25 h. ago Jerzy Dudek: ‘Carra said to do the spaghetti legs like Grobbelaar but I needed to study my book’

Liverpool’s penalty shootout hero in the 2005 Champions League final against Milan reflects on the ‘Miracle of Istanbul’ and how it changed his lifeTwenty years on from that double save, those spaghetti legs and the miracle of Liverpool’s fifth European Cup triumph and Turkey has not lost the capacity to make a champion out of Jerzy Dudek. “I won the Turkish Open golf last week and it reminded me a bit of Istanbul,” the former Liverpool goalkeeper says. “It is my favourite place, my lucky place, and it stays with me all the time. If I go on holiday to Turkey I always go with a big smile.”Sunday promises to have the same effect on everyone associated with Liverpool. The presentation of the Premier League trophy to Arne Slot’s champions at Anfield coincides with the 20th anniversary of the “Miracle of Istanbul”, when Liverpool overcame a 3-0 half-time deficit to defeat Milan on penalties in the Champions League final. Not that any Liverpool fan needs reminding of the details. The sigh...

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27 h. ago Andy Burnham wants yellow box powers expanded across Greater Manchester

Some councils can police the rules of the road in specific locations, fining rule-breakers up to £105, but the mayor wants more

Sport

27 h. ago Andy Burnham wants major change in yellow box powers across Greater Manchester

Some councils can police the rules of the road in specific locations, fining rule-breakers up to £105, but the mayor wants more

Sport

43 h. ago Andy Burnham gives verdict on Oldham council leader after 'secret letter' controversy

Oldham leader was accused of ‘undermining’ the will of the council

Politics

49 h. ago Andy Burnham issues tribute to Arena bombing victims eight years after tragedy

The Greater Manchester mayor posted a tribute eight years after the bombing in which 22 people were killed

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3 d. ago The three lessons Manchester United should learn so Old Trafford can host the World Cup 'in 10 years'

Andy Burnham believes there's a realistic possibility' Greater Manchester could host World Cup games

Politics

5 d. ago Slot machine firms target UK’s poorest areas and channel funds to billionaires

Exclusive: Politicians including Andy Burnham call for councils to be given powers to stop new sites openingSlot machine companies are targeting Britain’s poorest neighbourhoods and channelling the proceeds to billionaire-owned overseas corporations and a Wall Street fund that uses an offshore lending structure, the Guardian can reveal.The number of slot machine shops has risen by 7% since 2022, as companies -friendly planning and licensing laws to flood Britain’s high streets with new “adult gaming centres” (AGCs), most of which are open 24 hours a day. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Bonnyrigg Rose v East Kilbride: Kilby must go on attack to seal their SPFL destiny, says Mick Kennedy

The Lowland League champions hold a 3-1 advantage going into the second leg, as they hope to make it fourth time lucky for promotion

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7 d. ago Oliver Glasner to ditch lucky omen for Crystal Palace's FA Cup Final vs Man City

Oliver Glasner has worn a black Hugo Boss jumper on their run to Crystal Palace's third FA Cup final - and Eagles fans will hope it will be third time lucky when they face Manchester City

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9 d. ago LIVE: We try the commute from Manchester to Liverpool by train after huge vision unveiled

Andy Burnham says the current rail infrastructure is 'outdated' and reaching its capacity as he calls for a new train line to be built

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9 d. ago Andy Burnham says case for new Manchester to Liverpool railway line has 'landed' in London

The Greater Manchester mayor has spent the day in London, trying to convince the government to back the major transport project

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9 d. ago LIVE: Andy Burnham issues update on new Manchester to Liverpool railway line

The Greater Manchester mayor is selling his plans to the government

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1 week ago Davide Ancelotti set to realise Rangers next manager destiny as takeover Kingmakers aim to make it third time lucky

Multiple reports in Spain state the 35-year-old is on the brink of saying yes to becoming the leader of a new era

Politics

2 w. ago Manchester's taxi trade is 'broken' with drivers on strike — now Andy Burnham's planning a big shake

But we don't know how the mayor and government plan to fix it

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2 w. ago 'Not good enough': Andy Burnham intervenes as Manchester City fans fume over FA Cup final kick

'It is a disgrace' say angry supporters

Sport

3 w. ago BRIAN READE: The North does not need Northern Arc gimmicks... the South will soon come begging

While the South has billions lavished on it, joining up Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds still remains a dream, Brian Reade argues. But the North holds all the cards when it comes to keeping them well watered

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3 w. ago Andy Burnham hails 'victory' as Greater Manchester to get first new railway station in 25 years

Golborne's station will be the first new railway station in Greater Manchester for 25 years

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3 w. ago Third time lucky? Andy Burnham makes his pitch, but we've heard it all before

'This idea has come back three times for a reason'

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3 w. ago Department for Education stifling efforts to boost skills, warns Andy Burnham

The mayor of Greater Manchester said there is an urgent need to devolve more powers over skills but he is facing resistance in Whitehall.

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3 w. ago Andy Burnham tells Labour to set major new target to help end housing crisis

Andy Burnham said delivering new social housing would stop children being forced to live in mouldy and damp homes with soaring levels of kids living in temporary accommodation

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