Source: Telegraph
Security & Justice
Israeli Army Expands Ground Operations to New Areas in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli army announced on Tuesday that its 98th Division has kicked off operations in new areas of southern Lebanon, intensifying efforts to dismantle Hezbollah's military infrastructure.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Argentina Withdraws Three Officers from UN Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon
Argentina has notified the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon that it is withdrawing three of its officers, a UNIFIL spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Opinion
Berri's Exclusive Control Over Ceasefire Talks: A Threat to National Interests?
As U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein continues his shuttle diplomacy between Tel Aviv and Beirut, aiming to broker a ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, Lebanese political sources are increasingly calling for transparency in the negotiations. With the possibility of a ceasefire agreement looming, many are demanding that the Lebanese public be made aware of the terms being discussed behind closed doors, especially given the high stakes for Lebanon’s future and security.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
From Struggle to Strength: Lebanon’s Agro-entrepreneurs in Uncertain Times
The war on Lebanon, while selective and impacting some sectors less than others, has left no sector untouched. Niche businesses in the real economy — those small, specialized enterprises that often represent the heart of the community — are more vulnerable than large enterprises.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Sports
Alcaraz Beats Rublev to Open ATP Finals Account
Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev which boosted his hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Ecuador's Angulo, 22, Dies a Month After Car Crash
Ecuador international Marco Angulo has died at the age of 22 just over a month after being seriously injured in a car crash, his club has announced.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Wednesday 14 February 2024 16:17:29
Manchester City Chasing £100 Million Champions League Payday
Manchester City’s prize-money for winning back-to-back Champions League titles will top £100 million, with their perfect group stage results putting them on course for record earnings to retain Europe’s biggest competition.
City were one of two clubs to win six out of six group games this season when they defeated RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade and Young Boys earlier in the campaign, setting up their last-16 tie against FC Copenhagen.
With each victory earning £2.4 million in prize-money, City maximised their earnings with a clean sweep of wins, even with qualification secured early and their last match a dead-rubber in Belgrade.
The European champions also receive payments for making the group stage and for each round they progress, then an extra £3.8 million for winning at Wembley on Jun 1 and another £3.8 million for winning the UEFA Super Cup in Athens in August.
In total, City will earn £104.6 million should they triumph this season and they will also get a further slice of the broadcast revenue from UEFA which will be decided later, which is expected to make it a record amount for a Champions League win. Last season they banked £95 million before TV money was taken into account.
Pep Guardiola will also match Carlo Ancelotti’s four wins in the competition if City win again and he has good memories of Wembley after winning Europe’s top prize there with Barcelona as a player in 1992 and a manager in 2011. With a run to the final, he can equal Sir Alex Ferguson’s record of 25 unbeaten matches in the Champions League from 2007-09.
City put one foot into the quarter-finals with their 3-1 win in Denmark, with Phil Foden wrapping up the victory with his stoppage-time goal. He is now targeting a second Champions League triumph after winning in Istanbul last season.
“I hope so yeah, we’ve got the squad of players for that. I look around the changing room and still see the determination and hunger – so I don’t see why not,” he said.
When asked after the Copenhagen win about his new hairstyle, Foden added: “I’ve been going to the same barber from the age of eight. Obviously I sort him out sometimes but I pay £20.”
