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London students fear abandoning courses over inability to apply for discounted fares System for applying for travelcards yet to be restored after cyber-attack on Transport for London’s IT systems. Students in London fear they may have to abandon their school and university courses to save money after a cyber hack on Transport for London’s (TfL) IT systems left them unable to apply for discounted travelcards. TfL suspended applications for discounted travel passes when its systems were hacked in early September, compromising the details of about 5,000 Oyster card holders. It is unable to say when the system will be restored.…

Man Utd star finally has return date after 18 months out in injury nightmare | Football Tyrell Malacia is ‘very close’ to making his return for Manchester United after almost 18 months on the sidelines. The Dutch full-back became the first signing of the Erik ten Hag era in the summer of 2022, impressing in his first season in English football where he started 29 games in all competitions. His last game for the club came in May 2023, missing the entire 2023-24 season with a major knee injury that required surgery. Malacia did not join the United squad…

Gianfranco Zola says former Man Utd star sold for £25m ‘has left me dazzled’ | Football Gianfranco Zola says he has been ‘dazzled’ by Scott McTominay’s start at Napoli and is ‘surprised’ by Manchester United’s decision to sell the midfielder. McTominay made the move to Serie A in the summer transfer window, joining Napoli in a £25.7 million deal. The Scotland international, who came through United’s academy, has made an immediate impression under Antonio Conte with two goals and an assist in his last three appearances. And Zola admits he did not expect United to let McTominay leave Old Trafford…

Why Thomas Tuchel is not starting as England manager until January 2025 | Football The Football Association has defended its decision to delay Thomas Tuchel’s start as England manager until January. Tuchel was officially unveiled at Wembley on Wednesday after signing an 18-month deal which will see him take charge of England until after the World Cup in 2026. However, interim manager Lee Carsley will remain in place for England’s two Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland in November. The FA has faced criticism over its call to start Tuchel’s reign at the start of 2025,…

Dmitry Bivol launches formal action to force Artur Beterbiev rematch Dmitry Bivol’s team have formally submitted a request for an immediate rematch against Artur Beterbiev after his highly controversial world title defeat. Bivol and Beterbiev met in Saudi Arabia in a historic undisputed title showdown to crown the light heavyweight division’s first sole champion since Roy Jones Jr 25 years ago. Beterbiev, already WBC, WBO and IBF champion, added the WBA belt to his collection after securing a majority decision win on the judges scorecards in Riyadh. That decision has been widely criticised, with Bivol’s promoter Eddie Hearn labelling it…

Michael Jordan’s father’s murder case sees judge ask for convicted killer’s release The judge who presided over the murder trial of Michael Jordan’s father, James Jordan, has called for one of the convicted killers to be released. Daniel Green, who was 18 at the time, was convicted of first-degree murder alongside Larry Demery and sentenced to life in prison in 1996. James Jordan was shot while sleeping in the passenger seat of his Lexus along the side of Highway 74 in North Carolina on July 23, 1993. Green has admitted to helping his childhood friend Demery dispose of the body…

Arsenal legend tips club to sign ex-Man Utd midfielder ‘next summer’ Lee Dixon believes Angel Gomes would be a ‘superb’ signing for Arsenal and admits he ‘can see’ the new England star signing for the Gunners. Gomes has enjoyed an impressive rise over the last 12 months, becoming an integral member of the Lille squad while establishing himself as an England international. The 24-year-old spent almost a decade at Manchester United’s academy but only made ten appearances for the first-team before being sold in 2020. Lille immediately sent Gomes out on loan but the midfielder has racked up more than…

Chelsea tipped to challenge for title – if they make ‘exciting’ signing Chelsea can rival Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool for the Premier League title this season if they sign long-term target Victor Osimhen in January. That is the opinion of former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda, who claims the addition of Osimhen would take an already impressive Enzo Maresca team to a whole new level. The Blues were widely tipped to struggle in Maresca’s first season at Stamford Bridge following another hectic summer, but Chelsea have in fact taken 14 points from their first seven games to climb to fourth…

70s rockers tease new music and reunion tour is getting ‘closer and closer’ After a decade away from touring and making music, The Faces are inching ‘closer and closer’ to a reunion according to drummer Kenney Jones. Faces shot to fame in 1971 with hit song Stay With Me, bolstered by the solo success of vocalist Rod Stewart, 79. Kenney was a founding member of the group, which included Rod, Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane, and the Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood. The 76-year-old musician teased they talk about it ‘all the time’ and he would be incredibly keen to get out…

Menendez brothers’ family ask for men to be freed at press conference The family of the Menendez brothers have given an emotional plea asking for the men to be freed. The brothers have spent 35 years in prison for the murder of Jose and Kitty Menendez. Around two dozen members of the family, alongside defense lawyer Mark Geragos, held the press conference outside a Los Angeles courthouse. They asked that the Los Angeles District attorney George Gascon release Erik, 53, and Lyle, 56. ‘If they were the Menendez sisters they wouldn’t be in custody,’ said Geragos. The family introduced the coalition,…