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6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sporting tell interested clubs Gyökeres is not leaving for less than €80m
Viktor Gyökeres, here celebrating after Sporting won the Portuguese Cup, has scored 97 goals in 102 appearances for the club. Viktor Gyökeres, here celebrating after Sporting won the Portuguese Cup, has scored 97 goals in 102 appearances for the club. Photograph: Alexandre de Sousa/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Sporting have told interested clubs – including Arsenal – that Viktor Gyökeres will cost a fee of €80m (£67m), the Guardian understands. The Portuguese champions are prepared to cash in on Gyökeres, who has scored prolifically for them since his £20.5m move from Coventry in the summer of 2023. But although Sporting will not seek the full value of his €100m release clause, they have resolved to hold out for at least €80m. Advertisement The club's vice-president, Francisco Zenha, has said in the Portuguese media that he is yet to receive an offer for Gyökeres, who has three years to run on his contract. Arsenal are gearing up for a big summer and they want a new No 9, with Gyökeres on their wish-list. They have also followed the progress of RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. Newcastle's Alexander Isak is out of reach. Gyökeres, who has admirers in all of Europe's top leagues, has been a sensation at Sporting, scoring 97 goals in 102 appearances in all competitions. The 26-year-old Sweden international has helped them to the league title in each of his seasons with them – and the Portuguese Cup in this past campaign.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
USMNT names Gold Cup training squad without Christian Pulisic and other stars
Mauricio Pochettino will be without some of the US's top players for the last tournament before the World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino will be without some of the US's top players for the last tournament before the World Cup. Photograph: Scott Coleman/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock The US men's national team's pre-Gold Cup training camp roster does not include many of the team's biggest stars, including Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna and Antonee Robinson. Some of the above absences were expected, as McKennie and Reyna will each be with their clubs as they compete in the Club World Cup, which takes place at the same time as the Gold Cup and for which Fifa has given clubs priority over national teams. Advertisement The absences of Pulisic, Musah, and Robinson are relative surprises, however. Pulisic, the US's best player and often the team's captain, is coming off the best club season of his career with Milan. However, that season has involved him playing 49 games in all competitions so far, with that total likely to reach 50 for the second consecutive year with an appearance in Milan's Serie A finale v Monza. An extended break over this summer would be Pulisic's first since 2023. 'Christian and his team approached the Federation and the coaching staff about the possibility of stepping back this summer, given the amount of matches he has played in the past two years at both the club and international level with very little break,' US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker said in a statement provided to media. 'After thoughtful discussions and careful consideration, we made the collective decision that this is the right moment for him to get the rest he needs. The objective is to ensure he's fully prepared to perform at the highest level next season.' Related: Even with Coppa Italia loss, Christian Pulisic has had the best-ever season by an American man in Europe Robinson, meanwhile, is also coming off a heavy workload, playing full 90s in the vast majority of Fulham's games this season, in which he provided 10 assists from left back. He announced on Instagram in March that he has been dealing with tendinopathy, an overuse injury, for most of the last part of the season. Newcomers In place of the above are a collection of newcomers and less-experienced players that will seek to make an impression on head coach Muaricio Pochettino in the United States' final tournament competition before next year's World Cup on home soil. In terms of name recognition, the biggest among the inclusions is Sebastian Berhalter, the son of former US head coach Gregg Berhalter. The younger Berhalter has enjoyed a fine start to the MLS season, helping the Vancouver Whitecaps to an MLS-best start along with a run to the Concacaf Champions Cup final. Advertisement Also included are Orlando City's standout right back Alex Freeman (son of former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman), FC Köln striker Damion Downs, and Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan. All of the above will be joining a US camp for the first time in their careers. Related: 'July BBQ written all over it': Do US Soccer's new kits hit the mark? Notable returns The roster is also notable for the inclusion of Sergiño Dest for the first time under Pochettino. Dest has only recently made his return to game action for PSV after time away due to an ACL tear. He will be the most experienced defender in the US camp aside from 37-year-old Tim Ream. Advertisement Also included after some time away are striker Folarin Balogun and midfielder Luca de la Torre, neither of whom had gotten the call to a US camp since September 2024. Fans will also be interested to see how midfielder Diego Luna fits in after some head-turning performances under Pochettino, starting in the Argentine's first camps as US head coach. Who will make the final cut? The training camp roster consists of 27 players, with Gold Cup regulations requiring a final roster size of between 23 and 26 players with at least three goalkeepers. In sum, that means at least one and up to four players will be trimmed from this list ahead of the June 4 deadline. The full squad is below: Advertisement Related: Nations League losses and sparse crowds have US momentum at low ebb USMNT 2025 Gold Cup training camp squad Goalkeepers: Matt Freese (New York City FC), Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace) Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Alex Freeman (Orlando City), DeJuan Jones (San Jose Earthquakes), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United); Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis), Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo), Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union); Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven), Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) Forwards: Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC), Folarin Balogun (Monaco); Damion Downs (FC Köln), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps), Haji Wright (Coventry City)
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Failed auction of $70M bronze bust stuns Sotheby's bidders into silence
Sotheby's high-stakes auction turned into a jaw-dropping spectacle Tuesday night when a $70 million Alberto Giacometti bronze bust failed to sell, leaving bidders and art insiders gobsmacked. The pièce de résistance of the evening, Giacometti's 'Grand tête mince (Grand tête de Diego)' carried a sky-high estimate that proved too lofty for the cash-strapped crowd. Despite starting the bidding at $59 million, Sotheby's auctioneer Oliver Barker couldn't push the offers beyond $64.25 million, ultimately announcing the bust as a, well, bust. 3 The crown jewel of the night, Giacometti's 'Grand tête mince (Grand tête de Diego),' had a jaw-dropping price tag that was just too rich for the room, leaving the cash-strapped crowd with their wallets snapped shut. Lev Radin/ZUMA Press Wire / 'There is an argument to be made that while guarantees typically undermine competitive bidding on a lot, in the case of the Giacometti one might have provided collectors with assurance and permission to pursue the sculpture,' Alex Glauber, president of the Association of Professional Art Advisors, told The New York Times. The monumental bronze, one of six casts modeled after the artist's brother Diego, was consigned by the Soloviev Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the late real estate titan Sheldon Solow. Solow, known for shunning auction guarantees, opted for a traditional auction route — a gamble that, this time, didn't pay off. 'No one who is an informed buyer who is serious in this market — billionaire or not — is going to pay what essentially amounts to a 50 percent premium on something that sold in recent memory,' Todd Levin, a New York-based art advisor, told the Times, referencing a 2013 sale of another cast that fetched just over $50 million. The artwork's flop was a crushing blow to Sotheby's Modern evening sale, where the Giacometti accounted for nearly 30% of the auction's $240 million low estimate. 3 The towering bronze, one of six casts modeled after Giacometti's brother Diego, was put up for grabs by the Soloviev Foundation — the charitable arm of late real estate mogul Sheldon Solow. Lev Radin/ZUMA Press Wire / In the end, the sale brought in just $152 million, leaving some wondering if the air is too thin at the top end of the market. 'Between Christie's pulling the Warhol 'Electric Chair' and the Giacometti failing to sell at Sotheby's, it's clear that the air is incredibly thin at the upper pricing band of the market, even for masterworks by tried and true names,' Glauber added. Julian Dawes, Sotheby's head of Modern and Impressionist art, said to the Times that the auction house had anticipated a strong turnout, with 'serious interest from major collectors.' He explained, 'We had people poised to bid on this work, and that is why we felt a responsibility to ourselves and to the seller to keep it in the auction and to give it that chance.' Now, the Giacometti joins a growing list of high-profile works that have been 'burned' — a term for pieces that fail to sell and risk becoming toxic on the market. 3 When the gavel finally dropped, the auction raked in a mere $152 million — a far cry from the sky-high expectations, sparking whispers that the top-tier art market may be losing its shine. AFP via Getty Images For Sotheby's, the $70 million bust is now a bronze elephant in the room. Sotheby's previously got a pricey slap on the wrist for allegedly playing fast and loose with tax laws. Last November, the ritzy auction house agreed to shell out $6.25 million after New York Attorney General Letitia James and state tax honcho Amanda Hiller claimed it helped wealthy clients dodge sales tax on millions in art purchases. Prosecutors said Sotheby's winked and nodded as buyers falsely claimed they were resellers — all to save a few bucks on Picasso and Pollock. The auction giant was ordered to clean up its act and stop playing tax-dodger cupid.
New York Post
14-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Candace Owens says FBI arrested New Jersey man who ‘planned to kill her'
Conservative commentator Candace Owens revealed on social media this week that she was allegedly the target of a violent death threat that led to the arrest and guilty plea of a New Jersey man, Haim Braverman. Owens took to X and shared details of the alleged ordeal, which began in September of last year following her widely publicized debate with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach on Piers Morgan's show. According to Owens, her family was subjected to harassment and threats, prompting involvement from federal law enforcement. 5 Candace Owens shared that she was the target of a violent death threat that led to the arrest and guilty plea of a New Jersey man. Dominic Gwinn/ZUMA Press Wire / Shutterstock 'My family endured a series of attacks led by deranged zionists,' Owens wrote in her social media post from Tuesday. 'On the 21st of that month, we were contacted by the FBI and informed that their department had 'apprehended a suspect' in relation to a crime involving a threat against me.' However, Owens, who has been accused of making antisemitic statements condemning Jews and Israel, expressed frustration with the lack of communication and transparency from authorities, explaining that the FBI initially withheld details due to an ongoing investigation. Owens has denied being antisemitic. Six months later, in March, Owens said she received a 'victim packet' in the mail with a case number and victim representative assigned, but again, no additional details were provided online. 'We heard nothing for six months until in March the FBI called again,' Owens recounted. 5 Haim Braverman, 47, of Morris County, NJ, was charged with transmitting threats in interstate commerce, a violation of federal law. X/Candace Owens 'When we went onto the corresponding website — once again, no details were provided in regards to the case.' The case took a dramatic turn recently when Owens finally received detailed information about the threat. According to the email she received, Braverman, who resides in Morris Plains, was arrested for explicitly planning to murder her. Braverman publicly shared his intentions online and posted about his plans, including images of knives, stun guns and steel bats, within a private group chat, federal prosecutors alleged. According to the federal criminal complaint, Braverman allegedly started a group chat titled 'Real Jewish' and later renamed it multiple times. The complaint does not name Owens. On Nov. 10, 2023, he allegedly told members, 'Please note we will be discussing weapons,' before describing in disturbing detail violent fantasies, including torching Palestinian flags and attacking individuals with a steel bat. 'My favorite would [be] to bring my brooklyn crusher steel bat and behind the person crush their skull,' he allegedly wrote. The alleged chat took place a little more than a month following the Hamas terrorist assault against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. 5 Owens posted a photo on her X account showing a 'victim packet' she received from the FBI. X/Candace Owens Braverman is also alleged to have posted a video last September explicitly referencing a 'political commentator' known in the complaint as 'Individual-1' by name and holding a bat while declaring, 'If I could fking kill you right now, I would not even… fk it, I'll give you the steel bat. I wouldn't even stop. I'd kill you. Dead.' He also allegedly followed up with a written comment stating, '[Individual-1] needs to be killed.' In an audio message allegedly sent the same day, Braverman said: 'After I heard what… she said, I will go to prison, gladly find her and kill her. I will find a fking weapon and fking kill her. I am outraged.' According to Owens, Braverman had already pleaded guilty before she was made fully aware of the situation. 'Haim Braverman by this time has already pled guilty, and I was not even informed of this group chat or this plan,' Owens wrote. 5 Owens wrote she only learned of Braverman's identity after he had pleaded guilty. X/Candace Owens She also questioned the Department of Justice's handling of the matter, noting the absence of a publicly available mugshot and the apparent removal of Braverman's social media profiles. 'It seems his socials have been scrubbed from the web,' Owens said. 'This photo was provided by the DOJ. Where is his mugshot photo? And who else was in the group chat?' In the federal system, mugshots are not routinely released to the public, unlike in many state and local jurisdictions. This is due to longstanding Department of Justice policy, which generally considers booking photos exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. 5 Owens has drawn fire for her comments about Israel and Judaism. She denies she is antisemitic. Matt Baron/BEI / Shutterstock Owens further revealed the explicit motive behind the threat, stating that the FBI told her Braverman targeted her specifically due to comments she made during her debate with Rabbi Shmuley, in which she criticized the late Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, a figure revered by many as a messiah. 'Haim wanted to murder me because of my @piersmorgan debate against Shmuley,' Owens stated. 'He was unequivocal that he was willing to serve time in prison for killing me.' Braverman was charged with transmitting threats in interstate commerce, a violation of federal law. When reached by The Post, Braverman declined to comment on specifics of the case. His sentencing is scheduled for September later this year.
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Tish James' pro-consumer push could spark 'legal shakedowns' and boost greedy lawyers, businesses say
New York business groups are blasting Attorney General Tish James for a pro-consumer push they fear would be a legislative misfire – boosting greedy lawyers and unleashing 'legal shakedowns.' James' FAIR Business Practices Act looks to tighten up consumer protections to crack down on shady crimes like deed theft, junk fees and hard-to-cancel subscriptions but critics said it will open up small businesses to frivolous lawsuits and legal threats. 'The so-called FAIR Act would be anything but fair to New York's business community, especially Main Street businesses,' said Tom Stebbins, executive director of the Lawsuit Reform Alliance of NY. Advertisement 3 Attorney General Letitia James makes an announcement about new legislation to protect consumers and small businesses at AG office in New York on March 13, 2025. Lev Radin/ZUMA Press Wire / 'It strips away long standing legal safeguards and due process protections – like ensuring that claims are consumer-oriented or that plaintiffs actually have standing to sue – and replaces them with a system that invites abuse,' Stebbins added. 'The bill would specifically authorize profit-motivated law firms to send letters demanding pre-suit settlements for damages and fees,' Stebbins said. 'That's a recipe for a cottage industry of legal shakedowns, where small businesses are targeted not for wrongdoing, but because they lack the resources to fight back.' Advertisement The act targets companies engaged in artificial intelligence-based schemes, online phishing scams and data breaches. It also takes aim at student loan services that steer borrowers into more expensive repayment plans, unscrupulous car dealers, shady nursing homes that sue relatives of deceased residents for unpaid bills — and health insurance companies that use long lists of in-network doctors who turn out not to accept patients' insurance. But business advocates worry it'll have an unintended burden on small businesses, citing a study claiming 'excess tort costs' already saddle New Yorkers with $61.8 billion in unnecessary legal bills. 3 The entrance to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) headquarters is seen during a protest on February 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Getty Images Advertisement Ashley Ranslow, New York State Director for the National Federation of Independent Businesses, said James' proposal 'would make it easier for lawyers to shake down small businesses with vague legal threats. 'Lawmakers should be focused on cutting costs and supporting small businesses, not making it easier for wealthy lawyers who have demonstrated no actual harm to sue them out of existence,' she said. Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United, said the bill has 'vague definitions' that lawyers will exploit for profit, not justice. Advertisement Business Council lobbyist Chelsea Lemon said Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers need to reject the bill if they are 'truly serious about addressing affordability.' James had no immediate comment to backlash from business interests. But during a press conference in March, she said the legislation was necessary while criticizing the Trump administration. 'At a time when the federal government is making life harder, we want to make life easier for New Yorkers,' James said. 'The FAIR Business Practices Act will close loopholes that make it too easy for New Yorkers to be scammed, and will allow my office to go after anyone who violates the law and look forward to working with my partners in state government to ensure that as Washington retreats from protecting consumers, New York steps up to lead.' 3 During a press conference in March, James said the legislation was necessary while criticizing the Trump administration. Pixsooz – Her office on Sunday provided statements from the Student Borrower Protection Center and the Small Business Majority who support the FAIR Act. James has been in the political and legal fire herself of late. Advertisement Trump's Justice Department last week launched a criminal probe into mortgage fraud claims against her. Taxpayers also could be on the hook for legal bills from the investigation into her real estate dealings, according to the state budget. James dismissed the allegations as 'baseless' and claimed the federal probe was part of a 'revenge tour' by the president because she brought civil fraud charges against him and his company, the Trump Organization. James famously professed, 'no one is above the law,' when she launched her investigation into Trump in 2019 — which ended with a $454 million judgment against him and his real estate firm.
