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Irish Daily Star
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Star
World Cup winner sends President Donald Trump message ahead of 2026 tournament
Brazil World Cup winner Gilberto has called on President Donald Trump and the authorities "to solve all their problems" before the 2026 tournament amid concerns over gun violence in the U.S. In recent editions of the World Cup, concerns were raised over South Africa in 2010, Brazil in 2014, Russia in 2018, and Qatar in 2022. However, the 2026 joint tournament held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico has raised a different security curveball, with significant questions raised over gun violence. Security and safety plans for the 2026 tournament, which Ireland could qualify for , have already been submitted in the official bid documents to FIFA before the North American selection. Organizers will put Extensive stadium command centers in place, and security plans for FIFA fan festivals "will be determined based on threat analysis" and will include "elevated security resources in the area of general policing, crowd management, and other appropriate measures." Read More Related Articles High school football coach steps down after 18 years and 5 state championship wins Read More Related Articles Shaquille O'Neal makes career decision with TNT Sports losing NBA rights In the wake of last year's Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting , FIFA reaffirmed its position to work closely with the authorities to assure fans' safety during the global spectacle. A similar incident occurred at this year's Super Bowl winners' parade in Philadelphia following the Eagles' triumph over the Chiefs in New Orleans. Brazil World Cup winner Gilberto has called on all key players to ensure fan security at the tournament to iron out any safety concerns before next year's tournament. "I think every World Cup, we raise this question about the concerns. There were concerns at Brazil 2016 about security. In Russia, it was the same," former Arsenal star and Striver co-founder Gilberto told the Irish Star . "Then in Qatar we have a great tournament as well. Obviously, I think it's important for every country that hosts this type of competition to solve all their problems because it's important to provide security for the visitors and for their citizens as well, to enjoy the tournament," Gilberto continued. "Football is massive; it's the biggest sport in the world. And as long as we have everything in place in the right place, it's going to be good for the country." FIFA President Gianni Infantino alongside U.S. President Donald Trump (Image: Getty) Gilberto, who has opened up his Striver venture for fans to jump on board and become investors in the abuse-free social media app , highlighted soccer's exponential growth in the U.S., especially in the past few years following Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami, where he has also been joined by former Barcelona teammates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. "You can see the last few years how much football has grown in America, and it will grow even more, in my opinion," Gilberto said on the incentive for a smooth and successful 2026 World Cup. However, another challenge highlighted by Gilberto is the logistics of a multi-country tournament for traveling fans. Games will be played across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico before the tournament ends with the Final at the New York Jets and Giants' MetLife Stadium in New Jersey . "I think that the challenge I see for some people who love to watch as many games as they want is the logistics," Gilberto stated. "Travel to Canada, America, then Mexico." MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 World Cup Final (Image: Getty) "Unfortunately, in the last few years, football has changed a lot, financially speaking," he continued. "As you can see, there is a lot of investment in football for many reasons, because I think people understood that football is very attractive from a business point of view. And with the great arena, the great investment that people have put into the game, they want to have a return. "And because of that, the logistics became too expensive, sometimes ridiculously expensive. You know, somehow, the majority of people cannot afford to get a ticket. I hope that people start to think about how an average working class can get a reasonable ticket where he can go to a stadium, enjoy his team or enjoy football, take his family or his son or his daughter or his wife or whatever they want to, and to watch a game because the atmosphere in a football stadium is lovely. "I still love to go to the games. But sometimes when we see what has been the pricing of the prize the last few years, it's been tough for many people who love to watch the game. Let's see. I hope we find a balance between where those people can get what they want. But don't forget the people who love to be in a football stadium."
South China Morning Post
22-03-2025
- Science
- South China Morning Post
China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable cutter that could reset the world order
A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world's most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China – and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics. Advertisement The revelation marks the first time any country has officially disclosed that it has such an asset, capable of disrupting critical undersea networks. The tool, which is able to cut lines at depths of up to 4,000 metres (13,123 feet) – twice the maximum operational range of existing subsea communication infrastructure – has been designed specifically for integration with China's advanced crewed and uncrewed submersibles like the Fendouzhe, or Striver, and the Haidou series. Developed by the China Ship Scientific Research Centre (CSSRC) and its affiliated State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Manned Vehicles, the device targets armoured cables – layered with steel, rubber and polymer sheaths – that underpin 95 per cent of global data transmission. While it was created as a tool for civilian salvage and seabed mining, the dual-use potential of the tool could send alarm bells ringing for other nations. Advertisement
