As in earlier years, three gamers from Barça Academy Residency Arizona have been coaching with the Barça youth groups to see how they’re creating when it comes to efficiency and angle. The kids who have been particularly chosen this 12 months by the US-based coaches are Graham Ford, Makai Wells and Jorge Padilla. All of them have been concerned in final 12 months’s MLS playoffs, a contest that’s getting stronger and stronger yearly. 

Three large guarantees

Graham Ford is coaching with the U16A staff, having already impressed when he was right here final 12 months on a coaching camp. This left-footed central midfielder is a superb staff participant, adept at maintaining possession, recovering balls and studying the sport usually. 

Makai Wells is figuring out with the identical U16A squad, and that is his first ever go to to Barcelona. The appropriate winger is nice on the passing sport and particularly robust in one-on-one conditions, having solely entered Barça Academy Professional Arizona final 12 months. 

In the meantime, Jorge Padilla is enjoying with the U19B staff, and can also be on the Ciutat Esportiva for the primary time after 4 years on the Arizona middle. Padilla was excellent within the MLS U16 playoffs, and that is among the essential explanation why he has been despatched to Europe to study from gamers of an analogous age. A right-sided midfielder, he is robust within the deal with and performs a really direct sort of soccer that incessantly will get him concerned in attacking performs. He’s additionally extraordinarily devoted, and his hard-working nature is one other of the primary explanation why he has been rewarded with this journey to Barcelona. 

About Barça Residency Academy USA

Barça Residency Arizona is the one such program that Barça is working in North America for the time being, and opened its doorways in 2017. There are FC Barcelona coaches primarily based onsite to make sure the proper switch of the Barça coaching methodology. Positioned at Casa Grande, it has eight soccer fields, a research middle related to Arizona State College and is the one Barça Academy to have a staff in MLS Subsequent, the main youth league in america of America.

 

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• Tesla share value rose previous the $340 mark in pre-market buying and selling on Monday, however a 31 % acquire in every week requires more durable questions.

Tesla share value rose sharply in Monday’s pre-market session, reaching $343, the best stage since April 2022. On the time of writing, the inventory was up by 7 % above its Friday closing value, signifying the potential for one more upbeat week. Tesla has gained 31 % within the final 5 buying and selling periods, including over $200 billion in worth and its market capitalisation rising to $1.1 trillion.

Tesla’s inventory value upsurge is attributable to Donald Trump’s US election win final week and the central function performed by the corporate’s CEO, Elon Musk, in his marketing campaign. Strictly talking, that isn’t reflective of the corporate’s confirmed efficiency, however perceived potential good tidings throughout Trump’s tenure on the white home. That stated, Tesla’s most up-to-date quarterly earnings exceeded expectations, and Musk gave an upbeat steerage for the approaching 12 months.

Musk’s function within the incoming administration has not been outlined, however Trump has proven a willingness to have him on board. Nonetheless, it’s unlikely that Musk would take a authorities job that might require him to relinquish a few of his company positions. What is obvious is that the brand new administration will seemingly expedite the regulatory bottlenecks round autonomous driving.

Nonetheless, sooner approvals is not going to solely profit Tesla’s cyber cab and cyber van, but additionally rivals like Alphabet’s Waymo and Ford’s Cruise. Notably, Waymo and Cruise have been reporting losses since their launch, a lot as they aren’t at present produced at industrial scale.

Additionally, Alphabet’s and Ford’s shares have risen by 5 and seven.2 % within the final 5 periods, each of that are lower than 1 / 4 of what Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has gained throughout the identical interval. This raises the prospect that Tesla share value upsurge is basically pushed by hype, versus its intrinsic worth. If that’s the case, a correction might be within the offing.

Tesla share value prediction

Tesla share value pivots at $341, and the upside will seemingly proceed if the patrons maintain the worth above that stage. That may seemingly see the primary resistance come at $346. Nonetheless, if the momentum extends, the worth may transfer larger to check 4350.

Conversely, transferring under $341 will favour the sellers to be in management. That may seemingly set up the primary assist at $338. Nonetheless, a stronger downward momentum may break under that mark, invalidating the upside narrative. Additionally, that would see the worth go decrease and doubtlessly take a look at $334.

As its Ambassador to Madagascar, I’m honoured to face right here at the moment to signify the Authorities of the UK at this Remembrance Sunday service of commemoration. And I stand right here, in solidarity with thousands and thousands internationally, who put on the poppy because the image of this act of remembrance.

Twenty million died within the Nice Conflict, over a century in the past. The poppy we put on is a really deliberate reminder of these battlefields of Europe. Importantly, it isn’t a logo of triumph or victory. It serves to remind us of the cruel actuality of battle.

On the finish of the Nice Conflict, when an Armistice was signed on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, it was stated that this marked the conclusion of the conflict to finish all wars. We all know, sadly, not least from the graves round us, that the tragedy continued by way of the Second World Conflict, and the combat in opposition to fascism. And our information bulletins inform us that the tragedy continues in 2024, with individuals killed in battle each single day.

The historical past of the UK in Africa, and throughout the Indian Ocean, is advanced and, usually, subjective. There are, rightfully, components of our historical past that we’re very pleased with. There are additionally components of our historical past that we replicate on with humility and remorse.

It’s this humility, that makes me particularly proud to signify the UK. It’s a manifestation of our nationwide democracy and our freedom to debate and study from our historical past inside an open society. This usually stands in sharp distinction to how others select to recollect their very own historical past.

And this mix of pleasure and humility additionally manifests itself in our act of remembrance.

We keep in mind the 315 troopers who lie right here. They landed right here in the midst of the evening, launching an operation that was central to a worldwide battle in opposition to fascism. The horrific penalties of defeat would have been unimaginable. The battle that they had been a part of saved thousands and thousands of lives and guarded the life probabilities and the liberty of the generations that adopted.

We’re pleased with them and we owe them a debt of gratitude that may by no means be repaid.

However we keep in mind all who fell right here. There are some who will likely be seen as being on the mistaken aspect of historical past, however we mourn their loss all the identical and we all know that the ache felt by their households was the identical deep ache felt by our personal.

And as we collect at the moment in peaceable environment, our ideas are additionally with all of these, on all sides, who suffers the horrors of conflict in 2024. We mourn for the civilian victims of conflict who’re struggling. And we mourn for the lack of the numerous younger individuals, who on this very day are being despatched into battle.

On Remembrance Sunday, we mourn individuals of all cultures, faiths and nations.  We mourn the fallen troopers of Madagascar, the UK, our Commonwealth household and our allies. And we additionally mourn for our enemies of the previous.

Allow us to all the time keep in mind our historical past with pleasure and humility and allow us to all the time keep in mind the 315 males who lie right here and who made the last word sacrifice as a part of a worldwide battle to guard our lives and our freedoms.

The finale of HBO’s The Penguin ended on a disturbing be aware, with the titular villain displaying his true colours and finishing his ascendancy to the prison throne of Gotham.

Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti each delivered spectacular performances as OuncesCobb and Sofia Gigante, the 2 scheming rivals attempting to rule the darkish underbelly of Gotham, main into Matt Reeves’ upcoming movie sequel, The Batman Half 2.

What Occurred In Episode 8 Of ‘The Penguin’?

As soon as once more, Ouncesfound himself certain and helpless, enduring Sofia’s thoughts video games. After discovering out that Ouncess mom, Francis (Deirdre O’Connell) knew that Ouncesmurdered his brothers, Sofia tried to power Ouncesto confess to Francis.

Remarkably, Ouncesflat-out refused to confess the reality, even when Sofia threatened to chop off his mom’s pinky, proving that Ouncesdoesn’t care about his mom as a lot as he claims to.

For Oz, his personal status all the time comes first.

However the psychological breakthrough Sofia hoped for lastly arrives, as Francis tells Ouncesthat she all the time knew, and that she nearly had him murdered to avenge the boys.

In a deliciously ironic twist, it was Rex Calabrese who was able to kill younger Oz, Rex being the revered gangster that Ounceshas spent your complete present reminiscing about, and attempting to emulate.

Ouncess life is a horrible self-inflicted tragedy, with the person craving respect from those that look down on him, and dismissing the affections of those that actually care.

After the reality is lastly out, Francis stabs Ounceswithin the abdomen with a damaged bottle earlier than collapsing, which motivates Ouncesto flee by means of brute power, carrying his mom on his again. Ouncessurvives and manages to get his mom to the hospital, however is dealing with defeat; the gangs he rallied in opposition to Sofia Gigante are turning in opposition to him, swayed by Sofia’s higher provide.

Worse, Ouncesnow understands that his mom doesn’t respect him—she hates him, truly. However his younger protege, Victor (Rhenzy Feliz) is there for him with one other narrative, reassuring Ouncesthat he’s the person of the individuals, the person who restored energy to Crown Level and arranged an rebellion of the lesser crime households.

Ouncesthen understands that there’s a approach to defeat Sofia and the rival gangs, that each single gang chief has a second-in-command who’s sick of being pushed round.

Because of Zhao’s proper hand, Hyperlink, Ounceshas a approach in, and a approach out of the difficulty he’s gotten himself into with Sofia.

Ouncesunderstands how the Hyperlink and the remainder of the underlings really feel, having spent his life enjoying the identical function, and convinces all of them to partake in a coup, slaughtering their bosses and restructuring Gotham’s prison panorama.

Ouncesalso has a story for Councilman Hady, providing him Sofia as a scapegoat for all the gang violence that his scheming has wrought.

Hady is simply as crooked as Oz, and fortunately takes the credit score for Sofia’s seize, with the long-suffering Gigante matriarch again behind bars.

How Does ‘The Penguin’ Finish?

Ouncessuccessfully ascended to the very high of Gotham’s prison underworld; in a single scene, we even see him along with his signature high hat and go well with.

When Ouncesand Vic talk about their victory, Vic makes the error of opening as much as Oz, confessing that he felt like the 2 have been household.

Ouncesthen performs essentially the most brutal homicide of the collection, strangling Vic to loss of life, earlier than tossing his ID in a river. In a darkly amusing closing contact, Ouncesrobs Vic’s pockets.

Ouncesunderstands that being the crime boss of Gotham shouldn’t be for the faint-hearted, and he views Vic’s affection as some extent of weak point, an emotional connection that may empower his enemies and complicate enterprise down the road.

Ouncesis solely not excited by sharing energy with a surrogate son, identical to how he refused to share his mom’s love along with his brothers.

Whereas Ouncesappeared to genuinely take care of Vic all through the collection, in actuality, he seen Vic as a helpful underling, an admirer, somebody to supply Ounceswith the respect he so desperately craved.

Vic’s story is the actual tragedy right here—the child noticed his household killed by the Riddler’s flooding, then turned down the chance to flee Gotham along with his girlfriend, selecting to pursue his doomed partnership with Oz.

Vic trusted Ouncess humanity, and did not see the monster inside.

As for Sofia, she appears to be getting out of jail sooner than one would anticipate, as her closing scene sees her opening a letter from Selina Kyle, AKA, Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), who’s her half-sister.

Anticipate to see Sofia once more in The Batman Half 2.

Ouncesconcludes his story within the fancy condo he all the time wished, along with his mom trapped inside. Francis has suffered a horrible stroke, and is now unable to inform Ounceshow she actually feels about him—she’s been lowered to his pet, like a chook in a cage.

For Oz, this may be the head of their relationship.

Plus, Ouncesstill has his girlfriend, the intercourse employee Eve, who willfully attire up as his mom for him, and provides him the motherly reward he so craves.

The collection concludes with the Bat Sign lighting up Gotham’s sky, signifying that the Darkish Knight is lastly able to tackle the Penguin.

The collection confirmed admirable restraint in preserving Batman out of Ouncess story, however now that the person has proven his worst self, viewers are certainly able to see him face Batman’s armored fist.

Will There Be A Second Season of ‘The Penguin’?

It’s a risk, however not the unique intention.

Farrell and Milioti are confirmed to seem in The Batman Half 2, however a second season of The Penguin must happen in between the sequel and the third movie of The Batman trilogy, which could show a bit difficult.

Matt Reeves, director of The Batman, has expressed curiosity in exploring extra of Gotham’s villains although one other present, so we’d see a personality like Scarecrow, Two-Face, and even the Joker fleshed out in their very own HBO collection, and OuncesCobb would possibly nicely make an look.

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The Prime Minister will mark Armistice Day in Paris on Monday – the primary British chief to take action for the reason that Second World Warfare.

On the private invitation of President Macron, the Prime Minister will be part of French and British veterans, and the general public, to pay tribute to the fallen of the First World Warfare and veterans of subsequent conflicts.

The Prime Minister is believed to be the primary UK chief to attend the commemorations since Winston Churchill, who was hosted by Normal de Gaulle in 1944.

It comes because the Prime Minister publicizes greater than £10 million to mark the eightieth anniversaries of the Allied Victory in Europe and the finish of the Second World Warfare within the Far East.

Their legacy shall be remembered at occasions throughout the UK subsequent 12 months with eighth Might, marking the eightieth anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe, and fifteenth August marking the top of the Second World Warfare in Japan.

The nationwide commemorative occasions can pay tribute to the tens of hundreds of service personnel from throughout the UK and Commonwealth who served within the Second World Warfare on all fronts.

The Prime Minister’s attendance at tomorrow [Monday] morning’s commemorations of the 106th anniversary of the Armistice of 1918 symbolises the shut and enduring friendship between the UK and France.

Alongside President Macron, the Prime Minister is predicted to put a wreath at warfare memorials near the Champs-Élysées and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the Arc de Triomphe, a nationwide image in France for all those that died in the First World Warfare.

The ceremony, which is able to embrace the British Band of the Rifles, comes on the finish of a 12 months which marks the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, and the eightieth anniversary of the beginning of the liberation of France.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer mentioned:

“I’m honoured to be in Paris to face united with President Macron in tribute to the fallen of the First World Warfare who made the last word sacrifice for the liberty we get pleasure from in the present day.

“These occasions are very important in guaranteeing the reminiscence of thousands and thousands of younger troopers, sailors and aviators stay on for generations to come back.

“That’s the reason this Authorities will convey the nation collectively in a second of nationwide reflection to mark the eightieth anniversaries of VE and VJ Day subsequent 12 months, delivering on our dedication to strengthen neighborhood spirit and cohesion and keep in mind the fallen.”

Forward of the ceremony, the Prime Minister will host veterans, defence charities and British army embedded within the French system on the Ambassador’s Residence to thank them for his or her service.

He’ll hear firsthand how, below the Lancaster Home Treaties, British and French army personnel are constructing shut friendships and deepening interoperability each for in the present day and sooner or later.

The Prime Minister can also be anticipated to satisfy President Macron forward of the commemorations for a bilateral. The leaders will mirror on the shut bonds between the 2 nations, many cast and cemented by the sacrifice of British and French troopers on the frontline in the primary and second World Wars. The leaders are anticipated to go on to debate key international coverage points, together with Russia’s ongoing barbaric invasion of Ukraine and the appalling humanitarian scenario in Gaza.

He’s additionally anticipated to satisfy the brand new French Prime Minister Michel Barnier. The quick assembly forward of the ceremony would be the first between the 2 Prime Ministers since Mr Barnier grew to become the Prime Minister of France.

Preparations for subsequent 12 months’s UK commemoration occasions have already begun, with the federal government working carefully with the Royal British Legion and veterans’ representatives, on a programme of exercise that shall be designed to convey the nation collectively in a second of nationwide reflection, strengthen neighborhood spirit and cohesion, and help development.

Paddy McGuinness takes a seat within the iconic yellow CBeebies Bedtime Story chair to learn The Stompysaurus by Rachel Vivid and Chris Chatterton, a reassuring story about dealing with overwhelming emotions and frustration.

One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a cheerful dream, feeling excited for the brand new day, till issues begin to go a bit fallacious. With nothing going fairly proper, he finds his stomps and his roars begin rising inside him, till they explode! Can Stompysaurus discover a new manner of issues and switch his day round?

Paddy’s CBeebies Bedtime Story airs this week as he undertakes BBC Radio 2’s Extremely Endurance Cycle Problem for BBC Youngsters in Want.

On Monday 11 November, Paddy set off from the beginning line in Wrexham, Wales and is biking 300 miles by Flintshire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria, Dumfriesshire and Lanarkshire, ending on Friday morning in Glasgow the place Zoe Ball will probably be broadcasting The Radio 2 Breakfast Present as she welcomes Paddy throughout the end line.

Paddy will probably be calling into Radio 2 exhibits with common updates all through every day this week because the presenters, their listeners and particular visitors assist hold him motivated as he endures lengthy miles up and down hills, by villages and cities, and no matter climate this week in November throws at him… all of the whereas on two wheels!

Paddy says: “What an honour to learn a CBeebies Bedtime Story, it’s magical to share a narrative collectively. I hope little ones get pleasure from snuggling up with their grown-ups and watching it collectively. The guide I’m studying, The Stompysaurus, is all about attempting to decelerate and calm down once you’re feeling overwhelmed. Although for me, it’s going to be extra about channelling my power as I tackle Radio 2’s big biking problem for BBC Youngsters in Want!”

Paddy has a weekly present on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, each Sunday from 11am-1pm.

Paddy McGuinness’ CBeebies Bedtime Story will air at 6.50pm on Friday 15 November, CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.

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About CBeebies Bedtime Story

CBeebies Bedtime Story is on every weekday at 6.50pm on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, bringing households collectively and has been a every day, household favorite because the channel launched in 2002. It continues to get the nation studying with its star-studded visitors, significant partnerships and good tales that encourage a ardour for the shared expertise of studying.

A digital library of over 300 archived episodes is offered on BBC iPlayer CBeebies channel.

Olivia Colman, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish, Lewis Hamilton, Harry Kinds, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, Sir Elton John, Chris Hemsworth, Dolly Parton, David Schwimmer, heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, Jason Momoa, Spice women Mel C and Geri Halliwell-Horner, Gregory Porter, ABBA legend Bjorn Ulvaeus, Ed Sheeran, Zayn Malik, Ryan Reynolds, Kate Winslet, Steve Carell, Eddie Redmayne, Chris Evans, Michael Palin, England soccer captains Harry Kane and Leah Williamson, Dave Grohl, Tom Hiddleston have all learn tales that at the moment are accessible for audiences to relive on BBC iPlayer.

Elsewhere, CBeebies Bedtime Story has seen many different landmark firsts. This consists of Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose-Ayling Ellis studying the primary ever story in British Signal Language, Rugby champion Rob Burrow studying the primary story informed utilizing a watch managed pc, Lora Fachie with the primary ever braille story, Catherine, Princess of Wales turning into the primary ever royal to learn a narrative, cricketers Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Nat Sciver-Brunt turning into the primary LGBTQ+ couple to learn a narrative and astronaut Tim Peake as the primary to learn from area!

The Penguin ended its first season with a brutal intestine punch that I’ve already mentioned at size right here. The present is an all-time nice comedian e book sequence (and actually, mob/crime sequence usually), but it surely was at all times designed as a miniseries.

Nonetheless.

When a present is praised sufficient, does properly sufficient when it comes to viewership, plans can change. They usually might in reality be altering for The Penguin, just like how HBO flipped The White Lotus and Huge Little Lies from miniseries to have extra seasons previous their preliminary runs. Spoilers observe concerning the Penguin finale.

After the finale, there are numerous indications that this isn’t being dominated out. Colin Farrell revealed that he has 5 or 6 scenes in The Batman Half II, given what he’s been instructed. However when requested about season 2? He’s totally on board, regardless of beforehand saying he by no means wished to put on the prosthetics and fats go well with once more. I ponder if a probable Emmy nomination and attainable win would sway him additional. Right here’s what he mentioned to THR:

“If there’s an important thought [for season two], and the writing was actually muscular and as sturdy or stronger on the web page than it was the primary season, in fact I’d do it.”

This echoes what showrunner Lauren LeFranc beforehand mentioned about probably returning for a second season.

“I imply, we put all of it out on the desk. I feel that with a purpose to do a second season, we have now to really feel like we will high ourselves. We’ve to really feel like there’s one thing extra there to actually dig into. I imply, I actually care about all these characters, even when they’re horrible individuals.”

“It has been a pleasure to jot down them, regardless that they’re twisted and sophisticated and bizarre and darkly humorous. So look, I feel Gotham Metropolis is simply such a enjoyable sandbox to play, and I might like to maintain taking part in in it, however I feel it simply must be the precise factor. We should always by no means do something simply to do it.”

The concept of a second Penguin is a little more sophisticated than one thing like The White Lotus, as it’s half of a bigger cinematic and TV universe with Matt Reeves’ “The Batman Epic Crime Saga,” as it’s oddly referred to as. There are two extra films coming (Farrell has a deal for all three, he reveals) and not less than one or two extra spin-off reveals that have been mentioned earlier than this concept of The Penguin probably returning.

The Penguin did maintain Sofia Falcone alive, so it’s attainable she may escape Arkham for an additional run towards Oz, maybe this time along with her half-sister Selina Kyle in tow, as teased within the finale. And if Farrell is signed on for 2 extra Batman films, and solely has 5 or 6 scenes within the subsequent one, presumably he would survive and probably be one other bridge between the final two movies.

I don’t know if it is a good thought. Typically you merely don’t wish to mess with perfection, and in case you can not dwell as much as the unique run, chances are you’ll not wish to strive, as each Farrell and Lauren LeFranc say right here. I imply, clearly I’d watch it, however I additionally kind of need this season 1 to remain crystalized as close to excellent, and see what else this “Crime Saga” may give us on HBO.

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Gary Lineker will step down as host of Match Of The Day on the finish of the season however Sky Information can reveal he has already left the BBC Sports activities Persona Of The Yr (SPOTY) presenting line-up.

Additionally it is understood that Lineker will earn considerably lower than the £1.35m he banked because the BBC’s highest disclosed annual earner underneath the phrases of a brand new deal.

The 63-year-old will proceed to host protection of the FA Cup in 2025/26 and the World Cup in 2026, the broadcaster introduced.

Lineker may also nonetheless present the BBC with the MOTD Prime Ten podcast that’s produced by his personal Goalhanger manufacturing firm.

It was additionally introduced that Goalhanger’s The Relaxation Is Soccer podcast, which options BBC pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, will characteristic on BBC Sounds. However Sky Information understands just one ad-free episode per week can be on BBC Sounds, slightly than each episode.

The previous England footballer mentioned: “I am delighted to proceed my lengthy affiliation with BBC Sport and want to thank all those that made this occur.”

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Lineker didn’t clarify in his personal transient assertion why he’s leaving Match Of The Day, which he began internet hosting in 1999.

Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, mentioned: “Gary is a world-class presenter, and we’re delighted that he’ll lead our protection of the following World Cup and proceed to guide our dwell protection of the FA Cup.

“After 25 seasons Gary is stepping down from MOTD. We wish to thank him for every thing he has finished for the present, which continues to draw hundreds of thousands of viewers every week.

“He’ll be massively missed on the present however we’re so comfortable he’s staying with the BBC to current dwell soccer.”

In response to a Sky Information query about SPOTY, the flagship annual sports activities awards present, a BBC Sport spokesperson mentioned: “We will affirm Gary has determined to step down from the workforce presenting BBC Sports activities Persona Of The Yr.

“After 23 years final yr’s seventieth anniversary was his closing present.”

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Lineker has hosted the Premier League highlights present Match Of The Day since 1999, after his predecessor Des Lynam moved to ITV.

He’s the co-founder of Goalhanger Podcasts, which produces in style exhibits equivalent to The Relaxation Is Historical past, The Relaxation Is Politics and The Relaxation Is Leisure, in addition to his personal soccer podcast.

The corporate, based in 2014, claims to be the UK’s largest impartial podcast agency and mentioned in September its podcasts had been downloaded greater than 380 million instances thus far this yr.

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Lineker has been the BBC’s highest-paid star in recent times for his work on exhibits together with Match Of The Day and Sports activities Persona Of The Yr, in addition to protection of main tournaments together with World Cups and European Championships.

He acquired about £1.35m in the course of the 2023-24 monetary yr, in keeping with the BBC’s most up-to-date figures.

It’s unclear who will take over from Lineker on Match Of The Day.

Former Tottenham Hotspur footballer Jermaine Jenas had at one level been thought of to be his pure successor however he was sacked from the BBC in August over claims of inappropriate behaviour.

Lineker loved a profitable profession as a striker, profitable 80 caps for England, earlier than shifting into broadcasting.

Lineker, whose contract was coming to an finish, entered negotiations with the BBC’s new head of sport in October.

BBC Information understands that Lineker was open to staying on at Match of the Day, however the BBC didn’t provide him a brand new contract for the present.

Nonetheless, it is understood each events at the moment are proud of the brand new settlement.

The 63-year-old has hosted Match of the Day since 1999. He can have held the submit for 26 years when he leaves on the finish of the Premier League season in Might 2025.

Dyke was director common when Lineker first started internet hosting the soccer present in 1999, and stated dropping the presenter was “a giant loss”, however “in the long run folks watch Match of the Day for the soccer”.

Lineker informed Esquire journal in an interview printed earlier this month that he accepted he’ll “must decelerate sooner or later”.

Earlier within the 12 months, the presenter joked about hypothesis he may go away the BBC. He opened a Match of the Day broadcast by saying it was his “last present”. After a pause, he added “earlier than the worldwide break”.

Dyke additionally stated the BBC is “in difficulties financially”, referring to current job cuts being made as a part of wider BBC efforts to avoid wasting £700m a 12 months, including that dropping Lineker “could be a saving on a sports activities finances, which you possibly can use elsewhere”.

He didn’t speculate on whether or not Lineker had been “supplied a brand new contract or not”, or as as to if the current controversy over the presenter’s social media use was related along with his departure.

“Whether or not that is something to do with that I do not know. It is one of many few instances I’ve disagreed with the BBC since I left.

“I assumed that he was a sports activities presenter, and subsequently what he was saying about politics was irrelevant to his efficiency as as a presenter.

“Nevertheless it’s there within the background. So it will need to have been a thought within the thoughts of of whoever took the choice.”

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to run the U.S. Environmental Safety Company.

The nomination for EPA administrator will want affirmation from the Senate, the place Republicans are poised to carry a majority of seats subsequent time period.

“[Zeldin] will guarantee honest and swift deregulatory choices that will probably be enacted in a strategy to unleash the facility of American companies,” Trump mentioned in an announcement launched Monday afternoon, including that Zeldin will nonetheless keep “the very best environmental requirements.”

Environmental teams decried the nomination as a step backward for environmental coverage.

On the marketing campaign path, Trump repeatedly vowed to extend home manufacturing of oil and pure fuel. He additionally criticized Democratic-led incentives for electrical automobiles and pledged to cut back present local weather spending.

Zeldin pointed to a few of these priorities in a put up on the social media website X, confirming the choose.

“We are going to restore US vitality dominance, revitalize our auto business to carry again American jobs, and make the US the worldwide chief of AI,” Zeldin mentioned. “We are going to achieve this whereas defending entry to scrub air and water.”

The New York Republican joins a rising record of people anticipated to be in Trump’s new administration.

Zeldin, who beforehand represented Lengthy Island, ran an unsuccessful gubernatorial marketing campaign two years in the past in opposition to the state’s Democratic governor, Kathy Hochul.

Zeldin opposed a handful of climate-related laws whereas serving in Congress, in line with the environmental advocacy group League of Conservation Voters.

In an announcement from Ben Jealous, who heads the atmosphere group Sierra Membership, he characterised Zeldin as “unqualified.”

“Our lives, our livelihoods, and our collective future can’t afford Lee Zeldin,” he mentioned, “or anybody who seeks to hold out a mission antithetical to the EPA’s mission.”