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The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Man Utd and Chelsea star Juan Mata turns to 11 football legends including Eric Cantona to help launch new career
JUAN MATA has launched a new 'unique art exhibition' involving 11 football players and 11 contemporary artists. The former Manchester United and 2 Juan Mata has started a new venture Credit: AFP 2 Man United legend Eric Cantona is involved Credit: Getty Now, the 37-year-old is aiming to prove art and football are similar, working with artists to show how both ventures are used as forms of communication and as ways to bring people together. Household names including former Manchester United star Eric Cantona and Red Devils and Lionesses midfielder Each player has their own individual piece in the exhibition, and Mata feels each person working with him on the project had or still has an artistic way of expressing themselves on the pitch. Mata, who now plays for Australian A-League Western Sydney Wanderers, told Read more on football 'Shinji [Kagawa], who is a good friend and has a very unique piece with an artist in Japan , where he's from.' Former Mata made 278 Premier League appearances during his time with Chelsea and then BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Most read in Football The ex-Spain international won two Europa Leagues, two FA Cups and one League Cup with the top flight sides. He then left Old Trafford and England in 2022, but is now back in Manchester to open his new exhibition to the city's people. Man Utd offered Jamie Vardy plus TWO Premier League icons | Transfers Exposed 'I'm really excited for the people of Manchester to come and see it,' he said. 'It doesn't matter if you don't like football, or if you don't like art, but I think this is the best of both worlds and hopefully it will bring a lot of joy to everyone.'
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Man Utd and Chelsea star Juan Mata turns to 11 football legends including Eric Cantona to help launch new career
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JUAN MATA has launched a new 'unique art exhibition' involving 11 football players and 11 contemporary artists. The former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder says he used to frequently visit art galleries in England when he wasn't training or playing. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Juan Mata has started a new venture Credit: AFP 2 Man United legend Eric Cantona is involved Credit: Getty Now, the 37-year-old is aiming to prove art and football are similar, working with artists to show how both ventures are used as forms of communication and as ways to bring people together. Household names including former Manchester United star Eric Cantona and Red Devils and Lionesses midfielder Ella Toone are on board for the project called 'Football City, Art United'. Each player has their own individual piece in the exhibition, and Mata feels each person working with him on the project had or still has an artistic way of expressing themselves on the pitch. Mata, who now plays for Australian A-League Western Sydney Wanderers, told BBC Sport: 'One player that was an artist on the pitch, it has to be Eric Cantona. So I'm very glad he accepted, he loved it and he's very much involved in everything we do. Read more on football MAD WORLD Madueke outshines Arsenal stars despite petition for them not to sign £55m ace 'Shinji [Kagawa], who is a good friend and has a very unique piece with an artist in Japan, where he's from.' Former Juventus midfielder Edgar Davids is also involved. Mata made 278 Premier League appearances during his time with Chelsea and then Manchester United. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The ex-Spain international won two Europa Leagues, two FA Cups and one League Cup with the top flight sides. He then left Old Trafford and England in 2022, but is now back in Manchester to open his new exhibition to the city's people. Man Utd offered Jamie Vardy plus TWO Premier League icons | Transfers Exposed 'I'm really excited for the people of Manchester to come and see it,' he said. 'It doesn't matter if you don't like football, or if you don't like art, but I think this is the best of both worlds and hopefully it will bring a lot of joy to everyone.'
Mint
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
FIFA slaps Mohun Bagan Super Giant with national transfer ban; what led global football body to come harsh at ISL champs
Mohun Bagan Super Giant, who were crowned Indian Super League (ISL) champions last month, have been handed a national transfer ban on registration of new players due to a 'technical error'. The development came on Monday and is linked to the transfer of Australian striker Jason Cummings. However, an MBSG official claimed it to be a minor issue which will be sorted within a week's time. The development came into light following an official communication from the Director of FIFA Judicial Bodies when a discrepancy in FIFA's Clearing House system flagged off a delay or incomplete settlement of the training compensation. According to a PTI report, the issue stemmed from a transfer of Cummins from Australian A-League side Central Coast Mariners in 2023 and the training compensation fee - an amount owed to the player's former development clubs. "It is not connected to any financial irregularities and the problem is administrative in nature. We have reached out to FIFA, and will get this sorted in a week," a MBSG official said. 'We have completed the payments at the time of signing,' he added. The source said the club has made multiple attempts to clear the amount after the player's transfer, but due to the "technical error," the payment could not be processed, leading to a temporary ban on registration of new players at the national level. Last year, Mumbai City FC also faced a similar problem. Mohun Bagan Super Giant completed the ISL double in the 2024-25 season. They won both the League Winners' Shield and the ISL Cup. They defeated Bengaluru FC 2-1 after extra time in the ISL final, making them the second team after Mumbai City FC to achieve this feat. First Published: 5 May 2025, 06:37 PM IST
Morocco World
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco's Anas Ouahim Reflects on A-League 90-Second Pause for Muslim Players
Rabat – The Australian A-League has again adopted a policy that allows Muslim players to break their fast during evening matches that overlap with sunset throughout Ramadan. First introduced last season in a show of religious inclusivity, the initiative permits a 90-second pause in play when the ball goes out of bounds after sunset. The pause allows observant Muslim players an opportunity to hydrate and consume a small amount of food after fasting from dawn. Sydney FC midfielder Anas Ouahim, a Morocco under-23 international, commended the league's initiative. Ouahim said in an interview with Sydney FC media: 'It's definitely challenging. Some jobs are more physically demanding than others, and as a footballer, you do need food and water to perform at your best.' 'When you don't drink or eat for so long, breaking your fast on time is crucial — it helps you hydrate, maybe have a date or something small to regain energy.' The timing is particularly relevant as Ramadan began in Australia on March 1. Ouahim and other Muslim athletes will potentially benefit from the policy during their upcoming games. For Muslim athletes like Ouahim, who was born in Germany and previously played for FC Koln, the policy represents more than just a practical consideration — it's a meaningful acknowledgment of their faith. 'Especially for professional athletes, having that opportunity is really beneficial,' he said. For Ouahim, the initiative has created a balance for him since it 'allows me to practice my religion while still playing the sport I love.'. The A-League's policy signals the growing awareness across global sports about accommodating religious practices. For observant Muslims, Ramadan presents unique challenges for professional athletes who must maintain peak physical performance while observing the sacred month's traditional dawn-to-dusk fast. Yet, this simple yet significant measure helps to make their experience less strenuous. Tags: ramadanramadan 2025Ramadan Australia
