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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Bruno Fernandes' 'partner in crime' has already told club he won't be returning next season
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has described Nelson Semedo as his "partner in crime" and the defender is available on a free transfer after his Wolves contract expired Wolves star Nelson Semedo looks set to leave the club this summer after his contract expired, with manager Vitor Pereira stating that the former Barcelona defender has told him he wants "to find another challenge". Manchester United are among the clubs that have been linked with a move for Semedo and the 31-year-old has a strong relationship with club captain Bruno Fernandes. The pair are international team-mates with Portugal and Fernandes recently called Semedo his "partner in crime". After Portugal won the Nations League back in June, beating Spain 5-3 on penalties in the final, Semedo shared a series of snaps on Instagram of him celebrating the victory and Fernandes wrote in response: "My partner in crime". Semedo's contract with Wolves expired last month and he was offered a new deal, but it appears as though his future lies elsewhere. "The relationship that I have with Nelson, we have been, from the beginning, very honest," Pereira told the Express and Star. "He said to me that maybe it's time, after five years here, to find another challenge and I understand. But I need to feel that he's honest with me. I prefer to know the truth from the beginning. "Then, waiting and waiting and waiting. We cannot wait. I like Nelson a lot. That's why the club has a lot of respect and offered him a very good contract. "But at the end of the day, we need to look for our club. We need to look for our future. This is the time to find a good solution." Semedo will be the latest key player to leave the club this summer after the departures of Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri. Cunha has joined Manchester United for £62.5million, while Ait-Nouri has signed for Manchester City in a £31m deal. They have only made two new signings, with winger Fer Lopez joining and striker Jorgen Strand Larsen's loan deal becoming permanent, and Pereira has emphasised the need for more new faces. "I know myself, at the end of the market maybe I will be not happy, maybe disappointed," he told the Express and Star. "I hope not, because I believe in the people that they are working hard to give us (players). We cannot do miracles, we need players. "We need to compete with Manchester City, Arsenal. This is our league. We are not competing just with the clubs that are coming from the Championship. Even these clubs, they are spending a lot of money, they are investing a lot of money. It means that the next league will be very, very tough for us. "I want players that I know that at the end of the game, we cannot control the result, but in the end of the game we are proud of ourselves because we fight, we give everything. Because this is the heart of the people in Wolverhampton."
Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
José Semedo named acting CEO of Al Nassr
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Nassr Football Club has announced the appointment of José Semedo as its new acting CEO, marking a strategic leadership shift ahead of the upcoming season. Semedo, a former European footballer and a familiar figure at the club, steps into the top executive role after two years of proven experience behind the scenes at Al Nassr. Known for his strong character and leadership both on and off the pitch, the Portuguese native brings a blend of athletic insight and executive acumen to the position. 'We will do everything it takes to build something extraordinary,' Semedo said in his first remarks following the appointment. Al Nassr praised Semedo's contributions during his time at the club, noting his deep understanding of the team's culture, competitive ambitions, and operational framework. The decision comes at a crucial moment for Al Nassr, as the club continues to build on its domestic and continental aspirations following a high-profile season and the recent appointment of Jorge Jesus as head coach.
The Herald Scotland
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Rangers' Igamane plays Lille waiting game as priority named
Their interest in former Arsenal and Chelsea star Giroud was widely reported at the same time as the news broke they were looking at Igamane, as they tried to replace Jonathan David. The France World Cup winner has since signed and L'Equipe is now claiming Lille are also looking to add 20-year-old Udinese forward Vivaldo Semedo. In fact, is is stated that a deal is very close to take him to France for €3 million. Read more: The report states that they are making a move for Semedo "while waiting for the Hamza Igamane situation to resolve." The Ligue 1 outfit will have to pay substantially more than that for Igamane with Rangers said to be holding out for £15m, a year after signing him for just £1.7m. And it is believed the pursuit of Semedo is "independent" of Igamane and won't impact on their attempts to sign the Moroccan, who may have to come later. After a season of not being a regular at Ibrox, he would then have to compete with his fellow new arrivals for game time.
Toronto Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Lottery winner says numbers chosen by elevator stops
Sylvester Semedo won a Massachusetts lottery by playing numbers associated with an elevator. Photo by Handout / Massachusetts State Lottery Commission Sylvester Semedo's bank account ascended to new heights after he won a Massachusetts lottery by playing numbers associated with an elevator. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Semedo won $300,000 by playing the same set of numbers three times on one Mass Cash ticket on June 26. The Weymouth resident matched the five numbers — 2, 6, 10, 14, 18 — and told lottery officials the significance of the numerals. 'He won his prizes with a set of numbers he regularly plays that represent the only floors his old work building's elevator used to stop on,' the lottery said in a statement, according to CBS affiliate WBZ in Boston. The odds of matching all five numbers are 1 in 324,632. Semedo said he plans to spend part of his winnings by attending a Boston Red Sox game on the road. The store that sold the winning ticket, Jenny's Market in Weymouth, will get a $3,000 bonus. Read More World Editorial Cartoons Movies Sports Money News
The Star
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
When war becomes background noise: Emotional numbness on the rise, experts say
Every morning, Rasha opens her phone and scrolls through an endless feed of contradictions. A reel of someone dancing barefoot in Bali. A news flash about families displaced in Gaza. An ad for luxury watches. Another explosion. Another crying child. As news became just another piece of content, squeezed between influencer vlogs and product promotions, Rasha noticed something shift. "Through the years, I've noticed my reaction change," she says. "Of course I care, it breaks my heart, but it doesn't shatter me anymore. I just keep scrolling." Like many others who have lived in a digital world saturated with crisis content, where footage of war, displacement, and disaster is available 24/7, Rasha finds herself suspended between compassion and emotional numbness. "Emotional numbness is a coping mechanism," says Daniela Semedo, a clinical psychologist at BPS Clinic. "It happens when people are exposed to distressing images or stories so often that their minds begin to shut down emotionally, not because they don't care, but because they're overwhelmed." According to Semedo, the mind does this to protect itself. When tragedy becomes a daily backdrop, whether through social media, breaking news alerts, or forwarded videos, the emotional system can blunt its own responses as a survival strategy. "We're not meant to process this much trauma at once," she adds. "Repeated exposure to violent imagery can desensitise people, even those who have never lived through war themselves." For those who experienced war firsthand, that desensitisation can be even more complex, part of a wider set of symptoms that includes avoidance, hypervigilance, or disconnection from others. "In survivors of war or forced displacement, emotional numbness can show up as flatness, silence, or even seeming indifference," explains Rahaf Kobeissi, trauma therapist and founder of Rays Your Mental Health. "But this is not apathy, it's a deeply protective response to unprocessed trauma." She notes that digital triggers can reinforce that response. "A video clip, a headline, even a WhatsApp voice note can reactivate past memories. When it happens often enough, the nervous system tries to dull the reaction, which over time leads to emotional shutdown." This pattern of compassion fatigue or numb scrolling doesn't only affect war survivors. Experts say even people with no direct exposure to conflict can experience a sense of helplessness or emotional burnout from constantly consuming violent content. "There's a difference between being informed and being flooded," says Kobeissi. "The latter can leave people feeling emotionally flat, anxious, or disconnected, especially when they don't have the tools to process what they're seeing." In cases where emotional numbness persists, it may also be an early warning sign of deeper trauma, especially for those who have previously lived in conflict zones. "PTSD doesn't always look like flashbacks or panic attacks," says Semedo. "Sometimes it looks like silence. Withdrawal. A loss of interest in things that used to matter. People often think they're 'handling it well' when they've actually shut down emotionally." Healing from this kind of emotional overload, both experts agree, requires intentional support, and a conscious effort to step away from the constant noise. That can include limiting news consumption, building in daily grounding rituals, and, when needed, seeking professional help. "We can't feel everything, all the time," says Kobeissi. "But we can learn to feel safely again, and that's where healing begins." – Khaleej Times (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)/Tribune News Service
