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Emiliano Martinez became the first person to win the Yashin Trophy for the world’s best goalkeeper two years on the spin, but only after he was loudly booed on his way into the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The Aston Villa and Argentina stopper was credited as the world’s finest in his position once again after winning the Copa America over the summer. Last year he got the nod over Manchester City’s Ederson, while this time around it was Athletic Bilbao’s Unai Simon who finished second. ‘It’s huge for me,’ he said. ‘I always dreamed of playing one game for the national…

Paul Morrissey, famed for his work with Andy Warhol and The Velvet Underground, has died aged 86. The director was suffering from a bout of pneumonia and died in a New York hospital on Monday, confirmed by his archivist Michael Chaiken. Morrisey was a cult filmmaker and directed works like Flesh, Trash, and Women in Revolt, two of which starred Warhol, who he met in 1965. He started making low-budget films, exploring the lives of models, artists, drag queens, and LGBTQ+ actors who were known as Warhol’s ‘superstars’. This made him a key figure in the artist’s Factory studio, collaborating…

Nigella Lawson may be the new face of Greggs’s festive range – but the brand is facing a ‘sausage roll snub’ as the chef won’t put her face to the flaky pastry. Greggs’ sausage roll is a British staple, with citizens of the UK united in their love for the humble baked good (or its vegan sister). However, Nigella, 64, is not keen on the pastry and while she may featured in the new Christmas ad for the brand, you won’t see her promoting their most iconic item! A source told The Sun: ‘Nigella is a huge name in the…

Anna Maxwell Martin has opened up about how she coped with the death of her former husband Roger Mitchell in 2021. Mitchell – who was a filmmaker best known for the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill – died suddenly three years ago, leaving behind his ex-wife of 16 years Anna and their two daughters. Anna and Mitchell split in 2020 after being separated for some time, and on his death she paid tribute to him as a ‘kind and gentle man’. Chatting on Woman’s Hour, the Motherland star, 47, said in the wake of Mitchell’s death she had ‘financial terror’…

American football star Tom Brady has posted some downtrodden Fleetwood Mac lyrics on his social media after it was reported his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen is pregnant and expecting a baby with her boyfriend. The Victoria’s Secret model, 44, is said to be expecting with her 37-year-old Jiu-Jitsu instructor boyfriend Joaquim Valente, who she has been dating since June last year. The baby will be Gisele’s third, after she welcomed Benjamin Rein, 14, and daughter Vivian Lake, 11, with ex-husband and NFL star Tom, who she was married to for 16 years. ‘Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in…

Pete Townshend has declared The Who will ‘definitely’ be back for more next year even if they’re getting ‘a bit creaky’. Last year, The Who toured the UK with a huge orchestral backing but this greatest hits moment was by no means a farewell. The group,consisting of Pete, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith Moon, originally rose to fame in the 60s with a string of hits, including My Generation and Substitute. Pete promised the Pinball Wizard icons would ‘do something next year’ after meeting with vocalist Roger for lunch. ‘We love each other,’ Pete shared. ‘We’re both getting a…

WWE superstars CM Punk, Nick Aldis and more are praying for Chris Bey after a terrifying accident in the ring. The 28-year-old TNA Wrestling star suffered a serious neck injury during the company’s tapings on Sunday, with the rest of the show scrapped after he was stretchered out of the arena and rushed to hospital. TNA said in a statement: ‘Chris Bey is recovering at the hospital following surgery for the neck injury suffered Sunday night and he had an MRI procedure on Monday. ‘He was resting in his hospital room Monday night, joking, talking about Bound For Glory and…

Mikel Merino has dismissed the idea that Arsenal’s injury problems could be an excuse for dropping points in recent weeks, saying there is actually a benefit to some players being out injured. The Gunners are third in the table, so it has hardly been a disastrous start to the season, but they have only won five of their nine Premier League matches so far. A draw with Liverpool last time out followed a shock defeat at Bournemouth and Mikel Arteta’s side are already five points behind league-leaders Manchester City. Merino, a summer signing from Real Sociedad who scored his first…

Brazilian side Palmeiras made an ambitious move for Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, but it was firmly rejected by the Premier League side. Jesus came through the youth ranks at Palmeiras and made his professional debut for the club in March 2015. He quickly caught the eye of Manchester City and moved to the Etihad in January 2017 where he won four Premier League titles. The Brazil international was a big signing for Arsenal when they brought him in back in 2022, but after an encouraging first season things have tailed off quite badly. The 27-year-old managed just eight goals in…

Paul Scholes has questioned Manchester United’s pursuit of Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim, naming Zinedine Zidane and Xavi as his preferred options to succeed Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. United parted ways with Ten Hag on Monday with Ruud van Nistelrooy stepping in to take charge as interim boss. But the search for a permanent replacement is already underway with Amorim in talks to join the Premier League giants. The 39-year-old is thought to be interested in taking the United job, with the Portuguese one of the most highly-regarded coaches in Europe after two league titles with Sporting, also…