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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roma Open Talks to Onboard Manchester City Starlet
Adding an attacker is next on the agenda for Roma, and they have set their sights on Claudio Echeverri, who hasn't starred regularly since moving from River Plate to Manchester City. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the formula is the main obstacle. The Giallorossi want to have a chance to keep the talent if he fares well, but the Sky Blues are reluctant to grant it. They are willing to loan him out so he can gain experience but don't want to lose control over him. They spent nearly €19M to acquire him from River Plate. Roma are seeking a pacey player who would play on the left side of the attack, and Echeverri would fit the mold. He has featured just thrice in the past six months, scoring once. Instead, he logged 4 goals and 8 assists in 48 matches with River Plate. He has 3 caps with Argentina to his name. The Giallorossi took a look at Antonio Nusa, but RB Leipzig demand €50M. They were never too close to Igor Paixao, who transferred to Olympique Marseille for €30M. Our Take on Roma Eyeing Echeverri They'll need another piece as Stephan El Shaarawy is the only natural option there. Still, Gian Piero Gasperini isn't necessarily fixated on using inverted wingers, and the most menacing solution would be simply to use Paulo Dybala and Matias Soulé together as often as they can. Tommaso Baldanzi is also in the mix, and Neil El Aynaoui could turn out to be a better weapon as a no.10 than in the midfield. They can take their time to find the right solution rather than just groom and valorize a youngster for another team.
The National
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
Why did Glasgow City Council let the far-right march through the city?
ON Saturday afternoon, the people of Glasgow chased off a group of extreme far-right demonstrators marching on our streets. I don't say that flippantly; that is exactly what happened. I saw it first-hand. But it should never have been left to the people to sort out when instruments of the state (namely, Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council) have the powers to stop it. I've seen a lot of public comment about the calls to ban Ukip's "mass deportations" rallies and there is a really interesting divide in the commentary. The key opposition to supporting these calls comes from protecting the right to free speech so I suppose that's probably the best place to begin. READ MORE: Keir Starmer commits to recognising Palestinian state after pressure In the UK, we absolutely have the right to free expression but with every right comes a responsibility and in this circumstance, your responsibility is not to incite violence. Inciting violence is a crime. Local authorities have the ability to bring a prohibition order on the grounds of public safety, public order and the placing of excessive burden on the police. I believe all of these were in play last Saturday and its under these grounds that the Ukip march should have been prohibited. Of course, I raised this directly with the council senior officers who took a different view. Their view is that their required consultation with Police Scotland means that only Police Scotland can raise these concerns which they did not, otherwise, their hands are tied. Regardless of which of the two are at fault for allowing the march to go ahead, the resultant outcome is that normal Glaswegians had to step up and stop this far-right march from taking place. Dan Hutchison speaks at a Greens event (Image: Christian Gamauf) While I entirely disagree with the concept that migrants aren't welcome, I accept that debate around whether to allow migrants to enter the UK and in what number is fair comment. It will be and is always robustly challenged. What I don't think it is fair comment to call for mass deportations. Mass deportations is not just sending troublemakers home or taking a tough stance on migrants breaking the law. Mass deportations, as defined by disgraced ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe's motion from April on the matter, is deporting one million of our friends, family and neighbours. That's just under one in 70 people in this country that they want to seize, detain and deport. There is no way to succeed in mass deportations without taking the approach of ICE in America, but on steroids. The mass deportation of one million of our friends, families and neighbours people from this country would cause widespread violence on our streets and would benefit no one but the rich and powerful. And those calling for mass deportations aren't looking to do this without violence. Last month saw the latest race riots on these islands over in Ballymena, which resulted in over 100 injuries and the expulsion of two-thirds of the local Roma community. With both the Northern Irish First Minister Michelle O'Neill and the PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher agreeing that this violence was racism in action. READ MORE: Labour respond as 400k back petition for repeal of Online Safety Act The far-right, including fascists, have united on a platform to scapegoat migrants at every possible turn and are trying to turn communities against each other. But the problem isn't migrants, the problem is greed. Greed from our corporate class and from our liberal politicians. For decades now we have watched as our politicians have sold off assets like a fire sale. Making dodgy backroom deals with their friends in business, some even taking a wage to advise how to fleece the state, whilst being the ones elected to protect it. And it's the same snake oil salesmen that are selling you the "migrants are a problem" line that are filling their pockets from the millionaires and billionaires who benefit from us fighting amongst ourselves. That's why the far-right weren't allowed to goosestep through our city, why we had to chase them off and why we will always stand as a community and not sell out to greed.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kumbulla could leave Roma
Marash Kumbulla could end up leaving Roma once again. The Albanian defender's contract expires in 2027. As a result, Il Tempo reports that the player could leave once more on loan after completing a recent loan spell at Espanyol. After a successful season on loan at Espanyol, the Albanian defender has attracted interest from several clubs, especially in Spain. The Giallorossi are ready to listen to offers in the coming weeks, aiming to slim down their squad and free up space for a signing more suited to Gasperini's plans.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roma hold exploratory talks for Fabio Silva
Roma is looking for a versatile striker for Gian Piero Gasperini. One of the names at the top of the list is Wolverhampton Wanderers' striker Fabio Silva. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, Massara is closely monitoring the situation and has already held exploratory talks with the English side. Silva's contract with the English club is expiring, a factor that could facilitate a deal for the Giallorossi. Silva began his Premier League adventure in 2020, but over the years he has been loaned to various teams, including Las Palmas. Despite his central striker role, Silva also has the right characteristics to adapt as a left winger, a position Gasperini is looking to strengthen. Wolverhampton Wanderers' asking price is around €15 million, a figure that could be within Roma's reach.
The Guardian
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘I was struck by this little boy': inside Travellers' horse fairs
Frederik Rüegger spent more than two years visiting Great Britain and Ireland for his first publication about Roma or Travellers' horse fairs. Frederik Rüegger: I Am a Stranger in This Country is published by Kehrer Verlag Rüegger's title, l Am a Stranger in This Country, reflects his status as a visitor and also that of the Travellers as outsiders in British and Irish society Rüegger travelled to the few places and events where the Traveller community can still keep their traditions and customs alive Frederik Rüegger: 'This photo was taken at the Appleby horse fair. It's one of my favourites in the book because there's so much to discover. A good photo, to me, isn't easy to understand – it's like a riddle that might never be fully solved. It leaves space for speculation and imagination. I love that three generations are present in this single frame. The image feels almost from another time – certain elements, like the stroller, appear antique. I find that romantic, especially in contrast to how quickly everything else is evolving in our world today. Maybe that's why I still shoot on film' The book is a striking visual testimony to a community's resilience and a way of life under threat 'To me, photographing is 99% waiting and anticipating. But when all the stars finally align, beautiful things can happen. This photo, for me, brings together elements of fashion and documentary photography – two worlds I actively work in. I'm drawn to the effortless spontaneity of a snapshot, especially when it meets the elegance and extravagance of fashion' 'When I shoot I like to be invisible most of the time. I want the moment to be the most natural. My aim is to provide an intimate and authentic portrayal of Traveller communities and to capture moments that reveal both the beauty of their culture and the challenges they face' The community has been subject of discrimination and social marginalisation for a long time. Lately, Brexit has worsened their societal standing and led to a general increase in prejudice against anything perceived as 'different' 'When I came across this boy, I was struck by the power of the moment. The casual way he held his gun and walked his dog made him seem like an adult already. But as I began photographing, I started to sense the vulnerability and shyness beneath the surface. To me, photography is largely about understanding and learning from one another – a constant pull and push, like yin and yang. It's about empathy, not just about pulling the trigger' In an essay in the book, Gerry Badger writes: 'The general ambience at horse fairs is a magnet for the photographer of a street photography persuasion. Rüegger's vibrant, complex images capture all the excitement and social interaction in the country towns where Travellers traditionally meet – to display and trade horses but also to engage in a wide range of cultural activities, including selling other goods and making music together' In recent years, the spread of misinformation and hate against the communities on social media has grown significantly The political situation has intensified as well: some local authorities have prevented Travellers from continuing to use common land they have traditionally inhabited. The current political climate thus poses a serious threat to the freedom of this community Frederik Rüegger: 'My work centres around the profound and intricate tapestry of human culture. Each photograph I take is a fragment of a larger reality, one that seeks to capture and convey the essence of communities, traditions and the subtle interplay of history and modernity' Badger: 'Rüegger describes himself as a documentary photographer. His approach can be as informal as the events he attends. He mirrors their somewhat chaotic nature with photographs that frequently utilise frame edges to create (if this is not a contradiction in terms) a formal informality that recreates the visual flux in front of him'
