Paulo Dybala could return to the Roma starting lineup when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League in North London on Thursday night. The elegant attacker played just three minutes off the bench in the 1-0 defeat to Napoli at the weekend, after missing the previous outing against Bologna, and the international break with Argentina. When on the field, Dybala has been magical for the Giallorossi, contributing to 53 goals in just over two years at the club, but he is not on it enough, starting just seven of Roma's 17 games so far this season. Dybala also has history with Spurs, as he was the man who scored the winning goal at Wembley when Juventus knocked them out of the Champions League in 2018 - the only previous time they have lost at home to an Italian club in UEFA competition. The Argentine is one of a number of players who could start behind Artem Dovbyk in attack, with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Matias Soule also in contention to start. New manager Claudio Ranieri only made one change for his first game in charge, replacing Soule with Pellegrini, but there were big changes tactically, as he has reverted to a 4-4-2 system, binning Juric's 3-4-3 approach. Nicola Zalewski , Tommaso Baldanzi and Enzo Le Fee have all seen their game time greatly reduced recently, so will hope that the new manager will give them an opportunity to prove themselves here. Mats Hummels is another player who could return to the fold, because he was not seen for a month after scoring an own goal and conceding five against Fiorentina, but looked much more competent as a second-half substitute against Napoli on Sunday. Mario Hermoso could also return in defence soon, with Alexis Saelemaekers making good progress in his recovery from an ankle injury too, but Eldor Shomurodov will not be available until next month. Roma possible starting lineup: Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Hummels, Angelino; Soule, Baldanzi, Cristante, Zalewski; Dybala, Dovbyk Click here to see how Spurs could line up for this Europa League clash.
The Philippine men’s football team finally announced its 26-man squad for next week’s Asean Championship, commercially known as the Mitsubishi Electric Cup, with some of its stars missing from the roster. Striker Gerrit Holtmann, defender Jefferson Tabinas, midfielder Manny Ott and goalkeeper Kevin Ray Mendoza were among the notable names that won’t be around as their respective clubs opted to not release them since the tournament is not scheduled in the Fifa international window. Clubs are required to let their players suit up for national team duties if the schedules are within the Fifa dates. But coach Albert Capellas has retained some fixtures from recent friendlies, namely striker Bjorn Kristensen and Alex Monis; midfielders Zico Bailey, Michael Baldisimo and Sandro Reyes; and defenders Paul Tabinas, Michael Kempter and Kike Linares. The roster was bared only on Friday through social media following weeks of anticipation since rival nations have already named their lineups in advance. One player, though, will see action depending on how far the Philippines can go in the tourney, as Santi Rublico is said to be only available in the semifinals, that is if the Nationals secure a top two finish in a tough Group B. The Filipinos open their bid Thursday against Myanmar at Rizal Memorial Stadium before flying to Vientiane to face Laos on Dec. 15. Then it will be the major tasks for the Philippines for the remaining two games in Vietnam at Rizal on Dec. 18 and Indonesia on Dec. 21 in Surakarta. Vietnam is said to be bringing its top squad, while Indonesia will be sending a team composed mostly of players under 22 years old. Other players set to play in the Mitsubishi Electric Cup are forwards Patrick Reichelt, Jarvey Gayoso, Uriel Dalopo, Cholo Bugas, Leo Maquiling and Dov Carino, and midfielders Oskari Kekkonen and new recruit Javier Mariona. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .
BIG TEN THIS WEEKISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday eulogized Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s political legacy and courage as unmatched and eternal vision a guiding light for the nation. In his message on the 17th martyrdom anniversary of former prime minister, issued from the President’s Office, Asif Ali Zardari said, “Today, we are observing the 17th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. On this day, we honour a leader who embodied the very spirit of hope, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of democracy and justice.” He added that she was a trailblazer who dreamt of a Pakistan where the rights of all citizens, irrespective of colour, class and creed, would be protected, and the power of the people would reign supreme. Benazir Bhutto once said, “Democracy is the best revenge”, the President mentioned and added that these words were not just a defiant response to tyranny and dictatorship but reflected her profound belief in the transformative power of the people. She envisioned a Pakistan, he said where every child could access education, where women could progress as equals, and where justice was not a privilege but a right. Throughout her life, she raised her voice and worked for the uplift of the downtrodden segments of society and women’s empowerment, he added. President Zardari underlined that her life was a journey of immense courage and a source of inspiration and strength for the nation. Facing adversity and persecution, he said she remained steadfast in her struggle against dictatorships for the restoration and strengthening of democracy and the protection of people’s political, economic and social rights. He added that Benazir famously declared, “The fight against injustice and cruelty is the fight of my life.” She lived and died fighting for this cause, and is still alive in the hearts of millions of people. She firmly believed: “You can imprison a man, but not an idea. You can exile a man, but not an idea. You can kill a man, but not an idea.” “As President of Pakistan, I reaffirm my commitment to advancing her vision of a peaceful, progressive and democratic Pakistan. Her ideas live on, urging us to rise above differences and build a Pakistan that is united, inclusive, and just. So, let us not merely mourn her loss but commit to follow her enduring legacy. “Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and our family sacrificed their lives for the cause of democracy and Pakistan. It is my firm belief that we, as a nation, need to draw inspiration from her vision to steer the country out of its current challenges. Let us work together to ensure that her dream of a peaceful, progressive, and democratic Pakistan becomes a reality,” he urged. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );
Trump's tariff threat a grim reminder of turbulent trade in first administrationNearly a year ago, in reaction to Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s initial announcement proposing to abolish the Vancouver Park Board, the Government of British Columbia laid out the requirements for considering legislation changes to the Vancouver Charter relating to removing the elected body of commissioners overseeing parks and recreation. This centred on creating a transition plan that performed First Nations consultation and considered parkland ownership and the future of the existing Park Board workers. During the City of Vancouver’s press conference this morning , ABC city councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung said Premier David Eby “had sent the City away to do some homework, and that homework is now complete.” The transition plan outlines the initial steps for transferring parks and recreation operations to City staff and governance and oversight responsibilities to the Mayor and Vancouver City Council. When it comes to consulting with all three local First Nations, the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations , provided that the Vancouver Charter be also amended to align with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the requirements of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Leaders of the Musqueam and Squamish First Nations participated in today’s press conference to share their rationale for supporting the Mayor’s plan. “Our [Squamish Nation] Council didn’t have a hard position one way or the other, on an elected park board or not,” said Squamish Nation Council Chairperson Khelsilem today during the press conference. Khelsilem shared that his First Nation’s support centred on the desire to have the Vancouver Charter completely reviewed and updated to align with UNDRIP principles. “Our council took a position that if this is something the city wanted to explore, then we were open to exploring that and working with the City to explore that with the condition that any changes to provincial legislation to affect this also have to align with the principles of UNDRIP, which is required by provincial law,” continued Khelsilem. Musqueam First Nation Chief Wayne Sparrow added, “So everything that that we do on our side, we want to make it better for our community and better for the city, and fully engage with the mayor and his staff to accomplish that. I can’t stress that enough the city on reconciliation to hear our concerns. When we get into those details and we sit back at the table with the mayor, we will go back and consult our community and I know that the mayor and his staff will listen to those concerns.” Sim also noted that former Vancouver mayors Mike Harcourt, Gordon Campbell, and Larry Campbell endorse the abolition of the Park Board and the subsequent transition. “Other mayors have wanted to do this for 40 years, and they didn’t because they didn’t have the political support at the time or the political will. We are literally putting ourselves on the line with getting a bunch of heat on this because we care about the parks,” said Sim on the political capital, time, and resources expended over the past year for the controversial effort. When it comes to the provincial government’s requirement to consider parkland ownership factors, the City notes that it has clarified that all land and assets managed by the Park Board are technically owned by the City, although there are currently jurisdictional differences for numerous assets. Under the Mayor and City Council’s future oversight, if there were ever to be a change in use of parklands, the City is proposing to require removing the permanent park designations through the threshold of a mandatory unanimous vote of support from all 10 city councillors and the Mayor, with the possibility of a further step of putting the decision to a referendum, such as adding it as a question in the civic election ballot. City staff assert these checks and balances are higher than the current requirement of a minimum two-third vote of support in both the Park Board and City Council. Furthermore, as part of the initial steps of the transition, the City would move to designate 17 parcels of park spaces as “permanent parks,” with the combined total area being 89 acres — equivalent to 68% of the size of Queen Elizabeth Park. This includes parcels of longtime established, but not technically permanent, park spaces such as David Lam Park, Harbour Green Park, Jericho Beach Park, China Creek North Park, areas of Stanley Park near Lost Lagoon, and the recently built Rainbow Park. And regarding the future of Park Board workers, the goal is to prevent any Park Board staff layoffs as a result of the transition. The City already manages the union contracts for Park Board staff, which currently number about 3,000. The City will work with unions to move Park Board staff to the City’s new parks and recreation department and other departments. Over the past few years, the City has repeatedly shared that there are many vacancies across its departments. Some scenarios could even see City staff moved to the parks and recreation department, as the City already oversees a substantial portion of parks and recreation facilities. In other scenarios, the Park Board staff position could be recreated in other areas of the City that make the most sense, and where there is duplication, the staff will be assigned to other work that is aligned with their knowledge, skills, and interests. This amounts to a recalibration of the municipal government, which will take into the four factors of “organization efficiency and de-duplication, policy coherence, organizational effectiveness, and public and partner experience.” City staff expect these initial changes could . This includes the cost savings for capital projects, when one entity is responsible for oversight and permitting. For example, when a utilities project necessitates the consultation and approvals of both the Park Board and the City, as was the case for past projects in David Lam Park, it adds to delays, which drives up the cost of construction from inflation — especially when delays are years long. In some instances, the delays due to multi-jurisdictional discussions have added millions of dollars in costs to projects. With all that said, City staff have also noted that they are not able to advance any further on the planning work, as Park Board commissioners have banned Park Board staff from engaging with the City on the abolition and transition. As for providing the tools for the Mayor and City Council to take on the current responsibilities of Park Board commissioners, which is a part-time job, City staff are recommending enacting new by-laws for the governance and oversight of the parks and recreation system, creating a City Council sub-committee for parks and creation that only serves to advise (no delegated authority; final decisions made by City Council as a whole), and creating a new “Parks and Recreation Partner Relations Office” to maintain the Park Board’s existing relationships with community organizations and provide engagement opportunities. It was also suggested that some types of decisions made by Park Board commissioners could be delegated to City staff, such as commercial and event permits on parklands. Similar permitting on City jurisdiction is the responsibility of City staff, not the Mayor and City Council. Ultimately, the ball is now in the court of Premier David Eby, who indicated in that he would support and move on the requested changes to the Vancouver Charter after the provincial election. However, in more recent weeks during the election campaign period, he made comments suggesting he may now be lukewarm to the idea. When asked by media today whether the question of the Park Board’s future could be put to a referendum, such as incorporating it as a question in the by-election in early 2025 to fill the Vancouver city councillor seat being vacated by Christine Boyle, Sim suggested he was not supportive of such a move.
Ideas for reducing electric vehicle charging costsFederal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the USThings to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: No. 5 Indiana (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP ) at No. 2 Ohio State (9-1, 6-1, No. 2 CFP), Saturday, noon ET (Fox) This marks the 98th matchup between these two teams, but it's only the fourth time both teams have been ranked. Although Indiana is unbeaten, its soft schedule means the Hoosiers aren't assured of making the 12-team field if they lose this game. The only team with a winning record that Indiana has beaten is Washington (6-5). Ohio State needs a win to have a realistic shot at a rematch with top-ranked Oregon in the Big Ten championship game. Ohio State has beaten Indiana 28 straight times since the Hoosiers posted back-to-back victories in 1987-88. No. 4 Penn State (9-1, 6-1, No. 4 CFP) at Minnesota (6-4, 4-3), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) This is likely Penn State's biggest obstacle on its way to a potential playoff berth. The Nittany Lions' lone remaining regular-season game is a Nov. 30 home matchup with Maryland (4-6, 1-6). Minnesota has had an extra week to prepare this game since its 26-19 loss at Rutgers on Nov. 9, which snapped a four-game winning streak. Penn State and Minnesota have split their last four meetings, with the home team winning each time. Penn State DE Abdul Carter has multiple tackles for loss in each of his last three games. He ranks second among all Bowl Subdivision players in tackles for loss (17 1⁄2). Southern California RB Woody Marks rushed for a career-high 146 yards in a 28-20 win over Nebraska. Marks has six 100-yard rushing performances this season. Rutgers RB Kyle Monangai is the first Scarlet Knight to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons since Ray Rice did it three straight years from 2005-07. Monangai has run for 1,028 yards this season and rushed for 1,262 yards last year. Oregon OLB Matayo Uiagalelei recorded a sack and had a game-clinching interception as the top-ranked Ducks won 16-13 at Wisconsin last week. He has 8 1⁄2 sacks this season to rank second in the Big Ten. Four of the top seven Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks in passer rating are from the Big Ten. Indiana's Kurtis Rourke is second, Ohio State's Will Howard is third, Penn State's Drew Allar is fifth and Oregon's Dillon Gabriel is seventh. ... Illinois QB Luke Altmyer has thrown 18 touchdown passes with only three interceptions. The only Power Four quarterback with a better touchdown/interception ratio while throwing at least 10 touchdown passes is Clemson's Cade Klubnik, who has 26 touchdowns and four interceptions. ... Rutgers' three Big Ten wins matches its largest total since joining the league in 2014. Rutgers also had three conference wins in 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023. A victory Saturday over No. 24 Illinois would give Rutgers three straight Big Ten wins for the first time. ... Washington's 31-19 win over UCLA was its 20th straight home victory, representing its second-longest such streak in school history. The Huskies won 45 straight home games from 1908-17. ... Wisconsin heads to Nebraska this week having won its last 10 matchups with the Cornhuskers. Penn State justifiably is favored on the road against Minnesota, but Bet MGM's 12 1⁄2-point spread seems way too big. Expect this game to have a single-digit margin.
India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at 92