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The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Aston Villa ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho's contract some 654 DAYS after ex-Barcelona star last played for them
ASTON VILLA are ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho's contract some 654 days after he last played for them. The playmaker, 32, is currently on loan at Brazilian side Vasco da Gama, where he's scored eight times in 43 outings. 2 Aston Villa are trying to terminate Philippe Coutinho's monster contract Credit: Getty 2 He has spent the last year on loan with Brazilian side Vasco de Gama Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Coutinho, who also spent last season on loan at Qatari side Al-Duhail, has not played for But he still has a year remaining on his lucrative £125,000-a-week contract, which Coutinho signed in 2022 after making his shock loan from And the Coutinho hit the ground running when he moved to Villa Park on loan in January 2022, scoring five goals in 19 games under Steven Gerard. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL But standards slipped after his move became permanent, with the ex- And Coutinho now looks set to become a free agent if Villa can agree a deal to terminate his contract this month. He's not the only potential outgoing as Unai Emery's men look to balance the books. Emi Martinez, Lucas Digne and Leon Bailey could be sold for the right price, with Emi Buendia, Leander Dendocker, Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior up for grabs. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS There is also interest in Ollie Watkins, Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers, but Villa are desperate to keep all three. Emery is preparing for several incomings too. Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move! Marco Asensio's loan from Paris Saint-Germain could be made permanent. While Villa are huge fans of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Chelsea: £16m signing to finally make debut at Club World Cup as Enzo Maresca conversation is revealed
Andrey Santos has revealed he is set to feature for Chelsea at this summer's Club World Cup. The highly-rated midfielder joined Chelsea from Brazilian outfit Vasco da Gama in January 2023 for a reported £16m transfer fee, but is yet to make an appearance for the club. Immediately loaned back to Vasco da Gama before enduring a frustrating spell at Nottingham Forest during the first half of the 2023/24 season, Santos has found his feet in France with Strasbourg over the past 18 months. After impressing during the second half of the 2023/24 campaign, the loan deal was extended to cover the entire 2024/25 season and excelled in helping Strasbourg finish seventh in Ligue 1, thus qualifying for the Conference League play-off round. Netting 10 league goals has seen the 21-year-old attract interest from several clubs across Europe. However, the Brazilian is keen to be part of Enzo Maresca's plans for next season, stating he's held conversations about finally making his Chelsea debut in this summer's revamped Club World Cup tournament. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Santos said: 'The only conversation I had was that I'd play in the Club World Cup for Chelsea, and after that, we'll see what happens. 'Everyone knows how much I love the club and my desire to play here. 'Enzo Maresca was very sincere with me. I went to Strasbourg to get minutes. Now we'll see how it goes at the Club World Cup. 'The affection from Chelsea fans is something very special as well. Ever since the news broke that I was going to Chelsea, they started sending me a lot of messages. Back when I was at Vasco, too. 'And I had the spell at Nottingham, where I didn't play, but they sent me messages there too, I'd see some posts, they'd tag me on Instagram and Twitter.'
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
The European city that feels like an outdoor art gallery with ‘rollercoaster' trams and riverfront rooftop bars
THE mark of a good trip for me is the answer to the question: Would you go back? And after spending a mere 24 hours in Lisbon two years ago, I've been desperate to return. Advertisement 5 Emma at the supremely instagrammable Bica funicular Credit: Supplied 5 The 16th century Belem Tower is stunning architecturally and historically but wait times can hit the two-hour mark Credit: Lisbon Tourism On our first trip we barely scratched the surface of the city but we ticked off some of the star attractions, like St Jorge's Castle and the neo-gothic Santa Justa elevator, which whisks you vertically from the lower streets to those above. This time, bearing a Lisboa card, which gives access to 51 museums and galleries, my husband and I were keen to see more. Our fab hotel, the Hyatt Regency Lisbon, was based in the Belem area so we started exploring there after visiting Pasteis de Belem for one of the city's famous pastéis de nata. Forget the cold, stodgy British custard tart, this is something else. A light, creamy filling in a sticky filo pastry case, best warm, straight from the oven. Advertisement READ MORE TRAVEL NEWS This patisserie is the home of the original tart, based on a secret recipe from nearby Jerónimos monastery, and has been churning out millions of them since 1837. It's a short walk from there to the 16th century Belem Tower. The Unesco heritage site is stunning architecturally and historically but wait times can hit the two-hour mark. The incredible structure seems to float on water when the tide is up. Green wine Also in the neighbourhood is the Monument to the Discoveries, which towers over the Tagus River in honour of famous explorers like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan. See that too before taking the 15-minute tram ride back to the city centre. Advertisement Most read in City breaks We alighted at the bustling Praca do Comercio square and found ourselves outside the oddly named Interpretative Centre of the History of Cod. As it was included on the Lisboa card, we decided to take a look. It's actually an informative and amusing museum dedicated to the city's intrepid trawlermen. And that gave us an idea for lunch. The Portugal village dubbed the 'Hamptons of Europe' Many top chefs have stalls in the Time Out Market in Cais do Sodré, so you can try their top-notch food at a fraction of restaurant prices. I had a huge, steaming bowl of feijoada de gambas (prawn bean stew) from acclaimed chef Susana Felicidade for just £13.50 and my husband had a cod sandwich, which he declared the best ever. Advertisement We toasted those brave fishermen with a glass of Portuguese vinho verde. It translates as green wine but refers to the young age of the grapes, not the colour of the drink. It's slightly effervescent and lower in both alcohol and price. Refreshed and refuelled, we spent an hour or so wandering the streets and ended up at the Tile Museum. The blue and white tiles that decorate many of the city's buildings are so beautiful, this is more art gallery than museum. Don't miss the panorama made of hundreds of tiles on the top floor. Our next excursion was a trip on Tram 28. Lisbon is famously hilly but has a network of trams, buses and funiculars to whizz you up and down the inclines. Tram 28 follows a 7km route up, down and round the city streets, like an urban rollercoaster. It still uses the original 1930s yellow carriages and gets very busy, so join at either end of the line and stand at the back for the full teeth-rattling experience. Advertisement 5 Monument to the Discoveries, which towers over the Tagus River Credit: Lisbon Tourism 5 The city's famous pastéis de nata Credit: Lisbon Tourism 5 Bliss at serenity spa Credit: Supplied There are three funiculars too. We took the supremely instagrammable Bica funicular, which hauled us to the top of the street in the time you can say 'shall we take a selfie?' Advertisement Having done our exploring for the day, we got back to the hotel in time for Gin O'Clock, a tasting session that pairs infused drinks with gourmet snacks. Who knew beef tartare and caviar went with juniper and grapefruit gin? Later we ate at the hotel's Viseversa restaurant, dining on more local fish, this time delicious turbot and sea bream. Then there was one last treat, a nightcap at the Icon rooftop bar. Judging by the amount of instagramming going on, it's the place to go for a drink. Advertisement We sipped espresso martinis as a DJ played and night fell over the river. Best of all, we only had to jump in the lift to get back to our incredibly luxurious room. The next morning, with only a few hours before our flight, we had a leisurely breakfast and some time in the Serenity Spa. My husband relaxed in the pool , Jacuzzi and steam room while I was treated to a Feel The Algarve massage — 80 minutes of blissful indulgence. We left feeling like VIPs. Advertisement So I guess the question is: Would we go back a third time? The answer: Yes, without doubt. I'd gladly take another helping of pastel de nata, and of the city itself. GO: LISBON GETTING THERE : Fly direct to Lisbon from Gatwick, Luton, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham with easyJet. Fares this June from £164pp. STAYING THERE: The Hyatt Regency Lisbon has double rooms from £225 per night in June. The Gin O'Clock package is from £52 for two. See OUT & ABOUT : The Lisboa card costs £26.90 per adult (giving access to 51 attractions and public transport). See
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
The European city that feels like an outdoor art gallery with ‘rollercoaster' trams and riverfront rooftop bars
Lisbon is famously hilly but has a network of trams, buses and funiculars to whizz you up and down the inclines EUR IN! The European city that feels like an outdoor art gallery with 'rollercoaster' trams and riverfront rooftop bars Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE mark of a good trip for me is the answer to the question: Would you go back? And after spending a mere 24 hours in Lisbon two years ago, I've been desperate to return. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Emma at the supremely instagrammable Bica funicular Credit: Supplied 5 The 16th century Belem Tower is stunning architecturally and historically but wait times can hit the two-hour mark Credit: Lisbon Tourism On our first trip we barely scratched the surface of the city but we ticked off some of the star attractions, like St Jorge's Castle and the neo-gothic Santa Justa elevator, which whisks you vertically from the lower streets to those above. This time, bearing a Lisboa card, which gives access to 51 museums and galleries, my husband and I were keen to see more. Our fab hotel, the Hyatt Regency Lisbon, was based in the Belem area so we started exploring there after visiting Pasteis de Belem for one of the city's famous pastéis de nata. Forget the cold, stodgy British custard tart, this is something else. A light, creamy filling in a sticky filo pastry case, best warm, straight from the oven. This patisserie is the home of the original tart, based on a secret recipe from nearby Jerónimos monastery, and has been churning out millions of them since 1837. It's a short walk from there to the 16th century Belem Tower. The Unesco heritage site is stunning architecturally and historically but wait times can hit the two-hour mark. The incredible structure seems to float on water when the tide is up. Green wine Also in the neighbourhood is the Monument to the Discoveries, which towers over the Tagus River in honour of famous explorers like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan. See that too before taking the 15-minute tram ride back to the city centre. We alighted at the bustling Praca do Comercio square and found ourselves outside the oddly named Interpretative Centre of the History of Cod. As it was included on the Lisboa card, we decided to take a look. It's actually an informative and amusing museum dedicated to the city's intrepid trawlermen. And that gave us an idea for lunch. The Portugal village dubbed the 'Hamptons of Europe' Many top chefs have stalls in the Time Out Market in Cais do Sodré, so you can try their top-notch food at a fraction of restaurant prices. I had a huge, steaming bowl of feijoada de gambas (prawn bean stew) from acclaimed chef Susana Felicidade for just £13.50 and my husband had a cod sandwich, which he declared the best ever. We toasted those brave fishermen with a glass of Portuguese vinho verde. It translates as green wine but refers to the young age of the grapes, not the colour of the drink. It's slightly effervescent and lower in both alcohol and price. Refreshed and refuelled, we spent an hour or so wandering the streets and ended up at the Tile Museum. The blue and white tiles that decorate many of the city's buildings are so beautiful, this is more art gallery than museum. Don't miss the panorama made of hundreds of tiles on the top floor. Our next excursion was a trip on Tram 28. Lisbon is famously hilly but has a network of trams, buses and funiculars to whizz you up and down the inclines. Tram 28 follows a 7km route up, down and round the city streets, like an urban rollercoaster. It still uses the original 1930s yellow carriages and gets very busy, so join at either end of the line and stand at the back for the full teeth-rattling experience. 5 Monument to the Discoveries, which towers over the Tagus River Credit: Lisbon Tourism 5 The city's famous pastéis de nata Credit: Lisbon Tourism 5 Bliss at serenity spa Credit: Supplied There are three funiculars too. We took the supremely instagrammable Bica funicular, which hauled us to the top of the street in the time you can say 'shall we take a selfie?' Having done our exploring for the day, we got back to the hotel in time for Gin O'Clock, a tasting session that pairs infused drinks with gourmet snacks. Who knew beef tartare and caviar went with juniper and grapefruit gin? Later we ate at the hotel's Viseversa restaurant, dining on more local fish, this time delicious turbot and sea bream. Then there was one last treat, a nightcap at the Icon rooftop bar. Judging by the amount of instagramming going on, it's the place to go for a drink. We sipped espresso martinis as a DJ played and night fell over the river. Best of all, we only had to jump in the lift to get back to our incredibly luxurious room. The next morning, with only a few hours before our flight, we had a leisurely breakfast and some time in the Serenity Spa. My husband relaxed in the pool, Jacuzzi and steam room while I was treated to a Feel The Algarve massage — 80 minutes of blissful indulgence. We left feeling like VIPs. So I guess the question is: Would we go back a third time? The answer: Yes, without doubt. I'd gladly take another helping of pastel de nata, and of the city itself.
Irish Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Coutinho forced to pause interview as loud gunshots heard at training ground
Philippe Coutinho was compelled to halt an interview due to the sound of gunfire near his location. Currently on loan at Brazilian Serie A team Vasco da Gama, based in Rio de Janeiro, Coutinho had to pause his conversation with a reporter from Brazilian TV channel Globo when the loud noise erupted. The midfielder began his career with Vasco da Gama and returned to them on loan from Aston Villa last summer. He has since made 23 appearances across all competitions, netting five goals and providing two assists. Vasco's last major trophy win was the Copo do Brasil in 2011, while they clinched the Copa Libertadores back in 1998. This season, however, hasn't seen similar success, with Fernando Diniz's squad currently sitting 13th in the Brazilian top-flight. During the interview on Thursday, Coutinho initially paused when the shots rang out before turning around with a grin and making a joke. His team-mates Leo Jardim and Nuno Moreira, who were also being interviewed, laughed following the incident. According to Globo, Vasco's Moacyr Barbosa training base, which opened in 2020, is situated near Cidade de Deus, an area notorious for its high number of violent incidents in recent years, reports the Mirror. Club staff have described the sound of gunshots and helicopters at the training centre as normal, attributing it to police operations in the region. Vasco have heavily invested in their training base. The club is sprucing up their facilities with the addition of a swimming pool and hot tub to bolster their players' rehabilitation. Plans are also in motion to erect the president's office, a sizeable meeting room, and an exclusive area for the coaching squad. Supporters were taken aback by the nonchalance of three players during a shootout. A spectator commented online: "And he kept going like nothing happened." Another shared online: "Proper Brazilian experience." Meanwhile, a third voiced: "Embarrassing. They have to move the training centre out of the middle of this favela. It's embarrassing. For the love of God." Yet another remarked: "This is normal day in Rio de Janiero." While one more exclaimed: "South America really is something else." Another quipped: "Bro didn't even flinch." One final view from a fan: "This is Rio without makeup, not what the authorities try to sell to outsiders. Most Cariocas survive daily under these conditions of imminent risk when leaving their homes. Devastating and revolting."
