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4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Real Madrid announce Carlo Ancelotti departure: Italian manager sends message
Real Madrid have now formally confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti will leave the club after their final La Liga game of the season, bringing to an end an enormously successful second spell at the club that lasted four years. Ancelotti's departure was very much known, after Brazil announced his arrival as their national team manager on Monday of last week. The Italian leaves the club as the most decorated manager in the history of the club, across his two spells winning three Champions League, three Club World Cups, three Spanish Supercups, two Ligas and two Copas del Rey, amounting to 15 in total. In his second spell, Ancelotti managed two Champions League and Liga doubles, including arguably the most dramatic run to the trophy the club has seen in 2022. President Florentino Perez thanks Carlo Ancelotti In the official club statement, President Florentino Perez thanked Ancelotti for his time at the club, and the statement confirmed there would be a homage to him at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday against Real Sociedad. Advertisement 'Carlo Ancelotti is now forever part of the great Real Madrid family. We are proud to have enjoyed a coach who has helped us achieve so much success and who has also embodied our club's values in an exemplary manner.' Image via EFE It is thought that after his retirement from management, Ancelotti could well return to Real Madrid in the offices somewhere, as he intends to live some of the time in Madrid going forward. Xabi Alonso to arrive next week His replacement is also no secret, with Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso to return to the club he played at. The Basque manager is set to sign a three-year deal and on Monday will be presented at the Santiago Bernabeu to the media with four new staff members arriving alongside him. Ancelotti message to Real Madrid and fans Ancelotti also posted a message on social media, calling his link to the club 'eternal'. He described his second spell at the club as full of emotion and unforgettable. Today we part ways again. Once again, I carry with me in my heart every moment of this wonderful second stint as Real Madrid manager. They have been unforgettable years, an incredible journey filled with emotions, titles, and, above all, the pride of representing this club. Advertisement Thanks to President Florentino Perez, the club, my players, my staff, and, above all, to this unique fan base that has always made me feel like one of them. What we've achieved together will forever remain in the memory of Real Madrid fans, not only for the triumphs, but for the way we achieved them. The magical nights at the Bernabéu are now part of football history. Now a new adventure begins, but my bond with Real Madrid is eternal. See you soon, Real Madrid fans. Hala Madrid and Nada Mas.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carapaz special at Giro after Aussie breakway bid fails
Luke Plapp's bid in a breakaway to earn his second win at the Giro d'Italia has fallen short as former champion Richard Carapaz announced himself as a contender for the 2025 crown with a terrific late burst to capture the stage 11 honours. Australian time trial champ Plapp, still on a high after his terrific solo victory on Saturday's eighth stage, was this time at the heart of Wednesday's five-man breakaway that looked set to contest the stage win after battling across the fiendish Alpe San Pellegrino climb with gradients of around 20 percent. That was before points leader Mads Pedersen shook the sleeping peloton into life, leading a riveting pursuit and enabling them to catch the quintet on the final slopes of the third arduous climb of the challenging 186km route, from Viareggio to Castelnovo ne' Monti. 🎙️ "It's been nearly a year since my last win, it's very special, i'm very emotional." - 🏆 🇪🇨 @RichardCarapazM (EFE)#GirodItalia — Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 21, 2025 Then the Ecuadorian grand tour thoroughbred Carapaz stole the show in familiar fashion, powering away over the last nine kilometres after an explosive surge to take a solo victory by 10 seconds from the race leader Isaac del Toro, who won a sprint to the line for second to pad out his overall advantage with bonus seconds. The young Mexican del Toro is now 31 seconds ahead of his UAE Team Emirates colleague Juan Ayuso at the head of the general classification. The rest of the main GC contenders came home safely, with Primoz Roglic fifth, 1:24 behind, and top Australian hope Michael Storer 14th at 3:20 down. But former Olympic champ Carapaz's victory has reminded everyone that the man who was winning his first Giro stage since taking the overall race victory in 2019 is still a real threat at just 1:56 behind in sixth place. ❌ No more breakaway as 🇪🇨 @RichardCarapazM goes on the attack!! The former Olympic Champ now has a 30" lead on the group behind #GirodItalia — Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 21, 2025 The 31-year-old Carapaz hadn't won in 308 days, since victory in last year's Tour de France last year. "It's been a long time," he said. "So this is very, very special for me, and extremely exciting as well, great work. "And I want to dedicate it to my family and to my son. It's his birthday today." There was good news about the recovery of Jai Hindley, the 2022 Giro champion who was forced to abandon after a crash on stage six. Another Aussie cycling great Robbie McEwen reported on Eurosport: "Jai had a light concussion, but he's feeling okay. "He told me his injury is to a transverse process (one of the bony projections by the side of a vertebra) and he's got a very sore back, but he hopes to be back on the horse ASAP. "
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Carapaz special at Giro after Aussie breakway bid fails
Luke Plapp's bid in a breakaway to earn his second win at the Giro d'Italia has fallen short as former champion Richard Carapaz announced himself as a contender for the 2025 crown with a terrific late burst to capture the stage 11 honours. Australian time trial champ Plapp, still on a high after his terrific solo victory on Saturday's eighth stage, was this time at the heart of Wednesday's five-man breakaway that looked set to contest the stage win after battling across the fiendish Alpe San Pellegrino climb with gradients of around 20 percent. That was before points leader Mads Pedersen shook the sleeping peloton into life, leading a riveting pursuit and enabling them to catch the quintet on the final slopes of the third arduous climb of the challenging 186km route, from Viareggio to Castelnovo ne' Monti. 🎙️ "It's been nearly a year since my last win, it's very special, i'm very emotional." - 🏆 🇪🇨 @RichardCarapazM (EFE)#GirodItalia Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 21, 2025 Then the Ecuadorian grand tour thoroughbred Carapaz stole the show in familiar fashion, powering away over the last nine kilometres after an explosive surge to take a solo victory by 10 seconds from the race leader Isaac del Toro, who won a sprint to the line for second to pad out his overall advantage with bonus seconds. The young Mexican del Toro is now 31 seconds ahead of his UAE Team Emirates colleague Juan Ayuso at the head of the general classification. The rest of the main GC contenders came home safely, with Primoz Roglic fifth, 1:24 behind, and top Australian hope Michael Storer 14th at 3:20 down. But former Olympic champ Carapaz's victory has reminded everyone that the man who was winning his first Giro stage since taking the overall race victory in 2019 is still a real threat at just 1:56 behind in sixth place. ❌ No more breakaway as 🇪🇨 @RichardCarapazM goes on the attack!! The former Olympic Champ now has a 30" lead on the group behind #GirodItalia Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 21, 2025 The 31-year-old Carapaz hadn't won in 308 days, since victory in last year's Tour de France last year. "It's been a long time," he said. "So this is very, very special for me, and extremely exciting as well, great work. "And I want to dedicate it to my family and to my son. It's his birthday today." There was good news about the recovery of Jai Hindley, the 2022 Giro champion who was forced to abandon after a crash on stage six. Another Aussie cycling great Robbie McEwen reported on Eurosport: "Jai had a light concussion, but he's feeling okay. "He told me his injury is to a transverse process (one of the bony projections by the side of a vertebra) and he's got a very sore back, but he hopes to be back on the horse ASAP. "
Epoch Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Argentina Tightens Borders and Benefits for Foreigners in Immigration Policy Shake-Up
Argentina has issued an emergency decree tightening its immigration policies, including those regarding foreigners with criminal convictions and the use of the country's public health system by nonresidents. Argentinian President Javier Milei's office announced the changes on May 14, with presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni detailing the changes at a press conference at the Casa Rosada. 'Since a long time, we have had regulations that invite chaos and abuse by many opportunists who are far from coming to this country honestly to build a prosperous future,' Adorni The presidential statement The decree establishes that no foreigner who has been convicted of a crime will be allowed to enter the country and that those who commit crimes will be deported. The changes also establish the requirement of medical insurance as a condition of entering Argentina. The changes also include stricter restrictions on obtaining Argentine residency, the end of free medical care for foreigners in public hospitals, and the implementation of a fee for nonresident foreign students. Related Stories 2/5/2025 10/3/2024 Adorni said the country's immigration policies allowed 1.7 million foreigners to enter illegally over the past 20 years. He noted that Argentina's previous policy 'was too permissive with those who enter legally' regarding people convicted of a crime. Regarding medical care for nonresident foreigners, he said that their free access will be ended 'in order to guarantee the sustainability of the public health system,' while 'payment for health services will be required for temporary and irregular residents.' The deputy chief of staff of the interior, Lisandro Catalán, Adorni said the country's universities will be able to charge tuition fees to foreign students who are temporary residents if they decide to do so on the basis of their autonomous status. The Argentine government also tightened its requirements for obtaining Argentine citizenship. Foreigners who wish to obtain a citizenship card will have to reside continuously in the country for two years, prove sufficient means of livelihood, and demonstrate that they have no criminal record. It stated that those who make a significant investment in the country will be eligible for Argentine citizenship. The changes to the country's immigration policy will come into effect once they are published in the Official Gazette in the coming days, according to the EFE news agency.
Epoch Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Colombia Grants Political Asylum to Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli
Colombia granted political asylum to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, who left the Nicaraguan Embassy in Panama on Saturday, where he had been sheltering since February 2024. The Colombian Foreign Ministry in a statement that the decision was 'duly communicated' by President Gustavo Petro Urrego to the Panamanian government. The decision was 'based on the observance of the pro persona principle and Colombia's humanist tradition of protecting persons persecuted for political reasons,' the Colombian government added. After Martinelli was given asylum, the Panamanian government him safe passage for his 'prompt and safe departure' from the country to Colombia. The Panamanian Foreign Ministry justified the safe passage granted to Martinelli by citing the 1933 Convention on Political Asylum. It also specified in a statement that Martinelli left 'in a diplomatic car from the Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua in Panama City and then by plane bound for the territory of the Republic of Colombia.' Martinelli, who was president of Panama between 2009 and 2014, thanked the Colombian government for its decision. Related Stories 3/23/2025 4/16/2025 'Happy and content because I am now in Bogotá, where I have been granted political asylum as a political refugee,' Martinelli, 73, 'Thank you very much to the Colombian government and President Gustavo Petro for granting me political asylum.' Martinelli also said he was 'eternally grateful' to the Nicaraguan government for granting him asylum for 16 months in its embassy. 'Thanks to them, I was able to save my life,' he said. Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti Monday that the basis for the asylum granted by his country to Martinelli, who arrived in Bogotá on on May 10, must be reviewed. He said 'asylum has little to do with judicial issues' in an interview with Caracol Radio. Martinelli, who is also a businessman, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering in July 2023 in connection with the purchase of a publishing group with public funds. He also faced charges in a separate case for alleged bribery and other allegations. After the sentence was handed down, the former president sought refuge in the Nicaraguan diplomatic mission in Panama, after the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega granted him asylum. He remained in the embassy for more than a year. Martinelli's previous request for safe passage out of the country was denied by the former Panamanian government, which warned that Ortega's government was trying to influence Panama's internal politics from the Nicaraguan diplomatic headquarters. EFE and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
