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El-Sayed: "How expensive is having kids? ... The party that wants to tell me that they're pronatalist, their solution is: let's cut taxes for the billionaires, and let's go to wars we have no business fighting... do not be surprised when people don't have kids."

🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: UEFA Official Proposes Guaranteed Champions League Place for Chelsea Over the Next Decade. A senior UEFA official has indicated that Chelsea could be awarded a one-time automatic place in the Champions League league phase at any point over the next ten seasons should the club fail to qualify through domestic or European competition routes. The proposal is framed as a special recognition of Chelsea’s unique status as the first — and so far only — European club to have won every major UEFA men’s club competition. Chelsea completed this unprecedented set with their 2025 UEFA Conference League triumph, adding it to previous successes in the Champions League (2012, 2021), Europa League (2013, 2019), Cup Winners’ Cup (1971, 1998), and UEFA Super Cup (1998, 2021). No other club has matched this full collection of UEFA titles. According to the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, the idea under discussion would give Chelsea a single “free” Champions League berth that could be activated in any of the next ten campaigns if they miss out on qualification. It would not set a general precedent but would acknowledge the club’s singular achievement in conquering every major UEFA tournament in the modern era. “This would be a gesture that reflects the scale of what Chelsea have accomplished,” the official is reported to have said. “They are the only club to have lifted all of UEFA’s major trophies. Offering them one guaranteed place over the coming decade, should they ever need it, feels appropriate.” Any such measure would still require formal approval from UEFA’s relevant committees and would be limited to a single use within the ten-year window. Outside of that contingency, Chelsea would continue to need to secure qualification through the Premier League or by winning one of the European competitions, in line with standard access rules. The proposal has not yet been formally tabled, but it underscores the significance UEFA places on Chelsea’s unique European record.

If you care more about a tiger than a disabled man something is literally broken inside of you as a human being

Shenzhen is a city built on efficiency! During off-peak hours at night, the metro even transports parcels, squeezing out every drop of use! This small story offers a glimpse into the driving force behind 🇨🇳China's rapid development!

NEW: Burnham confirms he will fight the next general election on tax rises to pay for a national social care service that is free at the point of use

This doesn't affect Pep's legacy in anyway. He had no knowledge of it. The players who won the titles had no knowledge of it. Still the greatest ever.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7049721…

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7049721…

Ele é ABSURDO mesmo. 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 Thiago Silva, 𝒊́𝒅𝒐𝒍𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝑭𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆.

In late 2022 PSG received a last warning FFP breach a 10m fine going up to 60m. PSG then evaded FFP because of this "transfer" to their owners homeland and because of that spent freely and won back to back UCL titles. Completely fraudulent club now just like the Reijnders deal.

Has Andy already breached the Ministerial Code? It certainly raises big questions. Cities cannot be singled out for government investment, jobs or favours without rigourous appraisal of all potential locations. But check out the timeline… 1/3

Eritrean asylum seeker who punched British woman unconscious outside nightclub after she rejected his advances is jailed for just six months. British justice.

Ken Bates saved Chelsea. Not only back in 1982 when Bates rescued the club from potential oblivion. But still now, even following the sad news of his passing aged 94, Bates’ legacy continues to protect Chelsea. He created the CPO, Chelsea Pitch Owners, which safeguards the future of the stadium. Bates achieved much in an extraordinary life. He fought to protect the FA Cup, fought for the new Wembley to be built, stabilised Leeds United and fought for smaller clubs but his greatest legacy revolves around Chelsea. Combative, controversial, loyal and principled in his way, Bates was driven by a desire to prove himself, to make something of himself, to take on the establishment in its varied forms. Much of this drive stemmed from memories of growing up without parents (his mother died, his father disappeared and he was raised by his grandparents) and frustration at a childhood disability destroying his dream of making it as a footballer at Arsenal. He'd been a good attacker. It was April 2 1982, when Bates rescued Chelsea. He spoke to the club bankers who’d run out of patience. “We have two cheques here,” the bank told Bates. “One is for the share of the (FA Cup) gate which has to go to the FA. And one is the players’ wages. Which one can we bounce?” He came in, invested money to tide the club over and started cutting costs. Entering the Bridge boardroom for the first time pre-match, Bates was shocked to see the number of guests, the feast laid on, even a cigar box being passed around at a club losing £12,000 a week. Chelsea even had a club chauffeur. Not for long. Bates’ cost-cutting was brutal but vital. Chelsea recovered, fought off property developers through Bates’ strength of personality, established themselves as a force in the Premier League and became more involved in European competition. Bates loved Chelsea. He loved entertainers. His favourite was Gianfranco Zola because the Italian played with a smile, dribbled and lit up stadiums and fans’ lives. Even after selling to Roman Abramovich in 2003, taking over Leeds where his cost-cutting (and Chelsea past) alienated many fans, and then living in retirement with his beloved Suzannah in Monaco, Bates would try and return to watch matches at the Bridge. He kept a flat full of mementos nearby. On the sideboard was a framed copy of Bates’ CPO share. One day while Chelsea chairman, a fan shouted about the possibility of “your grandson sells the land for houses”. Bates’ initial reaction was, typically, “You ungrateful bastard”. But he realised that was a very real threat – the Bridge was prime London land. Developers craved it. So Bates created the CPO; it now numbers 13,000 fans owning 23,000 individual shares (Thomas Tuchel has one) and a large majority would be required to vote for any change in use of the pitch. And they aren’t for change. As Bates intended. We last spoke on May 18. Ken sounded frail but was typically opinionated on the footballing issues of the day. Bates had his difficult side, vendettas and views, but he was passionate about family, football and Chelsea FC. RIP, Ken.

I really think Belgium should have said: "This process was very irregular, but we are happy the U.S. will be at full strength for us to play and defeat them."

and if your friend has a really expensive registry, just buy a pack of diapers and wipes and call it a day. it’s that easy.

For the first time in 24 years, England have defeated a top-15 ranked team at the FIFA World Cup 💥🤯

Officially got screwed by @Ryanair today. I thought being European + having traveled to 40+ countries meant I’d seen every airline trick in the book. Apparently 𝐍𝐎𝐓. 𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 £𝟓𝟓 (𝐈𝐍𝐑 𝟕,𝟏𝟎𝟎) 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄!! Not extra baggage. Not a seat upgrade. Not lounge access. Just the privilege of a human being printing a boarding pass. Indians complain a lot about airlines, but trust me, some of you have no idea how good you have it. Spend five minutes with a European budget airline and you’ll come back apologizing to IndiGo and Akasa 😆 Signed, A very humbled first-time Ryanair passenger holding a £55 receipt as a souvenir.

Boomers seem to forget that fast food used to be a normal, everyday expense for them because it was affordable. You could get a burger easily on minimum wage, it wasn’t some fancy treat you had once a year as a reward for pulling yourself up by your bootstraps.