Tottenham Hotspur head coach Igor Tudor says he believes the club will be able to avoid relegation from the Premier League, insisting “the moment will pass” after watching his side lose 3-1 at home to Crystal Palace, a result that leaves them one point above the relegation zone.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Crystal Palace
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team-mates met United States president Donald Trump at the White House to commemorate the club’s MLS Cup triumph.
Inter Miami won the championship game of the nation’s top-flight division, Major League Soccer, for the first time back in December.
The club, co-owned by former England captain David Beckham, received an invitation to visit the White House before their MLS match against DC United in Washington on Saturday.
Messi and his team-mates stood on stage as Trump addressed the media, celebrating their achievement after providing an update on the ongoing US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Trump said: “My son [Barron] said, ‘Dad, do you know who’s going to be there today?’ I said, ‘no, I’ve got a lot of things going on’.
“He said, ‘Messi!’ He’s a big fan of yours. He thinks you’re a great person and I think you got to meet a little while ago.”
Argentina icon Messi, 38, committed his future to Miami in October with a new deal until 2028.
The former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain forward became the first player in MLS history to win the Most Valuable Player award in back-to-back seasons.
Addressing Messi, Trump added: “Leo claimed the 47th trophy of his incredible career – the most of all time.
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The United States House of Representatives has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have halted President Donald Trump’s war on Iran and required congressional authorisation for any further attacks.
The vote on Thursday was 219 to 212 in the House, where Trump’s fellow Republicans control a narrow majority of seats.
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It is the second vote in as many days, after the Senate defeated a similar measure along party lines.
Under the US Constitution, only Congress can declare war. Presidents can unilaterally conduct some military actions, but legal scholars have long argued that, under the founding US document, that authority only applies in instances of immediate self-defence of the country.
“Donald Trump is not a king, and if he believes the war with Iran is in our national interest, then he must come to Congress and make the case,” said Representative Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
The House also approved a separate measure affirming that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
Republican Representative Brian Mast of Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, publicly thanked Trump for taking action against Iran, saying the president is using his own constitutional authority to defend the US against the “imminent threat” the country posed.
Mast, an army veteran who worked as a bomb disposal expert in Afghanistan, said the war powers resolution was effectively asking “that the president do nothing”.
However, after launching a surprise attack against Iran on Saturday, Trump has scrambled to win support for the war on Iran, a conflict Americans of all political persuasions were already wary of entering.
Trump administration officials spent hours behind closed doors on Capitol Hill this week trying to reassure lawmakers that they have the situation under control.
Six US military members were killed over the weekend in a drone strike in Kuwait, and Trump has said more Americans could die.
Tottenham stay just one point above the Premier League relegation zone following a 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace, having had to play more than 45 minutes with 10 men after Micky van de Ven was sent off.
MATCH REPORT: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Crystal Palace
Betfred Super League
Wakefield (10) 14
Tries: Tate 2, Pratt Goals: Sinfield
Hull FC (10) 10
Wakefield Trinity battled to a hard-fought Super League win over injury-hit Hull FC.
The teams went in level at the break with Lewis Martin’s double for the away side matched by scores by Will Tate and Oliver Pratt.
Tate’s second put the hosts in front for the first time after team-mate Jack Sinfield had seen a try ruled out for obstruction.
The Black and Whites did not threaten the Trinity try-line thereafter and have now lost their last three Super League games this season, having won the opener against Bradford Bulls.
Hull FC had full-back Will Pryce ruled out for the season last week, Liam Knight returned to Australia at the weekend after being allowed to leave on compassionate grounds and it has been reported that back-rower Jed Cartwright could now be out for five months with a hamstring injury.
In an even start Martin got the visitors on the scoreboard with a try on the left edge before Tate crossed for his first.
Ill-discipline from Trinity skipper Mike McMeeken gave Hull FC good field position and Martin dotted down in similar fashion for his second try.
It looked like that would be enough for the away side to lead at the break but Davy Litten failed to deal with a high kick on the last play of the half and Pratt snatched the loose ball up to send the teams in level.
Sinfield had a first score for his new side ruled out for an obstruction but Tate soon crossed for what proved to be the winning score after quick hands from Corey Hall put him over in the corner.
There was still over 20 minutes to play but Hull barely even crossed the halfway line let alone put pressure on the home try-line.
Wakefield face Leeds Rhinos in the Challenge Cup next Friday, while Hull FC also face a Super League opponent when they travel to Leigh a week on Saturday.
Wakefield: Rourke; Tate, Hall, Pratt, Myers; Trueman, Sinfield; McMeeken, Smith, Rodwell, Nikotemo, Vagana, Tevaga.
Interchanges: Scott, Pitts, Hamlin-Uele, Faatili.
Hull FC: Litten; Briscoe, Hardaker, Romano, Martin; Arthur, Sezer; Aydin, Bourouh, Hill, Fash, Bailey, Asiata.
Interchanges: Bell, Cust, Lisone, Sao.
The Body of Benchers has sanctioned 17 lawyers over professional misconduct, with penalties ranging from two to five years’ suspension handed to the erring lawyers.
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The revelation was made at the Body of Benchers’ annual lecture and presentation of the report of the Disciplinary Committee for the year 2025.
In attendance were senior members of the bar and bench, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun: the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN,: the President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, SAN, and several Senior Advocates of Nigeria.
It was the second annual lecture of the Body of Benchers holding in Abuja,
The conference, which features the presentation of the yearly report of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, is an opportunity for retrospect and to chart a new path to sustaining ethics and enhancing professionalism.
Conversations around discipline and mentorship for young lawyers are spotlighted.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Oluokoje, expresses concerns over the rising cases of lawyers involved in financial fraud.
He said over 100 senior lawyers are currently being prosecuted by the commission over matters relating to financial fraud.
One critical aspect of the conference is the presentation of the 2025 Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee’s report, where 17 lawyers were penalised for various offences.
