thedailymirror--2020-06-16--Chilling Tupac conspiracy theories and 'hints' he faked death in final song

Today should have been Tupac Shakur 's 49th birthday , but despite his tragic death in 1996 many people are convinced he 's still alive .
There have been countless 'sightings ' over the years , as well as conspiracy theories about the rapper - who was shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas .
Many believe the star , who is considered one of the best rappers of all time , faked his own death , while some claim he 's in prison or living in Malaysia .
But perhaps the most baffling theory sees people claim Tupac @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his 2002 posthumous release track Better Dayz .
`` Expect me like you expect Jesus to come back , '' the song went .
Before he died he started calling himself Makaveli , a reference to the Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli .
Machiavelli proposed that deceiving your enemies could be done by making everyone think you 're dead .
Some fans believe Makaveli was an anagram meaning `` Mak Alive '' .
Others have predicted that the release of his album The Don Killuminati : The 7 Day Theory after his death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will return on a date involving the number seven .
But that 's far from the only conspiracy theory that has surfaced over the years , so we 've taken a look back at some of the most bizarre and the most shocking .
Suge Knight , former head of Death Row Records , was driving the car that got shot up when Tupac was murdered .
He says Tupac was laughing on the way to the hospital after he was shot .
Suge also said Tupac had spoken about faking his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he died .
Speaking on Showtime documentary American Dream / American Knightmare , he said : `` We was in Maui , you know what I mean , and Pac had , like , never been to Maui .
And he got to talking about faking his own death .
`` And Pac was more down for doing , like , the last little videos and s*** of him dying all in the white , you know what i 'm sayin ' , with Redd Foxx and everybody like that . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinks Tupac 's death was staged by the Illuminati .
He believes Tupac is actually living in Malaysia .
Suge Jr shared a quote that said : `` The Illuminati are all about power .
This is why you see powerful names getting locked up . ''
One of the most enduring theories is that Tupac is alive and living incognito in a small Cuban town .
Locals in Old Havana claim they have seen him wandering around the town .
Videos of men looking remarkably like him have also added fuel to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed he helped smuggle Tupac into Cuba with the help of former President Fidel Castro .
Nice claims there was a hit out on Tupac and plans were put in place to help him get out when he was injured by the shooting .
Filmmaker Rick Boss explored the conspiracy theories in his film 2Pac : The Great Escape from UMC .
Boss believes Tupac fled to New Mexico after faking his own death .
He believes he made the escape after discovering a plan to kill him and used a body double @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boss told abcKTNV : `` This movie is about Tupac actually escaping from University Medical Center here in Vegas and relocating to New Mexico .
`` Getting protection from the Navajo tribe . ''
Private investigator Jimmy Poole believes there is evidence Tupac is living in Belize .
Poole shared a photo of a man who looks very similar to Tupac posing for a photo with a fan .
Poole claims that Tupac told him : `` God 's great and let me come back in his 40 's or whatever .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ai n't got no problems with anybody , I wish peace '' And happiness , there was nowhere else to go , nobody else wanted to take me , '' But all I kept in my mind is one day I 'll be back ! ''
Last year conspiracy theorists thought they saw Tupac alive in unearthed footage from 2011 .
Film from the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York shows a Tupac lookalike wearing a yellow rain poncho in the background .
The rapper only appears for a matter of seconds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enhance their theory that he has n't died and has , instead , made a new life for himself away from the spotlight .
In the clip , the person that is claimed to be Tupac , is seen looking straight at the camera before disappearing into the crowd .
He has also reportedly been seen drinking in a bar in New Orleans .
In 2012 a picture was spread of him apparently working at a ticket desk somewhere in the US .
Other celebrities know Tupac is alive If Tupac is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in on the secret .
There is a picture that appears to show Beyonce with her arms around the Ghetto Gospel hitmaker .
But as anyone with an internet connection knows , it 's very easy to tell a fib on the internet .
There is also a picture doing the rounds on the internet of Tupac and 50 Cent .
However , no one knows where the picture actually comes from and it 's most likely a Photoshop-job .
Safety-conscious Tupac was known to wear a bullet-proof vest to protect himself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ murder appeared to show him wearing a vest .
But for some reason he took it off before heading to the club , mysteriously telling his friend Kenya Ware : `` I do n't have to wear it now at this moment . ''
Some conspiracy theorists are convinced that Tupac is in a Los Angeles prison .
'Newly found ' prison records from 2017 and 2019 appear to 'match ' Tupac 's identity .
According to YouTuber Ex Con Cody Lachey when searching using Tupac Amaru Shakur and his date of birth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The two booking records are from April 14 2017 and the second April 26 2019 , with details matching Tupac - including his height and weight .
However , anyone can give a fake name when being arrested .

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Rapper Tupac Shakur was just 25 years old when he was shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, dying in hospital six days later, but many of his fans are convinced hes still alive - we've looked back at some of the most bizarre 'sightings' and conspiracy theories
Chilling Tupac conspiracy theories and 'hints' he faked death in final song
Today should have been Tupac Shakur 's 49th birthday, but despite his tragic death in 1996 many people are convinced he's still alive.
There have been countless 'sightings' over the years, as well as conspiracy theories about the rapper - who was shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Many believe the star, who is considered one of the best rappers of all time, faked his own death, while some claim he's in prison or living in Malaysia.
But perhaps the most baffling theory sees people claim Tupac actually hinted that he's still alive in his 2002 posthumous release track Better Dayz.
"Expect me like you expect Jesus to come back," the song went.
Before he died he started calling himself Makaveli, a reference to the Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Machiavelli proposed that deceiving your enemies could be done by making everyone think you're dead.
Some fans believe Makaveli was an anagram meaning "Mak Alive".
Others have predicted that the release of his album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory after his death had its own clues
They believe Tupac will return on a date involving the number seven.
But that's far from the only conspiracy theory that has surfaced over the years, so we've taken a look back at some of the most bizarre and the most shocking.
Suge Knight insinuated Tupac is alive
Suge Knight, former head of Death Row Records, was driving the car that got shot up when Tupac was murdered.
He says Tupac was laughing on the way to the hospital after he was shot.
Suge also said Tupac had spoken about faking his own death when they were on holiday shortly before he died.
Speaking on Showtime documentary American Dream / American Knightmare, he said: "We was in Maui, you know what I mean, and Pac had, like, never been to Maui. And he got to talking about faking his own death.
"And Pac was more down for doing, like, the last little videos and s*** of him dying all in the white, you know what i'm sayin', with Redd Foxx and everybody like that."
And Suge's son Suge J. Knight thinks Tupac's death was staged by the Illuminati.
He believes Tupac is actually living in Malaysia.
Suge Jr shared a quote that said: "The Illuminati are all about power. This is why you see powerful names getting locked up."
Tupac is in Cuba
One of the most enduring theories is that Tupac is alive and living incognito in a small Cuban town.
Locals in Old Havana claim they have seen him wandering around the town.
Image: The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images) The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)
Videos of men looking remarkably like him have also added fuel to this theory.
Conspiracy theorist Michael Nice claimed he helped smuggle Tupac into Cuba with the help of former President Fidel Castro.
Nice claims there was a hit out on Tupac and plans were put in place to help him get out when he was injured by the shooting.
Tupac fled to New Mexico
Filmmaker Rick Boss explored the conspiracy theories in his film 2Pac: The Great Escape from UMC.
Boss believes Tupac fled to New Mexico after faking his own death.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He believes he made the escape after discovering a plan to kill him and used a body double or escaped Vegas in a helicopter.
Boss told abcKTNV: "This movie is about Tupac actually escaping from University Medical Center here in Vegas and relocating to New Mexico.
"Getting protection from the Navajo tribe."
Tupac is living in Belize
Private investigator Jimmy Poole believes there is evidence Tupac is living in Belize.
Poole shared a photo of a man who looks very similar to Tupac posing for a photo with a fan.
Poole claims that Tupac told him: "God's great and let me come back in his 40's or whatever.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
"Dam man… I'm fine, I ain't got no problems with anybody, I wish peace
"And happiness, there was nowhere else to go, nobody else wanted to take me,
"But all I kept in my mind is one day I'll be back!"
Tupac is hiding in plain sight
Last year conspiracy theorists thought they saw Tupac alive in unearthed footage from 2011.
Film from the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York shows a Tupac lookalike wearing a yellow rain poncho in the background.
The rapper only appears for a matter of seconds but it is enough for many to enhance their theory that he hasn't died and has, instead, made a new life for himself away from the spotlight.
In the clip, the person that is claimed to be Tupac, is seen looking straight at the camera before disappearing into the crowd.
He has also reportedly been seen drinking in a bar in New Orleans.
In 2012 a picture was spread of him apparently working at a ticket desk somewhere in the US.
Other celebrities know Tupac is alive
If Tupac is still alive, fans think other celebs are in on the secret.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
There is a picture that appears to show Beyonce with her arms around the Ghetto Gospel hitmaker.
But as anyone with an internet connection knows, it's very easy to tell a fib on the internet.
There is also a picture doing the rounds on the internet of Tupac and 50 Cent.
However, no one knows where the picture actually comes from and it's most likely a Photoshop-job.
Image: SOCIAL MEDIA) SOCIAL MEDIA)
Tupac wore a bullet-proof vest
Safety-conscious Tupac was known to wear a bullet-proof vest to protect himself.
A video from the night of his murder appeared to show him wearing a vest.
But for some reason he took it off before heading to the club, mysteriously telling his friend Kenya Ware: "I don't have to wear it now at this moment."
Tupac is in prison
Some conspiracy theorists are convinced that Tupac is in a Los Angeles prison.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
'Newly found' prison records from 2017 and 2019 appear to 'match' Tupac's identity.
According to YouTuber Ex Con Cody Lachey when searching using Tupac Amaru Shakur and his date of birth, two recent entries come up.
The two booking records are from April 14 2017 and the second April 26 2019, with details matching Tupac - including his height and weight.
However, anyone can give a fake name when being arrested.


thedailymirror--2020-06-16--Madeleine McCann parents deny receiving German police letter saying she is dead

The parents of Madeleine McCann say reports they have received a police letter claiming their daughter is dead are `` false '' .
Last night , it was reported that prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters wrote to Kate and Gerry McCann to to confirm she was murdered – but he “ can ’ t say why ” he knows .
He said there has been an increasing exchange of information between the German team , Scotland Yard and Portugal but admitted “ not every detail has been passed on ” .
However , Madeleine 's parents have dismissed those reports , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a statement , Kate and Gerry McCann said : `` Since the recent police appeals regarding Madeleine ’ s disappearance there have been many inaccurate stories reported in the media .
`` The widely reported news that we have a received a letter from the German authorities that states there is evidence or proof that Madeleine is dead is FALSE .
`` Like many unsubstantiated stories in the media , this has caused unnecessary anxiety to friends and family and once again disrupted our lives .
`` As we have stated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give a running commentary on the investigation- that is the job of the law enforcement agencies and we will support them in any way requested .
`` Furthermore , we do not have a family spokesperson nor are we actively paying any lawyers .
`` Any recent comments attributed in the media have not come from us unless they have been posted on our website .
`` If there are important developments that can be made public , they will be issued through official police channels . ''
Mr Wolters , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Madeleine 's disappearance , told the PA news agency that a letter had been written to the couple but would not reveal what it said .
However , according to The Sun newspaper he said : `` We have written to the McCanns to tell them Madeleine is dead and explaining we just - can not say what the evidence is .
`` We have concrete evidence that our suspect has killed Madeleine .
`` British police have been informed but do n't have all the evidence we have .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but not every detail has been passed to Scotland Yard .
`` I do n't think the McCanns have been informed of all the details but they know the results . ''
German investigators suspect Christian Brueckner , 43 , killed Madeleine soon after abducting her from a holiday apartment in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz in May 2007 .
Brueckner is in jail in Germany for drug dealing , and is appealing against a conviction for the 2005 rape of a 72-year-old woman , also at Praia da Luz .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who suspect that he has committed other sex attacks .

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Kate and Gerry McCann have denied reports that they have received a letter from German police saying that they have evidence that their daughter Madeleine is dead
The parents of Madeleine McCann say reports they have received a police letter claiming their daughter is dead are "false".
Last night, it was reported that prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters wrote to Kate and Gerry McCann to to confirm she was murdered – but he “can’t say why” he knows.
He said there has been an increasing exchange of information between the German team, Scotland Yard and Portugal but admitted “not every detail has been passed on”.
However, Madeleine's parents have dismissed those reports, saying they have received no such letter.
Image: METROPOLITAN POLICE/AFP via Gett) METROPOLITAN POLICE/AFP via Gett)
In a statement, Kate and Gerry McCann said: "Since the recent police appeals regarding Madeleine’s disappearance there have been many inaccurate stories reported in the media.
"The widely reported news that we have a received a letter from the German authorities that states there is evidence or proof that Madeleine is dead is FALSE.
"Like many unsubstantiated stories in the media, this has caused unnecessary anxiety to friends and family and once again disrupted our lives.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
"As we have stated many times before, we will not give a running commentary on the investigation- that is the job of the law enforcement agencies and we will support them in any way requested.
"Furthermore, we do not have a family spokesperson nor are we actively paying any lawyers.
"Any recent comments attributed in the media have not come from us unless they have been posted on our website.
"If there are important developments that can be made public, they will be issued through official police channels."
Image: Jonathan Buckmaster/Daily Express) Jonathan Buckmaster/Daily Express)
Mr Wolters, who is leading the investigation into the main suspect in Madeleine's disappearance, told the PA news agency that a letter had been written to the couple but would not reveal what it said.
However, according to The Sun newspaper he said: "We have written to the McCanns to tell them Madeleine is dead and explaining we just -cannot say what the evidence is.
"We have concrete evidence that our suspect has killed Madeleine.
"British police have been informed but don't have all the evidence we have.
"The results of our investigation have been shared but not every detail has been passed to Scotland Yard.
"I don't think the McCanns have been informed of all the details but they know the results."
German investigators suspect Christian Brueckner, 43, killed Madeleine soon after abducting her from a holiday apartment in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz in May 2007.
Brueckner is in jail in Germany for drug dealing, and is appealing against a conviction for the 2005 rape of a 72-year-old woman, also at Praia da Luz.
He has not yet spoken to investigators, who suspect that he has committed other sex attacks.


thedailymirror--2020-06-16--Grant Shapps says it's 'great' so many people are 'interested' in child hunger

A Tory minister has boasted it 's `` great '' that so many people are `` interested '' in child hunger after he refused to extend their free meal vouchers .
Grant Shapps made the bizarre claim after his government 's actions were shamed by campaigning footballer Marcus Rashford .
On a round of morning TV interviews , the Transport Secretary faced down anger over his failure to extend £15-a-week vouchers over the school holidays .
The poorest children in Wales and Scotland will continue getting the vouchers - which are a substitute for free school meals - in August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replaced with a more general £63m fund for councils to fund activities and help .
In baffling exchanges Mr Shapps repeatedly said it was `` great '' the 22-year-old Manchester United star had raised his campaign - but refused to back it .
Instead , he said the government had `` already '' extended support to kids through the £63m fund , even though it wo n't continue the vouchers for all those on free school meals .
That led to a heated exchange between Mr Shapps and Sky News host Kay Burley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s great to have - you know , I think it ’ s great to have this level of interest .
`` And you know , this , we have , really in every possible way put our arms round… ” But the TV host cut in saying : `` Come on !
He ’ s doing everything he can !
`` 200,000 kids a day are not going to be eating because of you taking away free school meals !
`` Surely we can feed these kids ? ''
Mr Shapps replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right because the £63m isn ’ t money that would normally be available… it is an exceptional move that we ’ ve already made on this .
`` There ’ s been enormous assistance and quite rightly so .
`` We ’ ve really wrapped our hands around , our arms around families and communities to try to do everything we can .
`` But I can ’ t pretend the whole pandemic hasn ’ t created enormous pain , of course it has . ''
Interviewed later on BBC Breakfast Mr Shapps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reading Marcus Rashford ’ s thread and it ’ s great to see him getting involved in this .
`` I know he ’ s written to the PM who will doubtless write back to him as well .
`` It is the case that usually over the summer holidays free school meals are not available , schools aren ’ t there .
`` But we have actually unusually in this case , along with all the other billions , multi-billion pound package we ’ ve put in place to help families , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities help children over this period .
`` So there has been additional support and of course no one would want otherwise . ''
The government has refused to budge despite warnings of a surge in child hunger and unemployment this summer .
New figures show the benefit claimant count has reached its highest since 1993 - and 9.1million jobs have now been paid for by the furlough scheme , which starts winding down in August .
The estimated cost of extending free school meal vouchers in England over summer , £115m , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £20.8bn spent on furlough so far .
Some Tory MPs are expected to pressure their own government to make a U-turn when Labour leads a debate in Parliament tonight .
Labour leader and Arsenal fan Keir Starmer tweeted today : `` Never thought I ’ d find myself on the same team as Spurs and Manchester United players but proud to stand with @ MarcusRashford and @ GaryLineker on the # HolidaysWithoutHunger campaign . ''
So far the government is refusing to accept Labour 's demands .
Ministers plan to delete Labour 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and replace it with one backing what the government has already done .

Tory MP Grant Shapps responds to the campaign for Summer 'school meals' started by Marcus Rashford
Tory MP Grant Shapps responds to the campaign for Summer 'school meals' started by Marcus Rashford
The Tory Transport Secretary made the baffling comment as he refused to accept mounting calls to extend free school meal vouchers in England over the summer holidays
Tory Grant Shapps says it's 'great' so many people are 'interested' in child hunger
A Tory minister has boasted it's "great" that so many people are "interested" in child hunger after he refused to extend their free meal vouchers.
Grant Shapps made the bizarre claim after his government's actions were shamed by campaigning footballer Marcus Rashford.
On a round of morning TV interviews, the Transport Secretary faced down anger over his failure to extend £15-a-week vouchers over the school holidays.
The poorest children in Wales and Scotland will continue getting the vouchers - which are a substitute for free school meals - in August.
But in England they'll be replaced with a more general £63m fund for councils to fund activities and help.
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
In baffling exchanges Mr Shapps repeatedly said it was "great" the 22-year-old Manchester United star had raised his campaign - but refused to back it.
Instead, he said the government had "already" extended support to kids through the £63m fund, even though it won't continue the vouchers for all those on free school meals.
That led to a heated exchange between Mr Shapps and Sky News host Kay Burley.
He said: “It’s great to have - you know, I think it’s great to have this level of interest.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"And you know, this, we have, really in every possible way put our arms round…”
But the TV host cut in saying: "Come on! He’s doing everything he can!
"200,000 kids a day are not going to be eating because of you taking away free school meals!
"Surely we can feed these kids?"
Mr Shapps replied: "That’s not quite right because the £63m isn’t money that would normally be available… it is an exceptional move that we’ve already made on this.
"There’s been enormous assistance and quite rightly so.
"We’ve really wrapped our hands around, our arms around families and communities to try to do everything we can.
"But I can’t pretend the whole pandemic hasn’t created enormous pain, of course it has."
Interviewed later on BBC Breakfast Mr Shapps repeated: "I’ve been reading Marcus Rashford’s thread and it’s great to see him getting involved in this.
"I know he’s written to the PM who will doubtless write back to him as well.
"It is the case that usually over the summer holidays free school meals are not available, schools aren’t there.
"But we have actually unusually in this case, along with all the other billions, multi-billion pound package we’ve put in place to help families, also provided £63m exceptionally to help local authorities help children over this period.
"So there has been additional support and of course no one would want otherwise."
The government has refused to budge despite warnings of a surge in child hunger and unemployment this summer.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
New figures show the benefit claimant count has reached its highest since 1993 - and 9.1million jobs have now been paid for by the furlough scheme, which starts winding down in August.
The estimated cost of extending free school meal vouchers in England over summer, £115m, could be paid 180 times from the £20.8bn spent on furlough so far.
Some Tory MPs are expected to pressure their own government to make a U-turn when Labour leads a debate in Parliament tonight.
Labour leader and Arsenal fan Keir Starmer tweeted today: "Never thought I’d find myself on the same team as Spurs and Manchester United players but proud to stand with @MarcusRashford and @GaryLineker on the #HolidaysWithoutHunger campaign."
So far the government is refusing to accept Labour's demands.
Ministers plan to delete Labour's motion calling for free school meal vouchers, and replace it with one backing what the government has already done.


thedailymirror--2020-06-16--Werner 'refuses to play out Champions League season' to force Chelsea transfer

Timo Werner could sensationally turn his back on Red Bull Leipzig 's Champions League dream in order to force through his move to Chelsea , according to a report from German publication Bild .
The striker has verbally agreed on a switch to Stamford Bridge but the deal is yet to be officially confirmed as the transfer window remains closed .
There is not thought to be anything stopping the transfer going through , with Chelsea willing to pay Werner 's £53million release clause , and personal terms already agreed .
Subject to confirmation , Werner would join up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the Champions League could delay his arrival in London .
That could now prove a stumbling block , as Bild claim Werner has decided not to play in the competition so he can join Chelsea earlier .
Leipzig 's Bundesliga season is due to end in the next fortnight , while the Champions League is not due to restart until August .
It seems unlikely that Werner would opt not to play in Europe 's top club competition , particularly as Leipzig are already through to the last eight .
Barring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way out of the competition , but will still not finish their domestic season until end of July at the earliest , meaning Werner would not miss out on much of pre-season were he to stay on slightly longer with Leipzig .
While there is a realistic threat of injury should Werner compete , his deal would not be scuppered as all the necessary paperwork and medicals will be completed by then .
Although Leipzig are not regarded as one of the favourites for the tournament , they still stand a good chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ title already wrapped up , the Champions League would offer Werner a chance of a glittering end to his time at the club .
Leipzig boss Julien Nagelsmann has already admitted Werner will not remain at the club beyond the summer .
`` I do not expect Timo to be here next season , '' Nagelsmann told DAZN .
Werner has already accepted a five-year contract worth £180,000 per week , which is due to be completed this week .
The 24-year-old 's release clause expired on June 15 , but as Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date , the deal will still go through as planned once all the details are finalised .
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

The Champions League is expected to restart in August once the domestic seasons in Germany and England have already finished, but Werner may opt to join Chelsea before then
Timo Werner could sensationally turn his back on Red Bull Leipzig's Champions League dream in order to force through his move to Chelsea, according to a report from German publication Bild.
The striker has verbally agreed on a switch to Stamford Bridge but the deal is yet to be officially confirmed as the transfer window remains closed.
There is not thought to be anything stopping the transfer going through, with Chelsea willing to pay Werner's £53million release clause, and personal terms already agreed.
Subject to confirmation, Werner would join up with Chelsea at the end of the season, but the Champions League could delay his arrival in London.
That could now prove a stumbling block, as Bild claim Werner has decided not to play in the competition so he can join Chelsea earlier.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Leipzig's Bundesliga season is due to end in the next fortnight, while the Champions League is not due to restart until August.
It seems unlikely that Werner would opt not to play in Europe's top club competition, particularly as Leipzig are already through to the last eight.
Barring a miracle, Chelsea are on their way out of the competition, but will still not finish their domestic season until end of July at the earliest, meaning Werner would not miss out on much of pre-season were he to stay on slightly longer with Leipzig.
While there is a realistic threat of injury should Werner compete, his deal would not be scuppered as all the necessary paperwork and medicals will be completed by then.
Although Leipzig are not regarded as one of the favourites for the tournament, they still stand a good chance of progressing further.
With the Bundesliga title already wrapped up, the Champions League would offer Werner a chance of a glittering end to his time at the club.
Leipzig boss Julien Nagelsmann has already admitted Werner will not remain at the club beyond the summer.
"I do not expect Timo to be here next season," Nagelsmann told DAZN.
Werner has already accepted a five-year contract worth £180,000 per week, which is due to be completed this week.
The 24-year-old's release clause expired on June 15, but as Chelsea's offer was accepted prior to that date, the deal will still go through as planned once all the details are finalised.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Tupac's words on 'police brutality' are more relevant than ever - 28 years on

Tupac Shakur would have been 49 this year and a throwback to one of his first interviews , 28 years ago , shows that nothing much has changed regarding systemic racism and police brutality .
What he said as a 21-year-old in 1992 has strong echoes of what is happening in today 's United States , with the rapper claiming that racism had prevented him following his acting dream .
Speaking to E !
News at the beginning of the 90s , Tupac said : `` When I was in the school for the arts in Baltimore , all they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for black actors . ''
He left for California and the hope of finding acting work and it was here that he was cast for a role in Juice , a film about gang violence in Harlem .
It caused controversy at the time , with the authorities citing it as a reason for violence on the streets but Tupac denied that there was a direct link .
He said at the time : `` The film is talking about very real problems that are happening today '' Whether we talk about them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ film about them or not , they 're gon na happen ...
But it 's not Ernest Dickerson 's Juice that makes people go and fight . ''
Tupac continued to say that there were double standards surrounding the film 's message .
He said : `` It does n't take a 20-year-old young Black man to tell the world to get off this violence at the theatre thing .
`` It 's a double standard because every movie that 's out today , there 's a gun and nobody notices that except @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Nobody recognises the red and the blue in the poster unless it 's a Black film . ''
The rapper went on to address the violence that is experienced at the hands of the police at the time , something that has prompted protests across the globe now , after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer .
Tupac alleged that he was beaten by the police , as he continued : `` Like Rodney King .
Really , it 's happened to me .
`` The police beat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street for no reason - just simply because I cursed at them .
'Cause they were harassing me .
And I cursed at them .
Then they beat me up . ''
Tupac went on to explain that instead of fighting back in the streets , he used his words and music to take on the police .
The rapper added : `` In my rhymes , it vents that anger because I can fire back at the police and I wo n't go to jail for life .
`` My music , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's only talking about the oppressed rising up against the oppressor . ''
He continued : `` It happens in the streets but us rapping about is not the violence .
And a movie about it is not the violence .
`` It 's an adventure world that we are creating .
What we 're doing is using our brain to get out of the ghetto .
Any way we can .
`` So we tell these stories .
And they tend to be violent because our world tends to be filled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his aims was to be `` a true role model , '' and concluded : `` I only want karma .
I only want what 's mine , what 's meant for me to have .
I 'm happy with what I 've done thus far .
`` I do n't want for me ; I want for my people .
I want for young black males . ''
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It would have been rapper Tupac Shakur's 49th birthday and in one of his first interviews, in 1992, he opened up about police brutality and systemic racism
Tupac Shakur's words about 'police brutality' are more relevant than ever - 28 years on
Tupac Shakur would have been 49 this year and a throwback to one of his first interviews, 28 years ago, shows that nothing much has changed regarding systemic racism and police brutality.
What he said as a 21-year-old in 1992 has strong echoes of what is happening in today's United States, with the rapper claiming that racism had prevented him following his acting dream.
Speaking to E! News at the beginning of the 90s, Tupac said: "When I was in the school for the arts in Baltimore, all they told me was there's no work for black actors."
He left for California and the hope of finding acting work and it was here that he was cast for a role in Juice, a film about gang violence in Harlem.
It caused controversy at the time, with the authorities citing it as a reason for violence on the streets but Tupac denied that there was a direct link.
He said at the time: "The film is talking about very real problems that are happening today
"Whether we talk about them or not, whether we have a film about them or not, they're gonna happen...But it's not Ernest Dickerson's Juice that makes people go and fight."
Tupac continued to say that there were double standards surrounding the film's message.
He said: "It doesn't take a 20-year-old young Black man to tell the world to get off this violence at the theatre thing.
"It's a double standard because every movie that's out today, there's a gun and nobody notices that except when it happens with a Black film.
"Nobody recognises the red and the blue in the poster unless it's a Black film."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The rapper went on to address the violence at the hands of the police at the time.
Tupac alleged that he was beaten by the police, as he continued: "Like Rodney King. Really, it's happened to me.
"The police beat me up in the middle of the street for no reason - just simply because I cursed at them. 'Cause they were harassing me. And I cursed at them. Then they beat me up."
Tupac went on to explain that instead of fighting back in the streets, he used his words and music to take on the police.
Image: The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images) The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)
The rapper added: "In my rhymes, it vents that anger because I can fire back at the police and I won't go to jail for life.
"My music, and a lot of this music, it's only talking about the oppressed rising up against the oppressor."
He continued: "It happens in the streets but us rapping about is not the violence. And a movie about it is not the violence.
"It's an adventure world that we are creating. What we're doing is using our brain to get out of the ghetto. Any way we can.
"So we tell these stories. And they tend to be violent because our world tends to be filled with violence."
Tupac said one of his aims was to be "a true role model," and concluded: "I only want karma. I only want what's mine, what's meant for me to have. I'm happy with what I've done thus far.
"I don't want for me; I want for my people. I want for young black males."
The archive footage comes as protests break out across the world after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Premier League chief makes Rooney Rule "agenda" declaration

The Premier League has no plans to introduce a Rooney Rule in an effort to increase the number of BAME coaches according to its chief executive Richard Masters .
The lack of diversity of senior figures within football has been highlighted recently .
Manchester City 's Raheem Sterling , who has been a leader in the fight against racism , spoke on BBC 's Newsnight about the lack of role models in positions of power .
The Rooney Rule , which sees at least one BAME candidate interviewed for each senior coaching role , is enforced within the NFL and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the EFL .
But Masters admitted introducing such a rule is not on the agenda despite it being discussed in the past .
He said : “ So far we haven ’ t discussed it .
It hasn ’ t been a topic of discussion and we have no plans to put it back on the agenda .
“ I think there are discussions to be had but no current plans to put that back on the agenda . ''
Black Lives Matter protests have been rife around the world and look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be taken .
Premier League clubs will replace player names with the words `` Black Lives Matter '' on the back of shirts when they return this week .
But beyond that Masters has claimed they will not be dictating to the Premier League how it should run its business .
Instead he hoped greater participation at lower levels would eventually bear their fruits at the top of the game .
“ We clearly need more BAME coaches and more black coaches entering the scheme at the bottom which will create a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the higher levels of the pyramid , ” Masters added .

Premier League chief Richard Masters admits the Rooney Rule is not being discussed as a potential way of increasing the amount of BAME coaches at the elite level
The Premier League has no plans to introduce a Rooney Rule in an effort to increase the number of BAME coaches according to its chief executive Richard Masters.
The lack of diversity of senior figures within football has been highlighted recently.
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, who has been a leader in the fight against racism, spoke on BBC's Newsnight about the lack of role models in positions of power.
The Rooney Rule, which sees at least one BAME candidate interviewed for each senior coaching role, is enforced within the NFL and is now being used by the FA and the EFL.
Image: PA) PA)
But Masters admitted introducing such a rule is not on the agenda despite it being discussed in the past.
He said: “So far we haven’t discussed it. It hasn’t been a topic of discussion and we have no plans to put it back on the agenda.
“I think there are discussions to be had but no current plans to put that back on the agenda."
Black Lives Matter protests have been rife around the world and look to highlight the steps that still need to be taken.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Premier League clubs will replace player names with the words "Black Lives Matter" on the back of shirts when they return this week.
But beyond that Masters has claimed they will not be dictating to the Premier League how it should run its business.
Instead he hoped greater participation at lower levels would eventually bear their fruits at the top of the game.
“We clearly need more BAME coaches and more black coaches entering the scheme at the bottom which will create a greater pool and a greater opportunity at the higher levels of the pyramid,” Masters added.


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Lockdown as police hunt active shooter in Dallas shopping mall

Shoppers at a mall in Dallas , Texas , have evacuated as police hunt for a suspected shooter - with one person said to have been injured .
Customers at the Galleria Mall are reported to have heard gunshots with some running out before police arrived and put the third floor Nordstrom store on lockdown .
Officers are reviewing CCTV footage as they search for the suspect .
An ambulance took an injured person from the scene to Park Land Hospital , police have confirmed .
The incident happened sometime after 7pm local time on Tuesday .
Dallas Police tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot inside the Galleria Mall .
The suspect is currently at large at this time .
`` Officers are reviewing video and cameras and searching the mall for the suspect .
CBS News 11 reporter JD Miles said sources claim officers were searching each store one by one looking for the `` person who fired multiple shots '' .
One witness - who was in the mall ice-skating at the time the incident started - told Mr Miles in a video interview outside : `` I saw people running from upstairs - there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I looked up , saw people running .
I ran off the ice and went to go hide .
`` I heard maybe nine gunshots from the top floors - maybe third or fourth .
I got off , I got my bag , I ran to the panic room .
`` From what I 've seen , I know there was a shooter .
He stayed in the building , I do n't know where he is now . ''
Mr Miles later tweeted that the shooting `` started as a dispute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person wounded and was able to walk out of mall to an ambulance .
`` DPD flooded with 911 calls from stores such as Express and Forever 21 where people were huddling and taking cover . ''
Nearby resident Taylor Bearanowski tweeted a photo of what appears to be a gunflash .
He said : `` What a wild scene here at the Galleria .
`` My apartment opens up across the street to the third floor Nordstrom ’ s where the shooter started .
`` TONS of police , ambulance , fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they don ’ t have the shooter yet . ''
The mall is located at the intersection of Interstate 635 and the Dallas North Tollway in the North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas , Texas .

Shoppers have fled from the Galleria Mall in Dallas, Texas, after reportedly hearing shots - before police arrived and put the third floor Nordstrom store on lockdown with one patient taken to hospital
Lockdown as police hunt suspect in Dallas mall - at least one person injured in shooting
Shoppers at a mall in Dallas, Texas, have evacuated as police hunt for a suspected shooter - with one person said to have been injured.
Customers at the Galleria Mall are reported to have heard gunshots with some running out before police arrived and put the third floor Nordstrom store on lockdown.
Officers are reviewing CCTV footage as they search for the suspect.
An ambulance took an injured person from the scene to Park Land Hospital, police have confirmed.
The incident happened sometime after 7pm local time on Tuesday.
Dallas Police tweeted around 8pm: "One person was shot inside the Galleria Mall. The suspect is currently at large at this time.
"DFR transported the complainant to Park Land Hospital, unknown condition.
"Officers are reviewing video and cameras and searching the mall for the suspect.
"Not an active shooter case."
CBS News 11 reporter JD Miles said sources claim officers were searching each store one by one looking for the "person who fired multiple shots".
One witness - who was in the mall ice-skating at the time the incident started - told Mr Miles in a video interview outside: "I saw people running from upstairs - there were gunshots or loud sounds.
"I looked up, saw people running. I ran off the ice and went to go hide.
"I heard maybe nine gunshots from the top floors - maybe third or fourth. I got off, I got my bag, I ran to the panic room.
"From what I've seen, I know there was a shooter. He stayed in the building, I don't know where he is now."
Mr Miles later tweeted that the shooting "started as a dispute between two people".
"One person wounded and was able to walk out of mall to an ambulance.
"DPD flooded with 911 calls from stores such as Express and Forever 21 where people were huddling and taking cover."
Nearby resident Taylor Bearanowski tweeted a photo of what appears to be a gunflash.
He said: "What a wild scene here at the Galleria.
"My apartment opens up across the street to the third floor Nordstrom’s where the shooter started.
"TONS of police, ambulance, fire and choppers on scene. Looking like they don’t have the shooter yet."
The mall is located at the intersection of Interstate 635 and the Dallas North Tollway in the North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.


thedailymirror--2020-06-16--Pep Guardiola hails Marcus Rashford and footballers speaking up on social issues

Pep Guardiola believes Marcus Rashford is typical of a generation of football people not afraid to stand up for their beliefs and convictions .
Guardiola has not been reluctant to involve himself in politics and Raheem Sterling has spoken out on a whole range of issues .
When told some people believed players should stick to sport , Guardiola reacted : “ Maybe these stupid people don ’ t believe you are human being too .
`` We can have an opinion the same as a nurse , a doctor or even a politician .
`` What we are , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t we say our opinion when you believe you can make it a better society ?
“ Raheem and Marcus , or whoever , use their platforms to make a better society .
“ They don ’ t need to get more money – fortunately for them , they have enough .
`` So they do it to get a better place to live , for their families , for our kids , for the next generations.
” Rashford has received huge amounts of praise for his role in the government 's u-turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United forward has previously looked to highlight the issue and has teamed up with charity FareShare to helped provide meals .
And at the daily coronavirus meeting Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had been in contact with the 22-year-old to offer his congrats .
He said : `` I talked to Marcus Rashford today and congratulated him on his campaign which to be honest I only became aware of very recently , today - and I thank him for what he 's done . ''
`` Clearly free schools meals should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have to understand the pressure that families are under right now .
`` It will help the kids from the families that really need it . ''
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The Manchester City boss believes today's young stars are not afraid to stand up for themselves and feels that they should continue to do precisely that
Pep Guardiola believes Marcus Rashford is typical of a generation of football people not afraid to stand up for their beliefs and convictions.
Guardiola has not been reluctant to involve himself in politics and Raheem Sterling has spoken out on a whole range of issues.
When told some people believed players should stick to sport, Guardiola reacted: “Maybe these stupid people don’t believe you are human being too.
"We can have an opinion the same as a nurse, a doctor or even a politician.
"What we are, we are humans and why shouldn’t we say our opinion when you believe you can make it a better society?
“Raheem and Marcus, or whoever, use their platforms to make a better society.
Image: Manchester City FC via Getty Ima) Manchester City FC via Getty Ima)
“They don’t need to get more money – fortunately for them, they have enough.
"So they do it to get a better place to live, for their families, for our kids, for the next generations.”
Rashford has received huge amounts of praise for his role in the government's u-turn regarding free school meal vouchers.
The Manchester United forward has previously looked to highlight the issue and has teamed up with charity FareShare to helped provide meals.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
And at the daily coronavirus meeting Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had been in contact with the 22-year-old to offer his congrats.
He said: "I talked to Marcus Rashford today and congratulated him on his campaign which to be honest I only became aware of very recently, today - and I thank him for what he's done."
"Clearly free schools meals should generally apply in term time... but we have to understand the pressure that families are under right now.
"It will help the kids from the families that really need it."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-16--Ronnie Wood's son says 'being raised by a Rolling Stone nearly killed me'

Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood liked to party hard and it was this lifestyle that almost proved fatal for his eldest son Jamie .
The 73-year-old has been 'clean ' for a decade , after deciding that time had come to put his old ways to bed , but Jamie , 45 , has said that his upbringing was chaotic and saw him hooked on cocaine and heroin by the time he was 20 .
Speaking to the Daily Mail , Jamie described how `` drugs were normal in my family .
It was part and parcel of my upbringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children come to my house after school . ''
Ronnie has cleaned up his act as he brings up four-year-old twins with third wife Sally Humphreys , who is 30 years his junior .
Jamie is hoping that the youngsters will experience a better childhood than the one that he had .
He said : `` I 'm sure he will do a better job this time round ! ''
Being a son of a Rolling Stone took a heavy toll on his childhood and Jamie described how he had a drug habit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ class A drugs until he was 20 .
He carried on smoking cannabis and cigarettes until he had a heart attack in 2017 , aged 42 .
The father-of-four did n't appreciate how ill he was when being rushed to hospital but he needed a heart bypass operation and within minutes of arriving , he was rushed to surgery for a life-saving procedure .
Jamie has now overhauled his life after realising that he could n't carry on the path that he was on .
He ditched the cannabis habit and 20-a-day cigarette @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Speaking about the indulgent lifestyle his parents used to live , Jamie said : `` Mum and Dad used to party a lot and you could always smell cannabis in the house .
`` It would waft up the stairs and when I was nine or ten , I 'd run downstairs and find ashtrays full of joints and help myself , then stash them behind the microphones . ''
Jamie said that while drugs were `` demonised '' in public life , he said that they were `` normal in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and parcel of my upbringing . ''
It was no surprise that he became a troubled teen , unable to settle as he was taken around the world by his parents ' lifestyle .
Jamie revealed : `` The problem was , I went to 17 different schools in three or four different countries .
Whenever I had friends , they suddenly got taken away . ''
When the family moved to Wimbledon in south west London , Jamie said that he hooked up with the wrong crowd and getting addicted to hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I took heroin and cocaine .
I was bad .
I was partying hard . ''
Despite the lifestyle , Jamie said that Ronnie would not advise him to stay clear of drugs but instead , not let them control his life .
Jamie continued : `` Mum and Dad always knew about the drugs but were pretty aware that I was going to make my own decisions ... '' He said : 'Do what you got ta do and have fun doing what you do but do n't let the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the drugs ! '
'' He went on to say that he sure he had `` a few accidental slight overdoses as a kid , '' but believes that that plaque build-up in his artery that brought on the heart attack was more due to his cigarette habit than his previous drug addictions .
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RONNIE WOOD SHOWS OFF HIS HULA-HOOPING SKILLS WHILE ON HOLIDAY WITH HIS WIFE SALLY AND FAMILY
RONNIE WOOD SHOWS OFF HIS HULA-HOOPING SKILLS WHILE ON HOLIDAY WITH HIS WIFE SALLY AND FAMILY
Jamie Wood has described how he was drawn into his father's rock and roll lifestyle which led to taking drugs at 14 and having a heart attack at 42
Ronnie Wood's son says 'being raised by a Rolling Stone nearly killed me'
Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood liked to party hard and it was this lifestyle that almost proved fatal for his eldest son Jamie.
The 73-year-old has been 'clean' for a decade, after deciding that time had come to put his old ways to bed, but Jamie, 45, has said that his upbringing was chaotic and saw him hooked on cocaine and heroin by the time he was 20.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Jamie described how "drugs were normal in my family. It was part and parcel of my upbringing.
"No one would let their children come to my house after school."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Ronnie has cleaned up his act as he brings up four-year-old twins with third wife Sally Humphreys, who is 30 years his junior.
Jamie is hoping that the youngsters will experience a better childhood than the one that he had.
He said: "I'm sure he will do a better job this time round!"
Being a son of a Rolling Stone took a heavy toll on his childhood and Jamie described how he had a drug habit when he was 14 and was using class A drugs until he was 20.
He carried on smoking cannabis and cigarettes until he had a heart attack in 2017, aged 42.
The father-of-four didn't appreciate how ill he was when being rushed to hospital but he needed a heart bypass operation and within minutes of arriving, he was rushed to surgery for a life-saving procedure.
Jamie has now overhauled his life after realising that he couldn't carry on the path that he was on.
He ditched the cannabis habit and 20-a-day cigarette addiction and hasn't looked back since.
Image: Alan Davidson/Shutterstock) Alan Davidson/Shutterstock)
Speaking about the indulgent lifestyle his parents used to live, Jamie said: "Mum and Dad used to party a lot and you could always smell cannabis in the house.
"It would waft up the stairs and when I was nine or ten, I'd run downstairs and find ashtrays full of joints and help myself, then stash them behind the microphones."
Jamie said that while drugs were "demonised" in public life, he said that they were "normal in my family," and were "part and parcel of my upbringing."
It was no surprise that he became a troubled teen, unable to settle as he was taken around the world by his parents' lifestyle.
Jamie revealed: "The problem was, I went to 17 different schools in three or four different countries. Whenever I had friends, they suddenly got taken away."
Image: Sally Wood/Instagram) Sally Wood/Instagram)
When the family moved to Wimbledon in south west London, Jamie said that he hooked up with the wrong crowd and getting addicted to hard drugs was the outcome.
He admits: "I took heroin and cocaine. I was bad. I was partying hard."
Despite the lifestyle, Jamie said that Ronnie would not advise him to stay clear of drugs but instead, not let them control his life.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
Jamie continued: "Mum and Dad always knew about the drugs but were pretty aware that I was going to make my own decisions...
"He said: 'Do what you gotta do and have fun doing what you do but don't let the drugs control your life. You control the drugs!'"
He went on to say that he sure he had "a few accidental slight overdoses as a kid," but believes that that plaque build-up in his artery that brought on the heart attack was more due to his cigarette habit than his previous drug addictions.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-16--Dean Smith's vow as Aston Villa kick off Premier League restart

Dean Smith believes both Aston Villa and Sheffield United are determined to “ put on a show ” tonight .
The eyes of much of the world are set to be on Villa Park for this evening ’ s 6pm kick-off .
It is the first game back in the Premier League since the coronavirus shutdown on March 13 .
Villa boss Smith hopes ‘ Project Restart ’ goes with a bang as the two promoted clubs meet .
Asked if Villa intended to put on a show , Smith said : “ Both ourselves and Sheffield United would like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a league where there ’ s a big six and a lot of the attention will be on them – for it to be on us and Sheffield United , two teams who have come up , it would be great to put on something special .
“ But results are the most important thing for us and we ’ ll be going all out to get that win.
” Struggling Villa are 19th in the top-flight but victory in their game in hand will lift them out of the bottom three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most fouled player in the league , on top form .
The £70million Manchester United target has seven goals and six assists in the League this season .
But Smith says Villa must not become too reliant on their talisman who helped them to the Carabao Cup final .
He said : “ Jack has been fantastic in the first three-quarters of the season but you don ’ t just win games through him .
“ People have to get him the ball and people have to want to keep the ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
“ It all comes down to the unity of the team and that is something we have been working very hard on.
” Villa lost their fifth successive game before the shutdown when they were smashed 4-0 at Leicester .
Smith has used the time since to hold group and individual online chats with stars to focus on improving their shortcomings .
Especially defensively , including set pieces , as Villa have conceded 56 goals in 28 games – the highest in the division .
Smith said : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get better at .
Losing 4-0 at Leicester was a massive disappointment and there ’ s no doubt confidence was low .
“ I ’ ve not enjoyed the lockdown , I want to get out and about but the video chats I ’ ve had with the players has been really productive .
I ’ ve learned some lessons and I ’ m sure the players have.
” Now Smith is steeling his men for a hectic finale to the top-flight campaign after insisting the strugglers always wanted to prove they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It ’ s tournament football , 10 games in five-and-a-half weeks .
We ’ re going into a tournament where there ’ s no form , for players individually or teams .
“ They have to create their form now .
Our players have had a taste of their first season in the Premier League.They ’ ve found it tough but now they have another opportunity .
“ They are certainly in a better place physically and mentally when the season got stopped .
”

How will the Premier League look when it restarts?
How will the Premier League look when it restarts?
Aston Villa will be one of four teams who get the Premier League restarted on Wednesday night as Dean Smith's side host Sheffield United
Dean Smith believes both Aston Villa and Sheffield United are determined to “put on a show” tonight.
The eyes of much of the world are set to be on Villa Park for this evening’s 6pm kick-off. It is the first game back in the Premier League since the coronavirus shutdown on March 13.
Villa boss Smith hopes ‘Project Restart’ goes with a bang as the two promoted clubs meet.
Asked if Villa intended to put on a show, Smith said: “Both ourselves and Sheffield United would like to go and do that.
“In a league where there’s a big six and a lot of the attention will be on them – for it to be on us and Sheffield United, two teams who have come up, it would be great to put on something special.
Image: PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX) PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX)
“But results are the most important thing for us and we’ll be going all out to get that win.”
Struggling Villa are 19th in the top-flight but victory in their game in hand will lift them out of the bottom three.
Villa need skipper Jack Grealish, the most fouled player in the league, on top form. The £70million Manchester United target has seven goals and six assists in the League this season.
But Smith says Villa must not become too reliant on their talisman who helped them to the Carabao Cup final.
He said: “Jack has been fantastic in the first three-quarters of the season but you don’t just win games through him.
“People have to get him the ball and people have to want to keep the ball out of the back of your net as well.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
“It all comes down to the unity of the team and that is something we have been working very hard on.”
Villa lost their fifth successive game before the shutdown when they were smashed 4-0 at Leicester.
Smith has used the time since to hold group and individual online chats with stars to focus on improving their shortcomings.
Especially defensively, including set pieces, as Villa have conceded 56 goals in 28 games – the highest in the division.
Smith said: “It’s something we knew we had to get better at. Losing 4-0 at Leicester was a massive disappointment and there’s no doubt confidence was low.
“I’ve not enjoyed the lockdown, I want to get out and about but the video chats I’ve had with the players has been really productive. I’ve learned some lessons and I’m sure the players have.”
Now Smith is steeling his men for a hectic finale to the top-flight campaign after insisting the strugglers always wanted to prove they were worthy of survival.
He said: “It’s tournament football, 10 games in five-and-a-half weeks. We’re going into a tournament where there’s no form, for players individually or teams.
“They have to create their form now. Our players have had a taste of their first season in the Premier League.They’ve found it tough but now they have another opportunity.
“They are certainly in a better place physically and mentally when the season got stopped.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-16--George Floyd's death 'sparked unity' says brother in first British TV interview

George Floyd 's death has `` sparked unity '' said his brother in his first British TV interview since the killing of the unarmed black father .
Philonise Floyd described his brother - who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes - as a martyr who is `` changing people 's lives '' .
Speaking to ITV News in an interview broadcast on Tuesday evening , Mr Floyd , 42 , said : `` As time goes by you realise that he is changing people 's lives , not just our lives but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world , his death has sparked unity right now and that 's something this world has never had . ''
Alongside family attorney Benjamin Crump , he also spoke about the need for systematic reform in the aftermath of his older sibling 's death in Minneapolis on May 25 .
Mr Crump said : `` There are two justice systems in America , one for black America and one for white America , but we need equal justice for the United States of America .
`` We believe this is the best time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and aftermath of the killing of his brother , that will get this change which will prevent people and particularly black people from being killed by police unjustifiably . ''
Last week , Mr Floyd pleaded with the US Congress not to let his brother 's death be in vain , telling lawmakers he `` did n't deserve to die over $ 20 '' in a `` lynching '' .
`` They lynched my brother .
That was a modern-day lynching in broad daylight , '' Mr Floyd , of Missouri City , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judiciary Committee on June 10 , his voice breaking with emotion .
He told the assembled lawmakers he was there to ask them to `` stop the pain '' .
The committee was holding the first congressional hearing to examine racial injustice and police brutality following the death .
The Democratic-led House is moving forward with sweeping reform legislation that could come to a vote by July 4 , while Senate Republicans are crafting a rival plan .
George Floyd , a 46-year-old Houston native who had worked security at nightclubs , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market .
An employee had reported that a man matching his description tried to pay for cigarettes with a counterfeit bill .
Veteran police officer Derek Chauvin was fired after the incident and charged with second and third-degree murder and manslaughter .
A video emerged the day after Mr Floyd 's death in which he could be seen pleading for his life and telling the officer he could n't breathe which sparked demonstrations across the US and then the world .

Alongside family attorney Benjamin Crump, Philonise Floyd spoke about the need for systematic reform in the aftermath of his older brother's death in Minneapolis on May 25
George Floyd's death 'sparked unity' says brother in first interview on British TV
George Floyd's death has "sparked unity" said his brother in his first British TV interview since the killing of the unarmed black father.
Philonise Floyd described his brother - who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes - as a martyr who is "changing people's lives".
Speaking to ITV News in an interview broadcast on Tuesday evening, Mr Floyd, 42, said: "As time goes by you realise that he is changing people's lives, not just our lives but other people’s lives around the world, his death has sparked unity right now and that's something this world has never had."
Alongside family attorney Benjamin Crump, he also spoke about the need for systematic reform in the aftermath of his older sibling's death in Minneapolis on May 25.
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Mr Crump said: "There are two justice systems in America, one for black America and one for white America, but we need equal justice for the United States of America.
"We believe this is the best time we have ever seen in the wake and aftermath of the killing of his brother, that will get this change which will prevent people and particularly black people from being killed by police unjustifiably."
Last week, Mr Floyd pleaded with the US Congress not to let his brother's death be in vain, telling lawmakers he "didn't deserve to die over $20" in a "lynching".
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"They lynched my brother. That was a modern-day lynching in broad daylight," Mr Floyd, of Missouri City, Texas, told The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on June 10, his voice breaking with emotion.
He told the assembled lawmakers he was there to ask them to "stop the pain".
The committee was holding the first congressional hearing to examine racial injustice and police brutality following the death.
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The Democratic-led House is moving forward with sweeping reform legislation that could come to a vote by July 4, while Senate Republicans are crafting a rival plan.
George Floyd, a 46-year-old Houston native who had worked security at nightclubs, was unarmed when taken into custody outside a market.
An employee had reported that a man matching his description tried to pay for cigarettes with a counterfeit bill.
Veteran police officer Derek Chauvin was fired after the incident and charged with second and third-degree murder and manslaughter.
A video emerged the day after Mr Floyd's death in which he could be seen pleading for his life and telling the officer he couldn't breathe which sparked demonstrations across the US and then the world.


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thedailymirror--2020-06-16--Six in ten families on benefits 'forced to borrow money' since coronavirus hit

Six in ten families on Universal Credit or Child Tax Credit have been forced to borrow money since the coronavirus pandemic hit , a study says today .
Some 60 % of those quizzed by pollsters said they had borrowed money .
Of all those questioned , 26 % borrowed from friends and family , 21 % on credit cards , 14 % went into their overdraft and 11 % took out a personal bank loan .
One in ten turned to payday loans .
Meanwhile , 70 % of those asked said they had cut back on food or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cut back on food ( 33 % of those quizzed ) , clothes , nappies or toys ( 25 % ) , or heating , electricity or water ( 23 % ) .
Dan Paskins of Save the Children , which commissioned the survey , called for an emergency £20 a week boost for families with children on the two benefits .
The temporary rise would come on top of the £20-a-week for Tax Credits and UC claimants that was already added in April .
He said : “ Life at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make impossible choices about whether to put food on the table or money in the electricity meter .
“ Every child should have the toys and books they need to learn and play .
“ They shouldn ’ t have to worry because their parents are struggling with low pay , insufficient benefits , fear of losing their job , debt and rising costs.
” Helen Barnard of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation think tank added : `` Providing an urgent uplift of £20 per week to families with children claiming Universal Credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from being pulled into poverty , especially where parents have lost work as a result of the pandemic .
“ By taking action now , we can ensure that the human suffering of this tragic pandemic is not compounded by rising child poverty , damaging life chances and holding a generation back in the years to come.
” Polling firm Opinium surveyed 3,105 parents of children under 18 , who claim either Universal Credit or Child Tax Credit .
Half of those surveyed said they were behind on rent or other essential bills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced extra costs due to the pandemic .
The most common extra costs were food ( 58 % of all those questioned ) , heating , electricity or water bills ( 41 % ) and home-schooling ( 28 % ) .

The findings have triggered calls for an emergency £20-a-week boost for families with children who claim Child Tax Credits and Universal Credit
Six in ten families on benefits 'forced to borrow money' since coronavirus hit
Six in ten families on Universal Credit or Child Tax Credit have been forced to borrow money since the coronavirus pandemic hit, a study says today.
Some 60% of those quizzed by pollsters said they had borrowed money.
Of all those questioned, 26% borrowed from friends and family, 21% on credit cards, 14% went into their overdraft and 11% took out a personal bank loan.
One in ten turned to payday loans.
Meanwhile, 70% of those asked said they had cut back on food or other essentials.
Parents were most likely to cut back on food (33% of those quizzed), clothes, nappies or toys (25%), or heating, electricity or water (23%).
Dan Paskins of Save the Children, which commissioned the survey, called for an emergency £20 a week boost for families with children on the two benefits.
The temporary rise would come on top of the £20-a-week for Tax Credits and UC claimants that was already added in April.
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He said: “Life at the moment is especially hard for families forced to make impossible choices about whether to put food on the table or money in the electricity meter.
“Every child should have the toys and books they need to learn and play.
“They shouldn’t have to worry because their parents are struggling with low pay, insufficient benefits, fear of losing their job, debt and rising costs.”
Helen Barnard of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation think tank added: "Providing an urgent uplift of £20 per week to families with children claiming Universal Credit or Child Tax Credits can keep many from being pulled into poverty, especially where parents have lost work as a result of the pandemic.
“By taking action now, we can ensure that the human suffering of this tragic pandemic is not compounded by rising child poverty, damaging life chances and holding a generation back in the years to come.”
Polling firm Opinium surveyed 3,105 parents of children under 18, who claim either Universal Credit or Child Tax Credit.
Half of those surveyed said they were behind on rent or other essential bills.
And 86% of those quizzed faced extra costs due to the pandemic.
The most common extra costs were food (58% of all those questioned), heating, electricity or water bills (41%) and home-schooling (28%).
A DWP spokesman said: “This Government understands the challenges many are facing which is why we injected £6.5bn into the welfare system, including increasing Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit by up to £1,040 a year, as well as rolling out income protection schemes, mortgage holidays and additional support for renters.
“With Universal Credit no one has to wait five weeks for money as urgent payments are available and more than one million have been made - landing in bank accounts within days of a request - since mid-March.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-16--Digital readership of British newspapers increases by massive 6million in a year

Digital readership of Britain 's newspapers has soared by more than a third in the last year , with an extra 6.6 million readers every day , according to new data .
More than 25 million people are now turning to digital national news brands every single day .
Across print and digital , national news readership grew by 18 per cent to surpass 30 million daily readers for the first time .
The figures were compiled by PAMco ( Publishers Audience Measurement Company ) , the governing body for audience measurement in the published media industry .
They compare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to March 2019 with April 2019 to March 2020 .
The numbers are the first to indicate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on audience levels , as interest in the crisis grew during the first quarter of this year .
Overall , monthly and weekly readership of national news brands have grown to 48 million and 45 million respectively .
When combined with the UK ’ s leading regional titles across both print and digital those numbers rise to 49 million monthly , 48 weekly and 40 million daily readers – an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news sector are turning to trusted news brands every single day .
To put that 40 million daily readership figure into perspective , it is 15 million more daily unique visitors than Google and 7.5 million ahead of Facebook .
Tracy De Groose , executive chair of Newsworks , the marketing body for national newspapers , said : “ As the global pandemic took hold at the beginning of the year millions more readers turned to sources of news , analysis and information they knew they could trust .
`` And encouragingly for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was at a more frequent rate than ever before .
`` All the indications suggest that this more regular daily demand for high quality journalism has continued into the second quarter of the year . ''

Online news is booming as the latest PAMco figures show the public flocking to the websites and apps of their favourite papers including the Mirror, Daily Star and Express during lockdown
Digital readership of Britain's newspapers has soared by more than a third in the last year, with an extra 6.6 million readers every day, according to new data.
More than 25 million people are now turning to digital national news brands every single day.
Across print and digital, national news readership grew by 18 per cent to surpass 30 million daily readers for the first time.
The figures were compiled by PAMco (Publishers Audience Measurement Company), the governing body for audience measurement in the published media industry.
They compare readership between the period of April 2018 to March 2019 with April 2019 to March 2020.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The numbers are the first to indicate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on audience levels, as interest in the crisis grew during the first quarter of this year.
Overall, monthly and weekly readership of national news brands have grown to 48 million and 45 million respectively.
When combined with the UK’s leading regional titles across both print and digital those numbers rise to 49 million monthly, 48 weekly and 40 million daily readers – an extra 7.4 million readers across the entire news sector are turning to trusted news brands every single day.
Image: Getty) Getty)
To put that 40 million daily readership figure into perspective, it is 15 million more daily unique visitors than Google and 7.5 million ahead of Facebook.
Tracy De Groose, executive chair of Newsworks, the marketing body for national newspapers, said: “As the global pandemic took hold at the beginning of the year millions more readers turned to sources of news, analysis and information they knew they could trust.
"And encouragingly for our news brands and our journalism this was at a more frequent rate than ever before.
"All the indications suggest that this more regular daily demand for high quality journalism has continued into the second quarter of the year."


thedailymirror--2020-06-16--ADVERTORIAL: Why this bookie is giving punters 4 free bets at Ascot when they stake £10

Ascot is back and though we ca n't be there in person , we can still enjoy the races with this stunning offer .
MansionBet is offering all new punters four £5 Free Bets when you stake £10* on any of the races taking place today .
How does it work ?
All you need to do is bet £10 or more on any of today 's races and you 'll get the first of your four £5 Free Bets .
* Once the bet is settled , you 'll then get another three £5 Free Bets in your account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £20 when you register a new account and deposit and stake £10 with MansionBet .
* This deal is only valid to one per customer and can be used on any race .
Each way bets are eligible for the offer , and you need to bet £10 at odds of 2.0 or greater .
If you place multiple bets with cumulative odds of 2.0 , each leg must have odds of 1/5 to be eligible .
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• Multiple bets with cumulative odds of evens ( 2.0 ) count , each leg must have odds of 1/5 ( 1.2 ) to be eligible .
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• No Wagering requirements added to this promotion .
• Valid for 7 days , each Free Bet must be used in its entirety .
• The promotion is only available to customers of MansionBet who are at least 18 years of age and who have not previously made a real-money deposit into their Account .
• Please note that in order to participate in a Welcome Offer or any other ‘ new customer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identity must first be successfully verified according to regulatory requirements .
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• To qualify , place a real-money bet of at least £10.00 on any sporting event at odds of evens ( 2.0 ) or greater .
• Each way ( e/w ) bets count .
£10 e/w ( total stake £20 ) at odds of Evens ( 2.0 ) or greater .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ evens ( 2.0 ) or greater count , however each leg must have odds of 1/5 ( 1.2 ) or greater to be eligible .
• The Welcome Offer will be added to your account once the system has been updated and this will usually occur within one hour of qualifying bet settlement .
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• When Free Bets are activated on your account , upon entering a selection to the bet slip , you will have the option to redeem your Free Bets .
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• Free Bets can not be redeemed on each way selections .
• Free Bets can not be used on the same event or for duplicate selections .
• Free Bets can not be used to cover multiple selections in the same event , for example using all 4 Free Bets to cover different selections in a horse race .
• Free Bets can not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be used to place sports bets only .
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Free Bet stake is not included in any bet returns .
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( minus the stake of the Free Bet ) .
• If your Free Bet is voided , you will not be entitled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be awarded .
• Free Bets expires after 7 days of issue .
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• Free Bets can not be used as a qualifying bet for this or any other promotion .
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• Free Bets can not be Cashed In .
This means the Cash Out facility will not be available when you place a bet using a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to opt out of the Welcome Offer , this can not be applied to your account at a later date .
• The Welcome Offer will be given only once per household and/or per account/device ID , as per our terms of use .
• You will be able to withdraw your real cash balance at any time without it affecting your Free Bets .
• If you become restricted from placing sports bets on your account ( other than due to a breach of these promotional terms ) , you will still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of this promotion by contacting our Customer Support .
• The maximum real cash benefit that you could receive as winnings from any Free Bets will be capped at £5,000.00 as outlined in our General Bonus Terms & Conditions .
• In order to ensure that customers can participate fairly in all our promotions , we need to reserve the right to exclude you from participating in this promotion .
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• We reserve the right to void , suspend , cancel or amend the promotion where it becomes necessary to do so , including for any legal or regulatory reasons .
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There are no wagering requirements on winnings!
Why this bookie is giving punters 4 free bets at Ascot when they stake £10
Ascot is back and though we can't be there in person, we can still enjoy the races with this stunning offer.
MansionBet is offering all new punters four £5 Free Bets when you stake £10* on any of the races taking place today.
Sounds good, right?
How does it work?
All you need to do is bet £10 or more on any of today's races and you'll get the first of your four £5 Free Bets.*
Once the bet is settled, you'll then get another three £5 Free Bets in your account!
You can bet £10 and get £20 when you register a new account and deposit and stake £10 with MansionBet.*
This deal is only valid to one per customer and can be used on any race.
Each way bets are eligible for the offer, and you need to bet £10 at odds of 2.0 or greater.
If you place multiple bets with cumulative odds of 2.0, each leg must have odds of 1/5 to be eligible.
How can I claim this offer?
Register an account with MansionBet using this link and deposit a minimum of £10 Place a bet of £10* on any race today Your first £5 Free Bet will be added to your account. When you make your selection on the betting slip, choose 'Select your Free Bet' from the drop-down menu and place your bet. Once your initial £5 Free Bet is settled, another three £5 Free Bets will be added to your account
Just use the link below to claim your offer and use it on today's races.
NEW OFFER: Stake £10 Get £20 in free bets on Royal Ascot today* – claim now!
*Significant Terms & Conditions
• New customers only.
• Min deposit £10 (debit cards only).
• Bet £10 at odds of evens (2.0) or greater.
• Multiple bets with cumulative odds of evens (2.0) count, each leg must have odds of 1/5 (1.2) to be eligible.
• Each way bets are eligible to qualify for this promotion.
• Upon qualifying bet settlement, 1 x £5.00 Free Bet will be credited to your account. Once the first £5.00 Free Bet has been used a further 3 x £5.00 Free Bets will be applied to your ac-count. Free bet stake not returned after bet settlement.
• Free Bets can’t be redeemed for Each Way Betting.
• No Wagering requirements added to this promotion.
• Valid for 7 days, each Free Bet must be used in its entirety.
*Terms & Conditions
• The promotion is only available to customers of MansionBet who are at least 18 years of age and who have not previously made a real-money deposit into their Account.
• Please note that in order to participate in a Welcome Offer or any other ‘new customer’ offer, via any channel, your identity must first be successfully verified according to regulatory requirements. Should you be offered and accept such a bonus or promotion, it will be inaccessible and you will not be able to participate, until you are verified.
• To qualify, place a real-money bet of at least £10.00 on any sporting event at odds of evens (2.0) or greater.
• Each way (e/w) bets count. £10 e/w (total stake £20) at odds of Evens (2.0) or greater.
• Multiple bets with cumulative odds of evens (2.0) or greater count, however each leg must have odds of 1/5 (1.2) or greater to be eligible.
• The Welcome Offer will be added to your account once the system has been updated and this will usually occur within one hour of qualifying bet settlement. If you have not received the Welcome Offer after accepting the promotion pop up within one hour, please contact Customer Support for assistance.
• This offer is available for new MansionBet customers only who have not yet made a deposit into their account, previous or existing MansionBet customers are not eligible.
• This offer is limited to one per person, household, IP, device, email address or payment de-tails.
• Only participants depositing with a Debit Card will be eligible for this offer. All other payment methods do not qualify.
• The following bets are not eligible for this offer: Cashed Out bets, Forecast, Tricast, System bets & bets placed at the Starting Price (SP).
• Free Bets are redeemable on all sporting events (excluding Virtual Sports and casino games).
• Free Bets cannot be redeemed on the following bet types: Forecast, Tricast, System & Virtual Sports Bets.
• When Free Bets are activated on your account, upon entering a selection to the bet slip, you will have the option to redeem your Free Bets. Simply select the drop down ‘Select your Free Bet’ select the active Free Bet and place your bet. If you fail to redeem your Free Bet, they will be retained on your account until they expire.
• Free Bets must be used to their entirety (i.e. the full £5.00) – they cannot be placed on a succession of smaller bets.
• Free Bets cannot be redeemed on each way selections.
• Free Bets cannot be used on the same event or for duplicate selections.
• Free Bets cannot be used to cover multiple selections in the same event, for example using all 4 Free Bets to cover different selections in a horse race.
• Free Bets cannot be redeemed for cash at any time and must be used to place sports bets only. Once you have placed your Free Bet, any winnings you have made from your Free Bet will automatically be transferred to your account balance. Free Bet stake is not included in any bet returns. For example, if you win £100 using a £10.00 Free Bet, you will be entitled to a return of £90. (minus the stake of the Free Bet).
• If your Free Bet is voided, you will not be entitled to any refund and no additional Free Bet will be awarded.
• Free Bets expires after 7 days of issue. Failure to redeem the Free Bets in this timeframe will result in the Free Bets expiring and being deleted from your account.
• Free Bets cannot be used as a qualifying bet for this or any other promotion. Qualifying bet must be placed with real money to be eligible.
• Free Bets cannot be Cashed In. This means the Cash Out facility will not be available when you place a bet using a Free Bet.
General Promotional Restrictions:
• If you choose to opt out of the Welcome Offer, this cannot be applied to your account at a later date.
• The Welcome Offer will be given only once per household and/or per account/device ID, as per our terms of use.
• You will be able to withdraw your real cash balance at any time without it affecting your Free Bets.
• If you become restricted from placing sports bets on your account (other than due to a breach of these promotional terms), you will still be entitled to use your Free Bets as part of this promotion by contacting our Customer Support.
• The maximum real cash benefit that you could receive as winnings from any Free Bets will be capped at £5,000.00 as outlined in our General Bonus Terms & Conditions.
• In order to ensure that customers can participate fairly in all our promotions, we need to reserve the right to exclude you from participating in this promotion.
• If we have reason to believe that you have breached any of these promotional Terms and Conditions, including abusing this promotion, we may, at our sole discretion, exclude you from participating in the promotion and remove your Free Bets & or related winnings from your account.
• The following are further examples of the types of account activity which we consider to be a breach of these promotional Terms and Conditions: a) using multiple accounts or colluding with other individuals to try to obtain more Free Bets than the maximum permitted per customer; b) attempting to hide your country of residence to get around country restrictions on a promotion; or c) attempting to conceal your age to place bets if you are under 18.
• We reserve the right to void, suspend, cancel or amend the promotion where it becomes necessary to do so, including for any legal or regulatory reasons.
• This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with, or contribute to, the eligibility for any other promotion.
• MansionBet reserves the right to suspend, modify or cancel this promotion at any stage without prior notice.
• This promotion is also subject to MansionBet’s General Promotion Terms and Conditions as well as the Website Terms and Condition