
Brussels shooting: Security doubled for France v Scotland friendly
The French interior minister says it comes after two Swedish nationals were shot dead in Brussels.
2023-10-17 22:37

Dolphins agree to terms with fullback Alec Ingold on 3-year extension
The Miami Dolphins and fullback Alec Ingold have agreed to a three-year contract extension
2023-09-01 02:38

Gabri Veiga: The Celta Vigo starlet with transfer links to Liverpool and Chelsea
Gabri Veiga, tipped to be the next young star of Spanish football, has a long list of skills and abilities, but if one thing sticks out about this supremely confident 21-year-old then it’s his ability to strike a ball. The secret to his ball-striking abilities, however, may surprise you. “I began playing football because of pumpkins,” he has explained. Playing at his uncle’s house when he was a toddler, he discovered a pumpkin on the kitchen floor and started to kick it “out of curiosity”. From then on, all he wanted to do was kick balls and he joined his first football club aged four. Later, as a 12-year-old, he was enrolled in the famed A Madroa academy of local Galician club RC Celta and now, in 2022/23, the attacking midfielder has emerged as one of the team’s key players, working up a profitable partnership with Iago Aspas, the team’s most senior and exceptional player and another who also came through the club’s academy many years ago. Fast forward to this term and Veiga scored the two crucial goals on the final day of the season to see Celta Vigo beat champions Barcelona and secure their top-flight status. That could yet turn out to be his last action at Balaidos, with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle United all being heavily linked with a move and the talented attacker sitting high on their list of priorities for this summer’s transfers. Veiga’s release clause is set at €40million (£34.4m) - though it’s perhaps worth noting that Celta have only sold one player for more than €15m since Nolito left for Man City in 2016. Eleven goals - top ten among Europe’s U21 players Between them, Aspas and Viega were responsible for scoring 23 of RC Celta’s 43 LaLiga Santander goals in 2022/23 and the veteran striker has done his part in making the youngster feel comfortable, personally setting up two of the midfielder’s 11 goals. Veiga’s goal count this campaign, his first full season in the first team, is nothing short of stunning. Nobody scored more goals from midfield in LaLiga this season. In his age category, Veiga is truly standing out. Of all the Under-21 players in Europe’s top five leagues, Veiga finished with the seventh-highest goal tally, only trailing the likes of Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka. Also, he is the Under-21 player with the second-most goals produced in LaLiga 22/23 (11 goals and four assists), only one behind Villarreal’s Nicolas Jackson (12 and four). Veiga is about much more than his goals, however. He has proved his versatility throughout his youth career, playing in every position aside from goalkeeper, centre-back and left-back. It is perhaps that rich variety of experience which has seen him to develop into the player he is today: a midfielder with remarkable vision and ability to make the final pass, with the courage and pace to take players on and the timing to run in behind defences and latch on to through balls. “In my career I’ve only seen one or two players who have the characteristics of Veiga,” said RC Celta coach Carlos Carvalhal, who has been in management for 25 years. “He is a very complete player. He has a different profile to all the other midfielders in Spain, who are usually about touch and possession. Gabri breaks games open.” A player who can score different types of goals As Carvalhal alluded to, Veiga’s qualities make him the ideal link between midfield and attack and his 11 goals this season showcased his various attributes. The two most eye-catching goals were his long-range rockets against Real Betis and UD Almería, with the former being his first goal in front of the home fans at Balaídos, when he rounded three defenders before pinging the ball into the far bottom corner, while the latter goal was a thumping drive from outside the area with hardly any back-lift, which cannoned in off the crossbar. His first goal had come against Atlético de Madrid, a first-time finish which crept in at the near post, while he produced an ice-cool shot to score against Sevilla FC after racing on to a through ball from Aspas. His best individual display yet, however, came in the thrilling 4-3 win at Real Betis earlier this month. He scored RC Celta’s second goal with a cheeky lob right in front of goalkeeper Rui Silva after creating the danger himself with two clever headers. He then gave his side the lead by appearing at just the right time to knock in Jorgen Strand Larsen’s cross from the byline. What next for Veiga? He was believed to be under consideration by Luis Enrique as a potentially surprise call-up for the World Cup and, even if he didn’t go to Qatar, his debut for Spain’s senior team cannot be far away. He is in the U21 squad for this month’s fixture against Mexico. An international debut is bound to further raise Veiga’s profile and confirm what everyone at RC Celta already knows: that he has what it takes to make it to the very top. Read More Jude Bellingham uses pain of England’s near misses in bid for Euro 2024 glory Sheikh Jassim waiting to hear if final offer to buy Man Utd has been successful Joelinton: I received racist insults after Arsenal game Jude Bellingham uses pain of England’s near misses in bid for Euro 2024 glory Sheikh Jassim waiting to hear if final offer to buy Man Utd has been successful Joelinton: I received racist insults after Arsenal game
2023-06-13 18:08

'The Ultimatum: Queer Love': Are Sam Mark and Aussie Chau still together? Social media hints relationship trouble
Netflix's 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' couple Sam Mark and Aussie Chau do not follow each other and, that's a very rare thing for a pair to do
2023-06-07 13:31

'90 Day Fiance' star Paul Staehle's family worried he's lost in Brazil amid ex Karine's pregnancy rumors
After saying her husband Paul Staehle had vanished in Brazil, Karine Staehle shared the following disturbing post, 'Our children loved you very much'
2023-09-02 09:06

G-20 Energy Ministers Meet as Extreme Heat Spurs Climate Focus
Group of 20 energy ministers were meeting for talks in India as extreme weather impacts parts of Europe,
2023-07-22 09:00

Spicy Kevin Durant returns, argues with random NBA fans on Twitter
Kevin Durant is back to argue with your neighbor Jeff on Twitter. Let's break down his latest comments.Kevin Durant: Basketball superstar, millionaire entrepreneur, media kingpin, Twitter user.Every NBA player is human. Every NBA player is different. Off the court, some players use soci...
2023-07-14 04:07

Highland Park marks 1 year after July 4 shooting with community walk reclaiming parade route
The Fourth of July holiday takes on a different meaning for the Highland Park, Illinois, community this year
2023-07-04 22:59

How To Pull Off The Highly Requested French Bob Haircut
The bob haircut is one of the very few hairstyles that has not only stood the test of time, but also evolved to flow with ever-changing fashion and beauty trends. Over the past few years we’ve seen so many iterations: the blunt bob, the Italian bob, the bullet bob — the list goes on and on. However, none have quite had the staying power (the je ne sais quoi) of the French bob.
2023-07-21 00:30

What’s Next? T-Mobile Brings Fans Closer to the Game for 2023 World Series
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 27, 2023--
2023-10-27 21:56

Netflix's 'Pain Hustlers' trailer sees Emily Blunt and Chris Evans entangled in a pharmaceutical swindle
One of the star-studded movies coming to Netflix this autumn, David Yates' Pain Hustlers will
2023-09-06 21:20

These 5 Queer-Owned Lingerie Brands Make Everyone Feel Their Sexiest
Welcome to Prideful, a month-long stretch where we celebrate our identities with pride and honor queer-owned brands, whether it’s fashion items that give us gender euphoria or our favorite queer-friendly sex toys.
2023-06-09 05:50
You Might Like...

Debt ceiling agreement gets thumbs up from biz groups, jeers from some on political right

Churchill Downs to resume racing at fall meet with no changes after horse deaths

Airbnb profit jumps to $650 million in 2Q, as bookings increase and rental rates hold steady

How antisemitic hate groups are using artificial intelligence in the wake of Hamas attacks

Siemens raises full year outlook after Q2 sales beats forecasts

Football transfer rumours: Griezmann decides on Man Utd; Barcelona eye Lo Celso

Trump, DeSantis and other Republican rivals to share Iowa stage

Sainz marches in with perfect Singapore drive to end Red Bull streak