It took three months of hard work to change Amorim’s mind.
On 6 March 2025, he started the first leg of the Europa League last-16 draw with Real Sociedad. He kept his place for the league game against Arsenal and, from that point, has started every major game United have played.
“Football changes. Life changes,” Casemiro said in his recent interview with former United captain Ferdinand.
“For me, [with] the best players in the world, it’s about the mentality. I might not play good – I’m not a robot and I know. But the next [game], I give everything on the pitch. The mentality is next, next, next.”
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It is a mentality that has brought Casemiro back into the Brazil squad – he is expected to be Carlo Ancelotti’s captain at this summer’s tournament.
This season, the 34-year-old’s influence has noticeably increased.
Of all the players in Michael Carrick’s squad, it is widely accepted if Casemiro had been injured in February, after the transfer deadline had closed, his absence would have been the hardest to cover in the ultimately successful quest for Champions League qualification.
“He has been an absolute pleasure to work with,” Carrick says in his programme notes for the Forest game.
Carrick has felt the early clarity around Casemiro’s exit – announced on 22 January, days after the manager’s own return as Amorim’s temporary replacement – has been beneficial for player and club.
Aside from the mentality aspect, the player’s influence at Old Trafford should extend far longer than his physical presence.
When Casemiro arrived from Real Madrid in 2022 in a deal worth up to £70m, Kobbie Mainoo, then aged 17, felt he would learn huge amounts from one of the most decorated players in the game.
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Amid the Brazilian’s collapse in form, Mainoo ended up battling for a start with Casemiro, which wasn’t a situation he envisaged.
The clear by-product of Amorim’s exit has been the partnership between the pair, who have played alongside each other in 13 of Carrick’s 15 matches in charge – a one-match absence for both players because of minor injuries the only reason it was not 15 out of 15.
“Kobbie is my friend,” Casemiro explained earlier this month in a separate interview with the respected United We Stand fanzine.
“I have an excellent relationship with him. We are always joking – in English because he doesn’t speak Portuguese.
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“He is a complete player, the present and the future of Manchester.
“Why? Because he has already taught us that he can play to a high level for his club and country. The one thing he needs to improve is to play more with the ball, to touch the ball more, because he has so much quality.
“Then it’s the decision-making which comes with experience. That improves with age.”
Cavan v Dublin Live stream and TV information, throw-in time, betting odds and all you need to know ahead of today’s All-Ireland Football Championship clash
Everything you need to know about the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 2B clash between Cavan and Dublin on Sunday, June 14
Cavan take on Dublin this weekend in Round 2B of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.
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Cavan enter this fixture on the back of a gut-wrenching extra-time loss to Westmeath in Round 1, fully aware that any further slip-ups could spell the end of their campaign.
Dublin, meanwhile, find themselves under considerable pressure following their stunning defeat to Louth. The Dubs have endured a torrid run by their own high standards, having also fallen short in the Leinster Championship, and anything other than a win on Sunday would bring their season to an early close.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fixture:.
The annual Witches Coven gathering will return to York’s Patrick Pool on Saturday, June 20, at 6pm.
Hosted by the Hocus Pocus Hotel, the free event promises an evening of mystical entertainment, storytelling and family-friendly fun in the centre of York.
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Camelia Andrei, owner of the Hocus Pocus Hotel, said: “The Coven is all about bringing together a community of like-minded people who share a love of magic.
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“Every year, we welcome visitors from across the UK, and it’s wonderful to see new friendships form and familiar faces return.
“As we celebrate four years of Hocus Pocus Hotel, we can’t wait to welcome everyone back.”
Attendees at the last Witches Coven (Image: Provided)
Guests can enjoy blessings, complimentary drinks from The Potions Cauldron, chamber visits and the popular Coven Couture Contest.
Wristbands are also available in the Hocus Pocus shop which offer attendees exclusive discounts, experiences, and gifts.
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York’s storyteller Mad Alice will also return to lead an atmospheric evening tour through the city’s historic streets.
Attendees at the last Witches Coven (Image: Provided)
Vincent Roberts, owner of the Hocus Pocus Hotel, said: “When we opened Hocus Pocus four years ago, we never imagined quite how many people would connect with what we were building.
“The Coven has become a chance to bring that community together in person and celebrate everything the hotel stands for.”
For more information visit https://hocuspocusyork.com/events/
Tyrone v Mayo Live stream and TV information, throw-in time, betting odds and all you need to know ahead of today’s All-Ireland Football Championship clash
Tyrone face Mayo at O’Neill’s Healy Park, Omagh on Sunday in All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 2A – here’s how to watch and everything you need to know
Tyrone take on Mayo this weekend in Round 2A of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.
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Tyrone enter the fixture hoping to capitalise on their opening-round win and make the most of playing at home in Omagh.
Mayo, on the other hand, come into the match in high spirits following their victory over Monaghan in Round 1. Andy Moran’s side have been impressive throughout the championship and will welcome the opportunity to face one of the competition’s traditional powerhouses.
Here’s everything you need to know about the fixture:.
Five young people have been arrested after “spontaneous disorder” in Derry on Saturday night.
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Police responded to reports of a crowd of youths gathered in the Bishop Street and Nailors Row area of the city after 6:30pm on June 13.
Stones were reported to be thrown and items such as golf clubs were seized. Officers are treating it as a “sectarian motivated” incident.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “At approximately 6.30pm, reports were received that youths, with their hoods up, engaged in a short period of spontaneous disorder involving throwing stones into the area of the Fountain Estate. “Attending officers made five arrests, for offences including riotous behaviour. Items, including a golf club, were also seized from the area. No injuries were reported – and we’re treating this incident as sectarian-motivated. “Enquiries remain ongoing at this time. Anyone who has information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1326 13/06/26. “A report can be made online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org “.
ITV is streaming a crime series that fans of Vera and Death in Paradise will love
A “cosy” crime series ideal for fans of programmes such as Death in Paradise and Vera is available to stream free, and viewers will be hooked.
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Rosemary & Thyme, starring Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris, proved enormously popular with murder mystery enthusiasts when it debuted over 20 years ago, and with episodes now accessible on ITVX, it awaits discovery by new audiences.
The programme centres on two passionate gardeners – former police officer Laura Thyme (Pam) and Rosemary Boxer (Felicity), who holds a doctorate in plant pathology and previously worked as a horticulture lecturer.
Their initial encounter occurs while investigating diseased trees, leading them to unravel something far more sinister. After forming a friendship while solving the case together, the duo subsequently collaborate on numerous mysteries linked to their horticultural work.
The programme launched in 2003, with a second series arriving a year later. A third series of the crime drama commenced in 2005 but it was subsequently axed, though the remaining episodes were broadcast in 2006 and 2007, reports the Express.
The programme has captivated audiences, with one viewer posting on IMDb.com that it was “the best series ever”. “I wish there were 100 more episodes in the series”, they went on.
Another described it as “just plain fun” while a different viewer said they were “devastated” by its cancellation, pleading: “Please make some more episodes.”
“If you enjoy good murder mysteries with a dash of clever fun, then this is a must for you to check out,” remarked another fan.
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Another impressed viewer commented: “This show is addicting. It’s got everything you could possibly want: good scripts, drama, adventure, comedy, top notch guest stars, eccentric characters, beautiful locations, and great acting.”
“Of course I have grown up on Inspector Morse, Touch of Frost and Midsummer Murders, but Rosemary and Thyme so deserves to be up there with them,” remarked somebody else.
“I was highly entertained by this programme… I thought the fact that they were gardeners was a unique hook that gave them reasonable access to the nooks and crannies of the parks and residences they were investigating, as well as a somewhat plausible excuse for stumbling over so many bodies,” observed another viewer.
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“If you dig deep enough, wide enough and in enough places, you’re bound to come up with something…”
Former Love Island contestants Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have announced the name of their second child.
Boxer Fury, 27, revealed that their baby son, who was born earlier this month, is called Midas when he entered the ring ahead of his fight with Eddie Hall in Manchester on Saturday night (13 June).
Fury’s shorts had the word “Midas” emblazoned on them, and the former reality star later wore an England shirt with the name and the number two written on the back.
“This was for my new baby son, Midas,” Fury told the crowd after beating Hall in his comeback fight. “Welcome to the world!”
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The couple, who met on Love Island in 2019 and finished in second place, announced the birth of baby number two on 3 June, sharing a black and white photo on Instagram that showed the couple and their first child, three-year-old Bambi, greeting the newborn.
Fury wore a shirt with his son’s name emblazoned on the back (PA)
“… And then there were 4,” the caption read.
The name Midas is a reference to Greek and Roman mythology, in which King Midas wishes that everything he touches might turn to gold.
When he is given this gift, however, he soon learns that his dreams of unlimited wealth have a major downside, as everything from the food he eats to the people he loves turns into cold metal.
Influencer Hague, 27, previously hinted that their second child’s name was “definitely not as different as Bambi”, although she noted that she had only ever heard of one child with the same name.
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Hague was in attendance as Fury made his fighting comeback (PA)
“ I had this complex about people saying it wrong, and I’ve spelled it out, and then a few of my friends have said it completely wrong,” she explained in a YouTube video.
“It’s definitely not as different as Bambi, I wouldn’t say, but I have only ever heard one other child be called it and it’s not someone in the public eye,” she added. “It’s literally just someone I am connected to through a friend, someone they know, their child is called it.”
“But I just think it sounds so good with the surname Fury that is another reason why I love it so much,” she said.
Hague and Fury got engaged in 2023, but then split up the following year, before confirming that they had reconciled in 2025.
The 14-year-old was left looking deflated after arriving at Brooklyn’s Los Angeles home
The ongoing rift within the Beckham family has intensified this weekend, with representatives for Brooklyn Beckham publicly accusing his family of orchestrating a media stunt involving his 14-year-old sister, Harper.
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The confrontation unfolded shortly after David Beckham was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. The Mirror reports that following the ceremony, Harper travelled unaccompanied to her eldest brother’s Los Angeles residence in what was initially reported as an “unannounced” attempt at reconciliation.
Still dressed in her formal gown from the event, the teenager was photographed hand-delivering a letter at the gates before leaving after finding no one home.
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However, a spokesperson for Brooklyn quickly dismissed the narrative of a spontaneous peace offering, pointing to the immediate presence of paparazzi at the private property.
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“That photographers were in place as the letter was hand-delivered says it all – this was choreographed for the cameras,” a representative for the 27-year-old said in a statement to Page Six.
Sources close to Brooklyn confirmed he was in New York City at the time of his family’s arrival in LA, subsequently posting evidence of a run on his social media accounts.
The latest clash highlights a severe breakdown in relations between the aspiring chef and his immediate family.
Earlier this year, Brooklyn publicly accused his parents of attempting to “ruin” his marriage to American actress Nicola Peltz. He has since blocked members of his family from contacting him, reportedly mandating that any future communications from his parents go through legal channels.
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While insiders note that Brooklyn has previously attempted to shield his teenage sister from the fallout, the logistics of her living with his estranged parents have severely strained their relationship.
The escalation comes amid a milestone weekend for the family, which Brooklyn entirely skipped. When questioned by reporters ahead of Friday’s Walk of Fame induction, Sir David declined to comment on the widening divide.
“To be honest, I’m sorry to stop you there, but that’s a private matter,” the former footballer told Variety. “That’s the one thing that I don’t want to talk about.”
Representatives for David and Victoria Beckham have been approached for comment.
Parkinson’s UK is organising the walk on Sunday, June 21, at Drumpellier Country Park.
East Kilbride runner Alexandra Wilson will be among hundreds walking for Parkinson’s at Drumpellier Country Park next weekend.
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The charity Parkinson’s UK is organising the walk on Sunday, June 21, to raise funds for better care for people living with the condition.
Alexandra, who works for the NHS, is a regular at Parkrun every Saturday.
It was her passion for running that led to Alexandra’s diagnosis with Parkinson’s in December last year.
“The first sign was a numbness in my foot,” explained Alexandra.
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“I felt it mostly while running. I decided to get checked out when it didn’t get any better.”
It took many months and several tests and consultations before Alexandra got a diagnosis. Initially, doctors suspected she may have experienced a mini-stroke. However, after undergoing a specialist scan, Alexandra was told she had Parkinson’s just weeks before Christmas.
She said: “My sister was with me and she gasped. We both thought that Parkinson’s was something that only affected older people.”
Alexandra started taking Parkinson’s medication and within weeks she was back running again.
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She added: “I might not have found out about my Parkinson’s if it wasn’t for my running. I could have ended up being diagnosed much later.
“I do have a small tremor on my right hand side, ever so slightly now and again, but the medication helps. I have no other symptoms though and can do my day quite normally.
“I’ve found and really want to make people aware that even though Parkinson’s is a chronic condition, what some might call a life sentence, you can still live your life. You can still keep going.”
That positive outlook has led Alexandra to Walk for Parkinson’s at Drumpellier Country Park.
The event will bring hundreds of people together on Sunday, June 21, to raise money to support specialist workers, like Parkinson’s nurses. But it’s also a chance for people living with the condition to get together and raise awareness.
Alexandra added: “I’m going along with some friends from Parkrun along with my nephew and sister, who’s going to be helping out at Walk for Parkinson’s.
“I’m eager to have a focus. Parkinson’s is not curable, but it is manageable. I’m determined to keep working and to carry on running. I think it’s important to show people that it’s possible to keep living your life.”
Julie Ionta, community fundraiser for Parkinson’s UK in Scotland, said: “Parkinson’s is different for everyone and, in order to live well with the condition, people need specialist care.
“We’re delighted that Alexandra, along with her family and friends, will be walking with us and helping out.
“We want to be there for every Parkinson’s journey and we can go a long way by helping to provide the expert support that’s urgently needed. Taking part in one of our walks is a fantastic way to raise funds to support that effort.
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“We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Drumpellier Country Park on Sunday, June 21.”
Walk for Parkinson’s is the national community fundraising series of the charity Parkinson’s UK. Funds raised will support the charity’s Nurse Appeal, which aims to raise £9 million in three years to increase the Parkinson’s specialist workforce.
Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition which affects around 14,000 people in Scotland. There are more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety, and there is currently no cure.
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A medical examiner has ruled the death of a Haitian asylum seeker after being released from federal custody a homicide. An attorney representing her family said he expects her relatives to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement in connection with her death.
Daphy Michel, 31, died March 2. She was found at a bus shelter in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office found her cause of death to be hypothermia and ruled the manner a homicide, “indicating the death was caused by the actions of another individual” and should not be interpreted as a declaration of criminal guilt, the office said in a statement. The office released its findings Friday.
Michel was a native of Haiti who was seeking asylum in the U.S. after arriving at the southern border in 2022, said Joseph Patrick Murphy, her family’s attorney. She was granted humanitarian parole based on urgent humanitarian need, but she did not live to see a hearing scheduled for two weeks after she died, he said.
The medical examiner’s office said Michel was a vulnerable adult “suffering from untreated severe mental health issues and a significant language barrier” at the time of her release on Feb. 27, the office said.
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She was arrested last summer for yelling at imaginary people due to her psychiatric challenges, Murphy said. She spent six months in Washington County Jail, where she underwent multiple psychiatric examinations as she awaited her first hearing, he said.
A magistrate said he could not hold her for trial for threatening imaginary people, Murphy said. Afterward, ICE arrested her in her cell, put an ankle monitor on her and took her 25 miles (40 kilometers) away to Pittsburgh, where she sat at a bus shelter for days in winter, he said.
“She was in September clothes and it was February, and the weather overwhelmed her and she went into hypothermia,” Murphy said.
The medical examiner’s finding of homicide is different from a criminal charge, meaning “somebody did or failed to do something that brought about her demise,” Murphy said. He said he expects Michel’s family to file a lawsuit against ICE in connection with her death.
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In an email, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Lauren Bis said, “ICE had NOTHING to do with this woman’s death. She passed away THREE days after ICE encountered her.”
She called Michel “an illegal alien from Haiti” who was placed in removal proceedings after her arrest.
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Michel had all her belongings and a fully charged phone when she was released, with public transportation available, Bis said. ICE learned the day after Michel died that her ankle monitor “had been tampered with,” but county medical examiner staff “refused to cooperate or even talk with” ICE officials, she said.
ICE called the U.S. Marshals Service, who retrieved the ankle monitor but were refused information about Michel’s condition, Bis said. ICE learned of her death via news media, she said.
In a statement, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato called Michel’s death “a tragedy and appears that with a little humanity, it could have been completely avoidable.”
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, said her death was preventable and that “she deserved care, shelter, language access, and medical support.”
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ICE is no longer reporting the deaths of detainees within 30 days of their release from custody, ending a 2021 Biden-era policy. Health experts say the change will reflect fewer deaths than actually occur without addressing issues in medical care.
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