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Leaders
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Leaders
Preview: Al-Hilal Face Tough Mission Against Man City in Club World Cup Showdown
Saudi powerhouse Al-Hilal face a formidable challenge when they face Premiere League titans Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup last 16 at Orlando's Camping World Stadium on Tuesday. Al-Hilal secured their spot by finishing second in Group H, trailing Real Madrid, despite winning only one of their three matches. Their group stage journey showcased resilience, overcoming strong opponents to reach this critical point. Only Real Madrid managed to breach Simone Inzaghi's defensive setup during the group stage. After a 1-1 draw with Los Blancos, Al-Hilal held Red Bull Salzburg to a goalless stalemate and secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Pachuca. Salem Al-Dawsari's exquisite lob and Marcos Leonardo's last-gasp tap-in ensured Al-Hilal's advancement to the knockout rounds. With just one goal conceded in three matches, Al-Hilal matched PSG's stellar defensive record in the group stage. Since their 3-1 defeat to Al-Ahli in the AFC Champions League semi-finals, Al-Hilal has remained unbeaten in eight consecutive matches. As the Blue Waves prepare for their second competitive encounter with a Premier League club, their confidence is understandably high. Correcting past mistakes against another blue-clad team could propel Al-Hilal into a quarter-final clash with either Fluminense or Inter Milan. Manchester City's Dominance Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City breezed through to the knockout stage with a perfect record of three wins in three matches. They were the only team to secure nine points from a possible nine, showcasing a near-flawless group stage performance. Having scored eight goals against UAE's Al-Ain and Wydad Casablanca, Manchester City maintained their ruthless form against Juventus. They were locked in a direct battle with Juventus for the top spot in the group, which added intensity to their match. Despite Ederson's rare error, overshadowed by Kalulu's bigger mistake, Guardiola's team stormed to a 5-2 victory over Juventus. This impressive result ultimately secured their position at the very top of Group G in the tournament. Including the closing stages of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign, Manchester City has put together an impressive five-match winning streak across all competitions. Meanwhile, their forthcoming opponents, Al-Hilal, have yet to experience defeat on American soil this season. This highly anticipated clash will mark the first-ever competitive encounter between Al-Hilal and Manchester City. City's only competitive meeting against an Asian team was a 3-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds in December 2023's Club World Cup semifinals. Injury Concerns and Squad Updates Both Manchester City and Al-Hilal have suffered significant setbacks in their attacking options ahead of this crucial match. Al-Hilal's captain Salem Al-Dawsari suffered a hamstring injury against Pachuca and may miss up to 6 weeks. Consequently, it wouldn't be surprising to see this change implemented from the start as Inzaghi adopts a more defensive strategy. In defense, former Manchester City player Joao Cancelo now readies himself for an emotional reunion with his old club. Meanwhile, ex-Chelsea center-back Kalidou Koulibaly continues to stand as the central pillar of Al-Hilal's defensive line. As Manchester City strives for global dominance, they'll spare a thought for Claudio Echeverri, injured in training before the Juventus match. This unfortunate setback could potentially sideline the talented player for the remainder of the entire tournament. Joining Echeverri on the sidelines will be Rico Lewis, who is currently serving the final game of his three-match suspension. After being introduced at half-time on June 26, the prolific Erling Haaland scored his impressive 300th senior career goal. This remarkable achievement may lead to Omar Marmoush being relegated to the bench as Guardiola continues to rotate his squad. Predicted Lineups and Final Thoughts Manchester City: Ederson; Nunes, Khusanov, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gonzalez, Gundogan; Cherki, Foden, Doku; Haaland Al-Hilal: Bono; Cancelo, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Lodi; N. Al-Dawsari, Neves, Kanno; Milinkovic-Savic; Malcom, Leonardo Throughout the entire group stage, Al-Hilal's defensive solidity and organization often served as their primary attacking weapon. However, even a slightly rotated Manchester City lineup is likely to find a way through eventually against their opponents. Consequently, the last-16 clash should become a relatively straightforward affair for Manchester City from that point onward. The unfortunate absence of Al-Dawsari deals a significant blow to Al-Hilal, both offensively and mentally for the team. Given this setback, it is reasonable to expect Manchester City to progress to the quarter-finals with minimal difficulty. Short link : Post Views: 68
Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Chelsea star offers help to family of tragic tourist who died after plunging into active volcano crater during hike
AN EX-Chelsea footie star has offered to help the family of a young backpacker who died after slipping into a volcano during a hike. Juliana Marins, 26, tumbled more than 1,000ft from the ridge of Mount Rinjani in Indonesia down into the active crater, where she became trapped. Advertisement 9 Juliana Marins, 26, died after falling into an active volcano crater and finding herself unable to escape Credit: Jam Press 9 The traveller fell over 1,000ft and could not scramble back up the steep walls Credit: Newsflash 9 A major rescue operation failed to retrieve Juliana in time Credit: AFP 9 Alexandre Pato, who used to play for Chelsea, has offered to pay to repatriate the fellow Brazilian's body Credit: Getty Images - Getty A desperate rescue mission ensued, but when teams reached her after four days she had tragically died from her injuries and exposure. She fell on the Saturday and her body was removed from the area on Wednesday. Now, Alexandre Pato - a former Brazil and Chelsea player - has offered to cover the cost of repatriating her body back to Brazil. It's unclear whether Juliana's family have accepted the kind gesture. Advertisement The devastated family has already gone public wit fierce criticism of Juliana's tour guide and the rescue effort. Her sister Marianna told Fantástico that Juliana was abandoned by her guide on the hike when she "got very tired" and stopped for a rest. Marianna said: "They continued on, and the guide didn't stay with her." Juliana was one of five travellers on the hike, led by a single tour guide. Advertisement And her family accused the Indonesian authorities of not doing enough to reach Juliana in time. They wrote: 'Juliana suffered serious negligence from the rescue team. Two killed and one injured in plane crash after pilot lost control while trying to dodge a turtle on the runway 'If they had reached her within the estimated seven-hour window, Juliana would still be alive. 'She deserved so much more. Now we will seek justice for her, because that's what she deserves.' Advertisement Juliana was from Rio de Janeiro and lived in neighbouring Niterói. She had graduated in advertising and worked as a pole dancer and publicist. 9 Pato celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Villa in a Premiere League game Credit: PA:Press Association 9 Juliana slipped and fell from a high ridge Credit: Jam Press Advertisement 9 Fog and bad weather made the rescue operation much more difficult Credit: AP 9 Juliana had been travelling around south-east Asia Credit: Jam Press In a heartbreaking clip shared by her friend Federica, Juliana could be seen smiling at the base camp of the volcano before she fell. The two young women joked about the view, as it had clouded over. Advertisement In the clip Federica says sarcastically: "The view is amazing, you can tell it was so worth it." Juliana jokes: "Yeh, we did it for the view, so I'm glad, amazing!". While searches were still underway, her sister, Mariana, said: 'We were told that Juliana panicked because she didn't know what to do – and that's what led to her disappearance. 'When the guide realised she was taking too long, he returned and saw she had fallen far below.' Advertisement Pato, 35, hung his boots in 2023 and last November began a career as a sports commentator. He scored 10 goals in 27 appearances for Brazil's national team between 2008 and 2013. He only played twice for Chelsea – in 2016 – but still managed to find the net in an away match against Aston Villa. In his career, he also played for Italian giants AC Milan and Spanish side Villareal. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Chelsea star offers help to family of tragic tourist who died after plunging into active volcano crater during hike
AN EX-Chelsea footie star has offered to help the family of a young backpacker who died after slipping into a volcano during a hike. Juliana Marins, 26, tumbled more than 1,000ft from the ridge of Mount Rinjani in Indonesia down into the active crater, where she became trapped. 9 Juliana Marins, 26, died after falling into an active volcano crater and finding herself unable to escape Credit: Jam Press 9 The traveller fell over 1,000ft and could not scramble back up the steep walls Credit: Newsflash 9 A major rescue operation failed to retrieve Juliana in time Credit: AFP 9 Alexandre Pato, who used to play for Chelsea, has offered to pay to repatriate the fellow Brazilian's body Credit: Getty Images - Getty A desperate rescue mission ensued, but when teams reached her after four days she had tragically died from her injuries and exposure. She fell on the Saturday and her body was removed from the area on Wednesday. Now, Alexandre Pato - a former Brazil and Chelsea player - has offered to cover the cost of repatriating her body back to Brazil. It's unclear whether Juliana's family have accepted the kind gesture. read more in sport The devastated family has already gone public wit fierce criticism of Juliana's tour guide and the rescue effort. Her sister Marianna told Fantástico that Juliana was abandoned by her guide on the hike when she "got very tired" and stopped for a rest. Marianna said: "They continued on, and the guide didn't stay with her." Juliana was one of five travellers on the hike, led by a single tour guide. Most read in Football And her family accused the Indonesian authorities of not doing enough to reach Juliana in time. They wrote: 'Juliana suffered serious negligence from the rescue team. Two killed and one injured in plane crash after pilot lost control while trying to dodge a turtle on the runway 'If they had reached her within the estimated seven-hour window, Juliana would still be alive. 'She deserved so much more. Now we will seek justice for her, because that's what she deserves.' Juliana was from Rio de Janeiro and lived in neighbouring Niterói. She had graduated in advertising and worked as a pole dancer and publicist. 9 Pato celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Villa in a Premiere League game Credit: PA:Press Association 9 Juliana slipped and fell from a high ridge Credit: Jam Press 9 Fog and bad weather made the rescue operation much more difficult Credit: AP 9 Juliana had been travelling around south-east Asia Credit: Jam Press In a heartbreaking clip shared by her friend Federica, Juliana could be seen smiling at the base camp of the volcano before she fell. The two young women joked about the view, as it had clouded over. In the clip Federica says sarcastically: "The view is amazing, you can tell it was so worth it." Juliana jokes: "Yeh, we did it for the view, so I'm glad, amazing!". While searches were still underway, her sister, Mariana, said: 'We were told that Juliana panicked because she didn't know what to do – and that's what led to her disappearance. 'When the guide realised she was taking too long, he returned and saw she had fallen far below.' Pato, 35, hung his boots in 2023 and last November began a career as a sports commentator. He scored 10 goals in 27 appearances for Brazil's national team between 2008 and 2013. He only played twice for Chelsea – in 2016 – but still managed to find the net in an away match against Aston Villa. In his career, he also played for Italian giants AC Milan and Spanish side Villareal. 9 An ambulance evacuated her body from the area on Wednesday - but it was too late Credit: AP
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LeBron James Saddened By Attack At The Liverpool Parade
Liverpool held a celebratory parade after winning the Premier League this season, but a joyous occasion would turn tragic. Several fans were injured when a car plowed into a crowd during the parade. Police and first responders say 27 people were hospitalized as a result of the attack, while several others were treated at the scene for minor injuries. Liverpool are based in England, but the club has fans all over the world. One of the team's biggest supporters - and an investor in the club - reacted to the tragedy on social media. "OMG!!!! WTH. My deepest thoughts and prayers goes out to everyone affected that attended LFC's Premiere League trophy parade today! Such a senseless act!," said NBA star LeBron James. James added the #YNWA hashtag to his message, short for "You'll Never Walk Alone." The song is played before every Liverpool home game at Anfield, and has become synonymous with the team throughout its history. James has been a part-owner of Liverpool Football Club since 2011, and has attended games at Anfield. The soccer world at large has reacted to the tragedy in Liverpool on Monday, with the Premier League issuing a statement stating that it is "shocked by the appalling events" and that "heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected." The league also noted that it has been in contact with the club and has offered support. "Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city," said Everton, Liverpool's fierce rival. Another rival team, Manchester United, said that its thoughts are with Liverpool after an "awful incident." Liverpool won the Premier League this season, taking home the trophy for the second time under the current classification. They've been champions of the first division of English soccer 20 times, with the Premier League structure starting in 1992. It's the second time Liverpool has won the title since 2020, when they ended a 30-year drought between titles. The team was unable to celebrate with home fans after winning that year due to the pandemic, and their celebration this season has been marred by a senseless act of violence. LeBron James Saddened By Attack At The Liverpool Parade first appeared on Men's Journal on May 27, 2025
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
‘I thought I'd lost everything', says dad who watched baby boy dragged 15ft in pram & partner run over by Liverpool car
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TRAUMATISED dad told how his baby boy was dragged 15ft and his partner run over in the Liverpool car horror. Daniel Eveson, from Telford, Shropshire, said the parade had started off "perfect" but soon became the "worst day of his life". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 The family had been celebrating at the Liverpool Premier League Trophy Parade on Sunday Credit: MatchDay Images Limited 10 Daniel Eveson watched as his son was dragged inside a buggy 15ft by the car Credit: PA 10 The tot's mum was also run over by the Ford Galaxy Credit: AFP A "sea of chaos" erupted when a Ford Galaxy car collided with multiple pedestrians as it drove into a crowd on Water Street, Liverpool city centre on Sunday. The disturbing events unfolded just after 6pm after a day of jubilation when The Reds lifted the Premiere League trophy. Four children were among 65 people injured and a 53-year-old white British man from west Derby was arrested at the scene. Mr Eveson, who was their with his family, told the BBC: "It [the car] struck me in my chest, all the way down my left hand side. "My partner went under the wheel and the car went over her leg and she got dragged down the road. "Then my little boy got taken about maybe 15 feet down the road in his pram. "I didn't know where anyone was or what to do. "I didn't know where my boy was and then I saw his pram, I didn't know whether or not he was alive. And then I saw he was alive." He moved his partner onto the kerb and rushed their son Teddy into a restaurant, where he assessed the tot was okay. Mr Eveson then went back outside to tell his wife their son was alive and he was safe. Sophie Radford puts split behind her on day out with Millie, but it comes to a shocking end amid Liverpool parade panic "I thought I'd lost everything I really did," he added. Mr Eveson's partner is still waiting to hear when she will be discharged from hospital, while Teddy is recovering at home. The family had been walking up the road with the pram when they saw a commotion ahead. They noticed two people running in the opposite direction before spotting the car. 10 10 Footage taken from a shop showed the car edging through the crowds of supporters just two minutes before it accelerated down the street Credit: Facebook 10 Footage showed brave fans racing after the car as it sped forwards Credit: facebook 10 The driver sped down the road despite efforts by fans to slow them down Mr Eveson recalled people "screaming" in "pure terror". "It will stay with me for the rest of my life," he said. "I don't think I will ever be able to go to a parade or a celebration again." It comes as Merseyside Police confirmed reports the car had followed an ambulance after a road block was temporarily lifted so paramedics could help a man who suffered a suspected heart attack. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims added eleven people remain in hospital and appear to be recovering well in a stable condition. The force said the man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs. Cops also clarified the incident was not being treated as terrorism during a press conference. What we know so far: A car collided with multiple pedestrians when it drove into a crowd on Water Street, Liverpool city centre The incident happened just after 6pm as Liverpool FC's victory parade was coming to an end Police have arrested a 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool who they believe to be the driver The incident is not being treated as terror-related and police are not looking for anyone else Four children were among 27 people taken to hospital and 20 treated at the scene Manchester Arena attack survivor describes being knocked to the ground Follow our live blog for all the latest updates The Home Secretary will now visit Liverpool this evening following the major incident. She will join DCC Chris Green and Mayor Steve Rotheram at the cordon of the scene to meet first responders who saved lives. Meanwhile, speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill, of Merseyside Police, said: 'I want to reassure the people of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to this awful incident and bring the person responsible to justice.' King Charles has said he was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the crash during the title parade. He added: "I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need." The Prince and Princess of Wales also said they were "deeply saddened" by the scenes on Monday. William, who is patron of the Football Association, and his wife Kate said in a personal message on social media: "What should have been a joyful celebration ended with tragedy. "Our thoughts are with those who were injured and to the first responders and emergency services on the ground. W & C." And, soon after the horror, Sir Keir released a statement saying: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling - my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. "I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. "I'm being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate." Half an hour after that, Liverpool FC released a statement on X. It read: "We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. "We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident." 'THE NOISE WAS TERRIFYING' Footage taken from a shop showed the car edging through the crowds of supporters just two minutes before it accelerated down the street. It was filmed slowly driving down Dale Street through groups unaware fans - including children - before it turned onto Water Street. It reversed suddenly, bumping into a few annoyed revellers, before speeding forwards. One mobile phone clip shows it colliding with dozens of screaming supporters before making a sharp right turn and stopping. Seconds later, it turns to the left, and appears to hit several more before coming to a standstill. Harry Rashid, 48, who was at the parade with his wife and two young daughters, said: 'It happened about ten feet from us. 'We had no control over where we would be because the street was very narrow. "The vehicle came to our right. It emerged from just right next to a parked ambulance. 'It pulled up from the right and rammed into all the people at the side of us. It was fast. The noise was terrifying.' Mr Rashid, of Solihull, West Mids, described how crowds began trying to smash the car windows. He said: 'The driver stalled for a few seconds, probably about ten. 'Then loads of people a bit further back started rushing at him trying to smash his windows. 'But then he just ploughed through the rest of them. 'It was horrible. So many innocent people, fans just wanting to enjoy the parade, were hurt.' He added: 'I just wanted my kids to get off the road regardless. You're just exposed there on the pavement. 'It was all horrendous, so horrendous.' Video shows brave fans throwing bags at the vehicle and kicking it in a desperate attempt to slow it down. Several sprinted after it as the driver continued down the road. Despite their best efforts to stop the car, numerous people were thrown to the sides and some fell beneath the vehicle. After pushing through dozens of footie fans for around 20m, the car came to a stop. Fire crews arrived to find four people trapped under the vehicle, including a child, and worked quickly to free them. Ambulances, a hazardous area response team, MERIT doctors, North West Air Ambulance and senior clinicians were quickly on scene to offer aid and treatment. Emergency ambulances took patients to the Royal Liverpool, Alder Hey, Arrowe Park and Aintree Hospitals. 10 Debris beneath the street sign for Water Street today Credit: PA 10 The Home Secretary will be visiting the scene to thank emergency workers this evening Credit: pa
