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Charred bodies found near Ecuador military base are 4 boys who went missing while playing soccer, officials say
Genetic tests on charred bodies found near an Ecuador military base confirm they are those of four boys taken by soldiers three weeks ago, officials said Tuesday.
The disappearance of the boys, aged between 11 and 15, sparked protests in the South American nation, which is in the throes of an armed struggle between narco gangs and security forces.
Saul Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josue and Ismael Arroyo were playing soccer in the western city of Guayaquil on Dec. 8 when they went missing.
“The results of genetic forensic tests confirm that the four bodies found in Taura correspond to the three teenagers and a boy who disappeared after a December 8 military operation,” Ecuador’s prosecution service wrote on social media.
An unverified video released by Ecuador’s Congress appears to show a group of soldiers putting one of the minors in a vehicle and beating him, while another was seen face down.
Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo said that the soldiers, who had been on patrol, were responding to a request for help due to a robbery.
The military says the children were released on the same night they were detained and that gangs are to blame for their disappearance, the Associated Press reported.
Cesar Munoz / AP
The incident led to widespread indignation in Ecuador, where kidnapping, extortion and murders are now commonplace.
The father of one of the boys said his family received a call the night of their disappearance during which Ismael was put on the phone. The boy said soldiers had chased them down, taken them and beaten them.
Later, the relatives received two locations via WhatsApp, one of them in the town of Taura, home to a military air base, and the other near a shrimp farm.
An anonymous caller told the family that criminals had taken the boys.
On December 24, the charred remains of four corpses were found near the Taura base, raising fears they were of the missing boys, though officials said at the time DNA tests were needed.
The prosecutors’ statement on Tuesday confirmed that the bodies were of the adolescents.
Authorities early last week raided the Taura base and confiscated the phones of 16 soldiers suspected to be involved in the disappearance, as well as the vehicles used to transport the minors.
On Tuesday, the soldiers — who had been put in military detention — were ordered into custody by a criminal court.
They are being investigated for the forced disappearance of the boys, which carries a sentence of up to 26 years’ imprisonment if they are convicted.
The soldiers claim they had released the boys in the area after a brief detention and that all four had been alive and in good condition at that time.
The Defense Ministry in a statement on behalf of the government, said “we deeply regret” that it has been confirmed that the bodies are those of the missing adolescents.
“We reaffirm our commitment to the truth, so that this case is handled with total transparency until we find those responsible for this murder,” it added.
Dozens of relatives, neighbors and activists waving placards staged a protest outside a court demanding the soldiers be jailed.
Santiago Arcos / REUTERS
Last January, President Daniel Noboa declared a state of “internal armed conflict” after a brutal wave of violence, sparked by the jailbreak of a powerful crime boss.
The move came after gunmen stormed and opened fire in a TV studio and bandits threatened random executions of civilians and security forces. A prosecutor investigating the assault was later shot dead.
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ecuador-missing-boys-bodies-found-near-military-base/
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Maela Eyes Pirates Glory For New Year | Soccer Laduma
Innocent Maela and Melusi Buthelezi of Orlando Pirates before the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 01 December 2024
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In the past two seasons, Orlando Pirates have secured five trophies in three MTN 8 titles and two Nedbank Cup, but the Premiership title and CAF Champions League have continued to elude them.
Captain Innocent Maela believes that 2025 could be a breakthrough year, with the potential to surpass their achievements from the previous two seasons.
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Speaking exclusively to Soccer Laduma, Maela expressed confidence in the team’s ability to compete on all fronts and win more trophies.
“Our aim to to keep on improving every year and every season. In the past two seasons we won two trophies each season and this season we have already won the MTN8 and we want to win more trophies in 2025,” the defender said to the Siya crew.
“We have the League, Nedbank Cup and the Champions League at our disposal and we want to fight in all of them so that we have a better 2025. That’s what we will be fighting for to make it a better year for us, the team and the supporters,” Maela told Soccer Laduma.
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Maela also added that the spirit among the players is a key factor in driving the team’s progress.
“The spirit is high in the dressing room. Everyone is supporting each other and that’s very important for the team to do well. We are all on the same page to see the team do well and win more trophies.
“We know it won’t be easy but we are ready for the test to do the best and win as many games as we can which in turn will help us win as many trophies as we can. We have to make 2025 better than the past two seasons,” Maela concluded.
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid’s Güler in Arsenal plans for statement signing
Arsenal have compiled an eight-player shortlist amid plans to make a big signing in January, while Paris Saint-Germain could compete with Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United for Sporting CP winger Geovany Quenda. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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– Liverpool rebuff Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold approach – sources
– Man United’s Ruben Amorim rules out January transfers amid form slump
– Barcelona not in position to register Dani Olmo, LaLiga says
Daily Mail. The Gunners are reportedly exploring the market for a number nine, and they are considering RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, 21, and 25-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers star Matheus Cunha as potential options. Manager Mikel Arteta is keen to reinforce his squad after the injury sustained by Bukayo Saka, and it is believed that he could also look to land a wide forward, with Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sané (28), Real Madrid’s Arda Güler (19), and Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, 21, all on the club’s radar.
– Multiple clubs are tracking Sporting CP winger Geovany Quenda, says Rudy Galetti. Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United are all said to be keen on the 17-year-old, and they could make a move to sign him in January. Quenda claimed a record held by Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday, when becoming the youngest player to feature in the Lisbon derby during the 1-0 victory over Benfica.
Serie A clubs are interested in Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, according to the Daily Mail. Napoli and Juventus are said to be positioning themselves for an approach to land the 23-year-old if an opportunity arises in the January transfer window. Zirkzee, who was substituted in the 33rd minute of the 2-0 Premier League defeat by Newcastle United on Monday, is believed to be hopeful of staying and fighting for his place at Old Trafford.
– Liverpool are open to moving on winger Federico Chiesa in January, reports Calciomercato. Talks are reported to have taken place with Atalanta over a potential loan deal that would include an obligation to be made permanent in the summer, while the 27-year-old’s representatives have also discussed a switch to Napoli. Chiesa has made just one start for the Reds since arriving at Anfield in the summer.
– Newcastle United are looking to offload right-back Kieran Trippier in January, according to the Sun. The St. James’ Park hierarchy is believed to be keen to move the 34-year-old on to help remain aligned with Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules, and clubs in LaLiga, Serie A and Turkey are all said to “registered interest” in his services. Trippier has made 11 Premier League appearances this season, starting just five.
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Liverpool’s Salah, TAA, Van Dijk can discuss moves
The start of the January transfer window means Liverpool trio Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are free to explore moves away from the club ahead of the expiry of their respective contracts in the summer.
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been in contact with the Egypt international’s agent Ramy Abbas regarding the 32-year-old’s future.
Salah said he is still “far away” from resolving his future at Liverpool after scoring once and creating two more goals in a 5-0 win at West Ham United on Dec. 29.
Liverpool captain Van Dijk, 33, has rejected the club’s opening contract offer and confirmed in November that talks over extending his deal are ongoing.
Real Madrid and sources have told ESPN that Liverpool rejected an approach from the Spanish giants to sign the full-back on Tuesday.
Madrid are keen to make signings in the January transfer window and continue to retain interest in the right-back as their preferred option to address their defensive issues.
The trio played key roles in Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning in campaign in 2019-20 and their Champions League triumph in 2019. They have also won the FA Cup (2022), Carabao Cup (2022, 2024), UEFA Super Cup (2019) and Club World Cup (2019) during their time at Anfield.
Liverpool begin 2025 with an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, having earned 45 points from their first 18 games. Slot’s team host Manchester United in their next fixture on Jan. 5.
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GOAL’s bold predictions for 2025: Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph, Alexia Putellas’ move to NWSL, Christian Pulisic’s Ballon d’Or nomination, Neymar’s arrival in MLS | Goal.com South Africa
GOAL offers 10 bold predictions for a year to include the Club World Cup, Nations League, Gold Cup and SheBelieves Cup
American soccer had a largely electric year in 2024. The U.S. women’s national team won Olympic gold, while the men advanced to the knockout stage in the Paris Games for the first time in 24 years. Adding to the momentum, both programs secured marquee coaching hires — Emma Hayes for the women and Mauricio Pochettino for the men — setting the stage for further success in 2025.
At the club level, Marta and the Orlando Pride claimed their first NWSL title, while the LA Galaxy returned to the summit of MLS for the first time in a decade. Blockbuster arrivals added to the excitement, with Asisat Oshoala and Racheal Kundananji joining the NWSL, while Luis Suárez, Olivier Giroud, and Marco Reus all made their way to MLS.
Overall, American soccer feels healthy. The foundations have been put in place and ambitions have never been greater. That spirit was celebrated by the GOAL Champions, the inaugural awards recognizing the most unique and most compelling players, coaches, fans and moments from soccer in the U.S. in 2024.
But that’s just the beginning. Now it’s on to 2025. This summer, the U.S. will host FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup, featuring powerhouses such as Real Madrid, Chelsea, Inter Miami and Boca Juniors in a competitive tournament. On the international stage, both the USWNT and USMNT will have trophies to chase.
What to expect? GOAL makes 10 bold predictions for a packed 2025, a year that will include the Club World Cup, Nations League, Gold Cup, SheBelieves Cup, and more.
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Sources: Liverpool rebuff Madrid’s TAA approach
Liverpool have rejected an approach from Real Madrid to sign full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in the January transfer window, sources told ESPN.
England international is out of contract at Anfield in June, and sources have told ESPN that he is Madrid’s top defensive target following a long-term injury to right-back Dani Carvajal.
It was thought the Spanish giants preferred to wait until next summer to sign Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer, but they approached Liverpool on Tuesday about a potential move next month.
Sources told ESPN those advances were quickly rebuffed by the Premier League leaders and no official bid was made. Conversations over a contract renewal at Liverpool have been taking place with Alexander-Arnold’s camp for several months, and the player has not yet indicated a desire to leave the club.
Alexander-Arnold is one of three Liverpool players with an expiring deal at the end of the season, alongside star forward Mohamed Salah and club captain Virgil van Dijk.
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