracks that feel like they're alone," Santos said. "I'm there with them on the ledge. I'm there with them to pull them back, to catch them." Without the support from the group, Santos said he may not be alive. "Sometimes I wish my brothers were here and I wasn't," he said. Gamboa says it's a fight they all hope to carry long into the future. "I'll keep going," Gamboa said. "I mean, we were willing to die for each other in combat. I refuse to believe that it was all for nothing." If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You can also chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline here . For more information about mental health care resources and support , The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or email info@
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Albuquerque teen takes plea deal for role in 2023 murder
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A teen accused of killing 19-year-old Alana Gamboa in 2023 took a plea deal in court Friday. Gamboa was killed during drug robbery on July 4, 2023, near Kathryn Ave. and Columbia Dr. in Albuquerque. Story continues below Crime: Video – Stolen vehicle driver totals APD vehicle in crash with officer NM Film: 'Rust' trailer released more than three years after fatal on-set shooting Sports: Rio Rancho fires boys basketball coach after 16 years According to homicide detectives, then 14-year-old Lorenzo Lovato had arranged to purchase drugs from Gamboa, but was actually setting her up to be robbed. When Gamboa arrived at the drug deal, she was shot in the driver's seat of her car and died as a result. Detectives used social media conversations, witness information, and surveillance video to piece together the information leading up to the arrests of Lovato, then 15-year-old Micalas McClendon and then 16-year-old Luis Diaz. McClendon told police he was the shooter. He pleaded guilty Friday to second degree murder, attempted armed robbery and more. McClendon faces 26 years behind bars. Diaz had pleaded not guilty to similar charges. Lovato pleaded guilty to second degree murder and more, he was sentenced to remain in juvenile custody until he turns 21. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
