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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phil Foden issues eight-word admission on Manchester City future
Manchester City's poster boy of their academy success in recent years has issued an update on his future at the club. Foden was on the scoresheet as City kicked off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Wydad AC in Philadelphia, with the 25-year-old also setting up Jeremy Doku for the second. Advertisement The England international was voted the 2023-24 PFA Players' Player of the Season after leading Manchester City to a fourth successive Premier League title, scoring 27 times and providing 13 assists in 53 appearances in all competitions. However, the Stockport-born forward struggled for form last season and admitted to mental and physical struggles taking a toll on him after years of unparalleled success under Pep Guardiola – since he broke into the Manchester City first-team. Foden has two years on his current deal at the Etihad Stadium and is expected to play a fundamental role for Guardiola in the seasons to come, with the Manchester City manager also signing a two-year extension last fall that will keep him at the club till the summer of 2027. Since breaking into the senior squad from the academy, Foden has established himself as one of England's most talented stars and played a crucial role for Gareth Southgate at the 2024 European Championship, with the Three Lions reaching the final. Advertisement Manchester City have taken the transfer window by the scruff of the neck after a sub-standard 2024-25 campaign, signing the quartet of Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki in the first 10 days of June. Kevin De Bruyne has joined Napoli on a two-year deal and Foden is expected to take over the title of architect-in-chief from the legendary Belgian midfielder as Manchester City and Guardiola prepare for the new season. Speaking to reporters after Manchester City's opening Club World Cup victory against Wydad AC, Foden was asked on whether there had been any developments on a potential contract extension at the club. 'I've not heard nothing. We'll see what happens,' the 25-year-old insisted. Advertisement It is highly likely that the Manchester City board are waiting for the new season to assess how Foden performs and if he can return to his best before initiating contract renewal talks for one of the greatest success stories of their prestigious academy. Foden's fellow academy graduates – Rico Lewis, Nico O'Reilly and Oscar Bobb – are also all expected to play a key role in the first-team next term whilst England U-21 captain James McAtee is expected to complete a permanent transfer away from the club.
The Independent
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The King and Idris Elba team up for new Netflix documentary film
The King and British actor Idris Elba have teamed up for a new Netflix film about the charity that 'changed' the star's life. The film will explore The King's Trust – a youth charity set up by Charles when he was the Prince of Wales, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary – to highlight how the charity has helped young people around the world, documenting 'the power of believing in young people'. The Luther star, who was a beneficiary of a grant from the trust, will accompany the King as he shares insights into his support for the charity. Elba said: 'The King's Trust gave me an opportunity that changed my life. 'At a time when I didn't have the resources to pursue my ambitions, they offered real, practical support — including financial help — that helped me take those first steps to advance my career. 'Around the world, millions are still waiting for that one door to open. This documentary is about shining a light on what's possible when it does — and why the work of The King's Trust remains so important.' Formerly known as The Prince's Trust, the charity was set up by Charles to help disadvantaged young people overcome challenging circumstances, get into employment or launch their own businesses. It has since become one of the UK's leading youth organisations and has helped more than 1.3 million young people to date with celebrity ambassadors including former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate and presenters Ant and Dec. Jonathan Townsend, UK chief executive of The King's Trust, said: 'At its heart, this is a documentary about the power of believing in young people. It's about an idea, driven by a young Prince who was determined to make a positive difference, that when young people are supported to succeed, we all succeed. 'Almost 50 years on, the momentum behind this idea has seen more than 1.3 million young people supported in over 20 countries around the world, including more than a million in the UK alone, through the work of The King's Trust. 'Nobody understands the impact of this work better than those who have experienced the support we offer first hand. As a long-term supporter and former beneficiary of The Trust himself, Idris will undoubtedly bring a unique perspective to this groundbreaking documentary as he peels back the layers of our story and shows how our life-changing work is as relevant today as it has ever been.' The film will be directed by Bafta-winning filmmaker Ashley Francis-Roy, with young people supported by the Trust helping the production team to build experience in film and television. The documentary is produced by 22 Summers, the production company co-founded by Elba, and due to be released in autumn 2026.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The King and Idris Elba team up for new Netflix documentary film
The King and British actor Idris Elba have teamed up for a new Netflix film about the charity that 'changed' the star's life. The film will explore The King's Trust – a youth charity set up by Charles when he was the Prince of Wales, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary – to highlight how the charity has helped young people around the world, documenting 'the power of believing in young people'. The Luther star, who was a beneficiary of a grant from the trust, will accompany the King as he shares insights into his support for the charity. Elba said: 'The King's Trust gave me an opportunity that changed my life. 'At a time when I didn't have the resources to pursue my ambitions, they offered real, practical support — including financial help — that helped me take those first steps to advance my career. 'Around the world, millions are still waiting for that one door to open. This documentary is about shining a light on what's possible when it does — and why the work of The King's Trust remains so important.' Formerly known as The Prince's Trust, the charity was set up by Charles to help disadvantaged young people overcome challenging circumstances, get into employment or launch their own businesses. It has since become one of the UK's leading youth organisations and has helped more than 1.3 million young people to date with celebrity ambassadors including former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate and presenters Ant and Dec. Jonathan Townsend, UK chief executive of The King's Trust, said: 'At its heart, this is a documentary about the power of believing in young people. It's about an idea, driven by a young Prince who was determined to make a positive difference, that when young people are supported to succeed, we all succeed. 'Almost 50 years on, the momentum behind this idea has seen more than 1.3 million young people supported in over 20 countries around the world, including more than a million in the UK alone, through the work of The King's Trust. 'Nobody understands the impact of this work better than those who have experienced the support we offer first hand. As a long-term supporter and former beneficiary of The Trust himself, Idris will undoubtedly bring a unique perspective to this groundbreaking documentary as he peels back the layers of our story and shows how our life-changing work is as relevant today as it has ever been.' The film will be directed by Bafta-winning filmmaker Ashley Francis-Roy, with young people supported by the Trust helping the production team to build experience in film and television. The documentary is produced by 22 Summers, the production company co-founded by Elba, and due to be released in autumn 2026.
Telegraph
a day ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
Liverpool demand £40m for Jarell Quansah amid Bayer Leverkusen interest
Bayer Leverkusen are ready to test Liverpool's resolve to keep their England Under-21 centre-back Jarell Quansah, with the Bundesliga side considering a formal bid. Liverpool are not proactively seeking to sell the defender, but an offer in the region of £40 million could tempt them to sell. It remains to be seen if the German club are prepared to go that high. Talks between the clubs are unrelated to the £116 million transfer of Florian Wirtz, which should be ratified in the next 24 hours. Wirtz is heading to Merseyside to conclude the formalities of his record-breaking move. There are good relations between the Leverkusen and Anfield hierarchy, which has led to ongoing dialogue on Quansah's future. Liverpool are reluctant to sell but are aware of the strong interest in a player who is currently with the England Under-21s side defending the Euros title. Liverpool rewarded Quansah with a new long-term contract last season, but despite his potential, he is yet to establish himself as first choice alongside Virgil van Dijk. However, he was a critical member of Liverpool's Premier League-winning squad, with his career on an upward trajectory. The academy product broke into the side in the 2023-24 season, winning the Carabao Cup and being hailed as one of several exciting young England defenders to the point where he was called up to Gareth Southgate's preliminary squad for last summer's Euro 2024. The Warrington-born 22-year-old started last season under Arne Slot but swiftly dropped below Ibrahima Konaté in the pecking order. Bundesliga interest reflects how highly he is rated. There have been several approaches for him over the past 12 months, most notably when Newcastle United asked for him to be included in a possible player-plus cash deal for Anthony Gordon a year ago. Liverpool's refusal to agree to that proposal affirmed at the time that they regard Quansah as a possible star of the future. Selling him this summer would require Liverpool to find a replacement, and they are already in the market for defenders, hoping to strike a deal for Bournemouth's left-back Milos Kerkez.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
How to decide when it's time to leave your job
An arresting recent news headline was "Cardiac arrests on the job are rising and often fatal". In Japan, the term "karoshi" is used to refer to deaths from overwork, a phenomenon that is now recognised as a worldwide problem, killing more than 700,000 people a year. If you're asking yourself 'when should I leave my current job?', a pretty good answer is 'before it kills you'. What do academic experts and researchers have to say about the topic? Two researchers from the University of Southern California listed five reasons you should start thinking about leaving your job. First they suggested that it was time to look for another job when your current job provides few opportunities for growth or promotions. From RTÉ Radio 1's Drivetime, new job advice from career psychologist Sinead Brady Second, you should start looking if your organisation is running into or pushing you towards ethical and legal problems. Third, they suggested leaving if you don't like the direction leadership is taking. Fourth, you should leave when you no longer feel passionate about your work. Finally, you should leave your current job if it threatens your mental health. All five of these are potentially reasonable suggestions, but the first four strike me as "rich people" problems. Leaving your job because there is not much room for growth, or because you have lost your passion for the job or because you disagree with corporate leadership are the sorts of concerns that haunt consultants and finance bros. However, these are rarely pressing concerns for the regular working man or woman. For many working people, the decision to leave is often the result of some combination of push or pull factors. Push factors include poor working conditions, burnout, or a change in family circumstances, while pull factors include opportunities for better pay, better working conditions or more stable work elsewhere. From RTÉ Radio 1's The Business, lessons from former England soccer boss Gareth Southgate on how to know when to quit your job There is not a realistic path towards leaving your current job for most of us unless an acceptable alternative is available. However, there are times when it might be important to leave regardless of the alternatives. First, you should leave your job if it is harming your health. Many jobs expose employees to injury, accidents or repetitive motion that can be hazardous to your health, including construction, agriculture, truck driving and mining. Others expose employees to unique risks, such as radiology technicians, dental workers or industrial welders, all of whom might be exposed to hazardous chemicals or elements. You do not want to leave your current job by being carried out feet first. Second, you should seriously consider leaving jobs that harm your mental health. Work-related anxiety, depression, sleep loss, and the like represent serious, and sometimes deadly risks. Jobs that expose you to toxic organisational cultures, substandard working conditions, abusive supervision, workplace violence or bullying, sexual harassment and the like do serious long-term harm. From RTÉ Radio 1's Today with Claire Byrne, workplace psychologist Patricia Murray on dealing with difficult bosses Furthermore, this harm can be difficult to isolate or detect, especially in jobs that expose workers to chronic stress, harm or harassment. Exposure to chronic harassment or bullying, even if each individual incident seems minor, can lead to substance abuse disorders, coronary heart disease and migraines. Workplaces that treat you badly can be just as deadly as workplaces that expose you to dangerous chemicals or working conditions. Leaving a job can be difficult. Jobs may provide you with a paycheck, but they also provide an identity and structure. One of the reasons people (especially men) sometimes have difficulty with retirement is that losing a job can set people adrift. Jobs provide structure to your life by telling you what you should be doing and where you should be five or more days a week, and leaving a job, even a bad job, can deprive people of this structure. Nevertheless, there are clearly times when it is much better to leave than it is to stay. If your job is driving you crazy or making you sick, leaving is better than staying even if the alternatives are not entirely clear. I gave the University of Southern California experts some grief earlier for concentrating on the problems which executives, consultants or finance professionals experience, but I agree fully with one of their suggestions. If you are unhappy with your current job, talk with someone who can help you work out whether you are simply a bit unhappy with your current job or whether the job situation has become so toxic that you must leave. Many organisations provide referrals to counsellors or mental health professionals so talk to your HR department. Everyone will be unhappy at work some of the time, but it is time to leave if your job threatens your physical or mental health.
