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The most complicated transfer window has ended

The transfer window period ended on Monday, October 5th. It was the most complicated in history. This is because of the economic crisis that resulted from the halt in the global economic flow due to the pandemic. So there has been no signings to look forward to.

Real Madrid

Madrid was the surprise among all the big clubs. When the market opened, the white team announced that there would be no signings for this season. Partly because of the crisis. But it is also possible that the stadium’s remodeling expenses took a toll on them. And the only new signing has been the return of young Odegaard.

They also got rid of players with expensive contracts. And who no longer play regularly in the team. Among them Gareth Bale and Reguilón. Who are now new Tottenham players.

Barcelona

The Catalan team had a season in which they hit rock bottom. So they renewed the entire line-up. Suarez left for Atlético, Rakitic for Sevilla, and Vidal for Inter. Meanwhile, young players like Trincao, Pedri and Dest joined the team.

On the other hand, Coutinho returned after winning the Champions League and an exchange with Juventus between Pjanic and Arthur.

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Manchester United

“The Red Devils” aimed for Jadon Sancho, a player from Dortmund. But the transaction was never close. However, within the hour they brought in Cavani and Telles. Besides that, they enlisted Dutchman, Van de Beek from Ajax.

Chelsea

“The Blues” also went through a renewal. But it ended up being the team with the greatest additions. All of which help Lampard develop his idea of a game for the team.

Pedro, William, Bathsuayi, Zappacosta and Bakayoko are the players who left Chelsea. While the new signings were all young promises or players who were already rebounding in different teams. Among them are Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz, Ben Chillwell and Malang Sarr.

They also brought in veteran Thiago Silva, who was given the captain’s arm band.

Bayern Munich

The European champion dropped several players with whom they became famous. Some were on loan, such as Coutinho from Barcelona and Perisic from Inter. A key player like Thiago Alcantara went to Liverpool.

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As for reinforcements, from the beginning, they assured Sane, who was in Manchester City, and at the last minute they brought in Eric Choupo-Moting from PSG and Douglas Costa from Juventus.

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U.S. Senate Rejects Budget, Bringing Government Closer to Shutdown Amid DHS Dispute

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday against a budget proposal in a move aimed at pressuring changes at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), following the killing of two civilians during a deployment of immigration agents in Minneapolis.

All Senate Democrats and seven Republican lawmakers voted against the bill, which requires 60 votes to advance, pushing the country closer to a partial government shutdown that would cut funding for several agencies, including the Pentagon and the Department of Health.

The rejection came as Senate leaders and the White House continue negotiations on a separate funding package for DHS that would allow reforms to the agency. Proposed measures include banning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing face coverings and requiring them to use body-worn cameras during operations.

The vote took place just hours after President Donald Trump said he was “close” to reaching an agreement with Democrats and did not believe the federal government would face another shutdown, following last year’s record stoppage.

“I don’t think the Democrats want a shutdown either, so we’ll work in a bipartisan way to avoid it. Hopefully, there will be no government shutdown. We’re working on that right now,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.

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Trump Says Putin Agreed to One-Week Halt in Attacks on Ukraine Amid Extreme Cold

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he secured a commitment from Russian President Vladimir Putinto halt attacks against Ukraine for one week, citing extreme weather conditions affecting the region.

“Because of the extreme cold (…) I personally asked Putin not to attack Kyiv or other cities and towns for a week. And he agreed. He was very pleasant,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting broadcast by the White House.

Trump acknowledged that several advisers had questioned the decision to make the call.
“A lot of people told me not to waste the call because they wouldn’t agree. And he accepted. And we’re very happy they did, because they don’t need missiles hitting their towns and cities,” the president said.

According to Trump, Ukrainian authorities reacted with surprise to the announcement but welcomed the possibility of a temporary ceasefire.
“It’s extraordinarily cold, record cold (…) They say they’ve never experienced cold like this,” he added.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later commented on the announcement, expressing hope that the agreement would be honored.

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Storm Kristin Kills Five in Portugal, Leaves Nearly 500,000 Without Power

Storm Kristin, which battered Portugal with heavy rain and strong winds early Wednesday, has left at least five people dead, while nearly half a million residents remained without electricity as of Thursday, according to updated figures from authorities.

The revised death toll was confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson for the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANPEC). On Wednesday, the agency had reported four fatalities.

Meanwhile, E-Redes, the country’s electricity distribution network operator, said that around 450,000 customers were still without power, particularly in central Portugal.

Emergency services responded to approximately 1,500 incidents between midnight and 8:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, as the storm caused widespread disruptions.

The Portuguese government described Kristin as an “extreme weather event” that inflicted significant damage across several regions of the country. At the height of the storm, as many as 850,000 households and institutions lost electricity during the early hours of Wednesday.

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Several municipalities ordered the closure of schools, many of which remained shut on Thursday due to ongoing adverse conditions.

Ricardo Costa, regional deputy commander of the Leiria Fire Brigade, said residents continue to seek assistance as rainfall persists.
“Even though the rain is not extremely intense, it is causing extensive damage to homes,” he noted.

In Figueira da Foz, a coastal city in central Portugal, strong winds toppled a giant Ferris wheel, underscoring the severity of the storm.