thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Britain’s longest Covid-19 sufferer finally home after 92 days in hospital

Britain ’ s longest Covid battler Steve White told today how he is overjoyed to be home after an astonishing 92 days in hospital .
The dad-of-two came within a whisker of death when he was given a one per cent chance of survival .
But his children begged doctors to give him a few more days on the ventilator – and he amazed them all .
Steve , 56 , went into hospital on March 19 four days before lockdown and only returned home on Thursday .
He said tonight : “ I want to give hope to others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Never give up fighting.
” In mid-April doctors told Steve ’ s family he had just hours to live .
But he started to rally round when his children made an emotional call to him as he lay in an induced coma .
He said : “ They never gave up on me .
I owe my life to them and the incredible NHS .
All the hospital staff were calling me a miracle and a hero , but they are the real heroes .
It was their expertise and care that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t matter how hard you fight if you don ’ t have the experts on the other side.
” Steve spent 67 days in intensive care – 63 of them hooked up to a ventilator – before having intensive physio to learn how to walk again .
Two-thirds of coronavirus victims placed on ventilators have died .
In March , when Steve was admitted , the average Covid patient spent eight days in hospital .
Steve , who teaches swing jive , can remember little about his three-month ordeal .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being taken from the ambulance and down the ramp into hospital.
” Some 43 days after he was first placed on the ventilator and in an induced coma , he opened his eyes .
“ The next thing I knew four sets of eyes were looking at me and their faces were covered in surgical masks .
“ It was scary .
I had no idea what was going on .
They tried their best to calm me .
I tried to talk to them but I couldn ’ t because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tube down my throat.
” Steve first fell ill on March 15 when 55 Brits had lost their lives to the disease .
Since then , more than 42,000 have died .
He said : “ I didn ’ t feel right and had a little bit of a cough but it was nothing to write home about .
“ By Thursday I felt terrible and my stepdaughter called me.
” Steve , from Bromyard , Herefordshire , was taken to Hereford County Hospital and put on oxygen after stepdaughter Lorna Townsend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I don ’ t remember this but I must have been coping because I later found text messages on my phone where I ’ d told family and friends I was in hospital .
I ’ m told that within 24 hours I was struggling to breath so badly I was begging to be sedated .
“ The nurses told me they ’ d see me in about five days but it didn ’ t quite turn out like that.
” Daughter Charlotte Metcalfe , 33 , and son Callum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily wait for news as they were unable to visit because of the virus .
Callum , an electrician , said : “ The nurses were amazing and let us to call twice a day so he could listen to our voices on speaker phone and they would read out emails from friends , but not physically seeing him was terrible.
” On April 18 , Charlotte , a trainee nurse , and Callum were called to the hospital after Steve suffered seizures .
Callum said : “ The consultant said things didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he made it , they didn ’ t know if he would be able to do anything by himself .
“ Every day the chances were getting slimmer and the doctor said Dad had now had just one per cent chance of survival .
They talked about end-of-life medicine .
We didn ’ t want to let him go so we begged the consultant to give him a couple of more days over the weekend to see if he got any better.
” The turning point came after Charlotte made an emotional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurses and played one of his favourite swing songs called Missing You .
Charlotte said : “ It was a really emotional call .
Within 24 hours doctors saw an improvement .
“ They said it was like a superhero recovery and he had a ighting chance .
We were just blown away.
” And 43 days after going on a ventilator , Steve was able to spend small amounts of time off it .
Four days later he made a moving call to his children after doctors placed a speaking valve on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was the best phone call ever .
Dad couldn ’ t say much because he was getting very tired but just to hear him say hello was incredible .
In a later call he told us he was missing his wife and his dog Mikki.
” Steve was taken fully off his ventilator on May 21 – 63 days after he was first sedated – and was reunited in the hospital garden with his children who were shocked by his three-stone weight loss .
Callum said : “ He looked 30 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m quite a skinny lad but I was taking the mickey , saying he had little budgie arms .
He ’ s not been that skinny for a long time – let ’ s say he enjoyed his pudding in hospital when he was finally able to eat properly.
” Steve was sent to a normal ward at Hereford , then to Leominster Community Hospital for intense physiotherapy .
Staff clapped him when he left .
He ’ s now doing physio at home but is otherwise fine .
Steve is not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but is believed to be the UK ’ s longest coronavirus hospital patient .
John Betts , 59 , left hospital in Northampton after a record 65 days on the device .
Steve is now staying with relatives while his wife Liz , 54 , who has dementia , is looked after in a residential home .
He said : “ Despite having dementia she still remembers how to jive and I ’ m looking forward to having her in my arms again.
” Shirley Collins , senior sister at the community hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been absolutely amazing .
He ’ s a bit of a miracle .
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Grace Macaskill )

"Thank you for saving my life": Steven White's difficult road to coronavirus recovery
"Thank you for saving my life": Steven White's difficult road to coronavirus recovery
EXCLUSIVE: Steve White nearly was given a one per cent chance of survival but his brave children begged medics to let him stay on the ventilator for a few more days
Britain’s longest Covid battler Steve White told today how he is overjoyed to be home after an astonishing 92 days in hospital.
The dad-of-two came within a whisker of death when he was given a one per cent chance of survival.
But his children begged doctors to give him a few more days on the ventilator – and he amazed them all.
Steve, 56, went into hospital on March 19 four days before lockdown and only returned home on Thursday.
He said tonight: “I want to give hope to others critically ill with Covid and their families. Never give up fighting.”
In mid-April doctors told Steve’s family he had just hours to live.
But he started to rally round when his children made an emotional call to him as he lay in an induced coma.
He said: “They never gave up on me. I owe my life to them and the incredible NHS. All the hospital staff were calling me a miracle and a hero, but they are the real heroes. It was their expertise and care that kept me alive.
“It doesn’t matter how hard you fight if you don’t have the experts on the other side.”
Steve spent 67 days in intensive care – 63 of them hooked up to a ventilator – before having intensive physio to learn how to walk again.
Two-thirds of coronavirus victims placed on ventilators have died.
In March, when Steve was admitted, the average Covid patient spent eight days in hospital. Steve, who teaches swing jive, can remember little about his three-month ordeal.
He said: “The last thing I remember is being taken from the ambulance and down the ramp into hospital.”
Some 43 days after he was first placed on the ventilator and in an induced coma, he opened his eyes.
“The next thing I knew four sets of eyes were looking at me and their faces were covered in surgical masks.
“It was scary. I had no idea what was going on. They tried their best to calm me. I tried to talk to them but I couldn’t because I’d had a tracheostomy for a tube down my throat.”
Steve first fell ill on March 15 when 55 Brits had lost their lives to the disease. Since then, more than 42,000 have died. He said: “I didn’t feel right and had a little bit of a cough but it was nothing to write home about.
“By Thursday I felt terrible and my stepdaughter called me.” Steve, from Bromyard, Herefordshire, was taken to Hereford County Hospital and put on oxygen after stepdaughter Lorna Townsend, 38, called an ambulance.
He said: “I don’t remember this but I must have been coping because I later found text messages on my phone where I’d told family and friends I was in hospital. I’m told that within 24 hours I was struggling to breath so badly I was begging to be sedated.
“The nurses told me they’d see me in about five days but it didn’t quite turn out like that.”
Daughter Charlotte Metcalfe, 33, and son Callum White, 29, faced an anxious daily wait for news as they were unable to visit because of the virus.
Callum, an electrician, said: “The nurses were amazing and let us to call twice a day so he could listen to our voices on speaker phone and they would read out emails from friends, but not physically seeing him was terrible.”
On April 18, Charlotte, a trainee nurse, and Callum were called to the hospital after Steve suffered seizures.
Callum said: “The consultant said things didn’t look good and, even if he made it, they didn’t know if he would be able to do anything by himself.
“Every day the chances were getting slimmer and the doctor said Dad had now had just one per cent chance of survival. They talked about end-of-life medicine. We didn’t want to let him go so we begged the consultant to give him a couple of more days over the weekend to see if he got any better.”
The turning point came after Charlotte made an emotional phone call to her dad via the nurses and played one of his favourite swing songs called Missing You.
Charlotte said: “It was a really emotional call. Within 24 hours doctors saw an improvement.
“They said it was like a superhero recovery and he had a ighting chance. We were just blown away.”
And 43 days after going on a ventilator, Steve was able to spend small amounts of time off it. Four days later he made a moving call to his children after doctors placed a speaking valve on his tracheostomy.
Charlotte said: “It was the best phone call ever. Dad couldn’t say much because he was getting very tired but just to hear him say hello was incredible. In a later call he told us he was missing his wife and his dog Mikki.”
Steve was taken fully off his ventilator on May 21 – 63 days after he was first sedated – and was reunited in the hospital garden with his children who were shocked by his three-stone weight loss.
Image: Steve White) Steve White)
Callum said: “He looked 30 years older than he was. I’m quite a skinny lad but I was taking the mickey, saying he had little budgie arms. He’s not been that skinny for a long time – let’s say he enjoyed his pudding in hospital when he was finally able to eat properly.”
Steve was sent to a normal ward at Hereford, then to Leominster Community Hospital for intense physiotherapy.
Staff clapped him when he left. He’s now doing physio at home but is otherwise fine.
Steve is not the only Brit to spend months on ventilation but is believed to be the UK’s longest coronavirus hospital patient. John Betts, 59, left hospital in Northampton after a record 65 days on the device.
Steve is now staying with relatives while his wife Liz, 54, who has dementia, is looked after in a residential home. He said: “Despite having dementia she still
remembers how to jive and I’m looking forward to having her in my arms again.”
Shirley Collins, senior sister at the community hospital, said: “He’s been absolutely amazing. He’s a bit of a miracle.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek and wife suffer tragic fifth miscarriage

Dawson 's Creek star James Van Der Beek and his wife have suffered their second heartbreaking miscarriage in less than a year .
The actor , 43 , and his wife Kimberly had been keeping their pregnancy a secret after going through a miscarriage in November , only for it to tragically happen again .
The couple , who share five children , announced the sad news today .
James took to Instagram today to share their heartbreaking story .
He wrote : `` After suffering a brutal , very public miscarriage last November , we were overjoyed to learn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we kept the news to ourselves .
But last weekend , once again , 17 weeks in ... the soul we ’ d been excited to welcome into the world had lessons for our family that did not include joining us in a living physical body .
`` We rushed @ vanderkimberly to the hospital by ambulance for another harrowing night of blood transfusions .
And as I stood by , grateful for the good people who navigated the maze of regulations to save her life - but helpless to do much for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her feet and try to keep her warm ( with my # DWTS robe , ironically ) - something kept running through my head , again and again , which I now feel compelled to share : '' We ’ ve got to take better care of each other .
The world is in pain right now .
There ’ s denial , shock , numbness , anger - all the old patterns we cling to when deep trauma is unearthed .
And there are no words to ease that pain ... to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solve it quickly .
But the way out of it ?
Starts with an open , broken-hearted contemplation of this question : '' How can we take better care of each other ?
And to all the families who have gone through this ... you are not alone . ''
He added : `` After dealing with this privately for a week , reading through your comments has opened a big , cathartic door to healing I didn ’ t even know was closed .
`` I once again encourage anybody who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved ones about it .
And thank you for all the love and good energy . ''
They were showered with love and supportive messages .
Ricki Lake wrote : `` My goodness .
I am so sorry for your loss .
Sending unending healing love . ''
While Rumer Willis commented : `` Sending you both so much love '' And one fan told him : `` I am so very very very sorry .
We had a 20w loss about a week before your November loss .
We just hit 10w @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to my knees .
I am so so so sorry .
So sorry . ''
After their miscarriage last November , James , who was appearing on Dancing With The Stars at the time , dedicated a performance to his wife .
He said at the time : `` My wife Kimberly and I went through every expecting parent ’ s worst nightmare .
We lost the baby .
The little soul that we had expected to welcome into our family took a shortcut to whatever lies beyond . ''
James and Kimberly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joshua , eight , Annabel , six , Emilia , four , and Gwendolyn , two .
Kimberly has tragically suffered five miscarriages in nine years .

The actor said he and his wife Kimberly had kept the pregnancy a secret after suffering a miscarriage last year, only for it to tragically happen again
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek and his wife have suffered their second heartbreaking miscarriage in less than a year.
The actor, 43, and his wife Kimberly had been keeping their pregnancy a secret after going through a miscarriage in November, only for it to tragically happen again.
The couple, who share five children, announced the sad news today.
James took to Instagram today to share their heartbreaking story.
He wrote: "After suffering a brutal, very public miscarriage last November, we were overjoyed to learn we were pregnant. This time, we kept the news to ourselves. But last weekend, once again, 17 weeks in... the soul we’d been excited to welcome into the world had lessons for our family that did not include joining us in a living physical body.
Image: James Van Der Beek/Instagram) James Van Der Beek/Instagram)
"We rushed @vanderkimberly to the hospital by ambulance for another harrowing night of blood transfusions. And as I stood by, grateful for the good people who navigated the maze of regulations to save her life - but helpless to do much for the woman I loved other than massage her feet and try to keep her warm (with my #DWTS robe, ironically) - something kept running through my head, again and again, which I now feel compelled to share:
"We’ve got to take better care of each other. The world is in pain right now. There’s denial, shock, numbness, anger - all the old patterns we cling to when deep trauma is unearthed. And there are no words to ease that pain... to make the process hurt less or to solve it quickly. But the way out of it? Starts with an open, broken-hearted contemplation of this question:
"How can we take better care of each other? And to all the families who have gone through this... you are not alone."
Image: James Van Der Beek/Instagram) James Van Der Beek/Instagram) Image: James Van Der Beek/Instagram) James Van Der Beek/Instagram)
He added: "After dealing with this privately for a week, reading through your comments has opened a big, cathartic door to healing I didn’t even know was closed.
"I once again encourage anybody who has gone through this to open up to loved ones about it. And thank you for all the love and good energy."
They were showered with love and supportive messages.
Ricki Lake wrote: "My goodness. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending unending healing love."
Image: James Van Der Beek/Instagram) James Van Der Beek/Instagram)
Image: Getty) Getty)
While Rumer Willis commented: "Sending you both so much love"
And one fan told him: "I am so very very very sorry. We had a 20w loss about a week before your November loss. We just hit 10w again today and this post brought me to my knees. I am so so so sorry. So sorry."
After their miscarriage last November, James, who was appearing on Dancing With The Stars at the time, dedicated a performance to his wife.
He said at the time: "My wife Kimberly and I went through every expecting parent’s worst nightmare. We lost the baby. The little soul that we had expected to welcome into our family took a shortcut to whatever lies beyond."
James and Kimberly are parents to Olivia, nine, Joshua, eight, Annabel, six, Emilia, four, and Gwendolyn, two.
Kimberly has tragically suffered five miscarriages in nine years.


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Voice of the Mirror: Please Boris Johnson, get a grip and stop making mistakes

Jurgen Klopp is not the only one unhappy with the way Boris Johnson has handled this pandemic .
All the opinion polls show that confidence in the prime minister is plummeting .
Yet for all his failings , this PM is – for the time being anyway – the one we have .
And having made so many mistakes , we urge him to get a grip and not make any more .
Boris Johnson is not just facing the greatest challenge of his life – but also the most difficult decision any PM in modern times has had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a choice between protecting public health or saving the economy .
Keeping lockdown in place would undoubtedly mean fewer lives lost .
But easing it is the only way business can restart , and catastrophic unemployment dwarfing that of the Great Depression be avoided .
Yet this is not a straight choice between lives on the one hand and pounds and pence on the other .
Economic recovery and a return to some kind of normality IS a public health issue .
Without the economy to underpin it , we can not have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well during this crisis .
There will be an estimated 23,000 extra cancer cases because 2.4 million people have already missed out on screening and tests .
We owe it to them to ensure that they do not miss out any longer than absolutely necessary .
Unemployment leads to misery and even suicide .
Everything that can be done must be done to protect jobs .
Poverty means children without food in their mouths and shoes on their feet .
And parents unable to keep a roof over their heads .
If Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency as badly wrong as he did in its early days , there will not just be an economic disaster but a public health one too .
That is why he must take careful but sure-footed steps towards a new normal until a vaccine is found .
It is not just the wellbeing of our nation at stake here .
But of each and every one of us .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the Mirror)

The Prime Minister's popularity is plummeting, and with so many mistakes being made, it's no surprise - and even Jurgen Klopp is unhappy
Voice of the Mirror: Please Boris Johnson, get a grip and stop making mistakes
Jurgen Klopp is not the only one unhappy with the way Boris Johnson has handled this pandemic.
All the opinion polls show that confidence in the prime minister is plummeting. Yet for all his failings, this PM is – for the time being anyway – the one we have.
And having made so many mistakes, we urge him to get a grip and not make any more.
Boris Johnson is not just facing the greatest challenge of his life – but also the most difficult decision any PM in modern times has had to make.
That is often billed as a choice between protecting public health or saving the economy.
Keeping lockdown in place would undoubtedly mean fewer lives lost.
Image: PA) PA)
But easing it is the only way business can restart, and catastrophic unemployment dwarfing that of the Great Depression be avoided.
Yet this is not a straight choice between lives on the one hand and pounds and pence on the other.
Economic recovery and a return to some kind of normality IS a public health issue.
Without the economy to underpin it, we cannot have an NHS which has served us so well during this crisis.
There will be an estimated 23,000 extra cancer cases because 2.4 million people have already missed out on screening and tests. We owe it to them to ensure that they do not miss out any longer than absolutely necessary.
Unemployment leads to misery and even suicide. Everything that can be done must be done to protect jobs.
Poverty means children without food in their mouths and shoes on their feet. And parents unable to keep a roof over their heads.
If Boris Johnson gets the next stages of this emergency as badly wrong as he did in its early days, there will not just be an economic disaster but a public health one too.
That is why he must take careful but sure-footed steps towards a new normal until a vaccine is found.
It is not just the wellbeing of our nation at stake here.
But of each and every one of us.


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Prince William and kids grin with delight in heartwarming Father's Day pictures

Prince William is all smiles as he is surrounded by his three children in heartwarming new pictures marking both his birthday and Father 's Day .
The royal has been with the Duchess of Cambridge and their children Prince George , Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk in recent weeks .
William turns 38 on Sunday which he will celebrate at Sandringham 's Amner Hall due to the coronavirus crisis .
In one image taken by Kate , William and his three youngsters sit on a tree-swing posing for the camera .
In another the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father as he lies grinning on the ground .
William is just one of a number of royals who have celebrated birthdays during the coronavirus lockdown .
The Queen turned 94 and also marked her official birthday , the Duke of Edinburgh turned 99 earlier this month , while Louis turned two in April and Charlotte reached age five in May .
The royals have stayed apart during the pandemic and are scattered around the country at their various homes .
William has kept himself busy during the crisis with royal video calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stepped up royal engagements .
The duke is the most senior royal in line to the throne who is not considered most at risk of coronavirus because of his age .
The monarch is in the high-risk category , and the Prince of Wales is 71 , although Charles has already caught and recovered from the Covid-19 illness .
The duke is also apart from his brother the Duke of Sussex , who is living in Los Angeles after quitting the monarchy for a freer life and the ability to earn his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Wales was born second in line to the throne at St Mary 's Hospital , Paddington , at 9.03pm on June 21 1982 .
He weighed 7lb 1 1/2oz and was the first born son of heir to the throne Charles and the Princess of Wales .
The couple welcomed their first child George - also a future king - in 2013 , followed by Charlotte in 2015 and Louis in 2018 , and the family has been pictured together during the coronavirus crisis , joining in with the clap for carers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life in lockdown , in a variety of calls with charities , saying the success of his family meals depend very much on `` what 's on the table '' .
At his first face-to-face meeting with the public in months when he met ambulance crews in Norfolk on Tuesday , he confessed he was looking forward to being able to go to the local pub for a pint when it was allowed .
He also joked : `` I 'm worried about the waistline of the nation as well , with all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've done a lot of baking at home .
Chocolate goes down very well . ''
Kate has revealed they have had `` ups and downs , probably like lots of families '' and she found keeping to a strict regime had helped , but home schooling had been challenging .
In recent years , the duke has focused his work on mental health , particularly trying to break the stigma surrounding men 's mental health and harnessing the power of football to do so .

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released two touching photos to mark Father's Day and William's 38th birthday which also takes place on Sunday
Prince William is all smiles as he is surrounded by his three children in heartwarming new pictures marking both his birthday and Father's Day.
The royal has been with the Duchess of Cambridge and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk in recent weeks.
William turns 38 on Sunday which he will celebrate at Sandringham's Amner Hall due to the coronavirus crisis.
In one image taken by Kate, William and his three youngsters sit on a tree-swing posing for the camera.
In another the light-haired brood clamber on top of their father as he lies grinning on the ground.
William is just one of a number of royals who have celebrated birthdays during the coronavirus lockdown.
Image: PA) PA)
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The Queen turned 94 and also marked her official birthday, the Duke of Edinburgh turned 99 earlier this month, while Louis turned two in April and Charlotte reached age five in May.
The royals have stayed apart during the pandemic and are scattered around the country at their various homes.
William has kept himself busy during the crisis with royal video calls, and in the past week has stepped up royal engagements.
The duke is the most senior royal in line to the throne who is not considered most at risk of coronavirus because of his age.
The monarch is in the high-risk category, and the Prince of Wales is 71, although Charles has already caught and recovered from the Covid-19 illness.
The duke is also apart from his brother the Duke of Sussex, who is living in Los Angeles after quitting the monarchy for a freer life and the ability to earn his own money.
Image: PA) PA)
Prince William Arthur Philip Louis of Wales was born second in line to the throne at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, at 9.03pm on June 21 1982.
He weighed 7lb 1 1/2oz and was the first born son of heir to the throne Charles and the Princess of Wales.
The couple welcomed their first child George - also a future king - in 2013, followed by Charlotte in 2015 and Louis in 2018, and the family has been pictured together during the coronavirus crisis, joining in with the clap for carers.
William has opened up about his life in lockdown, in a variety of calls with charities, saying the success of his family meals depend very much on "what's on the table".
At his first face-to-face meeting with the public in months when he met ambulance crews in Norfolk on Tuesday, he confessed he was looking forward to being able to go to the local pub for a pint when it was allowed.
He also joked: "I'm worried about the waistline of the nation as well, with all the chocolate and cakes.
"I've done a lot of baking at home. Chocolate goes down very well."
Kate has revealed they have had "ups and downs, probably like lots of families" and she found keeping to a strict regime had helped, but home schooling had been challenging.
In recent years, the duke has focused his work on mental health, particularly trying to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health and harnessing the power of football to do so.


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Klopp slams Boris over coronavirus crisis saying PM is 'on another planet'

Jurgen Klopp has pointed an accusing finger at Boris Johnson for his handling of the coronavirus crisis .
The Liverpool boss believes the Tory Government ’ s response to the Covid-19 pandemic is the reason why the UK ’ s death toll from the disease is one of the highest in the world .
Klopp insists that Project Restart and the opportunity for him to deliver Liverpool ’ s first title for 30 years were nothing more than professional considerations for him during the three-month lockdown .
He admits he was worried that the season would be declared null and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the top of the Premier League .
But the German ’ s frustration at watching the inability of Johnson to plot a safe path for the nation through the health crisis was compounded by the effective way politicians dealt with the virus in his homeland .
Klopp said : “ I was not worried for one second that the Government could cost us the title because I was worried about the numbers who were dying – and I ’ m still worried .
“ I didn ’ t vote for this Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other people .
And the problem I had was that I got the news from England and the news from Germany .
“ If aliens looked at us both from the outside , they would think we came from two different planets .
“ From a personal point of view , I don ’ t understand why we started wearing face masks in closed areas on June 15 when five or six weeks ago all the other countries were doing it .
“ You can argue about whether it makes sense to wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing face masks earlier have smaller casualty numbers than here in England .
That ’ s the truth .
“ When I see the numbers here in England and then in Germany , I think .
“ Look , it ’ s not perfect in Germany , people have died and have been ill .
But , in terms of living your life , it is completely different.
” Johnson infamously labelled Liverpool “ self-pity city ” when he was a magazine editor 16 years ago .
And when it became clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for millions of people , Government ministers were quick to call on footballers to take pay-cuts .
Klopp described the game he loves as “ the most important thing of the least important things ” when football was suspended in March with Liverpool just six points away from clinching the title .
And he has continued to insist that public health concerns must be at the front and centre of everyone ’ s thoughts .
But Klopp admitted : “ There were moments when null and void came up – and I thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That would have been really hard to take for me .
I always thought we had to finish the season , I didn ’ t know when , but then I saw that other people felt the same as me – that for 500million reasons we had to finish this .
`` None of those reasons was selfish .
All of them were because of football and because of the circumstances we were in .
“ There are lots of people in the same situation .
Can you imagine if we stopped football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all the jobs that would be in danger .
“ We had to have it back and the truth is that the environment we have created inside the clubs now makes football safe .
“ Outside the clubs ?
Yes , there are a few yards still to go.
” He added : “ If you want to enter a shop in Germany , but don ’ t wear a face mask , then you aren ’ t allowed in .
“ With a face mask , you can go in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to the hairdresser , wherever .
“ They wear a face mask , you wear a face mask , and sometimes the people in the shop will have even more protection like a screen .
“ When I go to the petrol station in England , I am the only one wearing a face mask and I ’ m the only one with gloves – I feel like an alien .
“ I will not stop doing that until someone tells me it ’ s over .
But inside the club , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twice a week and it is a safe environment .
”

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has taken aim at Boris Johnson and the Government with the UK's coronavrius death toll among the highest in the world
Jurgen Klopp slams Boris Johnson over coronavirus crisis saying PM is 'on another planet'
Jurgen Klopp has pointed an accusing finger at Boris Johnson for his handling of the coronavirus crisis.
The Liverpool boss believes the Tory Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic is the reason why the UK’s death toll from the disease is one of the highest in the world.
Klopp insists that Project Restart and the opportunity for him to deliver Liverpool’s first title for 30 years were nothing more than professional considerations for him during the three-month lockdown.
He admits he was worried that the season would be declared null and void with his team 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
But the German’s frustration at watching the inability of Johnson to plot a safe path for the nation through the health crisis was compounded by the effective way politicians dealt with the virus in his homeland.
Klopp said: “I was not worried for one second that the Government could cost us the title because I was worried about the numbers who were dying – and I’m still worried.
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“I didn’t vote for this Government. This Government was the choice of other people. And the problem I had was that I got the news from England and the news from Germany.
“If aliens looked at us both from the outside, they would think we came from two different planets.
“From a personal point of view, I don’t understand why we started wearing face masks in closed areas on June 15 when five or six weeks ago all the other countries were doing it.
“You can argue about whether it makes sense to wear them, but all countries who started wearing face masks earlier have smaller casualty numbers than here in England. That’s the truth.
“When I see the numbers here in England and then in Germany, I think.
“Look, it’s not perfect in Germany, people have died and have been ill. But, in terms of living your life, it is completely different.”
Johnson infamously labelled Liverpool “self-pity city” when he was a magazine editor 16 years ago.
Image: Tim Merry) Tim Merry)
And when it became clear that the pandemic would have dire financial implications for millions of people, Government ministers were quick to call on footballers to take pay-cuts.
Klopp described the game he loves as “the most important thing of the least important things” when football was suspended in March with Liverpool just six points away from clinching the title.
And he has continued to insist that public health concerns must be at the front and centre of everyone’s thoughts.
But Klopp admitted: “There were moments when null and void came up – and I thought, ‘Wow!’.
“That would have been really hard to take for me. I always thought we had to finish the season, I didn’t know when, but then I saw that other people felt the same as me – that for 500million reasons we had to finish this.
"None of those reasons was selfish. All of them were because of football and because of the circumstances we were in.
“There are lots of people in the same situation. Can you imagine if we stopped football and cricket and rugby tomorrow? Think of all the jobs that would be in danger.
“We had to have it back and the truth is that the environment we have created inside the clubs now makes football safe.
“Outside the clubs? Yes, there are a few yards still to go.”
He added: “If you want to enter a shop in Germany, but don’t wear a face mask, then you aren’t allowed in.
“With a face mask, you can go in all the shops you want. You can go to the hairdresser, wherever.
“They wear a face mask, you wear a face mask, and sometimes the people in the shop will have even more protection like a screen.
“When I go to the petrol station in England, I am the only one wearing a face mask and I’m the only one with gloves – I feel like an alien.
“I will not stop doing that until someone tells me it’s over. But inside the club, we are safe. We are tested twice a week and it is a safe environment.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Maguire proud of Sheff United - but ready to snatch away Champions League spot

Harry Maguire has revealed he 's “ proud ” of hometown club Sheffield United – but will happily steal a Champions League place from them .
The Manchester United skipper faces Chris Wilder 's stars in a crunch battle for a European place at Old Trafford on Wednesday .
But while he admits he always looks for the Blades results first on match days after starting his career at Bramall lane , he hopes they finish below United .
“ It ’ s a fantastic football club and one I ’ m really proud of because of how well they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I 'm really thankful for the opportunity they gave me to start my professional career , and the faith and trust they showed in me at a young age .
“ I ’ m really happy with how they ’ re doing and theirs is the first result I look for after a game with United .
Hopefully , they can finish one place below us !
” Maguire was slammed by former Old Trafford captain Roy Keane for his part in Tottenham 's goal in the 1-1 draw in North London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have enough talent to beat anyone on their day – even without the support of their fans .
“ We ’ re going to miss the fans .
Home and away , they follow in great numbers and the support is incredible .
“ But it ’ s still about the 11 players who turn up on the day .
There is enough talent in our squad to go and beat anyone ” Maguire told United Review , the club 's official match day programme .
“ One thing for sure is , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Manchester United badge on it , you don ’ t need much spurring on .
“ You know how big the club is , the history it has got , and it ’ s such a big , iconic club .
If you can ’ t get motivated to win a game of football for this club then you ’ re in the wrong sport , to be honest .
“ We ’ re fully focused on ourselves and are not looking at it being home or away .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance to try to get the three points and perform at our best.
” • Harry Maguire was speaking to Manchester United ’ s matchday programme , United Review , in advance of the home game against Sheffield United at Old Trafford next Wednesday .
That match will be played behind closed doors but fans can still order a copy of the programme , which includes the interview with the United captain , by visiting www.ManUtd.com/programme .

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire came through the ranks at Sheffield United - but is happy to snatch away their dream of Champions League football
Harry Maguire has revealed he's “proud” of hometown club Sheffield United – but will happily steal a Champions League place from them.
The Manchester United skipper faces Chris Wilder's stars in a crunch battle for a European place at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
But while he admits he always looks for the Blades results first on match days after starting his career at Bramall lane, he hopes they finish below United.
“It’s a fantastic football club and one I’m really proud of because of how well they’re doing at the moment.
“I'm really thankful for the opportunity they gave me to start my professional career, and the faith and trust they showed in me at a young age.
Image: Kevin Quigley/The Daily Mail) Kevin Quigley/The Daily Mail)
“I’m really happy with how they’re doing and theirs is the first result I look for after a game with United. Hopefully, they can finish one place below us!”
Maguire was slammed by former Old Trafford captain Roy Keane for his part in Tottenham's goal in the 1-1 draw in North London on Friday.
But he claims United have enough talent to beat anyone on their day – even without the support of their fans.
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“We’re going to miss the fans. Home and away, they follow in great numbers and the support is incredible.
“But it’s still about the 11 players who turn up on the day. There is enough talent in our squad to go and beat anyone” Maguire told United Review, the club's official match day programme.
“One thing for sure is, every time you put a kit on with the Manchester United badge on it, you don’t need much spurring on.
“You know how big the club is, the history it has got, and it’s such a big, iconic club. If you can’t get motivated to win a game of football for this club then you’re in the wrong sport, to be honest.
“We’re fully focused on ourselves and are not looking at it being home or away. We’re just seeing every game as a chance to try to get the three points and perform at our best.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Jamie Carragher pays Jurgen Klopp the ultimate compliment

Jamie Carragher has paid Jurgen Klopp the ultimate compliment – by comparing the Liverpool boss to Kop legend Bill Shankly .
Klopp stands on the threshold of becoming the first manager to bring the title back to Anfield since Kenny Dalglish 30 years ago after the club ’ s wait for glory was prolonged by the pandemic .
The Reds go into today ’ s Mersey derby needing just six points to be crowned champions .
Carragher said : “ Like Shankly , the supporters look to what Klopp says about every situation – and he always finds the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t prepare what he ’ s going to say , but I don ’ t know if I believe him .
He has a great ability to communicate , he has this special quality to say the right thing .
“ He brings people with him – and makes people believe in him .
Throughout the pandemic , he didn ’ t ever say anything that crossed the line .
“ It wasn ’ t ever about wanting Liverpool to win the league and not being worried about what the world was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close .
“ He always said the right words – not only for Liverpool fans , but for football .
Klopp can be very funny , but , on the flipside , when something serious happens , it feels like he is the go-to manager for the league .
“ He always nails what needs to be said and how people are feeling.
” Goodison ’ s doors will be closed to the fans today – and Carragher believes that will be a huge advantage to Liverpool .
He said : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Goodison crowd is a huge advantage for Everton in a derby .
“ Liverpool ’ s record at Goodison is not great .
They haven ’ t lost many , but there aren ’ t that many wins either .
“ Everton ’ s crowd play a huge part in getting them across the line and that ’ s not there this time.
” And Carragher has warned Liverpool to beware a Manchester City backlash next season .
He said : “ If City go back to how they were in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win the next two or three titles .
“ And it will be a fight between City and Liverpool for the title for the next couple of years .
”

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes there are similarities between Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp and legendary former manager Bill Shankly
Jamie Carragher has paid Jurgen Klopp the ultimate compliment – by comparing the Liverpool boss to Kop legend Bill Shankly.
Klopp stands on the threshold of becoming the first manager to bring the title back to Anfield since Kenny Dalglish 30 years ago after the club’s wait for glory was prolonged by the pandemic.
The Reds go into today’s Mersey derby needing just six points to be crowned champions.
Carragher said: “Like Shankly, the supporters look to what Klopp says about every situation – and he always finds the right words.
“Jurgen claims he doesn’t prepare what he’s going to say, but I don’t know if I believe him. He has a great ability to communicate, he has this special quality to say the right thing.
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“He brings people with him – and makes people believe in him. Throughout the pandemic, he didn’t ever say anything that crossed the line.
“It wasn’t ever about wanting Liverpool to win the league and not being worried about what the world was going through, although he was so close.
“He always said the right words – not only for Liverpool fans, but for football. Klopp can be very funny, but, on the flipside, when something serious happens, it feels like he is the go-to manager for the league.
“He always nails what needs to be said and how people are feeling.”
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Goodison’s doors will be closed to the fans today – and Carragher believes that will be a huge advantage to Liverpool.
He said: “It will be a strange experience because normally the Goodison crowd is a huge advantage for Everton in a derby.
“Liverpool’s record at Goodison is not great. They haven’t lost many, but there aren’t that many wins either.
“Everton’s crowd play a huge part in getting them across the line and that’s not there this time.”
And Carragher has warned Liverpool to beware a Manchester City backlash next season.
He said: “If City go back to how they were in the previous two years, they could easily win the next two or three titles.
“And it will be a fight between City and Liverpool for the title for the next couple of years.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Lampard admits Werner and Ziyech signings heighten pressure on him

Frank Lampard admits the arrivals of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech ramps up the pressure on him .
The club were under a transfer ban when club legend Lamps , 42 yesterday , replaced Maurizio Sarri last summer , giving him as near to a free pass as is possible for a Chelsea boss .
He gave youngsters including Mason Mount , Tammy Abraham and Reece James their chance , and they have repaid his faith by putting Chelsea in the mix for a top-four finish .
Since the ban ended , though , Lampard has been granted access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while he ’ s thrilled at £48million Werner and £38m Ziyech ’ s signings , he knows expectations will change as a result .
Lampard said : “ The pressure probably does change because of the amount of money we have spent and I can get that .
But there ’ s pressure in this job whatever .
“ We ’ re a well-supported and well-followed club , and scrutiny is big , as we know — that ’ s why we love the Premier League and that ’ s why we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ So I don ’ t mind the idea , I get it .
We ’ re trying to improve and I ’ m under no illusions .
I will have more pressure on myself .
“ Of course , bringing in players we feel are improvements , you have to go and show that , so that will be up to the individuals themselves and that will my job as well .
So if the pressure ramps up , that ’ s fair enough.
” Chelsea restart 12 points behind second-placed Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders Liverpool .
Lampard added : “ We do know there is a big gap going upwards , when you look at the performance of Liverpool and City in the last couple of years , so we need to really try to work to close that gap .
“ And we have to be ready to give the players who come in , the two players you ’ re talking about , some time to adapt to the league .
“ Hopefully it ’ s not that much , we really believe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want to be working towards closing that gap above us.
” For now , though , the battle for the top four is Lampard ’ s priority and , while he doesn ’ t believe the run-in is compromised because Manchester United and Tottenham have been able to get Paul Pogba and Harry Kane , respectively , fit again , he accepts the problem of players ’ contracts expiring before the season ends does muddy the waters .
Lampard said : “ If it has fallen in certain clubs ’ laps that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of players who are fit ourselves so that ’ s fair enough .
“ But in terms of the contracts , yes , there is an issue there .
We are hoping to have the extension of Pedro and Willian “ But if our squad looks different to what it looked like in the first part of the season then it changes it for us without a doubt .
“ So , of course , that ’ s what it is and we have to get our heads down and work and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can .
“ But they are clearly two important players for us and it will be very unfortunate if we don ’ t have them .
”

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard knows he will be under more pressure after being backed with the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech by owner Roman Abramovich
Frank Lampard admits the arrivals of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech ramps up the pressure on him.
The club were under a transfer ban when club legend Lamps, 42 yesterday, replaced Maurizio Sarri last summer, giving him as near to a free pass as is possible for a Chelsea boss.
He gave youngsters including Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham and Reece James their chance, and they have repaid his faith by putting Chelsea in the mix for a top-four finish.
Since the ban ended, though, Lampard has been granted access to Roman Abramovich’s chequebook.
And while he’s thrilled at £48million Werner and £38m Ziyech’s signings, he knows expectations will change as a result.
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Lampard said: “The pressure probably does change because of the amount of money we have spent and I can get that. But there’s pressure in this job whatever.
“We’re a well-supported and well-followed club, and scrutiny is big, as we know — that’s why we love the Premier League and that’s why we’re trying to do our best.
“So I don’t mind the idea, I get it. We’re trying to improve and I’m under no illusions. I will have more pressure on myself.
“Of course, bringing in players we feel are improvements, you have to go and show that, so that will be up to the individuals themselves and that will my job as well. So if the pressure ramps up, that’s fair enough.”
Chelsea restart 12 points behind second-placed Manchester City and a whopping 34 points behind leaders Liverpool.
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Lampard added: “We do know there is a big gap going upwards, when you look at the performance of Liverpool and City in the last couple of years, so we need to really try to work to close that gap.
“And we have to be ready to give the players who come in, the two players you’re talking about, some time to adapt to the league.
“Hopefully it’s not that much, we really believe in their qualities, but, yes, we want to be working towards closing that gap above us.”
For now, though, the battle for the top four is Lampard’s priority and, while he doesn’t believe the run-in is compromised because Manchester United and Tottenham have been able to get Paul Pogba and Harry Kane, respectively, fit again, he accepts the problem of players’ contracts expiring before the season ends does muddy the waters.
Lampard said: “If it has fallen in certain clubs’ laps that players get fit, we have a couple of players who are fit ourselves so that’s fair enough.
“But in terms of the contracts, yes, there is an issue there. We are hoping to have the extension of Pedro and Willian
“But if our squad looks different to what it looked like in the first part of the season then it changes it for us without a doubt.
“So, of course, that’s what it is and we have to get our heads down and work and finish this season as well as we can.
“But they are clearly two important players for us and it will be very unfortunate if we don’t have them.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Alex Iwobi determined to break Liverpool's Merseyside Monopoly in Goodison derby

Alex Iwobi spent much of the lockdown playing Monopoly – now he is aiming to break Liverpool 's stranglehold on Merseyside .
Everton 's £28million striker revealed that his three months in isolation were more about playing board games than watching box sets – and he proved himself to be pretty adept at snapping up prime London real estate .
Liverpool 's champions-elect will land on Carlo Ancelotti 's turf on Sunday – and while Everton will be looking to halt the Reds on their march to the title , the bottom line is that they have not had the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decade .
Their last win over Liverpool was 21 games ago , back in October 2010 when goals by Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta secured a 2-0 victory .
And Iwobi admitted : “ We have to accept it 's not a great record - and not a record we want to keep .
“ Hopefully we can change that .
Even though there are no fans , we are on our own turf and we do n't need any more motivation .
“ We are more familiar with the turf than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopefully can change the record on Sunday.
” Iwobi , 24 , has himself failed to win against Liverpool in five previous appearances against Klopp 's side for both Everton and Arsenal .
He added : “ It 's not easy because they are a strong team .
“ There are a lot of factors which come into play , but joining the Blues is an extra motivation because it is a derby .
“ It can make you hungry .
We want to prove Merseyside can be blue .
It is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can see how good we are.
” Iwobi admits that he is now at a stage of his career where he has to turn his potential into performances .
The Nigerian international 's decision to quit the Gunners after almost a decade with the club gave him a fresh challenge .
But his time at Goodison has been troubled by both injury and inconsistent performances .
He said : “ I know at 24 that you 're no longer that young prospect , that young talent .
You have to prove yourself and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about you .
“ The only way you can do that is in games .
I feel I 'm at that time in my career when I need to start improving a bit more , upping my stats .
“ I think that will come and I 'm looking forward to restarting the season so I can prove myself.
” Iwobi added : “ We have been keeping in shape during lockdown and everyone looks sharp in training .
“ I don ’ t think the break will affect us too much .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm not a box sets guy .
I was able to go home to London and isolate with my family .
So I was interacting with them , having banter , playing ping-pong and also Monopoly .
`` I 'm decent at Monopoly !
I know how to manipulate my friends .
“ I might have to get the Liverpool version for when my mates come to visit - and I can show them I 'm a real Scouse lad .
”

Everton's £28million forward Alex Iwobi has been playing board games in lockdown - but is now ready to help the Toffees spring a surprise against their fiercest rivals
Alex Iwobi spent much of the lockdown playing Monopoly – now he is aiming to break Liverpool's stranglehold on Merseyside.
Everton's £28million striker revealed that his three months in isolation were more about playing board games than watching box sets – and he proved himself to be pretty adept at snapping up prime London real estate.
Liverpool's champions-elect will land on Carlo Ancelotti's turf on Sunday – and while Everton will be looking to halt the Reds on their march to the title, the bottom line is that they have not had the number of their greatest rivals for almost a decade.
Their last win over Liverpool was 21 games ago, back in October 2010 when goals by Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta secured a 2-0 victory.
And Iwobi admitted: “We have to accept it's not a great record - and not a record we want to keep.
Image: Everton FC via Getty Images) Everton FC via Getty Images)
“Hopefully we can change that. Even though there are no fans, we are on our own turf and we don't need any more motivation.
“We are more familiar with the turf than they are. We are ready and hopefully can change the record on Sunday.”
Iwobi, 24, has himself failed to win against Liverpool in five previous appearances against Klopp's side for both Everton and Arsenal.
He added: “It's not easy because they are a strong team.
“There are a lot of factors which come into play, but joining the Blues is an extra motivation because it is a derby.
“It can make you hungry. We want to prove Merseyside can be blue. It is a test for all the players. We can see how good we are.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Iwobi admits that he is now at a stage of his career where he has to turn his potential into performances.
The Nigerian international's decision to quit the Gunners after almost a decade with the club gave him a fresh challenge.
But his time at Goodison has been troubled by both injury and inconsistent performances.
He said: “I know at 24 that you're no longer that young prospect, that young talent. You have to prove yourself and show why there was so much hype about you.
“The only way you can do that is in games. I feel I'm at that time in my career when I need to start improving a bit more, upping my stats.
“I think that will come and I'm looking forward to restarting the season so I can prove myself.”
Iwobi added: “We have been keeping in shape during lockdown and everyone looks sharp in training.
“I don’t think the break will affect us too much. We are feeling good.
“I'm not a box sets guy. I was able to go home to London and isolate with my family. So I was interacting with them, having banter, playing ping-pong and also Monopoly.
"I'm decent at Monopoly! I know how to manipulate my friends.
“I might have to get the Liverpool version for when my mates come to visit - and I can show them I'm a real Scouse lad.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Marcel Brands tells Everton fans Liverpool are the team they must aspire to be

Everton 's director of football Marcel Brands has told the Goodison fans to forget about owner Farhad Moshiri ’ s billions and look across Stanley Park to see the future .
Brands , the 58-year-old Dutchman who is tasked with building a team that will grace the Merseyside club ’ s new £500million stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in the coming years , believes the transformation of rivals Liverpool is a lesson the Blues must follow .
When Moshri took over the club four years ago , it was towards Manchester City that many Evertonians cast their eyes .
Brands feels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Financial Fair Play on clubs like City , who have broken into the big-time on the back of huge owner investment , is hugely flawed .
But he still feels it is Liverpool ’ s model of success that offers Blues fans most hope .
Derby day dawns on Merseyside with Jurgen Klopp closing in on the club ’ s first title in 30 years .
And Brands admitted : “ Liverpool have a great team and they are an example for many clubs when it comes to building your way to success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool did not happen overnight or in one transfer window .
“ The manager has been there for five seasons now and every year the team has improved with a couple of really specific transfers .
“ Last year they were close to the title , but Man City were a little better .
This time they have been even more stable in the league.
” It ’ s a brave admission from Brands that Liverpool are the team that Everton must aspire to become .
But the Blues have not won a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 months at the club have been about putting in place a new philosophy .
It ’ s a plan that Carlo Ancelotti got on board with when he arrived at Christmas .
Brands said : “ We have managed to change a lot here .
This is why we are not planning to have a big transfer window .
We are not going to get five or six big names .
“ We want to strengthen the team in only two or three positions – and we are no longer in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carlo Ancelotti and the owner are right behind this .
We have a manager who knows the road to success .
“ Carlo is a fantastic person .
I have worked with very experienced managers before , like Martin Jol , Louis van Gaal and Dick Advocaat .
“ We are talking about a category of elite managers at the highest level of world football .
“ Before Carlo signed for Everton , I knew where he had been and what kind of players he used to buy .
“ I wondered if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because don ’ t have those resources .
But from day one he was right behind the project.
” Brands will still be keeping an interested eye on City ’ s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport that the two-year European ban handed down by UEFA for financial misconduct is unjust .
A verdict is due next month .
The Dutchman said : “ Financial Fair Play wasn ’ t meant to stop club owners investing in their club .
“ It was set up to make sure that clubs could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and could pay all costs .
“ If the owner of Man City , or let ’ s say PSG , wants to buy a really expensive player and the club has paid all the bills , what is wrong with that ?
“ If Bill Gates wants to pump £2billion in a new company , nobody is stopping him .
“ It is true that City ’ s CAS case can have massive consequences for football , even if FFP has been thrown overboard for the time being by the coronavirus crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to work with the financial parameters set by the Premier League .
“ A club owner can not say ‘ I am putting £50million or £100million million extra into the club .
“ It is all about balance and it looks like we at Everton are going to now lose £30million on this year ’ s operations .
”

Everton director of football Marcel Brands reckons Everton fans only need to look across Stanley Park to see what the Toffees are aiming towards
Marcel Brands tells Everton fans Liverpool are the team they must aspire to become
Everton's director of football Marcel Brands has told the Goodison fans to forget about owner Farhad Moshiri’s billions and look across Stanley Park to see the future.
Brands, the 58-year-old Dutchman who is tasked with building a team that will grace the Merseyside club’s new £500million stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in the coming years, believes the transformation of rivals Liverpool is a lesson the Blues must follow.
When Moshri took over the club four years ago, it was towards Manchester City that many Evertonians cast their eyes.
Brands feels that UEFA’s efforts to impose Financial Fair Play on clubs like City, who have broken into the big-time on the back of huge owner investment, is hugely flawed.
But he still feels it is Liverpool’s model of success that offers Blues fans most hope.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Derby day dawns on Merseyside with Jurgen Klopp closing in on the club’s first title in 30 years.
And Brands admitted: “Liverpool have a great team and they are an example for many clubs when it comes to building your way to success.
“But the turn around at Liverpool did not happen overnight or in one transfer window.
“The manager has been there for five seasons now and every year the team has improved with a couple of really specific transfers.
“Last year they were close to the title, but Man City were a little better. This time they have been even more stable in the league.”
It’s a brave admission from Brands that Liverpool are the team that Everton must aspire to become.
Image: PA) PA)
But the Blues have not won a trophy for 25 years and his first 12 months at the club have been about putting in place a new philosophy.
It’s a plan that Carlo Ancelotti got on board with when he arrived at Christmas.
Brands said: “We have managed to change a lot here. This is why we are not planning to have a big transfer window. We are not going to get five or six big names.
“We want to strengthen the team in only two or three positions – and we are no longer in a period of attracting crazy names.
“Carlo Ancelotti and the owner are right behind this. We have a manager who knows the road to success.
“Carlo is a fantastic person. I have worked with very experienced managers before, like Martin Jol, Louis van Gaal and Dick Advocaat.
Image: Everton FC via Getty Images) Everton FC via Getty Images)
“We are talking about a category of elite managers at the highest level of world football.
“Before Carlo signed for Everton, I knew where he had been and what kind of players he used to buy.
“I wondered if he thought he would buy big again because don’t have those resources. But from day one he was right behind the project.”
Brands will still be keeping an interested eye on City’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport that the two-year European ban handed down by UEFA for financial misconduct is unjust. A verdict is due next month.
The Dutchman said: “Financial Fair Play wasn’t meant to stop club owners investing in their club.
“It was set up to make sure that clubs could prove they have a solid financial structure and could pay all costs.
“If the owner of Man City, or let’s say PSG, wants to buy a really expensive player and the club has paid all the bills, what is wrong with that?
“If Bill Gates wants to pump £2billion in a new company, nobody is stopping him.
“It is true that City’s CAS case can have massive consequences for football, even if FFP has been thrown overboard for the time being by the coronavirus crisis.
“But as a club we have to work with the financial parameters set by the Premier League.
“A club owner cannot say ‘I am putting £50million or £100million million extra into the club.
“It is all about balance and it looks like we at Everton are going to now lose £30million on this year’s operations.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Klopp says it's impossible for Liverpool to match Man Utd's era of dominance

Jurgen Klopp has urged Liverpool ’ s fans to enjoy their title triumph — and forget about knocking Manchester United off their Premier League perch .
The Reds go into the Merseyside derby needing just six points to be crowned champions for the first time in 30 years .
It will be the club ’ s 19th title — just one behind the record held by United after Sir Alex Ferguson finished first 13 times during a reign which started with him promising to knock Liverpool off the summit of English football .
Klopp believes it ’ s impossible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the strength of his competitors and the uncertainty football now faces in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic .
He said : “ I don ’ t think it is possible to dominate anymore , to be honest .
“ United had a pretty good combination , with an exceptional manager with a super eye for players and fantastic timing for how long you need a player in the team .
“ The replacements he got were always exceptional — and there was the money , too .
The combination for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have done something right , obviously , until now .
`` But we have to do these things — and probably even more — to stay successful .
“ And believe me , the others will not stop .
United will strike back and Chelsea are on the front foot in the transfer market while no-one else has done anything because the times are so uncertain .
`` And when I saw Man City beat Arsenal , I asked how is it possible we have 22 more points than them ?
” Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the Anfield club decided it would be unwise to pay £50million for RB Leipzig ’ s striker during the pandemic .
Klopp revealed that his club will continue to play a waiting game before making any moves at the end of an extended season .
He said : “ It depends on what your club policy is and what you want to do .
Nobody knows exactly .
`` If someone says , for example , that you can ’ t play football in front of supporters until 2023 then that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t think that will happen , but you just don ’ t know , so you can not expect that everything will be all fine for the next season .
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Reds fans should enjoy their title triumph and forget about trying to match their illustrious and fierce rivals
Jurgen Klopp says it's impossible for Liverpool to match Man Utd's era of dominance
Jurgen Klopp has urged Liverpool’s fans to enjoy their title triumph — and forget about knocking Manchester United off their Premier League perch.
The Reds go into the Merseyside derby needing just six points to be crowned champions for the first time in 30 years.
It will be the club’s 19th title — just one behind the record held by United after Sir Alex Ferguson finished first 13 times during a reign which started with him promising to knock Liverpool off the summit of English football.
Klopp believes it’s impossible to emulate a similar period of dominance, due to the strength of his competitors and the uncertainty football now faces in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
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He said: “I don’t think it is possible to dominate anymore, to be honest.
“United had a pretty good combination, with an exceptional manager with a super eye for players and fantastic timing for how long you need a player in the team.
“The replacements he got were always exceptional — and there was the money, too. The combination for United was really good. We must have done something right, obviously, until now.
"But we have to do these things — and probably even more — to stay successful.
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“And believe me, the others will not stop. United will strike back and Chelsea are on the front foot in the transfer market while no-one else has done anything because the times are so uncertain.
"And when I saw Man City beat Arsenal, I asked how is it possible we have 22 more points than them?”
Chelsea have already beaten Liverpool to Timo Werner after the Anfield club decided it would be unwise to pay £50million for RB Leipzig’s striker during the pandemic.
Klopp revealed that his club will continue to play a waiting game before making any moves at the end of an extended season.
He said: “It depends on what your club policy is and what you want to do. Nobody knows exactly.
"If someone says, for example, that you can’t play football in front of supporters until 2023 then that would change the whole thing.
“I don’t think that will happen, but you just don’t know, so you cannot expect that everything will be all fine for the next season.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-20--Carroll to extend stay at Newcastle after agreeing appearance-related contract

Andy Carroll has agreed to stay at Newcastle United for another season .
The injury-plagued 31-year-old striker is ready to extend his stay at the club after a heavily appearance-related contract was finalised .
Carroll has failed to find the net at all this season – spending most of it on the sidelines as he battled to regain his fitness .
He made just four starts and nine appearances from the bench as he fought consistently to overcome yet more injuries .
Toon chief Steve Bruce cut a frustrated figure as Carroll successfully defeated one setback only to be hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a damp squib .
The six-foot four-inch tall spearhead has been plagued throughout his career by ankle issues .
Unfortunately for player , manager and club he picked up a hip problem which , despite numerous attempts , could not be given a satisfactory prognosis .
With £35m signing Joelinton struggling to convince , Bruce was desperately in need of an alternative but he could not get Carroll onto the pitch for any significant length of time .
Such issues meant the former England international was widely expected to be leaving ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fund of Saudi Arabia .
But with several contract issues outstanding , the club had to be seen to act and offered the former Liverpool forward one final chance to make an impact on his second coming at his home-town club .
With the delay in giving the green light to the Saudis now running at three months – sources close to Amanda Staveley 's consortium remain convinced the deal will go through – the matter could not be put off any longer .
There remained the question-mark over whether it would , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player nor the club wanted to leave themselves exposed .
With points still required to lift Newcastle to safety , Bruce did not want an upset Carroll stalking the corridors and is well aware that , if he can regain his fitness , the forward remains capable of finding the net regularly .
However , the former West Ham will not be costing the club a huge weekly outlay .
His basic pay is well below the norm and will only increase significantly if he plays on a regular basis .
There has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect to the contract offer made to midfielder Matty Longstaff and defender Javier Manquillo .

The 31-year-old striker has failed to score all season after struggling with injury yet again but he is to be given another chance next season
Andy Carroll has agreed to stay at Newcastle United for another season.
The injury-plagued 31-year-old striker is ready to extend his stay at the club after a heavily appearance-related contract was finalised.
Carroll has failed to find the net at all this season – spending most of it on the sidelines as he battled to regain his fitness.
He made just four starts and nine appearances from the bench as he fought consistently to overcome yet more injuries.
Toon chief Steve Bruce cut a frustrated figure as Carroll successfully defeated one setback only to be hit by another as his home-coming turned into a damp squib.
Image: Alex Livesey) Alex Livesey)
The six-foot four-inch tall spearhead has been plagued throughout his career by ankle issues. Unfortunately for player, manager and club he picked up a hip problem which, despite numerous attempts, could not be given a satisfactory prognosis.
With £35m signing Joelinton struggling to convince, Bruce was desperately in need of an alternative but he could not get Carroll onto the pitch for any significant length of time.
Such issues meant the former England international was widely expected to be leaving ahead of the long-awaited takeover by the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia.
But with several contract issues outstanding, the club had to be seen to act and offered the former Liverpool forward one final chance to make an impact on his second coming at his home-town club.
With the delay in giving the green light to the Saudis now running at three months – sources close to Amanda Staveley's consortium remain convinced the deal will go through – the matter could not be put off any longer.
There remained the question-mark over whether it would, indeed, go ahead and neither the player nor the club wanted to leave themselves exposed.
With points still required to lift Newcastle to safety, Bruce did not want an upset Carroll stalking the corridors and is well aware that, if he can regain his fitness, the forward remains capable of finding the net regularly.
However, the former West Ham will not be costing the club a huge weekly outlay. His basic pay is well below the norm and will only increase significantly if he plays on a regular basis.
There has also been positive movement this week with respect to the contract offer made to midfielder Matty Longstaff and defender Javier Manquillo.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Katie Price thanks Peter Andre for being such a good dad to their kids

Katie Price has written a sweet message to Peter Andre to thank him for being such a good dad to their `` amazing '' kids .
The former model , 42 , posted a touching message paying tribute to the father of her two children , Princess and Junior , to mark Father 's Day .
In the note , which she posted on Instagram , Katie praised Pete 's parenting skills and gave him credit for being an incredible dad .
She also shared a montage of pictures from their marriage , showing them with their kids as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Father ’ s Day to @ peterandre between us both we have amazing children and credit to you to for being such a great dad to Junior and Princess . ''
The exes have made up after years of bitter arguments following their split in 2009 .
Pete and Katie recently shared a public exchange of messages proudly revealing the pair are friends again .
It came after Katie posted a sweet note about their son Junior on Instagram .
She described her son as a `` mini me '' and revealed she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was becoming .
She wrote : `` Happy 15th birthday to my mini me in many ways and so proud of the young man he is turning out to be his dad and me have done a good job ... '' Excited for today when he comes home for a surprise . ''
In response , Peter echoed Katie 's sentiments writing : `` He 's a good boy .
I 'm so so proud . ''
A fan commented on his response , writing : `` This is lovely commenting on each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Peter then opened up about his friendship with his former flame , adding : `` We ’ re friends and she ’ s mummy so of course . ''
Katie met her first husband in the I 'm A Celebrity jungle in 2004 .
The pair went on to marry and have two children , Princess and Junior , before they split in 2009 .
She went on to marry second husband Alex Reid a year later , and her third , Kieran Hayler , in 2013 .
The telly star had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Bunny , before their marriage crumbled in 2018 , as well as her son Harvey , 18 , from her relationship with Dwight Yorke .
Pete married fame-shy doctor Emily MacDonagh in 2015 and they are now parents to two children , Amelia and Theo .

Former glamour girl Katie Price has written a sweet message to her ex-husband Peter Andre to mark Father's Day - and she praised him for helping her raise such 'amazing' children
Katie Price thanks Peter Andre for being such a good dad to their kids in sweet message
Katie Price has written a sweet message to Peter Andre to thank him for being such a good dad to their "amazing" kids.
The former model, 42, posted a touching message paying tribute to the father of her two children, Princess and Junior, to mark Father's Day.
In the note, which she posted on Instagram, Katie praised Pete's parenting skills and gave him credit for being an incredible dad.
She also shared a montage of pictures from their marriage, showing them with their kids as they grew.
She wrote: "Happy Father’s Day to @peterandre between us both we have amazing children and credit to you to for being such a great dad to Junior and Princess."
The exes have made up after years of bitter arguments following their split in 2009.
Katie also added a mention for her third husband Kieran Hayler, who is the father of her two youngest children, Jett and Bunny.
She wrote: "Happy Father’s Day to @officialkieranhayler, you are an absolutely perfect dad to Jett and Bunny!
"I couldn’t ask for a better dad for our children and you have been great doing the home schooling, while I’ve been doing Harvey’s schooling. I appreciate it so Thank You."
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Pete and Katie recently shared a public exchange of messages proudly revealing the pair are friends again.
It came after Katie posted a sweet note about their son Junior on Instagram.
She described her son as a "mini me" and revealed she is so proud of the man he was becoming.
She wrote: "Happy 15th birthday to my mini me in many ways and so proud of the young man he is turning out to be his dad and me have done a good job...
"Excited for today when he comes home for a surprise."
In response, Peter echoed Katie's sentiments writing: "He's a good boy. I'm so so proud."
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A fan commented on his response, writing: "This is lovely commenting on each others status - lovely to see."
Peter then opened up about his friendship with his former flame, adding: "We’re friends and she’s mummy so of course."
Katie met her first husband in the I'm A Celebrity jungle in 2004.
The pair went on to marry and have two children, Princess and Junior, before they split in 2009.
She went on to marry second husband Alex Reid a year later, and her third, Kieran Hayler, in 2013.
The telly star had two more kids with Kieran, Jett and Bunny, before their marriage crumbled in 2018, as well as her son Harvey, 18, from her relationship with Dwight Yorke.
Pete married fame-shy doctor Emily MacDonagh in 2015 and they are now parents to two children, Amelia and Theo.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--'Amazing' young man dies in hospital after swimming with friends at beauty spot

A young man described as one of the 'sweetest and kindest souls ' died in hospital after nearly drowning while swimming with friends at a beauty spot in Scotland .
Keivan Ulhaq , from Cowdenbeath , 'got into difficulty in the water ' at 6pm on Saturday at Lochore Meadows Country Park , near Lochgelly , Fife .
The 20-year-old was pulled into a boat by hero bystanders , who gave him CPR , before he was rushed to hospital , the Daily Record reports .
Keivan 's condition was initially described as critical by doctors , but he sadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Keivan 's devastated friends have paid tribute to the `` amazing '' young man .
One said : “ I honestly don ’ t know what to write I don ’ t know how to explain how much of an amazing person you truly are .
“ I mean no one ever could you ’ re are truly one of the sweetest and kindest souls I have ever met , we didn ’ t speak much lately and I am gutted that we won ’ t speak again but I will never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in bed all day and night , our drinks our laughs and our memories .
“ You messaged me on Friday once again making me feel better about myself and if I knew that would be the last time I ever spoke to you I would ’ ve never stopped typing .
“ You will be missed more than you could imagine and we all love you unreal amounts Keivan Ulhaq .
“ Fly high and have a ball up there .
they got a good one R.I.P keavs.
” Another said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close friend .
Rest easy Keivan Ulhaq my boy you will always have a place in my heart .
“ Going to miss your bubbly personality .
Love you forever and always.
” As well as writing emotional tributes , friends shared photos of themselves with Keivan .
One friend said : `` Rest in paradise Keivan Ulhaq you were some boy , still had a whole life ahead of you though [ and ] it ’ s not fair .
I will miss our little conversations hope your having a ball up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Police Scotland confirmed they were called to Lochore Meadows at 6pm yesterday .
A spokesperson for the force said : `` Around 6pm on Saturday , June 20 police were called to a report that a 20-year-old man had gotten into difficulty in water at Lochore Meadows and had been pulled out .
`` He was taken to Victoria Hospital , Kirkcaldy , for treatment but died a short time later . ''

Keivan Ulhaq, 20, was swimming with friends at Lochore Meadows Country Park, near Lochgelly, Fife when he 'got into difficulty in the water' and had to be rescued by hero bystanders
'Amazing' young man, 20, dies in hospital after swimming with friends at beauty spot
A young man described as one of the 'sweetest and kindest souls' died in hospital after nearly drowning while swimming with friends at a beauty spot in Scotland.
Keivan Ulhaq, from Cowdenbeath, 'got into difficulty in the water' at 6pm on Saturday at Lochore Meadows Country Park, near Lochgelly, Fife.
The 20-year-old was pulled into a boat by hero bystanders, who gave him CPR, before he was rushed to hospital, the Daily Record reports.
Keivan's condition was initially described as critical by doctors, but he sadly died a short while later.
Several of Keivan's devastated friends have paid tribute to the "amazing" young man.
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One said: “I honestly don’t know what to write I don’t know how to explain how much of an amazing person you truly are.
“I mean no one ever could you’re are truly one of the sweetest and kindest souls I have ever met, we didn’t speak much lately and I am gutted that we won’t speak again but I will never forget the movie nights just snuggled up in bed all day and night, our drinks our laughs and our memories.
“You messaged me on Friday once again making me feel better about myself and if I knew that would be the last time I ever spoke to you I would’ve never stopped typing.
“You will be missed more than you could imagine and we all love you unreal amounts Keivan Ulhaq.
“Fly high and have a ball up there. they got a good one R.I.P keavs.”
Another said: “Absolutely heartbroken writing this. Another close friend. Rest easy Keivan Ulhaq my boy you will always have a place in my heart.
“Going to miss your bubbly personality. Love you forever and always.”
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As well as writing emotional tributes, friends shared photos of themselves with Keivan.
One friend said: "Rest in paradise Keivan Ulhaq you were some boy, still had a whole life ahead of you though [and] it’s not fair. I will miss our little conversations hope your having a ball up there you will be sorely missed."
Police Scotland confirmed they were called to Lochore Meadows at 6pm yesterday.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Around 6pm on Saturday, June 20 police were called to a report that a 20-year-old man had gotten into difficulty in water at Lochore Meadows and had been pulled out.
"He was taken to Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, for treatment but died a short time later."


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Newcastle takeover moves closer as Saudi Arabia vows to crack down on piracy

The takeover of Newcastle United could have moved a step closer today after Saudi Arabia claimed to launch a crackdown on the TV piracy of sports matches .
The £300million deal had stalled amid a major international trade dispute involving the illegal broadcast of sporting events .
Last week the World Trade Organisation slammed the Saudis for allowing the beoutQ channel to broadcast Premier League games , and other ripped off content from UEFA , FIFA , La Liga and Wimbledon .
But in a significant development today the Official Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property rights made an announcement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Kingdom 's efforts to reduce violations of the right ... we aim to block 231 websites that violate intellectual property regimes , with a view to shutting them down.
” It is the first action that the Saudis have taken to acknowledge the problem in their nation .
And it will be of interest to the Premier League lawyers who have been charged with approving their Public Investment Fund 's bid to buy 80pc of the Tyneside club .
The Premier League were blocked from taking the Saudi piracy problem to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This move could be the first in a bid to solve the huge legal block to the Newcastle takeover , if the Premier League see action and believe the crackdown will be genuine .
The Premier League face a big problem in approving the Newcastle takeover – brokered by financier Amanda Staveley – having seen their Middle East and North Africa broadcast deal , held by Qatar based beIN sports , devalued by piracy in Saudi .
Newcastle fans are demanding the delay in approving the takeover is sorted quickly so the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read : `` Those violating sites included a group of violations , which are sites that download and watch movies and series without obtaining a prior authorisation from the right holder , direct broadcast sites for encrypted sports channels without obtaining a prior license from the right owner ... and the sites selling subscriptions and servers of TV channels encoded through IPTV .
Those breaking the rules were threatened with prison , as the statement continued : `` The commission emphasised that these practices violate the copyright protection system and entail financial penalties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saudi riyals , the closure of the violating site or the cancellation of the commercial license , and in some cases it amounts to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or defamation at the account of the infringer and removing the infringement . ''

The £300million deal to buy the club was under threat after the release of a WTO report into the broadcast of the Premier League in Saudi Arabia
The takeover of Newcastle United could have moved a step closer today after Saudi Arabia claimed to launch a crackdown on the TV piracy of sports matches.
The £300million deal had stalled amid a major international trade dispute involving the illegal broadcast of sporting events.
Last week the World Trade Organisation slammed the Saudis for allowing the beoutQ channel to broadcast Premier League games, and other ripped off content from UEFA, FIFA, La Liga and Wimbledon.
But in a significant development today the Official Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property rights made an announcement.
It read: “Within the framework of the Kingdom's efforts to reduce violations of the right... we aim to block 231 websites that violate intellectual property regimes, with a view to shutting them down.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
It is the first action that the Saudis have taken to acknowledge the problem in their nation.
And it will be of interest to the Premier League lawyers who have been charged with approving their Public Investment Fund's bid to buy 80pc of the Tyneside club.
The Premier League were blocked from taking the Saudi piracy problem to court in the Kingdom nine times.
This move could be the first in a bid to solve the huge legal block to the Newcastle takeover, if the Premier League see action and believe the crackdown will be genuine.
The Premier League face a big problem in approving the Newcastle takeover – brokered by financier Amanda Staveley – having seen their Middle East and North Africa broadcast deal, held by Qatar based beIN sports, devalued by piracy in Saudi.
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Newcastle fans are demanding the delay in approving the takeover is sorted quickly so the club can plan ahead.
The Saudi statement read: "Those violating sites included a group of violations, which are sites that download and watch movies and series without obtaining a prior authorisation from the right holder, direct broadcast sites for encrypted sports channels without obtaining a prior license from the right owner... and the sites selling subscriptions and servers of TV channels encoded through IPTV.
Those breaking the rules were threatened with prison, as the statement continued: "The commission emphasised that these practices violate the copyright protection system and entail financial penalties and fines that may amount to 250,000 Saudi riyals, the closure of the violating site or the cancellation of the commercial license, and in some cases it amounts to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or defamation at the account of the infringer and removing the infringement."


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Edinson Cavani 'to quit PSG' and skip Champions League finale

Edinson Cavani will leave PSG at the end of his contract meaning he will miss the remainder of their Champions League campaign .
The Uruguayan was always expected to leave the Parc des Princes at the end of his contract .
The Ligue 1 season was ended early due to the coronavirus , although the Parisians were awarded the title , but the Champions League will still be completed in August .
PSG progressed past Borussia Dortmund in their last 16 tie and will be part of the mini knockout tournament that will take place in Portugal .
It had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team-mate Thomas Meunier , would extend their deals so that they could play in the European competition .
But that is no longer the case after the Uruguayan rejected an offer from the club and will now seek pastures new , reports RMC Sport .
Cavani has enjoyed a glittering career in the French capital since joining from Napoli in 2013 .
He has scored 200 times in 301 appearances to make him the club 's all-time leading goalscorer .
The striker has been linked with a host of clubs , including Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be short of options .
His next move has not yet been announced , although he has previously suggested retirement could be on the cards .
`` Right now , I am playing towards the end of my contract ( 2020 ) & possibly my career , '' he said .
`` I will be 33 going on 34 when it is up .
I do not know if I will continue after 2020 & if it will be in Paris .
I feel good here , though , & I want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silva and Layvin Kurzawa will also leave PSG , but they have extended their deals to allow them to play in the Champions League .

Edinson Cavani will leave PSG after choosing not extend to extend his deal and play in the rearranged Champions League tournament in August
Edinson Cavani will leave PSG at the end of his contract meaning he will miss the remainder of their Champions League campaign.
The Uruguayan was always expected to leave the Parc des Princes at the end of his contract.
The Ligue 1 season was ended early due to the coronavirus, although the Parisians were awarded the title, but the Champions League will still be completed in August.
PSG progressed past Borussia Dortmund in their last 16 tie and will be part of the mini knockout tournament that will take place in Portugal.
It had been suggested that Cavani, and his team-mate Thomas Meunier, would extend their deals so that they could play in the European competition.
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But that is no longer the case after the Uruguayan rejected an offer from the club and will now seek pastures new, reports RMC Sport.
Cavani has enjoyed a glittering career in the French capital since joining from Napoli in 2013.
He has scored 200 times in 301 appearances to make him the club's all-time leading goalscorer.
The striker has been linked with a host of clubs, including Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, and won't be short of options.
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His next move has not yet been announced, although he has previously suggested retirement could be on the cards.
"Right now, I am playing towards the end of my contract (2020) & possibly my career," he said.
"I will be 33 going on 34 when it is up. I do not know if I will continue after 2020 & if it will be in Paris. I feel good here, though, & I want to see my deal out."
Thiago Silva and Layvin Kurzawa will also leave PSG, but they have extended their deals to allow them to play in the Champions League.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Jose Mourinho aims sly dig at Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes over diving claim

Jose Mourinho aimed a sly dig at Bruno Fernandes after he went down a little too easily in Tottenham 's draw with Manchester United .
The Red Devils won two penalties against Spurs on Friday night , but one was overturned following a VAR check .
Replays showed that Fernandes went down too easily following a slight collision with Eric Dier , who had already conceded a penalty when fouling Paul Pogba .
Mourinho was asked for his thoughts on Fernandes going to ground following the match , which finished 1-1 .
The Portuguese suggested he knew exactly what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win a spot-kick , saying : `` Fernandes comes from a country that I know well . ''
He later added that Fernandes should have been booked : `` The second one [ penalty ] was incredible for me .
If VAR goes for simulation , the players could be exposed and given a yellow card .
I feel really upset with these two decisions . ''
Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy heaped praise on Fernandes ' performance against Spurs , and pointed out the way he pulls the strings for United .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to remove diving from his game .
`` Bruno Fernandes was the best player on the pitch for Manchester United against Tottenham on Friday , '' Murphy told the Daily Mail .
`` But if you hate diving with a passion like I do , he has to be called out for conning referee Jonathan Moss by leaning into Eric Dier and then falling over . ''
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Man United won two penalties against Tottenham on Friday night, but one was overturned following a VAR check, after it deemed Bruno Fernandes went down too easily
Jose Mourinho aimed a sly dig at Bruno Fernandes after he went down a little too easily in Tottenham's draw with Manchester United.
The Red Devils won two penalties against Spurs on Friday night, but one was overturned following a VAR check.
Replays showed that Fernandes went down too easily following a slight collision with Eric Dier, who had already conceded a penalty when fouling Paul Pogba.
Mourinho was asked for his thoughts on Fernandes going to ground following the match, which finished 1-1.
The Portuguese suggested he knew exactly what the midfielder was up to in trying to win a spot-kick, saying: "Fernandes comes from a country that I know well."
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He later added that Fernandes should have been booked: "The second one [penalty] was incredible for me. If VAR goes for simulation, the players could be exposed and given a yellow card. I feel really upset with these two decisions."
Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy heaped praise on Fernandes' performance against Spurs, and pointed out the way he pulls the strings for United.
However, he added that the midfielder needs to remove diving from his game.
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"Bruno Fernandes was the best player on the pitch for Manchester United against Tottenham on Friday," Murphy told the Daily Mail.
"But if you hate diving with a passion like I do, he has to be called out for conning referee Jonathan Moss by leaning into Eric Dier and then falling over."
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