thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Families are putting yellow hearts in their window as symbol of devastation

The coronavirus pandemic has seen more than 4.5 million deaths worldwide this year so far .
Too many people have lost their loved ones to the killer bug and are mourning the tragedy in lockdown .
One such person is Hannah Gompertz , whose grandmother Sheila sadly died at the beginning of May due to Covid-19 .
Her grandfather , David , has been devastated by the passing of his wife and spent a lot of time thinking about how he would let others know about his loss .
He ended up coming up with a very touching way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do the same .
The family decided to place a yellow heart in the window of their house as a sign that they had been affected by coronavirus .
Hannah explained the heartbreaking , but incredibly inspiring situation in a viral post on Facebook .
She said : `` Very sadly our Grandma has passed away after contracting Coronavirus .
`` Our Grandad was on the phone this morning and wanted people to understand , not only the number of people who have died due to this virus , but how many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss of a family member or friend .
`` He suggested that there could be a yellow symbol that individuals who have been affected by loss display in their windows , to show how the country is covered with families that have lost somebody and been touched by this pandemic . ''
David further explained his lovely idea , saying : `` Although every day on telly we hear the number of people that have died .
`` These are just numbers that don ’ t mean that much but if every family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symbol in their window , on their door or the pavement , people would realise the extent of this personal and national tragedy . ''
Three thousand people liked the post , with thousands commenting and sharing .
The family were overwhelmed by the response they received and decided to create a Yellow Heart group on Facebook , as a place for all those who had also lost loved ones to come together .
Called Yellow Hearts To Remember , the group currently has over 2,000 members .
It 's a place where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died because of the virus .
Speaking to the BBC about the group , Hannah added : `` It 's really emotional looking through all the pictures and stories , because it 's really upsetting to hear what other families are also going through .
`` And it makes the numbers feel a lot more real , because when they are just a statistic it can pass straight over your head really . ''

A family has come up with a very touching way to let people know they have been devastated by the coronavirus and lost a loved one
Why families are putting yellow hearts in their windows - and it's truly devastating
The coronavirus pandemic has seen more than 4.5 million cases worldwide this year so far - and more than 300,000 people have died.
Too many people have lost their loved ones to the killer bug and are mourning the tragedy in lockdown.
One such person is Hannah Gompertz, whose grandmother Sheila sadly died at the beginning of May due to Covid-19.
Her grandfather, David, has been devastated by the passing of his wife and spent a lot of time thinking about how he would let others know about his loss.
He ended up coming up with a very touching way to show his grief - and enable others to do the same.
The family decided to place a yellow heart in the window of their house as a sign that they had been affected by coronavirus.
Hannah explained the heartbreaking, but incredibly inspiring situation in a viral post on Facebook.
She said: "Very sadly our Grandma has passed away after contracting Coronavirus.
"Our Grandad was on the phone this morning and wanted people to understand, not only the number of people who have died due to this virus, but how many people have been affected due to the loss of a family member or friend.
"He suggested that there could be a yellow symbol that individuals who have been affected by loss display in their windows, to show how the country is covered with families that have lost somebody and been touched by this pandemic."
Image: BBC) BBC)
David further explained his lovely idea, saying: "Although every day on telly we hear the number of people that have died.
"These are just numbers that don’t mean that much but if every family that lost somebody dear put a yellow symbol in their window, on their door or the pavement, people would realise the extent of this personal and national tragedy."
Three thousand people liked the post, with thousands commenting and sharing.
The family were overwhelmed by the response they received and decided to create a Yellow Heart group on Facebook, as a place for all those who had also lost loved ones to come together.
Called Yellow Hearts To Remember, the group currently has over 2,000 members.
It's a place where people share stories and remember those who have died because of the virus.
Speaking to the BBC about the group, Hannah added: "It's really emotional looking through all the pictures and stories, because it's really upsetting to hear what other families are also going through.
"And it makes the numbers feel a lot more real, because when they are just a statistic it can pass straight over your head really."


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--UEFA clarify comments on teams from abandoned leagues pre-qualifying for CL

UEFA has made clear a statement which implied that teams from abandoned leagues would need to pre-qualify for next season 's Champions League .
European football 's governing body had issued confusing comments which implied that teams such as Paris Saint-Germain would need to enter the competition in the first qualifying round .
PSG , who remain in this season 's Champions League , were awarded the Ligue 1 title as the season was cancelled last month .
But UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin appeared to warn that clubs from abandoned leagues - such as in France , Holland and Belgium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the preliminary stages .
UEFA have now clarified their comments , confirming that only teams in the positions normally needing to pre-qualify will need to be ready to compete in the preliminary stages .
They wrote in a statement on Twitter : `` With regard to the way some quotes in an interview with beIN have been reported , UEFA wishes to make clear that President Čeferin said that clubs from leagues which were abandoned in this season would still need to be ready to play qualification rounds for next season according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He did not mention or hint at any change to the UEFA club competitions access list . ''
In the interview with beIN Sports on Friday , Ceferin also described the decision to end the Ligue 1 season as `` premature '' .
“ For us , the important thing is that we know who is the Champion , who is second , who is third , and fourth , '' he said .
`` My personal opinion is that if you cancel a season super early it ’ s not an ideal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and everybody can play except a few leagues .
`` But again , if it ’ s the decision of the government , what can the clubs do ?
Or the league ?
They can not do anything .
`` But for me the decision was premature .
But it doesn ’ t affect UEFA , so it ’ s their decision.
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UEFA has set straight comments it made on teams needing to pre-qualify for tournaments - confirming that there will be no changes to the competitions access list
UEFA has made clear a statement which implied that teams from abandoned leagues would need to pre-qualify for next season's Champions League.
European football's governing body had issued confusing comments which implied that teams such as Paris Saint-Germain would need to enter the competition in the first qualifying round.
PSG, who remain in this season's Champions League, were awarded the Ligue 1 title as the season was cancelled last month.
But UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin appeared to warn that clubs from abandoned leagues - such as in France, Holland and Belgium - would need to enter European competition at the preliminary stages.
Image: ANP/AFP via Getty Images) ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
UEFA have now clarified their comments, confirming that only teams in the positions normally needing to pre-qualify will need to be ready to compete in the preliminary stages.
They wrote in a statement on Twitter : "With regard to the way some quotes in an interview with beIN have been reported, UEFA wishes to make clear that President Čeferin said that clubs from leagues which were abandoned in this season would still need to be ready to play qualification rounds for next season according to the current access list.
"He did not mention or hint at any change to the UEFA club competitions access list."
In the interview with beIN Sports on Friday, Ceferin also described the decision to end the Ligue 1 season as "premature".
“For us, the important thing is that we know who is the Champion, who is second, who is third, and fourth," he said.
"My personal opinion is that if you cancel a season super early it’s not an ideal thing because things can improve a lot and everybody can play except a few leagues.
"But again, if it’s the decision of the government, what can the clubs do? Or the league? They cannot do anything.
"But for me the decision was premature. But it doesn’t affect UEFA, so it’s their decision.”
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thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Mum-of-two, 53, makes £10m by boiling chicken feet to make age-defying soup

A mum-of-two is the proud owner of company worth £10million in just three years by making an age-defying soup with boiled chicken feet .
Maxine Laceby from Wolverhampton , came up with the concoction as she approached 50 and decided to look into ways to fend off the ageing process .
She researched ways to look and feel younger and started brewing up her own broth made with chicken feet and pig trotters , both rich in collagen .
The millionaire , who gave up working at the age of 25 to bring up her two daughters , simmered the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour and drank the 'gelatinous stock ' in the hope it gave her skin a boost .
Pals started noticing the change in Maxine in 2017 - telling her that her skin was 'glowing ' and her hair was 'brighter and shinier ' - and asked her to reveal her secret .
She told a select bunch of friends and started making the stock in bulk , and then hit on the idea of flogging it across the world .
Maxine telephoned the Food Standards Agency and told them she was onto a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where to start .
The person she spoke to was both helpful and excited about her product and advised her on the governing bodies she needed to talk to .
Maxine found a ‘ blender ’ to help her to make sachets she could distribute that were palatable and not too gloopy to drink - and her company Absolute Collagen was founded .
She said : “ He told me I could add less collagen and make more money but it was never about money , I wanted results .
It was about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to bring it to as many people as possible .
“ People told me I was selling it too cheap but I don ’ t think beauty should be pocket deep .
`` So I knew I couldn ’ t afford a retail store or a distributor and that I ’ d have to do it myself from home .
I spoke to competitors and they told me I was a little fish in a big lake and that I ’ d get eaten alive .
“ But I could see there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out there .
I think mums are very solution-focused , we will always find a way.
” In the Caribbean chicken feet is a popular ingredient in a soup served with carrots , potatoes and dumplings .
Chicken feet are also eaten in China for its collagen while in South Korea it is covered in a spicy sauce and eaten on its own .
Maxine , now 53 , said her company - which she runs with daughters Darcy , 22 , and Margot , 19 - now has 15,000 customers and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said she went from 'boiling chicken feet and pig 's trotters ' in her kitchen to becoming the boss of a successful company in just three years .
Speaking about the moment she realised her 'bone broth ' had given her skin a boost , she said : `` I realised the collagen in the bone broth that was having an effect so I began making massive vats of it at home , like some kind of white witch .
`` I 'd have friends banging on my door for my booty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had an 'incredible impact on her skin , hair and nails ' and that she soon became known as the 'local collagen dealer ' - before deciding the launch her business on a grander scale .
Rather the using pig 's trotters and chicken 's feet - both rich in collagen - the firm now uses liquid marine collagen , from cold water fish - normally using scales and skin to created the collagen-rich supplement .
The supplement , which users can mix into hot drink or simply drink as it is , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrinkles and improving the quality of the skin , hair and nails .
Maxine said that anyone could start a business - even at the age of 50 - adding : `` So many people feel they have nowhere to go once their children have flown the nest , but 50 is young nowadays . ''

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Maxine Laceby, from Wolverhampton, researched ways to look and feel younger and started brewing up her own broth made with chicken feet and pig trotters as they are rich in collagen
A mum-of-two is the proud owner of company worth £10million in just three years by making an age-defying soup with boiled chicken feet.
Maxine Laceby from Wolverhampton, came up with the concoction as she approached 50 and decided to look into ways to fend off the ageing process.
She researched ways to look and feel younger and started brewing up her own broth made with chicken feet and pig trotters, both rich in collagen.
The millionaire, who gave up working at the age of 25 to bring up her two daughters, simmered the offcuts on her hob in for an hour and drank the 'gelatinous stock' in the hope it gave her skin a boost.
Pals started noticing the change in Maxine in 2017 - telling her that her skin was 'glowing' and her hair was 'brighter and shinier' - and asked her to reveal her secret.
Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL) TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
She told a select bunch of friends and started making the stock in bulk, and then hit on the idea of flogging it across the world.
Maxine telephoned the Food Standards Agency and told them she was onto a great product but didn’t know where to start.
The person she spoke to was both helpful and excited about her product and advised her on the governing bodies she needed to talk to.
Maxine found a ‘blender’ to help her to make sachets she could distribute that were palatable and not too gloopy to drink - and her company Absolute Collagen was founded.
Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL) TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
She said: “He told me I could add less collagen and make more money but it was never about money, I wanted results. It was about finding a product that I knew worked and to bring it to as many people as possible.
“People told me I was selling it too cheap but I don’t think beauty should be pocket deep.
"So I knew I couldn’t afford a retail store or a distributor and that I’d have to do it myself from home. I spoke to competitors and they told me I was a little fish in a big lake and that I’d get eaten alive.
“But I could see there were faults in all of the products out there. I think mums are very solution-focused, we will always find a way.”
Image: Sacha McCormack) Sacha McCormack)
In the Caribbean chicken feet is a popular ingredient in a soup served with carrots, potatoes and dumplings.
Chicken feet are also eaten in China for its collagen while in South Korea it is covered in a spicy sauce and eaten on its own.
Maxine, now 53, said her company - which she runs with daughters Darcy, 22, and Margot, 19 - now has 15,000 customers and has a turnover of £10m a year.
She said she went from 'boiling chicken feet and pig's trotters' in her kitchen to becoming the boss of a successful company in just three years.
Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL) TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
Speaking about the moment she realised her 'bone broth' had given her skin a boost, she said: "I realised the collagen in the bone broth that was having an effect so I began making massive vats of it at home, like some kind of white witch.
"I'd have friends banging on my door for my booty!"
She said that the broth had an 'incredible impact on her skin, hair and nails' and that she soon became known as the 'local collagen dealer' - before deciding the launch her business on a grander scale.
Rather the using pig's trotters and chicken's feet - both rich in collagen - the firm now uses liquid marine collagen, from cold water fish - normally using scales and skin to created the collagen-rich supplement.
The supplement, which users can mix into hot drink or simply drink as it is, fights signs of ageing, ironing out wrinkles and improving the quality of the skin, hair and nails.
Maxine said that anyone could start a business - even at the age of 50 - adding: "So many people feel they have nowhere to go once their children have flown the nest, but 50 is young nowadays."


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Life after TOWIE: Where Kirk Norcross, Harry Derbidge and Lauren Goodger are now

When former TOWIE favourite Kirk Norcross was spotted cleaning the driveway of his former co-star James Argent , fans went wild .
He was seen giving Arg 's £1.3million Essex home some TLC this week - and we all wondered why .
Kirk 's new business Kirk 's KN Jet Services is up and running , and he is n't worried about getting his hands dirty .
So many of the cast have done their own thing away from the cameras since leaving .
We take a look at six of the much-loved stars ' next steps as they put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'so long ' to the Sugar Hut .
One of TOWIE 's true success stories , there is n't much hunky Mark has n't done .
A presenter on US entertainment news programme EXTRA , he has hosted countless shows this side of the Atlantic as well .
Appearing on I 'm A Celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing , he is a household name .
He is also a current presenter on Heart radio as he and wife Michelle Keegan keep the money rolling in .
We got our first look at Charlie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McCann in 2013 .
He joined his sister Chloe Sims and cousin Joey Essex and was an instant hit .
But two years later he said goodbye - and is cashing in with sport .
He is an agent for stars , working for a company called Wasserman and is said to be doing rather well .
It 's now six years since loveable Harry said no more and left his old TOWIE life behind .
He followed in his cousin Amy Child 's footsteps , opening up his own boutique .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still bringing home the bacon .
Now , he is a social media influencer - a makeup artist with over 110,000 followers hanging on his every brush-stroke .
Quite simply , Mike brought the body back to TOWIE .
But he was n't kept on past 2018 - so he 's been keeping busy .
When you are built like he is , it would be foolish not to take full advantage of it .
Mike is working as a PT and is helping others get into shape .
TOWIE and bronzed skin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making some money out of it !
Lauren , who has participated on Dancing On Ice and CelebrityBig Brother , saw a gap in the market .
She is the face of her own fake tan company , Lauren 's Gold .
Lauren is still command much attention - showing off her curves whenever possible .
Showbiz was n't the life Fran wanted , despite returning to the show in 2017 .
Starring in TOWIE from 2014 to 2015 , chasing fame and fortune was n't for her it seems .
She has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and her business seems to be thriving .
You know who to call if your mobile needs a new look !

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Some have stayed in the limelight after leaving the Sugar Hut behind and some have gone their own way - but who are TOWIE's biggest success stories throughout the years?
Life after TOWIE - where Kirk Norcross, Harry Derbidge and Lauren Goodger are now
When former TOWIE favourite Kirk Norcross was spotted cleaning the driveway of his former co-star James Argent, fans went wild.
He was seen giving Arg's £1.3million Essex home some TLC this week - and we all wondered why.
Kirk's new business Kirk's KN Jet Services is up and running, and he isn't worried about getting his hands dirty.
So many of the cast have done their own thing away from the cameras since leaving.
We take a look at six of the much-loved stars' next steps as they put their time to good use after saying 'so long' to the Sugar Hut.
Mark Wright
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
One of TOWIE's true success stories, there isn't much hunky Mark hasn't done.
A presenter on US entertainment news programme EXTRA, he has hosted countless shows this side of the Atlantic as well.
Appearing on I'm A Celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing, he is a household name.
He is also a current presenter on Heart radio as he and wife Michelle Keegan keep the money rolling in.
Charlie Sims
Image: Tom Nicholson/REX) Tom Nicholson/REX)
We got our first look at Charlie when he stepped in with girlfriend-at-the-time Ferne McCann in 2013.
He joined his sister Chloe Sims and cousin Joey Essex and was an instant hit.
But two years later he said goodbye - and is cashing in with sport.
He is an agent for stars, working for a company called Wasserman and is said to be doing rather well.
Harry Derbidge
Image: Harry Derbidge/Instagram) Harry Derbidge/Instagram)
It's now six years since loveable Harry said no more and left his old TOWIE life behind.
He followed in his cousin Amy Child's footsteps, opening up his own boutique.
That may have closed down but he is still bringing home the bacon.
Now, he is a social media influencer - a makeup artist with over 110,000 followers hanging on his every brush-stroke.
Mike Hassini
Image: Mike Hassini/Instagram) Mike Hassini/Instagram)
Quite simply, Mike brought the body back to TOWIE.
But he wasn't kept on past 2018 - so he's been keeping busy.
When you are built like he is, it would be foolish not to take full advantage of it.
Mike is working as a PT and is helping others get into shape.
Lauren Goodger
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
TOWIE and bronzed skin go hand-in-hand - so someone should be making some money out of it!
Lauren, who has participated on Dancing On Ice and Celebrity Big Brother, saw a gap in the market.
She is the face of her own fake tan company, Lauren's Gold.
Lauren is still command much attention - showing off her curves whenever possible.
Fran Parman
Image: INSTAGRAM/FRAN PARMAN) INSTAGRAM/FRAN PARMAN)
Showbiz wasn't the life Fran wanted, despite returning to the show in 2017.
Starring in TOWIE from 2014 to 2015, chasing fame and fortune wasn't for her it seems.
She has turned her hand to phone case designing - and her business seems to be thriving.
You know who to call if your mobile needs a new look!


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Gogglebox stars savagely tear into Boris Johnson's lockdown speech

Gogglebox stars drew plenty of giggles as they ripped Prime Minister Boris Johnson apart .
Friday night 's show had viewers in fits of laughter when they sat down to watch the cast 's take on the PM 's lockdown speech last Sunday .
He urged the UK to 'stay alert ' for the coronavirus in a change of messaging as the first tentative steps are made to relax the nationwide lockdown .
But he was slammed for mixed messages - and was n't about to get away without being blasted by the box-watchers .
Boris was panned five days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the stars taking aim .
The Siddiquis had plenty to say on what they heard .
IT technician Umar told his brother Baasit : `` It 's not often a government announcement needs a disclaimer after it - 'no rationality or scientific advice was used in this announcement ' . ''
Boris ' return to work idea came under scrutiny - and lorry driver Tom not happy about how he was told to get there .
He grumbled to the other Malones : `` Even better by walking ?
I work 70 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peter and Sophie were taken aback at the messages coming out of number 10 .
`` Unlimited exercise ?
People are to use that like the unlimited salad bowls at Pizza Hut ! ''
Peter shouted .
Stephen teased : `` Work from home if you can ... .. if you can .
If you ca n't ... then you should go to work .
Brilliant ! ''
After praising the public for adhering to a seven-week lockdown , the Prime Minister said : `` It would be madness now to throw away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We must stay alert .
We must continue to control the virus and save lives . ''

The sofa stars were far from impressed by the Prime Minister's update and their brilliant put-downs had viewers in stitches during Friday night's show
Gogglebox stars drew plenty of giggles as they ripped Prime Minister Boris Johnson apart.
Friday night's show had viewers in fits of laughter when they sat down to watch the cast's take on the PM's lockdown speech last Sunday.
He urged the UK to 'stay alert' for the coronavirus in a change of messaging as the first tentative steps are made to relax the nationwide lockdown.
But he was slammed for mixed messages - and wasn't about to get away without being blasted by the box-watchers.
Boris was panned five days on from his address, with many of the stars taking aim.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
The Siddiquis had plenty to say on what they heard.
IT technician Umar told his brother Baasit: "It's not often a government announcement needs a disclaimer after it - 'no rationality or scientific advice was used in this announcement'."
Boris' return to work idea came under scrutiny - and lorry driver Tom not happy about how he was told to get there.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4) Image: PA) PA)
He grumbled to the other Malones: "Even better by walking? I work 70 miles away!”
Brother and sister Peter and Sophie were taken aback at the messages coming out of number 10.
"Unlimited exercise? People are to use that like the unlimited salad bowls at Pizza Hut!" Peter shouted.
Daniel and husband Stephen also weren't impressed.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Stephen teased: "Work from home if you can..... if you can. If you can't...then you should go to work. Brilliant!"
After praising the public for adhering to a seven-week lockdown, the Prime Minister said: "It would be madness now to throw away that achievement by allowing a second spike.
"We must stay alert. We must continue to control the virus and save lives."


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Timo Werner's four reasons for wanting Liverpool move ahead of mooted transfer

Timo Werner has reportedly identified four of Liverpool 's features which make Anfield his ideal destination this summer .
The RB Leipzig striker , who is expected to cost £51million , has been linked with a move to the Reds for over a year as manager Jurgen Klopp aims to bolster his options up front .
And Werner , 24 , is equally keen on the move , though big-money transfers have been thrown into uncertainty by the coronavirus pandemic .
However , even if Werner does not join Liverpool this summer , The Athletic reports that the German could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report adds that Werner sees Liverpool as the best fit for him on and off the pitch for four reasons : the coach ; his potential teammates ; the Reds ' playing style and the environment around the club .
Werner would welcome the opportunity to work under his compatriot Klopp and he has also been backed to fit Liverpool 's style of play by Red Bull chief Ralf Rangnick .
`` The league is less important , but the club , from a purely hypothetical point of view , I would better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club that is not necessarily defined by ball possession football , '' Rangnick told BILD .
`` Since Timo has made progress under Julian Nagelsmann , his most important weapons , however , are the quick switching movement and his powerful finish .
`` Therefore , he would rather fit a club like Liverpool , which is similar to our style of play , but I would prefer him to stay here . ''
Liverpool could also be an attractive 'environment ' for Werner due to their investment in a new £50million training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been pushed back due to the ongoing pandemic .
The club also boasts a rich history and is expanding its Anfield Road stand to increase the stadium 's capacity to over 60,000 .
The Germany striker would also be joining a squad which boasts some of Europe 's premier attacking talents - meaning he could line up alongside the likes of Roberto Firmino , Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane .
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The 24-year-old RB Leipzig ace is a long-term target for the Reds - and he remains keen on the switch to Merseyside due to four aspects of the setup at Liverpool
Timo Werner has reportedly identified four of Liverpool's features which make Anfield his ideal destination this summer.
The RB Leipzig striker, who is expected to cost £51million, has been linked with a move to the Reds for over a year as manager Jurgen Klopp aims to bolster his options up front.
And Werner, 24, is equally keen on the move, though big-money transfers have been thrown into uncertainty by the coronavirus pandemic.
However, even if Werner does not join Liverpool this summer, The Athletic reports that the German could move at a later date.
The report adds that Werner sees Liverpool as the best fit for him on and off the pitch for four reasons: the coach; his potential teammates; the Reds' playing style and the environment around the club.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Werner would welcome the opportunity to work under his compatriot Klopp and he has also been backed to fit Liverpool's style of play by Red Bull chief Ralf Rangnick.
"The league is less important, but the club, from a purely hypothetical point of view, I would better see him in good hands with a club that is not necessarily defined by ball possession football," Rangnick told BILD .
"Since Timo has made progress under Julian Nagelsmann, his most important weapons, however, are the quick switching movement and his powerful finish.
"Therefore, he would rather fit a club like Liverpool, which is similar to our style of play, but I would prefer him to stay here."
Liverpool could also be an attractive 'environment' for Werner due to their investment in a new £50million training ground at Kirkby - though work has been pushed back due to the ongoing pandemic.
The club also boasts a rich history and is expanding its Anfield Road stand to increase the stadium's capacity to over 60,000.
The Germany striker would also be joining a squad which boasts some of Europe's premier attacking talents - meaning he could line up alongside the likes of Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Tristan Thompson's babymama demands fresh paternity test after 'tampered' result

Tristan Thompson 's alleged babymama is demanding the basketball ace take another paternity test after the first one came back negative - and she 's accused him of 'manipulating ' the result .
Instagram model Kimberly Alexander , who was unmasked this week as the woman accusing Tristan of the son he allegedly fathered , also claims the Cleveland Cavaliers ace has lied about the status of their relationship .
She now wants him to take a second DNA test at a clinic not previously associated with the Kardashians - just in case they have somehow tampered with the results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had sex - with sources saying it was some time during his first season with the Cavs in 2011/2012 - he has maintained that it was no more than a one-night stand .
But Kimberly says it was much more than that , claiming he 's definitely the dad of her son Peyton - and even accused the Kardashians of 'bribing ' US news site TMZ to write favourably about him .
`` I 'm convinced that the Kardashian clan pays off TMZ !
!
!
! ''
she wrote over an Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Tristan we all know it was n't a one night stand .
Come clean baby daddy . ''
Kim hit out at the site again on Instagram , writing : `` Sorry TMZ I have a daughter & she was just born in 2011 .
`` Try again and the ball is in my f**king court . ''
The mother of two , who describes herself as an Airbnb property manager , model and brand ambassador , says her daughter is aged eight and a half years - while TMZ reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or five .
Kim is now demanding Tristan submit himself to a second paternity test at a clinic of her choosing , after he went to a specialist who has been highly trusted by the Kardashians in the past to carry out the initial swab .
Tristan has agreed to her demand through his pitball lawyer Marty Singer , as he is so confident he can not be the father of Kim 's boy .
But , he 's warned , Kim could face a multimillion-dollar lawsuit if she does n't drop her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
In an incendiary cease and desist letter , Tristan 's attorney accused Kim of a money grab as part of her `` 15 minutes of fame '' .
`` After it was indisputably established by a paternity test performed by one of the most reputable labs that Mr Thompson is not your child 's father , we thought that would be the end of this , '' he wrote .
`` Instead , you have continued to spread outrageous lies about my clients , including ridiculous fictional conspiracy theories that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somehow falsified the paternity test results since members of the Kardashian family had previously used the same trustworthy lab . ''
Mr Singer added : `` It is obvious that the reason you are spreading these lies about my clients is because you want your 15 minutes of fame .
My clients will not tolerate your despicable conduct . ''
`` It has been proven that Mr Thompson is not the father of your child and we demand that you stop claiming that he is , and that he and Ms. Kardashian somehow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is defamatory per se to falsely assert that someone is a deadbeat dad who allegedly does not support his children , and to falsely accuse my clients of faking paternity test results . ''
Kim initially hired celebrity attorney Lisa Bloom - who specialises in helping other women - but was let go by the legal firm after they were unable to settle the matter of paternity with Tristan .
She was asked by the Bloom firm when she and Peyton would be available to take the paternity test as Tristan had done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy that he 'd used a DNA testing facility known to the Kardashian family .
She fired back : `` We already took the test and that is where the problem started he choose not a Neutral setting and pick his own DNA specialict .
And he had it done I .
His home and me and Lisa suspected he was trying something with it he agreed to take a 2nd test but Lisa dropped the case because I went on IG and aired out my case but I have a new laywer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like that private or I wo n't have a chance . ''
She added that she 's certain Tristan is the father of her son as she was `` 100 % only with him '' and claims that he paid people off .
Kim insisted she has a lot of dirt on Tristan in the form of a video of herself performing oral sex on him , as well as other things .
She added : `` So basically they think I will go away but I wo n't I know for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
And in the end I will be more then compensated because I 'm now under care of a dr for my emotional distress . ''
Tristan is already the father of two children - his first , son Prince , was born to his ex-girlfriend Jordan Craig , who was pregnant when he started dating Khloe Kardashian .
Khloe then gave birth to daughter True , going into labour just hours after the bombshell news that Tristan had cheated on her .
While she forgave him and took it back , Tristan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move on Kylie Jenner 's best friend Jordyn Woods at a house party and kissed her .
The cheating scandal rocked the entire Kardashian clan , with both Kylie and Khloe immediately ending their years-long friendships with Jordyn and throwing her to the wolves .
Tristan , on the other hand , was eventually allowed to slink back in the heart of the family and even moved back in with Khloe and True before lockdown began .
They 've all been playing happy families inside Khloe 's magnificent mansion - but with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans believe it 's time for Khloe to apologise to Jordyn and end things with Tristan for good .
Scandal has followed their relationship as it hit headlines Tristan had cheated on Khloe just as she went into labour .
Although she forgave him the first time , the damage was unrepairable when he locked lips with Kylie Jenner 's BFF Jorydn Woods at a house party .
They split for good in February 2019 but they have been playing happy families in lockdown with their daughter .

Kimberly Alexander, who claims Tristan Thompson is the father of her second child, wants him to take another test not carried out by the clinic that usually deals with the Kardashians
Tristan Thompson's alleged babymama is demanding the basketball ace take another paternity test after the first one came back negative - and she's accused him of 'manipulating' the result.
Instagram model Kimberly Alexander, who was unmasked this week as the woman accusing Tristan of the son he allegedly fathered, also claims the Cleveland Cavaliers ace has lied about the status of their relationship.
She now wants him to take a second DNA test at a clinic not previously associated with the Kardashians - just in case they have somehow tampered with the results.
While Tristan has admitted the pair had sex - with sources saying it was some time during his first season with the Cavs in 2011/2012 - he has maintained that it was no more than a one-night stand.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
But Kimberly says it was much more than that, claiming he's definitely the dad of her son Peyton - and even accused the Kardashians of 'bribing' US news site TMZ to write favourably about him.
"I'm convinced that the Kardashian clan pays off TMZ!!!!" she wrote over an Instagram screengrab of an article from the outlet.
"Tristan we all know it wasn't a one night stand. Come clean baby daddy."
Image: kimcakery305/Instagram) kimcakery305/Instagram)
Kim hit out at the site again on Instagram, writing: "Sorry TMZ I have a daughter & she was just born in 2011.
"Try again and the ball is in my f**king court."
The mother of two, who describes herself as an Airbnb property manager, model and brand ambassador, says her daughter is aged eight and a half years - while TMZ reports the younger son is aged between four or five.
Image: kimcakery305/Instagram) kimcakery305/Instagram) Image: kimcakery305/Instagram) kimcakery305/Instagram)
Kim is now demanding Tristan submit himself to a second paternity test at a clinic of her choosing, after he went to a specialist who has been highly trusted by the Kardashians in the past to carry out the initial swab.
Tristan has agreed to her demand through his pitball lawyer Marty Singer, as he is so confident he cannot be the father of Kim's boy.
But, he's warned, Kim could face a multimillion-dollar lawsuit if she doesn't drop her "malicious defamatory lies and specious fabrications".
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
In an incendiary cease and desist letter, Tristan's attorney accused Kim of a money grab as part of her "15 minutes of fame".
"After it was indisputably established by a paternity test performed by one of the most reputable labs that Mr Thompson is not your child's father, we thought that would be the end of this," he wrote.
"Instead, you have continued to spread outrageous lies about my clients, including ridiculous fictional conspiracy theories that you conjured up claiming that my clients supposedly somehow falsified the paternity test results since members of the Kardashian family had previously used the same trustworthy lab."
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
Mr Singer added: "It is obvious that the reason you are spreading these lies about my clients is because you want your 15 minutes of fame. My clients will not tolerate your despicable conduct."
"It has been proven that Mr Thompson is not the father of your child and we demand that you stop claiming that he is, and that he and Ms. Kardashian somehow falsified the paternity test results. It is defamatory per se to falsely assert that someone is a deadbeat dad who allegedly does not support his children, and to falsely accuse my clients of faking paternity test results."
Image: kimcakery305/Instagram) kimcakery305/Instagram)
Kim initially hired celebrity attorney Lisa Bloom - who specialises in helping other women - but was let go by the legal firm after they were unable to settle the matter of paternity with Tristan.
She was asked by the Bloom firm when she and Peyton would be available to take the paternity test as Tristan had done his swab.
But she wasn't happy that he'd used a DNA testing facility known to the Kardashian family.
She fired back: "We already took the test and that is where the problem started he choose not a Neutral setting and pick his own DNA specialict. And he had it done I. His home and me and Lisa suspected he was trying something with it he agreed to take a 2nd test but Lisa dropped the case because I went on IG and aired out my case but I have a new laywer now and I need to keep things like that private or I won't have a chance."
Image: kimcakery305/Instagram) kimcakery305/Instagram)
She added that she's certain Tristan is the father of her son as she was "100% only with him" and claims that he paid people off.
Kim insisted she has a lot of dirt on Tristan in the form of a video of herself performing oral sex on him, as well as other things.
She added: "So basically they think I will go away but I won't I know for a fact he is my sons father!! And in the end I will be more then compensated because I'm now under care of a dr for my emotional distress."
Tristan is already the father of two children - his first, son Prince, was born to his ex-girlfriend Jordan Craig, who was pregnant when he started dating Khloe Kardashian.
Image: Tristan Thompson/Instagram) Tristan Thompson/Instagram)
Khloe then gave birth to daughter True, going into labour just hours after the bombshell news that Tristan had cheated on her.
While she forgave him and took it back, Tristan wrecked his second chance when he made a move on Kylie Jenner's best friend Jordyn Woods at a house party and kissed her.
The cheating scandal rocked the entire Kardashian clan, with both Kylie and Khloe immediately ending their years-long friendships with Jordyn and throwing her to the wolves.
Image: instagram) instagram)
Tristan, on the other hand, was eventually allowed to slink back in the heart of the family and even moved back in with Khloe and True before lockdown began.
They've all been playing happy families inside Khloe's magnificent mansion - but with this new babymama causing drama, fed-up fans believe it's time for Khloe to apologise to Jordyn and end things with Tristan for good.
Scandal has followed their relationship as it hit headlines Tristan had cheated on Khloe just as she went into labour.
Image: Tristan Thompson/Instagram) Tristan Thompson/Instagram)
Although she forgave him the first time, the damage was unrepairable when he locked lips with Kylie Jenner's BFF Jorydn Woods at a house party.
They split for good in February 2019 but they have been playing happy families in lockdown with their daughter.


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Italy to reopen borders to EU holidaymakers 'without 14-day quarantine'

Italy will reopen its borders to EU holidaymakers from June 3 and those arrivals reportedly will not face a 14-day coronavirus quarantine .
It comes as the country , which has suffered the third-highest death toll in the world behind the US and Britain , unwinds one of the most rigid Covid-19 lockdowns .
Italy 's lawmakers are hoping to kickstart the economy and salvage the forthcoming holiday season , when Italians traditionally escape the cities for their annual summer breaks .
The UK is currently advising against all non-essential international travel and is expected to introduce a 14-day quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Britons , with some limited exceptions .
Sign up to get the Mirror ’ s daily coronavirus briefing email at mirror.co.uk/email - in your inbox after the press conference every evening .
Italy 's government on Saturday approved a decree which will allow travel to and from abroad from June 3 .
It will not include a 14-day quarantine , la Repubblica reported .
The government will allow free travel across the country from that same day .
Italy has promised to give Italian families up to 500 euros ( £447 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and summer .
Some regions had pushed for a swifter rollback of lockdown restrictions , but Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has insisted on a gradual return to normal to prevent a second wave of infections .
More than 31,600 Italians have died of Covid-19 since the outbreak came to light on February 21 , the third-highest death toll in the world after that of the United States and Britain .
In a bid to contain the contagion , Italy was the first European country to impose nationwide restrictions in March , only sanctioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 4 , when it allowed factories and parks to reopen .
Shops are due to open on May 18 and the government decided that all movement within individual regions should be allowed that same day , meaning people will be able to visit friends .
The inter-regional and foreign travel ban will remain in place until after Italy 's June 2 Republic Day holiday , preventing any mass travel over that long-holiday weekend .
But all travel curb will be lifted from June 3 - a major milestone on Italy 's road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to salvage the forthcoming holiday season , when Italians traditionally escape the cities for their annual summer breaks .
The regions can reactivate all sectors of the economy that might still be shuttered , so long as safety protocols are followed .
National health authorities will monitor the situation to make sure infections are kept in check , the decree said .
Shops and restaurants across the country are preparing to reopen under strict social distancing and hygiene rules , as recommended by health authorities .
`` The challenge is huge , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and most of all there is uncertainty .
The sense of uncertainty is dominating everything , '' said Alberto Volpe , manager of a clothing shop in central Rome .
A number of European countries have already announced or are planning to introduce a 14-day quarantine for arrivals .
Spain 's order went into effect on Friday and will remain in force through its state of alarm .
The UK has n't revealed a start date for its 14-day quarantine period for incoming travellers .

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Italy has suffered the third-highest coronavirus death toll in the world - behind the US and Britain - and is now unwinding one of the toughest lockdowns to kickstart its economy and salvage the summer tourism season
Italy to reopen borders to EU tourists 'without 14-day quarantine' on June 3
Italy will reopen its borders to EU holidaymakers from June 3 and those arrivals reportedly will not face a 14-day coronavirus quarantine.
It comes as the country, which has suffered the third-highest death toll in the world behind the US and Britain, unwinds one of the most rigid Covid-19 lockdowns.
Italy's lawmakers are hoping to kickstart the economy and salvage the forthcoming holiday season, when Italians traditionally escape the cities for their annual summer breaks.
The UK is currently advising against all non-essential international travel and is expected to introduce a 14-day quarantine for people arriving in the country, including Britons, with some limited exceptions.
Sign up to get the Mirror’s daily coronavirus briefing email at mirror.co.uk/email - in your inbox after the press conference every evening.
Image: TELENEWS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) TELENEWS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Italy's government on Saturday approved a decree which will allow travel to and from abroad from June 3, although social distancing measures will remain in place.
It will not include a 14-day quarantine, la Repubblica reported.
The government will allow free travel across the country from June 3.
Italy has promised to give Italian families up to 500 euros (£447) to use towards domestic holidays this spring and summer.
Some regions had pushed for a swifter rollback of lockdown restrictions, but Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has insisted on a gradual return to normal to prevent a second wave of infections.
More than 31,600 Italians have died of Covid-19 since the outbreak came to light on February 21, the third-highest death toll in the world after that of the United States and Britain.
In a bid to contain the contagion, Italy was the first European country to impose nationwide restrictions in March, only sanctioning an initial relaxation of the rules on May 4, when it allowed factories and parks to reopen.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Shops are due to open on May 18 and the government decided that all movement within individual regions should be allowed that same day, meaning people will be able to visit friends.
The inter-regional and foreign travel ban will remain in place until after Italy's June 2 Republic Day holiday, preventing any mass travel over that long-holiday weekend.
But all travel curb will be lifted from June 3 - a major milestone on Italy's road to recovery, with the government hoping to salvage the forthcoming holiday season, when Italians traditionally escape the cities for their annual summer breaks.
Image: Luigi Narici/AGF Luigi Narici/Shutterstock) Luigi Narici/AGF Luigi Narici/Shutterstock)
The regions can reactivate all sectors of the economy that might still be shuttered, so long as safety protocols are followed.
National health authorities will monitor the situation to make sure infections are kept in check, the decree said.
Shops and restaurants across the country are preparing to reopen under strict social distancing and hygiene rules, as recommended by health authorities.
"The challenge is huge, so big it is hard to quantify, and most of all there is uncertainty. The sense of uncertainty is dominating everything," said Alberto Volpe, manager of a clothing shop in central Rome.
A number of European countries have already announced or are planning to introduce a 14-day quarantine for arrivals.
Spain's order went into effect on Friday and will remain in force through its state of alarm.
The UK hasn't revealed a start date for its 14-day quarantine period for incoming travellers.


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Paul Ince details "dream" scenario for Man Utd ahead of transfer window

Paul Ince says Manchester United playing with Marcus Rashford , Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho is a `` dream '' scenario for his former club .
And it is because of this , that simply , we 'll never see it happen .
Kane came through the ranks at Tottenham , where he was sent out on loan to Leyton Orient , Millwall , Norwich and Leicester City .
He has been tipped with a move away from Spurs , with Manchester United among the clubs keeping an eye on the England international .
Ince believes Kane has reached the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and says he can finally see the 26-year-old leaving Spurs in the summer window .
But the former United captain does n't believe he 'll sign for the Red Devils .
Ince told Paddy Power : `` I can not see Harry Kane to Manchester United happening .
I can see him going , yes , and wanting to leave Tottenham , but not to join United .
`` What people are forgetting is that United have got Marcus Rashford up front .
He 's always wanted to play up front , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can also play off the left-hand side , as we 've seen from plenty of his goals this season .
`` Plus , between him and Anthony Martial , Kane coming in would also bring some competition to the side .
There 's always been a sense of competition at United , and it would be nice to see that back again , players fighting for their places .
`` So if you 're looking at Rashford left , Kane centre and Jadon Sancho on the right , it sounds pretty nice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probably sounds like a dream for a reason , it is a dream . ''
He added : `` Do n't get me wrong , if , and it 's a big if , United can get Kane , and he fancies the move , surely you 're going to go for him .
You 'd be absolutely daft not to .
`` If you can get him , then you have to go and get him , but I ca n't see it being the case .
`` Spurs fans wo n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but sometimes as a player you simply need a new challenge .
Whether that 's at Old Trafford , or in my opinion , more likely abroad , who knows ?
`` However if he 's on the market then if you 've got to at least have a go at getting him , if you 're United .
You 're taking a completely complete , proven player .
He 's only going to get better and better .
He 's a guarantee . ''
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Manchester United have been linked with a whole host of superstars ahead of the summer transfer window, including Tottenham's Harry Kane and Dortmund's Jadon Sancho
Paul Ince says Manchester United playing with Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho is a "dream" scenario for his former club.
And it is because of this, that simply, we'll never see it happen.
Kane came through the ranks at Tottenham, where he was sent out on loan to Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich and Leicester City.
He has been tipped with a move away from Spurs, with Manchester United among the clubs keeping an eye on the England international.
Ince believes Kane has reached the end of his time in north London, and says he can finally see the 26-year-old leaving Spurs in the summer window.
But the former United captain doesn't believe he'll sign for the Red Devils.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
Ince told Paddy Power: "I cannot see Harry Kane to Manchester United happening. I can see him going, yes, and wanting to leave Tottenham, but not to join United.
"What people are forgetting is that United have got Marcus Rashford up front. He's always wanted to play up front, but what you need to remember is he can also play off the left-hand side, as we've seen from plenty of his goals this season.
"Plus, between him and Anthony Martial, Kane coming in would also bring some competition to the side. There's always been a sense of competition at United, and it would be nice to see that back again, players fighting for their places.
Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I) Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I)
"So if you're looking at Rashford left, Kane centre and Jadon Sancho on the right, it sounds pretty nice doesn't it?
"But it probably sounds like a dream for a reason, it is a dream."
He added: "Don't get me wrong, if, and it's a big if, United can get Kane, and he fancies the move, surely you're going to go for him. You'd be absolutely daft not to.
"If you can get him, then you have to go and get him, but I can't see it being the case.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Spurs fans won't like to hear me say this either, but sometimes as a player you simply need a new challenge. Whether that's at Old Trafford, or in my opinion, more likely abroad, who knows?
"However if he's on the market then if you've got to at least have a go at getting him, if you're United. You're taking a completely complete, proven player. He's only going to get better and better. He's a guarantee."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Jadon Sancho told to snub Man Utd transfer in favour of Borussia Dortmund stay

Paul Lambert has called on Jadon Sancho to stay at Borussia Dortmund and not move to Manchester United for money .
Lambert claimed the only reasons Sancho should move to United were `` football or family '' and insisted the atmosphere at Dortmund is superior to Old Trafford 's .
England winger Sancho has shone for the German giants this season , scoring 17 goals and providing 18 assists across all competitions .
The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to United this summer in a deal worth upwards of £100million .
However , the financial impact of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United are already searching for cheaper options .
And Ipswich Town manager Lambert believes it would be a good thing for Sancho to stay at the `` special '' Westfalenstadion .
`` Sancho is already at one of the biggest clubs in the world , which gets over 80,000 for every league game , '' Lambert said .
“ So , potentially , the lad has a big decision to make .
Dortmund is a special club and you only realise it once you leave .
“ United are one of the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ atmosphere at Old Trafford as good as the Westfalenstadion ?
The answer is no .
“ He will have to ask himself will he fit in with the right players if he leaves .
Will he keep making progress ?
Dortmund will be in the Champions League but we are not yet sure about United and whether they will be .
“ If he comes home , it should be for football or family reasons , not money.
” Lambert holds legendary status at Dortmund thanks to his one-year stint with the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1997 .
And the Scotsman was keen to highlight Sancho 's qualities , adding : `` It is a big thing going to a country when you can not speak the language .
You have to master German , out of respect to your team-mates .
“ Sancho has done well .
He is so direct in one versus ones .
He has good speed but he is a clever footballer .
“ Every time Dortmund score , you know that either Sancho has got the goal or had an assist.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday afternoon as Dortmund face rivals Schalke .
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Sancho has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford - but a former Dortmund star has told the winger to stay at "special" Westfalenstadion and not move for money
Paul Lambert has called on Jadon Sancho to stay at Borussia Dortmund and not move to Manchester United for money.
Lambert claimed the only reasons Sancho should move to United were "football or family" and insisted the atmosphere at Dortmund is superior to Old Trafford's.
England winger Sancho has shone for the German giants this season, scoring 17 goals and providing 18 assists across all competitions.
The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to United this summer in a deal worth upwards of £100million.
However, the financial impact of the coronavirus could scupper big-money moves and United are already searching for cheaper options.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
And Ipswich Town manager Lambert believes it would be a good thing for Sancho to stay at the "special" Westfalenstadion.
"Sancho is already at one of the biggest clubs in the world, which gets over 80,000 for every league game," Lambert said.
“So, potentially, the lad has a big decision to make. Dortmund is a special club and you only realise it once you leave.
“United are one of the biggest clubs in the world but is the atmosphere at Old Trafford as good as the Westfalenstadion? The answer is no.
“He will have to ask himself will he fit in with the right players if he leaves. Will he keep making progress? Dortmund will be in the Champions League but we are not yet sure about United and whether they will be.
“If he comes home, it should be for football or family reasons, not money.”
Lambert holds legendary status at Dortmund thanks to his one-year stint with the club during which he won the Champions League in 1997.
And the Scotsman was keen to highlight Sancho's qualities, adding: "It is a big thing going to a country when you cannot speak the language. You have to master German, out of respect to your team-mates.
“Sancho has done well. He is so direct in one versus ones. He has good speed but he is a clever footballer.
“Every time Dortmund score, you know that either Sancho has got the goal or had an assist.”
Sancho is set to return to action on Saturday afternoon as Dortmund face rivals Schalke.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Inside Lisa Riley's incredible 12 stone weight loss and how she shed pounds fast

Lisa Riley was known as the bubbly actress who was proud of her curves .
From starring roles in Emmerdale and Fat Friends to winning an army of new fans with her incredible and energetic routines on Strictly , Lisa wowed audiences with everything she did .
She was just 17 when she landed the role as larger than life Mandy Dingle and huge success followed when she quit the soap and turned her hand to other acting gigs and presenting .
And she reached out to an entirely new audience when she partnered with Robin Windsor and reached the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the dance floor .
But behind Lisa 's megawatt smile and her confident personality , she admits she was n't happy .
Then , in 2016 , something snapped and decided she wanted to overhaul her diet and lifestyle for the sake of her health .
Lisa explained : `` What spurred me on was my health . ''
She had been hit hard by several tragedies .
She has lost her beloved mum , grandfather and both grandmothers to cancer and was determined to do all she could to stay as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had another reason to live - in 2012 , she met her `` soul-mate '' and now fiance , Al .
So , she ditched the booze and the fatty foods and instead ate a healthy balance and worked out whenever she could .
Lisa has now shed a massive 12 stone , including 1.5 stone of excess skin which she had surgically removed earlier this year .
It was half her body weight and the transformation has completely transformed her look .
Lisa is now a trim size 14 , down from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` People forget how gigantic I was .
With the skin removal I lost twelve stone , one pound .
“ The surgeon chopped off one stone , four pounds .
Since then my weight has more or less stayed the same.
” Despite her incredible achivement , which Lisa unveiled on Loose Women , Lisa is still plagued by cruel comments , accusing her of managing the amazing results with surgery .
She explains : `` But of course every single day I get accused of having a gastric band .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 'Why am I even looking at this ? '
`` I did it through good old-fashioned willpower , driven by me finally wanting to buy nice clothes and underwear . ''
And since Lisa overhauled her diet , ditching junk food for healthy salads and jacket potatoes and cutting out all alcohol , she says she has never felt better .
She also admits there have been a few 'pinch me ' moments , where she still ca n't believe her new look .
Lisa said : `` I ’ m still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop and pick up a size 12-14 .
But there was a day at the BAFTAs when I looked in the mirror I was in floods of tears because I couldn ’ t believe it was me .
`` I get that people think it seems impossible , but when I had that much to lose , it was always going to be hard work .
`` Clichés aside , I have another chance at life .
Especially because of my gene pool .
You can ’ t live your life like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curve it somewhat .
That ’ s what I had to do . ''
And there have been some awkward moments when Lisa has been recognised - and people ca n't believe how different she looks .
But she takes all these in her stride .
She explains : `` Once someone watched me go into a changing room , then barged in pretending it was an accident .
I assume because they wanted to see my body .
`` I just said , 'You want to see my scars ? '
and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` An old dear also stopped me in M & S the other day and said , 'Sorry for staring .
We thought you were Lisa Riley , but she ’ s miles fatter than you . '
That was a belter .
I was howling . ''
Lisa admits she could n't help herself to three courses when she was out having dinner with friends .
But instead of calorie laden food , she 'll now choose a bowl of soup or a plain jacket potato .
And she has vowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lisa said : `` I ’ m never going to be size 28 again .
I look at pictures of me back then and think : 'Who 's that girl ? '
She does n't exist any more . ''

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley went from a size 30 to a slim size 14 and shed half her body weight in her remarkable body transformation
Lisa Riley was known as the bubbly actress who was proud of her curves.
From starring roles in Emmerdale and Fat Friends to winning an army of new fans with her incredible and energetic routines on Strictly, Lisa wowed audiences with everything she did.
She was just 17 when she landed the role as larger than life Mandy Dingle and huge success followed when she quit the soap and turned her hand to other acting gigs and presenting.
And she reached out to an entirely new audience when she partnered with Robin Windsor and reached the semi-final of Strictly with their awe-inspiring moves on the dance floor.
But behind Lisa's megawatt smile and her confident personality, she admits she wasn't happy.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Then, in 2016, something snapped and decided she wanted to overhaul her diet and lifestyle for the sake of her health.
Lisa explained: "What spurred me on was my health."
She had been hit hard by several tragedies. She has lost her beloved mum, grandfather and both grandmothers to cancer and was determined to do all she could to stay as healthy as she could.
Lisa also had another reason to live - in 2012, she met her "soul-mate" and now fiance, Al.
So, she ditched the booze and the fatty foods and instead ate a healthy balance and worked out whenever she could.
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Lisa has now shed a massive 12 stone, including 1.5 stone of excess skin which she had surgically removed earlier this year.
It was half her body weight and the transformation has completely transformed her look. Lisa is now a trim size 14, down from a size 30.
She said: "People forget how gigantic I was. With the skin removal I lost twelve stone, one pound.
“The surgeon chopped off one stone, four pounds. Since then my weight has more or less stayed the same.”
Despite her incredible achivement, which Lisa unveiled on Loose Women, Lisa is still plagued by cruel comments, accusing her of managing the amazing results with surgery.
She explains: "But of course every single day I get accused of having a gastric band. I read all the nasty comments and think, 'Why am I even looking at this?'
"I did it through good old-fashioned willpower, driven by me finally wanting to buy nice clothes and underwear."
And since Lisa overhauled her diet, ditching junk food for healthy salads and jacket potatoes and cutting out all alcohol, she says she has never felt better.
She also admits there have been a few 'pinch me' moments, where she still can't believe her new look.
Lisa said: "I’m still in denial when I go in a shop and pick up a size 12-14. But there was a day at the BAFTAs when I looked in the mirror I was in floods of tears because I couldn’t believe it was me.
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"I get that people think it seems impossible, but when I had that much to lose, it was always going to be hard work.
"Clichés aside, I have another chance at life. Especially because of my gene pool. You can’t live your life like a ticking time bomb. But you can curve it somewhat. That’s what I had to do."
And there have been some awkward moments when Lisa has been recognised - and people can't believe how different she looks.
But she takes all these in her stride.
She explains: "Once someone watched me go into a changing room, then barged in pretending it was an accident. I assume because they wanted to see my body.
"I just said, 'You want to see my scars?' and just stood there for all to see.
"An old dear also stopped me in M&S the other day and said, 'Sorry for staring. We thought you were Lisa Riley, but she’s miles fatter than you.' That was a belter. I was howling."
Lisa admits she couldn't help herself to three courses when she was out having dinner with friends.
But instead of calorie laden food, she'll now choose a bowl of soup or a plain jacket potato.
And she has vowed her weight will never creep up again.
Lisa said: "I’m never going to be size 28 again. I look at pictures of me back then and think: 'Who's that girl?' She doesn't exist any more."


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Schools row continues as councils refuse to go back but academies plan to reopen

The country ’ s biggest primary school chains plan to reopen their classrooms to pupils at the start of next month despite opposition from teaching unions .
The heads of Reach 2 , Harris , Oasis and GEP said they are backing the government 's controversial plans to reopen state schools in England for pupils in reception and Years 1 and 6 from June 1 .
However unions have slammed the plans by the Department for Education saying teachers , pupils and their families will be at risk of catching coronavirus .
An estimated quarter of primary pupils in England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools , which means the local authority have no control and they can set many of their own rules .
Sir Steve Lancashire , chief executive of Reach 2 , the country ’ s biggest MAT with 50 schools , told The Times : “ Our intention is to open all of our schools for the priority year groups , and will do so as long as the rigorous risk assessments we carry out for each school gives us the reassurance we need that we can keep our pupils and staff as safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children ’ s commissioner for England , said she supported the government 's 'sensible ' plans as there was evidence that being out of school for prolonged periods of time could be 'damaging ' for some pupils , particularly with vulnerable and disadvantaged youngsters .
She pointed to data suggesting NHS nurseries that have remained open during the lockdown had not suffered coronavirus outbreaks as evidence it could be done safely .
`` All sides need to show a greater will to work together in the interests of children , '' she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait for a vaccine , which may never arrive , before children are back in school .
`` It 's time to stop squabbling and agree a staggered , safe return that is accompanied by rigorous testing of teachers , children and families . ''
Many of the chains have a high proportion of disadvantaged pupils .
Steve Chalke , founder of the Oasis trust which has 35 primary schools , called opposition to the plans “ rather middle class ” adding that it fails to acknowledge the damage to disadvantaged children from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive of the Harris Federation , which has 23 primary schools in London , called the plans “ a cautious and limited approach ” .
He added : “ Unions quite reasonably want schools to do all they can to reduce risk but just as with people working in health or retail it is not possible to have no risk at all . ''
The government ’ s scientific advisers met union leaders yesterday to discuss safety concerns but Patrick Roach , general secretary of NASUWT , said it left them with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health and safety legislation allows teachers to stay away from school if they deem it to be unsafe .
Chris Tweedale , chief executive of GEP Academies which has seven primaries in Surrey , said he planned to reopen classrooms by June 1 with new measures .
Lockdown changes in England : What you can do from May 13 Unlimited exercise outdoors is to be allowed , with the previous 'once-a-day ' rule scrapped People will be allowed to sit on parks and beaches , provided they stay two metres away from other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday night that people will be able to drive to other destinations from Wednesday , presumably to exercise there , although more detailed plans are likely to follow From May 13 , people will be able to meet one friend or relative from a different household in a public place , provided they stay two metres apart .
Gatherings of more than two people remain banned , so people can not meet both their parents , for example Golf courses and tennis courts will reopen from May 13 , with social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can play only with people in your household .
Team sports such as football are not likely to be encouraged , as social distancing is difficult and more people than the average household would be required Angling and water sports are also to be allowed to resume in England from Wednesday .
Again , you must be within your own household and two metres from other people Rather than a change to the rules , the government is now encouraging people to return to work if they can not do so from home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive , walk or cycle to work rather than use public transport , if possible He said : “ We are putting in place some commonsense measures — limiting class sizes to 15 or fewer if classrooms are small , having staggered lunchtime times and breaks , ramping up our cleaning regime , and essentially creating protective bubbles around small groups of children .
Liverpool city council became the first local authority to announced it would not be reopening its schools on June 1 .
It said the earliest date for lessons to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 and only year six , the oldest children , would be allowed back .
Until then it will continue to allow only the children of key workers and vulnerable pupils to attend school .
Hartlepool council also joined Liverpool in saying it would ignore the plan .
A statement from the local authority in County Durham reads : `` Whilst we recognise the importance of schools reopening , we want to be absolutely clear that we will be taking a measured and cautious approach to this .
`` We continue to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measure to help keep children and staff safe when a phased reopening is possible . ''
Christopher King , head of the Independent Association of Prep Schools said that he expected all 670 privates schools to reopen to the priority year groups on June 1 .
Almost 500,000 people have signed a petition demanding the option for parents not to send kids back to school unless they feel it 's safe .

The four biggest primary school chains in the UK plan to reopen their classrooms to pupils on June 1 but two councils have refused to do so over safety concerns for staff and pupils
Schools row continues as councils refuse to go back but academies plan to reopen
The country’s biggest primary school chains plan to reopen their classrooms to pupils at the start of next month despite opposition from teaching unions.
The heads of Reach 2, Harris, Oasis and GEP said they are backing the government's controversial plans to reopen state schools in England for pupils in reception and Years 1 and 6 from June 1.
However unions have slammed the plans by the Department for Education saying teachers, pupils and their families will be at risk of catching coronavirus.
An estimated quarter of primary pupils in England are in multi-academy trust (MAT) schools, which means the local authority have no control and they can set many of their own rules.
Sir Steve Lancashire, chief executive of Reach 2, the country’s biggest MAT with 50 schools, told The Times : “Our intention is to open all of our schools for the priority year groups, and will do so as long as the rigorous risk assessments we carry out for each school gives us the reassurance we need that we can keep our pupils and staff as safe as possible.”
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Anne Longfield, the children’s commissioner for England, said she supported the government's 'sensible' plans as there was evidence that being out of school for prolonged periods of time could be 'damaging' for some pupils, particularly with vulnerable and disadvantaged youngsters.
She pointed to data suggesting NHS nurseries that have remained open during the lockdown had not suffered coronavirus outbreaks as evidence it could be done safely.
"All sides need to show a greater will to work together in the interests of children," she said.
"We cannot afford to wait for a vaccine, which may never arrive, before children are back in school.
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"It's time to stop squabbling and agree a staggered, safe return that is accompanied by rigorous testing of teachers, children and families."
Many of the chains have a high proportion of disadvantaged pupils.
Steve Chalke, founder of the Oasis trust which has 35 primary schools, called opposition to the plans “rather middle class” adding that it fails to acknowledge the damage to disadvantaged children from missing lessons.
Sir Dan Moynihan, chief executive of the Harris Federation, which has 23 primary schools in London, called the plans “a cautious and limited approach”.
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He added: “Unions quite reasonably want schools to do all they can to reduce risk but just as with people working in health or retail it is not possible to have no risk at all."
The government’s scientific advisers met union leaders yesterday to discuss safety concerns but Patrick Roach, general secretary of NASUWT, said it left them with “more questions than answers”.
Health and safety legislation allows teachers to stay away from school if they deem it to be unsafe.
Chris Tweedale, chief executive of GEP Academies which has seven primaries in Surrey, said he planned to reopen classrooms by June 1 with new measures.
Lockdown changes in England: What you can do from May 13 Exercise Unlimited exercise outdoors is to be allowed, with the previous 'once-a-day' rule scrapped Sunbathing People will be allowed to sit on parks and beaches, provided they stay two metres away from other people Drive Boris Johnson said in his speech on Sunday night that people will be able to drive to other destinations from Wednesday, presumably to exercise there, although more detailed plans are likely to follow Meet others From May 13, people will be able to meet one friend or relative from a different household in a public place, provided they stay two metres apart. Gatherings of more than two people remain banned, so people cannot meet both their parents, for example Play golf and tennis Golf courses and tennis courts will reopen from May 13, with social distancing relatively easy to achieve, although you can play only with people in your household. Team sports such as football are not likely to be encouraged, as social distancing is difficult and more people than the average household would be required Fishing and swimming Angling and water sports are also to be allowed to resume in England from Wednesday. Again, you must be within your own household and two metres from other people Return to work Rather than a change to the rules, the government is now encouraging people to return to work if they cannot do so from home. But they also urge people to drive, walk or cycle to work rather than use public transport, if possible
He said: “We are putting in place some commonsense measures — limiting class sizes to 15 or fewer if classrooms are small, having staggered lunchtime times and breaks, ramping up our cleaning regime, and essentially creating protective bubbles around small groups of children.
Liverpool city council became the first local authority to announced it would not be reopening its schools on June 1.
It said the earliest date for lessons to resume in the classroom will be June 15 and only year six, the oldest children, would be allowed back.
Until then it will continue to allow only the children of key workers and vulnerable pupils to attend school.
Hartlepool council also joined Liverpool in saying it would ignore the plan.
A statement from the local authority in County Durham reads: "Whilst we recognise the importance of schools reopening, we want to be absolutely clear that we will be taking a measured and cautious approach to this.
"We continue to work with schools to put in place appropriate measure to help keep children and staff safe when a phased reopening is possible."
Christopher King, head of the Independent Association of Prep Schools said that he expected all 670 privates schools to reopen to the priority year groups on June 1.
Almost 500,000 people have signed a petition demanding the option for parents not to send kids back to school unless they feel it's safe.


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Worst areas for 'covidiots' as 14,000 fined for breaking coronavirus lockdown

More than 14,000 fines have been issued to people flouting the coronavirus lockdown rules , says the National Police Chiefs ' Council .
And it appears London , some of the Home Counties and Yorkshire are the worst areas for so-called 'covidiots ' .
Of the 43 regional police forces in England and Wales , the Metropolitan Police has recorded the highest number of fines , with 906 , followed by Thames Valley Police , with 866 , and North Yorkshire , with 843 .
Warwickshire issued the fewest , with just 31 , followed by Staffordshire ( 52 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gwent ( 71 ) and Humberside ( 103 ) .
Eighty per cent of the fines were given to men and more than half were issued to people under 30 .
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The fines were all handed out before lockdown regulations were relaxed in England from Wednesday .
Provisional data released on Friday shows 13,445 fixed penalty notices ( FPNs ) were recorded by forces in England between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 799 were issued in Wales in the same period - a total of 14,244 .
Of these , 862 were handed out to repeat offenders .
Penalties were set at £60 , reduced to £30 if paid within two weeks , with the fine doubled for each repeat offence up to a £960 maximum .
Higher fines can now be imposed in England - £100 , reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days , and rising to a maximum of £3,200 for subsequent offences .
National Police Chiefs ' Council chairman Martin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people continue to do the right thing , which protects the NHS and helps save lives .
`` The figures show our approach is proportionate , with just 0.02 % of the population in England and Wales being issued with a fine . ''
Meanwhile , police chiefs and prosecutors have apologised after dozens of people were wrongly charged under new coronavirus laws .
The Crown Prosecution Service ( CPS ) admitted all 44 charges brought under the Coronavirus Act between March 27 and the end of April were incorrect , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers to remove or detain a `` suspected infectious person '' for screening and assessment .
And 12 charges under the Health Protection Regulations 2020 , which give police powers to break up gatherings and fine people breaching restriction of movement rules , were also wrong .
It comes after the CPS launched a review of all 231 prosecutions , including 228 charged by police , under coronavirus legislation in England and Wales , which have either been stopped or ended in a conviction , following errors highlighted by journalists , lawyers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We do of course apologise if anybody ended up in court who should n't have been there . ''
Asked if he was worried some of the errors went entirely unnoticed as cases went through the courts , and led to wrongful convictions , CPS service director of legal services , Gregor McGill , said : `` I apologise for the CPS role in that .
`` Where we get things wrong it 's right that we do apologise for that , because there is quite rightly an expectation that we will get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 175 out of the 187 charges under the regulations had been rightly applied , with errors coming when Welsh regulations were used in England or vice versa .
`` These included people driving from London to Leicester for a party , groups drinking and misbehaving in the park , and other groups hanging around the town centre after being asked to go home by police on several occasions , '' he said .
`` Under the Act , all 44 charges were incorrect because they did not cover potentially infectious people , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
He said 38 of the 44 charges had been brought alongside other offences , including assaults on emergency workers , theft and burglary , while 31 of the wrongful charges were withdrawn in court .
Some 13 resulted in wrongful convictions , said to have typically been dealt with by `` financial penalties '' .
Those have been returned to court to be withdrawn , with 11 of the 13 substituted with charges under the regulations .
Raj Chada , head of the criminal defence department and a partner at firm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` These figures are astonishing but not surprising .
`` It has been clear from the outset that the legislation and rules were vague and incoherent , with guidance confused and inadequate .
`` The Government should have been clearer about what was prohibited and officers needed to be better trained to understand what powers they were using .
`` It was not so much engage , explain and encourage , but misunderstand , misapply and mistake . ''
Kirsty Brimelow QC , a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers , added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership in carrying out this review .
`` But the results are a shocking reflection of poor leadership and guidance by police chief constables , some of whom very publicly encouraged over-zealous policing by misstating the law .
`` In turn , the chief constables acted on the messages from politicians rather than focusing on making the law clear to the police on the street . ''
Mr McGill described the `` immense pressure '' on police and prosecutors as the new laws came into force within 72 hours .
But he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to seem like I 'm dismissing the concerns , I am concerned , there 's an expectation that we should get things , and that 's absolutely right , and where we do n't we should apologise , be open and transparent about what 's gone wrong , and be open and transparent about what we are doing to try and make sure it does n't happen again . ''

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Eighty per cent of those fined for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules in England and Wales were men and more than half were issued to people under 30, new figures reveal
More than 14,000 fines have been issued to people flouting the coronavirus lockdown rules, says the National Police Chiefs' Council.
And it appears London, some of the Home Counties and Yorkshire are the worst areas for so-called 'covidiots'.
Of the 43 regional police forces in England and Wales, the Metropolitan Police has recorded the highest number of fines, with 906, followed by Thames Valley Police, with 866, and North Yorkshire, with 843.
Warwickshire issued the fewest, with just 31, followed by Staffordshire (52), City of London (64), Gwent (71) and Humberside (103).
Eighty per cent of the fines were given to men and more than half were issued to people under 30.
Sign up to get the Mirror’s daily coronavirus briefing email at mirror.co.uk/email - in your inbox after the press conference every evening.
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The fines were all handed out before lockdown regulations were relaxed in England from Wednesday.
Provisional data released on Friday shows 13,445 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) were recorded by forces in England between March 27 and May 11, while 799 were issued in Wales in the same period - a total of 14,244.
Of these, 862 were handed out to repeat offenders.
Penalties were set at £60, reduced to £30 if paid within two weeks, with the fine doubled for each repeat offence up to a £960 maximum.
Higher fines can now be imposed in England - £100, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days, and rising to a maximum of £3,200 for subsequent offences.
National Police Chiefs' Council chairman Martin Hewitt said: "The vast majority of people continue to do the right thing, which protects the NHS and helps save lives.
"The figures show our approach is proportionate, with just 0.02% of the population in England and Wales being issued with a fine."
Meanwhile, police chiefs and prosecutors have apologised after dozens of people were wrongly charged under new coronavirus laws.
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The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) admitted all 44 charges brought under the Coronavirus Act between March 27 and the end of April were incorrect, including 13 wrongful convictions.
The legislation allows officers to remove or detain a "suspected infectious person" for screening and assessment.
And 12 charges under the Health Protection Regulations 2020, which give police powers to break up gatherings and fine people breaching restriction of movement rules, were also wrong.
It comes after the CPS launched a review of all 231 prosecutions, including 228 charged by police, under coronavirus legislation in England and Wales, which have either been stopped or ended in a conviction, following errors highlighted by journalists, lawyers and campaigners.
Mr Hewitt said: "We do of course apologise if anybody ended up in court who shouldn't have been there."
Asked if he was worried some of the errors went entirely unnoticed as cases went through the courts, and led to wrongful convictions, CPS service director of legal services, Gregor McGill, said: "I apologise for the CPS role in that.
"Where we get things wrong it's right that we do apologise for that, because there is quite rightly an expectation that we will get things right."
Mr McGill said 175 out of the 187 charges under the regulations had been rightly applied, with errors coming when Welsh regulations were used in England or vice versa.
"These included people driving from London to Leicester for a party, groups drinking and misbehaving in the park, and other groups hanging around the town centre after being asked to go home by police on several occasions," he said.
"Under the Act, all 44 charges were incorrect because they did not cover potentially infectious people, which is what the legislation is intended for."
He said 38 of the 44 charges had been brought alongside other offences, including assaults on emergency workers, theft and burglary, while 31 of the wrongful charges were withdrawn in court.
Some 13 resulted in wrongful convictions, said to have typically been dealt with by "financial penalties".
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Those have been returned to court to be withdrawn, with 11 of the 13 substituted with charges under the regulations.
Raj Chada, head of the criminal defence department and a partner at firm Hodge Jones & Allen, told PA: "These figures are astonishing but not surprising.
"It has been clear from the outset that the legislation and rules were vague and incoherent, with guidance confused and inadequate.
"The Government should have been clearer about what was prohibited and officers needed to be better trained to understand what powers they were using.
"It was not so much engage, explain and encourage, but misunderstand, misapply and mistake."
Kirsty Brimelow QC, a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, added: "The CPS has displayed strength of leadership in carrying out this review.
"But the results are a shocking reflection of poor leadership and guidance by police chief constables, some of whom very publicly encouraged over-zealous policing by misstating the law.
"In turn, the chief constables acted on the messages from politicians rather than focusing on making the law clear to the police on the street."
Mr McGill described the "immense pressure" on police and prosecutors as the new laws came into force within 72 hours.
But he added: "I don't want that to seem like I'm dismissing the concerns, I am concerned, there's an expectation that we should get things, and that's absolutely right, and where we don't we should apologise, be open and transparent about what's gone wrong, and be open and transparent about what we are doing to try and make sure it doesn't happen again."


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Meghan, Harry and Archie 'spend socially distanced US Mother's Day with Doria'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took their son Archie to spend a socially distanced Mother 's Day with her mum Doria Ragland , according to reports .
The royal family spent the day with Doria , who lives nearby in Los Angeles , a source told OprahMag.com .
They all followed the social distancing guidelines as they celebrated the occasion , which takes place on a different date in the US .
The Sussexes moved to the United States to be nearer to Meghan 's mum in California as the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping the globe .
The family initially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shock royal split that saw them launch their bid to start an independent new life away from Britain .
But they are now living their lockdown life in a multi-million-pound mansion in Los Angeles .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here Prince Harry recently praised the way young people are tackling the coronavirus pandemic in a video message .
The Duke of Sussex sent the message to members of OnSide Youth Zones , saying the crisis `` shall pass '' .
The charity provides state-of-the-art youth centres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been supporting more than 50,000 young people remotely via phone calls and over social media with digital and interactive content .
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are believed to be staying in a lavish £15 million mansion in LA owned by Tyler Perry .
The house Tuscan-style villa boasts eight-bedrooms and 12 bathrooms and was custom-built by Perry after he bought the 22-acre site back in 2004 .
They have already beefed up security there by erecting 10ft high screens around the back of the property .

The royal family spent the day with Doria Ragland, who lives nearby in Los Angeles, but were all mindful of the social distancing guidelines, according to reports
Meghan Markle, Harry and Archie 'spend socially distanced US Mother's Day with Doria'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took their son Archie to spend a socially distanced Mother's Day with her mum Doria Ragland, according to reports.
The royal family spent the day with Doria, who lives nearby in Los Angeles, a source told OprahMag.com.
They all followed the social distancing guidelines as they celebrated the occasion, which takes place on a different date in the US.
The Sussexes moved to the United States to be nearer to Meghan's mum in California as the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping the globe.
The family initially set up house in Canada following the shock royal split that saw them launch their bid to start an independent new life away from Britain.
But they are now living their lockdown life in a multi-million-pound mansion in Los Angeles.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
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Prince Harry recently praised the way young people are tackling the coronavirus pandemic in a video message.
The Duke of Sussex sent the message to members of OnSide Youth Zones, saying the crisis "shall pass".
The charity provides state-of-the-art youth centres across the UK and during lockdown has been supporting more than 50,000 young people remotely via phone calls and over social media with digital and interactive content.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are believed to be staying in a lavish £15 million mansion in LA owned by Tyler Perry.
The house Tuscan-style villa boasts eight-bedrooms and 12 bathrooms and was custom-built by Perry after he bought the 22-acre site back in 2004.
They have already beefed up security there by erecting 10ft high screens around the back of the property.


thedailymirror--2020-05-16--Frank Lampard issues update on Arsenal target Willian ahead of contract expiry

Frank Lampard has confirmed he is keen for Willian to sign a contract extension with Chelsea to keep the Brazil star at Stamford Bridge until at least the end of the suspended season .
Willian 's current deal expires at the end of next month and no terms for an extension have yet been agreed .
Premier League clubs have voted in favour of allowing short-term extensions to keep players whose contracts expire on 30 June until the end of the season .
However , Willian is demanding a two-year extension and negotiations have stalled with Chelsea , who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have both been linked with a move for the winger - but Lampard insists he would like to maintain the same squad heading into 'Project Restart ' .
`` It is still uncertain if and when play will get underway .
We have big players [ out of contract ] so that ’ s something I ’ m obviously looking at very carefully , '' Lampard told Sky Sports .
`` The ones who are out of contract here have been great servants for the club , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the club .
`` Of course they ’ ll be concerned about themselves , in terms of how training is now is and if the pre-season is a rush they ’ re going to have to make sure they ’ re alright .
`` So it ’ s going to have to be something we have to look at , hopefully we can make that arrangement can be made so they can stay with us .
`` I would love the squad to look as it has all season , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works . ''
Lampard has already acted to extend the deal of one of his veteran forwards , activating a clause to keep Olivier Giroud , 33 , at the club until 2021 .
The France striker came close to joining Inter Milan in the January window but is set to stay with the Blues for another year .
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The Chelsea veteran is entering the final weeks of his contract at Stamford Bridge - and Blues boss Lampard is "looking carefully" at extending his deal amid interest from the Gunners
Frank Lampard has confirmed he is keen for Willian to sign a contract extension with Chelsea to keep the Brazil star at Stamford Bridge until at least the end of the suspended season.
Willian's current deal expires at the end of next month and no terms for an extension have yet been agreed.
Premier League clubs have voted in favour of allowing short-term extensions to keep players whose contracts expire on 30 June until the end of the season.
However, Willian is demanding a two-year extension and negotiations have stalled with Chelsea, who are only willing to table a 12-month rolling deal.
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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have both been linked with a move for the winger - but Lampard insists he would like to maintain the same squad heading into 'Project Restart'.
"It is still uncertain if and when play will get underway. We have big players [out of contract] so that’s something I’m obviously looking at very carefully," Lampard told Sky Sports.
"The ones who are out of contract here have been great servants for the club, and actually have a lot of feeling for the club.
"Of course they’ll be concerned about themselves, in terms of how training is now is and if the pre-season is a rush they’re going to have to make sure they’re alright.
"So it’s going to have to be something we have to look at, hopefully we can make that arrangement can be made so they can stay with us.
"I would love the squad to look as it has all season, but we’ll have to see how that works."
Lampard has already acted to extend the deal of one of his veteran forwards, activating a clause to keep Olivier Giroud, 33, at the club until 2021.
The France striker came close to joining Inter Milan in the January window but is set to stay with the Blues for another year.
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