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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Eknath Shinde invokes Nero to target Uddhav
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Thane, July 20 (PTI) Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday invoked Roman emperor Nero and the popular legend associated with him to target Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray. He also questioned the 'selective" criticism of the Election Commission when the opposition loses polls. 'It is strange that some individuals are celebrating when people leave their party (Shiv Sena-UBT). We haven't seen this kind of behaviour before. 'While Rome was burning, Nero was playing the fiddle'," Shinde, who heads Shiv Sena, said without naming Uddhav. He said instead of introspection, some leaders are only indulging in blame games and cursing others. 'When they got desired results in the Lok Sabha elections, they consider the Election Commission good, but when things do not go their way, they blame the system," Shinde said while addressing an event to felicitate medical entrepreneurs in Thane. He highlighted the Mahayuti government's achievements, particularly schemes for women. 'We've created historic schemes for 2.5 crore sisters. Many tried to consolidate power and booked five-star hotels and ministries in advance. But the people, especially our sisters, shattered those dreams and brought Mahayuti back to power (in 2024 elections)," he said, adding that he identifies himself as a party worker who is available 24 hours a day. Shinde also lauded the role of doctors in society, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Alluding to attacks on doctors, Shinde said the medical fraternity is the pillar of society and deserves deep respect. 'At times, unfortunate incidents occur, and despite the doctors' best efforts, lives cannot be saved. In such moments, society must act responsibly instead of targeting medical professionals", he added. Shinde recalled the struggle to arrange for Remdesivir from various places, including from abroad. PTI COR NSK view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 23:15 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.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Eric Bana fans think he's underrated – but he never wanted to be a 'leading man'
Eric Bana decided he would take being viewed as an 'underrated' actor as a compliment (which it is). When we spoke to Bana, 56, ahead of his gripping new thriller Untamed dropping on Netflix, he said that he wasn't sure if he agreed or disagreed with the sentiment, but laid out how he has charted an atypical career in the moviemaking business. 'I always felt like at some point in my career, it would be really dangerous to only be available to play that lead character,' he told Metro. 'I've really enjoyed mixing it up and making myself available for different kinds of genres and films and different size roles. It's way more interesting.' That said, he also knows there are certain projects he 'definitely' would not do. Bad news Hulk fans: going green again is one of them. But he sometimes he's surprised himself with what he signs on to. Star Trek, for instance, was a franchise he 'never imagined' he would want to be in, until Nero landed in his inbox. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Bana explained that part of the approach to cherry-picking parts is his desire to always be a contender on the chopping block in the audience's mind. 'I wanted them to think 'here he is, bloody hell he could be gone in the next five minutes'.' And indeed in many of his films – Troy, Deadfall, Hana – he is. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video That's not to say that Bana doesn't enjoy helming a project, which is what he's tasked with for the gripping new Netflix thriller Untamed. He stars as parks investigator Kyle Turner and is the subject of a Gary Cooper wisecrack early on. The likeness is there: Turner is stoic, troubled and most at home on a horse. Set in Yosemite National Park (albeit, slightly fudged thanks to drone footage, since the show was shot in the still-beautiful British Columbia), Bana described the six-parter as a 'dream job'. This was in part because most of his scenes were in the vast wilderness. 'I hate filming indoors,' he said, visibly recoiling at the thought. When the teaser for the new thriller dropped, there was much commentary about how different Bana looked, sporting a grizzled silvery beard. Bana says it's fairly similar to how he looks when he's at home in Melbourne, Australia. What is your favourite Eric Bana film? So what's next for Bana after Untamed? More gritty dramas or some light relief like Funny People? 'Try balance it out like a bit of therapy,' he laughed. 'Sometimes it feels that way.' More Trending Despite what his recent CV might attest to, he's still open to comedy. Although, he did add: 'It won't surprise you to know that my inbox is 99% drama and 1% light, so I don't have full control of that.' Perhaps the answer is more Untamed. The show ties up neatly and has been billed as a limited series, but when things kick off (and we have a feeling this might), Netflix finds a way. It's not something Bana shuts down. 'The nature of these [park investigative agencies], they move from park to park,' he explained. 'They don't just stay in the one park their whole career. So it is feasible that Kyle could end up somewhere else. We'll see.' View More » Untamed is available to stream on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Dark, twisted, great performances': Your favourite underrated shows on Netflix MORE: 'Inheriting a law firm would've been easy – I became a WWE legend instead' MORE: This Morning star reveals how her life crumbled an hour after announcing engagement
STV News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- STV News
FIFA 'lacked sensitivity and respect' in staging of Club World Cup
FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino have been accused of acting 'without dialogue, without sensitivity and without respect' for players in their staging of the Club World Cup. The controversial 32-team tournament came to a close on Sunday with Chelsea causing an upset with a 3-0 win over European champions Paris St Germain. Infantino has hailed the competition hosted in the United States as a success, but concerns have been raised around player welfare, with some matches being played in extreme heat and the tournament providing very limited time for players to rest before preparing for the new season. Sergio Marchi, the president of world players' union FIFPro, accused FIFA of choosing to 'continue increasing its income at the expense of the players' bodies and health', likened its approach to the 'bread and circuses' tactics used by Emperor Nero in ancient Rome and warned there could be no repeat of playing matches in such extreme heat at next summer's World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. 'Despite the fact that the recent Club World Cup generated enthusiasm in many fans and allowed some of the main figures of world football to be seen in the same tournament, FIFPro cannot fail to point out, with absolute clarity, that this competition hides a dangerous disconnection with the true reality that most footballers in the world are going through,' Marchi said in a statement. 'What was presented as a global football party was nothing more than a fiction staged by FIFA, promoted by its president, without dialogue, without sensitivity and without respect for those who sustain the game with their daily effort. 'A grandiloquent staging that inevitably recalls the 'bread and circuses' of Nero's Rome, entertainment for the masses while behind the scenes the inequality, precariousness and lack of protection of the true protagonists deepens. 'Most footballers on the planet do not receive their salary in full, they play only a few months a year, and they do so without minimum guarantees of stability, medical coverage or decent working conditions. This reality was completely ignored by FIFA, which chose to continue increasing its income at the expense of the players' bodies and health. 'The tournament also took place under unacceptable conditions, matches were played in extreme heat and with temperatures that put the physical integrity of the players at risk. This situation must not only be denounced, but must be firmly warned. What happened cannot be repeated under any circumstances at next year's FIFA World Cup.' The PA news agency understands no FIFPRO representatives were invited to a meeting held by FIFA on Saturday concerning player welfare, where a minimum three-week off-season break was agreed. It is understood none of the union's officials were present and therefore the meeting is seen as a charade. The Club World Cup's scheduling has been part of a wider, bitter legal dispute between unions and leagues on one hand and FIFA on the other. Unions and leagues insist FIFA has abused a dominant position by failing to adequately consult over football's international match calendar. Marchi added: 'We have been warning about the saturation of the calendar, the absence of physical and mental rest for the players, and the lack of dialogue on the part of FIFA. 'This way of organising tournaments, without listening to the federation that brings together the associations of professional footballers worldwide, is unilateral, authoritarian and is based solely on a logic of economic profitability, not human sustainability. 'You can't continue to play with the health of the players to feed a marketing machine. There is no possible spectacle if the voice of the protagonists is extinguished. FIFPro reiterates our commitment, we will firmly defend every right, denounce every abuse, and demand that FIFA adopt a truly inclusive policy, which respects the integrity of players and places them at the centre of every decision.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
RTÉ News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
FIFPro lash out at Gianni Infantino after Club World Cup
FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino have been accused of acting "without dialogue, without sensitivity and without respect" for players in their staging of the Club World Cup. The controversial 32-team tournament came to a close on Sunday with Chelsea causing an upset with a 3-0 win over European champions Paris St Germain. Infantino has hailed the competition hosted in the United States as a success, but concerns have been raised around player welfare, with some matches being played in extreme heat and the tournament providing very limited time for players to rest before preparing for the new season. Sergio Marchi, the president of world players' union FIFPro, accused FIFA of choosing to "continue increasing its income at the expense of the players' bodies and health", likened its approach to the 'bread and circuses' tactics used by Emperor Nero in ancient Rome and warned there could be no repeat of playing matches in such extreme heat at next summer's World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. "Despite the fact that the recent Club World Cup generated enthusiasm in many fans and allowed some of the main figures of world football to be seen in the same tournament, FIFPro cannot fail to point out, with absolute clarity, that this competition hides a dangerous disconnection with the true reality that most footballers in the world are going through," Marchi said in a statement. "What was presented as a global football party was nothing more than a fiction staged by FIFA, promoted by its president, without dialogue, without sensitivity and without respect for those who sustain the game with their daily effort. "A grandiloquent staging that inevitably recalls the 'bread and circuses' of Nero's Rome, entertainment for the masses while behind the scenes the inequality, precariousness and lack of protection of the true protagonists deepens. "Most footballers on the planet do not receive their salary in full, they play only a few months a year, and they do so without minimum guarantees of stability, medical coverage or decent working conditions. This reality was completely ignored by FIFA, which chose to continue increasing its income at the expense of the players' bodies and health. "The tournament also took place under unacceptable conditions, matches were played in extreme heat and with temperatures that put the physical integrity of the players at risk. This situation must not only be denounced, but must be firmly warned. What happened cannot be repeated under any circumstances at next year's FIFA World Cup." No FIFPRO representatives were invited to a meeting held by FIFA on Saturday concerning player welfare, where a minimum three-week off-season break was agreed. It is understood none of the union's officials were present and therefore the meeting is seen as a charade. The Club World Cup's scheduling has been part of a wider, bitter legal dispute between unions and leagues on one hand and FIFA on the other. Unions and leagues insist FIFA has abused a dominant position by failing to adequately consult over football's international match calendar. Marchi added: "We have been warning about the saturation of the calendar, the absence of physical and mental rest for the players, and the lack of dialogue on the part of FIFA. "This way of organising tournaments, without listening to the federation that brings together the associations of professional footballers worldwide, is unilateral, authoritarian and is based solely on a logic of economic profitability, not human sustainability. "You can't continue to play with the health of the players to feed a marketing machine. There is no possible spectacle if the voice of the protagonists is extinguished. FIFPro reiterates our commitment, we will firmly defend every right, denounce every abuse, and demand that FIFA adopt a truly inclusive policy, which respects the integrity of players and places them at the centre of every decision."
Irish Independent
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
FifPro release scathing statement against Fifa president Gianni Infantino: ‘The man who thinks he's god'
The inaugural rendition of the revamped tournament has come under heavy criticism for the increased strain it's put on players, further packing an already crammed football calendar. The heat of midday fixtures in the United States has been an additional player welfare issue in the United States. However, it's understood FifPro were not invited to a meeting that Infantino staged on Saturday over 'key issues concerning player health' ahead of the Club World Cup final. The player union has responded with a scathing statement that lambasts Infantino for 'silencing' the game's key protagonists. 'While the recent Club World Cup generated enthusiasm among numerous fans and allowed some of the world's leading figures to be seen in a single tournament, FifPro cannot fail to point out, with absolute clarity, that this competition hides a dangerous disconnect with the true reality experienced by most footballers around the world,' the statement read. 'What was presented as a global celebration of football was nothing more than a fiction created by Fifa, promoted by its president, without dialogue, sensitivity, and respect for those who sustain the game with their daily efforts. A grandiloquent staging inevitably reminiscent of the 'bread and circuses' of Nero's Rome, entertainment for the masses while behind the scenes inequality, precariousness, and the lack of protection for the true protagonists deepen.' FifPro has called for Fifa to learn from the shortcomings of the Club World Cup ahead of next year's World Cup, which will also be held in the United States alongside Canada and Mexico. 'The tournament was held under unacceptable conditions, with matches played at extremely hot times and in temperatures that put the players' physical safety at risk,' the statement adds. 'This situation must not only be denounced, but must be firmly warned against. What happened cannot be repeated under any circumstances at next year's Fifa World Cup. 'At FifPro, we have been warning about the overcrowded schedule, the lack of physical and mental rest for players, and the lack of dialogue from Fifa. This way of organising tournaments, without listening to the Federation that represents the world's professional footballers' associations, is unilateral, authoritarian, and based solely on a logic of economic profitability, not human sustainability. We cannot continue to play with the health of players to fuel a marketing machine. 'There is no spectacle possible if the voices of the protagonists are silenced. At FifPro, we reiterate our commitment: we will firmly defend every right, denounce every abuse, and demand that Fifa adopt a truly inclusive policy that respects the integrity of footballers and places them at the center of every decision.' Fifa had earlier said on Sunday that several players' representative groups and the sport's governing body had reached a consensus on the need for a period of rest of 72 hours between matches, and agreed that players should have a minimum of 21 days of holidays at the end of each season. It was unclear, though, whether the consensus would lead to a binding agreement since Fifrpo, the sport's global players' union, did not take part in the discussions. Fifa did not immediately say which groups attended the talks on the eve of Sunday's Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea, mentioning 'representatives of several player unions from around the world'. 'There is a consensus that there must be at least 72 hours of rest between matches, and that players should have a rest period / holiday of at least 21 days at the end of each season,' Fifa said. 'This period should be managed individually by each club and the respective players also depending on their match calendars and taking into account applicable collective agreements.' Enforcing a 72-hour period strictly could mean big adjustments to some game schedules and TV deals. Fifa didn't indicate how it would work in practice. European teams playing in the Europa League late Thursday evening routinely play domestic league games on the following Sunday. With a strict 72-hour break, they might have to wait until Monday to play again.
