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By . Marcus Townend . AP McCoy landed Thursday’s 250,000 euros Guinness Galway Hurdle on hot favourite Thomas Edison. The Tony Martin-trained seven-year-old disappointed in the race last summer in atrocious conditions, but having warmed up for a second bid with victory on the Flat at the Curragh, he was a 7-2 market leader on faster ground. Main man: AP McCoy steered Thomas Edison to victory in the Guinness Galway Hurdle . Winner: Thomas Edison pipped Fergal and Bayan past the post . He joined the front-running Fergal and the well-fancied Bayan rounding the home turn and the three were virtually in line at the top of the short straight. However, Thomas Edison had more to give than his rivals and after skipping over the final hurdle, he was pushed out to win by three lengths. | Hot favourite lived up to billing to land 250,000 euros hurdle . Thomas Edison made up for last summer's disappointment . Fergal and Bayan pushed him close before pipping them to the post . |
By . Simon Jones . Benfica are interested in Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard who is available for sale. His agent Michael Stensgaard said: 'Anders would consider staying in England, but he is actually open to other opportunities too.' Stensgaard told Danish news agency Ritzau: 'The important thing is the package is right considering the family, the sport ambitions and of course the finances.' Lindegaard has failed to dislodge David De Gea as United's No 1 and Louis van Gaal preferred to use English youngsters Ben Amos and Sam Johnstone in pre-season. Up for sale: Portuguese giants Benfica are intertested in signing Man United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard . | Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard available for sale . Benfica interested in Red Devils' Danish stopper . Lindegaard failed to dislodge David De Gea as United's No 1 . |
Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown answered your questions on Thursday ahead of the weekend's Premier League action. Top of the agenda this week was Manchester United's defence. Keown believes that none of the current back four would make any of Sir Alex Ferguson's squads. Also discussed this week is the North London derby and the centre backs who could make a move to the top sides in the Premier League in January. Find out Keown's thoughts on all that, plus the other big clash of the weekend, Liverpool v Everton on Saturday. Email your questions to Martin HERE or send your tweets to @MailSport using #TackleKeown in time for next week's questions. | Manchester United's current defence would not have made any of their teams in the last 20 years . Mario Balotelli has not yet managed to reach the highs of Euro 2012 . Ron Vlaar is not mobile enough to play for either Man United or Arsenal . |
Tony Pulis has rejected an offer to take charge of Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad. The 56-year-old has been out of work since quitting Crystal Palace just two days before the start of the season. Pulis is keen to make a return to the Premier League instead but he has received no contact from QPR as speculation about Harry Redknapp's future continues. Tony Pulis has rejected the chance to return to management with Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad . Pulis has been out of work since a disagreement with Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish in the summer . | Former Crystal Palace chief turns down chance to return to management . Pulis is keen to make a return to the Premier League instead . |
Hull's Ahmed Elmohamady has pulled out of Egypt's forthcoming African Nations Cup double header. Elmohamady, the right winger or full-back, was injured during a man-of-the-match performance against Crystal Palace at the weekend and will not be travelling for Friday's game in Botswana or the home clash in Cairo five days later. A short statement from the Tigers read: "The club can confirm that Ahmed Elmohamady has withdrawn from Egypt's African Cup of Nations qualifiers with a back spasm." Ahmed Elmohamady tries to win the ball for Hull City during Saturday's 2-0 win on against Crystal Palace . The Egyptian wing-back attempts to beat Gael Clichy during the Tigers' 4-2 defeat against Manchester City . | Hull City's Ahmed Elmohamady is out of Egypt's African Cup of Nations two qualifiers this month due to back spasms . Egypt play Botswana on Friday then again next Wednesday . Elmohamady suffered the injury in Hull's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace . hull have not confirmed how long the player will be out for . |
England's Charley Hull is three shots off the lead going into the final round of the Sanya Ladies Open in Hainan. Hull added a flawless 68 to her opening 70 to finish six under par alongside Chinese amateur Jienalin Zhang and her compatriot Yu Yang Zhang, who also recorded rounds of 68 on Saturday. China's Xi Yu Lin fired six birdies and one bogey in a 67 to set the pace on nine under par, one shot ahead of Taiwan's Babe Liu. England's Liz Young could only add a 72 to her opening 69 to fall six shots off the lead. England's Charley Hull is three shots off the lead heading into the final round in Hainan . Hull is tied for third on six under par behind leader Xi Yu Lin (-9) and Babe Liu (-7) | England's Charley Hull on six under par going into final round in Hainan . Hull is tied for third behind leader Xi Yu Lin (-9) and Babe Liu (-7) |
Liverpool and Manchester City will do battle for far greater prizes this season but Brendan Rodgers’s side drew first blood between last season’s top two teams in the Premier League as they won a penalty shootout in Yankee Stadium. Steven Jovetic scored another brace for City, with Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling on target for Liverpool. The Merseysiders will now face AC Milan in Charlotte on Saturday with a chance to clinch top place in the group and set up the possibility of a showdown with Manchester United and Louis van Gaal in Miami of all places. VIDEO Watch Liverpool 2-2 Man City (3-1 on penalties) highlights . | Stevan Jovetic twice put City in the lead at the Yankee Stadium . Liverpool hit back through Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling . Yaya Toure and Jesus Navas were denied by Mignolet in shootout . Lucas sealed 3-1 victory on penalties for Brendan Rodgers's side . |
British artist Terry Lee has been hard at work during the 2014 World Cup recreating the summer tournament's biggest moments using Subbuteo figures. Take a look below to see Luis Suarez's already infamous bite on Giorgio Chiellini, Robin van Persie's stunning header against Spain and Daniel Sturridge's trademark goal celebration. In action: Subbuteo figures act out the biting incident between Luis Suarez (left) and Giorgio Chiellini . Three Lions: England's Daniel Sturridge celebrating his goal against Italy during the Azzurri's 2-1 win . Memorable: Robin van Persie's stunning header during Holland's 5-1 against Spain has also been captured . Star man: Germany's Thomas Muller celebrating his hat-trick against Portugal . Mastermind: British artist Terry Lee poses behind his Subbuteo creations . Safe hands: Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa pulling off a save against Brazil . | British artist Terry Lee recreates famous World Cup moment using Subbuteo figures . Recreations include Luis Suarez's bite on Giorgio Chiellini and Robin van Persie's diving header against Spain . |
Sunderland have made a bid to take Toby Alderweireld on loan from Atletico Madrid but the player is reluctant to join due to the lack of European football. Meanwhile the Black Cats have signed Inter Milan midfielder Ricky Alvarez on loan with view to an £8.5m deal. Gus Poyet also has an interest in Celtic's Dutch centre back Virgil van Dijk but is yet to bid. Wanted man: Sunderland have made a loan move for Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld . | Sunderland want Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweired on loan . However, the Belgian international is reluctant on a move . Black Cats are also interested in Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk . |
Swansea and West Ham are considering Hoffenheim striker Anthony Modeste, who wants a return to the Premier League. The 26-year-old had a brief, unproductive loan spell with Blackburn Rovers in 2012 when the club were on the point of relegation. But he moved to Bastia then Hoffenheim and has averaged a goal every two games. Hoffenheim will sell for £5million this month. Hull and Crystal Palace are also interested. Anthony Modeste has averaged a goal every two games at Bastia and Hoffenheim . The Frenchman wants a return to the Premier League and is available for around £5million . Modeste in action for Blackburn Rovers during an ill-fated spell in England back in 2012 . | Anthony Modeste is keen for another crack at Premier League football . The striker struggled during a spell with Blackburn Rovers back in 2012 . Hoffenheim are willing to sell the French striker for around £5million . |
Heather Watson is out of the Japan Women's Open after suffering a second round exit to Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva. The sixth seed was beaten 6-4 7-5 in what was the first meeting between the two. The British No 1 was looking to regain the title she won in 2012, but at the Utsubo Tennis Centre teenager Putintseva, ranked 122 in the World, proved too strong. Heather Watson was beaten 6-4 7-5 in the second round of the Japan Open by Yulia Putintseva . The 46th ranked Watson had lost in the first round of her last four tournaments before beating 102-ranked Serb Jovana Jaksic earlier in the week. | Heather Watson beaten 6-4 7-5 by Yulia Putintseva in Japan Open . British No 1 ranked 46th and 76 places above Kazakhstan star . Watson hoped to regain title she won in 2012 at Utsubo Tennis Centre . |
By . Simon Jones . Aston Villa full-back Matthew Lowton is wanted on loan by Middlesbrough. The 25-year-old joined Villa from Sheffield United in 2012 when Paul Lambert took charge, and impressed initially but fell out with Lambert last season. On the move? Middlesbrough want to sign Matthew Lowton to boost their promotion push . Getting stuck in: Is this a sign of things to come with Lowton touted for a move to the Championship? Boro have also agreed a deal with former Real Mallorca wing-back Emilio Nsue after the 24-year-old cancelled his contract. | Middlesbrough want to sign Matthew Lowton . The Aston Villa utility man can play across defence . Lowton will move down from the Premier League to the Champonship if he seals the move . Lowton was axed by boss Paul Lambert for being late to training in January . But the Scot insisted he did not have a beef with the 25-year-old after clear-the-air talks . Emilio Nsue has joined the midlands club from Real Mallorca . |
If passengers on a delayed flight from New York to Charlotte, North Carolina, got a bit crabby, no one could really say they were being too shellfish. Their flight left LaGuardia Airport about a half-hour late Thursday evening because some live crabs got loose in the cargo hold. US Airways spokeswoman Liz Landau said Friday it's unclear how the fairly small crustaceans escaped their container or what species they were. A flight left LaGuardia Airport about a half-hour late Thursday evening because some live crabs got loose in the cargo hold . She says there were 'more than a few' of them. It's unknown who was shipping them. The airline carries various cargo shipments, along with passengers' luggage. Workers swept the crabs out of the hold, and the flight went on its way. | It's unclear how many crabs escaped or what the species was . Flight from LaGuardia left half an hour late . Airline uncertain who was shipping the crabs . |
Gregory Douglas, 40, was arrested for using the counterfeit notes . State police say a western Pennsylvania man has been charged with passing counterfeit $20 bills at a yard sale, which was run by a bank teller. Trooper Terry Geibel says the teller is trained to know the look and feel of real money. Gregory Douglas, 40, of Kittanning has been charged with forgery, a felony, and theft by deception, a misdemeanor, The (Kittanning) Leader-Times reported. He remained jailed on Friday on previous counterfeiting and other charges. There's no attorney listed for him in court records. Amy Miller, the teller at Citizens Bank in Kittanning, tells the newspaper the bills weren't printed on 'money paper. Compared to the other twenties in my bag, it was really white.' The trooper says the money was printed on resume paper. | Gregory Douglas, 40, of Pennsylvania remained in jail on Friday . He has previous counterfeiting charges . Amy Miller spotted the fake money because it was printed on resume paper . |
A three-week-old girl is missing from her home in Long Beach, California, after a shooting which left her mother and two others critically wounded. Eliza Delacruz, who weighs 10lbs, was not in her crib when police arrived at the scene at 6pm on Saturday. Police have launched an urgent manhunt for a man who they believe may have taken the child away. Missing: Eliza Delacruz, who is three weeks old and weighs 10lbs, is lost after a shooting at her family home . The three shooting victims are in a stable condition in hospital, police told NBC. An investigation is underway but there are no leads yet. Anyone with information is urged to call LAPD on 565-435-6711. Attack: Police were called to the property at 6pm on Saturday to find three people critically wounded . | Eliza Delacruz, three weeks, was not in her crib when police arrived . Her mother and two males were hit in shooting at Long Beach home . All three are critically wounded, police believe a man took the child . |
By . Simon Jones . Fiorentina defender Marcos Alonso is a back-up target for West Ham if they fail to sign Timothee Kolodziejczak from Nice. Alonso impressed on loan at Sunderland last season but Gus Poyet has yet to follow up on an option to make the deal permanent. West Ham have offered £3million for Kolodziejczak. Well known: Marcos Alonso could join West Ham if their move for Timothee Kolodziejczak falls through . Alonso, the brother of Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Xabi, impressed with his energetic performances for Sunderland as they reached the Capital One Cup final and escaped relegation from the Premier League. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is also keen on Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyate but will face competition from Valencia. In demand: West Ham have tabled a £3m bid for Nice defender Kolodziejczak . | Fiorentina defender Marcos Alonso impressed in loan spell at Sunderland . West Ham's primary target is Nice defender Timothee Kolodziejczak . Hammers have already tabled a £3m bid for Kolodziejczak . |
By . Matt Lawton for the Daily Mail . Follow @@Matt_Lawton_DM . Manchester City have snapped up a key member of the staff brought into Manchester United by David Moyes. James Smith was Everton’s head of technical scouting from 2003 under Moyes, who lured him in January to oversee a revamping of United’s scouting system. But Smith was a casualty of Moyes’ sacking in April and City officials moved swiftly to recruit him, appointing him their European scout. He was spotted working for City at Liverpool’s 4-0 friendly victory over Borussia Dortmund at Anfield on Sunday. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Manchester United fans have their say about David Moyes . Snapped up: Manchester City have appointed former Man United scout James Smith, taken to Old Trafford by David Moyes (pictured), as the club's European scout . VIDEO Kompany commits, as City let Garcia go . | Man City appoint former Red Devils scout as European talent spotter . James Smith was a casulaty of David Moyes sacking having joined Scot at Old Trafford from Everton . Smith was spotted working for City at Liverpool's win over Dortmund . |
By . Simon Jones . Sunderland have signed Dutch international Patrick Van Aanholt on a four-year deal from Chelsea. The 23-year-old spent the last two-and-a-half seasons at Vitesse Arnhem, who have strong links with the Premier League side. All smiles: Patrick van Aanholt poses in his new shirt after sealing the move to the Stadium of Light . Dutch of class: Van Aanholt seen playing for Vitesse (left) and the Holland national team (right) this year . Van Aanholt, who has played eight times for Chelsea, has also had loan spells at Wigan, Leicester, Newcastle and Coventry. Manager Gus Poyet is waiting on Fabio . Borini as talks continue with Liverpool and the player. Poyet remains . keen on Atletico Madrid winger Cristian Rodriguez. Depleted:Gus Poyet know he faces a race against time to get players in before the start of the season . | Black Cats seal permanent deal for 23-year-old former Newcastle loanee . He has spent the last two seasons at Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem . Dutchman just missed out on a spot in Louis van Gaal's World Cup squad . He has two senior caps at international level with Holland . Sunderland still keen on Fabio Borini as talks continue . Atletico Madrid winger Cristian Rodriguez also on Poyet's radar . |
By . Ailsa Leslie . As if our children don't spend enough time staring at screens, these so-called Smart Pyjamas narrate a bedtime story when scanned by a smartphone or tablet device. The £16 pyjamas - which start in sizes small enough for a one-year-old - are printed with 47 clusters of dots which act like barcodes. Are Smart Pyjamas the future of the bedtime story? When a child scans them, one of 47 different stories plays on screen, from Mother Goose to The Little Mermaid. The stories are written in text and narrated out loud, but children can read along on their own. Not surprisingly, this American innovation has upset parenting groups, with one online commenter saying: 'What’s next, an app that potty trains? 'Read to your children and create memories that will last a lifetime.' Are the days of snuggling up with a book at bedtime over? | American innovation Smart Pyjamas have upset parenting groups . |
By . Simon Jones . West Ham are hoping for a breakthrough in talks with Nice over left-back Timothee Kolodziejczak. The 22-year-old has been trailed by Southampton and QPR but is keen on West Ham and they hope to conclude a deal for around £3m. New Hammer? Thimothee Kolodziejczak (right) is a target for West Ham after impressing at Nice . Kolodziejczak has represented France at every youth level up to U-20s, and has played over 70 games for Nice in the past two seasons. West Ham are also considering Colombia defender Eder Balanta, 21, who plays for Argentinian side River Plate. Targets: West Ham are interested in Colombian Balanta (left) but may miss out on Barry (right) to Everton . Everton, meanwhile, hope to pip West Ham to free agent Gareth Barry after offering the option of a third year on his contract. | Kolodziejczak plays for Nice in Ligue 1 . Southampton and QPR are interested in the £3m full-back . West Ham may also bid for Colombia right-back Eder Balanta . |
Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal is heading to Brighton & Hove Albion. He has agreed terms on a two-and-a-half-year deal with the south coast club. The 26-year-old's move will be confirmed following a medical, which is due to take place on Friday. Celtic midfielder Beram Keyal has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal to move to Brighton & Hove Albion . Kayal has been at the Scottish champions for four-and-a-half years having signing from Maccabi Haifa in 2010. The Israeli has represented the Scottish club in 86 league matches, scoring twice. He has also scored one in 26 caps for Israel. Kayal, pictured in Celtic training, has played 86 league matches for Celtic, scoring twice . | Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal agrees move to Brighton & Hove Albion . The 26-year-old midfielder has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal . Israeli international will have a medical on Friday before deal is confirmed . Transfer news LIVE: Click here for all the latest . |
Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore is a attracting interest from the MLS. The US international has scored just once in 13 games for the Black Cats so far this season, with his solitary strike coming in the Capital One Cup defeat to Stoke back in September. Altidore has been in and out of the side this term and could be allowed to move on this month. Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore is attracting interest from the MLS . Altidore has struggled since his move to the Stadium of Light from Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar . MLS sides Toronto, Portland Timbers and New York Red Bulls are monitoring his situation with view to a possible move. Altidore has managed just three goals in 52 games for Sunderland since his arrival from AZ Alkmaar in 2013. Altidore in action for the US in a friendly against Ireland in Dublin in November . | Jozy Altidore is being chased by a string of sides back in the US . Striker has struggled to find the net for Sunderland so far this season . Altidore has managed three goals in more than 50 games for Black Cats . |
By . Nina Golgowski . PUBLISHED: . 01:02 EST, 2 November 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 21:14 EST, 2 November 2012 . Living among guns, drugs, paranoia and hallucinations, the scandalous life of the Anheuser Bush family's final heir has been revealed in a shocking new book detailing his claimed spiral into self-destruction. Unlawful death: An undated photograph of former Anheuser-Busch CEO August Busch IV, right, and his girlfriend Adrienne Martin who died of an overdose in his bed in December 2010 . Dreams: Miss Martin was an aspiring model . | New book into life of August Busch IV claims the Anheuser Bush heir lived among guns, drugs, paranoia and hallucinations . Book Bitter Beer claims Busch family attempted multiple interventions fearing for his life . Author claims family eventually had August committed against his will . |
By . Simon Jones . and Elliott Bretland . Follow @@EllBretland . Everton are closing in on the signing of Bosnia international Muhamed Besic in a deal rising to £4million. Midfielder Besic, who plays for Hungarian side Ferencvaros, has been training with the Toffees and was spotted dining in Liverpool city centre on Wednesday. Swansea have also bid for the 21-year-old but the player prefers a move to Everton. On the move: Everton are closing in on the £4million signing of Bosnia international Muhamed Besic . International: Besic, who signs from Hungarian side Ferencvaros, appeared at this summer's World Cup . The Blues have offered £2.5m with the fee to rise to £4m and the move should go ahead once Besic receives international clearance. Meanwhile, young Anderlecht frontman David Henen has also been training with Roberto Martinez's side. Frontman: Anderlecht youngster David Henen has been training with the Toffees . | Everton close in on signing of Bosnia international Muhamed Besic . Midfielder has been training with the Toffees . Swansea have also bid for 21-year-old but 21-year-old would prefer a move to Merseyside . |
Leinster's players may be sporting a few bruises after a full blooded pre-season boxing session. The reigning RaboDirect Pro 12 champions held an open training session on Friday that was certainly physical. Rhys Ruddock proved to be a natural as he landed a vicious jab flush on Mike McCarthy's nose. Ouch! Rhys Ruddock (left) lands a jab flush on the nose of Kevin McLaughlin . Hitting back: Kevin McLaughin (left) lands a blow on Leinster team-mate Rhys Ruddock . Ruddock was later seen sparring team-mate Kevin McLaughlin as Leinster's players were put through their paces. The players were then seen wrestling before doing some running as look to get up to speed ahead of the new season. The Irish champions take on Northampton Saints in a friendly on August 23 before facing rivals Ulster a week later. They kick off their title defence against Glasgow Warriors on September 5. | Rhys Ruddock seen landing jab flush on Mike McCarthy's nose . Leinster face Northampton Saints in a friendly on August 23 . Irish side's title defence starts with trip to Glasgow Warriors on Sept 5 . |
Crystal Palace have made a £1.8million offer for Palermo left back Achraf Lazaar. The 22-year-old Morocco international can also play on the left wing. Neil Warnock is keen to add a couple of new signings to his squad as he looks to avoid Palace being relegated to the Championship. Moroccan defender Achraf Lazaar is the subject of a £1.8m bid by Crystal Palace . Lazaar (left) celebrates a Palermo goal with his team-mate Paulo Dybala (right) Lazaar joined Palermo from Varese in the summer of 2014 and cemented his place in the side almost straight away. He made his debut for Morocco in May against Mozambique, and has played six times for his country. Palace have also put in a £6m bid for Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis in an attempt to add more firepower to their side in their quest for Premier League survival. | Crystal Palace have bid £1.8m for Palermo's Achraf Lazaar . The 22-year-old left back has made six appearances for Morocco . Palace also make a bid for Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis . |
By . Louise Cheer . Eight children are among 12 people injured in a school bus crash. The accident involving another vehicle happened near the intersection of Mount Warren Boulevard and Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd, Beenleigh in southern Brisbane. According to the Queensland Police Service, the children were eight of 12 people who suffered minor injuries. Scroll down for video . The school mini-bus collided with a vehicle about 3.30pm on Thursday in Beenleigh, south of Brisbane . They are being assessed at the scene by Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics. Initial reports indicate it occurred about 3.30pm on Thursday and police are at the scene. The crash has caused extreme congestion. Police are advising motorists to avoid the intersection and to expect delays. No further information is available at this stage. | The crash happened at an intersection in Beenleigh - in Brisbane's south . It occurred at Mount Warren Boulevard and Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd . A car collided with a mini-bus on Thursday at 3.30pm, police have reported . Eight of the 12 injured are children, and have sustained minor injuries . |
By . Mike Dawes . Leicester are close to agreeing a £7million move for Brighton forward Leonardo Ulloa. Foxes boss Nigel Pearson is hugely interested in the Argentine centre-forward and the Premier League new-boys have been locked in talks about a switch for weeks. And a breakthrough was understood to have been made yesterday, after agreeing a fee for the 27-year-old. Leonardo Ulloa (left) scored 16 goals in all competitions for Brighton last season . Ulloa celebrates after scoring the winner for Brighton against Nottingham Forest in May . Ulloa arrived at Brighton in January 2013 and has scored 23 goals for the Seagulls since then. But providing he agrees personal terms, which is understood to be a formality, Ulloa is set to leave the Amex Stadium this summer. Highly-valued: Leicester are willing to pay £7million for the 27-year-old Argentinian . | Leicester agree fee with Brighton for 27-year-old striker . Highly-rated Argentine scored 16 goals for The Seagulls last season . Foxes boss Nigel Pearson keen to strengthen his strike force . |
Bad spellers will rejoice at the autocorrect function on our smartphones. But without total concentration, it has a sneaky habit of twisting your words into something rather rude - even during the season of goodwill. From kissing under the camel toe, to threatening to take the kids to see Satan, damnyouautocorrect.com has put together a collection of text message showing some of the funniest autocorrects sent over the festive period. | Autocorrect can leave the best of spellers red-faced, even at Christmas . One hilarious message threatened to take the children to see Satan - instead of Santa . Another suggests grabbing their mother a 'Horny Man' - rather than an ornament . |
Volkswagen Passat Estate SE Business 2.0 TDI 150PS . Price as driven: £31,270 . GOOD . The Volkswagen Passat Estate SE Business 2.0 TDI 150PS (pictured) is the eighth generation of the model . BAD . The Passat has been around for 42 years, pictured here is the first generation of the model in 1973 . | The Passat has been around for 42 years, the first model came out in 1973 . The estate car is the fourth biggest-selling VW in the UK . The new model has everything from keyless entry to heated seats . Only diesel models will be on sale initially and there will be a beefed-up 4x4 version hitting the road in July . It's hard to believe, but the Passat has been around for 42 years. More than 22 million have been made since 1973. So this is the eighth generation. It's a proven and indefatigable workhorse — the fact that the estate version comfortably outsells the svelte saloon testifies to that. Brits bought 10,000 estates in 2013, against 7,600 saloons. The Passat is the fourth biggest-selling VW here after the Golf, Polo and Up!. Used as much for work as for leisure and pleasure, these estates can take a pounding. This new version really does look and feel like the business, but is it more than just a pretty face? It certainly has kerb appeal with elegant styling. Even the doorman at a fivestar London hotel — more used to parking Ferraris, and Bentleys — was moved unprompted to comment on how smart it looked. Goes from rest to 62mph in 8.9 seconds — and feels faster as you go through the six-speed manual gearbox. Top speed is 135mph. Five driving modes include comfort, normal, sport or 'eco'. I kept it mainly on sport and enjoyed plenty of power when needed, yet with a nimble, well-balanced ride on all types of road. Excellent economy. It averaged 68.9mpg — 76.3mpg when cruising and 59.9mpg around town. CO2 emissions are a low 107g/ km. An even more frugal 78mpg BlueMotion version arrives in June. A stop-start system helps keep fuel bills low. There's keyless entry, plus and heated seats and steering wheel for which, in this cold snap, I was very grateful. Ample flexible interior space; slightly more than in the outgoing model, even though its exterior dimensions are slightly smaller. The three rear seats fold nearly flat for extra load lugging capability. Smart but unfussy interior, with supportive seats that have plenty of reclining and setting options to ensure comfort for drivers and passengers of all shapes and sizes. Stylish cloth fabric on the seats with silver inserts also add to the business-like feel. Easy to drive and intuitive to a degree that means you quickly become at home. Five trim levels from launch: S, SE, SE Business (my vehicle), GT and R-Line. The latter two include a range topping two-litre bi-turbo TDi diesel engine with 240 bhp and four-wheel drive. From £22,215 for the saloon, but add on £1,530 for the estate. Lots of electronic kit to keep you safe and stable on the road. Easy-to-read dials, but VW plans an optional 12.3 in display to replace the conventional instrument cluster. Rear cameras make reversing into the tightest of spaces much easier. There may be a lot of technology on board but it's simply displayed on an uncluttered dashboard. The touchscreen is relatively easy to navigate. For anyone keen on the great outdoors, a 'trailer-assist' feature helps to manoeuvre trailers more accurately. Only diesel models are on sale at first. A frugal plug-in hybrid GTE version with a 1.4-litre TSi petrol and electric motor version is to follow in October, promising a combined range of more than 620 miles or 31 miles in pure electric mode. A beefed-up 4x4 version will hit the road in July. Extras hiked the base price of the version I drove from £26,665 to £31,270. These included the winter pack of heated front seats, windscreen washer jets (£280), heated steering wheel (£135), heated windscreen (£150), and a whole lot more. The dynamic chassis control (£700), 18-inch anthracite alloys (£665), sound insulating glass (£310), climate control (£590), all-round cameras (£590), and a system that enables you to connect your smartphone to the car's information and entertainment system (£160). |
Manchester City are understood to have held talks with Estudiantes over a possible £8million deal for Argentina prospect Joaquin Correa. Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco have all checked on the 20-year-old attacking midfielder. Estudiantes say the outline of the transfer would see Correa move to Sampdoria on an initial loan. VIDEO Scroll down to see a Joaquin Correa screamer . Joaquin Correa (right) could be set for a move to Manchester City after impressing for Estudiantes . The Estudiantes attacking midfielder has been linked with moves to Chelsea, Manchester City and Monaco . Portuguese outfit Benfica had a £6m offer rejected in November. Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini already has a number of attacking midfielders at his disposal but is keen on adding Correa to his ranks. | Joaquin Correa has been tracked by Chelsea, PSG and Monaco . However Manchester City appear to be winning race to sign Correa . Correa could join Italian outfit Sampdoria on loan before making move . |
By . Beci Wood . Andy Murray progressed to the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup without having to step onto the court after his opponent Richard Gasquet withdrew due to injury. The pair were scheduled to meet in the third round of the Toronto tournament but the Frenchman was forced to quit due to an abdominal strain. The tweet from the tournament's official Twitter feed read: '@richardgasquet1 has had to withdraw from our tournament for both singles and doubles due to an abdominal strain.' Murray, who beat Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios in the second round, will now meet Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last eight, after the Frenchman recorded a shock 6-2 6-2 victory over number one seed Novak Djokovic. Smooth progress: Andy Murray will now face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarter-finals . Abdominal strain: Frenchman Richard Gasquet handed Andy Murray a walkover . | Gasquet is suffering with an abdominal strain . Murray will face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last eight . Frenchman scored surprise victory over Novak Djokovic . |
By . Jonny Singer for MailOnline . Follow @@Jonny_Singer . It's been a busy transfer deadline day all over Europe, with players coming and going across the Premier League and beyond. But former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has made a different type of signing for his club Zenit St Peterburg. The Russian club have 'signed' the famous TV bad-boy after reaching an agreement with 20th Century Fox. VIDEO Watch Zenit manager Andre Villas-Boas at team training session . Done deal: The former Tettenham manager welcomes TV character Bart Simpson to Zenit St Petersburg . Simpson, who first appeared in 1987, was pictured shaking hands with Villas-Boas and wearing the number 87 shirt on his back. The club also released footage of Bart training with the Zenit players and undergoing a medical. Spiky character: Simpson passed his medical with the Russian side ahead of the big money deal . | AVB 'signs' TV star for Russian side . Simpson shown undergoing a medical and training with Zenit players . |
Arsenal have released some teaser footage ahead of the release of their new strips for the upcoming 2014-15 season, with the unveiling set to take place on July 10. The Gunners' kits are set to be produced by Puma for the first time, after their 20-year partnership with Nike came to an end this summer. Featured in the trailers are the likes of Mikel Arteta, Theo Walcott, Mesut Ozil, Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud, as Arsenal's buildup to their new campaign begins to gather pace... Ready for action: Arsenal's Spanish pair Santi Cazorla and Mikel Arteta appear in the trailer . Leap forward: The tag signifying Arsenal's new partnership with Puma . Young Guns: Some excited Arsenal fans also appear . | Arsenal release teaser footage ahead of new strip release . The new Puma kit is set to be unveiled on July 10 . Mikel Arteta, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil amongst those to feature . |
Valencia have expressed an interest in Everton striker Samuel Eto'o. The 33-year-old has impressed at Goodison this season and is popular among his team-mates and fans. He has been used mainly from the bench and has helped bring on Everton's younger players. Valencia have expressed an interest in Everton striker Samuel Eto'o, who has been impressing at Goodison . Eto'o has been used mainly from the bench and has helped bring on Everton's younger players . However, Valencia want him to bolster their attack and Singapore-base owner Peter Lim is happy to offer £75,000 per week in wages. They hope that will persuade the Cameroon international to return to Spain where he performed so well for Real Mallorca and Barcelona. The 33-year-old has impressed at Goodison this season and is popular among his teammates and fans . | Valencia have taken an interest in Everton striker Samuel Eto'o . The 33-year-old has impressed at Goodison Park this season . Eto'o largely helps the younger players at Everton and is popular . |
By . Mail On Sunday Reporter . While most green-fingered folk may list their gardening essentials as a spade, a trowel and a watering can, it seems the organisers of the Chelsea Flower Show have other ideas. From a £365,000 'pleasure dome', complete with a £15,000 marble floor and a £12,000 chandelier, to a £274 pair of bonsai tree clippers, the show has everything you never knew you needed to create your very own green oasis. For those summer days ahead, shoppers can pick up a £1,398 barbecue capable of cooking at up to 750C (1,400F). Or to avoid the inevitable washout, why not invest in an outdoor kitchen with an automatic fold-out roof and windows that unfurl when the heavens open for just £42,000. | On display at the Chelsea flower show will be a £365,000 conservatory . It comes with its own £15,000 marble floor and £12,000 chandelier . However cash-strapped buyers won't have to purchase the whole thing . Also on sale are £720 wooden stools and a £274 pair of bonsai clippers . |
Manchester City will not be pursuing a deal for Eric Bailly at Espanyol. The Ivory Coast centre-back has been offered to City with a deal proposed that would see the defender then loaned back out. However, City have decided against getting involved although the player is regarded as one with potential. Manchester City have decided against pursuing a deal for Espanyol defender Eric Bailly (centre) Bailly has made five appearances for the La Liga outfit this season - with his last display coming in a 3-1 win at Rayo Vallecano on December 20. The 20-year-old is currently away on international duty having featured twice for the Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations. The 20-year-old defender (right) has made five appearances for the La Liga outfit this season . | Eric Bailly was offered to Manchester City in a proposed deal by Espanyol . Deal would have seen the defender loaned back to Villarreal . 20-year-old defender has made five appearances for Espanyol this seaon . |
British number one Heather Watson resisted the challenge of Jovana Jaksic to reach the second round of the Japan Women's Open. The 22-year-old, who won the top prize in Osaka two years ago, recovered from losing the opening set to her Serbian opponent to triumph 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Utsubo Tennis Center. Watson will face Russian teenager Yulia Putintseva in the next round. Heather Watson fought back from a set down to beat Jovana Jaksic in three sets in Osaka . Watson kisses the trophy after winning her first tour title at the Japan Women's Open in October 2012 . | Heather Watson beat Jovana Jaksic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in her opener in Osaka . The 22-year-old will play Russian Yulia Putintseva in the second round . Watson won her first tour title at this event two years ago . |
Stoke City midfielder Jamie Ness is drawing attention from Championship clubs during his loan spell at Crewe. The 23-year-old Scot has impressed at Gresty Road and Crewe have extended his loan until the end of the season. The midfielder has featured 18 times for the League One outfit this term, scoring two goals. Crewe have extended the loan of Stoke midfielder Jamie Ness (centre) until the end of the season . Ness, formerly of Rangers, has two Scotland Under 21 caps. Leeds United, Wigan and Sheffield United have watched him recently. Meanwhile, Doncaster Rovers' midfielder Marc de Val is set to return to Spain by joining Cordoba on a free transfer. Ness (right) has featured 18 times for the League One outfit this season, scoring twice . | Jamie Ness has featured 18 times for Crewe this season, scoring twice . Ness has attracted attention from Leeds, Wigan and Sheffield United . 23-year-old former Rangers midfielder has two Scotland Under 21 caps . |
An elderly Melbourne workman is lucky to be alive after spending half an hour dangling upside down from a three-storey building. It's believed the 84-year-old was doing some maintenance work when he locked himself out and decided to climb over to another balcony, Seven News reported. But instead, he tripped and jammed his foot on the side railing of the balcony - which saved him from a 12 metre fall. Police officers held onto the man's legs until firefighters arrived and rescued him to safety. He was reportedly taken to hospital in a stable condition, suffering a sore ankle. Scroll down for video . An 84-year-old Melbourne man spent half an hour dangling upside down from a three-storey building . Police officers held onto the man's legs until firefighters arrived and rescued the man . | An 84-year-old Melbourne man spent half an hour dangling upside down from a three-storey building . He was doing maintenance work but locked himself out and decided to climb to another balcony . Instead, he jammed his foot on the side railing of the balcony . Police held onto the man's left until firefighters arrived . |
By . Simon Jones for MailOnline . Fulham defender Fernando Amorebieta is in talks over a move to Granada. The 29-year-old arrived on a Bosman transfer after leaving Athletic Bilbao last summer but has only made 22 appearances and is keen to move on. His wages may be an issue however for the Spanish side, who are currently 15th in La Liga. Discussions: Fulham defender Fernando Amorebieta (left) is in talks over a move to Granada . Malaga have also shown an interest in the Venezuela international. Meanwhile, Fulham striker Bryan Ruiz is wanted by Werder Bremen in a £3m deal. The Costa Rica international, 29, spent the second half of last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven. On target: Fulham striker Bryan Ruiz was part of the Costa Rica squad at the 2014 World Cup . | La Liga side Granada weighing up move for Venezuela international . Amorebieta arrived on a Bosman transfer after leaving Athletic Bilbao . Malaga have also shown an interest in the 29-year-old . |
Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday hoping to avoid another heavy defeat at the Etihad. Arsene Wenger's side lost 6-3 in Manchester last season but the Gunners will be looking for a much improved performance as Arsenal look to keep in touch with Southampton and Manchester United in the race for the top four. Here Sportsmail gives you all of the big match analysis ahead of the showdown. | Arsenal lost 6-3 to Manchester City at the Etihad in December 2013 . Since Man City's takeover, the Gunners have managed just one victory at the Etihad in six attempts . Arsene Wenger's side travel to Manchester City on Sunday hoping to keep in touch with the top four . |
Andres Iniesta believes Barcelona face a summer of upheaval after suffering La Liga heartbreak in the title decider with Atletico Madrid. Barca failed to claim the win they needed to take the championship as a 1-1 draw left Atletico celebrating in the Nou Camp. All change: Midfielder Andres Iniesta expects a few comings and goings at Barcelona this summer . hard to take: Iniesta leaves the Nou Camp pitch after Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid . Coach Gerardo Martino confirmed he was leaving after a trophyless season and legendary defender Carles Puyol is on his way. Iniesta, who signed a deal in December to take him through to 2018, expects to see more changes. He said: ‘We were relying on winning this game. We haven’t and that makes this season disappointing, because if we had won, everything would be different. ‘The season is over, lots of things are over.’ | Spanish international spoke after Barca failed to win La Liga following a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid . Gerard Martino has left Barcelona whilst Carlos Puyol has also bid farewell . |
Celtic's Europa League match against Romanian side FC Astra on Thursday night is in severe doubt due to fog. The Scottish champions are due to take on the Group D minnows at 8pm local time (6pm GMT) in Giurigu – which is roughly one hour-and-a-half’s drive away from Bucharest. However, with fog affecting the area, contingency plans are already being made to play the match on Friday. That would have the knock-on effect of causing Celtic’s Premiership visit to Aberdeen on Sunday to be rescheduled. Celtic captain Scott Brown leads his side in training ahead of their Europa League match against FC Astra . Celtic players in training on Wednesday night, but their Europa League tie against Astra could be postponed . With fog affecting the area, contingency plans are already being made to play the match on Friday . | Celtic's match could be postponed with fog affecting the area . The Scottish champions are due to kick off at 6pm on Thursday . But constituency plans are being made to play the match tomorrow . The knock-on effect would see Celtic's match with Aberdeen rescheduled . |
Ronald Koeman wants to bring Graziano Pelle and Terence Kongolo to Southampton from his former club Feyenoord. The striker and centre back could follow their former manager to St Mary's with Pelle the subject of an £8million bid. Kongolo is on international duty with Louis van Gaal's Holland side but has only played one minute so far - as a late substitute against Chile. International class: Kongolo is playing for Louis van Gaal's Holland at the World Cup in Brazil . Meanwhile, Sammy Lee will become Koeman's assistant after plumping for a move to Southampton over Championship side Brighton. Wanted: Leicester City are set to make a move for Feyernoord striker Graziano Pelle . VIDEO Koeman handed Saints job . | Koeman has money to spend following the sale of Luke Shaw . Pelle and Kongolo could follow the Dutchman from Feyenoord . |
Manchester United have been offered Alex Song from Barcelona. The former Arsenal midfielder is available as Luis Enrique looks to fund buys for other areas. The Cameroon midfielder left Arsenal in a £15million deal ahead of the 2012-13 season. Heading back to England? Alex Song has been offered to Manchester United as the Luis Enrique era begins in Barcelona . It doesn't rain but it pours: Song's Cameroon fell to a 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their World Cup opener . Song has been linked with a move to Liverpool and United, while the Gunners are also in the hunt for a holding midfielder. The 26-year-old spent nine seasons at Arsenal, making 206 appearances and scoring 10 goals. He became an integral part of Arsene Wenger's midfield plans during his time in north London, but has underwhelmed at the Nou Camp. | Alex Song is not wanted by new boss Luis Enrique at Barcelona . And the Catalan club have offered the Cameroon international to Manchester United . |
By . Simon Jones . Swansea have expressed an interest in Montpellier holding midfielder Benjamin Stambouli. The 23-year-old also has also been earmarked by Fiorentina. Garry Monk has already signed France striker Bafetimbi Gomis this summer and could move to bring his countryman to Wales, too. Wanted: Midfielder Benjamin Stambouli is being courted by Swansea and Italian side Fiorentina . QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt meanwhile, is the subject of a £3million bid from AC Milan. The Italians will also offer a percentage sell on to the London club. Taarabt spent six months at the San Siro on loan, but Milan refused to pay the agreed buy-out clause. On target: QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt is the subject of a £3million bid from Italian giants AC Milan . | Stambouli can play at centre-back and in centre midfield . He is a former France youth international and could join countryman Bafetimbi Gomis at Swansea . QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt is the subject of a £3m bid from AC Milan . |
Sportsmail's Neil Ashton and Charles Sale heaped praise on Nathaniel Clyne and Wayne Rooney after England's 3-1 win against Scotland at Celtic Park. Both Neil and Charles were delighted to see Rooney move a step closer to becoming England's all-time top scorer. They also commented on the outstanding atmosphere at Celtic Park during the international friendly encounter. | England defeated rivals Scotland 3-1 at Celtic Park on Tuesday night . Wayne Rooney scored two goals against Scotland to move step closer to becoming England's all-time top scorer . Nathaniel Clyne impressed on his second appearance for the Three Lions . |
By . Simon Jones . Fleetwood are making an ambitious move for Crystal Palace striker Stephen Dobbie. The 31-year-old has turned down Blackpool in favour of the League One side. On the way out: Stephen Dobbie is not part of Tony Pulis' plans at Crystal Palace and is set to depart . Meanwhile, Palace are poised to sign Cardiff striker Fraizer Campbell on Thursday after a medical. Cardiff accepted £800,000 bids from Palace and Leicester. Firepower: Crystal Palace are set to pip Leicester to the signing of Cardiff striker Fraizer Campbell . | Stephen Dobbie set to leave Crystal Palace where he is not part of plans . Dobbie favours move to League One side Fleetwood over Blackpool . Palace set to beat Leicester to signing of Cardiff's Fraizer Campbell . |
Andy Murray plays Roberto Bautista Agut in the third round at Wimbledon on Friday and you can watch action from the day's play, plus interviews, studio analysis and footage of players training right here. Also in action on day five at SW19 include No 1 seed Novak Djokovic, who opens proceedings on Centre Court against Gilles Simon, Queen's champion Grigor Dimitrov and big-hitting Tomas Berdych. The Czech No 6 seed is set for a mouthwatering clash against Marin Cilic on Court No 1. In the ladies' draw, five-time champion Venus Williams goes head-to-head with 2011 winner Petra Kvitova. Also in action are Caroline Wozniacki, No 2 seed Li Na and No 3 seed Simona Halep. | Murray plays Bautista Agut in third match on Centre Court . Novak Djokovic faces Gilles Simon first up on Centre . Venus Williams duels with Petra Kvitova in second match on Centre . Best of the rest sees Marin Cilic play Tomas Berdych on Court 1 . |
England captain Chris Robshaw will make his return from injury when Harlequins host Aviva Premiership opponents Leicester on Saturday. The Quins flanker has been sidelined since he suffered a shoulder injury almost five weeks ago. His comeback comes less than a month before England launch their RBS 6 Nations campaign by tackling Wales in Cardiff. Chris Robshaw will return from a shoulder injury when Harlequins take on Leicester Tigers on Saturday . Robshaw and girlfriend Camila Kerslake at a Superdry fashion launch on Thursday . Robshaw's comeback comes a month before England open their RBS 6 Nations campaign in Wales . Robshaw features in Quins' starting line-up this weekend, packing down alongside back-row colleagues Jack Clifford and Nick Easter. In further good news for England head coach Stuart Lancaster, Quins skipper and national team prop Joe Marler is also back from injury, and he joins Robshaw in the starting XV. | Chris Robshaw will return in Harlequins' Premiership match with Leicester . The England captain has been sidelined for 5 weeks with a shoulder injury . Comeback comes a month ahead of 6 Nations opener with Wales . |
By . David Kent . Ross McCormack is set to leave cash-strapped Leeds United after manager Brian McDermott lost his job. McCormack, 27, was the Championship’s top scorer last season with 29 goals and the Scotland striker handed much of the credit to McDermott, who spent less than 14 months in the job. McCormack, rated by Leeds at about £8million, is wanted by a host of clubs headed by Celtic, West Ham, Leicester and Malaga. Most wanted: Ross McCormack (2L) is set to leave struggling Leeds for around £8m with several clubs interested . He is understood to be deeply upset by the manager’s treatment. McCormack recently said: ‘Everyone knows what I think of Brian. He has to be given a chance to do his job properly. He deserves that at least.’ 'Mutual consent': Brian McDermott (L) has parted company with Leeds after only 14 months in the job . | Ross McCormack is expected to leave Leeds United for around £8million . Championship's top scorer is wanted by several clubs including West Ham, Leicester, Celtic and Malaga . Scotland international has a close relationship with former manager Brian McDermott who has left the club by 'mutual consent' McCormack is understood to be upset over the treatment of McDermott . |
Former Republican Rep Ron Paul has revealed he is worried about the welfare of Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower who leaked the secret information about a classified U.S. government surveillance program. 'I’m worried about somebody in our government might kill him with a cruise missile or a drone missile,' Mr Paul explained in an interview this morning. 'I mean we live in a bad time where American citizens don’t even have rights and that they can be killed, but the gentlemen is trying to tell the truth about what’s going on.' Former Republican Rep Ron Paul has revealed he is worried about the welfare of Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower who leaked the secret information about a classified U.S. government surveillance program . Mr Paul added that there were no indications Snowden was defecting to a foreign country. [caption] . | Edward Snowden, a former CIA technical assistant fled to Hong Kong . Leaked details of Prism, which he says harvests personal data from web . Ron Paul: 'The gentlemen is trying to tell the truth' |
By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 17:05 EST, 3 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 17:26 EST, 3 October 2013 . Committed suicide? Broke motivational speaker Henry Locker is said to have hired Kenneth Minor to help assist in his death as part of a life insurance scam. Minor was convicted of murdering Locker in 2011 but today won a re-trial after it was decided the judge had 'misinterpreted the law' Jeffrey Locker was a Modal Trigger . Motivational speaker. The man convicted of his murder, Kenneth Minor, has won a retrial in an attempt to prove . Kenneth Minor, a known drug abuser, claims he was approached on the street in East Harlem (pictured) by Jeffrey Locker, a debt-ridden motivational speaker who needed help in making his suicide look like a robbery as part of an $18 million life insurance scam. | Kenneth Minor sentence to 20 years prison in 2011 for murdering Jeffrey Locker . Minor has maintained he was hired to help Locker kill himself as part of an insurance scam . Supreme court rule against judge, who is said to have 'confused' the law and the jury . Minor's lawyers prepare to push for manslaughter charge at retrial . |
FIFA says the 2018 World Cup final will be played on Sunday, July 15. Confirming the tournament dates on Friday, the FIFA executive committee agreed that the opening match will be played on a Thursday, June 14. The 2018 World Cup officially kicks off next March, with the first of more than 800 qualifying matches. FIFA says it agreed that some preliminary-round matches will start then in the Asian and CONCACAF regions. Sepp Blatter confirmed the dates for the 2018 World Cup, which will take place in Russia . Germany will go into the tournaments as holders after winning the 2014 edition in Brazil . The main qualifying matches and groups will be drawn next July 25 in St. Petersburg. FIFA also confirmed the June 17-July 2 dates for the 2017 Confederations Cup warm-up tournament. | World Cup final confirmed for July 15 2018 . Sepp Blatter earlier confirmed the tournament will remain in Russia . Doubts had been raised as FIFA decide to release Garcia report . |
Leicester have agreed a £1million fee with Wigan for Shaun Maloney. The 31-year-old had interest from Celtic and Chicago Fire among other clubs, but looks set for a move the King Power Stadium. The Foxes had a £750,000 offer rejected last week and raised their offer. Scotland and Wigan front man Shaun Maloney is set to join Premier League side Leicester City . Maloney lifts the 2013 FA Cup with Wigan Athletic team-mate Callum McManaman . Meanwhile, Wigan are interested in taking Matt Phillips on loan from QPR as Hull continue to show interest in Callum McManaman. The winger impressed in the Premier League and his Championship performances have also drawn admirers. | Leicester are on the verge of signing Wigan Athletic striker Shaun Maloney . The Scotland international looks set for £1million move to Premier League . Maloney had attracted interest from Celtic and MLS side Chicago Fire . |
Aaron Lennon is set to be the first victim of Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham cull. The winger is available for around £7million and Premier League clubs are aware of his availability. Stoke are understood to be leading the chase to land Lennon, but Southampton are interested too. Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon is set to be shown the exit door at White Hart Lane . Mauricio Pochettino is hoping to offload the 27-year-old for £7million in January . Lennon has spent most of the season on the peripheries of Spurs first-team plans this season and it has always been in Pochettino’s thoughts to sell him this month. The 27-year-old last featured for the club as a substitute against Besiktas in the Europa League last month, and has made just six appearances all season. Lennon now looks set to be the first to leave White Hart Lane in the transfer window. | Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon set for January exit from White Hart Lane . 27-year-old available for £7million with Stoke and Southampton interested . He has been on the periphery of Mauricio Pochettino's plans this season . |
By . Daniel Piotrowski for Daily Mail Australia . Now that's quite a haul. Police from the Middle Eastern Crime Squad seized a gold 'pen gun', five rounds of ammunition, four grams of crystal methamphetamine, two knives, four mobile phones and cash when they stopped a Toyota Corolla in Padstow in Sydney's south-western suburbs on Friday afternoon. The 41-year-old driver, who police allege was driving on a suspended license, was taken to Bankstown Police Station where he was charged with weapons and drugs offences. He appeared in Parramatta Local Court on Saturday where he was refused bail. The man is expected to reappear in Bankstown Local Court on Monday afternoon. An image of the so-called 'pen gun' which was seized by police on Friday afternoon. NSW Police released images of the 'pen gun' on Monday. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | NSW police seized a gold 'pen gun' at a vehicle stop in Padstow at 4pm last Friday . Also included in the haul: five rounds of ammunition, four grams of crystal meth, four mobile phones, two knifes, quantities of cash . Man, 41, was charged with weapons and drugs offences . Due to appear in Bankstown Local Court this afternoon . |
A New Hampshire woman was arrested for assault after a game of Monopoly got ugly. Hooksett police took Alyssa Ferraro, 21, into custody late Sunday night after responding to a call of domestic violence occurring between her and her boyfriend. When officers arrived, Ferraro told them 'she got into an argument with her boyfriend over a game of Monopoly and open hand slapped him in the face.' Jailed: Hooksett police took Alyssa Ferraro, 21, into custody late Sunday night after responding to a call of domestic violence occurring over a game of Monopoly . Police arrested Ferraro and charged her with domestic violence-related simple assault. According to CBS, the boyfriend was unhurt. Ferraro was later released on $2,000 bail. She is set to appear in court on December 31. | Alyssa Ferraro, 21, was arrested late Sunday night . She told officers 'she got into an argument with her boyfriend over a game of Monopoly' She was charged with assault for giving him an 'open hand slap' in the face . |
Manchester City starlet Devante Cole, son of Andy Cole, has joined Barnsley on loan until January. City have also confirmed that £3m midfielder Bruno Zuculini has joined Valencia on loan for the rest of the season. Meanwhile Juventus and Roma remain keen on signing Matija Nastasic. On the move: Manchester City striker Devante Cole, son of Andy, has joined Barnsley on loan . | Devante Cole has joined Barnsley on loan until January . Son of Andy Cole has impressed in the City youth ranks . City have also confirmed that Bruno Zuculini has joined Valencia . |
Fulham are monitoring Steve Bruce's situation at Hull City. Bruce's position as manager is under threat after a poor run of results despite healthy summer investment in new players from the club's Egyptian owners. Hull drew with Champions Manchester City on Saturday - but Steve Bruce's position is still under threat . Fulham could look to replace Kit Symons for a more high profile manager to mount a promotion push . Although Hull drew at champions Manchester City on Saturday, Bruce is still unsure over his future. Fulham are looking to invest again in a bid to go up and stay in the Premier League and have identified Bruce as a candidate. They considered an approach prior to appointing Kit Symons and they remain keen. | Steve Bruce's position remains under threat after a run of poor results . Fulham are monitoring the situation and could look to move for Bruce . Fulham are looking to invest again to mount a promotion challenge  . |
Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora meet at London's Excel Arena on Saturday night in a hotly-anticipated all-British affair. Before the fight, however, the pair will face each other at the weigh-in on Friday (live from 1.50pm). Here, Sportsmail brings you all the action from Box Nation as the pair measure each other up the day before the fight. | Tyson Fury faces Dereck Chisora at London's Excel Arena on Saturday . Winner of world heavyweight title final eliminator faces Wladimir Klitschko . Pair will measure each other up at Friday's weigh-in . You can follow all of the video coverage live, right here (from 1.50pm) |
A Pennsylvania boy has been killed by lightening strike while swimming in a creek. Three boys were swimming in the Conowingo Creek in Fulton Township, Pennsylvania, when a storm moved through Sunday afternoon. Fire Chief Tracy Tomlinson said crews used an ATV to cross a field to reach the boys, Lancaster Newspapers reported. Three boys were swimming in Conowingo Creek, Pa, when one was struck by lightening (aerial image of the creek) Two of them were taken to Lancaster General Hospital and then to Hershey Medical Center. The Dauphin County coroner's office says one boy was pronounced dead at the Hershey hospital Sunday night. The condition of a second boy who was injured hasn't been released. The third boy apparently wasn't hurt. | Three boys were swimming in Conowingo Creek, Pa, when a storm moved through . One boy died, the second was also taken to hospital and the third wasn't hurt . |
By . Simon Jones for MailOnline . Roma have made an enquiry to take defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa from Newcastle. The France international - who arrived at St James' Park with a big reputation in January 2013 - also has an offer on the table from Marseille. Yanga-Mbiwa, 25, captained Montpellier to the French title in 2011-12 but has failed to live up to his reputation in England. Pastures new: Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa could be heading to Roma or Marseille . He is yet to play for Newcastle this season with Mike Williamson and captain Fabricio Coloccini boss Alan Pardew's preferred central defensive partnership. Yanga-Mbiwa has made 46 appearances in all competitions for the Magpies and has been capped three times by France. | Roma and Marseille could offer Yanga-Mbiwa an escape from his Newcastle nightmare . French defender yet to feature for Magpies this season . He's behind Fabricio Coloccini and Mike Williamson in the St James' Park pecking order . Hopes to get a deal sorted before the end of the transfer window . |
West Ham have been offered Sassuolo striker Leonardo Pavoletti. The Hammers have already signed frontmen Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho to boost their attacking options but have been offered the Italian. With record signing Andy Carroll out of action for four months having suffered an ankle injury, manager Sam Allardyce is keen for reinforcements. Thumbs up: West Ham have been offered Sassuolo striker Leonardo Pavoletti . Pavoletti scored 24 goals in 33 appearances on loan at Varese as the Serie B outfit struggles to an 18th-placed finish last term. The season before, the striker scored 11 goals as Sassuolo achieved promotion to Italy's top division. | West Ham offered Sassuolo's Italian frontman Leonardo Pavoletti . Hammers have already signed strikers Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho . Pavoletti scored 22 goals on loan at Varese in Serie B last term . |
Southampton have emerged as favourites to sign Italy starlet Gianluca Scamacca. Dubbed the 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic' by Italian media, the 6ft 4ins 15-year-old centre-forward is on Roma's books but is ready to move abroad. Roma will offer the Italy U17 international a three-year contract when he turns 16 on January 1, initially starting on £1,142 a month. Gianluca Scamacca (centre) in action for Italy U17s against Germany U17s in September . Ronald Koeman (left)'s Southampton have emerged as the favourites to sign Gianluca Scamacca . However, his family and agent are keen to see what is on offer abroad where he can earn considerably more. Scamacca, who has scored 34 goals in 30 games for Roma's youth side, spent time at PSV Eindhoven's training ground recently and they were confident of striking a deal. Now though, Southampton have moved into pole position. | Gianluca Scamacca is currently at Roma but ready to move abroad . The 6ft 4in 15-year-old centre-forward is being looked at by Southampton . He has been dubbed the 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic' by Italian media . Roma will offer the Italy U17 international a three-year contract in January . |
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gave Roy Hodgson a major boost by training with a ball for the first time since tearing his medial knee ligament. The England flyer began ball work during the national team's training session in the Arena de Amazon on Friday evening. Oxlade-Chamberlain damaged right knee ligaments during the 2-2 draw with Ecuador in Miami last Wednesday. VIDEO Scroll down for England v Italy World Cup Group D preview . On the run: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain continues his recovery at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus . Up and running: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is put through his paces as England train in Rio . The Arsenal midfielder feared his World Cup would be over, but England have since learned that it was only a minor grade one tear. Instead his rehabilitation is almost complete and Hodgson believes he is in contention for Thursday's Group D clash with Uruguay. | Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered medial knee ligament damage in last week's 2-2 draw with Ecuador . He is making rapid progress having initially been ruled out for three weeks . He could return for England's second group game against Uruguay . |
By . Sami Mokbel . Follow @@SamiMokbel81_DM . Manchester City youngster Albert Rusnak is set for a move to Dutch club Cambuur Leeuwarden. The Slovakia Under-21 international will be given permission to leave the club on loan this summer as City want the starlet to get some first team experience under his belt. Loan ranger: Albert Rusnak will be allowed to leave Manchester City on a temporary basis . Battler: Rusnak challenges Yossi Benayoun during a pre-season friendly in America . Cambuur are interested in Rusnak and ideally want a deal concluded by the end of this week. The youngster has had a successful trial with the Dutch club and is open to joining. Rusnak, 20, has spent previous loan spells at Birmingham and Oldham. | Man City are keen for Rusnak to experience playing first-team football . Dutch outfit Cambuur Leeuwarden are interested in signing Rusnak . Rusnak has previously spent time at Birmingham and Oldham . |
By . David Kent . West Brom have announced the signing of defender Chris Baird on a one-year contract. The versatile 32-year-old was available on a free transfer after the expiry of a short-term deal at newly-promoted Burnley. The Northern Ireland international will become new manager Alan Irvine's third signing of the summer after Joleon Lescott and Craig Gardner. Back at the top: Chris Baird is set for a return to the Premier League having left Fulham in 2013 . International star: Baird was recently playing for Northern Ireland as he tussles with Uruguay striker Diego Forlan in a May friendly . Baird's ability to play in numerous positions appealed to Irvine as he continues to rebuild West Brom's squad. Baird completed his medical at the club on Sunday. | Baird is WBA's third signing after Joleon Lescott and Craig Gardner . Northern Ireland international spent last season at Burnley . Irvine impressed by Baird's versatility . |
By . Mail On Sunday Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 17:53 EST, 4 January 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 04:41 EST, 5 January 2014 . Actress Alicia Rhett, who was the oldest surviving cast member of the classic 1939 film Gone With The Wind, has died aged 98. Rhett, left, portrayed India Wilkes, sister of Ashley Wilkes, in the award-winning movie based on Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning historical novel of the same name. Bill Trawick, boss of the South Carolina retirement home in which she had lived since 2002, said: ‘Alicia was a kind and gentle lady.’ Classic: Alicia Rhett, who has died aged 98, played Ashley Wilkes in the award-winning film . | Alicia Rhett played India Wilkes, sister of Ashley Wilkes, in the classic film . |
By . Sami Mokbel . Follow @@SamiMokbel81_DM . Disgraced former Port Vale defender Daniel Jones is set to be handed a route back into professional football with Chesterfield. Jones was sacked by Port Vale following a training ground punch-up with Doug Loft that resulted in the latter suffering a fractured cheek bone. The incident occurred last month ahead of the 4-2 defeat at Notts County. On the move: Daniel Jones is set to sign for League One Chesterfield . Loft's injuries from the bust-up were so bad it ruled him out for the final games of last season. Loft threatened to take legal action action against his former team-mate, but has since decided against it. But Jones is set to clinch a move to Chesterfield, who will play in League One next season following promotion. A deal could be completed by the end of the week. | Daniel Jones was sacked by Port Vale following a punch-up with Doug Loft . Loft suffered a fractured cheek bone in the training-ground incident . Loft considered legal action after he was ruled out of final games of season . Chesterfield could finalise the move for Jones by the end of this week . |
Mesut Ozil out until 2015 with knee injury . Mesut Ozil, out for three months. Just the news Arsenal fans didn't want to hear, and a further blow to their already miserable week. As is the norm in today's society, social media erupted after the German football association spoke out about the knee injury. Here, Sportsmail rounds up the best tweets from Wednesday, reacting to Arsene Wenger's worst nightmare. | Mesut Ozil ruled out until 2015 with knee ligament injury . German FA confirmed the news after an MRI scan on Wednesday . Ozil played the full 90 minutes for Arsenal against Chelsea on Sunday . Here Twitter reacts to the news of his setback . |
By . Robin Cottle for MailOnline . Olympic hero Denise Lewis has picked up an honorary degree from the University of Wolverhampton. The athlete, who won heptathlon gold in the 2000 Sydney Games, received the honour 14 years after being given the freedom of the city, reported the Express and Star. The 42-year-old, who is from Wolverhampton, said: 'It is a privilege to be back in my city and to be recognised in this way is fantastic. Aiming high: Denise Lewis was thrilled with her honorary degree from the University of Wolverhampton . Success: Lewis was rewarded for her consistent track and field performances . 'I can't really put it into words but it's a proud moment.' Lewis also won heptathlon bronze in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and claimed another five major championship medals in a glittering career. She is now a regular pundit on BBC Sport's athletics coverage. | Lewis awarded an honorary university degree . Grew up in Wolverhampton and given the freedom of the city after winning Olympic gold 14 years ago . She said: 'I can't put it into words but it's a proud moment . Won six other major championship medals . |
By . Simon Jones . Alberto Moreno is poised to join Liverpool after appearing for Sevilla against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup in Cardiff on Tuesday. Liverpool will pay around £16million for the exciting left-back, and midfielder Suso could be going the other way as part of the deal. Meanwhile, Pepe Reina has completed his £2million move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich. VIDEO Easy come, easy go: Scroll down to watch Liverpool's Spanish transfer prospects . Liverpool-bound: Sevilla's defender Alberto Moreno (left) vies with Benfica's Uruguayan defender Maxi Pereira . The Spanish goalkeeper, who spent last season on loan at Napoli, has signed a three-year deal with the German champions. He is expected to be the back-up to Manuel Neuer at the Allianz Arena next season. On the move: Spanish keeper Pepe Reina has agreed a transfer from Liverpool to Bayern Munich . | Spaniard will play for Sevilla in Super Cup tie with Real Madrid . Liverpool will pay £16million for the left-back after the game in Cardiff . Midfielder Suso could be going the other way as part of the deal . |
Turkish side Kayseri Erciyesspor have announced the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Yacouba Sylla on a season-long loan deal. Erciyesspor on Monday posted a photo of the Mali international on their official website, accompanied by a statement which read: 'Yacouba Sylla has been leased from Aston Villa with a one-year contract being signed.' On the move: Aston Villa midfielder Yacouba Sylla (left) has joined Turkish club Kayseri Erciyesspor on loan . Fringe player: Sylla made just five Premier League starts for Paul Lambert's side last season . Sylla, 23, has made 24 appearances in all competitions for Villa since joining them in January 2013 from French outfit Clermont Foot on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Last term he started just five Barclays Premier League games and in April he was quoted as saying he was looking for a summer loan move due his unhappiness at spending so much time on the bench. | Sylla has left Villa on a season-long loan deal . The Mali international started just five Premier League games last season . |
QPR midfielder Leroy Fer will be sidelined for up to ten weeks after suffering a medial collateral ligament injury in his side's win at Sunderland on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old, who scored the opener against the Black Cats, was forced from the fray on a stretcher in the 75th minute at the Stadium of Light. The injury came as a result of a challenge between Fer and Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt, with the former Norwich man immediately clutching his left knee in agony. Leroy Fer rises above Liam Bridcutt to head home emphatically and give QPR the lead on Tuesday night . The Dutchman is congratulated by his team-mates as the R's got to the perfect start at the Stadium of Light . Holland international Fer falls to the floor in agony after a challenge with Sunderland midfielder Bridcutt . | QPR won for the first time away this season at Sunderland on Tuesday . However, it came at a cost as Holland midfielder Fer suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in the second half . The club have now confirmed Fer will be out for 8-10 weeks . Only recently Richard Dunne was ruled out for three months with a similar knee injury, after being forced off in the defeat by Southampton . The west London side are out of the bottom three on goal difference . |
Bafetimbi Gomis is back on the agenda for Newcastle United. Manager Alan Pardew has a £1.6million deal agreed with Tenerife for 20-year-old striker Ayoze Perez but is also working on signing another forward. They have held talks with Hertha Berlin’s Pierre-Michel Lasogga, 22, but face competition with Everton also interested. Transfer target: free agent Bafetimbi Gomis is attracting a host of clubs across Europe . The old Gomis? Galatasaray may be looking to replace in-demand Didier Drogba . Gomis, 28, is a free agent after his contract ended at Lyon and has long been on Newcastle’s wishlist. He is represented by agent Willie McKay and also has interest from West Ham and Galatasaray as a potential replacement for Didier Drogba. | Newcastle have a deal agreed with Ayoze Perez but boss Alan Pardew wants another striker . Long-term target Bafetimbi Gomis is out of contract at Lille . Gomis is represented by Willie Mackay . West Ham and Galatasaray are also interested, with Turks seeing the 28-year-old as Didier Drogba's replacement . |
By . Simon Jones . Aston Villa are rivalling neighbours West Bromwich Albion in a bid to take Chelsea wideman Victor Moses on loan. Manager Paul Lambert also has an interest in Chelsea’s Christian Atsu but Moses, 23, represents a ready-made Premier League player. The Nigerian international had an inauspicious loan spell at Liverpool last season. Wanted: Victor Moses, pictured during his loan spell at Liverpool, is wanted by Aston Villa and West Brom . On the move: Moses joined Chelsea from Wigan Athletic in 2012 and has made 23 league appearances . Meanwhile, Lambert will revive his £4million move for Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-yeung also this week. The South Korea international impressed on loan at Sunderland last term. Wanted: Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert will revive his interest in Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-yeung . | Aston Villa keen on taking Chelsea wideman Victor Moses on loan . West Brom also interested in Nigeria international . Villa boss Paul Lambert set to revive £4million bid for Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-yeung . |
By . Simon Jones for MailOnline . Crystal Palace remain favourites to sign Wigan midfielder James McArthur. Leicester City had a £7million bid for the 26-year-old accepted this week but the deal fell down over the proposed payment structure. Burnley had four offers rejected for McArthur but fell short of Wigan's valuation while Aston Villa have also shown an interest. Up for grabs: Crystal Palace are favourites to sign Wigan midfielder James McArthur before the deadline . However, Palace manager Neil Warnock is ready to make his move later today and hopes to wrap up the signing ahead of tomorrow's dealdine. Warnock is keen on Norwich striker Gary Hooper, QPR's Armand Traore, Zeki Fryers of Tottenham and has enquired about taking Steven Taylor from Newcastle. | Neil Warnock keen on bringing in new faces for Crystal Palace . Leicester had £7m bid for James McArthur accepted but deal broke down . Burnley and Aston Villa also show an interest ahead of transfer deadline . |
By . Simon Jones . Stoke City have joined the clubs showing an interest in Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani. The . striker has impressed for Algeria at the World Cup and scored against . South Korea on Sunday. Attracting interest: Stoke and West Ham are keen on Islam Slimani . He was a target for West Ham earlier in the year . and they discussed a potential loan in January but now Sporting want to . cash-in. Sporting want £6.5m for the 26-year-old and that may put off Stoke and the Hammers, who are both keen to do a deal. Slimani scored nine goals in 26 games for the Portuguese outfit last season. Shop window: Slimani has impressed for Algeria at the World cup . | Sporting Lisbon star has caught the eye during the World Cup . Slimani scored in Sunday's 4-2 win against South Korea . Sporting Lisbon want £6.5m for the 26-year-old frontman . |
Arsenal are keeping an eye on Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina of Nice. Arsene Wenger is seeking competition for Wojciech Szczesny after No 2 goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski left for Swansea. Colombian connection: Arsenal are monitoring Nice goalkeeper David Ospina . Swanning off: Competition is needed for Wojciech Szczesny (L) after Lukasz Fabianski left for Swansea . The 25-year-old will play for Colombia at the World Cup in Brazil, with Greece, Ivory Coast and Japan in Group C. Ospina has been with Nice in Ligue 1 for six years, but the club are willing to sell for around £3million despite him recently signing a new deal. He has won more than 40 caps for his country. | Arsenal are monitoring Colombia and Nice goalkeeper David Ospina . Gunners need competition for Wojciech Szczesny after No 2 Lukasz Fabianski left for Swansea . Ospina will play at the World Cup and is available for around £3million . |
Sportsmail's Neil Ashton and Charles Sale got into the Samba spirit on Sunday having visited England's training base for one final time. Following Lionel Messi's stunning late winner against Iran on Saturday, the duo joined some Argentina fans on the beach and played along with Brazilian street musicians. VIDEO: Scroll down to watch Ashton and Sale jam with some Lionel Messi fans . Samba spirit: Sportsmail columnist Charles Sale played street music with Argentina fans on Copacabana beach . Winding down: Neil Ashton and Sale visited the beach after attending England training for the final time . Sale was keen to learn to play and beat the drum during a rendition of the famous 'Ole, Ole, Ole'. However, . in the pair's latest video diary, Sale admitted the performance was a . shambles... much like England at this summer's tournament. | Sportsmail's Neil Ashton and Charles Sale played along with Brazilian street musicians on Copacabana beach . Pair had visited England's training base for one last time . Three Lions take on Costa Rica in final group game on Tuesday . |
Australian fighter jets have attacked an Islamic State facility in Iraq. Two bombs were dropped from an F/A-18F Super Hornet on to an IS facility, the Australian Defence Force said in a statement on Thursday. "All aircraft exited the target area safely and returned to base," the statement said. It is the first time Australia has launched air strikes since beginning combat operations on Sunday. First strike: Australia has launched its first airstrikes in Iraq. Open fire: The RAAF dropped two bombs on an Islamic State facility. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has described the deployment as a 'combat operation', rather than a war. | Australia launches first air strikes against the Islamic State . RAAF Super Hornet dropped bombs on IS facility in Iraq . All aircraft exited the target area safely, Defence Department said . |
European champions Real Madrid will play exhibition matches with an English Premier League side and a Serie A club at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground next year, organisers said on Monday. The teams will play each other in three fixtures at the 100,000-seat MCG next July as part of the International Champions Cup, a series of pre-season matches involving top European club. The other teams will be named in coming weeks. European champions Real Madrid will play exhibition matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground next year . Real Madrid's all-star cast will be heading Down Under to play at the 100,000-seat MCG next July . Manchester City, who own Melbourne City in Australia's top-flight A-League, are expected to participate. Local media have speculated Inter Milan will be the third. | Real Madrid, along with an unconfirmed English Premier League side and a Serie A club, will play at the 100,000-seat MCG next July . The other teams will be named in coming weeks . Manchester City, who own Melbourne City in Australia's top-flight A-League, are expected to participate . |
Crystal Palace's bid to sign Bolton winger Lee Chung-Yong for £1million is being held up by the player’s wage demands. Lee, who also has several offers from abroad, suffered a minor leg fracture playing for South Korea in the Asia Cup three weeks ago but is expected to return to training later this month. Bolton signed up the attacking midfielder in 2009 for £2million. Bolton winger Lee Chung-Yong (left) takes on Millwall's Alan Dunne during the Championship tie in December . Lee is is out of contract with the Championship club in the summer. The South Korean is among the highest paid players at the club and has made almost 200 appearances for the side. Chung-Yong (right) has made nearly 200 appearances for Bolton since his move to the club in 2009 . | Crystal Palace are looking to sign Bolton winger Lee Chung-Yong . The £1million deal is being held up by the player’s wage demands . Bolton signed up the attacking midfielder in 2009 for £2million . Lee is is out of contract with the Championship club in the summer . CLICK HERE for all the latest transfer news with our live updates . |
The exchanges between Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew ahead of their fight at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday have already become nasty. The pair do not get on. When they fought as light heavyweights in 2011, Cleverly emerged victorious but Bellew has made it clear he is out for revenge now they have both moved up to cruiserweights and predicted he will enjoy a 'devastating' victory at the weekend. They will face up again for the weigh-in at St George's Hall on Friday and you can watch the meeting live below. Tony Bellew (left) and Nathan Cleverly (right) face up ahead of their fight in Liverpool on Saturday . | Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew set for the weigh-in before the fight . The two boxers were held apart in their head-to-head on Thursday . They fought as light heavyweights in 2011 and now meet as cruiserweights . Cleverly and Bellew will clash on Sky Sports Box Office on Saturday night . |
Manchester City and Arsenal are continuing to monitor Cagliari midfielder Godfred Donsah. The confident 18-year-old has already attracted enquiries from Tottenham last month and can play at centre midfield as a holding player or right-back. Arsenal and City scouts watched him on Monday against Inter Milan in their 2-1 defeat. Cagliari midfielder Godfred Donsah was scouted by Arsenal and Manchester City on Monday . Donsah, pictured scoring against Torino, is a holding midfielder who is also comfortable at right back . The Ghanaian joined in 2012 from DC United Agogo for £2million. The president of Cagliari, Thomas Guilini, confirmed: 'It's not just City, even Arsenal were here to see him but I want to keep him here another year. 'It is better for his development too to stay here one more season.' Cagliari president Thoma Guilini wanted Donsah to remain with the club for another season before moving . | Arsenal and Manchester City sent scouts to watch Godfred Donsah . Tottenham made enquiries about the 18-year-old in January . Donsah is a holding midfielder who can also play as a right back . Cagliari president Thomas Guilini wants to keep him for another season . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news . |
Phil Jones was refusing to curb his whole-hearted approach ahead of England’s game against Honduras – just ask Jack Wilshere. The Arsenal man was left in a heap following a meaty barge from his Manchester United adversary during the warm-up. Wilshere had just released a pass during a session of keep-ball when Jones clumsily sent his team-mate tumbling to the turf. Unsuspecting: Jack Wilshere releases his pass during the warm-up session . Clumsy: Phil Jones, who was on the same team as Wilshere, barges into the midfielder . Floored: Wilshere was sent tumbling following the clash . All ends up: The challenge left Wilshere on his back with his feet in the air . But the 22-year-old suffered no ill-effects and was okay to take his place among the substitutes. Jones, too, was on the bench for England’s final friendly match before their World Cup opener against Italy next Saturday. | Roy Hodgson's side play Honduras in final friendly ahead of World Cup opener against Italy on June 14 . England are scheduled to fly to Rio following the game . |
A 24-year-old mother to three young children was found murdered Wednesday, say Canadian authorities. Ontario Provincial Police have charged Kapuskasing man Patrick Carignan, 30, with second degree murder in connection with the death of Emanuelle D'Amours. D'Amours, of Moonbeam, Ontario, was found dead at a Kapuskasing residence on Cartier Street by police. Carignan is set to appear in Ontario Court of Justice Friday, CBC News reports. That same day D'Amours's body will be undergo a post-mortem examination at the Office of the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service in Sudbury. D'Amours was described as a woman who came from a large family connected to multiple businesses across Moonbeam. The investigation remains underway headed by Detective Inspector Rob Hagerman of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch as well as OPP James Bay of Detachments' Crime Unit. Anyone with knowledge of the crime is urged to contact Bay at 1-888-310-1122 or at 705--335-2238. | Ontario Provincial Police have charged Kapuskasing man Patrick Carignan, 30, with second degree murder in connection with the death of Emanuelle D'Amours . D'Amours was found dead in Kapuskasing home by authorities . Her body is set to undergo post-mortem examine and cause of death has yet to be released . |
Celtic are in talks with Cardiff City over a deal for South Korea international Kim Bo-Kyung. The 24-year-old midfielder was a target for the Bhoys prior to joining Cardiff in 2012. Bo-Kyung has made nearly 60 league appearances for the Bluebirds since signing from Cerezo Osaka two years ago. VIDEO Scroll down to see Deila preview the Champions League qualifier against Maribor . Wanted man: Celtic are in talks with Cardiff over a move for South Korea midfielder Kim Bo-Kyung . | Celtic are in talks with Cardiff over a deal for Kim Bo-Kyung . South Korean midfielder was a target prior to joining the Bluebirds in 2012 . |
By . Ap Reporter . A Swiss football club says it will investigate reports that some of its fans urinated in a water bottle that a rival goalkeeper then drank from. Reto Felder, a goalkeeper who plays for Muri in the Swiss fourth division, claims he first though his drink was warmed by the sun. He called the prank 'crude and disgraceful', according to the Blick daily newspaper. Fans in the crowd - reportedly around 500 strong - persuaded a ball boy to pass them the bottle. Reto Felder plays for FC Muri of the Swiss fourth division and they play at the Stadium Bruehl . Baden president Thomi Braem, who promised to investigate, says fans 'should realise they have again done great damage (to the club).' Muri coach Beat Hubeli says the incident was 'the lowest of the low.' Muri lost at Baden 3-2 on Saturday. | Muri keeper Reto Felder makes claim against Baden fans . Muri lost 3-2 to Baden in the Swiss fourth division on Saturday . Baden president Thomi Braem says club will investigate the incident . |
By . Mike Dawes . Floyd Mayweather has shown the depths of his riches by releasing a video of himself in a hot tub on a yacht in Miami. Pound-for-pound champion Mayweather uploaded the video to his Instagram account on Thursday. The clip pans into Mayweather relaxing in a hot tub on his private yacht with a drink in his hand. Relaxing: Controversial boxer Floyd Mayweather relaxes in a hot tub... on the back of a yacht . Mayweather, 37, is still undefeated as a professional and is a five-division world champion. He was recently involved in a brawl with rapper T.I at a Fatburger restaurant in Las Vegas. The eight-time world champion is due to have his next fight in September, which rules out the possibility of fighting Amir Khan who cannot fight in September because he observes Ramadan. | Floyd Mayweather uploaded the video to his Instagram account . Shows the boxer in a hot tub on the back of a yacht . The undefeated world champions is next due to fight in September . |
Everton striker Samuel Eto’o is in discussions over a move to Sampdoria. The Italian side, led by eccentric president Massimo Ferrero, have opened talks with Eto’o’s representative Claudio Vigorelli. The 33-year-old Eto’o has been offered £1.7million a year plus bonuses by sporting director Carlo Osti on an 18-month contract. Everton forward Samuel Eto'o could join Italian outfit Sampdoria on an 18-month deal . Eto'o, pictured with Toffees boss Roberto Martinez, joined Everton at the end of August 2014 . Eto’o is a popular figure at Everton and has scored four goals in 20 appearances this season. The Toffees' Premier League rivals West Ham have also shown an interest in signing the Cameroonian. Former Chelsea and Barcelona forward Eto'o was an unused substitute in Everton's 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Saturday. West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is also said to be keen on making a move for Eto'o . | Representatives of Samuel Eto'o have opened talks with Italian outfit . West Ham are also said to be keen on signing the 33-year-old striker . Eto'o was an unused substitute in Everton's 1-1 draw with Man City . |
England take on Sri Lanka in the sixth ODI of their series in Pallekele needing a victory to force a decider. Joe Root's century on Wednesday secured a five-wicket victory for England in the fifth ODI to keep them alive, but they still need two more wins to avoid a series defeat. Alastair Cook's men will be hoping to build on their victory in Pallekele to level the series at 3-3 ahead of the seventh ODI on December 16. Follow the scores from Pallekele here from 4.30am. Joe Root's century guided England to victory in the fifth ODI in Pallekele on Wednesday . | England take on Sri Lanka in sixth ODI in Pallekele . Alastair Cook's side 3-2 down in seven-match series . |
Former Manchester United winger Chris Eagles has opened talks over a move to Blackpool. The 28-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Bolton Wanderers in the summer and has turned down an offer from Championship rivals Millwall. Eagles has held talks with a number of clubs and is now training with Lee Clark’s side alongside former Celtic defender Darren O’Dea. Chris Eagles is in talks with Blackpool - the former Bolton winger has rejected an offer from Millwall . Lee Clark is looking to bolster his depleted squad with his team currently bottom of the Championship . Blackpool have been battling to bolster their squad all season and coach Jose Riga was sacked in October with the club bottom of the Championship table, having won just once. Eagles left Manchester United in 2008, spending three years at Burnley before moving to the Clarets’ fierce rivals, Bolton. | Chris Eagles was released by Bolton in the summer . Lee Clark keen to bolster squad with side bottom of the Championship . Eagles rejected offer from division rivals Millwall . |
By . Mia De Graaf . A 13-year-old girl who disappeared from school on Friday afternoon has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Chloe Hull failed to turn up for her lift home from Stantonbury Campus in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, on Friday. Officers said Chloe, who usually wears glasses, was last seen on CCTV with friends at around 11.15pm in the town. Found: Chloe Hull, 13, failed to turn up for her lift home from Stantonbury Campus in Milton Keynes on Friday . Last sighting: Officers said Chloe was last seen on CCTV walking through Milton Keynes at 11.15 last night, however she has now been found 'safe and well' However, Thames Valley Police confirmed this evening that the teenager returned home 'safe and well'. A spokesperson said they would like to thank the public for their assistance in helping find Chloe. | Chloe Hull did not arrive for lift from school in Milton Keynes on Friday . Last seen on CCTV at 11.15pm with friends in Buckinghamshire town . Police confirm that the search has been called-off after she returned home safely . |
Kumar Sangakkara has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee from Sri Lanka's win over England on Saturday. The International Cricket Council has announced the penalty as a result on Sangakkara 'showing dissent at an umpire's decision'. The disagreement came at the start of 34th over when the veteran batsman disputed umpire Bruce Oxenford's decision not to sanction a batting power play, with a further exchange two balls later. Kumar Sangakkara was not happy with umpire Bruce Oxenford's decision not to sanction a batting power play . Sangakkara scored a stunning century on Saturday as Sri Lanka wrapped up the series . England's sixth game against Sri Lanka was supposed to be a chance to set up a decider in Colombo on Tuesday. However they fell to series defeat as Sri Lanka made it 4-2. | Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara has been fined 15 per cent of match fee . Sangakkara disagreed with umpire during the 34th over . England lost series against Sri Lanka as hosts made it 4-2 . |
By . Simon Jones . Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko is due to hold talks with manager Alan Pardew over his future. Sissoko represented France at the World Cup in Brazil and scored in their 5-2 victory over Switzerland. But his future on Tyneside remains unclear and he will hold discussions with Pardew in the coming days. Crunch: Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko (right) is due to hold talks with manager Alan Pardew . Unclear: The French midfielder's future on Tyneside remains unclear ahead of the talks . Meanwhile, Pardew has added Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere to his list of potential targets. He already maintains an interest in Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette and midfielder Clement Grenier, as well as Montpellier winger Remy Cabella. Interest: Newcastle manager Pardew has added Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere to his list of targets . | Sissoko will discuss whether or not he stays on Tyneside with Pardew . The midfielder represented France at the World Cup in Brazil . Pardew has added Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere to potential targets . |
Thorgan Hazard is open to remaining at Borussia Monchengladbach beyond his loan spell. The 21-year-old has impressed while on loan at the Bundesliga side but has yet to play a game for Jose Mourinho's side. And Hazard, the brother of Blues playmaker Eden, isn't ruling out a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge. Chelsea's Thorgan Hazard is open to remaining at Borussia Munchengladbach beyond his loan spell . The 21-year-old Belgian midfielder scored in the weekend victory against Hertha Berlin . 'It's an option to stay at Gladbach longer. But it's just too early to talk about it now,' he told the Evening Standard. 'The decision will be made towards the end of the season. I feel great here.' Hazard signed from French club Lens two years ago but has failed to make an appearance for Chelsea and spent two years on loan at Waregem in Belgium. | Eden Hazard's brother could be leaving Chelsea permanently . Thorgan Hazard is on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach . 21-year-old hasn't played a game under Jose Mourinho . |
By . Simon Jones . Tottenham winger Iago Falque is expected to complete a £4m move to Italian club Genoa. The 24-year-old Spaniard scored from the spot in Spurs' recent 3-3 pre-season friendly draw against Seattle Sounders, but Mauricio Pochettino has deemed him surplus to requirements. Falque joined Tottenham in 2011 on loan from Juventus, before signing a permanent deal the following January. On the move: Iago Falque (left) during his loan spell Rayo Vallecano last season . But he has failed to make much of an impact in his three years in North London, appearing in just one Premier League game. He also had loan stints at Southampton, as well as Spanish clubs Almeria and Rayo Vallecano. Falque follows Jake Livermore, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Heurelho Gomes out of White Hart Lane this summer. | 24-year-old winger set to join Genoa in £4m deal . Deemed surplus to requirements by Mauricio Pochettino . |
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