67 minutes ago I rejected Man United and later ended up playing in the National League

Legendary Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids had the opportunity to join Manchester United in the 1990s, but he rejected an approach from Sir Alex Ferguson.

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97 minutes ago Manchester United tipped to sign Viktor Gyokeres and seal shock January swoop of Chelsea star

Ruben Amorim will be looking forward to the January transfer window as the Portuguese manager has several players on his wish-list

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2 hours ago 'Delicious' loaded Yorkshire puddings that are 'great' for using Christmas leftovers

Faced with loads of extra meat, vegetables and cheese after Christmas dinner? Put them to good use and try this 'unreal' recipe for loaded Yorkshire puddings

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2 hours ago Two reporters and a police officer killed after armed men open fire at Haiti hospital reopening

Gunmen target press conference at reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital after street gangs forced its closure earlier this yearTwo reporters and a police officer were killed and others injured on Tuesday when armed men opened fire on a group of journalists who gathered for a government press conference scheduled to announce the reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital.Street gangs forced the closure of the State University of Haiti hospital early this year and authorities had pledged to reopen the facility in the capital Port-au-Prince on Christmas Eve. But as journalists gathered to cover the event, the gunmen opened fire. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Boat built 120 years ago in English brewery vies for win in Sydney to Hobart race

Katwinchar, the oldest boat in the race’s history, is making her third attempt since being found in a dilapidated state on Gumtree and undergoing restorationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe oldest boat in the history of the Sydney Hobart yacht race, Maritimo Katwinchar, will make her third attempt after undergoing significant modifications.The boat was built by workers at an English brewery in 1904, using off-cuts of timber from the keg-making process. The first Sydney Hobart yacht race was still 41 years away.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Reds dealt January transfer blow as Virgil van Dijk issues statement

Arne Slot has led Liverpool to the summit of the Premier League at Christmas but the Reds manager continues to face questions over the future of three key players

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4 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'scout new striker' as January bid considered

Arsenal are six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool and Mikel Arteta may look to strengthen his squad in the upcoming January transfer window to boost their title bid

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4 hours ago Teenager dead after police chase 'involving stolen car' just days before Christmas: South Yorkshire force refers itself to watchdog

Officers were chasing a black Ford Fiesta in the Hyde Park Walk area of Sheffield on Monday afternoon when it smashed into a wall.

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4 hours ago Ecuadorian police probe if bodies found are of missing children allegedly taken by soldiers

Ecuadorian police have found an undisclosed number of bodies in an area close to a military base

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4 hours ago 'Party animal' who was jailed for his VERY viral part in the summer riots was only arrested when police saw him get a brick in the groin on video that went around the world

Father-of-four Brian Spencer, 40, who taunted police by gyrating his hips seconds before a flying brick hit him in the groin, was arrested after officers recognised him from a viral video of the incident.

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