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IT'S taken just 11 months for some Manchester United fans to turn on minority co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. And doubters in the Old Trafford faithful will no doubt be left even more frustrated when they find out what could've been under the Qatari administration, who had plans to revolutionise the club in just THREE DAYS. Fan pressure and soaring costs saw the majority owning Glazer family announce that they were open to selling United in November 2022. And Qatari billionaire banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, entered the race to buy Britain's biggest football club. After months of speculation, Sheikh Jassim's final £4.5billion offer for full control was shunned by the Glazers , in favour of Britain's richest man Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe's own £1.2bn offer for a 27.7 per cent stake was accepted, and the 72-year-old, a life long fan, was effectively given the keys, taking control of all operations. But things haven't gone to plan, with sporting director Dan Ashworth leaving the club after just five months in his role in the latest of a string of PR disasters. Almost 12 months on, the 'new' United lurches from horror show to another under Ratcliffe and his Ineos officers. Ahead of Sunday's derby at Man City they find themselves in a lowly 13th place in the Premier League. After 15 games they are 16 points behind Liverpool, who spanked them 3-0 at Old Trafford. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS But the Mail have now revealed an inside swoop into what could've happened in M16 if the Qatari's were allowed to buy the club outright. Plans for a United rebirth, fuelled by vast wealth and some of the finest sporting and finance brains on earth , had already been carefully drafted. The strategy for 'Project Ruby' saw the Qatari's pledge to announce the takeover on the first day. The removal of ALL of the club's debt would come on the second day. And United would be taken off the New York Stock Exchange and no longer answerable to far-away stakeholders. By day three, Sheikh Jassim would reveal plans for a brand new state-of-the-art stadium. That's it, a clean break in three days to change the club's history and current predicament. As for Old Trafford, there would be no attempt to grab any money from the taxpayer, or confusion over whether this would be a refurbishment or a rebuild. Ratcliffe was reportedly lobbying the government's "Levelling Up" plan to give the north of England a venue to rival Wembley. And the iconic ground continues to rot away, hampered by an embarrassing leaky roof and dead RATS under seats. Under Sheikh Jassim this would have been a more straightforward process. A senior adviser to the Qatari group told the Mail: "The b****y thing would have been fully in-motion now. "A stadium for a football club paid for by a football club and nobody else. And as for the staff Ratcliffe is firing - we would have been hiring." None of the above will be of solace to the United fans – and the large numbers of staff - who had wanted the Sheikh Jassim bid to succeed. Populous, the designers responsible for many of the venues at the 2022 World Cup , had already drawn up plans, which were shared with bidders for United. It can now be disclosed that an 'adaptable' stadium was being seriously considered, with a capacity of between 90,000 and 100,000. Leading commercial property company JLL, based in Manchester city centre, had already been signed up to work on the project. And there was a separate fund planned for the women's team, who would've had their own training centre in Manchester. Leading commercial property company JLL, based in Manchester city centre, had already been signed up to work on the project. Far from being given the sack, Sir Alex Ferguson was to be cherished and invited onto an advisory board. Others, including Class of '92 members David Beckham and Gary Neville, were also being lined up to add their input. But the opposite has come true. Ratcliffe's hated cost-cutting campaign has seen 250 redundancies made and tickets were hiked to £66 for kids and pensioners. He's even turned into the grinch and replaced the £100 staff Christmas bonus with a £40 M&S voucher in his latest money-saving measure. Fans have already protested outside Old Trafford begging to stop being "exploited". But it might not be the end of the story. The advisor told the Mail: "Sheikh Jassim is still a rich guy. "He is still a United fan. He is not going to rush off and try another Premier League club. 'If the opportunity to buy the whole of Manchester United arose again at some point in the future it is hard to see there not being a big level of interest. The plans are still there." SIR JIM RATCLIFFE'S minority takeover at Manchester United was announced on Christmas Eve in 2023 - and a lot has happened at Old Trafford since... December 2023 - Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe's takeover on Christmas Eve, vowing to invest £245m into Old Trafford January 2024 - Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford photographed meeting Erik ten Hag during tour of Carrington January 2024 - Omar Berrada poached from Man City as new CEO February 2024 - Ratcliffe's £1billion, 27.7 per cent takeover officially completed February 2024 - Former CEO Richard Arnold quits board as Ineos pair John Rees and Rob Nevin added March 2024 - Ratcliffe bans words "awesome" and "lukewarm cappuccino" in bizarre move March 2024 - Matt Johnson appointed head of women's football March 2024 - Ratcliffe announces plans to build "Wembley of the North" to replace Old Trafford March 2024 - Man Utd NYSE share price drops to $13.73 on March 21 - down from $20.52 immediately after Ratcliffe takeover in December April 2024 - Senior staff club credit cards and private cars cancelled April 2024 - John Murtough quits as football director April 2024 - Jason Wilcox appointed technical director after compensation package agreed with Southampton May 2024 - Ratcliffe turns Carrington "toxic" after sending email to employees slamming "disgraceful" lack of cleanliness May 2024 - Work finally starts on leaking Old Trafford roof May 2024 - Man Utd finish eighth in Premier League, worst-ever finish May 2024 - Ratcliffe gives employees just one week to decide if they want to accept redundancy May 2024 - Staff forced to pay for own transport to FA Cup final and only given one ticket May 2024 - Pre-match party and hotel for senior staff before FA Cup final axed May 2024 - Man Utd shock rivals Man City to win FA Cup despite suggestions Erik ten Hag will be sacked regardless of result June 2024 - Man Utd announce £50m plans to upgrade Carrington training ground June 2024 - Ratcliffe introduces strict "back to work" policy forcing staff to come into office June 2024 - Ratcliffe scores own goal with comments about women's team July 2024 - Man Utd finally agree deal to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director after four months of gardening leave at Newcastle, who received £3m in compensation July 2024 - Erik ten Hag signs shock new contract extension until 2026 July 2024 - Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake appointed assistant managers, Andreas Georgson first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher's role changes from technical director to first-team coach. Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy depart. July 2024 - Ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins on short-term basis as interim director of recruitment July 2024 - Jean-Claude Blanc added to Man Utd board July 2024 - Man Utd cut down number of staff on US pre-season tour to 125 July 2024 - Ratcliffe makes 250 redundancies including popular media man John Allen, historian Cliff Butler and kitman Alex Wylie August 2024 - Man Utd splash out £199m in the summer transfer window August 2024 - Matchday staff lunchboxes scrapped and some forced to eat beside toilet October 2024 - Man Utd stop paying £2m-a-year ambassador salary to Sir Alex Ferguson October 2024 - Staff Christmas party cancelled October 2024 - "Back to work" policy costing Utd fortune to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home matches October 2024 - Erik ten Hag sacked with club 14th in Premier League table, costing club £15m November 2024 - Ruben Amorim appointed new Man Utd manager on deal until 2027 after stumping up £10m release clause November 2024 - Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy axed by new manager Ruben Amorim November 2024 - Man Utd chiefs locked in blame game over summer shambles including Erik ten Hag situation and transfer signings November 2024 - Ratcliffe reportedly set to half £40,000 budget paid to Manchester United Disabled Supporters Association December 2024 - Ratcliffe admits "mediocre" Man Utd "still in last century" December 2024 - Fans protest after OAP and children concessions tickets ditched and minimum home ticket cost up to £66 December 2024 - Dan Ashworth sacked after five months as sporting director December 2024 - £100 staff Christmas bonus ditched for £40 M&S voucherGolden Knights ride 5-goal period to 6-2 win over the Canadiens
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown could miss the 2025 season recovering from the right knee injury sustained in a loss to Cincinnati, coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday. McCarthy said Overshown has a “long road of rehab in front of him.” The second-year player tore multiple ligaments when a Bengals lineman crashed into his leg in the Cowboys' 27-20 loss Monday night. Overshown missed all of his rookie year in 2023 after tearing the ACL in his left knee in a preseason game. The latest injury came in his first game since a spectacular 23-yard interception return for a touchdown in a 27-20 victory over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving. “DeMarvion is getting ready to have a big surgery in front of him,” McCarthy said of the procedure planned this week. “His physical and football talent speaks for itself. He’s such a bright light. He’s got a great, infectious personality — a tough young man. He is definitely going to be missed.” The former Texas standout, drafted in the third round last year, was second on the team to star pass rusher Micah Parsons with five sacks when he went down. The December timing of Overshown's injury means rehab is likely to extend past training camp and into the regular season next year, after he turns 25. Parsons was emotional when asked about Overshown after the Cincinnati game. “I cried,” he said. “It’s like my little bro, bro. He doesn’t deserve that either. Just to understand what he’s going to go through and to be there for him physically, mentally. It’s just so challenging because of the year he was having. I really just don’t think that’s fair either.” The loss of Overshown comes with defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence close to return from a foot injury that has sidelined him since Week 4. But the Cowboys (5-8) are all but out of the playoffs as they prepare to visit Carolina (3-10) on Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
YouTube its AI-powered auto-dubbing to “hundreds of thousands of channels” in the YouTube Partner Program that are “focused on knowledge and information.” YouTube says it will bring the feature to “other types of content soon.” What the dubs consist of depends on the language used in the original video. If it was in English to start, it’ll be translated into French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Indonesian, Japanese, and Portuguese. If the starting video was made in one of those languages, YouTube will only produce an English dub. For channels that have it, AI-dubbed videos are created automatically when the original video is uploaded, but creators can opt to preview them before they’re published. YouTube also provides options to unpublish or delete dubs, according to a . The dubs aren’t very natural-sounding now, but YouTube promises they’ll get better at emulating “tone, emotion, and even the ambiance of the surroundings” with later updates. Here’s an English dub example of a French video about making potatoes au gratin: However, YouTube cautions that “this technology is still pretty new, and it won’t always be perfect.” The company says it’s “working hard to make it as accurate as possible, but there might be times when the translation isn’t quite right or the dubbed voice doesn’t accurately represent the original speaker.” YouTube initially announced its tests of auto-dubbing with “hundreds” of creators in . /However, Trump's criticism of NATO member countries for not meeting their defense spending commitments is not a new development. Since taking office, the president has been vocal in his demands for member countries to allocate at least 2% of their GDP towards defense. While some countries have made progress towards this goal, many have fallen short, leading to tensions within the alliance.
Authored by J. Peder Zane via RealClearPolitics , There may be five stages of grief, but there’s usually just one when it comes to political defeat – pretend to soul-search, then carry on as if nothing happened. In the wake of Donald Trump’s clearcut victory on November 5, Democrats and their media allies acknowledged mistakes were made, but their mea culpa sounded more like humble brags as they suggested their real problem was a failure to communicate . If only we’d done a better job of describing our wonderful accomplishments and the dangers of fascism. Next time, our commercials will be much more effective. The stand-pat strategy makes some sense in a two-party system where many elections are akin to a coin flip. Ironically, each side banks the other’s unwillingness to change to provide the opening they need to keep on keeping on. The Democratic Party may well rise from the canvas in the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race – but this would likely be more a result of potential Republican overreach than the wisdom of their policies. For the good of the country, however, Democrats should use their recent defeat as an opportunity to rethink and reorient their approach to governance. It won’t be easy, because a fundamental reason Democrats lost goes to the core of their identity: competence. Polls show a large majority of Americans have lost faith in their ability to govern effectively . The GOP’s campaign slogan homed in on this failure: “Trump Will Fix It.” Since the rise of the progressive movement more than a century ago, Democrats have argued that an expansive government run by experts can solve the nation’s problems . Especially through the ambitious legislative programs put forward by presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, and Joe Biden, Democrats have assured voters: We know what works . Decades of experience have proven otherwise. Democrat-run states and major cities have distinguished themselves not only for their poorly run schools, high crime, and massive debts, but also their corruption. The New York Times reported in August that California has now become the leader in political malfeasance, “exceeding the number of cases in states better known for public corruption, including [the deep blue states of] New York, New Jersey and Illinois.” For its part, the Biden administration has taken a series of missteps – personified for all to see by the president’s weak, wobbly gait – that directly led to Kamala Harris’ defeat. Who thought it was a good idea to: While these and many other failures weakened confidence in the Democrats’ ability to steer the ship of state, their embrace of the woke agenda showed that the party was not just wrong about certain issues , but in the grips of an unhinged ideology. Claims that America is irredeemably racist, that illegal aliens should be allowed to vote, that gender is not a biological fact and that children should have the right to decide to mutilate their bodies without parental consent, struck most citizens as incomprehensible. Yes, Harris and other Democrats tried to distance themselves from some of these positions, but they never repudiated them . If you have to run to the center so you can govern from the far left, your politics have become an exercise in deceptive cynicism. Post-election revelations that the Harris campaign burned through $1.5 billion in 15 weeks – including showering celebrities with huge paydays to draw crowds to her rallies – reenforces the perception that Democrats see money as a slush fund for their allies . Perhaps the greatest indictment of Democrats’ competence is the rise of Donald Trump. After eight years of Barack Obama – an exemplar of well-polished progressivism – the American people elected a man with no government experience, whose campaign focused on the failures of the ruling elites of both parties. Entrenched Republicans were, in fact, as disdainful of Trump as Democrats were. Then, despite titanic efforts to undercut and delegitimize him at every turn, this quintessential outsider led a largely successful administration . Polls suggested he was likely to be reelected before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Trump was returned to office earlier this month because many Americans remembered the policies of the man Democrats dismissed as a failed real estate developer and superficial reality TV star as far more effective than those advanced by his highly credentialed opponents. The visceral hatred for Trump stems in large part from his competence. As he calls out the failures and corruption of the rulers on the left and the right, he has succeeded at their game without their alleged expertise. He points out obvious facts – China and Iran are not our friends, we can no longer pay the world’s bills – that they have long obscured. They call him a liar, and he does do that, but it’s his truth-telling they can’t forgive. His chief character flaw is that he isn’t part of the club. All of which is to say, Democrats need their own Trump – a wrecking ball who will challenge the party’s dogmas; a disruptive outsider who can force them out of their ideological cul-de-sac. The radical transformation Democrats need seems beyond the capacity of the party’s entrenched leadership : To expect people who cannot admit error to change their minds and ways seems like wishful thinking. They probably don’t need a Trump-like figure to win elections, but they need one to find a way to govern effectively. This would not require abandoning progressive ideals, but developing new ways to actually achieve them. This will not be easy. As a spur, Democrats should consider the fate of their allies in the legacy media. The partisan, left-wing turn many news organizations have taken in the last decade has undermined the trust Americans once had in their reporting – while contributing to shrinking audiences and mass layoffs . That failure is a major reason millions of Americans are turning to alternative outlets , including X, Substack, and podcasters such as Joe Rogan, for news. Political parties are not subject to the swift and ruthless forces of the market. But Democrats would be wise to see the decline of their media allies as a canary in the coal mine. It should inspire them to begin a true process of soul-searching and change for their own good and for that of the nation. J. Peder Zane is a RealClearInvestigations editor and columnist. He previously worked as a book review editor and book columnist for the News & Observer (Raleigh), where his writing won several national honors. Zane has also worked at the New York Times and taught writing at Duke University and Saint Augustine’s University.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder. Purdy injured his right shoulder in last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks . Purdy underwent an MRI that showed no structural damage but the shoulder didn't improve during the week and Purdy was ruled out for the game. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Overall, the Xiaomi YU7 is shaping up to be a highly anticipated addition to Xiaomi's product portfolio, offering consumers a unique and technologically advanced SUV option. With its combination of smart features, sustainable performance, and stylish design, the Xiaomi YU7 is set to redefine the SUV segment and establish Xiaomi as a key player in the automotive industry. Fans and enthusiasts can look forward to the official launch of the Xiaomi YU7 next year, as Xiaomi continues to push boundaries and set new standards in the automotive world.As we approach the halfway mark of the season, the contenders are starting to separate themselves from the pretenders. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining which team will emerge victorious and lift the coveted Scudetto at the end of the campaign. Every goal, every save, and every decision will be scrutinized as the battle for Serie A supremacy reaches its climax.A New Wave of Cold Air to Deliver Cooling Temperatures to South China
Running a Hotel in a County Town: Is It Profitable or Not? Chain Brands Rush into the New Blue OceanAs Messi jokingly tells Mbappé that it's his turn to win the World Cup, the underlying message speaks volumes about the complexities of emotions in sports. While the desire to achieve individual glory is inherent in every athlete, the ability to empathize with others and recognize their successes is equally important. In a competitive environment where egos often clash, moments of genuine connection and mutual respect serve to humanize the game and strengthen the bonds between players.Failure to register for the military draft can have serious consequences, including potential fines, ineligibility for federal financial aid for education, and even criminal prosecution. Therefore, it is crucial for all eligible males to comply with the registration requirement in a timely manner to avoid any negative repercussions.
CME Group Inc. Cl A stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsArkansas St. 28, Louisiana-Monroe 21Wheel of Fortune contestants whiffing their bonus puzzles is nothing new, but on December 4’s episode, a player came up short on a $40,000 puzzle that left fans joking that she may never want to visit a Disney theme park again. The game show’s latest big miss involved Vandana Patel, an Indian fusion food expert from Chicago. She won the episode and proceeded to the coveted bonus round with $20,600, a trip to Florida, and the selection of “What Are You Wearing?” as her category. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Stacker analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify drops in HIV-related deaths and look at the causes and impacts. Click for more. HIV isn't the death sentence it once was: How related deaths are dropping in the US
Meanwhile, in another corporate scandal, 百川智能 (BaiChuan Intelligent) is facing backlash after reports emerged that the company has been engaging in a questionable practice of forcibly buying back employee stock options at below-market prices. This controversial move has raised concerns about the company's treatment of its employees and ethical standards.
“We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that,” NFL (National Football League) commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday after the conclusion of the league’s winter meetings. “We know the litigation is happening now. From our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.” A woman who previously sued musician Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 when she was 13 years old, amended the lawsuit on Sunday to include a new allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, said the rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. The 24-time Grammy Award winner called the allegations “idiotic” and “heinous in nature” in a statement released by Roc Nation. The NFL teamed up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2019 for events and social activism. The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago. Kendrick Lamar will perform the Super Bowl halftime show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9. Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. Beyonce, who is married to Jay-Z, will perform at halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game at Christmas. “I think they’re getting incredibly comfortable not just with the Super Bowl but other events they’ve advised us on and helped us with,” Mr Goodell said. “They’ve been a big help in the social justice area to us on many occasions. They’ve been great partners.”
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