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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Aberdeen v Celtic injury news: 3 out and 1 doubt as Brendan Rodgers mulls over double change at Pittodrie
Celtic will look to make it two wins from two when they travel to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership this Sunday (kick-off: 12.30pm). Brendan Rodgers' side started the season with a narrow 1-0 win over St Mirren last week, thanks to Luke McCowan's 87th-minute winner, but will be desperate to take all three points with the memory of their Scottish Cup penalty shootout defeat in May still fresh in the memory. However, Aberdeen will be desperate to ensure they respond to last week's 2-0 opening day defeat to Hearts last weekend, with Jimmy Thelin's side having aspirations of a top-three finish this season. Rodgers could hand a debut to Jahmai Simpson-Pusey following his loan arrival from Manchester City, while McCowan will also be pushing for a starting XI spot after bagging the winner in last week's win over St Mirren. As for hosts Aberdeen, Gavin Molloy and Kristers Tobers are expected to miss out, though Ester Sokler is available again after his appearance off the bench against Hearts on Monday. Ahead of the game at Pittodrie, The Scotsman has all the latest team news. 1 . Gavin Molloy - Aberdeen - DOUBT Is still struggling with a shoulder injury, and is a doubt for the visit of Celtic. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . Jota - Celtic - OUT The Portuguese winger is out until around new year with a ACL injury he picked up against Dundee United last April. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . Luke McCowan - Celtic - STARTING XI? Last week's matchwinner vs St Mirren is pushing for a spot in Brendan Rodgers' starting XI at Aberdeen. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 4 . Kristers Tobers - Aberdeen - OUT The Latvian centre-back is able to train, but is not ready to return just yet. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Fury as man lights cigarette on eternal flame of Tomb of Unknown Soldier
A homeless man who "defied" a war memorial by stepping over the guard rail to light a cigarette on the flame now faces deportation after turning a country against himself A man who defiled a war memorial by lighting a cigarette on the eternal flame of France's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is facing deportation. The disrespectful act was caught on camera and has been spread across social media, where the man can be seen climbing over the barrier at the iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris and lighting his cigarette on the flame. The incident quickly caught attention across France, sparking outrage, with the public calling for the man to receive some punishment. Bruno Retailleau, France's interior minister (equivalent to the UK Home Secretary), posted on X to call out the disgusting act: 'This unworthy and deplorable act undermines the memory of those who died for France.' While the French veterans minister hit out at the man, calling the act 'not a mere misstep, but a desecration' Retailleau added: 'France will never tolerate the tarnishing of the memory of those who died for her. Never.' It comes after mindless yobs damage 41 cars in vandalism rampage through sleepy market town. After an investigation by the authorities, they found the suspect was a homeless man originally from Morocco named Hamdi H. As a result of his actions, he will have his residence permit revoked, leading to his deportation back to North Africa. According to French newspaper Le Figaro, the man was arrested on Tuesday evening, and after initially denying the accusations, he soon admitted to being the man in the video. The official accusation is for "violating a burial site, tomb, cinerary urn, or monument erected in memory of the dead", a crime that can carry up to a year in prison and a €15,000 fine. They also report that the man is a repeat offender and well known to Parisian police, having 21 previous incidents on his record, including car theft, vandalism, and racial violence. The Latvian tourists who filmed the video added: 'He didn't seem to be drunk or under the influence of drugs. On the contrary, he was clearly aware of what he was doing, and proud of having done it.' The news came just weeks after an incident closer to hom e when a man wearing only a pair of shorts and a baseball cap climbed up Birmingham's Hall of Memory - a monument in commemoration of people who died in WWI. Once on the memorial, instead of listening to pleas to climb straight back down, the man brazenly said he would get down "when he was ready' seemingly ignoring the historic story behind the monument. Thankfully, the man's actions did not go so far as to damage the monument, which was built in 1925 in tribute to Birmingham citizens who died in the Great War.
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
France arrests man who lit cigarette from war memorial flame in Paris
PARIS — A man who lit a cigarette from a memorial flame at a famous war monument in Paris has been arrested, according to France's interior minister. A video posted on social media shows a man stooping to light a cigarette from the flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe, before walking away. The incident took place on Monday evening and the man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon, according to police. The alleged culprit has not been identified. France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said the act was "indecent and pathetic". "The man who desecrated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by lighting a cigarette with the memorial flame was arrested in Paris for violating a burial site, tomb, urn, or monument erected in memory of the dead. He was taken into custody and admitted the facts," Retailleau wrote on X on Tuesday. The memorial, which was first unveiled in 1920, holds the remains of a soldier killed in World War I and serves as a tribute to all of France's war Minister for Veterans and Remembrance Patricia Miralles said she was filing a case with the Paris public prosecutor's office over the incident."This flame does not light a cigarette, it burns for the sacrifice of millions of our soldiers," Miralles wrote on X."This is an insult to our dead, to our history and to our nation. You cannot ridicule French remembrance and get away with it."The video of the incident was filmed by a Latvian tourist and first posted to TikTok, according to Le Figaro newspaper. The tourist told the paper that the man did not appear drunk and seemed to be fully aware of his could not independently verify the footage. — Euronews
News18
4 days ago
- News18
No Puffs, No Butts: France To Sue Man Who Lit Cigarette From Paris War Memorial Flame
Last Updated: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located beneath one of Paris's most iconic monuments, holds the remains of a soldier killed in the First World War French authorities have said that it will take legal action against a man who lit a cigarette using the eternal flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The act, widely condemned by officials and the public alike, has sparked outrage across the country. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on Tuesday confirmed that the man had been arrested in Paris. 'The man who desecrated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by lighting a cigarette with the memorial flame was arrested in Paris for violating a burial site, tomb, urn, or monument erected in memory of the dead," he wrote on social media platform X. L'homme qui a profané la tombe du Soldat inconnu en allumant une cigarette avec la flamme du souvenir a été interpellé à Paris pour violation de sépulture, tombeau, urne ou monument édifié à la mémoire des morts. Il a été placé en garde à vue et a reconnu les faits. À la suite du…— Bruno Retailleau (@BrunoRetailleau) August 5, 2025 Retailleau further stated that the man have reportedly admitted to the offence while in police custody. A video of the act, which took place on Monday evening, shows the man crouching near the flame, lighting his cigarette, and walking away calmly as onlookers watched. The footage spread quickly on social media, drawing sharp criticism from veterans, officials, and members of the public. Patricia Miralles, France's Minister for Veterans and Remembrance, has vowed to pursue legal action. 'I am filing a case immediately with the Paris state prosecutors so that this man will be found and sanctions imposed to make an example of him," she posted on X. 'You cannot ridicule French remembrance and get away with it." The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located beneath one of Paris's most iconic monuments, holds the remains of a soldier killed in the First World War and symbolises the sacrifice of all French soldiers who have died in war. The eternal flame is a solemn tribute that has burned continuously since 1923. 'This flame does not light a cigarette, it burns for the sacrifice of millions of our soldiers," said Miralles. 'This is an insult to our dead, to our history and to our nation." The video is believed to have been filmed by a Latvian tourist and first posted on TikTok. According to Le Figaro, the tourist said the man appeared sober and fully aware of his actions. (With inputs from AFP) view comments First Published: August 06, 2025, 17:02 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Local France
4 days ago
- Local France
Man outrages France by lighting cigarette from memorial flame
'The man who desecrated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by lighting a cigarette with the memorial flame was arrested in Paris for violating a burial site, tomb, urn, or monument erected in memory of the dead. He was taken into custody and admitted the facts,' Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau wrote on X (formerly Twitter). The video of a man stooping and lighting up from the flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe, before walking calmly away watched by tourists, caused indignation when it was widely shared on social media. The alleged infraction took place on Monday evening and the man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon, police told AFP. 'You cannot ridicule French remembrance and get away with it,' Patricia Miralles, minister for veterans and remembrance, wrote in a social media post. The tomb, under the Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Elysées, contains the remains of a soldier killed in the First World War, laid there as a tribute to France's dead. 'This flame does not light a cigarette, it burns for the sacrifice of millions of our soldiers,' said Miralles. 'This is an insult to our dead, to our history and to our nation.' AFP was not able to determine the origin of the video. Advertisement Le Figaro newspaper reported that it was filmed by a Latvian tourist on the evening of August 4th and first posted on TikTok. The tourist told Le Figaro that the man did not appear drunk and seemed to be well aware of what he was doing. The newspaper later reported that the arrested man was homeless and known to police. If found guilty, he faces up to a year in prison and a fine of up to €15,000.
