31 m. ago Oasis stars Bonehead and Andy Bell amongst mourners at Mani funeral

Mourners will be say their goodbyes to Stone Roses star Gary 'Mani' Mounfield this morning

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53 m. ago Wayne Rooney doubles down on Viktor Gyokeres stance after Arsenal criticism

Viktor Gyokeres scored his seventh goal of the season as Arsenal beat Everton on Saturday, but the £64million summer signing's performances have drawn criticism

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1 hour ago ‘Cue air punches and tears’: why Next Goal Wins is my feelgood movie

Continuing the series where writers pick their go-to mood-lifting films is a look back to the inspiring sports documentaryIt feels apt following a 2026 World Cup draw featuring tiny island debutants Curacao and Cape Verde to revisit Next Goal Wins, an underdog story I adopted upon first watch as if it were a team I would loyally follow for the rest of my life.The documentary chronicles the world’s (once) worst soccer team, American Samoa, and their valiant efforts to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, but to label it merely a soccer film is to overlook a perfect study of remarkable characters, circumstances and a lesser seen island life. You don’t need to be a sports fan to be uplifted here. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The big Christmas checklist: Don't forget these key buys, from guest must

While most of us have already started stocking up for Christmas, there's always something that gets forgotten about amidst the chaos. Have YOU got everything you need for the big day?

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2 h. ago ‘I can’t forget the horror’: a young mother on giving birth twice during the Gaza war

Hadeel Al Gherbawi survived her two pregnancies despite extreme hunger and painChildbirth under attack: how women and babies became targets in conflicts around the worldHadeel Al Gherbawi was seven months pregnant when the war started in October 2023. Up until that point the 26-year-old had meticulously prepared for her son’s arrival. She visited her doctor twice a month because the pregnancy was high risk, had regular ultrasounds and took vitamins. “I love the details,” she says.Living on the east side of Gaza City, close to the border with Israel, and knowing that being pregnant would make moving fast difficult, she decided to go to her parents in the west of Gaza City that first day. “I thought it was just going to be a few days and I would go back.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago The weirdest, wildest tales of the World Cup: best podcasts of the week

From Ronaldo’s legendary haircut to Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt – the odd stories behind football’s biggest trophy are explored. Plus, a smart series from the makers of Pod Save AmericaThis series from football site Goal dedicates an episode to each one of the last 10 World Cups and pulls out an idiosyncratic moment. Take the story behind the bizarre 2002 haircut of Brazilian striker Ronaldo, or a profile of the shirts Argentina played in during the 1986 tournament, which were bootleg versions of their own shirts. It’s all narrated by commentator Martin Tyler, who has covered the last 12 tournaments. Alexi Duggins Widely available, episodes fortnightly Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Stargazing in the Lake District: a new forest observatory opens in Grizedale

There’s no shortage of stunning scenery and daytime activities in the Lakes. Now, an observatory is offering stellar nocturnal events tooA tawny owl screeches nearby in the dark and her mate replies, hooting eerily from the forest below. A white dome floats in the gloaming above a plain black doorway outlined with red light, like a portal to another dimension. I’m in Grizedale Forest, far from any light-polluting cities, to visit the Lake District’s first public observatory and planetarium, which opened in May.Grizedale Observatory offers immersive films in the planetarium and three-hour stargazing events that go on late into the night. There are sessions on astrophotography and, on moonless nights, dark sky astronomy with the chance to see “a glittering tapestry of stars, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters”. Its director, Gary Fildes, is a veteran in the field, having founded and led three UK observatories over two decades. The goal at Grizedale, he says, is to create “a...

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4 h. ago ‘You have to be ready to see it’: Abel Ferrara and Catherine Breillat on why Pasolini’s Salò is a gift that keeps giving

Pier Paolo Pasolini’s notorious film is now 50 years old, and its cavalcade of shocking cruelty and violence still leaves a stark impact on its viewers. Film-makers explain why Pasolini ‘was a saint to us’Abel Ferrara was there at the beginning. In his new memoir, Scene, the cult director describes his experience at the American premiere of Salò, the hugely controversial final film from Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini. At the beginning of the film – at which Ferrara and company arrived with wine and cheese, given its length – there were 15 people in the audience. Once the credits rolled, there were eight. “I was standing with like six people,” Ferrara says now. “And you know, two or three of those people I still see.”When it comes to Salò, it seems that you never forget your first time. The film, which has reached its 50th anniversary in 2025, is known for its seemingly endless cavalcade of cruelty and violence, leaves a stark impact on those who come across it. “We had high ex...

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13 h. ago Liverpool fear Alexander Isak has fractured leg after horror injury against Spurs

Striker hurt by Van de Ven tackle when opening scoringMRI scan results to reveal length of spell on sidelinesLiverpool fear their record signing Alexander Isak has fractured his left leg and will face months on the sidelines.The league champions are waiting on the results of an MRI scan after the £125m man was injured against Tottenham in Saturday’s Premier League game. The 26-year-old sustained the problem while scoring the opener against Spurs – his second league goal of an already injury-hit debut season – in the 2-1 win after defender Micky van de Ven slid across and caught his leg as the striker planted it on the ground. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Ruben Amorim gives worrying Bruno Fernandes injury update and makes Man Utd transfer goal

Ruben Amorim has given an injury update on Bruno Fernandes after the midfielder had to be withdrawn through injury in the defeat against Aston Villa

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16 h. ago Morocco vs Comoros LIVE: AFCON latest score, match stream and goal updates

Tournament gets underway as hosts kick off action

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16 h. ago Morgan Rogers double sinks Manchester United and keeps Aston Villa on leaders’ heels

There is simply no stopping this Aston Villa machine, cylinders pumping, exclusively handcrafted by Unai Emery, the manager who reacted to Morgan Rogers’ winning goal against Manchester United by launching his jacket into the night sky. “Birmingham, are you listening?” came the chorus from the home support but this was another victory with wider implications.For now Villa, third and three points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, are firmly in the title race, two more brilliant Rogers goals earning a 10th straight win in all competitions and rendering Matheus Cunha’s well-taken equaliser nothing more than a consolation. A frustrating defeat for Ruben Amorim was compounded by his captain, Bruno Fernandes, being forced off through injury at half-time. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago ‘Unai Emery is funny as hell’ say fans after Aston Villa boss’ hilarious reaction to Morgan Rogers’ screamer

PREMIER LEAGUE fans have been left in stitches by Unai Emery's unusual reaction to Morgan Rogers' second goal against Manchester United. Rogers pounced on a loose ball in the box to fire a shot past Senne Lammens in goal and restore his side's lead at Villa Park. But viewers at home were as impressed by...

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17 h. ago Celtic 3 Aberdeen 1: Hoops almost made to pay for missed chances as late goals give new boss Wilfried Nancy first win

KIERAN TIERNEY and James Forrest struck to give Wilfried Nancy the Christmas win he craved against ten-man Aberdeen.  The Dons - who’d lost 34 goals in their previous ten league meetings with Celtic - seemed destined for another defeat when they went in a goal behind to Benjamin Nygren’s strike and a man down after...

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18 h. ago Blessed Celtic relief for Wilfried Nancy with first win as keep the board taunts shot down by late spree

Ten-man Aberdeen cause panic with goal before champions rally

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18 h. ago Aston Villa vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League latest score, match stream and goal updates

Ruben Amorim’s side face title hopefuls at Villa Park

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18 h. ago 'Miles off it': Hearts duo have exposed Rangers' fatal flaw as 129

Rangers are now 12 points behind Hearts after suffering a 2-1 defeat at Tynecastle on Sunday.

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18 h. ago Liverpool fear Alexander Isak sustained significant injury at Tottenham

Striker hurt by Van de Ven tackle when opening scoringMRI scan results to reveal length of spell on sidelinesLiverpool fear their record signing Alexander Isak has sustained a significant injury and is facing a lengthy period on the sidelines.The league champions are waiting on the results of an MRI scan after the £125m man was injured against Tottenham in the Premier League clash on Saturday night. The 26-year-old sustained the problem while scoring the opener against Spurs – his second league goal of an already injury-hit debut season – in the 2-1 win after defender Micky van de Ven slid across and caught his leg as the striker planted it on the floor. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Aston Villa vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Ruben Amorim’s side face title hopefuls at Villa Park

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20 h. ago Hearts tighten grip on Premiership top spot as Shankland strikes to down Rangers

Rangers arrived in Edinburgh with a view to reminding onlookers they can be a key component in this season’s Scottish title race. They departed as the latest victims of the Hearts juggernaut. Back to back wins against Celtic had already been secured before Hearts repeated the trick against Rangers. Dreams of a first Hearts title since 1960 are not merely alive. They are growing. Rangers are a dozen points adrift of Derek McInnes’s team after this, a first away league defeat of 2025. Hearts are 18 games and halfway towards the promised land.Rangers had arguably been the better side before Hearts whacked them with two, decisive first-half goals. Stuart Findlay claimed the first of them, the centre back rising highest after Alexandros Kyziridis combined with Claudio Braga for a short corner. Kyziridis’s cross was pinpoint. The Greek winger had earlier threatened the Rangers goal twice, the visitors having a potential opener ruled out for an offside against Bojan Miovski. Continue readi...

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