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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
'Rangers fans can be assured that Russell is a guy who leaves no stone unturned': Charlie Mulgrew hails thorough approach of his former Scotland team-mate
The searing heat in the Balearics contrasted with the lukewarm reception for the breaking news back in Scotland. For all we know, Russell Martin's imminent appointment as manager might well have satisfied a silent majority of Rangers supporters. However, most of those who preferred to air their strident views in public weren't willing to give the former Southampton boss the benefit of the doubt. Two weeks after his unveiling, the 39-year-old's reputation as a thoughtful and progressive football coach evidently still hasn't cut the ice with all the light blue legions. Those who would rather have seen a more exotic or experienced name given the nod appear disinclined to look beyond Saints' disastrous return to the Premier League under Martin's stewardship last season. The brand of possession-based football he plays has been used as a stick to beat him with. Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart is confident Martin can help steady the ship and win trophies From the other side of the Old Firm divide, Charlie Mulgrew might seem like an unlikely source of support for the new man at Ibrox. But the testimony of a former Scotland team-mate is compelling. 'I actually met him in Palma the day before he took the job,' said the former Celtic defender. I'm sitting in a coffee shop and he came walking in. He was flying back to take the job. 'Having met the guy and spent time with him, I know he leaves no stone unturned. He's absolutely brilliant at his job. 'I know he sticks to his style and how he sees the game. I've always been impressed by that. 'He tried to sign me when he was at MK Dons as well, so I got an insight into how he wants to play. 'He was thorough. As a player that he was looking to sign, he sent me a profile on how he saw me playing — a PowerPoint presentation of what he saw and what I could bring to his team. 'It was so impressive. I'd never been sent that before. Knowing him, I think he's a great appointment for Rangers.' Before he's so much as taken charge of a single training session, Martin stands accused — by some — of advocating a style of football which is too easily countered. Mulgrew believes that's a gross misrepresentation of the reality. 'No matter what happens, Celtic and Rangers need to be possession- based, because that's what the fans demand,' he said. 'They can't be at home at Ibrox and let Motherwell have 60-per- cent possession. The place would be booing. 'They're going to have possession. If you've got possession, you've got more chance of scoring a goal. The tricky bit for Celtic and Rangers has always been the final third. You need to have killers in that final third. I'm sure he'll know that.' Martin will also appreciate that certain fans will view him with scepticism purely on the basis that he's Russell Martin. A decent defender who rang every last drop out of his professional career is always going to be a hard sell to those more concerned with style than substance. 'Listen, I'm not surprised because I know the mentality up here at Celtic and Rangers,' said Mulgrew. 'There's a high standard and expectation in the names that were mentioned for the Rangers job. 'Jose Mourinho was mentioned at one stage and Carlo Ancelotti's boy [Davide], who has coached at Real Madrid and has quite a high stock as well. 'When you've not looked too much into Russell Martin, on the surface it can maybe disappoint people. But having been down to see him, having spent time with him, having played with him, I don't see it like that.' Martin's impending joust with former Norwich team-mate and now Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou makes for an intriguing opening day of the new Premiership season. Hearts are also under new management in Derek McInnes. On the opening Monday, they face an Aberdeen side still basking in Scottish Cup glory. Champions Celtic, who host St Mirren the previous day, will start as strong favourites to retain their crown. There remains an air of invincibility, however, with the four league defeats suffered by Brendan Rodgers' side last season all coming after the turn of the year. With the benefit of hindsight, perhaps losing the cup final to Aberdeen at Hampden wasn't quite such a seismic shock. While his former club still enjoyed a successful season by claiming the League Cup on top of the Premiership crown, Mulgrew feels that one major disappointment will have festered. 'I don't think anybody gave Aberdeen a prayer in the game,' he said. 'It just shows you, though, what can happen if you don't turn up and show the right attitude. First and foremost, you need to show up and compete. 'I'm sure that'll keep them on their toes this year. Brendan Rodgers, being the competitive winner that he is, will be fuming with the fact he never won the Treble, having come so close. It was Rodgers' first final he'd been beaten in. So, every team needs that wee edge.' With Jota sidelined for the foreseeable future and the void left by Kyogo Furuhashi still to be filled, Rodgers needs to get new faces in the door. Mulgrew contends that the much-anticipated return of Kieran Tierney is pretty much the perfect starting point. 'It's brilliant,' he said. 'He's somebody who's probably coming into their prime in a few years. Celtic are lucky to have him back. He's a brilliant, brilliant player. There are maybe question marks over injuries, but I'm sure they'll manage him well in that way.' Tierney's been away from the madhouse for six years, but the changes in Scotland's top tier in the past six weeks have been bewildering enough. There are two new additions to the top flight in Falkirk and Livingston and new faces at the helm at Rangers, Motherwell, Hearts, Dundee and Kilmarnock. Barring something extra-ordinary, the title will be a two-horse race as usual, although Mulgrew senses it might not quite be the canter most are expecting. 'It's going to be interesting to see how Rangers go this year,' he said. 'Celtic have been dominating for so long. Now Rangers have a new manager, Celtic will obviously have a bit of a wariness about what that's going to bring. 'Celtic need that challenge. They're going to be wary of that. So, it's interesting and exciting.' Charlie Mulgrew appeared courtesy of William Hill and the Warm-Up, SPFL Title Sponsor.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carlos Alcaraz lifts the lid on what really happened during French Open champion's now-legendary Ibiza celebrations - while British No 1 Jack Draper plumped for home comforts ahead of Queen's
As if saving three match points to win the French Open were not outlandish enough, Carlos Alcaraz has once again achieved the impossible: a quiet holiday in Ibiza. The 22-year-old's annual excursions to the most Bacchanalian of the Balearics were a big topic in Carlos Alcaraz: My Way, a documentary released in April. For two years in a row the Spaniard's team tried to dissuade him, twice he defied them and joined friends for three days to 'reventar' - literally to burst, translated in Netflix 's ghastly Hollywood dubbing as 'get wasted'. After beating Jannik Sinner in one of the great Grand Slam finals last Sunday, Alcaraz partied in Paris until the early hours of Monday, then flew to Ibiza via Madrid. But the emotional and physical toll of that five-and-a-half-hour epic was such that it was more R&R than R&B. 'This year Ibiza was more chill,' said Alcaraz at Queen's Club, on the eve of the event he won in 2023. 'It was fun but honestly, I rested a lot, physically and mentally. But I had fun, a nice three days. It was more than enough. 'Once I went to bed so late, that's the craziest thing. Obviously I danced a bit, I did some shots as well, but nothing more than that. More chill and as a normal person does.' Did his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero and agent Albert Molina try to persuade him not to go this time? ' They didn't,' said Alcaraz with his toothy grin. 'They knew at the beginning of Roland Garros I was going to go, 100 per cent.' It has become a lethal formula: French Open, Ibiza, Queen's, win Wimbledon. If he makes it a hat trick of All England Club titles, as he is favourite to do, surely the routine will continue ad infinitum. 'It's really, really intense, the clay season,' said Alcaraz. 'After Roland Garros is the best moment to go anywhere. My friends go to Ibiza every year but it doesn't matter where you go - it's a time to turn off your mind. 'After such an intense Roland Garros it was great to disconnect from everything, have fun and then come back with more energy.' Alcaraz's trip to Ibiza last year left him undercooked for Queen's, and the man who took advantage was Jack Draper, beating the Spaniard in straight sets. Since then, Draper has risen from 31st to fourth in the world and plays here as No2 seed to Alcaraz's No1. The 23-year-old was upset by world No62 Alexander Bublik in the last 16 of the French Open, and had a couple of days off before getting back to work - although he was not tempted to join Alcaraz in heading off to a party island. The Brit said he was in awe of the Alcaraz-Sinner final, which is the second-longest men's singles Grand Slam final of all time 'Everyone's different,' said Draper. 'I like being at home. I love going back to the UK, to my flat, or to the family home. When I work, I work really hard and I'm always on. It's nice to come back and take my mind off everything. 'I don't feel the urge to be going out partying and all that stuff. I'd rather just come home.' One evening after training, Draper settled down in his Putney flat to watch the French Open final. As a man on a mission to chase down Sinner and Alcaraz, it must have been a daunting watch. 'Unbelievable tennis,' said Draper, who plays tricky American Jenson Brooksby in the first round here. 'It inspired all the players, it captured attention around the world, even people who aren't into tennis. 'I don't know what I'm capable of yet but I aspire to be at that level. What those guys are doing is setting the way and changing the game. Players like myself are going to be working very hard to get to that point.' As much as Alcaraz switched off from tennis in Ibiza, he could not resist watching a few highlights himself. 'The bad thing in tennis is sometimes you don't have time to realise what you have done,' said Alcaraz, who will face fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the first round of Queen's. 'But I've been talking with my friends, I've been watching highlights and when that moment comes, the love-40, I still can't believe I won at the end of that match. At some point, I had to calm myself and realise I did it.'
Forbes
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
This Slick Sports Yacht Just Made Its Debut At The Venice Boat Show
The yacht was launched in March. Ferretti Group For yacht buyers with a need for speed, it's no secret that Italian brand Pershing is the premium choice. With a long history of high-quality construction and a focus on R&D that's backed by parent company and yachting giant Ferretti Group, the Italian brand is the industry leader for performance boats. But in the last few years, Pershing has been branching into yachts with a bit more focus on liveability. Built under the GTX Sport Utility series, the new line of lines is characterized by more waterfront real estate and an increased focus on comfort, space and longer voyages. Six guests are accommodated in three cabins. Ferretti Group In other words, the GTX line hasn't been made for zipping around Ibiza drinking champagne – this is a series for sun-slowed weekends around the quieter Balearics, sipping mojitos and soaking up the Mediterranean views. The latest model from the line just made its premiere at the Venice Boat Show. The show has long been a staple in the yachting calendar, giving yacht builders an alternative window to showcase their products outside of the busy September boat show season. It's also crucial for the Adriatic market and yacht builders like Pershing, which is based just nearby, in Mondolfo, are right at home in The Floating City. The highly anticipated GTX70, launched this spring in Fano, is the third and most compact entry in the marque's Sport Utility Yachts range. At 71.5-feet (or 21.8 meters), its delivery coincides neatly with the builder's 40th anniversary and its premiere at the 2025 Venice Boat Show got people talking. With a beam of 5.42 meters, the GTX70 is more than just a scaled-down version of its larger siblings. Developed in collaboration with the Ferretti Group's Product Strategy Committee led by Piero Ferrari, Vallicelli Design, and the Group's Engineering Department, the model features a new hull and construction process that blends the latest technology with classic Pershing craftsmanship. The result is a sleek, elegant vessel that stays true to the aggressive spirit of the GTX line with its clean lines, a slightly convex sheer, and a near-vertical bow. The focal point of the design is the unfolding bulwarks on the beach club that together create a 23 square meter oceanfront lounge right at the water's edge. Pershing takes it one step further with a lifting swim platform that expands the available space and also offers practical benefits like tender and Jet Ski launching (the recommended tender is a Williams 325 tender). Inside, the GTX70 punches well above its weight class in terms of volume and layout, thanks, in part, to the widebody design. The main deck's open-plan design connects the shaded cockpit lounge to the galley and forward salon via a clever up-down glass panel. Interior materials and lighting have been thoughtfully curated with touches of Nubuck leather and Pershing's signature sporty LED light bars. Attendees of the Venice Boat Show 2025 were given a chance to see inside – but those who weren't at the yacht show will have to wait until the official photoshoot is released. Below, the GTX70 offers accommodations for up to six guests in three en suite cabins, with a layout that maximizes both privacy and comfort. Above, the 16 square meter sportbridge offers sunbathing, alfresco dining, and command station zones, and is available with an optional electric Bimini top. Of course, no Pershing would be complete without performance credentials. Powered by triple 900 hp Volvo Penta D13 IPS1200 engines, the GTX70 is capable of reaching a top speed of 35 knots, with a comfortable cruising speed of 30 knots. During the boat show, the Salone Nautico Venezia organized special sea trials around the Venice Lido to give prospective buyers the chance to put the yacht's driveability and speed to the test. With its world premiere at one of the more boutique shows in the calendar, the Pershing GTX70 makes a bold statement: high-performance yachting can still offer space, comfort, and elegance, even at under 22 meters. It's a sleek, sea-going celebration of Pershing's four-decade legacy and a sign of exciting things to come for the GTX line.
Web Release
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
TAGOMAGO RELAUNCHES ‘NOCHES DE VERANO' – A MAGICAL NIGHT SWIM EXPERIENCE INSPIRED BY THE BALEARICS
This summer, Tagomago invites guests to embrace the spirit of the Mediterranean with the launch of Noches de Verano, a new evening experience that brings the essence of the Balearics to Dubai's shores. Taking place every Friday and Saturday from 8pm, Noches de Verano transforms Tagomago into a dreamy seaside escape, perfect for soaking up summer evenings with moonlit swims, laid-back beachside energy, and flavours inspired by the Spanish isles. Guests can enjoy a special night swim margarita menu, experience sizzling delights from the evening BBQ, and cool off in the pool under the stars – all set to the backdrop of Tagomago's signature Spanish ambience. Whether you're starting the night with friends or winding down after a long day, Noches de Verano offers a relaxed, stylish setting to enjoy Dubai's warm summer nights without the daytime heat. Event Details What: Noches de Verano – Night Swim at Tagomago Where: Azure Residence, 1E The Shoreline Street, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE When: Every Friday & Saturday from 7pm till late Age Policy: 21+ only Reservations: Call +971 4 832 6620 or email [email protected] Packages AED 150pp minimum spend No sunbed or entrance fee required
Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tiny island 'just as good as Majorca and Ibiza' but with hardly any tourists
Formentera is the smallest of the Balearic Islands, but it is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, and has everything that Majorca and Ibiza has to offer Tucked away in the Balearic Islands, this tiny gem boasts all the allure of Majorca and Ibiza, from stunning beaches to vibrant restaurants and parties, yet remains blissfully crowd-free. As the smallest of the Balearics, Formentera spans a mere 32.14 square miles, with a slender width of just one and a half miles at its narrowest point. Measuring 12 miles in length and four miles in width, its compact size belies the wealth of untouched white beaches and crystal-clear waters that have earned it a reputation as one of Europe's most coveted destinations. Dubbed "one of the jewels of Spain", Formentera is home to a mere 11,389 residents, according to the latest population census in January 2023 – a far cry from the 159,180 inhabitants of its more populous neighbour, Ibiza. One of the island's most unique charms is its lack of an airport. While this may present a minor inconvenience for some, it means that visitors must take a scenic ferry ride from Ibiza, which typically lasts between 30 and 40 minutes. During peak season, departures are frequent, with sleek catamarans capable of carrying over 200 passengers setting sail every half hour, reports the Express. Regular passenger services from mainland Spain have also contributed to the island's growing popularity, yet Formentera remains mercifully free from the crowds that flock to its more famous neighbours. The island's limited road network, connecting only the key areas, adds to the sense of seclusion and tranquillity that pervades this hidden gem. From May to September, Formentera bursts into its prime – a landscape exuding warmth and splendour. While it doesn't reach the scorching heights of Majorca's low 30s in August, average temperatures linger delightfully in the mid-to-high 20s during the peak summer months of July and August. This European gem is esteemed for its stunning coastal lines, with Ses Illetes topping the list as Formentera's crowning beach treasure, nestled in the northern part of the island with its expansive sandy stretches and inviting waterfront eateries. Plaja de Migjorn unfurls almost 4 miles of rugged rock and sand coastline, celebrated as the untamed heart of Formentera's seaside. Not to be missed is Es Cavall d'en Borras: a stone's throw from the port of La Savina, this haven boasts powdery white beaches and crystal-clear waters alongside breathtaking views of deserted islets like Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell, crowned by the island's famed sunsets. The in-vogue Beso Beach restaurant offers more than just exquisite meals — its iconic bench with a view, adorned with the words "no hay verano sin beso" ("there is no summer without a kiss"), has become a photographer's muse. In contrast to its sister isles, Formentera's nightlife adopts a more subdued tempo, with its limited yet vibrant clubs and bars designed in the spirit of Ibiza's legendary scene, including hotspots such as Rigatoni Club Formentera and Pachacha. Formentera has been a cradle of human activity since the Bronze Age, with records dating from around 2000 to 1600 BC. The isle boasts significant ancient remnants and megalithic structures such as the Naveta des Cap de Barbaria, a burial chamber erected in 1700 BC. These historical sites are accessible through pathways, inviting visitors to delve into the eras of bygone civilisations and their enduring heritages. On Tripadvisor, accolades for Formentera and its stunning beaches abound. Regarding Ses Illetes, one person said: "Any trip to Formentera would be improved by visiting this outstanding and beautiful beach," while another lauded Platja de Migjorn, calling it an "amazing beach, very relaxed, not busy and easy to find your own space".
