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Jose Mourinho found a novel way to land himself in hot water with the authorities during Fenerbahce’s 2-0 win over Antalyaspor on Sunday night. No stranger to controversy over the course of his colourful career, the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager could be forgiven for taking his foot off the pedal now he is, at the age of 61, coaching on one of Europe’s less high-profile leagues. Not a bit of it, however! Mourinho was left seething when Edin Dzeko’s goal was ruled out for offside, a decision that was upheld by the VAR. Mourinho’s side were already leading…

Mason Mount has been told to ‘read the room’ by angry Manchester United fans after he posted an injury update on Instagram in the wake of Sunday’s 3-0 defeat against Tottenham. The former Chelsea midfielder’s Old Trafford career has been a tale of frustration so far with fitness issues preventing him from making the impact he would have anticipated making at the Theatre of Dreams. The England international made his latest comeback against Twente in the Europa League last Thursday after a month on the sidelines. Mount started on the bench yesterday and was thrust into an unenviable position by…

Editorial 30.09.24 The US front pages report on the devastation brought across many states by Hurricane Helene. At least 116 people have died nationwide since the hurricane made landfall in Florida on Thursday, according to CBS, and that figure is expected to rise as officials reach more areas. Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating winds and torrential rain across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The response to the hurricane has now taken on a notable political angel as Joe Biden along with his potential successors – Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – planning visits to some of the hardest-hit…

Gorleston FC: FA Cup upset over St Albans ‘boosts club’s profile’ Gorleston FC boss Darren Cockrill says he is overwhelmed by the FA Cup run that has put his side one step away from reaching the first round proper for the first time since the 1950s. The Greens beat National League South side St Albans City 4-2 on Saturday to progress to the final qualifying round as Christy Finch scored a hat-trick. Two tiers separate the clubs in the English football pyramid but Gorleston were never behind in the game, although keeper Jake Jessup made some brilliant saves to ensure…

DWP news: October 2024 benefit and pensions payment dates and other money changes Across the UK, millions continue to struggle as the rampant inflation of the past few years has left essentials costing more than ever before. Household bills, groceries, mortgages and rents have all hit record highs, as the country navigates the ongoing cost of living crisis. Inflation reached the Bank of England’s 2 percent target in June for the first time in three years – but in July it went up again to 2.2 per cent, where it remained in August. This is still a long way down…

New figures show UK economic growth weaker than first thought Growth across the UK economy was weaker than previously thought over the spring, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5% between April and June, revised down from an initial estimate of 0.6%. Growth was driven by an increase in the services sector, while the manufacturing and construction industries industry dragged on the headline figure, the ONS said. The figures show that the UK economy continued its recovery from recession at the end of last year, albeit at a slightly…