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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Atlético Madrid ‘working on' deal for Argentine international
The board at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid are actively working towards the signing of Thiago Almada. That's according to market insider Fabrizio Romano, who has over the last 24 hours provided an update on the situation. Advertisement The name of attacker Almada has emerged as an altogether prominent one in the headlines in Spain's capital over recent days. This comes after widespread reports were forthcoming, confirming that Atlético have earmarked the Argentine international as a potential summer signing. Amid an ongoing search for reinforcements in the final third following the departure of Ángel Correa, the Rojiblancos consider his fellow countryman the ideal fit. So much so that, as alluded to above, those in the boardroom at the Metropolitano are now actively working on a deal to bring Almada in from Botafogo. As per a report from journalist Fabrizio Romano: Advertisement 'Atlético Madrid keep working on Thiago Almada deal, as exclusively revealed on Friday. Discussions are taking place with both player and club sides to discuss deal conditions. Almada, keen on the move to Atlético. He'd love to join the Rojiblancos.' Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨Official: Atlético say farewell to one of their most beloved players
🚨Official: Atlético say farewell to one of their most beloved players Atlético de Madrid has made official the departure of Reinildo Mandava, who ends his contract and closes his stage at the club after two and a half years. The 31-year-old Mozambican full-back arrived in January 2022 from Lille, where he was a Ligue 1 champion. During his time as a rojiblanco, he stood out for his commitment and dedication, earning the respect of the fans despite injuries and strong competition that limited his prominence. Advertisement The club dedicated a message of gratitude and a tribute video on social media, wishing him success in his next challenges that point to English football. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 THOMAS COEX - AFP or licensors
Arab News
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Arab News
Players and fans at the Club World Cup are coping with high temperatures as a heat wave hits US
TEXAS: Substitutes who watch from the locker room, abandoned practice sessions and sweat-soaked jerseys. A heat wave hitting a wide swath of the country is taking a toll on players at the FIFA Club World Cup. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The gruelling conditions could also be a preview of what's to come next summer when the United States, Canada and Mexico host soccer's premier event, the 2026 World Cup. 'It's impossible, it's terribly hot. My toes were sore, even my toenails were hurting, I couldn't stop or start. In the end, it's incredible, but since it's the same for everyone, there's no excuse,' Atlético's Marcos Llorente said following a match against Paris Saint-Germain. A 'heat dome' of high pressure has settled in over the central and eastern United States, sending temperatures soaring into the 90s in Fahrenheit and above in many areas. That's rough on both Club World Cup players and fans, who can potentially experience dehydration and cramps, or more serious conditions like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 'In Europe it's more of a dry heat and this is more of a humid heat. I think it's going to hit them twice as hard,' fan Tyler Fernando said before Bayern Munich's match against Benfica on Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the temperature was 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 Celsius) at game time. Those at the Auckland City match against Boca Juniors in Nashville on Tuesday braved temperatures in the upper 90s. Male spectators went shirtless and fans sought sections where there was shade. Heat is of particular concern during big tournaments like the Club World Cup because the players don't have much time off to recover between games. And in the group stages, matches are usually staggered each day, meaning some teams play in the midday sun. Chelsea cut short a practice session in Philadelphia, where temperatures reached the 90s. 'I always try to avoid excuse, I always try to be honest. It's not about excuses, it's about reality. It's an excuse when it's not hot, and we say it's hot. That's an excuse. But if it's hot, it's hot. But we are here, and we're trying to do our best,' Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said. During a match between Borussia Dortmund and the Mamelodi Sundowns, Dortmund posted on social media: 'Our subs watched the first half from inside the locker room to avoid the blazing sun at TQL Stadium — never seen that before, but in this heat, it absolutely makes sense.' 'We always think about how we can help the team, how we can minimize a negative influence. And it was just very, very hot. We had cooling sticks in order to cool the players down. We had them waiting in the dressing room with the air conditioning,' Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said through an interpreter. 'This was very important for all of us. It's not only about tactics, but it's also about minimizing the load, minimizing the stress. The stress is already high enough.' FIFA guidelines mandate breaks when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature — a composite of factors including temperature and humidity — reaches 89.6 degrees. The breaks usually occur around the 30th and 75th minutes. Cooling breaks were initially used at the 2008 Olympic final between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Nigeria at Beijing's National Stadium, where the on-field temperature reached 107 degrees. But at the time, such breaks were rare. They became more commonplace following the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where a Brazilian labor court ordered hydration breaks when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature reached 89.6 degrees. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue went to social media to urge Club World Cup fans to exercise caution in the heat before Inter Miami's match against Palmeiras on Monday night, and Chelsea posted 'heat mitigation' guidelines on their official website before the Blues' match against Esperance on Tuesday. It's not just high temperatures that can impact summer tournaments: Five Club World Cup matches have been delayed by thunderstorms. The climate is going to be an increasing issue for FIFA as global temperatures rise. Sixteen cities will host World Cup games next year. Five of the stadiums that will be used have roofs to provide some sun protection. At Mexico's venues, Mexico City and Guadalajara could be impacted by the summer's hurricane season, and in Monterrey, summer temperatures average in the 90s. After the 2026 World Cup, the 2030 edition will be held in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. And the problem isn't just on the men's side: The 2027 Women's World Cup is set to be played in Brazil. Peter Crisp from Fossil Free Football said: 'Scheduling matches in no-shade stadiums in the middle of the day and promoting oil-dependent sponsors shows FIFA is dangerously out of touch with the threat extreme heat poses to its major summer tournaments.'
The Independent
25-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
How the ‘heat dome' in the US is affecting the FIFA Club World Cup
A punishing heatwave sweeping across the United States is taking a significant toll on players and fans at the FIFA Club World Cup, raising serious concerns about the conditions for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. With temperatures soaring into the 90s Fahrenheit and above, substitutes are watching matches from air-conditioned locker rooms, practice sessions are being cut short, and players are battling through sweat-soaked jerseys. The gruelling conditions have left athletes struggling to cope. Atlético's Marcos Llorente described the experience after a match against Paris Saint-Germain: "It's impossible, it's terribly hot. My toes were sore, even my toenails were hurting, I couldn't stop or start. In the end, it's incredible, but since it's the same for everyone, there's no excuse." Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca echoed the sentiment after his team cut short a practice session in Philadelphia, where temperatures also reached the 90s. "I always try to avoid excuse, I always try to be honest. It's not about excuses, it's about reality. It's an excuse when it's not hot, and we say it's hot. That's an excuse. But if it's hot, it's hot. But we are here, and we're trying to do our best," he stated. Teams are implementing extreme measures to mitigate the heat's impact. Borussia Dortmund posted on social media that their substitutes watched the first half from inside the locker room to avoid the "blazing sun" at TQL Stadium. Dortmund coach Niko Kovac explained: "We always think about how we can help the team, how we can minimize a negative influence. And it was just very, very hot. We had cooling sticks in order to cool the players down. We had them waiting in the dressing room with the air conditioning. This was very important for all of us. It's not only about tactics, but it's also about minimizing the load, minimizing the stress. The stress is already high enough." Fans are also enduring the extreme conditions, with many seeking shade or going shirtless to cope. In Charlotte, North Carolina, where the temperature hit 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 Celsius) during Bayern Munich's match against Benfica, fan Tyler Fernando noted the difference from European climates: "In Europe it's more of a dry heat and this is more of a humid heat. I think it's going to hit them twice as hard." Health warnings have been issued, with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue urging caution due to risks of dehydration, cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. FIFA guidelines mandate cooling breaks when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) – a composite measure of heat stress – reaches 89.6 degrees. These breaks, typically occurring around the 30th and 75th minutes, became more commonplace after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, following a labour court order for hydration breaks. They were first introduced at the 2008 Olympic final in Beijing, where on-field temperatures reached 107 degrees. Players and fans at the Club World Cup are coping with high temperatures as a heat wave hits US Show all 5 The current heatwave serves as a stark preview for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While five of the 16 host stadiums will feature roofs for sun protection, cities like Monterrey average temperatures in the 90s during summer, and Mexico City and Guadalajara could face the summer hurricane season. Beyond 2026, the 2030 World Cup is set for Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, and the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, indicating that climate will be an increasing challenge for FIFA. Peter Crisp from Fossil Free Football criticised the governing body's approach, stating: "Scheduling matches in no-shade stadiums in the middle of the day and promoting oil-dependent sponsors shows FIFA is dangerously out of touch with the threat extreme heat poses to its major summer tournaments." The heat is not the only climate concern, with five Club World Cup matches already delayed by thunderstorms, underscoring the growing environmental challenges facing major international tournaments.
Hamilton Spectator
24-06-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Players and fans at the Club World Cup are coping with high temperatures as a heat wave hits US
Substitutes who watch from the locker room, abandoned practice sessions and sweat-soaked jerseys. A heat wave hitting a wide swath of the country is taking a toll on players at the FIFA Club World Cup. The grueling conditions could also be a preview of what's to come next summer when the United States, Canada and Mexico host soccer's premier event, the 2026 World Cup. 'It's impossible, it's terribly hot. My toes were sore, even my toenails were hurting, I couldn't stop or start. In the end, it's incredible, but since it's the same for everyone, there's no excuse,' Atlético's Marcos Llorente said following a match against Paris Saint-Germain. A 'heat dome' of high pressure has settled in over the central and eastern United States, sending temperatures soaring into the 90s in Fahrenheit and above in many areas. That's rough on both Club World Cup players and fans, who can potentially experience dehydration and cramps, or more serious conditions like heat exhaustion and heat stroke . 'In Europe it's more of a dry heat and this is more of a humid heat. I think it's going to hit them twice as hard,' fan Tyler Fernando said before Bayern Munich's match against Benfica on Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the temperature was 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 Celsius) at game time. Those at the Auckland City match against Boca Juniors in Nashville on Tuesday braved temperatures in the upper 90s. Male spectators went shirtless and fans sought sections where there was shade. Heat is of particular concern during big tournaments like the Club World Cup because the players don't have much time off to recover between games. And in the group stages, matches are usually staggered each day, meaning some teams play in the midday sun. Chelsea cut short a practice session in Philadelphia, where temperatures reached the 90s. 'I always try to avoid excuse, I always try to be honest. It's not about excuses, it's about reality. It's an excuse when it's not hot, and we say it's hot. That's an excuse. But if it's hot, it's hot. But we are here, and we're trying to do our best,' Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said. During a match between Borussia Dortmund and the Mamelodi Sundowns, Dortmond posted on social media : 'Our subs watched the first half from inside the locker room to avoid the blazing sun at TQL Stadium — never seen that before, but in this heat, it absolutely makes sense.' 'We always think about how we can help the team, how we can minimize a negative influence. And it was just very, very hot. We had cooling sticks in order to cool the players down. We had them waiting in the dressing room with the air conditioning,' Dortmond coach Niko Kovac said through an interpreter. 'This was very important for all of us. It's not only about tactics, but it's also about minimizing the load, minimizing the stress. The stress is already high enough.' FIFA guidelines mandate breaks when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature — a composite of factors including temperature and humidity — reaches 89.6 degrees. The breaks usually occur around the 30th and 75th minutes. Cooling breaks were initially used at the 2008 Olympic final between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Nigeria at Beijing's National Stadium, where the on-field temperature reached 107 degrees. But at the time, such breaks were rare. They became more commonplace following the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where a Brazilian labor court ordered hydration breaks when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature reached 89.6 degrees. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue went to social media to urge Club World Cup fans to exercise caution in the heat before Inter Miami's match against Palmeiras on Monday night, and Chelsea posted 'heat mitigation' guidelines on its official website before the Blues' match against Esperance on Tuesday. It's not just high temperatures that can impact summer tournaments: Five Club World Cup matches have been delayed by thunderstorms. The climate is going to be an increasing issue for FIFA as global temperatures rise. Sixteen cities will host World Cup games next year. Five of the stadiums that will be used have roofs to provide some sun protection. At Mexico's venues, Mexico City and Guadalajara could be impacted by the summer's hurricane season, and in Monterrey, summer temperatures average in the 90s. After the the 2026 World Cup, the 2030 edition will be held in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. And the problem isn't just on the men's side: The 2027 Women's World Cup is set to be played in Brazil. Peter Crisp from Fossil Free Football said: 'Scheduling matches in no-shade stadiums in the middle of the day and promoting oil-dependent sponsors shows FIFA is dangerously out of touch with the threat extreme heat poses to its major summer tournaments' ___ Club World Cup:
