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☆ Japan wins plaudits for World Cup shocks and fans cleaning up in stadiums
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( John Sinnott | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Japan bids the World Cup farewell after its World Cup last-16 penalty shootout defeat by Croatia on Monday, but the team and its fans left lasting memories that won the Asian nation plenty of plaudits in Qatar and across the watching world. After the win over Germany, Japan’s players cleaned up their dressing room, leaving it looking immaculate. Japan supporters celebrate the team's World Cup Group E win against Spain. Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images‘Good vibes’Before Monday’s last-16 match against Japan, Croatia midfielder Lovro Majer had paid tribute to what the Samurai Blue had done at this World Cup. “We beat Germany and Spain – both World Cup champions,” said Japan coach coach Hajime Moriyasu, according to Reuters, after Monday’s loss to Croatia.

☆ Iran's state media denies abolition of 'morality police' as three-day strike begins
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Natasha Turak | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty ImagesSome Western media outlets are facing backlash from Iranian activists over headlines printed Sunday saying that Iran was abolishing its "morality police." Many Iranian anti-government activists now feat it will distract from three days of major strikes around the country. What's more, the higher branches of Iran's government have not confirmed it, and Iranian state media has denied any abolition of the morality police. "In reality morality police have been inactive since protests started, but there is no substantive news on their future." "This disinfo was propagated today to distract media attention from the 3 days of major protests in Iran which begin tomo.

☆ Croatia beats Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +28 min

CNN —Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made himself a national hero as Croatia beat Japan on penalties 1-1 (3-1) to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. Marko Djurica/ReutersJapan’s heartbreakDespite its defeat, Japan can look back at an impressive World Cup campaign. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Mbappé was one of the leading stars of the team's World Cup triumph four years ago. He also became just the third goalkeeper to save three penalties in a single World Cup shootout.

☆ France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 3-1 victory over Poland as Kylian Mbappé breaks Pelé’s record
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +30 min

CNN —France was made to work hard for its place in the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming an improved Poland side 3-1 thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappé. That is Mbappé’s fifth goal of Qatar 2022 and already his ninth World Cup goal overall, breaking Pelé’s record of seven World Cup goals scored before the age of 24. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Issei Kato/Reuters Kylian Mbappé scores his second goal on November 26, leading France to a 2-1 victory over Denmark. Mbappé was one of the leading stars of the team's World Cup triumph four years ago.

☆ USMNT’s youth and talent at Qatar 2022 bodes well for 2026 World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +31 min

The Netherlands knocked the USMNT out of the Qatar World Cup on Saturday. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament. Qatar is the first Islamic country to host a World Cup.

☆ Japan vs. Croatia: Samurai Blue aiming to reach World Cup quarterfinals for first time
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +31 min

CNN —In a World Cup of surprises, Japan has played a leading role in headline-making shock results. Croatia is a team undefeated in nine of its last 10 World Cup matches. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament.

☆ Why are there so many shock results at this World Cup?
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

We’ve seen plenty of World Cup shocks over the years, but this year’s edition has seen more than most. Lionel Hahn/Getty ImagesA World Cup like no otherThis World Cup is a first for many reasons. The World Cup’s natureGiven the nature of the World Cup – teams thrown together in a tournament setting from across the globe – fans often see clashes which they’re not accustomed to. This concoction has, over the 90 years of the World Cup, regularly led to shock results. From the US beating England in 1950 and North Korea upsetting Italy in 1966 to Senegal beating defending champion France in 2002 and Algeria – in its World Cup debut – beating West Germany in 1982, World Cup history is littered with surprises.

☆ Group's E and F get underway with Belgium, Germany and Spain in action
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Germany will face a Japan team full of names familiar to fans around the world. For Costa Rica, it is a last hurrah for some of the country’s legendary players. So, with one final shot at glory, Belgium begin against a Canada side making its second appearance at a World Cup. Canada ended its 36-year drought to play in a World Cup when it qualified earlier this year. ETSpain vs. Costa Rica: 11 a.m.

☆ 'It's not safe and it's not right.' Qatar says all are welcome to the World Cup but some LGBTQ fans are staying away
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-19 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Visitors gather at the FIFA World Cup countdown clock in Doha on October 30, 2022. But Minden told CNN: “It’s not safe and it’s not right.”‘Everyone is welcome to Qatar’A Qatar government official told CNN in a statement that the World Cup host was an inclusive country. It doesn’t sit right with me.”Qatar isn’t the first controversial host of a big sporting event, or even a FIFA World Cup. Wales is one of eight participating European countries at the World Cup supporting the initiative. The World Cup, like the Olympics, puts the host country under a global spotlight.

☆ Keurig Dr Pepper CEO quits after code of conduct violation
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (KDP.O) said on Thursday Chief Executive Ozan Dokmecioglu has resigned from his role on account of violations of the soda maker's code of conduct. The company said it has reappointed former CEO Bob Gamgort who is currently the executive chairman. Dokmecioglu, who had succeeded Gamgort in April, agreed to resign due to violations that were not related to strategy, operations or financial reporting. Prior to becoming the CEO, Dokmecioglu was the finance chief at Keurig. Reporting by Ananya Mariam Rajesh in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun KoyyurOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Keurig Dr Pepper CEO Resigns Over Conduct-Code Violations
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Colin Kellaher | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Keurig Dr Pepper didn’t disclose details of the violations by Ozan Dokmecioglu but said they were unrelated to the company’s strategy, operations or financial reporting. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. said Ozan Dokmecioglu , who took the helm of the beverage maker at the end of July, has resigned as president, chief executive and a board member over violations of the company’s code of conduct. The Burlington, Mass., company said Bob Gamgort , who has been serving as executive chairman since handing the reins to Mr. Dokmecioglu, has reassumed the CEO post.

☆ Keurig Dr Pepper CEO resigns after code of conduct violation
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (KDP.O) said on Thursday Chief Executive Ozan Dokmecioglu has resigned from his role on account of violations of the soda maker's code of conduct. The company said it has reappointed former CEO Bob Gamgort, who is currently the executive chairman. Keurig did not offer any comment beyond the statement when Reuters reached out to seek more details on the violations. Prior to taking the top role at Keurig, Dokmecioglu was its finance chief. Reporting by Ananya Mariam Rajesh in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur and Devika SyamnathOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Keurig Dr Pepper CEO resigns after violating company's code of conduct
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Keurig Dr Pepper announced Thursday that CEO Ozan Dokmecioglu agreed to resign after violating the company's code of conduct, less than four months into the job. Keurig Dr Pepper's board reappointed Bob Gamgort, chairman and former CEO, as chief executive. Keurig Dr Pepper's stock has risen 3% this year, increasing its market value to $54.4 billion. Prior to becoming CEO, Dokmecioglu served as chief financial officer for the company, helping Keurig Green Mountain go private in 2016 and with its merger with Dr Pepper Snapple in 2018. Its subsidiary Maple Holdings still holds a 33% stake in Keurig Dr Pepper.

☆ Mercedes tell Hamilton the seat is his to race into his 40s
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"It's 100% his seat," team boss Toto Wolff told reporters at the Mexico City Grand Prix when asked whether Mercedes, who have Britain's George Russell in their other car, might consider anyone else. Mercedes still harbour hopes of overtaking Ferrari for second place overall in a year dominated by Red Bull and Max Verstappen. The oldest race winner of the modern era remains Nigel Mansell at 41 in 1994, with Kimi Raikkonen also a winner at 39 in 2018. "As long as you continue to look after yourself and develop your cognitive sensors, I think he (Hamilton) has many more years in him. I'm pretty certain that's going to be the case here in the team," said Wolff.

☆ Keurig Dr Pepper Poaches Vista Outdoor Finance Chief
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Colin Kellaher | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. on Monday said it named Sudhanshu Priyadarshi chief financial officer, effective Nov. 14, plucking the executive from Vista Outdoor Inc.Keurig’s previous finance chief, Ozan Dokmecioglu, earlier the year succeeded Bob Gamgort as chief executive, and the Burlington, Mass., beverage company had said it was looking to recruit a new chief financial officer. Vista said Mr. Priyadarshi, who joined the Anoka, Minn., maker of sporting and outdoor products as chief financial officer in April 2020, will continue to fulfill his duties until his departure, including the release of the company’s fiscal second-quarter results. Vista said it has launched a formal search for a successor to Mr. Priyadarshi, adding that Andrew Keegan, currently vice president of finance and treasury, will serve as interim finance chief. Keurig said Mr. Priyadarshi, 45 years old, will receive an annual base salary of $850,000 and will be eligible for an annual bonus with a target of 80% of his base pay. Write to Colin Kellaher at Colin.Kellaher@wsj.comCopyright ©2022 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

☆ Keurig Dr Pepper Names New CFO to Fill Gap Left by Elevation of CEO
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Kristin Broughton | Colin Kellaher | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +4 min

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. hired a new executive to lead its finances after it promoted its former chief financial officer to the role of chief executive. In his new role, Mr. Priyadarshi will oversee Keurig Dr Pepper’s finance and information technology divisions. Keurig Dr Pepper is scheduled to report quarterly results on Thursday. Keurig Dr Pepper has said that acquisitions are a top priority for capital allocation. Keurig Dr Pepper Monday said Mr. Priyadarshi wasn’t available for an interview and declined to comment beyond its release.

☆ Mass protests in Iran, sparked by woman's death in police custody, are the regime's biggest challenge in years
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Natasha Turak | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Alleged eyewitnesses say they saw Amini being beaten to death by Iran's feared morality police. Appearing in public as a woman without the head covering is a criminal offense in Iran and carries the consequence of prison time. What this uprising has revealed is the complete illegitimacy of not only the Islamic Republic, but indeed of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, in the eyes of this new generation. Roham AlvandiThe U.S. responded by condemning the Iranian government's actions, and has imposed sanctions on Iran's morality police, who it blames for Amini's death. "Not just has Iran oppressed the women there," she added, "but it has made the world hate us."

☆ CEOs send mixed signals about consumer spending as split emerges between income levels
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-26 | by ( Robert Hum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

If the signals you're getting about the U.S. consumer seem mixed, there could be a very good reason for that: They are. In recent earnings conference calls, CEOs have been presenting more evidence that consumer spending patterns are bifurcating. Despite rampant inflation, the high-end consumer is remaining strong, but the low-end consumer is starting to buckle under the pressure. That comment came after the company, which owns brands such as Louis Vuitton and Tiffany, reported earnings Tuesday. On Tuesday, the company reported better-than-expected profit growth as price increases on its menu helped offset rising costs.

☆ Adversari pe măsură pentru "tricolori". Echipa Moldovei va juca un meci amical cu reprezentativa Turciei
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-25 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Adversari pe măsură pentru "tricolori". Echipa națională a Republicii Moldova va juca săptămâna viitoare un meci amical cu reprezentativa Turciei, care are în componență fotbaliști de la cluburi de top din Europa.Selecționerul Șenol Guneș a inclus în lotul lărgit toate vedetele, iar din listă nu lipsesc Hakan Chahanoglu de la AC Milan, Merih Demiral de la Juventus Torino, dar și Ozan Kabak de la FC Liverpool. În lot se regăsesc și proaspeții campioni ai Franței cu Lille, Burak Yilmaz, Yusuf Yazıcı și Mehmet Celik, împreună cu atacantul lui Leicester City, Cengiz Under.O altă adversară a Moldovei de săptămâna viitoare, echipa națională a Azerbaidjanului va juca amicalul cu un lot format în mare parte din fotbaliști din campionatul intern. Selecționerul a convocat doar doi jucători care joacă la cluburi de peste hotare. "Tricolorii" se vor confrunta pe 3 iunie cu Turcia la Paderborn, iar peste trei zile vor întâlni selecționata azeră la Chișinău.Meciul ce se va disputa în Germania va fi transmis în direct de CANAL 5, iar cel de acasă va putea fi urmărit, în direct, la PRIME.

Persons: Guneș, Yusuf Yazıcı, Mehmet Organizations: Echipa, AC Milan, Juventus Torino, FC Liverpool ., Leicester City Locations: Republicii Moldova, Turciei, Europa.Selecționerul, Franței, Lille, Burak, Cengiz, Moldovei, Azerbaidjanului, Turcia, Paderborn, Germania

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