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European soccer roundup: In a contentious match against title challenger Arsenal, Erling Haaland scores Manchester City’s 100th goal.

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Elbahrain.net Even though the 2024–25 season is only getting started, some of the biggest teams in Europe are starting to assess their situation.

The Premier League in England
Despite being the main challenger to Manchester City’s supremacy in the Premier League for the last two seasons, Arsenal was not successful in either of the 2022–2023 or 2023–2024 seasons.

Both teams were keen to get off to a fast start in this year’s title campaign as they faced off on Sunday at City’s Etihad Stadium.

Erling Haaland, a top striker for City who only joined the team in the summer of 2022, scored his 100th goal for the team within ten minutes, dealing City the early blow.

However, things went south fast for Pep Guardiola’s club. First, Arsenal’s first goal was equalized by Riccardo Calafiori after outstanding midfielder Rodri was withdrawn 21 minutes in due to what appeared to be a catastrophic injury. After that, the Gunners used their set-piece advantage, with Gabriel Magalhães rising to the top to nod home a corner and give his team the lead.

Although the first half of the match was jam-packed with action, the main talking point was still to come. Leandro Trossard, an attacker for Arsenal, was given a questionable second yellow card shortly before halftime after committing a foul and kicking the ball across the field.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta went into a very defensive stance in an attempt to hold onto the lead when his team was reduced to ten players. The visitors managed to hold out for nearly the whole second half until John Stones, a City defender, burst through the North Londoners’ defense in the last minute of stoppage time, scoring from inside the box to make the score 2-2.

There were some tense moments on the field throughout the game, and thereafter, City players expressed their displeasure with what they perceived to be intentional attempts by Arsenal to impede the game’s progress. Defender Kyle Walker told BBC Radio 5 Live that the team was “frustrated” and referred to their opponents’ tactics as the “dark arts.”

Stones continued, “They slow down the game,” in an interview with BBC Sport. In order to obtain some information onto the field, they get the keeper on the ground. Those were hard times, and we had to learn to regulate our feelings.

“They have been doing that for a few years now, so we knew to expect that, but I would not say they have mastered it. Whatever term you choose, it is unduly disruptive to the rhythm of the game when they break it up.

With 13 points, City leads Arsenal by two points in fourth place as both teams have yet to lose this season.

With a commanding 5-1 victory over Villarreal on the road on Sunday, La Liga Barcelona of Spain maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign, although the three points were not earned easily.

Barça took the lead in the first half thanks to two goals from Robert Lewandowski. Ayoze Pérez gave Villareal a quick response, but Pablo Torre’s first La Liga goal and a brace from Raphinha gave the Blaugrana their sixth league victory in as many games.

Not everything went well for the Catalans, though. Marc-André ter Stegen, the team’s starting goalkeeper, was carted off the field due to a full rupture of his right patellar tendon and will likely be out for a while.

Real Madrid, Barça’s bitter rival, defeated Espanyol 4-1 over the weekend with similar ease.

On Saturday, Los Blancos had to work hard to recover from an own goal by ‘keeper Thibaut Courtois that put the Periquitos ahead. However, goals from Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr., and summer recruit Kylian Mbappé quickly dispelled any short-lived hopes of an upset.

In addition, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is still unbeaten, trailing Barcelona by four points in second position in La Liga since September 25, 2023, against local rival Atlético.

Serie A in Italy
In the Derby della Madonnina on Sunday, two of the biggest teams in Italy squared off against one other. AC Milan played Internazionale, their bitter rival.

The famous San Siro stadium is shared by the two teams, but the red side of the city celebrated the day’s conclusion when Matteo Gabbia scored an incredible last-second goal to give Milan a 2-1 victory and the right to gloat.

In the tenth minute, Christian Pulisic, the captain of the US national team, drove through the heart of the Inter defense and poked the ball past goalkeeper Yann Sommer to give the Rossoneri the lead.

Later in the first half, Federico Dimarco tied the score with an angled goal, and it appeared like a draw would be inevitable, but Milan defender Gabbia had other plans.

In the 89th minute, the center-back scored with a header to win the match and set off raucous celebrations among the Rossoneri supporters.

Paulo Fonseca, the manager of Milan, feels relieved with the result because his team had only won once in their first four league games before the derby.

Following the game, Fonseca declared, “I think the win belongs to the players and for our fans.” “Unity made the victory possible.” The players, the staff, and the club have always stood behind each other, even in these trying times.

“The players and supporters deserved this outcome today, but there are still many things to work on.”

With eight points apiece, both teams are again tied, while Inter leads Milan by one spot in sixth place due to goal differential. After five games, Torino is the unexpected leader of Serie A after defeating Hellas Verona on Friday.

The Pentagon claims that when Biden’s tenure is over, some US weapons might be sent to Ukraine.

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The Pentagon claims that when Biden's tenure is over, some US weapons might be sent to Ukraine.
A steelworker moves an artillery projectile during the manufacturing process at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on April 13, 2023. The U.S. Defense Department said last week that some weapons deliveries to Ukraine will take months to complete.

The Pentagon claims that

The Pentagon claims that when Biden’s tenure is over, some US weapons might be sent to Ukraine.

Pentagon officials tell VOA that while it will take time for some capabilities to reach Ukraine some. U.S. military transfers to Ukraine might happen after President Joe Biden’s term ends in January.

As you are aware, it is possible for certain systems and equipment to reach US weapons might be. Ukraine in a matter of days or weeks. It does take longer at times.

In answer to a question from VOA on November 14, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh stated. “And it may be longer than weeks; that could be months.”

Singh pointed out that it could take years for weapon supply under the USAI, or Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

The bottom line is that certain equipment does arrive in Ukraine rather swiftly.

However, some of them take longer,” she added.

The Presidential Drawdown Authority, or PDA. And USAI are the two primary programs that the United States has left over to bolster Ukraine’s defense.

First program ensures faster delivery by enabling the provision of weapons from current U.S. stockpiles. The second scheme is buying guns from businesses, which can take more time.

According to the Pentagon. The United States has about $9 billion left over for military aid to Ukraine as of November. Another $7 billion of this is available through the PDA program.

Which includes an additional $2.8 billion made available following accounting adjustments by. The Department of Defense and another $4 billion authorized by Congress in April. There is about $2.2 billion accessible through USAI.

The United States announced a $275 million enhanced security assistance package for Ukraine on November 20. It had ammunition for anti-tank weaponry, artillery rounds, and rocket systems.

The precise amount will be determined by continuing evaluations of Ukraine’s defense requirements and the practicalities of aid distribution.

According to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, it may take some time for Ukraine to receive some weaponry.

He told reporters, “Everything will not be delivered quickly,” when in Italy in October. “For instance, items we are buying today might end up arriving a few months later.”

Before being shipped to Ukraine, some U.S.-stocked equipment gets repaired, the secretary stated. “And once more, it is not quick; it could take weeks or even months,” he added.

Austin emphasized that the Pentagon has given the Ukrainians a plan and is certain that the delivery of weapons will take place on time.

The incoming Trump administration has the option to halt some of the remaining supplies.

However, Austin stated last month in Italy that in this instance, they would have to de-obligate funding that had previously been obligated by the Biden administration.

Between the passage of the supplemental funding by Congress in April and mid-October, the United States has delivered 83% of committed munitions from its stockpiles, 67% of other critical air defense commitments, and 60% of artillery and close air support capabilities, according to Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder on November 12.

We have provided hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds, thousands of armored vehicles, thousands of munitions for HIMARS and antitank weapons, dozens of artillery systems, and significant air defense capabilities, such as a Patriot battery, hundreds of interceptors, and dozens of other systems, Ryder stated since the supplemental was passed.

“And the strategic air defense system deliveries that we agreed to provide at the NATO summit are almost finished, working with our partners and allies,” he stated.

Man United ought to make every effort to bring Ruben Amorim and Viktor Gyokeres back together in 2025.

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Man United ought to make every effort to bring Ruben Amorim and Viktor Gyokeres back together in 2025.
Viktor Gyokeres cannot stop scoring

Man United ought to make every effort

Man United ought to make every effort to bring Ruben Amorim and Viktor Gyokeres back together in 2025.

It is difficult to think of a better striker in Europe at the moment than Viktor Gyokeres.

He scored four goals in Sweden’s 6-0 thumping of Azerbaijan in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday night.

Just after scoring a hat-trick in Sporting Lisbon’s 4-1 Champions League victory over Manchester City earlier this month.

In just 24 games this season, the 26-year-old has already scored 32 goals for both club and country combined.

Contrast, Erling Haaland, who is regarded as the best shooter in the world, has scored 22 goals this season.

In light of Manchester United’s recent raid on Sporting for Ruben Amorim.

Gyokeres is being firmly linked to a move to the club. His figures are on the verge of becoming a little out of the ordinary.

As a goal-scoring danger, he is threatening to join Haaland in the same group.

Gyokeres joining Sporting from Coventry City in July 2023

Yet he has not ruled out leaving the Portuguese team next summer.

After finishing his final season at the Championship club with 22 goals and 12 assists. He signed a contract worth almost £20 million to join them.

Coventry was prepared to lose him when they lost the 2022–2023 season’s play-off final.

After losing to Luton Town at Wembley, they lost their chance to keep him. Even though he was the finest striker in England outside of the Premier League that season.

It was anticipated that Gyokeres, formerly of Brighton & Hove Albion, would rejoin the Premier League. Numerous clubs were linked to him, but nothing ever materialized.

Rather, he completed a surprise transfer to Sporting, who Gyokeres personally selected because. According to his agency, he believed Amorim would make him a stronger player. Did he not make a mistake?

In 50 games in all competitions last season, he recorded 15 assists and 43 goals.

He carried his form to the European stage for the first time. Scoring five of his 43 goals in nine Europa League outings.

With 18 games in Sporting colors, the Swede has scored 23 goals, continuing where he left off this season.

He is making his Champions League debut, and with five goals in four games. He is tied for the competition’s top scorers with players like Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane.

Gyokeres’ five goals and one assist in two games for Sweden during the November international. Break should have been enough to make clubs take notice of him, if his club form was not already enough.

Gyokeres leads the scoring charts with nine goals in six games as the. Nations League league phase comes to an end His numbers are starting to get out of control.

After proving he can perform regularly at a level above the Championship. United ought to regret not pursuing him before he joins Sporting. In January, I wrote that United had failed to pull off a trick.

Reports linking United to a deal for Gyokeres have increased since Amorim was appointed earlier this month. And they will only become worse the more goals he scores.

Under the Portuguese manager, he has created the best football of his career, and. United fans are ecstatic about the possibility of seeing them again at Old Trafford.

In August 2023, United paid £64 million for Rasmus Hojlund

Although he has not shown that he can be a consistent provider of goals for the team. To his credit, though, injuries have hindered his development this year.

United does not currently have a player they can rely on to provide them with the assurance of goals because. Joshua Zirkzee is not a natural goal scorer, as evidenced by his lone goal this season.

Gyokeres is now the joint-top leading goalscorer in Europe’s top club tournament. Despite the fact that some contend he has not yet established himself in one of the continent’s top five leagues.

He is now expected to score every time he takes the field, and like Haaland. His numbers are getting almost out of control. In 54 club and national games in 2024, he has scored 58 goals.

The more goals he scores, the more people will want to sign him. But United has a secret weapon that no one else has: Amorim.

United should make every effort to bring the two back together at Old Trafford in the summer of next year.

Mata joins the ownership group of San Diego FC

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Mata joins the ownership group of San Diego FC
Juan Mata has won 41 caps for Spain

Mata joins the ownership group of San Diego FC

Juan Mata, a former midfielder for Chelsea and Manchester United.

Has joined the ownership group of San Diego FC, a Major League Soccer expansion team.

In September, Mata, 36, joined Western Sydney Wanderers, an A-League team.

Mata joins the ownership In 2025, San Diego FC will become the 30th franchise to join the MLS.

“It is a fantastic opportunity to help construct something genuinely remarkable in a city and league.

That are seeing incredible growth by joining San Diego FC as a partner, Mata stated.

First active international soccer player to possess an ownership stake in.

During his 11-year tenure in the Premier League with Chelsea and Manchester United. Mata won six major titles, including the Champions League.

He has not played for Spain since 2016. However he did assist them win the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 European Championship.

Who also thinks he fits with the team’s goal to “create a winning team for the long-term.”

For many years, Mata has been a well-known figure in international football. He played a major role in the heyday of the Spanish men’s national team, which won the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 UEFA European Championship. He also earned club honors in England, Spain, Turkey, and Japan.

Mata started his professional career at Real Madrid Castilla after graduating from Real Madrid’s development program. In 2007, he moved to Valencia CF, where he won the Copa del Rey the following year.

When Mata joined Chelsea FC in 2011, he had a key role in the London team’s victories in the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and UEFA Europa League, winning Chelsea’s Player of the Year award twice during that time of achievement.

In nine seasons after joining Manchester United in 2014, he won the FA Cup, Europa League, and EFL Cup. After celebrating his first league victory with Turkish team Galatasaray in 2022, he signed with Vissel Kobe of Japan in 2023, where he won the championship once more.

Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans upset by the US election result

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Elbahrain.net While many communities around the world have been wondering what to make of Donald Trump’s presidential re-election, a village on the Italian island of Sardinia has sniffed a potential opportunity.

Like many other places in rural Italy, Ollolai has long been trying to persuade outsiders to move in to revive its fortunes after decades of depopulation. It’s been selling dilapidated houses for as little as one euro — just over a dollar — to sweeten the deal.

Now, following the November 5 vote outcome, it’s launched a website aimed at would-be American expats, offering up more cheap homes in the hope that those upset by the result will rush to snap up one of its empty properties.

“Are you worned (sic) out by global politics? Looking to embrace a more balanced lifestyle while securing new opportunities?” the website asks. “It’s time to start building your European escape in the stunning paradise of Sardinia.”

Mayor Francesco Columbu tells CNN that the website was specifically created to attract American voters in the wake of the presidential elections. He says he loves the United States and is convinced Americans are the best people to help revive his community.

“We just really want, and will focus on, Americans above all,” he says. “We can’t of course ban people from other countries to apply, but Americans will have a fast-track procedure. We are betting on them to help us revive the village, they are our winning card.”

Columbu says the village is now offering three tiers of accommodation: Free temporary homes to certain digital nomads, one-euro homes in need of renovations, and ready-to-occupy houses for prices up to 100,000 euros ($105,000).

The mayor says he’s set up a special team to guide interested buyers through every step of the purchase, from organizing tailored private tours of the available dwellings to finding contractors, builders and navigating required paperwork.

He says photos and plans of available empty properties will be soon be uploaded to the website.

In the past century, Ollolai’s population has shrunk from 2,250 to 1,300 with only a handful of babies born each year. Many families left the village during tough economic times, in search of work and better lives.

Over the last few years, the poulation has further dropped to barely 1,150 residents.

While the village may be desperate to lure newcomers in an attempt to stop depopulation, the offer of “preferential treatment” to Americans, as Columbu describes it, may seem a bit controversial.

The website does not mentioned having a US passport as a prerequisite, but the mayor says US citizens will be favored above potential applicants of other nationalities.

“Of course, we can’t specifically mention the name of one US president who just got elected, but we all know that he’s the one from whom many Americans want to get away from now and leave the country,” Columbo adds.

“We have specifically created this website now to meet US post-elections relocation needs. The first edition of our digital nomad scheme which launched last year was already solely for Americans.”

The mayor says the town hall’s website has been flooded recently with 38,000 requests of information on houses, mostly coming from the United States.

“So we were really looking to create a platform that caters to US citizens, and to group together our various projects,” says Columbu.

Remote work crackdown: How Trump’s DOGE could push federal workers to quit

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Elbahrain.net President-elect Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency, a nongovernmental entity helmed by billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, is expected to make a push for an end to remote work across federal agencies as a way to help reduce the federal workforce through attrition.

Both Musk and Ramaswamy have recently publicly lamented the number of employees working remotely across the government.

A source familiar with early discussions about the focus of DOGE, as the initiative is known, told CNN that while nothing is final, early priorities include an effort to immediately end remote work across federal agencies, making a five-day work week a requirement for all federal employees.

“It’s a no-brainer step and many companies have done this. So why shouldn’t federal employees who are paid with taxpayer dollars be required to be in office?” the source said

Currently, not all federal workers are required to be in the office five days a week. Each agency determines its remote policy to best complete its mission. There are 1.3 million federal workers approved for telework, according to data from the Office of Personnel Management. Government data shows teleworking federal workers spend 60% of their time performing work in person.

“The implication that federal employees writ large are not working in-person is simply not backed up by data and reality,” Everett Kelley, national president for the American Federation of Government Employees, a union that represents more than 800,000 federal workers, told CNN in a statement. “When it comes to changes in working conditions that could impact union contracts, AFGE takes the position that such changes must be negotiated with the union through the normal collective bargaining process.”

Sources also told CNN that conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk – who has grown close with Musk – is expected to serve as an unofficial adviser to DOGE. Kirk has taken aim at remote work, calling it “one giant looting operation and US taxpayers are their mask” on X on Monday, another sign this could be a key early priority.

Disrupting lives
Some federal employees who have been allowed to work fully remotely say that forcing them to come back to the office would upend their lives – and not necessarily save the government as much money as one might expect.

“I can’t abandon this career,” one Library of Congress worker who lives in the Midwest told CNN. “I would be forced to move back to Washington, DC, even if it means separating my family.”

The worker, who requested anonymity to protect their job, had reported to their office in Washington, DC, five days a week for many years. But when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the employee was allowed to work remotely and moved to the Midwest to be closer to family and save money – even though it meant taking a $12,000 pay cut. They have since bought a home and entered into a relationship.

Adding to the complications, the worker doesn’t have an office to return to since others within the Library of Congress have already moved into their former space.

But some of their colleagues, particularly those with children, have said they wouldn’t be able to move back. That would hurt the Library of Congress’ mission since it, like many other government agencies, is already dealing with high turnover, the worker said.

Another federal employee who works remotely told CNN that they would have to commute two to three hours to the nearest office. That would be a deal-breaker for the worker, who has been with the federal government for more than 10 years.

“The stress would be through the roof,” said the employee, who requested anonymity to protect their job. “I am at the point where if I had to commute, I would resign. I would take this as a sign to move on and start a new chapter in my life.”

The worker, who is employed by the General Services Administration, said that forcing them to come to an office would make them less productive. Currently, they work more hours – including when they are sick or scheduled to be off – even though they don’t receive overtime pay.

Other targets beyond remote work
Remote work isn’t the only cost-cutting measure that is likely to be addressed through executive orders.

The source familiar with early discussions on DOGE said that very early on in the administration, there are expected to be several other executive orders that have the fingerprints of DOGE and are aimed at cutting costs.

But DOGE recommendations aren’t likely to solely take the form of executive orders, which can easily be overturned under future administrations, the source said. “There will also be a longer-term plan for more and deeper reductions through the rulemaking process,” the source added.

Ramaswamy recently took to social media to note plans for cutting funds for programs Congress no longer authorizes but that still receive appropriations.

“We shouldn’t let the government spend money on programs that have expired. Yet that’s exactly what happens today: half a trillion dollars of taxpayer funds ($516 B+) goes each year to programs which Congress has allowed to expire. There are 1,200+ programs that are no longer authorized but still receive appropriations. This is totally nuts,” he posted on X.

The source familiar with early discussions told CNN that Musk and Ramaswamy don’t plan on reinventing the wheel when it comes to determining how to best cut the fat in government spending.

“They’ll be pulling from existing reports from Congress and the executive branch and previous outside government commissions focused on cutting government spending,” the source said, noting that previous conservative targets will inform what DOGE does. “They don’t view themselves as having the only answer to government spending and efficiency.”

Musk and Ramaswamy are currently identifying all the places across the sprawling federal government where they might be able to cut, according to the source, while Ramaswamy is simultaneously taking the lead on crafting the legal justification for the cuts they recommend.

They will hire additional people eventually, but it’s going to be a small, nimble team, the source said. “It won’t be hundreds of people. It will be very small. A lot of this is going to also involve agencies identifying places to cut. It’s going to be on them too.”

To cut carbon emissions, the Canadian Grand Prix date was shifted.

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To cut carbon emissions, the Canadian Grand Prix date was shifted.
To cut carbon emissions, the Canadian Grand Prix date was shifted.

To cut carbon emissions, the Canadian Grand Prix date was shifted.

In 2026, To cut carbon emissions Canadian Grand Prix will take place in late. May instead of early June in an effort to lower carbon emissions.

The change eliminates the need to ship freight back and forth over. The Atlantic by enabling the Montreal race to take place immediately following the Miami Grand Prix.

According to a Formula 1 announcement. Montreal will now take place on the third or fourth weekend in May every year.

There have been several races between Miami and Canada in Europe since its inception in 2022.

This oddity was viewed by Formula One as a hindrance to its goal of becoming net zero by 2030.

“We commend the enormous effort from all concerned to speed the temporary build of the event.

To be ready to host the Formula 1 community earlier than in the past,” stated Stefano Domenicali, president and chief executive officer of Formula One.

The modification will improve our calendar’s. Future flow in a way that is both more sustainable and more practical for our staff and teams.

As a sport, we are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030.”

In the past, Canadian organizers, whose contract expires in 2031.

Have been hesitant to change their schedule, claiming that they needed more time to get the track and surroundings ready following the lengthy Quebec winter.

The occasion also took place at the same time as the city’s broader celebration of the start of summer.

However, the change has been supported by a new promoter who took over this year.

Concerns have also been raised by recent organizational issues in Formula One. There have been increasing worries that Montreal’s facilities and organization are lagging behind.

After a number of logistical problems at this year’s event, including traffic management, Formula One sought adjustments.

According to Jean-Philippe Paradis, CEO of the Octane Racing Group, the event organizers in Montreal, “This timetable shift represents a huge step in our commitment.

As well as Formula 1’s, toward a more sustainable future.”

The date adjustment for Canada is the most recent in a string of actions taken by. Formula One to streamline the race schedule in an effort to be more sustainable.

These have included relocating the Azerbaijan race to the conclusion of the. European season before Singapore, relocating the Japanese Grand Prix from October to April.

So it coincides with Australia and China, and relocating Qatar so it is twinned with. Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.

The Monaco Grand Prix, which is currently hosted on the final weekend of May. Will instead take place in early June starting in 2026 due to Canada’s relocation.

Nadal on his career: “Just a youngster who pursued their goals”

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Nadal on his career:
Nadal on his career: "Just a youngster who pursued their goals"

Nadal on his career: “Just a youngster who pursued their goals”

The tennis legend Rafael Nadal says he wants to be known as

a kid who pursued their goals” as he bids the game a heartfelt farewell.

After Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s 23-year career came to an end in Malaga.

After longtime rival Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal departs as the second-most successful men’s singles player in history.

“A decent person” is what I want to be remembered for most, the 38-year-old stated.

Nadal stated, “I would like to be remembered as a Nadal on his career

youngster that achieved more than I ever dreamed,” in a presentation on the court.

“I consider myself really fortunate to have had the chance to live this life.

And tennis has allowed me to have many memorable experiences.

When I was younger, I pursued my aspirations and put in a lot of effort to get to where I am now.

“I want to be known mostly as a decent person from a modest Mallorcan community.”

In the first match of the quarterfinal match

Rafael Nadal lost to Botic Van de Zandschulp 6-4 6-4 in what turned out to be the last match of his incredible career.

This ended a stunning 29-match winning streak in Davis Cup singles matches over a 20-year span.

“Maybe it is wonderful in some ways if it was my last match,” Nadal stated following his defeat.

“I lost both my opening and final Davis Cup matches. We complete the circle.

By defeating Tallon Griekspoor in the second singles match. Carlos Alcaraz “did it for Rafa” and preserved the dreams of both the country and Rafael Nadal.

However, in the decisive doubles match, Marcel Granollers.

Alcaraz’s teammate and 21-year-old, failed to pull off a spectacular comeback and prolong Alcaraz’s idol’s career.

Alcaraz won four Slams in the last three years, demonstrating his potential to become Spain’s next men’s tennis star. He paired with Rafael Nadal in the men’s doubles at the Summer Olympics in Paris.

His “legacy is going to be forever” was his subsequent statement on Rafael Nadal.

“His contributions to tennis and the game in general have been outstanding. At least for me, it is challenging to feel obligated to carry on his legacy,” Alcaraz remarked.

“It is challenging, nearly impossible. I will just try my hardest. It is now appropriate to praise Rafa.

“There are some who will be remembered for their accomplishments in life.

Others till the end of their days, and others forever,” Spain captain David Ferrer said to Rafael Nadal.

“You will always be remembered.”

“The knowledge that I have left a legacy gives me peace of mind.”

In addition to an emotional tribute film that included quotes from several of his competitors.

Nadal was asked to take the court to speak to the crowd.

Nadal stated, “I go with the assurance that I have left a legacy.

Which I truly believe is not just a sporting one but a personal one.”

“I realize that the affection I have gotten would not be the same if it were not for what transpired on the court.”

His two biggest rivals were among those eager to honor Nadal’s career.

Nadal won his 22 major titles during the ‘Big Three’ period.

When he faced off against fellow greats Djokovic and Roger Federer for the sport’s top awards.

In an Instagram post, Federer, who is well-known for crying with Rafael Nadal during his 2022 retirement,.

Claimed that Nadal had “made the global tennis world proud” during his “amazing career.”

“I have been really honored and happy to be considered your rival.

Djokovic wrote in a video message left for Rafael Nadal.

“I think all tennis players aspire to the passion and intensity you played with.

And that is what all tennis fans will remember you for,” stated Andy Murray of Britain.

Observing you has been amazing.

“Congratulations on a career that most people would not dare dream of,” the legendary American Serena Williams wrote on Instagram. Your legacy will last forever.

Martinez equals Maradona in Argentina’s victory.

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Martinez equals Maradona in Argentina's victory.
Martinez equals Maradona in Argentina's victory.

Martinez equals Maradona in

In a 1-0 victory over Peru in Buenos Aires to qualify for the World Cup.

Lautaro Martinez tied Diego Maradona for the most goals scored by Martinez equals Maradona in Argentina in history.

After 55 minutes, Martinez, 27, scored his 32nd goal for his country in his 70th appearance.

Hammering home a left-footed volley from Lionel Messi’s cross.

The captain of Inter Milan is now tied for sixth place with Argentina great Maradona. But he is still far behind leading scorer Messi’s 112 goals.

Hernan Crespo, Sergio Aguero, and Gabriel Batistuta round out the top five.

With 58 international assists, Messi, 37, of Inter Miami.

Is now tied with former US player Landon Donovan for the most.

Despite dominating the most of the match, Lionel Scaloni’s team was unable to increase their lead.

As Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool sent a header wide and Julian Alvarez struck the post.

With six games left, Martinez equals Maradona in Argentina. Leads the South American World Cup qualifying table by five points after the victory.

Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay in Salvador, while their own supporters jeered them.

Federico Valverde, a midfielder for Real Madrid.

Gave Uruguay the lead early in the second half, but Gerson’s first goal for Brazil came six minutes later.

Brazil, the five-time World Cup champion, is now fifth in the standings after the draw.

The top six teams will automatically go to the 2026 event, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Ecuador defeated Colombia 1-0 on the road thanks to a brilliant solo strike from former West Ham and Everton forward Enner Valencia.

Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United scored one goal as Paraguay tied 2-2 with Bolivia to maintain their sixth-place standings.

Bolivia is still one point ahead of Venezuela.

Who were defeated 4-2 by Chile, in seventh place, which is good enough for a play-off.

Putin gives his approval to modifications to Russia’s nuclear doctrine.

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Putin gives his approval to modifications to Russia's nuclear doctrine.
Putin gives his approval to modifications to Russia's nuclear doctrine.

Putin gives his approval

Putin gives his approval to modifications to Russia’s nuclear doctrine.

Vladimir Putin has authorized modifications to. Russia’s nuclear doctrine that outline new circumstances in which the nation may use its arsenal.

According to the new doctrine, a non-nuclear state attack. Will be seen as a joint attack on Russia if it is supported by a nuclear power.

The September proposal for the upgrade was approved on Tuesday, the 1,000th day of the conflict with Ukraine.

It also comes after Washington decided to permit Ukraine to launch long-range American missiles into Russia on Monday.

A significant strike on Russia using conventional missiles, drones, or airplanes.

As well as an attack on Belarus or any other serious danger to Russian sovereignty. May qualify as a nuclear retaliation under the new rules.

Moscow would consider any aggression against. Russia by a coalition member to be an act of aggression by the entire organization.


According to state-run news outlet Tass. The modifications broaden the range of nations and alliances that could face a potential nuclear strike. As well as the kind of military threats that could be addressed.

“We strongly are in favor of doing everything to not allow nuclear war to happen. However, stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

A statement signed by the G20, which includes Russia.

“clearly indicated we want to progress towards a world free of nuclear weapons. According to Mr. Lavrov, who was speaking at a press conference at the Rio de Janeiro summit.

Ukraine welcomes missile news, but it “will not win war.”


The Kremlin announced the shift and called on other nations to research it.

According to Tass, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that “this is a very important text” and that.

It should become a topic to a very serious investigation.”

Russia threatened “an adequate and tangible” retaliation on. Monday over US President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to attack the nation with ATACMS missiles.

According to a statement from the foreign ministry, such an attack on Russian soil.

Would signify the direct involvement of the United States and its satellites in hostilities against Russia.

Putin had asked that the new philosophy be modified early this year to make it in accordance with the current circumstances.

According to Mr. Peskov, who stated on Tuesday that it was released “in a timely manner” .

Never: In a historic trial, Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion

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Never: In a historic trial, Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion
Jimmy Lai, Apple Daily founder, arrives at the Court of Final Appeal ahead a bail hearing on February 9, 2021

Never: In a historic trial

Never: In a historic trial, Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion

One of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists.

Jimmy Lai, is on trial for a national security case and could receive a life sentence.

Allegations of collusion with foreign powers have been made against.

The 76-year-old founder of the now-defunct Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily.

However, Lai said the court on Wednesday that he had “never” influenced Hong Kong’s foreign policy through his international relationships.

Who include former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen and former US Vice President Mike Pence.

Despite having been through several trials since 2020.

Which have been criticized as being politically motivated in light of Beijing’s growing control over the city.

This is his first time testifying in court.

His hearing takes place a day after 45 pro-democracy activists, who were part of the Hong Kong 47.

Were sentenced in the city’s largest trial under the contentious national security law.

Lai entered the courthouse wearing a brown jacket and glasses, smiling and waving to his family and the crowd.

He appeared to be in a good mood and had lost a few pounds since his incarceration a few years prior.

Dozens of people lined up outside the court to express their support for the media tycoon.

Benny Tai and Joshua Wong, two of the most well-known figures in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement.

Were among the comparable number that attended the sentencing of the Hong Kong 47 on Tuesday.

Lai said “never” when asked if he had attempted to sway Hong Kong’s foreign policy through his network of international contacts.

Which includes high-ranking US officials and former Taiwan president Tsai.

When asked if he asked US Vice President Mike Pence anything during their meeting, Lai answered he didn’t.

He told the court, “When he questioned me, I would just tell him what happened in Hong Kong.”

“Not to do something but to say something, To voice support for Hong Kong.

He stated in response to a question concerning his meeting with then-secretary of state Mike Pompeo.

HK’s “fundamental values” were embodied by Apple Daily.

Lai entered a not guilty plea to two conspiracy charges of collaborating with foreign forces and a third count pertaining to his tabloid publication,

Apple Daily, which has been charged with printing seditious content. Lai’s trial is still underway.

Lai maintained that he was against violence and “never allowed” the employees of his newspaper to support Hong Kong independence.

Calling it “too absurd to think about” and a “plot.”

In fact, he continued, “the underlying ideals of Apple Daily are the core values of the people of Hong Kong.”

The “rule of law, freedom, pursuit of democracy.

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly” are among these ideals, he stated.

The tabloid was well-known for its support of democracy and shut down a year following Lai’s incarceration.

Authorities claimed Apple Daily’s publications broke the National Security Law in 2021.

Freezing the publication’s bank account and detaining important employees.

International attention has been drawn to Lai’s prosecution, and foreign governments and human rights organizations have called for his release.

In an October podcast, US President-elect Donald Trump declared that he would “100%” remove Lai from China.

Speaking to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro this week.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has called Lai a “priority” for his government, voiced worries over Lai’s “deterioration.”

Lai’s weight loss and growing weakness during recent court appearances have prompted concerns about his health from his family and legal team.

Lai has been in solitary prison since late 2020 after receiving a previous jail sentence for offenses such as fraud and unauthorized assembly.

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