thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Ibrahimovic scores for Hammarby in friendly as veteran considers AC Milan future

Zlatan Ibrahimovic ensured his relationship with former club Malmo remains a sour point after scoring for rivals Hammarby in a friendly .
The AC Milan star is isolating back in his home country Sweden during the coronavirus lockdown , but has been training with Hammarby in a bid to keep fit .
Ibrahimovic is part-owner of the Swedish club , which caused problems at Malmo where he started his career , with fans since tearing down a statue erected in tribute to the striker .
And the 38-year-old has done little to appease the Malmo support , after scoring in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave the veteran the green light to compete in the fixture , which saw players from Hammarby , Bajans and IK Frej split into two teams .
Ibrahimovic raced onto a through ball in the behind-closed-doors clash at Tele2 Arena after a mistake from an opposing defender , before slotting past the onrushing goalkeeper .
Hammarby boss Jesper Jansson had stated Ibrahimovic `` looked really impressive '' in training .
The friendly was a chance for Hammarby to offer `` competition on training '' , which Jansson explained was a method used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Ibrahimovic is set to remain in Sweden until Italy 's Serie A is given the all clear to resume their campaign .
Lockdown measures in Italy are due to end on May 3 , but there is still a chance the remainder of the season may not go ahead .
And Ibrahimovic 's future at Milan is up in the air following the sacking of the club 's chief football officer Zvonimir Boban , whom he was close with .
His contract at the San Siro is due to expire in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keen to retire just yet .
`` I have a contract and we 'll see how the season ends , if it ends , '' said Zlatan on Friday .
`` I said that I want to play football for as long as possible , but you never know what 's happening .
`` I am someone who wants to play only if it gives a hand and not thanks to what I did in my career or for what I became .
`` If you sign for a team , then you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play .
We 'll see what will happen . ''

Ibrahimovic is co-owner of Hammarby with a 25 per cent stake in the club, and has been training with the Swedish outfit while isolating in his home country
Zlatan Ibrahimovic ensured his relationship with former club Malmo remains a sour point after scoring for rivals Hammarby in a friendly.
The AC Milan star is isolating back in his home country Sweden during the coronavirus lockdown, but has been training with Hammarby in a bid to keep fit.
Ibrahimovic is part-owner of the Swedish club, which caused problems at Malmo where he started his career, with fans since tearing down a statue erected in tribute to the striker.
And the 38-year-old has done little to appease the Malmo support, after scoring in a televised friendly on Friday.
Milan gave the veteran the green light to compete in the fixture, which saw players from Hammarby, Bajans and IK Frej split into two teams.
Ibrahimovic raced onto a through ball in the behind-closed-doors clash at Tele2 Arena after a mistake from an opposing defender, before slotting past the onrushing goalkeeper.
Hammarby boss Jesper Jansson had stated Ibrahimovic "looked really impressive" in training.
The friendly was a chance for Hammarby to offer "competition on training", which Jansson explained was a method used to help players "turn up the tempo".
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Ibrahimovic is set to remain in Sweden until Italy's Serie A is given the all clear to resume their campaign.
Lockdown measures in Italy are due to end on May 3, but there is still a chance the remainder of the season may not go ahead.
And Ibrahimovic's future at Milan is up in the air following the sacking of the club's chief football officer Zvonimir Boban, whom he was close with.
His contract at the San Siro is due to expire in the summer, but he isn't keen to retire just yet.
"I have a contract and we'll see how the season ends, if it ends," said Zlatan on Friday.
"I said that I want to play football for as long as possible, but you never know what's happening.
"I am someone who wants to play only if it gives a hand and not thanks to what I did in my career or for what I became.
"If you sign for a team, then you need to be in the right condition to play. We'll see what will happen."


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Lionel Messi disagrees with Jurgen Klopp over opinion that upset Sadio Mane

Lionel Messi disagreed with Jurgen Klopp over his favourite Liverpool player to win the Ballon d'Or last season .
Klopp publicly backed Virgil van Dijk to take home the coveted prize , an opinion that , according to France Football , `` upset '' Sadio Mane .
But Messi , who won the award for a sixth-time , believed Mane was Liverpool 's standout performer from the 2018/19 campaign .
`` It 's a shame to see Mane finish in fourth place , '' Messi told Canal+ after taking home the top prize ahead of Van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a lot of great players this year .
That 's why it was difficult to choose a particular player .
But I chose Sadio Mane because he 's a player that I like .
`` Mane achieved a great year that was exceptional for the entire Liverpool team .
`` That 's why I chose him .
I repeat , there were a lot of very great players this year , so the choice was difficult . ''
Mane has been linked with a move away from Liverpool ahead of the summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to snap him up .
Zinedine Zidane has reportedly made the Senegal international his top target , and is willing to part with £150million to make the transfer happen .
Liverpool , meanwhile , have been linked with a handful of forwards should Mane decide to leave Anfield for the Bernabeu .
German international Timo Werner is said to be on Liverpool 's wishlist alongside World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe .

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp publicly back Virgil van Dijk to win the Ballon d'Or last season, an opinion that allegedly rubbed Reds star Sadio Mane up the wrong way
Lionel Messi disagrees with Jurgen Klopp over opinion that upset Sadio Mane
Lionel Messi disagreed with Jurgen Klopp over his favourite Liverpool player to win the Ballon d'Or last season.
Klopp publicly backed Virgil van Dijk to take home the coveted prize, an opinion that, according to France Football, "upset" Sadio Mane.
But Messi, who won the award for a sixth-time, believed Mane was Liverpool's standout performer from the 2018/19 campaign.
"It's a shame to see Mane finish in fourth place," Messi told Canal+ after taking home the top prize ahead of Van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo.
"But I think there have been a lot of great players this year. That's why it was difficult to choose a particular player. But I chose Sadio Mane because he's a player that I like.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Mane achieved a great year that was exceptional for the entire Liverpool team.
"That's why I chose him. I repeat, there were a lot of very great players this year, so the choice was difficult."
Mane has been linked with a move away from Liverpool ahead of the summer window, with Real Madrid firm favourites to snap him up.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Zinedine Zidane has reportedly made the Senegal international his top target, and is willing to part with £150million to make the transfer happen.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have been linked with a handful of forwards should Mane decide to leave Anfield for the Bernabeu.
German international Timo Werner is said to be on Liverpool's wishlist alongside World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Aldi is bringing back its popular log burners and fire pits next week

With the UK lockdown set to continue and the temperatures rising , many people will be choosing to spend more time in their garden .
If you want to give your outdoor space a new look for the warm season , then you 're in luck .
That 's because Aldi is set to bring back its popular fire pits and log burners next week - and they 're perfect for summer evenings in the garden .
The budget supermarket 's Faux Stone Fire Pit is priced at only £49.99 and boasts a striking geometric shape .
It comes complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cooking grate , so you can even use it as a barbecue .
Also being added to Aldi 's garden range is the Outdoor Log Burner ( £59.99 ) , which provides a stylish and practical way to keep warm on those long evenings .
It also has a compartment to store logs underneath so you wo n't run out of fuel .
Shoppers can pre-order both the fire pit and log burner online from Sunday , April 26 before they become available in selected Aldi stores from Thursday , April 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's outdoor heating gadgets in store should only do so if they 're doing an essential shop .
As both the items are part of the retailer 's Specialbuys , it 's best to snap one up quickly as they 're only available while stocks last .
Aldi recently created two new versions of their popular Katie and Kevin the Carrot toys to raise money for NHS Charities Together .
To find your nearest Aldi supermarket , use the online store finder tool here .
Need some hardworking products for maintaining your garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gardening tools and accessories you can buy online now .

The budget supermarket's popular fire log burners and fire pits will be available in stores from Sunday, April 26
Aldi is bringing back its popular log burners and fire pits next week
With the UK lockdown set to continue and the temperatures rising, many people will be choosing to spend more time in their garden.
If you want to give your outdoor space a new look for the warm season, then you're in luck.
That's because Aldi is set to bring back its popular fire pits and log burners next week - and they're perfect for summer evenings in the garden.
Image: Aldi) Aldi)
The budget supermarket's Faux Stone Fire Pit is priced at only £49.99 and boasts a striking geometric shape.
It comes complete with a lid for safety along with a cooking grate, so you can even use it as a barbecue.
Also being added to Aldi's garden range is the Outdoor Log Burner (£59.99), which provides a stylish and practical way to keep warm on those long evenings.
It also has a compartment to store logs underneath so you won't run out of fuel.
Image: Aldi) Aldi)
Shoppers can pre-order both the fire pit and log burner online from Sunday, April 26 before they become available in selected Aldi stores from Thursday, April 30.
Those who plan to buy Aldi's outdoor heating gadgets in store should only do so if they're doing an essential shop.
As both the items are part of the retailer's Specialbuys, it's best to snap one up quickly as they're only available while stocks last.
Aldi recently created two new versions of their popular Katie and Kevin the Carrot toys to raise money for NHS Charities Together. To find your nearest Aldi supermarket, use the online store finder tool here.
Need some hardworking products for maintaining your garden? We've rounded up the best gardening tools and accessories you can buy online now.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Quietest time to visit Lidl and 5 more supermarket changes you need to know

German discounter Lidl has made a string of sweeping changes to help speed up transactions as coronavirus numbers continue to rise in the UK .
The chain said it 's changing opening times and putting measures in place to protect staff at checkouts .
It comes after Sainsbury 's today announced plans to reopen petrol stations across the UK , to help more customers pick up essential items .
Bosses are also extending opening times at Sainsbury 's Local branches , while all other stores will open until 10pm to reduce social distancing queues outside .
Over the past month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help cope with the coronavirus outbreak - including priority hours for vulnerable shoppers and NHS workers .
This week , Asda also confirmed it 's introduced a 'no touch ' policy , urging customers to only pick up items they intend to buy .
It comes as latest figures show coronavirus has now claimed 18,738 lives in the UK , though ministers have now warned the UK is over the 'peak ' of the crisis .
Most stores are now open from 8am to 10pm on Monday to Saturday , and from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is advising shoppers to check their local store before visiting as opening hours are likely to have changed .
Lidl has installed cough and sneeze proof screens at each of the checkouts to help protect store teams and customers .
The chain has also increased the contactless payment limit to £45 in all stores to help reduce cash handling .
All items in Lidl 's bakery aisles are now being pre-packed by staff to help ensure they remain safe to eat .
Lidl has updated its information about the busiest and quietest times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has shared the following : Lidl has now lifted stockpiling restrictions on all items apart from toilet paper .
The chain said it is reverting to its previous policy of allowing all customers to purchase 'usual household ' quantities again .
This is , as ever , at the store manager ’ s discretion and Lidl asks for continued consideration for colleagues and other customers when shopping in store .

Over the past month, several big supermarkets have implemented new measures to help cope with the coronavirus emergency - here's what's changed at Lidl
Lidl names quietest time to visit stores after making 6 big changes for shoppers
German discounter Lidl has made a string of sweeping changes to help speed up transactions as coronavirus numbers continue to rise in the UK.
The chain said it's changing opening times and putting measures in place to protect staff at checkouts.
It comes after Sainsbury's today announced plans to reopen petrol stations across the UK, to help more customers pick up essential items.
Bosses are also extending opening times at Sainsbury's Local branches, while all other stores will open until 10pm to reduce social distancing queues outside.
Over the past month, several supermarkets have implemented new measures to help cope with the coronavirus outbreak - including priority hours for vulnerable shoppers and NHS workers.
This week, Asda also confirmed it's introduced a 'no touch' policy, urging customers to only pick up items they intend to buy.
It comes as latest figures show coronavirus has now claimed 18,738 lives in the UK, though ministers have now warned the UK is over the 'peak' of the crisis.
Opening hours
Most stores are now open from 8am to 10pm on Monday to Saturday, and from 11am to 5pm on Sundays.
Lidl is advising shoppers to check their local store before visiting as opening hours are likely to have changed.
Protective screens at tills
Lidl has installed cough and sneeze proof screens at each of the checkouts to help protect store teams and customers.
Increased contactless payment limit
The chain has also increased the contactless payment limit to £45 in all stores to help reduce cash handling.
Bakery changes
All items in Lidl's bakery aisles are now being pre-packed by staff to help ensure they remain safe to eat.
Busiest and quietest times in stores
Lidl has updated its information about the busiest and quietest times to shop in stores. The chain has shared the following:
8am to 11am: Busy
11am to 2pm: Average
2pm - to close: Quiet
Rationing limits
Lidl has now lifted stockpiling restrictions on all items apart from toilet paper.
The chain said it is reverting to its previous policy of allowing all customers to purchase 'usual household' quantities again.
This is, as ever, at the store manager’s discretion and Lidl asks for continued consideration for colleagues and other customers when shopping in store.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--John Torode and Lisa Faulkner celebrate six months of marriage

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner celebrate their six month wedding anniversary on Friday .
And while they might have gone out for a fancy date night to mark the occasion in normal circumstances , the duo had to get a little more creative with the celebrations during lockdown .
Lisa , 48 , decided to get dolled up in her wedding dress while stuck indoors as John , 54 , donned his tux .
She shared an adorable video of the two of them all dressed up as they marked their special day .
The actress had been dancing around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared in his suit .
`` My husband 's just come down the stairs and look ! ''
she said before panning the camera to John .
John told the camera : `` See there 's no tie because there 's no shoes . ''
`` There 's no shoes !
I love that you 're wearing yours too ! ''
Lisa added .
Lisa then pulled him in for a hug and gave him a kiss as he smiled for the camera .
She also posted a picture of the two of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Who knew 6 months later we would be stuck together completely .
Will be wearing my dress all day !
!
X '' John posted a gushing video of Lisa sunbathing in the back garden .
He said : `` Look at this who 's this gorgeous creature in the back garden ?
`` Look , feet , toes in her wedding dress .
`` Wow that 's amazing , look at you , are n't you beautiful ?
So pretty ''

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner celebrate six months being married
John Torode and Lisa Faulkner celebrate six months being married
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John Torode and Lisa Faulkner are celebrating six months of being a married couple and made the most of their time together in lockdown
John Torode and Lisa Faulkner celebrate six months of marriage by wearing their wedding clothes
John Torode and Lisa Faulkner celebrate their six month wedding anniversary on Friday.
And while they might have gone out for a fancy date night to mark the occasion in normal circumstances, the duo had to get a little more creative with the celebrations during lockdown.
Lisa, 48, decided to get dolled up in her wedding dress while stuck indoors as John, 54, donned his tux.
She shared an adorable video of the two of them all dressed up as they marked their special day.
The actress had been dancing around downstairs in her dress when John suddenly appeared in his suit.
Image: lisafaulknercooks/Instagram) lisafaulknercooks/Instagram)
Image: lisafaulknercooks/Instagram) lisafaulknercooks/Instagram)
"My husband's just come down the stairs and look!" she said before panning the camera to John.
John told the camera: "See there's no tie because there's no shoes."
"There's no shoes! I love that you're wearing yours too!" Lisa added.
Lisa then pulled him in for a hug and gave him a kiss as he smiled for the camera.
Image: lisafaulknercooks/Instagram) lisafaulknercooks/Instagram) Image: johntorodecooks/Instagram) johntorodecooks/Instagram)
She also posted a picture of the two of them from their wedding reception.
"Happy 6 month anniversary my husband @johntorodecooks," she wrote.
"Who knew 6 months later we would be stuck together completely. Will be wearing my dress all day!! X"
Image: johntorodecooks/Instagram) johntorodecooks/Instagram)
John posted a gushing video of Lisa sunbathing in the back garden.
He said: "Look at this who's this gorgeous creature in the back garden?
"Look, feet, toes in her wedding dress.
"Wow that's amazing, look at you, aren't you beautiful? So pretty"


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Mum 'films husband brutally beating their son, 6, for refusing to do push ups'

A cruel dad allegedly beat up his six-year-old son for refusing to do push-ups during a home workout .
Emilbek Zhunusov , 35 , has been arrested after he allegedly attacked the child during their work out at home in Moscow , Russia , on April 16 .
The incident was filmed by Zhunusov 's 33-year-old wife who did nothing to stop the abuse as she 'saw nothing wrong with his upbringing methods ' , reports said .
Mrs Zhunusova reportedly shared the clip online claiming it shows 'the right way to educate a child ' .
Zhunusova reportedly added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raise a good person . ''
Distressing video footage appears to show the father hitting the little boy with fists before kicking him , smacking him and forcibly pushing him onto the floor .
He continues smacking him around the head as the child whimpers , cries and tries to shield his face with his hands .
The furious man then grabs a metal stick and threatens the child with it but a relative comes in and begs him to stop .
The footage ends with the father angrily kicking the boy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor .
After the video caused huge public outrage , Zhunusova filmed a video message in which he explained himself to his critics .
According to reports , he said : `` I said to him [ the boy ] to do push-ups but he refused .
I did not beat him hard .
He did not get any injuries .
''The child did n't even feel anything and does n't hold a grudge against me .
''Everybody beat their children to raise a good person .
I was beating my own child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''We are a friendly and happy family . ''
However , Zhunusov 's appeal did not convince the police who arrested him and launched a criminal case for torture of a minor against him .
On Wednesday the father was brought to the Kuntsevo District Court where he said to the judge : `` I did not beat my son .
I educated him . ''
Medical examinations revealed numerous bruises on the child 's body , a prosecutor said during the hearing .
Emilbek Zhunusov was remanded in custody for the period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife left their native Kyrgyzstan for Russia in October last year and got a job as janitors in Moscow .
They have three children and are expecting their fourth .
The victim is now with his mother .
The family will be monitored by local social services , according to Russian media .
The suspect faces up to seven years in prison if found guilty .
The investigation continues .

Parents who shared footage of child beating in tears as they apologize
Parents who shared footage of child beating in tears as they apologize
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WARNING - DISTRESSING IMAGES: Emilbek Zhunusov, 35, has been arrested after he allegedly attacked the cowering young child 'to educate him' during their work out at home in Moscow, Russia
Mum 'films husband brutally beating their son, 6, for refusing to do push ups'
A cruel dad allegedly beat up his six-year-old son for refusing to do push-ups during a home workout.
Emilbek Zhunusov, 35, has been arrested after he allegedly attacked the child during their work out at home in Moscow, Russia, on April 16.
The incident was filmed by Zhunusov's 33-year-old wife who did nothing to stop the abuse as she 'saw nothing wrong with his upbringing methods', reports said.
Mrs Zhunusova reportedly shared the clip online claiming it shows 'the right way to educate a child'.
Zhunusova reportedly added: ''Everybody beat their children to raise a good person."
Distressing video footage appears to show the father hitting the little boy with fists before kicking him, smacking him and forcibly pushing him onto the floor.
Image: Roksana Panashchuk) Roksana Panashchuk)
He continues smacking him around the head as the child whimpers, cries and tries to shield his face with his hands.
The furious man then grabs a metal stick and threatens the child with it but a relative comes in and begs him to stop.
The footage ends with the father angrily kicking the boy, who is seen helplessly lying on the floor.
Image: Roksana Panashchuk) Roksana Panashchuk) Image: Roksana Panashchuk) Roksana Panashchuk)
After the video caused huge public outrage, Zhunusova filmed a video message in which he explained himself to his critics.
According to reports, he said: ''I said to him [the boy] to do push-ups but he refused. I did not beat him hard. He did not get any injuries.
''The child didn't even feel anything and doesn't hold a grudge against me.
''Everybody beat their children to raise a good person. I was beating my own child, not somebody else's one.
''We are a friendly and happy family.''
Image: Roksana Panashchuk) Roksana Panashchuk)
Image: Roksana Panashchuk) Roksana Panashchuk)
However, Zhunusov's appeal did not convince the police who arrested him and launched a criminal case for torture of a minor against him.
On Wednesday the father was brought to the Kuntsevo District Court where he said to the judge: ''I did not beat my son. I educated him.''
Medical examinations revealed numerous bruises on the child's body, a prosecutor said during the hearing.
Emilbek Zhunusov was remanded in custody for the period of two months.
He and his wife left their native Kyrgyzstan for Russia in October last year and got a job as janitors in Moscow.
They have three children and are expecting their fourth.
The victim is now with his mother. The family will be monitored by local social services, according to Russian media.
The suspect faces up to seven years in prison if found guilty. The investigation continues.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Roy Keane admits concerns for Premier League season amid coronavirus crisis

The longer football 's enforced break continues , the more unlikely it is the season will be finished , according to Roy Keane .
The Premier League is suspended until at least April 30 .
But that date is set to be put back while social distancing measures remain in place to combat the coronavirus pandemic .
Ex-Manchester United captain Keane wants the season to be completed .
But he has cast doubt on that happening .
He said : “ Hopefully we can get some sort of closure and get the games finished .
“ But the longer it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance that 's going to happen .
“ As a football person , you 'd love to get the games finished , of course .
We 've been saying that for the last few weeks .
“ Obviously the longer it goes on , the more concerned we get , and we have to remind ourselves that the health and safety of people has to be the most important thing .
“ You 'd definitely love the season to be finished , however that might be , whether it 's behind closed doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options out there .
“ You have to trust the people in charge to try and come up with the right decision .
`` But , of course , the health and safety of supporters , players and staff is paramount .
“ But because we 're footballing people , we love the game and we 're passionate about it , of course we 'd like to see some sort of closure to the season , and that is by finishing the games if we can .
”

CULTURE SECRETARY IN TALKS WITH PREMIER LEAGUE ABOUT SCREENING GAMES ON FREE-TO-AIR CHANNELS
CULTURE SECRETARY IN TALKS WITH PREMIER LEAGUE ABOUT SCREENING GAMES ON FREE-TO-AIR CHANNELS
The Premier League remains suspended amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis and the ex-Manchester United skipper doubts the season will reach its end
The longer football's enforced break continues, the more unlikely it is the season will be finished, according to Roy Keane.
The Premier League is suspended until at least April 30.
But that date is set to be put back while social distancing measures remain in place to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Ex-Manchester United captain Keane wants the season to be completed.
But he has cast doubt on that happening.
He said: “Hopefully we can get some sort of closure and get the games finished.
“But the longer it goes on, I think the less chance that's going to happen.
“As a football person, you'd love to get the games finished, of course. We've been saying that for the last few weeks.
“Obviously the longer it goes on, the more concerned we get, and we have to remind ourselves that the health and safety of people has to be the most important thing.
“You'd definitely love the season to be finished, however that might be, whether it's behind closed doors, play-off games, there's obviously options out there.
“You have to trust the people in charge to try and come up with the right decision.
"But, of course, the health and safety of supporters, players and staff is paramount.
“But because we're footballing people, we love the game and we're passionate about it, of course we'd like to see some sort of closure to the season, and that is by finishing the games if we can.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Peter Kay's secret gestures as viewers worry about his Big Night In appearance

Peter Kay returned to TV screens last night for the first time in months to introduce his updated ( Is This The Way To ) Amarillo video for the BBC 's Big Night In .
Wearing sunglasses and a big hat , Peter sent his love to the UK and told them his motivation for recreating the mimed video to pay tribute to heroic keyworkers keeping the country going during the coronavirus pandemic .
`` 15 years ago I did a sketch for Comic Relief called Is This The Way To Amarillo and I never imagined that it would go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said while holding his ice lolly aloft .
`` And I thought , what a perfect time to recreate it again .
`` So we 've asked a lot of you to film yourselves and send it in and listen , if you can help tonight there 's a number on screen .
`` If you ca n't , then do n't worry about it .
You 've got enough going on . ''
Here , body language expert Judi James gives her opinion on the secret signs behind Peter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooting for Peter and waiting to see his return to our screens with him looking as full of beans , energy and rebellious humour as ever , so it 's natural for fans to be worried about this clip of him sitting in a low-energy pose here , sounding hesitant and reflective as he holds up an ice lolly .
The contrast with the Peter we got to see next during his Amarillo song was acute but that was recorded fifteen years ago and we 're now seeing a man who is presumably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lock-down .
It 's hard to compare Peter 's body language with a 'norm ' as he 's always been seen in role or during some high-energy , hilarious appearance on chat shows .
His eyes are hidden by the shades here , too , masking what could have been some of the biggest non-verbal clues about his feelings , and it 's hard to know if the loud shirt and big hat were worn to be funny or just to reflect his actual mood .
Comedians often do change appearance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to expect the 'cheeky chappy ' persona to be 24/7 .
His pace of speech was slow and the signature puckered , boyish grin was replaced by some subtler rounding of the cheeks .
When he did throw a wide smile at the end , it did admittedly look rather forced and over-congruent rather than a sign of genuine humour .
In terms of nerves he looked OK , though .
An ice lolly is a difficult prop for anyone to hold during filming , but there was no sign of shaking that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the manoeuvre of shoving it into his mouth in one lump without any obvious problems !
If anything he looked quite chilled and relaxed during the lock-down , but clearly lacking the kind of speed and energy in his delivery that he 's best known for .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Judi James, Emmeline Saunders)

EXCLUSIVE: Peter Kay made a rare appearance to introduce his updated Amarillo video for Comic Relief - but some viewers were worried about him
Peter Kay returned to TV screens last night for the first time in months to introduce his updated (Is This The Way To) Amarillo video for the BBC's Big Night In.
Wearing sunglasses and a big hat, Peter sent his love to the UK and told them his motivation for recreating the mimed video to pay tribute to heroic keyworkers keeping the country going during the coronavirus pandemic.
"15 years ago I did a sketch for Comic Relief called Is This The Way To Amarillo and I never imagined that it would go down so well and make everyone happy," he said while holding his ice lolly aloft.
"And I thought, what a perfect time to recreate it again.
"So we've asked a lot of you to film yourselves and send it in and listen, if you can help tonight there's a number on screen.
"If you can't, then don't worry about it. You've got enough going on."
Here, body language expert Judi James gives her opinion on the secret signs behind Peter's rare appearance...
Image: BBC Children in Need/Comic Relie) BBC Children in Need/Comic Relie)
We're all rooting for Peter and waiting to see his return to our screens with him looking as full of beans, energy and rebellious humour as ever, so it's natural for fans to be worried about this clip of him sitting in a low-energy pose here, sounding hesitant and reflective as he holds up an ice lolly.
The contrast with the Peter we got to see next during his Amarillo song was acute but that was recorded fifteen years ago and we're now seeing a man who is presumably out of role and being himself during the lock-down.
Image: BBC) BBC)
It's hard to compare Peter's body language with a 'norm' as he's always been seen in role or during some high-energy, hilarious appearance on chat shows. His eyes are hidden by the shades here, too, masking what could have been some of the biggest non-verbal clues about his feelings, and it's hard to know if the loud shirt and big hat were worn to be funny or just to reflect his actual mood.
Image: BBC Children in Need/Comic Relie) BBC Children in Need/Comic Relie)
Comedians often do change appearance and behaviour off-stage and it might be wrong to expect the 'cheeky chappy' persona to be 24/7.
His pace of speech was slow and the signature puckered, boyish grin was replaced by some subtler rounding of the cheeks. When he did throw a wide smile at the end, it did admittedly look rather forced and over-congruent rather than a sign of genuine humour.
Image: BBC) BBC)
In terms of nerves he looked OK, though. An ice lolly is a difficult prop for anyone to hold during filming, but there was no sign of shaking that might signal anxiety and he did manage the manoeuvre of shoving it into his mouth in one lump without any obvious problems!
If anything he looked quite chilled and relaxed during the lock-down, but clearly lacking the kind of speed and energy in his delivery that he's best known for.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Robbie Williams' shows off 'impressive bulge' as he strips off in steamy snap

Robbie Williams has caused quite a stir on social media after he has stripped down to his underwear .
The former Take That singer , 46 , left little to the imagination as he shared a candid snapshot of himself strolling around his lavish living room during lockdown .
The rather revealing image sees semi-naked Rob sporting a pair of tight black briefs as she shows off his tattooed torso .
While many fans and followers were struck by the singers lavish but rather 'messy ' living room , the majority of eagle-eyed spectators had their focus firmly placed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was Robbie 's underpants , and the 'impressible bulge ' that it boats .
Posting the snap to his Instagram feed , the singer simply captioned it : `` Informal Friday '' .
Fans flocked to share their thoughts on his latest post , and flooded the star with compliments about his ever-fabulous appearance .
`` You just get better with age omg .
Look at that impressive bulge ! ''
quipped one delighted follower .
While another praised : `` Wow he 's so toned .
Those boxers are really doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Robbie Williams just gets better with age .
My eyes nearly popped out after seeing that package ! ''
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And a fourth quipped : `` So many packages in this photo but I 'm only interested in one ! ''
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Robbie is surrounded by countless boxes and lavish bags from Harrods which gives the impression that the Angels hit-maker has been busy doing some online shopping while in self isolation .
Green-fingered Robbie brightens up the otherwise quite plain and simple space with an array of flourishing plants which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It comes as the star revealed he stayed away from his family while experiencing coronavirus symptoms by moving into an Airbnb to self isolate .
The singer , lives in Los Angeles with his wife Ayda Field and their kids - daughter Theodora , seven , son Charlton , five , daughter Colette , 18 months , and one-month-old son Beau .
He started feeling ill after flying back to LA following a trip and decided to distance himself in a rented home `` down the road '' from the family home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constant fear of running out of supplies .

The singer drove fans wild by sharing a glimpse into his lavish London home as he stripped down to his underwear
Robbie Williams shows off 'impressive bulge' as he strips off in steamy living room snap
Robbie Williams has caused quite a stir on social media after he has stripped down to his underwear.
The former Take That singer, 46, left little to the imagination as he shared a candid snapshot of himself strolling around his lavish living room during lockdown.
The rather revealing image sees semi-naked Rob sporting a pair of tight black briefs as she shows off his tattooed torso.
While many fans and followers were struck by the singers lavish but rather 'messy' living room, the majority of eagle-eyed spectators had their focus firmly placed on one area.
Image: robbiewilliams/Instagram) robbiewilliams/Instagram)
And that of course, was Robbie's underpants, and the 'impressible bulge' that it boats.
Posting the snap to his Instagram feed, the singer simply captioned it: "Informal Friday".
Fans flocked to share their thoughts on his latest post, and flooded the star with compliments about his ever-fabulous appearance.
"You just get better with age omg. Look at that impressive bulge!" quipped one delighted follower.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
While another praised: "Wow he's so toned. Those boxers are really doing things to me too!".
"Robbie Williams just gets better with age. My eyes nearly popped out after seeing that package!".
And a fourth quipped: "So many packages in this photo but I'm only interested in one!".
Robbie is surrounded by countless boxes and lavish bags from Harrods which gives the impression that the Angels hit-maker has been busy doing some online shopping while in self isolation.
The spacious living room boats pristine white walls and a muted grey colour scheme.
Green-fingered Robbie brightens up the otherwise quite plain and simple space with an array of flourishing plants which are scattered in numerous nooks across the room.
It comes as the star revealed he stayed away from his family while experiencing coronavirus symptoms by moving into an Airbnb to self isolate.
The singer, lives in Los Angeles with his wife Ayda Field and their kids - daughter Theodora, seven, son Charlton, five, daughter Colette, 18 months, and one-month-old son Beau.
He started feeling ill after flying back to LA following a trip and decided to distance himself in a rented home "down the road" from the family home.
Robbie said that he lived in constant fear of running out of supplies.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Asprilla sends CL challenge to new Newcastle owners with Bruce claim

Former Newcastle hero Faustino Asprilla has urged the club 's prospective new owners to keep hold of Steve Bruce - and reckons they can challenge for Champions League football .
Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the hotseat at St. James ' Park as Bruce 's job looks in doubt amid the imminent arrival of Mohammed bin Salman as the club 's new owner .
Newcastle 's incoming Saudi-backed consortium are keen to hire a big name as manager to kickstart a revolution at the club .
And among the names touted is Pochettino , who has been out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tottenham manager earlier this season .
However Asprilla , who impressed during a two-year spell at St James ' Park in the last 1990s , has urged the new chiefs to stick by Bruce .
`` I think we have to keep Steve Bruce .
He 's a good manager and coach , so I think he should stay , '' Asprilla told Sky Sports News .
`` He knows the club well .
He 's done very good things with limited resources in recent times , so I think he 'll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far with better players at his disposal .
`` All the coaches are good and the players are good .
I have no doubts about that .
`` I think we have to keep him in his role so that he keeps working on this big project . ''
Asprilla also believes Newcastle can challenge for a top-four spot - as long as they bring in the right players .
He added : `` They have to choose top players who want to go to Newcastle because they 're ambitious to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think that 's essential in order for a team to enjoy success .
`` We all want Newcastle to be back among the best internationally , not just in the Premier League , but in the Champions League as well , by doing things properly without rushing .
`` Just because these owners have lots of money does n't mean we 'll go out there and just sign any old player .
`` We want to put together a competitive team with good players , but not all the good ones are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newcastle will certainly be back among the best and fighting for the Champions League .
That 's what I 'm hoping for . ''

Newcastle's prospective new Saudi owners led by Mohammed bin Salman are keen on attracting a big name manager to the club, leaving Steve Bruce's future in doubt
Former Newcastle hero Faustino Asprilla has urged the club's prospective new owners to keep hold of Steve Bruce - and reckons they can challenge for Champions League football.
Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the hotseat at St. James' Park as Bruce's job looks in doubt amid the imminent arrival of Mohammed bin Salman as the club's new owner.
Newcastle's incoming Saudi-backed consortium are keen to hire a big name as manager to kickstart a revolution at the club.
And among the names touted is Pochettino, who has been out of a job since his shock sacking as Tottenham manager earlier this season.
However Asprilla, who impressed during a two-year spell at St James' Park in the last 1990s, has urged the new chiefs to stick by Bruce.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
"I think we have to keep Steve Bruce. He's a good manager and coach, so I think he should stay," Asprilla told Sky Sports News.
"He knows the club well. He's done very good things with limited resources in recent times, so I think he'll be able to achieve more than he has so far with better players at his disposal.
"All the coaches are good and the players are good. I have no doubts about that.
"I think we have to keep him in his role so that he keeps working on this big project."
Asprilla also believes Newcastle can challenge for a top-four spot - as long as they bring in the right players.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
He added: "They have to choose top players who want to go to Newcastle because they're ambitious to win the Champions League and other competitions. I think that's essential in order for a team to enjoy success.
"We all want Newcastle to be back among the best internationally, not just in the Premier League, but in the Champions League as well, by doing things properly without rushing.
"Just because these owners have lots of money doesn't mean we'll go out there and just sign any old player.
"We want to put together a competitive team with good players, but not all the good ones are the most expensive.
"I think Newcastle will certainly be back among the best and fighting for the Champions League. That's what I'm hoping for."


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Marks and Spencer launches t-shirt in aid of NHS Charities Together from £8

To show support and solidarity for the NHS , M & S have designed an ‘ All In This Together ’ t-shirt which is available online now , and one selling every second .
With unprecedented demand from customers , another batch of t-shirts is being printed over the weekend , and will be available next week .
All £3.55 profit plus VAT from the t-shirt sales will be donated to NHS Charities Together - which supports NHS staff and volunteers caring for coronavirus patients .
The t-shirts features a colourful rainbow design or the 'All In This Together ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and breathable cotton .
The short-sleeved tees are available in white and navy for men , women and children , so there ’ s one for the whole family .
Furthermore , all cotton used for M & S clothing , including these t-shirts , is sustainably sourced .
The adult t-shirts are priced at £9.50 each and £8 for the children ’ s .
The t-shirts are available in sizes 8 - 22 for women , small - XXXL for men and sizes 2 to age 12 for children .
Whether you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clapforcarers on Thurdsays , on your next Zoom call , or during your morning workout - show your support !
Holly Willoughby was seen wearing hers earlier this week and even gave followers a glimpse of her son , Chester , who was also seen wearing one - which racked up over 110,000 people liking it .
During this difficult and confusing time , the whole M & S team has been working hard to do its bit .
In recent weeks this has included working with NHS teams and longstanding hospital partners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and food retailer , M & S can best help meet some of the needs of the fantastic frontline NHS teams and the patients in their care .
This work included providing thousands of bespoke t-shirts for the NHS Nightingale London team to wear as part of their uniform .
On the back of this , M & S was inundated with customers and colleagues requesting a charity tee to buy and show their support .
In response to this customer demand , the M & S design and buying teams came together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - re-purposing existing stock and printing the designs in the UK so the product could be made available to customers within a fortnight .
Jill Stanton Director of Womenswear & Kidswear at M & S said , `` Taking part in the Thursday ’ s ‘ thank you ’ clap has become a moving weekly milestone for millions of us around the country .
In this uncertain time , it ’ s a moment where we come together , even though we may be apart .
Our customers and colleagues have been telling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – so we wanted to capture this moment and celebrate it within the design of the T-shirt .
I ’ m so grateful to every who has pulled together to turn the many requests we ’ ve had into a reality - from our remote working design team , to our amazing printers , to our warehouse colleagues who ’ ll be sending it out to customers – all to help us fundraise for our incredible NHS Heroes . ''
Customers can also show their support by selecting NHS Charities Together as their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donate every time they shop online or in an M & S Foodhall .
Last week M & S also introduced a new , specially designed bag for life with 100 % of the profits ( 10p per bag ) also going to NHS Charities Together – the bags are available at M & S ’ s 560 Foodhalls .

Show your support for the NHS with this t-shirt that is being sold online with all profits going to charity - and one t-shirt is currently selling every second
To show support and solidarity for the NHS, M&S have designed an ‘All In This Together’ t-shirt which is available online now, and one selling every second.
With unprecedented demand from customers, another batch of t-shirts is being printed over the weekend, and will be available next week.
All £3.55 profit plus VAT from the t-shirt sales will be donated to NHS Charities Together - which supports NHS staff and volunteers caring for coronavirus patients.
The t-shirts features a colourful rainbow design or the 'All In This Together' slogan, and are made from soft and breathable cotton. The short-sleeved tees are available in white and navy for men, women and children, so there’s one for the whole family. Furthermore, all cotton used for M&S clothing, including these t-shirts, is sustainably sourced.
The adult t-shirts are priced at £9.50 each and £8 for the children’s.
The t-shirts are available in sizes 8 - 22 for women, small - XXXL for men and sizes 2 to age 12 for children.
Whether you choose to wear yours whilst you #clapforcarers on Thurdsays, on your next Zoom call, or during your morning workout - show your support!
Holly Willoughby was seen wearing hers earlier this week and even gave followers a glimpse of her son, Chester, who was also seen wearing one - which racked up over 110,000 people liking it.
During this difficult and confusing time, the whole M&S team has been working hard to do its bit. In recent weeks this has included working with NHS teams and longstanding hospital partners to understand how, as a clothing and food retailer, M&S can best help meet some of the needs of the fantastic frontline NHS teams and the patients in their care.
This work included providing thousands of bespoke t-shirts for the NHS Nightingale London team to wear as part of their uniform. On the back of this, M&S was inundated with customers and colleagues requesting a charity tee to buy and show their support.
In response to this customer demand, the M&S design and buying teams came together and to create a rainbow inspired t-shirt - re-purposing existing stock and printing the designs in the UK so the product could be made available to customers within a fortnight.
Jill Stanton Director of Womenswear & Kidswear at M&S said, "Taking part in the Thursday’s ‘thank you’ clap has become a moving weekly milestone for millions of us around the country. In this uncertain time, it’s a moment where we come together, even though we may be apart. Our customers and colleagues have been telling us how much it means to them – so we wanted to capture this moment and celebrate it within the design of the T-shirt. I’m so grateful to every who has pulled together to turn the many requests we’ve had into a reality - from our remote working design team, to our amazing printers, to our warehouse colleagues who’ll be sending it out to customers – all to help us fundraise for our incredible NHS Heroes."
Customers can also show their support by selecting NHS Charities Together as their Sparks charity so M&S will donate every time they shop online or in an M&S Foodhall.
Last week M&S also introduced a new, specially designed bag for life with 100% of the profits (10p per bag) also going to NHS Charities Together – the bags are available at M&S’s 560 Foodhalls.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Bars in Spain may reopen in June - but customers will have to follow strict rule

Bars in Spain could reopen in June - but customers will have to follow one strict rule before they can buy a drink .
The country went into lockdown on March 14 following the coronavirus pandemic which has seen more than 22,000 deaths and 213,000 confirmed cases .
But despite the Spanish government announcing yesterday that lockdown measures will be extended again - until May 9 - there is cautious optimism Covid-19 may finally be coming under control .
The death rate continues to drop with 367 dying in the last 24 hours .
This weekend children in the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes .
Bookshops , office supply stores and clothing stores for children are among the stores which have reopened .
For all the latest coronavirus Covid-19 updates , follow our live blog .
And according to the president of the Spanish Hospitality Industry Jose Luis Yzuel , there are hopes other businesses will start to reopen if they comply with strict regulations .
No date has been set in stone , but it is thought bars can start serving drinks again to customers who will have to pass a temperature test using thermal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be then barred from entering the premises .
Jose Luis Yzuel also said that bars will have to supply hand sanitisers , prove they undergo extreme cleaning , get their staff tested and increase the distance between tables on the terraces , according to Euro Weekly .
Bar owner Mike Morris who runs Bluebirds bar in Benidorm told RTN : “ It ’ s very positive and welcoming news .
`` Work 's going to be even tougher with these regulations if they bear fruit from the Tourism minister and I really do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will be able to get our doors open and hopefully the till ringing again which has to be the main priority . ''
He added : `` I haven ’ t heard anything official yet apart from the minister ’ s speech but hopefully , something will come through from my solicitors or accountant shortly and we can start preparing . ''
The future of Brits holidaying in the country is still under discussion , according to Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto .
Speaking to Spanish newspaper El Pais , she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when international tourism opens , that the person who comes to Spain is a safe person ... '' It is very important that the sanitary recommendations are maintained , we are going to have to internalise what we are already doing now , hand washing , social distancing ... even on the beaches . ''
As we previously reported , beer in Spain could fall to all little as 50p-a-pint once travel restrictions across Europe are relaxed .
Much-loved Brit hot-spots like Benidorm are expected to slash alcohol prices once the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owners plan to lure tourists back with rock-bottom prices as the country begins to ease its lockdown demands .
Derek Payne , a worldwide supplier of beer , wine and spirits , explained to Euro News Weekly that the cost of booze could be at supermarket levels in the months ahead .
He said : “ Busier bars with larger turnovers have been selling beer at low cut prices for some time .
`` It ’ s realistic to think they will have offers , like a pint for €1 - or as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Benidorm-based businessman Ian Pratt added : `` If you can go out for a drink for the same price as drinking at home , why wouldn ’ t you ? ''

Deaths from coronavirus in Spain are dropping, children are allowed out of their homes this weekend, and there is hope other businesses including pubs will soon be able to reopen as the lockdown eases
Bars in Spain may reopen in June - but customers will have to follow strict rule
Bars in Spain could reopen in June - but customers will have to follow one strict rule before they can buy a drink.
The country went into lockdown on March 14 following the coronavirus pandemic which has seen more than 22,000 deaths and 213,000 confirmed cases.
But despite the Spanish government announcing yesterday that lockdown measures will be extended again - until May 9 - there is cautious optimism Covid-19 may finally be coming under control.
The death rate continues to drop with 367 dying in the last 24 hours.
This weekend children in the country will finally be allowed out of their homes.
Bookshops, office supply stores and clothing stores for children are among the stores which have reopened.
For all the latest coronavirus Covid-19 updates, follow our live blog.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
And according to the president of the Spanish Hospitality Industry Jose Luis Yzuel, there are hopes other businesses will start to reopen if they comply with strict regulations.
No date has been set in stone, but it is thought bars can start serving drinks again to customers who will have to pass a temperature test using thermal imaging.
Punters with high temperatures may be then barred from entering the premises.
Jose Luis Yzuel also said that bars will have to supply hand sanitisers, prove they undergo extreme cleaning, get their staff tested and increase the distance between tables on the terraces, according to Euro Weekly.
Image: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Bar owner Mike Morris who runs Bluebirds bar in Benidorm told RTN: “It’s very positive and welcoming news.
"Work's going to be even tougher with these regulations if they bear fruit from the Tourism minister and I really do hope they do, but at least we will be able to get our doors open and hopefully the till ringing again which has to be the main priority."
He added: "I haven’t heard anything official yet apart from the minister’s speech but hopefully, something will come through from my solicitors or accountant shortly and we can start preparing."
The future of Brits holidaying in the country is still under discussion, according to Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto.
Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Speaking to Spanish newspaper El Pais, she said: "We have to guarantee, when international tourism opens, that the person who comes to Spain is a safe person...
"It is very important that the sanitary recommendations are maintained, we are going to have to internalise what we are already doing now, hand washing, social distancing ... even on the beaches."
As we previously reported, beer in Spain could fall to all little as 50p-a-pint once travel restrictions across Europe are relaxed.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Much-loved Brit hot-spots like Benidorm are expected to slash alcohol prices once the coronavirus pandemic finally comes to end.
Spanish business owners plan to lure tourists back with rock-bottom prices as the country begins to ease its lockdown demands.
Derek Payne, a worldwide supplier of beer, wine and spirits, explained to Euro News Weekly that the cost of booze could be at supermarket levels in the months ahead.
He said: “Busier bars with larger turnovers have been selling beer at low cut prices for some time.
"It’s realistic to think they will have offers, like a pint for €1 - or as low as 64 cents (50p)."
Benidorm-based businessman Ian Pratt added: "If you can go out for a drink for the same price as drinking at home, why wouldn’t you?"


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Doctor shares video of son, 4, struggling to breathe in hospital with Covid-19

A doctor has shared a powerful video of her four-year-old son struggling to breathe as he battled with coronavirus in hospital .
Neonatal specialist Dr Anna Zimmerman 's son Lincoln even told her `` this is n't worth it '' and said `` Mama , I 'm not gon na go home '' as he struggled .
He was being pumped with 9L of oxygen and fighting with the Covid cough , as she sat desperately by his side .
Anna , who writes the parenting blog Mighty Littles , shared a heartbreaking update as her family faced Covid-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ down earlier and headed the advice after watching what was coming from other counties , and she thought she had `` done everything right '' but her son still contracted the virus .
Anna 's blog reads : `` Although no state or federal mandate was in place , we pulled our kids out of Jiujitsu and swimming lessons early , because we believed this virus was dangerous before many people started to take it seriously .
`` My kids never went on a playdate .
`` I wouldn ’ t let them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their neighborhood friends .
`` We adopted the stay-at-home recommendations early and stuck to them .
`` We did everything right .
But Lincoln got sick . ''
About 10 days after he first developed symptoms he needed to be hospitalised .
She added : `` So walking into the hospital , I had one sick 4-year old , two near-empty oxygen tanks , and three bags - one for our clothes , one for his comfort items and snacks and my computer bag .
I also had four hours of built-up anxiety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was going on with my son and why he was quickly getting worse . ''
He was given blood tests and a covid-19 test , and needed about 2L of oxygen .
But by the next day that was up to 4 , then 6L , then finally 9L .
Anna said : `` He was working so hard to breathe - using all of the muscles in his chest , abdomen , and neck to help him breathe .
`` As a mom , it was torture watching him struggle . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mama , this isn ’ t worth it .
“ Mama , when is this going to stop ?
” '' Mama , it is no use . ''
`` Mama , I 'm not gon na go home . ''
Lincoln started to make improvements each day and is now done to just 1L of oxygen each day and Anna is hopeful they will soon be dishcarged .
She added : `` Please stay safe .
Please stay healthy .
Please take this virus seriously - it is no joke .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and neighbors and friends of friends who are struggling through this pandemic . ''

Dr Anna Zimmerman's son Lincoln told his mum 'this isn't worth it' as he was battling to breath and being given 9L of oxygen in just one day
Doctor shares video of son, 4, struggling to breathe in hospital with coronavirus
A doctor has shared a powerful video of her four-year-old son struggling to breathe as he battled with coronavirus in hospital.
Neonatal specialist Dr Anna Zimmerman's son Lincoln even told her "this isn't worth it" and said "Mama, I'm not gonna go home" as he struggled.
He was being pumped with 9L of oxygen and fighting with the Covid cough, as she sat desperately by his side.
Anna, who writes the parenting blog Mighty Littles, shared a heartbreaking update as her family faced Covid-19.
She says their family of five locked down earlier and headed the advice after watching what was coming from other counties, and she thought she had "done everything right" but her son still contracted the virus.
Image: Mighty Littles) Mighty Littles)
Anna's blog reads: "Although no state or federal mandate was in place, we pulled our kids out of Jiujitsu and swimming lessons early, because we believed this virus was dangerous before many people started to take it seriously.
"My kids never went on a playdate.
"I wouldn’t let them go across the street to talk to their neighborhood friends.
"We adopted the stay-at-home recommendations early and stuck to them.
"We did everything right. But Lincoln got sick."
About 10 days after he first developed symptoms he needed to be hospitalised.
Image: Mighty Littles) Mighty Littles)
She added: "So walking into the hospital, I had one sick 4-year old, two near-empty oxygen tanks, and three bags - one for our clothes, one for his comfort items and snacks and my computer bag. I also had four hours of built-up anxiety rolling around in my head wondering what was going on with my son and why he was quickly getting worse."
He was given blood tests and a covid-19 test, and needed about 2L of oxygen.
But by the next day that was up to 4, then 6L, then finally 9L.
Anna said: "He was working so hard to breathe - using all of the muscles in his chest, abdomen, and neck to help him breathe.
"As a mom, it was torture watching him struggle."
She said he started saying: “Mama, this isn’t worth it.
“Mama, when is this going to stop?”
Image: Mighty Littles) Mighty Littles)
“Mama, I don’t feel so good.”
"Mama, it is no use." "Mama, I'm not gonna go home."
Lincoln started to make improvements each day and is now done to just 1L of oxygen each day and Anna is hopeful they will soon be dishcarged.
She added: "Please stay safe. Please stay healthy. Please take this virus seriously - it is no joke.
"And please reach out to your friends and neighbors and friends of friends who are struggling through this pandemic."


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--New Premier League chairman confirmed with promise for future

Gary Hoffman has been appointed as the new chairman of the Premier League .
The league said clubs had voted unanimously in favour of his appointment , and he will now succeed interim chair Claudia Arney on June 1 .
Hoffman said : `` Football has been central to my life as a fan , an administrator and in my business career , so it is an honour to join the Premier League as chair . ''
Hoffman is the current chairman of Monzo Bank Limited , Hastings Group Holdings plc and the Coventry Building Society .
The statement from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hastings before taking on his new role .
Hoffman has previously served as chairman of the Football Foundation and Coventry , and was appointed to lead Northern Rock through its Government bailout .
He added : `` During my time at the Football Foundation , I saw how the growth of the Premier League , to become the world 's most-watched sporting competition , helped it play an increasingly pivotal role in communities across the country .
`` Now everyone in football , at home and abroad , is coming together to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I am convinced this spirit of togetherness will help the game we cherish , and the Premier League , endure long into the future . ''
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck , who also chairs the Premier League 's nominations committee , added : `` Gary was the outstanding candidate in an extensive and highly competitive search process , and we believe he will form a strong partnership with our chief executive Richard Masters , helping to guide the league while promoting new ideas and strategies .
`` Gary has proved over decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader , that he has the character to steer world-renowned organisations through both good times and crisis situations .
`` At a vital moment in our history , Gary 's knowledge and skills are sure to help us through this very difficult period .
`` The committee and all of the clubs would like to thank Claudia Arney for her superb work and dedication as interim chair through this very difficult time .
`` She has guided the league with amazing dedication and hard work .
We are extremely grateful for all she @ @ @ @

The Premier League clubs have unanimously voted for the chairman of Monzo Bank Limited to take over on July 1 from interim chair Claudia Arney
Gary Hoffman has been appointed as the new chairman of the Premier League.
The league said clubs had voted unanimously in favour of his appointment, and he will now succeed interim chair Claudia Arney on June 1.
Hoffman said: "Football has been central to my life as a fan, an administrator and in my business career, so it is an honour to join the Premier League as chair."
Hoffman is the current chairman of Monzo Bank Limited, Hastings Group Holdings plc and the Coventry Building Society.
The statement from the Premier League said he would leave Hastings before taking on his new role.
Hoffman has previously served as chairman of the Football Foundation and Coventry, and was appointed to lead Northern Rock through its Government bailout.
Image: PA) PA)
He added: "During my time at the Football Foundation, I saw how the growth of the Premier League, to become the world's most-watched sporting competition, helped it play an increasingly pivotal role in communities across the country.
"Now everyone in football, at home and abroad, is coming together to support one another through the Covid-19 pandemic.
"I am convinced this spirit of togetherness will help the game we cherish, and the Premier League, endure long into the future."
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck, who also chairs the Premier League's nominations committee, added: "Gary was the outstanding candidate in an extensive and highly competitive search process, and we believe he will form a strong partnership with our chief executive Richard Masters, helping to guide the league while promoting new ideas and strategies.
"Gary has proved over decades, as an executive and a board leader, that he has the character to steer world-renowned organisations through both good times and crisis situations.
"At a vital moment in our history, Gary's knowledge and skills are sure to help us through this very difficult period.
"The committee and all of the clubs would like to thank Claudia Arney for her superb work and dedication as interim chair through this very difficult time.
"She has guided the league with amazing dedication and hard work. We are extremely grateful for all she has done."


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Gary Lineker spots problem with latest Philippe Coutinho transfer speculation

Gary Lineker has labelled the suggestions Barcelona are offering Philippe Coutinho to a select few clubs `` nonsense '' .
Coutinho is expected to leave Barcelona in the summer after he returns from his loan spell at Bayern Munich .
The £142million acquisition from Liverpool is not in Barcelona boss Quique Setien 's plans for next season , and the Catalan giants are looking for a firesale .
A host of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for Coutinho , who was last at the top of his game when playing in England .
Liverpool , Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemingly out of the running , as Chelsea and Everton have emerged as the new favourites to land the Brazilian .
One report claimed Barcelona had selected Chelsea as an appropriate team in which to sell Coutinho to , prompting a response from Lineker .
`` This nonsense always makes me laugh , '' Lineker tweeted .
`` If a club wants to sell a player , they 'd hardly limit it to a few clubs of their choosing .
`` 'Hi there Mr Abramovich , we want to sell you Coutinho and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere but Chelsea . '
'How considerate , we 'll take him . '
'' Barcelona had hoped that Bayern Munich would stump up the cash to sign Coutinho permanently at the end of the season .
The club 's had agreed on a fee of £110million , but Bayern have no plans to trigger this clause when the window re-opens in a few months .
Instead , Barcelona will likely have to settle for a fee much smaller than this .

The ex-Liverpool star has been linked with a return to the Premier League after falling down the pecking order at Barcelona, two years on from his big-money switch
Gary Lineker has labelled the suggestions Barcelona are offering Philippe Coutinho to a select few clubs "nonsense".
Coutinho is expected to leave Barcelona in the summer after he returns from his loan spell at Bayern Munich.
The £142million acquisition from Liverpool is not in Barcelona boss Quique Setien's plans for next season, and the Catalan giants are looking for a firesale.
A host of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for Coutinho, who was last at the top of his game when playing in England.
Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are now seemingly out of the running, as Chelsea and Everton have emerged as the new favourites to land the Brazilian.
Image: WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
One report claimed Barcelona had selected Chelsea as an appropriate team in which to sell Coutinho to, prompting a response from Lineker.
"This nonsense always makes me laugh," Lineker tweeted. "If a club wants to sell a player, they'd hardly limit it to a few clubs of their choosing.
"'Hi there Mr Abramovich, we want to sell you Coutinho and we don't want him to go anywhere but Chelsea.' 'How considerate, we'll take him.'"
Image: X01398) X01398)
Barcelona had hoped that Bayern Munich would stump up the cash to sign Coutinho permanently at the end of the season.
The club's had agreed on a fee of £110million, but Bayern have no plans to trigger this clause when the window re-opens in a few months.
Instead, Barcelona will likely have to settle for a fee much smaller than this.


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Arnold Schwarzenegger father-son time with lookalike bodybuilder Joseph Baena

Arnold Schwarzenegger spent some time in the sun with his son Joseph Baena during a bonding bike ride in California on Friday .
The 72-year-old actor made sure he took extra precautions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as he cycled around wearing a face mask .
However he displayed some satirical style as he also sported a T-Shirt with his own image adorned on it .
Meanwhile , 22-year-old bodybuilding son Joseph displayed a winning smile as he cycled alongside his dad wearing a cap , shorts and T-Shirt .
Terminator star Arnold has five children including 30-year-old daughter Katherine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pratt , and 26-year-old model and actor Patrick , both from his marriage to author and journalist Maria Shriver .
Annie and Maria also have a 22-year-old son named Christopher and a 28-year-old daughter named Christina from their marriage that lasted between 1986 and 2017 .
Joseph was fathered by Arnold when he had an affair with Mildred Baena , and the youngest son of the actor wasn ’ t know to the public until 2011 .
According to PageSix , Joseph has been keen to form a relationship with his half-sibling .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is yet to develop much of a relationship with his half-sisters , however he has “ more of a relationship ” with half-brothers Patrick and Christopher .
Fans of Arnie have been astonished by the similarities between the father and his son , Joseph – particularly since the young gentleman has followed in his Austrian father ’ s famous footsteps .
The fitness model has been keen to show off his physique in photos he has posted online – which have been reminiscent of Arnie ’ s infamous past bodybuilding snaps .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ followers himself , recently wowed as he stripped shirtless to show off his muscles .
Alongside a picture of him flexing on a balcony in the rain in Los Angeles , he said : `` Perfect time to practise some posing '' .

The former Governor of California went for a bike ride with his son while observing social distance rules and wearing a protective face mask while out and about in the USA
Arnold Schwarzenegger spent some time in the sun with his son Joseph Baena during a bonding bike ride in California on Friday.
The 72-year-old actor made sure he took extra precautions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as he cycled around wearing a face mask.
However he displayed some satirical style as he also sported a T-Shirt with his own image adorned on it.
Meanwhile, 22-year-old bodybuilding son Joseph displayed a winning smile as he cycled alongside his dad wearing a cap, shorts and T-Shirt.
Terminator star Arnold has five children including 30-year-old daughter Katherine, who recently married superhero actor Chris Pratt, and 26-year-old model and actor Patrick, both from his marriage to author and journalist Maria Shriver.
Annie and Maria also have a 22-year-old son named Christopher and a 28-year-old daughter named Christina from their marriage that lasted between 1986 and 2017.
Joseph was fathered by Arnold when he had an affair with Mildred Baena, and the youngest son of the actor wasn’t know to the public until 2011.
Image: Broadimage/Shutterstock) Broadimage/Shutterstock) Image: Broadimage/Shutterstock) Broadimage/Shutterstock)
According to PageSix, Joseph has been keen to form a relationship with his half-sibling.
Sources told the publication last year that he is yet to develop much of a relationship with his half-sisters, however he has “more of a relationship” with half-brothers Patrick and Christopher.
Fans of Arnie have been astonished by the similarities between the father and his son, Joseph – particularly since the young gentleman has followed in his Austrian father’s famous footsteps.
Image: Bauer-Griffin / SplashNews.com) Bauer-Griffin / SplashNews.com)
The fitness model has been keen to show off his physique in photos he has posted online – which have been reminiscent of Arnie’s infamous past bodybuilding snaps.
The hunk, who has 142,000 online followers himself, recently wowed as he stripped shirtless to show off his muscles.
Alongside a picture of him flexing on a balcony in the rain in Los Angeles, he said: "Perfect time to practise some posing".


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Dominic Cummings attended meetings of science panel advising UK government

Dominic Cummings , the Prime Minister 's chief adviser , has been taking part in meetings held by the secretive scientific group which advises ministers on coronavirus .
Mr Cummings was one of 23 attendees at a key meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) on March 23 , the day Boris Johnson announced the nationwide lockdown , according to a list leaked to the Guardian .
Ben Warner , a data scientist who worked on the Vote Leave campaign during the Brexit referendum , is also understood to have been present .
The revelation yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the independence of the scientific advice given by Sage .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here A former government chief scientific adviser , Sir David King , said he was `` shocked '' to find that there were political advisers involved .
`` If you are giving science advice , your advice should be free of any political bias .
That is just so critically important , '' he told the Guardian .
A No10 spokesman confirmed Mr Cummings had attended Sage meetings but denied he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Sage provides independent scientific advice to the Government .
Political advisers have no role in this , '' they said .
`` The scientists on Sage are among the most eminent in their fields .
It is factually wrong and damaging to sensible public debate to imply their advice is affected by government advisers listening to discussions . ''
Downing Street say that Mr Cummings had `` attended some Sage meetings '' and listened `` to some meetings now they are all virtual '' .
He and another adviser `` do this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debates concerning this emergency and also to understand better the limits of how science and data can help government decisions , '' the spokesman added .
`` Occasionally they ask questions or offer help when scientists mention problems in Whitehall . ''
The Government is under increasing pressure to reveal who sits on Sage given its critical role giving advice on how to tackle the coronavirus crisis .
It has never released a list of the panel 's members of attendees , although individuals are free to disclose they are part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier this month , Sir Patrick Vallance , the UK 's chief scientific adviser and chair of Sage , said the group does not disclose its membership on the advice of the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure ( CPNI ) .
He said this is for security reasons , and to protect members from `` lobbying and other forms of unwanted influence '' .
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said the disclosure that Mr Cummings had been attending Sage raised `` significant questions '' about the credibility of Government decision-making .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government 's scientific advisory group on the coronavirus , '' he said .
`` He is a political adviser , not a medical or scientific expert .
If the public are to have confidence in the Sage , the Government must make clear Dominic Cummings can no longer participate or attend . ''
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said the disclosure underlined the need for a public inquiry into the Government 's handling of the pandemic .
`` The public needs to have confidence that it is expert advice that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advisers .
The lack of transparency is an absolute outrage , '' he said .
`` To get to the truth and to give Boris Johnson the opportunity to answer some serious questions , it is clear that there will need to be an independent inquiry to officially review the Government 's response to the pandemic . ''

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The government faces "significant questions" after it was revealed Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson's chief adviser, attended a key meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies
Dominic Cummings, the Prime Minister's chief adviser, has been taking part in meetings held by the secretive scientific group which advises ministers on coronavirus.
Mr Cummings was one of 23 attendees at a key meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) on March 23, the day Boris Johnson announced the nationwide lockdown, according to a list leaked to the Guardian.
Ben Warner, a data scientist who worked on the Vote Leave campaign during the Brexit referendum, is also understood to have been present.
The revelation yesterday evening has raised "significant questions" about the independence of the scientific advice given by Sage.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
A former government chief scientific adviser, Sir David King, said he was "shocked" to find that there were political advisers involved.
"If you are giving science advice, your advice should be free of any political bias. That is just so critically important," he told the Guardian.
A No10 spokesman confirmed Mr Cummings had attended Sage meetings but denied he was a member of the group.
"Sage provides independent scientific advice to the Government. Political advisers have no role in this," they said.
"The scientists on Sage are among the most eminent in their fields. It is factually wrong and damaging to sensible public debate to imply their advice is affected by government advisers listening to discussions."
Downing Street say that Mr Cummings had "attended some Sage meetings" and listened "to some meetings now they are all virtual".
He and another adviser "do this in order to understand better the scientific debates concerning this emergency and also to understand better the limits of how science and data can help government decisions," the spokesman added.
"Occasionally they ask questions or offer help when scientists mention problems in Whitehall."
Image: EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
The Government is under increasing pressure to reveal who sits on Sage given its critical role giving advice on how to tackle the coronavirus crisis.
It has never released a list of the panel's members of attendees, although individuals are free to disclose they are part of the group.
In a letter to Parliament earlier this month, Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK's chief scientific adviser and chair of Sage, said the group does not disclose its membership on the advice of the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI).
He said this is for security reasons, and to protect members from "lobbying and other forms of unwanted influence".
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said the disclosure that Mr Cummings had been attending Sage raised "significant questions" about the credibility of Government decision-making.
"Dominic Cummings has no place on the Government's scientific advisory group on the coronavirus," he said.
"He is a political adviser, not a medical or scientific expert. If the public are to have confidence in the Sage, the Government must make clear Dominic Cummings can no longer participate or attend."
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said the disclosure underlined the need for a public inquiry into the Government's handling of the pandemic.
"The public needs to have confidence that it is expert advice that is guiding government decisions, not dubious political advisers. The lack of transparency is an absolute outrage," he said.
"To get to the truth and to give Boris Johnson the opportunity to answer some serious questions, it is clear that there will need to be an independent inquiry to officially review the Government's response to the pandemic."


thedailymirror--2020-04-25--Madonna snogs boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams and gushes about love as he turns 26

Madonna might be nearing retirement age but she proved she is as young at heart as a schoolgirl in love as she paid a gushing tribute to her toyboy lover on his birthday .
The 61-year-old undisputed queen of pop is head over heels for her 26-year-old lover Ahlamalik Williams – and she clearly wanted the world to know it as she gushed over him online .
Taking to Instagram on Friday , Madge shared a string of photographs of herself snuggled up to her boyfriend as he passed the quarter of a century mark into his late twenties .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was isolating with the younger man amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , and sounded blissfully happy to be locked up with her lover .
“ I Could not think of a better person to be in Quarantine with !
” she added .
Photos shared by the star showed her pressed firmly against his chest and smiling happily as they posed for the camera .
Another showed her locking lips with her love – who , at 26 , is a little over two years older than Madonna ’ s eldest daughter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in October .
Madonna also shared a painting of herself with Ahlamalik among the images in her Instagram post .
The painting by an artist named Audrey Lopez showed Madonna and her lover cuddling together while wearing personal protection medical masks .
Audrey expressed shock and surprise that Madonna had shared the image – as it had actually been commissioned by someone else .
“ When madonna posts a commission made for a fan friend , ” Audrey wrote as she shared the image on her own Instagram page .
The artist described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honour .

The Queen of Pop said there is no one she would rather be in isolation with amid coronavirus quarantine measures than her much younger boyfriend as they celebrated his birthday together
Madonna snogs boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams and gushes about love as he turns 26
Madonna might be nearing retirement age but she proved she is as young at heart as a schoolgirl in love as she paid a gushing tribute to her toyboy lover on his birthday.
The 61-year-old undisputed queen of pop is head over heels for her 26-year-old lover Ahlamalik Williams – and she clearly wanted the world to know it as she gushed over him online.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, Madge shared a string of photographs of herself snuggled up to her boyfriend as he passed the quarter of a century mark into his late twenties.
The Material Girl singer explained that she was isolating with the younger man amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and sounded blissfully happy to be locked up with her lover.
Image: Madonna/Instagram) Madonna/Instagram)
“Happy Birthday My Love,” Madonna wrote alongside a red heart emoji.
“I Could not think of a better person to be in Quarantine with!” she added.
Photos shared by the star showed her pressed firmly against his chest and smiling happily as they posed for the camera.
Image: Madonna/Instagram) Madonna/Instagram)
Another showed her locking lips with her love – who, at 26, is a little over two years older than Madonna’s eldest daughter, Lourdes Ciccone Leon, who turns 24 in October.
Madonna also shared a painting of herself with Ahlamalik among the images in her Instagram post.
The painting by an artist named Audrey Lopez showed Madonna and her lover cuddling together while wearing personal protection medical masks.
Image: Madonna/Instagram) Madonna/Instagram)
Audrey expressed shock and surprise that Madonna had shared the image – as it had actually been commissioned by someone else.
“When madonna posts a commission made for a fan friend,” Audrey wrote as she shared the image on her own Instagram page.
The artist described the drawing as a “huge” honour.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Sky Sports and BT Sport 'to resist pressure' to show Premier League games free

Sky Sports and BT Sport are expected to resist pressure to screen this season 's remaining Premier League games for free .
There are 92 top-flight games left to play this campaign after football was suspended last month due to the coronavirus pandemic .
With the action likely to take place behind closed doors when it eventually resumes , the UK 's culture secretary Oliver Dowden has called for matches to be screened for free so that fans can watch the culmination of the campaign .
Sky Sports and BT Sport are due to show 47 matches between them before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are unwilling to give them away for free , according to the Daily Mail - having paid £421million for the rights to show them .
The publication says the Premier League are attempting to broker a compromise between Government and the broadcaster which would see the other 45 matches screened for free on the red button services offered by Sky Sports and BT .
It has also been mooted that games could be streamed on terrestrial channels , with the Government concerned that fans could gather at each other 's houses if some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or BT Sport .
With the country still in lockdown , it appears it will be some time before football as we know it will be able to come back , and it is unlikely supporters will be allowed in stadiums before next year .
But according to The Sun , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discussing plans for games to go ahead without fans in the near future .
In order to do so certain criteria will have to be met , and there will have to be a set of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social-distancing is maintained between those involved in order to keep them safe .
The news comes after the Bundesliga announced they were prepared to resume their season again by May 9 .
Not all European countries have followed suit , however , with Netherlands and Belgium among the nations who have decided to cancel their campaigns .

Government has called for remaining Premier League matches to be televised free of charge as the action is likely to take place behind closed doors
Sky Sports and BT Sport are expected to resist pressure to screen this season's remaining Premier League games for free.
There are 92 top-flight games left to play this campaign after football was suspended last month due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With the action likely to take place behind closed doors when it eventually resumes, the UK's culture secretary Oliver Dowden has called for matches to be screened for free so that fans can watch the culmination of the campaign.
Sky Sports and BT Sport are due to show 47 matches between them before the end of the season, and are unwilling to give them away for free, according to the Daily Mail - having paid £421million for the rights to show them.
The publication says the Premier League are attempting to broker a compromise between Government and the broadcaster which would see the other 45 matches screened for free on the red button services offered by Sky Sports and BT.
Image: PA) PA)
It has also been mooted that games could be streamed on terrestrial channels, with the Government concerned that fans could gather at each other's houses if some do not have access to Sky Sports or BT Sport.
With the country still in lockdown, it appears it will be some time before football as we know it will be able to come back, and it is unlikely supporters will be allowed in stadiums before next year.
But according to The Sun, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discussing plans for games to go ahead without fans in the near future.
In order to do so certain criteria will have to be met, and there will have to be a set of draconian measures put in place to ensure social-distancing is maintained between those involved in order to keep them safe.
The news comes after the Bundesliga announced they were prepared to resume their season again by May 9.
Not all European countries have followed suit, however, with Netherlands and Belgium among the nations who have decided to cancel their campaigns.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Government 'considering easing lockdown to allow Brits see up to 10 others'

Brits could be allowed to meet up with 10 of their closest family or friends under one idea to relax the coronavirus lockdown .
It is understood that the UK government is considering letting people socialise outside of their households in small `` bubbles '' as it plans an exit strategy .
The move would widen the current `` stay at home '' advice to include meals and other social activities with close relatives and friends .
It would also mean couples who do not live together can spend time together .
However , people would only be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be part of their `` cluster '' , and would not be able to mingle with anyone else .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here It comes after Nicola Sturgeon today said the Scottish government is looking at the proposal as one possible way to relax restrictions .
But the First Minister warned if the idea does happen , `` it 's got to be the same people day-to-day , week-to-week '' to prevent Covid-19 being passed on more widely .
The idea is also being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Online reports .
A Whitehall source told the paper : `` If we can find a way to allow a bit more flexibility without risking transmission of the disease running higher then we will do it . ''
Similar plans are also being considered in Belgium .
Scotland 's government has gone further than UK officials in laying out how lockdown might eventually be eased .
Yesterday Ms Sturgeon published a 26-page document saying outdoor activities might resume , and businesses may reopen if they can keep customers and staff 2 metres apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could reopen with modifications needed in some classrooms .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has refused to comment in detail on the plan for the whole of the UK .
But today he said Ms Sturgeon 's plan was `` essentially a reiteration '' of his own five tests of when lockdown can be relaxed .
Those five tests are : the NHS able to cope ; a sustained fall in deaths ; infections dropping to 'manageable ' rates ; adequate testing and PPE ; and no risk of a second peak .
Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been made on such a `` bubble '' arrangement .
But she said she wants to have an open conversation with the public about the way forward .
Ms Sturgeon said : `` I know from my own parents who are not seeing their grandkids just know , I understand the anguish of that .
`` We 're all missing seeing our loved ones so we all want to get beyond that as quickly as possible .
`` Every country is going through these decisions , none of us are through this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting to look at slightly expanding what people would define as their household - encouraging people who live alone to maybe match up with somebody else who is on their own or a couple of other people to have almost kind of bubbles of people . ''
She added : `` And the key thing there is , if you 're seeing maybe one or two more people outside your household , it 's got to be the same people on a day-to-day , week-to-week basis so you 're still limiting the ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now , none of these are fixed decisions yet , but these are all the kind of things we 're trying to work through .
`` What we 're trying to do is to do is , how do we get a semblance of normality back into our lives because the lockdown - it is essential that people stick with it just now - but it 's having consequences of its own . ''
The First Minister said any easing of the lockdown will be gradual and life `` will not be normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lockdown has the potential to return multiple times if the virus spikes again .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock today said the key factor in easing lockdown will be speed with which number of new cases reduces .
Once lockdown is eased , the key factor in keeping it that way will be a `` test and trace '' programme .
Some 18,000 officials are being recruited to monitor any contacts with the virus , with the help of an NHS app .
Mr Hancock said this programme could allow the UK to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with “ fewer restrictions ” .
But he refused to say what areas of society might open up first .
Ministers have previously said pubs and restaurants will be among the last to reopen , with schools expected to be among the first .

Matt Hancock insists it's 'still too soon' to change lockdown measures
Matt Hancock insists it's 'still too soon' to change lockdown measures
The Government is considering allowing people to socialise in "small bubbles", under plans to ease the coronavirus lockdown which would see households nominate up to 10 people
Coronavirus lockdown exit plan 'could let Brits see bubble of up to 10 others'
Brits could be allowed to meet up with 10 of their closest family or friends under one idea to relax the coronavirus lockdown.
It is understood that the UK government is considering letting people socialise outside of their households in small "bubbles" as it plans an exit strategy.
The move would widen the current "stay at home" advice to include meals and other social activities with close relatives and friends.
It would also mean couples who do not live together can spend time together.
However, people would only be able to nominate one or two households to be part of their "cluster", and would not be able to mingle with anyone else.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
It comes after Nicola Sturgeon today said the Scottish government is looking at the proposal as one possible way to relax restrictions.
But the First Minister warned if the idea does happen, "it's got to be the same people day-to-day, week-to-week" to prevent Covid-19 being passed on more widely.
The idea is also being considered by the UK Government, Mail Online reports.
A Whitehall source told the paper: "If we can find a way to allow a bit more flexibility without risking transmission of the disease running higher then we will do it."
Similar plans are also being considered in Belgium.
Scotland's government has gone further than UK officials in laying out how lockdown might eventually be eased.
Yesterday Ms Sturgeon published a 26-page document saying outdoor activities might resume, and businesses may reopen if they can keep customers and staff 2 metres apart.
The First Minister also suggested schools could reopen with modifications needed in some classrooms.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has refused to comment in detail on the plan for the whole of the UK.
But today he said Ms Sturgeon's plan was "essentially a reiteration" of his own five tests of when lockdown can be relaxed.
Those five tests are: the NHS able to cope; a sustained fall in deaths; infections dropping to 'manageable' rates; adequate testing and PPE; and no risk of a second peak.
Ms Sturgeon told BBC Radio Scotland no decisions have been made on such a "bubble" arrangement.
But she said she wants to have an open conversation with the public about the way forward.
Ms Sturgeon said: "I know from my own parents who are not seeing their grandkids just know, I understand the anguish of that.
"We're all missing seeing our loved ones so we all want to get beyond that as quickly as possible.
"Every country is going through these decisions, none of us are through this pandemic yet, but some countries are starting to look at slightly expanding what people would define as their household - encouraging people who live alone to maybe match up with somebody else who is on their own or a couple of other people to have almost kind of bubbles of people."
She added: "And the key thing there is, if you're seeing maybe one or two more people outside your household, it's got to be the same people on a day-to-day, week-to-week basis so you're still limiting the ability for the virus to transmit.
"Now, none of these are fixed decisions yet, but these are all the kind of things we're trying to work through.
"What we're trying to do is to do is, how do we get a semblance of normality back into our lives because the lockdown - it is essential that people stick with it just now - but it's having consequences of its own."
The First Minister said any easing of the lockdown will be gradual and life "will not be normal for some time to come".
Lockdown has the potential to return multiple times if the virus spikes again.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock today said the key factor in easing lockdown will be speed with which number of new cases reduces.
Once lockdown is eased, the key factor in keeping it that way will be a "test and trace" programme.
Some 18,000 officials are being recruited to monitor any contacts with the virus, with the help of an NHS app.
Mr Hancock said this programme could allow the UK to “hold down” the number of cases with “fewer restrictions”. But he refused to say what areas of society might open up first.
Ministers have previously said pubs and restaurants will be among the last to reopen, with schools expected to be among the first.