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IOL News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Respect is earned: From Seagal's disaster to Chelsea's apathy to the PSL's governance crisis
Thulani Hlatshwayo of Supersport United is challenged by Gladwin Shitolo of Golden Arrows during their Betway Premiership clash at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Thursday. BackpagePix Image: Backpagepix Have you ever watched Attack Force? Consider yourself lucky if you haven't. It's a mid-2000s Steven Seagal movie that shows almost no respect for the medium. Seagal plays the commander of some elite US unit, murdered by — who knows what... Genetically modified soldiers? Perhaps. Aliens? Possibly. Vampires? By the end, it seems that way. In any event, Seagal looks uninterested — checked out — when he's on camera, which isn't for very long. About halfway through the incoherent mess, Seagal buggers off, having clearly decided he had better things to do with his life. From then on, body doubles, voice-overs, dubbed sections and stand-ins draped in shadow take over his role. It's so bad, it's comical. Watching the first half of Chelsea's performance on Wednesday night in the UEFA Europa Conference League final at the local pub against Real Betis dredged up similar feelings of confusion. It was somewhat clear — the starting XI confirming it — that the Blues had almost no respect for the match. It was a torrid first stanza from Enzo Maresca and his charges as they laboured to stifle a highly motivated Los Verdiblancos. The Blues improved immensely when Reece James was subbed on early in the second half. That change seemed to allow Cole Palmer and the front line to play their natural game with confidence. In any event, you'd expect a R24 billion-assembled side to squash one not even worth a fraction of that — and eventually, that's just what Chelsea did. Although it ended in a comfortable 4-1 victory, it could have been much smoother had the Londoners respected the moment and their opposition from the start. Sadly, the kind of disengagement seen on the pitch on Wednesday is not just a European problem — it's mirrored, more worryingly, in our own football ecosystem. Respect. I've been thinking about it a lot these past few weeks, especially in relation to football — and more specifically, our local game. It seems to be withering away by the week. It feels to me that the PSL have lost respect for their own brand, the clubs, the players and the fans. There's no arguing that this past season has been a messy affair. The Royal AM saga embarrassed the league and their stakeholders for far too long. An immediate response was required, but it never came. As soon as SARS got involved in managing that debacle, the Premiership's administrators should have expelled the club. In February, SuperSport United and Golden Arrows couldn't complete their game due to loadshedding. Three months later — with the league puzzle mostly solved, but still missing a critical piece — they finally completed the game this past Thursday. In the NFD, arbitration is still trying to resolve who will be promoted to the elite division and who will be relegated to the third tier. It's been almost a fortnight since the league concluded, and we still don't know who will be going up, nor who will contest the PSL promotion/relegation play-offs, which was scheduled to start last week. There has also been too much fan hooliganism — a slap on the wrist here and there — and a disturbing tendency toward inaction. Match officiating, meanwhile, has come under increasing scrutiny. I can appreciate that these are complicated matters to resolve and that such complex problems are not limited to South Africa, but right now, self-interest seems to be driving decisions within the league. That, ultimately, stems from a lack of transparency and open governance. A world-class league cannot be managed in such a way — not if it wants to project success and prestige, not if it wants the respect of its peers. The PSL cannot afford to check out and hope their name — its mere whisper of a presence — will sell the show. If they want to command respect, they must start by showing it: through decisive action, proper governance, and a return to basics.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'90s Action Movie Star, 73, Is Unrecognizable in Rare Public Appearance
Actor Stephen Seagal is undoubtedly one of the greatest action movie stars of all time. From Above the Law to Hard to Kill and Out for Justice, he proved himself to be one of the biggest bad asses in showbiz. His most well-known movies are Under Siege and Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, where he played Navy SEAL, Casey Ryback. However, his acting days are now behind him, and fans won't believe just how different he looks today. Seagal was spotted attending the Russian Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9th. There were mixed reactions from people who saw the clip, as it's no secret that Seagal has been a controversial subject for many years. He was granted Russian citizenship in 2016, and he's also a known supporter of president Vladimir Putin. While many people left comments stating simple things like, "Respect 💪," others made it perfectly clear that they are no longer fans of the actor. One person said, "I'm not a fan of you anymore," and another made a bold statement, saying, "Steve Seagal is a spy from Russia 🤔"One thing's for sure, Seagal looks absolutely nothing like he did in his Casey Ryback days. He was quite the heartthrob back then. And who could ever forget this iconic flick? 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What was Steven Seagal doing at Vladimir Putin's big Victory Day celebration? Here's what reports are saying
Steven Seagal, a long-time supporter of Vladimir Putin and now a Russian citizen, attended Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow, marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat. He was seen alongside the Night Wolves biker club, drawing attention amidst a display of military strength. Oliver Stone, another prominent figure from American cinema, also attended the parade. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What role does Seagal play in Russian politics now? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who else from the West showed up in Moscow? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What happened at this year's Victory Day parade? FAQs American actor Steven Seagal was seen at Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow, seated alongside the Night Wolves biker club The Hollywood star, who has been a close friend of Vladimir Putin , appeared on state television briefly, drawing attention amidst a show of military might and tense geopolitical 1990s Hollywood action star was featured in state-controlled footage of the parade. The parade marked the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat, with world leaders and sophisticated Russian weaponry on Seagal was one of the guests who stood out from the crowd as dozens of world leaders who support Russia gathered in Moscow to honour its military, according to state the state media outlet Izvestia's coverage of Russia's Victory Day, Seagal made a brief appearance in close-up between shots of armoured vehicles thundering down the cobbled streets close to the Kremlin, as per a report by Business the weekend, a different video of the movie martial artist navigating the crowd on Friday also went viral on social to a Moscow-based report by the French news agency Agence France-Presse, Seagal was spotted sitting close to the Night Wolves, a Russian nationalist motorcycle who became a citizen of Russia in 2016, has been outspoken in his support for Moscow and has been a long-time supporter of Russian President Vladimir order to promote Russian culture in the United States, Russia's foreign ministry appointed Seagal as a special representative in 2018. Seagal continued to openly support the Kremlin following its invasion of wasn't the only well-known figure from American cinema who went to the parade on Friday. Photographers at the event included Oliver Stone , a three-time Oscar winner and the director of a four-hour documentary about Putin, as per a report by Business participation in the parade demonstrates how Russia aimed to increase the event's opulence in honour of the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's World War II surrender.A few world leaders, primarily from nations in central Asia and eastern Europe, had shown up to watch the Moscow put on a show for the approximately two dozen leaders who attended, including Xi Jinping of China, on Ukraine threatened Moscow with multiple waves of attempted drone strikes that temporarily closed nearby airports, the parade was supposed to be a show of Russia's military might and year, Russia aimed to restore its military grandeur in its previously subdued Victory Day appearance of contemporary tanks, fighter jets, and drones made that clear. Su-25 fighter jets roared over central Moscow with coloured smoke, while modern T-90 main battle tanks, Tornado-S multiple rocket launchers, and Iskander and Yars ballistic missiles wheeled past a raft of cameras on the attack drones were also included in the procession for the first time, as per a report by Business is a known Putin supporter who was invited as part of Russia's cultural Night Wolves, a Russian nationalist group with ties to the Kremlin.
Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Gérard Depardieu Guilty of Sexual Assault on Movie Set
Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexual assault by a Paris court over an incident on a movie set in 2021. This is a breaking news story and more information will be added soon. Related Articles Gérard Depardieu's Sex Assault Trial Postponed Due to Health ConcernsSteven Seagal to Leave Russian 'Special Envoy' Role Amid Tensions With U.S.Gérard Depardieu Set to Lose Russian Citizenship After Condemning PutinVladimir Putin's Celebrity Friends Turn on Russian Leader, Condemn Ukraine War 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Steven Seagal attends Victory Day parade amid deepening ties with Russia and unresolved US legal issues
American actor and martial artist Steven Seagal attended Russia's Victory Day military parade on May 9, 2025, in Moscow, where he was seen seated with the pro-Kremlin motorcycle group, the Night Wolves. The parade, marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II, featured more than 10,000 troops and was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin alongside world leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. American actor Steven Seagal spotted in Moscow attending Victory Day military parade, hosted by Putin. — Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 11, 2025 Seagal, a longtime ally of Putin, received Russian citizenship in 2016 and reportedly moved to Moscow in 2021 according to The Independent. His relocation followed legal troubles in the United States, where the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused him of failing to disclose payments for promoting a cryptocurrency. In 2021, a U.S. judge authorised the SEC to collect $200,000 in penalties from Seagal after he only partially settled the fine. According to reports, neither Seagal nor his representatives appeared in court in response to repeated SEC demands. Over the years, Seagal has been appointed to symbolic roles by the Russian government, including Special Envoy for U.S.-Russia humanitarian relations. In 2023, Putin awarded him the Order of Friendship for his contributions to cultural diplomacy. Seagal, who has Russian ancestry, has publicly embraced his identity, stating, 'I am one million percent Russian.' The Under Siege star also attended Putin's fifth inauguration in 2024 and released a documentary titled In the Name of Justice, where he voiced support for Russia and said he was ready to 'fight and die' for President Putin.
