MEXICO CITY (AP) — After a brief stint with Rayo Vallecano, Colombia international James Rodríguez' next stop in Mexico's top flight will be eight-time champion Leon, one of three Mexican teams which have qualified for this year's Club World Cup.
James, who signed his contract on Monday was a free agent, after spending just six months in Spain where he played in seven games for Rayo Vallecano.
Leon did not disclose the financial details of the deal or the duration of it.
The 33-year-old midfielder will be with his third team in a year. In January of last year he signed with Sao Paulo in Brazil where he also had a six-month stay in which he played in 14 games, scoring one goal.
In qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, James is the leader in assists with four and Colombia is in fourth place after 12 rounds behind Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador.
The 32-team Club World Cup begins June 14 in the United States.
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FILE - Colombia's James Rodriguez, left, and Uruguay's Jose Gimenez jump for a header during a Copa America semifinal soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A gas cylinder explosion early Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and officials said.
The blast occurred as guests who had gathered to celebrate the couple were sleeping at the house, causing part of the house to collapse, according to the Islamabad police. Seven people were injured.
In a statement, police said the explosion occurred in a residential area in the heart of the city. A government administrator, Sahibzada Yousaf, said authorities were alerted about the blast early Sunday and officers are still investigating. He said some nearby homes were also damaged.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the victims’ families, according to a statement from his office. He directed health authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible treatment and ordered a full investigation.
Many Pakistani households rely on liquefied petroleum gas cylinders because of low natural gas pressure, and such cylinders have been linked to deadly accidents caused by gas leaks. Police said investigations were ongoing.
Government officials survey the damage of a home caused by a gas cylinder explosion hours after a wedding reception, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ehsan Shahzad)
