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Time Out
11-07-2025
- Time Out
Hotel Gran Legazpi
Practically located around Calle 30, one of Madrid's fastest-growing areas, the Hotel Gran Legazpi is a budget hotel with great services. Free WiFi is available. Hotel Gran Legazpi's rooms are bright and functional, with full air conditioning and a television, ensuring a comfortable base from which to explore Spain's capital city. Take it easy in the hotel's elegant interior, with fine marble floors and Guinean wood furniture, which boasts a number of paintings by well-known artist Angel Urangas.
Scotsman
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers 'monitor' 23 y/o international described as a "prodigious talent" as bid rejected for winger
Rangers are continuing to be active in the transfer window and have been linked with a talented young winger Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rangers have joined the race to sign highly-rated Wolfsberger AC winger Thierno Ballo, according to reports in Germany. Earlier this morning, a new report from respected journalist Florian Plettenberg revealed that the Glasgow giants had been 'monitoring' the Austrian international in recent weeks, and are ready to rival Ajax and Mainz for the signature of the talented youngster this summer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Thierno Ballo has been linked with a move to Rangers this summer. | Getty Images Ballo, 23, has spent the last three seasons with Austrian Bundesliga outfit Wolfsberger AC following his release by Chelsea, scoring 28 goals in 85 appearances after joining the club in the summer of 2022. A key player at the Lavanttal-Arena, he has featured predominately on the left-side of a front three, but is equally capable of playing in an attacking midfield role. A former Chelsea academy player, Ballo was described as a "prodigious talent" during his teenage years, and was hailed as one of the club's potential wonderkids, earning comparisons to both Jadon Sancho and Callum Hudson-Odoi, who had emerged from English Premier League academies at around the same time. Born in Ivory Coast with a Guinean mother, he initially held Ivorian citizenship before adopting Austrian citizenship. He has represented Austria at various youth international levels, but made his senior international bow last month in a 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over San Marino. Southampton's Samuel Edozie is a target for Rangers boss Russell Martin this summer. |Catching the eye of several huge European clubs after scoring a brace for Austria's under-17 team against England at the age of just 14, Ballo signed his first professional contract at Stamford Bridge in 2019 and progressed to their under-23 team, where he featured regularly before joining Austrian outfit Rapid Wien on a season-long loan during the 2021/22 season. However, he would struggle on loan in Vienna, playing just eight times before returning to Chelsea. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Mid East Info
09-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
EGA confirms that the Republic of Guinea has wrongfully declared the termination of the Basic Agreement with EGA subsidiary GAC
Termination notice results in more than 2,000 employees and contractors being made redundant GAC and EGA set to defend rights and seek redress before international tribunals GAC is the largest greenfield investor in Guinea's mining sector, creating 3,200 jobs, 96 per cent of which are held by Guinean citizens United Arab Emirates,July 2025: Emirates Global Aluminium today announced that the Government of the Republic of Guinea has wrongfully declared the termination of the Basic Agreement entered into by EGA subsidiary Guinea Alumina Corporation with the Republic of Guinea, an outcome that will regrettably impact employment in the Boké region in western Guinea. Accordingly, GAC is now proceeding with the necessary process to make significant redundancies, which will initially affect more than 2,000 employees and contractors. GAC is the largest greenfield investor in Guinea's mining sector in over 40 years and has created 3,200 jobs, 96 per cent of which are held by Guinean citizens. GAC has generated new economic opportunities and substantial revenues for the Republic of Guinea and established lasting development partnerships with local communities. In 2024 alone GAC made some $244 million of direct expenditures in Guinea. GAC and EGA intend to defend their rights before the competent international tribunals and seek redress for the losses suffered. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said today: 'These actions have made the continuation of GAC's operations and the development of an alumina refinery impossible. The job losses this will cause, and the opportunity loss to the Guinean economy, are deeply regrettable. 'We have maintained GAC's employee workforce in difficult circumstances for as long as possible. Our focus has been to honour the economic and social commitment to our people, their families and to the Republic of Guinea.' In Autumn 2024 the government illegally blocked EGA and GAC's Guinean operations, suspending the export of GAC's bauxite and blocking GAC's access to the rail on shared rail infrastructure. This led to the suspension of GAC's mining operations. In addition, state-controlled Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée suspended all deliveries of bauxite to EGA in the United Arab Emirates, forcing EGA to source bauxite from other countries. GAC made considerable efforts and concessions to try to unlock its operations and enable the development of an alumina refinery in Guinea to proceed despite the major economic, technical and environmental challenges to completing such a project.
Scotsman
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers 'monitor' 23 y/o international described as a "prodigious talent" as bid rejected for winger
Rangers are continuing to be active in the transfer window and have been linked with a talented young winger Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rangers have joined the race to sign highly-rated Wolfsberger AC winger Thierno Ballo, according to reports in Germany. Earlier this morning, a new report from respected journalist Florian Plettenberg revealed that the Glasgow giants had been 'monitoring' the Austrian international in recent weeks, and are ready to rival Ajax and Mainz for the signature of the talented youngster this summer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Thierno Ballo has been linked with a move to Rangers this summer. | Getty Images Ballo, 23, has spent the last three seasons with Austrian Bundesliga outfit Wolfsberger AC following his release by Chelsea, scoring 28 goals in 85 appearances after joining the club in the summer of 2022. A key player at the Lavanttal-Arena, he has featured predominately on the left-side of a front three, but is equally capable of playing in an attacking midfield role. A former Chelsea academy player, Ballo was described as a "prodigious talent" during his teenage years, and was hailed as one of the club's potential wonderkids, earning comparisons to both Jadon Sancho and Callum Hudson-Odoi, who had emerged from English Premier League academies at around the same time. Born in Ivory Coast with a Guinean mother, he initially held Ivorian citizenship before adopting Austrian citizenship. He has represented Austria at various youth international levels, but made his senior international bow last month in a 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over San Marino. Southampton's Samuel Edozie is a target for Rangers boss Russell Martin this summer. |Catching the eye of several huge European clubs after scoring a brace for Austria's under-17 team against England at the age of just 14, Ballo signed his first professional contract at Stamford Bridge in 2019 and progressed to their under-23 team, where he featured regularly before joining Austrian outfit Rapid Wien on a season-long loan during the 2021/22 season. However, he would struggle on loan in Vienna, playing just eight times before returning to Chelsea. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Report: El Aynaoui faces big decision as Sunderland join transfer race
AS Roma Make Move for El Aynaoui as RC Lens Brace for More Departures RC Lens find themselves in the thick of a lively summer transfer window, with activity on both ends of the pitch. The club has already reinforced its squad with goalkeeper Robin Risser on a five-year deal and has welcomed back Guinean forward Morgan Guilavogui. They have also agreed terms with Brondby's Mathias Kvistgaarden, a 23-year-old striker expected to bolster their attack. Advertisement As Jean-Louis Leca, the new sporting director, explained, 'We'll already have to see who leaves. We'll have to make some adjustments.' His remarks reflect a cautious approach to squad building, with Lens keen not to overcommit before assessing potential exits. One of the most high-profile names potentially on the way out is Neil El Aynaoui. The 24-year-old midfielder has become a cornerstone at Lens after another strong season featuring eight assists and one goal. With a contract that runs until 2027, he represents not only a tactical asset but also a considerable financial one. Interest grows from top European clubs Foot Mercato reports that several major European clubs have registered interest in El Aynaoui, with Italian giants leading the chase. AS Roma have taken concrete steps by entering discussions with Lens, and insider Matteo Moretto has revealed that an initial offer of €20 million has already been made. That figure is yet to be accepted, but negotiations are expected to continue over the coming days. Advertisement Juventus and AC Milan are also said to be monitoring the situation closely, while Premier League sides Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Championship outfit Sunderland are all tracking the player. El Aynaoui, for his part, appears ready for a fresh challenge, with Foot Mercato stating: 'He wants to discover a new league despite interest from French clubs.' Roma's interest makes sense. Jose Mourinho's successors continue to reshape the squad with youth and dynamism, and El Aynaoui, a product of AS Nancy-Lorraine, fits the brief. His composure in midfield and growing leadership make him an appealing prospect for clubs with European aspirations. Lens reluctant to let star man go While Lens have already seen Facundo Medina depart for Marseille, the club's leadership is reportedly keen to avoid a fire sale. Keeping El Aynaoui is a priority, and the internal feeling is that he has not yet reached his peak. Advertisement Will Still, his former manager, captured that sentiment succinctly: 'You want to build something around him because he's still young. He still has a lot to do here. I think he has a leadership role in the team that he's starting to embrace too.' That vision, however, may soon be challenged. Should Roma or any of the other suitors return with an improved offer, the financial incentive may be hard to ignore. For a club like Lens, balancing long-term sporting success with financial sustainability is a delicate operation. If they can extract a sizeable fee and reinvest wisely, it might be a pragmatic decision. Player profile and future prospects El Aynaoui's game is built around technical intelligence, efficient distribution and a strong work ethic. He is the kind of midfielder who does the basics extremely well and increasingly adds progressive elements to his play. His eight assists in the 2023-24 season demonstrate a growing influence in attacking transitions, while his tactical discipline allows others around him greater freedom. Advertisement Clubs like Roma and Juventus value these qualities. For Sunderland, Leeds and Wolves, El Aynaoui could offer both stability and a touch of flair in midfield. His adaptability across various midfield roles adds value, especially in more physically demanding leagues like the Premier League. With clubs circling and Lens already busy reshaping their squad, the coming weeks are likely to determine whether El Aynaoui stays in France or tests himself abroad. Our View – EPL Index From a Sunderland supporter's perspective, the possibility of Neil El Aynaoui arriving at the Stadium of Light would be met with a mix of excitement and cautious optimism. The club, aiming to build on recent momentum, has already shown a willingness to recruit high-quality players capable of making the leap to Premier League level. El Aynaoui fits that profile well. Advertisement His style of play would complement the likes of Dan Neil and Pierre Ekwah, offering a composed presence in midfield and someone who could unlock deeper defences with clever passes. He also has experience in high-pressure games at Lens, which could prove invaluable in the Championship's chaotic pace. The biggest concern for fans would be whether Sunderland can realistically compete with clubs like Roma or Milan financially and in terms of footballing ambition. The Championship, while competitive, does not offer European football or the immediate spotlight that Serie A does. However, if the Black Cats could somehow win this race, it would signal a major coup and a clear statement of intent from the ownership. El Aynaoui is the type of player who could not only help win promotion but thrive in the Premier League if the team achieves it.
