Manchester United on Wednesday reported an annual net loss for the sixth consecutive year despite record revenues of £666.5 million ($910 million). The Red Devils were without Champions League football in 2024/25 and stumbled home 15th in the Premier League -- their lowest top-flight finish in 51 years.&nbsp;Ruben Amorim's men reached the final of the Europa League but lost to Tottenham in Bilbao.&nbsp;Revenue marginally increased by 0.7 per cent to £666.5 million in the year ending June 30, 2025 while the operating loss fell significantly from £69.3 million to £18.4 million compared with the previous 12 months.&nbsp;Overall losses dropped significantly from £113.2 million to £33 million after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe oversaw wide-ranging, and often unpopular, cost-cutting measures, including widespread job cuts.&nbsp;Chief executive Omar Berrada said in a statement on Wednesday United were beginning to feel the benefits of their cost-saving measures, adding the club were building for the "long term".&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;"On the field, we are pleased with the additions we have made to our men's and women's first-team squads over the summer, as we build for the long-term," he said.&nbsp;"Off the field, we are emerging from a period of structural and leadership change with a refreshed, streamlined organisation equipped to deliver on our sporting and commercial objectives.&nbsp;"To have generated record revenues during such a challenging year for the club demonstrates the resilience which is a hallmark of Manchester United."&nbsp;The start of a five-year shirt sponsorship deal with Snapdragon fulled record commercial revenues of £333.3 million while the club achieved record matchday revenues of £160.3 million.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;United are expecting the next financial year to bring in revenue of £640 million to £660 million despite being without European football for the first time since 2014/15.&nbsp;In January, Deloitte ranked United fourth in its annual Football Money League, behind Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, showing the robustness of the club's finances despite years of under-achievement.&nbsp;The team have started the new season poorly, taking just four points from their first four matches in the Premier League, their worst to a league campaign since 1992/93.&nbsp;Manager Amorim, whose team also crashed out of the League Cup at the hands of fourth-tier Grimsby, is under huge pressure ahead of Saturday's home match against Chelsea at Old Trafford.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Man Utd chief executive Omar Berrada said in a statement on Wednesday United were beginning to feel the benefits of their cost-saving measures, adding the club were building for the "long term".

Manchester United on Wednesday reported an annual net loss for the sixth consecutive year despite record revenues of £666.5 million ($910 million). The Red Devils were without Champions League football in 2024/25 and stumbled home 15th in the Premier League -- their lowest top-flight finish in 51 years. Ruben Amorim's men reached the final of the Europa League but lost to Tottenham in Bilbao. Revenue marginally increased by 0.7 per cent to £666.5 million in the year ending June 30, 2025 while the operating loss fell significantly from £69.3 million to £18.4 million compared with the previous 12 months. Overall losses dropped significantly from £113.2 million to £33 million after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe oversaw wide-ranging, and often unpopular, cost-cutting measures, including widespread job cuts. Chief executive Omar Berrada said in a statement on Wednesday United were beginning to feel the benefits of their cost-saving measures, adding the club were building for the "long term". ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details "On the field, we are pleased with the additions we have made to our men's and women's first-team squads over the summer, as we build for the long-term," he said. "Off the field, we are emerging from a period of structural and leadership change with a refreshed, streamlined organisation equipped to deliver on our sporting and commercial objectives. "To have generated record revenues during such a challenging year for the club demonstrates the resilience which is a hallmark of Manchester United." The start of a five-year shirt sponsorship deal with Snapdragon fulled record commercial revenues of £333.3 million while the club achieved record matchday revenues of £160.3 million. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) United are expecting the next financial year to bring in revenue of £640 million to £660 million despite being without European football for the first time since 2014/15. In January, Deloitte ranked United fourth in its annual Football Money League, behind Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, showing the robustness of the club's finances despite years of under-achievement. The team have started the new season poorly, taking just four points from their first four matches in the Premier League, their worst to a league campaign since 1992/93. Manager Amorim, whose team also crashed out of the League Cup at the hands of fourth-tier Grimsby, is under huge pressure ahead of Saturday's home match against Chelsea at Old Trafford. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Man Utd chief executive Omar Berrada said in a statement on Wednesday United were beginning to feel the benefits of their cost-saving measures, adding the club were building for the "long term".

Manchester United post sixth straight annual loss despite record revenues

Phil Salt backed up a record-breaking century with a powerful innings of 89 as England beat Ireland by four wickets in the first T20 in Dublin on Wednesday. Opening batsman Salt led the way as England chased down a target of 197 with 14 balls to spare to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.&nbsp;Jacob Bethell, 21, became England's youngest men's captain in an international match, breaking the record of Monty Bowden, who was aged 23 years and 144 days when he led England in a Test against South Africa in 1889.&nbsp;The all-rounder is leading England in the series in Ireland in place of rested all-format mainstay Harry Brook.&nbsp;Salt scored 141 not out, England's highest individual T20 score, in their jaw-dropping total of 304-2 against South Africa at Old Trafford last week.&nbsp;England fielded a much-changed side but Salt enjoyed another blistering first-wicket partnership with Jos Buttler at Malahide, the pair racing to 74 inside five overs.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;"I enjoyed that," said Salt. "It's a pretty good wicket and a good ground to bat on when you get going. It was fun. We both try and take it on fairly early, when it works it looks good."&nbsp;Buttler (28) was first to go but Salt continued his rampage, striking 10 fours and four sixes in 46 balls before he was caught off the bowling of Graham Hume in the 16th over.&nbsp;Earlier, Bethell fell for 24, holing out tamely to extra cover.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;"It feels pretty special," said Bethell. "Winning the first one is always nice."&nbsp;Ireland posted 196-3, with Harry Tector (61 not out) and Lorcan Tucker (55) providing the bulk of their runs but that total was soon put into perspective as England took the game by the scruff of the neck.&nbsp;"We couldn't have asked for much more from our batters," said Ireland captain Paul Stirling. "To score 196 in the end was great."&nbsp;The teams will meet again at Malahide on Friday, with the final match of the series taking place two days later.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

England fielded a much-changed side but Phil Salt enjoyed another blistering first-wicket partnership with Jos Buttler at Malahide, the pair racing to 74 inside five overs.

Phil Salt backed up a record-breaking century with a powerful innings of 89 as England beat Ireland by four wickets in the first T20 in Dublin on Wednesday. Opening batsman Salt led the way as England chased down a target of 197 with 14 balls to spare to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. Jacob Bethell, 21, became England's youngest men's captain in an international match, breaking the record of Monty Bowden, who was aged 23 years and 144 days when he led England in a Test against South Africa in 1889. The all-rounder is leading England in the series in Ireland in place of rested all-format mainstay Harry Brook. Salt scored 141 not out, England's highest individual T20 score, in their jaw-dropping total of 304-2 against South Africa at Old Trafford last week. England fielded a much-changed side but Salt enjoyed another blistering first-wicket partnership with Jos Buttler at Malahide, the pair racing to 74 inside five overs. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "I enjoyed that," said Salt. "It's a pretty good wicket and a good ground to bat on when you get going. It was fun. We both try and take it on fairly early, when it works it looks good." Buttler (28) was first to go but Salt continued his rampage, striking 10 fours and four sixes in 46 balls before he was caught off the bowling of Graham Hume in the 16th over. Earlier, Bethell fell for 24, holing out tamely to extra cover. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details "It feels pretty special," said Bethell. "Winning the first one is always nice." Ireland posted 196-3, with Harry Tector (61 not out) and Lorcan Tucker (55) providing the bulk of their runs but that total was soon put into perspective as England took the game by the scruff of the neck. "We couldn't have asked for much more from our batters," said Ireland captain Paul Stirling. "To score 196 in the end was great." The teams will meet again at Malahide on Friday, with the final match of the series taking place two days later. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

England fielded a much-changed side but Phil Salt enjoyed another blistering first-wicket partnership with Jos Buttler at Malahide, the pair racing to 74 inside five overs.

IRE vs ENG: Phil Salt continues purple patch as England edge Ireland in opening T20I

Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh smashed two home runs at Kansas City on Tuesday to break Mickey Mantle's Major League Baseball record for the most homers by a switch-hitter in a season. The 28-year-old American smacked his 55th homer of the campaign, a 419-yard solo blast down the right-field line in the third inning, to break the former New York Yankees star's mark from 1961. But the curveball from Kansas City pitcher Michael Wacha wasn't the last ball Raleigh would send over an outfield fence.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-bjk-cup-jasmine-paolini-survives-scare-as-italy-battle-into-semi-finals-1758042682799">BJK Cup: Jasmine Paolini survives scare as Italy battle into semi-finals</a>Raleigh bashed his 56th homer of the season in the fourth inning, a two-run round-tripper to centerfield to give the Mariners a 9-1 lead on their way to a 12-5 victory, the club's 10th consecutive triumph to seize the American League West division lead at 83-68, one game atop Houston.That homer also lifted Raleigh level with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most homers in a season in Mariners history, which Griffey achieved in 1997 and 1998."I feel like my name shouldn't be in the same sentence with those guys, Mantle and Ken Griffey Jr." Raleigh said. "I don't really have words for it. I don't know what to say. For now, just keep it going."Raleigh has smacked 21 homers as a right-handed batter and 35 as a left-handed hitter so far this year.Raleigh, who had already broken the record for most homers in an MLB season by a catcher, needs six homers in Seattle's last 11 games to match Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's 62 homers in 2022 for the most in a season in American League history."It has been great all year," said Raleigh. "We're playing good ball now, trying to keep our heads down until the final bell rings."The Mariners have reached the playoffs only once since 2001, that coming when they lost to Houston in the second round in 2022, and have never played in the World Series.

Raleigh bashed his 56th homer of the season in the fourth inning, a two-run round-tripper to centerfield to give the Mariners a 9-1 lead on their way to a 12-5 victory. That homer also lifted Raleigh level with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most homers in a season in Mariners history.

Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh smashed two home runs at Kansas City on Tuesday to break Mickey Mantle's Major League Baseball record for the most homers by a switch-hitter in a season. The 28-year-old American smacked his 55th homer of the campaign, a 419-yard solo blast down the right-field line in the third inning, to break the former New York Yankees star's mark from 1961. But the curveball from Kansas City pitcher Michael Wacha wasn't the last ball Raleigh would send over an outfield fence. Also Read - BJK Cup: Jasmine Paolini survives scare as Italy battle into semi-finals Raleigh bashed his 56th homer of the season in the fourth inning, a two-run round-tripper to centerfield to give the Mariners a 9-1 lead on their way to a 12-5 victory, the club's 10th consecutive triumph to seize the American League West division lead at 83-68, one game atop Houston. That homer also lifted Raleigh level with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most homers in a season in Mariners history, which Griffey achieved in 1997 and 1998. "I feel like my name shouldn't be in the same sentence with those guys, Mantle and Ken Griffey Jr." Raleigh said. "I don't really have words for it. I don't know what to say. For now, just keep it going." Raleigh has smacked 21 homers as a right-handed batter and 35 as a left-handed hitter so far this year. Raleigh, who had already broken the record for most homers in an MLB season by a catcher, needs six homers in Seattle's last 11 games to match Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's 62 homers in 2022 for the most in a season in American League history. "It has been great all year," said Raleigh. "We're playing good ball now, trying to keep our heads down until the final bell rings." The Mariners have reached the playoffs only once since 2001, that coming when they lost to Houston in the second round in 2022, and have never played in the World Series.

Raleigh bashed his 56th homer of the season in the fourth inning, a two-run round-tripper to centerfield to give the Mariners a 9-1 lead on their way to a 12-5 victory. That homer also lifted Raleigh level with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most homers in a season in Mariners history.

Cal Raleigh makes history - Seattle Mariners C breaks MLB record for switch-hit homers in a season

Smoke-choked air that fills their lungs, floods threatening their homes and debilitating heat: a group of young Americans testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump's fossil-fuel push is trampling their inalienable rights.Lighthiser v Trump is emblematic of a growing global trend of legal action as a tool to push action on planetary warming amid political inertia or outright hostility.At issue are three executive orders that together seek to "unleash" fossil fuel development at the expense of renewable energy.They are also contesting the government's actions undermining federal climate science, from firing scientists to removing critical reports.A two-day hearing opened in a federal courtroom in Missoula, Montana where Julia Olson, lead attorney for the 22 plaintiffs, framed the dispute as a constitutional test."Does the United States Constitution guard against executive abuses of power by executive order that deprive children and youth of their fundamental rights to life and to their liberties?" she asked.Michael Sawyer, representing the Trump administration, countered that the case itself undermined democracy."This is, at its core, an anti-democratic lawsuit," he argued."We just had an election. One of the major issues in that election was a duelling perspective on emissions, energy policy, and they are now stepping in and asking the court to overrule the results."<h2>Witnesses grilled</h2>The spotlight then shifted to the young plaintiffs, represented by the nonprofit Our Children's Trust, who described how climate change is reshaping their lives.J.M., a teenager from Livingston, Montana, said that even in her short life she has seen snowfall decline, wildfire seasons lengthen, and flooding worsen.One blaze forced her family to evacuate, and she remembers packing her stuffed toys and worrying about the family's animals."Just experiencing that from a young age put the fear of wildfire in me," she said.Another plaintiff, Joseph Lee, 19, recalled wildfires in California last year that destroyed the home of a friend."I don't know if I'm going to be next -- are my parents going to be safe?"&nbsp;he told the court.Asked why he chose to participate in the lawsuit, Lee, who has been hospitalized for heat stroke that nearly caused organ failure, said: "A better future is possible."The young people faced tough questioning from government lawyers, who grilled J.M. over her family's decision to keep three horses -- arguing that raising them contributed to greenhouse emissions and implying she was being hypocritical.<h2>Long odds</h2>Expert witnesses also took the stand Tuesday, including renowned climate scientist Steven Running, who shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for being a co-author on a major UN climate report, and former senior White House official John Podesta."In your expert opinion would their injuries get worse if more fossil fuels were to be unleashed under these executive orders?" Olson asked Running."Unquestionably," he answered.The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction that could open the door to a full trial.The federal government, joined by 19 conservative-leaning states and the territory of Guam, wants the case thrown out, but has not called their own witnesses.The plaintiffs hope to build on recent state-level wins: a 2023 Montana ruling that oil and gas permits violated the state's constitutional right to a clean environment, and a 2024 Hawaii settlement mandating faster decarbonization of its transport sector.On the federal level, however, the record is bleak. The landmark 2015 Juliana v. United States case was dismissed after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal earlier this year.During cross-examination, government lawyer Sawyer pressed Podesta for previously arguing against Juliana when he served in the government.But Podesta countered that while Juliana was too broad, and would have required reversing five decades of policy, in the new case the "remedy is direct and narrow" -- "To pull back on specific actions that are heavily burdening these kids and will have direct impact on their lives."It remains to be seen whether this central argument, key to the plaintiff's case, plays.Judge Dana Christensen, an Obama appointee with a record of pro-environment rulings, is presiding -- but even if the plaintiffs notch a win, the case could eventually land before the conservative-dominated Supreme Court.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At issue are three executive orders that together seek to "unleash" fossil fuel development at the expense of renewable energy.

Smoke-choked air that fills their lungs, floods threatening their homes and debilitating heat: a group of young Americans testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump's fossil-fuel push is trampling their inalienable rights. Lighthiser v Trump is emblematic of a growing global trend of legal action as a tool to push action on planetary warming amid political inertia or outright hostility. At issue are three executive orders that together seek to "unleash" fossil fuel development at the expense of renewable energy. They are also contesting the government's actions undermining federal climate science, from firing scientists to removing critical reports. A two-day hearing opened in a federal courtroom in Missoula, Montana where Julia Olson, lead attorney for the 22 plaintiffs, framed the dispute as a constitutional test. "Does the United States Constitution guard against executive abuses of power by executive order that deprive children and youth of their fundamental rights to life and to their liberties?" she asked. Michael Sawyer, representing the Trump administration, countered that the case itself undermined democracy. "This is, at its core, an anti-democratic lawsuit," he argued. "We just had an election. One of the major issues in that election was a duelling perspective on emissions, energy policy, and they are now stepping in and asking the court to overrule the results." Witnesses grilled The spotlight then shifted to the young plaintiffs, represented by the nonprofit Our Children's Trust, who described how climate change is reshaping their lives. J.M., a teenager from Livingston, Montana, said that even in her short life she has seen snowfall decline, wildfire seasons lengthen, and flooding worsen. One blaze forced her family to evacuate, and she remembers packing her stuffed toys and worrying about the family's animals. "Just experiencing that from a young age put the fear of wildfire in me," she said. Another plaintiff, Joseph Lee, 19, recalled wildfires in California last year that destroyed the home of a friend. "I don't know if I'm going to be next -- are my parents going to be safe?" he told the court. Asked why he chose to participate in the lawsuit, Lee, who has been hospitalized for heat stroke that nearly caused organ failure, said: "A better future is possible." The young people faced tough questioning from government lawyers, who grilled J.M. over her family's decision to keep three horses -- arguing that raising them contributed to greenhouse emissions and implying she was being hypocritical. Long odds Expert witnesses also took the stand Tuesday, including renowned climate scientist Steven Running, who shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for being a co-author on a major UN climate report, and former senior White House official John Podesta. "In your expert opinion would their injuries get worse if more fossil fuels were to be unleashed under these executive orders?" Olson asked Running. "Unquestionably," he answered. The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction that could open the door to a full trial. The federal government, joined by 19 conservative-leaning states and the territory of Guam, wants the case thrown out, but has not called their own witnesses. The plaintiffs hope to build on recent state-level wins: a 2023 Montana ruling that oil and gas permits violated the state's constitutional right to a clean environment, and a 2024 Hawaii settlement mandating faster decarbonization of its transport sector. On the federal level, however, the record is bleak. The landmark 2015 Juliana v. United States case was dismissed after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal earlier this year. During cross-examination, government lawyer Sawyer pressed Podesta for previously arguing against Juliana when he served in the government. But Podesta countered that while Juliana was too broad, and would have required reversing five decades of policy, in the new case the "remedy is direct and narrow" -- "To pull back on specific actions that are heavily burdening these kids and will have direct impact on their lives." It remains to be seen whether this central argument, key to the plaintiff's case, plays. Judge Dana Christensen, an Obama appointee with a record of pro-environment rulings, is presiding -- but even if the plaintiffs notch a win, the case could eventually land before the conservative-dominated Supreme Court. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At issue are three executive orders that together seek to "unleash" fossil fuel development at the expense of renewable energy.

'Executive abuse of power’: Trump sued by youth over climate change in landmark case

Israel on Tuesday urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to withdraw a proposal that would curb trade ties in a bid to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza."Pressure through sanctions will not work," Foreign Minister Gideon Saar wrote in a letter to Von der Leyen.The initiative, announced during her State of the Union speech last week, is due to be discussed Wednesday by the European Commission's College of Commissioners, which she chairs.If approved, it would freeze the EU's bilateral support to Israel, halting all payments, while preserving cooperation with civil society groups and Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.According to the commission, the move would block future allocations of about six million euros ($7 million) annually and suspend disbursement of roughly 14 million euros for ongoing institutional projects.The EU executive also plans to propose sanctions against "extremist ministers" and "violent settlers"."This unprecedented proposal, which has never been applied to any other country, is a clear attempt to harm Israel while we are still fighting a war imposed on us by the October 7 terror attack," Saar wrote, referring to the Hamas-led assault on Israel that triggered the now two-year war.He added that Israel had not been notified or consulted and warned the measures would "empower Hamas" and "jeopardise efforts to end the war".Diplomats say the measures are unlikely to be adopted given deep divisions among the EU's 27 member states over Israel's conduct in Gaza.Last week, the European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution endorsing Von der Leyen's proposal to suspend bilateral support and partially suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement.Lawmakers also urged sanctions against Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, and national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir.Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.Israel's retaliatory offensive in Gaza has killed nearly 65,000 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, which the United Nations deems reliable.The UN has declared famine in parts of Gaza, a designation Israel disputes.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Last week, the European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution endorsing Von der Leyen's proposal to suspend bilateral support and partially suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement.

Israel on Tuesday urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to withdraw a proposal that would curb trade ties in a bid to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza. "Pressure through sanctions will not work," Foreign Minister Gideon Saar wrote in a letter to Von der Leyen. The initiative, announced during her State of the Union speech last week, is due to be discussed Wednesday by the European Commission's College of Commissioners, which she chairs. If approved, it would freeze the EU's bilateral support to Israel, halting all payments, while preserving cooperation with civil society groups and Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial. According to the commission, the move would block future allocations of about six million euros ($7 million) annually and suspend disbursement of roughly 14 million euros for ongoing institutional projects. The EU executive also plans to propose sanctions against "extremist ministers" and "violent settlers". "This unprecedented proposal, which has never been applied to any other country, is a clear attempt to harm Israel while we are still fighting a war imposed on us by the October 7 terror attack," Saar wrote, referring to the Hamas-led assault on Israel that triggered the now two-year war. He added that Israel had not been notified or consulted and warned the measures would "empower Hamas" and "jeopardise efforts to end the war". Diplomats say the measures are unlikely to be adopted given deep divisions among the EU's 27 member states over Israel's conduct in Gaza. Last week, the European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution endorsing Von der Leyen's proposal to suspend bilateral support and partially suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement. Lawmakers also urged sanctions against Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, and national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir. Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures. Israel's retaliatory offensive in Gaza has killed nearly 65,000 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, which the United Nations deems reliable. The UN has declared famine in parts of Gaza, a designation Israel disputes. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Last week, the European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution endorsing Von der Leyen's proposal to suspend bilateral support and partially suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement.

Israel calls on EU chief to drop proposed sanctions over Gaza offensive

Two heroic three-hour comebacks from Jasmine Paolini and Elisabetta Cocciaretto saw Italy survive a scare against hosts China in a gruelling quarter-final at the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen on Tuesday. An escape act from Cocciaretto gave the defending champions the opening point of the tie, the Italian digging deep to post a 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 win over Yue Yuan.&nbsp;Paolini sealed the victory by defeating Wang Xinyu, who squandered a one-set lead and early breaks in the second and third sets to fall 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to the world number eight.&nbsp;"It was a really tough one. Xinyu was playing really good tennis," said Paolini, who secured Italy’s place in the semi-finals for a third straight year.&nbsp;"Today was a bit tough for me, but I tried to stay there for everyone that was on the bench, the Italian fans, for the country."&nbsp;Earlier at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena, in a two-hour 52-minute battle, Cocciaretto wiped a 2-5 deficit in the second set, and a 0-4 deficit in the decider before securing the victory.&nbsp;Yue was cruising at 6-4, 5-2 before her Italian opponent launched a comeback, taking the next five games to level the match.&nbsp;"For sure it was a tough moment. She was playing unbelievable and I wasn't too aggressive," said Cocciaretto of her mindset at 2-5.&nbsp;"Something changed in my mind and I said, ‘Go for it, be aggressive, and no matter what, don't think about the score, just try your best and fight'. And that's what I did."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;Yue responded by winning the first 14 consecutive points of the third set en route to a 4-0 advantage. But once again, Cocciaretto fought back, clawing her way to 5-5 and claiming a decisive break in the 11th game to deliver a blow to the home fans.&nbsp;"It was the first match of the Billie Jean King Cup, facing the home team. I knew that there was tension between us," said the 92nd-ranked Cocciaretto.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Tennis legend Billie Jean King attended the match and Cocciaretto admitted she was nervous at the start when she spotted her in the stands.&nbsp;"I said to myself, 'Don’t think and don’t watch her, please, because if not, you don’t think about the game'.&nbsp;"But I'm really honoured to play this match and see her in the crowd," added the 24-year-old.&nbsp;In the semi-finals, Italy will face the winner of Wednesday's clash between Spain and Ukraine.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jasmine Paolini sealed the victory by defeating Wang Xinyu, who squandered a one-set lead and early breaks in the second and third sets to fall 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to the world number eight.

Two heroic three-hour comebacks from Jasmine Paolini and Elisabetta Cocciaretto saw Italy survive a scare against hosts China in a gruelling quarter-final at the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen on Tuesday. An escape act from Cocciaretto gave the defending champions the opening point of the tie, the Italian digging deep to post a 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 win over Yue Yuan. Paolini sealed the victory by defeating Wang Xinyu, who squandered a one-set lead and early breaks in the second and third sets to fall 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to the world number eight. "It was a really tough one. Xinyu was playing really good tennis," said Paolini, who secured Italy’s place in the semi-finals for a third straight year. "Today was a bit tough for me, but I tried to stay there for everyone that was on the bench, the Italian fans, for the country." Earlier at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena, in a two-hour 52-minute battle, Cocciaretto wiped a 2-5 deficit in the second set, and a 0-4 deficit in the decider before securing the victory. Yue was cruising at 6-4, 5-2 before her Italian opponent launched a comeback, taking the next five games to level the match. "For sure it was a tough moment. She was playing unbelievable and I wasn't too aggressive," said Cocciaretto of her mindset at 2-5. "Something changed in my mind and I said, ‘Go for it, be aggressive, and no matter what, don't think about the score, just try your best and fight'. And that's what I did." ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Yue responded by winning the first 14 consecutive points of the third set en route to a 4-0 advantage. But once again, Cocciaretto fought back, clawing her way to 5-5 and claiming a decisive break in the 11th game to deliver a blow to the home fans. "It was the first match of the Billie Jean King Cup, facing the home team. I knew that there was tension between us," said the 92nd-ranked Cocciaretto. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Tennis legend Billie Jean King attended the match and Cocciaretto admitted she was nervous at the start when she spotted her in the stands. "I said to myself, 'Don’t think and don’t watch her, please, because if not, you don’t think about the game'. "But I'm really honoured to play this match and see her in the crowd," added the 24-year-old. In the semi-finals, Italy will face the winner of Wednesday's clash between Spain and Ukraine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jasmine Paolini sealed the victory by defeating Wang Xinyu, who squandered a one-set lead and early breaks in the second and third sets to fall 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to the world number eight.

BJK Cup: Jasmine Paolini survives scare as Italy battle into semi-finals

Serbia and Albania's World Cup qualifier next month has been moved from Belgrade to a smaller southern city over security fears, the Serbian Football Association (FSS) has announced.&nbsp;UEFA approved Serbia's request to relocate the October 11 match away from the capital to Leskovac with Albania's consent.&nbsp;"The key reason is security — not only for the fans, but above all for the players and everyone else involved in the match," the FSS said in a statement late Monday.&nbsp;"Such a fixture carries the highest level of risk and requires full control to prevent incidents like those already witnessed in previous encounters between these two teams," it added.&nbsp;The FSS referred to a 2014 match, when a drone carrying a flag promoting a "Greater Albania" flew over the pitch - triggering angry fans to run onto the field and cancelling the game.&nbsp;The flag depicted an expanded Albanian state that included Kosovo — a province that declared independence from Serbia in 2008, a move Belgrade does not recognise.&nbsp;The tiny nation of Kosovo remains a flashpoint of tensions between the two countries, after a bloody war between ethnic-Albanian guerrillas and Serbian forces in 1998-1999 ended with Belgrade's withdrawal from Kosovo.&nbsp;After the pair's earlier qualifying clash in Tirana, which ended in a goalless draw, Albania were sanctioned by FIFA over fan conduct, including "discriminatory behaviour" and lighting fireworks.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;In 2015, the two teams met again, in Elbasan, Albania, amid heightened tensions and a heavy police presence.&nbsp;Media at the time reported, on the eve of the match, the Serbian team bus was attacked with stones.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;FIFA earlier punished the FSS for "discrimination and racist abuse" by fans during a match against Andorra in June.&nbsp;While there were tense scenes in the stands during Serbia's 5-0 defeat to England in Belgrade last week.&nbsp;"Relocating and organising the match in Leskovac significantly reduces the risk of potential incidents," the FSS added in its statement.&nbsp;The Dubocica Stadium in Leskovac, built two years ago, has a capacity of just over 8,000 - much reduced from the original 52,000-seat Belgrade venue.&nbsp;Serbia are third in their group, with England top and Albania second.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The FSS referred to a 2014 match, when a drone carrying a flag promoting a "Greater Albania" flew over the pitch - triggering angry fans to run onto the field and cancelling the game.

Serbia and Albania's World Cup qualifier next month has been moved from Belgrade to a smaller southern city over security fears, the Serbian Football Association (FSS) has announced. UEFA approved Serbia's request to relocate the October 11 match away from the capital to Leskovac with Albania's consent. "The key reason is security — not only for the fans, but above all for the players and everyone else involved in the match," the FSS said in a statement late Monday. "Such a fixture carries the highest level of risk and requires full control to prevent incidents like those already witnessed in previous encounters between these two teams," it added. The FSS referred to a 2014 match, when a drone carrying a flag promoting a "Greater Albania" flew over the pitch - triggering angry fans to run onto the field and cancelling the game. The flag depicted an expanded Albanian state that included Kosovo — a province that declared independence from Serbia in 2008, a move Belgrade does not recognise. The tiny nation of Kosovo remains a flashpoint of tensions between the two countries, after a bloody war between ethnic-Albanian guerrillas and Serbian forces in 1998-1999 ended with Belgrade's withdrawal from Kosovo. After the pair's earlier qualifying clash in Tirana, which ended in a goalless draw, Albania were sanctioned by FIFA over fan conduct, including "discriminatory behaviour" and lighting fireworks. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) In 2015, the two teams met again, in Elbasan, Albania, amid heightened tensions and a heavy police presence. Media at the time reported, on the eve of the match, the Serbian team bus was attacked with stones. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details FIFA earlier punished the FSS for "discrimination and racist abuse" by fans during a match against Andorra in June. While there were tense scenes in the stands during Serbia's 5-0 defeat to England in Belgrade last week. "Relocating and organising the match in Leskovac significantly reduces the risk of potential incidents," the FSS added in its statement. The Dubocica Stadium in Leskovac, built two years ago, has a capacity of just over 8,000 - much reduced from the original 52,000-seat Belgrade venue. Serbia are third in their group, with England top and Albania second. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The FSS referred to a 2014 match, when a drone carrying a flag promoting a "Greater Albania" flew over the pitch - triggering angry fans to run onto the field and cancelling the game.

Serbia-Albania World Cup qualifier moved over security fears, Leskovac to replace Belgrade

FBI Director Kash Patel faces a Senate panel on Tuesday amid criticism of his handling of the investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are also expected to grill Patel over an ongoing purge of FBI ranks of agents seen as disloyal to President Donald Trump. Patel has come under fire from both the right and the left since being named by Trump to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the nation's premier law enforcement agency.&nbsp;He angered many Trump supporters with a memo in July that effectively closed the investigation into the activities of Epstein, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking of underage girls.In the memo, the FBI and Justice Department said that the well-connected financier had committed suicide, did not blackmail any prominent figures, and did not keep a "client list."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kash-patel-to-be-sacked-fbi-director-faces-scrutiny-over-investigation-into-charlie-kirk-s-killing-1757942400223">Kash Patel to be sacked? FBI Director faces scrutiny over investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing</a>&nbsp;Trump's supporters have been obsessed with the Epstein case for years and held as an article of faith that "deep state" elites have been protecting Epstein associates in the Democratic Party and Hollywood.&nbsp;Trump's one-time close relationship with Epstein has also proved to be potent fodder for his political opponents, with the president and his allies seeking to downplay the whole saga as a Democratic "hoax."&nbsp;Patel has also been heavily criticised for his actions in the immediate aftermath of last week's assassination of Kirk during a speaking event at a Utah university.&nbsp;Patel announced the arrest of a suspect a few hours after the shooting, only to turn around two hours later and say that individual had been released and the manhunt was continuing.&nbsp;The actual suspected assailant, Tyler Robinson, was arrested 33 hours after the shooting. Robinson is to be formally charged in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday with the murder of Kirk, the founder of the influential conservative youth political group Turning Point USA.<h2> Right man?&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Among those critical of Patel in the wake of the bungled announcement is conservative activist Christopher Rufo, who wrote on X whether "it is time for Republicans to assess whether Kash Patel is the right man to run the FBI."&nbsp;According to Fox News, Patel's relationship with Attorney General Pam Bondi is particularly strained, although he continues to enjoy the confidence of the White House for the time being.&nbsp;Since taking office in January, Trump has taken a number of punitive measures against his perceived enemies, purging government officials deemed to be disloyal, targeting FBI agents and law firms involved in past cases against him, and pulling federal funding from universities.&nbsp;Among those summarily dismissed from government service have been scores of FBI agents, including three former senior bureau officials who filed a lawsuit against Patel last week over their firing.&nbsp;The former agents said they were victims of a "campaign of retribution" over a perceived "failure to demonstrate sufficient political loyalty."&nbsp;"Patel not only acted unlawfully but deliberately chose to prioritise politicising the FBI over protecting the American people," they said.&nbsp;Following his appearance before the Senate panel on Tuesday, Patel will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

Trump's supporters have been obsessed with the Epstein case for years and held as an article of faith that "deep state" elites have been protecting Epstein associates in the Democratic Party and Hollywood.

FBI Director Kash Patel faces a Senate panel on Tuesday amid criticism of his handling of the investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are also expected to grill Patel over an ongoing purge of FBI ranks of agents seen as disloyal to President Donald Trump. Patel has come under fire from both the right and the left since being named by Trump to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the nation's premier law enforcement agency. He angered many Trump supporters with a memo in July that effectively closed the investigation into the activities of Epstein, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking of underage girls. In the memo, the FBI and Justice Department said that the well-connected financier had committed suicide, did not blackmail any prominent figures, and did not keep a "client list." Also read: Kash Patel to be sacked? FBI Director faces scrutiny over investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing Trump's supporters have been obsessed with the Epstein case for years and held as an article of faith that "deep state" elites have been protecting Epstein associates in the Democratic Party and Hollywood. Trump's one-time close relationship with Epstein has also proved to be potent fodder for his political opponents, with the president and his allies seeking to downplay the whole saga as a Democratic "hoax." Patel has also been heavily criticised for his actions in the immediate aftermath of last week's assassination of Kirk during a speaking event at a Utah university. Patel announced the arrest of a suspect a few hours after the shooting, only to turn around two hours later and say that individual had been released and the manhunt was continuing. The actual suspected assailant, Tyler Robinson, was arrested 33 hours after the shooting. Robinson is to be formally charged in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday with the murder of Kirk, the founder of the influential conservative youth political group Turning Point USA. Right man? Among those critical of Patel in the wake of the bungled announcement is conservative activist Christopher Rufo, who wrote on X whether "it is time for Republicans to assess whether Kash Patel is the right man to run the FBI." According to Fox News, Patel's relationship with Attorney General Pam Bondi is particularly strained, although he continues to enjoy the confidence of the White House for the time being. Since taking office in January, Trump has taken a number of punitive measures against his perceived enemies, purging government officials deemed to be disloyal, targeting FBI agents and law firms involved in past cases against him, and pulling federal funding from universities. Among those summarily dismissed from government service have been scores of FBI agents, including three former senior bureau officials who filed a lawsuit against Patel last week over their firing. The former agents said they were victims of a "campaign of retribution" over a perceived "failure to demonstrate sufficient political loyalty." "Patel not only acted unlawfully but deliberately chose to prioritise politicising the FBI over protecting the American people," they said. Following his appearance before the Senate panel on Tuesday, Patel will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

Trump's supporters have been obsessed with the Epstein case for years and held as an article of faith that "deep state" elites have been protecting Epstein associates in the Democratic Party and Hollywood.

Charlie Kirk to Jeffery Epstein: FBI Chief Kash Patel to be grilled over investigation

There is the sense that the new season gets up and running for real this week for Paris Saint-Germain as they begin their defence of the Champions League title amid doubts as to how much longer their squad can handle being pushed to the limit by a crowded calendar. PSG host Atalanta on Wednesday for their first game in Europe, three and a half months after their stunning 5-0 destruction of Inter Milan in last season's final in Munich.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-championship-outfit-sheffield-united-appoint-chris-wilder-for-third-managerial-spell-1757959712820">Championship side Sheffield Utd appoint Chris Wilder for third managerial spell</a>Luis Enrique's team will also entertain Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in the league phase, with trips to Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, Athletic Bilbao and to Lisbon to face Sporting on the horizon too.Those are tough games, although PSG's poor start in last season's Champions League has shown that they might not need to be at their very best immediately.The French champions lost three of eight league phase games last season, but still won Europe's elite club competition for the first time following a dazzling run of form from the turn of the year.The concern now, however, is that last season's exertions could catch up with them and seriously jeopardise their chances of retaining the trophy.The Parisians played 65 games during 2024/25, in a season spanning 11 months. That included 17 matches in the Champions League and seven in the Club World Cup, where their marathon campaign concluded with a 3-0 loss to Chelsea in mid-July.Three weeks later they were back for pre-season training, and a week after that they started the new campaign against Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup.Fast forward a month and PSG -- who won the Super Cup on penalties -- have won their first four games in Ligue 1 but it looks like the recent efforts are beginning to catch up with them.Ballon d'Or favourite Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue are out for several weeks with muscle injuries suffered playing for France, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lee Kang-in and Lucas Beraldo came off hurt in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Lens."It happens to everyone. It is a bit of a difficult time for us because we have a lot of players injured," said Luis Enrique, the coach with his own arm in a sling after fracturing a collarbone in a cycling accident."I am calm about it and I hope we will manage to overcome it."It is not solely luck that PSG avoided serious injuries last season, owing much to the coach's management of the squad.<h2>Hakimi in the red zone?</h2>Nineteen PSG players played more than 1,000 minutes in 2024/25, the same number as Real Madrid and Barcelona for example.But the Club World Cup, often played in searing heat and involving numerous long journeys across the United States, had to take a toll.PSG used 19 players in that competition, while Chelsea fielded 27 -- the French side looked rinsed in the final and were torn apart.If they do go to the latter stages of the Champions League again, PSG are looking at playing at least 55 games this season, including the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in December.And there is a World Cup coming at the end of the season, where a large bulk of PSG's players will be present.The year is set to be even more intense for Achraf Hakimi, who played more minutes than anyone else for PSG last season -- he will also feature heavily for Morocco as they host the Africa Cup of Nations in December and January.Hakimi has no natural understudy at right-back at PSG, who surprisingly opted not to add significant depth to their squad in the transfer window, signing only one new centre-back in Illia Zabarnyi, while Lucas Chevalier replaced Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal."Injuries to high-profile players are only one visible part of the workload crisis facing professional football and are not surprising," said global players' union FIFPro last week."The impact is not felt just by the players but increasingly also by clubs, national teams, fans and national competitions."Yet despite the concerns, there is huge excitement at PSG as they put their title on the line in Europe."It is a special moment. We know how difficult this competition is, but we are relaxed about it and we are hoping to put in a good performance in our first game," said Luis Enrique.

Luis Enrique's team will also entertain Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in the league phase, with trips to Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, Athletic Bilbao and to Lisbon to face Sporting on the horizon too.

There is the sense that the new season gets up and running for real this week for Paris Saint-Germain as they begin their defence of the Champions League title amid doubts as to how much longer their squad can handle being pushed to the limit by a crowded calendar. PSG host Atalanta on Wednesday for their first game in Europe, three and a half months after their stunning 5-0 destruction of Inter Milan in last season's final in Munich. Also Read - Championship side Sheffield Utd appoint Chris Wilder for third managerial spell Luis Enrique's team will also entertain Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in the league phase, with trips to Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, Athletic Bilbao and to Lisbon to face Sporting on the horizon too. Those are tough games, although PSG's poor start in last season's Champions League has shown that they might not need to be at their very best immediately. The French champions lost three of eight league phase games last season, but still won Europe's elite club competition for the first time following a dazzling run of form from the turn of the year. The concern now, however, is that last season's exertions could catch up with them and seriously jeopardise their chances of retaining the trophy. The Parisians played 65 games during 2024/25, in a season spanning 11 months. That included 17 matches in the Champions League and seven in the Club World Cup, where their marathon campaign concluded with a 3-0 loss to Chelsea in mid-July. Three weeks later they were back for pre-season training, and a week after that they started the new campaign against Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup. Fast forward a month and PSG -- who won the Super Cup on penalties -- have won their first four games in Ligue 1 but it looks like the recent efforts are beginning to catch up with them. Ballon d'Or favourite Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue are out for several weeks with muscle injuries suffered playing for France, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lee Kang-in and Lucas Beraldo came off hurt in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Lens. "It happens to everyone. It is a bit of a difficult time for us because we have a lot of players injured," said Luis Enrique, the coach with his own arm in a sling after fracturing a collarbone in a cycling accident. "I am calm about it and I hope we will manage to overcome it." It is not solely luck that PSG avoided serious injuries last season, owing much to the coach's management of the squad. Hakimi in the red zone? Nineteen PSG players played more than 1,000 minutes in 2024/25, the same number as Real Madrid and Barcelona for example. But the Club World Cup, often played in searing heat and involving numerous long journeys across the United States, had to take a toll. PSG used 19 players in that competition, while Chelsea fielded 27 -- the French side looked rinsed in the final and were torn apart. If they do go to the latter stages of the Champions League again, PSG are looking at playing at least 55 games this season, including the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in December. And there is a World Cup coming at the end of the season, where a large bulk of PSG's players will be present. The year is set to be even more intense for Achraf Hakimi, who played more minutes than anyone else for PSG last season -- he will also feature heavily for Morocco as they host the Africa Cup of Nations in December and January. Hakimi has no natural understudy at right-back at PSG, who surprisingly opted not to add significant depth to their squad in the transfer window, signing only one new centre-back in Illia Zabarnyi, while Lucas Chevalier replaced Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal. "Injuries to high-profile players are only one visible part of the workload crisis facing professional football and are not surprising," said global players' union FIFPro last week. "The impact is not felt just by the players but increasingly also by clubs, national teams, fans and national competitions." Yet despite the concerns, there is huge excitement at PSG as they put their title on the line in Europe. "It is a special moment. We know how difficult this competition is, but we are relaxed about it and we are hoping to put in a good performance in our first game," said Luis Enrique.

Luis Enrique's team will also entertain Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in the league phase, with trips to Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, Athletic Bilbao and to Lisbon to face Sporting on the horizon too.

PSG to begin Champions League title defence amid cloud of injuries

The United Kingdom prosecutors on Monday dropped charges against two British men, including a former parliamentary researcher, who were arrested and accused of spying for China in 2023. Christopher Cash, 30, and Christopher Berry, 33, were accused of collecting information that could be “directly or indirectly, useful to an enemy” between December 2021 and February 2023.Both denied the charges made under the UK’s Official Secrets Act and were due to face trial in October, but prosecutors dropped the charges at a hearing on Monday at London’s Old Bailey criminal court.&nbsp;Prosecutor Tom Little told the court the case “no longer met” the level of evidence needed.Cash was a parliamentary researcher, sparking concern of a major security breach. He reportedly shared close ties with senior Conservative lawmakers, including the former security minister Tom Tugendhat.Berry had worked in teaching positions in China since 2015.Speaking outside court after the hearing, Cash said he was “relieved that justice has been served”, describing the last two years as a “nightmare”.&nbsp;Prosecutors said the men were friends and that Berry had worked in China in various posts since 2015. They were accused of passing politically sensitive information to a Chinese intelligence agent.Cash’s lawyer Henry Blaxland said his colleagues were surprised by the accusations as he “did more than almost anybody to insist on informing parliamentarians of the security risk” of doing business with China.&nbsp;London has previously said Chinese spies were targeting British officials in sensitive positions in politics, defence and business as part of an increasingly sophisticated operation to gain access to secrets.Security Minister Dan Jarvis said in parliament he was “extremely disappointed” with the decision not to take the case to trial and that the government “remains gravely concerned about the threat of Chinese espionage”.He added that Britain’s Foreign Office had contacted the Chinese embassy in London “to make clear that we will not tolerate any activity that interferes in our democracy”.

The prosecutors said that the two men Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry were friends and that Berry had worked in China in various posts since 2015. They were accused of passing politically sensitive information to a Chinese intelligence agent.

The United Kingdom prosecutors on Monday dropped charges against two British men, including a former parliamentary researcher, who were arrested and accused of spying for China in 2023. Christopher Cash, 30, and Christopher Berry, 33, were accused of collecting information that could be “directly or indirectly, useful to an enemy” between December 2021 and February 2023. Both denied the charges made under the UK’s Official Secrets Act and were due to face trial in October, but prosecutors dropped the charges at a hearing on Monday at London’s Old Bailey criminal court. Prosecutor Tom Little told the court the case “no longer met” the level of evidence needed. Cash was a parliamentary researcher, sparking concern of a major security breach. He reportedly shared close ties with senior Conservative lawmakers, including the former security minister Tom Tugendhat. Berry had worked in teaching positions in China since 2015. Speaking outside court after the hearing, Cash said he was “relieved that justice has been served”, describing the last two years as a “nightmare”. Prosecutors said the men were friends and that Berry had worked in China in various posts since 2015. They were accused of passing politically sensitive information to a Chinese intelligence agent. Cash’s lawyer Henry Blaxland said his colleagues were surprised by the accusations as he “did more than almost anybody to insist on informing parliamentarians of the security risk” of doing business with China. London has previously said Chinese spies were targeting British officials in sensitive positions in politics, defence and business as part of an increasingly sophisticated operation to gain access to secrets. Security Minister Dan Jarvis said in parliament he was “extremely disappointed” with the decision not to take the case to trial and that the government “remains gravely concerned about the threat of Chinese espionage”. He added that Britain’s Foreign Office had contacted the Chinese embassy in London “to make clear that we will not tolerate any activity that interferes in our democracy”.

The prosecutors said that the two men Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry were friends and that Berry had worked in China in various posts since 2015. They were accused of passing politically sensitive information to a Chinese intelligence agent.

UK drops China spying charges against political researcher and his friend

UK fighter jets will join a NATO operation over Poland to help defend the alliance's eastern flank after Russian drones entered Polish airspace last week, the defence ministry said Monday."British fighter jets will fly air defence missions over Poland to counter aerial threats from Russia, including drones," the ministry said in a statement, adding the missions by RAF Typhoons would start "in the coming days".NATO chief Mark Rutte said Friday the alliance would reinforce the defence of its eastern flank following a Russian drone raid into Polish airspace.Poland and its NATO allies last week scrambled jets to shoot down Russian drones over allied airspace for the first time since the war in Ukraine started three-and-a-half years ago.And on Saturday Romania became the latest NATO member state to report a drone incursion, as Poland also scrambled aircraft in response to fresh Russian drone strikes just over the border in Ukraine."Russia's reckless behaviour is a direct threat to European security and a violation of international law," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.He said the "aircraft are not just a show of strength, they are vital in deterring aggression" as well as securing NATO airspace and protecting the UK's national security.Allies including France and Germany have already said they would send more fighter jets to Poland, while Rutte said Denmark would also join the operation.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Russia is deliberately expanding its drone operations.The UK on Monday summoned the Russian ambassador to London, with the foreign ministry saying the "significant and unprecedented violation of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones ... was utterly unacceptable".Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Allies including France and Germany have already said they would send more fighter jets to Poland, while Rutte said Denmark would also join the operation.

UK fighter jets will join a NATO operation over Poland to help defend the alliance's eastern flank after Russian drones entered Polish airspace last week, the defence ministry said Monday. "British fighter jets will fly air defence missions over Poland to counter aerial threats from Russia, including drones," the ministry said in a statement, adding the missions by RAF Typhoons would start "in the coming days". NATO chief Mark Rutte said Friday the alliance would reinforce the defence of its eastern flank following a Russian drone raid into Polish airspace. Poland and its NATO allies last week scrambled jets to shoot down Russian drones over allied airspace for the first time since the war in Ukraine started three-and-a-half years ago. And on Saturday Romania became the latest NATO member state to report a drone incursion, as Poland also scrambled aircraft in response to fresh Russian drone strikes just over the border in Ukraine. "Russia's reckless behaviour is a direct threat to European security and a violation of international law," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement. He said the "aircraft are not just a show of strength, they are vital in deterring aggression" as well as securing NATO airspace and protecting the UK's national security. Allies including France and Germany have already said they would send more fighter jets to Poland, while Rutte said Denmark would also join the operation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Russia is deliberately expanding its drone operations. The UK on Monday summoned the Russian ambassador to London, with the foreign ministry saying the "significant and unprecedented violation of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones ... was utterly unacceptable". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Allies including France and Germany have already said they would send more fighter jets to Poland, while Rutte said Denmark would also join the operation.

UK fighter jets to join NATO operation over Poland after Russian drone intrusion

English Championship club Sheffield United on Monday appointed Chris Wilder for a third spell as manager after the sacking of Ruben Selles following a disastrous start to the season. The Blades were hammered 5-0 at Ipswich on Friday to leave them rooted to the bottom of the table without a single point from five matches.&nbsp;They were also dumped out of the League Cup by Birmingham.&nbsp;Former Southampton and Reading manager Selles only replaced Chis Wilder in June, signing a three-year deal.&nbsp;Wilder, 57, left Sheffield United after leading them to the Championship play-off final, where they came within minutes of booking an immediate return to the Premier League.He has signed a contract until 2027 and will be in charge for Saturday's match against Charlton Athletic in the second tier.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;"Following a difficult start to the season, the board felt it necessary to make a change in order to stabilise performances and strengthen our push for promotion," the club said in a statement.&nbsp;"While the adoption of a different style of play was pursued with ambition, results have clearly not met expectations.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;"Chris Wilder returns with proven leadership and an unparalleled understanding of Sheffield United. We are confident he is the right person to restore momentum, unite the squad and supporters, and deliver the results necessary to achieve our objectives this season."&nbsp;Wilder led Sheffield United into the Premier League in 2019 during his first spell as a manager at the club.&nbsp;He subsequently managed Middlesbrough and Watford but returned to Bramall Lane in December 2023.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Chris Wilder, 57, left Sheffield United after leading them to the Championship play-off final, where they came within minutes of booking an immediate return to the Premier League.

English Championship club Sheffield United on Monday appointed Chris Wilder for a third spell as manager after the sacking of Ruben Selles following a disastrous start to the season. The Blades were hammered 5-0 at Ipswich on Friday to leave them rooted to the bottom of the table without a single point from five matches. They were also dumped out of the League Cup by Birmingham. Former Southampton and Reading manager Selles only replaced Chis Wilder in June, signing a three-year deal. Wilder, 57, left Sheffield United after leading them to the Championship play-off final, where they came within minutes of booking an immediate return to the Premier League. He has signed a contract until 2027 and will be in charge for Saturday's match against Charlton Athletic in the second tier. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details "Following a difficult start to the season, the board felt it necessary to make a change in order to stabilise performances and strengthen our push for promotion," the club said in a statement. "While the adoption of a different style of play was pursued with ambition, results have clearly not met expectations. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "Chris Wilder returns with proven leadership and an unparalleled understanding of Sheffield United. We are confident he is the right person to restore momentum, unite the squad and supporters, and deliver the results necessary to achieve our objectives this season." Wilder led Sheffield United into the Premier League in 2019 during his first spell as a manager at the club. He subsequently managed Middlesbrough and Watford but returned to Bramall Lane in December 2023. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Chris Wilder, 57, left Sheffield United after leading them to the Championship play-off final, where they came within minutes of booking an immediate return to the Premier League.

Championship outfit Sheffield United appoint Chris Wilder for third managerial spell

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