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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
United Eye Premier League Proven Keeper as Onana Replacement
Manchester United Eye Premier League-Proven Talent in Summer Rebuild Shift in Strategy Under INEOS Manchester United appear to be pivoting in their recruitment strategy this summer, targeting players with proven Premier League pedigree, suggest reports from TeamTalk. The shortcomings of recent signings such as Jadon Sancho, Antony, Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee, who dazzled abroad but have struggled domestically, have not gone unnoticed by the new regime led by INEOS. That change is evident in their serious pursuit of Aston Villa's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. Advertisement Martínez on United's Radar TyC Sports journalist Gastón Edul, who is regarded as a trusted voice on Argentine football, has confirmed Manchester United are intensifying their efforts to land Martínez. The club appear ready to upgrade their goalkeeping ranks, with the Aston Villa man expected to replace André Onana should a deal be struck. 'Manchester United are making concrete moves for Emiliano 'Dibu' Martinez,' revealed Edul. 'They are seriously interested and he's a priority for Amorim. Aston Villa and Man Utd are already in talks. Negotiations still need to continue but as of now [Man Utd] are the club that has made the most progress for him and shown the greatest interest.' Reports suggest Villa may be open to letting Martínez go after a turbulent campaign, though his price tag of £40 million could prove a sticking point. With the keeper now 32, United are expected to negotiate a lower fee, but his experience and winning mentality may prove invaluable in a high-pressure environment. Premier League Familiarity Valued The shift towards players familiar with the English game appears strategic. INEOS want dependable performers who have already proven they can handle the physicality and intensity of Premier League football. The anticipated third bid for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo and interest in Matheus Cunha further underlines that intent. Advertisement Summer Market Heats Up While talks progress for Martínez, Manchester United are also circling talents at Brighton and Villa beyond the Argentine. The club are showing ambition and pragmatism, and while past errors cannot be undone, the future may be shaped with smarter, experience-based recruitment. Our View – EPL Index Analysis As an excited Manchester United supporter, this shift in recruitment strategy feels long overdue. For years, the club's scattergun approach in the market has prioritised hype over consistency. Finally, we are seeing clear direction: players who have already done it in the Premier League are being targeted. Advertisement The pursuit of Emiliano Martínez speaks volumes. He is a proven winner, a vocal presence, and has the edge that Old Trafford's dressing room has lacked since the David de Gea era ended. While Onana showed improvement late last season, Martínez would bring a mentality and confidence that could galvanise the backline. At 32, some might worry about longevity, but United need leadership right now. The fee might be high, but what price do you put on stability in goal? If INEOS and Amorim can bring in someone like Martínez while also securing deals for players like Mbeumo and Cunha, there's real hope this rebuild could finally be built on solid ground rather than expensive illusions. Let's hope this is not just paper talk, but a summer that marks a new, smarter Manchester United.
Los Angeles Times
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
At Pamplona's San Fermín Festival, a tiny minority of those who run with bulls are women
PAMPLONA, Spain — Dressed in the traditional bull runner's garb of a white shirt and red neck-scarf, Yomara Martínez, 30, sprinted in the death-defying morning run, or 'encierros,' taking place this week in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. Yet despite being in a crowd of thousands, Martínez was among only a handful of female daredevils running with the stampeding bulls at the San Fermín Festival. 'At the end of the day, the bull doesn't know about sexes, age or body shape,' Martinez said. 'It doesn't matter if you are woman.' Every year, thousands of people line the medieval streets of Pamplona to witness the centuries-old tradition of running with bulls. Many watch from balconies and wooden barricades along the course. Millions more follow the spectacle on television. Women bull runners are rare, though Martínez and other women taking part in the adrenaline-fueled tradition as more than mere spectators say it's growing in popularity. 'There are times I feel small. And ask myself 'what am I doing here?' Because, although you may not want to, you do feel slightly inferior because of your physique,' said 32-year-old Sara Puñal, an administrator who took part in Sunday's run. 'But in the moment, you are all equal,' Puñal said of the run. The bulls pound along the twisting cobblestone streets after being led by six steers. Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run, which takes place over 2,775 feet and can last two to four minutes. The expert Spanish runners try to sprint just in front of the bull's horns for a few seconds while egging the animal on with a rolled newspaper. Gorings are not rare, but many more people are bruised and injured in falls and pileups with each other. 'I think many have a desire to see what it feels like, but they don't try because of fear,' said Paula López, 32, a shop assistant who also took part in a run earlier in the week. López said she grew up in the masculine world of bullfighting. She wasn't fazed by how few women take part in the event. 'It's complicated, but it is pretty exciting,' López said. The event's reputation took a hit years ago after complaints by women about having suffered sexual harassment and abuse from revelers. In 2016, five men raped an 18-year-old woman during the festival in an infamous case that sparked an outcry across Spain. The men, who had a WhatsApp group named 'La Manada,' or 'The Animal Pack,' were imprisoned for 15 years by the Supreme Court in 2019. Since then, organizers have said they've stepped up security measures. Women didn't participate in the bull runs until 1975 because of a decree repealed one year earlier that prohibited women, children and the elderly from being in the streets where the bulls run during the festival. The spectacle was made internationally famous by Ernest Hemingway's classic 1926 novel 'The Sun Also Rises,' about American bohemians wasting away in Europe. Oses and Naishadham write for the Associated Press. Naishadham reported from Madrid.
Hamilton Spectator
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
At Pamplona's San Fermín festival, a tiny minority of those who run with bulls are women
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Dressed in the traditional bull runner's garb of a white shirt and red neck-scarf, Yomara Martínez, 30, sprinted in the death-defying morning run or 'encierros' taking place this week in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. Yet despite being in a crowd of thousands, Martínez was among only a handful of women daredevils running with the stampeding bulls at the San Fermín Festival. 'At the end of the day, the bull doesn't know about sexes, age or body shape,' Martinez said. 'It doesn't matter if you are woman.' Every year, thousands of people line the medieval streets of Pamplona to witness the centuries-old tradition of running with bulls. Many watch from balconies and wooden barricades along the course. Millions more follow the spectacle on television. Women bull runners are rare, though Martínez and other women taking part in the adrenaline-fueled tradition as more than mere spectators say it's growing in popularity. 'There are times I feel small. And ask myself 'what am I doing here?' Because, although you may not want to, you do feel slightly inferior because of your physique,' said 32-year-old Sara Puñal, an administrator who took part in Sunday's run. 'But in the moment, you are all equal,' Puñal said of the run. The bulls pound along the twisting cobblestone streets after being led by six steers. Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run, which takes place over 846 meters (2,775 feet) and can last two to four minutes. The expert Spanish runners try to sprint just in front of the bull's horns for a few seconds while egging the animal on with a rolled newspaper. Gorings are not rare, but many more people are bruised and injured in falls and pileups with each other. 'I think many have a desire to see what it feels like but they don't try because of fear,' said Paula López, 32, a shop assistant who also took part in a run earlier in the week. López said she grew up in the masculine world of bull fighting. She wasn't fazed by how few women take part in the event. 'It's complicated, but it is pretty exciting,' López said. The event's reputation took a hit years ago following complaints by women about having suffered sexual harassment and abuse from revelers. In 2016, five men raped an 18-year-old woman during the festival in an infamous case that sparked an outcry across Spain. The men, who had a WhatsApp group named 'La Manada,' or 'The Animal Pack,' were imprisoned for 15 years by the Supreme Court in 2019. Since then, organizers have said they've stepped up security measures. Women didn't participate in the bull runs until 1975 due to a decree repealed one year earlier that prohibited women, children and the elderly from being in the streets where the bulls run during the festival. The spectacle was made internationally famous by Ernest Hemingway's classic 1926 novel 'The Sun Also Rises,' about American bohemians wasting away in Europe. —— Naishadham reported from Madrid. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Euronews
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Euronews
Women who run with bulls at Pamplona's San Fermín festival in minority
Dressed in the traditional bull runner's garb of a white shirt and red sash, Yomara Martínez sprinted in a recent death-defying morning run or "encierro" during the famous celebrations in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona over the weekend. Yet despite being in a crowd of thousands, Martínez, 30, was among a handful of women daredevils running with the stampeding bulls at the San Fermín Festival. "At the end of the day the bull doesn't know about sexes, age or body shape," Martinez said. "It doesn't matter if you are woman." Every year, thousands of people line the medieval streets of Pamplona to witness the centuries-old tradition of running with bulls. Many watch from balconies and wooden barricades along the course. Millions more follow the spectacle on television. More women encouraged to take part Women bull runners are rare, though Martínez and other women taking part in the adrenaline-fueled tradition as more than a spectator say it's growing in popularity. "I think many have a desire to see what it feels like but they don't try because of fear," said 32-year-old Paula López, a shop assistant who also took part in a run earlier in the week. López said she grew up in the masculine world of bull fighting. She wasn't fazed by how few other women take part in the event. "It is complicated but it is pretty exciting," López said. The bulls pound along the twisting cobblestone streets after being led by six steers. Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run, which takes place over 846 metres (2,775 feet) and can last two to four minutes. The expert Spanish runners try to sprint just in front of the bull's horns for a few seconds while egging the animal on with a rolled newspaper. Gorings are not rare, but many more people are bruised and injured in falls and pileups with each other. A clouded reputation The event's reputation took a hit years ago following complaints by women about having suffered sexual harassment and abuse from revelers. In 2016, five men raped an 18-year-old woman during the festival in an infamous case that sparked an outcry across Spain. The men who had a WhatsApp group named 'La Manada,' or 'The Animal Pack,' were imprisoned for 15 years by the Supreme Court in 2019. Since then, organisers have said they've stepped up security measures and amplified the police presence. Women were not able to participate in the bull runs until 1975 due to a decree that was repealed one year earlier.
Toronto Star
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
At Pamplona's San Fermín festival, a tiny minority of those who run with bulls are women
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Dressed in the traditional bull runner's garb of a white shirt and red neck-scarf, Yomara Martínez, 30, sprinted in the death-defying morning run or 'encierros' taking place this week in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. Yet despite being in a crowd of thousands, Martínez was among only a handful of women daredevils running with the stampeding bulls at the San Fermín Festival.
