D’Avilla Joins the Fire as U22 Initiative Signing CHICAGO (April 1, 2025) – Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has acquired midfielder Dje D’Avilla from União Desportiva de Leiria of Liga Portugal 2 via transfer. D’Avilla will occupy a U22 initiative slot and an international roster position. His contract with the Fire will run through the 2028 season with a Club option for 2029. Per Club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We’re really looking forward to having Dje join us here in Chicago,” said Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. “He’s an exciting player who has quite a bit of experience despite his young age, having already played in important matches in multiple leagues around the world. We’re confident that his quality and presence in the midfield will be a tremendous asset to the group.” D’Avilla, 21, joins Chicago after spending the past three seasons with UD Leiria, playing in over 50 matches across all competitions during that time. D’Avilla has had a breakout season so far in 2024-25, appearing in 26 matches for Leiria, including 23 regular season games and three appearances in the Portuguese Cup. “We would like to thank UD Leiria for working so closely with us to complete this transfer,” said Chicago Fire FC Sporting Director Gregg Broughton. “Dje is an excellent player, and we understand that it is an important time in their season. This opens the door to having a strong relationship with Leiria moving forward.” Transaction: Chicago Fire FC acquires midfielder Dje D’Avilla via transfer. D’Avilla’s contract will run through the 2028 season with a Club option for 2029. The four-storey building serves as a hinge between these two urban conditions – a developing area with tall buildings and a narrow street with squat houses. This urban friction is addressed by Bureau des Mésarchitectures with a panelled facade of precise geometry, materiality and rhythm. The curved footprint and overlapping concrete panels of the building address both sides of the site's conflicting realities. © Francisco NogueiraThe pre-existing building, an early 20th century house with a characteristic tiled roof and yellow fa.ade, has been transformed into two apartments, a two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor and a one-bedroom apartment above. Meanwhile the new extension includes five apartments, two four-bedroom apartments, two two-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom apartment. The old and new parts of the project are connected by a common stairwell. architect and founding director of Bureau des M.sarchitectures puts it "Architecture allows us to create friction address contemporary questions and design stages for the body: the individual You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Chicago signed midfielder Dje D’Avilla from UD Leiria in Portugal’s second tier of soccer News of D’Avilla’s move to Chicago was first reported by A Bola in Portugal D’Avilla will occupy a U22 Initiative Slot and an international roster spot while his contract with Chicago will run through the 2028 MLS season with a club option for 2029 “We’re really looking forward to having Dje join us here in Chicago,” said Chicago Fire FC director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter in the club’s announcement of the signing “He’s an exciting player who has quite a bit of experience despite his young age having already played in important matches in multiple leagues around the world We’re confident that his quality and presence in the midfield will be a tremendous asset to the group.” has made 23 league appearances for UD Leiria this season after spending half of last season on loan with Coimbra in Portugal’s third tier before rejoining Leiria at the beginning of 2024 D’Avilla signed his first professional deal with Stella Club d’Adjaméin the Ivory Coast and signed with fellow Ivorian side LS Attécoube in 2020 before joining Al Hilal United in the UAE in 2021 where he played until signing with Leiria in the 2022 summer transfer window D’Avilla reportedly had a €15 release clause on his contract after signing a long-term extension with Leiria in 2024 The Fire needed another body in the midfield room, and D’Avilla is the type of talent who should be ready to play MLS minutes once he arrives. D’Avilla was linked to a move to English Championship side Leeds United in January but Chicago has beaten the EFL side to the Ivorian midfielder’s signature and he will be with the Fire in 2025 This front office already has a good track record when bringing in young talent from the lower leagues in Portugal as right back Leonardo Barroso is already a starter after joining the Fire in the offseason D’Avilla is expected to be an impact player once he gets comfortable in MLS Considering the early season injuries to Brian Gutiérrez and Kellyn Acosta D’Avilla is a welcome addition to Chicago’s roster What’s On Tap Next?The Fire will be in New Jersey to take on the New York Red Bulls on April 5 The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m CT and will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+.  Follow @soccer_ontap on X for more Chicago Fire news and updates! from Josh Giddey's Most Improved Player consideration to mock draft predictions shaping the Bulls’ future extending their losing streak at home to six games 25 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Uniao de Leiria won 3–2 over Pacos de Ferreira on Fri Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Pacos de Ferreira 3 win(s) Pacos de Ferreira haven't lost to Uniao de Leiria in their last 7 meetings (3W Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Pacos de Ferreira and Uniao de Leiria on Fri 25 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Uniao de Leiria won 3–2 over Pacos de Ferreira on Fri 25 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Pacos de Ferreira is playing home against Uniao de Leiria on Fri Leiria Polytechnic Institute hosts high level seminar and conference around higher education institutions’ commitment to health On 29 November, the School of Tourism and Maritime Technology (Leiria Polytechnic Institute – IPL) in Peniche (Portugal) hosted the second Healthy Campus Seminar and the Final Conference of the ERASMUS+ Green Campus initiative The event brought together representatives from more than a dozen higher education institutions from Portugal and Spain highlighting the growing commitment to health The opening session featured notable figures Secretary of State for Sport in Portugal and former International University Sports Federation (FISU) Executive Committee member (2003-2011); Carlos Rabadão a Platinum-level FISU Healthy Campus institution; Fernando Parente Deputy Secretary General of FISU; Ricardo Nora President of the Portuguese Academic Federation of University Sports (FADU); and Rui Matos Coordinator of IPL’s Healthy Campus Programme Carlos Rabadão expressed his pride in Leiria Polytechnic Institute’s efforts emphasising the institution’s dedication to fostering healthy lifestyles and well-being Pedro Dias praised the significant role of higher education institutions in Portugal in promoting sports and physical activity which he deemed essential for a sustainable cultural shift in the country’s sporting practices Alignment with sustainable development goals Fernando Parente highlighted IPL’s international standing as a model institution celebrating the 34 members involved in achieving exemplary results and hosting the ERASMUS+ Green Campus Final Conference He noted the programme’s alignment with sustainable development goals environmentally conscious campus communities Ricardo Nora lauded the Healthy Campus Programme’s integrative approach emphasising collaboration between management bodies and student associations He stressed the positive impact of this FISU initiative Rui Matos reflected on IPL’s operational achievements thanking the institution’s staff and affirming that more impactful initiatives are forthcoming The event featured diverse workshops and activities addressing key topics such as food waste Initiatives like the “Vibes” project and programmes for the elderly along with art and physical activity sessions underscored the holistic approach to health and sustainability The Final Conference began with Andrés Castagna from the European Network of Academic Sports Services (ENAS) presenting the Green Campus Programme followed by Marcos Flores of the European Network for Innovation and Knowledge (EUNIK) introducing an Online Course Nuno Dias (SEA) shared insights on the recently launched Green Campus Label which has already recognised seven European institutions Two roundtables delved into critical topics: “Healthy Campus as a Tool for Sustainability” with Susana Mendes (IPL) Africa Calvo (Pablo de Olavide University – Sevilla) “How Can University Sports Services Become More Sustainable” with panellists Bruno Almeida (University of Porto) The event concluded with the inaugural Green Campus Award Ceremony symbolising the commitment to sustainable practices in academia This event underscored the transformative potential of integrating health and sustainability into higher education institutions setting a benchmark for future initiatives How can universities get involved in the Green Campus Project A free course and certification are available through the Green Campus Project offering an excellent opportunity to elevate your campus’s sustainability efforts The application process for the Seal of Excellence is open—we strongly encourage all ENAS members to participate Find out more by visiting the official website at www.greencampusproject.eu/ © International University Sports Federation This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page It was a very unusual week in Portugal’s Liga II The top teams were shocked and none of them won but still managed to stay leaders at the end of round 13 continued the rough patch they are going through with a 3-0 loss away from home against Feirense which brings up the question: is Penafiel’s promotion drive running out of steam PortuGOAL rounds up the weekend action in the Segunda Liga.  also took a huge hit this week with a thumping 5-0 loss against the historical União de Leiria Daniel dos Anjos scored a hat-trick in 21 minutes to give the Leiria team the win Académico de Viseu lost against Torreense in the battle for the promotion spots In a very well-played match between two contenders for promotion the Western Portugal team got the best of the Vitiathus promoted after an excellent campaign with the club’s U23 team last season has now guided the historical club from Torres Vedras to 4 wins and a draw in their last five matches. There are only six points separating the top 6 teams in Liga II and we are in for a hell of a fight for promotion.  at the basement things are already on fire Oliveirense are an interesting team because it is not hard to criticize them They are by far the worst attack in the championship and also have the worst defence There is no light at the end of the tunnel maybe only a red light that will guide them straight into relegation if things don’t start going well right now They suffered four more goals against Alverca and have only six points in 13 games FC Porto B and Mafra are also digging their own graves The satellite team of FC Porto are facing their worst year ever A team that was meant to be competitive and develop young talents on a professional level seems to abandon this idea week in week out With poor tactics and a coach who doesn’t value youth it is hard to implement the ideas that the administration has for this team Mafra lost again after starting the game by going 1-0 up in the first minute they seem to crumble and fall whenever they create an advantage Portimonense finally won a match and left the relegation spots I don’t know if the coach is reading my articles but their defence showed real improvement and understood that in this competitive championship Could Portimonense aim for higher spots after this win The former Benfica striker led União de Leiria to a shock win against the high-flying Benfica B with a 21-minute hat-trick His first half performance was of a level that is hard to find in secondary championships such as the II Liga The Brazilian striker is very experienced in this league but it seems that this may be the year where he can solidify himself as a top striker having notched 5 goals in 11 games for União de Leiria With a powerful shot and amazing physicality Daniel dos Anjos has all the ingredients to be on the top charts this season and the question is: can Daniel dos Anjos be the spearhead that drives a promotion charge for União de Leiria by José Ricardo Leite Retail technology news and views for omnichannel retailers Sensei has partnered with MC Sonae on the opening of a new Continente Bom Dia location pitched as the world’s largest autonomous supermarket In a LinkedIn post, Sensei said: "This revolutionary achievement is a record breaker on so many levels setting a new benchmark for the future of retail: 1.676 cameras; 1,200 sq m2; 2,000 scales; 21 servers; 10.000 SKU’s." "With democratic entry (no app or card tapping needed) bringing the shopping journey to a whole new level." without changing anything - except for the groundbreaking checkout process "This new store represents a significant milestone in the innovation and modernisation of the retail sector combining the support of our employees with Sensei's technology to create a unique shopping experience," said Luís Moutinho "We are excited to witness how this innovative store will serve the community and are confident in the experience it will provide to our customers." Sensei was among the finalists at the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.” He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. 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No part of this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Paxton Media Ltd. 17 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Uniao de Leiria vs Academico Viseu on Mon The current head to head record for the teams are Uniao de Leiria 3 win(s) Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Uniao de Leiria and Academico Viseu on Mon 17 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT?Uniao de Leiria vs Academico Viseu on Mon 17 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Uniao de Leiria is playing home against Academico Viseu on Mon 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Benfica B won 3–1 over Uniao de Leiria on Fri Uniao de Leiria have won the previous 3 matches against Benfica B Have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (11) Who won between Uniao de Leiria and Benfica B on Fri 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT?Benfica B won 3–1 over Uniao de Leiria on Fri 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Uniao de Leiria is playing home against Benfica B on Fri 11 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Feirense won 2–1 over Uniao de Leiria on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are Feirense 3 win(s) Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Feirense and Uniao de Leiria on Fri 11 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Feirense won 2–1 over Uniao de Leiria on Fri 11 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Feirense is playing home against Uniao de Leiria on Fri 16 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Uniao de Leiria won 3–1 over Mafra on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are Uniao de Leiria 0 win(s) Have scored 1 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Who won between Uniao de Leiria and Mafra on Sun 16 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?Uniao de Leiria won 3–1 over Mafra on Sun 16 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Uniao de Leiria is playing home against Mafra on Sun 02 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Uniao de Leiria won 1–0 over Penafiel on Sun Who won between Uniao de Leiria and Penafiel on Sun 02 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?Uniao de Leiria won 1–0 over Penafiel on Sun 02 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Uniao de Leiria is playing home against Penafiel on Sun 09 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Uniao de Leiria vs FC Porto B on Sun Who won between Uniao de Leiria and FC Porto B on Sun 09 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT?Uniao de Leiria vs FC Porto B on Sun 09 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT ended in a 0–0 tie.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Uniao de Leiria is playing home against FC Porto B on Sun 19 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Vizela won 1–0 over Uniao de Leiria on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are Vizela 1 win(s) Have scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Vizela and Uniao de Leiria on Sun 19 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT?Vizela won 1–0 over Uniao de Leiria on Sun 19 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Vizela is playing home against Uniao de Leiria on Sun 22 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Uniao de Leiria won 2–1 over Maritimo on Sat The current head to head record for the teams are Maritimo 4 win(s) Who won between Maritimo and Uniao de Leiria on Sat 22 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT?Uniao de Leiria won 2–1 over Maritimo on Sat 22 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Maritimo is playing home against Uniao de Leiria on Sat Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker New Zealand international midfielder Sarpreet Singh has found his goalscoring touch with four goals in his last five games for Portuguese club UD Leiria who joined the LigaPro club in August 2024 has hit form after battling a long series of injuries that have disrupted his progress with clubs and his national side Singh helped UD Leiria to a 4-1 upset win against second-placed Tondela at their Estádio João Cardoso to help lift his side to 7th place on the table READ MORE: All Whites midfielder Sarpreet Singh joins Portugal’s Uniao de Leiria >>>> This story was first published on January 5 Here’s NZ Football’s 5-minute highlights reel from last.. 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20 (NZT): FIFA Men’s World Cup © 2025 Friends of Football Site designed by Hurricane Press Ltd using - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP The investment includes the acquisition of fluting machines for the company's Oporto and Leiria sites Packaging giant DS Smith has injected more than €50m ($54.2m) into its Portuguese facilities over the past three years underscoring its commitment to sustainability and innovation aimed at enhancing service capabilities for Iberian customers has seen significant upgrades to technology and renewable energy infrastructure across multiple sites in the country Key projects include the acquisition of fluting machines for the Oporto and Leiria sites and the optimisation of a corrugator unit in Lisbon To meet the growing demand for heavy-duty packaging solutions DS Smith has also installed a large processing machine capable of handling products for the industrial and agricultural sectors e-commerce customers are benefiting from new machinery producing padded paper envelopes a sustainable alternative to plastic bubble wrap A focus on reducing environmental impact has led to the installation of solar panels at the company’s packaging facilities in Esmoriz expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by a total of 34% annually Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis DS Smith’s Portuguese operations encompass six factories The company has also invested €145m in its Viana do Castelo kraft paper mill as part of a wider development programme “This significant investment in the packaging plants in Portugal reflects our commitment to promoting technological and product innovation locally and to contributing to the evolution of our units,” said Américo Rocha “The new resources allow us to increase the diversity of our offer as well as our differentiation in the marketplace and optimised packaging solutions for the entire supply chain.” Rocha added that the investment aligns with DS Smith’s broader strategy to support its customers in reducing plastic use and carbon emissions “We are focused on making a meaningful contribution to the long-term economic and social development of our local communities,” he concluded Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email The Municipal Water and Sanitation Services (SMAS) of Leiria invest more than 750 thousand euros per year to guarantee the quality of the municipality's water told Lusa news agency that the “costs related to the structure of the Quality Control Laboratory are in the order of 762 thousand euros per year and include maintenance costs for the building this is a “clear commitment to the quality of water and public health required in an accredited laboratory” the Quality Control Laboratory is an autonomous entity within SMAS There are 400 collection points for collecting water samples along the 1,840 kilometers of the network in the municipality of Leiria “It is the largest network in terms of extension Tests are carried out daily on a number of pesticides material microbiology and a defined list of microorganisms three thousand containers enter the laboratory's various state-of-the-art equipment where 11 laboratory technicians collaborate in the analysis of thousands of parameters per year who highlighted that the “preventive and invisible work in terms of cleaning the reservoirs” will be reflected in the good water results an operational plan is defined and the team strictly follows it: “New parameters and methodologies are defined every year The water that reaches the taps is a highly verified and highly reliable product.” 24-hour monitoring can detect any abnormality when an area of ​​the city of Leiria was left without water supply because it was contamination by ammoniacal nitrogen disinfected and there is excellent control of temperature The samples that arrive in the room are processed using different methodologies depending on what will be analysed There are incubation and refrigeration greenhouses who said that the laboratory is also equipped with biological security cameras and test cultures where a positive is introduced to verify and test that the equipment has the capacity to read it a number of compounds are analysed “such as nitrates Leandro Sousa also revealed that an investment of 400 thousand euros is planned for the rehabilitation of the heating ventilation and air conditioning system and around one million euros for the installation of photovoltaic panels We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal New Zealand international midfielder Sarpreet Singh has signed for Portuguese second division club União de Leiria Singh (25) has agreed a one-year contract with the club who are currently 7th in the competition after three rounds The contract has options for two more seasons “I’m very happy to be here. The city is very beautiful and I’m very excited,” Singh told the club’s website Singh became a free agent after his release from German club Hansa Rostock following their relegation to Bundesliga 3 Main photo: Sarpreet Singh arrives at his new club he was linked with English Championship clubs Queens Park Rangers and Oxford United READ MORE: All Whites midfielder Sarpreet Singh linked with English Championship clubs >>>> He has played in Europe since joining German giants Bayern Munich after standout performances for New Zealand at the 2019 FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup Singh scored seven goals in 22 appearances for Bayern Munich’s reserves but struggled to get into their first team After a long battle to regain fitness after a groin injury Auckland-born Singh was hoping to reboot his career in Germany by joining Hansa from Bayern Munich he struggled for game time and ended the 2023-24 season prematurely with a red card and suspension after scoring against FC Schalke on May 11 Singh was one of three overage players in New Zealand’s 2024 Olympic Games squad in France He is in the All Whites squad to play Mexico and the United States during the September international window This story was first published on August 29 New Zealand international midfielder Sarpeet Singh has scored the winning goal for his Portuguese club União de Leiria in their 1-0 win against Feirense The Liga Portugal 2 game was deadlocked 0-0 when the home side mounted an attack four minutes into stoppage time The crowd erupted when Singh finished off the move with his first goal for the club he joined in August 2024 READ MORE: All Whites midfielder Sarpreet Singh joins Portugal’s Uniao de Leiria >>>> UD Leiria’s win against Feirense leaves them ninth in the 18-team competition after 12 rounds This story was first published on December 2 Starting in his first MNT appearance, McKennie gave the U.S. the lead in the 21st minute with a well-placed shot inside the near post, becoming the third-youngest U.S. player in the modern era to score in his first cap. Midfielder Tyler Adams and center back Cameron Carter-Vickers join McKennie in making their debuts for the senior National Team. The MNT will return to action in 2018 when the team hosts Boznia and Herzegovina for a friendly match on Jan. 28 at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. PT, and the match with be broadcast on FS1, UniMas and UDN. POR – Antunes (Bruno Fernandes), 31st minute: Building up beginning with the ‘keeper, Portugal was methodical in the final third, patiently making moves before sending a long cross from the right to the left side. Upon receiving the booming pass, Antunes volleyed a shot towards the goal from outside the box, where it slipped through the hands of U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath. USA 1, POR 1 FINAL USA – Ethan Horvath, 45th minute: As Bruma made a dangerous run to the net, Horvath came out to play the ball, diving in front of the attacker’s feet to push the ball away and stop a dangerous opportunity for the Portuguese. POR – Beto, 52nd minute: Receiving a pass from Eric Lichaj at the 18, Cameron Carter Vickers sprinted towards the end line and sent an on-target cross to Tyler Adams at the far post. Beto dove and got one hand on the ball, just enough to pat it out-of-bounds and maintain the deadlock. POR – Beto, 71st minute: Lynden Gooch played the ball into the box after a USA free kick, finding Carter-Vickers positioned at the far post. Standing a step away from the goal line, he attempted to trap the ball with his chest, but Beto got a foot in to boot away the goalscoring opportunity. USA – Bill Hamid, 77th minute: Antunes launched another booming shot from outside the top right corner of the penalty area and Hamid made an athletic play to leap up and deflect the shot upwards. He finished the play and snagged the ball on its way down to preserve the draw. ussoccer.com Man of the Match: Weston McKennie Sie haben erfolgreich Ihre Einwilligung in die Nutzung von Transfermarkt mit Tracking und Cookies widerrufen Sie können sich jetzt zwischen dem Contentpass-Abo und der Nutzung mit personalisierter Werbung The Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre was reopened to the public yesterday following the completion of renovations that began last December The ceremony was attended by the Portuguese architect and sculptor Cristina Maria de Faria Rocha Leiria who designed the 20-metre statue of Kun Iam that rises above the centre on the Macao waterfront.  The statue and centre were first built in 1999 Kun Iam (Guanyin in romanised Mandarin) is the Cantonese name of the Buddhist divinity (or bodhisattva) known as Avalokiteśvara Kun Iam – who has a traditional association with Macao – is often presented as genderless in Buddhist The Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre was established with a “message of solidarity and rapprochement between people” that goes “beyond Buddhism,” according to the Cultural Affairs Bureau, which runs the facility. Displays and educational materials cover both Western and Asian philosophy and religious thought, but with a particular emphasis on the teachings of Buddha, Lao Tse and Confucius. There is also a Contemplation Room for meditation and reading, and a multipurpose hall used for conferences and film screenings. To mark the reopening, an exhibition of Kun Iam inspired sculptures by Rocha Leiria was also unveiled. The exhibition will run until 13 March and admission is free. The Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, including public holidays, but is closed on Fridays. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Text description provided by the architects. The site is on the outskirts of Leiria, in a high position overlooking the city. The functions are banal: a house divided in private area with bedrooms, and social area with living-rooms. The private areas are at street level under the plot, around a central courtyard with rooms opening to private patios in a intimate environment. The living rooms are around a void, that collects light from above and gazes the castle at the city centre. 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Along the main motorway in Portugal's rural interior The smell may be pleasant - but it is also a source of fear for local residents Stands of eucalyptus - a fast-growing but highly flammable Australian native tree - helped fuel a massive wildfire in 2017 that killed 64 people and injured more than 250 in the town of Pedrogao Grande Many of the victims burned to death in their cars trying to escape the blaze on national road EN236-1 now known as the "road of death" after the worst disaster in modern Portuguese history "This is a road you don't want to be on in case of fire," said forest engineer Luis Paulo Pita before turning his car onto a gravel side road leading deeper into a forest in Coimbra district where he is working on fire prevention efforts The firefighter-turned-engineer is part of a national drive - which brings together civil servants experts and communities - that aims to reshape fire management in Portugal and avoid a repeat of 2017 the government banned new eucalyptus plantings announced sweeping land reforms and invested in a range of projects to protect local communities most at risk of wildfires in Portugal's central and northern districts The country has also pivoted from a focus on firefighting to fire prevention largely by experimenting with innovations to make the land less flammable But residents say that milder weather conditions are the main reason the country hasn't seen another deadly blaze like that in 2017 - and experts and officials warn that funding and political will to tackle fire threats are waning five years on as a series of large wildfires swept through north and central Portugal this month injuring dozens of people and uprooting hundreds as firefighters struggled to extinguish flames amid a European heatwave that is predicted to trigger more blazes most residents are now aware of what they should do to stay safe from fire threats such as knowing good escape routes and taking refuge in areas with water or little vegetation I can say that they already forgot 2017," he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation gesturing to wildly overgrown forested areas that post a blaze risk near villages As part of its new approach to tackling wildfires Portugal has established an integrated fire agency (AGIF) uniting conservation officials and private forestry firms to streamline both prevention and firefighting efforts said too much money had been spent previously on tackling the fallout from fires instead of addressing their causes The AGIF now urges communities to clear land of scrub create evacuation plans for high-risk villages and issue permits for controlled burning of debris The agency also has taught forest engineers and firefighters how to create fire breaks through prescribed burns the country registered the lowest number of rural fires in the last decade according to data from the Forest Fire Information Management System (SGIF) in Portugal as young people seek opportunities in the country's cities About 30% of rural properties in Portugal are now unclaimed with disused property rapidly accumulating flammable undergrowth only 20% of AGIF's fire prevention goals have been achieved despite growing knowledge and willpower to act The coronavirus pandemic and other competing government priorities also mean "we lost a lot of time .. (and) the political priority is no longer the fire," he added even though a share of COVID-19 recovery funds have been earmarked for preventing and fighting forest fires Firefighters from Austria and Germany are training in Portugal and the country is set to host an international wildfire conference in 2023 But as global warming helps drive harsher wildfires Oliveira fears many governments will be too busy battling blazes to spare funds and thought for better prevention lamenting that forest engineers and land owners doing prevention work are "never the heroes" While eucalyptus forests are blamed as a major contributor to wildfires in Portugal forest engineers such as Pita say how land is managed is the key issue Residents in fire-prone areas complain no one pays much attention to forests except when they're on fire The region's landscape is dotted with abandoned farms New eucalyptus trees sprout from burnt saplings the species is adapted to surviving and recovering after fire in Coimbra "They've given up on the territory," charged Joao Camargo an environmental campaigner with Portuguese non-profit Climaximo saying rural areas were increasingly economically and politically irrelevant to policymakers as the country's population heads to its cities AGIF sees reversing the rural exodus and revitalising agriculture as key to cutting fire risks you have to eat (from) it," said Jose Gaspar a civil engineer at the Agrarian School of Coimbra who also teaches at the national firefighting school nearby Rural shepherds have received subsidies to run their herds by which time the effort should be self-sufficient Allowing local people to take charge in reducing fire risk on land they manage trumps a top-down fire prevention approach residents of Ferraria de Sao Joao - a village about 24 km from Pedrogao Grande that only narrowly escaped the same fate - took it on themselves to cut a eucalpytus-free buffer zone around their community The mental scars from the 2017 wildfire run deep in Pedrogao Grande where locals say they feel abandoned by the government and that promises have fallen short the ban on new eucalyptus trees does nothing to cut risks from plantations already in place before 2017 meaning the town remains surrounded by eucalyptus said the continuing fire risk faced by villagers was "soul-wrenching" with big fires still possible in dry and hot conditions Rui Rosinha was a volunteer firefighter rescuing people from the blazes he and his fire crew found themselves surrounded by flames after their vehicle got into an accident The 44-year-old was badly burned and ended up in a coma for three months He then spent another three months in hospital and underwent about a dozen surgeries to treat his injuries A fellow firefighter in the car - a childhood friend - also burned and died shortly afterward in the hospital "My life changed completely after 2017," said Rosinha His injuries mean he has had to retire from firefighting Rosinha now advocates for more fire prevention measures - and believes the government has not done enough Context is powered by the Thomson Reuters Foundation Newsroom Our Standards: Thomson Reuters Trust Principles From Greek holiday islands to Canada's temperate forests wildfires are intensifying as climate change fuels rising temperatures By providing your email, you agree to our Privacy Policy What does a Donald Trump presidency mean for LGBTQ+ rights? 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The Workforce Disclosure Initiative is an investor-backed project to improve the quantity & quality of corporate workforce data via an annual survey & engagement process Trust Conference is the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s flagship annual event taking place in the heart of London each year TrustLaw is the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global pro bono service facilitating free legal assistance to NGOs and social enterprises around the world The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students the event doubles its duration for two weekends - from 5th to 8th and from 12th to 15th of July the Sardine Festival will be served in a double dose on Pedrógão beach  There is also another new aspect of the festival and namely the ecological one The participants are committed to separate and recycle the garbage in order to minimize the ecological footprint of the event The festival brings together great names of Portuguese music to the menu: José Cid at 10:30 pm there will also be space for demonstrations of Leiria’s traditional culture and local bands For those who do not want to miss the World Cup in Russia we will have a giant screen with broadcast of the games The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital a twist of fate saved the forest surrounding EDP-distribuiçao’s administrative building in leiria, portugal by regino cruz architects initial project development was only beginning when europe was hit with the economic crisis which caused the build’s budget to be cut by two thirds.  south façade visually disconnects industrial & natural  in order to survive, the concept needed to be trimmed drastically. instead of clear cutting the site as planned, the design team decided to focus on bare necessity. in collaboration with conceptual designers at urban nouveau it was quickly understood that the small on-site forest would be the plan’s savior and strongest identifier the building’s plan would be the bridge to connect natural energies to the concreteness of industrial civilization motivated by the japanese architecture movement of metabolism the structure celebrates transparency and basic forms nature influenced brainstorming sessions  industrial site with small forest in background the work environment sustains a balanced relationship with surroundings in addition to administrative offices the building also houses the sãvida clinic  doctors’ offices at sãvida clinic  designboom has received this project through its ‘DIY submissions’ feature, which welcomes readers to submit their own work for publication. see more designboom readers submissions here AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Sonay Kartal entered the ITF event in Leiria and was the second seed The Brit was against qualifier Milla Sequeira in the first round The Portuguese player had come through qualifying but was no match for the Brit Kartal dominated the match from the outset The Brit only dropped one game all match as she eased into the next round 6-1 In the second round Kartal was against Amandine Hesse The French woman was unable to stay with the Brit in the first set Kartal managed to obtain the break of serve needed and moved into the next round in straight sets 6-1 The quarter-final saw Kartal against Tian Fangran The Chinese player got off to the better start The second set saw the Brit re-group and dominate The Brit levelled up the match and forced a third set Kartal secured the break of serve and moved into the next round 3-6 In the semi-final Kartal was against compatriot Amarni Banks the second set was much closer as both players fought hard In the breaker Kartal edged through and booked a spot in the final 6-2 The final saw Kartal against top seed Anastasia Zakharova The Russian stayed with the Brit in the first set In the breaker Kartal edged through and took the lead The Russian dominated the set and levelled up the match The final set started with the Russian in control and taking a lead the Brit fought back after a delay in the proceedings The second seed then managed to break serve and seal the win 7-6(5) Aidan McHugh entered the ITF event in Madrid and was the top seed The Canadian stayed with the Brit in the first set to force a tiebreak In the breaker McHugh managed to edge through and take the lead The second set saw the Brit step things up securing the break of serve needed to move into the next round in straight sets 7-6(6) The second round saw the Brit against Spaniard Pablo Masjuan Ginel The Spaniard got off to the better start and dominated to take the first set McHugh re-grouped in the second set and managed to break the Spaniard to level the match but it was McHugh that edged through and took a place in the next round 2-6 In the quarter-final McHugh was against another Spaniard with the Brit and the Spaniard going toe-to-toe before McHugh secured the break of serve to take the lead saw the top seed dominate breaking at will to move in the next round 7-5 The semi-final saw the Brit against another Spaniard The unseeded Spaniard made it hard for McHugh The Brit fought back in the second set and broke serve to level up the match The final set saw McHugh dominate and move into the final 3-6 In the final McHugh was against sixth seed Peter Heller The German stayed with the Brit at the start of the first set before the top seed finally managed to break serve and take the lead and even looked to be heading to a tiebreak McHugh secured the vital break of serve and lifted the title in straight sets 6-4 Eden Silva was defeated by Tian Fangran in the first round in Leiria 6-0 Ranah Stoiber was defeated by Sofia Costoulas in the first round in Leiria 6-3 Luke Simkiss was defeated by Nikolay Nedelchev in the first round in Madrid 6-3 Daniel Cox was defeated by Bruno Pujoi Navarro in the quarter-final in Madrid 3-6 Jan Choinski was defeated by Vit Kopriva in the first round in Szczecin 6-2 Liam Broady was defeated by Zizou Bergs in the first round in Rennes 6-4 William Jansen was defeated by Thai-Son Kwiatkowski in the first round in Cary 6-4 Toby Samuel was defeated by Zachary Svajda in the quarter-final in Cary 7-5 Charles Broom was defeated by Antoine Ghibaudo in the first round in Plaisir 6-4 Millen Hurrion was defeated by Antoine Ghibaudo in the second round in Plaisir 6-4 Daniel Little was defeated by Tristan Lamasine in the quarter-final in Plaisir 6-1 Anton Matusevich was defeated by Mats Rosenkrantz in the semi-final in Plaisir 6-3 Sarah Beth Grey was defeated by Johanne Svendsen in the first round in Le Neubourg 6-3 Arthur Fery was defeated by Francesco Forti in the final in Pozzuoli 6-4 Marcus Walters was defeated by Kalin Ivanovski in the first round in Sintra 6-4 James MacKinley was defeated by Martim Simoes in the first round in Sintra 6-2 Felix Mischker was defeated by Andreas Martin in the second round in M25 Monastir 6-3 Katie Dyson was defeated by Marcelina Podlinska in the first round in M15 Monastir 6-2 Oscar Weightman was defeated by Luca Wiedenmann in the quarter-final in M15 Monastir 6-3 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" document.getElementById('newsnowlogo').onclick=function(){ window.open('http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport','newsnow'); }; document.getElementById('newsnowlogo').style.cursor='pointer'; document.getElementById('newsnowlogo_a').style.textDecoration='none'; document.getElementById('newsnowlogo_a').style.borderBottom='0 none'; kofiwidget2.init('Support Britwatch on Ko-fi' amzn_assoc_ad_type ="responsive_search_widget"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id ="httpwwwbritwa-21"; amzn_assoc_marketplace ="amazon"; amzn_assoc_region ="GB"; amzn_assoc_placement =""; amzn_assoc_search_type = "search_widget";amzn_assoc_width ="auto"; amzn_assoc_height ="auto"; amzn_assoc_default_search_category =""; amzn_assoc_default_search_key ="";amzn_assoc_theme ="dark"; 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