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The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Rave reviews for Harimau Malaya debutants Ubaidullah and Palmero
KUALA LUMPUR: The future of Harimau Malaya may have just taken its first confident stride against Cape Verde and it came in the form of two debutants - Ubaidullah Samsul Fazili and Gabriel Palmero. While the international friendly ended in a 1-1 draw at the Cheras Football Stadium on Thursday, it was the composure and promise shown by Ubaidullah and Palmero that stole the headlines and the trust of national coach Peter Cklamovski. Ubaidullah, a 21-year-old centreback from Terengganu, was handed his first senior cap and he grew into the game in the most encouraging fashion. The nerves were evident in the opening 45 minutes but the second half belonged to him. With each tackle, pass, and confident surge from the backline, he embodied the spirit of a defender coming of age. 'I am proud to wear the colours of the nation,' said Ubaidullah. 'This was my first game for Malaysia, so there were jitters, especially in the first half. I made some mistakes but during half-time, the coaches and teammates reminded me to play my game. That gave me the push I needed.' By full-time, he had earned the man-of-the-match award, a testament to the composure he displayed against a team ranked 72nd in the world. His maturity belied his age. 'Football is about using every chance that comes your way. You are never a finished product - every day, you're learning,' he added. 'I enjoy playing in a back three and have done it for my club and the Under-23s. The intensity at the international level is higher but I will adapt.' His performance will only add to his growing stock, with reports of potential loan moves to Thailand surfacing earlier this year. On the other side of the pitch, Palmero - the Spanish-born wingback from CD Tenerife - brought composure and clarity on the flanks. The 23-year-old's touches were clean, his positioning intelligent, and his connection with teammates seamless, despite this being his first outing in Malaysian colours. 'I can do better,' Palmero said humbly. 'I keep working to be the best version of myself. But football is a language, and I try to speak it fluently. Malaysia is in my heart.' Cklamovski, known for his focus on development and detail, was impressed by both players. 'We had six Under-21 players in our first phase. They've all shown the right mentality and adjusted to the intensity we demand,' said the Australian tactician. 'Ubaidullah showed strong character. If we're talking about five years down the line, at a World Cup, he will be at the perfect age to peak. This is the mentality we want.' ''As for Palmero, he came from Spain, prepared well and connected with the group. ''It's not easy facing a world-class opponent in your first match, but he put in a solid individual performance.'
7NEWS
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Let's get spicy! Miguel Maestre shows us how to make delicious peri peri chicken with a romesco sauce
Miguel Maestre is a Spanish-born Australian chef, restaurateur, author and television presenter. Today, Miguel is making peri peri chicken with a romesco sauce + an assortment of delicious sides. He will be appearing at the Good Food & Wine Show this weekend in Melbourne. Recipe below: Miguel's Peri Peri BBQ Chicken with Romesco Sauce Ingredients 1 large chicken, butterflied Peri Peri marinade: 5 cloves garlic 5 birds eye chillies, seeds removed, chopped 2 sprigs oregano 1 bunch basil leaves Finely grated rind and juice of 1 lemon Finely grated rind of 1 lime 3 tsp hot paprika 50ml extra-virgin olive oil Salt and black pepper Chunky Romesco Sauce 2 large red capsicums 1–2 long red chillies, or to taste 60 g (½ cup) slivered almonds, toasted and roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 3 tablespoons grated fresh tomato 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 125 ml (½ cup) extra-virgin olive oil salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper Method Preheat a BBQ grill over high heat. Lay the chicken breast down on a chopping board. Using scissors, cut along one side the back bone from neck to tail. Cut along the other side and pull the back bone out. Flip the chicken over and open out, pushing firmly on the breast bone to flatten. Deeply score the chicken to get the marinade in the flesh. Set aside. To make the romesco sauce, grill the whole capsicums and chillies on hot coals or a barbecue grill, turning regularly, until the skin is black and blistered. Transfer to a board and scrape off the skin. Discard the skin, seeds and membranes and roughly chop the flesh. Place in a bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Set aside. To make the marinade, combine all the ingredients in a mortar and pestle, or food processor, and work into a semi-smooth paste. Season it generously with black pepper and some salt. Save a little marinade for brushing. Rub marinade all over and under the skin of the chicken until well coated. Place the chicken, skin side up on the grill. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes. Brush the skin with some of the remaining marinade and turn skin side down. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into 8 portions and place on a serving board and serve with romesco sauce. Lettuce Salad with buttermilk dressing & pangrattato Ingredients 4 baby cos lettuce handful of celery leaves 4 soft-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered 50 g (½ cup) shaved parmesan anchovies, to garnish (optional) Pangrattato 2 tablespoons olive oil 60 g (¾ cup) fresh breadcrumbs pinch of salt flakes 1–2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, thyme and/ or oregano leaves finely grated lemon zest, to taste Buttermilk Dressing 250 ml (1 cup) buttermilk 125 g (½ cup) mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt flakes freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chopped chives Method Cut the lettuce into quarters, then wash and refresh in iced water with the celery leaves for 2 minutes. Set aside to dry on paper towel. For the pangrattato, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs, season with salt and cook, stirring, until the crumbs have absorbed the oil. Stir in the herbs and cook for another 2 minutes or until the crumbs are golden. Season to taste with lemon zest, then tip into a bowl. To make the dressing, mix together the buttermilk and mayonnaise in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. To serve, place the cos and celery leaves on a plate, cut-side up. Top with the eggs, parmesan and anchovies, if using. Drench with the dressing and sprinkle the pangrattato generously over the top. Serve immediately. Crispy Parmesan Potatoes Ingredients 1kg kipler potatoes 50g unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan Paprika Salt 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 tbs salt flakes Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees fan forced Place the potatoes in cold salted water and bring to the boil over medium high heat. Simmer and cook until just tender. Drain then halve the potatoes lengthways. Grease the base of a roasting dish or lay down some baking paper if the pan sticks. Drizzle with the butter then scatter over the parmesan evenly. Lay down the potatoes cut side down so they are almost touching. Place in the oven and roast for 40 minutes or until the parmesan is deep golden and the potato tops are also starting to colour. Remove and cool for 5 minutes before removing with a spatula. Mix the paprika salt ingredients together and sprinkle over the potatoes to serve. Grilled Corn On The Cob with Chipotle Mayo & Manchego Cheese Ingredients 6 corn cobs 1 pinch salt 1 tbsp olive oil 100g manchego chese, finely grated 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 lime, quartered Make Chipotle Mayo 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise 1 chipotle chili in adobo, finely chopped lemon, rind finely grated, juiced 1 lime, rind finely grated, juiced salt and pepper Method Remove the husks and silks from the corn and cook in simmering salted water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Stir he kewpie mayonnaise, chipotle chili, lemon, lime, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix until well combined. Heat the BBQ grill, cut each cob in half, brush with olive oil, season and cook over medium heat until nicely charred.
Euronews
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
7 conversation-starting photos of our precious planet
From a rhino at the end of a rainbow to the molten front line of a wildfire, the shortlist for Earth Photo 2025 is full of riveting environmental stories that demand to be told. The international photography and film competition, created by the UK's Royal Geographical Society, Forestry England and visual art consultancy Parker Harris in 2018, received over 1,500 submissions from 250 'lens artists' in its seventh year. 40 photographers and filmmakers were selected by a jury of experts, who now have the unenviable task of choosing a winner from the 203-strong collection of 'urgent, poetic and often unexpected stories'. 'These stories not only highlight the pressing issues of climate change, such as disappearing habitats, polluted rivers, and climate-induced displacement, but also celebrate human ingenuity, resilience, and the deep connections between people and their environments,' according to a statement from the competition. Here are seven of our favourites, before a winner is selected and The Earth Photo 2025 exhibition launches at the Royal Geographical Society from 17 June - 20 August. Donning a panda suit at Wolong's Hetaoping centre in Sichuan Province is just one of many things that Ami Vitale has done to embody her belief in 'living the story'. The National Geographic photographer, writer and filmmaker has travelled to more than 100 countries, capturing the stories of individuals living on the frontlines of climate change and war, 'who refuse to let cataclysm define their futures'. At the Chinese panda centre, cubs are raised with minimal human contact, including rare hands-on checkups, in hopes of fostering skills for life in the wild. In 'A Hopeful Sign', above, Vitale snapped a black rhino named Bruno, peacefully resting beneath a rainbow at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. For over a decade, Spanish-born artist Berta De La Rosa has dedicated herself to a project called 'Getsemaní', which advocates for the protection of Mediterranean traditions through a focus on the olive tree. 'My mission with this lifelong project, rooted in environmental sustainability, is to give a voice through the figure of the olive tree - as a universal tree, a tree of hope - to all our trees,' she says. 'And by doing so, I hope to safeguard our landscapes and reinstate the dignity of agricultural labour.' Chiara Fabbro is an Italian documentary photographer based in London, focusing on migration, displacement, and human connection. In this series, she turns her lens on what may be the final generation of shepherds living in the remote highlands of the Accursed Mountains, a dramatic range spanning Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. Their traditional way of life is threatened by climate-driven drought - forcing flocks to travel further - and a younger generation turning away from remote mountain life. A cross-country ski trail winds through a completely snow-free forest. Today, 90 per cent of Italy's ski slopes rely on artificial snowmaking systems, consuming an estimated 96,840,000 cubic metres of water annually - the equivalent of a city of one million people. That's one aspect of the way global heating is manifesting in Italy, a subject Italian documentary photographer Filippo Ferraro explores through his 'Heataly' project. A Ticuna man is dwarfed by a 500-year-old Ceiba tree in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest in this photo by Colombian photographer and engineer Mateo Borrero. On the face of it, the image seems simply to illustrate the smallness of man beside a natural giant. But a horizontal shadow, at eye-level with the man, tells a deeper story. The tree bears a water line that marks the typical height of the river during the rainy season, which usually peaks between April and May. Taken in May 2024, the photo shows the extent of last year's drought due to climate change. Iceland, once 40 per cent forested, today has only about 1.5 per cent forest cover. Restoration efforts are vital to the country's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040, but face multiple challenges - including from the growing demands of tourism. Tourism in Iceland has skyrocketed in the past decade, observes photographer and director Jussi Hellsten, but emissions from travel are not counted in national inventories under the Kyoto Protocol, complicating the country's climate efforts. 'Since 2021, I have documented the intersection of tourism and reforestation in Iceland using digital infrared photography, a tool commonly employed to assess forest health,' he explains. 'The technique reveals hidden aspects of the landscape,' he says. And, as in this photo, also highlights the essential role of volunteers. Millions of tree seedlings are grown annually at nurseries like Kvistari, pictured here. In January 2025, Bali's beaches were inundated with waves of plastic pollution. Each year, the rainy season flushes Indonesia's polluted rivers, depositing millions of tonnes of plastic waste into the oceans, which then washes up along the country's coastlines. Although these plastic waves are an annual occurrence, 2025 has been called "the worst year yet" by locals. Beijing-based British photographer and filmmaker Sean Gallagher travelled to Indonesia to document this unfolding plastic crisis. His series portrays local Indonesians engaged in community efforts to clean the country's polluted beaches, rivers, and mangroves. Mark Whaling and a crew raced up and down a hill in a tanker truck as they battled a wildfire in Los Angeles County, scrambling to get water from a street hydrant in time to stay ahead of flames moving up a ridge. A helicopter flew in to drop water, but it had to fly a long distance to refill and a fire that might have been stopped went on to destroy homes. As they fought that early 2000s blaze, Whaling says, he spotted a sealed water tank nearby that firefighters had no way of accessing. He thought that was ridiculous. 'We don't tell fire engines, 'Protect the city and go find your own water.' We put fire hydrants every 600 feet (182 metres) all around cities,' said Whaling, who has since retired from the county fire department. 'But when it comes to the helicopters, we weren't supporting them as robustly as we should.' His frustration sparked an idea: the Heli-Hydrant, a relatively small, open tank that can be rapidly filled with water, enabling helicopters to fill up faster for urban fires rather than flying to sometimes distant lakes or ponds. As wildfires become more frequent, Whaling's invention is getting the attention of officials eager to boost preparedness. First used for the 2020 Blue Ridge Fire in Yorba Linda, 10 Heli-Hydrants have been built across Southern California and 16 more are in progress, according to Whaling. Helicopters are essential for firefighting. They can drop about 3,785 litres of water at once - some much more. That's far more than hoses than get on a fire all at once, and can be the best way to attack fires that are difficult for ground crews to reach. But pilots sometimes have to fly a long way to scoop up water, and in drought-prone areas, natural sources can sometimes dry up or diminish so they're hard to draw from. In Southern California's Riverside County, helicopters have had to fly up to about 16 kilometres to find water, eating critical time from battling fires. On a remote plot in the Southern California town of Cabazon, contractor Glenn Chavez stood on a ladder and peered into an empty Heli-Hydrant. A radio in hand, he clicked a button to activate the system and watched as water roared into the tank. In about six minutes, it filled with 32,176 liters. Chavez, a general contractor, was testing the Cabazon Water District's lastest investment — a second Heli-Hydrant that local officials are counting on to help protect the town. At $300,000 (€265,000), it costs slightly less than the average price of a single home in Cabazon. 'Living in a beautiful desert community, you're going to have risks of fire," said Michael Pollack, the district's general manager. "And to have these Heli-Hydrants is a major advantage. People will have a little bit of comfort knowing that they have another tool for fighting fires in their community." Pilots can remotely activate the tanks from half a mile away, with the tank typically filling quickly from a city's water system. Helicopters can fill up in less than a minute. Once it's activated, solar panels and backup batteries ensure the system can still be used during power outages. And at night, lights from the tank and a tower nearby guide pilots toward it. In November, fire responders in San Diego put the product to the test when the 19.5 hectare Garden Fire in Fallbrook, a community known for its avocado groves, prompted evacuation orders and warnings. Helicopters tapped the tank nearly 40 times. Pilot Ben Brown said its proximity to the fire saved not just time but fuel. 'They're great for when you don't have other water sources,' he said. "The more dip sites, especially in some of the more arid environments in the county, the better.' Heli-Hydrants have raised some concerns about their placement in urban areas where houses, buildings and power lines can be obstacles to flight and they might have to squeeze into tighter spaces. In those cases, firefighters may choose to fly farther to a natural source that gives the helicopter more room, said Warren Voth, a deputy pilot with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. A pilot's goal is to always to face the wind while entering and exiting an area, for safety, and they need room to accomplish that. In some cases, the municipal systems needed to fill Heli-Hydrants could go empty during major fires. As the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles burned, three nearly 3.8 million litre tanks that helped pressurize city hydrants in the Pacific Palisades ran dry as demand soared and burning pipes leaked water. Other times, helicopters just can't access them. When winds are fierce, flying is nearly impossible; hurricane-force winds that supercharged the Los Angeles infernos initially grounded firefighting aircraft. When multiple helicopters respond to large blazes, they can't all use the Heli-Hydrant. And smoke can make it hard to see it. Portable water tanks can accomplish some of the things that Heli-Hydrants do, but can require time, people and equipment to set up. Areas where wildland vegetation intersects with human development have always been vulnerable to fires, but more people are living in them today, and climate change is creating conditions that can make these regions drier and more flammable. Jake Wiley has seen intensifying wildfires devastate his community. Two blazes in 2007 and 2017 collectively scorched more than 400 structures in San Diego. The last one forced Wiley, now general manager for the Rainbow Municipal Water District, to evacuate. That fire also prompted local agencies to install a Heli-Hydrant — and when the Garden Fire erupted in November, it played a big role helping firefighters protect homes. 'It seems like when you've seen the worst, you haven't yet,' Wiley said. 'Anything we can do helps.'
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Amorim can follow Ferguson with decision on first Man Utd star out the door
Big calls have been made with Manchester United placing every player on the transfer list after their Europa League final heartbreak. Ruben Amorim failed to salvage his miserable first season in charge as defeat to Tottenham in Bilbao ensured there would be no European football for the Red Devils next season. And now the autopsy begins with Amorim ready to rip up his underperforming squad, with some unpopular decisions set to be made. That includes potentially cashing in on some of the club's academy graduates, with one perhaps at the front of the queue. While the defeat to Spurs added a final stamp of misery on their season, Amorim faced further annoyance minutes after the final whistle after Alejandro Garnacho's address to the assembled media in the San Mames Stadium. The United youth product's comments after the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao is enough to be shown the door quickly by the United hierarchy after making a thinly-veiled dig to his boss so soon after the defeat. "Up until the final I played every round helping the team, and today I play 20 minutes, I don't know," said Garnacho. "The final will influence [my decision] but the whole season, the situation of the club. I'm going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens afterwards." To make things worse, his brother, Roberto, added fuel to the fire by describing how Alejandro was "thrown under the bus" by the former Sporting coach upon learning he will be on the bench. Now, Amorim has to respond harshly and take a leaf out of Sir Alex Ferguson's book and show Garnacho the door rather than make it look like the Spanish-born Argentine has full control of the situation. Sir Alex never stuttered when it came to those who dared question him or fall out with him during his tenure as United boss. Jaap Stam, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Roy Keane were all stalwarts during their careers at Old Trafford but one wrong step in the manager's eyes and you were gone without a second thought. It is not like it was an off-the-cuff comment either from the Madrid-born player. Just hours before the final even started, Garnacho posted pictures on his Instagram page celebrating after scoring the opening goal in the FA Cup final last season - which United went on to win against arch-rivals Manchester City. This is not a player who is just assessing his options. This is a player who is clearly controlling the narrative and the sooner that is shut down the better for Amorim if he is to maintain harmony in the dressing room as the season closes. Garnacho has crossed the line and now he has to face the consequences of this after questioning Amorim in the press. It will be the 40-year-old's first major test going into the summer transfer window as he looks to make a significant impact in the summer for the Red Devils. He has made the right move with the "back me or sack me" ultimatum (or bluff depending on how you have interpreted it) to the board but now he really needs to make an impact on the dressing room. It is not like the board will be reluctant either. He has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the previous transfer window - with Chelsea (currently at 4/1 to sign the Argentina international) previously rumoured to acquire his services with their ever-growing list of wingers - with the decision-makers at the club willing to listen in the past. No doubt Sir Jim Ratcliffe is licking his lips at the prospect of a big PSR win when selling the 20-year-old as the minority shareholder seeks a financial boost. It is a win-win situation for the Portuguese coach as he looks to really make his mark at United with the season set to end. Having previously stated he wanted to join United this summer instead of November last year, the former Benfica midfielder has endured six torrid months with the resources at his disposal with a squad who endured their worst ever Premier League campaign and worst league campaign in almost 50 years There can be no leeway with this - Amorim needs to act. Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
Irish Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Drogheda United hail Killian Phillips as an 'inspiration' after Ireland call-up
Kevin Doherty has hailed Killian Phillips as an inspiration for kids everywhere after he was called up to the Ireland former Drogheda United midfielder was this week named in Heimir Hallgrimsson's 25-man squad for the June friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg. With most of the Championship players omitted - as they will be a month out of season - the Ireland boss has experimented with some of his Palace man Phillips has excelled on loan at St Mirren this season, with Hallgrimsson travelling to Scotland on a number of occasions to watch him in action. And Phillips, 23, is joined in the Irish squad by Shamrock Rovers defender Josh Honohan and Spanish-born midfielder John Joe Patrick Finn, of French side Josh Keeley - the younger brother of Drogheda United ace Conor Keeley - is also called up for the first time after impressing on loan at Leyton Orient from Spurs. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Drogs boss Doherty was the club's assistant manager when ex-Kilbarrack United ace Phillips made his breakthrough in 2021 under former boss Tim told Mirror Sport: 'Wayne Groves brought him into our Under-19s but in fairness to Tim, he quickly identified that he should be with us. There are plenty of other clubs he could have been at where he wouldn't have got those opportunities, so it took a brave manager to do that with a young kid. 'But Killian hit the ground running with us. I remember him playing against Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght and he was unbelievable. Without going over the top, he had all the tools - physically and mentally capable. He still had a lot to learn going into a first-team, but he showed a willingness to do that.'Drogheda United were training on Wednesday morning when news of Phillips' inclusion in the Ireland squad filtered through. And Doherty said: 'I'm absolutely thrilled for him. First and foremost, he's a brilliant fella who deserves nothing but the best.'We just loved him, absolutely loved him. He's the most enthusiastic, positive kid you will ever meet and I couldn't be happier for him. You only have to look at him playing, or talk to him off the pitch, to see what this will mean to him and his family.'He's embraced the loan moves at Shrewsbury, Wycombe, Aberdeen and St Mirren and I guarantee you the supporters of those clubs will say how much he puts into it. 'When we won the FAI Cup semi-final last year, he was there and there's a picture of him on the pitch after the game. He came back for it and when he's in, he's all in. He's an example to any young kid who goes out on loan - he gives 100% and it shows in the performances on the pitch and has been rewarded with the call-ups.'Tonight, third-placed Drogheda host second-placed Derry City with Doherty looking to put their 3-0 defeat away to Shamrock Rovers behind them. Results last week conspired to knock Drogheda off top spot but although frustrated with aspects of that game, Doherty is keen to park it.'I was very disappointed with the goals but it's one game out of 15 that I've been really unhappy about,' he added. 'It's highly unlikely that you will play well in every game, all season long. No team does that, but it doesn't mean you accept it.'The easiest thing in the world leaving Tallaght would be to say 'ah, Shamrock Rovers can do that to anyone'. No, we were disappointed but you move on.'
