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Daily Mail
14 minutes ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Premier League legend completes fairytale story as he scores in play-off final to lead hometown club back to LaLiga after 24-year absence
Arsenal legend Santi Cazorla completed a fairytale swansong with his hometown club Real Oviedo as they returned to LaLiga after a 24-year absence. Cazorla, 40, gained legendary status at the Emirates after playing 180 times for the club between 2012 and 2018, during a period in which he won two FA Cups. The attacking midfielder, who has also played for the likes of Villarreal and Malaga, originally came through the youth ranks at Oviedo before joining Villarreal aged 17. He returned to the club in 2023 after a three-year spell in Qatar and on Saturday he kick-started a dramatic comeback as Oviedo won the LaLiga 2 play-off final. Taking on Mirandes, who they finished level on points with in the regular season, across a two-legged tie, Oviedo lost 1-0 in the first leg last Sunday. Things got off to a disastrous start in the second leg as they went 1-0 behind, but Cazorla gave his side hope when he converted a penalty late in the first half. Ilyas Chaira then levelled the tie in the second half, before it went to extra-time with the scores at 2-2 on aggregate. However, Oviedo - who lost in last season's play-off final - ensured lightning wouldn't strike twice as Francisco Portillo scored a stunning winner in the 103rd minute to lead Cazorla's side to promotion and back to LaLiga for the first time since 2001. It was a dramatic way to end the campaign, with Mirandes having two men sent off, while Oviedo ended with 10 and their victory sparked jubilant celebrations at full-time. Tearful Oviedo fans invaded the pitch and Cazorla looked delighted and was spotted kissing his wife Ursula. The 40-year-old had previously scored the winner in the play-off semi-final against Almeria, netting a free-kick after coming off the bench. The victory completed a remarkable story for Cazorla, who had been forced to leave Oviedo in 2003 amid financial issues which destroyed their academy and led to the first team dropping down to the third tier of Spanish football. However, his love for the club remained and when Oviedo faced financial issues a decade later, Cazorla purchased shares to help keep the team alive. When Cazorla then returned in 2023, he wanted to go unpaid, but league rules meant he had to earn a minimum salary of £80,000-per-year. The 40-year-old is out of contract at the end of this month and it remains to be seen whether he will continue his playing career, with Cazorla having previously outlined his desire to head into coaching, something that has been mooted at Arsenal. The fact Cazorla is still playing is testament to his desire and mental toughness given he faced 11 operations to cure an Achilles injury he suffered in October 2016. The issue almost caused Cazorla to lose his leg due to an infection and he was once told by doctors he should be happy to walk again, never mind play. Across numerous operations, some of his arm and hamstring muscle was used to rebuild the tendon. Cazorla also won 81 caps for Spain, winning Euro 2008 and 2012, although he missed La Roja's 2010 World Cup success due to injury.
The Independent
14 minutes ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Every time Starmer wants us to think the best of Trump, the US president proves him wrong
Just five days ago Sir Keir Starmer sat down with the travelling pack of UK journalists at the G7 in Canada and assured them and their readers that Donald Trump would not attack Iran. He said:"There is nothing the president said that suggests he's about to get involved in this conflict, on the contrary, the G7 statement was about de-escalation. "I think what he said was he wanted to go beyond a ceasefire effectively and end the conflict. And I think he's right about that. I mean, a ceasefire is always a means to an end. "That is consistent with what we agreed around the table yesterday. And throughout the dinner yesterday I was sitting right next to President Trump, so I've no doubt, in my mind, the level of agreement there was in relation to the words that were then issued immediately after that, pretty soon after the dinner.' He made a point of being at the table sitting next to Trump to underline that his reading of what the US president would do was correct. At that point Trump had left the resort in Alberta early and was back in the White House. Just hours later he was posting threats to Iran on Truth Social. Then last night, five days after Starmer addressed journalists, he authorised the bombing of Iran having given them two weeks on Friday to get back to the negotiating table. The question though is: Why does the prime minister just keep getting it so wrong about what the US president will say and do? This is not the first time that Sir Keir has suggested Trump will do one thing and then the US president has done the opposite. We can go back to Starmer's cosy chat in the Oval Office when the two had their first formal meeting as prime minister and president in March. At the time and just before handing Trump the invitation from the King for a state visit, Sir Keir said he wanted 'to thank you for changing the conversation on the war in Ukraine.' It seemed an odd phrase even then given that Trump seemed to be dead set on forcing Ukraine to accept a peace on Russia's terms. But it looked far worse 24 hours later after vice president J.D. Vance and president Trump berated and humiliated Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky in the same Oval Office forcing him to leave their meeting. Then in May Sir Keir and President Trump were on the opposite ends of a public zoom call congratulating each other for the trade deal they had just struck over the White House's global tariff regime. 'Donald, thank you for your leadership,' the prime minister said, emphasising the first name terms. All seemed well until later in the month when Trump announced steel tariffs would be 50 per cent, not 25 per cent, and it turned out the UK/ US trade deal had not actually been implemented. It took til last week to get most of the deal implemented apart from steel which is still subject to discussions with the UK tariff remaining at 25 per cent with a hope of zero per cent still on the table. At every turn it appears that the prime minister wants us to think the best of Trump only for the US president to be apparently determined to prove him quickly wrong. It may be wishful thinking on Sir Keir's part. After all, he is constantly hoping Trump will do the right thing. There is a case to point out that what else could he say in these circumstances especially as his primary diplomatic policy appears to be to assuage Trump's ego and butter the US president up as much as possible. To be fair, Starmer has had more success than most on the international stage and he rightly speaks of his 'warm relationship' with the US president who in turn has gone out of his way to praise the prime minister's leadership. There is a sense from a popular American phrase of 'speaking things into existence', in that if you want something to happen it is better to say it will happen and hope that is enough to ensure it does. But perhaps it is because of the quixotic nature of the US president. He thinks one thing at one moment and then changes his mind when he leaves the room. It could be all of the above. But even those who wanted to believe Starmer last week thought he was being extremely naive in suggesting the president was pursuing de-escalation. It all reflects a complex international situation for the prime minister in his first year and one which is only going to heat up further. The problem is that our prime minister seems incapable of guessing what the biggest international player and UK's most important ally will do next.
Yahoo
14 minutes ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup: How to watch the Mexico vs. Costa Rica game tonight
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Edson Alvarez and the men's national soccer team of Mexico will play Costa Rica this week at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, here's how to watch. () Returning CONCACAF Gold Cup champions Mexico will face Costa Rica in their next match during the group stage of this year's tournament on Sunday. This weekend's game will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with kickoff set for 10 p.m. ET. The game will be the final game in the group stage for both teams; quarterfinals are scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 28. (You can keep up to date with all the latest group standings here.) Here's what you need to know about tuning into the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament, including this weekend's Mexico vs. Costa Rica match, how to watch Gold Cup games without cable, and more. How to watch Mexico vs. Costa Rica at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 Advertisement Time: 10 p.m. ET Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas TV channels: FS1 Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo and more What channel is the Mexico vs. Costa Rica Gold Cup game on? The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup game between Mexico and Costa Rica will air on FS1. The game will kick off at 10 p.m. ET. How to watch the CONCACAF Gold Cup without cable: The Mexico vs. Costa Rica game on FS1 is available on platforms including Fubo, DirecTV, and Hulu + Live TV. Watch FS1, FS2, FOX and more Fubo TV Starting at $65 for your first month, Fubo TV's Pro tier gives you access to FS1, FS2, FOX and 100+ more live channels. The live TV streaming service is definitely pricey, but it still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package and will get you access to the Gold Cup. Fubo subscribers also get unlimited cloud DVR storage. The platform offers a free trial period, and you can currently get $20 off your first month. Try free at Fubo How to watch the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a VPN: If you don't have FOX and don't want to add another streaming-service subscription to your life, you could always try tuning in with the help of a VPN. In Central America, all CONCACAF Gold Cup matches will stream live on Disney+, which you may already subscribe to. In the U.K., many Gold Cup matches will stream free with an account on CONCACAF Go and via YouTube. Advertisement Not in either of those places right now? You can still tune in like you are with the help of a VPN. Stream CONCACAF Gold Cup games ExpressVPN The CONCACAF Gold Cup will stream on Disney+ in Central America and free via YouTube in the U.K. ExpressVPN offers "internet without borders," meaning you can tune into the tournament from anywhere. All you'll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to the U.K. or Central America and find games streaming live on YouTube, via CONCACAF Go or Disney+. ExpressVPN's added protection, speed and range of location options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus it's Engadget's top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN's 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee in case you're nervous about trying a VPN. From $4.99/month at ExpressVPN ● Group Stage: June 14 to 24 ● Quarterfinals: June 28 to 29 ● Semifinals: July 2 ● Final: July 6 Who is playing in the 2025 Gold Cup? The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup will feature 16 national teams: the best 15 from the CONCACAF region, who qualified through the latest edition of the CONCACAF Nations League or the 2025 Gold Cup Prelims, along with one invited guest team, Saudi Arabia. Here's who is playing in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Group A: Mexico, Costa Rica, Suriname, Dominican Republic Advertisement Group B: Canada, Honduras, El Salvador, Curacao Group C: Panama, Jamaica, Guatemala, Guadeloupe Group D: United States, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Saudi Arabia 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage schedule: All times Eastern. Saturday, June 14, 2025 Mexico vs. Dominican Republic: 10:15 p.m. (FS1) Sunday, June 15, 2025 United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago: 6 p.m. (FOX) Haiti vs. Saudi Arabia: 8:15 p.m. (FS1) Costa Rica vs. Suriname: 11 p.m. (FS1) Monday, June 16, 2025 Panama vs. Guadeloupe: 7 p.m. (FS1) Jamaica vs. Guatemala: 10 p.m. (FS1) Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Curaçao vs. El Salvador: 8:15 p.m. (FS1) Canada vs. Honduras: 10:30 p.m. (FS1) Advertisement Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Costa Rica vs. Dominican Republic: 7 p.m. (FS1) Suriname vs. Mexico: 10 p.m. (FS1) Thursday, June 19, 2025 Trinidad and Tobago vs. Haiti: 6:45 p.m. (FS1) Saudi Arabia vs. United States: 9:15 p.m. (FS1) Friday, June 20, 2025 Jamaica vs. Guadeloupe: 7:45 p.m. (FS1) Guatemala vs. Panama: 10 p.m. (FS1) Saturday, June 21, 2025 Curaçao vs. Canada: 7 p.m. (FS1) Honduras vs. El Salvador: 10 p.m. (FS1) Sunday, June 22, 2025 Saudi Arabia vs. Trinidad and Tobago: 7 p.m. (FS1) United States vs. Haiti: 7 p.m. (FOX) Mexico vs. Costa Rica: 10 p.m. (FS1) Dominican Republic vs. Suriname: 10 p.m. (FS2) Advertisement Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Panama vs. Jamaica: 7 p.m. (FS1) Guadeloupe vs. Guatemala: 7 p.m. (FS2) Honduras vs. Curaçao: 10 p.m. (FS1) Canada vs. El Salvador: 10 p.m. (FS2) More ways to watch the CONCACAF Gold Cup:
SBS Australia
14 minutes ago
- General
- SBS Australia
Australia calls for "dialogue and diplomacy" as US strikes Iran
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MTV Lebanon
14 minutes ago
- MTV Lebanon
Watch: Israeli Airstrike Destroys Al Manar TV Transmission Building
An Israeli airstrike targeted the Tumat Niha Heights, overlooking the Western Bekaa and Iqlim al-Tuffah regions. The strike hit a transmission building used by several television stations and mobile networks as a broadcast and coverage point, including Al Manar TV, leading to its complete destruction. In a related development, an Israeli interceptor missile fell on the side road between Wadi Saluki and Meiss El Jabal Hospital, near the Debbieh Fortress in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, an Israeli unit stationed on Jabal Al Bat infiltrated the eastern outskirts of the southern Lebanese town of Aitaroun and blew up an uninhabited house.
