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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
RCB victory parade at Chinnaswamy stadium continues despite stampede deaths
BENGALURU: Despite more than 10 fans dying in a stampede just outside the M Chinnaswamy stadium and near Vidhana Soudha, authorities went ahead with the grand celebration of RCB's maiden IPL title victory. The celebrations included the playing of "We are the Champions", sung by Queen. Virat Kohli in a speech said, "It's no more ee sala cup namde, it's ee sala cup namdu", while congratulating all the fans whom he called unparalleled when it came to the trust and love they had conferred on the team. The celebration at the Chinnaswamy stadium which started at around 5pm, were cancelled a little after 6:30 pm after news of the stampede deaths reached the organisers. Those dead in the stampede included a woman and a girl studying in Class 9. 14-year-old Divyanshi had come to the stadium with her father Shivakumar and mother Ashwini. She died of suffocation after being caught in the stampede. Following the news of the deaths and of the injured being taken to hospitals, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rushed to the Bowring hospital located near the stadium. The stampede ensued after the situation outside the Chinnaswamy stadium went out of control with the police being left overwhelmed after large crowds started to gather from 4 pm. The crowd first began to build up at the Vidhana Soudha where the CM was honouring the RCB team. Post the Vidhana Soudha event, the plan was to honour the team at the Chinnaswamy stadium. Crowds in the meantime had also started to gather at the stadium to be a part of the celebrations. In fact, the government had asked people to attend the celebrations at the stadium instead of milling around the Vidhana Soudha. The opposition BJP slammed the government for its failure to manage the crowds and for their failure to prevent the stampede from happening. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said since the crowd comprised mostly of youngsters, police could use force to disperse the crowd. Metro services stopped In wake of the surging crowd around CBD areas in Bengaluru, the management of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced that Metro rail services from Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha Metro stations have been stopped. Sources said this had been done for the first time as the crowd was swelling that the decision had been taken. Metro officials stated that services were stopped from these two prime metro stations in CBD areas located near Chinnaswamy stadium, from 4.30 pm. They will continue to be closed till further notice, until the situation improves. The passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternate metro stations for their travel needs, the statement issued said.
Observer
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Arsenal win Women's CL with victory over Barcelona
LISBON: Arsenal forward Stina Blackstenius struck a late winner as the London team shocked holders Barcelona 1-0 on Saturday to claim their second Women's Champions League title and first in 18 years to the delight of their 5,000 travelling fans. Arsenal withstood a flurry of Barca chances before Blackstenius broke the deadlock in the 75th minute. The Sweden international latched onto fellow substitute Beth Mead's reverse pass in a crowded area and fired a low diagonal shot past goalkeeper Catalina Coll at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Renee Slegers' Gunners, making their second appearance in the final having won Europe's top club competition in 2007, held on to win against a Barca side going for a third straight Champions League title. "Amazing," Arsenal forward Alessia Russo told TNT Sports through tears. "We had to suffer a lot. "They're a top side. We knew coming into this game that we'd have to suffer and there would be moments when we wouldn't have the ball and we would have to be content and happy with not having the ball knowing our moment would come. "Our squad just wanted it so badly." The Arsenal players stood arm-in-arm in front of their red-clad fans after the final whistle singing along to Queen's "We are the Champions". The win comes against a mighty Barcelona team considered on paper to be the best in the world. Barca midfielder Aitana Bonmati called the loss "absolutely devastating." "I don't believe it," the 2023 and '24 women's Ballon d'Or winner told Catalan TV. "I just want to start the game again and do it differently. Personally, this hurts me a lot." Barcelona were playing in their sixth final in seven years and had hoisted the trophy in three of the past four campaigns. Saturday's reverse was just their fourth loss of the season across all competitions. Arsenal might have arrived as huge underdogs but had proved in their comeback win over Lyon in the semi-finals — they lost 2-1 at home before roaring back with a 4-1 away victory in the second leg — that they were not afraid of that tag. They almost went ahead in the first half when Frida Maanum sprang free on the right wing and Barca defender Irene Paredes slid to divert her low cross into the net for an apparent own goal. However, a VAR check showed Maanum was offside. Arsenal's defence stood strong as Barcelona had 20 attempts to the Gunners' eight, including two long-range Ona Batlle shots that sailed just over the bar, as well as 12 corners to two. "We knew it was going to be a game of momentum shifts because we respect Barcelona, we know how good they are on the ball but we also know how good we are," Slegers told TNT, through a voice hoarse from celebrating. "So we knew that momentum was going to shift. Maybe other people were thinking something else, but that's what we believed. In all the phases that happened in the game, the mentality we showed, the resilience we showed, the effectiveness in all our actions, our belief, it was incredible." Blackstenius almost struck a couple of minutes before her goal but Coll stuck out a leg to stop her shot from 12 metres. Leah Williamson, who was outstanding in defence, was a mascot at Arsenal's 2007 victory over Sweden's Umea. "A lot of this team have been together for a long time and to be able to do it on the biggest day, some people had the game of their lives," she said. "I'm so happy". — Reuters
Business Recorder
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Arsenal stun Barca to win Champions League with late Blackstenius goal
LISBON: Arsenal forward Stina Blackstenius struck a late winner as the London team shocked holders Barcelona 1-0 on Saturday to claim their second Women's Champions League title and first in 18 years to the delight of their 5,000 travelling fans. Arsenal withstood a flurry of Barca chances before Blackstenius broke the deadlock in the 75th minute. Messi and Miami fight back for 3-3 draw at Philadelphia The Sweden international latched onto fellow substitute Beth Mead's reverse pass in a crowded area and fired a low diagonal shot past goalkeeper Catalina Coll at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Renee Slegers' Gunners, making their second appearance in the final having won Europe's top club competition in 2007, held on to win against a Barca side going for a third straight Champions League title. 'Amazing,' Arsenal forward Alessia Russo told TNT Sports through tears. 'We had to suffer a lot. 'They're a top side. We knew coming into this game that we'd have to suffer and there would be moments when we wouldn't have the ball and we would have to be content and happy with not having the ball knowing our moment would come. 'Our squad just wanted it so badly.' The Arsenal players stood arm-in-arm in front of their red-clad fans after the final whistle singing along to Queen's 'We are the Champions'. The win comes against a mighty Barcelona team considered on paper to be the best in the world. Barca midfielder Aitana Bonmati called the loss 'absolutely devastating.' 'I don't believe it,' the 2023 and '24 women's Ballon d'Or winner told Catalan TV. 'I just want to start the game again and do it differently. Personally, this hurts me a lot.' Barcelona were playing in their sixth final in seven years and had hoisted the trophy in three of the past four campaigns. Saturday's reverse was just their fourth loss of the season across all competitions. Hugh underdogs Arsenal might have arrived as huge underdogs but had proved in their comeback win over Lyon in the semi-finals – they lost 2-1 at home before roaring back with a 4-1 away victory in the second leg – that they were not afraid of that tag. They almost went ahead in the first half when Frida Maanum sprang free on the right wing and Barca defender Irene Paredes slid to divert her low cross into the net for an apparent own goal. However, a VAR check showed Maanum was offside. Arsenal's defence stood strong as Barcelona had 20 attempts to the Gunners' eight, including two long-range Ona Batlle shots that sailed just over the bar, as well as 12 corners to two. 'We knew it was going to be a game of momentum shifts because we respect Barcelona, we know how good they are on the ball but we also know how good we are,' Slegers told TNT, through a voice hoarse from celebrating. 'So we knew that momentum was going to shift. Maybe other people were thinking something else, but that's what we believed. In all the phases that happened in the game, the mentality we showed, the resilience we showed, the effectiveness in all our actions, our belief, it was incredible.' Blackstenius almost struck a couple of minutes before her goal but Coll stuck out a leg to stop her shot from 12 metres. Leah Williamson, who was outstanding in defence, was a mascot at Arsenal's 2007 victory over Sweden's Umea. 'A lot of this team have been together for a long time and to be able to do it on the biggest day, some people had the game of their lives,' she said. 'I'm so happy. I'm trying not to swear or cry.'
Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Arsenal stun Barca to win Women's Champions League title, with late Stina Blackstenius goal
Arsenal`s players celebrating with the trophy after winning the Uefa Women's Champions League final against Barcelona on May 24. PHOTO: EPA-EFE LISBON - Arsenal forward Stina Blackstenius struck a late winner as the London team shocked holders Barcelona 1-0 on May 24 to claim their second Women's Champions League title and first in 18 years to the delight of their 5,000 travelling fans. Arsenal withstood a flurry of Barca chances before Blackstenius broke the deadlock in the 75th minute. The Sweden international latched onto fellow substitute Beth Mead's reverse pass in a crowded area and fired a low diagonal shot past goalkeeper Catalina Coll at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Renee Slegers' Gunners, making their second appearance in the final having won Europe's top club competition in 2007, held on to win against a Barca side going for a third straight Champions League title. "Amazing," Arsenal forward Alessia Russo told TNT Sports through tears. "We had to suffer a lot. "They're a top side. We knew coming into this game that we'd have to suffer and there would be moments when we wouldn't have the ball and we would have to be content and happy with not having the ball knowing our moment would come. "Our squad just wanted it so badly." The Arsenal players stood arm-in-arm in front of their red-clad fans after the final whistle singing along to Queen's "We are the Champions". The win comes against a mighty Barcelona team considered on paper to be the best in the world. Barca midfielder Aitana Bonmati called the loss "absolutely devastating." "I don't believe it," the 2023 and '24 women's Ballon d'Or winner told Catalan TV. "I just want to start the game again and do it differently. Personally, this hurts me a lot." Barcelona were playing in their sixth final in seven years and had hoisted the trophy in three of the past four campaigns. The May 24 reversal was just their fourth loss of the season across all competitions. Arsenal's Swedish striker Stina Blackstenius kicks the ball to score the winning goal for her team in the 75th minute. PHOTO: AFP Huge underdogs Arsenal might have arrived as huge underdogs but had proved in their comeback win over Lyon in the semi-finals - they lost 2-1 at home before roaring back with a 4-1 away victory in the second leg - that they were not afraid of that tag. They almost went ahead in the first half when Frida Maanum sprang free on the right wing and Barca defender Irene Paredes slid to divert her low cross into the net for an apparent own goal. However, a VAR check showed Maanum was offside. Arsenal's defence stood strong as Barcelona had 20 attempts to the Gunners' eight, including two long-range Ona Batlle shots that sailed just over the bar, as well as 12 corners to two. "We knew it was going to be a game of momentum shifts because we respect Barcelona, we know how good they are on the ball but we also know how good we are," Slegers told TNT, through a voice hoarse from celebrating. "So we knew that momentum was going to shift. Maybe other people were thinking something else, but that's what we believed. In all the phases that happened in the game, the mentality we showed, the resilience we showed, the effectiveness in all our actions, our belief, it was incredible." Blackstenius almost struck a couple of minutes before her goal but Coll stuck out a leg to stop her shot from 12 metres. Leah Williamson, who was outstanding in defence, was a mascot at Arsenal's 2007 victory over Sweden's Umea. "A lot of this team have been together for a long time and to be able to do it on the biggest day, some people had the game of their lives," she said. "I'm so happy. I'm trying not to swear or cry." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Al Etihad
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Thousands of Bayern fans celebrate Müller: 'Merci and bye-bye'
Berlin (dpa) Thousands of Bayern Munich fans gathered in the city's main Marienplatz square on Saturday to celebrate the success of the men's and women's teams, but also to say farewell to club icon Thomas Müller. Bayern's run of 11 consecutive Bundesliga titles came to an end last season as they were dethroned by Bayer Leverkusen. But the Bavarians recovered the crown this term in Vincent Kompany's first season in charge. Müller, meanwhile, is leaving the club after 25 years as he didn't get a contract extension. "Bad news, I've not got a joke for you today... I want to thank you for all the wonderful years. I hope you continue to support the team and the club, it's in all our blood," Müller said from the town hall balcony when he took over the microphone. "In both teams we have young and dynamic blood, people who know what Bayern means to the people, the city, and so merci, servus and bye-bye," he said. He was the last player to be presented to the fans, in what was an emotional moment. During the celebrations, the players greeted the fans and dance along to party songs such as "We are the Champions" and "Sweet Caroline". "We're not just the greatest football club, we also have the greatest fans in the world," Bayern president Herbert Hainer said. The Bundesliga trophy was brought into the town hall by Harry Kane, who had never won a title with England or at previous club Tottenham and finally won a major honour. The women's team also participated in the party after winning the Bundesliga and German Cup. "It's incredible to see so many fans celebrating us. You can't do it without the fans - so it's even better that they're all here today. It's much more than just football, it's people, it's personalities that make up this team," director of women's football Bianca Reich said.
