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The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Local talent crucial to Cklamovski's long-term vision for Harimau Malaya
NATIONAL head coach Peter Cklamovski has underlined the importance of local players in his long-term plan for the Harimau Malaya squad. The 46-year-old Australian tactician also stressed that he makes no distinction between players and is committed to selecting only the best to represent the country. 'Yes, definitely (importance of local players in his long-term plan) but, at the same time, I don't differentiate between local or other players, they are all Malaysian players. Whether they're playing here or abroad, it doesn't matter to me. I'll select the best squad possible at the time. 'I told you I believed in young players, Malaysian players, no matter if you're playing in the Super League, the MFL (Malaysian Football League) Cup or you're playing abroad, you're a Malaysian player. That's the mentality I have,' he said. He said this at a post-match press conference after Malaysia held world number 72 Cape Verde to a 1-1 draw in a Tier 1 international friendly at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras here last night. In the match, Cklamovski fielded seven local players in the starting XI - a rare sight since the national team began relying on heritage and naturalised players. However, it was naturalised striker Paulo Josue who came off the bench to score the equaliser in the 79th minute to deny Cape Verde victory after Sidny Lopes Cabral had given the visitors an early eighth-minute lead. The seven players were goalkeeper Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed; defenders Harith Haiqal Adam Afkar and Muhammad Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili; midfielder Muhammad Nazmi Faiz Mansor; wingers Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi and Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim; and forward Muhammad Safawi Rasid. The issue of relying on heritage and naturalised players resurfaced recently, drawing attention from observers and national football legends. Meanwhile, Cklamovski praised Spain-born heritage player Gabriel Palmero, who delivered an assured performance in his international debut despite being new to the squad. 'He did really well, it's not easy playing against that type of opponent. They're world-class. He showed a good individual performance but, more importantly, connected with a really good strong team performance and I hope that makes all Malaysians proud because he's Malaysian,' he said. Cklamovski's side will face Cape Verde again in a friendly behind closed doors at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (June 3). The friendlies against Cape Verde are part of Malaysia's preparations for the crucial games against Vietnam in their second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the National Stadium on June 10. Vietnam and Malaysia jointly top the group with three points each after winning their opening matches. 'We will have a good recovery, then start building for the June 3 friendly, which will be another game to test ourselves tactically and also physically and then continue building for an important game against Vietnam,' Cklamovski said.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Local players key to Cklamovski's Harimau Malaya plan
NATIONAL head coach Peter Cklamovski has underlined the importance of local players in his long-term plan for the Harimau Malaya squad. The 46-year-old Australian tactician also stressed that he makes no distinction between players and is committed to selecting only the best to represent the country. 'Yes, definitely (importance of local players in his long-term plan) but, at the same time, I don't differentiate between local or other players, they are all Malaysian players. Whether they're playing here or abroad, it doesn't matter to me. I'll select the best squad possible at the time. 'I told you I believed in young players, Malaysian players, no matter if you're playing in the Super League, the MFL (Malaysian Football League) Cup or you're playing abroad, you're a Malaysian player. That's the mentality I have,' he said. He said this at a post-match press conference after Malaysia held world number 72 Cape Verde to a 1-1 draw in a Tier 1 international friendly at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras here last night. In the match, Cklamovski fielded seven local players in the starting XI - a rare sight since the national team began relying on heritage and naturalised players. However, it was naturalised striker Paulo Josue who came off the bench to score the equaliser in the 79th minute to deny Cape Verde victory after Sidny Lopes Cabral had given the visitors an early eighth-minute lead. The seven players were goalkeeper Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed; defenders Harith Haiqal Adam Afkar and Muhammad Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili; midfielder Muhammad Nazmi Faiz Mansor; wingers Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi and Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim; and forward Muhammad Safawi Rasid. The issue of relying on heritage and naturalised players resurfaced recently, drawing attention from observers and national football legends. Meanwhile, Cklamovski praised Spain-born heritage player Gabriel Palmero, who delivered an assured performance in his international debut despite being new to the squad. 'He did really well, it's not easy playing against that type of opponent. They're world-class. He showed a good individual performance but, more importantly, connected with a really good strong team performance and I hope that makes all Malaysians proud because he's Malaysian,' he said. Cklamovski's side will face Cape Verde again in a friendly behind closed doors at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (June 3). The friendlies against Cape Verde are part of Malaysia's preparations for the crucial games against Vietnam in their second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the National Stadium on June 10. Vietnam and Malaysia jointly top the group with three points each after winning their opening matches. 'We will have a good recovery, then start building for the June 3 friendly, which will be another game to test ourselves tactically and also physically and then continue building for an important game against Vietnam,' Cklamovski said.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Alex Palou Indy 500 prize money: How much will winner take home. And what about the rest?
Alex Palou made history on Sunday by becoming the first Spaniard to win the Indianapolis 500. The 28-year-old, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, held off Marcus Ericsson for a close victory. With the title, the Spain-born driver will take home a whopping prize money. The Indy 500 purse is among motorsport's largest, funded by Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), NTT IndyCar Series awards, sponsors, and TV revenue. In 2024, the purse reached a record $18,456,000, with winner Josef Newgarden earning $4,288,000, including a $440,000 BorgWarner rollover bonus for back-to-back wins. The purse has grown steadily, from $16,000,200 in 2022 to $17,021,500 in 2023, and is expected to hit or exceed $19 million in 2025, per IndyStar estimates. Approximately 20% of the purse goes to the winner, with the rest distributed among the 33-driver field based on finishing position, laps led, and special awards. Palou's 2025 winnings are projected at $3.8 million to $4.5 million, assuming a purse of $19 million and no rollover bonus (since he's a first-time winner). Base Winner's Share: Historically, winners receive ~15–20% of the purse, equating to ~$3.8 million for a $19 million pot. Laps Led Bonus: Palou led at least 14 laps, with each lap led worth ~$5,000–$10,000 based on 2024 payouts, adding $70,000–$140,000. Qualifying and Practice Awards: Despite starting sixth, Palou's fast practice laps (226.765 mph) and Top 12 qualifying (233.043 mph) likely earned $10,000–$50,000 in bonuses, per Chartered Team Boost: The 2025 IndyCar charter system grants higher payouts to chartered teams like Chip Ganassi Racing, increasing Palou's share over non-chartered entries. The remaining purse is distributed progressively, with second-place Marcus Ericsson likely earning ~$1.05 million (as Pato O'Ward did in 2024) and the average driver payout around $550,000, up from $543,000 in 2024. Special awards, like the $50,000 Rookie of the Year bonus (won by Kyle Larson in 2024), add to individual earnings. Pole-sitter Robert Shwartzman earned $100,000 for his historic rookie pole. The exact payout is only revealed after the race.
South China Morning Post
02-04-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Spain-born striker targets Hong Kong selection, after overcoming knee injury anguish
Manuel Bleda said he was 'dreaming' of a first call-up for the Hong Kong team after recovering from three operations on a badly damaged knee, and gaining a new contract with Eastern. Advertisement The Spain-born forward obtained his passport in February 2024, when he was still laid up with the torn cruciate ligament he suffered the previous summer. A return at the end of last season proved to be a false start, when Bleda, who was on loan from Lee Man, played as a substitute in Eastern's FA Cup final win over Sham Shui Po, but 'could still feel my knee was not secure'. 'When I got the passport last year, I wanted to play [for Eastern] as a local, but also to help the Hong Kong team,' Bleda said. 'I was unlucky with my injury … I went back to Spain [after the Cup final] and the doctors said my ACL was not working. 'I needed more surgery, and was back to the first day [of rehabilitation].' The following nine months were 'difficult every day', as Bleda recovered with Eastern. He said he would 'see my teammates training, while I was in the gym'. 'It was a very hard time … I needed a strong mind,' he added. After recapturing fitness, Bleda was handed a contract with Eastern, where he spent three years after coming to Hong Kong in 2016.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyond Bazaar: José Andrés Feeds Los Angeles and the World
With two Michelin stars, a Nobel Peace Prize nomination, recognition as one of Time magazine's '100 Most Influential People' and several James Beard awards, José Andrés is a well-recognized visionary in the food world. On Jan. 4, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor, in recognition of his humanitarian work with his organization World Central Kitchen, which provides meals to people during times of disaster and war. Of course, that was under the Biden administration and just a few weeks later newly-elected President Trump included Andrés on his social media post about "fired" presidential council heads, suggesting he'd removed his title helming the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Andrés responded soon after that he had submitted his resignation weeks before as his two year term in the position has already matter what honors he receives or side projects he may take on moving forward, when it comes to feeding people, the Spain-born chef continues to push himself. Feeding those in need is always top of mind, but his passion and innovation for upscale restaurant environments continues to captivate. His inventive dishes and eclectic atmospheres have made his restaurants hits all around the country, in cities including Washington, D.C.; Las Vegas; Miami; New York; Chicago; and L.A.; as well as international destinations like Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and Mexico revered restaurateur is continuing to expand his empire and set to make an even bigger impact here with two new concepts at The Shay hotel in Culver City: Zaytinya, opened in December with Butterfly following soon after. Bazaar Meat is set to open later this year at Downtown's mixed-use development The Grand LA, where they'll be serving fresh takes on Andrés famed tapas-inspired first became familiar with the chef from The Bazaar, his Beverly Hills restaurant known for its wild and whimsical menu featuring flavor fusions, unique presentations and displays of molecular gastronomy. Opened in 2008, it was the JAG restaurant group's first project outside of D.C. and a popular special occasion locale at the SLS Hotel until it closed in 2020. In 2022, he made his return to L.A. with San Laurel at the new Conrad Los Angeles, where he also helms the food and beverage program at the hotel's Airlight pool, Alto (formerly Agua Viva) rooftop and The Beaudry Room lounge. 'I remember being there with Frank Gehry the first time he showed me that space,' Andrés recalls of the Conrad, set within The Grand complex that the famed architect designed. 'He said, 'I make buildings that will be better buildings if they have a heart. And I need you, José, to become the heart.'' He describes the still-thriving San Laurel as 'a little bit of Spain meets California — good food that travelers and locals alike can come to have.''We're doing Bazaar Meat because we wanted to do something different. I didn't want to clone what we did in L.A. before,' says Andrés, who has outposts of the high-end steakhouse in Las Vegas and Chicago. 'It's going to be a hybrid of what people used to love from the old Bazaar and not just meat, but we'll be doing grills [with] vegetables.' Zaytinya brings his soulful cooking and innovation to a more Mediterranean menu — with Turkish, Greek and Lebanese influences — and it already boasts locations in New York, South Beach and D.C. '[It's] a concept that I believe will do very well here and it's a brand that has done very well for me from the day I created it,' Andrés from his native Spain will always infuse Andrés' cuisine and he strives to bring fun, creative elements to every dish. Case in point: his buttery jamón ibérico de bellota cinco jotas ('hand-cut from the famous acorn-fed, black-footed Spanish pig'), which is served at San Laurel on a plate adorned with a small portrait of the pig's likeness.'I think there's creativity from the eyes of a chef that began his career in Spain, right?' says Andrés, who has upcoming openings in Palo Alto, Arizona and Vegas. He'll make his first foray into residential luxury developments in West Palm Beach, debut a hotel in Georgetown and publish his next cookbook, Change the Recipe: Because You Can't Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs) in April 2025 — all while continuing his humanitarian work. About how that work might be impacted by the new president, Andrés told Los Angeles in an interview before Trump re-entered office, "Even in my own family, we disagree. You know, I've had my own personal issues with President Trump about immigrants and division of immigrants to America," he explains. "I hold my ground in the same way he holds his. I will say that during the pandemic, the first thing I did was go to the Department of Agriculture to meet with all the top team there to see how World Central Kitchen could help take care of people. The same week, I ended up in the White House speaking to President Trump about ideas and steps to take care of Americans that were going to be going through hardships. At the end of the day, I put country over personal thoughts or politics or anything. I've met with Republican and Democratic presidents. I've fed both.""You don't run a country when you go for the vote. You run a country when every single citizen, in one way or another, involves himself in development of your community, development of your country, that's what we all should do," he adds. "Respecting each other or respecting each other's views without trashing or bringing down anybody else because he has different ideas than you. In this case, if you respect me, I will respect you. If you respect others, I will respect you. That's my mantra." Respect may be the key to his success — in the culinary community and beyond, but the chef's gift for combining flavors is what's made his restaurants so popular. 'Food is about ingredients — about fruits, vegetables, meat and spices,' he says. 'I think the main thing is, 'let's make food that's good,' and everything else just rights itself."In addition to Bazaar Meat, Andrés is also looking forward to restaurant openings in Palo Alto and Arizona this year. He just opened Bazaar Mar in Las Vegas, In 2027 he'll make his first foray into residential luxury developments in West Palm Beach and a hotel to be called The Bazaar House in this while he continues his humanitarian work. In addition to helping during the L.A. fires, WCK is also currently in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza. He's also preparing to release his new book, Change the Recipe: Because You Can't Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs in April, which he describes as stories about how to manage and adapt when things don't go as we plan in life, 'just change the recipe and you'll be ok.' More info on José Andrés new concepts at Culver City's The Shay Hotel, Downtown's The Grand L.A., and much more at A shorter version of this story first appeared in the January 2025 issue of Los Angeles magazine, on newsstands now; click here to subscribe today. _
