Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has already made his feelings clear about his next move after being linked with replacing Gareth Southgate as England manager.

Southgate announced on Tuesday that he is resigning as England boss after eight years in charge, claiming in a statement that ‘it’s time for change, and for a new chapter’.

The Football Association now has just over seven weeks to appoint a full-time successor for Southgate ahead of England’s Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland on September 7.

Klopp has emerged as one of the frontrunners to become England’s next manager with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter named as the early favourite by bookmakers.

The German, who won seven major trophies including the Premier League and the Champions League during his nine-year stint at Liverpool, is currently available after leaving Anfield in May.

However, the FA is likely to face a tough task in convincing Klopp about taking the England job given that he ruled out managing another club or a nation for another year when explaining his decision to quit Liverpool in January.

‘Whatever will happen in the future I don’t know now but no club, no country for the next year,’ Klopp said.

‘No other English club ever, I can promise that.’

Klopp has now moved with his wife Ulla to Majorca after purchasing a villa on the Spanish island two years ago.

‘I’ve dreamed of having a house in the south all my life. I like the weather, the climate, I like the people,’ Klopp said on the Willipedia podcast.

‘There are lots of things I like here and also people I already know. It’s not like I’m looking for new friends. I already have friends for life, and if some of them are here too, that’s cool.’

When asked about his next move, Klopp said: ‘It’s out of the question that I’ll stop working altogether. But I don’t see myself continuing at the same pace as before at the moment.

‘A coach is a coach. And you do it with everything you have, or nothing at all. That’s how I understand it. Now I’m taking my time off. How am I supposed to know how I’ll feel during or after the time off, and what I want to do then? I have no idea. Let’s wait and see.’

Earlier this month, Klopp was contacted about becoming the new manager of the United States national team but the 57-year-old turned down the approach.

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A whale that was discovered useless on a seaside in New Zealand earlier this month has been recognized by scientists as a spade-toothed whale – a species so uncommon it has by no means been seen alive.

The five-metre lengthy, beaked creature’s identification was decided from its color patterns and the form of its cranium, beak and enamel.

Its stays have been positioned in chilly storage while DNA testing takes place, with specialists saying it could take a number of weeks earlier than a remaining identification is confirmed.

As a result of so few specimens have been discovered and there have been no dwell sightings, little or no is thought concerning the spade-toothed whale.

Researchers say the carcass discovery might assist them purchase essential new details about the species.

Native officers had been notified that the whale had been washed ashore on 4 July on the mouth of the Taiari river, in Otago province on New Zealand’s South Island.

Division of Conservation (DOC) official Gabe Davies mentioned in a press release that spade-toothed whales had been one of many least recognized massive mammalian species, with solely six samples ever documented worldwide.

“From a scientific and conservation viewpoint, that is enormous,” he added.

The division mentioned that as a result of the specimen had solely just lately died it might turn into the primary whale of the species to be dissected.

New Zealand’s Māori folks regard whales as a sacred treasure, and DOC mentioned native Maori communities would participate in deciding the whale’s destiny.

The species was first described in 1874 after a decrease jaw and two enamel had been collected from New Zealand’s Chatham Islands. Skeletal stays of two different specimens discovered off islands in New Zealand and Chile enabled scientists to verify a brand new species.

Two newer findings of stranded whales off New Zealand’s North Island in 2010 and 2017 added to the small assortment.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez filmed Argentina’s players singing a racist chant about France after their victory at the Copa America.

Argentina’s players were celebrating on their team bus following their 1-0 extra-time win over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday evening.

Fernandez was filming on the bus, which was broadcast live on Instagram, and the midfielder stopped the video moments after members of Argentina’s squad started up the chant.

The racist and transphobic chant, which was first sung by Argentina supporters during the 2022 World Cup, claims that France’s players are ‘all from Angola’ and makes a vile reference to a reported relationship between Kylian Mbappe and transgender model Ines Rau.

During Fernandez’s live broadcast, Argentina’s players could be heard singing the first two lines of the song, ‘on passport, French nationality, listen, spread the word, they play in France, but they are all…’, before someone is heard saying, ‘cut the video’.

The total lyrics to the music are: ‘Pay attention, unfold the phrase, they play in France, however they’re all from Angola, they’ll run properly, they prefer to sleep with trans folks, their mum is Nigerian, their dad is Cameroonian, however on the passport it says: French.’

Fernandez, 23, performs alongside a number of black French teammates at Chelsea together with Benoit Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto, Christopher Nkunku and Lesley Ugochukwu.

The Argentine midfielder was signed by Chelsea in a €121 million (£106.8m) deal from Benfica in January 2023.

Fernandez’s return to Chelsea’s pre-season coaching shall be delayed attributable to his participation on the Copa America this summer season.

Argentina’s Soccer Federation has but to acknowledge the video of their gamers singing the mantra throughout the celebrations on the bus.

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South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott blasted the town of Chicago and its management throughout Monday’s Republican Nationwide Conference, saying that instructional failures and gun violence are occurring there due to Democratic Occasion management.

“America isn’t a racist nation,” he mentioned throughout his deal with. “In case you are searching for racism right this moment, you discover it in cities run by Democrats. Look on the South Facet of Chicago. Poor Black children, trapped in failing faculties. Hundreds shot each single yr, together with one in all my former interns.”

In response to CBS Information, DaQuawn Bruce was struck by a stray bullet shortly after his internship with Scott led to Aug. 2018. He needed to relearn to stroll after the bullet fractured his pelvis, and GoFundMe efforts had been raised to assist fund his restoration.

Scott’s reference to gun violence in Chicago comes as the town sees reductions in homicide, sexual assault, motorized vehicle theft and total shootings over 2023 numbers.

In response to the newest information from Chicago police, taking pictures incidents are down 3% year-over-year, and are down 27% from excessive ranges skilled in 2021. Murders are additionally down 8% year-over-year, and down 22% since 2021.

Illinois’ delegates to the Republican Nationwide Conference gathered Monday previous to the beginning of the RNC, echoing a message of unity and of assist for former President Donald Trump as he ready to just accept the get together’s nomination. Mary Ann Ahern has the stay updates from Milwaukee.

In response to statistics compiled by Statista, Illinois has reported 14.4 gun deaths per 100,000 residents this yr. Mississippi at present has the best fee within the nation at 29.7 deaths per 100,000 residents, whereas Scott’s state of South Carolina is ninth within the nation, with 21.3 deaths per 100,000 residents.

Scott went on to argue that the values of Trump and the Republican get together might convey new hope to cities throughout the U.S.

“There’s excellent news: it’s conservative values that restore hope. It’s Republican insurance policies that carry folks up,” he mentioned.

Scott was one in all 4 finalists Trump thought-about to be his operating mate earlier than Ohio Sen. JD Vance was chosen because the nominee on Monday.

Chelsea are investigating a video shared by file signing Enzo Fernandez alleged by the French Soccer Federation (FFF) and one other Chelsea participant to be racist.

A reside Instagram video following Argentina’s Copa America victory appeared to indicate Fernandez and his teammates chanting a derogatory track in regards to the French workforce as they celebrated.

The FFF mentioned it’ll file a criticism, whereas Chelsea teammate Wesley Fofana reposted the video on social media with the caption “Soccer in 2024: uninhibited racism”.

On Wednesday morning, Chelsea, the membership that purchased Fernandez for a Premier League file charge of £106.8m in January 2023, launched an announcement saying it has begun a “disciplinary process”.

“Chelsea Soccer Membership finds all types of discriminatory behaviour fully unacceptable,” it mentioned, posted hours after Fernandez apologised.

“We’re proud to be a various, inclusive membership the place individuals from all cultures, communities and identities really feel welcome.

“We acknowledge and admire our participant’s public apology and can use this as a chance to coach. The membership has instigated an inner disciplinary process.”

Fernandez apologised on Tuesday evening in a publish on social media.

“The track contains extremely offensive language and there’s completely no excuse for these phrases,” the 23-year-old mentioned.

“I stand in opposition to discrimination in all kinds and apologise for getting caught up within the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations.

“That video, that second, these phrases, don’t mirror my beliefs or my character.

“I’m actually sorry.”

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The FFF has alleged the track showing to be sung by some members of Argentina’s nationwide workforce is “racist and discriminatory”.

In an announcement they mentioned: “The president of the French Soccer Federation, Philippe Diallo, condemns within the strongest phrases the unacceptable racist and discriminatory remarks which had been made in opposition to the gamers of the French workforce within the context of a track sung by gamers and supporters of the Argentina workforce after its victory within the Copa America and broadcast in a video on social media.

“Confronted with the seriousness of those stunning remarks, opposite to the values of sport and human rights, the president of the FFF determined to instantly problem his Argentinian counterpart and FIFA, and to file a authorized criticism for insulting remarks of a racist and discriminatory nature.”

Argentina beat France in a penalty shoot-out within the 2022 World Cup remaining and through the match some followers had been heard to sing discriminatory songs, Sky Sports activities Information reported.

A FIFA spokesperson mentioned: “FIFA is conscious of a video circulating on social media and the incident is being regarded into. FIFA strongly condemns any type of discrimination by anybody together with gamers, followers and officers.”

In an announcement, Kick It Out mentioned the “video of the Argentina workforce singing a discriminatory chant is unacceptable and clearly must cease”.

“We stand with and present our full assist to Wesley Fofana after he responded publicly and introduced it to wider consideration,” they added.

“Though there was an apology from Enzo Fernandez, and Chelsea say they’ll examine the incident, a number of gamers are seen singing the track which suggests there can be a wider affect on teammates and followers at different golf equipment.

“We name upon all related golf equipment, the Argentina Federation and Fifa to deal with this regarding difficulty with empathy, sensitivity and understanding. Responses to those incidents can’t begin and finish with an apology.”

A US nation singer has apologised and admitted she was drunk when she carried out an off-key model of the nationwide anthem.

Ingrid Andress’s rendition at a baseball recreation was broadly panned and drew gasps from the gang after one significantly shaky excessive word.

She was opening the present at Monday’s Residence Run Derby in Arlington, Texas, and it did not take lengthy for individuals to precise their shock on social media.

“I am so sorry, I am positive Ingrid Andress is a superb particular person, however that was one of many worst nationwide anthems I feel I’ve ever heard in my entire life,” stated Sports activities Illustrated author Alex Carr on X.

“When your Mother lied to you and stated you have been an awesome singer,” stated a high touch upon YouTube.

The 32-year-old was fast to apologise, posting on Instagram: “I am not gonna bullshit y’all, I used to be drunk final night time. I am checking myself right into a facility right this moment to get the assistance I would like.

“That was not me final night time. I apologize to MLB, all of the followers, and this nation I like a lot for that rendition. I will let you know the way rehab is, I hear it is tremendous enjoyable.”

Andress is a four-time Grammy winner and made her identify writing songs for different artists, resembling Woman In The Mirror by Bebe Rexha, and Boys by Charli XCX.

The Nashville native’s debut album was launched in 2020 and breakthrough single Extra Hearts Than Mine peaked at quantity 30 within the US charts.

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She’s not the one singer to be mocked for his or her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at sporting occasions.

Roseanne Barr’s comedic try at a 1990 baseball recreation is infamous, whereas Fergie’s unconventional model on the 2018 NBA All-Star recreation was additionally panned.

After a extensively panned efficiency of the U.S. nationwide anthem on the MLB Residence Run Derby, nation singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and stated she was drunk.

“I am checking myself right into a facility immediately to get the assistance I would like,” she posted on social media. “That was not me final night time. I apologize to MLB, all of the followers, and this nation I really like a lot for that rendition.”

Main League Baseball just isn’t commenting, spokesperson Matt Bourne stated. A consultant for Andress stated there will likely be no extra remark at the moment.

Andress, 32, is the daughter of former main league energy and conditioning coach Brad Andress, who labored for the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and New York Mets.

Ingrid Andress has been nominated for 4 Grammys, together with Greatest New Artist in 2021.

On Monday night time, Andress belted an a cappella model of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” an extremely difficult music to sing. Clips of her less-than-popular rendition at Globe Life Area in Arlington, Texas, have since made the rounds on social media.

Andress started her profession as a Nashville songwriter earlier than signing a deal for her personal music and releasing her debut album in 2020. She launched a sophomore album in 2022 and on social media has been selling a brand new single that was scheduled to be launched subsequent week.

This is not the primary time a efficiency of the nationwide anthem has been panned. Within the pantheon of controversial renditions of the nationwide anthem at sporting occasions, Roseanne Barr’s efficiency at a 1990 San Diego Padres recreation and Fergie’s on the 2018 NBA All-Star Recreation resulted in equally damaging reactions.

Nation singer and Texas native Cody Johnson carried out the nationwide anthem with out a hitch earlier than Tuesday night time’s All-Star Recreation. Johnson walked towards the microphone between the mound and residential plate on the house of the Texas Rangers carrying a white cowboy hat and cream-colored blazer. He eliminated the hat simply earlier than he began singing and raised it in his proper hand a number of instances alongside the best way.

Good Horse, the Canadian duo of Katie Rox and Brandi Sidoryk, sang the anthem for that nation earlier than Johnson’s efficiency. The harmony-filled model went easily as effectively.

Johnson, 37, had already thrown out a ceremonial first pitch at Globe Life Area earlier this season earlier than drawing the project for the anthem.

Data from The Related Press was used on this report.