Modern life can be hectic and relentless, so everyone is on the hunt for simple ways to make every day a little calmer. The man behind a new book promises to show you how to take back a little bit of peace, space and all-important calm in just a few simple steps. The book, which is rather fittingly called Calm, contains the simple tools, tricks and habits that he believes will change the rest your life. A new book promises to show you how to take back a little bit of peace, space and all-important calm in just a few simple steps . Anxiety affects one in six people in the UK with am estimated 70 per cent of GP visits being due to stress-related issues. According to author Michael Acton Smith, we can do little things every single day to combat this. His book combines extracts from neurological research with wisdom from history's great thinkers and the real-life experiences of individuals across the globe. From how you decorate your house to changing your computer password, FEMAIL has selected the best bits from Calm to help you live a more successful life. 1. Change your password, change your life How many times a day do you re-enter your computer password? Having to change our passwords constantly is one of the exasperating necessities of office life. But what if you were to reappropriate your password, using it instead as a modern-day mantra to help you ensure you remain mindful of whatever it is you most want to achieve? This could be BU!LDNEWFRI3NDSHIPS or SAVE4SKIING. The joy of it is that you can alter it every month if you like. It's an opportunity to repeatedly hit your subconscious with a mindful reminder. 2. Nature meditation Sit in a quiet space. Imagine you are sat beneath a tree in the middle of a field or forest beneath a large, leafy tree with strong branches. Smell the rich soil and clean air. Listen to the wind rustling through the leaves and notice if you hear any birds or animals stirring within. Visualise the tree's leaves, branches and trunk, then picture yourself reaching out to touch it. Feel the texture of the bark. Imagine the tree drinking up the water through its complex root system. Visualise the lengthening, spreading branches, and the leaves opening towards the sun. 3. Create a sleep-friendly bedroom Keep your bedroom decor simple and calm. Avoid clutter, which can trigger your stress response, and make sure work papers are out of sight. Changing your password to something useful or calming is an opportunity to repeatedly hit your subconscious with a mindful reminder . 4. Invest in blue furnishings Opt for blue walls, or flashes of blue in soft furnishings: looking at this colour can lead to a drop in heart rate and blood pressure, and gentle blue hues are widely believed to have a sleep-inducing effect. 5. Keep a notepad or journal by your bed Then, instead of lying awake, worried you will forget something in the morning, you can write it down

Summary: Calm book written by Michael Acton Smith OBE . Divided into eight sections for achieving calm, happiness and success . Includes eating chocolate, sighing and designing a dream desert island .


Manny Pacquiao plans to make Floyd Mayweather Jnr dance to his tune on May 2, and the Filipino icon gave fans a sample of his entrance music as the pair came head to head in Los Angeles. Pacquiao and Mayweather faced the world's media for the only time before fight week on Wednesday night as both men vowed to conquer the other in their $300million (£200m) Las Vegas showdown. But before he took to the stage, Pacquiao delivered a rendition of 'I will fight for the Philippines', an unreleased track he has recorded for his walk on at the MGM Grand. Manny Pacquiao treats reporters to a rendition of his entrance song 'I will fight for the Philippines' Manny Pacquiao will walk out for his fight against Floyd Mayweather to a song he has recorded himself . Pacquiao, who stands to make at least $120m from the fight, collaborated with Filipino singer/songwriter Lito Camo to produce the ballad. Mayweather, meanwhile, is likely to be accompanied into the ring by pop star Justin Bieber who has long been part of his inflated entourage. And the 38-year-old's entrance song will contrast sharply with his opponent's. Mayweather prefers a rap number and was walked into the ring by Lil Wayne for his first fight against Marcos Maidana last year. Mayweather and Pacquiao turn away after facing off following their press conference in Los Angeles . Mayweather (right) was joined by Justin Bieber at the press conference to promote his fight . Mayweather walks to the ring for his first fight against Marcos Maidana accompanied by Justin Bieber .

Summary: Manny Pacquiao came face-to-face with Floyd Mayweather on Wednesday . Pacquiao's entrance music will be a track he has recorded himself . The Filipino icon will make at least $120m from the Las Vegas mega-fight . Mayweather and Pacquiao will not meet again until the week of the fight . READ: Mayweather and Pacquiao kick off hostilities with Hollywood glitz .


A Florida middle school student was found with an arsenal of weapons in his backpack last Wednesday. The 13-year-old boy, whose name is being withheld, was caught when another boy was seen handing him a knife in the cafeteria at Sunrise Middle School in Fort Lauderdale. Upon further inspection, it was revealed he was also carrying a .357 Smith & Wesson firearm, another knife, ammunition, a mask and fireworks. Scroll down for video . A 13-year-old boy was found carrying a .357 Smith & Wesson firearm (similar to the one above), another knife, ammunition, a mask and fireworks in his backpack at a Florida school . The Sun-Sentinel reports that the student was placed on involuntary hold under the Baker Act, which allows authorities in Florida to examine the mental health of an individual and see if they are a harm to themself or others. The teenager was eventually released, but could now face charges of weapons possession and disruption of a school function. Both the boy's mother and attorney, Jim Stark, refused requests for comment. The student who was caught giving the other boy a knife was also taken in under the Baker Act and released. His age and identity are not known at this time. Principal Michael Walker notified parents of the incident in an email last Friday, and this week assured them that the school was safe, though he did not reveal any specifics of what had occurred on that day. Despite his assurances however, many teachers are still afraid. 'It seems calculated, whatever the [student's] plan was,' said Mary Fitzgerald, a schoolteacher for over 35 years and the school's teachers union steward. 'I've never, never in all the years of teaching, even heard of this in Broward County.' The incident occured at Sunrise Middle School (above) in Fort Lauderdale . Another meeting has been scheduled for Thursday evening with faculty, and a more detailed account of what happened has been posted in an online forum only accessible by staff at the school. Under school guidelines, possession of a Class A weapon is grounds for expulsion. 'Student safety is always the District's highest priority, and the school followed all the proper protocols and have worked to keep parents informed,' said Cathleen Brennan, a spokeswoman for Broward County Public Schools. Teachers however still seem unsure of how to deal with last week's event with their students. 'If teachers feel safe, the students will feel safe,' said Fitzgerald. 'They sense it.'

Summary: A 13-year-old boy at Sunrise Middle School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida was found with an arsenal of weapons in his backpack . The boy, who had guns, ammunition, a knife, fireworks and a mask, was caught when another boy was seen giving him a knife . Both boys were placed on involuntary hold under the Baker Act, which allows authorities to examine their mental health, and released . He now faces charges of weapons possession and disruption of a school function as well as possible expulsion . Principal Michael Walker assured faculty and parents that the school was safe, but some teachers are still concerned . Both the boy's mother and lawyer declined to comment on the incident .


A former Olympic gymnast who was advised by doctors to abort two of her triplets has given birth to three healthy baby girls. Jaime Halsey and her rugby star husband Steve, both 35, were told they were expecting triplets in October, but were quickly referred to specialists who said the odds of them all surviving was 50/50 . Last week the couple, from Abington, Northampton, welcomed Eden Rose, Amber Joy and Erin Aila via a planned caesarean section. Scroll down for video . Proud parents: The smallest of the Halsey triplets, Erin Aila, born to former Olympic trampolinist, Jaime Halsey and her rugby star husband Steve, both 35 . After finding out they were expecting triplets, the Halseys were quickly referred to specialists after the 12 week scan when medics realised one of them was 25 per cent smaller than the other. Doctors advised Jaime to consider terminating two of her unborn children because they could cause serious risks to her health as well as the other babies. But Jaime, who was Team GB's first female trampolinist, refused an abortion - despite the odds of all three surviving being just 50 per cent.. The trio were born last Tuesday, with only minor complications before being placed into incubators for further care at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The couple, from Abington, Northampton, delivered the good news via an online blog they have been keeping of their experience. Last week the couple, from Abington, Northampton, already parents to two-year-old Flo, welcomed Eden Rose, Amber Joy and Erin Aila via a planned caesarean section . The 12-week scan (pictured) showed one of the babies was 25 per cent smaller than the others and medics advised her to terminate two of them because they could cause serious risk to her health and the others . Jaime Halsey (left) after tampolining at the NIA, Birmingham. She is now a trampolining coach and also runs a cake-making business from home . Jaime Halsey and her rugby star husband Steve, both 35, were told they were expecting triplets in October, but were quickly referred to specialists who said the odds of them all surviving was 50/50 . Jaime who represented Team GB at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, described the birth as 'the most amazing, yet surreal experience of my life, and I loved every minute.' She added: 'I felt so overwhelmed, I had heard each one cry and been able to see them it was just the best feeling ever.' Eden Rose was the first to arrive into the world at 3.53pm, weighing 3lb 8oz. She was closely followed by Amber Joy at 3.54pm, weighing in at 3lb 1oz. Then at 3.55pm Erin Aila was born, and weighed 2lb 13oz. Earlier this year Jaime, who coaches trampolining and runs a cake-making business from home, spoke of her determination to deliver all three babies. She said: 'Other people have triplets and I wasn't prepared to abort two healthy babies just to make life easier. 'My initial emotional reaction was 'I can't do that, I will keep them all

Summary: Jaime Halsey and husband were told they were having triplets in October . But 12-week scan showed one baby was 25 per cent smaller than others . Doctors advised her to terminate two of the babies but she refused . Last Tuesday, the couple welcomed three healthy baby girls . Mrs Halsey also has Flo, two, with rugby star husband Steve . She was Team GB's first female trampolinist at 2000 Olympic Games .


Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has slammed the club for a lack of ambition under the tenure of owner Mike Ashley. The Magpies are 11th in the Premier League table having escaped with a 1-0 win over relegation threatened Aston Villa on Saturday. Shearer, who scored over 200 goals for Newcastle, believes the St James' Park faithful will consider giving up their season tickets soon because of the lack of investment and hope. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley was among the crowd of spectators at St James' Park on Saturday . 'There is no excitement, no anticipation. It takes its toll, even on the most loyal fans in the country. Fans want to dream their team can be successful, whether that's in a domestic cup competition or in Europe,' Shearer told the Telegraph. 'Newcastle fans at the minute are showing why they are some of the best around, because they can't dream. They've been told the cups aren't a priority, that finishing 10th in the Premier League is more important.' The former striker calls for squad investment in the summer but doubts much will change under current owner Mike Ashley, and insists the club should pursue Cup glory more seriously. Newcastle legend, now a pundit with Match of the Day, has criticised the club's lack of ambition . Despite his injury problems Papiss Cisse has become a crucial player for John Carver at Newcastle . 'Unless the club are going to bring in a load of exciting players in the summer, which is highly unlikely when you look at the way it's been run, then I think people might look at giving up. I can only tell you what my mates are thinking about doing because of the lack of hope at the minute,' added Shearer . 'I'd dearly love us to have a cup run, I'd dearly love us to get to Wembley again, I'd much rather that than just finish in mid-table year after year. 'It's not going to happen because we've played a weakened team in every cup game. They've been playing weakened teams in cup competitions since 2007.' Cisse draws the congratulations after scoring the winner for Newcastle against Aston Villa on Saturday . The Senegalese international made a beeline for Jonas Gutierrez to celebrate his winning goal . Shearer is a hero at St James' Park having scored over 200 goals for the Magpies over a decade with the club .

Summary: Newcastle are currently 11th in the Premier League table . John Carver's side squeezed past struggling Aston Villa 1-0 on Saturday . Alan Shearer played for the Magpies from 1996-2006, scoring 206 goals . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle United news .


The European Tour has confirmed that the British Masters, supported by Sky Sports, will return to the schedule for the first time in seven years in October, with four of Britain's top players taking turns to host the event. As revealed by Sportsmail's golf correspondent Derek Lawrenson, Ryder Cup stars Ian Poulter, Luke Donald, Justin Rose and Lee Westwood will help to select the venue each year, with Poulter first to assume hosting duties at Woburn from October 8-11. Poulter, who has a long association with Woburn, said: 'It is fantastic news that the British Masters is back on The European Tour schedule and I am proud and delighted to be bringing the tournament to Woburn Golf Club, which is obviously a place that means a great deal to me. Ian Poulter, here in action at the Honda Classic last week, will host the British Masters in October . Justin Rose (left) and Luke Donald will join Ryder Cup team-mate Poulter as co-hosts of the event . Lee Westwood is the final co-host of the tournament, which is returning to the European Tour schedule . 'British golf has been in a good place for a number of years now with the success we have had internationally, and as players we have all been keen to get more tournaments on British soil, and in England in particular, so we are grateful to Sky Sports and The European Tour for helping to make this happen. 'As a young boy I dreamed of becoming a professional golfer, and being able to watch my heroes play the game inspired me to chase these dreams. I am now passionate myself about encouraging young people to try to enjoy this game that I love so much, and I'm looking forward to working closely with Sky Sports and The European Tour on staging the British Masters at Woburn and making it an event that truly inspires young people. Poulter (left) and Rose share a laugh after their epic duel, won by the latter, at Woburn in 2002 . Sam Torrance (left) and Christy O'Connor Jnr are among the past winners of the prestigious event . Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano celebrates his 2008 win by diving into the lake by the 18th green at the Belfry . The legendary Seve Ballesteros holds his trophy after winning the British Masters at Woburn in 1986 . 'I know Woburn is going to be a great venue for a European Tour event having hosted the British Masters previously, and I'm sure the fans will come out and really support the event again. 'The British Masters was always one of our leading events and I have some great memories of my battle with Justin at Woburn back in 2002. He's obviously a good friend of mine and a great competitor, so it was a pleasure to go up against him at my home course. Hopefully I can put my local knowledge to good use once more and be up there challenging again this year.' It will be the 17th time that Woburn has hosted the British

Summary: European Tour confirms return of British Masters to its schedule . Ian Poulter, Luke Donald, Justin Rose and Lee Westwood will be hosts . The players will take it in turns each year at a course of their choice . Poulter is first host in October at Woburn, where Rose won in 2002 .


A Brazilian teenager died when a game of Russian roulette went badly wrong, the men accused of killing her have claimed. Natalia Jeane Germano, 19, died instantly after being shot in the head whilst at the house of a friend. It has been claimed that Natalia dared one of her pals to pull the trigger when he was pointing a gun at her - and did not realise the chamber was loaded. Killed: Natalia Jeane Germano, 19, died instantly after being shot in the head whilst at the house of a friend in Maringá, Brazil . Dumped: Her friends claim she was killed when a game of Russian roulette went tragically wrong - but her mother Maria says she does not believe their version of events . She was missing for two days before her body was discovered hidden in bushes last Saturday in the city of Maringá in the southern state of Parana. Three men have been arrested and charged with her death, but they have told police it was a tragic accident after a game of Russian roulette went tragically wrong. But her heartbroken mother Maria José Germano told local media she did not believe that her daughter's death was an accident and claimed the house she died in was a drug den. Mrs Germano said her unemployed daughter had attended a job interview on the morning of the day she disappeared. Two days later, her body was found wrapped in a plastic bag on wasteland in the north of the city and she had a single bullet hole in her head. She said: 'I do not believe this story that she died in this game. The house where she died was a drugs point.' Mrs Germano added: 'She was mouthy and may have made some sort of comment and was killed. 'My daughter was not a drug trafficker and did not use drugs. What she did wrong was get involved with this kind of friendship. 'In addition to killing my daughter, they threw her body in a bush like a dog. This hurt me too much, it will be with me forever.' Popular: Natalia's friends shared pictures and messages of support after she had gone missing last week . Location: The body of Natalia Jeane Germano was found in the city of Maringa in the southern state of Parana in Brazil . The three suspects were charged with aggravated murder, concealment of the body, drug trafficking and trafficking association. Police are believed to have found marijuana and cocaine in the house of Jonathan Nathaniel Francisco da Silva, where the killing happened. The man accused of killing Natalia was named in Brazilian media as Victor Hugo Lima Bueno and the third man arrested has been named as Jhon Weberton Alves Costa. The Civil Police are continuing to investigate the case, even after the arrest of three suspects.

Summary: Natalia Jeane Germano, 19, died after being shot in the head . Her body was found two days later dumped in wasteland in Parana state . Three men arrested - and tell police that she her death was an accident . But devastated mother Maria says: 'I don't believe their story'


Leaders of the Palestine Liberation Organisation have today decided to stop all forms of security coordination with Israel - a step that could lead to an escalation of tensions. Three members of the Palestinian Central Council (PCC), the second highest Palestinian decision-making body, said the decision was taken during a two-day meeting that ended today. 'The council decided to cease all forms of security coordination with Israel,' a PLO official said. Decision: It is not clear if Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will implement today's resolution by the PLO's Central Council . A statement issued by the 110-member PCC read: 'Security coordination in all its forms with the authority of the Israeli occupation will be stopped in the light of its (Israel's) non-compliance with the agreements signed between the two sides.' It said Israel 'should shoulder all its responsibilities towards the Palestinian people in the occupied state of Palestine as an occupation authority according to international law'. The decision is certain to provoke Israel, which sees security coordination as vital to maintain calm in the West Bank. Palestinian security forces also require Israeli permission to send patrols into some areas of the West Bank to preserve law and order. It is not clear if Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will implement the resolution by the PCC. Set up under the 1993 Oslo autonomy accords which founded the Palestinian Authority, the coordination involves the sharing of intelligence and is considered crucial for Israel to keep tabs on Islamist movement Hamas and its West Bank members. Israeli officials had no immediate comment on the PCC move. The PCC statement also said the United Nations Security Council should 'determine a deadline to end the Israeli occupation and ensure that the state of Palestine is enabled to practice its sovereignty on its land occupied since 1967, including its capital east Jerusalem'. A partial view of the Israeli settlement of Qadumim (bottom) and the Palestinian village of Jit (above R), in the Israeli-occupied West Bank near Nablus . It added: 'The concept of a Jewish state is rejected and also of a (Palestinian) state with provisional borders is rejected. 'Any formula that will keep an Israeli military or settler presence on any part of the land of the state of Palestine is rejected.' The Palestinians submitted a UN Security Council resolution in December - which was voted down - calling for an end to Israel's occupation of the West Bank within two years. In January, President Abbas sought membership in the International Criminal Court, paving the way for possible war crimes charges against Israel. In response, Israel withheld tax transfers to the Palestinian Authority. Activists in Abbas' Fatah movement countered by enforcing a boycott of goods made by Israeli food companies. Despite the tensions, security coordination between Abbas' forces and Israeli troops has continued in the West Bank.

Summary: Palestinian leaders today decided to stop security coordination with Israel . The decision - made during a two-day meeting - could increase tensions . Israel sees security coordination as vital to maintaining calm in West Bank . Unclear if Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will implement resolution .


FOR decades their names have been at the heart of British life but Cadbury, Heinz and Marks & Spencer have now dropped off the list of our favourite ‘superbrands’. Instead, John Lewis, Lego and Häagen-Dazs are seen as integral parts of the country’s fabric. Dyson and Virgin Atlantic are also new entries in the top 20 most popular big brands – an annual survey of 2,500 shoppers by market analysts at the Centre for Brand Analysis. Love lost: Cadbury, Heinz and Marks & Spencer have now dropped off the list of Britain's top 20 favourite ‘superbrands’, having been replaced by John Lewis, Lego, Virgin Atlantic and Häagen-Dazs . Topping the chart for the second year running is British Airways, followed by Rolex, which was founded in London in 1905. Cadbury was last year No 11 but does not even feature this year – following a string of controversies since it was taken over by American company Kraft in 2010. The most recent public backlash came a few weeks ago when it changed the recipe of Creme Eggs and shrank the size of their multipacks. Heinz – famed for its baked beans, tomato ketchup and tinned soups – has also slipped off the list after appearing at No 5 last year. It is not known why the company, which has always been US-owned, is falling out of favour with Britons. What's not to love: Ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs is new on the top-20 superbrands list . But our increasing curiosity in more exotic flavours and dishes could be one reason. However, the demise of M & S, which was No 18 in 2014, will be particularly painful for its bosses, especially as rival John Lewis has leapt into the chart at No 6. Marks & Spencer has endured three difficult years, fuelled by poor sales of its womenswear and teething troubles with its new website. Virgin Atlantic makes its first appearance at No 20 but has some way to go before catching up with winner BA. Just last week, BA’s parent company IAG said it expected profits to surge 20 per cent to around £1.6billion this year. The firm’s share price hit an all-time high as a result. Stephen Cheliotis, chief executive of the Centre for Brands Analysis, said: ‘British Airways retaining the No 1 spot is a great example of a much-loved traditional brand that has also refreshed, refocused on innovation and invested to remain attractive and relevant. ‘It is winning out, while newer innovators, such as Google, go in reverse, as the shine comes off.’ The internet giant has slipped from No 7 to 18, while Apple – the richest company in the world and best-known for its computers and mobile phones – is at a relatively lowly 10. Both have suffered a backlash over accusations they have failed to pay a fair share of their taxes in the UK.

Summary: Heinz and Marks & Spencer no longer on Britain's favourite brands list . Replaced by John Lewis, Lego, Virgin Atlantic and Häagen-Dazs . Cadbury was last year No 11 but does not even feature this year .


Transatlantic flights are bad enough, imagine the horror of having to spend 10 hours cooped up in an enclosed space with a spoiled brat on a drug-fueled meltdown. That's what British-born life coach Patricia Mitchell went through when she flew from London to LA last summer on board the same flight as hotel heir Conrad Hughes Hilton III, younger brother of the famous Paris. Hilton was arrested for his disturbing behavior on board the British Airways flight on July 31, in which he smoked marijuana in a lavatory, threw punches and threatened to 'f****** kill' multiple crew members. On Tuesday, as Hilton celebrated his 21st birthday, GQ published Mitchell's account of the transatlantic flight from hell which ended in Hilton being escorted off the plane in cuffs (though his lawyers have since saved him from any serious punishment). Embarrassing: Hotel heir Conrad Hughes Hilton III turned 21 on Tuesday, but he'll be spending his birthday week in court - pleading guilty to assault for the disturbance he caused on board a British Airways flight this past summer . Famous siblings: BA passenger Patricia Mitchell gave a blow-by-blow account of Conrad's tantrum in a recent story. Conrad pictured above with his very-famous older sister Paris in 2009 . According to an affidavit written by an FBI agent who investigated the incident, Hilton first started to cause a disturbance when he refused to turn off his phone before take off. In a suit: Hilton spotted leaving a federal courthouse in Los Angeles on February 3, 2015 after turning himself in for a public meltdown on the flight. His arraignment is scheduled for Thursday . Just a few minutes later, when the fasten seatbelt sign was still illuminated, Hilton got up from his seat on the second deck business class and went downstairs to wander the plane. Mitchell was seated on the lower deck where Hilton appeared and noted: 'It was during that bit when the stewards are up but nobody else should be. My ears were popping, and I was waiting for the drinks trolley, when suddenly, he's coming down the aisle. I thought, "Whoa, that's not normal." 'He was dressed posh casual, expensive haircut. He looked like a polo player and walked with a sure-footed march, being loud... I heard a lot of "f****." After crew asked him to return to his seat and he refused, Hilton 'threatens to hit someone seated four rows behind him.' Mitchell added, 'I thought he was in the middle of a psychotic episode.' For the next few hours Hilton paces around, swearing and threatening the crew and Mitchell wonders if the plane will be turned around. At one point, Hilton approached a member of the crew to complain about a passenger who was giving him the 'stink eye' when Mitchell considered taking out her phone to record the meltdown. But just one look from Hilton froze her in place. 'He looked at me, really threatening. I don't often watch horror movies, but you know how the walking dead have a look in their eye? I thought, "He's

Summary: Conrad Hughes Hilton III was arrested after causing a disturbance on board a British Airways flight from London to LA last July . Passenger Patricia Mitchell says the hotel heir smoked marijuana in a bathroom and was threatening to the crew . Last week, the 21-year-old struck a plea deal with prosecutors to downgrade the charges to simple assault . He is due back in court for sentencing on Thursday .


Shocking video has emerged of a mother holding her terrified daughter in a headlock while the little girl was having her ears pierced. The footage, taken in Chicago, Illinois, shows the young child crying out in fear as a man approaches with a piercing instrument. At one point, the girl can be heard screaming 'please don't, please don't' as she cowers in a chair while a man off camera accuses the frightened youngster of 'acting like a little baby'. Footage shows the child crying out while a man (left) moves in with an ear piercing instrument. Moments later the frightened girl is held in a headlock by her mother (right) Eventually, a woman believed to be her mother puts the tearful girl in a hold while the procedure is carried out. The film, taken on a mobile phone, has sparked outrage on social media websites with some accusing the mother of going too far. One YouTube user, Valerie Jones wrote: 'This is horrible - how could anyone hear a child's plea and ignore it?' Another, Shelley Carefoot, said: 'See that poor child begging that man with her eyes. What a disgrace.' And aftern viewing the video, Adrien Dwight wrote: 'I cannot believe what I just saw.' The girl can be heard screaming 'please don't, please don't' as she cowers in a chair and tries to put her hands up to stop the piercing from happening . The video starts with the girl sitting in a chair with a man preparing to pierce her ear. But she repeatedly holds her hands up and begs the adults standing around her not to let it happen crying: 'But it's going to hurt'. At one point, the mother says she is going to count to five ordering the youngster to 'calm down', to 'hold on tight' and ordering the girl to stop resisting. But the hysterical child repeatedly cries out 'Please don't, please don't.' and sobs uncontrollably as her mother pins her down. Video shows the girl recoiling (left) as a man attempts to pierce her ear before her mother holds her head down (right) telling the youngster to 'calm down' and 'hold on tight' Afterwards, the mother can be heard saying: 'Now she feels stupid as hell. That didn’t hurt at all, right?' Moments later, the youngster sits quietly as the man pierces her second ear. According to Fox2now, piercer Pretty Ricky, posted the video online along with the words: 'This lil girl nearly lost her dammm mind when I was trying to Pierce her ears yall gotta watch this till the end.'

Summary: Footage shows man preparing to pierce young girl's ear in Chicago, Illinois . The frightened child repeatedly cries out in a bid to prevent the procedure . Woman believed to be her mother then puts the youngster in a headlock . The girl can be heard screaming 'please don't' before ear is finally pierced . Video has sparked outrage with some branding those involved 'a disgrace'


A sheep and cattle grazier is using her 32,000 hectare farm to help drought-stricken farmers get fit. Instead of using traditional equipment, Joy McClymont uses things lying around her 32,000-hectare farm to train her clients by using irrigation pipes as weights, swing truck springs in place of kettle bells, tyres to do push ups and the dam to run laps around. Then passes on her tips and tricks to her fitness program clients. Mother-of-four Joy McClymont lives out in Queensland's central west and started Off The Track Training . This is helping producers in Ms McClymont's region get their minds of the crippling drought which has gripped more than 70 per cent of Queensland. The former triathlete, who lives 100km from Longreach in the state's central west, told Woman's Day three-quarters of her clients were suffering from the dry conditions. She said the process of getting and keeping fit had been therapeutic. 'I tell them [my clients] their fitness is the one thing they can actually control and exercise will change the way they face the day. It tricks you - you feel like you're 10 kilograms lighter and bulletproof,' Ms McClymont said. 'For me, this has been sanity saving.' She wanted her clients to use equipment they already had their farm with spending a huge amount of money . This includes moon rocks as medicine balls (above) and irrigation pipes as weights . Ms McClymont used to be a competitive triathlon and qualified for an ironwoman competition . Ms McClymont said the idea of starting an outback fitness program that people could access online came after the birth of her first child with her husband, Paul. She now has four children aged from one to six years old. The former ironwoman qualifier found it was extremely difficult for her to get back on the horse after her pregnancy because of the remoteness of her home. 'I just wanted to do something to make it easier for people to look after their health and do something for themselves in tough times, especially when there's a drought,' Ms McClymont told Daily Mail Australia. 'It also makes it easier for them to manage their stress when their health is better.' That's when she started up Off The Track Training, which gives people living in rural areas access to all the benefits of a metropolitan personal trainer. Ms McClymont and her group of trained professionals provides tailored training programs, meal plans and nutritional advice to clients from the Northern Territory, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. They also get face-to-face time with Ms McClymont and her team when required as well as contact through Facebook or the phone. These programs can last from 50 days to 100 days depending on her clients' needs. She said this communication helped build a support network for those who are drought-stricken. 'When you live on a property, so much of your identity is tied to the place. When it doesn't perform well, people often have nothing else in their lives.' Ms McClymont recommends exercising outside to utilise the

Summary: Joy McClymont lives 100km from Longreach in Queensland's central west . The former triathlete is helping farmers get their minds off the drought . More than 70 per cent of the state of Queensland is drought declared . Ms McClymont uses pipes, moon rocks and tyres as her training equipment . She said the process of getting and keeping fit had been therapeutic for her .


Holders Bayern Munich struck either side of the break to beat second division Eintracht Braunschweig 2-0 on Wednesday and advance to the German Cup quarter-finals. A dazzling free-kick by David Alaba on the stroke of halftime and Mario Gotze's solo effort in the 57th minute were enough for Bayern, who were in control but never needed to hit top form against their toothless visitors. The Bavarians, top of the Bundesliga and chasing another domestic double, were up against a gutsy Braunschweig defence, with winger Franck Ribery frustrated in the first half by Braunschweig's physical play. David Alaba celebrates scoring during Bayern Munich's win against Eintracht Braunschweig . Midfielder Mario Gotze scored the German Cup holders' second goal of the evening . Brazilian defender Dante wins a header during the German Cup match on Wednesday evening . Arjen Robben, however, was lucky to be awarded a foul in the 45th minute with minimal contact by the Braunschweig player but it mattered little for Austria international Alaba, who unleashed a ferocious free kick into the top corner. Gotze killed off opposition hopes of a comeback early in the second half before Bayern stepped off the gas, content to protect their lead. Runaway third division leaders Arminia Bielefeld shocked in-form Bundesliga club Werder Bremen 3-1 with two goals from former German youth international Manuel Junglas to seal the biggest upset so far in the German Cup round of 16. The Westphalian club soaked up pressure early in the first half before striking through 26-year-old Junglas in the 32nd minute. Wolfsburg's Timm Klose scores his side's second goal of the evening against Leipzig . Third tier Arminia Bielefeld shocked the in-form Bundesliga side Werder Bremen . Arminia Bielefeld manager Norbert Meier celebrates during his side's surprise victory . Werder, back in European contention after a fine run in the Bundesliga, had control of the game but missed several good scoring opportunities before being punished again when unmarked Sebastian Schuppan tapped in a corner in the 57th minute. Werder captain Clemens Fritz, who was sent off near the end following a second booking, pulled one back but Junglas made sure it was a memorable evening for the former Bundesliga club when he finished off a quick break. VfL Wolfsburg kept their cool against ambitious second division club Leipzig and with a goal in each half from Daniel Caligiuri and Timm Klose they moved into the next round. Borussia Moenchengladbach also progressed with a 2-0 victory over Kickers Offenbach. Last season's finalists Borussia Dortmund, along with Bayer Leverkusen, Hoffenheim and Freiburg, booked their places in the last eight on Tuesday.

Summary: Bayern Munich beat second division side Eintracht Braunschweig . The win hands them a place in the German Cup quarter-finals . Third tier Arminia Bielefeld shocked the in-form Werder Bremen . Wolfsburg kept their cool against ambitious second division club Leipzig .


A 14-year-old girl in Birmingham, Alabama, had a tense history with a group of girls on Facebook, but when they all decided to meet up and brawl Friday evening, the confrontation turned deadly. The participants, who had agreed to fight and post the video online, came together at a park, but midway through the fight, shots were fired that injured two and killed Kierra'onna Rice. AL.com reports that two shooters opened fire shortly after the girls arrived at the park, though there is no evidence the shooting was planned. Fatally shot: A 14-year-old girl in Birmingham with a tense online history as part of feuding groups of teens was killed by gunshots fired during a planned brawl in a park . 'They took it upon themselves to fire recklessly into a crowd,' Birmingham Police Lt Sean Edwards said of the shooting. CNN reports that police arrived around arrested two suspected of being the shooters, males aged 17 and 19, who were identified by witnesses. 14-year-old Rice was taken to Baptist Princeton Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, where she later died. The two injured girls were taken to UAB Hospital for treatment. Investigators say they believe one of the suspects was dating a girl that Rice and others were planning on fighting, over a Facebook fight that dated to three weeks before the incident. Birmingham police say that teenagers have been more willing to use guns as a way to settle disputes recently. Caught up: Some photos posted to Facebook show Rice in her high school ROTC uniform . Arrests: Investigators say they arrested but have not formally charged two males, 17 and 19, that witnesses testified to being the shooters . Trouble trend: Birmingham police say that teenagers have been more willing to use guns as a way to settle disputes recently . 'We're starting to see a lot of teens armed and extremely dangerous,' Edwards said. 'We are starting to see them become more violent. They're using guns to solve their issues.' 'Fights on the street are not fair and are extremely unpredictable,' said Edwards. 'You're agreeing to accepting the harm that may take place to you and others.'

Summary: Police identified the teenager as Kierra'onna Rice . She had planned to go along with friends and fight another group of girls in a park . The combatants agreed to film the video and put it on social media . Police arrested the shooters, who had opened fire shortly after the girls arrived at the park . Investigators believe one of the shooters, who were 17 and 19, was dating one of the girls Rice was meant to fight .


World No 1 Novak Djokovic relaxed after his Davis Cup exploits by taking his pair of pet dogs for a walk in West Hollywood with wife Jelena Ristic. The pair were spotted taking a stroll in Los Angeles on Wednesday after Djokovic had returned from helping Serbia to a 5-0 whitewash against Croatia to set up a Davis Cup quarter final against Argentina. The dogs - Pierre and Tesla - have been regularly seen alongside this year's Australian Open champion, including spending a holiday with their owners in St Tropez last year. Scroll down for video . Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena Ristic take their dogs for a walk in West Hollywood on Wednesday . The couple of keen dog lovers have even taken 'Pierre and Tesla' on holiday with them to St Tropez . The world No 1 has returned to Los Angeles after starring for Serbia in the Davis Cup . Serbia's No 1 celebrates after leading his country past Croatia and into the Davis Cup quarter finals . Serbia's No 1 played a major role in his country's victory, beating Mate Delic in singles before teaming up with Nenad Zimonjic to beat Marin Draganja and Franko Skugor in the doubles. Djokovic, though, wasn't even initially supposed to play in the match. Viktor Troicki was named to play alongside Zimonjic but Serbia coach Bogdan Obradovic opted for Djokovic after his impressive performance against Delic. Meanwhile, the player renowned for his forward thinking when it comes to fitness has taken to practicing ballet with his Ristic after the current Wimbledon champion posted a photo online of the couple together and wrote: 'Ballet with my wife'. Current Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic poses with his wife after taking up ballet . Serbia players celebrate after setting up a Davis Cup showdown with Argentina .

Summary: Novak Djokovic helped Serbia past Croatia into Davis Cup quarter finals . World No 1 returned to US and relaxed by walking his two dogs in LA . Australian Open champion recently posted picture of himself practicing ballet with wife Jelena Ristic .


The average Wall Street bonus rose two percent in 2014 as hiring in New York City's financial sector picked up, according to a government report on Wednesday. The average bonus for New York City's security industry rose to $172,860 in 2014, the highest level since the financial crisis, said a report by the office of the New York State Comptroller. The loftier bonuses came despite a 4.5 percent drop in broker/dealer profits in 2014 to $16 billion, the report said. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday. The average Wall Street bonus rose two percent in 2014 as hiring in city's financial sector picked up according to a government report . The decline in profits was due to weakness in some trading divisions, costly legal settlements at large banks and higher capital reserve requirements imposed by regulators after the financial crisis. The industry added 2,300 jobs in New York City in 2014, the first year of positive job growth in the sector since 2011. 'The cost of legal settlements related to the 2008 financial crisis continues to be a drag on Wall Street profits, but the securities industry remains profitable and well-compensated even as it adjusts to regulatory changes,' said New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. 'The resumption of job growth in the securities industry bodes well for New York's economy, but it remains to be seen whether this trend will be sustained.' 'One area that anecdotally we keep hearing is a growth sector is compliance,' DiNapoli said. The average increase in bonuses in 2014 was well below the rise notched in the previous two years. Average bonuses fell from a peak of $191,360 on average in 2006 to $100,850 in 2008 during the financial crisis. Average bonuses had fallen from a peak of $191,360 in 2006 to $100,850 in 2008 during the financial crisis . The average salary including bonuses on Wall Street was $355,500 in 2013, according to an October report from the comptroller's office. 'The compensation is five times the average for private employment in the city,' DiNapoli said. 'But it's a challenging work environment, and in recent years because of the downsizing it's been harder to get these positions.' Authorities have blamed inflated mortgage-backed securities that plummeted along with the U.S. housing market for the financial crisis in 2008. Regulatory reforms since have included larger reserve requirements, new limits on proprietary trading and measures intended to reduce risk. Securities firms now pay a smaller share of bonuses in the current year with more deferred. DiNapoli added that it's important to be concerned about excessive risk-taking and possible regulatory rollbacks to be sure there isn't another meltdown, noting the industry is key to the economic viability of the city and state. The goal should be a business model with sustainable profits, he said, not the short-term, high-risk, high-reward profits 'that invariably results in the periodic downturn or crash as we had.'

Summary: Bonuses for New York City's security industry rose on average by two percent in 2014 . Increase came despite 4.5 percent drop in broker/dealer profits . Average bonuses had fallen from a peak of $191,360 in 2006 to $100,850 in 2008 during the financial crisis .


Tuberculosis has spread through a Kansas high school after a single case of the disease was discovered. Some 27 people have tested positive for latent TB infection at the school in eastern Kansas. State and county health officials made the announcement on Wednesday after tests were conducted on more than 300 Olathe Northwest High students and staff who came into contact with a student with TB disease. Officials called people who tested positive on Monday and those with no sign of infection were to receive letters in the mail. One student with TB at Olathe Northwest High School has led to 27 cases of the infection in eastern Kansas among fellow students and staff . According to the Johnson County Department of Heath and Environment, those with TB infection were not contagious, do not feel sick and do not have symptoms. People with TB disease can spread the bacteria to others, feel sick and have symptoms including fever, night sweats, cough and weight loss. Causes: Tuberculosis is spread from person to person through the air, when someone infected coughs, sneezes, laughs or sings. A person who breathes in the bacteria can become infected. Symptoms: General symptoms may include feeling weak or sick, weight loss, fever and/or night sweats. Symptoms of TB of the lungs may include coughing, chest pain and/or coughing up blood. Treatment: More than 13,000 cases are reported in the U.S. each year. There are also an estimated 10 to 15 million people in the U.S. who are infected with the TB germ, with potential to develop TB disease in the future. If a person gets a TB skin test and it comes back positive, they must take a variety of antibiotics daily for as long as six months. Director of the health department, Lougene Marsh, said: 'The number of individuals with TB infection does not exceed what we would anticipate in this setting.' Tuberculosis can be spread by coughing and sneezing. People with the disease were most likely to spread it to others with whom they have prolonged contact. According to the CDC, TB is caused by a bacterium called mycobacterium tuberculosis which attacks the lungs but can also infect the kidneys, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, the disease can be fatal. The Department of Heath and Environment said those who tested positive for TB will have a chest x-ray and begin a course of antibiotics to kill the TB bacteria. In May, those who were in the same class as the student with TB disease will be given another round of blood tests as it can sometimes take eight weeks for the bacteria to show itself. A total of 9,582 TB disease cases were reported in the U.S. in 2013 - compared to 84,304 cases when the CDC began records in 1953. The same year, 9 million people around the world became sick with TB disease, leading to 1.5 million deaths. A doctor examines the x-rays of a TB patient (stock image). People with the disease can spread the bacteria to others, feel sick and have

Summary: A small number of staff and students at Olathe Northwest High School tested positive for latent TB infection on Wednesday . Those with TB infection are not contagious, do not feel sick and do not have symptoms . They will have chest x-rays and be treated with a course of antibiotics .


Paul Lambert has only 'good things' to say about Aston Villa, the club he left last month after a disappointing run of games. The 45-year-old replaced Alex McLeish at the helm of the Premier League club in June 2012 but following a poor run of results, which left Villa in the bottom three, the club parted company with the Scot and later appointed Tim Sherwood as his successor. He told BBC's Football Focus: 'I don't have any bad things about Aston Villa. It's a brilliant football club as everybody knows. Paul Lambert says he only has 'good things' to say about Aston Villa despite his sacking in Feburary . Lambert believes Villa are in a healthier position than when he arrived, particularly in terms of their finances . 'I came in at really, probably a tough time and obviously when the financial reports came out, their losses are way down now so from that point of view the club is in probably a lot healthier position than when I went there. 'It's a great club with great people at it, and great people left behind. 'There's things when you look back and think "maybe I should have done that better or different" but I've got nothing but good things (to say) about the club.' Since leaving Villa, Lambert has spent time in Germany with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund working towards his UEFA Pro Licence. Lambert has spent time with Borussia Dortmund and Jurgen Klopp working towards his UEFA Pro Licence . Pep Guardiola is another manager in Germany that Lambert has been able to observe at close quarters of late . Although he enjoyed his time overseas and said his time spent there 'was a great experience', Lambert admitted he had no real plans to take up a managerial role abroad at this moment in time and follow the likes of former Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes, who is head coach at Real Sociedad. When asked if he fancied managing overseas right now, the former Dortmund midfielder replied: 'Not really, I went over there - I've been back in the country for over a week or so now. 'The two clubs (Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich) there I know very well. Germany's been a big part of my life there but spending that time at Dortmund was a great experience and you learn so much, even though you're only there for that week or so to watch them....it was a great, great experience.' Lambert said he had no desire to follow Real Sociedad head coach David Moyes in managing abroad . Lambert praised the work of Klopp and said that working with his Borussia Dortmund side was eye-opening . Sitting and talking with Guardiola was said to be a great experience for the former Aston Villa manager . Lambert praised the work Jurgen Klopp has done at the German club and admitted working and talking with the Dortmund coach and Bayern's Pep Guardiola was eye-opening. He added: '(Guardiola) and Jurgen Klopp are probably the best I've seen

Summary: Paul Lambert was sacked by Aston Villa last month after defeat by Hull . He has since visited Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in Germany . Lambert has been learning from coaches to earn his UEFA Pro Licence . He insists he holds no grudges over departure from 'brilliant club' Villa .


While he may not be green-fingered, this Chinese farmer deserves a high-five for growing a huge hand-shaped vegetable. Mr Chen, who lives in the Zhongjiang County in central China, has harvested an impressive vegetable grown from a mysterious sprout, according to People's Daily. The creative Chinaman then decided to use it to make soup, and it tasted like a yam. Hand or foot: Mr Chen, who lives in the Zhongjiang County in central China, has harvested the vegetable . Referred to by Mr Chen as the 'foot yam', the curious vegetable weighs 14.6kg and measures around 70cm. Last spring, Mr Chen discovered some small green shoots in the abandoned vegetable garden behind his house. 'I never gave it any fertiliser so did not expect it to grow so big,' he said. But he unexpectedly found the huge vegetable a few days ago. The duck house behind Mr Chen's home is suspected to have fertilised the ground which would provide the 'foot yam' with all the nutrients it needed to grow. Referred to by Mr Chen as the 'foot yam', the curious vegetable weighs 14.6kg and measures around 70cm . 'This feet yam has the flavour of certain traditional medicine with a delicate taste and nice texture,' Mr Chen said. He also said there was too much to eat, so he shared it with his relatives.

Summary: Impressive vegetable measures 70cm long and weighs a whopping 15kg . It grew from a mysterious green shoot in Mr Chen's abandoned garden . Chinese farmer decided to use it to make soup and says it tastes like yam . There was too much to eat, so he has shared the 'yam' with his relatives .


Convicted cop killer Mumia Abu-Jamal, 60, has been hospitalized, but his lawyer says prison officials won't tell him why. Attorney Bret Grote with the Pittsburgh-based Abolitionist Law Center said Monday that his client is in the critical care unit of Schuylkill Medical Center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Grote says neither he nor Abu-Jamal's brother, Keith Cook, have been allowed in to see him. 'We're concerned, about as concerned as it gets, about Mumia's health,' Grote told the Philadelphia Inquirer. Hospitalized: Convicted cop killer Mumia Abu-Jamal is in the critical care unit of a Pennsylvania hospital but his lawyers say officials won't tell them why . A Pennsylvania Department of Corrections official also declined to provide details. A spokesman for Pottsville's Schuylkill Medical Center says he had no information about Abu-Jamal. 'We never discuss an inmate's medical condition,' deputy press secretary Susan Bensinger told the Inquirer. Mumia's hospitalization was revealed Monday when a group of his friends arrived to the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy for a visit and were informed by prison staff that he wasn't there. While Grote and others had permission with the prison to visit Mumia, the hospital had not yet cleared them. Grote said he hoped the matter would be cleared up by Tuesday. Abu-Jamal is a former Black Panther serving life in prison for the 1981 murder of white Philadelphia police Officer Daniel Faulkner. Treated: Lawyers with Pittsburgh-based Abolitionist Law Center say prison officials told them their client is being treated at Pottsville's Schuylkill Medical Center . His conviction was upheld through years of appeals, but he has gained international support for his claim that he's the victim of a racist justice system. Mumia's death sentence was overturned in 2012. Abu-Jamal supporters include celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg, and many hail him as a revolutionary. Abu-Jamal has written several books, hosted his own radio show and even has a street named after him in France. Mumia Abu-Jamal (left) is a former Black Panther serving life in prison for the 1981 murder of white Philadelphia police Officer Daniel Faulkner (right). His conviction was upheld through years of appeals, but his death sentence was converted to life in prison in 2012 .

Summary: Former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal has been hospitalized at Schuykill Medical Center in Pennsylvania . The 60-year-old is in the critical care unit of the facility according to lawyers at the Pittsburgh-based Abolitionist Law Center . Mumia is serving a life sentence after years of appeals won him a reprieve from his death sentence in 2012 .


A woman from the seaside town of Hastings who gets £1,100 of benefits a month has labelled the government 'disgusting' for allowing people to live on that amount of money. In the show Benefits Britain, which airs on Channel 5 tonight, a camera crews follows Debbie Merton, 46, who hasn't worked in 24 years and lives in a large council flat on the East Sussex coast. She doesn't reveal the disability that allows her to receive this amount of money every month, but says that it is unlikely she will ever be able to get a job. Scroll down for video . Debbie Merton, who gets a benefits income of just under £1,100 a month and hasn't work in 24 years . While Debbie has been on state handouts for several years, she reveals that as a young woman, she also struggled to find any work because of her lack of skills. She said: 'I tried getting other jobs before I was disabled but couldn't because I had no qualifications, it really winds me up - I get so angry.' She continued: 'It's bloody hard and the government don't really give a s***, they're alright in their posh houses and eating lobster and caviar every night.' 'It's just disgusting how they expect you to live on money and support a house and support yourself.' Debbie, centre, with her partner Pete, right and their friends, left, at one of Debbie's regular dinner parties . Another person who hits the sharp side of Debbie's tongue is the Queen. As Debbie has her neighbours round for dinner and several drinks, she holds court on the British monarch, saying: 'Look at the Queen, she's got Buckingham Palace and God knows how many other f****** properties. 'All her grandchildren and kids have got two, three, four different houses and we're sitting here on the poverty line, eating c**p. while THAT is sitting in her f****** palace, eating pretty, eating swan and everything. 'It winds me up.' Debbie is known for being a socialite in the area and loves having friends over for home-cooked meals and a knees-up. Debbie with one of her pets - a bearded dragon . But her outgoing nature eventually gets the better of her and after one raucous evening too many, she receives a formal warning from her local housing association over loud noise coming from her flat. According to the official letter, her neighbours have complained about fights in her home and loud music being played until the early hours, leading to the police having to be called at 2am. She says: 'We did have a discussion earlier in the evening, but when the police turned up at two in the morning, we were ready for our bed.' 'We're meant to be a community at the end of the day but now I've got a final warning to get out of my flat. 'I'm definitely moving from here, I can't stand it round here. 'If the council don't help me move, I'm prepared to go and live on the street.' Stacey Farrand,

Summary: Debbie Merton, 46, from Hastings, hasn't worked in 24 years . She lives in a large council flat and is given £1,100 a month . Stacey Farrand, 28, from Hastings, lives in a one-room bedsit with her son .


Standing in the middle of a pitch with a crowd of around 40,000 questioning your fitness and ability to get decisions right is a real test of mental strength. Having a group of athletic, testosterone-fuelled players surrounding you, trying to intimidate and bully you into making a decision which favours them, is almost too much to bear. And I am incredulous that Gary Neville and John Terry seem to think this harassment of referees is now somehow acceptable. John Terry (centre) led the protests as he screamed at the referee following Ibrahimovic's first-half challenge . In November 2006 I reported Chelsea and their players for attempting to intimidate me during a game at Tottenham. I asked the FA to study a specific incident, which was clear on video, when I felt intimidated and pressurised to give a decision. The FA reviewed the footage and said as I did not look frightened or intimidated, they would not be taking the case any further. Chelsea captain John Terry is sent off by referee Graham Poll during a match with Tottenham in 2006 . Chelsea captain John Terry (left) reacts after Ibrahimovic's tackle on Oscar in the first-half at Stamford Bridge . The Chelsea players surround referee Bjorn Kuipers at Stamford Bridge as he brandishes the red card . This is not a case of Chelsea- bashing, although it was their players again who demonstrated that apparently anything is acceptable now in the pursuit of winning a football match. Ganging up on referees is happening more and more and unless something is done to reverse the trend, it will get worse. We have former England captain Terry saying that hounding a referee is OK because everyone does it. On Wednesday night I am sure that Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers was influenced after being harassed by Chelsea’s outfield players. There was nothing in his body language to suggest he was about to reach for his red card and send off Paris Saint-Germain’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic until all that pressure was brought to bear. Chelsea's players surround referee Bjorn Kuipers as he sends off Zlatan Ibrahimovic (second right) Some observers will suggest that referees could just brandish cards at players who apply too much pressure. However, players know that there is no credibility in showing multiple yellow cards at such incidents. Instead, the time has come to rule that only the captains should be allowed to approach the referee.

Summary: Chelsea players swarmed referee Bjorn Kuipers to influence a red card for PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic during their Champions League exit . Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher branded their behavior a 'disgrace' However Blues captain John Terry defended his side's actions .


Former England captain Michael Vaughan has challenged Kevin Pietersen to prove he wants to play for England by turning his back on the Indian Premier League and playing county cricket. Pietersen was axed from the England set-up in February last year in the aftermath of the 5-0 Ashes series defeat to Australia, but was given hope of a possible return by incoming chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Colin Graves. Graves said in a recent BBC Radio 5 Sportsweek interview that Pietersen, who left Surrey last autumn, has to play county cricket if he harbours any hopes of an England return and Vaughan agrees with this viewpoint. There have been calls for Kevin Pietersen to return to the England fold following World Cup struggles . Former England captain Michael Vaughan has challenged Pietersen to prove his loyalty by playing county cricket next summer instead of chasing the big dollars in T20 tournaments . 'You say it for a while you want to play for England - prove it!' he told BBC Radio 5 Live. 'Give up your IPL deal, go and play for, say, Surrey - freezing cold away at Derby.' Vaughan added: 'If Kevin is going to do exactly what he's been saying and he's desperate to play (for England), he will play county cricket and I will pretty much guarantee that he will score plenty of runs doing it.' Pietersen was in optimistic mood on Monday that an unlikely reconciliation may be achieved, tweeting: 'Incredibly humbling how supportive you've all been since the news broke yesterday from Mr Colin Graves. Gonna try work this out for sure!' Indications since Graves' interview appear to have been broadly less encouraging for the exiled 34-year-old batsman, however, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for the upcoming IPL season in February. Pietersen hits out for his county Surrey during a NatWest T20 Blast match with Middlesex last summer . Pietersen has recently been playing for the Melbourne Stars in the Australian Big Bash league . Incoming chairman of the ECB, Colin Graves, also called on Pietersen to prove his form in county cricket . The ECB issued a statement on Sunday evening, insisting 'nothing has changed' in his status and adding 'only players who are playing consistent high-quality county cricket and who are seen as a positive influence will be selected for England'. Surrey de-registered Pietersen at the end of last season, and are not publicly inclined to reopen negotiations. Chairman Richard Thompson said: 'Our understanding at the end of last summer was that Pietersen had no intention of playing red-ball cricket. 'If not, he will not play for Surrey.' Vaughan and Pietersen together at an England training session at Lord's back in 2008 . Pietersen pats Vaughan on the back during England's Test match with India at the Oval in August 2007 . There was little engagement in the topic from Pietersen's former team-mate Joe Root who - along with his current colleagues - has more pressing issues to confront in Australia and New Zealand as England try to stay in

Summary: Michael Vaughan said Kevin Pietersen must prove he wants England return . He's urged KP to quit the Indian Premier League and play county games . ECB chairman Colin Graves made same remarks at the weekend . Pietersen was axed following England's disastrous Ashes last winter .


The father of an 11-year-old girl who was allegedly the victim of online grooming filmed himself beating the man responsible before killing him in a gory video. The unidentified man, who was 23, was said to have harassed the girl for several months. It is believed he sent pictures to her via Whatsapp and arranged to meet her in the state of Goias, Brazil. Scroll down for video . The father of an 11-year-old girl who was allegedly the victim of online grooming filmed himself beating the man responsible before killing him in a gory video . But he had not realised he had actually been talking to the young girl's father. When he arrived for the supposed meeting, the man badly beat him and filmed it before killing him. A gory video of the attack has been posted online by the girl's father, as a 'warning that those who do wrong, have to pay for it', he said. In it the man can be seen bleeding heavily from a gaping wound around his mouth. In the video an angry exchange can be heard, with the alleged attacker swearing that he will never again try to contact the young girl. He can barely speak as he begs for mercy and appears to be being held up by the neck by the older man. Asked by the girl's father the man, with a swollen lip and face, pleads in Portuguese: 'Never again, never again, never again.' The father is said to reply: 'You will learn from this beating that you will now take you b*****d.' The camera is then taken off the alleged predator's face. He is heard screaming before it cuts out. It comes days after an angry Indian mob broke into a Dimapur prison to kidnap alleged rapist Syed Faird Khan. He was stripped naked and paraded through the streets before being hung by a clock tower . Khan's brother, Syed Jamal Khan, said he was innocent and accused police of trying to falsely implicated him of rape . The young man's body was found three days later in the middle of the thicket where the beating took place, LiveLeak.com reports. Last year a man jailed for the rape and killing of his one-year-old son was reportedly viciously attacked by inmates at a Brazilian prison after turning himself in. Reports claimed Daryell Dickson Meneses Xavier was stabbed in the back by fellow convicts and raped repeatedly after details of his crimes spread through the prison in Taguatinga. Elsewhere an Indian mob broke into a prison where a suspected rapist was being held to break him out for a public lynching this week. Syed Faird Khan was beaten to death and hung from a clock tower in Nagaland state after being put in a cell accused of attacking a 19-year-old student in February. It came after thousands were outraged by the blocking of a film about the high-profile gang rape of a student on a bus in the country in 2012.

Summary: The unidentified man, who was 23, harassed the girl for several months . Sent pictures to the girl via Whatsapp and arranged to meet her . But he had not realised he had been talking to the young girl's father . When he arrived for meeting, the father badly beat him and filmed it . Comes days after an angry Indian mob lynched accused rapist in street . Mob broke into prison to kidnap Syed Faird Khan and later killed him . WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT .


Elizabeth Webber Harris is the only woman to ever be 'awarded' the Victoria Cross . On the Indian frontline in 1869, Elizabeth Webber Harris risked her life to nurse soldiers hit by a deadly cholera outbreak back to health. As the only woman serving alongside the Bengal Fusiliers in Peshawar, she saved more lives with her ‘tender consolations’ than a surgeon did with his medicines. Her bravery and selfless devotion earned her an honorary Victoria Cross – making her the only woman to ever be ‘awarded’ the highest military honour in Britain. With women ineligible to receive the Victoria Cross until 1921, she was never officially recognised for her efforts. But her regiment were so struck by her ‘indomitable pluck’ that, after obtaining Queen Victoria’s special permission, they had a replica gold VC made for her. And as no woman has been awarded the honour since 1921, Mrs Harris’s unofficial medal makes her the only female recipient. The remarkable story of her life emerged in detail for the first time yesterday, as her gold medal is set to go on display at the Imperial War Museum in London next month. Speaking about her heroic efforts, Lord Ashcroft, who owns the medal, said: ‘Elizabeth Webber Harris was a remarkable woman who risked her own life to save others with her selfless devotion in nursing the sick. ‘She was both courageous and inspirational in the manner in which she dealt with a cholera outbreak in India in 1869.’ He added that the officers of the 104th Bengal Fusiliers, who presented her with the replica, ‘summed it up perfectly when they said the award was for her “indomitable pluck”’. Born in Kent in 1834, she married Webber Harris, a captain in the 2nd Bengal Fusiliers – later renamed the 104th – in 1859. Women were ineligible for the Victoria Cross until 1921, but Queen Victoria gave permission for a gold replica to be made for Mrs Harris to reward her for her ‘indomitable pluck' In October 1868, the newly-promoted Major General Harris took the 104th to Peshawar, having anticipated trouble on India’s north-west frontier. However, in 1869 cholera swept India and by August the soldiers were infected. On September 17 part of the regiment went to a temporary camp in the countryside, with the remaining soldiers joining them five days later. By then, many soldiers and their families had already died from the disease and Mrs Harris was the only woman to go with them. In her mid-30s at the time, she spent three months nursing the sick and keeping up their spirits, moving through the baking Indian countryside to take care of the regiment as they moved stations. Mrs Harris (gravestone pictured) spent three months nursing soldiers with cholera and keeping up an Army regiment's spirits . Even with her own life in danger, Mrs Harris did not stop her efforts to help the men beat the disease. One night she was attacked by two tribesmen who seized her horse in an incident she described as ‘alarming’. When the regiment finally returned to Peshawar,

Summary: Elizabeth Webber Harris risked her life nursing soldiers back to health . She was only woman serving alongside Bengal Fusiliers in India in 1869 . Mrs Harris's grateful regiment were struck by her 'indomitable pluck' Women were ineligible for Victoria Cross but Queen allowed her a replica . Remarkable story emerged as her medal is set to go on display in London . Unofficial medal makes the nurse the only female recipient of the award .


A young driver who passed his test just three days ago was killed alongside his girlfriend and best friend in a horrific crash on a mountain pass notorious for road racing. Rhodri Miller, 17, was driving with his girlfriend Alesha O'Connor and best friend Corey Price, also both 17, when they collided with an oncoming car on the mountain road near Brecon, South Wales. Grandmother Margaret Challis, 68, also died in the crash. She was a front seat passenger in a black Volkswagen Golf estate which collided head on with Rhodri's car. Scroll down for video . Rhodri Miller, 17, was driving with his girlfriend Alesha O'Connor (both pictured) and best friend Corey Price, both 17, when they collided with an oncoming car on the mountain road near Brecon, South Wales . A minutes applause was held for talented footballer Corey (left) at Cardiff City's home match against Charlton on Saturday. Rhys Hunter (right), who survived the crash, said Rhodri lost control of the car and veered into oncoming traffic . Three people, two teenagers and the driver of the car with Mrs Challis in, remain critically ill in hospital from their injuries. Rhodri, who had only recently passed his driving test, was said to have joined a 'convoy' of six cars before the crash. Seven teenagers, aged 17 and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving on the notorious twisting stretch of the A470 which sweeps through the Brecon Beacons National Park. Grandmother Margaret Elizabeth Challis also died in the crash . Rhodri and Corey, both pupils at Bro Morgannwg High School in Barry, South Wales, were killed almost immediately in the collision. Corey was a promising football player with the Cardiff City Academy. Alesha, who attended St Richard Gwyn Roman Catholic High School in Barry, and Mrs Challis, from Merthyr Tydfil, were rushed to hospital but died of their injuries in hospital on Saturday. Hundreds of people have taken to social media to pay tribute to the four people who died. Today Andrew Beattie, 37, the step-father of Rhys Hunter - one of the teenagers who survived the crash - told how Rhodri lost control of the car and veered into oncoming traffic. '[Rhys] remembers Rhodri losing control of the car as they went around a corner. 'They went over the other side of the road and hit another car.' Rhys suffered a broken leg and has undergone surgery to have the bones put back in position. He is recovering at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny and was expected to be allowed home in the next few days. 'He is lucky to be alive,' Mr Beattie added. Rhodri turned 17 on October 11, starting driving lessons just two weeks later. A friend said: 'He was delighted to pass so quickly... One of the boys had just had a new car and asked Rhod if he fancied a cruise on Friday - but now this has happened.' Two other teenagers travelling in the same car are still in a critical state in hospital and friends on social media are

Summary: Rhodri Miller driving with girlfriend Alesha O'Connor and friend Corey Price . The 17-year-olds collided with car on mountain road Brecon, South Wales . Grandmother Margaret Challis , 68, also died in crash on mountain road . Rhodri, who had only recently passed his driving test, was said to have joined a 'convoy' of six cars before the crash . Seven teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving .


Labour last night became embroiled in a major row with its biggest union donor after the woman at the centre of a vote-rigging scandal was blocked from standing in a key marginal seat. Senior figures in Unite threatened to retaliate only weeks before the general election after Karie Murphy, a close friend of the union’s leader, Len McCluskey, was excluded from a list of candidates in Halifax. Miss Murphy was suspended by Labour in 2013 and reported to police after allegations that the union had tried to manipulate the selection process in Falkirk in her favour. Karie Murphy, a close friend of Unite union leader Len McCluskey, who was excluded from a list of Labour candidates for the key marginal seat of Halifax . She was later cleared and had her membership reinstated, but she quit as Labour candidate in the Scottish seat for the sake of ‘reconciliation and unity’. Unite was accused of recruiting members to ‘pack’ the local party before the selection vote. It has always denied any wrongdoing. Unite had hoped to use its power within the party to parachute Miss Murphy in as the candidate in Halifax, where the current Labour MP, Linda Riordan, has announced that she is stepping down. Labour selection committee headed by Harriet Harman, pictured, did not include Miss Murphy on the candidacy list . But yesterday it was revealed that a selection panel, made up of three members of Labour’s National Executive Committee and led by the party’s deputy leader Harriet Harman, had not included Miss Murphy on a six-strong ‘long list’ to be the candidate in the West Yorkshire seat. The dispute risks reopening the wounds of the bitter Falkirk row. Ed Miliband had been warned that his party risked losing the seat if Miss Murphy was selected, but the union could now stop bankrolling the party’s election campaign. Following the decision, a Unite source warned that Miss Harman will ‘have to answer for her actions in due course’. A union spokesman refused to comment on what sanctions it could take. Unite has given Labour more than £14million since Mr Miliband became Labour leader. Nearly 130 of the candidates picked to stand for the party in May have links to the union. Mrs Riordan, a Unite member, yesterday accused the party of ‘underhand and anti-democratic manipulation’ of the selection. It is understood figures in the party had been frantically working behind the scenes to try to stop Miss Murphy. Tony Blair helped broker a secret £1million donation in a bid to weaken union influence, it was reported at the weekend. Ed Miliband had been warned that his party risked losing the seat if Miss Murphy was selected, but the union could now stop bankrolling the party’s election campaign . At a dinner at the former prime minister’s home last week, Assem Allam, chairman of Hull City football club, promised £500,000 in extra funding if Unite withholds money because of the selection row. Mrs Riordan, a member of the Socialist Campaign Group in Parliament, has a majority of only 1,472 in Halifax, which

Summary: Karie Murphy has been blocked from standing for Labour in seat of Halifax . Miss Murphy is a close friend of Unite union leader Len McCluskey . She was suspended by Labour in 2013 over vote rigging allegations . Was later cleared and had her membership re-instated and hoped to stand . But a selection panel lead by Harriet Harman did not include her on seat's long list .


Tragic: Ollie Floyd was weeding the fairways at Celtic Manor Resort golf course in Newport, South Wales, with his father (pictured together) when his buggy crashed into the freezing water . This is the 20-year-old groundsman who was killed at one of Britain's top golf courses yesterday when his buggy plunged into a lake. Ollie Floyd was weeding the fairways at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales, with his father when their buggy crashed into the freezing water, trapping him inside. Staff on the 'Twenty Ten Course', which hosted the Ryder Cup in 2010, dived in after the vehicle and managed to drag Ollie to the water's edge. Emergency services were called and Mr Floyd, from Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, was taken to Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His 46-year-old father, was also in the 'agricultural spraying vehicle' when it rolled into the lake and was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries. The pair worked on sports pitches and stadiums across the country - including Celtic Manor Resort and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff - for Complete Weed Control Limited. Staff who had jumped in to rescue Ollie were treated at the site. Ollie, who lived with his mother Hayley, 47, was today remembered by members of Ross-On-Wye Rugby Football Club, where he played alongside his father and brother, Tom. Chairman Paul Haley said: 'We are absolutely shocked and devastated. His dad and granddad, they have both been players at the club. 'I'm struggling, it’s very difficult. We are just waiting for someone to ring up and say it’s not true.' Ollie had been named 'most committed player of the season' shortly before his death. A club spokesman said: 'It’s with great sadness that I have to inform you that Ollie Floyd was killed in a tragic accident this morning. 'On your behalf I would like to offer our condolences to Haley, Nick, Tom and all members of the family. A great friend and clubman to us all.' The Celtic Manor Resort will now be the subject of an investigation carried out by Gwent Police and Newport City Council’s health and safety team. A golf club spokesman said yesterday: 'The Celtic Manor Resort can confirm that a serious accident took place on its Twenty Ten Course at around 7.50am. Committed: Ollie, left, who lived with his mother Hayley, 47, was today remembered by members of Ross-On-Wye Rugby Football Club, where he played alongside his father, centre, and brother, Tom, right . 'The accident resulted in one person being taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital in a critical condition. 'The incident is currently subject to an investigation which the Celtic Manor Resort is co-operating with fully. 'The Resort is unable to comment further at this stage. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.' A spokesman for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said its crews had 'assisted paramedics in assessing members of staff who had gone in to the water to assist with the rescue'. A spokesman for Gwent Police said: 'A 20

Summary: Ollie Floyd died when buggy crashed at Celtic Manor Resort golf course . He had been weeding fairways when vehicle rolled into freezing lake . The 20-year-old was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead . His father, Nick, 46, was also in the buggy and suffered minor injuries . Today 'committed' rugby player Ollie was remembered by his local club .


Sickening: More than 2,000 indecent images were found when police raided the home of Mike Davies, pictured, in Llantrisant, South Wales, last June . A former council worker who was caught with more than 2,000 indecent images of children received a redundancy payout worth an estimated £30,000 after keeping his arrest secret from bosses. A sickening collection of pictures of children as young as five being sexually abused was discovered when police raided the home of Mike Davies, in Llantrisant, South Wales, last June. But the 52-year-old failed to tell his then-employers, Cardiff City Council, about the criminal investigation and continued in his post until it was 'deleted' as part of budget savings this year. Davies, a long-serving council employee, admitted to possessing the images and videos, including sexual pictures involving animals, when he appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday. He was handed a three-year community sentence and ordered to undertake a three-year therapy course to cure his 'weird obsessions'. He will also be on the Sex Offenders' Register for five years. The explicit material, which included sexual images involving animals, were found on Davies' computer when police searched the home he shared with his partner and four-year-old child. He has recently been living at an address in Caerphilly, South Wales. Today it emerged that senior council officials were only made aware of the proceedings after the conviction and that Davies received a severance package from the council as recently as last month. Davies, who held a number of roles at the council, is likely to have received a payout of around £30,000 - the maximum amount available to an officer of his age, according to Wales Online. The council is now taking legal advise on the matter and is 'considering what steps it can take going forward'. A Cardiff City Council spokesman said: 'Mr Davies' post was deleted as part of this year's budget savings. 'We want to reiterate in the strongest terms that senior management was unaware of any criminal proceedings against him until the day of his conviction. 'The organisation is appalled that Mr Davies failed to reveal the criminal investigation to the council at any point. Sentenced: Davies, a long-serving council employee, admitted to possessing the images and videos, including sexual pictures involving animals, when he appeared at Cardiff Crown Court, pictured, on Wednesday . 'The City of Cardiff Council is taking legal advice on this matter and considering what steps it can take going forward.' Assistant Chief Constable Richard Lewis said: 'South Wales Police is required to comply with existing data protection legislation when it investigates any case and is not allowed to disclose to an employer when a person has been arrested or charged with a criminal offence. 'The exception is if the role is a notifiable occupation, which it wasn't in this case. 'While South Wales Police is committed to protecting its communities from sex offenders the force also has to adhere to its legal obligations under the existing legislation. 'This was a particularly unpleasant case which was thoroughly investi-gated by South Wales Police,

Summary: Mike Davies was caught with sickening collection of images last June . But the 52-year-old failed to tell his then-employers, Cardiff City Council . Continued in his post until it was 'deleted' as part of budget cuts this year . On Wednesday, he admitted to possessing the explicit images and videos . Council only heard of investigation after his conviction, it emerged today . Bosses handed him payout worth around £30,000 as recently as last month .


The U.S. Justice Department has concluded that the Ferguson, Missouri, police department routinely engages in racially biased practices, a law enforcement official familiar with the department's findings said on Tuesday. The investigation into the police department began in August after the shooting of unarmed African-American teen Michael Brown by a white police officer in Ferguson sparked national protests. Analysis of more than 35,000 pages of police records found racist comments from officers as well as statistics that showed African-Americans make up 93 percent of arrests while accounting for only 67 percent of the population in Ferguson, the official said. Scroll down for video . A Justice Department investigation has found patterns of racial bias in the Ferguson police department and at the municipal jail and court. The full report will be publicly released March 4 . African-Americans also made up most of incidents in which officers used force and all incidents where police dogs bit citizens, said the official, who asked not to be named because of the sensitive nature of the investigation. Nationwide protests of police actions that resulted in deaths of African Americans in Ferguson, New York and Cleveland laid bare racial tensions and what President BarackObama called 'simmering distrust' between police and communities. The scathing report will show that 88 per cent of people against whom police used excessive force were African-Americans, and victims of the 14 dog bites recorded by the department all were black. Justice Department staff interviewed hundreds of average citizens as part of the six-month probe, concluding that a large portion of Ferguson's population mistrusts the local police force and considers it illegitimate . Report will show that 88 per cent of people against whom police used excessive force were African-American . Black offenders are also less likely to have their cases dismissed by a municipal judge and they are more likely to be taken into custody on outstanding warrants during traffic stops, compared to their white counterparts. Ferguson's black residents are also more likely than others to be charged with relatively minor offenses like 'manner of walking in roadway' or 'failure to comply. The findings are expected to be formally released as early as Wednesday, a Justice Department spokeswoman said. The department will use the findings to negotiate policy changes with Ferguson officials and enter a consent decree, or to sue the city to force change. Previous federal investigations into police departments have resulted in such changes as reporting arrest data to the Justice Department and installing federal monitors to oversee operations. Justice Department officials found from 2012 to 2014 that black motorists in Ferguson, Missouri, were more than twice as likely as whites to be searched in traffic stops, even though they were 26 per cent less likely to be found carrying contraband. African-Americans were 68 per cent less likely than others to have their cases dismissed by a municipal court judge. And from April to September of last year, 95 per cent of people kept at the city jail for more than two days were black, the six-month inquiry found. Of the

Summary: A message in a municipal email account said Obama wouldn't be president for very long because 'what black man holds a steady job for four years' The DOJ report will allege sweeping patterns of discrimination targeting African-Americans within police and municipal court . Attorney General Eric Holder is expected to present report Wednesday . From April to September, 95 per cent of people kept at the city jail for more than two days were black . Report will show that 88 per cent of people against whom police used excessive force were African-Americans .


There is no questioning Raheem Sterling's talent on the football pitch. His Dobby impression, on the other hand, is a little frightening. The Liverpool forward, who will have grown up in the same era as the Harry Potter series, provided a remarkable impression of Dobby the Elf, to the delight of one of his friends. It is certainly a contender for weirdest clip of the season, as the 20-year-old puts on a squeaky voice to imitate the character, voiced by Toby Jones in the JK Rowling adaptations. Raheem Sterling has had a busy season on the pitch, playing in 41 matches for Liverpool in all competitions . A bizarre video has emerged of Sterling impersonating Dobby from the Harry Potter films . In the video, Sterling squeaks: 'Harry Potter must not go to Hogwarts, or else he'll be in mortal danger,' before the camera pans to his friend, howling with laughter. 'Dobby must protect Harry,' Sterling concludes, before the video cuts out. On the pitch, Sterling has helped the Reds to fifth in the league, and is expected to start against Swansea on Monday, where they can close the gap on fourth to just two points. Sterling himself has made 41 appearances in a Liverpool shirt this season, scoring 10 goals. Dobby is a character from JK Rowling's Harry Potter films, voiced by actor Toby Jones . Sterling's last game came against Blackburn, and he is expected to start against Swansea on Monday . VIDEO Every game counts for Rodgers .

Summary: A bizarre video has emerged of Raheem Sterling impersonating Dobby . The character is a house elf from the Harry Potter series . Sterling is filmed by a friend, who appears to enjoy the impression . Sterling has had a busy season, playing in 41 games for Liverpool .


Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill praised the self-belief of his players after seeing them fight back to snatch a vital Euro 2016 qualifier draw against Poland. Ireland looked to be heading for a damaging defeat as the Group D encounter ticked into injury time with the Poles within touching distance of three more points to add to the 10 they had reaped from their opening four games. However, O'Neill's men summoned up a final push to rescue a point when substitute Shane Long prodded home a 91st-minute equaliser to make it 1-1 and ensure that the spoils were shared at the Aviva Stadium. Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill praised the self-belief of his players after their draw with Poland . Ireland nicked a point after they looked to be heading for a damaging defeat in the Group D encounter . Asked what the message had been at half-time after a distinctly ordinary 45 minutes by his team, O'Neill said: 'Just keep self-belief, that's really important, really important. 'We felt we had not done ourselves justice in the first half. But you have got to keep self-belief, that's really important for the side. 'That was the message, 'Know that you are still in this game, that we can do better, much better, we can improve'. We'd given away a really soft goal from our viewpoint, it put us on the back foot for a while, but we definitely could do it. 'The players rose to the occasion, which was great. That self-belief was really important. Poland, it's a great point away from home as far as they're concerned, but we are still well in it.' Ireland created little of note before the break and found themselves trailing to Slawomir Peszko's 26th-minute opener after he capitalised on an error by makeshift full-back Robbie Brady. But the home side rallied after the restart and after Brady and Robbie Keane had both hit the post, Long struck at the death to level it. Shane Long runs away in celebration after scoring the equaliser for his team in the Group D qualifer . Long is congratulated by John O'Shea (right) as Republic of Ireland snatched a hard-earned point . It may not have been the victory the Republic craved to propel themselves back into the hunt for automatic qualification, but it was not the defeat O'Neill had admitted in advance would cause a 'big dent' in their hopes. Nevertheless, they will entertain Scotland in June sitting in fourth place in the group, still three points behind the Poles and two adrift of Germany and the Scots. Poland boss Adam Nawalka was disappointed to have seen two points wrenched from his grasp, but happy enough with a scoreline he believed was fair. He said: 'Overall, I believe the result was a fair scoreline. We played a very good first half and maybe lacked a bit of quality, but overall, we are content with a draw. 'Three points were really close, but one point is also a good result. It's no surprise that Ireland came back to

Summary: Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Poland in their Group D encounter . Manager Martin O'Neill has praised his players' self-belief . They looked to be heading for defeat before Shane Long equalised late on .


Celtic have joined the clutch of clubs who will consider taking Steven Gerrard on loan next January. The Liverpool captain is joining LA Galaxy in the summer but, fitness permitting, will explore loan options in their off-season. Gerrard has already indicated that he will maintain fitness by training at Liverpool and the club will consider whether to offer him a loan period themselves. Steven Gerrard, training with Liverpool on Saturday, could go on loan in January with Celtic showing interest . The Liverpool legend mocked up in the LA Galaxy kit he'll wear from next summer after deciding to move on . Gerrard does not wish to play against Liverpool so failing their interest he will look at options outside of England. Real Sociedad may also come forward should David Moyes remain in Spain. The former Manchester United boss is a big admirer of Gerrard and was interested In signing the 34-year old before he agreed to sign for the Galaxy. Celtic will struggle to match Gerrard's wages but hope a compromise could be reached if necessary. Celtic manager Ronny Deila calls for focus from his players during Sunday's Scottish League Cup final . Kris Commons, celebrating his League Cup final opener against Dundee United, could line up with Gerrard .

Summary: Steven Gerrard looking for loan deal before joining LA Galaxy next summer . Midfielder considering a loan deal for next January before MLS debut . Celtic join Real Sociedad and even Liverpool in possible loan matches .


Arsenal will be without Gabriel for three weeks after the central defender sustained a hamstring injury. The January signing limped off during Wednesday's win at Queens Park Rangers that kept Arsenal third in the Barclays Premier League. He will miss Monday's FA Cup clash against Manchester United, the league game against West Ham and Champions League tie versus Monaco. Wenger confirmed he will be without Gabriel Paulista for up to three weeks due to a hamstring injury . The January signing limped off during Wednesday's win over Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road . Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger held a press conference on Friday morning ahead of his FA Cup match . 'Gabriel has a little hamstring injury and he will be out for two to three weeks,' Wenger said. 'That means he’s not available for the weekend and certainly not for West Ham United or Monaco, but after that he should be available again. 'We will of course lose Gabriel in the squad and Nacho Monreal might come back. He will have a test today. Everybody else should be available - the same squad that played against Queens Park Rangers.' Wenger added goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will also go through a test on Friday and that 'if he gets through that then he will play on Monday night'. 'Wojciech is used to playing in big games and I think he’ll take that as a big challenge to show his quality. He works very hard in training - I don’t think that will be a problem,' he said.

Summary: Arsenal beat QPR 2-1 on Wednesday to stay third in the Premier League . Arsene Wenger's men face Manchester United in the FA Cup on Monday . Gabriel was injured during Arsenal's win at Loftus Road on Wednesday . READ: Paulista transfer was down to his exceptional stats, says Wenger . READ: Arsenal new recruits Ospina and Paulista continue to impress . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .