US President Donald Trump has withdrawn former vice president Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection, officials said Friday, in what critics called a fresh act of revenge against his political rivals.The Republicans' move comes just weeks before Democrat Harris is set to go on a tour to promote a new book about her failed presidential campaign against Trump last year.The Secret Service customarily protects vice presidents for six months after they leave office, a period that ended on July 21 for Harris.But then-President Joe Biden approved a year-long extension for Harris in a previously undisclosed order -- which Trump has now terminated, a senior White House official told AFP on condition of anonymity.Harris's office also confirmed the move."The Vice President is grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety," Kirsten Allen, a senior advisor to Harris, told AFP.Democrats rallied behind Harris over the move, especially in California, where she previously served as a senator.Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said it was "another act of revenge following a long list of political retaliation" by Trump, according to a statement reported by US media."This puts the former Vice President in danger and I look forward to working with the Governor to make sure Vice President Harris is safe in Los Angeles."Since taking office in January, Trump, 79, has taken similar measures against a long list of his perceived enemies and political opponents.Trump has withdrawn protection for former national security advisor John Bolton -- whose house was raided by FBI agents in a classified documents probe last week -- former secretary of state Mike Pompeo and former top US military officer Mark Milley.In March he pulled government bodyguards from Biden's son Hunter and daughter Ashley.<h2>- Stripped of clearances -</h2>He has also stripped other officials and former officials -- including Biden himself -- of their security clearances to receive sensitive information.While Harris, 60, has kept a low profile since losing the election, she is scheduled to go on tour this fall to promote her memoir "107 Days" about her short presidential run.The book, which Harris said she wrote with "candor and reflection", will be published by Simon &amp; Schuster on September 23 in the United States.&nbsp;The first woman to serve as vice president of the United States, Harris became the Democratic nominee after Biden, now 82, withdrew from the race amid concerns about his cognitive health.The move to withdraw her protection comes even though the Trump administration has repeatedly stressed the need for security for current officials following the assassination attempt that the Republican survived in July 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;Trump sent a signed memo ordering Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to "discontinue any security-related procedures previously authorized by Executive Memorandum, beyond those required by law" for Harris from September 1, said CNN, which first reported the move.The Secret Service did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Biden and his wife Jill, get protection for life under federal law as a former president and his spouse, but his adult children were not so lucky.&nbsp;Trump in March said it was "ridiculous" that Hunter Biden had a security detail of up to 18 people.But after his first term in office from 2017 to 2021, billionaire Trump issued an order giving a six-month extension of Secret Service protection to all four of his adult children and three senior administration officials.

The Republicans move comes just weeks before Democrat Harris is set to go on a tour to promote a new book about her failed presidential campaign against Trump last year.

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn former vice president Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection, officials said Friday, in what critics called a fresh act of revenge against his political rivals. The Republicans' move comes just weeks before Democrat Harris is set to go on a tour to promote a new book about her failed presidential campaign against Trump last year. The Secret Service customarily protects vice presidents for six months after they leave office, a period that ended on July 21 for Harris. But then-President Joe Biden approved a year-long extension for Harris in a previously undisclosed order -- which Trump has now terminated, a senior White House official told AFP on condition of anonymity. Harris's office also confirmed the move. "The Vice President is grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety," Kirsten Allen, a senior advisor to Harris, told AFP. Democrats rallied behind Harris over the move, especially in California, where she previously served as a senator. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said it was "another act of revenge following a long list of political retaliation" by Trump, according to a statement reported by US media. "This puts the former Vice President in danger and I look forward to working with the Governor to make sure Vice President Harris is safe in Los Angeles." Since taking office in January, Trump, 79, has taken similar measures against a long list of his perceived enemies and political opponents. Trump has withdrawn protection for former national security advisor John Bolton -- whose house was raided by FBI agents in a classified documents probe last week -- former secretary of state Mike Pompeo and former top US military officer Mark Milley. In March he pulled government bodyguards from Biden's son Hunter and daughter Ashley. - Stripped of clearances - He has also stripped other officials and former officials -- including Biden himself -- of their security clearances to receive sensitive information. While Harris, 60, has kept a low profile since losing the election, she is scheduled to go on tour this fall to promote her memoir "107 Days" about her short presidential run. The book, which Harris said she wrote with "candor and reflection", will be published by Simon & Schuster on September 23 in the United States. The first woman to serve as vice president of the United States, Harris became the Democratic nominee after Biden, now 82, withdrew from the race amid concerns about his cognitive health. The move to withdraw her protection comes even though the Trump administration has repeatedly stressed the need for security for current officials following the assassination attempt that the Republican survived in July 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump sent a signed memo ordering Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to "discontinue any security-related procedures previously authorized by Executive Memorandum, beyond those required by law" for Harris from September 1, said CNN, which first reported the move. The Secret Service did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Biden and his wife Jill, get protection for life under federal law as a former president and his spouse, but his adult children were not so lucky. Trump in March said it was "ridiculous" that Hunter Biden had a security detail of up to 18 people. But after his first term in office from 2017 to 2021, billionaire Trump issued an order giving a six-month extension of Secret Service protection to all four of his adult children and three senior administration officials.

The Republicans' move comes just weeks before Democrat Harris is set to go on a tour to promote a new book about her failed presidential campaign against Trump last year.

Trump withdraws Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection ahead of her book promotion

Carlos Alcaraz coasted into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday with a straight-sets win despite sparking fitness concerns as he received treatment for a knee issue. Alcaraz beat Italian 32nd seed Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 and will face Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the next round. The Spaniard took a medical timeout late in the second set after complaining of knee pain but won the final seven games once play resumed and said he was "not worried about it".Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/osaka-calls-ostapenko-comments-on-townsend-at-us-open-worst-thing-to-say-to-a-black-player-1756469179283">Osaka calls Ostapenko comments on Townsend at US Open 'worst thing to say to a Black player'</a>Alcaraz surrendered only two points on serve in the opening set but Darderi put up more of a challenge in the second, battling back from a break down before his rival summoned the trainer at 5-4."I'm feeling good - I just asked for him when he (Darderi) broke my serve because I felt something wasn't working great in the knee but after five or six points it was gone," said Alcaraz."I just asked the physio to have a look at it because I wanted to be feeling good physically for that last set."Darderi doubled-faulted while trying to stay in the second set and Alcaraz wrapped up a 42nd win in his last 44 matches, quickly rattling through the third set."I just tried to start awake, that was important. Starting at 11:30 my first goal is to start well with a good energy and rhythm," said Alcaraz, who was first in action on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.“I'm not an early morning person so it's difficult for me to wake up in the morning. One of the good things today though I woke up early, did the warm up and felt good.”<h2>Elena Rybakina routs Raducanu</h2>Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina demolished Britain's Emma Raducanu to reach the fourth round of the US Open for the first time on Friday.The Moscow-born ninth seed from Kazakhstan, whose previous best result in New York was a pair of third round appearances, overpowered Raducanu to win 6-1, 6-2 in one hour two minutes."Throughout the whole years, for some reason the US Open wasn't a success for me but hopefully this year that will change," Rybakina said in her on-court interview.The unseeded Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, had looked in confident form en route to Friday's clash with Rybakina on the Louis Armstrong Stadium showcourt.But the 22-year-old was in trouble from the outset against Rybakina, the Kazakh breaking her serve right away to seize the early advantage.Raducanu had no answer to Rybakina's superior power as the Kazakh reeled off a series of thumping forehand winners before completing a convincing win.Rybakina is playing in New York with controversial coach Stefano Rukov restored to her viewing box after the WTA lifted a suspension against the Croat earlier this month.Vukov had been barred from attending all tournaments by the WTA after being found to have breached the tour's code of conduct.He had been fired by Rybakina just before last year's US Open, and subsequently bombarded the player with requests to return which left her fearing for her safety according to details of a WTA investigation reported by The Athletic.Vukov was banned for a year in January after the WTA ruled he had engaged in "abuse of authority and abusive behaviour" towards Rybakina.However Rybakina subsequently reunited with Vukov, who has coached her this season between events. He was allowed to return to courtside at the Cincinnati Open after successfully appealing against his suspension.

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz beat Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 in men's singles while Elena Rybakina routed Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in women's singles R3 matches to advance.

Carlos Alcaraz coasted into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday with a straight-sets win despite sparking fitness concerns as he received treatment for a knee issue. Alcaraz beat Italian 32nd seed Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 and will face Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the next round. The Spaniard took a medical timeout late in the second set after complaining of knee pain but won the final seven games once play resumed and said he was "not worried about it". Also Read - Osaka calls Ostapenko comments on Townsend at US Open 'worst thing to say to a Black player' Alcaraz surrendered only two points on serve in the opening set but Darderi put up more of a challenge in the second, battling back from a break down before his rival summoned the trainer at 5-4. "I'm feeling good - I just asked for him when he (Darderi) broke my serve because I felt something wasn't working great in the knee but after five or six points it was gone," said Alcaraz. "I just asked the physio to have a look at it because I wanted to be feeling good physically for that last set." Darderi doubled-faulted while trying to stay in the second set and Alcaraz wrapped up a 42nd win in his last 44 matches, quickly rattling through the third set. "I just tried to start awake, that was important. Starting at 11:30 my first goal is to start well with a good energy and rhythm," said Alcaraz, who was first in action on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. “I'm not an early morning person so it's difficult for me to wake up in the morning. One of the good things today though I woke up early, did the warm up and felt good.” Elena Rybakina routs Raducanu Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina demolished Britain's Emma Raducanu to reach the fourth round of the US Open for the first time on Friday. The Moscow-born ninth seed from Kazakhstan, whose previous best result in New York was a pair of third round appearances, overpowered Raducanu to win 6-1, 6-2 in one hour two minutes. "Throughout the whole years, for some reason the US Open wasn't a success for me but hopefully this year that will change," Rybakina said in her on-court interview. The unseeded Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, had looked in confident form en route to Friday's clash with Rybakina on the Louis Armstrong Stadium showcourt. But the 22-year-old was in trouble from the outset against Rybakina, the Kazakh breaking her serve right away to seize the early advantage. Raducanu had no answer to Rybakina's superior power as the Kazakh reeled off a series of thumping forehand winners before completing a convincing win. Rybakina is playing in New York with controversial coach Stefano Rukov restored to her viewing box after the WTA lifted a suspension against the Croat earlier this month. Vukov had been barred from attending all tournaments by the WTA after being found to have breached the tour's code of conduct. He had been fired by Rybakina just before last year's US Open, and subsequently bombarded the player with requests to return which left her fearing for her safety according to details of a WTA investigation reported by The Athletic. Vukov was banned for a year in January after the WTA ruled he had engaged in "abuse of authority and abusive behaviour" towards Rybakina. However Rybakina subsequently reunited with Vukov, who has coached her this season between events. He was allowed to return to courtside at the Cincinnati Open after successfully appealing against his suspension.

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz beat Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 in men's singles while Elena Rybakina routed Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in women's singles R3 matches to advance.

US Open 2025: Alcaraz, Rybakina win round 3 matches in straight sets to advance

Fenerbahce on Friday (Aug 29) sacked Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, two days after elimination from the Champions League playoffs by Benfica, the Turkish club said in a statement.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 BREAKING: Fenerbahçe part ways with José Mourinho as Portuguese head coach won’t continue at the club. ⚠️ The decision has been made after missing on qualification to Champions League. <a href="https://t.co/xNcRqRYfH0">pic.twitter.com/xNcRqRYfH0</a>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1961333297893564676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"We have parted ways with Jose Mourinho, who served as head coach of our professional A team since the 2024-2025 season. We thank him for his efforts for our team and wish him success in his future career," it said.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-manchester-united-boss-ole-solskjaer-sacked-by-besiktas-after-european-flop-1756439466556">Ex-Manchester United boss Ole Solskjaer sacked by Besiktas after European flop</a>&nbsp;The former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Roma coach, who arrived at the Istanbul club in June 2024, led Istanbul's Yellow Canaries to second place in the league last season behind Galatasaray, failing to end their title drought.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 62-year-old has had several setbacks during his time in Istanbul. In April, he grabbed the face of Okan Buruk coach at fierce local rivals Galatasaray, after a 2-1 defeat in the Turkish Cup quarter finals, tweaking his nose.&nbsp;He was fined for comments made after another explosive derby match against Galatasaray in which he also repeated criticism of Turkish referees, accusing the fourth referee of bias. His remarks were judged as "contrary to sporting ethics".&nbsp;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 the WION audience.

Mourinho, who arrived at the Istanbul club in June 2024, led Fenerbahce to second place in the league last season behind Galatasaray. 

Fenerbahce on Friday (Aug 29) sacked Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, two days after elimination from the Champions League playoffs by Benfica, the Turkish club said in a statement.

Mourinho, who arrived at the Istanbul club in June 2024, led Fenerbahce to second place in the league last season behind Galatasaray.&nbsp;

Jose Mourinho and Turkey’s Fenerbahce part ways: Club Statement

Olympic 100m champions Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred will head to the world championships in Tokyo in two weeks' time on the back of impressive victories at Thursday's Diamond League finals. Lyles and Alfred were but two of the cream of track and field's elite who rose to the top in a scintillating night of action at a 25,000 sell-out Letzigrund Stadium. Lyles produced a strong finish to outpace Botswanan rival Letsile Tebogo for victory in the men's 200m in 19.74 seconds for a record-breaking sixth Diamond League track trophy.&nbsp;"Another record in the list. It is pretty nice to have that," said Lyles. “The most important is getting wins. I know if I panicked, I was not going to win. If you are tight, you are done for.”&nbsp;Lyles said he would head to Tokyo "with a lot of energy. I will use that to my advantage".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/diamond-league-final-neeraj-chopra-finishes-second-with-a-throw-of-85-01m-julian-weber-wins-title-1756402911246">Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra finishes second with a throw of 85.01m, Julian Weber wins title</a>&nbsp;Alfred had earlier clocked 10.76sec for her win over 100m ahead of Jamaica's Tia Clayton (10.84) in what was the perfect tonic before departing to the September 13-21 world championships in Tokyo.&nbsp;"I feel like I want to add another gold in my collection," she said. "I am much fitter than before and also mentally, I am on the right place where I want to be."&nbsp;Twenty-six Diamond League champions were unveiled at the Letzigrund Stadium as quality oozed through at every turn, as athletes fine-tuned preparations for the Tokyo worlds.&nbsp;One of the most competitive events on the men's circuit is the 800m, with athletes edging ever nearer to David Rudisha's world record of 1:40.91.&nbsp;Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi faded in the home stretch in Zurich, but just managed to hold on for victory in 1:42.37, 0.05sec ahead of Britain's Max Burgin, with Canada's world champion Marco Arop taking third.&nbsp;There were no surprises in the 400m hurdles as Dutch world champion Femke Bol improved on her own meet to 52.18sec, her 30th straight hurdles race victory on the Diamond League circuit.&nbsp;"it's crazy, another Diamond League season undefeated, it's really cool!" said Bol.<h3>'I want more, I'm greedy'</h3>&nbsp;Norway's Karsten Warholm, the world record holder and three-time world champion, then nonchalantly repeated Bol's feat, bettering his 2019 mark with a new meet record of 46.70sec.&nbsp;"That was my target for this meeting," said Warholm. "I'm on the right path for Tokyo. I have three titles as world champions, and I want more. I'm greedy."&nbsp;Two loaded short hurdles races went the way of in-form American Cordell Tinch for the men over 110m and Jamaican Ackera Nugent (12.30sec) in the women's 100m.&nbsp;Tinch underlined his credentials as the favourite for Tokyo with a winning time of 12.92 sec, equalling the meet record -- and then world record -- set by double Olympic champion Roger Kingdom back in 1989.&nbsp;"It is about consistency," said Tinch, who set a world lead of 12.87 in May. “All I have done this year has been a next big moment, every time I get into something, it is another big moment. And I am ready for the next one. I am ready to go to Tokyo and be great.”&nbsp;Dutchman Niels Laros ran a timely national record of 3:29.20 in the men's 1,500m, which promises to be one of the most competitive events in Tokyo, and there was a Swiss record of 1:55.91 for in-form Audrey Werro in the women's 800m.&nbsp;Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser trumped Marileidy Paulino for the women's 400m title, winning in a meet record of 48.70sec, while American Jacory Patterson clocked a personal best of 43.85sec for the men's one-lap honours.&nbsp;American Christian Coleman, in 9.97sec, edged South African Akani Simbine for victory in a men's 100m, missing most big names, while US compatriot Brittany Brown won the women's 200m in 22.13.&nbsp;The stand-out performance in the field was a huge, world-leading best of 91.51m by Germany's Julian Weber in the javelin, with India's world champion Neeraj Chopra finishing third.&nbsp;There was so such joy for Japan's reigning Olympic and world champion Haruka Kitaguchi, who managed a best of only 60.72m for sixth and last spot in a competition won by Greece's Elina Tzengko (64.57).&nbsp;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 the WION audience.

Lyles produced a strong finish to outpace Botswanan rival Letsile Tebogo for victory in the men's 200m in 19.74 seconds for a record-breaking sixth Diamond League track trophy.

Olympic 100m champions Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred will head to the world championships in Tokyo in two weeks' time on the back of impressive victories at Thursday's Diamond League finals. Lyles and Alfred were but two of the cream of track and field's elite who rose to the top in a scintillating night of action at a 25,000 sell-out Letzigrund Stadium. Lyles produced a strong finish to outpace Botswanan rival Letsile Tebogo for victory in the men's 200m in 19.74 seconds for a record-breaking sixth Diamond League track trophy. "Another record in the list. It is pretty nice to have that," said Lyles. “The most important is getting wins. I know if I panicked, I was not going to win. If you are tight, you are done for.” Lyles said he would head to Tokyo "with a lot of energy. I will use that to my advantage". Also read | Diamond League Final: Neeraj Chopra finishes second with a throw of 85.01m, Julian Weber wins title Alfred had earlier clocked 10.76sec for her win over 100m ahead of Jamaica's Tia Clayton (10.84) in what was the perfect tonic before departing to the September 13-21 world championships in Tokyo. "I feel like I want to add another gold in my collection," she said. "I am much fitter than before and also mentally, I am on the right place where I want to be." Twenty-six Diamond League champions were unveiled at the Letzigrund Stadium as quality oozed through at every turn, as athletes fine-tuned preparations for the Tokyo worlds. One of the most competitive events on the men's circuit is the 800m, with athletes edging ever nearer to David Rudisha's world record of 1:40.91. Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi faded in the home stretch in Zurich, but just managed to hold on for victory in 1:42.37, 0.05sec ahead of Britain's Max Burgin, with Canada's world champion Marco Arop taking third. There were no surprises in the 400m hurdles as Dutch world champion Femke Bol improved on her own meet to 52.18sec, her 30th straight hurdles race victory on the Diamond League circuit. "it's crazy, another Diamond League season undefeated, it's really cool!" said Bol. 'I want more, I'm greedy' Norway's Karsten Warholm, the world record holder and three-time world champion, then nonchalantly repeated Bol's feat, bettering his 2019 mark with a new meet record of 46.70sec. "That was my target for this meeting," said Warholm. "I'm on the right path for Tokyo. I have three titles as world champions, and I want more. I'm greedy." Two loaded short hurdles races went the way of in-form American Cordell Tinch for the men over 110m and Jamaican Ackera Nugent (12.30sec) in the women's 100m. Tinch underlined his credentials as the favourite for Tokyo with a winning time of 12.92 sec, equalling the meet record -- and then world record -- set by double Olympic champion Roger Kingdom back in 1989. "It is about consistency," said Tinch, who set a world lead of 12.87 in May. “All I have done this year has been a next big moment, every time I get into something, it is another big moment. And I am ready for the next one. I am ready to go to Tokyo and be great.” Dutchman Niels Laros ran a timely national record of 3:29.20 in the men's 1,500m, which promises to be one of the most competitive events in Tokyo, and there was a Swiss record of 1:55.91 for in-form Audrey Werro in the women's 800m. Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser trumped Marileidy Paulino for the women's 400m title, winning in a meet record of 48.70sec, while American Jacory Patterson clocked a personal best of 43.85sec for the men's one-lap honours. American Christian Coleman, in 9.97sec, edged South African Akani Simbine for victory in a men's 100m, missing most big names, while US compatriot Brittany Brown won the women's 200m in 22.13. The stand-out performance in the field was a huge, world-leading best of 91.51m by Germany's Julian Weber in the javelin, with India's world champion Neeraj Chopra finishing third. There was so such joy for Japan's reigning Olympic and world champion Haruka Kitaguchi, who managed a best of only 60.72m for sixth and last spot in a competition won by Greece's Elina Tzengko (64.57). 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 the WION audience.

Lyles produced a strong finish to outpace Botswanan rival Letsile Tebogo for victory in the men's 200m in 19.74 seconds for a record-breaking sixth Diamond League track trophy.

Diamond League Final: Olympic 100m champ Noah Lyles triumphs in Zurich, Alfred shines

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as coach of Besiktas on Thursday after the Turkish club fell to a costly second-leg defeat in their UEFA Conference League play-off with Swiss side Lausanne. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting after the 1-0 defeat in Istanbul, which sent Besiktas tumbling out of European competition altogether as they were eliminated 2-1 on aggregate.&nbsp;"Our contract with head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been terminated as a result of the decision made during the board meeting. Our president, Serdal Adali, expressed his gratitude to Solskjaer for his services," said the Istanbul club in a statement.&nbsp;The 52-year-old was only appointed to the post in January of this year, following a three-year break from coaching.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uefa-champions-league-draw-all-team-home-and-away-matches-1756404127202">UEFA Champions League Draw: Check all home and away matches for each team</a>&nbsp;However, following a fourth-placed finish in the Turkish league last season, the Norwegian had been under mounting pressure after Besiktas were knocked out by Shakhtar Donetsk in the second qualifying round of the Europa League at the end of July.&nbsp;Solskjaer cut his teeth with former playing club Man United's reserves prior to getting his first senior job at Norwegian club Molde.&nbsp;In December 2019, he was appointed interim boss at Old Trafford, before impressing sufficiently to get the job on a permanent basis three months later.&nbsp;Despite guiding Man Utd to a runners-up finish in the 2020/21 Premier League season, Solskjaer was shown the door in November 2021.&nbsp;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 the WION audience.

The decision was reached during an emergency meeting after the 1-0 defeat in Istanbul, which sent Besiktas tumbling out of European competition altogether as they were eliminated 2-1 on aggregate.

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as coach of Besiktas on Thursday after the Turkish club fell to a costly second-leg defeat in their UEFA Conference League play-off with Swiss side Lausanne. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting after the 1-0 defeat in Istanbul, which sent Besiktas tumbling out of European competition altogether as they were eliminated 2-1 on aggregate. "Our contract with head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been terminated as a result of the decision made during the board meeting. Our president, Serdal Adali, expressed his gratitude to Solskjaer for his services," said the Istanbul club in a statement. The 52-year-old was only appointed to the post in January of this year, following a three-year break from coaching. Also read | UEFA Champions League Draw: Check all home and away matches for each team However, following a fourth-placed finish in the Turkish league last season, the Norwegian had been under mounting pressure after Besiktas were knocked out by Shakhtar Donetsk in the second qualifying round of the Europa League at the end of July. Solskjaer cut his teeth with former playing club Man United's reserves prior to getting his first senior job at Norwegian club Molde. In December 2019, he was appointed interim boss at Old Trafford, before impressing sufficiently to get the job on a permanent basis three months later. Despite guiding Man Utd to a runners-up finish in the 2020/21 Premier League season, Solskjaer was shown the door in November 2021. 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 the WION audience.

The decision was reached during an emergency meeting after the 1-0 defeat in Istanbul, which sent Besiktas tumbling out of European competition altogether as they were eliminated 2-1 on aggregate.

Ex-Manchester United boss Ole Solskjaer sacked by Besiktas after European flop

Reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner charged into the third round of the US Open on Thursday (Aug 28) as Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek battled to keep their title bids intact. Sinner swatted Australia's Alexei Popyrin aside 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to stretch his Grand Slam winning streak on hard courts to 23 matches. The Italian top seed has made a convincing start in his bid to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-2008.&nbsp;"I'm very happy that I managed these matches as good as I could," said Sinner, who dropped only four games in his opening win before blasting past the 36th-ranked Popyrin. “I am aiming to improve on the serve, but the rest (of my game) I am quite comfortable with.”&nbsp;Sinner faces the Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov in the third round on Saturday. He has reached the final of all three Grand Slams this season, winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon, either side of a defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open.&nbsp;Third seed Alexander Zverev cruised to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Britain's Jacob Fearnley, while Lorenzo Musetti eased past Belgium's David Goffin.&nbsp;Russian 15th seed Andrey Rublev beat American wild card Tristan Boyer in four sets. He advances to a last-32 tie with Hong Kong's Coleman Wong. Wong, a 21-year-old qualifier, extended his New York fairytale with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win over Australian Adam Walton. The 173rd-ranked Wong had already made history earlier in the week by becoming the first man from Hong Kong to win a Grand Slam singles match.&nbsp;"It's literally something that I've dreamed of, that I think every tennis player dreams of -- to keep going in a Slam," said Wong.&nbsp;Karen Khachanov became the biggest casualty so far in the men's draw as the Russian ninth seed blew a two-set lead in his loss to Poland's Kamil Majchrzak.<h2>Tearful Gauff digs deep</h2>&nbsp;Gauff displayed great resolve to overcome another shaky performance that reduced her to tears in the night session on Arthur Ashe. Third seed Gauff shrugged off Croatia's Donna Vekic 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 despite being broken four times in the opening set as her serving woes resurfaced.&nbsp;"Honestly, today was a tough match for me, but I'm just happy with how I was able to manage it," said Gauff, choking back tears. "It's been a rough couple of weeks."&nbsp;"I was just trying to tell myself to breathe, just put another ball in the court and keep doing the things that I do well," she added.&nbsp;Gauff drew inspiration from the presence of gymnastics icon Simone Biles as she hauled herself out of trouble.&nbsp;"I was just thinking if she can go on a six-inch wide beam and perform with all the things she's gone through, I can come out here on court and hit a ball," said Gauff.&nbsp;The American plays Poland's Magdalena Frech in round three and could run into Naomi Osaka in a blockbuster last-16 clash featuring two former US Open champions.&nbsp;Osaka impressed in a 6-3, 6-1 win over American Hailey Baptiste. The Japanese star has not gone beyond the third round of a major since winning the last of her four Grand Slams at the 2021 Australian Open. Asked if she feels ready to make another deep run in New York, she remained coy.&nbsp;"I don't make it my business to know anymore. I kind of just leave it up in the air," said Osaka. “For me, I realise that I've done everything that I could. I've trained really hard. I practised really hard. If it happens, it happens.”&nbsp;Osaka will meet Australian 15th seed Daria Kasatkina in the last 32.&nbsp;Swiatek started Thursday's action on Arthur Ashe by fending off the Netherlands' Suzan Lamens 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. World number two Swiatek looked to be cruising as she led by a set and a break, but stumbled before eventually seeing off the 66th-ranked Lamens.&nbsp;"It wasn't the easiest match. It got a bit complicated in the second set, but I'm happy that I could reset and start playing better in the third set," said Swiatek.&nbsp;Swiatek, the 2022 US Open champion, has won 16 of 17 matches following titles at Wimbledon and Cincinnati. She faces Russian 29th seed Anna Kalinskaya for a spot in the last 16.&nbsp;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 the WION audience.&nbsp;

The Italian top seed has made a convincing start in his bid to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-2008.

Reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner charged into the third round of the US Open on Thursday (Aug 28) as Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek battled to keep their title bids intact. Sinner swatted Australia's Alexei Popyrin aside 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to stretch his Grand Slam winning streak on hard courts to 23 matches. The Italian top seed has made a convincing start in his bid to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-2008. "I'm very happy that I managed these matches as good as I could," said Sinner, who dropped only four games in his opening win before blasting past the 36th-ranked Popyrin. “I am aiming to improve on the serve, but the rest (of my game) I am quite comfortable with.” Sinner faces the Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov in the third round on Saturday. He has reached the final of all three Grand Slams this season, winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon, either side of a defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open. Third seed Alexander Zverev cruised to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Britain's Jacob Fearnley, while Lorenzo Musetti eased past Belgium's David Goffin. Russian 15th seed Andrey Rublev beat American wild card Tristan Boyer in four sets. He advances to a last-32 tie with Hong Kong's Coleman Wong. Wong, a 21-year-old qualifier, extended his New York fairytale with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win over Australian Adam Walton. The 173rd-ranked Wong had already made history earlier in the week by becoming the first man from Hong Kong to win a Grand Slam singles match. "It's literally something that I've dreamed of, that I think every tennis player dreams of -- to keep going in a Slam," said Wong. Karen Khachanov became the biggest casualty so far in the men's draw as the Russian ninth seed blew a two-set lead in his loss to Poland's Kamil Majchrzak. Tearful Gauff digs deep Gauff displayed great resolve to overcome another shaky performance that reduced her to tears in the night session on Arthur Ashe. Third seed Gauff shrugged off Croatia's Donna Vekic 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 despite being broken four times in the opening set as her serving woes resurfaced. "Honestly, today was a tough match for me, but I'm just happy with how I was able to manage it," said Gauff, choking back tears. "It's been a rough couple of weeks." "I was just trying to tell myself to breathe, just put another ball in the court and keep doing the things that I do well," she added. Gauff drew inspiration from the presence of gymnastics icon Simone Biles as she hauled herself out of trouble. "I was just thinking if she can go on a six-inch wide beam and perform with all the things she's gone through, I can come out here on court and hit a ball," said Gauff. The American plays Poland's Magdalena Frech in round three and could run into Naomi Osaka in a blockbuster last-16 clash featuring two former US Open champions. Osaka impressed in a 6-3, 6-1 win over American Hailey Baptiste. The Japanese star has not gone beyond the third round of a major since winning the last of her four Grand Slams at the 2021 Australian Open. Asked if she feels ready to make another deep run in New York, she remained coy. "I don't make it my business to know anymore. I kind of just leave it up in the air," said Osaka. “For me, I realise that I've done everything that I could. I've trained really hard. I practised really hard. If it happens, it happens.” Osaka will meet Australian 15th seed Daria Kasatkina in the last 32. Swiatek started Thursday's action on Arthur Ashe by fending off the Netherlands' Suzan Lamens 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. World number two Swiatek looked to be cruising as she led by a set and a break, but stumbled before eventually seeing off the 66th-ranked Lamens. "It wasn't the easiest match. It got a bit complicated in the second set, but I'm happy that I could reset and start playing better in the third set," said Swiatek. Swiatek, the 2022 US Open champion, has won 16 of 17 matches following titles at Wimbledon and Cincinnati. She faces Russian 29th seed Anna Kalinskaya for a spot in the last 16. 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 the WION audience.

The Italian top seed has made a convincing start in his bid to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-2008.

US Open 2025: Reigning champ Sinner cruises into third round; teary Gauff, Swiatek keep title bids intact

Lionel Messi scored twice late on as Inter Miami fought back to beat Orlando City 3-1 and reach the final of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday (Aug 27). After missing two straight matches with a right thigh injury, Messi converted a penalty in the 77th minute to pull Inter level at 1-1, then combined with Jordi Alba to put the hosts ahead in the 88th. Telasco Segovia added a third in injury time as Miami returned to the final of the Leagues Cup, the cross-border competition featuring teams from Major League Soccer and Mexico's Liga-MX.&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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Inter won it in 2023, Messi's first season in MLS.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/league-cup-ruben-amorim-admits-manchester-united-was-completely-lost-in-shock-loss-to-grimsby-1756351729701">League Cup: Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United was ‘completely lost’ in shock loss to Grimsby</a>&nbsp;They will face reigning MLS Cup champions Los Angeles Galaxy or Seattle Sounders in Sunday's final.&nbsp;Orlando will play in a third-place game, and the top three finishers in the tournament earn berths in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.&nbsp;In a high-energy first half, Croatia's Marco Pasalic silenced the crowd at Miami's Chase Stadium with a goal in first-half added time.&nbsp;Luis Muriel slipped a pass into the area, and Maximiliano Falcon's attempt to clear it instead saw the ball deflect back to Pasalic, who rifled a left-footed shot into the net.&nbsp;Inter players appealed, saying the ball hit Pasalic's arm, but VAR confirmed the goal.&nbsp;Orlando, who had twice humbled their cross-state rivals this season, continued to stymie Inter in the second half.&nbsp;Luis Suarez forced a save from Orlando keeper Pedro Gallese while Messi twice threatened in the area, only to find himself swamped in a sea of defenders. Inter coach Javier Mascherano was visibly frustrated as he watched from the stands, having received a red card during the quarter-final win over Tigres UANL.&nbsp;Orlando lost some momentum in the 59th minute when Guatemalan referee Walter Lopez denied them a penalty shout after Sergio Busquets' foul on Ivan Angulo.&nbsp;And the momentum shifted irrevocably Miami's way in the 74th minute when substitute Tadeo Allende drew a foul in the box.&nbsp;David Brekalo's challenge included a tug on Allende's jersey and earned him a second yellow card.&nbsp;He departed as Messi went to the spot, the Argentine great firing past Gallese into the lower right corner of the net.&nbsp;Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi sparked joyous celebrations with his second goal 11 minutes later.&nbsp;Orlando had won two prior matches against Miami this season by a combined 7-1 margin, including a 4-1 rout earlier this month.&nbsp;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 the WION audience.

After missing two straight matches with a right thigh injury, Messi converted a penalty in the 77th minute to pull Inter level at 1-1, then combined with Jordi Alba to put the hosts ahead in the 88th.

Lionel Messi scored twice late on as Inter Miami fought back to beat Orlando City 3-1 and reach the final of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday (Aug 27). After missing two straight matches with a right thigh injury, Messi converted a penalty in the 77th minute to pull Inter level at 1-1, then combined with Jordi Alba to put the hosts ahead in the 88th. Telasco Segovia added a third in injury time as Miami returned to the final of the Leagues Cup, the cross-border competition featuring teams from Major League Soccer and Mexico's Liga-MX. WATCH VIDEO -

After missing two straight matches with a right thigh injury, Messi converted a penalty in the 77th minute to pull Inter level at 1-1, then combined with Jordi Alba to put the hosts ahead in the 88th.

Lionel Messi hits late winner to send Miami into Leagues Cup final - WATCH

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the third round of the US Open with a blistering straight-sets victory on Wednesday (Aug 27) as Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to advance. Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows if the draw follows the seedings, blew away Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just one hour and 36 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court. The 22-year-old Spanish second seed unfurled a stream of 32 winners in a dominant display against the 65th-ranked Bellucci, whose best performance in a Grand Slam came with a run to the third round at Wimbledon earlier this year.&nbsp;"I played great to be honest, from the beginning until the last ball," said Alcaraz, who will face another Italian, 32nd seed Luciano Darderi, in the next round. "The less time I spend on court, the better for me, to go to bed early," he added.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2025-emma-raducanu-breezes-past-indonesia-s-janice-tjen-to-reach-third-round-1756315219976">US Open 2025: Emma Raducanu breezes past Indonesia's Janice Tjen to reach third round</a>&nbsp;Elsewhere, on Wednesday, Serbian legend Djokovic kept his dream of a record 25th Grand Slam singles title alive after a four-set defeat of American qualifier Zachary Svajda. Djokovic, though, was forced to dig deep after losing the first set before claiming a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win. Djokovic, 38, said that while not at his best, he is hoping to play himself into form as the tournament progresses.&nbsp;"That's what I'm hoping, the deeper I go into the tournament, the better I feel about my game," he said.&nbsp;Djokovic's victory sees him into the third round at the US Open for a record-equalling 19th time, where he will face Britain's Cameron Norrie, who defeated Argentina's Francisco Comesana 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-7 (0/7), 7-6 (7/4).&nbsp;In other men's action on Wednesday, Norwegian 12th seed Casper Ruud, the 2022 US Open finalist, exited to Belgium's Raphael Collignon, losing 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. Fourth seed Taylor Fritz advanced safely, beating South Africa's Lloyd Harris 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2, 6-4, while American compatriot Frances Tiafoe, seeded 17, also progressed with a four-set defeat of qualifier Martin Damm. Tiafoe won 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (8/10), 7-5.<h3>'No class' rant</h3>&nbsp;In the women's draw, meanwhile, defending champion and world number one Aryna Sabalenka moved into the next round with a workmanlike display to dispatch unseeded Russian Polina Kudermetova 7-6 (7/4), 6-2.&nbsp;Sabalenka started slowly, but after taking the first set on a tie-break, asserted her control to pull away in the second. The Belarusian will play Canada's Leylah Fernandez in the third round.&nbsp;“The first set was super-tight, super-aggressive. I was glad I was able to handle that pressure and put it back to her. In the second set, I felt much better in the return game.”&nbsp;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 the WION audience.&nbsp;

Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows if the draw follows the seedings, blew away Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just one hour and 36 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court.

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the third round of the US Open with a blistering straight-sets victory on Wednesday (Aug 27) as Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to advance. Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows if the draw follows the seedings, blew away Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just one hour and 36 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court. The 22-year-old Spanish second seed unfurled a stream of 32 winners in a dominant display against the 65th-ranked Bellucci, whose best performance in a Grand Slam came with a run to the third round at Wimbledon earlier this year. "I played great to be honest, from the beginning until the last ball," said Alcaraz, who will face another Italian, 32nd seed Luciano Darderi, in the next round. "The less time I spend on court, the better for me, to go to bed early," he added. Also Read | US Open 2025: Emma Raducanu breezes past Indonesia's Janice Tjen to reach third round Elsewhere, on Wednesday, Serbian legend Djokovic kept his dream of a record 25th Grand Slam singles title alive after a four-set defeat of American qualifier Zachary Svajda. Djokovic, though, was forced to dig deep after losing the first set before claiming a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win. Djokovic, 38, said that while not at his best, he is hoping to play himself into form as the tournament progresses. "That's what I'm hoping, the deeper I go into the tournament, the better I feel about my game," he said. Djokovic's victory sees him into the third round at the US Open for a record-equalling 19th time, where he will face Britain's Cameron Norrie, who defeated Argentina's Francisco Comesana 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-7 (0/7), 7-6 (7/4). In other men's action on Wednesday, Norwegian 12th seed Casper Ruud, the 2022 US Open finalist, exited to Belgium's Raphael Collignon, losing 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. Fourth seed Taylor Fritz advanced safely, beating South Africa's Lloyd Harris 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2, 6-4, while American compatriot Frances Tiafoe, seeded 17, also progressed with a four-set defeat of qualifier Martin Damm. Tiafoe won 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (8/10), 7-5. 'No class' rant In the women's draw, meanwhile, defending champion and world number one Aryna Sabalenka moved into the next round with a workmanlike display to dispatch unseeded Russian Polina Kudermetova 7-6 (7/4), 6-2. Sabalenka started slowly, but after taking the first set on a tie-break, asserted her control to pull away in the second. The Belarusian will play Canada's Leylah Fernandez in the third round. “The first set was super-tight, super-aggressive. I was glad I was able to handle that pressure and put it back to her. In the second set, I felt much better in the return game.” 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 the WION audience.

Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows if the draw follows the seedings, blew away Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just one hour and 36 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium main court.

US Open 2025: Alcaraz races to third round, Djokovic survives scare to advance; Sabalenka through

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said his side were "completely lost" during an embarrassing League Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby on Wednesday (Aug 27) that heaped more pressure on the Portuguese coach. League Two side Grimsby won a marathon penalty shootout 12-11 after a 2-2 draw. After a woeful first half, United trailed 2-0 to goals from Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren. Bryan Mbeumo had sparked a late rally from the Red Devils with his first goal for the club before Harry Maguire's header forced a shootout. But after Matheus Cunha missed the chance to win the tie, Mbeumo hit the bar with the decisive spot-kick.&nbsp;"I think the best team won, the only team that was on the pitch," said Amorim in a scathing critique of his squad. "One team can win against any group of players.&nbsp;"The way we start the game without any intensity... We were completely lost, and that's why I think they (the players) spoke really loud."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sleeping-giant-in-coma-again-fifa-warns-india-of-fresh-ban-1756307692265">Sleeping giant in coma again? FIFA warns India of fresh ban</a>&nbsp;Amorim was already facing scrutiny after a winless start to United's Premier League season.&nbsp;The 20-time English champions finished 15th last season in their worst league campaign since being relegated in 1974. Now, one of their only two realistic shots at a trophy this season has disappeared in one of the worst results in the club's history.&nbsp;Amorim made eight changes from the side that drew 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, but still named a side that cost hundreds of millions of pounds, packed full of internationals.&nbsp;Benjamin Sesko made his first United start after a £74 million move from RB Leipzig ($99 million), while Andre Onana returned on a night to forget for the United goalkeeper.&nbsp;Grimsby had been waiting for a visit from United since 1948 and roared out of the blocks to fully deserve their two-goal half-time lead.&nbsp;Vernam fired a low, powerful effort past Onana at his near post on 22 minutes to the delight of most of the 9,000 capacity crowd at Blundell Park.&nbsp;The hosts continued to make a mockery of the three-division gap between the sides.&nbsp;Cameron Gardner had the ball in the net but was denied a second for a handball.&nbsp;Yet, moments later, Grimsby did double their lead when Onana failed to claim a corner and Warren gratefully tapped in.&nbsp;Onana's poor evening may hasten United's rumoured move for Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens in the final days of the transfer window.&nbsp;Amorim responded at half-time by throwing on captain Bruno Fernandes, Mbeumo and Matthijs de Ligt for a rescue mission.&nbsp;Despite United's dominance of the second period, they were lacking inspiration until Mbeumo took aim and curled into the bottom corner from outside the box.&nbsp;Maguire has been forced forward as a makeshift striker at times during Amorim's troubled reign and looked to have come up with a huge moment for his manager in the 89th minute as the England international headed in Mason Mount's corner.&nbsp;Sesko then skied an incredible chance to win the tie five minutes into stoppage time, ensuring penalties were needed. Cunha had the chance to win the shootout at 4-4, but his effort was saved by Christy Pym. After 15 more successful spot-kicks, including from both goalkeepers, Mbeumo hit the bar to seal United's fate.&nbsp;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 the WION audience.

The 20-time English champions finished 15th last season in their worst league campaign since being relegated in 1974. Now, one of their only two realistic shots at a trophy this season has disappeared in one of the worst results in the club's history.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said his side were "completely lost" during an embarrassing League Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby on Wednesday (Aug 27) that heaped more pressure on the Portuguese coach. League Two side Grimsby won a marathon penalty shootout 12-11 after a 2-2 draw. After a woeful first half, United trailed 2-0 to goals from Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren. Bryan Mbeumo had sparked a late rally from the Red Devils with his first goal for the club before Harry Maguire's header forced a shootout. But after Matheus Cunha missed the chance to win the tie, Mbeumo hit the bar with the decisive spot-kick. "I think the best team won, the only team that was on the pitch," said Amorim in a scathing critique of his squad. "One team can win against any group of players. "The way we start the game without any intensity... We were completely lost, and that's why I think they (the players) spoke really loud." Also read | Sleeping giant in coma again? FIFA warns India of fresh ban Amorim was already facing scrutiny after a winless start to United's Premier League season. The 20-time English champions finished 15th last season in their worst league campaign since being relegated in 1974. Now, one of their only two realistic shots at a trophy this season has disappeared in one of the worst results in the club's history. Amorim made eight changes from the side that drew 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, but still named a side that cost hundreds of millions of pounds, packed full of internationals. Benjamin Sesko made his first United start after a £74 million move from RB Leipzig ($99 million), while Andre Onana returned on a night to forget for the United goalkeeper. Grimsby had been waiting for a visit from United since 1948 and roared out of the blocks to fully deserve their two-goal half-time lead. Vernam fired a low, powerful effort past Onana at his near post on 22 minutes to the delight of most of the 9,000 capacity crowd at Blundell Park. The hosts continued to make a mockery of the three-division gap between the sides. Cameron Gardner had the ball in the net but was denied a second for a handball. Yet, moments later, Grimsby did double their lead when Onana failed to claim a corner and Warren gratefully tapped in. Onana's poor evening may hasten United's rumoured move for Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens in the final days of the transfer window. Amorim responded at half-time by throwing on captain Bruno Fernandes, Mbeumo and Matthijs de Ligt for a rescue mission. Despite United's dominance of the second period, they were lacking inspiration until Mbeumo took aim and curled into the bottom corner from outside the box. Maguire has been forced forward as a makeshift striker at times during Amorim's troubled reign and looked to have come up with a huge moment for his manager in the 89th minute as the England international headed in Mason Mount's corner. Sesko then skied an incredible chance to win the tie five minutes into stoppage time, ensuring penalties were needed. Cunha had the chance to win the shootout at 4-4, but his effort was saved by Christy Pym. After 15 more successful spot-kicks, including from both goalkeepers, Mbeumo hit the bar to seal United's fate. 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 the WION audience.

The 20-time English champions finished 15th last season in their worst league campaign since being relegated in 1974. Now, one of their only two realistic shots at a trophy this season has disappeared in one of the worst results in the club's history.

League Cup: Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United was ‘completely lost’ in shock loss to Grimsby

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday gave his "full support" to France's embattled prime minister, who has called a confidence vote that could see his government collapse next month.Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he would request the confidence vote in a bitterly divided parliament on September 8, as he tries to garner enough support for his plan to slash spending.But the main opposition parties said they would not back the prime minister's plan, with the far right urging Macron to call new parliamentary elections and the hard left saying the president himself must go.Macron, now on his sixth prime minister since taking office in 2017, chaired a meeting of his cabinet on Wednesday.The president has given his "full support" to Bayrou's initiative, spokeswoman Sophie Primas said after the meeting.Macron also called on France's political parties "to act responsibly", Primas added."The French president said -- and I'll use his exact words -- that there is neither denial of reality nor exaggeration of France's financial situation," the spokeswoman said."France is a solid country, with economic resilience and significant financial capacity."Bayrou has vowed to "fight like a dog" to stay in power and is expected to discuss the vote of confidence on television on Wednesday evening.<h2>‘Dissolution’</h2>Macron is weighing his options as he seeks to contain the looming political crisis.If the government falls, he could appoint a new prime minister, dissolve parliament again or resign.Macron gambled on snap polls last summer in a bid to head off the far-right and bolster his authority, but the move backfired and left a deadlocked parliament.Even some members of Macron's camp now believe calling new elections might be the only solution."No one wants it, but it is inevitable," a senior member of the presidential team told AFP on condition of anonymity.The president has said he wants to avoid dissolving parliament again but has also suggested he could not rule out that option.Edouard Philippe, a former prime minister and strong centrist contender for the 2027 presidential election, backed Bayrou but said a new dissolution of the lower house could happen in the event of a persistent deadlock."If nothing happens, if no government can prepare a budget, how can this issue be resolved? Through dissolution," he told AFP.Green leader Marine Tondelier urged Macron to appoint a left-wing prime minister in line with the results of last summer's snap polls.An alliance of leftist parties won the most seats last year but fell short of an absolute majority."There is no suspense about the fact that Francois Bayrou will fall on September 8," Tondelier told AFP. "Our movement is currently working on a crisis exit plan."<h2>‘One way out’</h2>A broad anti-government campaign dubbed "Bloquons tout" ("Let's block everything") and backed by the left has urged the French to stage a nationwide shutdown on September 10.After years of overspending, France is on notice to control its public deficit and cut its sprawling debt, as required under EU rules.At 114 percent of GDP, the country's debt is the third largest in the eurozone behind Greece and Italy.Bayrou said he wanted to save about 44 billion euros ($51 billion) with measures that include reducing the number of public holidays and placing a freeze on spending increases.In mid-July, he presented 2026 budget proposals but the measures have proved deeply unpopular.Political jockeying is heating up ahead of the presidential election in 2027, when Macron's second term is set to end, and the far-right senses a real chance to come to power."There is only one way out of this political impasse we find ourselves in, and that is to return to the polls," Jordan Bardella, head of the far-right National Rally party, told TF1 on Tuesday evening.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.

Macron gambled on snap polls last summer in a bid to head off the far-right and bolster his authority, but the move backfired and left a deadlocked parliament.

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday gave his "full support" to France's embattled prime minister, who has called a confidence vote that could see his government collapse next month. Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he would request the confidence vote in a bitterly divided parliament on September 8, as he tries to garner enough support for his plan to slash spending. But the main opposition parties said they would not back the prime minister's plan, with the far right urging Macron to call new parliamentary elections and the hard left saying the president himself must go. Macron, now on his sixth prime minister since taking office in 2017, chaired a meeting of his cabinet on Wednesday. The president has given his "full support" to Bayrou's initiative, spokeswoman Sophie Primas said after the meeting. Macron also called on France's political parties "to act responsibly", Primas added. "The French president said -- and I'll use his exact words -- that there is neither denial of reality nor exaggeration of France's financial situation," the spokeswoman said. "France is a solid country, with economic resilience and significant financial capacity." Bayrou has vowed to "fight like a dog" to stay in power and is expected to discuss the vote of confidence on television on Wednesday evening. ‘Dissolution’ Macron is weighing his options as he seeks to contain the looming political crisis. If the government falls, he could appoint a new prime minister, dissolve parliament again or resign. Macron gambled on snap polls last summer in a bid to head off the far-right and bolster his authority, but the move backfired and left a deadlocked parliament. Even some members of Macron's camp now believe calling new elections might be the only solution. "No one wants it, but it is inevitable," a senior member of the presidential team told AFP on condition of anonymity. The president has said he wants to avoid dissolving parliament again but has also suggested he could not rule out that option. Edouard Philippe, a former prime minister and strong centrist contender for the 2027 presidential election, backed Bayrou but said a new dissolution of the lower house could happen in the event of a persistent deadlock. "If nothing happens, if no government can prepare a budget, how can this issue be resolved? Through dissolution," he told AFP. Green leader Marine Tondelier urged Macron to appoint a left-wing prime minister in line with the results of last summer's snap polls. An alliance of leftist parties won the most seats last year but fell short of an absolute majority. "There is no suspense about the fact that Francois Bayrou will fall on September 8," Tondelier told AFP. "Our movement is currently working on a crisis exit plan." ‘One way out’ A broad anti-government campaign dubbed "Bloquons tout" ("Let's block everything") and backed by the left has urged the French to stage a nationwide shutdown on September 10. After years of overspending, France is on notice to control its public deficit and cut its sprawling debt, as required under EU rules. At 114 percent of GDP, the country's debt is the third largest in the eurozone behind Greece and Italy. Bayrou said he wanted to save about 44 billion euros ($51 billion) with measures that include reducing the number of public holidays and placing a freeze on spending increases. In mid-July, he presented 2026 budget proposals but the measures have proved deeply unpopular. Political jockeying is heating up ahead of the presidential election in 2027, when Macron's second term is set to end, and the far-right senses a real chance to come to power. "There is only one way out of this political impasse we find ourselves in, and that is to return to the polls," Jordan Bardella, head of the far-right National Rally party, told TF1 on Tuesday evening. 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.

Macron gambled on snap polls last summer in a bid to head off the far-right and bolster his authority, but the move backfired and left a deadlocked parliament.

Macron gives 'full support' to embattled French PM Bayrou ahead of confidence vote

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would seek the death penalty for murders in Washington, as part of a crackdown on what he calls out-of-control crime in the US capital."If somebody kills somebody in the capital, Washington DC, we're going to be seeking the death penalty," Trump said at a cabinet meeting in the White House."It's a very strong preventative and everybody that's heard it agrees with it," Trump said at a cabinet meeting.The death penalty move comes after Republican Trump deployed the National Guard to Democrat-run Washington and took federal control of the city's police department earlier this month.Washington -- formally known as the District of Columbia -- abolished the death penalty in 1981.The US capital has a unique legal status as it is not a state and operates under a relationship with the federal government that limits its autonomy and grants Congress extraordinary control over local matters.Trump used this loophole to send the National Guard into Washington earlier this month to combat what he said was runaway crime and homelessness.On Monday he boasted of a days-long streak without murders in the city and said he was also taking steps to beautify the capital, which is home to the White House, the US Capitol and other key institutions.National Guard troops began carrying weapons in Washington on Sunday.Trump says he is considering similar moves for other Democrat-run cities including Chicago, New York and Baltimore.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.&nbsp;

Following his federal takeover of Washington's police department, President Donald Trump has announced his administration will seek the death penalty for all murder cases in the US capital.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would seek the death penalty for murders in Washington, as part of a crackdown on what he calls out-of-control crime in the US capital. "If somebody kills somebody in the capital, Washington DC, we're going to be seeking the death penalty," Trump said at a cabinet meeting in the White House. "It's a very strong preventative and everybody that's heard it agrees with it," Trump said at a cabinet meeting. The death penalty move comes after Republican Trump deployed the National Guard to Democrat-run Washington and took federal control of the city's police department earlier this month. Washington -- formally known as the District of Columbia -- abolished the death penalty in 1981. The US capital has a unique legal status as it is not a state and operates under a relationship with the federal government that limits its autonomy and grants Congress extraordinary control over local matters. Trump used this loophole to send the National Guard into Washington earlier this month to combat what he said was runaway crime and homelessness. On Monday he boasted of a days-long streak without murders in the city and said he was also taking steps to beautify the capital, which is home to the White House, the US Capitol and other key institutions. National Guard troops began carrying weapons in Washington on Sunday. Trump says he is considering similar moves for other Democrat-run cities including Chicago, New York and Baltimore. 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.

Following his federal takeover of Washington's police department, President Donald Trump has announced his administration will seek the death penalty for all murder cases in the US capital.

Trump vows death penalty for murders in Washington DC, reiterates crime ‘out of control’

President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China's ties with Russia are the "most stable, mature and strategically significant" among major world powers, state media reported.During a meeting with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia's Duma, or lower house of parliament, Xi hailed the countries' relationship as being a "stable source of world peace", Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said."The two sides should... work together to safeguard the security and development interests of both countries, unite the Global South, uphold true multilateralism, and promote the international order towards greater fairness and justice," Xi told Volodin in Beijing's opulent Great Hall of the People.Former socialist allies with a history of tempestuous ties, relations between Beijing and Moscow have deepened since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.China has never denounced the war nor called for Moscow to withdraw its troops, and many of Ukraine's allies believe that Beijing has provided support to its vast northern neighbour.China, for its part, insists it is a neutral party, regularly calling for an end to the fighting while also accusing Western countries of prolonging the conflict by arming Ukraine.Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China from this weekend.He will attend a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the northern city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, as well as celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.Putin will also hold talks with Xi, with whom he has previously feted his supposedly deep personal bond.Xi told Putin in a phone call earlier this month that China was pleased to see Moscow and Washington improving their relations, state media reported.The Russian leader met with US President Donald Trump for a high-stakes meeting in Alaska this month aimed at ending the Ukraine war, but progress towards peace talks appears to have stalled since then.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.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China from this weekend. He will attend a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the northern city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, as well as celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China's ties with Russia are the "most stable, mature and strategically significant" among major world powers, state media reported. During a meeting with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia's Duma, or lower house of parliament, Xi hailed the countries' relationship as being a "stable source of world peace", Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said. "The two sides should... work together to safeguard the security and development interests of both countries, unite the Global South, uphold true multilateralism, and promote the international order towards greater fairness and justice," Xi told Volodin in Beijing's opulent Great Hall of the People. Former socialist allies with a history of tempestuous ties, relations between Beijing and Moscow have deepened since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. China has never denounced the war nor called for Moscow to withdraw its troops, and many of Ukraine's allies believe that Beijing has provided support to its vast northern neighbour. China, for its part, insists it is a neutral party, regularly calling for an end to the fighting while also accusing Western countries of prolonging the conflict by arming Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China from this weekend. He will attend a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the northern city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, as well as celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Putin will also hold talks with Xi, with whom he has previously feted his supposedly deep personal bond. Xi told Putin in a phone call earlier this month that China was pleased to see Moscow and Washington improving their relations, state media reported. The Russian leader met with US President Donald Trump for a high-stakes meeting in Alaska this month aimed at ending the Ukraine war, but progress towards peace talks appears to have stalled since then. 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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China from this weekend. He will attend a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the northern city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, as well as celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

China’s Xi Jinping hails ‘most stable’ ties with Russia ahead of Putin visit

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