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Paul Pogba is considering pulling out of Manchester United ’s squad for their final game against Crystal Palace as he is concerned he will get a negative reception from the away fans at Selhurst Park. ESPN say Pogba has ‘reservations’ about playing in United’s last game of the season on Sunday over fears he will be targeted by visiting supporters. Pogba has been booed by fans in more than one match this season , especially towards the end of the season when it has become increasingly apparent that he will leave Old Trafford this summer. The French World Cup winner, who returned to United six years ago in a deal costing a then world record £89m, suffered an injury in last month’s defeat to Liverpool that appeared to end his campaign . Interim manager Ralf Rangnick expected Pogba to miss the rest of the season but his rehabilitation has gone better than expected, with the 29-year-old believed to be in contention to feature this weekend. But it remains … [Read more...] about Why Paul Pogba is considering pulling out of Manchester United squad for final game against Crystal Palace

THEO WALCOTT is eyeing a switch to MLS with Southampton keen to move the veteran forward on this summer. The ex-England international has not played a game for Saints since an FA Cup outing in February and is yet to appear in the Premier League this year. Walcott , 33, has a year remaining on his deal but Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is happy to let him go at the end of the season. The former Arsenal man has considered a switch Stateside before and is open to doing so if the interest is there this summer, with either Los Angeles or New York among his favoured destinations. The winger has hardly been a success since returning to the south coast from Everton, initially on loan in 2020 before a free transfer last year. Walcott has just three goals and three assists since coming back to the club he left for Arsenal in 2006 but remains one of the top earners at St Mary's. Read More on Football Transfer news live PSG confident Mbappe will … [Read more...] about Theo Walcott considering MLS transfer as Southampton look to shift one of club’s top earners this summer

ADRIANA LEON has emerged as a summer transfer target for two of Spain's biggest clubs . The Canada winger, whose West Ham contract is up, is thought to have attracted interest from Real Madrid as well as Champions League finalists Barcelona. The player, who is 29, is said to be in talks with both LaLiga Women's sides according to information shared by sources with SunSport. It is also thought an English club is monitoring the WSL winger’s situation. It is claimed the talks with Real Madrid and Barca commenced following the expiration of her deal with West Ham . And it is thought the Hammers have allegedly offered the versatile forward a new deal claimed to be two years long. Read More Sports Stories HIT THE DEC Watch Rice 'take out' his nephew with tackle as West Ham ace has kickaround FINAL FAREWELL Mark Noble in tears as West Ham fans pay emotional tribute to midfielder Leon has made 43 WSL … [Read more...] about Canada ace Leon linked with Madrid and Barcelona with LaLiga Women’s giants rumoured to be considering swoops

Expert believes 'Boris can survive whatever' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Boris Johnson will not receive an additional partygate fin e as the police have decided to conclude the partygate investigation. In light of the announcements and the attention now shifting to Sue Gray's full report, GB News presenter Paul Hawkins jokingly pointed out the Prime Minister "can probably survive whatever Sue Gray report throws him”, considering the police investigation outcome. Political reporter Bill Bowkett also reacted to the police’s decision and openly dismissed the possibility of any “leadership challenge” inside the government, at least among Tory MPs. … [Read more...] about ‘Boris WILL survive whatever Gray has’ Ousting threat shut down with partygate inquiry end

Shake-up... Rishi Sunak and CBI head Tony Danker who wants help for poor (Image: PA) Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info He joins charities and Tory MPs calling on the Chancellor to produce a fresh package of support after inflation hit a 40-year high. Cabinet wrangling is continuing over using a windfall tax on oil and gas producers - which have benefited from high global prices - to fund measures to help people with bills. Related articles Pollution is linked to one in six deaths, scientists warn Macron and Scholz say no! EU passes blame for Brexit row Mr Sunak appeared to acknowledge the need for further support for the poorest on Wednesday night … [Read more...] about CBI chief tells Rishi Sunak to ‘do more to help worst off’

Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg (Image: Getty) Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Despite warnings from Russian president Vladimir Putin that there would be "consequences" if the two Nordic nations joined, they said membership was vital due to the invasion of Ukraine changing Europe's landscape. Related articles Russian troops 'like SS' in Ukraine war Russian carrier 'caught off guard' driving into landmines laid by Ukra Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg confirmed that he had received application letters from Finland and Sweden's ambassadors. He said: "I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join. You are our closest partners. … [Read more...] about Race to speed Finland and Sweden into Nato

Jon Snow emotionally signs off final Channel 4 News show Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info On Thursday, Nadine Dorries was asked about reports that the veteran news anchor had shouted “f*** the Tories” at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival by the House of Commons digital, culture, media and sport select committee. She was questioned about her wider sentiments towards the broadcaster, after she announced the Government’s intention to sell the public stake in Channel 4. Related articles Have Your Say: Do you think the BBC licence fee is a waste of money? BBC licence fee on brink: Panicked bosses discuss new funding model At the hearing, … [Read more...] about Channel 4 fury over Jon Snow’s ‘obscene anti-Tory rant’ – Nadine Dorries issues slap down

Inflation 'is a worldwide problem' says Lucy Frazer Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Financial Secretary to the Treasury said that the Government has spent £22billion helping with the cost of living. Ms Fraser began by arguing that the cost of living crisis and the rise of inflation was a "worldwide" problem. Related articles 'Redwood4Chancellor' demand as Sunak faces demand to slash taxes BBC QT: Bank of England torn apart by panellist over inflation She said: "This is a worldwide problem, and the IMF, OECD and World Bank have all warned that high inflation is the most acute challenge globally." At this point host, … [Read more...] about BBC QT: Tory MP defends Boris response as inflation soars – ‘We’ve spent £22 billion’

Joe Biden’s ‘dream to see Putin fall’ could tilt conflict into 'total, endless war' Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The US Presiden t is planning to send over anti-ship missiles to Ukrainian fighters as the Russian invasion rumbles on. While already receiving thousands of weapons from NATO countries , including the US , such as Javelin and Stinger missiles, Kyiv has requested more weapons to bat away Russian ships from its ports. It comes as the blockade of Black Sea ports, the country’s main export routes, has slashed shipments of grain wheat, corn and oils. Related articles Putin nightmare as India turns on Russia to cut cash … [Read more...] about Biden to arm Ukraine with deadly weapons and STOP Putin’s horror plot to starve millions

Top civil servants across Whitehall are to be asked to draw up plans for how they would deliver personnel cuts of up to 40% in each of their departments, Sky News understands. Two senior government sources have said the Cabinet Office is poised to write to all permanent secretaries asking them to model what would be required to slash staffing numbers in three different scenarios: cuts of 20%, 30% and 40%. It follows a call from Boris Johnson for a 20% reduction in staff - 90,000 people - across Whitehall. Sky News understands the decision to request modelling for cuts of up to 40% is to allow for some flexibility because some departments will be able to cut more than 20% and some less than 20%. Politics Hub: PM speaks for first time since end of police partygate investigation Advertisement One senior civil service source suggested demands of 40% cuts were likely to end up being more of a "sabre-rattling/theoretical exercise", adding that it … [Read more...] about Top civil servants asked to draw up plans for job cuts of up to 40% in each department amid cost of living crisis