Sharp, fearless and brimming with confidence, Lamine Yamal drifted past defenders with ease and injected life into Spain’s attack. There was a sense of inevitability about what would follow.

When the breakthrough came, it was fittingly his.

A low cross flashed across goal and Lamine Yamal arrived at the back post, sliding in to convert and score his first World Cup goal.

The Atlanta stadium erupted as fans cheered, danced and chanted Lamine Yamal’s name. This was the superstar they had come to see.

Guillem Balague, speaking on 5 Live, said he saw Lamine Yamal walking out looking around like he had just conquered the world.

“Is it arrogance? Or confidence? A mixture of both,” he said. “He is the chosen one, he wants to be the chosen one.

“He is so happy in the role he is taking on as leader of the team. He told me once that his joy when he plays football is seeing the same reaction when he used to play five-a-side.’

Lamine Yamal became the seventh player in history to score at a World Cup before turning 19, and only the second aged 18 or younger to open the scoring in a match, the other being a 17-year-old Pele for Brazil against Wales in 1958.

Wayne Rooney was highly complementary of the teenager – the comparisons to Lionel Messi inevitable.

Lamine Yamal has broken many of Messi’s records at Barcelona and now he has pipped him on the global stage, too – the Argentine was just shy of his 19th birthday when he netted his first World Cup goal in 2006, the Spaniard has done it two weeks younger.

“For Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the application and dedication they’ve had is the reason they are both playing in this World Cup,” the former England forward told Match of the Day. “They have done everything right. Hopefully Lamine Yamal can do that.

“What is really impressive to me is when Messi came in to that Barcelona team, there was some top players and a crossover with Ronaldinho.

“[Lamine Yamal] has come in to the Barcelona and Spain team and it is his team, he is the main man.

“Everyone is looking to him to win. [He was] a big part of winning the Euros and will be a big part of this World Cup. That is what really impresses me, he is taking the pressure on at such a young age. You hope he can do that for the next 15, 20 years.”

Rob Key, the ECB’s managing director of men’s cricket, said last week that Atkinson claimed he did not know the midnight curfew was in operation after the completion of a game. In response, Key said the details had been communicated via the Team England Player Partnership – an umbrella group representing those with central contracts – and were widely known.

“Countries such as Germany, Ireland, Italy and several other European destinations are attracting increasing interest from Indian students because of lower tuition costs, favourable post-study work pathways, strong employment prospects and a more attractive overall value proposition,” said Mayank Maheshwari, co-founder and COO of University Living, a student accommodation platform.

Officers were called to the beach after concerned members of the public saw the men on Sunday afternoon, June 21.

Police in Northern Ireland were called to reports of men “believed to have a knife” on a beach – only to find they were preparing for a barbecue.

Families had been out enjoying the summer sun at Portstewart Strand, near Coleraine, in County Derry on the country’s north coast when a number of people spotted one of the men carrying the knife.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have moved quickly to allay fears after speaking with the men and discovering the innocent intentions behind the incident, reports Belfast Live.

Several officers were dispatched to the scene but it was quickly de-escalated. No crimes were recorded but officers did remove the knife which will be destroyed.

In a statement, PSNI said: “Police received a report of a number of men – one of whom was believed to have a knife – in the Portstewart Strand area on Sunday afternoon, 21st June.

“Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene where they spoke with the men.

“A subsequent search of the men’s van established that they had been preparing barbecue at the beach and the knife was being used for this purpose.

“No criminal offences were noted, however the knife was removed for disposal. No further police action was taken.”

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Bowie, who was recently made an MBE for services to radio and charity in the west of Scotland, said: “The Commonwealth Games returning to Glasgow deserves a special kind of star power, so it was an honour to share a few tips with Scotland’s own global superstar, Sam Heughan, and help get him ready for the occasion.

Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to find the back of the net in Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the World Cup earlier this week, but Michael Owen has defended the former Manchester United forward

Michael Owen has come to Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s defence following the forward’s display in Portugal’s World Cup opener. Ronaldo failed to get on the scoresheet as his side were held to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo earlier this week.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Neves broke the deadlock for Portugal on Wednesday before Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa levelled things up before half-time.

Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes of the Group K encounter, and the 41-year-old will be eager to help steer his nation to three points in their next outing against Uzbekistan on Tuesday evening.

The Al Nassr star’s display has sparked considerable debate, particularly after Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick for Argentina 24 hours earlier in their 3-0 victory over Algeria.

Now, Owen has stepped in to defend Ronaldo and outlined what Portugal must do to unlock the best from the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star, alongside a prediction for the country’s upcoming clash with Uzbekistan.

“It did not help Cristiano Ronaldo that Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick the night before Portugal played, but I’m not having the criticism of him.,” Owen stated in the Daily Mail.

“Portugal weren’t great in their 1-1 draw with DR Congo and a lot of the fallout has been around Ronaldo and him being a problem for them.

“But hasn’t he always played like this, to a degree? He has never been a player, especially in recent years, who involves himself in the game. He will be there for the big moments, though. If he’s not scoring, it’s too easy to blame Ronaldo. At 41, he is going to be questioned.

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“But how many times has this happened and he’s shut everyone up in the next game? If you’re picking Ronaldo then you have to accept what he is there for – and I wouldn’t be surprised if he responds with a hat-trick of his own against Uzbekistan.”

Following the stalemate with DR Congo, Ronaldo took to social media to deliver a pointed message to Portugal supporters ahead of the rest of their World Cup campaign.

“Not the start we wanted, but this is far from over,” Ronaldo posted on Instagram earlier this week. “Head up and focus on the next game.”

After facing Uzbekistan, Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates will then take on Colombia on Saturday night in their concluding World Cup group stage match.

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The Lister Arms, in Malham, currently holds a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor from more than 1,400 reviews.

The pub and inn sits on the village green in the heart of Malham, close to some of the Yorkshire Dales National Park’s most famous natural landmarks, including Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss.

It is ranked as one of the top B&Bs and inns in the village and has also received a Travellers’ Choice award for 2026.

The Lister Arms in Malham (Image: TRIPADVISOR)

Visitors regularly highlight the inn’s location, describing it as a convenient base for exploring the surrounding countryside.

One reviewer called it “a lovely hikers inn” in a “beautiful, quaint rural location”, adding that Malham was “a most perfect place”.

Another visitor said it was “a well-located hotel in a fabulous area”, praising the “friendly, welcoming staff”, “comfortable, very clean rooms” and “excellent meals”.

The Lister Arms is popular with walkers visiting the area, with many guests using it as a base for trips to Malham Cove, Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar.

One reviewer, who stayed in May 2026, said it was a “lovely place for a quiet getaway”, adding that the area was ideal for those who enjoy walking.

They said they had visited Janet’s Foss, Malham Cove and Gordale Scar during their stay.

Food is also frequently mentioned in reviews.

One visitor, who stayed in Malham for two nights, said they ate at The Lister Arms on both evenings.

They wrote: “Superb food, delicious Beef Shin pie and a fantastic burger, both cooked well and very filling. Great selection of beers too.”

Another customer described the food as “faultless”, while others praised the breakfasts and evening meals.

The inn’s dog-friendly approach has also been highlighted by guests.

One reviewer said: “I have never known such a dog-friendly place.”

They added that the location was “fantastic”, the accommodation was “so clean”, and the stay represented “great value”.

Several visitors also praised rooms in the Lister Barn, which offer accommodation slightly away from the main building.

One guest described their room as “very clean, comfortable and very well appointed”, adding that staff were “friendly and efficient” and served a “delicious breakfast and evening meal”.

Another reviewer said the barn had a “brilliant lounge area with fire and drinks station”.

The inn’s atmosphere is often described as “warm and cosy”, with guests mentioning open fires, traditional pub areas and outdoor seating.

The Lister Arms is part of The House of Daniel Thwaites collection and was named Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub in 2019 at the Great Yorkshire Show.

With its position in one of the Dales’ most visited villages, The Lister Arms remains a popular stop for walkers, tourists and overnight guests exploring Malham.

TRNSMT came to an end at Glasgow Green for 2026 with headliner Lewis Capaldi taking to the stage.

Lewis Capaldi was met by cheers and rapturous applause as he closed the final day of TRNSMT 2026 with his emotive set and powerful vocals and turned the festival into a giant singalong.

The singer even issued a cheeky Father’s Day message before joking he was about to make everyone feel miserable with his songs. He said: “Happy Father’s Day to those with fathers and if you don’t have a father, I’ll be your daddy.”

The Scots singing star spoke after entering the stage to his song Hollywood swiftly followed by a powerful rendition of Grace.

His vocals were stronger than ever as he followed up with songs including Forever and arms were raised and waved in the air as he sang anthem Bruises followed by Pointless.

Lewis reminisced about his appearances at previous TRNSMT festivals saying he was there performing for the fifth time. Asking if everyone was ok and reassuring everyone he was too, he said: “Right. I’m having a good time. Is everyone having a good time?

“Thanks for that. Hey, man. I know this is the fifth time I’ve played TRNSMT, fifth time at this festival. 2017, we played over in the King Tut’s stage. I think I had one song out at the time, maybe two. I was quite busy. It was nice. We were on the come up. It was good.

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“In 2018, I opened up the main stage for the first time. It was fucking empty. I thought, ‘f***, this has gone tits up. This is not going well.’ 2019, Snow Patrol were playing. But they couldn’t play so we stepped in, and we were second to last, and we stepped on here.

“And 2022, yeah, we headlined it for the first time as I mentioned. This evening, in front of you I’m back. Thank you very much for sticking with me all this time. Thank you TRNSMT for the money over the years. It’s been nice.

“It still holds a special place because you know, we’ve done f***ing so many things here from the start we belong here. About almost 10 years later, the festival holds a special place, genuinely, and they shine the light on an incredible thing, the stars of tomorrow.“

Lewis also gave a special shout out to fellow West Lothian local Susan Boyle who was watching him at the side of the stage.

He said: “Susan Boyle’s standing there – big shout out to Susan Boyle. I love Susan Boyle we’re from the same town. I’ll never be the most famous person from there.”

And the singer touched on his mental health and his big comeback following a break saying: “At the start of the set I mentioned I took a break for my mental health in case I wasn’t feeling so great. I am feeling better.

“When I first took that break there was a time I never thought I’d be here. To be here is really special and this song is about the time I took that break and it’s called The Day I Died.”

The powerful song led into Lewis singing Hold Me While You Wait, the star ended on Forget Me before he returned for an acoustic guitar cover rendition of Have You Ever Seen The Rain?

He thanked Glasgow and told them he was going away for a while to write a new album and hoped everyone would be there on his return.

As the sun went down on TRNSMT Lewis thanked Glasgow for being there today and got the crowd swaying in unison to Survive. Inevitably, he then finished his set with a guitar-led rendition of his biggest hit, Someone You Loved.

As the pyrotechnics lit up the stage, it was the perfect ending to the three day long festival.

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The Sun forges a key connnection with the North Node, bringing a reflective energy to the day before you. Take time to pause.

Pisces, Aquarius and Capricorn, the power is in your hands today. Whether it’s a conversation or your imagination, power rests where it’s needed.

This is a potent cosmic blend that could feel intense. Stay grounded, despite what is thrown at you.

Ahead, you’ll find all star signs’ horoscopes for today: Monday June 22, 2026.

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Aries

March 21 to April 20

Being an action-oriented sign, when the planets create gentle background energies, which are more about feeling than doing, you can find it disconcerting. Today can be a point in case. The best way to embrace this is not to try to override it. You may find that your usual drive and energy feel lower. So, if needs be, just give yourself the permission to pause, Aries.

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Taurus

April 21 to May 21

Your earthy nature is complemented by some lovely, flowing, intuitive influences. A riverbed is also earth, but carries water perfectly, and today, you can have the happy knack of combining your intuition with your communications. These may see you discuss things that are practical and need clarifying or organising but still be in touch with the feelings around them.

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Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Your mind is rarely still, but that creates a lot of energy and sparkle, which can draw people to you. However, every so often, a day will come when you are nudged to step back from these fast exchanges and consider the big picture. Today can be one of them. Whether it is your finances or your career, taking a moment to consider where you are can prove fruitful.

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Cancer

June 22 to July 23

The Sun, newly arrived in your sign, forges a very powerful connection to the North Node. Something unplanned could have quite the impact. It could be a conversation, or it may be your inner thoughts that take you somewhere different. Engaging with ways to feel surer of your personal destiny may be part of this, but also seeing that being open-minded is important too.

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Leo

July 24 to August 23

A seemingly everyday conversation could have an element of intrigue. Why? Well, perhaps not because of what’s said as much as what isn’t. It may be because the other person isn’t opening up, but you can still get a feel for what’s going on, as you’re likely extra perceptive today. However, you can also lean into this person and be supportive without making a fuss.

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Virgo

August 24 to September 23

Friendships, your network, and long-term hopes are all firmly in the picture. However, it can be a particular friend with whom you feel a deeper connection at present. You may both bring different qualities, but that’s a good thing, as you complement one another and can spur each other on. This is an opportunity to use collaboration to achieve something truly special.

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Libra

September 24 to October 23

Your leadership credentials are to the fore. Even if you don’t see yourself as someone who fronts things up, don’t underestimate how others view your ability to make suggestions and give well-timed advice. With the Moon in Libra in a brief face-to-face with the shape-shifting energies of Neptune, any pearls of wisdom you give will likely though, be delivered with delicacy.

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Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

You often feel most comfortable when your situation feels under control, and you can apply your natural intensity to managing things in a way that feels comfortable. Today’s energies suggest you might surrender a little more and let the process guide you. This does require letting go, and that may feel like a test, but it could prove quite liberating, in a unique way.

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Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

The Moon is moving through the sign of balance, Libra, and this can see you enjoying some convivial exchanges. Whilst you can be attuned to friends, you will also want to feel they are in touch with your situation. The Sun and the North Node are in a particularly acute angle, but one that suggests you’ll want to dive deep beyond the pleasantries that today can serve up.

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Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

Your need to achieve is a big part of you. However, the expansive Jupiter has, over the last twelve months, given you the opportunity to work on your relationships, proving that there are more markers of success than status. Indeed, today, as the Sun, like Jupiter in Cancer, links to the subtle energies of the North Node, a conversation can show the importance of one tie.

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Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

Your imagination can be fabulous today. If you are writing, presenting, or formatting, you can bring an extra dimension to all of them. This can see your words and ideas shimmer with possibility as the Moon and Neptune go face to face. And also, the practical strands of your situation can flow along nicely too, and particularly if you don’t try to overanalyse them.

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Pisces

February 20 to March 20

You might find a particular item alluring. And it’s possible that you can conjure up all sorts of reasons why you should buy this. However, as much as desire can be strong, logic can be blurred. If unsure, ask yourself what practical value it brings – but it may save you from a case of buyer’s remorse – if you convince yourself, you just have to have it!

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces

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