The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford will depart the Middle East and begin the sail for home in coming days, multiple U.S. officials said, an expected relief for roughly 4,500 sailors who have been deployed for 10 months — but a loss of significant firepower as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stagnate. Source link
Two English clubs are in action on the final day of the Europa League group phase as clubs chase spots in the top eight and play-off positions. At Villa Park, Unai Emery’s Aston Villa host RB Salzburg. Villa have won six of their seven games and are level on points with leaders Lyon, with the opportunity to potentially finish top of the big league table. Emery’s side come into tonight’s game off the back of a 2-0 league win at Newcastle on Sunday. They do have an injury crisis in midfield, with Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn and Youri Tielemans all out. “We are trying every small detail to try and get [a high finish] for ourselves,” Emery said. “One of the objectives of qualifying is to get this advantage. Not just this, we want to win the match. We must show how important this competition is to us.” Salzburg are down in 28th with just two wins to their name but do still have the chance to finish in the top 24 and a spot …
