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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Erik ten Hag was angered by Manchester United’s performance as they began pre-season with a 1-0 defeat at Rosenborg and accused his players of being unfit after their summer break.Ten Hag named two different outfield line-ups for each half of the game, and although plenty of stars were resting after international tournaments – new signing Joshua Zirkzee is yet to join up after the Euros – there was plenty of quality and experience available including Casemiro, Mason…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsBurberry has become the latest fashion brand to face choppy waters following a plunge in sales amid a wider downturn for the luxury fashion sector.One of the UK’s standout global fashion brands, Burberry has announced it will replace boss Jonathan Akeroyd with immediate effect after only two years in the job. He will be replaced as chief executive by former Michael Kors boss Joshua Schulman, who will take on the role later this week. Burberry made the…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThree people have been severely injured after a car ploughed into a restaurant terrace in Paris.Local police said at least three people are in a “critical state” after the vehicle drove into them at 7.30pm on the Avenue du Père-Lachaise on Wednesday.French Police said that the driver had fled the scene, while a passenger, who was arrested, tested positive for alcohol.The cause of the accident in the city’s 20th arrondissement is currently not known.More follows…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter The Football Association will help gather evidence from Wolves over alleged racist abuse directed at their player Hwang Hee-chan during a pre-season friendly against Italian side Como, the PA news agency understands.The Premier League club are in dialogue with the FA over the incident which occurred during a match in Marbella on Monday. The matter is outside of the FA’s jurisdiction, and it is understood any evidence gathered would be referred to the Italian football federation (FIGC).Como…

Ph.Creative is a Business Reporter clientAs their responsibilities and challenges grow, empowering middle managers is crucial for effective employer branding and enhancing employee value propositions.As we navigate the complexities of modern workplaces, the role of middle managers in cultivating an employer brand that resonates authenticity and drives a compelling employee value proposition (EVP) cannot be overstated. In the wake of increasing managerial challenges, as noted in recent Gartner HR research, supporting these pivotal employees becomes crucial for the successful launch and sustainability of an EVP.The growing burdens on middle managersRecent findings from Gartner’s HR practice reveal a staggering increase in…

JD Vance arrives for the second day of the Republican National ConventionSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump’s new running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, will address the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, his first major speech since his selection was announced earlier this week.The Senator, a military veteran, former venture capitalist and author, beat Florida Senator Marco Rubio and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to the honor and can expect a rapturous reception at the Fiserv Forum, with the…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Before Alvaro Morata left the Spanish dressing room at Berlin’s Olympiastadion, he wanted to ensure one last detail was right. That was for the Y Viva Espana chorus to play as he went by international media. These were the scenes of celebration that the captain had grown up with as a teenager when Spain won were in their 2008-12 glory and he’s always wanted to be part of similar; to recreate a bit of history.This squad had…

LzLabs is a Business Reporter clientThe financial services industry is currently undergoing a technological revolution. Customers have high expectations, regulations are becoming more stringent and there is intense competition from fintech disruptors. However, traditional financial institutions are still struggling with outdated mainframe systems, which are a major bottleneck.These legacy systems have served as the bedrock of financial services, powering everything from transaction processing to customer data management. However, they are now proving to be more of a hindrance than a help. Rigidity, high maintenance costs and complexities in integrating with modern technologies are prompting a vital question: how can the…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailMinutes before a death row inmate in Texas was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection, the Supreme Court handed him a lifeline and halted the execution to consider his claim of innocence.Ruben Gutierrez, 47, has been on death row in Huntsville since 1999 after he was convicted of capital murder for the killing of Escolastica Harrison, an 85-year-old woman who Gutierrez and two others intended to rob after discovering she kept $600,000 in cash inside her mobile…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Leny Yoro is flying to England for a medical and could complete a £50m move to Manchester United. The 18-year-old Lille defender has agreed personal terms with the FA Cup winners and is likely to become their second summer signing. Yoro also attracted interest from Real Madrid but United had a bid – of an initial £42m plus add-ons – accepted by Lille and they are closing in on the signing of the centre-back. Yoro could be…