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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Eu's von der Leyen unveils "budget for new era" with step change in direct EU revenue
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday unveiled the EU's proposed new budget for 2028-2340, calling it a "budget for a new era". She added that the plan proposes a shift in how the EU raises funds, while keeping member state contributions at current levels. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
RNZ News
a day ago
- Sport
- RNZ News
Black Caps set to kick off new season
A new era beckons for the Black Caps. The side is set to kick off a new season, with a new coach, against an old foe. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
South China Morning Post
07-07-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
China boss Djurdjevic eyes South Korea clash as fresh start for struggling national team
China's interim head coach Dejan Djurdjevic said his side's East Asian Football Championship clash with South Korea on Monday would usher in a new era for the beleaguered national team. Advertisement Previous boss Branko Ivankovic was fired last month after China bombed in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Now, Djurdjevic, the China under-20 manager, has been tasked with leading a relatively inexperienced squad in games against the hosts, Japan and Hong Kong over the next eight days. 'This is a new cycle for us, we are playing three strong teams, but we will try to give our best performance and get a good start,' the 58-year-old Serb said. 'Such strong opponents will fully test our players and show how our new team performs.' Ashley Westwood has embraced his side's status as underdogs in South Korea. Photo: May Tse China have sunk to No 94 in the world rankings, their lowest position since they were down at No 96 in March 2016.
The Guardian
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Club World Cup serves up wet towels and a mismatch in quest for ‘eternal glory'
Set to the theme of 'A New Era Begins', the opening ceremony of the Club World Cup featured performances by assorted Fifa-approved rappers and crossover artists we'd never heard of before. As a daily email of a certain age our knowledge of the Miami music scene begins and ends with the 80s legend that is Gloria 'Paging Dr Beat!' Estefan, whose husband produced this spectacular track but apparently couldn't find a place for her in it. Boo! Billed as 'a vibrant prelude to a competition where one champion will rise to claim one goal, one dream and eternal glory', Gianni Infantino had probably hoped the match that followed wouldn't end without any goals but as stalemates go the opener between Al Ahly and Inter Miami could have been worse. What's more, any fears the Fifa chief suit had about it being played in front of tens of thousands of unoccupied plastic seats were miraculously allayed by a near-capacity crowd of almost 61,000, many of them local students who are reported to have been sold tickets originally priced at $200 for just a few bucks. While they didn't get to see Leo Messi score a goal, they were at least treated to the sight of Miami's star turn firing a couple of speculative shots from distance against the woodwork, a feat that had proved beyond all of the special celebrity guests and former pros who participated in the half-time crossbar challenge except Alessandro Del Piero. While Palmeiras and Porto served up another goalless damp squib in Group A's other match, Bayern Munich were merciless in their demolition of Auckland City, the New Zealand side whose players are without exception amateurs, many of whom have taken unpaid leave from their day jobs to enjoy the experience of a lifetime that is getting slaughtered by the German champions. Already encumbered with the reputation of being a big-game bottler, Harry Kane proved that he cannot be relied upon to deliver in the small games either, the England striker somehow managing to avoid getting his name on the Copa Gianni scoresheet in a match his team won 10-0. Auckland City's almost heroic determination to play the ball out from the back despite all available evidence that it was a truly foolhardy idea called to mind Russell Martin-era Southampton. Asked after the game if he had felt a little bit sorry for the part-timers, Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise said: 'Nope' and 'no'. Bigger Cup champions Paris Saint-Germain laid down a marker with their emphatic opening win against Atlético Madrid in the California furnace of Pasadena. In shimmering early afternoon heat, PSG spanked four past Jan Oblak without reply in a match paused for two 'cooling breaks', which several players used to completely cover their heads in wet towels. The world players' union Fifpro has already voiced its disquiet at the inadequacy of these measures, saying they 'do not do enough to protect the health and performance of players'. Noon kick-offs in searing heat do, however, protect the health and performance of TV viewing figures in Europe and, for Fifa's chief suit, that's really all that counts. Join Daniel Harris at 8pm (BST) for updates on Chelsea 3-0 LAFC in the Copa Gianni. Football, the game that we all love, we have it here because of immigrants. It's played the way it is because of immigrants. This club that is such a huge part of me wouldn't be here without immigrants' – Angel City captain Ali Riley explains why her team wore shirts that proclaimed themselves 'Immigrant City Football Club' amid protests in LA over Donald Trump's immigration policies. Re: Friday's Memory Lane (full email edition). When I was a student at Loughborough in the late 1980s I went along one afternoon to watch the first team play Leicester City (at the time struggling in the First Division under David Pleat, plus ça change). We were used to local Midlands clubs sending along reserve teams with perhaps two or three first-teamers playing to gain fitness. After 20 minutes or so with the students 2-0 up and giving Leicester a good run around I turned to a Leicester-supporting friend and asked how many first-team players were playing: with a forlorn look he replied 'this is the first team' – Brendan Mackinney. Re: Bayern 10-0 Auckland City. Maybe the A-League, which contains a proper professional Auckland FC in contrast to part-time Auckland City, should be moved from Asia to Oceania as far as Copa Gianni is concerned' – Jim Geissman. If you do have any, please send letters to Today's winner of our letter o' the day competition is … Brendan Mackinney, who gets some Football Weekly merch. We'll be in touch. Terms and conditions for our competitions, when we run them, can be viewed here. The Football Weekly pod squad look back on the opening weekend of the Copa Gianni and have a Frank discussion about Spurs. You've got to love Carlos Tevez. With the World XI trailing England in the annual Soccer Aid shindig to raise money for Unicef, the 41-year-old Argentinian was told to strip off and entertain the crowd at Old Trafford. And that he did, if you enjoy seeing Paddy McGuinness being made to repeatedly claw at the air like a drunk ghost. Tevez, looking leaner than he did in his actual playing career, took just 15 minutes to score four goals and turn his side's 3-0 deficit into a 5-4 win. He was booed heartily by the bumper crowd and seemingly took great pleasure in showing no charity to the collection of former professionals and amateurs he was up against as he slalomed and slotted his way to victory. We're all for this at Football Daily Towers. No mercy. Vamos, Carlos! Former Spurs captain and now LAFC goalkeeper, Hugh Lloris, believes Ange Postecoglou was unlucky to be shown the door marked Do One by Tottenham. 'Nothing can surprise you any more. I think he deserves a lot of credit for what he achieved as a coach,' he parped, glossing over the 22 Premier League defeats and 17th-placed finish. Lloris comes up against Chelsea in the Copa Gianni later and Blues boss Enzo Maresca is backing new summer signing, Liam Delap, to break the curse of the No 9 shirt. 'We like Liam, Liam likes us. I don't have any doubt that he can be the future England No 9,' roared Maresca. England Under-21s missed the chance to secure their place in the knockout stage of the Euros after being held to a goalless draw by Slovenia. The Crystal Palace ownership saga has taken another twist with the club's largest shareholder, John Textor, listing his holding company Eagle Football for an initial public offering in the US. Fighting talk from new Manchester City signing Rayan Cherki. After losing to United with Lyon in Big Vase last season, the attacker wants revenge. 'I didn't like it when Manchester United won the game because I'm a Lion [a Lyon player]. And now I wait for the game to kill them.' And the former Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso will hopefully bring some fresh and funky vibes to international fortnights after being given the Italy job. Spanish is football's new lingua franca, writes Barney Ronay, and South America is saying 'no mas' to European hegemony at the Copa Gianni. Barney was at the opening game to see Messi show glimpses of his genius on Fifa's stage of fakery. And he sent a chilling missive about the Ice raids casting a fearsome shadow over the tournament. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola hopes the tournament can provide the blueprint for his Manchester City revival, reports Jamie Jackson. Guardiola's old lieutenant Enzo Maresca will use the star-spangled marketing extravaganza to learn the names of all the players in his constantly evolving Chelsea squad, notes Jacob Steinberg. Flicks, tricks and an oversized entourage: Manchester City move will be a test of Rayan Cherki's newfound maturity, suggests Will Unwin. Luke McLaughlin trawls through 50 old Forest programmes and finds Cloughie's notes, Hillman Imps and Bela Lugosi among the jewels at the bottom of the treasure trove. Jonathan Wilson says auf wiedersehen to Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller, the dreammaker who found goals in space. And Nicky Bandini explains why Kevin De Bruyne's arrival cements Napoli's status as the new top dogs in Serie A. March 1974: Goalkeeper Phil Parkes, dressed as a sporty cowboy, poses with two ponies back when he was QPR's No 1.
The National
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Xabi Alonso 'back home' and ready to launch new era at Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso says he is ready to lead Real Madrid into an exciting new era after being officially unveiled as their new manager on Monday. The 43-year-old Spaniard returns to the Spanish capital having spent six seasons at Los Blancos as a midfielder from 2009 to 2015 – a spell that saw him make 236 appearances and win five major trophies. He replaces veteran Carlo Ancelotti in charge with the Italian having overseen a frustrating campaign that saw Real lose both their Spanish and European titles. 'Without a doubt, this is a very special day for me. A day that I will have marked in my calendar for life. I am very happy to be here, in what I feel is my home,' said Alonso, who also started his managerial career at Real's youth academy, coaching their Under-14s in 2018. 'The bond with Madrid has never ceased to exist and, since I entered Valdebebas [training centre] an hour and a half ago, that feeling has been reborn. I have the feeling that this is the beginning of a new era. 'We have a great team, we have fantastic players and a very good potential. That gives me reason to come here with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. 'We have the conviction that we can achieve important things, worthy of Real Madrid and these European Cups.' Alonso had spent the previous two-and-a-half seasons at Bayer Leverkusen where he led the German side to their first ever Bundesliga title in a campaign they finished unbeaten. He announced his exit from Leverkusen earlier this month with Bayern Munich wrestling back the Meisterschale after finishing 13 points clear of Alonso's side at the top of the table. Real have seen bitter rivals Barcelona win back the La Liga crown, ending the season four points behind the Catalonians. In the Uefa Champions League, Real were knocked out at the quarter-final stage after being brushed aside 4-1 on aggregate by Arsenal. Alonso also paid tribute to his predecessor and former coach Ancelotti, who concluded a hugely successful second spell at the club that brought in 11 trophies. 'Before I start talking about the new era, I don't want to forget to talk about the era that has just ended,' added Alonso, who has signed a three-year contract at the club. 'Carlo was my coach, a great person and a huge influence. Without his mastery, I probably wouldn't be here. I take over and carry on his legacy with great honour and pride. 'I hope to live up to expectations and be able to take the club to all the places we all believe we can.' At the unveiling, president Florentino Perez's introductory speech highlighted Alonso's Madrid ties, welcoming back 'one of our own' to the club. 'This is a very special day for those who love Real Madrid, it will be the start of a new era filled with excitement and intense emotions,' said Perez. 'A coach arrives who is one of the best in the world, and who knows what this badge and this shirt means. 'Today we welcome one of our own – Xabi Alonso. Welcome back to your home, Real Madrid." Alonso's first task as manager will be at this summer's expanded Fifa Club World Cup in the United States, with their first game taking place on June 18 against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. They will also face Pachuca of Mexico and Austria's Red Bull Salzburg in the tournament that kicks off on June 14 and ends with the final on July 13. And Real's new coach is already making plans for how to get the best out of a squad that includes world-class attacking talent such as Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, with the latter finishing his first season in Spain as La Liga's top scorer with 31 goals in 34 games. 'It's lucky to have players of this level, not just Kylian or Vinicius, but so many,' added Alonso. 'They make the difference and we have to get everything we can out of them – I have ideas. 'I've seen the games and I have analysed them, now I am thinking about how to make a balanced team. 'I want everyone to know how we want to do things, and that will give us a stability that will allow individual qualities to flourish.' Meanwhile, as Alonso was being introduced at Madrid, his former club announced that Erik ten Hag would be taking over as Leverkusen coach. Dutchman Ten Hag was sacked as Manchester United coach last October after a poor start to the season, despite having led the club to League Cup and FA Cup final wins in his first two campaigns in England.
