6 d. ago Matty Cash sinks Manchester City to maintain Aston Villa’s climb up the table

For Manchester City and Erling Haaland, another fruitless visit to Villa Park. It was not quite last season, when defeat here approaching Christmas was a ninth in a dozen matches, but it was equally painful. With a minute of regular time to play, Haaland clattered into a post after meeting a cross by Omar Marmoush, having squeezed the ball over the Aston Villa goalline. But the assistant referee raised his flag and, as Haaland lay wincing, a check from the video assistant referee confirmed the goal would not stand.There is sufficiently much more positivity surrounding Pep Guardiola’s side at present but this proved another frustrating trip, Matty Cash’s superbly taken strike ultimately the difference. Villa have now won their last four Premier League matches. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Cameroon opposition leader declares victory in presidential election

Issa Tchiroma Bakary calls on 92-year-old president to accept end of reign, although results have yet to be releasedThe Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner of the 12 October presidential election and called on the incumbent, Paul Biya, to accept the end of his 43-year rule.“Our victory is clear, it must be respected,” Tchiroma said in a video statement on Facebook with the national flag in the background, before directly addressing 92-year-old Biya: “We call on the regime in power to show greatness and to honour the truth of the ballot box with a long-awaited gesture: that phone call of congratulations, which will demonstrate the political maturity of our nation and the future strength of our democracy.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Nigel Farage is 'amazed' Sky Sports have not sacked Gary Neville after the 'detached from reality' football pundit tore down Union Flag

Gary Neville, 50, has drawn criticism after accusing 'angry, middle-aged white men' of fostering division in Britain by 'using the Union Jack in a negative fashion'.

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3 w. ago Nigel Farage hits out at ‘detached from reality’ Gary Neville after football pundit’s flag video

Nigel Farage has hit out football pundit Gary Neville, claiming he is “detached from reality” following a video the former Manchester United star posted, claiming the UK is divided.

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3 w. ago Gary Neville won't face backlash from Sky Sports after 'angry white men' controversy

The pundit has been embroiled in controversy after his 'angry white men' comment

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3 w. ago Sacked pundit Matt Le Tissier calls out Sky Sports' Gary Neville stance after he 'attacked those who pay his £1.1m wages'

Neville has faced a backlash for comments the former England and Manchester United defender made about Britons fastening St George's and Union Jack flags to lampposts.

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3 w. ago Sky Sports make Gary Neville decision amid 'angry white men' controversy

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has faced backlash from members of the public and politicians including Reform UK's Lee Anderson and Dame Andrea Jenkyns after his controversial video following the Manchester Synagogue attack

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3 w. ago Sky Sports make Gary Neville stance clear after 'angry white men' controversy

Gary Neville recently shared a video across his social media channels criticising political division in the UK and despite backlash, the Manchester United icon will not face any criticism

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3 w. ago Gary Neville's builder backlash: 'Angry' workers who he ordered to remove Union Jack hit back and accuse him of suppressing free speech

Gary Neville, 50, who is known for his left wing views revealed in a video message posted on the LinkedIn website that he had the flag removed 'instantly' as soon as he saw it.

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3 w. ago Sky Sports 'make Gary Neville decision' after Union flag video

The former Man United defender sparked controversy in some quarters

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