The Champions League final claims of French politician Gerald Darmanin have been slammed by the co-chairman of the inquiry into the chaos which left Liverpool fans fearing for their lives . Politician Darmanin, who holds a role similar to home secretary in the UK, accused supporters of "massive, industrial-scale" ticket fraud and even laid blame at the door of Jurgen Klopp , after supporters including women, children and the disabled were teargassed and attacked with batons by police, and robbed by gangs of local youths. Senator Francois-Noel Buffet has now given his thoughts on the initial statement of Darmanin following Real Madrid's victory in an interview with Le Progres - saying he "told us bull****" and lied. READ MORE: Frightened Liverpool legend came "close to death" during crush at Champions League final He said: "The major problem comes from the minister of the interior, who lied. "Following the events, he told us bull****. That is what sparked … [Read more...] about French minister’s Champions League final claims “bull***” says inquiry chief
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I’m a Lotto expert – here’s what you should do if you lose your lotto ticket and think you’ve won the jackpot
FOR lottery players, losing a winning ticket is a nightmare - especially if they think they've won big. And with a grand prize of £26million up for grabs on Friday, Brit players will be wondering what to do if their tickets go walkabouts. Lotto expert Andy Carter - a senior winners’ advisor at The National Lottery - told the Sun there's no need to worry. He urged Brits to call the National Lottery as soon as possible to report their ticket missing. Players have one month to do so, and risk losing their prize all together if they don't remember. READ MORE SUN STORIES FEELING LUCKY? Lotto results LIVE: National Lottery numbers tonight, March 23, 2022 LOTTO DRAMA Winning National Lottery players told they had LOST in major blunder Andy said: "There's a big draw on Friday with ten prizes of £1million, so it's an apt time to ensure that people know what to do if they lose their tickets. "If people buy a … [Read more...] about I’m a Lotto expert – here’s what you should do if you lose your lotto ticket and think you’ve won the jackpot
Cameron Norrie: British number one through to semi-finals of Wimbledon after defeating David Goffin
British number one Cameron Norrie is through to the semi-finals of Wimbledon after beating David Goffin in a five-set thriller. The ninth seed defeated the unseeded Belgian at the quarter-final stage, coming from behind twice to win 3-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in front of a chanting and cheering crowd on Court One. It is the first time that Norrie, 26, has reached the last four of a grand slam tournament. He will face defending champion Novak Djokovic on Friday for a place in Sunday's final. Norrie lost the first set, then won the second, lost the third, won the fourth and then also the fifth. Advertisement Speaking after his latest victory at Wimbledon , he told the crowd he was "speechless" and the win "feels pretty good". He admitted: "It wasn't going my way from the beginning, wasn't feeling good and feeling the ball and that was all credit to David. More on Cameron Norrie Cameron Norrie reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals as Heather … [Read more...] about Cameron Norrie: British number one through to semi-finals of Wimbledon after defeating David Goffin
Cameron Norrie reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals as Heather Watson crashes out
British number one Cameron Norrie is through to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after beating 30th seed Tommy Paul in straight sets. Norrie beat the American 6-4 7-5 6-4 in a victory he later deemed to be "pretty crazy". His victory made him only the fifth British man overall to reach the last-eight stage at the Championships and the first since two-time champion Andy Murray in 2017. "To make the quarters for the first time, in front of my family and friends here from college is so special," Norrie said on court amid loud cheers from the crowd. "In a huge match, to play the way I did, was really good. To execute everything. I really enjoyed it. It is pretty crazy, I have a lot of feelings." Advertisement The ninth seed had eased past another American, Steve Johnson, in the third round and he built on that with another strong performance on Sunday afternoon on Court One. His win came hours after fellow Brit Heather Watson crashed out of Wimbledon … [Read more...] about Cameron Norrie reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals as Heather Watson crashes out
Ellie Goulding finally announces release date for new music
July 05, 2022 - 15:48 BST HELLO!'s Daily Lowdown Podcast is bringing you all the best celebrity news... Welcome to your Daily Lowdown from HELLO! . In today's episode, we're talking about Ellie Goulding making a big announcement about new music and Olivia Rodrigo surprises fans in Manchester. MORE: Daily Lowdown: Harry Styles cancels Copenhagen gig and Adele talks Vegas residency We're also discussing Lauryn Hill reuniting with fellow Fugees star Wyclef Jean on stage and Guns N' Roses cancelling their gig. Tune into the latest episode of The Daily Lowdown below... Check out the latest episode of The Daily Lowdown! Here's the transcript from today's episode: Ellie Goulding's music comeback is happening imminently as the singer is set to drop a brand new single very soon. The Starry Eyed star will be releasing her track, Easy Lover, on July 15th which will feature the rapper Big Sean. Ellie told her fans … [Read more...] about Ellie Goulding finally announces release date for new music
Cristiano Ronaldo spotted for first time since not turning up for Man Utd pre-season at Portugal’s training centre
CRISTIANO RONALDO has been spotted for the first time since asking to leave Manchester United. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner told the club that he wishes to move on to pastures new last weekend. ❗️Exclusive. Cristiano Ronaldo just arrived to @selecaoportugal training facilities. He's still in Lisbon after missing @ManUtd first pre-season day. Ronaldo's future is still uncertain. He wants to play @ChampionsLeague . pic.twitter.com/e2eQ3TAuQE — Pedro Sepúlveda (@pedromsepulveda) July 4, 2022 Ronaldo , 37, wasn't part of the returning crop of players for pre-season training on Monday as he was given extra time off due to family reasons. But the Portuguese has been papped at his country's national training ground in Lisbon. Ronaldo was seen driving a swanky white Rolls Royce 4x4 as he arrived at the training ground. It's currently unclear what the United legend was doing at A Selecao's hub, although it's likely he was getting some training in. … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo spotted for first time since not turning up for Man Utd pre-season at Portugal’s training centre
Christophe Galtier: Paris St Germain name new manager after parting ways with Pochettino
Paris St Germain announced Christophe Galtier as their new manager on Tuesday, shortly after the Ligue 1 champions parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino. Galtier joins PSG after leaving Nice last month, having guided them to a runners-up finish in the French Cup and fifth place in Ligue 1 last season. The 55-year-old Frenchman joined Nice in 2021 after leading Lille to their first Ligue 1 title since 2011 in the previous campaign. Before joining Lille, Galtier spent eight seasons at Saint Etienne, where he won the French Cup in 2012-2013. Galtier's appointment comes after PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi put an end to speculation surrounding France great Zinedine Zidane, dismissing reports that PSG had been in talks with the 1998 World Cup winner about becoming their new boss. Pochettino, who was appointed by PSG in January 2021, won the Ligue 1 title in 2021-22 and the French Cup in 2020-21 but failed to deliver in the Champions League, the only major trophy that … [Read more...] about Christophe Galtier: Paris St Germain name new manager after parting ways with Pochettino
Cristiano Ronaldo to Barcelona ‘discussed’ in Jorge Mendes talks as four clubs circle
Cristiano Ronaldo could be being lined up for a bonkers move to Barcelona with the 37-year-old inching closer to an Old Trafford exit. Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has been offering the Portugal international around like slices of cake at a birthday party and reportedly sat down with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Monday to discuss, among other things, a potential switch. According to Spanish outlet AS , the Catalan giants considered an approach for Ronaldo last summer when he left Juventus , but decided against it due to their delicate financial situation. But now, with their accounts looking a little healthier, the move could be back on the cards. READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo 'asks to leave Man Utd' throwing Erik ten Hag plans into doubt Ronaldo rocked Manchester United last week after handing in a transfer request, less than a year into his supposedly glorious second-coming. It's understood the superstar forward wants to spend the final few years of his … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo to Barcelona ‘discussed’ in Jorge Mendes talks as four clubs circle
Eight footballers who dated pop stars as Darren Randolph has baby with Alexandra Burke
West Ham star Darren Randolph has welcomed his first child with X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke, having joined a long list of footballers dating pop stars. With David and Victoria Beckham very much setting a trend for this type of celebrity couple - footballers of recent generations have often been seen out and about with singers and band members. And with Randolph announcing the birth of his child this week - Daily Star Sport has taken a look at eight couples made up of both sport and pop stars, with some being more successful than others. READ MORE: Qatar's 'Banana Island' hosting footballers and WAGs at World Cup for £3,500-a-night Darren Randolph & Alexandra Burke Randolph, 35, has been in a relationship with 2008 X Factor winner Alexandra since 2021 - and revealed the birth of their baby earlier this week. The West Ham and Republic of Ireland stopper began his professional career back in 2004, going on to make 512 professional appearances. … [Read more...] about Eight footballers who dated pop stars as Darren Randolph has baby with Alexandra Burke
Max Verstappen’s clear Lewis Hamilton refusal exposes true feelings on rivalry
In case it had not been noticed, the rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen is personal. But if a reminder is needed, check out Verstappen’s interviews over the past couple of months. Max, do you consciously avoid referring to your title rival by his name? Do you try and not mention the word ‘Lewis’ or, indeed, ‘Mercedes’? “That is correct,” answers Verstappen, who actually DID bring himself to mention his rival’s name after taking pole position for today’s showdown. “Too much has happened this season. “My look on certain people has changed. And not in a positive way. I have found out that certain people show a whole different face when they come under pressure. JOIN THE DEBATE! Who will lift the Drivers' Championship later today? Let us know in the comments There is no love lost between title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton ( Image: Formula 1 via Getty Images) “Their true character comes to the surface.” The pair are … [Read more...] about Max Verstappen’s clear Lewis Hamilton refusal exposes true feelings on rivalry