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The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Colombian forward Luis Suarez joins Sporting from Almeria
COLOMBIAN forward Luis Suarez will join Sporting from Spanish side Almeria, with a contract until 2030 that has an exit clause of 80 million euros ($92.73 million), the Portuguese club announced on Monday. Financial details were not disclosed, but according to Spanish media reports, the transfer fee was around 25 million euros. 'Luis Suarez is Sporting Clube de Portugal's latest signing. The 27-year-old striker joins us from UD Almeria, where he scored 31 goals and provided eight assists in the 2024-25 season,' the club said in a statement. 'I have reached the highest point of my career. I want to show that I have what it takes to be here,' Suarez added. The 27-year-old began his career with Itagui Leones in Colombia's second division in 2015. He moved to Granada in Spain for the 2016/17 campaign and then played for Real Valladolid, Gimnastic de Tarragona, Real Zaragoza and Olympique de Marseille. ($1 = 0.8627 euros) - Reuters
Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Colombia star Andres Felipe Roman, 29, collapses on pitch then returns to feet by himself
The full-back previously had a transfer vetoed due to a heart issue STAR'S SCARE Colombia star Andres Felipe Roman, 29, collapses on pitch then returns to feet by himself COLOMBIAN star Andres Felipe Roman terrifyingly collapsed during a top flight match last night. The full-back, 29, was in action for Atletico Nacional against Santa Fe. 2 Andres Felipe Roman's collapse caused immediate concern 2 Roman was able to gingerly walk over to an ambulance Credit: Win+ Fútbol Just 12 minutes into the contest, Roman collapsed by the touchline with no one around him. Deeply concerned staff members frantically waved for medical attention as the footballer lay unconscious. An ambulance was subsequently driven along the touchline. Thankfully, Roman returned to consciousness and was able to gingerly walk over to the ambulance. The former Treble-winner was replaced by team-mate Joan Sebastian Castro Dinas and later underwent a electrocardiogram. An encouraging club statement went on to confirm: "Roman's electrocardiogram came out clear. He is back on the bench." Roman then wrote on his Instagram story: "Guys, I'm fine… thanks everyone for the messages." Atletico Nacional won the match 2-1, courtesy of two goals by former Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos. Ex-Premier League favourite Hugo Rodallega netted for the home side, with the former Wigan and Fulham star still going at 39. With Roman among their ranks, Atletico Nacional sealed a domestic Treble in February. Hugo Rodallega is still scoring goals playing for Independiente Santa Fe Roman has played for Atletico Nacional since transferring from Bogota side Millonarios three years ago. He had nearly signed for Argentina giants Boca Juniors in 2021, only for the move to fall through after his medical. Roman had been suspected of suffering with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, although further tests did not find evidence of the dangerous condition among his family.
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Colombia star Andres Felipe Roman, 29, collapses on pitch then returns to feet by himself
COLOMBIAN star Andres Felipe Roman terrifyingly collapsed during a top flight match last night. The full-back, 29, was in action for Atletico Nacional against Santa Fe. 2 Andres Felipe Roman's collapse caused immediate concern 2 Roman was able to gingerly walk over to an ambulance Credit: Win+ Fútbol Just 12 minutes into the contest, Roman collapsed by the touchline with no one around him. Deeply concerned staff members frantically waved for medical attention as the footballer lay unconscious. An ambulance was subsequently driven along the touchline. Thankfully, Roman returned to consciousness and was able to gingerly walk over to the ambulance. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS The former Treble-winner was replaced by team-mate Joan Sebastian Castro Dinas and later underwent a electrocardiogram. An encouraging club statement went on to confirm: "Roman's electrocardiogram came out clear. He is back on the bench." Roman then wrote on his Instagram story: "Guys, I'm fine… thanks everyone for the messages." Atletico Nacional won the match 2-1, courtesy of two goals by former Most read in Football Ex-Premier League favourite Hugo Rodallega netted for the home side, with the former Wigan and With Roman among their ranks, Atletico Nacional sealed a domestic Treble in February. Hugo Rodallega is still scoring goals playing for Independiente Santa Fe Roman has played for Atletico Nacional since transferring from Bogota side Millonarios three years ago. He had nearly signed for Argentina giants Roman had been suspected of suffering with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, although further tests did not find evidence of the dangerous condition among his family.
The Journal
08-06-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
Colombian presidential contender has successful surgery after assassination attempt
A PROMINENT COLOMBIAN right-wing presidential candidate who was shot during a campaign event in Bogota has successfully undergone initial surgery, the city's mayor said Sunday. Thirty-nine-year-old Senator Miguel Uribe was speaking to supporters in the capital when a gunman shot him twice in the head and once in the knee before being detained. A security guard managed to detain the suspected attacker, a minor who is believed to be 15-years-old. Uribe was airlifted to hospital in 'critical condition' and underwent a 'neurosurgical' and 'peripheral vascular procedure,' the Santa Fe Clinic in Bogota confirmed. He 'overcame the first surgical procedure,' Mayor Carlos Fernando Galan told media, adding that he had entered 'the critical hours' of recovery. Uribe's wife, in an audio recording shared with media, said 'he came out well from the surgery.' 'He fought the first battle and fought it well. He is fighting for his life,' she is heard saying. Images from the scene of the shooting showed Uribe slumped against the hood of a white car, smeared with blood, as a group of men tried to hold him and stop the bleeding. The suspect was injured in the affray and was receiving treatment, said police director Carlos Fernando Triana. Two others – a man and a woman – were also wounded, and a Glock-style firearm was seized. 'Our hearts are broken, Colombia hurts,' Carolina Gomez, a 41-year-old businesswoman, told news organisation AFP as she lit candles and prayed for Uribe's health. People hold flags of Colombia as they march to the clinic where Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay is being treated after an assassination attempt. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo 'Day of pain' A large investigative team is working on determining the motive for the attack, Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez said Sunday. Earlier he had offered a roughly US $725,000 reward (around €635,000) for information about who was behind the shooting. Advertisement Leftist President Gustavo Petro condemned the violence as 'an attack not only against his person, but also against democracy, freedom of thought, and the legitimate exercise of politics in Colombia.' The shooting was similarly condemned across the political spectrum and from overseas, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it 'a direct threat to democracy.' But Rubio also pointed blame at Petro, claiming the attack was the 'result of the violent leftist rhetoric coming from the highest levels of the Colombian government.' 'President Petro needs to dial back the inflammatory rhetoric and protect Colombian officials,' the top US diplomat said. Venezuela, which has a longstanding border conflict with Colombia, also denounced the shooting, with the foreign ministry saying: 'Venezuela strongly condemns the attack' on the senator. Uribe, a strong critic of Petro, is a member of the Democratic Center party, which announced last October his intention to run in the 2026 presidential election. Authorities said there was no specific threat made against the politician before the incident. The country is home to several armed guerrilla groups and powerful cartels, and has a long history of political violence. Opposition Senator Miguel Uribe, right. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Shot 'from behind' Uribe is the son of Diana Turbay, a famed Colombian journalist who was killed after being kidnapped by Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel. One of his grandfathers was president Julio Cesar Turbay, who led the country from 1978 to 1982. Supporters gathered outside the Bogota hospital, lighting candles and clutching crucifixes as they prayed for Uribe's recovery. The leader of Uribe's party, former president Alvaro Uribe – who is not related to Miguel – described the shooting as an attack against 'a hope for the country.' Miguel Uribe has been a senator since 2022. He previously served as Bogota's government secretary and city councilor. He also ran for city mayor in 2019, but lost that election.
Miami Herald
04-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Miami airport is adding new flights and a new place to hang out while waiting
South Florida Miami airport is adding new flights and a new place to hang out while waiting Miami International Airport is seeing new changes for travelers this year. Arajet now offers nonstop flights from Miami to Dominican Republic cities such as Punta Cana and Santo Domingo on new Boeing 737 Max 8 jets. American Airlines and JetBlue also add new routes, connecting travelers to places like La Romana and Guayaquil. For comfort while waiting, Avianca has opened a renovated lounge in Concourse J with food, Wi-Fi, and workspaces. Take a look at the offerings for travelers going through Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Arajet 737-8 takes off, June 10, 2024 NO. 1: LOW-COST AIRLINE ADDS A NEW ROUTE FROM MIAMI TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. HERE ARE DETAILS What to know about the new service, when it starts, what it costs. | Published February 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha Avianca opens a new lounge at the J Terminal in Miami, Florida. The lounge features a playroom, business center, food bar, and large windows, aimed at enhancing the travel experience for passengers at Miami International Airport. By Carl Juste NO. 2: COLOMBIAN AIRLINE AVIANCA OPENS NEW LOUNGE AT MIAMI AIRPORT. TAKE A LOOK Come learn details and see images of new lounge at MIA | Published March 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha JetBlue planes wait at the gate at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in 2020. By Mark Konezny NO. 3: JETBLUE JUST ADDED 2 ROUTES AT FLL FOR YOUR SUMMER TRAVEL. SEE FLIGHT DETAILS The details on where and when. | Published April 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
