thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Balotelli 'sacked by Brescia' as Cellino orders contract to be terminated

Notorious football bad boy Mario Balotelli looks to be on the verge of the sack from current club Brescia .
The Italian forward , 29 , is onto his eighth club having struggled to settle at any of his former employers for more than a few seasons .
But local reports suggest Brescia owner Massimo Cellino has already had enough of the star , who only joined the club last August .
Ex-Leeds chief Cellino is said to have written to Balotelli requesting for his contract with Brescia to be terminated .
Balotelli still has over two years of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cellino has been irked by the striker persistently missing training .
Brescia have been preparing for the Serie A restart , but Balotelli has been missing in action , as he has failed to turn up to several sessions .
His contract with the club includes a break clause at the end of this season if Brescia are relegated , which looks likely , given they are nine points adrift from safety at the foot of the table .
Cellino has now decided to activate the clause early , perhaps in a bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has already been working through the situation with Balotelli 's lawyers .
Gazzetta dello Sport are one of the publications who state that the former Liverpool and Man City star 's contract will be terminated with immediate effect .
Both parties have already reached a financial settlement , leaving Balotelli free to join another club once the transfer window reopens .
Turkish side Galatasaray have been linked with his signature , as well as Brazilian outfit Vasco da Gama , while a potential switch to the MLS could be on the cards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a risk on Balotelli remains to be seen though .
His stint at Brescia is the latest in a long line of failed spells in his career .
Balotelli has made 19 appearances this season , scoring five times , but had already frustrated club bosses as early as January after missing 10 training sessions that month .
Cellino called a meeting on May 29 after Balotelli missed two recent sessions - one of which was non-mandatory - and the owner has since suggested it was best for Balotelli to move on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mistake , ' Cellino told the BBC 's World Football programme .
`` I thought that coming to Brescia , which is his town , would commit him very much .
`` At the same time , I think he was handled the wrong way by my previous coach [ Eugenio Corini ] .
`` He does n't show up to training , he does n't look very committed let 's say , for the future of the club .
That 's the problem .
`` Balotelli 's got a contract in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a contract in Serie B .
So if we 're relegated , Balotelli wo n't have a contract any more .
`` Balotelli apparently does n't like to stay in Italy anymore because he 's not acting that way . ''
Balotelli though - who earns £877,000 per year - has denied he has been absent without permission .
He said : `` I 'm not training ?
I did n't know I was a ghost . ''
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Former Liverpool and Man City star Balotelli only joined Brescia on a three-year deal in August but has frustrated Cellino due to his persistent absence from training
Mario Balotelli 'sacked by Brescia' as Massimo Cellino orders contract to be terminated
Notorious football bad boy Mario Balotelli looks to be on the verge of the sack from current club Brescia.
The Italian forward, 29, is onto his eighth club having struggled to settle at any of his former employers for more than a few seasons.
But local reports suggest Brescia owner Massimo Cellino has already had enough of the star, who only joined the club last August.
Ex-Leeds chief Cellino is said to have written to Balotelli requesting for his contract with Brescia to be terminated.
Balotelli still has over two years of his three-year deal left to run, but Cellino has been irked by the striker persistently missing training.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Brescia have been preparing for the Serie A restart, but Balotelli has been missing in action, as he has failed to turn up to several sessions.
His contract with the club includes a break clause at the end of this season if Brescia are relegated, which looks likely, given they are nine points adrift from safety at the foot of the table.
Cellino has now decided to activate the clause early, perhaps in a bid to cut costs amid the coronavirus, and has already been working through the situation with Balotelli's lawyers.
Gazzetta dello Sport are one of the publications who state that the former Liverpool and Man City star's contract will be terminated with immediate effect.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Both parties have already reached a financial settlement, leaving Balotelli free to join another club once the transfer window reopens.
Turkish side Galatasaray have been linked with his signature, as well as Brazilian outfit Vasco da Gama, while a potential switch to the MLS could be on the cards.
Whether any clubs are prepared to take a risk on Balotelli remains to be seen though.
His stint at Brescia is the latest in a long line of failed spells in his career.
Balotelli has made 19 appearances this season, scoring five times, but had already frustrated club bosses as early as January after missing 10 training sessions that month.
Cellino called a meeting on May 29 after Balotelli missed two recent sessions - one of which was non-mandatory - and the owner has since suggested it was best for Balotelli to move on.
"I think we both made a mistake,' Cellino told the BBC's World Football programme.
"I thought that coming to Brescia, which is his town, would commit him very much.
"At the same time, I think he was handled the wrong way by my previous coach [Eugenio Corini].
"He doesn't show up to training, he doesn't look very committed let's say, for the future of the club. That's the problem.
"Balotelli's got a contract in Serie A, but he doesn't have a contract in Serie B. So if we're relegated, Balotelli won't have a contract any more.
"Balotelli apparently doesn't like to stay in Italy anymore because he's not acting that way."
Balotelli though - who earns £877,000 per year - has denied he has been absent without permission.
He said: "I'm not training? I didn't know I was a ghost."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Wesley Sneijder claims he could have become a Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi

Wesley Sneijder insists he could have become as good a player as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi .
But the Netherlands legend admits he `` did n't feel '' like making the sacrifices the two superstars have made in order to dominate the game for the last decade .
Nonetheless , Sneijder enjoyed a glittering career for club and country .
He was a key figure in Inter Milan 's historic treble-winning team from the 2009/10 season and scored 31 goals in 134 Netherlands appearances .
The former attacking midfielder also won honours with Ajax , Real Madrid and Galatasaray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a season with Qatari side Al-Gharafa .
However , Sneijder maintains his career could have propelled him to superstardom if he had not enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner .
`` I could have become like Messi or Ronaldo .
I simply didn ’ t feel like it , '' he told Italian outlet Gianluca DiMarzio .
`` I enjoyed my life , maybe I had a glass at dinner ( of wine ) at dinner .
Leo and Cristiano are different , they have made many sacrifices .
`` And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my career however , was still amazing . ''
Sneijder was arguably at the peak of his ability in 2010 , when he helped guide his country to the World Cup final the summer after Inter 's Serie A , Coppa Italia and Champions League triumphs .
Though the Netherlands were sunk by Andres Iniesta 's winner in the final , Sneijder picked up the Silver Ball for the tournament and went on to finish fourth in the Ballon d'Or that year - though many believe he should have received more votes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Utrecht after retiring last year and confirmed he may take on a management job in the future .
“ In the last few months I have started working with young people , I enjoy assisting them in their growth , '' he said .
`` In life as in football , however , everything is possible .
Executive , coach ... anything can happen .
Did I retire ?
Yes .
At least for now ! ''
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The Netherlands icon believes he could have matched the achievements of the two best players of the 21st century - but he was not willing to give up "a glass of wine at dinner"
Wesley Sneijder claims he could have been like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
Wesley Sneijder insists he could have become as good a player as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
But the Netherlands legend admits he "didn't feel" like making the sacrifices the two superstars have made in order to dominate the game for the last decade.
Nonetheless, Sneijder enjoyed a glittering career for club and country. He was a key figure in Inter Milan's historic treble-winning team from the 2009/10 season and scored 31 goals in 134 Netherlands appearances.
The former attacking midfielder also won honours with Ajax, Real Madrid and Galatasaray before hanging up his boots last year after a season with Qatari side Al-Gharafa.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
However, Sneijder maintains his career could have propelled him to superstardom if he had not enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner.
"I could have become like Messi or Ronaldo. I simply didn’t feel like it," he told Italian outlet Gianluca DiMarzio.
"I enjoyed my life, maybe I had a glass at dinner (of wine) at dinner. Leo and Cristiano are different, they have made many sacrifices.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"And that’s fine with me, my career however, was still amazing."
Sneijder was arguably at the peak of his ability in 2010, when he helped guide his country to the World Cup final the summer after Inter's Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League triumphs.
Though the Netherlands were sunk by Andres Iniesta's winner in the final, Sneijder picked up the Silver Ball for the tournament and went on to finish fourth in the Ballon d'Or that year - though many believe he should have received more votes.
Sneijder took up a role with FC Utrecht after retiring last year and confirmed he may take on a management job in the future.
“In the last few months I have started working with young people, I enjoy assisting them in their growth," he said.
"In life as in football, however, everything is possible. Executive, coach... anything can happen. Did I retire? Yes. At least for now!"
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thedailymirror--2020-06-06--NHS Trusts not consulted on Government plans for staff to wear face masks

NHS trusts were not consulted on plans for all hospital staff to wear surgical face masks and visitors and outpatients to wear face coverings from June 15 , a healthcare chief has claimed .
The Government has been accused of making the decision `` on the hoof '' that one healthcare chief said seemed `` overly influenced by politics '' .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the new policy on face coverings in hospitals at Friday evening 's Downing Street coronavirus press conference .
But NHS Providers deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery says NHS Trusts received `` little or no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement on imminent changes to face covering regulations .
She said it has left NHS Trusts scrambling to find enough equipment to cater for hospital staff , patients and visitors .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here The Department of Health claimed that NHS England was fully aware of the announcement before it was made public and said that trusts have all of next week to implement the changes .
Ms Cordery said : `` The announcement of compulsory mask wearing for all NHS staff working in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ designed to help to ensure that both staff and patients are protected and feel safe .
`` But , as is the case for a number of announcements throughout the pandemic , this has come with little or no consultation with the NHS frontline and without a plan in place to ensure that all trusts will have access to adequate supplies of type one and two masks . ''
Ms Cordery also added trusts were nervous about the imminent lifting of some patient visiting restrictions from June 15 .
`` We know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that patients can have contact with their loved ones while in hospital , but there is understandably nervousness and concern about opening up visiting too quickly , '' she said .
`` Trusts need time to put in place processes and guidance to ensure that patients can receive visitors safely and while adhering to social distancing and infection control measures .
`` Important decisions like these should not come as a surprise to those expected to deliver them . ''
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman added that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongly urged '' to attend hospital wearing a face covering , no one will be denied care and masks will be provided by the hospital if necessary .
And Mr Hancock said the Government wanted to ensure that `` even as the virus comes under control '' , hospitals are a place of `` care and of safety '' .
Chris Hopson , chief executive of NHS Providers , also slammed the new announcement backing Ms Cordery 's claim that Trusts had received no notice or consultation .
Mr Hopson told BBC Radio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major changes on the use of personal protection equipment and on visiting policy were announced late yesterday afternoon at the end of what , to be frank , was a very busy , difficult and hard week for our trust leaders , with absolutely no notice or consultation .
`` I think it 's the latest in a long line of announcements that have had a major impact on the way the NHS operates in which those frontline organisations feel they have been left completely in the dark and they are then expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either immediately or with very little notice . ''
He said political leaders `` need to understand that running these organisations is a complex and difficult task and what you ca n't do is turn on a sixpence '' with major policy announcements .
Ms Cordery 's and Mr Hopson 's criticism was echoed by the British Medical Association , which warned there was `` little detail '' on how the policy would be implemented , where the masks would come from or how outpatients and visitors would be given them .
Consultants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Given the lack of PPE supplies throughout the Covid-19 pandemic , it is absolutely crucial that the Government ensures there are enough supplies of face masks for staff , and adequate provision of face coverings for outpatients and the public by the 15th June . ''
It comes amid fears over the coronavirus reproduction rate in parts of England as new data suggested the R value is now around one in the North West .
The value used by the Government remained between 0.7 and 0.9 for the UK as a whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to three-week lag , meaning it does not account for the latest easing of the lockdown .
But a separate report from Public Health England ( PHE ) and Cambridge University , which estimates what the value is currently , put the North West on 1.01 and the South West on 1.00 .
Mr Hancock said that new figures on the R confirm `` there is a challenge in the North West of England to address and , to a lesser degree , in the South West of England '' .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sage ) believes the R is below one across the UK but the Government wants to `` increasingly have an approach in tackling local lockdowns where we spot a flare-up '' .

Matt Hancock says the R rate across the UK is between 0.7 and 0.9
Matt Hancock says the R rate across the UK is between 0.7 and 0.9
The Government has been accused of making the decision "on the hoof" that one healthcare chief said seemed "overly influenced by politics"
NHS trusts were not consulted on plans for all hospital staff to wear surgical face masks and visitors and outpatients to wear face coverings from June 15, a healthcare chief has claimed.
The Government has been accused of making the decision "on the hoof" that one healthcare chief said seemed "overly influenced by politics".
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the new policy on face coverings in hospitals at Friday evening's Downing Street coronavirus press conference.
But NHS Providers deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery says NHS Trusts received "little or no consultation" ahead of the Government's announcement on imminent changes to face covering regulations.
She said it has left NHS Trusts scrambling to find enough equipment to cater for hospital staff, patients and visitors.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The Department of Health claimed that NHS England was fully aware of the announcement before it was made public and said that trusts have all of next week to implement the changes.
Ms Cordery said: "The announcement of compulsory mask wearing for all NHS staff working in any part of a hospital is clearly designed to help to ensure that both staff and patients are protected and feel safe.
"But, as is the case for a number of announcements throughout the pandemic, this has come with little or no consultation with the NHS frontline and without a plan in place to ensure that all trusts will have access to adequate supplies of type one and two masks."
Ms Cordery also added trusts were nervous about the imminent lifting of some patient visiting restrictions from June 15.
"We know that trusts want to do all they can to ensure that patients can have contact with their loved ones while in hospital, but there is understandably nervousness and concern about opening up visiting too quickly," she said.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Trusts need time to put in place processes and guidance to ensure that patients can receive visitors safely and while adhering to social distancing and infection control measures.
"Important decisions like these should not come as a surprise to those expected to deliver them."
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman added that, while members of the public are "strongly urged" to attend hospital wearing a face covering, no one will be denied care and masks will be provided by the hospital if necessary.
And Mr Hancock said the Government wanted to ensure that "even as the virus comes under control", hospitals are a place of "care and of safety".
Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, also slammed the new announcement backing Ms Cordery's claim that Trusts had received no notice or consultation.
Image: Chris Hopson/Twitter) Chris Hopson/Twitter)
Mr Hopson told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "Two major changes on the use of personal protection equipment and on visiting policy were announced late yesterday afternoon at the end of what, to be frank, was a very busy, difficult and hard week for our trust leaders, with absolutely no notice or consultation.
"I think it's the latest in a long line of announcements that have had a major impact on the way the NHS operates in which those frontline organisations feel they have been left completely in the dark and they are then expected to make significant and complex operational changes either immediately or with very little notice."
He said political leaders "need to understand that running these organisations is a complex and difficult task and what you can't do is turn on a sixpence" with major policy announcements.
Ms Cordery's and Mr Hopson's criticism was echoed by the British Medical Association, which warned there was "little detail" on how the policy would be implemented, where the masks would come from or how outpatients and visitors would be given them.
Image: PA) PA)
Consultants committee chair Dr Rob Harwood said: "Given the lack of PPE supplies throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, it is absolutely crucial that the Government ensures there are enough supplies of face masks for staff, and adequate provision of face coverings for outpatients and the public by the 15th June."
It comes amid fears over the coronavirus reproduction rate in parts of England as new data suggested the R value is now around one in the North West.
The value used by the Government remained between 0.7 and 0.9 for the UK as a whole, though the figure has a two to three-week lag, meaning it does not account for the latest easing of the lockdown.
Coronavirus death tolls explained Deaths in UK hospitals so far: 34,119 (This total is based on individual figures announced daily by each UK nation) Deaths across all settings: 41,403 (This is the UK Government's official toll which counts all people who have had a positive test result confirmed by a Public Health or NHS lab in the UK) Deaths registered so far: 51,935 (This is the number of registered deaths in England and Wales where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases) Deaths in all settings: 57,007 (This is the number of registered deaths in each UK nation where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases, plus more recent hospital deaths) Excess deaths since January 1: 52,737 (The number of deaths in the UK above the average amount, but not necessarily caused by Covid-19) Sources: coronavirus.data.gov.uk and ONS
But a separate report from Public Health England (PHE) and Cambridge University, which estimates what the value is currently, put the North West on 1.01 and the South West on 1.00.
Mr Hancock said that new figures on the R confirm "there is a challenge in the North West of England to address and, to a lesser degree, in the South West of England".
He said the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (Sage) believes the R is below one across the UK but the Government wants to "increasingly have an approach in tackling local lockdowns where we spot a flare-up".


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Tiger King's Jeff Lowe announces spin-off series with much younger wife Lauren

Tiger King ' star Jeff Lowe and his wife Lauren Dropla are set to star in their own reality TV show .
The pair were recently told they have 120 days to vacate The G.W .
Exotic Animal Memorial Park in Wynnewood , Oklahoma , which features in Tiger King , after Carole Baskin was granted control .
Now Jeff has announced the couple - who share a 26-year age gap - have signed up for their own spin-off series , which he says `` will divulge a lot more information about the relationship between him and Joe Exotic '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll be our narrative on the Tiger King with evidence to support our sides of the stories .
And it will be about the transfer of all these beautiful animals from Joe 's facility to the new facility .
`` And then the day-to-day struggle of running something as big as a 60-acre animal park and all the intricacies of the employment of zookeepers and fighting all of the animal rights groups .
`` They have n't even given us an exact date of production .
It 's in pre-production right now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ California , and it will prove to be very , very informative .
`` We 're filming B-roll right now .
It 's hard with COVID-19 to put crews together and get them all out here , staying in hotels .
It 's just a little bit difficult , but I think they anticipate a few more weeks before they start all of the big camera filming . ''
Jeff started working as Joe 's business partner and the investor for his G.W .
Exotic Animal Memorial Park .
A judge recently granted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Memorial Park to Joe 's nemesis Carole Baskin .
Joe closed his zoo and transferred it to Lowe 's name in 2016 when his money woes continued .
Jeff revealed he is building a new zoo called Tiger King Park in Thackerville , Oklahoma , due to open in the summer , where the animals will from the G.W .
Exotic Animal Memorial Park will be rehomed .
He said : `` Please do n't worry about our animals .
As you saw on the Netflix documentary , I have been building the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen . ''
Joe Exotic is currently in prison serving 22 years for 17 counts of animal abuse and two counts of murder for hire over a plot to kill Carole .
The charismatic star and his management team have stated that the transfer of the zoo `` is a dark day in history '' and that Carole 's `` treachery '' must be addressed .

Jeff Lowe said the new reality TV show will divulge a lot more information about the "relationship between him and Joe Exotic"
Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe and his wife Lauren Dropla are set to star in their own reality TV show.
The pair were recently told they have 120 days to vacate The G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, which features in Tiger King, after Carole Baskin was granted control.
Now Jeff has announced the couple - who share a 26-year age gap - have signed up for their own spin-off series, which he says "will divulge a lot more information about the relationship between him and Joe Exotic".
He told PEOPLE : "It'll be our narrative on the Tiger King with evidence to support our sides of the stories. And it will be about the transfer of all these beautiful animals from Joe's facility to the new facility.
"And then the day-to-day struggle of running something as big as a 60-acre animal park and all the intricacies of the employment of zookeepers and fighting all of the animal rights groups.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
"They haven't even given us an exact date of production. It's in pre-production right now. It's with The Content Group in California, and it will prove to be very, very informative.
"We're filming B-roll right now. It's hard with COVID-19 to put crews together and get them all out here, staying in hotels. It's just a little bit difficult, but I think they anticipate a few more weeks before they start all of the big camera filming."
Jeff started working as Joe's business partner and the investor for his G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
A judge recently granted ownership of the G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park to Joe's nemesis Carole Baskin.
Joe closed his zoo and transferred it to Lowe's name in 2016 when his money woes continued.
Jeff revealed he is building a new zoo called Tiger King Park in Thackerville, Oklahoma, due to open in the summer, where the animals will from the G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park will be rehomed.
Image: Netflix US/AFP via Getty Images) Netflix US/AFP via Getty Images)
He said: "Please don't worry about our animals. As you saw on the Netflix documentary, I have been building the greatest Tiger Park the world has ever seen."
Joe Exotic is currently in prison serving 22 years for 17 counts of animal abuse and two counts of murder for hire over a plot to kill Carole.
The charismatic star and his management team have stated that the transfer of the zoo "is a dark day in history" and that Carole's "treachery" must be addressed.


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--What sparked Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker's bitter Sex & the City feud

Twenty two years ago today Carrie , Samantha , Charlotte and Miranda burst onto our screens when the first ever episode of Sex And The City aired .
It was the story of four best pals as they navigated love , freindship and fashion against the backdrop of New York City .
As much as we all wanted their dresses - and of course their shoe collection - it was the story of the four women 's friendship that really stole our hearts .
And it seemed as though the cast were as close in real life as they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start at least .
By the time filming wrapped on the final season of the show rumours were already rife about fall-outs and rows .
Then at the Emmy Awards following the completion of the show 's sixth and last season Sarah Jessica Parker , Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon were all pictured sitting together and then celebrating after the event .
But one person was absent - Kim Cattrall .
Three months later the actress appeared on the Graham Norton show and and revealed issues around money meant a further series of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I felt after six years it was time for all of us to participate in the financial windfall of Sex and the City .
`` When they didn ’ t seem keen on that I thought it was time to move on . ''
However , less than four years later , in May 2008 , the girls were reunited for the first Sex And The City film .
Although even getting them onto the big screen with Kim reportedly asking for more money , something her co-star , SJP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time she said : `` Honestly , we are all friends and I wish I saw more of Kim .
She mentioned money and no one should vilify her for it .
People made a decision that we had vilified her .
And Kim also stressed the strains had n't just been down to cash as she had just got divorced and was dealing with her father 's dementia battle .
For the next few years SJP and Kim used almost every interview opportunity to stress they were pals and there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SJP said : `` I don ’ t think anybody wants to believe that I love Kim .
I adore her .
I wouldn ’ t have done the movie without her .
Didn ’ t and wouldn ’ t .
Kim added : `` I think Sarah was right : people don ’ t want to believe that we get on .
`` They have too much invested in the idea of two strong , successful women fighting with each other . ''
But Kim destroyed fans hopes of a third film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't consider returning to Sex And The City .
And when Kim 's brother , Chris , died suddenly in 2018 her feud with co-star SJP publicly ignited .
The actress hit out at SJP for sharing a condolence tweet about Chris 's death , saying : `` You are not my family .
You are not my friend .
`` So I 'm writing to tell you one last time to stop exploiting our tragedy in order to restore your `` nice girl '' persona . ''
Speaking on Piers Morgan 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship with the trio , bluntly claiming they were `` never friends '' .
And there were reportedly plans for a third movie but Kim is rumoured to have pulled out just days before it was set to start filming due to a row over her salary .
Some reports suggested the bust up stemmed from a difference in pay between the leading women , even back in the early days of filming , while others alleged that Sarah , Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon left Kim out socially .
Despite Kim 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Carrie Bradshaw star had some kinder words to say as she revealed last year that she could n't imagine making the film without her .
Sarah has also adamantly denied any feud , telling Vulture : `` I 'd just like to remind everybody that there is no catfight .
`` I have never uttered an unkind , unsupportive , unfriendly word , so I would love to redefine it . ''

Sarah Jessica Parker replies to Kim Cattrall saying they were never friends
Sarah Jessica Parker replies to Kim Cattrall saying they were never friends
The two leading ladies had a very public row and all hopes of a third Sex And The City film have been dashed
What sparked Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker's bitter Sex and the City feud
Twenty two years ago today Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda burst onto our screens when the first ever episode of Sex And The City aired.
It was the story of four best pals as they navigated love, freindship and fashion against the backdrop of New York City.
As much as we all wanted their dresses - and of course their shoe collection - it was the story of the four women's friendship that really stole our hearts.
And it seemed as though the cast were as close in real life as they were on our TV screens - at the start at least.
By the time filming wrapped on the final season of the show rumours were already rife about fall-outs and rows.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Then at the Emmy Awards following the completion of the show's sixth and last season Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon were all pictured sitting together and then celebrating after the event.
But one person was absent - Kim Cattrall.
Three months later the actress appeared on the Graham Norton show and and revealed issues around money meant a further series of the hit show was unlikely.
Kim said: "I felt after six years it was time for all of us to participate in the financial windfall of Sex and the City .
"When they didn’t seem keen on that I thought it was time to move on."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
However, less than four years later, in May 2008, the girls were reunited for the first Sex And The City film.
Although even getting them onto the big screen with Kim reportedly asking for more money, something her co-star, SJP insisted she was supportive of.
At the time she said: "Honestly, we are all friends and I wish I saw more of Kim. She mentioned money and no one should vilify her for it. People made a decision that we had vilified her.
And Kim also stressed the strains hadn't just been down to cash as she had just got divorced and was dealing with her father's dementia battle.
For the next few years SJP and Kim used almost every interview opportunity to stress they were pals and there was no bad feeling between the pair.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
SJP said: "I don’t think anybody wants to believe that I love Kim. I adore her. I wouldn’t have done the movie without her. Didn’t and wouldn’t.
Kim added: "I think Sarah was right: people don’t want to believe that we get on.
"They have too much invested in the idea of two strong, successful women fighting with each other."
But Kim destroyed fans hopes of a third film in 2016 when she said she wouldn't consider returning to Sex And The City.
And when Kim's brother, Chris, died suddenly in 2018 her feud with co-star SJP publicly ignited.
Image: @KimCattrall/Twitter) @KimCattrall/Twitter)
The actress hit out at SJP for sharing a condolence tweet about Chris's death, saying: "You are not my family. You are not my friend.
"So I'm writing to tell you one last time to stop exploiting our tragedy in order to restore your "nice girl" persona."
Speaking on Piers Morgan's Life Stories, Kim elaborated on her relationship with the trio, bluntly claiming they were "never friends".
And there were reportedly plans for a third movie but Kim is rumoured to have pulled out just days before it was set to start filming due to a row over her salary.
Some reports suggested the bust up stemmed from a difference in pay between the leading women, even back in the early days of filming, while others alleged that Sarah, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon left Kim out socially.
Despite Kim's scathing comments about Sarah and her co-stars, the Carrie Bradshaw star had some kinder words to say as she revealed last year that she couldn't imagine making the film without her.
Sarah has also adamantly denied any feud, telling Vulture: "I'd just like to remind everybody that there is no catfight.
"I have never uttered an unkind, unsupportive, unfriendly word, so I would love to redefine it."


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Instagram stars blasted for treating Black Lives Matter protests like Coachella

Social media influencers have found themselves in hot water after they were spotted treating the Black Lives Matter protests like Coachella .
One model - Russian Instagram star Kris Schatzel - stood out in particular after she brought her photographer Mila Voyna along to have a full-on photoshoot among protesters .
The beauty was caught on video posing without a care in the world as protesters marched past , focusing instead on getting the perfect Instagram snap among the action .
The clip instantly went viral on social media , causing mass outrage and disgust .
Kris can be seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full hair and makeup done .
In the clip , she 's walking alongside other protesters while holding up a Black Lives Matter sign .
But instead of being there for good cause , she came out to the protest for other reasons - to get an Insta-worthy snap .
While some expressed their frustration with the Instagrammer , others told her stop stop treating the protests like Coachella - the annual festival in California .
One person wrote : `` I swear some people think the protest is Coachella or a rock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and flex on social media . ''
Another penned : `` Ah the irony of a white woman profitting off a protest about black lives being exploited . ''
While a third added : `` Oh no ... .
oh no .
Look at her .
Uh-uh .
This is bulls**t. '' The backlash has caused her to delete her Twitter account and put her Instagram page - which boasts 214k followers - on private .
After being called out for her actions , she wrote on her Instagram Story : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Later I will explain everything an apologise !
`` My intentions was never to disrespect the movement but to add to the movement the way that I know how .
Peace . ''
Meanwhile , her photographer Mila wrote : `` I do n't understand why people are so aggressive when you 're on their side , and if you 're supporting !
`` I believe that the union between humanity will never happen if we continue like this !
Everyone reacts ugly before they understand what 's going on !
Hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Do you have a story to sell ?
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Russian model Kris Schatzel was slammed for bringing her photographer Mila Voyna to a protest for a full-on photoshoot
Social media influencers have found themselves in hot water after they were spotted treating the Black Lives Matter protests like Coachella.
One model - Russian Instagram star Kris Schatzel - stood out in particular after she brought her photographer Mila Voyna along to have a full-on photoshoot among protesters.
The beauty was caught on video posing without a care in the world as protesters marched past, focusing instead on getting the perfect Instagram snap among the action.
The clip instantly went viral on social media, causing mass outrage and disgust.
Kris can be seen dressed in a black sheer gown with full hair and makeup done. In the clip, she's walking alongside other protesters while holding up a Black Lives Matter sign.
Image: influencersitw /Twitter) influencersitw /Twitter)
But instead of being there for good cause, she came out to the protest for other reasons - to get an Insta-worthy snap.
While some expressed their frustration with the Instagrammer, others told her stop stop treating the protests like Coachella - the annual festival in California.
One person wrote: "I swear some people think the protest is Coachella or a rock concert. They go there to hang out and flex on social media."
Image: influencersitw /Twitter) influencersitw /Twitter)
Another penned: "Ah the irony of a white woman profitting off a protest about black lives being exploited."
While a third added: "Oh no.... oh no. Look at her. Uh-uh. This is bulls**t."
The backlash has caused her to delete her Twitter account and put her Instagram page - which boasts 214k followers - on private.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
After being called out for her actions, she wrote on her Instagram Story: "This is a huge misunderstanding!!! Later I will explain everything an apologise!
"My intentions was never to disrespect the movement but to add to the movement the way that I know how . Peace."
Meanwhile, her photographer Mila wrote: "I don't understand why people are so aggressive when you're on their side, and if you're supporting!
"I believe that the union between humanity will never happen if we continue like this! Everyone reacts ugly before they understand what's going on! Hopefully this changes! Love and peace!"
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Kate Garraway shares touching story son sleeps beside Derek Draper’s empty bed

Kate Garraway has shared the heartbreaking story that her son sleeps beside his dad ’ s empty bed each night as he continues his battle against coronavirus that has left him in a coma .
The 53-year-old Good Morning Britain star has been living in agony for the past ten weeks after her 52-year-old husband Derek Draper fell ill with the deadly COVID-19 virus .
Derek has been in an induced coma to try and help him beat the illness , while Kate has offered updates for fans .
The TV host says their 10-year-old son , Billy , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illness and has made a den beside his father ’ s bed at home where he is sleeping at night .
Explaining the sadness felt by the family , Kate told The Sun : “ Derek is such an amazing dad .
He ’ s brilliant with the kids , and that ’ s one of the reasons why this is so hard .
It just doesn ’ t feel right without him , “ One of the things that makes it so sad is that I know he would have loved this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was never happier than being in this house , just the four of us.
” She continued : “ He is such a homebody .
He would say , ‘ It ’ s just you , me and the kids ’ and he ’ d be so happy just pottering about , being here and doing a bit of work on his computer.
” She shared a photograph of Billy curled up on pillows , cushions and throws beside Derek ’ s bed at the family home .
She also explained that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting for him in the family garden .
She said : “ No one is allowed to sit in that .
It ’ s Derek ’ s .
He sits there when it ’ s sunny and says , ‘ It ’ s so lovely here — who needs posh Tuscany ?
” Derek was rushed to hospital back in April after falling ill with a painful shoulder and sinusitis .
When he developed breathing problems , Kate was advised by GMB colleague Dr Hilary Jones to call an ambulance .
Although Derek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a cough and temperature , tests came back positive for the disease .
He has suffered set backs while in treatment – with even his heart being restarted by medics .
Kate and Derek also have a 14-year-old daughter named Darcey .

The Good Morning Britain star and her psychologist husband have two children together – and their son has been sleeping beside his coronavrius struck father's empty bed
Kate Garraway has shared the heartbreaking story that her son sleeps beside his dad’s empty bed each night as he continues his battle against coronavirus that has left him in a coma.
The 53-year-old Good Morning Britain star has been living in agony for the past ten weeks after her 52-year-old husband Derek Draper fell ill with the deadly COVID-19 virus.
Derek has been in an induced coma to try and help him beat the illness, while Kate has offered updates for fans.
The TV host says their 10-year-old son, Billy, has been hit hard by Derek’s illness and has made a den beside his father’s bed at home where he is sleeping at night.
Image: Kate Garraway/Instagram) Kate Garraway/Instagram)
Explaining the sadness felt by the family, Kate told The Sun: “Derek is such an amazing dad. He’s brilliant with the kids, and that’s one of the reasons why this is so hard. It just doesn’t feel right without him.
“One of the things that makes it so sad is that I know he would have loved this, our time together in lockdown. He was never happier than being in this house, just the four of us.”
She continued: “He is such a homebody. He would say, ‘It’s just you, me and the kids’ and he’d be so happy just pottering about, being here and doing a bit of work on his computer.”
Image: James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock) James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock)
Kate shared a photograph of Billy curled up on pillows, cushions and throws beside Derek’s bed at the family home.
She also explained that Derek’s favourite sun chair is waiting for him in the family garden.
The GMB star said: “No one is allowed to sit in that. It’s Derek’s. He sits there when it’s sunny and says, ‘It’s so lovely here — who needs posh Tuscany?”
Derek was rushed to hospital back in April after falling ill with a painful shoulder and sinusitis.
When he developed breathing problems, Kate was advised by GMB colleague Dr Hilary Jones to call an ambulance.
Image: PA) PA)
Although Derek displayed no COVID symptoms and was free of a cough and temperature, tests came back positive for the disease.
He has suffered set backs while in treatment – with even his heart being restarted by medics.
Kate and Derek also have a 14-year-old daughter named Darcey.


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Timo Werner transfer deal 'almost ready' as Chelsea close in RB Leipzig star

Chelsea 's £52m capture of Timo Werner is edging ever closer after it was reported that paperwork for the deal is `` almost ready '' .
RB Leipzig star Werner is set to sign for Chelsea next week after the Premier League side offered him a bumper £200,000-per-week deal .
The Bundesliga club 's chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff confirmed on Saturday that the West Londoners had not yet triggered the striker 's release clause , which is set to expire on June 15 .
But Chelsea have a `` verbal agreement '' with Werner , and paperwork for the deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football correspondent Fabrizio Roman has said on Twitter .
`` No contracts exchanged and nothing officially signed as Leipzig director told today , '' Romano tweeted .
`` But Chelsea have a 'verbal agreement ' with Timo Werner and they ’ re convinced he ’ s on his way to Stamford Bridge for next season .
Paperworks are almost ready . ''
Chelsea have made Werner an early priority as Lampard rejuvenates his squad ready for a challenge for honours on four fronts next season .
But on Saturday , Mintzlaff said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and insisted there was `` nothing to report '' .
`` We have n't had an exchange with Chelsea yet , '' the chief executive told Sky Germany .
`` So far , Timo Werner has not drawn the clause , nor has a club sent a transfer contract .
`` We have nothing to report and do not take part in the daily speculation . ''
Chelsea had serious competition from Liverpool for Werner 's signature , but as revealed by Mirror Sport , the Reds were forced to pull out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played havoc with the club 's finances , and Jurgen Klopp was forced to inform Werner the Reds could n't justify a £52m transfer at this time .
Werner , who has scored 31 goals for Leipzig this season , is expected next week to become Chelsea 's second signing under Lampard , who completed the transfer of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax back in February .
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Premier League side have 'verbal agreement' with Werner and are expected to confirm signing next week despite Bundesliga club's chief executive saying no deal had been done
Timo Werner transfer deal 'almost ready' as Chelsea close in on RB Leipzig star
Chelsea's £52m capture of Timo Werner is edging ever closer after it was reported that paperwork for the deal is "almost ready".
RB Leipzig star Werner is set to sign for Chelsea next week after the Premier League side offered him a bumper £200,000-per-week deal.
The Bundesliga club's chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff confirmed on Saturday that the West Londoners had not yet triggered the striker's release clause, which is set to expire on June 15.
But Chelsea have a "verbal agreement" with Werner, and paperwork for the deal will soon be exchanged, Sky Sports football correspondent Fabrizio Roman has said on Twitter.
"No contracts exchanged and nothing officially signed as Leipzig director told today," Romano tweeted.
Image: HAYOUNG JEON/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) HAYOUNG JEON/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
"But Chelsea have a 'verbal agreement' with Timo Werner and they’re convinced he’s on his way to Stamford Bridge for next season. Paperworks are almost ready."
Chelsea have made Werner an early priority as Lampard rejuvenates his squad ready for a challenge for honours on four fronts next season.
But on Saturday, Mintzlaff said the Stamford Bridge side were still in discussions and insisted there was "nothing to report".
"We haven't had an exchange with Chelsea yet," the chief executive told Sky Germany. "So far, Timo Werner has not drawn the clause, nor has a club sent a transfer contract.
"We have nothing to report and do not take part in the daily speculation."
Chelsea had serious competition from Liverpool for Werner's signature, but as revealed by Mirror Sport, the Reds were forced to pull out of the running.
The coronavirus crisis has played havoc with the club's finances, and Jurgen Klopp was forced to inform Werner the Reds couldn't justify a £52m transfer at this time.
Werner, who has scored 31 goals for Leipzig this season, is expected next week to become Chelsea's second signing under Lampard, who completed the transfer of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax back in February.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-07--JK Rowling sparks furious backlash over 'transphobic' tweets about menstruation

JK Rowling sparked a furious Twitter row on Saturday night when she shared her opinion on gender and sex .
The 54-year-old Harry Potter author found herself under attack and accused of being transphobic after she took to Twitter to voice her views .
The controversy began when JK reacted to an online article titled “ Opinion : Creating a more equal post COVID-19 world for people who menstruate.
” Sharing the article online , JK wrote : “ ‘ People who menstruate.
’ I ’ m sure there used to be a word for those people .
Someone help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woomud ?
” However , her comment sparked a backlash , with many declaring the best selling author was being transphobic and that gender could be different to what is assigned at birth for transgender people .
Hitting back , however , JK continued : “ If sex isn ’ t real , there ’ s no same-sex attraction .
If sex isn ’ t real , the lived reality of women globally is erased .
“ I know and love trans people , but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It isn ’ t hate to speak the truth .
“ The idea that women like me , who ’ ve been empathetic to trans people for decades , feeling kinship because they ’ re vulnerable in the same way as women - ie , to male violence - ‘ hate ’ trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences - is a nonsense .
“ I respect every trans person ’ s right to live any way that feels authentic and comfortable to them .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were discriminated against on the basis of being trans .
“ At the same time , my life has been shaped by being female .
I do not believe it ’ s hateful to say so.
” Responding to one online critic who accused her of ignorance , JK wrote : “ I ’ ve spent much of the last three years reading books , blogs and scientific papers by trans people , medics and gender specialists .
I know exactly what the distinction is .
Never assume that because someone thinks differently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the author also suggested she was voicing an opinion shared by others who were too scared to speak out over fears of being met with a deafening backlash .
When one follower wrote to her saying : “ Please talk to some queer people .
Please.
” JK retorted : “ One of my best mates just called me .
Self-described butch lesbian .
It was hard to tell , because she was shouting quite loudly , but I could just make out ‘ F***ING YES !
’ ” Transgender rights groups say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , arguing that female to male transgender men can experience a period .
It is not the first time JK has caused controversy by discussing gender rights .
In December last year , the author sided with an office worker called Maya Forstater who lost a court case after losing her job following the expression of views about transgender people .
JK tweeted following the court ruling : “ Dress however you please .
Call yourself whatever you like .
Sleep with any consenting adult who ’ ll have you .
Live your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real ?
# IStandWithMaya # ThisIsNotADrill .
”

The Harry Potter author hit out over an article titled 'Creating a more equal post COVID-19 world for people who menstruate' in the clash over use of gender neutral language
JK Rowling has again sparked outrage and been accused of making transphobic comments after tweeting her opinions on gender and sex.
The 54-year-old Harry Potter author was swiftly criticised and accused of being transphobic after she took to Twitter to voice her controversial views.
The controversy began when JK reacted to an online article titled “Opinion: Creating a more equal post COVID-19 world for people who menstruate.”
Sharing the article online, JK wrote: “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Her comment sparked an immediate backlash with many declaring the best selling author was being transphobic and that gender could be different to what is assigned at birth for transgender people.
Hitting back, however, JK continued: “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased.
“I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.
“The idea that women like me, who’ve been empathetic to trans people for decades, feeling kinship because they’re vulnerable in the same way as women - ie, to male violence - ‘hate’ trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences - is a nonsense.
“I respect every trans person’s right to live any way that feels authentic and comfortable to them.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“I’d march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans.
“At the same time, my life has been shaped by being female. I do not believe it’s hateful to say so.”
Responding to one online critic who accused her of being ignorant about trans issues, JK wrote: “I’ve spent much of the last three years reading books, blogs and scientific papers by trans people, medics and gender specialists. I know exactly what the distinction is. Never assume that because someone thinks differently, they have no knowledge.”
The famous author also suggested she was voicing an opinion shared by others who were too scared to speak out over fears of being met with an overwhelming backlash.
When one follower wrote to her saying: “Please talk to some queer people. Please.” JK retorted: “One of my best mates just called me. Self-described butch lesbian. It was hard to tell, because she was shouting quite loudly, but I could just make out ‘F***ING YES!’”
Transgender rights groups say that men and women can both menstruate, arguing that female to male transgender men can experience a period.
Image: Paul Davey/SWNS) Paul Davey/SWNS)
It is not the first time JK has caused controversy by discussing gender rights.
In December last year, the author sided with an office worker called Maya Forstater who lost a court case after losing her job following the expression of views about transgender people.
JK tweeted following the court ruling: “Dress however you please. Call yourself whatever you like. Sleep with any consenting adult who’ll have you. Live your best life in peace and security. But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real? #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-07--Raymond Verheijen fires injury warning to Premier League clubs ahead of restart

Premier League clubs have been warned they 'll be playing Russian roulette with injury to their stars when Project Restart kicks off on June 17 .
The warning comes from Dutch coach and conditioning expert Raymond Verheijen , who claims football ’ s rulers have not given clubs enough time to get their players in proper physical shape to finish the season .
Verheijen , who has worked with Barcelona , Chelsea and Manchester City , raised similar fears before the Bundesliga restarted – and he ’ s been proved right .
Injuries in Germany are up a massive 225 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first four match days .
And Verheijen says Premier League and Championship clubs are heading for the same injury meltdown when games kick off again in England .
“ All the players in England are at risk , because three major aspects are against them , ” he says .
`` Physically and anatomically they are well below par when it comes to fitness .
“ Nobody has been trained up in the normal way .
The same counts for the brain .
A top player will push himself to the limit in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that players who are in a flow of matches can handle more knocks and physical strain .
“ Not only their body , also their mind gets hardened in such a period .
The brain and the body are now coming out of a totally different period .
“ They can ’ t handle discomfort as easy .
This increases the risk of injuries dramatically .
“ Players have had a resting period of four weeks at least where they could not train as a group .
“ The maths in that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre-season training .
We are now going back to a full league program with just two weeks of group training maximum and zero friendly games as preparation .
“ It is not difficult to work out that this is by far and away insufficient.
’ ’ In Germany the injury statistics have rocked some coaches with the huge increase in muscle problems coming in just half of the scheduled 82 games to be played .
Bayer Leverkusen manager Peter Bosz , the former Ajax boss , has revealed his stars have been hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lay off .
“ My players never complain about muscle pain after training sessions .
Suddenly they do , ” says Bosz .
“ And do you want to know how many players are doubtful for the next match every week ?
Almost all 11 !
Seriously.
’ ’ Doctor Joel Mason , a sports scientist at the Friedrich-Schiller University in Jena , Germany , is backing Verheijen ’ s claims with weekly stats and figures .
After every round of matches the figures go up .
Borussia Dortmund have already registered eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bundesliga .
And all the top five teams are missing a star player through injury , with some players like Dortmund ’ s German international midfielder Mahmud Dahoud and Red Bull Leipzig captain Yussuf Poulsen now sidelined for months .
Says Mason : “ On the first match day we noted a total distance of 124 kilometres run by a team .
On match day two and three that went down to 115 kilometres .
“ This last week saw the lowest of distances in the entire season .
Almost 40 percent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sprints in the season.
” Verheijen has worked closely with former Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink , and has been a member of the coaching staff of national teams at three World Cups and three European Championships with Netherlands , South Korea and Russia .
The Dutchman was also assistant manager to Gary Speed in his time as Wales boss , and has been a personal fitness coach to Craig Bellamy during his spells at Manchester City and Cardiff City .
Verheijen says while he was never in favour of restarting leagues , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing again .
But that comes at a big risk , and he says : “ It is still Russian roulette with the health of players at stake .
“ I am convinced the players sense the danger , but they are in a difficult and dependent position .
“ The same goes for players who are out of contract or awaiting big transfers .
“ That ’ s why I believe the players union should act here .
But then I understand the union also have reasons to let the leagues start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income , clubs will go bankrupt and that will lead to players having no jobs at all .
“ It ’ s difficult but the players are already suffering injuries because of the restart – and there will be more.
’ ’ Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

EXCLUSIVE: Conditioning expert Verheijen, who has worked with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City, says clubs will be playing 'Russian roulette' with their stars
Premier League clubs have been warned they'll be playing Russian roulette with injury to their stars when Project Restart kicks off on June 17.
The warning comes from Dutch coach and conditioning expert Raymond Verheijen, who claims football’s rulers have not given clubs enough time to get their players in proper physical shape to finish the season.
Verheijen, who has worked with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City, raised similar fears before the Bundesliga restarted – and he’s been proved right.
Injuries in Germany are up a massive 225 per cent on normal expectancy after their first four match days.
And Verheijen says Premier League and Championship clubs are heading for the same injury meltdown when games kick off again in England.
Image: PA) PA)
“All the players in England are at risk, because three major aspects are against them,” he says. "Physically and anatomically they are well below par when it comes to fitness.
“Nobody has been trained up in the normal way. The same counts for the brain. A top player will push himself to the limit in matches.
“What that means is that players who are in a flow of matches can handle more knocks and physical strain.
“Not only their body, also their mind gets hardened in such a period. The brain and the body are now coming out of a totally different period.
“They can’t handle discomfort as easy. This increases the risk of injuries dramatically.
“Players have had a resting period of four weeks at least where they could not train as a group.
“The maths in that is always three weeks off making six weeks pre-season training. We are now going back to a full league program with just two weeks of group training maximum and zero friendly games as preparation.
“It is not difficult to work out that this is by far and away insufficient.’’
In Germany the injury statistics have rocked some coaches with the huge increase in muscle problems coming in just half of the scheduled 82 games to be played.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Peter Bosz, the former Ajax boss, has revealed his stars have been hit by suddenly playing again after a long lay off.
Image: INA FASSBENDER/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) INA FASSBENDER/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
“My players never complain about muscle pain after training sessions. Suddenly they do,” says Bosz.
“And do you want to know how many players are doubtful for the next match every week? Almost all 11! Seriously.’’
Doctor Joel Mason, a sports scientist at the Friedrich-Schiller University in Jena, Germany, is backing Verheijen’s claims with weekly stats and figures.
After every round of matches the figures go up. Borussia Dortmund have already registered eight injured players since the restart of the Bundesliga.
And all the top five teams are missing a star player through injury, with some players like Dortmund’s German international midfielder Mahmud Dahoud and Red Bull Leipzig captain Yussuf Poulsen now sidelined for months.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Says Mason: “On the first match day we noted a total distance of 124 kilometres run by a team. On match day two and three that went down to 115 kilometres.
“This last week saw the lowest of distances in the entire season. Almost 40 percent of the teams also showed the lowest amount of sprints in the season.”
Verheijen has worked closely with former Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink, and has been a member of the coaching staff of national teams at three World Cups and three European Championships with Netherlands, South Korea and Russia.
The Dutchman was also assistant manager to Gary Speed in his time as Wales boss, and has been a personal fitness coach to Craig Bellamy during his spells at Manchester City and Cardiff City.
Verheijen says while he was never in favour of restarting leagues, he accepts the financial pressures to start playing again.
Image: CHRISTOF STACHE/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) CHRISTOF STACHE/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
But that comes at a big risk, and he says: “It is still Russian roulette with the health of players at stake.
“I am convinced the players sense the danger, but they are in a difficult and dependent position.
“The same goes for players who are out of contract or awaiting big transfers.
“That’s why I believe the players union should act here. But then I understand the union also have reasons to let the leagues start again.
“If there is no income, clubs will go bankrupt and that will lead to players having no jobs at all.
“It’s difficult but the players are already suffering injuries because of the restart – and there will be more.’’
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Shocking video shows man in blackface disrupting George Floyd protest

A man has been arrested after turning up at an anti-racism protest inspired by George Floyd with his skin painted black .
Shocking video footage shows the white man disrupting a peaceful demonstration in Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto , Canada on Saturday .
After walking into the middle of a crowd with his face , hair and hands covered in racially offensive black paint , a tense standoff ensues with police and protesters .
The man can then be heard shouting : `` I should be free to do whatever the f*** I want . ''
The clip later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group of officers .
The man has now been arrested and charged by Toronto Police for beach of the peace , Global News reports .
Posting a video of the tense exchange on Twitter , Global News reporter Kamil Karamali said : `` Someone wearing black face paint shows up at anti-Black racism protest at Nathan Phillips Square and is escorted out of the area by police .
`` Police escort the person wearing black face paint out of Nathan Phillips Square — there are several people who follow them and ask for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Toronto Police tell me the person wearing black face paint who walked into the middle of a peaceful protest against anti-Black racism has been arrested for breach of peace and causing a disturbance . ''
Blackface is widely considered to be a racist practice which dates back to post-Civil War America , when white performers started painting their faces black to mock slaves in minstrel shows .
It comes after Canadians joined protesters in the US and around the world in taking a stand against racial discrimination in the wake of George Floyd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Many of those protesting in Nathan Phillips Square , where police officers took a `` knee '' alongside protesters in solidarity with Mr Floyd , were high school students .
Mr Floyd , 46 , died in police custody after former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin pinned him to the ground with his knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes .
A distressing video of the arrest , in which the unarmed black man pleaded that he could n't breathe , has led to two weeks of widespread protests against racism and @ @ @ @

Toronto Police have arrested a man who turned up at a George Floyd protest in Nathan Phillips Square with his face, hair and hands covered in racially offensive black paint
A man has been arrested after turning up at an anti-racism protest inspired by George Floyd with his skin painted black.
Shocking video footage shows the white man disrupting a peaceful demonstration in Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Canada on Saturday.
After walking into the middle of a crowd with his face, hair and hands covered in racially offensive black paint, a tense standoff ensues with police and protesters.
The man can then be heard shouting: "I should be free to do whatever the f*** I want."
The clip later shows him being led away by a group of officers.
The man has now been arrested and charged by Toronto Police for beach of the peace, Global News reports.
Posting a video of the tense exchange on Twitter, Global News reporter Kamil Karamali said: "Someone wearing black face paint shows up at anti-Black racism protest at Nathan Phillips Square and is escorted out of the area by police.
"Police escort the person wearing black face paint out of Nathan Phillips Square — there are several people who follow them and ask for the person’s arrest.
"Toronto Police tell me the person wearing black face paint who walked into the middle of a peaceful protest against anti-Black racism has been arrested for breach of peace and causing a disturbance."
Blackface is widely considered to be a racist practice which dates back to post-Civil War America, when white performers started painting their faces black to mock slaves in minstrel shows.
It comes after Canadians joined protesters in the US and around the world in taking a stand against racial discrimination in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minnesota on May 25.
Many of those protesting in Nathan Phillips Square, where police officers took a "knee" alongside protesters in solidarity with Mr Floyd, were high school students.
Mr Floyd, 46, died in police custody after former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin pinned him to the ground with his knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
A distressing video of the arrest, in which the unarmed black man pleaded that he couldn't breathe, has led to two weeks of widespread protests against racism and police brutality worldwide.


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Millie Mackintosh enjoys glass of wine 5 weeks after giving birth on date night

Millie Mackintosh treated herself to a glass of red wine as she enjoyed a date night five weeks after giving birth to her first child .
The 30-year-old former Made In Chelsea star and her 34-year-old fiance Hugo Taylor became first time parents last month when they welcomed a baby daughter .
The happy family have shared rare updates on social media since – with Millie sharing an adorable portrait photo of the three of them together last week .
But on Saturday night , Millie allowed herself to take the spotlight as she shared a snap of herself raising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She captioned the moment : “ Managed to get dressed up for date night , ” alongside hashtags “ 5 weeks post part ” and “ new mama ” , as well as a red heart emoji .
The reality star sported a warm smile as she addressed the camera while wearing a colourful patterned dress by Rixo .
Millie looked fresh as she sported natural make-up and had her hair flowing down around her shoulders .
Millie and Hugo have gushed about their young daughter online .
Last month , Millie shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their baby .
She captioned the image : “ The first four weeks of your life have been the best four weeks of mine .
Thank you for making me a Mummy darling girl.
” While Millie recently shared her hopes that her daughter will grow up in a more equal world .
Addressing the continuing protests following the death of American George Floyd at the hands of police , Millie wrote in an Instagram post : “ Looking at my new baby daughter everyday is a clear reminder that no one is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ born to be biased , we are born from love and we are born to love .
“ As my daughter grows I want her to be a part of a world where freedom , choice , opportunity , equality and respect are basic rights for all humans and that we stand together in solidarity .
”

The young mother was enjoying a glass of red wine as she prepared to spend a romantic evening with her fiancé, fellow former Made In Chelsea reality star Hugo Taylor
Millie Mackintosh enjoys glass of wine 5 weeks after giving birth on date night with Hugo
Millie Mackintosh treated herself to a glass of red wine as she enjoyed a date night five weeks after giving birth to her first child.
The 30-year-old former Made In Chelsea star and her 34-year-old fiance Hugo Taylor became first time parents last month when they welcomed a baby daughter.
The happy family have shared rare updates on social media since – with Millie sharing an adorable portrait photo of the three of them together last week.
But on Saturday night, Millie allowed herself to take the spotlight as she shared a snap of herself raising a glass of red on Instagram.
Image: milliemackintosh/Instagram) milliemackintosh/Instagram)
She captioned the moment: “Managed to get dressed up for date night,” alongside hashtags “5 weeks post part” and “new mama”, as well as a red heart emoji.
The reality star sported a warm smile as she addressed the camera while wearing a colourful patterned dress by Rixo.
Millie looked fresh as she sported natural make-up and had her hair flowing down around her shoulders.
Image: milliemackintosh/Instagram) milliemackintosh/Instagram)
Millie and Hugo have gushed about their young daughter online.
Last month, Millie shared a snap of herself with Hugo and their baby.
She captioned the image: “The first four weeks of your life have been the best four weeks of mine. Thank you for making me a Mummy darling girl.”
While Millie recently shared her hopes that her daughter will grow up in a more equal world.
Addressing the continuing protests following the death of American George Floyd at the hands of police, Millie wrote in an Instagram post: “Looking at my new baby daughter everyday is a clear reminder that no one is born to hate, no one is born to be biased, we are born from love and we are born to love.
“As my daughter grows I want her to be a part of a world where freedom, choice, opportunity, equality and respect are basic rights for all humans and that we stand together in solidarity.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--UFC 250 purses and prize money for Amanda Nunes vs Felicia Spencer

Amanda Nunes will earn less than $ 500,000 if she retains her UFC featherweight title tonight .
The Brazilian will earn $ 350,000 regardless of the result against Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 in Las Vegas .
Her earnings will climb to $ 450,000 if she holds on to her belt , while Spencer will earn $ 125,000 plus $ 75,000 if she causes an upset .
Elsewhere on the card , Rafael Assuncao will earn $ 79,000 for taking on Cody Garbrandt , who will pick up $ 130,000 .
The winner will double his winnings , as will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 76,000 ) against Cory Sandhagen ( $ 80,000 ) .
Both Nunes and Spencer have fought Cris Cyborg in their careers , with the latter losing to the formidable Brazilian .
But she feels the defeat will stand her in good stead .
“ It ’ s helpful , ” Spencer said .
“ I felt really good going into that fight without ever being on a stage like that .
But every experience I have makes me better .
“ I think I actually match up better with Nunes than Cyborg .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s extremely well rounded but she ’ s maybe known to be more explosive .
“ The way she fought Amanda was a normal fight for her , but it didn ’ t go in her favour because Amanda matched it .
“ Whereas , if Amanda tried to match my style , I ’ d come out on top because my grinding pressure is better than anyone .
`` I have the ability to find a way to win in a special way that other people don ’ t. ” Spencer also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the canvas , where she is most favoured .
“ I anticipate it will go the ground at some point , but I ’ m not going to rush it , ” she said .
“ Most fights end up on the ground unless both people don ’ t want it to .
Amanda isn ’ t afraid and she ’ s very well rounded , so she has no reason to try to avoid it .
`` It ’ s not like my game plan is to go out there and @ @ @ @ @ @

Amanda Nunes defends her featherweight title tonight for the first time when she takes on Felicia Spencer in Las Vegas
Amanda Nunes will earn less than $500,000 if she retains her UFC featherweight title tonight.
The Brazilian will earn $350,000 regardless of the result against Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 in Las Vegas.
Her earnings will climb to $450,000 if she holds on to her belt, while Spencer will earn $125,000 plus $75,000 if she causes an upset.
Elsewhere on the card, Rafael Assuncao will earn $79,000 for taking on Cody Garbrandt, who will pick up $130,000.
The winner will double his winnings, as will the victor of Aljamain Sterling ($76,000) against Cory Sandhagen ($80,000).
Image: Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Both Nunes and Spencer have fought Cris Cyborg in their careers, with the latter losing to the formidable Brazilian.
But she feels the defeat will stand her in good stead.
“It’s helpful,” Spencer said. “I felt really good going into that fight without ever being on a stage like that. But every experience I have makes me better.
“I think I actually match up better with Nunes than Cyborg. Cyborg is very aggressive, she’s extremely well rounded but she’s maybe known to be more explosive.
“The way she fought Amanda was a normal fight for her, but it didn’t go in her favour because Amanda matched it.
“Whereas, if Amanda tried to match my style, I’d come out on top because my grinding pressure is better than anyone.
"I have the ability to find a way to win in a special way that other people don’t.”
Spencer also expects tonight’s contest to go to the canvas, where she is most favoured.
Image: USA TODAY Sports) USA TODAY Sports)
“I anticipate it will go the ground at some point, but I’m not going to rush it,” she said.
“Most fights end up on the ground unless both people don’t want it to. Amanda isn’t afraid and she’s very well rounded, so she has no reason to try to avoid it.
"It’s not like my game plan is to go out there and just try to grapple.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Love Island’s Olivia and Alex Bowen lives turned around by £4.5 million fortune

Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen are quids in the four years since being crowned runners up of Love Island – earning millions since finding fame on the reality romance show .
Tattooed beauty Olivia , 26 , and 28-year-old muscled hunk Alex lost out on the top prize of the second season of the show to Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey .
But the pair have found fame , fortune , and enduring love since coupling up on the hit ITV show – which would have been due to be back on air with a seventh series this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleasures associated with taking part on the show – including a £4.5 million fortune – have come to the pair by chance more than anything else .
Opening up to The Sun on Sunday , Olivia explained : “ I didn ’ t go on Love Island for love , I didn ’ t go in for money , I just went in for a laugh .
“ My friends say I ’ ve become a nicer person because of Love Island .
“ Now we ’ ve moved into our dream home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s thanks to Love Island.
” Olivia and Alex tied-the-knot in September 2018 , and say they hope to start having a family soon .
While Alex says he is proud they are the first pair to have wed since featuring on the hit reality show .
The couple recently moved in to a £1 million house in Essex after their big day .
Following their appearance on the show , both stars have gone on to become Instagram models – where they earn £2,000 for endorsing products in posts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of television presenting , having held down hosting duties on This Morning – while also featuring on wedding show Say Yes To The Dress .
While Alex has modelled for brands including BoohooMAN , Gym King and Hype – while also pulling in fees for club appearances .
The couple say they feel lucky to have enjoyed wealth after the show turned their lives around .
Before fame , Olivia says she earned £18,000 per year as a sales executive and lived in a council flat .
While Alex struggled with debts while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per week .
He revealed : “ I was living with my mum with no chance of moving out .
I had payday loans .
`` It was bad .
I owed £5,000 or something .
I couldn ’ t afford to pay anything back and was in a rut .
“ It is amazing how much my life has changed .
”

The couple were runners up on Love Island series two back in 2016 and have gone on to carve out lucrative careers since featuring on the hit ITV2 romance reality show
Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen have become reality TV gold in the four years since they were crowned runners up of Love Island – earning millions in the process.
Tattooed beauty Olivia, 26, and 28-year-old muscled hunk Alex lost out on the top prize of the second season of the show to Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey.
But the pair have found fame, fortune, and enduring love since coupling up on the hit ITV show – which would have been due to be back on air with a seventh series this week.
And it seems all the pleasures associated with taking part on the show – including a £4.5 million fortune – have come to the pair by chance more than anything else.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
Opening up to The Sun on Sunday, Olivia explained: “I didn’t go on Love Island for love, I didn’t go in for money, I just went in for a laugh.
“My friends say I’ve become a nicer person because of Love Island.
“Now we’ve moved into our dream home, we go on amazing holidays and it’s thanks to Love Island.”
Image: ab_bowen/Instagram) ab_bowen/Instagram)
Olivia and Alex tied-the-knot in September 2018, and say they hope to start having a family soon.
While Alex says he is proud they are the first pair to have wed since featuring on the hit reality show.
The couple recently moved in to a £1 million house in Essex after their big day.
Image: PA) PA)
Following their appearance on the show, both stars have gone on to become Instagram models – where they earn £2,000 for endorsing products in posts.
While Olivia has expanded into the world of television presenting, having held down hosting duties on This Morning – while also featuring on wedding show Say Yes To The Dress.
Alex has modelled for brands including BoohooMAN, Gym King and Hype – while also pulling in fees for club appearances.
The couple say they feel lucky to have enjoyed wealth after the show turned their lives around.
Before fame, Olivia says she earned £18,000 per year as a sales executive and lived in a council flat.
While Alex struggled with debts while working as a scaffolder and earning £400 per week.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
He revealed: “I was living with my mum with no chance of moving out. I had payday loans.
"It was bad. I owed £5,000 or something. I couldn’t afford to pay anything back and was in a rut.
“It is amazing how much my life has changed.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Madeleine McCann investigator fears German pervert could be linked to other kids

An ex-Madeleine McCann cop fears that Christian Brueckner could be linked to at least three other unsolved child horrors .
Jim Gamble said Brueckner could be responsible for some of Europe ’ s most harrowing missing child cases .
Yesterday , detectives were “ re-examining ” the murder of German teenager Carola Titze , who was killed on holiday in Belgium in July 1996 .
And German police are now looking into whether Brueckner is linked to the mysterious disappearance of Inga Gehricke , five , – in Saxony-Anhalt in May 2015 .
Last night , the dad of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six , also demanded answers – nearly 24 years after he vanished from a beach in the Algarve .
Andreas Hasee told the Sunday Mirror that police contacted him after Brueckner was named as a suspect , adding : “ I have no doubt Maddie and Rene ’ s cases are linked .
The police are looking again at my son ’ s disappearance .
“ He was a lovely boy , my first child , and I will never get over what happened .
I think of him every day and imagine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been.
” Rene , from Elsdorg , western Germany , was on holiday with his family in Aljezur , 25 miles from Praia da Luz , when he vanished on June 21 , 1996 .
He had been running ahead of his mother and stepfather during a walk on the beach when they lost sight of him .
His clothes were later found , and authorities speculated that he drowned in an accident .
Police in Portugal failed to carry out any proper searches of the sea for two days .
Andreas said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the water , but I know in my heart he didn ’ t .
He was taken .
The police investigation was not through enough and I see the similarities with what happened to Maddie.
” Last night , Mr Gamble – the former head of the National Crime Agency ’ s child unit –said Brueckner is a “ driven sexual predator ” .
He said : “ When you ’ re tracking someone of this nature , what ’ s critical to remember is there ’ s never only one offence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the way they are driven towards offending , you don ’ t get a one-off offender .
“ You can see is he has offended against girls and against older women .
So he has no particular preference , he is a driven and motivated sexual predator .
“ There is a huge likelihood they would have offended there multiple times.
” International police forces are liaising as more evidence comes to light after Brueckner was unmasked as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Maddie .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Andy Lines
in Braunschweig, Germany, Dan Warburton, Grace Macaskill)

EXCLUSIVE: Jim Gamble has revealed that he thinks Christian Brueckner could be linked to three other youngsters, including a five-year-old girl who vanished in 2015
Madeleine McCann investigator fears German pervert could be linked to three other victims
An ex-Madeleine McCann cop fears that Christian Brueckner could be linked to at least three other unsolved child horrors.
Jim Gamble said Brueckner could be responsible for some of Europe’s most harrowing missing child cases.
Yesterday, detectives were “re-examining” the murder of German teenager Carola Titze, who was killed on holiday in Belgium in July 1996.
And German police are now looking into whether Brueckner is linked to the mysterious disappearance of Inga Gehricke, five, – in Saxony-Anhalt in May 2015.
Last night, the dad of a third child, Rene Hasee, age six, also demanded answers – nearly 24 years after he vanished from a beach in the Algarve.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Andreas Hasee told the Sunday Mirror that police contacted him after Brueckner was named as a suspect, adding: “I have no doubt Maddie and Rene’s cases are linked. The police are looking again at my son’s disappearance.
“He was a lovely boy, my first child, and I will never get over what happened. I think of him every day and imagine what sort of man he would have been.”
Rene, from Elsdorg, western Germany, was on holiday with his family in Aljezur, 25 miles from Praia da Luz, when he vanished on June 21, 1996.
He had been running ahead of his mother and stepfather during a walk on the beach when they lost sight of him. His clothes were later found, and authorities speculated that he drowned in an accident.
Police in Portugal failed to carry out any proper searches of the sea for two days.
Andreas said: ”They were convinced he went into the water, but I know in my heart he didn’t. He was taken. The police investigation was not through enough and I see the similarities with what happened to Maddie.”
Last night, Mr Gamble – the former head of the National Crime Agency’s child unit –said Brueckner is a “driven sexual predator”.
He said: “When you’re tracking someone of this nature, what’s critical to remember is there’s never only one offence.
Image: PA) PA)
“The nature of these people and the way they are driven towards offending, you don’t get a one-off offender.
“You can see is he has offended against girls and against older women. So he has no particular preference, he is a driven and motivated sexual predator.
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“There is a huge likelihood they would have offended there multiple times.”
International police forces are liaising as more evidence comes to light after Brueckner was unmasked as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Maddie.


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Policewoman thrown off horse in hospital as 10 officers injured at protest

A policewoman who was thrown off her horse at the Justice for George Floyd protest in central London has been hospitalised .
Footage shows the moment the police officer collided with a traffic light , causing her to fall off a horse during the demonstration .
The horse later made its own way back to its stables .
In a statement , the Met Police said 14 arrests were made at the Black Lives Matter protest .
It added that although the demonstration largely went by `` without event '' , the mood of the crowd changed after the majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force said 10 officers were injured at the demonstration after the remaining crowd became `` angry and intent on violence '' .
The area was cleared after missiles and flares were thrown at officers outside Downing Street .
Superintendent Jo Edwards , spokesperson for policing today 's demonstration , said : `` We understand people 's passion to come and let their voice be heard , they protested largely without incident .
`` Our officers have been professional and very restrained , but there was a smaller group intent on violence towards police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries , doing their job , policing protest over the last few days , and that is totally unacceptable .
`` There have been 14 arrests made today , but we expect that number to rise and there will be a post-event investigation carried out . ''
A shocking image shows the injured officer , who was with the Mounted Branch , laying flat on the ground .
Her injuries are not life-threatening , the force later said .
A Black Lives Matter protester was also reportedly injured after the horse bolted through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Home Affairs correspondent , speaking from the scene described how there had been `` a very serious escalation of disorder '' in Whitehall , outside Downing Street .
He said : `` The Metropolitan Police have just brought in mounted officers who just mounted a charge down Whitehall from the war memorial down to the cenotaph .
`` You can see one of the officers has been knocked off his horse , that horse has now bolted .
`` There are bottles and other objects being thrown at the mounted officers .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers who were guarding the gates in front of Downing Street have gone into full riot kit and have brought their riot shields out as well . ''
It comes after a largely peaceful demonstration which started earlier on Saturday afternoon .
Joining anti-racism protesters across the UK and worldwide , hundreds fell silent in Parliament Square and went down on one knee while raising one fist in the air .
The crowds then began chanting `` no justice , no peace '' and George Floyd 's name .
Pictures showed the majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others using gloves and hand sanitiser .
Meanwhile more than a thousand protesters marched past the U.S. Embassy on the south bank of the River Thames , blocking traffic and holding placards .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Elaine McCahill, Anna MacSwan)

The force said 14 officers were injured at the Black Lives Matter demonstration in central London after a few members of the crowd became "angry and intent on violence" after 7pm
A policewoman who was thrown off her horse at the Justice for George Floyd protest in central London yesterday is recovering in hospital with a broken collar bone, broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
Footage shows the moment the police officer collided with a traffic light, causing her to fall off a horse during the demonstration.
The area was cleared after missiles and flares were thrown outside Downing Street, with 14 police officers injured after a small portion of the crowd became "angry and intent on violence".
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said that although the rally largely went by "without event", the mood of the crowd changed after the majority left Whitehall at around 7pm, with 14 people arrested.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, Cressida Dick, said on Sunday: “I am deeply saddened and depressed that a minority of protesters became violent towards officers in central London yesterday evening.
This led to 14 officers being injured, in addition to 13 hurt in earlier protests this week. We have made a number of arrests and justice will follow. The number of assaults is shocking and completely unacceptable.
“I know many who were seeking to make their voices heard will be as appalled as I am by those scenes. There is no place for violence in our city. Officers displayed extreme patience and professionalism throughout a long and difficult day, and I thank them for that.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
“I would urge protesters to please find another way to make your views heard which does not involve coming out on the streets of London, risking yourself, your families and officers as we continue to face this deadly virus.”
On Saturday night Superintendent Jo Edwards, spokesperson for policing today's demonstration, said: "We understand people's passion to come and let their voice be heard, they protested largely without incident.
"Our officers have been professional and very restrained, but there was a smaller group intent on violence towards police officers.
"Twenty-three officers have received injuries, doing their job, policing protest over the last few days, and that is totally unacceptable.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
"There have been 14 arrests made today, but we expect that number to rise and there will be a post-event investigation carried out."
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that while the majority of protesters were peaceful, pockets of violence was "simply not acceptable".
A shocking image shows the injured officer, who was with the Mounted Branch, laying flat on the ground.
The horse later made its own way back to its stables.
A Black Lives Matter protester was also reportedly injured after the horse bolted through crowds.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Mark White, Sky News Home Affairs correspondent, speaking from the scene described how there had been "a very serious escalation of disorder" in Whitehall, outside Downing Street.
He said: "The Metropolitan Police have just brought in mounted officers who just mounted a charge down Whitehall from the war memorial down to the cenotaph.
"You can see one of the officers has been knocked off his horse, that horse has now bolted.
"There are bottles and other objects being thrown at the mounted officers.
"In Downing Street, the other police officers who were guarding the gates in front of Downing Street have gone into full riot kit and have brought their riot shields out as well."
It comes after a largely peaceful demonstration which started earlier on Saturday afternoon.
Joining anti-racism protesters across the UK and worldwide, hundreds fell silent in Parliament Square and went down on one knee while raising one fist in the air.
The crowds then began chanting "no justice, no peace" and George Floyd's name.
Pictures showed the majority of demonstrates wearing face masks, with others using gloves and hand sanitiser.
Meanwhile more than a thousand protesters marched past the U.S. Embassy on the south bank of the River Thames, blocking traffic and holding placards.


thedailymirror--2020-06-06--Banksy torches US flag in new artwork in support of Black Lives Matter protests

Banksy has shown his support for the Black Lives Matter movement with a new piece of art .
The graffiti artist , who rose to fame for his provocative street art , said that `` people of colour are being failed by the system '' .
In an Instagram post Banksy wrote : `` At first I thought I should just shut up and listen to black people about this issue .
`` But why would I do that ?
It 's not their problem , it 's mine . ''
He continued : `` People of colour are being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system .
`` Like a broken pipe flooding the apartment of the people living downstairs .
`` The faulty system is making their life a misery , but it 's not their job to fix it .
They ca n't - no-one will let them in the apartment upstairs .
`` This is a white problem .
And if white people do n't fix it , someone will have to come upstairs and kick the door in . ''
Alongside the post is a painting of a vigil candle burning an American flag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a closely-guarded secret , but that has not stopped him from becoming one of the most prolific artists of the 21st century , gaining attention for his politically-charged works .
Banksy frequently chooses topical themes for his artworks , which are normally stencilled on walls .
Last month , he showed a young boy choosing a nurse as the superhero he wants to play with over Batman and Spiderman , in a new artwork to encapsulate the gratitude Britons have felt toward the country 's National Health Service during the coronavirus crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK this weekend in wake of the death of George Floyd , although Government ministers have urged people to avoid mass gatherings .
An estimated 4,000 people are expected to attend a demonstration in Bristol , Banksy 's hometown , which will include a march through the city to Castle Park on Sunday .
Mr Floyd died after a white police officer held him down by pressing his knee into his neck in Minneapolis on May 25 .
His death has sparked days of protests around the world .

The graffiti artist has said that the world needs to fix the systematic racism that has led to misery for black people while releasing a new piece of art on his Instagram page
Banksy torches US flag in new artwork in support of Black Lives Matter protests
Banksy has shown his support for the Black Lives Matter movement with a new piece of art.
The graffiti artist, who rose to fame for his provocative street art, said that "people of colour are being failed by the system".
In an Instagram post Banksy wrote: "At first I thought I should just shut up and listen to black people about this issue.
"But why would I do that? It's not their problem, it's mine."
He continued: "People of colour are being failed by the system. The white system.
Image: PA) PA)
"Like a broken pipe flooding the apartment of the people living downstairs.
"The faulty system is making their life a misery, but it's not their job to fix it. They can't - no-one will let them in the apartment upstairs.
"This is a white problem. And if white people don't fix it, someone will have to come upstairs and kick the door in."
Alongside the post is a painting of a vigil candle burning an American flag.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
The identity of Banksy has long been a closely-guarded secret, but that has not stopped him from becoming one of the most prolific artists of the 21st century, gaining attention for his politically-charged works.
Banksy frequently chooses topical themes for his artworks, which are normally stencilled on walls.
Last month, he showed a young boy choosing a nurse as the superhero he wants to play with over Batman and Spiderman, in a new artwork to encapsulate the gratitude Britons have felt toward the country's National Health Service during the coronavirus crisis.
Anti-racism protests have been planned across the UK this weekend in wake of the death of George Floyd, although Government ministers have urged people to avoid mass gatherings.
An estimated 4,000 people are expected to attend a demonstration in Bristol, Banksy's hometown, which will include a march through the city to Castle Park on Sunday.
Mr Floyd died after a white police officer held him down by pressing his knee into his neck in Minneapolis on May 25.
His death has sparked days of protests around the world.