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Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Odsonne Edouard to Celtic transfer message sent and received as Crystal Palace pitch comes with a warning
A return to Parkhead for the striker doesn't look realistic right now as Yamada edges closer and Abrosino fight is on Celtic have been told former hero Odsonne Edouard is set to become available this summer, writes Michael Gannon in Portugal. But the Hoops have been warned it would take serious cash to seal a Parkhead return for the striker. Edouard has been told he can leave Crystal Palace ahead of the new campaign despite having a year left on his contract. The 27-year-old was snapped up by the Premier League outfit for £14m in 2021 but has fallen out of the picture in recent times and spent a disappointing loan spell at Leicester City last term. Edouard is weighing up his options but there is interest from several clubs across the continent – with Celtic facing huge hurdles to have any hope of a reunion with Brendan Rodgers. The Hoops are closing in on a deal for Kawasaki Frontale frontman Shin Yamada – but face a fight to land Italian target Giuseppe Ambrosino. Yamada was an unused sub for Japan in last night's 1-0 win against Korea and is now expected to complete talks with the Scottish champions. But Napoli youngster Ambrosino is also being targeted by Serie A side Cremonese, who are making a move for the Italy under 21 ace. Celtic are chasing several targets including Antwerp wide man Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Cercle Brugge full back Flavio Nazinho. The Hoops have yet to make an official bid for the Portuguese under 21 cap but are expected to step up their interest. Nazinho came through the ranks at Sporting Lisbon – who Rodgers' men face in the Algarve on Wednesday night. The Hoops are set to ramp up their pre-season preparations against the Portuguese big guns. Full back Anthony Raltson – who got his first action of the summer in Saturday's clash with Estrela – said: 'It was nice to get my first minutes into the legs at the weekend and we've got another game coming up and we'll be ready for that. 'It's going to be a tough game but it's the games you want to play in to get yourself ready for the upcoming season. 'We've got a good run of training sessions so the gaffer and the coaching staff can implement the style of play they want played because not all seasons are the same. 'You need to adapt your game so there are things which have been fine-tuned and getting the boys back into the swing of things. 'And then there have been some new things added, which we've all had to get to grips with, and it's been very clear what we need to do. 'It's nice to get everyone back together, and on the pitch it's been hard work, it's been tough, the boys have been putting the work in and it was good to get the first minutes in the legs as well. Off the pitch, it's been nice to spend a bit of time together.' Meanwhile defender Lenny Agbaire has departed Celts to sign for Rotherham United. The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Scott Brown's Ayr United and was a regular for the B team. But the centre back has left in a bid to secure first team football.
Scottish Sun
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic ‘monitoring Odsonne Edouard situation closely as they consider sensational move to re-sign Crystal Palace star'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ODSONNE EDOUARD could make a sensational return to Celtic - four years after he departed Glasgow for Crystal Palace. The French striker has been transfer listed by the Premier League club after being sent out on loan to Leicester City last season and he is not in manager Oliver Glasner's plans. 1 Odsonne Edouard's big move to Crystal Palace from Celtic hasn't gone to plan Credit: Reuters Edouard, 27, joined Celts for a club record fee in the region of £9million in 2018, after shining during a spell on loan from PSG the previous season. The Parkhead club sold him to Palace in 2021 for £14m, with the potential for the value to rise to over £18m if certain add-ons and targets were met. Edouard scored 89 goals in 196 matches for the Hoops but just a few weeks into the reign of Ange Postecoglou it became clear he was going to be moving on. Crystal Palace snapped him up and he made an instant impact on his debut for the Eagles, scoring twice as an 84th minute substitute for Christian Benteke (the first of which was the fastest debut goal in Premier League history, coming after 28 seconds). But in his other 27 league appearances that season, he managed just four goals. His didn't improve on his goal return the following season, scoring five times in 35 Premier League outings, with one more each in both the FA Cup and the League Cup. The 2022-23 campaign may prove to be his last full season as a Palace player, in which he scored eight goals from 33 games across all competitions. Edouard played only twice for the Selhurst Park outfit last season and barely got a kick at Leicester either after being shipped to the Midlands on loan. He made four appearances in the Premier League and a further two in the League Cup but failed to score in any of his outings. According to Weekend Sports, Celtic are monitoring the forward's situation closely after he was transfer listed by Crystal Palace. Lisbon training camp latest as Hoops close in on sixth summer signing It's claimed Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers is considering offering the player a stunning return to Celtic Park to get his career back on track. Rodgers coached Edouard during his loan stint at Celts and until he himself left for Leicester in February 2019, two-thirds of the way through Edouard's first permanent season at the Parkhead side. The Hoops of course still have Adam Idah on the books and Daizen Maeda was last season's top scorer, but he may end up returning to the wing this coming season - particularly due to the absence of Jota due to injury for the first half of the campaign. Edouard is entering the final year of his deal at Selhurst Park so could be available for much less than what Celtic sold him for in 2021. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Ex-Celtic star available for transfer as club make decision
The forward, who spent last season on loan at Leicester City, is not part of the FA Cup winners' future plans, according to The Athletic. Edouard made a name for himself at Celtic after initially joining on loan from PSG, leading to a permanent deal. His success led to a big-money move to Palace in 2021. However, he has not managed to establish himself in south London. This news comes as Celtic are seeking forward reinforcements to support Adam Idah and Callum Osmand. The Hoops are reportedly interested in signing Shin Yamada, who is believed to be on his way in a £1.5 million switch from the J-League. Italy Under-21 star, Giuseppe Ambrosino, is also said to be on their radar.
CairoScene
09-07-2025
- CairoScene
The 100-Year Story of Lebanon's Beit Noun Guesthouse
The 100-Year Story of Lebanon's Beit Noun Guesthouse In the village of Mechmech in Lebanon, you spend your days laying underneath swaying pine and cedar trees, while your evenings are spent sipping a fruity cocktail or an icy beer. Scenic views stretch before you - the greens of the forest and the blues of the sky, which change to soft orange and purple by dusk. In this picturesque region, 900 metres above sea-level, lies Beit Noun - a boutique guesthouse with a wealth of history. From the nation's Golden Era in the 50s, up to its devastating Civil War in the 70s, the Lebanese countryside and coasts attracted the crème de la crème of the world - and nothing drew them in more than Jbeil. The glistening Mediterranean marina of this mountainous district has yachted Hollywood stars like Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando, while the forests made up of the country's signature cedar tree were dotted with picturesque villages. Then, just as it does now, you could stroll past houses of red-tiled roofs and ancient masonry, beach-side bars and breezy restaurants. Situated just below the hallowed pilgrimage site of Mar Charbel, the patron saint of Lebanon, Beit Noun was originally developed by Edouard and Isabelle Noun nee El Khoury, a relative of Lebanon's first president Bechara El Khoury. They built it as a private residence in the 1920s, flanked by groves of fragrant olive, fig, cherry and apple trees, and perched at the tip of the mountain. 'Edouard and Isabelle were a pillar of Lebanon's high society, and used the estate as a gathering point of political elites, who would often be hosted in a pine tree-covered private garden besides the main house,' Mia Noun, manager at Beit Noun and great-granddaughter of the founders, tells SceneTraveller. 'Their personal belongings still decorate the house. Isabelle was a collector of fine mirrors which we have placed around Beit Noun. Her gloves - she had very small hands - and Edouard's canes remind us of them. We try to run Beit Noun with their spirit and in their memory.' The house was built in the Art Deco style that was popular in that era, and employs red tiles and traditional Lebanese artisanry to accentuate the serenity of the region. The main house took 25 years to complete; Edouard employed villagers from the surrounding areas in its construction. Stones were carried from the nearby villages, which still stand strong to this day. The creation of the estate on which Beit Noun stands also saw the building of the first roads in the region as well as the canalisation of water, which made the estate a focal point for the villages. While preserving the classic design and layout of the house, celebrated regional architect Galal Mahmoud reimagined the space with a modern take. 'The estate is known fondly by the local villagers as El Hara, because since its inception, it was founded as a place of gathering and of community,' Mia Noun says. The Noun family created a house with a warm family atmosphere filled with family lunches, society dinners with presidents and ministers, and - in the days of Mia's grandfather Pierre Noun ('he was a bit of a hippy,' Mia says) - nights around the fire enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the highlands. Today, the house has been re-established as a guesthouse that is still run by the Noun family. Newly opened, it aspires to reimagine the essence of the place. 'We opened the guesthouse in the middle of the crisis in Lebanon, and it just made sense to do so,' Mia says. 'It is a place meant to be filled with people.' Whether it be a swim in the pool or the nearby azure mountain lakes, fruit picking in the gardens, trekking in the sprawling mountains, or just a relaxing massage and yoga, the guesthouse offers plentiful opportunities to unwind and immerse yourself in the traditions and history of the estate. The natural environment around the house, including organic vegetable gardens and beehives, serve as the ideal break from city life. The menu mirrors the seasons, and mostly uses fresh produce from the gardens and villages. Older women from the villages come in to cook typical North Lebanese fare such as Kibbeh Nayye and meat stews which have been heated above charcoal for six hours. To quench your thirst, there is the estate's wine bar, Le Bistro de Zahra ('Named after the cow of Heikal, one of the first gardeners on the estate,' Mia shares). It is placed in the very first house on the estate, which was built by the father of Edouard Noun, who was a priest and a butcher. From USD 275 a night, guests can enjoy one of Beit Noun's 13 rooms divided between the main house, the garden house and the pool house. Each room reflects its own character through unique colour palettes. Local artisans are still used in the upkeep of the house to maintain its original and traditional Lebanese country feel. According to Mia, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the villagers who assisted Edouard in developing the estate are still employed there, and view the place as a second home.
Boston Globe
27-06-2025
- Climate
- Boston Globe
Hurricane season in the Atlantic tropics: A quiet June with July trending more intense
'June is normally a quiet month,' said Phil Klotzbach, senior research scientist at Colorado State University. 'We've had above-average wind shear, and with cooler sea surface temperatures compared to this time last year.' Advertisement Take a look at sea surface temperatures for the third week of June compared to last year. The main development region was running extremely hot last June compared to late August, which helped spawn Beryl so early. This year is much different. The reason being? Strong trade winds from a stronger Bermuda high have helped with evaporative cooling of sea surface temperatures, keeping ocean temperatures closer to normal. Sea surface temperatures are much cooler this year (left) versus the third week of June last year (right) when Hurricane Beryl formed. Weather Models Since there's virtually no possibility of another tropical storm forming before Monday, we set our eyes on July, where the season typically begins to awaken. What does a normal July look like? July is usually another quiet month across the Atlantic tropics, with about 7 percent of the season activity occurring during this month. Of course, the busiest months of the hurricane season occur between August and October, with the peak date around September 10. Advertisement Over the past 30 years or so, July averages about 1.5 named storms, with .6 becoming hurricanes and .1 strengthening to a major hurricane — meaning we typically get a hurricane every other year, with 1 major hurricane every decade during July. In addition to the Gulf and Western Atlantic, the Caribbean and the Western edge of the tropical Atlantic, just to the east of the Antilles, become possible formation spots for tropical storms and hurricanes during July as sea surface temperatures generally reach the typical 80-degree minimum to support development. Tropical activity increases across the East Coast and Western Atlantic during July. Boston Globe What will this July look like? Long-term models suggest that sea surface temperatures will creep up, with wind shear becoming less intense, but it may take a while. July typically only produces one named storm, and I wouldn't be surprised if we cap off the month with just one named storm for this time around. There is another hurricane stat worth noting about July systems — there is a growing trend with Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE). ACE is a metric that measures the intensity of hurricanes. This means that July storms are trending stronger and longer-lasting. Take a look at how storm intensity during July as increased since 1950. Accumulated Cyclone Energy during the month of July since 1950. Phil Klotzbach, CSU And one last stat regarding July activity. 2020 tied the record for the number of named storms with five — Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, and Isaias. The only other year on record with five named storms was in 2005. New England and July tropical activity New England hardly sees a direct landfall from tropical storms or hurricanes as it is, let alone during July. However, there have been several remnant storms that have pushed into the region, along with weakened tropical depressions and post-tropical systems, all flooding parts of New England over the years. Advertisement Last July, New England was impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, dumping flooding rains across parts of New Hampshire and Vermont. Tropical Storm Fay in July of 2020 made landfall in New Jersey, but most of New England took on the brunt of the storm. The last direct landfall from a tropical storm or hurricane in New England during July? Tropical Storm Beryl in July of 2006, storm names are recycled until their retired, made landfall on Nantucket. All in all, it takes one storm to make a world of difference, regardless of the time of year. Take a look at the costliest and strongest hurricanes, in terms of pressure, on record. A list of the seven costliest hurricanes on record. Boston Globe The six strongest hurricanes on record in terms of barometric pressure. Boston Globe Ken Mahan can be reached at
