6 d. ago The Threesome review – sexy romcom deals with unexpected complications of a throupling

Plausible twists, engaging characters and a charismatic cast make three the magic number in this impeccably calibrated comedyWhen a drunken threesome leads to a pregnancy or two – really, who’s counting? – navigating the emotional and practical fallout proves understandably challenging for Connor (Jonah Hauer-King), Olivia (Zoey Deutch) and Jenny (Ruby Cruz) in this supremely agreeable romcom. While the premise may sound on paper like the setup for a loud, crude 00s comedy, this is a much more finely tuned piece of work than that, with engaging characters and an impeccably calibrated plot full of plausible twists and turns that are wild yet still realistic, and feel earned because the characters respond like actual humans to their situation.It’s true that the spiky rat-a-tat dialogue, reminiscent of both 90s sitcoms and 30s and 40s screwball comedy, isn’t quite how people talk in the real world, but it’s highly enjoyable when delivered by a good-looking and charismatic cast, among w...

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1 week ago Mikel Arteta ‘would love’ Saka to follow Saliba in signing new Arsenal contract

Arteta: ‘Everyone knows how important Bukayo is for us’Saliba has signed long-term deal; Saka’s expires in 2027Mikel Arteta has said he would “love” Bukayo Saka to follow William Saliba and agree a new contract with Arsenal.The contract Saka signed in May 2023 has less than two years remaining and the England forward said before April’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid: “I want to win wearing this badge.” But Saka, who returned from a hamstring injury as a substitute against Manchester City last week and started Wednesday’s win over Port Vale in the Carabao Cup, also admitted then that he was in “no rush” to sign a new deal. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Brand new day for Atlético as Julián Alvarez tees up derby with dramatic rescue | Sid Lowe

Atlético Madrid needed their own superhero in the win over Rayo, but next comes a derby they cannot lose“Football is fantastic,” Diego Simeone said, which he could say by then. All night he had watched Marcos Llorente fly up the wing; for the last half an hour he had watched his son do so too, all clenched jaw and bulging veins, stuck on fast forward, a determination so intense it looked like he might explode. Now it was the Atlético Madrid manager’s turn, who had literally been on his knees for much of the night, sprinting up the touchline in his black suit and shiny shoes, screaming and let loose again. Simeone had been here before, a week earlier, when he had admitted that Atlético’s victory had brought relief not joy. This was even wilder: five goals, four of them belters, and 54,098 people losing their heads.Simeone especially. Six weeks into the season and for the sixth time, Atlético had scored first; for the fifth time, though, they weren’t going to win. Worse, this time the...

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1 week ago Scotland starlet compared to Real Madrid ace makes debut in cup win after making big impression on EPL boss

The Scotland youth international has made a strong early impression at Arsenal.

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2 w. ago Kylian Mbappe picks clear Ballon d'Or winner – 'I'd deliver it to his house'

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is bullish about who should win the Ballon d'Or but he will not attend Monday night's ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris

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2 w. ago Liverpool news: Arne Slot's side set for Champions League boost after Diego Simeone's fury

Liverpool were gifted a 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid thanks to Virgil van Dijk's late header, and Mirror Football has all the latest news from Arne Slot's side

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2 w. ago Liverpool have granted Arne Slot exactly what he demanded after Atletico Madrid win

Liverpool continued their remarkable streak of scoring late winners in their opening Champions League game of the season against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night

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2 w. ago Thierry Henry pinpoints where Liverpool must improve with Champions League warning

Liverpool claimed a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night but Thierry Henry has sent a warning after the victory

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2 w. ago Diego Simeone UEFA suspension explained after red card in Liverpool win against Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was shown a red card in the closing stages of his side's 3-2 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday night

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2 w. ago Thierry Henry issues verdict on Liverpool's Champions League chances after Atletico Madrid win

The Arsenal legend thinks Liverpool are too vulnerable defensively

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2 w. ago Liverpool player ratings vs Atletico Madrid as pair of 8/10 stars inspire win

Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in their Champions League opener at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Virgil van Dijk scoring a dramatic injury-time winner

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2 w. ago Liverpool seal another late win to see off Atletico Madrid in Champions League

Arne Slot’s side allowed a two-goal lead to slip before producing another dramatic finish.

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2 w. ago Van Dijk’s late header earns Liverpool dramatic win against Atlético Madrid

It should have been a lot easier than this for Liverpool but the 92nd-minute roar to celebrate Virgil van Dijk’s winner against Atlético Madrid made the hardship worthwhile.After scoring twice in the opening six minutes through Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, Liverpool were galloping to victory but were pegged back by two goals from Marcos Llorente, only for their captain to head home a late corner and send Anfield wild in the process. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Liverpool put on late show as three stars score 8/10 in dramatic Atletico Madrid win

LIVERPOOL 3-2 ATLETICO MADRID: Marcos Llorente scored twice at Anfield to cancel out a blistering start from the Premier League champions only for Virgil van Dijk to net a dramatic late winner

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2 w. ago Liverpool rely on chaotic late winner again to save Arne Slot's blushes as Isak struggles

Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win at Anfield against Atletico Madrid as Arne Slot's side had to produce another late moment to spare their blushes

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2 w. ago Kylian Mbappé delivers Real Madrid win amid high drama against Marseille

Kylian Mbappé converted two penalties to secure Real Madrid a 2-1 victory against Marseille in their Champions League group-stage opener despite playing the final stages with 10 men after their captain, Dani Carvajal, was sent off.Carvajal had not started the match, coming on after five minutes when Trent Alexander-Arnold pulled up with an apparent hamstring injury. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sweet relief for Simeone as Atlético finally win amid doubts about evolution | Sid Lowe

Coach broke with tradition after first league win of season that helped calm talk about ability to take club forwardsHappiness was this once; now there is only relief but it is something. In fact, for a little while on Saturday night, it feels like everything. At the end of each game when the final whistle goes, so does Diego Simeone: sprinting down the tunnel and straight up the stairs, not a word to anyone and not outrun by anyone either, no stopping and no looking back. This time, though, is different. Juan Martínez Munuera brings Atlético Madrid’s 2-0 win over Villarreal to a close a little before 11pm, 63,312 fans erupting; a little after 11pm, at the top of the steps under the stand where the fourth official awaits his colleagues and the visitors trudge past tearing off tape and turning right, there’s still no Simeone.Usually the first through, not even slowing here once he’s safely out of sight of supporters and cameras, a figure in a skinny black suit dashing past a pair of ...

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3 w. ago European football: Juventus’s Vasilije Adzic snatches thrilling win over Inter

Harry Kane scores two as Bayern thrash HamburgKylian Mbappé helps 10-man Madrid win at SociedadJuventus snatched a dramatic 4-3 win at home to Inter, with Vasilije Adzic netting a stunning added-time winner in a game in which a Thuram brother scored for each side.Juventus took the lead in the 14th minute through Lloyd Kelly. Inter equalised on the half-hour mark with Hakan Calhanoglu’s strike but Juventus were back in front thanks to Kenan Yildiz eight minutes later. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Man City could use forgotten transfer tactic to deliver knockout blow to Liverpool and Real Madrid

John Stones is out of contract at Manchester City next summer and even if he stays there are question marks over his long-term future.

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