MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola said he expected a slip in Manchester City’s standards sooner or later but even he has been shocked by the English champions’ implosion in a five-game losing streak. After losing four consecutive matches for the first time in his decorated managerial career, Guardiola backed himself to turn the situation around by signing a two-year extension to his contract on Thursday. Just 48 hours later, the positivity that deal created was punctured as City were humbled 4-0 by Tottenham to lose at home for the first time in 52 matches. A side that has created history by winning an unprecedented four Premier League titles is now caught in a negative spiral. Guardiola conceded his star-studded squad are “fragile” and low on confidence after a run that also included defeats to Bournemouth and Brighton, either side of a 4-1 Champions League thrashing by Sporting Lisbon. “Being here for eight years, I knew that sooner or later we would drop,” said the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss. “Of course we never expect to lose three Premier League games in a row. In that time we always expected a drop, but we were incredibly consistent. “However, we cannot deny the reality that sometimes in football and sometimes in life it’s here.” There remains plenty of time in the season for Guardiola’s men to arrest their decline. However, there are serious questions whether they have the personnel or physical capacity to do so after years of going deep into the well every season. — AFP Before kick-off against Tottenham, Rodri was welcomed back to the Etihad for the first time since winning the Ballon d’Or, awarded to the world’s best player over the previous year. The Spanish midfielder’s name was lit up in fireworks and a giant carpet spread across the entire pitch. Yet, it was once the action began that City really showed just how fundamental he has been to their success in recent years. Rodri suffered a season-ending knee injury in September’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal and City’s title aspirations looked to have disappeared with him. Since the start of last season, City have lost once in 53 matches with Rodri and nine in 25 without. Reliance on Haaland Kevin De Bruyne made his return from a two-month injury layoff in the closing stages against Spurs but at 33 is now regularly sidelined by fitness issues. And the pace that made captain Kyle Walker one of the Premier League’s finest ever right-backs is now beginning to fade as Timo Werner tore past the England defender to set up Brennan Johnson’s fourth goal for Tottenham. The decision to sell Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid for £82 million ($103 million) and not replace the Argentine looks increasingly misguided. There is little back up to Erling Haaland as a goal threat. The Norwegian has carried the burden with 15 goals, while no one else has more than three. “This is a City side currently in decline,” said former Manchester United captain and pundit Gary Neville. “It seems madness, when you think about what they’ve achieved. They’re easy to play against and teams are encouraged when playing them. The vulnerabilities are clear for everyone to see.” Worse could be to come as City travel to Premier League leaders Liverpool next weekend. Defeat at Anfield, where City have not won in front of a crowd since 2003, could see the defending champions fall 11 points behind the Reds. Guardiola conceded that would be too great a margin to bridge but his immediate priority is on stopping the rot against Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday. City are well-placed to make the knockout stage but have plenty of work to do to guarantee a place in the last 16 via a top-eight finish in the new format of Europe’s top club competition. “There are many things that are going to happen that we need to do to break the results as much as possible to get more positive and confident,” he added. “We are not used to losing so many games in a row. That’s happened. We have to do everything now to change, especially the next one.”- AFPA total of 290 days on from his devastating Achilles injury suffered in bizarre circumstances in Super Bowl 58, Dre Greenlaw will make his long-awaited return to the practice field for the San Francisco 49ers. The absence of Greenlaw's physicality, sideline-to-sideline speed and ability in pass coverage has had a huge impact on the 49er defense this season as De'Vondre Campbell has struggled to fill the void. But Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Wednesday that Greenlaw would practice for the Niners on Wednesday, having spent the entire year to this point on the PUP list. That does not mean Greenlaw is in line to make his return to game action against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Greenlaw will likely need a longer runway before being ready to play in a game, but his presence back on the practice field can still have a huge impact for the 49ers. The former fifth-round pick is one of the emotional leaders for the team, and his presence can offer San Francisco some much-needed energy at a point in the season where the 49ers have looked worryingly lifeless. Now 5-6 after getting blown out by the Green Bay Packers in Week 12, the 49ers should not need motivation to get up for their final six games with their slim playoff hopes hanging by a thread. However, the prospect of Greenlaw getting back on the field for a portion of the stretch run gives them additional reason to try to stay in touch in the playoff race and ensure he is returning for meaningful football, rather than a team playing out the string. It's unclear how effective Greenlaw will be coming off his prolonged lay-off, or even how much practice time he will need to feel ready to play in a game. What cannot be denied, though, is that the 49ers need to stop the rot after successive defeats for Greenlaw to have a shot at having a tangible impact on their fortunes this season. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.Snooker world champ Kyren Wilson makes I'm A Celeb plea but has UK Championship problem
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Angel Yin was making putts from across the green and threatening to build a big lead until Jeeno Thitikul finished eagle-birdie for a 9-under 63 to share the lead Saturday going into the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship with $4 million on the line. Yin had a 69 after another day of big putts and one chip-in from some 60 feet for eagle on the par-5 sixth hole that put her comfortably ahead at Tiburon Golf Club. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to another all-time high. The Dow added 1% Monday to the record it set on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%. Treasury yields eased in the bond market after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager, to be his Treasury Secretary. Smaller companies can feel a big boost from easier borrowing costs, and the Russell 2000 index of small stocks jumped 1.5%, closing just shy of the record high it set three years ago. On Monday: The S&P 500 rose 18.03 points, or 0.3%, to 5,987.37. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 440.06 points, or 1%, to 44,736.57. The Nasdaq composite rose 51.18 points, or 0.3%, to 19,054.84. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 35.36 points, or 1.5%, to 2,442.03. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,217.54 points, or 25.5%. The Dow is up 7,047.03 points, or 18.7%. The Nasdaq is up 4,043.48 points, or 26.9%. The Russell 2000 is up 414.96 points, or 20.5%.
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Srinagar: J&K Police Cyber Crime Prevention Cell said on Saturday that it has recovered Rs 4,48,500 lakh from various financial frauds in Pulwama district. An official statement said that the Cyber Cell of District Police Pulwama has made significant progress in addressing cybercrime by successfully recovering Rs 4,48,500 from various financial frauds reported since October 2024. Official Statement Of Th J&K Police Cyber Crime Prevention Cell “These recoveries highlight the dedicated efforts of the Cyber Cell in combating online scams and protecting citizens from financial exploitation. Since October 2024, the Cyber Cell has received multiple complaints from the general public regarding various scams. “Among these, fake investment scams accounted for Rs 3,35,000, of which Rs 1,56,500 was recovered. Complaints about online purchasing scams amounted to Rs 96,000, with Rs 87,500 successfully retrieved. Sex-related extortion scams caused financial losses of Rs 2,00,000, and the Cyber Cell recovered Rs 1,14,500. Social media impersonation scams resulted in losses of Rs 50,000, which was fully recovered. Additionally, SMS-related scams caused losses of Rs 40,000, all of which were retrieved," read the statement. “The investigations revealed a variety of fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting individuals. These included fake bank SMS scams, malicious APK file frauds, deceptive investment traps, fake interest-free loan offers, sextortion schemes, and social media impersonation frauds. The Cyber Cell Pulwama acted swiftly to investigate these complaints, freezing and recovering funds with the cooperation of affected individuals. Pulwama Police urge citizens to remain cautious and promptly report suspicious activities," the statement further said. The police said that the Cyber Cell remains committed to addressing evolving cyber threats and ensuring digital safety. "Residents can report cybercrimes via email at cybercrime-pulwama@jkpolice.gov.in or by calling 9541943103”, the statement said. Every district in Jammu and Kashmir has a police cybercrime prevention cell that attends to various cyber crimes in addition to creating awareness among the people about protecting themselves from becoming a victim of these technologically committed crimes. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
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SEOUL, South Korea , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hugel Inc., a leading global medical aesthetics company, said on Friday it will spur expansion in the botulinum toxin market of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) via a strategic partnership with Dubai -headquartered aesthetic and medical distribution partner Medica Group. The two companies have recently entered into an agreement to bolster the distribution of Hugel's toxin Botulax in the key markets of the region. Hugel, which exports its own toxin to 64 markets including the US, Europe and China , the world's three largest toxin buyers, obtained sales approval for Botulax in the Middle East last year. Medica Group is a leading player in the region and has strong distribution networks through its head office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and branches in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon . The company distributes medical aesthetic products from about 30 global brands, proving their solid know-how in the field and strong execution capabilities in the MENA. The MENA is one of the fastest growing regions for medical aesthetics, driven by strong economic momentum, favorable demographic characteristics, increasing accessibility to social media as well as social and consumption transformation. Hugel's Executive Chairman, Suk Cha , commented on the partnership: "We are very pleased to enter into this strategic collaboration with Medica Group. The Middle East represents a key market for Hugel, with its rapidly growing demand for medical aesthetic treatments. We have chosen Medica Group as our distributor because they share our commitment to excellence and quality. Their proven expertise, extensive reach and deep understanding of the region make them the ideal partner to bring our Botulax product to this dynamic region. Botulax is recognized globally for its quality, and we are confident that, through this partnership, it will become a leading choice for medical professionals and patients in the Middle East and Africa ." Andre Daoud , CEO of Medica Group, highlighted the importance of this collaboration: "Our partnership with Hugel marks a key milestone for us as we continue to expand our portfolio and lead the aesthetics market with global solutions. The introduction of Botulax in the Middle East and Africa offers healthcare professionals access to a world-class botulinum toxin that is highly trusted for its quality, safety, and performance. This strategic partnership aligns with our mission to provide advanced, innovative products and services that meet the demands of the region's growing beauty and medical aesthetics market. Hugel's global expertise, combined with our deep local knowledge and network, will create tremendous value for our customers and their patients." About Hugel Established in 2001, Hugel is a leading global medical aesthetics company that manufactures injectables for skin rejuvenation such as botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers and skin boosters as well as absorbable sutures and cosmetics products. The company is the only South Korean supplier to the world's three largest botulinum toxin markets, the US, China and Europe . It exports medical aesthetic products and devices to around 70 countries and operates eight global subsidiaries in the US, Australia , Canada , Taiwan , China , Hong Kong and Singapore . About Medica Group A leading partner in the field of aesthetic medicine, Medica Group continues to push the boundaries of beauty and wellbeing in the region. Being at the forefront of the industry, the group is renowned for its innovative approach, state-of-the-art solutions with a solid commitment to delivering outstanding results and setting new standards in aesthetics. A trusted partner for international aesthetic brands, Medica showcases a commitment to excellence and quality through the technologies of its product and services, and the collaboration of the aesthetic medicine community. Contact: Jihyun Kim , Manager of the PR Team, Hugel jihyun.kim@hugel-inc.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hugel-and-medica-join-forces-to-boost-botulinum-toxin-sales-in-middle-east-north-africa-302313729.html SOURCE Hugel