Real Madrid is monitoring the Chelsea pair, Bernardo Silva is considering a move to Saudi Arabia, and Manchester United wants Dusan Vlahovic in January.
Dusan Vlahovic, 25, is a striker from Serbia who Manchester United are interested in signing in January. (Gazetta-in-Itali)
When his contract expires next summer, Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, may relocate to Saudi Arabia. (Talksport)
Joao Neves, 21, is a top target for Manchester City, but Paris St-Germain are likely to reject an approach. Football Insider
The La Liga side wants about £100 million for the 25-year-old Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, but Liverpool are likely to be priced out of a move. Football Insider
Enzo Fernandez, 24, and Moises Caicedo, 23, both from Argentina, are currently on Real Madrid’s radar. (TBR Football)
If Ruben Amorim is replaced, Gareth Southgate will be placed in the three-man shortlist for the job. (Talksport)
In response to Premier League clubs’ interest, AC Milan has begun discussions with England defender Fikayo Tomori, 27, about a new contract. (Romano-Fabrizio)
With a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday and a point difference, Lamine Yamal’s return from injury helped Barcelona to top La Liga.
After Real Madrid’s rivals Atletico Madrid lost 5-2 in a Saturday derby, Hansi Flick’s side had a chance to take the lead over Xabi Alonso’s side.
Real Sociedad took the lead in the first half thanks to Alvaro Odriozola, but Jules Kounde equalized for the Spanish champions.
Robert Lewandowski scored the winner just moments after being substituted for second-half substitute Yamal, who had groin injuries for the previous four games.
Kounde told Movistar, “I’m very happy for (Yamal) and very pleased that we will need him back on the pitch.”
After the city council earlier this week denied them a permit to reopen their Camp Nou home, Barcelona held the game at the Olympic stadium, where they have played for the past two seasons.
In addition to replacing injured goalkeeper Joan Garcia with Roony Bardghji on the right wing, Flick also made the debut of 17-year-old attacking midfielder Dro Fernandez.
In the opening period, Barcelona had a difficult time stopping Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro.
Marcus Rashford was denied in the opening period by the Spain international.
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Rashford, who is out on loan from Manchester United, is finding his footing at Barca thanks to Lewandowski’s superb through ball, which he fired from a tight angle across the face of goal.
After 31 minutes, Real Sociedad gave Barca a sharp counterattack to start the scoring.
Ander Barrenetxea’s cross was completed by former Real Madrid defender Odriozola.
Remiro was once more in their path when Barcelona increased their lead when a Koundé cross was deflected in his direction.
Bardghji’s effort was also headed away for a corner by Remiro, who scored the equalizer for Barcelona.
In midweek, Rashford, who had an assist from a corner against Real Oviedo, whipped it to the near post, where Koundé headed home from.
Yamal’s Retainment
Before the hour mark, Yamal was introduced after the teenager recovered from his groin issue, and Dro was replaced by Dani Olmo at half-time.
Yamal immediately made an immediate impact after being chosen as the second-best player in the world on Monday at the Ballon d’Or gala.
Just over a minute after being introduced, the 18-year-old crossed for Lewandowski to head home from the post.
Remiro denied Rashford and Olmo with two more excellent saves, while Szczesny pulled one back from Oyarzabal for La Real, which gave Barcelona a few scares.
Both sides hit the crossbar repeatedly, and the game became more and more chaotic.
Real Sociedad worked the ball to Takefusa Kubo, who crashed a shot against the woodwork while Kounde was daydreaming in midfield.
The hosts were unpunished when Barcelona broke away and Lewandowski was sent off for him. Ferran Torres hit the crossbar successfully to put the game to bed.
We suffered too much in our final 25 minutes, Kounde said, “It was a challenging game.”
“The first 70 minutes were quite good, we could have scored more goals,” I thought, but I disliked how it ended.
On Wednesday, Barcelona will play Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, which will also take place at the Olympic Stadium.
Real Sociedad have a difficult start to the season, finishing 17th, but they have been improving and will take comfort from the strain Barca has placed upon.
Odriozola remarked, “I’m proud of the team’s work despite the defeat.” “We have had a difficult start, and today we showed up.”
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) is accused of firing employees by the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC).
The union said it would call a national strike immediately if its demands were ignored, according to a statement signed by its Secretary General, Nuhu Toro.
The dismissal action was described as “a direct assault on Section 40 of the Nigerian Constitution,” according to PENGASSAN and TUC.
He claimed that Nigeria’s obligations under ILO conventions were also violated by the sackings.
In a statement released on Saturday, Toro declared, “We stand in full solidarity with the affected workers and with PENGASSAN.”
The TUC demanded that all employees who had been fired be immediately and unconditionally reinstated.
Additionally, it expressed concern about future victimization and demanded a public apology from the refinery’s management.
Toro urged stakeholders, the ILO, and the Ministry of Labour to launch an independent investigation.
He warned that potential national industrial action had been raised for all affiliates.
He said that no company, regardless of size, can violate workers’ rights.
PENGASSAN Orders a Nationwide Shutdown
PENGASSAN accused Dangote Refinery of unfair treatment of Nigerian workers and anti-labour practices.
The refinery was accused of “unjustly terminating over 800 Nigerian workers” by the association. They claimed that the company replaced them with “more than 2, 000 Indians,” raising questions about labor rights and the law’s application.
PENGASSAN mandated a total shutdown, which furthered the conflict.  ,
The organization described the move as “an affront to all Nigerian workers,” according to a statement released by its General Secretary, Lumumba Okugbawa.
Read more about Dangote Refinery’s plan to shut down its crude supply in “Brazen Display Of Lawlessness.”
Instead of engaging in constructive dialogue with the union, the refinery chose “misinformation and propaganda.”
Members of PENGASSAN were instructed to immediately stop the refinery’s gas and crude supply.
According to the circular, “every control room, panel, and outfield operation must end immediately.”
Additionally, the directive mandated branch chairmen to stop vessel loading and shut down the supply valves for crude oil.
Members in field settings were instructed to end services and practice 24-hour prayers starting on Sunday. The union forewarned that the strike would continue until the fired workers were reinstated.
“All PENGASSAN employees, employees, and institutions must end their employment on Monday. One person’s injury is the same as one’s. No one is more powerful than our nation, the statement said.
Dangote Refinery Reacts to Retardance
In May of 2023, the Dangote Refinery was put into operation.
However, Refinery’s Dangote  stated that the recent restructuring, which resulted in staff dismissals, was necessary “to prevent sabotage and ensure safety.”
The decision, according to the company, was intended to protect operations and “improve efficiency across refinery units.”
More than 3, 000 Nigerians are still employed, despite the fact that only a select few of them were affected.
Dangote pledged to continue hiring local talent while promoting the rights of workers’ freedom to choose whether or not to join a union.
The refinery criticized the decision as a “brazen display of lawlessness and criminality” in response to PENGASSAN’s directive as well.
No law allows PENGASSAN to stop receiving crude oil and gas, according to the business.
It emphasized that supply agreements must not be stymied and were signed with vendors, not the union.
The refinery continued, “This directive is criminal conduct and a path to chaos and anarchy.”
The organization charged the union with sabotage of the Nigerian government and its citizens. It warned that a shortage of supplies would cause cooking gas, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, and aviation fuel.
Every Nigerian, rich or poor, needs these products, according to the refinery’s statement.
Additionally, it claimed that the strike might lead to lower refinery revenue.
According to the management, “Dangote Refinery contributes one of the most to state and national revenues.”
It demanded that the Federal Government step in and stop what it termed “reckless and irresponsible conduct.”
Dangote Refinery has previously engaged in labor union fighting.
Justin Rose’s relief after hitting his way into the grandstand on the 13th shows frustration for US captain Keegan Bradley. Cam Young will take the hole if Rose’s superb recovery shot secures a birdie.
Through Qatari mediation, an American national who has been held in Afghanistan since December was freed.
Amir Amiri’s release on Sunday, which saw him return to power in Afghanistan after 20 years of US occupation and hostility, is the fifth US citizen to be freed by the Taliban’s rulers.
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According to sources with knowledge of the situation, negotiations broke out several months after Qatari officials first met with the US special envoy for hostage affairs, Adam Boehler. This weekend was the breakthrough that led to his release, according to them.
Amiri’s release, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, showed the US government’s commitment to preventing unlawful detention for foreigners.
He said, “While this represents a significant step forward, additional Americans are still being held in Afghanistan inhumanely.” “President]Donald] Trump won’t be at rest until all of our captives are home,” he said.
Amiri was detained, but Rubio did not provide more information.
Ryan Corbett, William McKenty, George Glezmann, and Faye Hall are the other four American citizens who have been released this year.
A British couple’s release on September 19 was also aided by Qatar, a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council. They spent months in prison.
Since the US-backed government seized Kabul on August 15, 2021, and its leaders fled into exile, Qatar has been assisting the Trump administration in facilitating the release of captives.
Doha has maintained diplomatic contacts with the Taliban to facilitate dialogue and open the door to contentious negotiations even though no other country in the world officially recognizes the Taliban-led government there.
Amiri was traveling to Doha, according to Qatar’s foreign minister, and would then travel to the US.
Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, the minister of state at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated in a statement on X that his announcement “serves as a significant step toward fostering direct dialogue and improving communication channels between parties.”
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The NFL staged a historic game at Dublin’s Croke Park on Sunday, holding on to a thrilling 24-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
The Steelers had a 21-6 lead going into the final quarter before the Vikings scored two touchdowns to set up the first regular-season game in Ireland.
However, Pittsburgh made it possible for the Rooney family, the team’s owners, to celebrate their triumphant resurgence after an Irish ancestry in 1840.
They have maintained close ties to their Irish roots, including the 1997 pre-season game that was played in Croke Park, and they were once more the driving force behind the NFL’s return to the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
The Steelers took a raucous support from the majority of the 74,512 crowd as they took a 14-6 lead at half-time.
The play of the day came from DK Metcalf, who threw a pass to quarterback Aaron Rodgers and threw it in for an 80-yard touchdown.
How proud of Rooneys’ accomplishments Steelers’ defense was.
Pittsburgh’s defense of the 1970s was known as the Steel Curtain, and they have won six Super Bowls, including six with the New England Patriots.
This would have been a performance to celebrate the Steelers’ late president, Dan Rooney, who served as the US ambassador to Ireland from 2009 to 2012. The franchise has remained renowned for its defense.
The Steelers stifled back-up quarterback Carson Wentz throughout despite the Steelers’ more first downs, more yards, and more possession time for Minnesota.
The 32-year-old was sacked six times and intercepted twice, and TJ Watt’s second pick, which came late in the third quarter, drew one of the biggest cheers of the day as the Steelers’ star linebacker hurried to the sideline and kicked the ball into the Croke Park crowd.
After the addition of the four-time MVP and star receiver Metcalf during the off-season, Rodgers said Pittsburgh’s offense is still “developing,” and he said on Friday that the “next big improvement will be the run game, getting over 100 yards.”
Rodgers and Metcalf connected for the type of highlight-reel play the Steelers hope to consistently produce this season, while their previous best this year was 72, but they managed 131 in Dublin. Gainwell scored 99 on his own.
Rodgers, a veteran, completed an impressive 18 passes for 200 yards on 22 attempts, but Pittsburgh’s defense responded once more as Minnesota threatened a comeback in the dying seconds.
Another quarterback conundrum for the Vikings.
After helping Minnesota thrash Cincinnati last week, Journeyman Wentz started in his second straight start in place of JJ McCarthy.
Coach Kevin O’Connell has not lost his starting quarterback before, which has earned him the nickname of “queen whisperer.”
However, Pittsburgh capitalized on the Vikings’ offensive line’s lack of offensive players. Wentz attempted 46 passes for Minnesota, who was under pressure for the majority of the afternoon, but only managed 70 yards on the ground, which meant they had to lean more on him.
Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson both recorded 240 in the two weeks following their return from suspension. With two minutes remaining, Minnesota scored the touchdown on an 81-yard play, and Jefferson, who had not slipped on the Croke Park turf, might have scored the touchdown.
After the game, Jefferson expressed his frustration, but at least the Vikings, who are now 2-2, have all week to work on improving their offense before “hosting” the first of the London games of the season on Sunday.
