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World Series vision that got Nathan Eovaldi to the Rangers is the same one that got him to re-signSwansea boss Luke Williams thought his side were second best for the majority of the contest despite earning a 2-1 win at Derby. The Swans stunned Pride Park into silence with less than two minutes on the clock when Zan Vipotnik sent a bullet past Jacob Widell Zetterstrom before Ronald slotted home his first of the season in the 14th minute. Cyrus Christie brought Tom Barkhuizen down inside the box and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing dispatched the resulting penalty to cut the deficit in half and, despite piling on the pressure, Derby succumbed to a second home defeat of the season. Williams told a press conference: “We started the game very well, we were good up until we scored the second goal then we lost the grip on the game and I thought Derby were the better team. “The next thing for us we have to be able to maintain that level throughout the game and we weren’t able to do that to be quite honest today. “They made it difficult, reacted very well after the second goal and didn’t go under, far from it.” Swansea leapfrogged their opponents into the top half of the table with their sixth win of the season and took three points back to south Wales following two last-minute defeats by Burnley and Leeds heading into the match. Williams added: “We’ve recently conceded late goals but they’re a very resilient group and we saw it out in the end. “We’ve dominated games a lot but probably failed to score when we’ve been that dominant and tonight we managed to score the goals when we were dominant. “We scored the goals at the right time today.” Derby had been unbeaten in their last three matches coming into this one but Paul Warne put defeat down to a poor start. He said: “We conceded two and didn’t get close enough, weren’t aggressive enough, not enough body contact and looked soft, that’s my fault. “Maybe I didn’t message it properly. Sometimes it doesn’t come down to shape and tactics but I thought that was what the difference was. “Credit Swansea for the win but after the 25 mins it looked like we would score. I really enjoyed it, that’s the truth. I had 70 minutes of a team giving everything, I don’t think we’ve had that many attempts in the Championship this season. “It’s a rude awakening, last year we would’ve won that 4-2.”In the southern region where the winter is mild and short-lived, a group of small southern potatoes found themselves facing an unexpected challenge - being supervised to wear cotton pants in the bone-chilling cold of minus 20 degrees.
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As we look back on the year 2024, it is evident that China's economy has continued to forge ahead with determination and resilience. The theme of the year has been "real efforts driving high-quality economic development," reflecting the nation's commitment to sustainable growth and innovation. Despite global challenges and uncertainties, China has remained steadfast in its pursuit of economic prosperity and social progress.The match in question was a crucial fixture for both teams, with Liverpool vying for the title and the opposing team fighting to avoid relegation. Tensions were running high throughout the game, and it all came to a head when the referee made a controversial decision that went against the club's interests.
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ZURICH — Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations. They took part remotely in an online meeting hosted in Zurich by the soccer body's president Gianni Infantino. "The vote of the congress is loud and clear," said Infantino, who had asked officials on a bank of screens to clap their hands at head level to show their support. The decision was combined with approving the only candidate to host the 2030 World Cup. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host in a six-nation project, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay each getting one of the 104 games. The South American connection will mark the centenary of Uruguay hosting the first World Cup in 1930. The decisions complete a mostly opaque 15-month bid process which Infantino helped steer toward Saudi Arabia without a rival candidate, without taking questions, and which human rights groups warn will put the lives of migrant workers at risk. "We look forward to hosting an exceptional and unprecedented edition of the FIFA World Cup by harnessing our strengths and capabilities to bring joy to football fans around the world," Prince Mohammed said in a statement. FIFA and Saudi officials have said hosting the 2034 tournament can accelerate change, including more freedoms and rights for women, with Infantino on Wednesday calling the World Cup a "unique catalyst for positive social change and unity." "I fully trust our hosts to address all open points in this process, and deliver a World Cup that meets the world's expectations," the FIFA president said. An international collective of rights groups said FIFA made a "reckless decision" to approve Saudi Arabia without getting public assurances, and the Football Supporters Europe group said it was "the day football truly lost its mind." A fast-track path to victory was cleared last year by FIFA accepting the three-continent hosting plan for the 2030 World Cup. It meant only soccer federations in Asia and Oceania were eligible for the 2034 contest, and FIFA gave countries less than four weeks to declare a bid. Only Saudi Arabia did. The win will kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi labor laws and treatment of workers mostly from South Asia needed to help build and upgrade 15 stadiums, plus hotels and transport networks ahead of the 104-game tournament. Amnesty International said awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia represents "a moment of great danger" for human rights. "FIFA's reckless decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia without ensuring adequate human rights protections are in place will put many lives at risk," said Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International's Head of Labor Rights and Sport." One of the stadiums is planned to be 350 meters (yards) above the ground in Neom — a futuristic city that does not yet exist — and another named for the crown prince is designed to be atop a 200-meter cliff near Riyadh. During the bid campaign, FIFA has accepted limited scrutiny of Saudi Arabia's human rights record that was widely criticized this year at the United Nations. Saudi and international rights groups and activists warned FIFA it has not learned the lessons of Qatar's much-criticized preparations to host the 2022 World Cup. "At every stage of this bidding process, FIFA has shown its commitment to human rights to be a sham," Cockburn said. The kingdom plans to spend tens of billion of dollars on projects related to the World Cup as part of the crown prince's sweeping Vision 2030 project that aims to modernize Saudi society and economy. At its core is spending on sports by the $900 billion sovereign wealth operation, the Public Investment Fund, which he oversees. "It's amazing. The infrastructure, the stadiums, the conditions for the fans and everything. After what I see, I'm more convinced that 2034 will be the best World Cup ever," Cristiano Ronaldo said in a recorded package posted on X. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been part of Saudi Arabia's lavish spending on soccer — stunning the sport when agreeing to sign for Al Nassr in 2022 for a record-breaking salary reportedly worth up to $200 million a year. Critics have accused Saudi Arabia of "sportswashing" the kingdom's reputation. The prince, known as MBS, has built close working ties to Infantino since 2017 — aligning with the organizer of sport's most-watched event rather than directly confronting the established system as it did with the disruptive LIV Golf project. The result for Saudi Arabia and FIFA has been smooth progress toward the win Wednesday with limited pushback from soccer officials, though some from women international players. The steady flow of Saudi cash into international soccer is set to increase. FIFA created a new and higher World Cup sponsor category for state oil firm Aramco, and Saudi funding is set to underwrite the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States that is a pet project for Infantino. North American soccer body CONCACAF signed a multi-year deal with PIF, Saudi stadiums host Super Cup games for Italy and Spain, and nearly 50 FIFA member federations have signed working agreements with Saudi counterparts. Lavish spending by PIF-owned Saudi clubs in the past two years buying and paying players – including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mané – put hundreds of millions of dollars into European soccer. That influence could be key in talks to agree which months to play the 2034 World Cup. The November-December slot taken by Qatar in 2022 to avoid extreme midsummer heat is complicated in 2034 by the holy month of Ramadan through mid-December and Riyadh hosting the multi-sport Asian Games. Still, January 2034 could be an option — and likely better for European clubs and leagues —after the International Olympic Committee said it saw few issues in clashing with the Salt Lake Winter Games opening Feb. 10, 2034. The IOC also has a major commercial deal with Saudi Arabia, to host the new Esports Olympics.LOMÉ, TOGO – EQS Newswire – 11 December 2024 – On Tuesday 3 December, after welcome remarks from Abdoulaye Sylla, Portfolio Manager & Head of Corporate Development, EnergyNet, the work began. Speaking on behalf of the World Bank Group, Kwawu Mensan Gaba, Practice Manager, Africa West Energy Unit, expressed the Group’s strong commitment to building a sustainable energy future for West Africa. “Since 2020, we have mobilised more than $5 billion for energy projects in West Africa. Through our Mission 300 initiative, launched in Washington DC in April 2024, in partnership with the African Development Bank Group, we aim to gather large-scale and innovative financing to deliver universal access to electricity in the region. This initiative, which is integral to our vision of a just energy transition, combines investments, reforms, and technological solutions to guarantee reliable, sustainable and affordable energy for all.” H.E. Honourable Sédiko Douka, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalisation, ECOWAS, highlighted the challenge for communities in the ECOWAS region where, despite the vast energy resources available, only 56% of households have access to electricity. “The recent initiative by the African Development Bank and the World Bank to provide electricity to 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa – half the continent’s population without access – is highly commendable. We hope to receive a proportionate share of this effort, which will benefit 100 million people in West Africa, based on the size of our population and current levels of access.” H.E. Honourable Robert Koffi Messan Eklo, Minister of Mines & Energy Resources, Togolese Republic, gave the ministerial opening and called for commitment and change. “The time has come to turn words into action. I solemnly call on all the stakeholders present to make a solid commitment to embrace this energy transformation. To policymakers, I urge you to create the favourable conditions for investment and innovation. To private investors, I call upon you to seize the opportunities offered by our rapidly changing energy sector. And to technical and financial partners, I call upon you to provide continuous support for our efforts.” The summit was honoured by the presence of H.E. Honourable Victoire Tomegah Dogbé, Prime Minister, Togolese Republic, who highlighted Togo’s significance in the region. “Togo stands out as a major energy hub, thanks to its world-class infrastructure dedicated to the transhipment and storage of hydrocarbons. Its dual expertise, both port and offshore, provides a secure fuel supply for both West Africa and the entire Atlantic corridor. Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Mr Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Republic, Togo is fully committed to facilitating investment by providing a transparent and attractive regulatory framework, encouraging local innovations so that our energy solutions can be adapted to our current needs, and fostering regional and international exchanges so that we can move forward together.” By the close of the summit, on Thursday 5 December, progress had already been made, Tchapo Singo, Director General of Energy, Ministry of Mines & Energy Resources, summarised findings and actions to be taken, including guidelines for securing fuel and energy supplies, strengthening inter-state cooperation, committing to policy and regulatory reforms, focusing on skills developments, and increasing the role of natural gas, a key component of the region’s energy future. “We are delighted that the Summit provided an ideal framework for Togo to take concrete action by signing two memorandums of understanding: one with HAIER as part of a partnership to strengthen Togo’s technological capacity in the field of renewable energies, particularly for solar power plants; and another with RELP, providing technical and institutional support to the Ministry of Mines & Energy Resources with the aim of providing universal access to electricity. Togo has also made a commitment to young people in the energy sector by immediately offering internships and jobs to 50 young people.” Closing the ceremony, H.E. Honourable Mawusi Kakatsi, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Mines & Energy Resources, expressed his thanks to the World Bank Group and said: “We all understand that it is together, in a spirit of cooperation, that we will be able to accelerate the process and achieve the results desired by each of our countries, as well as to build the sustainable and prosperous energy future that is expected by our respective populations. Once again, I would like to reiterate the heartfelt gratitude of the Togolese Government to each and every one of you for taking part. Please allow me to extend our congratulations to the leaders of EnergyNet, our partner in organising this summit.” Distributed by APO Group on behalf of EnergyNet Ltd.. 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NEW YORK — There’s more than one connection to Colorado at this year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony than the obvious. While Travis Hunter became just the fourth Buffaloes player to be named a finalist for the top individual trophy in college football, Miami quarterback Cam Ward also has a close relationship to the Sanders family. Ward and CU quarterback Shedeur Sanders have shared the same trainer, Darrell Colbert, for years, working out together during the summer and communicating throughout their respective college careers — which both began at the FCS level. “Our relationship is good,” Ward said Friday. “We both push each other. When we work out together in the offseason, it’s gonna be heated battles. We’re both competitors.” Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward, of Miami, speaks during a college football media availability, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin) They did square off, briefly, last season when the Buffs visited Ward and his former team, Washington State, but Sanders got hurt in the first half of the blowout win for Ward’s Cougars. The duo are projected to be the two top quarterbacks taken in next year’s NFL draft, so that game in Pullman last November probably wasn’t the last time they faced off on the football field. “I’m pretty sure one day we’ll get a rematch,” Ward said. Figuratively and literally, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty is representing the little guy this weekend in New York. Heisman Trophy finalist Ashton Jeanty, of Boise State, poses with the trophy during a college football media availability, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin) The star running back, considered the biggest threat to Travis Hunter’s bid to win the Heisman, is the shortest of the four contenders and he’s the only player not from a Power 4 program. He’s the first Group of Five player to earn a trip to the Heisman ceremony since Northern Illinois’ Jordan Lynch in 2013. He’s the first Mountain West player to do so since fellow Boise State legend, quarterback Kellen Moore, went in 2010. It’s something that’s not lost on him. “It would mean a lot,” Jeanty said when asked about potentially winning the Heisman on Saturday night. “Not just for me and Boise but for the world as a whole, just (to) change everybody’s perspective. I think it’ll inspire a lot of people. No matter what school or place you come from, it doesn’t matter what odds are against you, if you want to accomplish something, you can do it.” Of the four Heisman finalists, Dillon Gabriel is the elder statesman in the room. While all but Jeanty have played for multiple schools, Gabriel’s invitation to New York is the culmination of a six-year journey in college football that has spanned three different schools and so many big games. The Oregon quarterback is certainly one for sentimentality and said he plans to keep all of his jerseys and helmets from his lone season with the Ducks, which will continue into the College Football Playoff later this month. “I think I still have my Pop Warner jersey from when I was a kid,” Gabriel said. “I think all the memories start to roll back in your mind when you have those items and it’ll all be priceless and things you can appreciate.” Heisman Trophy finalist Dillon Gabriel, of Oregon, speaks during a college football media availability, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin) As the old head in the room, it’s not much of a surprise that Gabriel was inundated Friday with questions about the current era of college football dominated by the transfer portal and NIL, something he’s witnessed evolve plenty from his freshman year at Central Florida in 2019. “About the wildest world you can live in,” Gabriel said. “I think now because it’s so new it’s hard to grasp, but in 10, 20 years we’ll appreciate the beginning of it all and how we can create rules that make sense. For the most part, there’s a lot of good.”
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