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Ronald Koeman was keen to bring Gini Wijnaldum to Camp Nou last summer, however he claims that key Barcelona chief blocked the move in an attempt to “annoy” him Ronald Koeman Former Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has claimed he was blocked from signing ex-Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum. Koeman, now in charge of the Netherlands national team, says that Barcelona club president Joan Laporta stopped any potential move in order to “annoy him”. Wijnaldum was due to become a free agent in the summer of 2021 after failing to agree a new Anfield deal. Koeman wanted to sign his compatriot in order to…

THE grieving girlfriend of Khayri McLean who was stabbed to death outside his school has revealed their final call just a minute before his death. Khayri McLean Heartbroken Shyana James, 16, described Khayri McLean as the “love of my life.” The teen boy died yesterday in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire after he was reportedly pinned to the ground and repeatedly knifed by a masked attacker. A teacher frantically performed CPR in a bid to save the 15-year-old after he was attacked near the gates of North Huddersfield Trust School shortly before 3pm. A 16-year-old boy has since been arrested on suspicion of murder. And now Khayri’s girlfriend…

Paul Scholes has recalled the moment where he almost fell out with Sir Alex Ferguson after the former Manchester United midfielder refused to play against Arsenal Paul Scholes Paul Scholes will go down in history as a Manchester United legend, with countless trophies to his name and a memorable return from retirement, but things could have gone very differently after the midfielder refused to play in a game. Back in the 2001/02 season, United found themselves in the unusual position of playing two games in as many days, with a league meeting with Liverpool followed by a League Cup clash with Arsenal. Scholes was benched for…

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is dating married lawyer Joelle Rich, who worked with him on his UK court battle against The Sun Johnny Depp Johnny Depp is dating Joelle Rich – a lawyer who represented him in his UK libel lawsuit Joelle, 38, was in the court for Depp’s battle against The Sun which began in 2020. But since they stopped working together when the trial finished, Us Weekly says their close relationship has turned to romance and the pair have become an item in recent months. One source close to the pair told the magazine: “Their chemistry is off the…

Many young Russian men are attempting to leave the country to avoid a military call-up for the Ukraine war. 

ANDREA BOCELLI, who celebrates his 64th birthday today, has praised the “immeasurable” Freddie Mercury and “extremely charismatic” Elvis Presley, during exclusive interviews Andrea Bocelli Who is currently on his UK and Ireland tour, has been congratulated on his 64th birthday today by his Instagram team with a touching picture. The Italian tenor is best known for opera singing but is a fan of some big rock stars too. Speaking previously with Express.co.uk, Bocelli said of Elvis Presley: “There is no denying that Elvis had a great talent. He possessed a pliant voice with extensive range and a soft and enveloping timbre.…

Through the long summer of the Tory leadership contest, Liz Truss was confronted with the same accusation that she was ‘just continuity Boris in a dress’. Today’s announcements prove this was completely untrue. Liz Truss In a single day, Ms Truss’s government has made two major announcements. The first was to give the go-ahead to fracking and the second was to cancel Boris Johnson’s National Insurance hike and social care levy. In an instant Ms Truss had expunged two of the cornerstones of Johnsonianism on prioritising climate change and tax levels. The basis of claiming Ms Truss was just “continuity Boris” was largely based…

Mpho Tut van Furth – the daughter of the late Desmond Tutu, has been barred from leading the funeral for her godfather by the Church of England, because she is married to a woman.

The 15-year-old schoolboy who was stabbed to death outside his Huddersfield school has been formally named as Khayri Mclean.

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