62 minutes ago Andy Murray branded a 'distraction' for Novak Djokovic as Sue Barker reveals Australian Open concern

But the former BBC TV tennis anchor believes Djokovic will be remembered as the greatest tennis player of all time

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95 minutes ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell shares 'really tough' time as Chris McCausland skips live tour

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has opened up about performing in the show's live tour without fellow winner Chris McCausland, revealing that it's been "really tough"

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3 hours ago The crazy life of the former Premier League star who was sacked and made to pay £15.2M for using cocaine to improve his sex life, romped with porn stars and drinks blood for fun

Adrian Mutu, stands out as one of the more unique personalities in football history. Mail Sport details the incredible yet troubled career of one of Romania's greatest and most controversial players.

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3 hours ago Warren Gatland reveals World Cup winner's message minutes after Wales defeat

Wales lost every Test match in 2024, including a 45-12 defeat to South Africa in Cardiff

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3 hours ago Minister slaps down Sadiq Khan over 'resurgent fascism' jibe at Donald Trump as Labour scrambles to forge ties with new president

Sadiq Khan fuelled his long-running feud with the returning president by urging Labour and the Left to 'confront' the forces of 'reactionary populism'.

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18 hours ago Arne Slot says Liverpool players proved him wrong with late win at Brentford

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score a stoppage-time double.

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6 hours ago Boss of AI firm says Scottish councils could save frontline services from the axe by embracing technology

Expert urges authorities to consider ‘third way’ instead of slashing services or raising charges

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6 hours ago Hamilton Accies hopeful of 'one or two' new recruits as Rankin looks to move players out

John Rankin is eyeing new signings in the January transfer window

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4 hours ago Paul Lambert: ‘Zinedine Zidane just looked at me and said “bloody hell”’

Broke and out of contract at Motherwell, the Scot took a risk in seeking a trial at Dortmund only to become an European Cup winner within 12 monthsThis is a story in three parts. The unlikely tale of how Paul Lambert signed for Borussia Dortmund in 1996. Why Lambert is still revered there, despite making only 64 appearances. And the sad story of why he had to leave Germany in 1997, although not everyone would describe a Glasgow-born footballer signing for Celtic in such gloomy terms.That’s not to say Lambert hasn’t achieved a lot elsewhere. He won a Scottish Cup with St Mirren, helped Motherwell into Europe and captained Scotland and Celtic, where he won four league titles. He has managed some of England’s biggest teams: Aston Villa, Norwich City and controversially their rivals Ipswich. He has four children and seems happy away from management with his second wife, Kara, their two large Belgian Malinois dogs and numerous chickens at their home outside Nottingham. But we’re here to ...

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3 hours ago Ilia Topuria makes bold prediction after Islam Makhachev breaks record at UFC 311

The UFC lightweight champion is running out of challengers after a dominant run, but the featherweight champion made a typically audacious claim to excite fans

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28 hours ago It hasn't ended well for the four Liverpool players who wanted to leave the club

Liverpool could be set for a busy January transfer window, with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold both linked with moves away from Anfield as they stall on new contracts

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8 hours ago Shoppers claim air fryer is 'just as good' as a Ninja, and it's £118 cheaper

''I’ve had a ninja air fryer and this is just as good. Aesthetically looks far better too.'

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14 hours ago Lotto players urged to check tickets after £4m jackpot scoop for one winner

National Lottery urged players to check their tickets and get in touch to give if they believe they have won.

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4 hours ago Despite the eulogies, the postwar order did little for peace – and fuelled the rise of populism | Kenan Malik

Don’t rush to mourn the end of a liberal international order that too often put order before liberalismThe historian Steven Shapin opened his account of The Scientific Revolution with the line: “There was no such thing as the Scientific Revolution, and this is a book about it.” It is tempting to say much the same about the “liberal international order” (LIO), that “there is no such thing as the liberal international order and there are hundreds of books about it”. And this column, too.There was a Scientific Revolution. And there has been since the Second World War a global framework that has helped order international relations. But whether that framework can be described as “liberal” or embodies what champions of the LIO claim it does – “an open world connected by the free flow of people, goods, ideas and capital” that was, in the words of Antony Blinken, the outgoing US secretary of state, “America’s greatest contribution to peace and progress” – is questionable. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago GK Barry reveals her marriage and baby plans with footballer girlfriend Ella Rutherford as she shares she was 'scared to date a woman' before they got together

The I'm A Celebrity star, 25, was rumoured to be dating the Ipswich Town player, 24, long before the couple confirmed their relationship publicly in August.

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31 hours ago Taylor Swift surfaces with family in NYC after Justin Baldoni 'brought her up' in Blake Lively lawsuit

The sighting comes amid claims she was was left 'perplexed' by Justin Baldoni 's supposed claim that Blake Lively enlisted her to 'pressure' him in his explosive new lawsuit.

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9 hours ago Expert says check your change for these three UK coins worth more than £3,000

These coins need to be from particular years and may need to contain specific errors to be particularly valuable.

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14 hours ago Warrington Wolves boss Sam Burgess urges Super League to develop "rock stars"

Former England captain believes the sport needs to make more of its big names like Mikey Lewis, George Williams and Junior Nsemba to start gaining the profile it deserves

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5 hours ago Jack Draper retires injured as Alcaraz marches into Australian Open last eight

Draper forced to retire at 7-5, 6-1 down to No 3 seedThree five-setters in row catch up with British hopeAfter an unforgettable week filled with frantic comebacks, limitless adrenaline and the satisfaction of pounding past old mental and physical barriers, defeat came quickly for a physically ruined Jack Draper on the vast, lonely surrounds of Rod Laver Arena.Across from a special young player on the path towards all-time greatness, Draper’s brilliant Australian Open run ended with a retirement in the fourth round as he was defeated 7-5, 6-1 ret. by Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday afternoon AEST. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Sadiq Khan lashes out over 'resurgent fascism' as he renews feud with Donald Trump ahead of inauguration and swipes that Labour ministers must 'speak truth to power'

The London Mayor urged Labour and the Left to 'confront' the forces of 'reactionary populism' on the eve of the White House changeover.

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10 hours ago The NHS drugs that can trigger sex and gambling addictions: One dad lost £100,000 on bets after taking pills to help ease restless leg syndrome

Restless leg syndrome medicines - known as dopamine agonists - are offered on the NHS, but can cause some people to develop compulsive gambling and sex addiction, experts claim.

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15 hours ago Mikel Arteta sends clear Arsenal transfer message as he makes Liverpool comparison

Arsenal were short of options as they chased a late winner against Aston Villa

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6 hours ago Roy Keane's two comments on his daughters dating sum him up – 'Are you kidding me?'

Manchester United icon Roy Keane is widely regarded as one of the most fearsome and intimidating players in Premier League history, but he is not as fiery when it comes to his private life

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4 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Amorim eyes double swoop on Premier League rivals and Garnacho update

The latest Man Utd transfer news as the Red Devils are linked with new signings in the January window, while several players could be heading for the exit, including Marcus Rashford

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14 hours ago Pep Guardiola accepts Erling Haaland deal may damage prospects of other players

New recruits may have to accept a back-up role or offer something different to get into Manchester City’s team.

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16 hours ago 'Not little boys': Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers hails one player as he lifts lid on talks

Manager delighted with response of American after softness against Dundee

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10 hours ago Labour in gagging row over Commons chief who urged Rachel Reeves to speak up for democracy campaigner jailed in Hong Kong

Ms Ghani is understood to have been ticked off by her boss, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle , and reminded of the convention that, as his deputy, she must avoid major public political interventions.

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4 hours ago BBC Breakfast halted as host makes urgent 'breaking news' announcement

BBC Breakfast star Luxmy Gopal interrupted the broadcast for a breaking news announcement on Sunday morning as she spoke about the social media app Tik Tok.

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17 hours ago Arne Slot pays tribute to Liverpool players who have 'proved me wrong again'

Liverpool looked set to drop points at Brentford but two late goals from substitute Darwin Nunez handed Arne Slot's side a hard-fought victory to keep them top of the Premier League table with a gap to those below

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17 hours ago Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Leandro Trossard finding form but Thomas Partey sloppiness costly

Gunners were two-goals up in second-half but could not see out victory

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12 hours ago Now experts issue urgent warning over 'excessive' salt levels found in everyday ingredient

The seasoning cubes, used to provide food with extra flavour, are bought by millions in the UK.

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5 hours ago His good guy feminist stance makes Neil Gaiman’s fall from grace all the more ignoble | Catherine Bennett

Allegations of sexual misconduct are proving hard for fans and friends of the ‘geek royalty’ author to process Perhaps uniquely in the history of #MeToo, the women now alleging sexual misconduct on the part of the fantasy writer Neil Gaiman would appear to have their alleged perpetrator’s full support. Back when this movement seemed full of potential, in 2018, Gaiman urged the public to believe women like Christine Blasey Ford, whose allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh were then being trashed.“On a day like today it’s worth saying,” Gaiman wrote. “I believe survivors. Men must not close our eyes and minds to what happens to women in this world.” Continue reading...

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17 hours ago Arsenal dealt huge title race setback as Gunners blow Aston Villa lead

ARSENAL 2-2 ASTON VILLA: VAR rules out a late Kai Havertz winner for handball as the Gunners blow a two-goal lead to slip further behind Liverpool at the top of the Premier League

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19 hours ago West Ham player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Konstantinos Mavropanos sees red but Lucas Paqueta unfortunate

Graham Potter tasted defeat on home soil for the first time as West Ham boss

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15 hours ago Derek McInnes rages over Celtic Scottish Cup winner as Kilmarnock boss gives Robby McCrorie injury update

The keeper was injured in the first 30 seconds of the match following a collision with Celtic star Nicolas Kuhn

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5 hours ago As a writer, Neil Gaiman is a serial fantasist. That, it seems, also applies to his feminism | Catherine Bennett

Allegations of sexual misconduct are proving hard for fans and friends of the ‘geek royalty’ author to process Perhaps uniquely in the history of #MeToo, the women now alleging sexual misconduct on the part of the fantasy writer Neil Gaiman would appear to have their alleged perpetrator’s full support. Back when this movement seemed full of potential, in 2018, Gaiman urged the public to believe women like Christine Blasey Ford, whose allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh were then being trashed.“On a day like today it’s worth saying,” Gaiman wrote. “I believe survivors. Men must not close our eyes and minds to what happens to women in this world.”Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a letter of up to 250 words to be considered for publication, email it to us at observer.letters@observer.co.uk Continue reading...

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20 hours ago Manchester United £150m transfer theory raised after spectacular Jude Bellingham claim

Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham was previously wanted by Man United before signing for Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020.

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20 hours ago Cardiff manager sent off after furious confrontation with Swansea player in derby win

Cardiff City manager Omer Riza was sent off in the closing stages of his side's 3-0 win over Swansea City after becoming enraged at Goncalo Franco for barging into him

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16 hours ago Emergency workers in urgent search for survivors after gasoline tanker explosion in Nigeria kills 78

The blast happened in the early hours of Saturday near the Suleja area of Niger state after individual.

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5 hours ago Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis review – the gospel according to

The first ever memoir by a living pope reveals a warm, emotionally intelligent man who loves football and ‘cutting-edge’ cinema – but skates over the more controversial parts of his careerPopes seldom lack a platform or a pulpit, so they have had little need to resort to autobiography to explain themselves. What books do appear under their names in recent decades have been either dull transcriptions of interviews with tame journalists that have been heavily vetted by the Vatican, or compilations of old sermons packaged as something more than they are.I therefore approached this new volume with a certain weary caution and was pleasantly surprised. It fully justifies its bold claim to be the first ever memoir by a living pope. Indeed, Francis’s Italian ghostwriter, the publisher Carlo Musso, reveals in a brief afterword that the original plan when the book was commissioned in 2019 was that it would not appear until after his death. So why the sudden urgency? Continue reading...

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22 hours ago You could get £150 free cash after DWP rule change – check if you're eligible

Through the Household Support Fund scheme, some councils are giving homes £150 cash if they are no longer eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions Winter Fuel Payment

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21 hours ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'targets' his former Man United player as first transfer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has completed his move to Besiktas on Saturday after leaving Manchester United in 2021

Sport

17 hours ago Garden gnome lovers urged by cops to set up cameras after wild new crime trend

EXCLUSIVE For the year up to March 2024, a whopping 517,000 items have been nicked from gardens, with over 200 of these being garden gnomes and other ornaments - they’re surprisingly popular targets

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6 hours ago 'I played for Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola – this is my answer to who's better'

One player who played under Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola is Gerard Pique, and the ex-Barcelona and Manchester United defender discussed his experiences under the two managers

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28 hours ago Rafael Fernandes lands in Glasgow for Rangers move as silence broken on £2.5m Swedish option – Ibrox transfer bulletin

It's moving fast with Fernandes who could become a Rangers player imminently

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21 hours ago BREAKING Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough suspended and players taken off pitch after ‘medical emergency’

The Championship clash between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough has been delayed after the players were taken off the pitch following a medical emergency in the stands

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18 hours ago The Observer view on the Gaza ceasefire: it’s time for both sides to think again

This brief, fragile pause is a chance for all involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict to accept that violence does not work The ceasefire in Gaza, due to begin tomorrow, will bring welcome relief from daily violence but amounts, at present, to little more than a fragile, temporary pause in a conflict that is far from over. Israel has not achieved its principal war aim, as defined by its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu: the total elimination of Hamas. Nor has Hamas achieved its objective: the destruction of Israel. The leaders responsible for the 7 October 2023 terrorist atrocities are dead. The organisation’s capabilities are severely reduced. But it has survived – which its supporters claim is a victory for Palestinian sumud (steadfastness).Most of the 98 remaining Israeli hostages, alive and dead, will not be freed in this first phase of the ceasefire, which is to last for six weeks. There is no agreed “day after” strategy for devastated Gaza, where nearly 47,000 Palestinians...

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6 hours ago Rollercoaster week for the chancellor ends in relief and a lesson learned that fortunes can change very fast

Treasury officials claim there was no panic in No 11 before the economic numbers finally turned in their favourAfter a rollercoaster week which began with Keir Starmer being asked if he still had confidence in his ­chancellor of the ­exchequer and ended with the stock market ­smashing all ­previous records, the sense of relief ­surging through Downing Street and the Treasury on Friday afternoon ­bordered on elation.The teams that surround the prime minister and his neighbour at No 11, Rachel Reeves, are made up mainly of untried novices in the hard business of running a government. They are only just learning how quickly moods, including their own, can go from one extreme to the other. “It is weird,” said one. “Truly bloody weird at times.” Continue reading...

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32 hours ago People over State Pension age with impaired hearing could be due up to £434 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance.

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21 hours ago Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough suspended and players taken off pitch after ‘medical emergency’

The Championship clash between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough has been delayed after the players were taken off the pitch following a medical emergency in the stands

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19 hours ago Paul Danan unseen footage shared by Love Island star pal after tragic death

Paul Danan has been the subject of tributes this week following the news of his death and former Love Island winner Paige Turley was among those addressing his passing

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12 hours ago Ministers to announce plans to claim back money from benefit fraudsters

Liz Kendall has said that legislation will ‘make sure’ that people who ‘seek to cheat’ the system are held accountable.

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22 hours ago Brilliant Cardiff City player ratings as Robinson stars and midfielder puts in monster performance

Here is how the Bluebirds players rated in the 3-0 South Wales derby win against Swansea

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21 hours ago ‘I’ll kiss the ground’: chaos feared amid Gaza ceasefire as families head home

Hundreds of thousands are now set to return to whatever remains of their houses or to claim bodies from the rubbleAid agencies in Gaza are bracing for chaotic scenes this week as hundreds of thousands of people try to return to homes across the territory after the expected implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on Sunday.Before the ceasefire, which is due to begin at 8.30am local time, Israel has continued to carry out attacks inside Gaza. The local health ministry claimed on Saturday that 23 Palestinians had been killed in the previous 24 hours, while the Israeli army said it had conducted strikes on 50 “terror targets” on Friday. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Aston Villa duo disagree on Arsenal handball controversy after Gunners give away victory

Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead to draw with Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners seeing what they thought was a late winner ruled out for handball

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25 hours ago Alan Shearer insists Man United must sign 'top class' player to strengthen squad

Manchester United find themselves in need of reinforcements as the January transfer window reaches the halfway point

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22 hours ago Disastrous Swansea City ratings as no one turns up in crushing South Wales Derby defeat

Here's how the Swansea City players rated at the Cardiff City Stadium in the humbling 3-0 defeat

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17 hours ago Woman wins $500,000 from the lottery ticket she got randomly in a family Christmas gift exchange

Emily Hickox, 25, couldn’t believe her luck after she traded gifts with her dad – a flashlight – for the winning ticket

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29 hours ago It hasn't ended well for the four Liverpool players who made it clear they wanted to leave

Many superstars who once won the hearts of Liverpool supporters have left for pastures new in years gone by. For quite a few, however, it didn't quite go to plan

Sport

23 hours ago Four of the seven targets identified by Man United scouts made transfers to Man City

Manchester United were advised to sign seven players by their former scouts but the club opted against a move for any of them, meaning City then took full advantage

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17 hours ago Darwin Nunez praised for proving Arne Slot wrong as Liverpool told 'that's how you win titles'

Liverpool needed two late goals from Darwin Nunez to claim a late victory away to Brentford, with the Uruguayan pouncing when the game looked destined to end goalless

Politics

30 hours ago St Johnstone v Motherwell: Cup clash gives fringe players a chance to stake a claim, says Well boss

Stuart Kettlewell urges his stars to step up to the plate in the face of injuries

Sport

23 hours ago Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning and urgently recalls popular cheese product after it was found to contain dangerous bacteria that can cause meningitis

Customers in Northern Ireland have been advised to not eat Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese wedges due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes which can in some cases cause meningitis.

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18 hours ago European football: Atlético Madrid’s winning run ended by lowly Leganés

Goretzka double gives Bayern narrow win over WolfsburgBarcola strikes late to give PSG victory over LensIn La Liga, the Atlético Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, praised his players and told them to stay positive despite a disappointing 1-0 defeat at lowly local rivals Leganés on Saturday which ended their record-breaking 15-game winning streak.Simeone lamented Atlético’s wasted chances in a game they dominated with more than 65% of possession, three strikes off the woodwork and twice as many goal attempts as the home side, including a penalty missed by Antoine Griezmann in added time. Continue reading...

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35 hours ago 'Fury' of Bonnie Blue's rugby player husband after she slept with 1,057 men in 24 hours as friends expose real story

Bonnie Blue embarked on a sleazy mission to bed 1000 men in 12 hours last Saturday. I can exclusively reveal, that those shocked by her antics include, it is believed, her estranged husband Ollie Davidson.

Sport

23 hours ago Gerwyn Price hits 147 snooker break to add to darts star's array of nine

Darts star and keen snooker player Gerwyn Price has apparently posted a 147 break having rubbished Shaun Murphy's claim that he has hit a nine-dart finish

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18 hours ago First Minister John Swinney hails Denis Law as ‘giant of Scottish football’

Law remains the only Scottish player to have won a Ballon d’Or, which he was awarded in 1964.

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25 hours ago Man United star faces shock ban after controversial Southampton moment spotted in new footage

Manchester United news as Joshua Zirkzee may well have landed himself in hot water for celebrating Amad's winner against Southampton

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19 hours ago The Masked Singer fans 'work out' Tattoo's identity after 'lucky' clue

The Masked Singer has made a return to our TV screens and fans claim to have ‘figured out’ Tattoo's identity after spotting a major clue

Politics

26 hours ago Miles Leaburn keeping it in the family in Charlton Athletic's generation game

At 6ft 7in, Miles Leaburn has outgrown his father, Carl, who was a formidable presence on Charlton's front line for nearly 400 games - and his mother, Tracey, has been a guardian angel to a generation of Addicks players

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19 hours ago Inside Pep Guardiola's transfer spree to save season and rousing Man City speech

The news of Erling Haaland's new contract has given Manchester City fans a huge boost amid a disappointing season while club staff and players have already been told of new faces joining the squad

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27 hours ago Paul Danan 'died after he slipped and fell at luxury apartment', reports claim

His death at 46 was announced on Thursday

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