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Bloomberg
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Angolan President Hints at Successor Who Can Do ‘Better Than Me'
Angolan President João Lourenço said he's looking for someone to succeed him at the helm of Africa's third-biggest oil producer, before general elections scheduled to take place in 2027. 'I think about it every day,' Lourenço said in a television interview late on Tuesday with CNN Portugal. 'I think in silence. It's my duty to think because we can't leave the country in the hands of just anyone.'
Metro
5 days ago
- Business
- Metro
Viktor Gyokeres slammed over new push to secure Arsenal transfer
Viktor Gyokeres has made a new push towards his transfer to Arsenal by moving out of his home in Lisbon. Arsenal remain in negotiations with Sporting CP over a deal for the 27-year-old but the Portuguese club have been standing firm over the structure of the add-on payments. It's understood that Arsenal have offered a €63.5 million (£54.9m) up front, plus a further €10m (£8.6m) in add-ons. Arsenal are then proposing €5m (£4.3m) and a further €5m in bonuses but Sporting are demanding €7.5m (£6.4m) as the first add-on payment, meaning there's a €2.5m (£2.1m) gap holding up the process. After weeks of negotiations involving Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, and his counterpart at Sporting, Bernardo Palmeiro, the Gunners have been keen to reach an agreement before Mikel Arteta's squad leave London for their pre-season tour of Asia on Saturday. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Gyokeres, meanwhile, has refused to report back to pre-season training with Sporting and has effectively gone on strike in order to force through his move to Arsenal. The Sweden international is currently in Stockholm while CNN Portugal obtained pictures of a removal van outside Gyokeres' home in Lisbon on Thursday. The network reported that Gyokeres' friend had travelled from Sweden to oversee the removal of his remaining belongings at his home. Meanwhile, Gyokeres has been heavily criticised in Portugal over his refusal to return to training when an agreement has not been reached between Sporting and Arsenal. 'Gyokeres is showing the world that he's a bad professional,' said Record director Bernardo Ribeiro. 'Throwing a tantrum by not showing up when he has a contract and is paid on time.' Meanwhile, CNN Portugal's Bruno Andrade warned Gyokeres about linking up with Arsenal before an agreement is reached with Sporting. More Trending 'If Gyokeres travels with Arsenal without the deal done, it's a mistake and stupidity,' Andrade said. 'It is not only a mistake but also stupidity because legally, later he will suffer the consequences. 'When he already knows the process will be finalised he can travel. And then it's okay. Sporting wins, Arsenal wins and, mainly, the player wins.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Erik ten Hag speaks out on signing his former Man Utd star MORE: 'Overkill' – Chelsea urged to avoid making £80m transfer mistake MORE: Sverre Nypan explains why he chose to join Man City after snubbing Arsenal
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Diogo Jota's final hours from hopeful phone call to cruel twist of fate on trip
The football world has been rocked by the tragic death of Diogo Jota, who passed away at what should have been an exciting turning point in his life. Liverpool forward Diogo, 28, died in a horrific car crash alongside his younger brother and fellow footballer, Andre Silva, 26. The two talented brothers were travelling in a Lamborghini, which spun off the road and burst into flames close to the historic Spanish city of Zamora. A newly married father of three, Diogo was dedicated to his family and stellar sporting career. His journey through northwest Spain should have been one filled with hope, with a bright new chapter opening up before him. Sadly, the siblings never made it back to the UK as planned. Instead, fans and teammates alike are today mourning the loss of two gifted young men with everything to live for. Here, the Mirror looks at the final tragic days of Portuguese icon Diogo, and the cruel twist of fate ahead of what should have been a triumphant return to the UK. Those watching Diogo play in the last few weeks of his life may well have had no idea that he was dealing with a little-known health issue, which has now been confirmed by his physiotherapist. Ever the "unparalleled professional", Diogo continued to give his all to the beautiful game, despite suffering from an problem known as pneumothorax - or collapsed lung. Physio Miguel Goncalves, who saw Diogo just five hours before the crash, said the footballer was so keen to ensure Liverpool won their second Premier League title, he delayed his pneumothorax surgery. He also longed to play in Portugal's Nations League game against Spain in June, which his country ended up winning on penalties. And in a heartbreaking twist of fate, it has now been revealed that Diogo had been advised against flying after undergoing lung surgery, and so he and Andre had intended to sail back to England together. At the time of the tragedy, the brothers were driving towards Santander, via an overnight stop off in Benavente. They had planned to take a ferry back to Portsmouth, then on to Liverpool. CNN Portugal's Rui Laura explained. "He was on his way to the northern Spanish port city of Santander to cross the ferry and reach the UK that way, and carry on with the car once he reached Britain. He was on his way to Liverpool with his brother." Diogo had been returning to Liverpool after spending time in his home country of Portugal. On June 8, he'd stepped in as a sub in the national squad's penalty shootout victory over Spain in the Nations League final. Next week, Liverpool team members are due back at their Melwood training ground, with the pre-season kicking off on Tuesday, July 8. Diogo's physio Mr Goncalves, who works primarily at a Porto hospital, shared how the two brothers had chosen to make their fateful car journey in the evening as the weather would be cooler. He added: "I said goodbye to him and his brother, Andre, at around 8:30 pm. "His brother was a great companion and decided to go with him, to accompany him on the trip, and that way they would also spend more time together. They were going to travel at night because it was cooler, but they weren't going direct." In an interview with Portuguese outlet Record, Mr Goncalves revealed: "Diogo was very aware of his professionalism. They were only supposed to arrive in Santander today (Thursday, July 3), catch the boat and then go to England. "The family would arrive later by plane, organise their lives over the weekend and then, on Monday, they had a medical appointment scheduled in Liverpool to assess the situation." He continued: "He made an extraordinary recovery, he was undoubtedly an unparalleled professional. He strictly followed what I told him, as you could see in the way he was recovering. "The base of his right lung had collapsed a little, but with the post-surgery physiotherapy, he was practically flawless. When I left him yesterday, he was no longer in pain and was going to return to Liverpool. He was excited, confident in his recovery and enthusiastic about the next season." Mr Goncalves has also hit back at inaccurate rumours he's seen circulating on social media, which suggest Diogo and Andre had been partying before their tragic deaths. Setting the record straight, he clarified: "To be clear, Diogo and Andre weren't partying at all." In the hours before the devastating crash, Jota also spoke to Gondomar SC president Alvaro Cerqueira in a heartbreaking phone call. The Liverpool star started his career with Gondomar at the tender age of nine. Cerqueira told JN: "It was just after 10pm last night [Thursday], we were on the phone and he was fine. We spoke almost every week, and I know he was going through a happy moment. When Diogo needed to train during the off-season, he would ask to come here, and we would always make everything available. "His brother would usually come too, and they would both train. It is difficult to talk at a time like this, but what will remain is the image of two very humble people, who leave a huge void." Meanwhile, just 11 days before his untimely death, Diogo married his long-term partner, Rute Cardoso, in a ceremony held in his home city of Porto. In those final hours, the couple were still very much the image of newlywed bliss, sharing beautiful snaps from their special day via Instagram. Gorgeous photos shared on the app show the former teenage sweethearts beaming from ear to ear in front of a church altar. Rute wore a fairytale-esque ivory dress and flowing veil, while groom Diogo beamed in his suit. In one photo, the devoted parents are stood alongside by their three children, Dinis, born February 2021; Duarte, born March 2023; and a third child, welcomed in December 2024, whose name has not been publicly announced. Another image shows Diogo and Rute making their way down the church steps amid a flurry of confetti. Looking back on the "day we'll never forget", the couple promised "June 22, 2025. Yes to forever", in a now-poignant caption. Mere hours before the tragedy, Diogo uploaded a video filled with special moments from their big day, which included footage of carefree guests dancing the night away. The clip is introduced with the following voiceover: "Dear Rute, Dear Diogo, today is a day that will mark your lives for the rest of your days. "This is the only day that you have been able to get together, at the same time, in the same place. Your family, your friends. To celebrate what truly matters, which is love." Now, loved ones will gather once more for a far more sombre occasion. Diogo and Andre's wake will take place today (July 4) in São Cosme, with the funeral scheduled for 10 am tomorrow, held at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar.
Metro
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Diogo Jota's funeral to be held where he got married less than two weeks ago
Diogo Jota's funeral will be held on Friday in the same place he got married less than two weeks ago. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, lost their lives in a car crash in northern Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning. As the brothers overtook another vehicle the Lamborghini they were in crashed due to a tyre blowout and caught fire. Both the 28-year-old Diogo and the 25-year-old Andre died at the scene. The Liverpool and Portugal married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso on June 22 in Sao Cosme, in his home city of Porto. His funeral will take place in Sao Cosme at 4pm on the day after he lost his life, just 12 days after he was married there. On Thursday afternoon, hearses were seen pulling up to a funeral home in Puebla de Sanabria, the town in north-western Spain where the bodies of Diogo and Andre were taken. The couple were married with their three children in attendance: sons Dinis, born in 2021, and Duarte, born 2023, and a daughter, born in 2024 whose name has not been released. Jota and Cardoso had been in a relationship since 2012, and are childhood sweethearts, having attended the same high school together in Porto. In his last post on social media prior to his death, Jota shared an emotional video from the pair's wedding day, captioning the post: 'A day we will never forget'. Jota and his brother were driving on their way back to England as they planned to travel by ferry due to doctors advising the Liverpool star not to fly after minor surgery. Rui Laura of CNN Portugal explained: 'The surgery he had had was lung surgery and he had been advised against flying following this. 'He was on his way to the northern Spanish port city of Santander to cross the ferry and reach the UK that way and carry on with the car once he reached Britain.' The tributes for Jota have been numerous, with Liverpool's Andy Robertson providing one as moving as any to his departed friend. The Scot wrote on Instagram: 'The ones I'm thinking about most right now are the family. Their loss is too much to bear. I'm so sorry that they have lost two such precious souls – Diogo and Andre. 'For the team and the Club, we'll try to cope with this together… however long that takes. 'For me, I want to talk about my mate. My buddy. The bloke I loved and will miss like crazy. 'I could talk about him as a player for hours, but none of that feels like it matters right now. 'It's the man. The person. He was such a good guy. The best. So genuine. Just normal and real. 'Full of love for the people he cared about. Full of fun. 'He was the most British foreign player I've ever met. We used to joke he was really Irish… I'd try to claim him as Scottish, obviously. I even called him Diogo MacJota. 'We'd watch the darts together, enjoy the horse racing. Going to Cheltenham this season was a highlight – one of the best we had. More Trending 'The last time I saw him was the happiest day of his life – his wedding day. I want to remember his never-ceasing smile from that magical day. How much he was bursting with love for his wife and family. 'I can't believe we're saying goodbye. It's too soon, and it hurts so much. 'But thank you for being in my life, mate – and for making it better. 'Love you, Diogo.❤️' MORE: Wimbledon allow players to break strict rule after tragic Diogo Jota death MORE: Who was Andre Silva? Everything we know about Diogo Jota's brother MORE: 'Heartbroken' Jurgen Klopp reacts to death of Liverpool star and 'great friend' Diogo Jota
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roberto Firmino remembers Diogo Jota in emotional Instagram post
Roberto Firmino said it was "a privilege and an honor" to have played alongside Diogo Jota following the late Liverpool forward's tragic death. Jota died in a car crash in the early hours of Thursday morning as he made his way to Santander, ahead of catching a ferry to England. Jota was due to report for the first day of Liverpool's pre-season training on Monday (July 7). A tire blowout on the Lamborghini that Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, were traveling in, caused a crash that ultimately claimed both of their lives. Advertisement The soccer world united in grief, as tributes to the Portugal international flooded in, and former Reds striker Roberto Firmino was among those to remember the 28-year-old. READ MORE: Diogo Jota tributes LIVE: Liverpool forward dies in tragic car accident alongside brother Andre READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo's heartbreaking tribute to Portuguese teammate Diogo Jota after tragic death "When words fail, there are only inexpressible groans," Firmino said. "And for that reason I get on my knees, praying that the Holy Spirit comforts the heart of Rute, Dinis, Duarte, Mafalda, Seu Joaquim, Lady Isabel and all the family and friends. It was a privilege and an honor to have known and lived such special moments alongside you. Rest in Peace to my brother Jota, and Andre." Advertisement Jota and Firmino were teammates at Liverpool for three seasons between 2020 and 2023, winning the FA Cup and the League Cup during their time in the squad together. Jota was only driving back to England because he had been advised against flying after recently undergoing surgery, according to reports in Portugal. CNN Portugal's sports editor Rui Loura said live on air: 'The surgery he (Jota) had had was lung surgery and he had been advised against flying following this. "He was on his way to the northern Spanish port city of Santander to cross the ferry and reach the UK that way and carry on with the car once he reached Britain. He was on his way to Liverpool with his brother.' Advertisement The accident occurred in the province of Zamora, in western Spain, which is situated between Portugal and Santander, where Jota was traveling to board a boat to Portsmouth, from where he would have made the five-hour drive north back to Merseyside. Jota's new wife, Rute Cardoso, identified the brothers for the authorities. She revealed to the police that the pair's plan was to stop over in Benavente before continuing their journey to Santander. Jota recently won the Nations League with Portugal -Credit:Getty Images Cardoso, mother to Jota's three children, has been provided with psychological support, and the personal items salvaged from the Lamborghini blaze have been handed over to her. Advertisement It was a relative who raised the alarm when the brothers failed to arrive in Benavente, and subsequent checks on the documentation of the deceased confirmed they were Portuguese nationals. Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his sadness on social media. "This is a moment where I struggle!" he wrote. "There must be a bigger purpose! But I can't see it! I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother Andre. "Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much! All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them! Rest in peace - Love, J."
