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Kevin Keegan was an under-appreciated national treasure and a joy to be around

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After his death aged 75, Mirror chief sports writer Andy Dunn pays tribute to Liverpool and Newcastle icon Kevin Keegan

In my memory, there has been no character in football as irrepressible as Kevin Keegan. Simple as that. A joy to watch, a joy to be around. Infectious, funny, passionate and never one to take himself too seriously.

Which – considering he twice won the Ballon D’Or and considering the proliferation of elite footballers who do take themselves so very seriously – deserved the highest praise.

And as a player, Keegan really was truly elite. But it was hard to escape the feeling that, as odd as it sounds, Keegan’s contribution to football has been and remains slightly under-appreciated.

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He should have been a national treasure. For what he achieved as a player and for his warmth and generosity, he would have been knighted nowadays.

But to many of us, and to our parents, he WAS a national treasure. And he was an Anfield treasure, even though his place in Liverpool’s history books is nuanced.

He is one of the club’s greatest-ever players, that much is certain, but he left the club of his own accord, joining SV Hamburg in 1977 for a new challenge and a lucrative payday.

Keegan did not just collect an array of medals during his time at Anfield – three league titles, two UEFA Cups, an FA Cup and a European Cup – he produced defining individual performances.

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One of those was in the 1977 European Cup final when he destroyed Berti Vogts – acknowledged then as one of the world’s best defenders – in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach in Rome.

It was one of THE great displays in a European Cup final. Vogts would later pay tribute to the Machtig Maus, the Magic Mouse.

Ironically, another one of his great individual performances was in the 1974 FA Cup final against his beloved Newcastle United, when he scored twice in a 3-0 victory for Bill Shankly’s side. He was truly a talismanic player.

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Can you imagine the fuss in this era if an English player won the Ballon D’Or twice in two years, as Keegan did in 1978 and 1979 when in Germany?

Over half a decade, Keegan was the Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo of his time, but incredibly down to earth. He always had an amusing tale to tell us when the notepads were away and the voice recorders were switched off.

He told of the time when he was almost late for his Liverpool debut, a police officer not recognising the new £33,000 signing outside Anfield. He would laugh with is about the time he fell off his bike on the TV programme, Superstars.

Our relations with Keegan became strained during Euro 2000 when his relaxed regime at the squad’s base in Belgium came under scrutiny, and when England failed to make it out of the group stage.

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But Keegan was that type of relaxed manager, a manager who treated his players to fish, chips and beer after a good win. But he never held our fierce criticism of England’s showing at the tournament against us.

And, of course, he gave the media a truly memorable moment with his ‘I’ll Love It’ rant at Sir Alex Ferguson in 1996 as his Newcastle United team surrendered a 12-point lead in the title race.

Later generations of fans remember Keegan as much for that as they do for his brilliance on and off the field. And don’t forget, as Newcastle manager, Keegan moulded one of the most entertaining English club sides of recent decades.

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He was a player and a manager who belonged – in a good way – to a bygone age. When football seemed a lot more fun.

Ahead of a schoolboy cup final, this correspondent felt compelled to get a curly perm, thanks to Keegan, who had been on Top of the Pops – yes, Top of the Pops – a few days earlier.

His song ‘Head Over Heels’ only made it to number 31 in the charts. For some time in English football, King Kev was number one, an irrepressible character who will be greatly missed.

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What happens to you if you go on holiday without packing your HRT? I found out the hard way… and it wasn’t pretty – especially my husband’s reaction: HELEN DOWN

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The thought of suddenly being deprived of my precious HRT struck fear into my heart, writes Helen Down. Would I transform overnight into a grumpy old witch? Last month, I found out...

The thought of suddenly being deprived of my precious HRT struck fear into my heart. Would I transform overnight into a grumpy old witch? Feel like a forgetful, arthritic 80-year-old? Wake up at 1am in a flood of sweat?

Last month, after six uninterrupted years of Oestrogel, I found out. On a romantic week away in Fuerteventura, I forgot to pack my gel pump, aka the key to my sanity.

I discovered my disastrous error on a Sunday – pharmacies’ day of rest. But that was fine. Even I could go a day without. So my partner, the long-suffering DG, and I chuckled at my mishap over multiple jugs of sangria, safe in the knowledge I’d rectify the situation come Monday.

Dr Google informed me that, although you technically need a prescription to get HRT in Spain, pharmacists would be likely to bend the rules for a tourist in distress.

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A panicked call to the nearest farmacia five miles away proved this was not correct. It turns out Spanish pharmacists are sticklers for the rules, insisting on either a UK or local prescription.

I toyed with getting a doctor’s appointment and paying 120 euros (£102) for the pleasure. But the beach bar was far more fun. So I told DG I’d see if I could go without for a week. He muttered ‘OK’, clearly as nervous as me about my impending transition into an ogre.

We spent the rest of the day, and the next one, surfing, sunbathing and guzzling vino blanco. Despite the laidback vibes, irritability kept sneaking up on me. Making plans with DG, one of life’s great procrastinators, made me snippy.

Yes, this happens at home but, on holiday, I’d hoped to be more chilled.

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DG soon started suggesting cocktails every time we passed a bar. When I asked him why he wanted me semi-permanently sozzled, he confessed to trying to drown out any potential withdrawal symptoms. Ouch.

The thought of suddenly being deprived of my precious HRT struck fear into my heart, writes Helen Down. Would I transform overnight into a grumpy old witch? Last month, I found out…

DG soon started suggesting cocktails every time we passed a bar. When I asked him why he wanted me semi-permanently sozzled, he confessed to trying to drown out any potential withdrawal symptoms

DG soon started suggesting cocktails every time we passed a bar. When I asked him why he wanted me semi-permanently sozzled, he confessed to trying to drown out any potential withdrawal symptoms

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That night, I went to bed a little worse for wear and was awoken at 1am by a sweat so savage even the back of my knees were dripping. A reaction to the booze? The Canarian heat? Or a return of the dreaded meno night sweats?

Consumed by a sense of doom, I grabbed my phone, found an inexpensive online doctor service and booked a virtual appointment for 10am. For a mere 20 euros (£17), I spoke to a Spanish doctor with impeccable English and, hey presto, a prescription landed in my inbox.

DG had no qualms about changing our beach plans in favour of hiring bikes and cycling five miles to the pharmacy. He was clearly as invested in getting me back on the drugs – because by now I really did feel like a junkie in need of a fix.

An hour later, I triumphantly handed over my prescription. ‘Ah,’ said the pharmacist, ‘you must be the lady who asked to get the medication without a prescription.’ Apparently, my desperation had become something of a legend in this little corner of the Canaries.

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After coughing up more euros, I ran outside, yanked at my shorts and slathered myself in Spanish oestrogen. Its calming effect seemed immediate. Yet HRT’s impact isn’t instantaneous. So all that grouchiness, panic and sweat… was it in my head?

GP and hormone specialist, Dr Louise Newson, confirms that for most women, it takes a few days for HRT’s effects to reboot.

However, she thinks my symptoms may not have been entirely imagined. ‘Some women have told me that their holiday was ruined when they forgot their HRT.

‘Everyone responds differently, with some experiencing more severe symptoms [like poor sleep, anxiety, low mood, hot flushes and irregular bleeding] than others.’

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So perhaps it wasn’t bonkers to sacrifice a day and a fair few euros to sourcing local HRT? Dr Newson says: ‘If you’re away for more than a couple of days, then it’s worth trying to find a local doctor to prescribe HRT.

‘Using an alternative or foreign brand is often preferable to stopping treatment, but it should be done with guidance from a pharmacist or doctor because formulations and doses vary between countries.’

And that certainly rings true. When I tore open my Spanish HRT box, I was alarmed to find a syringe. It needed to be screwed on to the end of a tube of gel so the correct amount could be suctioned out. But what was the correct amount? I opted for 1.25ml. It was only back in our Airbnb, with help from a calculator, that I realised I needed 2.5ml and swiftly applied an extra splodge.

If you can’t find a local alternative, Dr Newson advises prioritising rest, hydration and exercise while swerving stress. Potentially feasible on holiday.

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The biggest takeaway, aside from saving a photo of my UK prescription on my phone, is that I can survive without HRT for a few days.

Once I’d calmed down, I reflected back with a fresh perspective. It wasn’t quite the crisis of my imagination.

That said, I’ll never leave my pump at home ever again. And I expect DG will be fully supporting me by triple checking my suitcase before we leave for our next holiday.

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Man Utd’s failed transfers for five-time Champions League winner and two World Cup heroes

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Manchester United are continuing to make moves in the summer transfer window ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign

Manchester United notably let a future World Cup winner and one of England’s most lethal strikers escape their grasp. The club have overseen some remarkable transfers down the years, attracting many successful players to Old Trafford.

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However, United have watched some promising talents choose other Premier League clubs and further afield. Michael Carrick has secured deals for Andrey Santos, Karl Darlow and Youri Tielemans this summer.

Talks with Atalanta’s Ederson hit a roadblock after a medical flagged up knee issues. Carrick is determined to prevent any more transfer setbacks as he assembles a squad capable of competing for trophies.

Here, Mirror Football looks at some of the botched transfers at United, including a Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup champion.

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Ronaldinho

United came within touching distance of a £9million swoop for Ronaldinho from Paris Saint-Germain in 2003. The Brazil star had shone in France, recording 44 goal contributions across 77 outings.

The midfielder was viewed as David Beckham’s successor, who appeared destined for a move to Spain. Barcelona had opened discussions with the England skipper over a £30m transfer and Real Madrid were also circling.

Madrid ultimately secured Beckham for around £25m, yet Barca managed to swoop in and snatch Ronaldinho from under United’s noses. United were “99.9% certain” the World Cup winner would sign but the Spanish giants pipped them to his signature for £25.5m.

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The Brazilian would go on to claim the Ballon d’Or in recognition of his outstanding performances in Spain.

John Obi Mikel

John Obi Mikel snubbed United in favour of Chelsea, despite holding talks with Sir Alex Ferguson and even penning a pre-contract. Speaking on TNT Sports’ What I Wore, the Champions League winner said: “My first trial was with Manchester United. After the Under-17 tournament, I went there for trials. And then United thought, ‘Spend two, three months with us, and then go back home, and come back. And when you become 18, you can sign a professional contract.’

“So I went back home and then Chelsea heard about the whole thing, that I was back home. And they sent an agent to Nigeria to come and get me to go to trials at Chelsea. I went to trials at Chelsea and they liked me and wanted me to sign. So they thought, ‘Okay, we’re not going to make the same mistake as United by sending you back home. We’re going to send you to Norway’. United went to find out where I was, and then they sent an agent to come to Oslo.

“That’s when the contract came from United, Fergie and his agents. That’s when I signed the contract. But of course, Chelsea had sent me to Norway and they said, ‘Why would you do that? We’ve been looking after you for about a year now.’ So when they saw that [I’d signed for United] they refused to let it go and said they’d fight. FIFA couldn’t sort it out and get either team to back off, the English FA got involved and then I had a one-to-one meeting with Fergie.

“He said he wanted a meeting with me, alone without anybody for 30 minutes, and that he would be able to convince me to come to Manchester United. So I had the meeting, but he couldn’t convince me and that’s how it was settled.”

Toni Kroos

Toni Kroos verbally agreed to join United from Bayern Munich in 2013 as David Moyes stepped into Fergie’s shoes at Old Trafford. The Germany international was considered a top target but remained in his home country for a further season before making the switch to Real Madrid.

Moyes told talkSPORT in 2018: “Toni Kroos had agreed to come to Manchester United with me. I met him and his wife and we agreed it all when he was at Bayern Munich.”

Kroos went on to claim the World Cup with Germany in 2014 and won the Champions League five times at Madrid.

Paulo Dybala

In 2019, United attempted to orchestrate a swap deal with Juventus featuring Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believed the Belgium international wasn’t needed and reports from Italy suggested an agreement had been reached between the sides.

Dybala eventually decided to stay with Juve and won 11 major honours in Italy. He was also included in the Argentina side that lifted the World Cup in 2022 and currently plays for Roma.

Alan Shearer

Alan Shearer had his choice of Newcastle and Manchester in 1996 following his Premier League triumph with Blackburn Rovers. The division’s all-time leading marksman sat down with Sir Alex and his childhood hero, Kevin Keegan, who proved pivotal in the forward’s eventual decision.

He revealed on The Rest is Football podcast in 2023: “I had the choice between Newcastle and Man United. I went to meet Kevin and Sir Alex on the same day, I met Kevin in the morning, Sir Alex in the afternoon. And the first words in the afternoon, Sir Alex came in and said to me, ‘Am I meeting you first or am I meeting you second?’

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“And I said, ‘I’ve just met Kevin this morning,’ and he said, ‘That’s me f*****, I’ve got no chance.’ I asked why and he said, ‘Always first impressions last.’ Anyway, a day went over, I went home and I said, ‘I’m signing for Man United.’

“Fergie was incredible, we went to Manchester and we went house hunting. Then two days later, I got a call off Kevin to say, ‘I would like an hour with you before you go and that’s it.’ I had talks with him and I rung my Mrs up and said, ‘I’m signing for Newcastle, there’s a taxi coming in half an hour, you need to pack a bag for me and we’re flying to the far east tonight.’”

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‘Snog scabs’ are the unexpected consequence of a really good date

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Sunlight till 10pm, three glasses of wine, and a hot and heavy snogging session in the middle of Soho. That’s what summer is all about.

But after a sizzling date, you wake up in the morning, only to take one look in the mirror and see a red, irritated rash developing on your chin.

It’s the by product of playing tonsil tennis with a man sporting a beard, stubble or even just a 5 o’clock shadow.

Often referred to as ‘beard rash’ or ‘beard burn’, these not-so-sexy souvenirs have recently been given a new name: ‘snog scabs’.

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What is a snog scab?

For anyone who’s exclusively dated women or hairless men before, a snog scab is a type of skin irritation typically caused by facial hair rubbing against the skin.

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Coined by TikToker by Claire Marie, she recently revealed her own ‘facial injury’ in a video.

She told Metro that this recent scab has definitely been her ‘most intense.’

She adds: ‘Usually it doesn’t crop up after just one evening of snogging, it typically takes multiple offences.’

Claire says that when you’ve been with someone for a while ‘the intensity of the snogging changes’, and therefore snog scab is less likely, but for now, she’s considering making a few changes.

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‘Maybe I need to adjusting kissing styles to avoid further issues in the future,’ she ponders.

Emma Coleman, a dermatology registered general nurse (RGN), tells Metro that it’s officially known as ‘friction dermatitis’.

She explains: ‘Coarse stubble acts like sandpaper, creating tiny micro abrasions on the skin and there can be a particularly nasty reaction if the person affected has pre-existing eczema or sensitive skin.

‘In some cases it can flare into contact dermatitis or mild bacterial folliculitis if the follicles get irritated.’

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While these burns tend to be localised to your face, it can occur anywhere on the body — including your neck, chest, or genitals.

The repeated rubbing strips away the skin’s protective layer and leads to inflammation.

Rovie Hernandez, 28, has had his fair share of snog scabs over the years. In fact, he shares he’s ‘currently recovering one from the weekend.’

A Londoner with a heavy appreciation for make out sessions, he tells Metro that it only happens when he kisses men with stubble as opposed to ‘full beards.’

‘Every time I’ve kissed a man with stubble I’ve had a rash pop up. It usually only lasts for a few days but it’s quite irritated,’ he shares.

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There are thousands of videos on social media from girls sharing their own experiences with snog scabs — ranging from minor cases involving facial irritation to severe physical burns.

In July, one creator, @minalovesyousm, racked up well over five million views over the course of a dozen or so videos documenting her extreme beard burn.

For Mina, her snog scab was so disastrous it actually resulted in part of her chin skin being rubbed off.

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How do you treat a snog scab?

If you have a thing for grizzly men, then you’re going to need to focus on curing a snog scab, rather than prevention.

Thankfully, there are some ways you can soothe your irritated chin.

Nurse Emma explains: ‘Treatment advice is to use a dermatologically-approved moisturiser, avoid harsh products and let the skin rest.’

And if you’re in some serious pain, you might need a trip to your GP.

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‘Do get the rash checked if it’s blistering, painful or not settling down,’ Emma says.

‘A short course of mild steroid cream may be required in particularly bad cases.’

Other tips online include using a cold compress for 10 to 20 minutes every two to three hours, as well as utilising skincare products with ingredients such as chamomile and aloe vera.

Of course, treating the irritation is one thing, but much like the nostalgic hickey, explaining your snog scab to friends and coworkers is another story.

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One romantic, Lucy*, a teacher at a secondary school in Cambridge, shared with Metro that she had been dreading going into work after developing a snog scab after a recent second date.

However, that same weekend, she crashed her bike, and while she thankfully managed to walk away relatively unscathed from the incident, the snog scab blended in perfectly with some other bruising, giving an airtight excuse for her passionate facial injury.

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NADINE DORRIES: I have witnessed first-hand what happens to new Prime Ministers when they enter No 10… and this is why Andy Burnham will be out by May

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There’s a phrase beloved of civil servants tasked with assisting a newly appointed Secretary of State in their first weeks in the job: ‘He’s/she’s drinking from a firehose.’

I heard it several times in my own ministerial career. It describes the sense of being overwhelmed by the high-speed flood of information, tasks and responsibilities suddenly bestowed on you.

For a new Prime Minister, the experience is amplified many hundreds of times over as I witnessed close-up when Boris Johnson took office.

I would argue that no one wanted the job more or was better prepared than Boris, but even he was shocked by the enormity and weight of the decisions he had to take in his first days.

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Andy Burnham is no Boris. And he is about to discover that it won’t be him dictating the narrative but ‘events, dear boy, events’.

Nationally and globally, he’ll find himself at the centre of situations he has no prior knowledge of, or experience to fall back on. Every major decision will land on his desk. Every word he utters will have an impact – angering or reassuring political opponents and allies, other world leaders, and moving markets.

From now on, he’ll be on the backfoot, no longer in control of his own time, his diary or his destiny. Not even what he wears!

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Andy Burnham is no Boris. And he is about to discover that it won’t be him dictating the narrative but ‘events, dear boy, events’

A civil servant will organise his official wardrobe with a morning suit and black tie always at the ready for any sudden death announcement. A dark blue T-shirt won’t cut it any longer. Reality will have truly bitten Andy Burnham on Day One once the photo-ops were over and the smiling No 10 officials who turned out to welcome their new boss returned to their desks. It’s then the security briefing will have taken place – just the new PM and his intelligence chiefs.

He will have learned of the risks the country faces from Russia, China, Iran et al. He’ll have signed the letters of last resort – the four identical handwritten orders instructing the commanders of our nuclear subs how to respond if Britain’s chain of command is wiped out during a nuclear attack.

I’ll guarantee he left the meeting shell-shocked and humbled as the burdens of his new role sank in.

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He will have been introduced to the civil servants who’ll run his private office and, despite what people think about civil servants, they will be among the best and most competent. They will have given him his first 24-hour agenda – proof his life is no longer his own.

Of course, there was a Cabinet to sort out, the fallout from sackings to deal with, and then the numerous ministerial appointments down the ranks. But there will also be long, long days of back-to-back briefings – sometimes every 15 minutes – as the PM is brought up to speed on every aspect of his new job. Trips back to Manchester to run No 10 of the North? I doubt they’ll ever materialise.

While all this is happening, every MP who thought they were getting a Cabinet job but didn’t, or anyone to whom he made a promise, every leader of every trade union or organisation in which the Government has an interest will be calling, emailing, texting him with congratulations – and endless questions.

His political aides will be agitating to start planning and implementing policy, but Burnham won’t have the luxury of time to come up with the strategies needed to deliver on defence, education, homelessness or housebuilding as breathlessly referenced in that incoherent Downing Street speech yesterday. Because the truth is that Andy Burnham has entered No 10 with neither a plan nor a team with the required national political skills and knowledge.

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Yes, he’s got the approval of Labour MPs (for now) and the unions (ditto). They’ve all bought into his nebulous message of hope without once asking how he will achieve it.

It is just possible that if he had had a period of grace, say three months in which Starmer had stayed in post, to transition from provincial mayor to Prime Minister, he would survive longer than the nine months I predict it will take to all fall apart. We could be facing an election as soon as next May.

Our new PM will have woken this morning struggling to comprehend his first 24 hours and praying it will get easier.

From his first meeting at 8am to 10pm when he tackles his Red Box and looks at the next day’s agenda, he should know he’ll be drinking from that firehose every hour for weeks and months to come.

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Harry and Meghan in a financial jam

Call me a cynic but I have my doubts about the reported ‘rapprochement’ between the Sussexes and the King.

I don’t doubt that Charles was delighted to meet the grandchildren he’s not seen in four years, but one has to question the timing.

The Netflix money well has dried up and Meghan reportedly has $5 million worth of jam to shift before its looming best before date.

Meanwhile, Harry is apparently bored with life in California. What other option do they have but to rekindle their relationship with The Firm which is the only reason they had any commercial value in the first place.

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As far as I’m concerned, it’s just an attempt to reboot their tarnished brand.

Call me a cynic but I have my doubts about the reported ¿rapprochement¿ between the Sussexes and the King

Call me a cynic but I have my doubts about the reported ‘rapprochement’ between the Sussexes and the King

The pair know they have a diminishing window of opportunity, because I can’t see Prince William showing them much love when he becomes king.

So, what does the future hold for Harry and Meghan? Well, to paraphrase an old saying, as money goes out of the door, love flies out through the window…

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 Rooney the cup winner

England may have been thwarted in their World Cup ambitions (again) but Wayne Rooney has emerged an unlikely winner.

His reinvention as a no-nonsense commentator and insightful analyst of the beautiful game has been a revelation.

And his on-screen summing up of the abysmal half-time show during the final was priceless – if unrepeatable!

Two friends, both slightly older than me, invited me to join them and others for drinks on Sunday.

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‘We need someone to remind us of what it is we’re talking about when we forget mid-sentence,’ one jokingly told me.

I’m sorry to say, as we sipped our G&Ts in the sunshine, I was no use whatsoever.

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Dua Lipa looks effortlessly stylish in Ralph Lauren black jacket and jeans as she steps out in New York after leading the stars at World Cup Final

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Dua Lipa looked effortlessly stylish as she stepped out in New York on Monday after attending the World Cup Final. 

The singer, 30, and her husband Callum Turner watched on as Spain were victorious over Argentina at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. 

And Dua hid behind a large pair of shades the following day as she put on a fashionable display in a casual Ralph Lauren black jacket. 

The star paired the jacket with a simple black crop top and blue denim jeans

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She accessorised with black pointed heels and a black leather handbag which she tied a red satin scarf to.  

Dua, 30, appeared to have had a great time at Sunday’s match as she left the stadium wearing her World Cup baseball cap. 

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Dua hid behind a large pair of shades the following day as she put on a fashionable display in a casual Ralph Lauren black jacket

Dua hid behind a large pair of shades the following day as she put on a fashionable display in a casual Ralph Lauren black jacket

She looked sporty, yet chic wearing a white halterneck top with jeans and animal print heels. 

Dua carried a burgundy Chanel bag on her arm which had pink fabric hanging from it.  

Actor Callum, 36, mirrored her style wearing a simple plain black T-shirt worn with baggy jeans and suede hiking boots. 

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As well as the game, the pair were treated to quite the extraordinary half-time performance from some of Hollywood’s elite.

Dua and Callum were seen exiting the stadium while holding hands, two months after marrying at London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall.

They followed this with a lavish three-day destination wedding celebration in Palermo, Sicily, which included a private performance by Elton John.

Sunday saw Spain win the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time.

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Ferran Torres scored the decisive 106th-minute winner, securing Spain’s second men’s World Cup title. 

She accessorised with black pointed heels and a black leather handbag which she tied a red satin scarf

She accessorised with black pointed heels and a black leather handbag which she tied a red satin scarf

The singer, 30, and her husband Callum Turner watched on as Spain were victorious over Argentina at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday

The singer, 30, and her husband Callum Turner watched on as Spain were victorious over Argentina at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday 

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Did the World Cup halftime show with Madonna and Bieber elevate or embarrass football’s greatest stage?

World Cup fans branded FIFA’s controversial first-ever World Cup halftime show starring Madonna and Justin Bieber a ‘disaster’ on Sunday – as the spectacle divided viewers around the world.

Argentina and Spain superstars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal were forced to share the stage on Sunday at MetLife Stadium as the Super Bowl-inspired performance got underway – before Spain triumphed 1-0 over Argentina in extra time.

The futuristic segment began with Madonna, 67, singing her 2000 hit Music, accompanied by giddy Brazilian World Cup legends Ronaldo Nazario and Ronaldinho.

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The toned music legend was dressed head-to-toe in Saint Laurent, wowing in a pink satin teddy jacket and corset, mini shorts and lace-up boots, paired with stockings as she embraced the soccer icons, before they drove her out into the stadium.

The unlikely trio then posed up on the grass and smiled at the crowds.

Bieber, 32, made a starkly different impact on the crowd as he stepped out with nothing but a guitar to sing a World Cup themed version of his song, Everything Hallelujah.

The singer was bizarrely subbed onto the pitch by Jason Sudeikis, playing his manager alter-ego Ted Lasso.

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Shakira returned to the World Cup stage as she flaunted her toned abs in a pink and yellow sequined bodysuit to perform her hit Dai Dai, with Burna Boy, while K-pop sensations BTS regaled the crowd with Dynamite. 

Madonna and Justin Bieber's performances during the controversial first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show divided fans

Madonna and Justin Bieber’s performances during the controversial first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show divided fans 

Justin made a starkly different impact on the crowd as he stepped out with only a guitar to sing a World Cup-themed version of his song Everything Hallelujah - leaving fans baffled

Justin made a starkly different impact on the crowd as he stepped out with only a guitar to sing a World Cup-themed version of his song Everything Hallelujah – leaving fans baffled

Shakira showed off her toned frame as she performed her hit Dai Dai with Burna Boy

Shakira showed off her toned frame as she performed her hit Dai Dai with Burna Boy 

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The show was also blasted by former World Cup England star Wayne Rooney, 41, who joked his favorite part of the show was ‘when it finished’.

‘To be honest mine was when it finished I like a lot of those artists but to be honest I thought it was c**p’, he fumed.

‘I did honestly. It just didn’t get me going, I wanted the football to be back on. It was a bit flat. I like Burna Boy I like Shakira I like Bieber but that was too flat.’

Fans were left in hysterics by Rooney’s comment, with one user on X laughing: ‘Wayne Rooney on the halftime show actually made me LOL and then ‘I like a lot of the artists, but I thought it was c**p’.

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While Liam Gallagher savaged ‘This is like a bad trip’, before adding: ‘It’s a good job I’ve got my spiritual socks on or that halftime entertainment could have tipped me over the edge’.

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Olivia Wilde reflects on the ‘trauma’ of her split from Harry Styles playing out in public and the ‘multidimensional scandals’ of Don’t Worry Darling

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Olivia Wilde has reflected on the 'trauma' of her split from Harry Styles playing out in public at the time her movie Don't Worry Darling released in 2022

Olivia Wilde has reflected on the ‘trauma’ of her split from Harry Styles playing out in public at the time her movie Don’t Worry Darling was released in 2022.

Harry and Olivia dated for nearly two years, from late 2020 to November 2022.

Shortly before their split, Olivia’s psychological thriller, starring Florence Pugh and Harry, was encompassed with rumours of feuds and fallouts.

Despite soaring to the top of the box office, the 2022 movie was overshadowed by a feud between Olivia and Florence, rumours of pay disputes, and allegations that Olivia’s romance with singer Harry made crew members ‘uncomfortable’. 

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Four years later, Olivia has discussed the ‘multidimensional scandals’ of Don’t Worry Darling in the latest episode of The Louis Theroux Podcast.

During the interview, Louis said: ‘We were talking about how when the film came out it was derailed by publicity. I mean many multidimensional scandals.

‘Your relationship at the time was breaking up. You had a well-publicised relationship with your co-star Harry Styles and, there was a kind of a misogynistic dimension to a lot of the coverage of the drama, the fallout.’

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Olivia Wilde has reflected on the ‘trauma’ of her split from Harry Styles playing out in public at the time her movie Don’t Worry Darling released in 2022

Harry and Olivia dated for nearly two years, from late 2020 to November 2022 (pictured together in March 2022)

Harry and Olivia dated for nearly two years, from late 2020 to November 2022 (pictured together in March 2022)

Olivia, who is currently on a press run for her new film The Invite (pictured), said it has been 'healing' in contrast to the backlash that surrounded Don¿t Worry Darling

Olivia, who is currently on a press run for her new film The Invite (pictured), said it has been ‘healing’ in contrast to the backlash that surrounded Don’t Worry Darling 

Olivia said: ‘I think it did hurt the film for sure because we didn’t get to have the conversations about what the film was trying to say, which was a shame because so many people worked so hard to make that film in the depths of COVID. 

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‘We made the film for $30million. I think it looks like a much more expensive film because of the work of people like Matty Libatique, who shot the film, Katie Byron, who production designed the film.’

She added: ‘But we never got to talk about that, so I think it hurt the film. It hurt me for sure, because I was so naive up until that point about the grinder, the garbage disposal that the internet can be. 

‘So at this point, I have enough of a perspective on it and that allows me to experience it as a fascinating time. It is interesting to witness a tornado from the inside.’

Olivia, who is currently on a press run for her new film The Invite, said it has been ‘healing’ in contrast to the backlash that surrounded Don’t Worry Darling. 

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She added: ‘Well, it’s interesting because this is my first time back into the press cycle since then and I did wonder, would this feel quite traumatising? 

‘I find that the conversations around The Invite are so wonderfully interesting to me, and I’ve actually been allowed to have them. So, it’s been actually kind of healing because I understand that it’s not always a garbage disposal.’

Her new marital comedy, starring herself, Seth RogenPenelope Cruz and Edward Norton, has proven to be a hit, having sparked a fierce 72-hour, $10million (£7.2million) bidding war which resulted in A24 winning against Warner Bros and Focus Features.

The director has received rave reviews for her new movie, with fans lavishing praise on her remarkable return to directorial duties. 

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Olivia, who made her directorial debut with the comedy Booksmart in 2019, received backlash for the alleged conflict with Florence and her relationship with Harry during filming of Don’t Worry Darling.

Florence played Harry’s onscreen wife Alice Chambers in the psychological thriller which was directed by Olivia. 

Shortly before their split, Olivia's psychological thriller, starring Florence Pugh and Harry, was encompassed with rumours of feuds and fallouts

Shortly before their split, Olivia’s psychological thriller, starring Florence Pugh and Harry, was encompassed with rumours of feuds and fallouts 

Sources at the time claimed Olivia and Florence allegedly got into a ‘screaming match’ with one another during filming, as the director would often disappear with her boyfriend Harry.

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Reports also suggest Florence was upset with Olivia for hooking up with Harry during production while still married to Jason Sudeikis – before they split in November 2021. 

The apparent feud intensified when Olivia referred to Florence as ‘Miss Flo’ and said she needed a ‘wake-up call’ during the rehearsal period of the movie, in a video to actor Shia LaBeouf that was leaked. 

As well as texts, Shia provided Variety with a video that Olivia allegedly sent him on August 19, 2020, two days after he is said to have quit.

In the video Olivia is heard saying she is ‘not ready to give up on this yet,’ as she appears to beg the actor to reconsider. Olivia is then said to allude to tension between Shia and lead star Florence.

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‘I feel like I’m not ready to give up on this yet, and I too am heartbroken and I want to figure this out,’ Olivia allegedly says in the video.

‘You know, I think this might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo [Florence Pugh], and I want to know if you’re open to giving this a shot with me, with us.’

Olivia goes on: ‘If she really commits, if she really puts her mind and heart into it at this point and if you guys can make peace – and I respect your point of view, I respect hers – but if you guys can do it, what do you think? Is there hope? Will you let me know?’

Reports also emerged that Harry – who had only starred in one movie, Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk in 2017, before he was cast in Don’t Worry Darling – was paid three times more than his Oscar-nominated co-star Florence. 

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Showbiz Galore claimed the Midsomer star was paid $700,000 for the role, while the Watermelon Sugar star was given $2.5million, but Olivia has claimed this was not the case.

She told Variety: ‘There has been a lot out there that I largely don’t pay attention to. But the absurdity of invented clickbait and subsequent reaction regarding a nonexistent pay disparity between our lead and supporting actors really upset me.

‘I’m a woman who has been in this business for over 20 years, and it’s something that I have fought for myself and others, especially being a director. There is absolutely no validity to those claims.’

Olivia said she thinks the 'multidimensional scandals hurt the film and her for sure' as she reflected on the backlash

Olivia said she thinks the ‘multidimensional scandals hurt the film and her for sure’ as she reflected on the backlash

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Despite the continued talk of all the drama on set, Don’t Worry Darling’s cinematographer, Matthew Libatique, told Hollywood Reporter that it was all a bunch of bologna.

‘When I hear that there are rumors of acrimony on the set, I reject it. It wasn’t apparent at all, to be honest,’ he claimed.

‘From my standpoint, the stories are completely untrue when it comes to being on-set. I can’t speak to postproduction at all.

‘Whatever happened, it happened way after I left… I was never witness to anything. And I didn’t feel anything. You know, you get a feeling that there might be something going on, and I didn’t feel anything.’

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In addition, a total of 40 individuals who worked on the movie, including producer Miri Yoon, came forward to release a joint statement obtained by the Daily Mail after the movie came out, in an attempt to ‘correct’ the ‘absurd’ and ‘completely false’ claims that were made about the set.

‘As a crew, we’ve avoided addressing the absurd gossip surrounding the movie we’re so proud of, but feel the need to correct the anonymous “sources” quoted in a recent article,’ the statement began.

‘Any allegations about unprofessional behavior on the set are completely false. Olivia is an incredible leader and director who was present with and involved in every aspect of production.

‘She ran this set with class and respect for everyone involved. There was never a screaming match between our director and anyone, let alone a member of our cast.’

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In an interview with Elle, Olivia also addressed their feud once again, while claiming that her ‘life was torn to shreds’ by the public as a result of all the scrutiny over the flick.

Although she did not address any of the scandals specifically during her interview, she slammed the number of ‘untruths’ about her life that have been shared in recent months, and compared all the talk surrounding the movie to being on ‘a reality show.’

‘It is shocking to see so many untruths about yourself traded as fact,’ she told the publication. 

‘Florence had a really wise comment that we didn’t sign up for a reality show, and I love that she put it that way, because it’s as though the general public feels that if you are making something that you’re selling to the public, you somehow have accepted that your life will be torn to shreds by a pack of wolves. No, that’s actually not part of the job description. Never was.’

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Bolton residents react to Andy Burnham becoming PM

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Andy Burnham became PM after succeeding Sir Keir Starmer, promising to tackle rough sleeping, ease the cost of living, and deliver a new economic direction for the country.

Residents in Bolton have now shared what they hope his government will achieve, while questioning how his promises will be delivered.

Adrian Yapp said: “So far, what I’ve heard, it’s the same old. He’s picking up a mess, promised a lot, so did the previous, but he has a hard job.

Every department needs money, railroads need money, education needs money, and defence. Where’s it going to come from? I’ve not heard any of that yet.”

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Mr Yapp said he believed Mr Burnham had performed well during his time leading Greater Manchester.

He pointed to job creation and Mr Burnham’s leadership during the Covid pandemic as positives, while wishing him success in his new role.

He added: “I thought he did a great job as mayor, created a lot of jobs, excellent in Covid, and he did a great job.

“I wish him well as I would wish anyone well in a new job and gets it right.”

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Marian Kitchen and Darren Wilcott also said they wanted to give the new prime minister time before judging him.

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Ms Kitchen and Mr Wilcott said: “Give him a chance, he can’t do worse than Starmer or Boris Johnson.

“He did alright for Manchester with the buses and things like that.”

Sofiya Mishkinite said she hoped Mr Burnham would improve life for people across the country.

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She said: “It’s heavily corrupt with people arguing over small things. I hope he fixes things, makes things a lot better and stable.

“I hope he pays attention to the public and how the public is affected, as well as making things come back to normal.

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“I want him to he improve equality; I just hope he really helps people see that people need equality, and to bring back peace.”

Mr Burnham used his first day as prime minister to pledge action on rough sleeping, saying he wanted to end it as soon as he can.

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He also promised further measures on the cost of living later this week, with more details expected on support for families.

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Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford latest as transfer completed with Tottenham for star

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Manchester United are busy strengthening their squad in the transfer window while Marcus Rashford’s future remains a topic of discussion

Manchester United’s summer recruitment is underway as the club reshape their squad in the transfer market. Michael Carrick has already welcomed several new signings but will want to further strengthen before the start of the new campaign.

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United have begun rebuilding their midfield after losing Casemiro at the end of last season. Andrey Santos signed from Chelsea before the club completed a shock move for Aston Villa ’s Youri Tielemans.

Former Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow has also arrived as experienced backup to Senne Lammens. However, United have shown a commitment to building for the long-term after sealing a move for highly-rated Tottenham prospect Tynan Thompson.

Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford’s future remains a topic of discussion after his time with England at the World Cup recently came to an end. Here, Mirror Football takes a closer look at some of the stories surrounding United.

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Marcus Rashford latest

Marcus Rashford is open to rejoining United training at the end of his summer break after collecting a bronze medal at the World Cup. The forward has not played for United since December 2024, though his next steps have seemed uncertain since Barcelona opted not to trigger their £26m buy option at the end of his loan deal this summer.

A second clause that allowed clubs to sign Rashford for £40m also expired this month. BBC Sport reports that Rashford, who has two years left on his contract, is “relaxed” about the thought of linking back up with the United squad in training.

The 28-year-old is also claimed to have a more positive dynamic with his ex-teammate and new boss Carrick compared to his “confrontational relationship” with former United manager Ruben Amorim. In his latest spell away from Old Trafford, Rashford notched 14 goals and assists apiece for Barcelona last term, winning La Liga.

Upon completing his World Cup duties, Rahford wrote on social media: “Keep believing in us. Our time will come. Now it’s time for me to rest, reflect, spend some quality time with family and friends, and come back a better version of myself.”

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£8m transfer complete

United have completed the signing of Tottenham Hotspur prospect Tynan Thompason. The 18-year-old, who was named in Champions League matchday squads for Spurs last season, has arrived for an initial £4m, plus a further £4m in potential add-ons.

The winger is set to start his United career with the club’s U21s but could force his way into first team plans. The deal with Spurs also includes a 15 per cent sell-on clause.

Announcing the transfer, a United statement said: ” Manchester United have agreed the signing of exciting young winger Tynan Thompson, subject to registration. The England youth international has joined from Tottenham Hotspur.

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“The 18-year-old scored 13 goals and contributed six assists last season across Under-18s to Under-21s level, including seven goals in seven UEFA Youth League games. His performances earned him opportunities within Spurs’ first-team matchday squads. Everyone at United would like to welcome Tynan to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future.”

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Nancy is determined to get answers about Cindy (Picture: Lime Pictures / Metro)

Cindy Cunningham (Stephanie Waring) returned to Hollyoaks with a bang but the real reason behind her comeback remains shrouded in mystery – that is, until next week.

The legendary show favourite staged an almighty return two years after her controversial exit and so far it’s been everything we could’ve hoped for, with Cindy reminding us all in mere seconds just how iconic she truly is.

But while fans were excited to see her back in the village it’s safe to say that Beth Keane (Rebecca Ryan) didn’t share the same feelings, with Cindy having been blackmailing her for weeks.

The ins and outs of what’s going on there remain to be seen but Nancy Osborne (Jessica Fox) is determined to get answers and thus she proceeds to quiz Darren (Ashley Taylor Dawson) on what he knows.

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When Darren proves fruitless, Nancy turns her attention to Cindy, who is eager to evade all sorts of questions from the head teacher.

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However, Nancy won’t let this go – and nor will Beth, for that matter – as they both proceed to quiz Cindy on the reasons for her return.

At her absolute limit, Cindy blurts out the truth.

The question is: just what is Cindy hiding? And how will Nance and Beth react to her revelation?

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Later, Abigail and Cindy enjoy some bonding time and head to the park kiosk for some caffeine.

However, they discover Maddox Keane (Sam Meyer) and Dee Dee Hutchinson (Chloe Atkinson), who have just had sex for the first time.

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