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Tottenham were sweating on the fitness of Nacer Chadli and Hugo Lloris on Tuesday after the pair picked up injuries while on international duty. Chadli missed Belgium’s clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday with a hip complaint, and goalkeeper Lloris pulled out of France’s clash against Armenia on Tuesday night with a thigh problem. Chadli, who is Tottenham’s top scorer this season with four goals, played in Belgium’s 6-0 win over Andorra last Friday despite worries about his hip. Nacer Chadli, pictured celebrating scoring for Belgium against Andorra on Friday, has picked up an injury . Chadli remains Tottenham’s top scorer this season with four goals and has given his club a scare . Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris pulled out of France’s clash against Armenia on Tuesday night with a thigh problem . Belgium’s medical team are confident the injury is not serious, but Tottenham will assess the situation before a decision on Chadli’s availability for Saturday’s clash at Manchester City. They hope Lloris will be available after France manager Didier Deschamps said: ‘It’s going a lot better for Hugo.’ Tottenham right back Kyle Walker is targeting the clash with Chelsea on December 3 for his return from abdominal surgery. Defender Milos Veljkovic, 19, is joining Middlesbrough on loan until January but could stay until the end of the season. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has seen problems arise from the international break this week . | Tottenham's current top goalscorer Nacer Chadli missed Belgium’s clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday with a hip complaint .
Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris pulled out of France’s clash against Armenia on Tuesday night with a thigh problem .
Tottenham are to assess both injuries but Belgium’s medical team are confident Chadli's injury is not serious .
Mauricio Pochettino's men travel to face Manchester City on Saturday . | 7c62c72306164b49a6039952cc309f090e4cde62 |
Tourists are finding themselves in a sticky situation in Seattle, where they have covered a wall entirely in used bubble gum. The colourful work of art – which some passers-by may find revolting – was created by thousands of holidaymakers in an alley near one of the oldest farmers’ markets in the US. David Fulmer, 37, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, took these pictures of the gum wall while on holiday with his girlfriend in the Pacific coast city. The brick wall is decorated with thousands of pieces of colourful bubble gum, stuck on by tourists who have passed the wall over the years. It is believed the first pieces of gum were stuck to the wall around 20 years ago, and the so-called ‘bubble gum alley’ eventually became a tourist attraction as visitors added to it. The sticky attraction was once named one of the ‘germiest’ tourist attractions in the world by TripAdvisor, with some layers several inches thick or as tall as 15ft. David was hoping to visit three National Parks as part of his trip but took a pit stop in Seattle to explore the Pike Place Market. It was under the market that he discovered the alley where the Gum Wall can be admired, adorned in chewed gum from thousands of different mouths. David said: ‘I was a little bit shocked when I first saw the gum wall but after looking at it closely and seeing the thousands of different bits of gum, it makes a really great visual impression. ‘It's a cool and unique thing to discover and as a tourist you don't see something like this every day.’ Scroll down for video . Chew on this: A brick wall in an alley in Seattle has been covered with thousands of pieces of used bubble gum . Stuck on you: . Disgusting? Courtesy of YouTube - ACG Travel Videos . David Fulmer, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, snapped the pictures while on holiday with his girlfriend in the Pacific coast city . Work of art? Sticky attraction: . Sticky situation: The brick wall is decorated with thousands of pieces of colourful bubble gum . | Colourful gum wall is found near Seattle's Pike Place Market .
Sticky attraction was once named one of the ‘germiest’ tourist attractions in the world by TripAdvisor .
It is believed the first pieces of gum were stuck to the wall around 20 years ago . | adfc59d17cfacfa676231d07d7ea6b436bc0ff8d |
The search is on for a 12-year-old Bronx girl who disappeared after leaving her home on Friday, police said. Charleyne Delgado was reported missing Saturday after not returning to her home on University Avenue near W 165 Street in Highbridge. Missing: Charleyne Delgado was reported missing Saturday after not returning to her home in Highbridge, having last been seen on Friday . She was last seen on Friday around 2:30 p.m. wearing a black t-shirt and black jeans, the Daily News reports. Delgado is described as a Hispanic female who is five feet and two inches tall and weighs 163 pounds, and has hair dyed pink and blonde. | Charleyne Delgado disappeared from her home on University Avenue in Highbridge .
She was last seen at her home Friday afternoon, and parents filed a report on Saturday . | 25ce8a42402083f3aa730cbd209255946cac58c5 |
Bad driver: Anthony Evans-Warner, 17, and his partner-in-crime, 15, held victim at gunpoint to force him to show them how to drive manually . Two teenage thugs who attempted to steal a car by holding a medical student at gunpoint were forced to give up on their crime when they could not figure out how to operate the stick shift. Anthony Evans-Warner, 17, and his 15-year-old partner-in-crime set upon a first-year resident at the Baylor School of Medicine in Houston as he was set to leave for the weekend, police have said. When the teens discovered that they did not know how to drive the car, they threatened the medical student with the gun to force him to show them how to drive manually. The teens attacked the medical student as he pulled up outside his college accommodation near the NRG Stadium in Houston, The University of Texas At Houston Police Department said. Evans-Warner pointed a gun at the student, and ordered him to get out of his car. 'The suspects were unfamiliar with the operation of a standard transmission and they tried to get the victim to show them how to drive the standard while he was being held at gunpoint,' Inspector Stefan Happ told Click2Houston. While being held at gunpoint, the victim showed the teenage thieves how to drive manually, and was thrown out of his car a few blocks away. 'The officers were chasing the vehicle and apparently they had issues operating the vehicle,' Inspector Happ said. 'They then jumped out of the vehicle and ran on foot.' Police were soon able to apprehend the culprits and return the car to the male student. Evans-Warner, 17, has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, and is being held without bail. The 15-year-old is also being held, but his identity is being withheld due to his young age. Gunpoint: Teenage thugs set upon a first-year resident at the Baylor School of Medicine in Houston outside his college residence as he was set to leave for the weekend . | Thugs, aged 15 and 17, attempted to steal car near Houston hospital .
Pair held medical student at gunpoint to obtain his car, police said .
They were unable to drive manual so forced victim to teach them .
Despite 'lesson in driving stick' police soon caught the teen thieves . | 013cfbf89623997cbf678276253614a7f571c41f |
A Venezuelan neurosurgeon has learned a costly lesson after making a joke about a bomb at one of the busiest airports in the US. Dr Manuel Alvarado has agreed to pay $89,000 (approximately £56,500) in compensation after his wisecrack shut part of Miami International Airport, created chaos for thousands of travellers and sparked a massive police response. By agreeing to pay the five-figure penalty, Dr Alvarado has escaped criminal charges of making a false bomb threat and criminal mischief, which carried a potential prison sentence if convicted. 'Ashamed': Dr Manuel Alvarado sparked chaos at Miami's airport after he made a joke about a bomb . The doctor wrote in a confession: ‘I feel very ashamed and sorry for that stupid thing I said. I am very, very sorry.’ Nearly $84,000 (approximately £53,500) will be given to five airlines that had to delay flights after the neurosurgeon told a gate agent that he had explosives in his luggage, the Miami Herald reported. Other funds will be given to the Miami-Dade Police Department, which deployed bomb squad to search Dr Alvarado’s luggage during last October’s bomb scare. Dr Manuel Alvarado said he was carrying 'C-4' when a gate agent asked if he had explosives . The 60-year-old made the joke to an Avianca ticket agent when he was boarding a flight to Bogota, Colombia. After the agent asked if he had any explosives in his luggage, he replied: ‘C-4.’ The agent asked if that was a gun, but he explained that it was an explosive. Police were called in and part of the airport was evacuated until investigators determined there was no threat. Dr Alvarado’s attorney, Brian Bieber, said the surgeon was ‘sleep deprived’ when he made the remark. | Dr Manuel Alvarado said he is 'ashamed and sorry' for his ill-advised joke .
He said he was carrying 'C-4' when asked if he had explosives .
By agreeing to pay for his mistake he has avoided criminal charges .
Most of the money will be given to five airlines which had to delay flights .
Miami-Dade Police bomb squad was called in to search his luggage . | 97ac769db24d211825e8749f68f9b1358f648566 |
Paris Hilton has become the target of anti-Semitic taunts and death threats from a crazed stalker who seems to believe the hotel heiress and her family are Jewish. The 33-year-old - who was raised a Roman Catholic - and her father Rick Hilton have both been targeted on Instagram and Facebook by a man who has posted several abusive messages to the pair. According to TMZ, one of the posts he allegedly wrote read: 'I know ur Jew family gives nothing,' and another stated: 'KILL JEWS FOR FUN (sic)' Paris Hilton (left) - who was raised a Roman Catholic - and her father Rick Hilton (right) have both been targeted by a guy on Instagram and Facebook who has posted several abusive messages to the pair . A post to Rick said: 'one month and she's dead, she's never coming home. (sic)' Another message to Rick read: 'I'll beat u and that bitch to unconscious.(sic)' The man is also alleged to have threatened to sexually assault the 33-year-old star. The Los Angeles Police Department has obtained a warrant to try to track down the man on the social media sites and believe they know who he is. This is not the first time Paris has been hit with death threats. In May 2007, the hotel heiress was sentenced to a 45-day jail term and before the stretch was due to start in June that year she was said to be inundated with threats from inmates. An insider said at the time: 'These maniacs have been writing, "We're going to get you," and, "I'm going to kill you." It's horrifying. 'One person wrote that she's going to steal Paris' shoes when she gets to jail--and if Paris argues, she'll be beaten to a pulp.' Paris said: 'I'm very scared right now.' | The hotel heiress and her father were targeted on Facebook and Instagram .
Paris, who was raised Roman Catholic, received several abusive messages .
LAPD have warrant to track the man down and believe they know who he is . | 9c0d2a8e0efba6ed4967d79427b6ce3c0517f037 |
An advertising campaign showing a woman's breasts has been blamed for more than 500 traffic accidents in one day. The massive adverts placed on the side of 30 trucks driving around Moscow showed a woman's breasts cupped in her hands with the slogan 'They Attract' across her nipples. As the trucks trundled around the streets of the Russian capital, they left a trail of carnage as male drivers became so distracted they ploughed straight into each other. A total of 517 accidents were reported. Distracting: This is the advert pu on the side of 30 trucks and said to have caused 500 car crashes in Moscow . The stunt, by an advertising agency specialising in mobile adverts, backfired after police sent out patrols to round up all the vehicles and impound them until the risque images could be removed. Motorist Ildar Yuriev, 35, said: 'I was on my way to a business meeting when I saw this truck with a huge photo of breasts on its side go by. 'Then I was hit by the car behind who said he had been distracted by the truck. It made me late and left my car in the garage, and although I am insured I am still out of pocket.' Furious drivers across Moscow have reportedly bombarded the agency with compensation claims. A spokesman for AdvTruck.ru, which ran the promotion said: 'We are planning to bring a new advertising format onto the market, encouraging companies to place their ads on the sides of trucks, as we thought this would be a good alternative to putting them on the sides of public transport. 'We wanted to draw attention to this new format with this campaign' he explained. And he added: 'In all cases of accidents, the car owners will receive compensation costs from us that aren’t covered by their insurance.' | Campaign was intended to show off the visibility of mobile ad hoardings .
But as trucks trundled around the capital they left trail of carnage .
Stunt backfired when Moscow police impounded all the risque trucks . | 7a966333f68b9c950cd2cd718db4f80c6689a4a5 |
Mario Balotelli's continued slump is nothing a touch of tender loving care can't solve, says Andrea Pirlo. The Liverpool striker has struggled severely in front of goal since joining for £16million in the summer. His attitude has also come into question, with critics aiming pot-shots at the Italian's work ethic and general demeanour. VIDEOS Scroll down to watch . Mario Balotelli has struggled to find his feet after signing for Liverpool for £16million in the summer . The Italian striker (pictured reacting against Hull City) is yet to score a Premier League goal for the Reds . But Pirlo - who played alongside Balotelli at AC Milan and for Italy - believes the 24-year-old merely needs an arm around the shoulder from his manager Brendan Rodgers. ‘The difference between other players and Mario is that every action he takes is going to be scrutinised,' Pirlo said. 'The media is interested in him, and things he does are going to be highlighted - where perhaps with other players they would not get such a reaction - or maybe even no reaction at all. ‘There is no question over his talent - I have played with him and I know how good he is and how good he can be. It is the job of the Liverpool coach to manage him in the right way.' Juventus' Andrea Pirlo said Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers needs to show some love to Balotelli . Rodgers has so far persevered with Balotelli up front in the league but faces some difficult decisions . Liverpool fans will be left wondering why Balotelli has still failed to score in the Premier League, but Pirlo is left in no doubt that his former team-mate will become a star on Merseyside. ‘He needs to be loved, he needs direction, but most importantly he needs to know that the coach believes in him,' the midfielder added. 'If he spends time with Mario - I know he can still go on and be a great player for Liverpool.' | Mario Balotelli is yet to score a Premier League goal for Liverpool .
Italian striker has been criticised much recently for his performances .
The Reds signed the Italian from AC Milan for £16million .
Andrea Pirlo believes Balotelli needs some TLC to realise his potential . | 7e1a2d042f5a4b3cc7964a56c1dbc7d17acc56d3 |
A Ryanair passenger got a surprise when he became the budget airline’s 13 millionth customer to pass through Shannon Airport yesterday. Piotr Rachuta received a personal visit from the Dublin-based carrier’s controversial chief executive, Michael O’Leary, who is making strides to tone down his abrasive persona and improve his reputation in the public eye. Mr O’Leary congratulated Mr Rachuta and his wife, Marta, and their four-year-old daughter, Amelia, and informed all passengers that they would be given a free flight. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary, left, poses with Piotr Rachuta, his wife, Marta, and daughter, Amelia . The family, from Poland, was travelling from Shannon to Wroclaw when they were surprised by Mr O’Leary, who made the announcement as passengers waited at the gate. Mr Rachuta told the Irish Independent: ‘I didn’t expect this today when I came to Shannon Airport for sure. I am very surprised and very happy.’ The Rachuta family was given a free flight and hotel accommodation, in addition to duty free vouchers and executive lounge passes. Mr O’Leary said: ‘This is such an important flight for us because on today’s flight to Wroclaw, we have our 13th millionth passenger that Ryanair has carried through Shannon Airport.’ Mr O'Leary informs Piotr Rachuta that he is the airline's 13 millionth passenger to travel through Shannon . Mr Nice Guy: Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has admitted that he should have been 'nicer' sooner . The publicity stunt was part of the airline’s charm offensive to win over customers and, ultimately, boost its traffic. Mr O’Leary has admitted in interviews that the airline, notorious for its surcharges and customer service, should have been ‘nicer’ to passengers sooner. The executive, who once called his customers ‘stupid’ and told refund-hunters to ‘f*** off’, has admitted his loose-lipped and coarse persona is perhaps bad for the airline’s brand. He is trying to position himself as a warmer and friendlier executive as Ryanair looks to expand. | Piotr Rachuta was feted after he became the airline's milestone customer .
All passengers on the Shannon-Wroclaw journey were given free flights .
Ryanair CEO has admitted that he should have been 'nicer' to customers . | 6f012ac8862056a9397e6b1d3a6db4aefa6cd1e1 |
The Pet Shop Boys are set to swap the bright lights of the West End for the rolling hills of Ambridge to make a surprise appearance on the Archers. The band – Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe – will arrive as last-minute headliners for the rural soap's fictional music festival Loxfest this weekend, after the original act drops out. Festival organiser Roy Tucker will reveal the news backstage. Change of tempo? Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe of the Pet Shop Boys will arrive as last minute headliner's . The duo, whose hits include It's A Sin, Go West and Heart, said: 'It's a thrill for us to enter the world of The Archers, the UK's most famous radio drama.' They are joined on the show by Radio 6 Music DJ Steve Lamacq who is heard organising the festivities of the fictional festival. He said: 'Loxfest is the Archers storyline we've been waiting for. 'As someone who spends a lot of time covering festivals for the BBC, it was one we really wanted to be involved with. 'So when we first heard the rumours about the festival at the start of the year we offered up our services, helping to suggest bands that might fit the bill. 'I'd have probably have gone down and helped them put up the security fencing if they'd asked. Popular: The fictional town of Ambridge has hosted the Duchess of Cornwall and Sir Bradley Wiggins . 'I've been a fan of The Archers off and on for more than a decade, but got hooked again about three years ago. 'You'd be surprised how many Archers fans there are in the music industry. 'Even the former stage manager at Reading Festival would come up to me and ask to borrow my pocket radio when the Archers omnibus came on.' The Archers, which started out as an educational programme for farmers, is recorded in Birmingham and set in the fictional nearby village of Ambridge. Previous guest stars include the Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Margaret and Sir Bradley Wiggins. | Pop duo will arrive as last-minute headliners for the rural soap's festival .
They follow guests such as Sir Bradley Wiggins and Princess Margaret . | 6cebd25c2ccca26749ec530950b5ff9c518dae85 |
Three children were rescued from a burning car in Pennsylvania after their mother left them alone in the vehicle while she went shopping inside a Walmart. Stacey Nelson, 32, is facing charges after she admitted to police that she left her three kids unsupervised to shop for 'about five minutes'. Police said it is extremely lucky that the children, aged two, three and ten escaped unhurt from the blaze on Friday afternoon. The mother left her three children alone in the car while she went shopping in Walmart (file picture) According to the Bradford Era, the source of the fire was traced to the passenger seat of the car where the ten-year-old girl had been sitting, while her younger siblings were strapped into their car seats in the back. Police said the girl told them she had been playing with a yellow lighter that she had found in the glove compartment and had 'caught some papers on fire and tried to get it out, but it was too late'. Foster Township Police Chief Tom Munn said passers-by in the parking lot rescued the children from the unlocked SUV. Ms Nelson was found inside the store. Firefighters extinguished the fire and the car, which had suffered heavy damage to the interior, was towed from the scene. Passersby in the store parking lot rescued the children from the unlocked sport-utility vehicle (file picture) | Stacey Nelson, 32, told police she left her kids for 'about five minutes'
Ten-year-old was playing with lighter she found in the glove compartment .
Younger children, aged two and three, were strapped into seats in the back .
Police said it is extremely lucky the children escaped unhurt from the blaze . | 55639a20452febfe3cb70b91bb3ab3b7b4e1fedb |
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque is hopeful Diego Costa will recover from a leg muscle injury in time to feature at the World Cup but believes the world and European champions have plenty of backup if he doesn't make it. Forward Costa, who plays his club football with Atletico Madrid, has been struggling with a series of niggles in recent weeks and was forced off in the ninth minute of Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Fernando Torres talk about Diego Costa . Doubt: Vicente Del Bosque is hopeful Diego Costa will be fit for the World Cup after a hamstring injury . Subbed: Costa (right) lasted just nine minutes in Atletico Madrid's Champions League final loss on Saturday . 'He has a muscle injury and we will monitor his development so we can make a last-minute decision,' Del Bosque said on Spanish radio late on Monday. 'We have until June 2 to register the (final) squad of 23 and we don't need to rush,' he added. 'I hope he makes it but we have good replacements.' If Brazil-born Costa is unable to make the trip to his native country for the finals starting next month, Del Bosque has several players available with a similar profile, including Fernando Torres, Alvaro Negredo and Fernando Llorente. As well as Costa, winger Jesus Navas and right back Juanfran are injury concerns and Del Bosque has already called up Gerard Deulofeu as cover if Navas does not recover in time. Spain play a World Cup warmup against Bolivia in Seville on Friday, after which the Real and Atletico players selected for the finals will join up with the squad. Deadline: Del Bosque (left) says Costa has until June 2 to prove his fitness for the World Cup champions . | Vicente del Bosque is hopeful Diego Costa will be for Spain's World Cup campaign .
Costa has been suffering with a leg muscle injury .
Costa was forced off in the ninth minute of Atletico's Champions League final defeat to Real on Saturday .
Del Bosque says Costa has until June 2 to prove his fitness . | fd8bb06a0173c428f0cdc7d13cd29006d7b29abe |
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is fit and ready to play, Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has confirmed. Fellaini has been included in the squad for the Euro 2016 qualifiers against Andorra and Bosnia & Herzegovina despite being out of action for the last five weeks after suffering ligament damage in his left ankle in training. Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini returned to full training at Carrington this week . United’s £27.5million signing from Everton has returned to full training at Carrington this week although it remains to be seen if he will be in the squad to face his old club at Old Trafford on Sunday. Wilmots said: ‘Fellaini is definitely fit. I know he hasn’t played much but he is eager to play. He wants to serve his country, even if it’s only for 10 or 15 minutes. Fellaini has been out of acton for past five weeks after suffering ligament damage in his left ankle in training . ‘He can be very helpful in different game situations. In Belgium you don’t find another player who has the same profile as Fellaini.’ | Marouane Fellaini has been included in the squad for the Euro 2016 qualifiers against Andorra and Bosnia & Herzegovina .
Fellaini has been out of action for the last five weeks after suffering ligament damage in his left ankle in training .
Coach Marc Wilmots ready to use Fellaini after confirming the Manchester United midfielder 'is definitely fit' | 2b3da192e4a8fd482f1edf886eab9dd085bd7680 |
The Colombian women's cycling team were meant to be showing the world what they were made of as they posed in their new kit this week. But they appeared to show a little too much as all eyes were drawn to the bizarre new flesh-coloured design stretching across their lower torso. As the smiling athletes took to the stage, they seemed blissfully unaware of the blunder, which left them looking completely exposed at the groin. Scroll down for video . Strip-tease: Colombian women's cycling team proudly pose in their startling new kit design in Italy this week . The Colombian team, which is sponsored by the country's capital city of Bogota, was wearing the outfit to take part in a cycling competition in Italy. The race is held in honour of former Italian champion, Michela Fanini, whose promising career was cut short when she died in a car crash in 1994 at just 21 years old.. It is difficult to ascertain whether the outrageous new strip was a publicity stunt or a genuine fashion faux-pas but the team may think twice about turning out in it again. The design has caused a stir on social media - with many ranking it among the worst kits ever seen at a sporting event. Some joked on Twitter that they had gone out to buy the kit, while others criticised the stunt for going too far. Comparisons were also made with other sporting fashion mishaps- such as the Scottish team's kit at this summer's Commonwealth Games which involved a strange tartan and blue spotted design. Bare ambition: The six athletes pose for a photo with one of their coaches ahead of this week's race . The Footon Servetto Fuji Tour de France 2010 squad had a similarly embarrassing moment when they revealed their kit - complete with a ridiculous bulging groin . A member of the Footon Servetto Fuji Tour de France 2010 squad shows a little too much to the camera . Equally bad: Several posts on Twitter said the Colombian kit was on a par with the outfit worn by the Scottish team at this summer's Commonwealth Games . | Six athletes mount podium to reveal their startling new kit design .
Strip features flesh-coloured section covering lower torso and groin .
Bizarre outfit has caused stir on social media ahead of race in Italy this week .
Comparisons have been made to a 2010 Tour de France team with similarly shocking race outifts . | 765117edfdc48fb9da1bcf232018eb290bbeb17c |
David de Gea is the overwhelming favourite among Spain fans to replace Iker Casillas. Casillas was at fault for Slovakia’s opening goal – misjudging Juraj Kucka’s 30-yard free kick – in Spain’s 2-1 defeat on Thursday. And now Spanish fans have backed De Gea, who has been in fine form for Manchester United, to replace the under fire Real Madrid keeper. David de Gea has been in spectacular form for Manchester United this season with a succession of key saves . Real Madrid's keeper Iker Casillas made a glaring error, fumbling a free-kick for Slovakia's opening goal . Age: 23 . Caps: 2 . Clubs: Atletico Madrid, Manchester United . Honours: Premier League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup . Age: 33 . Caps: 158 . Clubs: Real Madrid . Honours: 5 La Liga titles, 3 Champions League titles, 2 UEFA Super Cup . A poll by Spanish newspaper Marca saw 86 per cent of fans vote for De Gea to be given a chance. De Gea has two caps for Vicente Del Bosque’s side compared to Casillas’ 158. Spain travel to Luxembourg on Sunday and will be looking to get back to winning ways in their European qualifying campaign. Spanish fans voted 86 per cent in favour of De Gea replacing Casillas in a poll by newspaper Marca . | Spain fell to a shock 2-1 defeat to Slovakia in Euro 2016 qualifying .
Real Madrid's goalkeeper Iker Casillas' error handed Slovakia the lead .
Calls in Spain for Casillas to be replaced as the number one keeper .
Manchester United's David de Gea is the clear favourite with fans . | a19a74da685dc0a5bbccc279906a0a7500261296 |
Nicklas Bendtner is taking full advantage of his extended summer break. Having left Arsenal this summer, the Danish striker has posted a photo on Instagram of himself getting, literally, a full-on tan. Bendtner, protecting his dignity with a white bra, captioned the photo saying: ‘Remember to protect yourself from the sun’. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Bendtner's girlfriend take the mick out of him . Bizarre: Bendtner goes to extreme measures to protect himself from the sun . Frustrating: Bendtner's career has stalled somewhat significantly over the last couple of years . The former Arsenal man is dating Julie Zangengerg, and we can only assume Julie is the owner of the bra in question. Linked with Crystal Palace and Aston Villa this summer, Bendtner scored just twice for Arsenal last season. He has attracted interest from Eintracht Frankfurt but wants to stay in the Premier League. | The former Arsenal striker posted a bizarre picture on his Instagram account with the message: 'Remember to protect yourself against the sun'
Bendtner is yet to sign for a new club following his departure from the Emirates in the summer . | 0074e6c0d6ecfe9155840fe1b9710858f0724b3e |
Spain will not defend their European Under 21 Championship title in the Czech Republic next summer after they were beaten in the qualification play-offs by Serbia. The Spaniards had won the tournament in 2011 and 2013 but, after a goalless draw in the first-leg in Serbia, they lost 2-1 in Cadiz on Tuesday night and will miss out on the showpiece next summer. A Jose Gaya own-goal had given Serbia a vital away goal in the first-half before Sergi Roberto and Filip Kostic traded goals in stoppage-time. Captain Thiago Alcantara lifts the trophy as Spain won the Euo 2013 title in Israel - but there won't be a repeat . The Spaniards were able to boast Real Madrid star Isco and Barcelona' Munir El Haddadi in midfield, but he could not inspire his young team-mates to match the heroics of 2011 and 2013. The defeat brings to an end their 35-match unbeaten streak and relinquished their hold on the trophy. Spain coach Albert Celades said: 'We did everything we could, but in football the best team doesn't always win. They had two shots on target and scored two goals. We played well, we had a lot of the ball, we gave everything but it was all for nothing. 'This is a terrible blow for everyone; the team does not deserve this punishment. We tried to win the game right until the final second, but it was no use. We are left with a terrible feeling and everyone in the dressing room is destroyed, because these boys gave everything but it was impossible.' England join Serbia at the finals after Will Hughes scored the winner in a 2-1 win (4-2 aggregate) in Croatia . England will join Serbia and the hosts next summer after they beat Croatia 4-2 on aggregate with Italy completing a 4-2 win over Slovakia over two-legs. Germany won 2-0 on the night to see off Ukraine 5-0 on aggregate, Portugal beat Holland 5-4 in a thriller to advance 7-4 and Denmark overcame Iceland on away goals after a 1-1 draw. | The 2011 and 2013 tournament winners lost 2-1 to Serbia in Cadiz .
Their first leg ended in a goalless draw, meaning Spain are out .
Joe Gaya's own-goal and Filip Kostic's strike saw off the champions .
Sergi Roberto replied but it was not enough to see them through .
Germany beat Ukraine 5-0, Portugal beat Holland 7-4, Denmark beat Iceland on away goals after a 1-1 draw . | 8f6662f289ac65b7f6012a56fdc1490914827248 |
A 54-year-old woman was charged early on Sunday morning at a domestic violence shelter after pushing over a pregnant woman and kung-fu chopping an employee. Christi Louise O’Connor, a resident of Palm Coast, Florida, was charged with both battery, and aggravated battery on a pregnant woman following the fight, originally about Christmas ornaments. FlaglerLive.com reported that O’Connor removed ornaments from the tree at the shelter in Bunnell, Florida. Christi Louise O'Connor pictured left following her arrest, and at the Flagler County Detention Facility where she is being held on a $500 bond (right) She argued with the pregnant woman before pushing her to the ground and slapping and hitting her arm. When asked to leave the Family Life Center facility, O’Connor refused. When asked again, she allegedly began packing a laptop computer belonging to the shelter. Some witnesses claimed that she was using the computer despite being asked not to by the employee, whose name was redacted from the police report. O'Connor became physically violent after being repeatedly asked to stop using the laptop. She then called the employee a racial slur before striking her with a kung-fu chop. FlaglerLive stated that witnesses at the shelter claimed that O’Connor had been manipulating people at the facility for two to three days. They also reported that the incident had been particularly disturbing for children housed there as they were there to get away from scenes of domestic violence. As of Monday afternoon, O’Connor was booked into the Flagler County Detention Facility and was being held on two $250 bonds, one for each charge. In October O'Connor was booked for trespass after warning. The Flagler Country Detention Facility where O'Connor is being held on two counts of battery following her arrest in the early hours of Sunday morning . | Christmas ornaments sparked the fracas at a Florida women’s shelter .
A pregnant woman was 'shoved over, slapped and hit on the arm'
When ordered to leave Christi O'Connor responded with a 'racial slur, kung-fu chop and attempted laptop theft' | a321e7eec836e4d054d0b701bcaa8e50996cc96d |
Peanuts cause allergic reactions chiefly when they have been dry-roasted, a study suggests. Tests carried out by Oxford University researchers found that eaten raw the nuts had little effect on the immune system. They are now working on safe, dry-roasted peanuts to help prevent an allergy that affects one in 50 children. Peanuts cause allergic reactions chiefly when they have been dry-roasted, a study suggests (file picture) ‘We did a simple experiment and found that the mice fed the dry-roasted proteins got an immune response indicative of allergy,’ said researcher Quentin Sattentau. ‘Whereas the mice fed the raw peanut proteins didn’t or did to a much lesser extent.’ The result was the same whether the mice were fed peanut protein or had it rubbed into broken skin – both ways in which peanuts are thought to trigger allergies in humans. Professor Sattentau added: ‘This is the first time, to our knowledge, that a potential trigger for peanut allergy has been directly shown.’ The finding helps explain why peanut allergy is much more common here than in the Far East, where the nuts are more commonly eaten raw, boiled or fried. It is believed that the process of dry-roasting involves temperatures high enough to change the peanut’s chemistry in a way that confuses the immune system and leads to allergic reactions. It will be some years before safer dry-roasted peanuts are on supermarket shelves and the complex nature of the immune system means that those who already have a peanut allergy are unlikely to be helped. While the majority of reactions are mild, nut allergy can trigger a life-threatening anaphylactic shock. The Oxford team said it would be premature for people to avoid the nuts because of their research, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. | Raw nuts have little effect on the immune system, researchers find .
Oxford University study paves the way for safer dry-roasted peanuts .
Peanut allergies, which can be life-threatening, affect one in 50 children . | cbc851da6fa527c1ac5927d2ef0942e36fc5a4c6 |
Angel di Maria sustained a 'small tear' to his hamstring against Hull City, according to his wife Jorgelina Cardoso. The Manchester United star limped off at Old Trafford just 14 minutes into the 3-0 victory over the Tigers on Saturday. Boss Louis van Gaal had revealed Di Maria would 'not be out for six months' straight after the Hull match, but confirmed his £60million summer signing would miss Stoke City's visit to Old Trafford on Tuesday. Manchester United winger Angel di Maria was forced off with a hamstring injury against Hull City . Di Maria's wife Jorgelina Cardoso replied to a United fan's direct message on Instagram to say Di Maria had sustained 'Hay un pequeno desgarro' ('a small tear') to his hamstring during the victory over Hull . Di Maria headed straight for the Old Trafford tunnel after coming off against Hull . Di Maria (right) and his wife Jorgelina Cardoso celebrate with the Champions League trophy in May . And Di Maria's wife has replied to a direct message from a United fan on Instagram to let him know of the couple's disappointment with the injury - but also to reassure supporters that the forward will hopefully return sooner rather than later. In two messages, Jorgelina Cardoso replied in Spanish: 'No :(. 'There is a small tear (to his hamstring).' United host Stoke on Tuesday night looking to close the gap to Southampton, who are third in the Premier League - four points ahead of the Red Devils. Stoke, meanwhile, could move into the top half of the league if they win at Old Trafford. Ander Herrera replaced the injured Di Maria in the 14th minute after the Argentine picked up an injury . Di Maria clutches his hamstring during his side's Premier League encounter against Hull . Di Maria's wife Jorgelina posted this photo of her and daughter Mia in Manchester United tops on Instagram . | Angel di Maria limped out of Manchester United's victory over Hull City .
The £60million signing lasted just 14 minutes before he was replaced .
His wife Jorgelina Cardoso revealed he has a 'small tear' to his hamstring .
She replied to a United fan's direct message on Instagram .
United host Stoke City at Old Trafford in Premier League on Tuesday .
Read here: Angel di Maria takes time out to reply to Man United fan mail . | 8dd4a560b15baf410610b772efb31e225d2e8757 |
Tottenham Hotspur are the dirtiest team in the Barclays Premier League, according to Opta data, with QPR the fairest. Opta measure discipline by attributing one point to each team for a foul, three for a yellow card and six for a red. The team with the most points are therefore the side with the worst disciplinary record. Spurs' Kyle Naughton (head in hands) is shown a red card on the opening day of the season at West Ham . QPR - seen here training on Monday - have the best disciplinary record in the Premier League . West Ham's Morgan Amalfitano flies in on Newcastle's Massadio Haidara on Saturday . Fouls = 1 point. Yellow card = 3 points. Red card = 6 points. As things stand, Spurs - who have had three players sent off this season - have the worst record and are closely followed by Crystal Palace and Manchester City in third. Liverpool in 17th are the fourth-fairest team while Everton and Southampton are the second and third-fairest teams. Despite their players picking up three red cards this season, Manchester United only have the eighth-worst disciplinary record. Tottenham's Erik Lamela is shown a yellow card in the 2-1 win over Everton on Sunday . Opta's stats also reveal the players who are responsible for the most disciplinary points at each club. Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak with 46 has more than any other player in the Premier League, while QPR's dirtiest player Leroy Fer has just 22 points. Perhaps surprisingly, Spurs winger Erik Lamela is their dirtiest player having accrued 32 points. Palace captain Mile Jedinak (centre) has the worst disciplinary record in the league . | Opta stats rank discipline of sides based on fouls, yellow and red cards .
Tottenham have worst record while QPR have the best .
Crystal Palace's Mile Jedinak has accrued the most points of any player . | f6a5c0af668fc59efd311f069c7ec9bd6cc59209 |
Angel di Maria has taken time out to reply to fan mail sent from hundreds of his adoring fans. Despite the fact he is missing Manchester United's clash with Stoke at Old Trafford on Tuesday night due to a hamstring injury, the Red Devils midfielder posed for a snap with hundreds of letters splayed across a table. Di Maria's partner Jorgelina Cardoso posted the image on her Instagram account and said: 'Thank you very much for your support!' Manchester United midfielder Angel di Maria has taken time out to reply to fan mail from supporters . The Argentina international was forced off with a hamstring injury during United's 3-0 win over Hull City . Di Maria's wife Jorgelina Cardoso replied to a United fan's direct message on Instagram to say Di Maria had sustained 'Hay un pequeno desgarro' ('a small tear') to his hamstring during the victory over Hull . Ander Herrera replaced the injured Di Maria in the 14th minute in the victory over Hull . The Argentina star was forced off after just 14 minutes of United's 3-0 victory over Hull on Saturday after injuring his hamstring. United boss Louis van Gaal had revealed Di Maria would 'not be out for six months' straight after the win against the Tigers before the midfielder's wife confirmed on Instagram that he had suffered a 'small tear'. The 26-year-old hit the ground running at Old Trafford after arriving from Real Madrid in a £60million deal during the summer, scoring three times, but has struggled a bit of late. Still, United will hope to have him fit and firing again soon. | Man Utd frontman has been a hit since arriving from Real Madrid .
Di Maria will miss clash against Stoke having picked up a hamstring injury .
Di Maria's wife reveals on Instagram that he has a 'small tear' in hamstring .
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The recent bout of wild weather in California left some Santa Barbara diners with a lot more salt on their breakfast than they intended when a huge wave broke right through a seaside restaurant's windows. Many locals headed to the Moby Dick Restaurant to catch a front-row seat to the Saturday morning storm that was expected to bring a big swell at high tide. Video captured by diners shows one smaller swell sloshing up against the windows, to the excited murmur of diners. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Front-row: Diners at Moby Dick's were watching the wild waves through the restaurant windows . Write caption here . The next wave, however, came with such force that it smashed in the windows and came flooding into the restaurant. Screams and the sound of breaking glass can be heard and a person asks, 'Are you OK?' before the video ends. Diner Forrest Buchanan, who filmed the wave, described the incident. 'The dining room was filled with the . sound of glass shattering and people screaming as a wave of water . rushed over the dining room carpet,' he said. Another . diner, Jill Freeland, told NoozHawk that she and her family had just . finished breakfast at 9:30am when the wash crashed into the restaurant. Chaos: Diners react as the windows of the restaurant break under the force of the wave and water floods in . Write caption here . 'I really didn’t expect it to break,' Freeland told Noozhawk. 'Another swell beforehand came pretty close. We were just expecting some excitement. You never know with swell and tide.' No one was seriously injured in the incident, and all patrons were safely evacuated from the restaurant. Buchanan says he asked the manager if it was OK if he did not pay for the few bites of eggs he'd managed before the wave hit and quickly evacuated with the other patrons. The National Weather Service had issued a high surf advisory Saturday in Santa Barbara. | A massive wave drenched diners after it broke a Santa Barbara restaurant's windows .
Patrons were watching the ocean crash over breakfast when the huge wave hit Saturday .
The incident was caught on a cell phone camera .
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Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has hit out at a section of fans campaigning for current boss Arsene Wenger to be sacked. Despite earning a hard-fought victory against West Brom on Saturday, travelling fans displayed a banner which read, 'Arsene, thanks for the memories but it's time to say goodbye'. The Arsenal fans may have grown tired of watching their side battle for fourth place each season, but the man who appointed Wenger 18 years ago believes calls for the Frenchman to be sacked are 'ridiculous'. Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has backed Gunners boss Arsene Wenger (above) Gunners fans unfurled this banner despite watching their team defeat West Brom on Saturday . Hill-Wood told the Daily Star: 'Thoroughly ignorant people seem to have a say nowadays. 'It is a few hotheads jumping up and down thinking they are being clever. 'It is the most ridiculous way to behave really because normal people are forever saying boards act too hastily when they get rid of a manager.' Hill-Wood believes Arsenal fans shouldn't be calling for Wenger to be sacked . Despite a slow start to the 2014-15 Premier League campaign, the Gunners still find themselves within two points of fourth spot, but the Emirates faithful will argue that playing for a Champions League place isn't enough. Hill-Wood added: 'Here we have a really good one with the team sixth in the league and into the last 16 of the Champions League for the 15th consecutive season . 'I don't take too much notice of it and it isn't going to influence the board, I am sure of that.' Hill-Wood appointed Wenger as Gunners boss 18 years ago and was the club's chairman for 31 years . | Peter Hill-Wood slams Arsenal fans asking for Arsene Wenger to be sacked .
Former chairman believes section of Gunners fans are being 'ignorant'
Gunners faithful unfurled 'time to say goodbye' despite win against West Brom on Saturday . | 10b9e88d81d58db79d501ee46a7063086aa49ad2 |
It’s the perfect excuse for men to politely decline requests to lug their other half’s overstuffed suitcase down the stairs. Women may actually be better at carrying heavy bags than men. Researchers have found hikers with smaller frames can be better equipped to carry heavy loads than larger people. Women may be better at carrying heavy bags: Researchers have found hikers with smaller frames can be better equipped to carry heavy loads than larger people . The US scientists believe this may be because walkers carrying backpacks also have to haul their own body weight. Hiking guidelines say that the weight of a backpack should correspond to body size, with smaller individuals bearing lighter burdens. However, scientists from Kansas State University believe such advice is ‘misleading’. Professor Michael O’Shea, who led the research, said: ‘Overall strength of an individual does not determine how heavy a backpack a person can comfortably carry.’ Research: Scientists from Kansas State University (above) have cast doubt on hiking guidelines which say that the weight of a backpack should correspond to body size, with smaller individuals bearing lighter burdens . He added: ‘As the size of any animal increases, strength increases more slowly than body weight – the reason why tiny ants can carry a disproportionately heavy load compared to their weight.’ He noted that smaller hikers could carry heavier bags than larger students with similar levels of fitness. Professor O’Shea came up with an equation using pack weight and body proportion data to determine the maximum backpack load for a person of given size. | It may be because walkers with backpacks also must haul body weight .
Hiking guidelines say smaller individuals should bear lighter burdens .
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A woman has stabbed a man with a shard of glass, a knife and a pair of scissors after she took exception to the TV channel being changed. Police say the two, who are known to each other, got into a fight on Thursday afternoon after the man arrived at the woman's Cairns home unannounced. It's alleged the woman become upset after the man changed the TV channel and she stabbed him three times. 'The man received three stab wounds after its alleged he was stabbed with a shard of glass, a kitchen knife and a pair of scissors,' police said in a statement. The 54-year-old alleged victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries. A 35-year-old woman is facing three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm and one charge of common assault. She is to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on Friday. A Queensland woman faces assault charges after stabbing a man with scissors, a knife and a shard of glass when he changed the TV channel at her Cairns home . | A 35-year-old woman faces assault charges over the stabbing of a 54-year-old man in her North Queensland home .
The woman allegedly became upset when the man changed the TV channel .
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Hundreds of viewers have complained about Phil Neville’s commentary on the World Cup game between England and Italy. Neville, a former player whose career included stints at Manchester United and Everton, was criticised for his lack of emotion and 'monotone' style during the game. VIDEO Scroll down to see Neville receive stick, this time for Man United's poor season . Hit back: Phil Neville says he's glad he could 'help the nation sleep' after his criticised England commentary . Boring: Neville was critiscised for his 'monotone' style co-commenatary on Saturday in his first-ever broadcast . Jokes claimed that Neville's co-commentary made England physio Gary Lewin (centre) injure his ankle . Moving on: Neville took to Twitter stating the criticism will make him better as a co-commentator . Many viewers took to Twitter to criticise him, with several joking that England physio Gary Lewin who was stretchered off after injuring his ankle had actually 'fallen into a coma' listening to Neville . A BBC spokeswoman said there were 445 complaints after Saturday night’s game, which pulled in a peak audience of 15.6 million viewers. Neville took to Twitter to respond, saying: '1st live co-comm last night - sometimes u have to take the criticism - it will only make me better- thanks for the feedback (ahhahaha)!' Fellow broadcaster Danny Baker was among his critics, but said the BBC should share the blame. He said: 'Phil Neville has acknowledged he wasn’t great during England commentary. But what were the BBC doing giving him THAT game to ‘learn his craft’?' The BBC said Neville, who has received broadcasting training, was 'an important, well-respected member of our team” and would “continue to play a key role throughout the tournament'. His next appearance is expected to be as a studio guest for tonight’s game between Iran and Nigeria. You're next: Neville will be in the co-commentary booth for Nigeria's Group F opener vs Iran on Monday . | Phil Neville criticised for his co-commentary during England vs Italy .
BBC received 445 complaints for his 'monotone' style in Saturday's match .
Jokes included that England physio Gary Lewin injured his ankle after 'falling into a coma' listening to Neville .
The Group D opener was Neville's first on television .
Neville has noted and laughed off the criticism on his Twitter account .
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Roberto Mancini is keen to take Aleksandar Kolarov to Inter Milan. The former Manchester City coach is also keen on Kolarov’s team-mates, Matija Nastasic and James Milner. Mancini signed Kolarov in 2010 for £16m from Lazio yet the Serbian has never cemented his first team place in the face of competition from Gael Clichy. Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is keen on bringing Aleksandar Kolarov to Inter Milan . Kolarov signed a new three-year deal in June and his wages will be an issue for Inter. The 29-year-old has scored 15 times in 149 appearances for City - winning two Premier League titles, a FA Cup and a Capital One Cup. City have been linked with Monaco left-back Layvin Kurzawa, 22, but Bayern Munich are understood to be keen on the Frenchman. Kolarov (right) has won four trophies in his time at City since joining the club for £16million in 2010 . | Aleksandar Kolarov was brought to Manchester City by Roberto Mancini in 2010 for £16million .
Left-back signed a new three-year deal at City in June .
Mancini is also interested in City duo Matija Nastasic and James Milner . | f163711b30426b7a61e2ac0a00e7847d8a962de7 |
A female referee was knocked to the ground after being hit square in the face from a free-kick during a game in Argentina last weekend. Salome Di Lorio was refereeing a match between lower league sides Liniers and Centro Espanol when the incident occurred and forced her off the pitch. Di Lorio had just blown for a free-kick when the ball hit her straight in the face - with players from both sides and medical staff rushing to her aid. Referee Salome Di Lorio feels the full force of the ball after being hit straight in the face from a free-kick . The players are worried for the safety of Di Lorio after she is knocked to the floor from the free-kick . Onlookers check to see if the referee is ok after the nasty blow to the face . She immediately regained her senses and stood up but was understandably unable to continue refereeing the match. Di Lorio was taken to hospital as a precaution following the incident, but thankfully suffered no long-term damage. Di Lorio, 34, also works as a lawyer. She refereed the 2009 final of the women's Copa Libertadores and was one of the officials during the women's tournament at the 2012 London Olympics. | Referee Salome Di Lorio was hit square in the face by a free-kick .
The incident took place in last weekend's clash between lower league Argentinian sides Liniers and Centro Espanol .
De Lorio was forced off the pitch and taken to hospital as a precaution . | 67c8ad1dd2cfdc0151abd5eb4a06001f3c7bcb8a |
Jonathan Agnew has quit Twitter after the fallout from the Kevin Pietersen row and an argument with the cricket star's wife. The 54-year-old got into a heated debate with Jessica Taylor on the social media site, leading to him receiving a torrent of abuse. The Test Match Special pundit then deleted his account. Aggers wrote in his last tweet: 'Almost did this last night. This is not what Twitter was when I joined. I will now leave it to the bullies and trolls. Shame.' VIDEO Scroll down to watch Pietersen say a good coach would have managed the situation . Jonathan Agnew has quit Twitter in the wake of a row with Kevin Pietersen's wife, Jessica Taylor . Pietersen's wife said she had 'every right' to stand up for her family on the social media site . The former Leicestershire bowler spoke on Tuesday on Test Match Special about Pietersen's recent behaviour and the fallout from his controversial new book, while the South African born batsmen listened in from a BBC studio. Aggers suggested that while the 34-year-old pretended to be a strong, confident individual he was in fact 'an anxious, nervous character.' He then spoke about the infamous parody Twitter account @KPGenius, which a number of England players were said to be involved in. Following the incident, Agnew and Taylor argued on Twitter about whether the account was in fact run by Pietersen's team-mates with the former eventually telling the Liberty X singer to 'lose the attitude'. Taylor said: 'I'm not fighting anyone's battles. As a wife and mother I have every right to defend my family when I see fit. I make no apologies for that.' The argument between Pietersen's wife and Agnew centred around the parody Twitter account @KPGenius . Alec Stewart said he was told that three senior England players had access to the @KPGenius account . | Jonathan Agnew quits Twitter in fallout from Kevin Pietersen row .
Aggers argued with 34-year-old's wife, Jessica Taylor, on Twitter .
Former bowler talking on Test Match Special while KP listened in studio .
Agnew said Twitter was not what it used to be .
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Clubs in the Sky Bet Championship have agreed new Financial Fair Play rules in line with those currently used by the Premier League. The regulations, which come into force at the start of the 2016-17 campaign, will see clubs have their financial performance monitored over three seasons rather than one, the same time frame as top-flight clubs. The current maximum permitted loss of £8million per season has been increased to an aggregate of £39million over the three seasons before a club would face sanctions. Clubs in the Championship have agreed to new Financial Fair Play rules . In the meantime the existing Championship FFP framework will remain in place for the current season and next term, while any punishments due for breaching the rules for last season will still be imposed in December. The new set of rules, agreed at an EGM at Derby's iPro Stadium on Thursday morning, will in future be known as the 'Profitability and Sustainability' regulations. Meanwhile, a vote between clubs in Leagues One and Two over the introduction of artificial pitches was tied, meaning the proposals have not been approved. The regulations will see clubs have their financial performance monitored over three seasons rather than one . In what the League called an 'unprecedented' result, 34 clubs voted in favour and 34 against, with four abstentions. Football League chief executive, Shaun Harvey, said: 'This vote is reflective of the fact that this issue divides opinion amongst clubs as much as it does across the football public. 'While the outcome is different to previous indicative votes, it demonstrates that there is still a desire amongst clubs to find out more about artificial playing surfaces before taking such a significant step.' | Championship clubs agree to Premier League style FFP rules .
Regulations will come into force at start of 2016-17 season .
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Roy Keane is prepared to call a truce with Alex Ferguson — providing his former manager apologises for ‘bad mouthing’ the Cork man after he left Manchester United. In an interview to be published with FourFourTwo magazine today, the former Old Trafford captain insists he would have no problem sitting down for a cup of tea with the Scot, so long as he acknowledged the disparaging remarks made in the aftermath of his acrimonious departure from the club in 2005. Asked whether he would ever meet up with Ferguson and go for a pint, Keane replied: ‘Well, it would be a cup of tea. If Sir Alex apologises, then yes, I would. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane . Roy Keane (left) chat to Sir Alex Ferguson after his Manchester United testimonial match in 2006 . ‘If Ferguson apologises I would be happy to move on… for Ferguson to bad mouth me after I left, I think he does owe me an apology.’ The Republic of Ireland assistant manager, who left his No 2 role at Aston Villa last week, admitted there was a clash of identical personalities with his manager towards the end of his time at United. ‘Yes. It was never going to end as a pal’s act. I was never going to leave with champagne and flowers,’ he continued. ‘I saw how Bryan Robson and Steve Bruce left the club, both decent United captains, and I didn’t like the way they left.’ Keane (left), walks off the pitch at Old Trafford alongside Ferguson after his Sunderland's side's loss in 2007 . And Keane remains defiant in his stance since his departure, making his feelings perfectly clear to supporters who feel his legacy was tarnished by his final days at the club. ‘If United fans say I had a decent career then brilliant. If they want to say, “What’s gone on with Ferguson stuff?” then f*** them.’ | Roy Keane fell out with Sir Alex Ferguson following his acrimonious departure from Manchester United in 2005 .
The Irishman remains defiant in his stance since he left Old Trafford .
Keane left his No 2 role at Aston Villa last week . | 6a1a1dde72978e2c51f25089c55aae1b84dda9ab |
Emile Heskey could be set for a return to English football with Bolton Wanderers. The former England international is without a club since leaving Australian side Newcastle Jets. And the centre forward, 36, has been training with the Macron Stadium club with a view to a possible move. Emile Heskey, pictured with Match of the Day host Gary Lineker, looks set to join Bolton Wanderers . Former Premier League striker Heskey is a free agent after leaving Australian outfit Newcastle Jets . Heskey decided to move to Australia after leaving former side Aston Villa in 2012 . 1994-2000 Leicester 125 games 33 goals . 2000-2004 Liverpool 182 games 39 goals . 2004-2006 Birmingham 68 games 14 goals . 2006-2009 Wigan 84 games 15 goals . 2009-2012 Aston Villa 127 games 9 goals . TOTAL: 586 games - 110 goals . 2000-2006 Chelsea 246 games 54 goals . 2010 Tottenham 19 games 1 goal . 2010-2011 Stoke 8 games 0 goals . 2011 Fulham 16 games 0 goals . TOTAL: 289 games 55 goals . Heskey knows Bolton boss Neil Lennon from his playing days at Leicester City. The former Liverpool man hasn't played in England since leaving Aston Villa in 2012. Heskey could join fellow former Premier League striker Eidur Gudjohnsen in joining the Championship outfit after the Icelandic striker appeared for Bolton's reserve side on Monday night. Eidur Gudjohnsen made his eagerly anticipated return for Bolton against Middlesbrough on Monday night . Gudjohnsen showed some tidy footwork during the development game against the Championship outfit . The 36-year-old missed a golden opportunity to score on his return for Bolton during the first half . | Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey could join Bolton on free transfer .
Heskey had previously expressed his desire to rejoin Leicester .
Eidur Gudjohnsen is also expected to sign short-term deal at Bolton .
Icelandic striker Gudjohnsen played for Bolton's reserve side on Monday . | a0eccbd72030e8b7616a29c31eeaeefa021597f2 |
Arsenal are considering a fresh move for Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar as they seek a solution to their defensive woes. The Gunners were interested in the Dutchman during the closing days of the summer transfer window following the departure of Thomas Vermaelen to Barcelona. And Arsene Wenger is contemplating another move for the 29-year-old central defender in the January transfer window. Arsenal are considering a fresh move for Aston Villa's Dutch central defender Ron Vlaar (above) Vlaar (right) is out of contract with Villa in the summer and has also attracted interest from Manchester United . Manchester United are also interested in Vlaar as Louis van Gaal looks to resolve his side's own defensive deficiencies. Vlaar, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has played under Van Gaal for Holland and his relationship with the manager could prove vital as United and Arsenal go head-to-head. Aston Villa want to keep Vlaar, but know they face losing him for nothing next summer and could look to cash in on him in January. Arsene Wenger has been forced to use Nacho Monreal at centre back in recent weeks . Laurent Koscielny will be out of the game against Hull this weekend with an achilles problem . Arsenal are committed to signing a new central defender at the turn of the year after it became abundantly clear they are short of options in the position. Laurent Koscielny's achilles injury has seen left-back Nacho Monreal play as a makeshift central defender in recent weeks. Tuesday's capitulation against Anderlecht underlined the club's need to reinforce their defence in January. Celtic centre-half Virgil van Dijk is another option for the Gunners. Arsene Wenger is looking for defensive cover and admitted he will sign one player in January . Virjil van Dijk could be on his way for Arsenal for £7million... the Gunners failed to sign him in the summer . VIDEO We must improve our defensive level - Wenger . | Arsenal are considering new move for Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar .
Arsene Wenger showed interest in Dutchman last summer .
Manchester United may also look towards the 29-year-old .
Unfortunate injuries have left the Gunners light at the back . | 59a85718079d4031cf02d10fe1a2adbbcbdd7a1d |
Novak Djokovic still looks the man to beat at Flushing Meadows after he cruised into the fourth round with a comfortable victory over American Sam Querrey. The Serb, who won Wimbledon earlier this year, has not been tested in any of his matches so far and needed just an hour and 25 minutes to dispatch Querrey 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. The American’s serve is his biggest asset but Djokovic was all over it, Querrey winning just 23 per cent of points on his second serve and only 57 per cent on his first. Light work: Novak Djokovic reached the US Open fourth round with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Sam Querrey . Out classed: Big hitting American Sam Querrey (right) was no match for the world No 1 . Three and easy? The Serbian top seed has already won the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year . Before the tournament Djokovic, who last won the US Open in 2011, admitted he did not not know how being away from his wife Jelena, who is expecting their first child, would affect him. However, rivals looking for a lack of focus by the Serb have so far been sorely disappointed. It’s not too late to play MailOnline Fantasy Football… There’s £1,000 to be won EVERY WEEK by the highest scoring manager . CLICK HERE to start picking your Fantasy Football team NOW! There’s £60,000 in prizes including £1,000 up for grabs EVERY WEEK… . Clash of the titans: Novak Djokovic remains on course to meet Andy Murray in the quarter-finals . | Novak Djokovic defeated Sam Querrey 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 at the US Open .
World No 1 has already won Wimbledon this year .
Serbian top seed on course to face Andy Murray in the quarter-finals . | bd23545bc2351042571c460ae84f7ee8c242e688 |
Arsenal's goalkeepers are stepping up their preparations for the new season using an innovative training technique. Wojciech Szczesny, along with Damian Martinez and youngster Matt Macey, are being put through their paces during the club's pre-season camp in Austria. The method sees the shot-stoppers with a strap around their waist, tied to one post, before hurtling themselves across the goal to improve their agility. VIDEO: Scroll down to see Arsenal signing Calum Chambers sing in front of his team-mates . All tied up: Wojciech Szczesny tries out the new training equipment in Austria . Full stretch: Matt Macey dives low to his right to keep the ball out . Taking a breather: Damian Martinez and Szczesny have some time off . VIDEO Arteta expecting great season . Szczesny will have to hit the ground running this season if he is to retain the No1 shirt following the arrival of David Ospina from Nice. The Colombian World Cup star cemented the interest of Arsene Wenger during this summer's tournament in Brazil and prompted the Gunners to spend £3.2million to acquire his services. 'He is a great goalkeeper, very skilful,' Ospina told Arsenal.com of his rival for the spot between the sticks. 'He has been a regular at a top side like Arsenal, so he is quality. We also have the Argentine goalkeeper Damien Martinez. They are both young players but very experienced.' Testing, testing: Arsenal keeper Matt Macey and Damian Martinez also gave the equipment a try . New arrival: David Ospina will rival Szczesny for a place between the sticks . Technology: Arsenal made full use of their new kit during the training session . | New method sees Gunners star tied to the post to improve agility .
Damian Martinez and Matt Macey also put through paces in training camp .
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Legendary slugger Jose Canseco was injured in an accidental shooting at his Las Vegas, Nevada home Tuesday afternoon. The 50-year-old's fiancée Leila Knight told TMZ that he was at their home, cleaning his gun when it unexpectedly fired and blew off his left-hand middle finger. She says Canseco was not aware it was loaded. Metro Police confirm that a person was injured at the address and taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries around 3pm. A neighbor reports that Canseco was injured at his Las Vegas home Tuesday afternoon. Pictured on the right playing for the Oakland A's in 1992 . Canseco's fiancée Leila Knight (right) says he went into surgery Tuesday night to attach what is left of the finger. Pictured together at a Los Angeles party in July 2013 . As of Tuesday night around 10pm ET, Canseco was in surgery to reattach the finger. Doctors allegedly told the couple that Canseco will never regain full use of the finger, no matter if they are able to reattach what's left. Records show that Canseco owns the home where the alleged incident occurred. The Cuban-American dominated the MLB with his hitting prowess in the 1980s, but later admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs for much of his career. Canseco is a right-handed batter who hit 462 career home runs and was a six-time All-Star. He also played for Texas, Boston, Toronto, Tampa Bay, the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox during a career that spanned from 1985 to 2001. Pictured above, Canseco's home in Las Vegas, Nevada where the incident reportedly happened Tuesday afternoon . Neighbor TJ Swain spoke about the incident to a local broadcast station . | The former Oakland A's star was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon for non-life-threatening injuries .
He went into surgery to reattach the finger Tuesday night, but was told he would never regain full use no matter how successful the procedure . | 83ec30dffec2c6c682c41bab156dffc5379ca103 |
She began her career on YouTube posting videos about fashion and beauty. But now Zoe Sugg, known under the alias of Zoella has become the debut author to sell the most books in a week. The 24-year-old from Wiltshire, sold 78,109 copies of her book Girl Online last week. Scroll down for video . Zoe Sugg, known under the alias Zoella, left has sold more copies of her debut novel Girl Online in its first week than the likes of JK Rowling, right, and even Dan Brown's debut novel The Da Vinci Code . Zoe Sugg, pictured, who is a video blogger sold almost 80,000 copies of her book during its first week . The record number is higher than the first books of veteran authors included JK Rowling and Dan Brown, author of the Da Vinci Code. The figure is also more than five times higher than the number of copies which were sold of EL James’ Fifty Shades of Grey in its first week. The figure was revealed by Nielsen BookScan which collects data on book sales. Zoella’s ‘vlogs’, short for video blogs, attract 12 million hits each month. She began posting the videos in 2009 as a ‘creative outlet’. She now has six million followers on YouTube and is read by more than 2.5 million on Twitter. Penguin Random House, the publisher behind Girl Online, agreed to sign Zoella after its CEO Tom Weldon was told by his 13-year-old goddaughter that the book would be ‘a huge best-seller’. Miss Sugg was also an unlikely addition to Band Aid 30 where she joined Bob Geldof and One Direction for the charity single. She also featured in the November issue of Vogue. Of the record-breaking achievement, Miss Sugg said: ‘It’s such an amazing feeling. I’m so grateful to everyone who has bought a copy of Girl Online. I love that so many of my viewers are enjoying the book! This year has been so exciting and this for sure is the icing on the cake.' Ms Sugg's 'vlog' has 12 million viewers a month while an estimated two million people follower her on Twitter . | Zoe Sugg, 24, has sold almost 80,000 copies of her debut book in a week .
The vlogger regularly has 12 million viewers on her YouTube channel .
She also has two million people following her on Twitter .
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A teenager was left with a two inch hole burned into his arm – after he fell asleep lying on his iPhone. Jake Parker, from Wokingham in Berkshire, was lying in bed using his iPhone 5 after a long work shift when he fell asleep. After the 18-year-old had woken up the next morning, his mother Tammie, 43, pointed out that he had a large blister on his arm. Scroll down for video . Jake Parker, from Wokingham in Berkshire was lying in bed using his iPhone 5 after a long work shift when he fell asleep. When he woke up the next morning his mother pointed out a large blister on his arm, right . Jake, a keen rugby player, said he then picked up the gadget and knew it had caused the injury as it was ‘really hot’. Doctors told the factory night worker to take antibiotics after the wound became infected – but the teenager had to go to hospital after the sore turned black, leaving him in excruciating pain. The Sun reports that the blister then burst and left him with a gaping hole down to his muscle. Now he has been told he will be scarred for life. He said: ‘I was just texting, looking at Facebook – normal stuff. Jake Parker said he knew his iPhone 5 had caused the injury when he picked up the gadget and it was ‘really hot’. The 18-year-old has now been told that he will be scarred for life from the incident . ‘Now every time I move my arm it’s like ripping open. At one point I could see the muscle moving.’ He added that doctors told him they had ‘never seen anything’ like the injury and suggested he return to see them because it ‘could be a radiation burn’. Apple have been contacted for a comment by MailOnline. | Jake Parker was using the iPhone in bed when he fell asleep after long shift .
The 18-year-old woke up with a 2ins burn on his arm where phone had been .
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David de Gea's last gasp saves helped Manchester United secure another vital three points. The Spain international has been in fine form for club and country, renewing calls for him to sign a new contract with the Old Trafford club. Louis van Gaal has hailed his goalkeeper's contribution to United's upturn in form and Twitter wanted to say thanks too. David de Gea's impressive performance earned his a reaction on Twitter, including this Matrix mock-up . De Gea's performance sparked a reaction on Twitter after a string of fine saves against Stoke . De Gea mocked up in this image which was posted on Twitter after Manchester United's win . '70% of the earth is covered by water, the rest by David de Gea,' reads this meme after United's 2-1 win . De Gea mocked up as Superman after United's win to remain in fourth in the Premier League . De Gea produced a string of important saves for Manchester United against Stoke . | David De Gea produced a string of important saves against Stoke .
Manchester United beat Stoke 2-1 at Old Trafford on Tuesday night .
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Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson showed signs of cracking up on Tuesday night by criticising not only the 'irritating' pundits on Sky Sports but his own supporters as well. The Foxes' boss saw his side surrender a lead against Liverpool, a result which leaves them rooted to the foot of the Premier League table. And Pearson was clearly irked in the immediate aftermath when addressing the problems at his door. Leicester manager Nigel Pearson positions himself in the stands, where he is surrounded by supporters . Leicester lost 3-1 against Liverpool on Tuesday night in the Premier League as they remain bottom . He told fans not to bother returning to the King Power Stadium if they aren't prepared to show support. Pearson positions himself in the stands, where he is surrounded by supporters, instead of on the touchline because the 51-year-old feels it gives him a better tactical point of view. But the manager was subject to criticism on Tuesday night as Leicester lost 3-1 against Liverpool. 'I replied to one idiot in the stands and if he doesn't like what he sees, then don't bother coming,' Pearson told SkySports. 'Maybe they ought to think about staying at home, we need support their support. We've worked hard tonight and will continue to do so.' And he then turned on the broadcaster in his press conference, saying: 'I find some of the - I don't know what you call them - presenters are particularly irritating.' It was Leicester's second defeat in four days after last year's Championship winners were beaten 3-2 by Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on Saturday. Pearson's men visit Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, who recorded their first win since September 13 with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Tuesday. Pearson: 'I replied to one idiot in the stands and if he doesn't like what he sees, then don't bother coming' | Nigel Pearson has told fans to stay away if they only come to criticise .
'I replied to one idiot in the stands and if he doesn't like what he sees, then don't bother coming,' Pearson says after losing 3-1 against Liverpool .
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Danny Welbeck hasn't felt any lasting effects of the knock which saw him limp out of England's win in Estonia and will train with Arsenal on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was substituted after rolling his ankle during the Euro 2016 qualifier in Tallinn. But Welbeck hasn't done any damage and is fit and ready to face Hull City at the weekend. Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck came off during England's 1-0 win away in Estonia on Sunday evening . Welbeck took a knock to his ankle late in the game but will train with the Gunners on Tuesday . Welbeck avoids the challenge of Estonia's Martin Vunk during Sunday evening's clash . Welbeck has a shot at goal during England's Euro 2016 qualifying win in Tallinn . The former Manchester United star surprised many by scoring a European hat-trick against Galatasaray . The 23-year-old has also scored three goals in as many games for England since leaving Old Trafford . The news will come as a relief to Arsene Wenger, who has been managing a lengthy injury list at the Emirates this season. That now appears to be subsiding after pictures of Theo Walcott training at London Colney on Monday, with Olivier Giroud also closing in on a return. Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil are both still missing - as well as Mathieu Debuchy - but Wenger has reason for cheer. Roy Hodgson had played down the extent of Welbeck's knock immediately after the game. 'I don't think he's injured. He just rolled his ankle slightly. The doctors are not worried about it,' he said. The former Manchester United forward arrived at the Emirates in a £16million move on deadline day and, despite the fears of some Arsenal supporters, has impressed with four goals - including a hat-trick in the Champions League against Galatasaray. Welbeck has also been scoring freely for England since leaving Old Trafford, netting a brace against Switzerland and another strike against San Marino before Sunday's game that saw England maintain their 100 per cent record. | Arsenal's Danny Welbeck limped off for England on Sunday .
But the striker will be fit for the visit of Hull City this weekend .
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Angel di Maria is set to miss Manchester United's trip to Southampton on Monday as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The Manchester United star limped off at Old Trafford just 14 minutes into the 3-0 victory over Hull on Saturday. The £59.7m record signing was replaced by Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Louis van Gaal: Rooney and Di Maria knocks not too heavy . Manchester United winger Angel di Maria was forced off with a hamstring injury against Hull City . Di Maria headed straight for the Old Trafford tunnel after coming off against Hull . Ander Herrera replaced the injured Di Maria in the 14th minute after the Argentine picked up an injury . Di Maria clutches his hamstring during his side's Premier League encounter against Hull . The former Real Madrid forward sat out United's 2-1 victory over Stoke City on Tuesday night after suffering an injury against Hull. Louis van Gaal confirmed the Argentine would miss the trip to face the Saints, but had some good news on the progress of Dutch star Daley Blind who suffered a knee injury on international duty with Holland in November. 'Di Maria is not so heavy but of course he shall not play against Southampton but you never know,' said Van Gaal. 'In December we will see light at the end of the tunnel,' he added in relation to Blind. Daley Blind clutches his knee after a tackle from Latvia's Eduards Viskanovs during their Euro 2016 qualifier . Blind leaves the pitch in Amsterdam after suffering a knee injury from Viskanovs's challenge . Louis van Gaal is hopeful that Blind (left) will be back in action for Manchester United before the end of the year . | Angel di Maria suffered a hamstring tear against Hull on Saturday .
The Argentine limped off at Old Trafford after only 14 minutes of play .
Di Maria sat out United's 2-1 victory over Stoke City on Tuesday night .
Daley Blind could be back in action before the end of the year .
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A medical school graduate died early Saturday after Connecticut police subdued him twice with a stun gun in an 8-hour period. Lashano Gilbert, a Bahamian man who attended medical school in Cuba, was in New London visiting family when police say he tried to carjack a woman. Officers first subdued the 31-year-old when his arrest turned to a struggle. They did so again when he attacked officers in the police station. What killed him? Bahamian medical school graduate Lashano Gilbert, 31, was tasered twice by New London, Connecticut police over the weekend and subsequently died . Heard voices: State police have opened an investigation into what killed Gilbert, who officers say was acting erratically and said he heard voices . He died en route to a hospital and now state police have placed the matter under investigation. Medical examiners performed an autopsy Sunday. Results of a toxicology test won't come for weeks. It's possible those results could shed some light on the state Gilbert was in when police first encountered him Friday. NBC Connecticut reports that when police say Gilbert, while in an 'altered state of mind' and 'speaking in a bizarre manner,' attempted a carjacking. Gilbert reportedly told police he was hearing voices and when he behaved in a threatening manner toward them, they used the stun gun. He was taken to a hospital and treated, then taken to a New London police station. Police say while in a holding cell Gilbert began twisting his pants as if to make a noose. He bum rushed police when they opened the cell to take the pants. In the commotion, Gilbert was tasered a second time. He was rushed to the hospital again and died around 3:30am Saturday. New London's state's attorney and New London police chief immediately asked the state police to start an investigation, according to NBC Connecticut. That investigation remained open as medical examiners autopsied Gilbert's remains. | Lashano Gilbert was a Bahamian national who attended medical school in Cuba and was visiting family in Connecticut .
Police subdued Gilbert with a stun gun Friday while arresting him on carjacking charges .
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A plane spotter has captured the nerve-wracking moment an easyJet flight was forced to abort its landing as strong winds battered Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. In the 90-second video, the Airbus A319 appears to be fine as it rapidly approaches the runway but at the last second it suddenly tilts sharply to the right. The aircraft’s rear right wheels briefly touch down as the plane is whipped by powerful wind gusts. An easyJet flight's aborted landing was captured on camera by a plane spotter at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport . The aircraft's rear right wheels briefly touch down on the runway as the plane is rocky by strong winds . That’s when the plane suddenly pulls up and soars back into the dark skies over the airport to attempt another landing. The video shows the Airbus A319 landing safely on its second attempt several minutes later. The clip has had over 30,000 views since it was uploaded to YouTube over the weekend by a plane spotter known online as Schipholhotspot. He wrote: ‘This second approach is still difficult because the conditions have not changed much in the time it took the plane to go around.’ easyJet says it was 'a routine go-around procedure' and passengers and crew were not in danger . The Airbus A319 approaches the runway a second time after the first attempt was scrapped . The 90-second video shows the plane landing safely on its second attempt several minutes later . An easyJet spokeswoman said the landing was aborted as a precautionary measure . She said: ‘easyJet can confirm that this aircraft is performing a routine go-around procedure – at no point was the safety of the passengers and crew compromised. ‘Our pilots are highly trained to perform “go arounds” as a precaution and in line with our procedures. ‘The safety of its passengers and crew is the airline’s highest priority.’ The spokeswoman for the Luton-based airline said she was unaware of the flight's origin and the number of passengers and crew on board because go arounds are a routine procedure and are not required to be recorded. | Rear right wheels touch down as plane is whipped by strong winds .
Aircraft suddenly lifts and soars back into the dark skies over the airport .
Plane landed safety on its second attempt several minutes later .
easyJet spokeswoman says it was 'a routine go-around procedure'
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Sam Allardyce collected the Barclays Manager of the Month accolade on Friday and then advised rival Paul Lambert to take a holiday during next week's international break. The West Ham boss, who faces Aston Villa's Lambert at Upton Park on Saturday, shared one of the secrets of his success: 'Get out of the country in an international break. Re-focus your mind and body so you're ready for the next phase.' In a double boost for West Ham, Allardyce's achievement was matched by Senegal striker Diafra Sakho, who scooped the Player of the Month prize. Sam Allardyce picked up the manager of the Month award after guiding his team to fifth in the Premier League . Hammers boss has advised Paul Lambert (C) to refocus on holiday during the international break . The award for Allardyce, 60, represents a remarkable turnaround for the manager who was booed and jeered by many West Ham fans last season for what they took as unimaginative boring football, and an uninspired final 13th place finish in the table. West Ham have been a different side this season playing with an attractive attacking style and verve often associated with the club in the past -- but not for many years. West Ham new boy Diafra Sakho has been in brilliant form since signing for the club in the summer . Sakho and Allardyce pose after picking up their respective awards for their performances in October . Allardyce told Sky Sports: 'The most pleasing thing of all is that we have managed to pull all the new players together and fitted them into a team that is playing very well at the moment and enjoying their football and getting some exceptionally good results.' West Ham are currently fifth in the standings and beat Queens Park Rangers, Burnley and champions Manchester City during October before coming from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw at Stoke City last weekend. | Sam Allardyce has collected the Barclays Manager of the Month award .
Hammers boss advised Paul Lambert to holiday over international break .
Diafra Sakho made it a double by picking up the Player of the Month award . | ff102cb2ec91c31661083853d16a54dc259c3350 |
West Ham striker Andy Carroll announced fiance Billi Mucklow's pregnancy on Twitter on Christmas Day. Carroll tweeted using baby and bottle emoticons, and attached an Instagram photo of the pair as Mucklow wore a jumper that read: 'Making my little pudding.' The former TOWIE star then uploaded her own photo on Boxing Day, writing: 'Me, AC and Bump.' Andy Carroll posted this with fiance Billi Mucklow and 'my little pudding' with baby emoticons attached . West Ham striker Carroll and fiance Mucklow the former TOWIE star's pregnancy . Mucklow uploaded this snap on Boxing Day of her and Carroll and the 'Bump' It was after the England international gave his fiance her very own secret beauty salon as a Christmas present, which see apparently had no idea was in her new home. Mucklow took to Instagram to show off the parlour called 'Billutifuls', and wrote: 'Biggest shock of my life. Secret key, lead to a secret room to my new house! 'My very own salon called "Billutifuls". I love you so much @andytcarroll I'm one lucky girl #mirrormirroronthewall.' With a snap of the pair sat on their pink sofa, she added: 'Our first Christmas in our new home.' It is the latest hair-raising experience for Mucklow, after Carroll showed off his flowing locks by striking a pose with his fiance underneath the pair's mirrored ceiling. The 25-year-old centre forward captioned that snap: 'Good morning from our new home!! #crazyhair #dirtymirror.' West Ham striker Carroll and fiance Mucklow pose in their new home on Christmas day . Former TOWIE star Mucklow took to Instagram to show off the secret parlour called 'Billutifuls' West Ham striker Carroll poses for a 'crazy hair' picture with fiance Mucklow in their new home . Carroll got his fiance a rather unique gift for Christmas ahead of West Ham's visit to Chelsea on Friday . | West Ham striker Andy Carroll tweeted using baby and bottle emoticons .
Carroll attached a photo of the pair with fiance Billi Mucklow wearing a jumper that read: 'Making my little pudding'
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Chelsea star midfielder Eden Hazard has been showing off his array of skills as part of the new Fifa 15 game. The Belgian international, who features on the front cover alongside Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, is seen in this video carrying out the new skill and flair moves from FIFA 15 for users to gain an advantage on their opponents. The skills include a 360 pass and standing heel volley as the midfielder’s talent is displayed in real time before being animated for the popular football game. Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard manages a standing heel volley in a skills video for FIFA 15 . The video instructs gamers how to pull off the tricks that Hazard attempts in the video . Hazard, who is on the front cover for FIFA 15, has had his skills transformed to feature on the video game . The Belgian international is one of the most talented players across Europe, shown with these skills . 1. Lionel Messi 93 . 2. Cristiano Ronaldo 92 . 3. Arjen Robben 90 . 4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic 90 . 5. Manuel Neuer 90 . 6. Andres Iniesta 89 . 7. Luis Suarez 89 . 8. Bastian Schweinsteiger 88 . 9. Franck Ribery 88 . 10. Eden Hazard 88 . Hazard has featured in all four of Chelsea’s Premier League matches this season as the Blues have an unblemished record at top of the table. However Hazard was unable to guide Hazard to a Champions League win on Wednesday as Jose Mourinho’s side were left frustrated as Schalke held the West Londoners to a 1-1 draw. Hazard will hope the skills showcased in this FIFA 15 video can help Chelsea respond as they head to the Etihad to face title rivals Manchester City on Sunday. Hazard, who has become an integral part of Mourinho's Chelsea side, also features in FIFA 15's promotions . Hazard completes a falling heel volley on a tutorial for FIFA 15, where he is rated the 10th best player . Eden Hazard and Lionel Messi adorn the cover of EA Sports' latest FIFA video game for the current season . FIFA 15 is available in stores from September 26 . | The Belgian international is on the FIFA 15 cover with Lionel Messi .
Eden Hazard has become an integral part of Chelsea's midfield .
The 23-year-old shows off his skills in a FIFA 15 promotional video . | 3e768e286ddc37a5cc7d39cbd105461cd9641fdf |
At least 50 people were injured when two trains crashed into each other in Switzerland today - with a passenger claiming one had jumped a red light. The crash happened in Rafz, north of Zurich, during the early morning rush-hour. A high-speed train from Zurich collided with an RER suburban one, causing it to derail. 'The accident happened at 6.45am,' said a Zurich police spokesman. 'It's serious.' Scroll down for video . Derailed carriages are seen at a station in Rafz, Switzerland, after two trains collided, injuring 50 passengers . Investigation: One of the passengers claimed one of the trains had jumped a red light . Carnage: A high-speed train from Zurich collided with an RER suburban one, causing it to derail . Ambulances and a helicopter rushed to the crash site, as all services on the line between Bulach and Schaffhausen were suspended. An 18-year-old passenger on the RER train told local media that he thought his train, which had just left Ratz in the direction of Schaffhausen had 'passed through a red light'. He added: 'A fast train from Zurich came up behind us and brushed against the side of our RER. 'The Intercity service derailed.' Lars Fehr, 20, meanwhile told the Blick daily he had been sitting in the Rafz station waiting room when the crash occurred. Firefighters inspect the site of the train crash at Rafz station, a town 20 miles north of Zurich . Ambulances and police helicopters rushed to the scene and service on the train line between the towns of Bulach and Schaffhouse has been suspended . 'Suddenly there was a loud bang,' he told the paper, adding that both the trains had been heading in the same direction. Fehr said a woman had called the police and some people had headed out to the derailed train to help. 'The conductor got out of the locomotive, put on a safety vest and helped passengers out of the train,' he said. The Swiss are Europe's top rail users, and their network is normally envied abroad for safety and quality. | Crash happened early today at Rafz train station 20 miles north of Zurich .
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The long hours spent cooped up in hotels has long been a chief moan for players on England duty, and it looks like Joe Hart has been sent nuts. The Three Lions goalkeeper was spotted hanging around on his hotel balcony in Basle on Sunday night, looking a little bored. But the Manchester City keeper soon found a way to amuse himself - flicking what looked like nuts at unknown targets below. VIDEO Scroll down for Joe Hart having a giggle with team-mates during England training . Sight seeing: Joe Hart was pictured looking out over Basle from his hotel balcony on Sunday . Something to chew over: The England goalkeeper was spotted tucking into a small snack . Cheeky: But the Manchester City star was then pictured flicking the snacks off the balcony . Cheeky: But the Manchester City star was then pictured flicking the snacks off the balcony . England take on Switzerland at St-Jakob Park on Monday night in their opening qualifying match for Euro 2016. And while the clock ticked down towards the big day, Hart, 27, was pictured tucking into a few of the snacks on his balcony. Heads up: Hart was also seen dropping what looked like a nut onto an unknown target below . Nice flick: Hart looked to be fully concentrating on his game ahead of England's Euro 2016 qualifying clash . Soon, however, the cheeky keeper moved on to flicking the food in several different directions. His face was a picture of concentration and the technique of his distribution looked spot on. Let's hope that is also the case against Switzerland in what could be the toughest task Roy Hodgson's men face on the road to Euro 2016. Glove affair: Hart warms up for Switzerland during an England training session at St-Jakob Park . VIDEO Rooney looking to right wrongs . | England face Switzerland in Euro 2016 qualifier in Basle on Monday night .
Joe Hart pictured relaxing on his balcony ahead of the clash .
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Rio Ferdinand says Roy Hodgson has to find the right formula and get his England players performing at the level they do for their clubs. Hodgson's men were largely uninspiring in Wednesday's 1-0 international win over Norway, when just 40,181 people turned up to watch at Wembley. And QPR defender Ferdinand, who captained England seven times during a 14-year international career which saw him amass 81 caps, believes the responsibility lies with the manager to get them playing at their best. Right formula: Roy Hodgson needs to find a system that suits his players, says Rio Ferdinand . Wasted: Former England captain says previous managers did not get the best out of the 'golden generation' Asked why the country's best players have struggled to reproduce their club form on international duty, Ferdinand looked at the recent past. Managers such as Sven-Goran Eriksson, Fabio Capello and Steve McClaren were unable to inspire the so-called 'golden generation' to major success on the international stage. Established internationals such as John Terry, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Ferdinand have now all retired from the international game. The 35-year-old told Football Focus on BBC1: 'Look at the 'golden generation'. Why didn't they succeed? Partly it was down to us - but maybe we weren't set up the right way. 'I wouldn't want to play against that England squad. I'm excited about the frontline - young, hungry talents who should flourish within a system.' If the cap fits: Ferdinand has backed Hodgson call to name Wayne Rooney as captain . Spot on: Rooney scored the winner in lacklustre friendly against Norway with a penalty . Ferdinand believes Hodgson has done the right thing giving Wayne Rooney the captain's armband. The Manchester United skipper netted the only goal from the penalty spot in midweek and Ferdinand continued: 'We can romanticise about how it was done before but within that squad I think he's the right man. 'He wants to leave his mark on the game and he's got an opportunity to do that.' | Roy Hodgson needs to find the right formula to get England players performing in the same way they do for their clubs, says Rio Ferdinand .
QPR defender claims 'golden generation' was misused by previous bosses .
England defeated Norway 1-0 in international friendly at Wembley .
Three Lions face Switzerland in opening Euro 2016 qualifier .
Ferdinand has backed the choice of Wayne Rooney as captain . | 5b94b8a4bb1bf7fa8a4834aeacea1387555cc026 |
A common viral infection could increase a person's risk of developing diabetes later in life - and they may not even realise they have contracted it. The Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is part of the herpes family and can be sexually-transmitted. It can also be spread via coughs and sneezes and it is estimated around half of all adults have been infected. The virus tends to remain dormant and most people don't exhibit any symptoms, but if they do they are similar to flu. Around half of people in the UK are thought to be infected with the Cytomegalovirus . However, new research from Leiden University and the University of Tubingen in Germany suggests it is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes in the elderly. They found adults aged 85 and over who were infected with cytomegalovirus were about twice as likely to have type 2 diabetes compared with those not infected. The team analysed information from more than 500 elderly adults in the Netherlands. Around 80 per cent were infected with cytomegalovirus and 15 per cent had type 2 diabetes. While 17 percent of those infected with cytomegalovirus had type 2 diabetes, only 7.9 per cent of those without the virus had the condition. People with type 2 diabetes tend to have their blood glucose levels checked every two to six months . Obesity and aging are known to be associated with insulin resistance, one of the first signs of type 2 diabetes. However, only a third of these people go on to develop the condition. Those who develop type 2 diabetes usually have raised levels of biological markers for inflammation such . as larger numbers of active white blood cells. The researchers found chronic infections including CMV can 'stress' the immune system. They suggested the virus could be acting directly on pancreatic cells or indirectly by causing the immune system to attack the pancreas. The study appears in BioMed Central's open access journal Immunity and Ageing. | The Cytomegalovirus is part of the herpes family and tends to remain dormant . | ef4ab79519d27054e7ac77d5a9fe023b885feae3 |
This is the moment a defenceless rabbit was snapped up and swallowed whole by a seagull. The incredible footage was captured by a rambler on the island of Skellig Michael off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland. The bird can be seen vigorously shaking the rabbit before it attempts to swallow its lifeless body in one go. Scroll down for video . The seagull attempts to swallow the rabbit whole after knocking it over and shaking it vigorously . Michael Kelly, who captured the pictures in May 2010, had gone out to photograph puffins when he stumbled across the vicious encounter. He recalled seeing the gull swoop down beside him and ‘pull’ on the rabbits head. The rabbit can be seen attempting to put up a fight but there was to be no contest between the two. Mr Kelly told the Daily Mirror: ‘I couldn’t believe it! You’ll often see pictures of herons grabbing fish and you think ‘How the hell was that photographer there? How did he manage to get it?’ ‘This happened right beside me, it was amazing.’ He added: ‘They do the same with puffin chicks and razorbill chicks and I’ve often seen it happen but not with a rabbit.’ However, on the Skellig islands the carnivorous seagulls are not a rarity and have been spotted eating rabbits before. Visitors to the Skellig island look on after the seagull is spotted swooping down on the defenceless rabbit . The seagull is seen shaking the rabbit vigorously for a few minutes before it attempts to swallow its lifeless body . Michael Kelly, who captured the pictures in May 2010, had gone out to photograph puffins when he stumbled across the vicious encounter . After a few attempts the bird manages to swing the rabbit into its mouth whole and attempts to swallow it . | WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT .
Bird swoops on rabbit on Skellig island and attempts to swallow whole .
Footage caught by Michael Kelly who was out photographing puffins .
Mr Kelly has seen seagulls target puffin and razorbill chicks but not rabbits .
Seagulls have been seen eating rabbits whole on Skellig islands before . | ff86812cb0431dbb5caeabe7e7210fde9d5d183d |
Scotland's goalscorer Ikechi Anya celebrated his goal against world champions Germany on Monday by claiming he wouldn't have been able to do it FIFA. Anya netted in the 66th minute in Dortmund to cancel out Thomas Muller's headed opener, and although the Bayern Munich striker scored again four minutes later to win the game for Germany, the goal was a moment of considerable pride for Scotland. The Watford midfielder thanked the travelling fans on the social media site and expressed his disbelief at scoring against Manuel Neuer, widely considered to be the best goalkeeper in the world. Magic moment: The Watford midfielder slots past the world's greatest goalkeeper to equalise for Scotland . Delight: Anya took to twitter to express his excitement at scoring such a big goal for his country . Disbelief: A clearly emotional Anya celebarates the goal, which he claims he can't replicate on the video game . 'I scored past Manuel Neuer!!! Wowwww I can't even do that on FIFA,' posted Anya in a series of tweets. 'In all actuality to work this hard for a passion is worth more than a salary... BEST FEELIN EVER !!!! no words needed,' he continued. Anya, 26, also posted a longer message to thank the fans for their support, which he attached to a tweet. 'The fact that I had a hand in making so many people happy last night it's such a reward in itself and something that leaves me feeling very proud...So I guess I'm thanking y'all for letting me know how much it meant to you' Pride: Scotland were only level for four minutes but it was an excellent display against the world champions . Priceless: The Scottish goalscorer said the feeling was worth more than money as he netted in Dortmund . Team game: Anya also praised Gordon Strachan's leadership and the incredible effort from the whole squad . | Watford midfielder equalised for Scotland in Dortmund .
Anya tweeted 'WOWWWW I CAN'T EVEN DO THAT ON FIFA'
Scotland eventually lost 2-1 as Thomas Muller scored twice . | e0a4ab09853432c452774ca67def056271dc6a28 |
Dani Alves is still not close to signing a new deal at Barcelona, according to the Catalan giants' sporting director. Marauding full-back Alves is out of contract at the end of the season after six years at the Nou Camp and claimed earlier this month he wants a move to the Premier League. Now Andoni Zubizarreta admits there is no breakthrough in the Brazil international's situation at Luis Enrique's side. Dani Alves (centre) is not close to signing a new deal at Barcelona, claims the club's sporting director . The full-back (left), pictured challenging Lionel Messi in training, has been at Barca for more than six years . 'We've done nothing in that respect,' he told AS. 'We're talking about the contract with him. We'll see what the road is we'll take. It's also influenced by the decision of FIFA (the transfer ban). 'The best thing is that we come to see an incisive Dani, that's important.' The 31-year-old signed for Barca from Sevilla in 2008 for £25million and has gone on to make 304 appearances for the Catalans. He has scored 20 goals during his time at the club, and has already made seven appearances this season. The 31-year-old's (left) future could be determined by FIFA's transfer ban on Barca, says the club's director . | Dani Alves is not close to signing new deal at Barcelona says director .
Andoni Zubizarreta, Barca's sporting director, claims a deal is not close .
He admit's FIFA's transfer ban on club could influence any potential deal .
Full-back Alves signed for Barca from Sevilla in 2008 for £25million .
The 31-year-old said earlier this month he wants a move to Premier League . | 54a3f4d8810deffbf231c7d3bdac09e30a786875 |
Fiorentina's sporting director Daniele Prade is optimistic that Manchester United target Juan Cuadrado will sign a contract extension at the club. The 26-year-old has attracted the attention of the Premier League giants and other top European teams after enjoying a stellar World Cup with Colombia in the summer. Interest in the talented Colombian saw the Viola slap a £40million valuation on the player in a bid to deter United away from their star man. Fiorentina's are hopeful that winger Juan Cuadrado will sign a contract extension at the club . Cuadrado's stock has continued to rise this season with the winger scoring in Fiorentina's 3-0 win at home against Inter Milan on Sunday in Serie A. He still has three years remaining on his current deal but Prade is hopeful of committing Cuadrado's long-term future in Italy. 'We're negotiating,' Prade told Goal.com. 'Both parties are discussing the situation and we want to do everything with the greatest serenity for everyone involved. We are hope to soon find a point of agreement.' Cuadrado (second right) celebrates scoring against Inter Milan in their Serie A clash on Sunday . | Fiorentina want to extend the contract of Juan Cuadrado .
Club's sporting director Daniele Prade is optimistic this can happen .
26-year-old still has three years to run on his current deal in Italy .
Cuadrado attracted the attention of Manchester United after a stellar World Cup with Colombia this summer . | 7462fe9a8e42ca82a959ce50c68762ca686054c3 |
A man attacked a partygoer dressed as a Fox News Anchor on Halloween simply because he hated the station. Sean Kory was in downtown Santa Cruz, California, when he saw the person in costume and screamed 'I hate Fox News' before grabbing their microphone prop. The 29-year-old then started hitting the innocent bystander with an aluminium racket he was carrying. Attack: Sean Kory, 29, was in downtown Santa Cruz, California, when he saw the person in costume and shouted 'I hate Fox News' before grabbing their microphone prop and and hitting him with the aluminium racket . The assault victim called police, prompting Kory to try and flee on foot. After a short chase he was tracked down, restrained and arrested. Kory was arrested and booked into the county jail, Deputy Police Chief Steve Clark said in a news release. It isn't known whether Kory was also in costume -- or why he had a tennis racket. His bond amount was also not available. Around 15,000 people were said to be out celebrating in Santa Cruz - with police making 32 arrests, 40 citations and responding to 400 calls during the evening. One of the other Halloween-related incidences involved a man dressed as Edward Scissorhands who was trying to cut down trees in the area. Motivation: It is unknown why Kory disliked the station and police could not say whether he was in costume . | Sean Kory, 29, targeted the reveller in Santa Cruz, California, on Friday .
Shouted 'I hate Fox News' before grabbing their microphone prop .
He then started hitting the victim with the aluminium tennis racket .
The victim, who was unhurt, called police and Kory was then arrested . | 49a4f4dd7bb6619baef6a149d98bc78f6ceaeea9 |
Anderlecht midfielder Steven Defour is gearing up to face the might of Arsenal at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium tonight and the Belgian midfielder will be wearing an impressive set of custom-made shin guards for the occasion. Defour posted a picture of his impressive gear on his Instragram account. The guards, sporting Defour’s national colours of Belgium, contain portraits of the Anderlecht star and has girlfriend Laura Tropea on each shin. Steven Defour posted a picture of his new shin-pads on his Instragram account . Steven Defour (left) chats to Silvio Proto during Anderlecht's training session at the Constant Vanden Stadium . Defour is not the first player to have his face on his shin pads; Ronaldo (right) also had the idea . The Belgian signed a five-year deal with Anderlect in August after a three-year spell with Porto. Anderlecht opened their Group D European campaign with an impressive 1-1 draw away at Galatasaray. However, the Belgians, who have finished bottom in all seven group stage campaigns since they reached the last 16 back in 2000, were brought crashing back down to earth in their second match when German giants Dortmund ran out 3-0 winners. Arsenal are second in Group D with three points from two matches, three points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund. Anderlecht are third, level on one point with bottom side Galatasaray. Defour arrives for his first Anderlecht press conference with his girlfriend Laura Tropea back in August . | The guards, sporting Steven Defour’s national colours of Belgium, contain portraits of Defour and has girlfriend Laura Tropea on each shin.
Defour posted a picture of his impressive gear on his Instragram account.
Anderlecht welcome Arsene Wenger's men to the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium tonight . | 92047487b214a48a3dddc80e61fcd6d5489dd901 |
Arsenal want talks with PSG about midfielder Adrien Rabiot who is out of contract this summer and can speak to foreign clubs from January. Rabiot was linked with the Gunners earlier this summer in the French media but it is now believed Arsene Wenger has firmed up his interest in the France Under 21 international. The 19-year-old is currently contracted to PSG until 2015, but has so far been unable to strike a new deal with Laurent Blanc's side. PSG midfielder Adrian Rabiot is attracting strong interest from Premier League side Arsenal . Rabiot has played at every level for the French national side - bar the senior side . The 19-year-old is yet to feature for PSG this season after a fall out over his lack of first-team pportunites . The French giants want around £5.6 million for Rabiot's services, with the Gunners keen to make a move as Serie A duo Juventus and Roma are also interested. Rabiot is keen to move and earlier in the summer saw a move to the latter reportedly fall through. He has yet to feature for PSG so far this season either after a public fall out over his lack of first-team opportunities at the French giants. Like our Arsenal Facebook page. | The Gunners hope to tie up a deal for PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot .
The 19-year-old has also attracted interest from Juventus and Roma .
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Everton are hopeful of re-signing Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea for £18million and are in talks over another loan for 6ft 8in striker Lacina Traore of Monaco. Manager Roberto Martinez has made enquiries for Chelsea's Demba Ba also but has been given renewed hope that a deal can be struck for Lukaku who wants a permanent move from Stamford Bridge. Martinez said: 'We are still talking with Monaco. We always wanted Lacina to be with us. We know the potential of Rom and Chelsea have been very good with the player and we have been really close with our relationship. We need to find out where we are.' VIDEO Scroll down to watch Romelu Lukaku score for Belgium this summer . Second coming: Everton hope to sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku on a permanent basis . Everton have also offered £2.5m plus add-ons for Muhamed Besic of Ferencvaros, while Swansea have offered £4m. Meanhwile, MK Dons defender Brendon Galloway has submitted a transfer request. The 18-year-old wants to join Everton who have made enquires. Out of favour: Everton boss Roberto Martinez also enquired about Chelsea striker Demba Ba . Wanted: West Ham are contemplating a move for Monaco striker Lacina Traore for the upcoming season . | Romelu Lukaku spent last season on loan at Everton from Chelsea .
The Belgium international scored 15 Premier League goals for the Toffees .
Roberto Martinez is keen to bring him back to Goodison Park permanently .
Martinez is also interested in Lacina Traore and enquired about Demba Ba . | 01a23873494923acae8ee1b5ee8d454f888d3b56 |
Is this the image that will spur Hull City on to win their first FA Cup? Ahead of the Tigers' clash against Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday, a photo of a red bus embossed with the words 'Arsenal, The FA Cup Winners 2014' has emerged. VIDEO Scroll down to see what has happened since Arsenal last won a trophy . Parade: A picture of a bus embossed with the Arsenal badge and strap-line 'FA Cup Winners' has emerged . The leaked picture comes after it was . revealed earlier in the week, that the Gunners, without silverware for . nine seasons, have seemingly pre-empted victory against Hull be planning . an open-top bus parade. Traffic notices have been served in Islington, north London, with Arsene Wenger's side set to parade the FA Cup 24 hours after Saturday's final. Arsenal made similar plans in 2006 before their Champions League final against Barcelona in Paris. Wenger's men were beaten 2-1 and the parade was duly scrapped. Notice: Arsenal are planning an FA Cup victory parade around the streets of North London on Sunday . Scrapped: Arsenal made plans for an open-top bus tour ahead of their Champions League defeat in 2006 . The club's last bus celebration came in 2004 following 'The Invincibles' unbeaten Premier League season. They did not parade in the wake of their 2005 FA Cup victory over Manchester United; that was the last time the club won a trophy. This weekend's planned parade would start at 11am at the Emirates Stadium before going through Drayton Park, Aubert Park, Highbury Park, Highbury Grove, St Paul's Road and into Upper Street and a reception at Islington Assembly Hall.The parade would conclude with a team appearance on the Emirates podium. Raring to go: Arsene Wenger speaks to the assembled media on Wednesday ahead of the FA Cup final . | A picture has emerged of a red bus emblazoned with the Arsenal crest .
The bus is embossed with the words 'The FA Cup Winners 2014'
Arsenal face Hull City in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley .
The Gunners, without a trophy in nine years, have also served traffic notices in Islington, north London, for a potential parade on Sunday . | 1d9e0764fb6cac3a7b6a540fb322c11bc79087b7 |
If omens are anything to go by, Arsenal fans will be hoping their side can fair better than their Argentine name-sakes. Arsenal de Sarandi were knocked out of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday night after a 1-0 aggregate defeat to Paraguayan side Nacional in the quarter-finals. Arsene Wenger's Premier League side take on Hull City at Wembley in the FA Cup final just three days later on Saturday. Heartache: Nicolas Aguirre of Arsenal de Sarandi lies on the ground heartbroken after losing to Nacional . Mayhem: Nacional players celebrate their victory... knocking Arsenal out of the Copa Libertadores . Defeated: Former Argentine striker Martin Palermo tries to urge on his Arsenal side . Going into the home leg 1-0 down, Arsenal knew they had to score goals to make a historic an unlikely Copa Libertadores semi-final. But the game finished 0-0, leaving many players heartbroken on the floor - an image which supporters hope won't be recreated on Saturday? Meanwhile, club captain Thomas Vermaelen has spoken about the favourites tag on Arsenal against Steve Bruce's side. 'There will always be pressure for a cup final,' he said. 'The players are used to playing under pressure because if you play for a club like Arsenal, you have to win every single game. People expect that so Saturday won't be different. The pressure will be there always to win that game. 'We are used to the pressure, every game has to be won. Of course we know that there has been a lot of talk of not winning for nine years but it is a game we have to win. 'We know there is a lot at stake as well but we go in with a lot of confidence.' Bad omen? Arsene Wenger is looking to make sure his English side end a nine-year trophy drought against Hull . | Arsenal de Sarandi lose in quarter-finals of Copa Libertadores .
Premier League name-sakes face Hull in FA Cup final on Saturday . | b371f747464a2b014fa19ce1972e6e85ad5003b6 |
A worshiper found his prayers for financial security were answered at Jerusalem's sacred Western Wall. The man discovered an envelope containing $500m of cheques stuffed into one of its cracks of the holy landmark. The iconic wall in Israel's capital has for centuries been a focal point for worshipers of numerous religions, who tuck slips of paper with prayers written on them into the historic structure. Holy site: Worshipers pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem . The envelope, discovered on Wednesday, was filled with more than 500 signed cheques - some written for $1m. Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, who oversees the wall, said most of them were Nigerian, with some from Europe, Asia and the United States. But the cheques were not addressed to anyone and would most likely bounce if someone attempted to cash them in. The worshiper handed the envelope to police, via a lawyer. Officers are investigating whether the cheques are forgeries. Pilgrimage: U.S. president Barrack Obama leaves a prayer in the wall . Rabbi Rabinowitch said he has found cheques, mainly written by worshipers from Africa, in the wall's charity box before, but all them bounced. He told New York Daily News he believes who ever left the $500m of cheques was well intentioned and thinks he 'wanted to give all they had to the creator of the universe.' The Western Wall is located in Jerusalem's Old City at the Temple Mount and is one of the most sacred sites in Judaism. It is part of an ancient wall which surrounded the Temple's courtyard and is believed to have been built in 19BC, with much of structure now lying below street level. Sacred: The wall in the Old City is believed to date back to 19BC . | Envelope of 500 cheques found tucked in the holy wall .
The $1m cheques are mostly Nigerian and are signed .
Cheques found by man praying for financial security . | 50dc6322181ad8116ddc8981edb5f13684bf8a48 |
Clearly wanting to make a speedy getaway after his side's 3-1 defeat against Liverpool on Tuesday, Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha took advantage of the club's spacious pitch. The Thai billionaire arranged for a helicopter to land on the turf at the King Power stadium shortly after Brendan Rodgers' men had sealed victory with goals from Adam Lallana, Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson. And he wasted no time jumping in the chopper, even being filmed flying off by BT Sport as the channel continued its post-match analysis of Liverpool's win. Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha (left) makes his way onto the King Power pitch . Srivaddhanaprabha and his entourage boarded the chopper inside the centre circle . The helicopter takes off to take Leicester's Thai billionaire and his guests away from the club's stadium . Pundits Robbie Savage, Michael Owen, Steve McManaman and Darren Fletcher looked on in astonishment as the Foxes owner and his entourage flew off into the night sky. It was no surprise to see Srivaddhanaprabha make a swift exit after his side's loss, which came despite Nigel Pearson's men taking a 1-0 lead. Leicester have now gone nine games in all competitions without a win and sit bottom of the Premier League with just 10 points from 14 games. Srivaddhanaprabha made a swift getaway following Leicester's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Tuesday night . BT Sport pundits (L-R) Robbie Savage, Darren Fletcher, Steve McManaman and Michael Owen watch on . Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Leicester . | Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and his entourage left in a helicopter .
The chopper landed on the King Power pitch before taking off again .
Leicester lost 3-1 to Liverpool after taking the lead on Tuesday night .
The Foxes are bottom of the Premier League on 10 points . | 66eb01ba00ceb75d647e7f9f8ed7bd58f406b70f |
Police in a California town have reached out to the public for aid in the search for a cell phone thief who has used the victim's phone for selfies. The Stockton Police Department included one such selfie on its Facebook page Monday. The photo shows a man wearing a knit hat, denim jacket, white t-shirt as well as a necklace. 'This suspect stole an IPhone and keeps taking "selfie" pictures that are loading into the victim's iCloud account,' police said in a statement. Selfie-centered: Stockton police say this man stole someone's phone and took selfies with the device . It continued 'The Stockton Police Department is asking for your help in identifying this suspect. We encourage citizens to call if they have information pertaining to this individual.' Those with tips with can dial 209-937-8377 for the Stockton Police Deparment, 209-937-8176 for Det. Darren Sandoval, and 209-946-0600 for Crime Stoppers, the release said. Information can also be submitted by texting 274637, followed by keyword TIPSPD, through the police Facebook page as well as the its app for cell phones, the release said. On Facebook, there have been 1,897 shares of the post, as well as 940 'likes' and 703 comments from users. Officer Joe Silva told The San Francisco Chronicle 'This is something we don’t see every day in the city of Stockton, where a suspect is taking a selfie on a cell phone that was stolen.' Silva told the newspaper the theft reportedly took place on November 12. He also said there have been numerous tips though no one has been arrested. Earlier this month thieves in Wisconsin and Honolulu took selfies with a stolen iPod and cell phone, respectively, police said. Earlier this month thieves in Wisconsin and Honolulu took selfies with a stolen iPod and cell phone . | The Stockton Police Department has reached out to the public for aid in tracking down a cell phone thief .
The man involved has allegedly been taking multiple selfies with the phone .
His selfies have appeared in the victim's iCloud account, police say . | 0e2569c383c66c3491f16029af147019d79a2480 |
It's been a season to remember for Crystal Palace fans, as they sealed Premier League survival for the first time. And the Eagles supporters, who have been superb all season, responded by producing an incredible atmosphere for their final home game of the year. VIDEO Scroll down for Tony Pulis: It was a remarkable turnaround . Fortress: The impressive fan mural that greeted the teams at the beginning of tonight's match . Thanks: One fan stood out from the crowd to express his thanks for Palace manager Tony Pulis . The Eagles have landed: This is the first time Crystal Palace have survived a Premier League season . Blow: Even Joe Allen's header couldn't quieten the Selhurst Park faithful as they celebrated staying up . Support: one palace fan is in no doubt who is responsible for the club's revival this season . Palace unveiled a fan mosaic with a banner that read 'Fortress Selhurst' before getting behind their team, even as they fell behind against a rampant Liverpool. The Selhurst faithful had to endure a difficult start to the season as Palace faltered under Ian Holloway. However, since Tony Pulis, widely considered to be competing with tonight's opposite number Brendan Rogers for the Manager of the Year award, took over, they have put together an incredible run of results, and finish the season comfortably safe. On top: Goals from Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez (above, left) extended Liverpool's lead . Explosion: Palace fans were jubliant as they pegged Liverpool back in the second half . Too far: One fan went overboard, running onto the pitch as Pulis' men drew level with Liverpool . And the fans seemed determined to celebrate that fact, refusing to let Joe Allen's 18th minute header dampen the atmosphere. The noise level stayed high as Liverpool went into a three-goal lead in the second half, before the ground erupted as Palace staged an incredible comeback. | Fortress Selhurst mosaic unveiled before kick off .
Palace celebrating being assured of their top-flight status for next year .
Stadium erupts as Eagles pull off superb comeback . | 8faddb86c714dfd3fbe7282ee33372a1ddede42b |
Having provided little to cheer on the pitch, Borussia Dortmund's stars attempted to bring their fans a little happiness another way this week - by serving them beer. Jurgen Klopp's side sit bottom of the Bundesliga with just 11 points from 13 games, having finished second behind Bayern Munich last season. Even qualification from their Champions League group, where they lead Arsenal by two points going into the final round of matches, hasn't been enough to lift the gloom around the Westfalenstadion. Borussia Dortmund captain Mats Hummels serves a pint of beer to a fan at the club's annual Christmas party . Sebastian Kehl gets behind the bar as Dortmund's players attempted to reward their loyal fans . Injured star Marco Reus was one of the players who took part in a two and a half hour shirt-signing session . However, the fans have stayed loyal to Klopp and his team, and to thank them, Dortmund's stars went behind the bar to pull some pints at Tuesday's Christmas party. The likes of Marco Reus, Mats Hummels, Ilkay Gundogan and Neven Subotic all gave bar-tending a go, before the squad sat down for a bumper autograph-signing session. Over 1,000 fans were invited to the party, which has become a traditional part of the season for the German club. Central defenders Neven Subotic and Sokratis Papastathopoulos struggle to get their pints right . Goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller looks at home behind the bar as he gets a drink for a fan . | Marco Reus, Mats Hummels and Nevan Subotic among stars present .
Jurgen Klopp's side signed autographs and served beer to fans .
Dortmund are bottom of the Bundesliga after slow start . | d0f8712e35e7a6c33ca2acd63ca413a2e905b5d4 |
The ex-drummer of alt-rock band Cake has been sentenced to at least 15 years in prison for sexually molesting a three-year-old girl. Peter Ivan McNeal, 48, appeared at a Los Angeles court on Tuesday where he was ordered to spend 15 years to life in prison. McNeal was found guilty in March 2013 of one count of oral copulation of a child 10 years old or younger, the Los Angeles County Attorney's Office said. Peter Ivan McNeal, 48, appeared at a Los Angeles court on Tuesday where he was ordered to spend 15 years to life in prison . The musician molested the girl on Thanksgiving in 2009 at a home where he was a guest in the Hollywood Hills area, the statement said. He was sentenced on Tuesday by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge who ordered the 48-year-old to register as a sex offender. Cake, formed in California in 1991, has hits including The Distance. McNeal joined the band in 2001 and remained for several years. He also worked with artists Mike Doughty and Brett Dennen, as well as gaining a recording credit on Norah Jones’ 2009 album The Fall. McNeal pictured on stage in California with another band Z-Trip in 2007. He now faces the rest of his life in jail after being found guilty of child molestation . | Peter Ivan McNeal, 48, who played drums for alt-rock group Cake, appeared at a Los Angeles court on Tuesday .
McNeal was found guilty in March 2013 of one count of sexually molesting a child 10 years old or younger .
The musician molested the toddler on Thanksgiving in 2009 at a home where he was a guest in the Hollywood Hills area . | 6cd517778fe961fedc0d961ae7afd84a6cb7bf35 |
Follow the live scores from the third one-day international between Sri Lanka and England in Hambantota as Alastair Cook's men try and get back in the series. England are 2-0 down in the seven-match series after back-to-back defeats in Colombo, and will need a win in Hambantota to drag themselves back into the series. Cook's side know they need to improve in all areas after being bowled out for 185 in the second one-day international before watching Sri Lanka stroll to their target inside 35 overs. England dropped Ian Bell and brought Alex Hales back to bat at No 3 in the third one-day international against Sri Lanka. After two defeats so far in this seven-match series, the tourists decided on three changes in all at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium. Captain Cook and Moeen Ali's opening partnership will not be disturbed. But further down the order, Chris Jordan and Ben Stokes return - with no James Tredwell or Harry Gurney. Sri Lanka won the toss on an increasingly cloudy afternoon ahead of this day-night match, and brought Thilina Kandamby in for Mahela Jayawardene - who is missing the fixture for personal reasons. The contest started at 9am GMT and you can keep up to date with the scores here. | England face Sri Lanka in third ODI in Hambantota .
Alastair Cook's side trail 2-0 in seven-match series in Sri Lanka . | d94b342d5d409c34b4ab85912f9a54940b097202 |
A burglar coming down off amphetamine was caught after having sex with a teddy bear at the property he broke into. Paul Mountain couldn't resist the stuffed toy, Blackburn magistrates court heard. Police took DNA from inside the teddy bear which matched with the 38-year-old. Paul Mountain of Darwen, Lancashire, was arrested for burglary after police took a DNA sample from a teddy bear he had sex with at the crime scene . Mountain told police he was coming down off amphetamine and felt an 'overwhelming need' for sexual relief. Mountain, of Darwen, Lancashire, pleaded guilty to burglary of a shed near Darwen, with intent to steal. He was remanded on bail for the preparation of a pre-sentence report. Dominic Howells, prosecuting, said the owner of an allotment found the shed had been broken into and the contents scattered around outside it. Darwen, 38, told police he was coming down off amphetamine and felt an overwhelming need 'for sexual relief' Among the wreckage she found the teddy bear. The teddy bear was then passed to police, who recovered DNA from inside it. Mr Howells said Mountain told police: 'He was coming down off amphetamine and felt overwhelming need for sexual relief.' | Paul Mountain of Darwen, Lancashire, broke into a shed in the town .
The 38-year-old's DNA was found inside the teddy bear at the scene .
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Most people use a bridge to cross from one side to another. Not these talented gymnasts. This incredible video shows them pushing their bodies to the limit while dangling from a huge structure in the French countryside. The athletes do amazing ring tricks under a bridge and over the water in the footage as they demonstrate phenomenal agility, strength, conditioning and elasticity. The gymnasts complete a series of moves and demonstrations in impressive Olympic style during the video which runs for just over two minutes and nine seconds. The participants attach ropes and rings to the bridge and prepare to showcase their magnificent skills as the video commences and the Dropkick Murphys song I'm Shipping Up To Boston plays in the background. One of the gymnasts can be seen powdering his hands while his colleagues subsequently experiment with rings and ropes as they hurl themselves off the bridge. Another gymnast rolls his finger on his head as if to imply that he is crazy. Moments later another gymnast is seen somersaulting backwards off the bridge. The gymnasts perform an exciting and impressive display which includes an abundance of swinging, circling, transitional, and release moves. Rings: A gymnast swings from the rings during the entertaining two minute video . Spin: A gymnast points his legs skywards as he dangles from the bridge in the French countryside . Duo: Two gymnasts spins their body using the rings during the impressive demonstration . Height: A gymnast falls downwards as he uses his arms and legs to support his fall . Depth: A gymnast lowers himself closer to the water as he showcases his gymnastic talents . | Gymnasts perform array of moves off rings and ropes attached to bridge .
French athletes complete circling, transitional, and release moves .
Gymnasts somersault off bridge in Olympic style during footage . | 75a2b54b824152078115c9bf819a274aab37c494 |
Zinedine Zidane has called for Thierry Henry to bid a final farewell to the France national team by playing in their friendly against Brazil in March. Henry is now out of contract with MLS side New York Red Bulls, but claims he is yet to make a decision about his future. Despite retiring from international football in 2010, French newspaper L'Equipe have started a campaign to get the striker back is Les Bleus for a final time next year. Zinedine Zidane wants Thierry Henry (above) to make a final appearance for the French national team . Zidane (right) celebrates with Henry after scoring in the 2006 World Cup semi-final against Portugal . French icon Zidane believes a final fling against 1998 World Cup final opponents Brazil would be the perfect way for Henry to say goodbye. He said: 'For everything he (Henry) has brought to French football, it would be a great moment for him. And the opponents would bring him back some good memories.' Henry (left) celebrates with the World Cup following France's 3-0 win against Brazil in 1998 . Zidane posted this picture of players from France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad at a reunion in Paris . Henry changed his cover photo on Facebook to an image of the Emirates following his announcement . The Brazil friendly is due to take place at the Stade de France on March 26, which could mean Henry having to keep his fitness up between now and next year. The 37-year-old is already being linked to a move back to Arsenal and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger believes the Emirates icon will return in the future. Wenger said: 'Certainly one day he will come back here. In what role I don’t know, that is what he has to think about: what direction he wants to give to his next life.' Henry, pictured celebrating scoring in January 2012, admitted he would love to return to Arsenal . | Thierry Henry should take part in March friendly, claims Zinedine Zidane .
France take on 1998 World Cup final opponents Brazil in March .
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Barcelona fans have voiced their displeasure with the club after it was revealed their kit for next season will carry hoops, not stripes. In the club's 115 year history they have never had a hooped kit, and supporters of the Catalan club do not want to break with that tradition now. In a poll in Spanish newspaper Sport, 78 per cent of fans said they did not like the kit and did not want it to be introduced next season. Mundo Deportivo reveal Barcelona fans are not happy about the proposed change to a hooped kit . Spanish paper Sport, who broke the story on Tuesday, say 78 per cent of fans do not like the kit . Mundo Deportivo carried out a similar exercise among their readers, with an even more emphatic response. Eight out of 10 supporters rejected the idea of moving to a kit with horizontal stripes. Barcelona's first ever jersey in 1899 was half red, half blue. Over time this design evolved into vertical stripes, and the club have alternated between the two ever since. But now the club intend to have a hooped kit for the 2015-16 season, although it is believed the away kit would not bear the new design. Head here to Like MailOnline Sport's Facebook page. Lionel Messi wears the traditional striped jersey during a triumphant season three years ago . Henrik Larsson,Giovanni Van Bronckhorst, Carles Puyol, Ronaldinho and Xavi celebrating eight years ago . Samuel Eto'o talks to coach Pep Guardiola in 2009 wearing the half-and-half shirt similar to the original design . Romario scores the second goal in a 4-0 win against Manchester United at the Nou Camp in 1994-95 . Hristo Stoichkov celebrates scoring in the same game against United in Barcelona's famed stripes . Portuguese Luis Figo (left) and Brazilian Rivaldo celebrate after the former scored against Zaragoza in 1999 . VIDEO Messi, Ronaldo and Neuer shortlisted for Ballon d'Or . | Barcelona will have a hooped shirt next season for the first time .
The Catalans have worn striped shirts for the majority of their history .
Spanish giants have also opted for halved home jerseys on occasion .
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Steven Gerrard's strike in Tuesday night's win against Leicester silenced his critics - and moved him ahead of Ian Wright in the all-time Premier League goal charts in the process. The Liverpool skipper's 114th top-flight goal in the 3-1 victory at the King Power Stadium moved him up to 16th in the list. However, Gerrard has his work cut out to catch Dwight Yorke, who has a nine-goal cushion on the former England midfielder. Steven Gerrard celebrates after putting Liverpool ahead at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night . Gerrard watches on as his strike finds the back of the net to put Liverpool 2-1 up . 1) Alan Shearer - 260 . 2) Andy Cole - 187 . 3) Wayne Rooney - 178 . 4) Thierry Henry - 175 . 5) Frank Lampard - 174 . With the scores locked at 1-1, the 34-year-old fired Brendan Rodgers' side ahead with his first goal from open play for more than 18 months. Gerrard's current deal at Anfield expires at the end of the season and he has yet to agree an extension. The one-club man remained tight-lipped about his future when quizzed by reporters on Tuesday. He told BT Sport: 'There's nothing to say on the contract. The Liverpool skipper moved ahead of Ian Wright in the Premier League all-time goal charts . 'When there is, the fans have known me long enough, I'll come out and I'll say what I need to say. 'I think the last three performances have been superb. We need to keep trying to improve on that. 'The reason I don't want to answer your question tonight is because it's not about me it's about a great team performance and a great three points. That's what the headline should be.' | Gerrard fired his 114th top-flight goal in 3-1 victory at King Power Stadium .
Liverpool skipper is nine behind Dwight Yorke in the scoring charts .
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At 95, an elderly man from Denmark is still able to lift weights that most people a quarter of his age wouldn't be able to budge from the ground. Even more astonishingly, it was only two-and-a-half years ago that powerlifter Svend Stensgaard was rushed to hospital after having a heart attack. Yet a video filmed of him working out at the gym - in a room full of boys young enough to be his great-grandchildren - proves just how fit and healthy he is in later life. In the footage, the jacked Dane defies stereotypes of pensioners as frail and feeble beings clad in their bedroom slippers. Both standing and lying on his back, he is seen shifting a whopping 290 pounds of weight as he controls his breathing to establish a rhythm. Mr Stensgaard says in the interview that exercising, which releases a lot of stress-fighting endorphins, is comparable to a 'dosage of morphine' for him. Power pa: Svend Stensgaard, 95, showcases his impressive strength while powerlifting at his local gym in Denmark . Superman! The pensioner suffered a heart attack more than two years ago but that has not stopped him from doing what he loves the most . He explains that those closest to him are 'very impressed and also amazed' that he has continued to train despite his recent health troubles. 'I could barely lift more than 1kg in each hand,' he recalls. 'And so to add to their admiration, I lifted 130 kg in a deadlift.' At the end of the video, Mr Stensgaard adds that he was born to do this and has no plans to stop despite growing older. It gives him something pleasurable to do and look forward to. 'For me, I exercise because I can't think of myself sitting at home and doing nothing.' Determined: After suffering health problems, he could barely lift 1kg but now he is back to shifting 290 pounds above his head . Teaching the young'uns: Mr Stensgaard is seen training around boys a fraction of his age . | Svend Stensgaard from Denmark is deemed the 'world's oldest powerlifter'
He can rival the strength of most fit youngsters by lifting 290 pounds .
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Flights were temporarily halted at London Stansted Airport after a suspicious person under the flight path sparked a firearm scare. Essex Police officers raced to Molehill Green, just east of the airport, after a passer-by reported a man holding what appeared to be a firearm on Sunday afternoon. The man was standing under the flight path and police eventually located him and determined that he did not pose a threat to aircraft or nearby residents. Scroll down for video . Gun scare: Police said the man was carrying photography equipment - not a firearm (file photo) Essex Police officers raced to Molehill Green, just east of the airport . It turns out the man was not armed with a gun – he was a plane spotter who was carrying a camera and photography equipment. In a statement, a spokesperson for Essex Police said: 'Police were called to Molehill Green, near Stansted Airport, shortly before 2pm on Sunday, November 30 following reports of a man standing under the flight path and holding what appeared to be a firearm. ‘A search was carried out and the man was found at about 2.40pm. 'He was carrying photographic equipment.’ Stansted Airport flights were suspended for about 30 minutes, causing 'minimal delays' A spokesman for the airport said flights in and out of Stansted were suspended for about 30 minutes while police investigated. Operations returned to normal once police located the man and were satisfied no one was in any danger. The spokesman told MailOnline Travel: 'This suspension caused minimal delays to flights.' | Passer-by reported a man holding what appeared to be a firearm .
Police raced to Molehill Green and found that the man posed no threat .
Stansted suspended flights for approximately 30 minutes .
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Kurt Zouma's Chelsea career got off to a flying start on Wednesday night when the 19-year old scored on his debut, but's it not just his goal that has got people talking. The French centre back scored the opener in a2-1 win against Bolton in the Capital One Cup, but something catching people's eye just as much is his full name - Kurt Happy Zouma. Born in Lyon, France, Zouma takes his first name from a film character played by Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme. Kurt Zouma is very happy as he celebrates after scoring the opening goal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday . Zouma fires past Andy Lonergan in the Bolton goal to open the scoring . Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as Kurt Sloane, who must must learn the ancient kick boxing art of Muay Thai in order to avenge his brother, who was paralysed by a rival during a fight. The 1989 film is considered a cult classic. His parents, evidently fans of the 1989 movie Kickboxer, named their son after the star, 'Kurt Sloane'. Zouma explained the revelance to Chelseafc.co.uk: . 'In the film, he helps everyone and is super strong,' the France U21 defender revealed. 'So my parents decided that if they gave me that name I'd be hard and always have a smile. Apparently it worked.' And that certainly seemed the case on Wednesday night, as Zouma's smile stretched from ear to ear during the celebrations for his goal. The youngster joined Chelsea in January 2014 for £12million, but was immediately loaned back to his selling club Saint-Etienne for the remainder of the season. Another quirk in Zouma's profile is his middle name - Happy. In some African culture, it is common practice to relate middle names to virtues, and the defender will certainly have been happy after his goal and a win on his debut. Oscar (centre) and John Obi Mikel (left) celebrate with Zouma after his opening goal . Centre-back partner Gary Cahill congratulates Zouma on his debut goal . Jean-Claude Van Damme as Kurt Sloane in the 1989 film Kickboxer . | Kurt Zouma signed for Chelsea in January 2014 for £12 million .
He was loaned back to his previous club Saint-Etienne for rest of season .
He made his debut for Chelsea last night and scored the opener .
His parents named him Kurt Happy Zouma - Kurt after a Jean-Claude Van Damme character from 1989 film Kickboxer . | 6b6d5363320469a6e03003d9d19bf1d05221ce5a |
Surfer extraordinaire Brandy the Pug has created quite a ripple both in and out of the ocean at Del Mar beach in San Diego with his admirable ability to ride big waves. Brandy's unique surfing demonstration was recently orchestrated to promote a local fundraiser entitled 'Best Dog Surfing Competition in the World' fundraiser. And a camera placed on the board caught the pooch in action as he crashed through the waves with his owner. In the video Brandy sits upright on the centre of the board and he seems unperturbed by the challenge of surfing. Wearing a fur-tight neon buoyancy aid which matches the colour of his bright surfboard while one of the Pug's friends is on hand to guide him in the right direction. Del Mar beach, which is affectionately called 'Dog Beach' by dog owners, boasts over one and a half miles of golden sand and an abundance of turquoise water. The canine is helping to raise awareness and funding for orphan pets at Helen Woodward Animal Centre by promoting a range of local events. Brandy is guided by a friend as he attempts to stay upright on his surfboard at Del Mar beach . The resort is one of the most popular locations for surfing in San Diego and Brandy is a frequent visitor. In the video, which is set to a classic Beach Boys tune, the pug can be seen being set up to ride a wave by a human helper. Then as he is left to surf the wave into shore, the mutt can be seen crouching low, close to the board, like a pro, as other surfers look on. The dog seems unperturbed by the unusual hobby, even when the water comes crashing over the board. And as he finishes his final ride, he is greeted as a hero by his doggy pals. Brandy was surfing at Del Mar beach which will be hosting the 'Best Dog Surfing Competition in the World' Brandy the Pug has his legs spread on the board to take in the fast approaching waves . Brandy attempts to stay on the board as he tackles a giant wave at Del Mar beach in San Diego . | Dog took to the waves in San Diego for fundraiser .
Brandy was promoting 'Best Dog-Surfing Competition in the World'
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A prisoner is free, relatively speaking, after spending part of the weekend with his arm stuck in a toilet. Maintenance and emergency teams at the State Correctional Institution-Coal Township in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, worked for several hours and wound up removing the toilet from its moorings to free the trapped limb. The prisoner's arm became stuck on Sunday morning when he reached into the toilet to fetch an item that had fallen in, a prison spokeswoman told The News Item. Maintenance and emergency teams at the State Correctional Institution-Coal Township in Shamokin, Pennsylvania (pictured), worked for several hours to free the inmate whose arm became jammed in a toilet . They said removing the toilet allowed the man to pull his hand out of a connecting pipe and free his arm. He was freed after several hours work by maintenance crews and suffered no injuries. Officials didn't release the prisoner's name. State Correctional Institution Coal Township opened in May 1993 and is a medium-security facility for male inmates. | Maintenance crews at State Correctional Institution-Coal Township in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, worked for several hours to free the man .
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A Florida man shot his mother with a gun and bow and arrow before stabbing her, telling police she stole his diamonds and gave his father cancer, authorities said. Officers arrived at the home of Gloria Watkins early Sunday morning to find the 65-year-old slumped over with arrows shot through her head. Her son Michael, 42, confessed to killing her, according to the arrest report. Killing: Michael Watkins, 42, confessed to shooting his mother with a gun and bow and arrow before stabbing her, telling police she stole his diamonds and gave his father cancer . Deputies from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office responded to a 2:48 a.m. call, after another homeowner reported a man was knocking over their Christmas decorations and shouting. An officer approached the home next door and spotted the mother slumped forward on a couch through the front door. According to the police report, Watkins exited the home with a large knife dangling from a sheath at his waist and pointed at his mother inside, telling deputies, 'You see that, that's death.' The report stated that Watkins told cops his mother 'stole his diamonds and also gave his father cancer' and 'he had to kill her because she was trying to kill him.' Watkins ignored repeated calls to get down on the ground, finally complying before springing back up and pulling the knife from his belt, according to police. Deputies twice fired a Taser at Watkins. He was charged with murder and resisting arrest without violence. According to the arrest report, Watkins had been unemployed for more than five years. It also listed his address as the same as his mother's. At the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Booking Facility, Watkins was asked if he knew why he was there and responded, 'Yeah, I killed my f------ mom,' the report stated. | Michael Watkins, 42, told officers he shot his mother, 65, with a gun and a bow and arrow before finally stabbing her, according to the police report .
Officers spotted the woman from outside the home, slumped forward with arrows protruding from her head .
Watkins exited the home with a large knife dangling from his belt .
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Over the years, political correctness has seeped into many areas of every day life. Christmas time in particular is a period where every effort is made to include even those of non-Christian faiths in the festive cheer. So, with the huge growth sales of Crimbo sweaters over the last few years, it was only a matter of time before someone invented the 'Multicultural Christmas Jumper.' A British website is selling the Multicultural Christmas jumper for £40. The company wants to make season a time for celebration and togetherness . And the website Britishchristmasjumpers.com are the first past that particular politically correct finishing post. Their multicoloured offering features several different signs of faith including; Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Sikh, a form of scientific atheism, Chinese philosophy and also the peace sign. The woolly garment can be pre-ordered from the site for £40, with the company shipping the prodcuts from December 1 onwards. A spokesperson for the company said: 'For us, the festive season is a time for celebration and togetherness. And we think that now more than ever, the world could use a little more unity. 'Which is why this year, British Christmas Jumpers has made the Multicultural Christmas Jumper. 'It is a Christmas jumper for modern Britain.' They claim it is a sweater for 'Modern Britain' The website reads: 'Britain has never been more multicultural, so we thought we’d create a Christmas jumper with a twist . 'We think everyone should be able to wear a British Christmas Jumper and celebrate the festive season - however they wish, no matter what their colour, creed or culture. 'This is why you’ll see all the world's major religions represented on this Christmas jumper, proudly made in Britain.' | British website is selling the Multicultural Christmas jumper for £40 .
Company wants to make season a time for celebration and togetherness .
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Rafa Benitez's job as Napoli manager remains precarious after they were held to a home draw in front of a half-empty Stadio San Paolo crowd on Wednesday night. The former Liverpool manager has inspired Napoli to just one win in Serie A so far and fans are frustrated by the club's lacklustre performances and failure in the Champions League group stages. Benitez has managed in Naples since May 2013 but the Italian club sold just 17,000 tickets for the 3-3 draw against Palermo on Wednesday, a far cry from their 41,000 average attendance last year. Rafa Benitez's job as Napoli manager is under pressure after fans showed frustration on Wednesday night . Rafa Benitez took over in May 2013 but the Italian club sold just 17,000 tickets for the 3-3 draw against Palermo . Napoli celebrate going 1-0 up after just two minutes but there were plenty of empty seats . Whistles rang around as Napoli twice relinquished their lead against Palermo, leaving Benitez's side sitting 10th. In contrast, rivals Juventus and Roma remain top, having picked up four wins in four. Napoli went 2-0 up after just 11 minutes through Kalidou Koulibaly and Duvan Zapata, only for the visitors to eventually claw their way back through Andrea Belotti and Franco Vazquez. Jose Callejon put Napoli ahead on the brink of half time, but Belotti's second spoiled Benitez's night. Napoli failed to escape the Champions League group stages after losing 4-2 on aggregate against La Liga outfit Athletic Bilbao. Franco Vazquez celebrates after equalising for Palermo against Napoli as Rafa Benitez failed to get the win . It was all going well for Napoli after Jose Callejon put Napoli in the lead for the second time against Palermo . Jose Callejon celebrates restoring Napoli's lead over Palermo in the added time of the first half in Serie A . | Rafa Benitez sees Napoli twice relinquish their lead against Palermo as the two Serie A sides play out a 3-3 draw at a half-empty Stadio San Paolo .
Napoli supporters are frustrated by poor performances so far this season .
Italian club reportedly sold just 17,000 tickets for Wednesday night's draw .
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A teenage girl with mental health issues was kept in a police cell for two days because there were no free NHS beds in the whole country. The 16-year-old was detained by Devon and Cornwall officers on Thursday after allegedly causing a breach of the peace at Torbay Hospital. She was sectioned under the Mental Health Act on Friday. But there were no free beds for children with mental health issues in England, so she stayed in a cell. Police bought her McDonald’s food and her mother visited, bringing officers chocolates to thank them. Devon and Cornwall officers on Thursday took the 16-year-old girl into custody after an alleged breach of peace. NHS England last night eventually provided her with a 'local bed' (file photo) The issue was finally resolved last night when NHS England said she would be put in a ‘local bed’ at once. Earlier, Assistant Chief Constable Paul Netherton had revealed his frustration on Twitter, saying: ‘This can’t be right! … Custody on a Fri night is no place for a child suffering mental health issues. Nurses being sourced to look after her in custody!?’ Police can detain anyone having a mental health crisis for up to 72 hours, but problems arise if detainees need an inpatient bed. A report earlier this year found that there are fewer than 2,000 beds for young mental health patients in England. MP Sarah Wollaston, a former GP, described the delay in finding a bed as ‘abhorrent’. | Detained by Devon and Cornwall officers after an alleged breach of peace .
Police bought her McDonald’s food; mother thanked them with chocolates .
Issue resolved last night when NHS found the teenage girl a 'local bed'
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An amateur mixed martial arts fighter at a Spokane event on Friday attempted a spectacular maneuver: an off-the-cage roundhouse kick aimed right at his unwitting opponent's face. It failed spectacularly. Instead of landing his kick, the ill-fated go-getter wound up landing face first in the middle of the ring. That left him wide open for his opponent to leap in and pummel him, which the opponent did. The amateur brawler was likely attempting to replicate professional UFC fighter Anthony Pettis's signature Showtime kick. Pettis, a UFC championship titleholder, got his nickname Showtime from the move. It also helped him become the UFC lightweight champion, as well as a fan favorite. As the Deadspin writer who first pointed out the failed attempt says, it's 'a spectacular reminder that we must dare to dream.' Spectacular move: An amateur MMA fighter (right) near Spokane attempted a spectacular move during a cage match on Friday . Off the cage: The fighter was trying to catapult himself off the cage and propel a flying kick toward his opponent, who can be seen just behind the pole at center . Fail: The fighter succeeded in propelling himself...right into the mat, where his opponent pounced . Oops: All the amateur fighter succeeded in doing was take a beating for his poor decision making . How it's supposed to look: Here, pro UFC fighter Anthony Pettis uses his signature Showtime kick . The kick has earned Pettis the nickname Showtime and helped him become the UFC lightweight champ as well as a fan favorite . | The fighter at a Spokane mixed martial arts cage match ended up being the one who suffered after he tried the difficult maneuver . | b2a41530cbbe33a5c9fc6808413ec26035e9280a |
It is 14 years to the day since Lionel Messi joined Barcelona - a moment in time to spark one of the greatest footballing combinations ever seen. The Argentine's wizardry has been reserved solely for the Catalans, who owe much of their recent success to the 27-year-old. To celebrate the anniversary, both Messi and the club posted separate reminders of his registration from all those years ago. Lionel Messi posted this picture on his Facebook page to celebrate 14 years as a Barcelona player . Messi broke through at the Nou Camp within years - here taking on Asier Del Horno against Chelsea in 2006 . Messi quickly became a phenomenon after being thrown into the deep end at Barcelona . Appearances: 460 . Goals: 367 . Honours: Spanish League (La Liga): 6 . Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey): 2 . Spanish Supercup: 6 . Champions League: 3 . FIFA Club World Cup: 2 . UEFA Super Cup: 2 . Ballon d'Or: 4 . Messi said on Facebook: 'On 17th of September 2000, I arrived at FC Barcelona. Today it's my 14th anniversary at the club. 'I'd like to say thanks to all my teammates, managers, fans, board directors and the staff I've had the pleasure of working with and the amazing support they have always given me. Hugs!' Messi's time at the Nou Camp has been nothing short of phenomenal to date. The Argentine has clinched no fewer than six La Liga titles as well as three Champions League winners' medals. Since breaking through into the first team in 2004 Messi has been at the heartbeat of the club and embodies their football philosophy. Only Cristiano Ronaldo rivals the forward for genuine excitement on the ball in the world. Now 27, Messi is still happy with life at Barcelona and has won a bucket load of trophies . VIDEO All Star XI: Messi highlights . | Lionel Messi joined Barcelona on September 17, 2000 .
The Argentine has won six La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues'
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Remote Russian roads don't have rules, you've just got to reach the other end. And in this amusing video, one daring driver decides to play chicken - with a tank. Singing 'We are going to crash head on, go,' as he approaches the behemoth of a tank, it's really heart-in-the-mouth stuff. The driver is full of confidence that he will win this game of 'chicken' with the army tank . And he is proved right, as the tank turns sharply off the dirt track and onto the scrubland . The tank makes a turn just in time as this shot shows how close the two came to a crash . But some 20 or so yards ahead, the truck takes a left, and out of the way of the brave (and perhaps a little erratic) car driver. 'Ha, scared,' yelps a more-than-pleased driver, before uttering the word of the game we all knew he was playing; 'chicken.' | Motorist full of confidence as army tank looms on single track road .
As tank turns sharply off, car driver shouts his delight .
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Sunderland ended their pre-season tour of Portugal with a 0-0 draw against Vitoria Setubal in Albufeira. The Black Cats recovered from their narrow defeat to CD Nacional last time out as they avoided a similar result against Setubal, however in truth it was a dull affair with few chances of note. The Premier League side were very unfortunate not to receive a penalty in the second period after Adam Johnson appeared to be taken down in the box, but his protests were waved away. Find a way: Emanuel Giaccherini tries to find a way past the Setubal defence . Applause: Steven Fletcher applauds the travelling Sunderland faithful in Portugal . Sunderland: Pantilimon, Mavrias, O’Shea, Roberge, van Aanholt, Bridcutt, Gomez, Giaccherini (Ba 76), Johnson, Wickham, Fletcher (N’Diaye 59). Vitoria Setubal: Ricardo Baptista, Venancio, Joao, Paulo Tavares, Giovani, Miguel Pedro, Marcos, Quieros, Dani, Ney, Ziquinha. Subs not used: Cattermole, Brown, Dixon. The former Manchester City winger also went closest to breaking the deadlock when his long-range effort went just wide of goal. After a quiet opening it was the home side who showed the first signs of threatening to break the deadlock, having the ball in the net as early as the 12th minute through Giovani - but the goal was correctly ruled out for offside. Just minutes later the hosts were again unfortunate not to take the lead when Queiros' effort was brilliantly blocked by Costel Pantilimon at point blank range. The visitors stepped up their game slightly in the second half, with Johnson's long-range strike inches away from giving the Black Cats the lead. Poyet's side ended their three-match tour with a win, defeat and a draw, scoring one goal in the process. Sunderland face friendlies against Real Betis and Udinese before their season opener away at West Brom in a fortnight. | Gus Poyet's side managed a draw at the Estadio Muncipal de Albufeira .
Sunderland had previously drawn and won in their first two tour games .
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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 .
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A company in the United Arab Emirates is putting a new spin on dinner with the world’s largest rollercoaster restaurant. Located in a luxury shopping mall in Abu Dhabi, ROGO’s has a network of 30 individual rollercoaster tracks that deliver food and drinks straight from the kitchen to customers’ tables. Sealed containers travel along a network of double loops, spirals and turns that is spread out through the 14,000-square foot restaurant at Yas Mall, on the man-made Yas Island. Scroll down for video . Fast service: ROGO’s has a network of 30 individual rollercoaster tracks that deliver food and drinks . Customers place their orders on tablet computers and then sit back and wait for their meals, which are served in pots, to race along the track. The highlight of the 360-seat restaurant is a gigantic tornado-shaped spiral that gets narrower from top to bottom. Jessica Wadih Al-Absi, chairman and chief executive of JWA Group, the restaurant’s operator, told Gulf Business: ‘Each table has its own individually designed rollercoaster track and a unique silent delivery system that thrills diners as they get to watch their food make a gravity-defying 360-degree journey to their table. The highlight is a gigantic tornado-shaped spiral that gets narrower from top to bottom . A network of double loops, spirals and turns is spread out through the 14,000-square foot restaurant . ‘Our technology makes dining fun as it transports both cold and hot food and drinks along the multi-spiral, double loop and tornado tracks.’ She added: ‘Each dish is presented in individual pots, making it a real journey of discovery from start to finish, and one that we know will resonate with children and fun-loving adults alike.’ In addition to Germany and Abu Dhabi, the restaurant’s parent company has locations in Kuwait and Sochi, Russia. | Unique concept restaurant has opened in a shopping mall in Abu Dhabi .
ROGO's has 30 individual rollercoaster tracks that deliver food and drinks .
Restaurant's highlight is a gigantic tornado-shaped spiral .
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These adorable pictures show baby panda cubs playing a hiding game before indulging in some rough and tumble with each other at a Chinese zoo. The playful pair were captured attempting to conceal their faces with their paws as they played with each other at a zoo in the Zhejiang province earlier today. But the fun and games didn't last long before descending into a lighthearted wrestling match as the mischievous bears rolled around on the floor. Scroll down for video . These pictures show baby panda cubs sharing a game of peekaboo at a zoo in the Zhejiang province . The pair clamber over each other as their fun and games descends into play fighting and lively wrestling . The cubs can be seen lazing around on rocks in their enclosure before participating in the children's game. They appear to be giving each other a cuddle as they clamber on top of one another in a friendly fight. The young bears, which are expected to grow somewhere between four and six feet in length, stare into each others eyes before trying to frighten the other. In the wild, pandas tend to be solitary with each adult having a defined territory, which they mark by clawing trees or spraying urine. After becoming a target for poachers, the animals became endangered and like the playful pair in the pictures, many are now kept in captivity. The young cubs laze about in different parts of their enclousre including on logs (pictured) and rocks . One of the panda bears gives the other a nudge as he walks down some steps as they roam pen earlier today . The pair were spotted indulging in a spot of rough and tumble after what appeared to be a game of peekaboo . One of the bears dangles from a wooden post on top of the other as he playfully clambers on top of the other . The bears look more like they are cuddling each other in some of the shots taken at the Chinese zoo today . The panda bears roll on the wet leaves of their pen as they enjoy the cooler weather in the province recently . | Adorable pictures show pandas attempting to hide faces behind paws .
The pair were spotted playing together at zoo in Zhejiang province today .
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A vehicle dashcam has captured the frightening moment a driver has spun out of control at high speed, after being clipped by a truck changing lanes. The footage shows a motorist driving along the M1 highway at Gosford on the NSW Central Coast when suddenly a car is hurled sideways and spins across three lanes, in front of a semi, and collides with the dashcam vehicle. It even captures the expression of the driver, who appears frightened and alarmed at what is happening. Scroll down to video . A driver's face says it all after he was clipped by a car and spun across three lanes of the M1 motorway near Gosford . The accident was captured by a vehicle which had a dashcam as the other car was hurled right in front of it . The accident is captured at high speed, with the section of the highway, a 110 kilometre an hour zone. Posted to Facebook, by Dashcam Owners Australia, the incident which saw no one injured, has copped a few humorous responses. Most of the responses surround the expression on the drivers face saying 'he saw it coming' and 'the guys face is pure fear', while the picture has been captioned with a number of different sayings. Posted to Facebook, there has been discussion as to who was at fault, the truck or the car . The vehicle that was clipped by the truck, was hurled across three lanes on the M1 before colliding with the dashcam vehicle . There is also talk about who is at fault, some users making comment that it is clearly the fault of the truck driver because 'the truckie should have made sure it was clear to change lanes' while others refer to a trucks 'blind spot', saying no one was at fault. | A vehicle dashcam has captured the moment a driver spins out of control on the M1 highway in NSW after being clipped by a truck .
The dashcam also captured the expression of the driver, who appears frightened and alarmed .
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Sam Allardyce believes Manchester United have entered panic mode in the transfer market after failing to deliver signings for David Moyes last season. Moyes was sacked in April having failed to live up to the expectations at Old Trafford, and his permanent successor Louis van Gaal has since spent close to £150million on new players. And Allardyce, speaking exclusively to The Sun, sympathises with Moyes after the Scot wasn't backed with the same amount of money. Louis van Gaal has had a difficult start to his Manchester United reign after seeing his side lose to Leicester . David Moyes was replaced by Van Gaal after Allardyce insists United failed to give him the signings he needed . Angel di Maria and Falcao were marquee signings for Manchester United but they're still struggling . 'There was a complacency by United in not going out and delivering the signings David felt he needed,' the West Ham manager said. 'Now there's a panic on.' Moyes brought in Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata over two transfer windows during his time at the club, while Angel di Maria, Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw, Marcos Rojo and even Radamel Falcao arrived in the summer for Van Gaal. Allardyce added that Moyes wasn't able to sign the players he wanted at United, which may have affected the results on the field. 'He will obviously look at what he might have done better but he should have done better but he should have got the players he wanted and he tells me he didn't get any of them.' Allardyce's side take on United at Old Trafford on Saturday. David Moyes brought in Marouane Fellaini to the club who is close to a return after a spell on the sidelines . Like our Manchester United Facebook page here. VIDEO United can still be successful . | Van Gaal signed Angel di Maria and Falcao in the transfer window .
The Dutchman replaced David Moyes as Manchester United boss .
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Louis van Gaal is insistent that despite the influx of foreign players at Old Trafford this summer, everyone at the club must speak English. Spanish speakers Ander Herrera, Angel Di Maria, Marcos Rojo and Radamel Falcao have all joined Manchester United, and communicate in their mother tongue with each other and Spaniards David de Gea and Juan Mata. And although Van Gaal can himself speak fluent Spanish from his time at Barcelona, he has ordered his players to be communicating in English by the end of the season. Louis van Gaal has told his Spanish speaking players that they must learn English by the end of the season . Spanish speakers Angel di Maria and Ander Herrera joined Manchester United this summer . Radamel Falcao speaks good English and barely used an interpreter when unveiled as a United player . 'You know already that all the Spanish players have lessons in English so we have started already more than two weeks,' he was quoted as saying in the Manchester Evening News. 'We are only two weeks in this country because we were in the USA and after that we had the international week. But I can speak Spanish so it is better to communicate sometimes on the pitch in Spanish. Van Gaal speaks Spanish himself but is keen for English to be the dressing room's language . 'But they shall learn English within one year, I promise.' United's Spanish speakers could be helped in their quest to learn the new language by Colombian striker Falcao, who speaks good English, and impressed Van Gaal at his unveiling when he spoke the language with barely any need for an interpreter. One player who could look to emulate Falcao is winger Antonio Valencia, who has been ordered by Van Gaal to take English lessons – despite having lived in England for eight years. Like our Manchester United Facebook page. Antonio Valencia has been told to have English lessons by Van Gaal despite living in England since 2006 . The Argentinean defender Marcos Rojo is another new signing whose first language is Spanish . | Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says all his players must speak English by the end of the season .
The Dutchman speaks fluent Spanish himself from his time at Barcelona .
United's native Spanish speakers include Angel di Maria and Marcos Rojo .
Some of the foreign players, such as Radamel Falcao speak good English .
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Three men were arrested after their hot tub threesome turned violent during an argument over who gets paid more for escorting. Austin Adams, 18, and Michael Gordon, 33, met 21-year-old Douglas Tench at a gay club in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Saturday night before inviting him to the home where Gordon was dog-sitting. The trio were 'kissing and touching each other' in the hot tub at 1.30am when Tench stated he earned more from escort services than Adams - prompting Adams to lash out. Violent threesome: Austin Adams, 18, (left) kicked and punched Douglas Tench, 21, (right) after he claimed he earned more than Adams for his escorting services. Tench was forced to run across the street and call 911 . Adams started kicking and punching Tench, who eventually managed to run from the property to another across the street. He called a friend who called 911, The Smoking Gun reported. Police arrested and ticketed Adams for common assault after he admitted he 'lost control'. Also charged: Michael Gordon, 33, and Tench were charged with providing alcohol to a minor . According to the police report, which consistently refers to the hot tub as a 'hot tube', the three men had been drinking at the bar before Tench was invited to join Gordon and Adams. Gordon and Tench were both ticketed for giving alcohol to a minor. They were all taken to the county jail and booked. | Austin Adams and Michael Gordon met Douglas Tench in a South Carolina gay bar, invited him to their hot tub .
Adams, 18, lashed out at Tench, 21, for saying he gets paid more to escort .
Gordon, 33, tried to separate the pair as Adams punched and kicked Tench .
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A women who frequently complained about her loneliness and ill health in letters to her family shut herself in her own freezer to die, it emerged today. The tragedy took place in the French village of Mee-sur-Seine, south of Paris, where the un-named 57-year-old’s lifeless body was found on Monday night. Emergency workers were called to her flat after she had not been seen for several days by family or neighbours. Scroll down for video . The tragedy took place in the French village of Mee-sur-Seine (pictured) After a number of searches, a fireman eventually opened the freezer, to find her corpse curled up inside. ‘She shut herself in in order to kill herself,’ a police source told AFP news agency, adding that she had been suffering from ‘severe loneliness’. The source said the woman’s daughter ‘had no longer had any news from her mother’, and that five letters to other family members were found. Police sources said that the woman's intention was to kill herself . In them, the woman said she was ‘suffering from several diseases and from severe loneliness’. France has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe, with some 220,000 people attempting to take their own lives every year, and around 10,000 succeeding. | Tragedy took place in the French village of Mee-sur-Seine, south of Paris .
Unnamed 57-year-old's lifeless body was found on Monday night .
She had not been seen for several days by family or neighbours .
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They are not considered the most likely friends, but this cheeky dog and elephant seem to have found the perfect playmate in each other. Tourists captured the heartwarming scenes while visiting an elephant nature park in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Onlookers can be heard laughing as the dog barks at the baby elephant as if encouraging it to come and play. The young animal then begins to chase the mutt, which keeps looking back to ensure the game is continuing. As the older elephants look on, unperturbed by the dog's presence, the two young friends continue playing their game. The two animals appear o have an unlikely friendship as they chase each other round at the elephant park . The dog keeps barking at the elephant as if encourage it to join in the chasing game . At one point the elephant seems to become frustrated by the game, grabbing some grass and tossing it from side to side. But it soon joins back in, following the dog around as it runs in circles, before eventually returning to the family elders. | Heartwarming video was filmed at elephant park in Chiang Mai, Thailand .
Onlookers laugh as dog barks at elephant as if encouraging it to play .
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Clearly not satisfied with the cleaning capability of a normal electric toothbrush, a Japanese teenager has uploaded videos of himself strapping toothbrushes to various weapons. YouTube user tokioFN has uploaded a video showing his attempt to brush his teeth with a toothbrush strapped to an automatic pistol. In other videos uploaded, the boy strapped toothbrushes to a rifle and a gas gun. Goodbye gums: A Japanese teenager who strapped a toothbrush to an automatic pistol nurses his jaw, after testing out his device . Needless to say, no dentistry body will be vouching for the contraption's effectiveness anytime soon. A spokesperson for the Australia Dental Association has warned of the dangers of such inappropriate behaviour. “This is reckless behaviour and could result in serious damage to the teeth, gums and palate which may be permanent." Taking on the task of human testing himself, it’s highly doubtful the product will ever be hitting store shelves either. Preparing for a deep clean: a Japanese teenager pours toothpaste on to a toothbrush attached to a gun . Taking aim against cavities: the teenager positions the toothbrush gun in preparation for taking the feeling of clean to the extreme . Not meant to hurt that much: The toothbrush gun experiment appears to have failed based on the look of pain on the teenager's face . | Japanese teenager straps toothbrush to an automatic pistol .
Clearly in pain while attempting to demonstrate effectiveness of invention .
Has also strapped toothbrushes to a rifle and a gas gun .
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A team of Australian filmmakers have reunited to bring the story of one of the computer screen's biggest stars to the cinema screen. The viral video of a baby panda sneezing has been reimagined in the upcoming US$5.7 million mockumentary, Sneezing Baby Panda. Documentarian duo Lesley Hammond and Jenny Walsh, who in 1999 filmed the original baby panda Chi Chi sneezing at a panda breeding centre in China’s Sichuan province, have reunited to co-direct the film. Impending cute-pocalypse: one of the pandas featured in the upcoming film Sneezing Baby Panda . Sneezing Baby Panda, follows the story of fictional zoologist Marnie Tyler (Australian actress Amber Clayton), who works at Ullamulla Zoo – where admissions are down and something needs be done to get people through the gates. Enter viral sensation Chi Chi, who could hopefully turn the zoo's fate around. The film’s co-creators have spent the past 20 years creating television specials for channels including National Geographic, Animal Planet and Australian commercial television channels. The team was given a level of access to China's panda breeding centres that most Western filmmakers can only dream about. Stealing a quick kiss: Australian actress Amber Clayton kisses a panda in the upcoming film Sneezing Baby Panda . Sadly, Chi Chi’s mother Mao Mao was killed during the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. Sneezing Baby Panda opens limited release in Australia on Thursday May 1st. The film is set for a mainland China release in July. | Original YouTube video has been viewed more than 250 million times .
Brought to the big screen by the duo who filmed the original video .
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Alex Song has built a reputation for being a marauding midfielder. West Ham supporters can also get used to his outlandish fashion statements, after their new star posted a photo of his outfit on Instagram. After completing a season-long loan deal, Song is expected to make quite an impression on Hammers supporters. He impressed against Liverpool during their 3-1 win and has not ruled out the possibility of a permanent move to Upton Park. Alex Song shows off his extravagant dress sense on Instagram as he made his way to West Ham training . The West Ham midfielder is expected to make a real impression at Upton Park after completing a loan move . Song has played for Arsenal and familiarised himself with the Premier League as he chased down Sterling . The West Ham star admitted that he was delighted to come face-to-face with his idol Steven Gerrard during the Premier League victory over Liverpool. He spent seven years in London at Arsenal, before leaving in 2012, and will be keen to stand out once more. West Ham fought off competition to sign Song from Napoli and Galatasaray. | Alex Song signed for West Ham from Barcelona on a season-long loan .
The former Arsenal midfielder posted a picture of his outfit on instagram .
Song faced his idol Steven Gerrard when West Ham played Liverpool . | 75cb91b2d10b71e4f5843e4b347ccef37c76d4b6 |
Jose Mourinho was seething after a decision to send off Branislav Ivanovic led to Chelsea conceding a last-minute equaliser at Manchester United. The Blues had been leading through Didier Drogba's header but Ivanovic's foul on Angel di Maria saw the defender sent off for two bookable offences, and from the stoppage time free-kick, Robin van Persie slammed home. The result kept Chelsea's gap at the top of the Barclays Premier League to four points and Mourinho said afterwards: 'We have a little space now for our mistakes... or for referees' mistakes. Jose Mourinho gestures to the fourth official following Manchester United's equaliser . ‘If I say what is in my heart, I will get in trouble. I prefer not to talk about this (Ivanovic incident), we had many things go against us, the result was not so good but acceptable. 'I'm very happy my team played a fantastic game, it's not easy to play against a Man United team that plays very compact and on the counter attack. 'We could score a couple more goals, especially the Hazard one. I am proud of my players though. 'He was not even able to train and play for 90 minutes like he did today, so I was happy with his performance. He (Drogba) has scored so many goals like this.' Branislav Ivanovic was sent off for a second bookable offence after fouling Angel di Maria . Robin van Persie celebrates his injury time equaliser from the free-kick by throwing his shirt into the crowd . | Manchester United scored in injury time to steal 1-1 draw against Chelsea .
Equaliser came from free-kick which saw Branislav Ivanovic sent off .
Jose Mourinho admits Blues have little room for referees' mistakes . | de272621da664dacc55904e6f6cbcbb835811afd |