Accuser tells court actor Gérard Depardieu groped her bottom, breasts on film set
A woman accusing French actor Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault has told a court in Paris that he groped her buttocks and breasts several times on a film set.
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FIFA Announces USD 1 Billion Prize Money For Club World Cup 2025
FIFA has confirmed the distribution model for its new club competition that includes USD 1 billion prize money for the 32 participating clubs, plus a substantial and groundbreaking global solidarity model. The winner of the tournament can earn up to USD 125 million. Teams competing in the Group Stage will earn USD 2 million for each win and USD 1 million for a draw, across the six group games. As clubs progress to the knockout rounds, the financial rewards increase significantly, with the Round of 16 earning an additional USD 7.5 million, the Quarter-finals adding USD 13.125 million, the Semi-finals contributing USD 21 million, and the finalist receiving a further USD 30 million. The winner of the tournament will receive an impressive USD 40 million.
Spain's president urges solidarity with Russia's EU neighbours
In his speech to the PSOE party Sánchez said the multilateral order was being threatened by Russia.
FIFA To Pay $1 Billion Prize Money For Club World Cup
FIFA on Wednesday announced it will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year. The figure is significantly more than the prize money offered for either the last men's or women's World Cups. World football's governing body has given few details about the funding of the first edition of the 32-team tournament that will take place every four years but it has signed up a broadcaster and major sponsors in recent weeks. In a statement confirming the prize money on offer, FIFA said it expected to generate $2 billion in revenues from the expanded Club World Cup. It also confirmed that a women's edition will take place from 2028.
Sky is the limit for 'spectacular' Endrick, Ancelotti says
Teenage striker Endrick received high praise from Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who described him as spectacular after a stellar performance in Real Madrid's 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday.
England's Wiegman hails Spain's resilience amid off-field turmoil
England manager Sarina Wiegman on Tuesday hailed the mental fortitude displayed by Spain's players during the trial of former Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales, ahead of a Women's Nations League meeting between the teams.
Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell face police interview after pro-Palestine rally
Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell will be interviewed by police under caution following a pro-Palestine protest.
Oil tanker attacked by Houthi rebels burning in Red Sea salvaged, says security firm
An oil tanker that burned for weeks in the Red Sea after being attacked by Houthi rebels in Yemen and threatening a massive oil spill has been salvaged, a security firm has said.