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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona star, faces probe into dwarf entertainers at 18th birthday
— SkySportsNews (@SkySportsNews) Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Star Barcelona player Lamine Yamal is under investigation after hiring entertainers with dwarfism for his 18th birthday party last weekend - prompting allegations of exploitation and stereotyping, according to Spain's Ministry of Social marked his 18th birthday with a private celebration in Olivella, a town located about 50 kilometers west of Barcelona. The event, held on the evening of July 12 - the day before his actual birthday - was attended by several of his Barcelona teammates and well-known music stars such as Bizarrap and Bad a complaint from the Association for People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias with Dwarfism ( ADEE ), Spain's Ministry of Social Rights has referred the matter to the prosecutor's office for investigation."The ADEE has filed a complaint, so this ministry has asked the prosecutor's office to investigate to see if the law has been violated and, therefore, the rights of people with disabilities (have been)," AFP quoted Spain's Ministry of Social Rights as ADEE has strongly condemned the use of performers with dwarfism at Yamal's 18th birthday party, stating it "perpetuates stereotypes, fuels discrimination, and undermines the image and rights" of people with of the performers spoke anonymously on Catalan radio station RAC1, defending their participation."No one disrespected us. We were allowed to work in peace," he said, noting that four performers were present. "We're normal people doing what we love in a completely legal manner."Dominican rapper Chimbala, who is of short stature, shared a video on Instagram featuring himself performing on stage alongside Yamal."Lamine Yamal at 18, the best player in the world, signing my song 'Abusadora', thank you for inviting me to your (birthday)," wrote Chimbala.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool now expected to rival Newcastle for Hugo Ekitike
According to a report from Sky Sports News, Liverpool are expected to rival Newcastle for Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike (23), after the Magpies told the Premier League champions that their own striker Alexander Isak (25) is 'not for sale'. Fabrizio Romano reported earlier today that Liverpool would turn their attention to the Newcastle target if they were unsuccessful in their bid to sign Isak – as Sky Sports confirm this is now indeed the case. The Athletic reported yesterday that Newcastle were in talks over a €75m potential deal for Ekitike, following interest from Manchester United and Chelsea during this window. Advertisement After a failed stint with Paris Saint-Germain, Ekitike has reinvented himself in the Bundesliga with 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 matches during the 2024-2025 season. The Frenchman started his career with Reims, where he scored 11 goals in 26 games during his breakout season with Les Champenois before his move to PSG. GFFN | George Boxall
Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Sky Sports name stalwart as surprise new presenter of weekly revamped Sunday Supplement progamme and the FA's stance on Crystal Palace's demotion is revealed
Dharmesh Sheth is to host the return of Sky Sports' Sunday Supplement – which is to be called…Sunday Supplement. As Mail Sport revealed, bosses at the broadcaster are to bring back the popular newspaper review show, which was axed after a 20-year run in 2020. They were expecting to give it a new name, as part of a rebrand. However, after much deliberation, it is understood that they have decided to stick with the original title. Speculation over who would host the show had been rife, with some wondering if Roman Kemp, of the BBC 's One Show, would take over after agreeing a deal to work for Sky. But Sheth, a reporter and presenter for Sky Sports News who has been at Sky since 1998, is to take the reins.'To be given the opportunity to present the show is all a bit surreal,' he told this column. 'And I can't wait to get started.' FA's Crystal Palace plea They may have been tight-lipped around the Crystal Palace case, but Inside Sport understands that the Football Association did throw its weight behind the Eagles' fight to stay in the Europa League. Officially, the FA has declined to comment on a sad situation that has seen Palace demoted to the Conference League under UEFA's multi-club ownership rules. However, it can be disclosed that the FA wrote to UEFA in support of Palace's argument, with officials supporting the right of the FA Cup winners to take part in the competition. Palace are now expected to take their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, where that backing could come in handy. Positive steps on dementia crisis Positive news for those who have been tirelessly calling for football to tackle its dementia crisis. Campaigners led by John Stiles, who was key to Mail Sport's campaign, wanted to amend the Football Governance Bill to include a legal requirement for the likes of the Premier League, FA and PFA to set up a fund to cover care costs for those affected. While that attempt was not successful, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told Parliament that the Government is treating the issue with 'urgency and the utmost seriousness that it demands'. After namechecking the work of Stiles, son of World Cup winner Nobby, Nandy added: 'They are not wealthy people and they deserve better treatment. As a Government, we are determined to grip this issue. We are clear that football can and must do more.' Hear, hear. Brollies and caps fly off shelves Given the ongoing heatwave that has seen record temperatures, it is perhaps a surprise that umbrellas have been a big seller at this year's Wimbledon. The searing heat has seen many, desperate for some shade, snap up the staple items, usually used to keep the infamous summer showers at bay. Caps have also flown off the shelves. A new Wimbledon icon The Masters has its famous gnomes and now it appears Wimbledon has a retail craze of its own. Pip the Strawberry, an eight-inch cuddly toy, has proved so popular with visitors that stores sold out entirely last Thursday. Given the quiet collaboration between both events, it is to be wondered whether Augusta officials had a discreet influence over the new arrival, making the point that their colleagues in SW19 may have been missing a trick. Agents left incensed by FIFA decision A substantial number of would-be agents have been left incensed after FIFA rejected their cries of foul play over their latest exam shambles. As of 2023, those who wish to work as intermediaries have to pass a test before they are granted a licence. Early sittings were a chaotic affair, hampered by WiFi and connectivity issues. Candidates sat the latest exam from home. However, dozens are thought to have been hampered by software issues which they claim was no fault of their own. Many have asked for a resit, but Inside Sport has now seen emails to some of those affected from FIFA which state that no such move will be made. They say that no 'fundamental and obvious errors' have been identified - despite a seemingly overwhelming body of evidence to the contrary.
The Irish Sun
12-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Sky Sports reporter soaked on live TV by sprinkler ahead of pre-season friendly
SKY SPORTS reporter Alan Irwin found himself drenched after being blasted by sprinklers ahead of a Nottingham Forest friendly. The reporter was preparing to go live at Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium when he was caught out by a sprinkler at his feet. Advertisement 5 Alan Irwin was waiting to go live ahead of a pre-season friendly at Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 5 A sudden jet of water from a pitchside sprinkler caught the reporter in the chest, sending him running off camera Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 5 The spray continued as the camera team struggled to react to the sprinkler's shock spray Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports The broadcaster was on camera in the corner of the pitch ready to go live with his pre-match coverage. Suddenly, a jet of water caught him square in the chest, sending him fleeing off screen. Even the camera person was caught off guard, with the frame briefly showing the gushing sprinkler before shakily panning to focus on a soaking wet Irwin. Luckily, he saw the funny side of the situation. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL He said afterwards: "The life of a Sky Sports News reporter is not always as simplistic as it seems. "Do NOT stand on top of a sprinkler because this can be the result - an absolute drenched Alan Irwin." Irwin was able to take the accident in good spirits, not least because it provided a reprieve for the 26C weather. He quipped: "It is a very very warm day, but I wasn't expecting quite such a cool shower!" Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking 5 Irwin appeared soaked and shocked as he took cover from the jet of water Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 5 Ever the professional, he quickly returned to his duties, quipping about the incident on camera while a patch of water on his soaked shirt was still clearly visible Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Alan was preparing to cover a pre-season friendly between League Two side Chesterfield and Advertisement Crystal Palace RELEGATED from Europa League with Nottingham Forest set to be promoted amid multi-club ownership row Forest are kicking off their pre-season friendlies amid confusion and controversy on multiple fronts ahead of next campaign. And the attacking star was left out of the squad for the clash today. Meanwhile, Advertisement Forest had initially qualified for the Conference League via a seventh place league finish, but are hoping to capitalise on the Eagles' removal to jump up a level.
The Guardian
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Guardian
‘The decision came as a shock': Christian Horner's tearful speech at Red Bull HQ
Christian Horner was reduced to tears when he announced to his Red Bull staff that his two-decade spell as team principal had been terminated. The 51-year-old was removed from his role by the British-based Formula One team's parent company, Red Bull GmbH, on Tuesday. Horner travelled to the team's Milton Keynes campus on Wednesday to deliver the bombshell news to a stunned 1,500-strong workforce at 10am. It is understood that Horner broke down in tears as he informed hundreds present inside the room, as well as many more on a remote video call, that he would be leaving with immediate effect. 'Yesterday, I was informed by Red Bull that operationally, I will no longer be involved with the business for the team,' he told assembled staff. This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. In a clip of Horner's speech obtained by Sky Sports News, he said: 'The decision came as a shock to myself. I have had a chance to reflect over the last 12 hours and I wanted to stand in front of all of you to break this news, and just express my gratitude to each and every single member of the team that has given so much during the 20-and-a-half years that I have been here. 'When I arrived 20 years ago, with a few less grey hairs, I walked into a team and I didn't know what to expect but I was immediately welcomed. We then started to build what became a powerhouse in Formula One. Watching and being part of this team has been the biggest privilege in my life.' An unplanned pause followed as Horner's voice broke before a round of applause followed. Horner later added on Instagram: 'After an incredible journey of 20 years together, it is with a heavy heart that today I say goodbye to the team I have absolutely loved. It's been an honour to be part of this incredible era of motorsport. 'Every one of you, the amazing people at the factory, have been the heart and soul of everything that we have achieved,' Horner's statement continued. 'Win and lose, every step of the way, we have stood by each other as one and I will never forget that. It's been a privilege being part of and leading this epic team and I am so proud of our collective accomplishments and you all,' he added. I leave with immense pride in what we've achieved and also with what's in the pipeline for 2026 – and huge respect for everyone who's made F1 the pinnacle it is today.' Within minutes of his emotional address, Red Bull GmbH released the news to the world that Horner's time, which began with the team's inception in 2005, was up – and confirmed that Laurent Mekies, principal of partner team Racing Bulls, would be his replacement 'as CEO of Red Bull Racing.' The Red Bull Group CEO, Oliver Mintzlaff, released a separate statement thanking Horner for 'his exceptional work over the last 20 years.' Horner drove away from Red Bull Racing's headuqarters shortly before 11.30am yesterday. Horner's dramatic departure comes just over 17 months after he was embroiled in a scandal involving accusations of inappropriate behaviour by an employee, though he was later cleared by an investigation. He lost a number of key allies along the way, with design guru Adrian Newey, chief designer Rob Marshall and sporting director Jonathan Wheatley all departing. Max Verstappen won a fourth consecutive world championship with Red Bull last year but he has been hesitant to confirm whether he will see out the remainder of his deal, which runs until 2028. His father, Jos, is a fierce critic of Horner's and claimed in Bahrain last year that Red Bull would 'explode' if Horner remained in his post. The former Haas team principal, Gunther Steiner, believes Horner's difficult relationship with Verstappen Jr played a role in his departure. 'There was open criticism, it was not hearsay. Jos openly critiqued the management of Red Bull, mainly Christian, so we were all fully aware that relationship wasn't good,' Steiner told TalkSport on Thursday. 'Max is the best driver at the moment and has got a big say in the team, so if he didn't get on, or his father didn't get on with Christian, for sure, that played a role in it,' Steiner added. 'A driver like this grabs his power, because he knows his value … Max put himself in this position because he is the biggest asset they have at the moment.' Horner had been the longest-serving team principals in F1 and will be remembered as one of its most decorated. Red Bull won their first world championship in 2010, with Sebastian Vettel taking four consecutive titles. Following a period of dominance by Mercedes, the Briton then oversaw Red Bull's rise to the top again. Red Bull won 21 of the 22 races held in 2023, with Verstappen setting a new record for 10 consecutive victories. The Dutchman has won only four of the last 26 races staged, and is 69 points behind championship leader, McLaren's Oscar Piastri, at the halfway stage, with Red Bull a distant fourth in the constructors' standings.
