themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Three ways Man United could line up with Van de Beek

Manchester United are interested in signing Donny van de Beek as they look to add to their squad at the end of the season .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are keen to strengthen their midfield with at least one new addition in the summer window , and Ajax have confirmed Van de Beek is one player they like .
Speaking over the weekend Ajax CEO and former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar confirmed the interest from Old Trafford as well as Real Madrid .
The MEN revealed in January that Van de Beek was on a shortlist of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United are exploring a range of different options ahead of an intriguing summer window but Dutch star Van de Beek would be a very interesting addition .
Here are three ways United could line up next season with the Ajax star .
Van de Beek 's best football has come playing as an attacking midfielder for Ajax , and it is in this advanced role where he would be best utilised by United .
The 23-year-old is viewed as the perfect age for a new signing at Old Trafford and might well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than Jack Grealish or James Maddison as direct rivals for the same position .
There is no doubting Van de Beek 's talent as one of the best creative players in Europe but his arrival as an attacking midfielder would surely have to see either Bruno Fernandes or Paul Pogba drop out of an extremely attacking line up .
This is not a luxury United will be allowed in most matches , but similarly to the set-up at Manchester City , United could embrace their own attacking threat with an indulgent midfield against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could play in an advanced role with either Fernandes or Pogba , with someone like Fred or Nemanja Matic occupying the defensive role behind .
In a match where United are expected to dominate or are playing against a side with little to offer on the counter-attack this would be a frightening proposition .
Another key asset to Van de Beek 's game is his versatility , with a more traditional central midfield role perhaps the best position for him should he move to United .
The Dutch midfielder has actually grabbed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season , although the majority of his assists have come while playing further up the pitch .
Playing Van de Beek deeper would not only solidify United 's own defensive structure and control of the match , but he has the ability to control a game from deep .

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Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek as they look to add to their squad in the summer transfer window.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been keen to strengthen his midfield with at least one new addition in the summer window, and it seems like Dutch international Van de Beek is their man.
MEN Sport understands United are close to finalising agreement over a fee worth just over £40m with Ajax but are yet to agree personal terms with the player and Van de Beek will have to undergo a medical.
Talks between United and Ajax accelerated over the weekend, with Van de Beek left out of the Ajax side to face Eintracht Frankfurt in a friendly on Saturday.
Despite his young age the 23-year-old would bring a wealth of experience to the United midfield and help ease the pressure on both Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba in the starting XI.
Here are three ways United could line up next season with the Ajax star.
As the main attacking midfielder
Van de Beek's best football has come playing as an attacking midfielder for Ajax, and it is in this advanced role where he would be best utilised by United.
There is no doubting Van de Beek's talent as one of the best creative players in Europe but his arrival as an attacking midfielder would surely have to see either Bruno Fernandes or Paul Pogba drop out of an extremely attacking line up.
United's packed fixture schedule next season makes this the most likely set-up with Van de Beek a great rotation option to help Solskjaer cope with the fixture pile-up.
In an attacking pivot
This is not a luxury United will be allowed in most matches, but similarly to the set-up at Manchester City, United could embrace their own attacking threat with an indulgent midfield against so-called smaller teams.
Van de Beek could play in an advanced role with either Fernandes or Pogba, with someone like Fred or Nemanja Matic occupying the defensive role behind.
In a match where United are expected to dominate or are playing against a side with little to offer on the counter-attack this would be a frightening proposition.
In a deeper role
Another key asset to Van de Beek's game is his versatility, with a more traditional central midfield role perhaps the best position for him should he move to United.
The Dutch midfielder has actually grabbed the more goals playing as a central midfielder this season, although the majority of his assists have come while playing further up the pitch.
Playing Van de Beek deeper would not only solidify United's own defensive structure and control of the match, but he has the ability to control a game from deep.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Minneapolis council pledge to disband local police department

Minneapolis is preparing to disband its local police department and replace it with a new system of public safety , following the death of George Floyd .
The Minneapolis City Council vowed to start the city 's police force over again and recreate a system that 'actually keeps them safe ' .
Nine out of 12 members of the council made an appearance alongside activists at a rally in a city car park on Sunday afternoon .
It comes as calls have swept across the US to defund law enforcement and as the state of Minnesota has launched a civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd in police custody .
Activists have criticised the Minneapolis police department for years for what they describe as a 'racist and brutal culture ' that resists change .
Council member Jeremiah Ellison promised that the council would “ dismantle ” the department .
“ It is clear that our system of policing is not keeping our communities safe , ” Lisa Bender , the council president , said .
“ Our efforts at incremental reform have failed , period.
” Ms Bender said she and the eight other council members who joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city ’ s relationship with the police force and “ to end policing as we know it and recreate systems that actually keep us safe ” .
One of the first concrete changes came into force on Friday when the city agreed to ban chokeholds and neck restraints by police .
A more complete remaking of the city ’ s police department is likely to unfold in coming months , with the push to defund or abolish the Minneapolis department far from assured as the civil rights investigation is conducted .
And this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire department has been disbanded .
In 2012 , with crime rife in Camden , New Jersey , the city disbanded its police department and replaced it with a new force that covered Camden County .
Compton , California , took the same step in 2000 , shifting its policing to Los Angeles County .
Mr Floyd 's death has sparked outrage across the world with thousands taking part in Black Lives Matter demonstrations in UK cities .
Minneapolis officers arrested Mr Floyd , 46 , on May 25 after a shop employee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 bill to buy cigarettes .
He was pinned to the ground by three officers , one kneeling on his neck , with a fourth standing in front to block the view from bystanders who filmed the incident while desperately pleading for them to stop .
“ I can ’ t breathe , ” Mr Floyd repeatedly struggled to say , before he became unconscious and died at the scene .

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Minneapolis is preparing to disband its local police department and replace it with a new system of public safety, following the death of George Floyd.
The Minneapolis City Council vowed to start the city's police force over again and recreate a system that 'actually keeps them safe'.
Nine out of 12 members of the council made an appearance alongside activists at a rally in a city car park on Sunday afternoon.
It comes as calls have swept across the US to defund law enforcement and as the state of Minnesota has launched a civil rights investigation following the death of Mr Floyd in police custody.
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Activists have criticised the Minneapolis police department for years for what they describe as a 'racist and brutal culture' that resists change.
Council member Jeremiah Ellison promised that the council would “dismantle” the department.
“It is clear that our system of policing is not keeping our communities safe,” Lisa Bender, the council president, said. “Our efforts at incremental reform have failed, period.”
Ms Bender said she and the eight other council members who joined the rally were committed to ending the city’s relationship with the police force and “to end policing as we know it and recreate systems that actually keep us safe”.
One of the first concrete changes came into force on Friday when the city agreed to ban chokeholds and neck restraints by police.
A more complete remaking of the city’s police department is likely to unfold in coming months, with the push to defund or abolish the Minneapolis department far from assured as the civil rights investigation is conducted.
And this won't be the first time an entire department has been disbanded.
In 2012, with crime rife in Camden, New Jersey, the city disbanded its police department and replaced it with a new force that covered Camden County.
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Compton, California, took the same step in 2000, shifting its policing to Los Angeles County.
Mr Floyd's death has sparked outrage across the world with thousands taking part in Black Lives Matter demonstrations in UK cities.
Minneapolis officers arrested Mr Floyd, 46, on May 25 after a shop employee accused him of using a counterfeit $20 bill to buy cigarettes.
He was pinned to the ground by three officers, one kneeling on his neck, with a fourth standing in front to block the view from bystanders who filmed the incident while desperately pleading for them to stop.
“I can’t breathe,” Mr Floyd repeatedly struggled to say, before he became unconscious and died at the scene.
Additional reporting by AP Reporters.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Police launch investigation after gun shots fired at window of house in Salford

Police have launched an investigation after gun shots were fired at the window of a house in Salford .
Officers were alerted to the incident on Thornfield Crescent , in Little Hulton , in the early hours of Monday morning .
They found shots had been fired at a window of the property .
There are no reports of any injuries .
No arrests have been made .
The road has been sealed off with police tape and forensic officers can be seen searching the area for clues .
Residents on the street said they heard a 'loud bang ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester Police continue to investigate and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward .
A spokeswoman for GMP said : `` At around 12.35am on Monday , June 8 , 2020 , police were called to reports of a firearms discharge on Thornfield Crescent .
`` The window of a residential property had been shot .
`` An investigation is underway and no arrests have been made . ''
Anyone with further information can contact GMP on 101 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 quoting log number 81/08/06/20 @

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Police have launched an investigation after gun shots were fired at the window of a house in Salford.
Officers were alerted to the incident on Thornfield Crescent, in Little Hulton, in the early hours of Monday morning.
They found shots had been fired at a window of the property.
There are no reports of any injuries.
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No arrests have been made.
The road has been sealed off with police tape and forensic officers can be seen searching the area for clues.
Residents on the street said they heard a 'loud bang' before police arrived to the scene.
Greater Manchester Police continue to investigate and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
A spokeswoman for GMP said: "At around 12.35am on Monday, June 8, 2020, police were called to reports of a firearms discharge on Thornfield Crescent.
"The window of a residential property had been shot.
"Nobody was injured.
"An investigation is underway and no arrests have been made."
Anyone with further information can contact GMP on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 quoting log number 81/08/06/20.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--The two big lockdown changes that come into force from today

As the UK continues to ease its national lockdown , two big changes will come into play today .
June has already seen the reopening of schools to some pupils , some shops being able to open their doors and socially distanced group gatherings being permitted outdoors in England .
But two more significant changes will start from today .
Firstly , travellers arriving in the UK will now have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival or risk being fined , prosecuted and even deported if they do not comply .
Secondly , after weeks of closures , dentists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
Here 's everything you need to know .
Those arriving in the UK from abroad will now be required to self-isolate for 14 days .
All UK arrivals , apart from those exempt from the scheme , will be asked to fill out a form giving their contact and address details before they travel .
Anyone who does not provide such details faces a fine of £100 , while anyone caught breaching the self-isolation rules could face a fine of £1,000 .
Police have been told they are allowed to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people follow the rules .
Travellers arriving from within the Common Travel Area – which includes Ireland , the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands – and those in certain professions will not need to self-isolate .
The quarantine regulations will be reviewed every three weeks , with the first taking place by June 29 .
The rules could be in place for a year , when the legislation expires , unless the government decides to scrap it sooner .
Dental practices have been told they can reopen from today if adequate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect staff and patients .
However , patients have been warned to expect a 'skeleton service ' at first , with urgent appointments to be booked in before any routine care will be available .
And , a survey has found that almost two thirds of dental practices in England are not planning to reopen on Monday .
More practices are expected to reopen as the month continues and issues around PPE and introducing social distancing measures are resolved .
Under guidance issued by the Office of the Chief Dental Officer and NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue but patients who are not thought to be infected with Covid-19 could be offered face-to-face appointments .

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As the UK continues to ease its national lockdown, two big changes will come into play today.
June has already seen the reopening of schools to some pupils, some shops being able to open their doors and socially distanced group gatherings being permitted outdoors in England.
But two more significant changes will start from today.
Firstly, travellers arriving in the UK will now have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival or risk being fined, prosecuted and even deported if they do not comply.
Secondly, after weeks of closures, dentists will begin to reopen to patients this week.
Here's everything you need to know.
Two-week quarantine for travellers arriving in UK
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Those arriving in the UK from abroad will now be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
All UK arrivals, apart from those exempt from the scheme, will be asked to fill out a form giving their contact and address details before they travel.
Anyone who does not provide such details faces a fine of £100, while anyone caught breaching the self-isolation rules could face a fine of £1,000.
Police have been told they are allowed to use "reasonable force" to make sure people follow the rules.
Travellers arriving from within the Common Travel Area – which includes Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands – and those in certain professions will not need to self-isolate.
The quarantine regulations will be reviewed every three weeks, with the first taking place by June 29.
The rules could be in place for a year, when the legislation expires, unless the government decides to scrap it sooner.
Dentists back open
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Dental practices have been told they can reopen from today if adequate coronavirus safety measures are in place to protect staff and patients.
However, patients have been warned to expect a 'skeleton service' at first, with urgent appointments to be booked in before any routine care will be available.
And, a survey has found that almost two thirds of dental practices in England are not planning to reopen on Monday.
More practices are expected to reopen as the month continues and issues around PPE and introducing social distancing measures are resolved.
Under guidance issued by the Office of the Chief Dental Officer and NHS England, remote dental consultations are set to continue but patients who are not thought to be infected with Covid-19 could be offered face-to-face appointments.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Ander Herrera lifts lid on Jose Mourinho Manchester United exit

Ander Herrera has admitted Manchester United 's players knew something was n't right in the build-up to Jose Mourinho 's sacking by the club in December 2018 .
Mourinho was dismissed four months into the 2018-19 season after a disappointing start to United 's Premier League campaign .
The Portuguese manager was frustrated by what he saw as United 's failure to back him in that summer 's transfer window , with United 's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward vetoing a number of his preferred centre-back transfer targets .
United were unwilling to sign Harry Maguire for £75million before paying £80million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest in Milan Skriniar and Toby Alderweireld was not followed up .
A source close to Mourinho told the MEN in 2018 the United manager 'felt very undermined ' over United 's inability to sign a central defender .
Now Herrera has spoken about the time leading up to Mourinho 's exit in an interview with the Athletic , and agreed that things seemed to turn sour during the 2018 pre-season tour of the US .
“ Yeah , I agree [ problems began during pre-season , ” Herrera said .
“ Something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But I was just a player .
I am no one to tell you or find out what happened ( between them ) .
I was just trying to do my job .
But it is true , the same as you saw at that time , we were seeing the same .
Something was happening between him and the club .
“ It is true the last six months was a bit different because he had some disagreements with the club and the team was a bit , you know… when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the club , you do not perform the same way .
It is true .
Everything affects the training session , everything affects the daily work .
”

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Ander Herrera has admitted Manchester United's players knew something wasn't right in the build-up to Jose Mourinho's sacking by the club in December 2018.
Mourinho was dismissed four months into the 2018-19 season after a disappointing start to United's Premier League campaign.
The Portuguese manager was frustrated by what he saw as United's failure to back him in that summer's transfer window, with United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward vetoing a number of his preferred centre-back transfer targets.
United were unwilling to sign Harry Maguire for £75million before paying £80million for him 12 months later, while interest in Milan Skriniar and Toby Alderweireld was not followed up.
A source close to Mourinho told the MEN in 2018 the United manager 'felt very undermined' over United's inability to sign a central defender.
Now Herrera has spoken about the time leading up to Mourinho's exit in an interview with the Athletic, and agreed that things seemed to turn sour during the 2018 pre-season tour of the US.
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“Yeah, I agree [problems began during pre-season,” Herrera said. “Something was happening between him and the club. But I was just a player. I am no one to tell you or find out what happened (between them). I was just trying to do my job. But it is true, the same as you saw at that time, we were seeing the same. Something was happening between him and the club.
“It is true the last six months was a bit different because he had some disagreements with the club and the team was a bit, you know… when you see your manager has some confrontations with the club, you do not perform the same way. It is true. Everything affects the training session, everything affects the daily work.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Woman arrested on suspicion of drink driving after cyclist seriously injured

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash which left a cyclist with serious injuries .
Police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a bicycle on Moorside Road , in Worsley , Salford , at around 5.50pm on Sunday ( June 7 ) .
When officers attended they found that a Range Rover Evoque and a bicycle had collided near the junction with Arthur Street .
The Range Rover then collided with a parked Suzuki Alfo and Ford Transit Connect .
The cyclist – a 30-year-old woman – was taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Police said .
A 55-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst above the specified alcohol limit and causing serious injury by dangerous driving .
She remains in police custody for questioning .
An investigation is underway and officer are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to get in touch .
PC Philip Shaw , of GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : “ Our thoughts are with the cyclist and her loved ones , as she receives hospital treatment for serious injuries .
“ Enquiries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear from anyone who has information or dash cam footage from the area at the time which may assist us with our investigation.
” Anyone with information or dash cam footage should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash which left a cyclist with serious injuries.
Police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a bicycle on Moorside Road, in Worsley, Salford, at around 5.50pm on Sunday (June 7).
When officers attended they found that a Range Rover Evoque and a bicycle had collided near the junction with Arthur Street.
The Range Rover then collided with a parked Suzuki Alfo and Ford Transit Connect.
The cyclist – a 30-year-old woman – was taken to hospital with serious injuries, Greater Manchester Police said.
A 55-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst above the specified alcohol limit and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
She remains in police custody for questioning.
An investigation is underway and officer are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to get in touch.
PC Philip Shaw, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the cyclist and her loved ones, as she receives hospital treatment for serious injuries.
“Enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to hear from anyone who has information or dash cam footage from the area at the time which may assist us with our investigation.”
Anyone with information or dash cam footage should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--McDonald's has good news for people wanting to avoid long drive-thru queues

Last week saw fast food fans in the UK rejoice as McDonald 's reopened hundreds of drive-thrus .
As expected , shoppers rushed to get their chicken nugget and Big Mac fix , but the surge in popularity meant huge queues - with some people waiting up to an hour to get their food .
So far McDonald 's has opened up 852 restaurants for drive-thru only , 56 for delivery , with another 26 offering both .
However , for those who do n't have cars , or are n't able to leave the house , getting a McDonald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But now it 's good news for people ca n't get to drive-thrus or do n't fancy the long wait , as McDonald 's has confirmed it is restarting its delivery service in 500 of its restaurants .
Paul Pomroy , CEO McDonald 's UK and Ireland , said : `` Next week we will switch McDelivery back on in over 500 restaurants , with the help of our delivery partners Uber Eats and Just Eat .
`` As with our Drive Thru operations , it might take a little longer and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high and both of these factors might impact service times .
`` But I know you 'll continue to show the patience we 've seen all week and I thank you again for your understanding . ''
The CEO also announced some good news about Maccies breakfast - which has been removed from the menu temporarily .
He said McDonald 's is planning to trial its breakfast service `` within a few weeks '' and it should be available for delivery via delivery apps Uber Eats and Just Eat when the chain introduces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants .
You can find opening times and the service available at your local branch on the McDonald 's website .

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Last week saw fast food fans in the UK rejoice as McDonald's reopened hundreds of drive-thrus.
As expected, shoppers rushed to get their chicken nugget and Big Mac fix, but the surge in popularity meant huge queues - with some people waiting up to an hour to get their food.
So far McDonald's has opened up 852 restaurants for drive-thru only, 56 for delivery, with another 26 offering both.
However, for those who don't have cars, or aren't able to leave the house, getting a McDonald's hasn't been quite so easy.
But now it's good news for people can't get to drive-thrus or don't fancy the long wait, as McDonald's has confirmed it is restarting its delivery service in 500 of its restaurants.
Paul Pomroy, CEO McDonald's UK and Ireland, said: "Next week we will switch McDelivery back on in over 500 restaurants, with the help of our delivery partners Uber Eats and Just Eat.
"As with our Drive Thru operations, it might take a little longer and we expect demand to once again be high and both of these factors might impact service times.
"But I know you'll continue to show the patience we've seen all week and I thank you again for your understanding."
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The CEO also announced some good news about Maccies breakfast - which has been removed from the menu temporarily.
He said McDonald's is planning to trial its breakfast service "within a few weeks" and it should be available for delivery via delivery apps Uber Eats and Just Eat when the chain introduces the delivery option into hundreds of its restaurants.
You can find opening times and the service available at your local branch on the McDonald's website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Man City star Raheem Sterling speaks out over Black Lives Matter protests

Raheem Sterling says 'the only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting ' as he backed peaceful protests across the world to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement .
The protests were sparked in the US after the death of George Floyd , who died in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck .
The officer has been charged with second-degree murder .
The US has seen days of protests in cities across the country in response to Mr Floyd 's death , and this weekend saw a number of protests in the UK - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sterling was speaking to BBC Newsnight and was asked about the comments of Home Secretary Priti Patel , who said the protests were illegal as they contravened social distancing laws designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
However , the Manchester City star insisted that as long as the protests were safe and peaceful , they are necessary .
`` I know this might sound a little bit cheesy but the only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting , '' he said .
`` This is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time because this is something that is happening for years and years .
Just like the pandemic , we want to find a solution to stop it .
`` At the same time , this is what all these protesters are doing .
They are trying to find a solution and a way to stop the injustice they are seeing , and they are fighting for their cause .
`` As long as they are doing it peacefully and safely and not hurting anybody and not breaking into any stores , they continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Sterling has spoken publicly over the last two seasons about experiencing racism in football , both while playing for Manchester City and England .
But he insists he does not consider what implications that speaking out could have on his career , instead vowing to continue to spark the debate in the football industry and wider society .
`` To be fair , first and foremost , I do n't really think about my job when things like this happen .
I think about what is right , '' Sterling said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's only so much people can take .
There 's only so much communities and other backgrounds can take - especially black people .
`` It 's been going on for hundreds of years and people are tired and people are ready for change .
`` I keep saying this word , I see a lot of people on socials supporting the cause , but this is something that needs more than talking .
We need to actually implement change and highlight the places that do need changes .
`` This is something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and spark these debates and get people in my industry looking at themselves and thinking what they can do to give people an equal chance in this country , and hopefully other industries as well can do that in everyday society and the system as well . ''

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Raheem Sterling says 'the only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting' as he backed peaceful protests across the world to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement.
The protests were sparked in the US after the death of George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck. The officer has been charged with second-degree murder.
The US has seen days of protests in cities across the country in response to Mr Floyd's death, and this weekend saw a number of protests in the UK - including in London, Bristol and Manchester.
Sterling was speaking to BBC Newsnight and was asked about the comments of Home Secretary Priti Patel, who said the protests were illegal as they contravened social distancing laws designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
However, the Manchester City star insisted that as long as the protests were safe and peaceful, they are necessary.
"I know this might sound a little bit cheesy but the only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting," he said.
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"This is the most important thing at this moment in time because this is something that is happening for years and years. Just like the pandemic, we want to find a solution to stop it.
"At the same time, this is what all these protesters are doing. They are trying to find a solution and a way to stop the injustice they are seeing, and they are fighting for their cause.
"As long as they are doing it peacefully and safely and not hurting anybody and not breaking into any stores, they continue to protest in this peaceful way."
Sterling has spoken publicly over the last two seasons about experiencing racism in football, both while playing for Manchester City and England.
But he insists he does not consider what implications that speaking out could have on his career, instead vowing to continue to spark the debate in the football industry and wider society.
"To be fair, first and foremost, I don't really think about my job when things like this happen. I think about what is right," Sterling said.
"At this moment in time there's only so much people can take. There's only so much communities and other backgrounds can take - especially black people.
"It's been going on for hundreds of years and people are tired and people are ready for change.
"I keep saying this word, I see a lot of people on socials supporting the cause, but this is something that needs more than talking. We need to actually implement change and highlight the places that do need changes.
"This is something that I myself will continue to do and spark these debates and get people in my industry looking at themselves and thinking what they can do to give people an equal chance in this country, and hopefully other industries as well can do that in everyday society and the system as well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Manchester United great Tony Dunne dies aged 78

Former Manchester United defender Tony Dunne has passed away at the age of 78 .
Born in Dublin , Dunne would become a legendary figure at United after arriving from Irish side Shelbourne for £5,000 and spending 13 years at Old Trafford between 1960-1973 .
The left-back started in the famous 4-1 victory over Benfica in the 1968 European Cup final at Wembley and was also an integral part of the team that won two league titles and an FA Cup under Sir Matt Busby .
Dunne made 535 appearances - the eighth highest in the club 's history - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wanderers , where he is also highly thought of among supporters after helping them to win the second division title in 1978 .
Wanderers confirmed the news on their website tonight .
He would then end his career in the North American Soccer League at Detroit Express in 1979 .
He also earned 33 caps for the Republic of Ireland and was named Irish footballer of the year in 1969 .
Upon retirement Dunne returned to Bolton for a two-year stint as assistant manager from 1979-1981 before venturing into his only job in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where he took over from former teammate Bill Foulkes .
Another former United full-back , Danny Higginbotham was one of the first to pay tribute to Dunne , as he wrote on Twitter : `` So sad hearing the news of the passing of Tony Dunne .
`` He was a fantastic man and fought me a lot as a kid .
He owned a driving range in Altrincham and me and my friends would always pinch the balls by putting our hands through the fence as you do .
`` Anyway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and scared the life out of us and told us in no uncertain terms that if he caught us again then there would be big trouble .
`` Being a cheeky kid I asked him that if I collected the balls and brought them back to him could we hit them .
Surprisingly he said yes and before I knew it I had built up a relationship with him and every time me and my friends returned the balls to hit we would also get a nice chicken soup from the vending machine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his career .
`` This continued for years and it was amazing for me to hear such great stories from his time as a player and of course a European Cup winner in that magnificent 1968 team .
RIP Tony from a young star struck golf ball collector !
! ''

Former Manchester United defender Tony Dunne has passed away at the age of 78.
Born in Dublin, Dunne would become a legendary figure at United after arriving from Irish side Shelbourne for £5,000 and spending 13 years at Old Trafford between 1960-1973.
The left-back started in the famous 4-1 victory over Benfica in the 1968 European Cup final at Wembley and was also an integral part of the team that won two league titles and an FA Cup under Sir Matt Busby.
Dunne made 535 appearances - the eighth highest in the club's history - for United before moving on to Bolton Wanderers, where he is also highly thought of among supporters after helping them to win the second division title in 1978. Wanderers confirmed the news on their website tonight.
He would then end his career in the North American Soccer League at Detroit Express in 1979.
He also earned 33 caps for the Republic of Ireland and was named Irish footballer of the year in 1969.
Upon retirement Dunne returned to Bolton for a two-year stint as assistant manager from 1979-1981 before venturing into his only job in management at Norwegian side Steinkjer between 1982-1983, where he took over from former teammate Bill Foulkes.
Another former United full-back, Danny Higginbotham was one of the first to pay tribute to Dunne, as he wrote on Twitter: "So sad hearing the news of the passing of Tony Dunne.
"He was a fantastic man and fought me a lot as a kid. He owned a driving range in Altrincham and me and my friends would always pinch the balls by putting our hands through the fence as you do.
"Anyway he snuck up on us one day and scared the life out of us and told us in no uncertain terms that if he caught us again then there would be big trouble.
"Being a cheeky kid I asked him that if I collected the balls and brought them back to him could we hit them. Surprisingly he said yes and before I knew it I had built up a relationship with him and every time me and my friends returned the balls to hit we would also get a nice chicken soup from the vending machine and he would talk to us about his career.
"This continued for years and it was amazing for me to hear such great stories from his time as a player and of course a European Cup winner in that magnificent 1968 team. RIP Tony from a young star struck golf ball collector!!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Man, 75, threatened with baseball bat, dragged from car after challenging youths

An elderly man was threatened with a baseball bat and dragged from his car after challenging youths who had thrown bricks at his greenhouse .
Police told how the 75-year-old , who is battling cancer , was subjected to the ordeal in Partington , Trafford last night .
A senior officer said he was 'disgusted ' by the incident , and vowed to bring those responsible to justice .
At about 7.45pm a group of youths were walking past Mill Bank Hall farm , in Lock Lane .
Some of the group began to throw bricks through the windows of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man , the resident of the property , drove towards them in his car and began to remonstrate with them .
After approaching them , one of the group threatened him with a baseball bat .
He was then pulled from the vehicle , while one of the group got into his car and started 'revving the accelerator ' , officers said .
They then threw stones at his car , before leaving in the direction of Oak Road Park .
On the GMP Trafford North Facebook page , Sgt Jon Ezard said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident by cowards .
`` When attending this incident and listening to the victims account it actually made me feel disgusted .
`` I promise there will be consequences for those involved when Identified .
`` I will be working with our local Partner Agencies in the area to target those that continue to be involved in mindless Anti-Social Behaviour .
`` Some of those involved are part of the group regularly causing issues at the shops at Oak Road .
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 .

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An elderly man was threatened with a baseball bat and dragged from his car after challenging youths who had thrown bricks at his greenhouse.
Police told how the 75-year-old, who is battling cancer, was subjected to the ordeal in Partington, Trafford last night.
A senior officer said he was 'disgusted' by the incident, and vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
At about 7.45pm a group of youths were walking past Mill Bank Hall farm, in Lock Lane.
Some of the group began to throw bricks through the windows of a greenhouse, police said.
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The man, the resident of the property, drove towards them in his car and began to remonstrate with them.
After approaching them, one of the group threatened him with a baseball bat.
He was then pulled from the vehicle, while one of the group got into his car and started 'revving the accelerator', officers said.
They then threw stones at his car, before leaving in the direction of Oak Road Park.
On the GMP Trafford North Facebook page, Sgt Jon Ezard said: "This was an absolutely needless incident by cowards.
"When attending this incident and listening to the victims account it actually made me feel disgusted.
"I promise there will be consequences for those involved when Identified.
"I will be working with our local Partner Agencies in the area to target those that continue to be involved in mindless Anti-Social Behaviour.
"Some of those involved are part of the group regularly causing issues at the shops at Oak Road.
"A line has been crossed."
Anyone with information can contact police on 101.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Bruno Fernandes named most valuable midfielder in world football

Bruno Fernandes has been named as the most valuable midfielder in world football after his superb start to life at Manchester United .
The Portugal international has hit the ground running since making the move to Old Trafford from Sporting in January , with his form leading to him being named the Premier League player of the month for February before the action was brought to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic .
And the 25-year-old ’ s impact is reflected in the latest CIES Football Observatory transfer value list , with Fernandes sitting top among the world ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 big-five league players ( Premier League , La Liga , Serie A , Bundesliga and Ligue 1 ) with the highest estimated transfer values , according to the CIES Football Observatory algorithm .
Fernandes is not only ranked as the most valuable attacking midfielder in the latest estimations , but the most valuable midfielder overall , with the estimation placing him at 104.9million euros ( around £93.6million ) .
That places him ahead of Chelsea ’ s Mason Mount ( 102.5million euros ) , and Barcelona ’ s Frenkie de Jong ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kylian Mbappe tops the list for all positions , with the Frenchman ’ s estimated vale sitting at a staggering 259.2million euros .
Mbappe sits ahead of four English players , with Manchester City ’ sRaheem Sterling second in the overall estimations on 194.7million euros , while Borussia Dortmund star and reported United target Jadon Sancho is third at 179.1million euros .
Liverpool ’ s Trent Alexander-Arnold is fourth , and is the highest valued defender on the list at 171.1million euros , with United ’ s Marcus Rashford fifth with a value @ @ @ @

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Bruno Fernandes has been named as the most valuable midfielder in world football after his superb start to life at Manchester United.
The Portugal international has hit the ground running since making the move to Old Trafford from Sporting in January, with his form leading to him being named the Premier League player of the month for February before the action was brought to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic.
And the 25-year-old’s impact is reflected in the latest CIES Football Observatory transfer value list, with Fernandes sitting top among the world’s best midfielders.
The list presents the 100 big-five league players (Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1) with the highest estimated transfer values, according to the CIES Football Observatory algorithm.
Fernandes is not only ranked as the most valuable attacking midfielder in the latest estimations, but the most valuable midfielder overall, with the estimation placing him at 104.9million euros (around £93.6million).
That places him ahead of Chelsea’s Mason Mount (102.5million euros), and Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong (102.1million euros).
PSG’s Kylian Mbappe tops the list for all positions, with the Frenchman’s estimated vale sitting at a staggering 259.2million euros.
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Mbappe sits ahead of four English players, with Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling second in the overall estimations on 194.7million euros, while Borussia Dortmund star and reported United target Jadon Sancho is third at 179.1million euros.
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold is fourth, and is the highest valued defender on the list at 171.1million euros, with United’s Marcus Rashford fifth with a value of 152.3million euros.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Inquest opens into death of dad killed in M62 motorbike horror crash with digger

A young dad was left with 'unsurvivable injuries ' after a horror crash with a van and a stationary digger on the M62 .
An inquest has opened into the death of Kyle Hempenstall , 28 , who was riding a motorbike on the motorway near Salford when he was involved in a collision on May 27 .
Mr Hempenstall , a joiner by trade , was riding a Yamaha motorbike on the M602 before pulling onto the M62 motorway , where the tragic crash took place .
Mr Hempenstall had just pulled onto the westbound carriageway when he collided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard as it opened at Bolton Coroners Court on Monday .
The collision caused him to lose control of the bike .
He was then 'forced to cross other lanes ' before he collided again into a stationary digger , parked in a roadworks section of the motorway .
Emergency services rushed to the scene but despite the best efforts of paramedics , Mr Hempenstall , from Stockport , was pronounced dead on the motorway at 2.08pm that day .
He was then taken to Salford Royal Hospital .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ riding a Yamaha motorbike on the M602 motorway .
He pulled onto the M62 heading westbound when he collided with the near side of a Transit van .
`` This caused him to lose control of the motorbike and he was forced to cross other lanes .
He then collided with a stationary digger in the roadworks area of the motorway .
`` Life was pronounced extinct at 2.08pm on the M62 westbound .
His injuries were unsurvivable . ''
Mr Hempenstall 's cause of death has been given as multiple injuries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Stephen Teasdale .
Mr Teasdale added : `` There are police investigations still ongoing by the serious collision investigation unit and they will be going on for some time . ''
The driver of the van is understood to have stopped at the scene and spoke with officers .
At the end of May , Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) said they believed Mr Hempenstall was riding alongside a second motorbike which left the scene before officers arrived and confirmed they were trying to trace the rider .
On June 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving , failing to stop at the scene of a collision , driving without insurance and driving without a licence .
A 41-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender .
Both have been released under investigation , confirmed GMP , but enquiries continue .
In the days following the crash , a motorcycle helmet and an array of floral tributes and candles spelling out his name appeared on a bridge over the motorway where Mr Hempenstall died .
The young dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement paying tribute to Mr Hempenstall .
Kyle 's sister Kiera Allen said : `` We can ’ t believe we are writing this for our brother .
`` You were young , healthy , happy - and a nice , caring , respectful and loving son , dad , brother , uncle and friend .
`` This should not have happened to you and things will never be the same .
`` You have left us far too soon and we are completely broken along with mum , dad , your nephews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Sleep tight handsome until we meet again , we love you and will never forget you bro , Mark , Mellissa , Kiera xxxx . ''
Social media has been flooded with more messages for Mr Hempenstall and his family .
A fundraising appeal set up by pal Adam Bird raising money for his family has already raised over £1,900 .
In a post accompanying the appeal , Mr Bird says : `` For those of you that knew Kyle I need not say anything , but for those that did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was an achiever , caring and welcoming , honest and loving person .
`` He would go that extra mile for anyone , not only his friends .
`` His progression in life give him his dreams , his son , job , social life , hobbies and his wishes .
`` With deep sadness I write this and set to reach this goal to support and help Kyle 's family and do something what no parents should have to do .
`` All the funds raised will go to his loving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out for .
`` Growing up together with Kyle they treated me as there own and family , and will forever be something I cant replace but would like to ease the financial thoughts from there heads with this .
`` Making many of memories with not just myself but anyone he knew , he will remind in all are hearts .
`` Anything is something .
I know its not a lot of words but he spoke for himself and will be sadly missed .
On June 3 , Police Sergeant Matt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Collision Investigation Unit , said : “ Specialist officers are continuing to support Kyle ’ s family at this incredibly difficult time and our thoughts remain with them whilst we continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding this collision .
“ Our investigation has progressed significantly since last week and whilst our enquiries are continuing , we are still asking for the public ’ s help .
“ Whilst two people have been arrested , we ’ re continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with any information or footage to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The inquest into Mr Hempenstall 's death has been adjourned ahead of a pre-inquest hearing on July 17 , when a date for the full inquest will be set .
Anyone with information is asked to call GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1343 of 27/05/2020 , or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
You can donate to the fundraising appeal for Kyle 's family here .

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A young dad was left with 'unsurvivable injuries' after a horror crash with a van and a stationary digger on the M62.
An inquest has opened into the death of Kyle Hempenstall, 28, who was riding a motorbike on the motorway near Salford when he was involved in a collision on May 27.
Mr Hempenstall, a joiner by trade, was riding a Yamaha motorbike on the M602 before pulling onto the M62 motorway, where the tragic crash took place.
Mr Hempenstall had just pulled onto the westbound carriageway when he collided with a Transit van, the inquest heard as it opened at Bolton Coroners Court on Monday.
The collision caused him to lose control of the bike. He was then 'forced to cross other lanes' before he collided again into a stationary digger, parked in a roadworks section of the motorway.
(Image: Kiera Allen)
Emergency services rushed to the scene but despite the best efforts of paramedics, Mr Hempenstall, from Stockport, was pronounced dead on the motorway at 2.08pm that day.
He was then taken to Salford Royal Hospital.
Mr Hempenstall's injuries were 'unsurvivable', police coroner's officer Stefan Wilson told the hearing.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
He said: "On May 27, Mr Hempenstall was riding a Yamaha motorbike on the M602 motorway. He pulled onto the M62 heading westbound when he collided with the near side of a Transit van.
"This caused him to lose control of the motorbike and he was forced to cross other lanes. He then collided with a stationary digger in the roadworks area of the motorway.
"Life was pronounced extinct at 2.08pm on the M62 westbound. His injuries were unsurvivable."
Mr Hempenstall's cause of death has been given as multiple injuries, said the assistant coroner for Manchester West, Stephen Teasdale.
Mr Teasdale added: "There are police investigations still ongoing by the serious collision investigation unit and they will be going on for some time."
The driver of the van is understood to have stopped at the scene and spoke with officers.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
At the end of May, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they believed Mr Hempenstall was riding alongside a second motorbike which left the scene before officers arrived and confirmed they were trying to trace the rider.
On June 3, the force said a 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision, driving without insurance and driving without a licence.
A 41-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Both have been released under investigation, confirmed GMP, but enquiries continue.
In the days following the crash, a motorcycle helmet and an array of floral tributes and candles spelling out his name appeared on a bridge over the motorway where Mr Hempenstall died.
The young dad's loved ones also released a heartbreaking statement paying tribute to Mr Hempenstall.
Kyle's sister Kiera Allen said: "We can’t believe we are writing this for our brother.
"You were young, healthy, happy - and a nice, caring, respectful and loving son, dad, brother, uncle and friend.
"This should not have happened to you and things will never be the same.
"You have left us far too soon and we are completely broken along with mum, dad, your nephews and everyone else who knew you.
"Sleep tight handsome until we meet again, we love you and will never forget you bro, Mark, Mellissa, Kiera xxxx."
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Social media has been flooded with more messages for Mr Hempenstall and his family. A fundraising appeal set up by pal Adam Bird raising money for his family has already raised over £1,900.
In a post accompanying the appeal, Mr Bird says: "For those of you that knew Kyle I need not say anything, but for those that didn't, where do I start.
"He was an achiever, caring and welcoming, honest and loving person.
"He would go that extra mile for anyone, not only his friends.
"His progression in life give him his dreams, his son, job, social life, hobbies and his wishes.
"With deep sadness I write this and set to reach this goal to support and help Kyle's family and do something what no parents should have to do.
"All the funds raised will go to his loving Mum and Dad what my heart goes out for.
"Growing up together with Kyle they treated me as there own and family, and will forever be something I cant replace but would like to ease the financial thoughts from there heads with this.
"Making many of memories with not just myself but anyone he knew, he will remind in all are hearts.
"Anything is something. I know its not a lot of words but he spoke for himself and will be sadly missed.
"Love you Kyle, Sleep tight x"
(Image: ABNM Photography)
On June 3, Police Sergeant Matt Picton, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Specialist officers are continuing to support Kyle’s family at this incredibly difficult time and our thoughts remain with them whilst we continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding this collision.
“Our investigation has progressed significantly since last week and whilst our enquiries are continuing, we are still asking for the public’s help.
“Whilst two people have been arrested, we’re continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with any information or footage to get in touch as soon as possible.”
The inquest into Mr Hempenstall's death has been adjourned ahead of a pre-inquest hearing on July 17, when a date for the full inquest will be set.
Anyone with information is asked to call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1343 of 27/05/2020, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
You can donate to the fundraising appeal for Kyle's family here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Man City evening headlines as CAS appeal against UEFA ban begins

Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Monday , June 8 .
Matthieu Reeb , the General Secretary for the Court of Arbitration for Sport , has confirmed that the process of Manchester City ’ s appeal of their UEFA sanctions started earlier on Monday .
The Premier League champions are appealing the decision made by UEFA to fine them £25 million and ban them for two years from the Champions League for what has been labelled as “ serious breaches ” of Financial Fair Play ( FFP ) rules .
AFP reports that a video conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeal process with it also revealed that a verdict could be reached as early as July .
“ The hearing has started well and the video conference is working well , ” Reeb said .
Raheem Sterling : “ The only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting ” Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has backed the Black Lives Matter protests , commenting “ the only disease right now is the racism we are fighting.
” Protests have been recently witnessed in the United States and the United Kingdom , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the death of George Floyd who died in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck .
The officer has since been charged with second-degree murder .
Speaking to BBC ’ s Newsnight , Sterling responded to remarks made by Home Secretary Priti Patel who said protests were illegal and that they are in violation of social distancing rules in place to combat the spread of coronavirus .
“ I know this might sound a little bit cheesy but the only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the most important thing at this moment in time because this is something that is happening for years and years .
Just like the pandemic , we want to find a solution to stop it .
“ At the same time , this is what all these protesters are doing .
They are trying to find a solution and a way to stop the injustice they are seeing , and they are fighting for their cause .
As long as they are doing it peacefully and safely and not hurting anybody and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to protest in this peaceful way.
” Dani Ceballos says Arsenal are facing City at the right time Manchester City will get the ball rolling again in the 2019/20 Premier League when they take on Arsenal in the first match of the season ’ s resumption on June 17 , but Dani Ceballos says the Gunners are facing the defending champions at the right time .
Pep Guardiola ’ s side are 25 points adrift of champions-elect Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table and so they can only hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of the new campaign after the summer .
Arsenal , on the other hand , still have a lot of work to do if they are to salvage a European place from their season , but Ceballos , on loan from Real Madrid , believes the North London side will benefit from restarting against City .
“ It 's not bad at all [ to start ] against City , ” he told Canal Sur Radio .
“ I think it is a good time to face them and I think we @ @ @ @ @ @

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CAS General Secretary confirms City appeal process has started
Matthieu Reeb, the General Secretary for the Court of Arbitration for Sport, has confirmed that the process of Manchester City’s appeal of their UEFA sanctions started earlier on Monday.
The Premier League champions are appealing the decision made by UEFA to fine them £25 million and ban them for two years from the Champions League for what has been labelled as “serious breaches” of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
AFP reports that a video conference took place on Monday to commence the appeal process with it also revealed that a verdict could be reached as early as July.
“The hearing has started well and the video conference is working well,” Reeb said.
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Raheem Sterling: “The only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting”
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has backed the Black Lives Matter protests, commenting “the only disease right now is the racism we are fighting.”
Protests have been recently witnessed in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as around the world, following the death of George Floyd who died in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck. The officer has since been charged with second-degree murder.
Speaking to BBC’s Newsnight, Sterling responded to remarks made by Home Secretary Priti Patel who said protests were illegal and that they are in violation of social distancing rules in place to combat the spread of coronavirus.
“I know this might sound a little bit cheesy but the only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting,” he said. “This is the most important thing at this moment in time because this is something that is happening for years and years. Just like the pandemic, we want to find a solution to stop it.
“At the same time, this is what all these protesters are doing. They are trying to find a solution and a way to stop the injustice they are seeing, and they are fighting for their cause. As long as they are doing it peacefully and safely and not hurting anybody and not breaking into any stores, they continue to protest in this peaceful way.”
Dani Ceballos says Arsenal are facing City at the right time
Manchester City will get the ball rolling again in the 2019/20 Premier League when they take on Arsenal in the first match of the season’s resumption on June 17, but Dani Ceballos says the Gunners are facing the defending champions at the right time.
Pep Guardiola’s side are 25 points adrift of champions-elect Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table and so they can only hope to consolidate second place and build momentum ahead of the new campaign after the summer.
Arsenal, on the other hand, still have a lot of work to do if they are to salvage a European place from their season, but Ceballos, on loan from Real Madrid, believes the North London side will benefit from restarting against City.
“It's not bad at all [to start] against City,” he told Canal Sur Radio. “I think it is a good time to face them and I think we have options to win.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Man Utd to target Ansu Fati instead of Jadon Sancho and more rumours

Manchester United are prepared to give up on the chase to sign Jadon Sancho and turn their attention to Barcelona 's teenage sensation Ansu Fati , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to improve his attacking arsenal this summer with a winger a top priority and United will push ahead with their transfer plans in the window despite the financial uncertainty surrounding the game following the coronavirus pandemic .
The latest name to be touted with a move to Old Trafford is starlet Fati , who has burst onto the scene this season and became the youngest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The talented and versatile 17-year-old has gone on to make 24 appearances , scoring five times , but will likely find his game time limited when Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele return to injury , with the Catalans also hoping to sign Lautaro Martinez .
As a result , according to Sport , via SportWitness , super agent Jorge Mendes sought to discover Fati 's asking price in order to engineer a move .
It 's claimed that several Premier League clubs are interested in the Spaniard , with United willing to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would otherwise be spent on Borussia Dortmund 's Sancho , to secure his signature .
The report goes on to state that Barcelona have no inclination to sell their next big talent and any team who wants him would have to meet his €170m release clause .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that Sancho remains United 's priority target this summer , with Schalke 's Rabbi Matondo and Velez Sarsfield 's Thiago Almada being considered as back-up options if they fail to sign him .
Meanwhile , United have reportedly received a boost in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beek from Ajax .
United have considered a move for the skilful midfielder in the past and legendary goalkeeper , now Ajax CEO , Edwin van Der Sar fuelled speculation on Sunday by confirming that his former club are 'showing interest ' in the player .
Marca report the Dutchman 's agent told Real Madrid that United were interested in his client but was told that Madrid would be making no signings this summer .

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Manchester United are prepared to give up on the chase to sign Jadon Sancho and turn their attention to Barcelona's teenage sensation Ansu Fati, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to improve his attacking arsenal this summer with a winger a top priority and United will push ahead with their transfer plans in the window despite the financial uncertainty surrounding the game following the coronavirus pandemic.
The latest name to be touted with a move to Old Trafford is starlet Fati, who has burst onto the scene this season and became the youngest player to ever score for Barcelona.
The talented and versatile 17-year-old has gone on to make 24 appearances, scoring five times, but will likely find his game time limited when Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele return to injury, with the Catalans also hoping to sign Lautaro Martinez.
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As a result, according to Sport, via SportWitness, super agent Jorge Mendes sought to discover Fati's asking price in order to engineer a move.
It's claimed that several Premier League clubs are interested in the Spaniard, with United willing to pay an 'astronomical amount', money that would otherwise be spent on Borussia Dortmund's Sancho, to secure his signature.
The report goes on to state that Barcelona have no inclination to sell their next big talent and any team who wants him would have to meet his €170m release clause.
M.E.N. Sport understands that Sancho remains United's priority target this summer, with Schalke's Rabbi Matondo and Velez Sarsfield's Thiago Almada being considered as back-up options if they fail to sign him.
Meanwhile, United have reportedly received a boost in the race to sign Donny van de Beek from Ajax.
United have considered a move for the skilful midfielder in the past and legendary goalkeeper, now Ajax CEO, Edwin van Der Sar fuelled speculation on Sunday by confirming that his former club are 'showing interest' in the player.
Marca report the Dutchman's agent told Real Madrid that United were interested in his client but was told that Madrid would be making no signings this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Jealous mum sliced ex with knife because he hadn't called to say happy birthday

A jealous and controlling woman nearly killed her boyfriend when she sliced him with a knife because she thought he was cheating on her .
Janet Kearns , 47 , then cleaned the blade , put it back into the knife block and walked away , leaving her victim bleeding to death outside his flat .
A key artery in his right arm had been severed but his life was saved thanks to the actions of paramedics and doctors .
A court heard the mother-of-two from a previous relationship , who worked as a cleaner , had terrorised her partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had previously threatened to call police , she had told him : `` You 'll be dead before they get here . ''
When he finally dumped her , she went to his third floor flat in Wythenshawe in May last year and flew into a rage because he had n't called to wish her a happy birthday .
She stabbed him during a furious bust-up and then left him for dead .
Today ( Monday ) Kearns , of Minehead Avenue in Withington , was jailed after she admitted GBH with intent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they became friendly and a relationship developed , Manchester Crown Court heard .
She occasionally stayed at his third floor flat at Edwards Court on Rowlandsway in Wythenshawe and he eventually gave her a key .
But by August 2017 the victim noticed how she could be 'aggressive at times ' , Brian Berlyne , prosecuting , told the court .
`` On that occasion , when she suspected him of infidelity , they argued , in the course of which she struck his face .
She calmed down quickly , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police , '' said Mr Berlyne .
Kearns ' behaviour 'became increasingly erratic ' over the course of the next year when she 'became aggressive on occasions over apparently trivial matters ' .
She would complain he did n't pay her enough attention and sometimes 'threatened violence against him ' .
She damaged or destroyed his belongings and when he threatened to call police she told him : `` You 'll be dead before they get here . ''
Her partner 'became unhappy with the relationship but decided to persevere with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve ' , Mr Berlyne told the court .
But by April 2019 the relationship deteriorated further and he began to discuss ending it .
But Kearns wanted the relationship to continue and , according her partner , the relationship 'would stumble on , between arguments and the odd time when she would be pleasant ' .
The pair argued over the phone on Friday May 3 , 2019 , and he told Kearns it would be the last weekend of their relationship .
The next day he sent her a text wishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 46 - and she thanked him in another text about three hours later .
CCTV seized by the police showed Kearns used her key to enter his flat at Edwards Court at 1.43pm when she aggressively asked him why he had not called her .
The pair 'grappled with each other ' and she tried to poke the flat key into his eye and face , said Mr Berlyne .
He pulled the key from her hand and in the continuing struggle she knocked over a large plant pot .
He reached for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grabbed it first and threw it against the wall in the hallway .
He picked up the landline phone but she ripped that from his grasp and hurled that at the wall too .
The man told Kearns he was going to ask a neighbour to call police but she blocked him when he tried to leave the flat .
He pushed his way past her and then picked up his mobile phone when he realised it had n't been broken and left the flat .
Kearns followed him out to the landing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went back inside to fetch a serrated six-inch knife from his kitchen .
Armed with the knife , she caught up with her victim at the lobby door .
With the phone in his left hand , he tried to keep Kearns away with his right hand but moments later felt what was the blade being drawn across the inside of his right arm .
`` He looked down and saw that he was bleeding profusely .
The defendant was holding a knife , which he recognised as the smallest of a set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his kitchen .
This knife had a blade about 6 inches long with a serrated edge , '' said the prosecutor .
The victim told the 999 operator to call an ambulance and he watched as his ex returned to his flat where she cleaned the weapon and placed it back in the knife block , according to the prosecution .
The prosecutor went on : `` CCTV showed that the defendant went back through the lobby door at 1.46pm , by which time she must have seen that he ( the victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of blood .
`` He could feel the blood continuing to pump out of his arm and realised that his artery had been severed .
He began to feel faint , so that he was unable to stand , '' said Mr Berlyne .
Mr Berlyne said : `` As he weakened due to the loss of blood , at 1.48pm the defendant returned through the same lobby door .
He noticed that she looked at him in a way he interpreted as looking as though she wanted him to die .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have seen that there was a large pool of blood on the floor and he was no longer able to stand , she offered him no help , made no attempt to summon help , and left the building immediately . ''
He collapsed and police arrived at 1.48pm followed later by paramedics .
The victim , by now sweating profusely and very pale , was taken to hospital where medics realised he had become seriously ill through blood loss .
He had suffered a deep wound 15cm up to his elbow , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and severed nerve .
He had a series of operations to repair the damage and loss of sensation in his right hand .
He was left unable to feel his index and middle finger and thumb .
He has been left with permanent scarring both from the original wound and subsequent operations , which included a nerve graft from his calf .
He was assessed again in March this year and could flex the fingers of his right hand but still had a stiff thumb .
He may require further surgery , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victim was 'unlikely ever to regain completely normal sensation and function of his hand ' .
When Kearns was arrested and interviewed , she claimed her ex had pushed her against a plant pot and that she had wanted to see his phone because she thought he was cheating on her , the court was told .
She claimed to have grabbed the knife 'to feel more secure in case he attacked ' , alleging she had stabbed him accidentally and had 'intended just to scare him ' .
Later she admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor when she left and that she had 'panicked ' .
She said she loved him but she admitted she had lost control and she was sorry .
In a victim impact statement read out to the court , her former partner said : `` That day is a day I can never forget . ''
`` If it was n't for the quick response of the police officers and the paramedics , I would not be here today , as with the medical staff at the hospital .
I can not thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of Kearns ' actions he said : `` How could she be so cruel after what she did ? ''
He said medics told him he could lose his hand but doctors saved it .
`` I have no doubt how lucky I am to be alive , '' said the man .
Ben Kaufman , defending , told the court his client , who had no previous convictions , had been diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder .
She had required surgery after a serious car accident in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' on her .
He said a psychologist had linked her two conditions to the crime she had committed , concluding she had an increased perception of threats or danger .
His client 's actions had been 'entirely out of character ' and she had expressed remorse , said Mr Kaufman .
Sentencing Kearns to six years in prison , Judge Hilary Manley told Kearns her relationship with the man had been 'marred throughout by your jealousy and attempts to control him ' .
She went on : `` You inflicted truly terrible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cause him serious harm .
It was only sheer fortune that he survived and the fact the emergency services attended as quickly as they did .
You could have faced a charge of murder . ''

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A jealous and controlling woman nearly killed her boyfriend when she sliced him with a knife because she thought he was cheating on her.
Janet Kearns, 47, then cleaned the blade, put it back into the knife block and walked away, leaving her victim bleeding to death outside his flat.
A key artery in his right arm had been severed but his life was saved thanks to the actions of paramedics and doctors.
A court heard the mother-of-two from a previous relationship, who worked as a cleaner, had terrorised her partner for almost two years and when he had previously threatened to call police, she had told him: "You'll be dead before they get here."
When he finally dumped her, she went to his third floor flat in Wythenshawe in May last year and flew into a rage because he hadn't called to wish her a happy birthday.
She stabbed him during a furious bust-up and then left him for dead.
Today (Monday) Kearns, of Minehead Avenue in Withington, was jailed after she admitted GBH with intent.
The victim met Kearns at work, they became friendly and a relationship developed, Manchester Crown Court heard.
She occasionally stayed at his third floor flat at Edwards Court on Rowlandsway in Wythenshawe and he eventually gave her a key.
But by August 2017 the victim noticed how she could be 'aggressive at times', Brian Berlyne, prosecuting, told the court.
"On that occasion, when she suspected him of infidelity, they argued, in the course of which she struck his face. She calmed down quickly, and he did not report the incident to the police," said Mr Berlyne.
Kearns' behaviour 'became increasingly erratic' over the course of the next year when she 'became aggressive on occasions over apparently trivial matters'.
She would complain he didn't pay her enough attention and sometimes 'threatened violence against him'.
She damaged or destroyed his belongings and when he threatened to call police she told him: "You'll be dead before they get here."
Her partner 'became unhappy with the relationship but decided to persevere with it, in the hope that it would improve', Mr Berlyne told the court.
But by April 2019 the relationship deteriorated further and he began to discuss ending it.
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But Kearns wanted the relationship to continue and, according her partner, the relationship 'would stumble on, between arguments and the odd time when she would be pleasant'.
The pair argued over the phone on Friday May 3, 2019, and he told Kearns it would be the last weekend of their relationship.
The next day he sent her a text wishing her a happy birthday - she was 46 - and she thanked him in another text about three hours later.
CCTV seized by the police showed Kearns used her key to enter his flat at Edwards Court at 1.43pm when she aggressively asked him why he had not called her.
The pair 'grappled with each other' and she tried to poke the flat key into his eye and face, said Mr Berlyne.
He pulled the key from her hand and in the continuing struggle she knocked over a large plant pot.
He reached for his phone on the sofa but she grabbed it first and threw it against the wall in the hallway.
He picked up the landline phone but she ripped that from his grasp and hurled that at the wall too.
The man told Kearns he was going to ask a neighbour to call police but she blocked him when he tried to leave the flat.
He pushed his way past her and then picked up his mobile phone when he realised it hadn't been broken and left the flat.
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Kearns followed him out to the landing as he began to call police but went back inside to fetch a serrated six-inch knife from his kitchen.
Armed with the knife, she caught up with her victim at the lobby door. With the phone in his left hand, he tried to keep Kearns away with his right hand but moments later felt what was the blade being drawn across the inside of his right arm.
"He looked down and saw that he was bleeding profusely. The defendant was holding a knife, which he recognised as the smallest of a set of six from a knife block in his kitchen. This knife had a blade about 6 inches long with a serrated edge," said the prosecutor.
The victim told the 999 operator to call an ambulance and he watched as his ex returned to his flat where she cleaned the weapon and placed it back in the knife block, according to the prosecution.
The prosecutor went on: "CCTV showed that the defendant went back through the lobby door at 1.46pm, by which time she must have seen that he (the victim) had already lost a substantial amount of blood.
"He could feel the blood continuing to pump out of his arm and realised that his artery had been severed. He began to feel faint, so that he was unable to stand," said Mr Berlyne.
Mr Berlyne said: "As he weakened due to the loss of blood, at 1.48pm the defendant returned through the same lobby door. He noticed that she looked at him in a way he interpreted as looking as though she wanted him to die. Despite the fact that by now she must have seen that there was a large pool of blood on the floor and he was no longer able to stand, she offered him no help, made no attempt to summon help, and left the building immediately."
He collapsed and police arrived at 1.48pm followed later by paramedics.
The victim, by now sweating profusely and very pale, was taken to hospital where medics realised he had become seriously ill through blood loss.
He had suffered a deep wound 15cm up to his elbow, with damage to muscles, an artery and severed nerve.
He had a series of operations to repair the damage and loss of sensation in his right hand. He was left unable to feel his index and middle finger and thumb.
He has been left with permanent scarring both from the original wound and subsequent operations, which included a nerve graft from his calf.
He was assessed again in March this year and could flex the fingers of his right hand but still had a stiff thumb. He may require further surgery, the court was told.
Mr Berlyne said the victim was 'unlikely ever to regain completely normal sensation and function of his hand'.
When Kearns was arrested and interviewed, she claimed her ex had pushed her against a plant pot and that she had wanted to see his phone because she thought he was cheating on her, the court was told.
She claimed to have grabbed the knife 'to feel more secure in case he attacked', alleging she had stabbed him accidentally and had 'intended just to scare him'.
Later she admitted she had seen him bleeding on the floor when she left and that she had 'panicked'. She said she loved him but she admitted she had lost control and she was sorry.
In a victim impact statement read out to the court, her former partner said: "That day is a day I can never forget."
"If it wasn't for the quick response of the police officers and the paramedics, I would not be here today, as with the medical staff at the hospital. I cannot thank them enough," he said.
Of Kearns' actions he said: "How could she be so cruel after what she did?"
He said medics told him he could lose his hand but doctors saved it.
"I have no doubt how lucky I am to be alive," said the man.
Ben Kaufman, defending, told the court his client, who had no previous convictions, had been diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. She had required surgery after a serious car accident in 2018 and it had had a 'profound effect' on her.
He said a psychologist had linked her two conditions to the crime she had committed, concluding she had an increased perception of threats or danger.
His client's actions had been 'entirely out of character' and she had expressed remorse, said Mr Kaufman.
Sentencing Kearns to six years in prison, Judge Hilary Manley told Kearns her relationship with the man had been 'marred throughout by your jealousy and attempts to control him'.
She went on: "You inflicted truly terrible injuries on him. You intended to cause him serious harm. It was only sheer fortune that he survived and the fact the emergency services attended as quickly as they did. You could have faced a charge of murder."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Man Utd evening headlines as Ajax transfer considered

Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Monday , June 8 .
Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has revealed the three players he believes could hold the key to the Old Trafford outfit challenging for the Premier League title in the near future .
Herrera , who made the move to Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent last summer , thinks Anthony Martial , Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are good enough for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to build a title-challenging team around .
“ They have the quality to be among the top 10 in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an interview given to The Athletic .
“ Why do we admire Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo , or Hazard , who I also think is one of the best in the world ?
We admire them because they keep that form for a long time .
“ If they do it , they will become… maybe not Messi or Cristiano , because they are unique in the history of football… but they can be top five or top 10 .
But they have to do it for a long time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same for Paul [ Pogba ] .
Rashford is on his way to doing it .
And Paul can be the best midfielder in the world if he keeps playing those games where we are all amazed by him.
” Donny van de Beek situation has given United another transfer dilemma Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek was believed to be on his way to Real Madrid , but as per Edwin van der Sar ( via Daily Mail ) it ’ s now possible that he could end up at Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quiet summer transfer window with their finances affected by the coronavirus pandemic and so this has opened up a route for van de Beek to Old Trafford .
This has given United another transfer dilemma .
It ’ s possible they will be one of the few clubs with money to spend this summer and so they could find themselves presented with countless different options .
Tyrone Marshall writes about how this could potentially result in a lack of clarity from Manchester United .
The likes of Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months , but other rumours could blur the club ’ s vision .
In another world , Daniel James made the move to Leeds United from Swansea City in January 2019 , with a transfer to Elland Road all but completed until it collapsed on deadline day .
Jonathan Barnett has spoken about what happened and why his client ultimately rejected the opportunity to join Leeds United just a few months before making the move to Manchester United instead .
“ At that time , it just didn ’ t work out for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blame anybody .
He knows that if one door closes , another door opens , ” he told Sport Witness .
“ That ’ s why he has people like ourselves and we are good at that .
We make sure everything is good for him and we ’ re good at that .
It ’ s not just about transferring from one club to another .
It ’ s making sure his life is okay .
”

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Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Monday, June 8.
Ander Herrera believes three Manchester United players hold key to title challenge
Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has revealed the three players he believes could hold the key to the Old Trafford outfit challenging for the Premier League title in the near future.
Herrera, who made the move to Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent last summer, thinks Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are good enough for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to build a title-challenging team around.
“They have the quality to be among the top 10 in the world,” the Spanish midfielder explained in an interview given to The Athletic. “Why do we admire Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, or Hazard, who I also think is one of the best in the world? We admire them because they keep that form for a long time.
“If they do it, they will become… maybe not Messi or Cristiano, because they are unique in the history of football… but they can be top five or top 10. But they have to do it for a long time and keep it up. It is the same for Paul [Pogba]. Rashford is on his way to doing it. And Paul can be the best midfielder in the world if he keeps playing those games where we are all amazed by him.”
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Donny van de Beek situation has given United another transfer dilemma
Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek was believed to be on his way to Real Madrid, but as per Edwin van der Sar (via Daily Mail) it’s now possible that he could end up at Manchester United instead.
Real Madrid are expecting a quiet summer transfer window with their finances affected by the coronavirus pandemic and so this has opened up a route for van de Beek to Old Trafford.
This has given United another transfer dilemma. It’s possible they will be one of the few clubs with money to spend this summer and so they could find themselves presented with countless different options.
Tyrone Marshall writes about how this could potentially result in a lack of clarity from Manchester United. The likes of Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho have been linked with the Red Devils for months, but other rumours could blur the club’s vision.
Daniel James’ agent explains why Leeds United move fell through
In another world, Daniel James made the move to Leeds United from Swansea City in January 2019, with a transfer to Elland Road all but completed until it collapsed on deadline day.
Jonathan Barnett has spoken about what happened and why his client ultimately rejected the opportunity to join Leeds United just a few months before making the move to Manchester United instead.
“At that time, it just didn’t work out for many reasons. You can’t blame anybody. He knows that if one door closes, another door opens,” he told Sport Witness.
“That’s why he has people like ourselves and we are good at that. We make sure everything is good for him and we’re good at that. It’s not just about transferring from one club to another. It’s making sure his life is okay.”