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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🌎 Holidays with the stars: Pogba, Zidane, Yamal in China, Koundé style
Continuation and end of our photo album on the bling-bling vacations of the stars of the round ball. Paul Pogba and Zinedine Zidane, the winning pair of the summer! Pogba and Zidane Jules Koundé Cole Palmer Jérémy Doku Romelu Lukaku Lamine Yamal Kylian Mbappé João Félix Mathys Tel Alejandro Garnacho Amadou Onana Loïc Badé This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
Arab News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Artist Dan Pearce explores kinetic energy in Doha artwork
DUBAI: Internationally-acclaimed London-based artist Dan Pearce has revealed the inspiration for his work to mark the 20th anniversary of the Four Seasons Hotel Doha, titled 'Kinetic Drop.' Known for commissions from French football icon Paul Pogba, other celebrities and global exhibitions, the artist's bespoke sculpture is crafted from stainless steel. 'I titled this sculpture 'Kinetic Drop' because it captures that precise moment when a water droplet collides with a surface, that split second when kinetic energy disperses in all directions,' Pearce told Arab News recently. A post shared by Four Seasons Hotel Doha (@fsdoha) 'With all my work, I aim to trigger one of three responses: to make viewers think 'how did he do that?' to inspire them to touch the artwork, or to encourage movement around the piece for different perspectives,' he added. The artist, who was born in Australia, is known for his pop culture-inspired work and often turns to DC Comics, musicians and street art for source material. Taking inspiration from the hotel and its surroundings in Doha may have been a welcome departure for the artist. 'The sculpture is mounted on a map of Qatar. 'Geographically, Qatar is also surrounded by water as a peninsula while Four Seasons Doha is situated on the Arabian Gulf where I could see endless views of the shimmering waters from our room — this was also part of the inspiration behind the piece,' he explained. As for the location of the artwork, the artist said it 'could create a sense of urgency and exclusivity, encouraging visitors and guests to interact and connect with it on a social level and experience it before it's gone.' Pearce's work has captured the attention of celebrities and worldwide brands, with commissioned pieces for boxing champion Anthony Joshua, Grammy nominee Rag'n'Bone Man, and hip-hop star 50 Cent, to name a few. Ensuring his work can be understood across cultures is something that was particularly important to Pearce in the run-up to his showcase in Doha. 'With the concept of the sculpture being water, this makes it universally significant across all cultures. Water represents life, renewal, and connection which are key elements that can transcend cultural boundaries,' he said.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pogba: ‘I will always love Juventus, Agnelli showed support'
Paul Pogba assures he 'will always love Juventus' after resuming his career with AS Monaco, but feels only Andrea Agnelli and Giorgio Chiellini really stood by him during his doping ban. The midfielder signed a two-year contract with Monaco as a free agent last week, having been released by Juve in November 2024. Advertisement Following a series of injuries, he failed a drug test in August 2023 and was given a four-year ban for doping, which was reduced on appeal to 18 months in October 2024. Pogba had mixed response from Juventus CARSON, CALIFORNIA – JULY 27: Paul Pogba of Juventus waves as he leaves the field during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Juventus and AC Milan at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 27, 2023 in Carson, California. (Photo by) Having previously complained that Juventus had not shown him sufficient 'support' during the two-year ordeal, Pogba struck a more conciliatory tone during today's press conference. 'I always loved and always will love Juventus. This club helped me become what I am today,' said the France international. 'Many things happened, some people have their own way of doing things. There were some things I liked, others that I did not. Advertisement 'I will never disrespect the club. I am happy today and I think they are too. So let us look forward, without wanting to wage battles.' TURIN, ITALY – MAY 14: Paul Pogba of Juventus reacts after sustaining an injury during the Serie A match between Juventus and US Cremonese at Allianz Stadium on May 14, 2023 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) Pogba also pointed out that the previous President, who left during a financial irregularities scandal in 2022, was one of the few at Juventus that continually stood by him. 'Agnelli sent me messages and would call me up, this is called support. When you do not receive calls from people within the club, you do not have support. 'I am not saying it is the wrong way of doing things, just a different way of seeing them. Chiellini, who arrived later, sent me messages, as did other Bianconeri players.' Advertisement The 32-year-old is hoping to revitalise his career at AS Monaco after two different stints at both Juventus and Manchester United. 'I said a year ago that I was not dead. Now I am thinking about the future and not the past.'
Irish Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
French giants Monaco sign Ireland underage star as Cork City confirm departure
French giants Monaco have made some high-profile signings so far this summer, with Paul Pogba, Ansu Fati and Eric Dier among those arriving at the Ligue 1 side. But one transfer that won't grab as many headlines in France is that of David Dunne from Cork City to Les Rouge et Blanc. His departure from Turner's Cross was confirmed on Wednesday by the League of Ireland outfit. Dunne (16) made headlines with Cork last season when he made his first-team debut at the age of 15, while he appeared three times for the club on their return to the Premier Division this year. He has signed a trainee contract with Monaco, in a move that will see the Leesiders receive compensation. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Cork City issued a statement on Wednesday confirming the move. It read: 'Cork City FC can confirm that David Dunne has signed for French side, AS Monaco. 'The 16 year old attacker joined City's academy from Rockmount in 2023, and went on to make his first team debut away to Derry City in April. 'The club can confirm that we did offer the player a professional contract, however he has decided to join AS Monaco. 'AS Monaco notified the club of their intention to sign the player and pay the club the required compensation as per the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP).' It went on to quote the club's Head of Academy and former winger Liam Kearney, who said: 'David is a very exciting young player with a bright future ahead of him, which is underlined by the fact that he has already got first team minutes at such a young age. 'Of course, we would love to have kept him at the club, but he has decided to make the move to Monaco and we wish him every success.'
New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Monaco's Pogba 'dreams' of returning to France squad
MONACO: Paul Pogba said during his unveiling at new club Monaco today a return to the French national team "would of course still be a dream and a bonus for me." The 2018 World Cup winner boasts 91 caps for France, but has not represented Les Bleus since March 2022 due to injuries and an 18-month suspension for doping which ended four months ago. "It's the wish of every French football player to represent the France national team, but there are stages," said the 32-year-old. "Today I'm at stage one: coming back and performing well. "There are spots to be won and you have to earn them because it's a very, very good group, a great team," he added. In Pogba's absence, France reached the final of the 2022 World Cup but were beaten on penalties by a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina. They also reached the semi-finals of the European Championship last year, before losing 2-1 to eventual winners Spain. Midfielder Pogba signed a two-year contract with Ligue 1 club Monaco on Saturday in a bid to relaunch his career. The former Manchester United player has made only 12 appearances across the last three seasons due to injuries, suspension and an extortion case in which he was the victim. Pogba failed a drugs test in August 2023 after a match for Juventus and has been free to return to football since March, although his contract at the Italian giants had been terminated last year. In 2024, his brother Mathias was sentenced to three years in prison, with two years suspended, for his role in a plot to extort €13 million (RM64.6 million) from Pogba in 2022. Having won four Italian league titles with Juventus and the 2017 Europa League with English side Man United, Pogba will now play club football in his home country for the first time in his professional career. - AFP
