themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Hunger Games, La La Land and other films to be streamed for free

Some of Hollywood 's biggest blockbusters are being streamed for free on YouTube from this weekend .
Film studio Lionsgate is launching a series of Saturday cinema nights to bring the nation together during lockdown .
Lionsgate Live !
A Night at The Movies will feature four free films from the studio 's archives , starting this Saturday , April 2 , with a live streaming of La La Land , the Oscar-winning musical comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone .
There 'll be a new film to look forward to every Saturday for three weeks thereafter , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the uplifting biopic about British skiier Michael Edwards ; feelgood British comedy Bend it Like Beckham ( May 16 ) ; and dystopian sci-fi adventure The Hunger Games ( May 23 ) .
The live streams start at 6pm each Saturday , and each film will be presented by a celebrity host , including Edith Bowman , Keith Lemon , Jack Whitehall and Jonathan Ross .
There will also be special programming and interactive opportunities for viewers , including surprise guest appearances , real-time fan chats via YouTube Live , costume competitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Lionsgate UK , said : “ Although there is nothing quite like watching a film on the big screen , Lionsgate Live !
is a great chance for the UK to come together and celebrate the cinematic experience from home . ''
Viewers will also be encouraged to donate to a fundraising appeal during the screenings .
The money raised will go to the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal , supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for coronavirus patients , and The Film and TV Charity COVID-19 Emergency Response , supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been affected by the lockdown .
Zygi added : “ This is a fantastic opportunity for us to show our support and raise money for the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal and The Film and TV Charity COVID-19 Emergency Response , who are both doing incredible work during this time .
`` Join us as we celebrate a night out at the cinema , and bring it on home !
” The event is being supported by cinemas including Cineworld , Odeon , Showcase , Empire , The Light , Picturehouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust and many other independent cinemas across the country .

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Some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters are being streamed for free on YouTube from this weekend.
Film studio Lionsgate is launching a series of Saturday cinema nights to bring the nation together during lockdown.
Lionsgate Live! A Night at The Movies will feature four free films from the studio's archives, starting this Saturday, April 2, with a live streaming of La La Land, the Oscar-winning musical comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
There'll be a new film to look forward to every Saturday for three weeks thereafter, including Eddie the Eagle (May 9), the uplifting biopic about British skiier Michael Edwards; feelgood British comedy Bend it Like Beckham (May 16); and dystopian sci-fi adventure The Hunger Games (May 23).
(Image: Dale Robinette and Lionsgate Films)
The live streams start at 6pm each Saturday, and each film will be presented by a celebrity host, including Edith Bowman, Keith Lemon, Jack Whitehall and Jonathan Ross.
There will also be special programming and interactive opportunities for viewers, including surprise guest appearances, real-time fan chats via YouTube Live, costume competitions and giveaways.
Zygi Kamasa, CEO of Lionsgate UK, said: “Although there is nothing quite like watching a film on the big screen, Lionsgate Live! is a great chance for the UK to come together and celebrate the cinematic experience from home."
Viewers will also be encouraged to donate to a fundraising appeal during the screenings.
The money raised will go to the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal, supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for coronavirus patients, and The Film and TV Charity COVID-19 Emergency Response, supporting the people behind the scenes whose livelihoods have been affected by the lockdown.
Zygi added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to show our support and raise money for the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal and The Film and TV Charity COVID-19 Emergency Response, who are both doing incredible work during this time.
"Join us as we celebrate a night out at the cinema, and bring it on home!”
The event is being supported by cinemas including Cineworld, Odeon, Showcase, Empire, The Light, Picturehouse, Everyman, Curzon, The Industry Trust and many other independent cinemas across the country.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Top referee on VAR 'pressure' and effect on Man Utd and Man City

Premier League referee Kevin Friend has opened up on VAR and what working at Stockley Park on a matchday is like .
In the opening weeks of the Premier League season , the new technology divided opinion between players , managers and supporters , with those in the game struggling to adapt to the changes .
And although players and fans have now become more accustomed to it , Friend believes the early problems were always going to happen .
`` I think with anything new that 's implemented , there are going to be challenges and problems , things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it more difficult , ” he told talkSPORT in a rare interview .
`` We 're in a good place at the minute from the group of referees , how we implement and what we do in training .
We 're really happy in exactly how it 's going .
`` Yeah it 's not perfect and there 's been a few mistakes or perceived errors , and that 's part and parcel .
Anything new that 's brought into the game , there 's going to be teething problems .
`` At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position with where we are with it . ''
`` It 's taken the element of talking about the referee away , and now a lot of people are talking about VAR .
`` A lot of the decisions we 're talking about are still subjective calls .
So there 's still a 50-50 on which way people go .
`` One of the things over this lockdown , we 've got an online portal where we 're still training , still updating ourselves , making sure we 're still improving ourselves off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how we implement it - so that when we do come back it 's more seamless .
`` We 're always striving to improve that . ''
The experienced official has also lifted the lid on what it is like working in the VAR hub in Stockley Park on a matchday .
`` I think there 's a lot of pressure when you 're in there , '' he said .
`` One of my friends always winds me up saying , 'Enjoy watching the football ' , and it 's not like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would do on your sofa .
It 's quite intense .
`` When you go into the hub in Stockley Park itself there 's 10 work stations , and you go in there and get your own little station where you work with your operator and your assistant VAR .
`` When you watch the game , you 're watching it intricately and looking at everything going in , from the start of attacking phases to potential fouls or offsides .
You 're looking at everything that 's going on .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it 's still quite intense .
I do actually [ enjoy it ] , it 's a different spin on what I 'm used to .
`` Once I 've done it more often , I 've become more confident and into it a lot more .
So I quite enjoy it to be fair . ''

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Premier League referee Kevin Friend has opened up on VAR and what working at Stockley Park on a matchday is like.
In the opening weeks of the Premier League season, the new technology divided opinion between players, managers and supporters, with those in the game struggling to adapt to the changes.
And although players and fans have now become more accustomed to it, Friend believes the early problems were always going to happen.
"I think with anything new that's implemented, there are going to be challenges and problems, things we'll come up against to make it more difficult,” he told talkSPORT in a rare interview.
"We're in a good place at the minute from the group of referees, how we implement and what we do in training. We're really happy in exactly how it's going.
"Yeah it's not perfect and there's been a few mistakes or perceived errors, and that's part and parcel. Anything new that's brought into the game, there's going to be teething problems.
"At the minute we're in a positive position with where we are with it."
"It's taken the element of talking about the referee away, and now a lot of people are talking about VAR.
"A lot of the decisions we're talking about are still subjective calls. So there's still a 50-50 on which way people go.
"One of the things over this lockdown, we've got an online portal where we're still training, still updating ourselves, making sure we're still improving ourselves off the pitch in regards of VAR and how we implement it - so that when we do come back it's more seamless.
"We're always striving to improve that."
The experienced official has also lifted the lid on what it is like working in the VAR hub in Stockley Park on a matchday.
"I think there's a lot of pressure when you're in there," he said.
"One of my friends always winds me up saying, 'Enjoy watching the football', and it's not like watching a game of football as you would do on your sofa. It's quite intense.
"When you go into the hub in Stockley Park itself there's 10 work stations, and you go in there and get your own little station where you work with your operator and your assistant VAR.
"When you watch the game, you're watching it intricately and looking at everything going in, from the start of attacking phases to potential fouls or offsides. You're looking at everything that's going on.
"We're the backup to the referee, but it's still quite intense. I do actually [enjoy it], it's a different spin on what I'm used to.
"Once I've done it more often, I've become more confident and into it a lot more. So I quite enjoy it to be fair."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Dad's warning after son sank in mud 'up to his chest' at Heaton Park

A dad is urging families to take extra care in Heaton Park after his son sank in mud 'up to his chest ' near a duck pond .
Nathan Weissbraun claims his 11-year-old son sank 'instantly ' in the marsh when out for a walk with his mum and grandmother on Monday .
Mr Weissbraun , 34 , said the situation could have been far more serious had two men not rushed to help the boy .
`` They were walking by an old pond and my son wandered over to look at the ducks , '' he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was going down and down until it was up to his waist .
`` Luckily two men were walking nearby and they came to their rescue and pulled him out .
`` The problem is there are no signs or anything to warn people about the marsh .
It happened instantly .
`` In different circumstances it could have been very story . ''
Mr Weissbraun said his son , who he has asked not to be named , was a 'little shocked ' when the incident happened on Monday afternioon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has contacted staff at Heaton Park to report the problem .
`` I think there should be a sign or something there , '' he added .
`` It 's important that people are aware of it . ''
The Manchester Evening News spoke to a member of staff at Heaton Park .
They confirmed they had spoken to Mr Weissbraun and had passed his concerns onto management .

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A dad is urging families to take extra care in Heaton Park after his son sank in mud 'up to his chest' near a duck pond.
Nathan Weissbraun claims his 11-year-old son sank 'instantly' in the marsh when out for a walk with his mum and grandmother on Monday.
Mr Weissbraun, 34, said the situation could have been far more serious had two men not rushed to help the boy.
"They were walking by an old pond and my son wandered over to look at the ducks," he said.
"He started sinking in the mud. He was going down and down until it was up to his waist.
"Luckily two men were walking nearby and they came to their rescue and pulled him out.
"The problem is there are no signs or anything to warn people about the marsh. It happened instantly.
"In different circumstances it could have been very story."
Mr Weissbraun said his son, who he has asked not to be named, was a 'little shocked' when the incident happened on Monday afternioon.
The dad, from Prestwich, has contacted staff at Heaton Park to report the problem.
"I think there should be a sign or something there," he added.
"It's important that people are aware of it."
The Manchester Evening News spoke to a member of staff at Heaton Park.
They confirmed they had spoken to Mr Weissbraun and had passed his concerns onto management.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Piers Morgan cleared by Ofcom after 3,000 complaints

Piers Morgan has been cleared by Ofcom for 'combative ' interviews with government ministers during the coronavirus pandemic .
The Good Morning Britain presenter attracted more than 3,000 complaints for two interviews with care minister Helen Whately earlier this month .
Almost 600 viewers also complained about another interview with Health Secretary Matt Hancock on April 16 .
In a statement , Ofcom said Morgan is `` well-known for his combative interviewing style '' and viewers would expect him to challenge senior politicians .
The TV watchdog said his guests were `` given adequate opportunity to put their points across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An Ofcom spokesman said : `` We assessed a number of complaints about Piers Morgan 's conduct while interviewing politicians about the UK 's response to the coronavirus public health crisis .
`` Piers Morgan is well-known for his combative interviewing style and viewers would expect him to challenge senior politicians and hold them to account .
His guests were given adequate opportunity to put their points across and counter the presenter 's criticisms .
`` In Ofcom 's view , in line with freedom of expression , it is clearly in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hold those making political decisions to account , particularly during a major national crisis , such as the coronavirus pandemic . ''
Responding to the news , Morgan wrote on Instagram : `` Thank you to everyone that supported me . ''
A total of 1,981 complaints were made to Ofcom following Morgan 's interview with Ms Whately on April 15 .
A further 1,246 complaints were made following the minister 's Good Morning Britain appearance on April 22 .
Morgan defended the first interview , saying it was not as `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carers on the front line of the Covid-19 crisis .
During an animated interview , he asked Ms Whately for the number of health workers and care workers who had died from the illness .
The care minister accused Morgan of `` shouting at me and not giving me a chance to answer your questions '' and `` attempting to score points .
Some viewers accused Morgan of `` bullying '' the politician while others praised him for `` demanding answers '' .
During Mr Hancock 's appearance on the morning news programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
Ofcom said it received a further 266 complaints from seven of Morgan 's political interviews during April .

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Piers Morgan has been cleared by Ofcom for 'combative' interviews with government ministers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Good Morning Britain presenter attracted more than 3,000 complaints for two interviews with care minister Helen Whately earlier this month.
Almost 600 viewers also complained about another interview with Health Secretary Matt Hancock on April 16.
In a statement, Ofcom said Morgan is "well-known for his combative interviewing style" and viewers would expect him to challenge senior politicians.
The TV watchdog said his guests were "given adequate opportunity to put their points across and counter the presenter's criticisms".
An Ofcom spokesman said: "We assessed a number of complaints about Piers Morgan's conduct while interviewing politicians about the UK's response to the coronavirus public health crisis.
"Piers Morgan is well-known for his combative interviewing style and viewers would expect him to challenge senior politicians and hold them to account. His guests were given adequate opportunity to put their points across and counter the presenter's criticisms.
"In Ofcom's view, in line with freedom of expression, it is clearly in the public interest that broadcasters are able to hold those making political decisions to account, particularly during a major national crisis, such as the coronavirus pandemic."
Responding to the news, Morgan wrote on Instagram: "Thank you to everyone that supported me."
A total of 1,981 complaints were made to Ofcom following Morgan's interview with Ms Whately on April 15.
A further 1,246 complaints were made following the minister's Good Morning Britain appearance on April 22.
Morgan defended the first interview, saying it was not as "uncomfortable" as the conditions for the carers on the front line of the Covid-19 crisis.
During an animated interview, he asked Ms Whately for the number of health workers and care workers who had died from the illness.
The care minister accused Morgan of "shouting at me and not giving me a chance to answer your questions" and "attempting to score points.
Some viewers accused Morgan of "bullying" the politician while others praised him for "demanding answers".
During Mr Hancock's appearance on the morning news programme, he accused Morgan of constantly interrupting him.
Ofcom said it received a further 266 complaints from seven of Morgan's political interviews during April.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Horrified Corrie fans react as Yasmeen is diagnosed with Chlamydia

Dr Susan Gaddas delivered some shocking news to Yasmeen Metcalfe on Coronation Street .
Yasmeen has been feeling under the weather so made an appointment with the GP .
But she was reeling to be told that she had tested positive for Chlamydia .
As we all know , Yasmeen has caught the sexually transmitted infection from her cheating husband Geoff who has been hiring escorts .
`` You tested positive for Chlamydia , '' said Dr Gaddas .
She then prescribed Yasmeen with antibiotics and handed her a number for a GUM ( genito-urinary medicine ) clinic .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused the heart problems that lying Geoff claimed to have .
And it looked like he might have been caught out when she challenged a puzzled-looking Dr Gaddas .
`` You know he had a heart problem , you diagnosed it , '' cried Yasmeen .
`` I 'm not in a position to discuss another patient 's medical history , '' the doctor told her .
`` Oh nooooooo Yasmeen , '' tweeted one viewer with a crying emoji .
`` This has just gone too far now , '' fumed another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Geoff could not stoop any lower , '' said another .
`` I GASPED .
I did not see that coming '' tweeted another .
`` This is horrific to watch , '' said another upset fan .
Back at home the manipulative bully turned the tables on Yasmeen by saying it must have come from her ex husband Sharif Nazir .
Geoff railed at her for having the infection , cruelly calling her a 'disease ridden old tart . '
And when he sent her away to clean the house he called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was a satisfying twist when plucky Yasmeen later told Geoff that the infection could n't have come from her .
She 'd called Sharif 's partner Sonia Rahman who told her that she 'd been tested as part of a health insurance scheme and had a clean bill of health .
`` Ha !
Have that Geoff , '' said another .
Yasmeen 's diagnosis kicks off a horrifying chain of events on the cobbles which sees the bullied wife strike back at her abuser after months of coercive control .
Geoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bought for one of his escorts and when he tells her where it came from she lashes out with a wine bottle , slashing his neck .

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Dr Susan Gaddas delivered some shocking news to Yasmeen Metcalfe on Coronation Street.
Yasmeen has been feeling under the weather so made an appointment with the GP.
But she was reeling to be told that she had tested positive for Chlamydia.
As we all know, Yasmeen has caught the sexually transmitted infection from her cheating husband Geoff who has been hiring escorts.
(Image: ITV)
"You tested positive for Chlamydia," said Dr Gaddas.
"It's an STI, a sexually transmitted infection."
She then prescribed Yasmeen with antibiotics and handed her a number for a GUM (genito-urinary medicine) clinic.
But Yasmeen was worried that the Chlamydia had caused the heart problems that lying Geoff claimed to have.
(Image: ITV)
And it looked like he might have been caught out when she challenged a puzzled-looking Dr Gaddas.
"You know he had a heart problem, you diagnosed it," cried Yasmeen.
"I'm not in a position to discuss another patient's medical history," the doctor told her.
"Oh nooooooo Yasmeen," tweeted one viewer with a crying emoji.
(Image: Coronation Street/ITV)
"This has just gone too far now," fumed another fan.
"Just when you think Geoff could not stoop any lower," said another.
"I GASPED. I did not see that coming" tweeted another.
"This is horrific to watch," said another upset fan.
Back at home the manipulative bully turned the tables on Yasmeen by saying it must have come from her ex husband Sharif Nazir.
Geoff railed at her for having the infection, cruelly calling her a 'disease ridden old tart.'
And when he sent her away to clean the house he called his escort agency to complain.
But there was a satisfying twist when plucky Yasmeen later told Geoff that the infection couldn't have come from her.
She'd called Sharif's partner Sonia Rahman who told her that she'd been tested as part of a health insurance scheme and had a clean bill of health.
"Yes Yamsmeen!" cheered one viewer.
"Ha! Have that Geoff," said another.
Yasmeen's diagnosis kicks off a horrifying chain of events on the cobbles which sees the bullied wife strike back at her abuser after months of coercive control.
Geoff forces her to wear a dress he bought for one of his escorts and when he tells her where it came from she lashes out with a wine bottle, slashing his neck.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--NHS to restart some services including cancer care, Health Secretary says

The NHS will restart some vital services including cancer care from tomorrow , Matt Hancock has announced .
The Health Secretary said the number of patients attending A & E had fallen to 221,000 in the last week from 477,000 in the same week last year , as he urged people in need to use the NHS .
Some key services had been paused due to coronavirus , including some cancer treatments , but they will be restored from Tuesday .
This will start with the most urgent cases first , Mr Hancock said .
Speaking at the daily Downing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 ) , he said : `` As the number of hospitalisations from coronavirus begins to fall , I can announce that , starting tomorrow , we will begin the restoration of other NHS services - starting with the most urgent , like cancer care and mental health support .
`` Our message is that the NHS is open .
Help us to help you . ''
He said the 'exact pace of the restoration ' will be determined by hospitals based on how many COVID-19 patients they still have , but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aside are currently empty .
Mr Hancock also told the briefing that 82 NHS workers and 16 social care staff had died so far as he announced the £60,000 payment for families .
`` Of course , nothing replaces the loss of a loved one but we want to do everything we can to support families who are dealing with this grief , '' he added .
The Government was also looking at other frontline professions who did not have access to a life assurance scheme , Mr Hancock said .
A total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Sunday .
This up by by 360 from 20,732 the day before .
29,058 tests had been carried out in England , Scotland and Wales in the 24 hours up to 9am on Saturday , according to the latest figures , suggesting the Government is way off its 100,000 a day target set for this Thursday .
Mr Hancock said the Government was `` broadly where we expected to be '' in terms of testing capacity but admitted there was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 100,000 a day goal .
He added : `` It is important to note that we have already gone past the number of tests , per day , for instance , that they carry out in South Korea .
`` We are approaching the levels that Germany undertakes . ''

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The NHS will restart some vital services including cancer care from tomorrow, Matt Hancock has announced.
The Health Secretary said the number of patients attending A&E had fallen to 221,000 in the last week from 477,000 in the same week last year, as he urged people in need to use the NHS.
Some key services had been paused due to coronavirus, including some cancer treatments, but they will be restored from Tuesday.
This will start with the most urgent cases first, Mr Hancock said.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press briefing on Monday (April 27), he said: "As the number of hospitalisations from coronavirus begins to fall, I can announce that, starting tomorrow, we will begin the restoration of other NHS services - starting with the most urgent, like cancer care and mental health support.
"Our message is that the NHS is open. Help us to help you."
He said the 'exact pace of the restoration' will be determined by hospitals based on how many COVID-19 patients they still have, but that 42% of oxygen supported beds set aside are currently empty.
Mr Hancock also told the briefing that 82 NHS workers and 16 social care staff had died so far as he announced the £60,000 payment for families.
"Of course, nothing replaces the loss of a loved one but we want to do everything we can to support families who are dealing with this grief," he added.
The Government was also looking at other frontline professions who did not have access to a life assurance scheme, Mr Hancock said.
A total of 21,092 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Sunday.
This up by by 360 from 20,732 the day before.
29,058 tests had been carried out in England, Scotland and Wales in the 24 hours up to 9am on Saturday, according to the latest figures, suggesting the Government is way off its 100,000 a day target set for this Thursday.
Mr Hancock said the Government was "broadly where we expected to be" in terms of testing capacity but admitted there was a lot of work to do to hit the 100,000 a day goal.
He added: "It is important to note that we have already gone past the number of tests, per day, for instance, that they carry out in South Korea.
"We are approaching the levels that Germany undertakes."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Man Utd evening headlines as Dortmund offer Jadon Sancho update

Manchester United might not be in action on the pitch , but like all big clubs , the news never stops where the Old Trafford club is concerned .
Here are the evening headlines for the Reds .
One of the biggest sagas of the summer is likely to be Jadon Sancho and the battle for his signature , in which United will be one of the key players .
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says he remains “ totally relaxed ” about the forward ’ s situation , citing the long-term nature of the player ’ s contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changing daily '' .
There is no “ new stance ” from the club on Sancho ’ s future , as Dortmund and the Bundesliga instead focus on how games might safely resume .
Paul Pogba is never far from a headline , even when he doesn ’ t say or do anything himself .
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand , speaking on The Beautiful Game ’ s podcast , says that the current No.6 can do more to ensure he controls those headlines by speaking himself , rather than through his agent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested as much to Pogba , claiming there would be more “ clarity ” if statements came directly from the player , but that he also respects that the World Cup-winner will see to matters in his own preferred way .
Back in July , Bruno Fernandes was impressing none other than Jurgen Klopp , as his Sporting CP side faced Liverpool in a pre-season friendly .
The Reds ’ boss then labelled the Portuguese maestro a “ top player ” and said that if he were to join Manchester United , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It has certainly proven to be the case , with Klopp ’ s assessment of the January signing looking rather prophetic given the immediate impact Fernandes has had .

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Manchester United might not be in action on the pitch, but like all big clubs, the news never stops where the Old Trafford club is concerned.
Here are the evening headlines for the Reds.
United get update on Sancho deal
One of the biggest sagas of the summer is likely to be Jadon Sancho and the battle for his signature, in which United will be one of the key players.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says he remains “totally relaxed” about the forward’s situation, citing the long-term nature of the player’s contract and the fact that matters are "changing daily".
There is no “new stance” from the club on Sancho’s future, as Dortmund and the Bundesliga instead focus on how games might safely resume.
Rio offers agent advice to Pogba
Paul Pogba is never far from a headline, even when he doesn’t say or do anything himself.
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand, speaking on The Beautiful Game’s podcast, says that the current No.6 can do more to ensure he controls those headlines by speaking himself, rather than through his agent Mino Raiola.
Ferdinand said he has suggested as much to Pogba, claiming there would be more “clarity” if statements came directly from the player, but that he also respects that the World Cup-winner will see to matters in his own preferred way.
Klopp’s early warning over Fernandes deal proves correct
Back in July, Bruno Fernandes was impressing none other than Jurgen Klopp, as his Sporting CP side faced Liverpool in a pre-season friendly.
The Reds’ boss then labelled the Portuguese maestro a “top player” and said that if he were to join Manchester United, he would inevitably “make them stronger".
It has certainly proven to be the case, with Klopp’s assessment of the January signing looking rather prophetic given the immediate impact Fernandes has had.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Cancelo reveals which Man City teammates he is missing the most

Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has revealed that he especially misses Bernardo Silva , Gabriel Jesus and Eric Garcia out of his teammates since lockdown came into effect .
Since the Premier League was suspended due to the outbreak of coronavirus , City 's stars have been unable to attend the training ground .
Instead they have been given individual training programmes from the club in order to keep their fitness levels up and have been training together in virtual sessions .
But it 's not the same as being out on the field with your teammates and Cancelo has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City colleagues .
`` Yes , I really miss being close to my teammates , we usually spend most of our time together .
It 's like a second family .
Of course , I miss them , '' the Portuguese told City 's official site .
`` The person I miss the most ...
I do n't want to point only to one , but maybe Eric ... Bernardo as well ... Gabriel ... the ones that I spend most of my time with . ''
The right-back also revealed he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ca n't wait for football to be back .
`` Yes , during this period I have been in touch with Bernardo .
We have been talking about many things .
And , of course , about this situation , that is very critical , not only in England but in the whole world .
`` Of course , Bernardo is a friend from my time in Benfica and we kept in touch .
He 's fine and , like me , is preparing the best he can to be ready for @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has revealed that he especially misses Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Eric Garcia out of his teammates since lockdown came into effect.
Since the Premier League was suspended due to the outbreak of coronavirus, City's stars have been unable to attend the training ground.
Instead they have been given individual training programmes from the club in order to keep their fitness levels up and have been training together in virtual sessions.
But it's not the same as being out on the field with your teammates and Cancelo has revealed he is missing all of his City colleagues.
"Yes, I really miss being close to my teammates, we usually spend most of our time together. It's like a second family. Of course, I miss them," the Portuguese told City's official site.
"The person I miss the most ... I don't want to point only to one, but maybe Eric... Bernardo as well... Gabriel... the ones that I spend most of my time with."
The right-back also revealed he has kept in touch with his compatriot Bernardo and can't wait for football to be back.
"Yes, during this period I have been in touch with Bernardo. We have been talking about many things. And, of course, about this situation, that is very critical, not only in England but in the whole world.
"Of course, Bernardo is a friend from my time in Benfica and we kept in touch. He's fine and, like me, is preparing the best he can to be ready for when football returns."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Beckham 'wants' Sanchez transfer and more Man United rumours

Manchester United great David Beckham is eager to bring Alexis Sanchez to Inter Miami following his loan spell with Inter Milan - according to reports .
Sanchez was sent to Italy on a season-long loan in the summer after failing to meet expectations at Old Trafford following his switch from Arsenal in 2018 .
The Chile international missed a chunk of the season through injury but has managed just one goal in the Serie A this season meaning Inter are reportedly unwilling to sign him permanently .
Gazzetta dello Sport report Sanchez could be a target for Beckham 's MLS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31-year-old recently purchased a property in south Florida near to where the team is currently based .
Back in September , Sanchez revealed that the club were interested in signing him prior to his move to Inter and admitted a move to the United States was his intention later on in his career .
He said : `` Truth is I have many offers and have been asked to go to Miami , but I want to stay in Europe , I still have about six years to play at high-level , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States . ''
Elsewhere , reports in France suggest United have emerged as serious candidates in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani .
Cavani is out of contract in the summer and will be available on a free transfer .
The Uruguayan was believed to be close to sealing a switch to Atletico Madrid but L'Equipe suggest United have turned their attentions to landing the PSG ace in the upcoming window .
They believe the Reds are hopeful of fending off competition from the La Liga side in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in January that PSG demanded a fee of around £25million for Cavani which United were unwilling to pay but the player was open to a switch to Old Trafford .

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Manchester United great David Beckham is eager to bring Alexis Sanchez to Inter Miami following his loan spell with Inter Milan - according to reports.
Sanchez was sent to Italy on a season-long loan in the summer after failing to meet expectations at Old Trafford following his switch from Arsenal in 2018.
The Chile international missed a chunk of the season through injury but has managed just one goal in the Serie A this season meaning Inter are reportedly unwilling to sign him permanently.
Gazzetta dello Sport report Sanchez could be a target for Beckham's MLS franchise Inter Miami.
They claim the 31-year-old recently purchased a property in south Florida near to where the team is currently based.
Back in September, Sanchez revealed that the club were interested in signing him prior to his move to Inter and admitted a move to the United States was his intention later on in his career.
He said: "Truth is I have many offers and have been asked to go to Miami, but I want to stay in Europe, I still have about six years to play at high-level, but someday I will play in the United States."
Elsewhere, reports in France suggest United have emerged as serious candidates in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani.
Cavani is out of contract in the summer and will be available on a free transfer.
The Uruguayan was believed to be close to sealing a switch to Atletico Madrid but L'Equipe suggest United have turned their attentions to landing the PSG ace in the upcoming window.
They believe the Reds are hopeful of fending off competition from the La Liga side in order to secure his services.
MEN Sport reported in January that PSG demanded a fee of around £25million for Cavani which United were unwilling to pay but the player was open to a switch to Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Beat The Chasers on ITV: What time is it on and what is it?

If you switch on your TV later tonight to find a very jazzy version of The Chase on , it 's not the middle of the afternoon .
It is in fact a shiny new version of the hit ITV show called Beat The Chasers .
Bradley Walsh remains as host but for the first time he 'll be joined by all five chasers at the same time .
Mark ‘ The Beast ’ Labbett , Anne ‘ The Governess ’ Hegerty , Paul ‘ The Sinnerman ’ Sinha , Jenny ‘ The Vixen ’ Ryan and Shaun ‘ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces and put the contestants through their quizzing paces .
It all starts at 9pm tonight , Monday April 27 , on ITV and will be on consecutively over five nights .
The format starts in a similar way to the usual version we all know and love except Bradley will call contestants down from the studio audience to face the chasers in a bid to win a cash prize .
While there is still a 'Cash Builder ' round , the risk is higher .
Contestants will answer five multiple choice questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £5,000 .
But they need to get it right from the off as if they start with a wrong answer they are out of the game .
Then in the next twist , the contestant is then given the option of facing between two and all five of the chasers .
Because the more chasers they are against , the more money they can win .
However , if they opt for more the time advantage against them will decrease .
As the proper game begins , the questions will alternate between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the question wrong , the clock will keep running down until a correct answer is given .
The first side to run out of time loses the game .

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If you switch on your TV later tonight to find a very jazzy version of The Chase on, it's not the middle of the afternoon.
It is in fact a shiny new version of the hit ITV show called Beat The Chasers.
Bradley Walsh remains as host but for the first time he'll be joined by all five chasers at the same time.
Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett, Anne ‘The Governess’ Hegerty, Paul ‘The Sinnerman’ Sinha, Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan and Shaun ‘The Dark Destroyer’ Wallace will all join forces and put the contestants through their quizzing paces.
It all starts at 9pm tonight, Monday April 27, on ITV and will be on consecutively over five nights.
The format starts in a similar way to the usual version we all know and love except Bradley will call contestants down from the studio audience to face the chasers in a bid to win a cash prize.
While there is still a 'Cash Builder' round, the risk is higher.
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Contestants will answer five multiple choice questions for the chance to bank up to £5,000.
But they need to get it right from the off as if they start with a wrong answer they are out of the game.
Then in the next twist, the contestant is then given the option of facing between two and all five of the chasers.
Because the more chasers they are against, the more money they can win.
However, if they opt for more the time advantage against them will decrease.
As the proper game begins, the questions will alternate between the contestant and the chasers.
If either get the question wrong, the clock will keep running down until a correct answer is given.
The first side to run out of time loses the game.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Man City evening headlines as Blues suffer goalkeeper blow

Here are your Manchester City headlines for Monday , April 27 .
Manchester City have been handed a potential injury blow after goalkeeper Zack Steffen suffered knee ligament damage in training .
The US goalkeeper , signed by the Blues last summer , has made a positive impression on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf this season to work his way into Pep Guardiola 's plans for next season .
However , the German club announced that Steffen had suffered the problem as the players prepare for the return of the Bundesliga season .
It is unclear how long the 25-year-old will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the stopper who has already missed chunks of the campaign with a persistent knee injury .
City will hope that plans to see Steffen at the Etihad next season as Ederson 's No.2 are unaffected , with Claudio Bravo set to leave in the summer when his contract expires .
Manchester City star Fernandinho has revealed how the enforced break from Premier League football is causing him to miss his teammates and their training sessions together .
The players have been staying active at home following individual fitness programs and Fernandinho revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brazil to spend time with his family during this difficult time .
`` Before the lockdown in the UK I asked for permission to travel to Brazil to spend this difficult time with my family , '' he told the club website .
`` The club allowed me to come and I am here in the North East of Brazil .
`` I am very much missing football .
Not just the football , but my relationships with my teammates , with the staff and all the people at the club .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the morning , having a chat with everyone in the kitchen .
This is a tough time for everybody , and I am feeling it right now because I am really missing everyone '' ( I really miss ) the training sessions , the relationships with teammates and staff , the time before training you are talking with the physios , sometimes the kitchen after breakfast and even on the pitch before training starts .
Everything.
” City fans loved Raheem Sterling 's response to a Chelsea supporter who hijacked his latest Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time with City , looking back on his debut for the club against West Brom back in August 2015 .
The England international asked supporters to comment on his post sharing their favourite memories from his time at the club .
Unsurprisingly , his comment section was filled with responses from rival fans too , with one Chelsea fan referencing the 3-1 win against City back in 2013 at the Etihad Stadium thanks to goals from Eden Hazard , Willian and Diego Costa .
He wrote : `` When Hazard , Willian and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Sterling had the perfect response to his jibe , referring the Chelsea fan to the game that took place in February last year , where City defeated the London side 6-0 .
Sterling wrote : `` Oh yes and then we scored six , I remember that one . ''

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Here are your Manchester City headlines for Monday, April 27.
Goalkeeper suffers injury blow
Manchester City have been handed a potential injury blow after goalkeeper Zack Steffen suffered knee ligament damage in training.
The US goalkeeper, signed by the Blues last summer, has made a positive impression on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf this season to work his way into Pep Guardiola's plans for next season.
However, the German club announced that Steffen had suffered the problem as the players prepare for the return of the Bundesliga season. It is unclear how long the 25-year-old will be sidelined for but is another setback for the stopper who has already missed chunks of the campaign with a persistent knee injury.
City will hope that plans to see Steffen at the Etihad next season as Ederson's No.2 are unaffected, with Claudio Bravo set to leave in the summer when his contract expires.
Fernandhino missing teammates during lockdown
Manchester City star Fernandinho has revealed how the enforced break from Premier League football is causing him to miss his teammates and their training sessions together.
The players have been staying active at home following individual fitness programs and Fernandinho revealed the club allowed him to return to Brazil to spend time with his family during this difficult time.
"Before the lockdown in the UK I asked for permission to travel to Brazil to spend this difficult time with my family," he told the club website. "The club allowed me to come and I am here in the North East of Brazil.
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"I am very much missing football. Not just the football, but my relationships with my teammates, with the staff and all the people at the club.
"I miss arriving at the club in the morning, having a chat with everyone in the kitchen. This is a tough time for everybody, and I am feeling it right now because I am really missing everyone
"(I really miss) the training sessions, the relationships with teammates and staff, the time before training you are talking with the physios, sometimes the kitchen after breakfast and even on the pitch before training starts. Everything.”
Sterling trolls Chelsea fan in response to Manchester City jibe
City fans loved Raheem Sterling's response to a Chelsea supporter who hijacked his latest Instagram post.
Sterling was reminiscing on his time with City, looking back on his debut for the club against West Brom back in August 2015.
The England international asked supporters to comment on his post sharing their favourite memories from his time at the club.
Unsurprisingly, his comment section was filled with responses from rival fans too, with one Chelsea fan referencing the 3-1 win against City back in 2013 at the Etihad Stadium thanks to goals from Eden Hazard, Willian and Diego Costa.
He wrote: "When Hazard, Willian and Costa slotted three against you guys."
Sterling had the perfect response to his jibe, referring the Chelsea fan to the game that took place in February last year, where City defeated the London side 6-0.
Sterling wrote: "Oh yes and then we scored six, I remember that one."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--More than 150 patients discharged from Tameside Hospital after beating COVID-19

More than 150 patients have been discharged from Tameside Hospital after beating coronavirus .
23 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 were able to leave the hospital in Ashton-under-Lyne in the last seven days .
They are now recovering at home .
In total , 157 patients have now been discharged from the hospital .
In a post on Facebook , the trust thanked hospital , community and social care staff for their 'dedication and care ' .
The post on the Tameside Hospital , Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Facebook page said : `` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have discharged an additional 23 patients who were admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 in the last 7 days .
`` Thanks to the dedication and care of all our teams across the hospital , community , and our colleagues in primary and social care . ''
This comes after more than 140 patients were discharged from hospitals in Manchester after beating coronavirus .
141 people who tested positive for COVID-19 were able to leave the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust hospitals , which include the Manchester Royal Infirmary ( MRI ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a period of seven days .
16 patients at Stepping Hill Hospital were also able to leave the COVID-19 unit to continue their recovery at home .
At least 1,208 people have died in our region 's hospitals after testing positive for COVID-19 , according to the latest figures released on Monday ( April 27 ) .
The NHS said a further 17 people have died in Greater Manchester , which is the lowest 24-hour rise in deaths for the region in just over three weeks .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
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More than 150 patients have been discharged from Tameside Hospital after beating coronavirus.
23 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 were able to leave the hospital in Ashton-under-Lyne in the last seven days.
They are now recovering at home.
In total, 157 patients have now been discharged from the hospital.
In a post on Facebook, the trust thanked hospital, community and social care staff for their 'dedication and care'.
(Image: MEN)
The post on the Tameside Hospital, Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Facebook page said: "We are delighted to share with you that we have discharged an additional 23 patients who were admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 in the last 7 days.
"That's 157 patients discharged in total.
"Thanks to the dedication and care of all our teams across the hospital, community, and our colleagues in primary and social care."
This comes after more than 140 patients were discharged from hospitals in Manchester after beating coronavirus.
141 people who tested positive for COVID-19 were able to leave the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust hospitals, which include the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General, over a period of seven days.
16 patients at Stepping Hill Hospital were also able to leave the COVID-19 unit to continue their recovery at home.
At least 1,208 people have died in our region's hospitals after testing positive for COVID-19, according to the latest figures released on Monday (April 27).
The NHS said a further 17 people have died in Greater Manchester, which is the lowest 24-hour rise in deaths for the region in just over three weeks.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba backed for Inter Milan transfer

Former Inter Milan midfielder Benoit Cauet believes Paul Pogba would be an ideal fit for the Italian side this summer .
Manchester United star Pogba continues to be linked with a possible exit from Old Trafford with Inter Milan the latest side to be mentioned with regards to a potential move .
Pogba first rose to prominence playing under current Inter manager Antonio Conte at Juventus , and Cauet believes a possible reunion could appeal to the French international .
It remains to be see what will happen with the United midfielder but there is an obvious attraction from Inter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Conte knows him well , let ’ s start with that , '' Cauet told Italian media outlet FcInter1908 .
`` He grew up and matured at Juventus , he became world champion .
He can certainly help Inter , he has all the characteristics , personality and character .
Obviously Inter could use someone like him.
” Cauet was also asked about Lautaro Martinez at Inter and boldly stated he would only swap the Argentine forward for compatriot Lionel Messi .
He added : `` Congratulations to those who found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good players .
Toro is a genius purchase , today he ’ s priceless .
`` I absolutely wouldn ’ t sell him to Barcelona , not even for Griezmann .
Maybe for Messi .
He ’ s young , he can still grow more .
Griezmann is a world champion , a great player but he ’ s no stronger than Lautaro .
Toro is rising , he looks like Suarez at his age . ''

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Former Inter Milan midfielder Benoit Cauet believes Paul Pogba would be an ideal fit for the Italian side this summer.
Manchester United star Pogba continues to be linked with a possible exit from Old Trafford with Inter Milan the latest side to be mentioned with regards to a potential move.
Pogba first rose to prominence playing under current Inter manager Antonio Conte at Juventus, and Cauet believes a possible reunion could appeal to the French international.
It remains to be see what will happen with the United midfielder but there is an obvious attraction from Inter to sign him if the opportuntiy arises.
“Conte knows him well, let’s start with that," Cauet told Italian media outlet FcInter1908.
"He grew up and matured at Juventus, he became world champion. He can certainly help Inter, he has all the characteristics, personality and character. Obviously Inter could use someone like him.”
Cauet was also asked about Lautaro Martinez at Inter and boldly stated he would only swap the Argentine forward for compatriot Lionel Messi.
He added: "Congratulations to those who found Lautaro, Ausilio knows how to sign good players. Toro is a genius purchase, today he’s priceless.
"I absolutely wouldn’t sell him to Barcelona, not even for Griezmann. Maybe for Messi. He’s young, he can still grow more. Griezmann is a world champion, a great player but he’s no stronger than Lautaro. Toro is rising, he looks like Suarez at his age."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Judge hits out at 'nonsensical' excuse' by man caught trying to hide scalpel

A judge hit out at the 'nonsensical ' excuse given by a man who was caught trying to hide a scalpel in Piccadilly Gardens .
Ruben Willis , 25 , claimed he was 'playing ' with the weapon while he was out 'socialising ' with his girlfriend the day before the lockdown was imposed , and as the Government was urging people to observe social distancing .
Manchester Crown Court heard that a police officer who had just arrested a man near Piccadilly Gardens had earlier seen Willis with the man .
As he approached Willis , the officer saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soil of a flowerbed , prosecutor Rachel Widdicombe said .
It was found to be a scalpel , which a judge described as an 'unusual looking implement with a very sharp looking blade ' .
When challenged , Willis said : `` It 's not even mine , It 's my girlfriend 's , she uses it for microblading eyebrows . ''
Defending , Chudi Grant said that Willis claims he got the blade from his girlfriend , and that it was n't being used for 'nefarious ' reasons .
When the judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , Mr Grant said the defendant was 'playing with it for his own purposes ' .
Judge Suzanne Goddard QC described the explanation as 'complete nonsense ' and 'nonsensical ' .
The judge said in ordinary circumstances she would have ordered a trial of the issue , but proceeded to sentence as it would make no difference to the ultimate punishment handed down .
Mr Grant said that Willis has been homeless in the past , and has had issues with drink and drugs which he has been 'able to curtail ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Willis had breached a suspended sentence passed about two months earlier , for crimes committed in June last year .
Judge Goddard imposed an eight month jail term for breaching the suspended sentence , and a further six months for the offences on March 22 .
He was jailed for a total of 14 months .
Judge Goddard told Willis : `` You state that you were just going about normal business that day , and that in fact the knife had come from your girlfriend .
`` I have already expressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You knew perfectly well you should n't have weapons like that on you . ''
Willis , of HMP Forest Bank , pleaded guilty to possessing a bladed article and breaching a suspended sentence .

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A judge hit out at the 'nonsensical' excuse given by a man who was caught trying to hide a scalpel in Piccadilly Gardens.
Ruben Willis, 25, claimed he was 'playing' with the weapon while he was out 'socialising' with his girlfriend the day before the lockdown was imposed, and as the Government was urging people to observe social distancing.
Manchester Crown Court heard that a police officer who had just arrested a man near Piccadilly Gardens had earlier seen Willis with the man.
As he approached Willis, the officer saw him try and hide something in the soil of a flowerbed, prosecutor Rachel Widdicombe said.
It was found to be a scalpel, which a judge described as an 'unusual looking implement with a very sharp looking blade'.
(Image: GMP)
When challenged, Willis said: "It's not even mine, It's my girlfriend's, she uses it for microblading eyebrows."
Defending, Chudi Grant said that Willis claims he got the blade from his girlfriend, and that it wasn't being used for 'nefarious' reasons.
When the judge asked why Willis had the blade on him, Mr Grant said the defendant was 'playing with it for his own purposes'.
Judge Suzanne Goddard QC described the explanation as 'complete nonsense' and 'nonsensical'.
The judge said in ordinary circumstances she would have ordered a trial of the issue, but proceeded to sentence as it would make no difference to the ultimate punishment handed down.
Mr Grant said that Willis has been homeless in the past, and has had issues with drink and drugs which he has been 'able to curtail'.
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The incident on March 22 meant that Willis had breached a suspended sentence passed about two months earlier, for crimes committed in June last year.
Judge Goddard imposed an eight month jail term for breaching the suspended sentence, and a further six months for the offences on March 22.
He was jailed for a total of 14 months.
Judge Goddard told Willis: "You state that you were just going about normal business that day, and that in fact the knife had come from your girlfriend.
"I have already expressed my incredulity at your explanation.
"You knew perfectly well you shouldn't have weapons like that on you."
Willis, of HMP Forest Bank, pleaded guilty to possessing a bladed article and breaching a suspended sentence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Hancock 'worried' about new childhood illness possibly connected to Covid-19

The Health Secretary says he is 'very worried ' about reports of a potential coronavirus-related condition among children .
Matt Hancock was quizzed on the matter at the Government 's daily press conference after an alert was circulated among GPs about a new illness emerging among youngsters .
According to the Health Service Journal , the alert sent to doctors says that in recent weeks 'there has been an apparent rise in the number of children of all ages presenting with a multisystem inflammatory state requiring intensive care across London and also in other regions of the UK ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing concern that a [ covid-19 ] related inflammatory syndrome is emerging in children in the UK , or that there may be another , as yet unidentified , infectious pathogen associated with these cases.
” When asked about the reports , Mr Hancock said he was 'very worried about it ' .
`` We are very worried about the latter and we are looking into closely , '' the minister said .
His government advisors said they have been made aware of the reports , and that they are looking into it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have become aware in the last few days of reports of severe illness in children which might be a Kawasaki-like disease , ” Prof Stephen Powis , NHS England 's medical director , said .
`` Kawasaki diseases are a very rare inflammatory condition which occurs in children .
The cause is not often known ; it can be related to a number of things . ''
He added : `` Both Chris ( Whitty ) and I are aware of that , and we have asked our experts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Children and Young People to look into this as a matter of urgency.
” He said Public Health England was also looking into it , adding : “ We ’ re not sure at the moment – it is really too early to say whether there is a link.
” He says that it is very rare but Prof Powis urged parents who are worried about a child who is sick and not recovering to seek medical help .
Prof Powis added : `` Our advice to parents is ... if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not recovering , contact 111 or in an emergency call 999 .
`` The NHS emergency services are there for sick children . ''
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The Health Secretary says he is 'very worried' about reports of a potential coronavirus-related condition among children.
Matt Hancock was quizzed on the matter at the Government's daily press conference after an alert was circulated among GPs about a new illness emerging among youngsters.
According to the Health Service Journal, the alert sent to doctors says that in recent weeks 'there has been an apparent rise in the number of children of all ages presenting with a multisystem inflammatory state requiring intensive care across London and also in other regions of the UK'.
It adds: “There is a growing concern that a [covid-19] related inflammatory syndrome is emerging in children in the UK, or that there may be another, as yet unidentified, infectious pathogen associated with these cases.”
When asked about the reports, Mr Hancock said he was 'very worried about it'.
"We are very worried about the latter and we are looking into closely," the minister said.
His government advisors said they have been made aware of the reports, and that they are looking into it as "a matter of urgency".
"We have become aware in the last few days of reports of severe illness in children which might be a Kawasaki-like disease,” Prof Stephen Powis, NHS England's medical director, said.
"Kawasaki diseases are a very rare inflammatory condition which occurs in children. The cause is not often known; it can be related to a number of things."
He added: "Both Chris (Whitty) and I are aware of that, and we have asked our experts, I have asked the National Clinical Director for Children and Young People to look into this as a matter of urgency.”
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He said Public Health England was also looking into it, adding: “We’re not sure at the moment – it is really too early to say whether there is a link.”
He says that it is very rare but Prof Powis urged parents who are worried about a child who is sick and not recovering to seek medical help.
Prof Powis added: "Our advice to parents is... if you are worried about a child becoming sick and not recovering, contact 111 or in an emergency call 999.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Butt hits back at Mourinho and Van Gaal Man Utd criticism

Nicky Butt has moved to dispel the notion that former managers Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho mistreated Manchester United 's famous academy during their stints at the club .
Van Gaal took over at United following David Moyes ' disastrous time in charge and gave a debut to Marcus Rashford , who has since gone on to become one of the best strikers in the Premier League .
The Dutchman was the first to call up defender Axel Tuanzebe into the senior squad and also gave debuts to the likes of Andreas Pereira , Timothy Fosu-Mensah and a host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Van Gaal and he also made use of the academy , handing Scott McTominay his debut and making him a key player in his side .
The Portuguese also selected Angel Gomes and Tuanzebe while being the first manager to call Mason Greenwood into the senior squad , as he sat on the bench in a Champions League defeat to Valencia .
Despite the two managers successfully promoting young players from the academy , they have since earned a reputation for disregarding United 's proud history of developing players .
Butt , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '92 and is now the club 's head of first-team development , has labelled the idea as a 'myth . '
“ I think it ’ s harsh on van Gaal and Mourinho , and David Moyes to a point , because they didn ’ t come into Man United and go 'this is it , move it all to one side , disrespect Man United and we ’ ll do it this way ' , ” Butt told MUTV .
`` They didn ’ t .
They never did – it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' “ Mourinho was brilliant with me .
He spoke to me every single day at breakfast and asked about the kids .
He did a few meetings with the kids when they were going to Portugal [ in the UEFA Youth League ] and telling them what to expect and so on .
So there ’ s a bit of unfair press on those managers , I feel.
” However , while Butt was adamant in his defence for United 's last two managers , he does admit that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the club so it 's even easier for young players to come through the ranks .
“ One thing about Ole and Mike [ Phelan ] coming into a group with Kieran [ McKenna ] and Michael [ Carrick ] , they 've known the club inside out for many , many years , ” he explained .
“ I remember the day Ole walked in !
” “ So they know it better than anybody and what they ’ ve brought in is a bit of 'let ’ s get back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to what we fundamentally think is right as a club ' .
Forget the football side – just as a club .
`` The whole canteen is re-opened again , we ’ re all eating together again , all the kids are into the pool and the gym together and so on .
But you flip the coin and you can understand why some managers close the canteen to themselves ; I can understand why they closed the gym to themselves .
“ What Ole and Mike bring now is the comfort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be open around the building and we can be engaging with every single person in the building .
“ And , on the football pitch , they want to get back to winning ways in the right style , which is attacking , fast-flowing , introducing young Academy players into the team and get back to winning ways .
”

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Nicky Butt has moved to dispel the notion that former managers Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho mistreated Manchester United's famous academy during their stints at the club.
Van Gaal took over at United following David Moyes' disastrous time in charge and gave a debut to Marcus Rashford, who has since gone on to become one of the best strikers in the Premier League.
The Dutchman was the first to call up defender Axel Tuanzebe into the senior squad and also gave debuts to the likes of Andreas Pereira, Timothy Fosu-Mensah and a host of other promising talents.
Mourinho succeeded Van Gaal and he also made use of the academy, handing Scott McTominay his debut and making him a key player in his side.
The Portuguese also selected Angel Gomes and Tuanzebe while being the first manager to call Mason Greenwood into the senior squad, as he sat on the bench in a Champions League defeat to Valencia.
Despite the two managers successfully promoting young players from the academy, they have since earned a reputation for disregarding United's proud history of developing players.
Butt, who was a member of the Class of '92 and is now the club's head of first-team development, has labelled the idea as a 'myth.'
“I think it’s harsh on van Gaal and Mourinho, and David Moyes to a point, because they didn’t come into Man United and go 'this is it, move it all to one side, disrespect Man United and we’ll do it this way',” Butt told MUTV. "They didn’t. They never did – it’s a myth that they did."
“Mourinho was brilliant with me. He spoke to me every single day at breakfast and asked about the kids. He did a few meetings with the kids when they were going to Portugal [in the UEFA Youth League] and telling them what to expect and so on. So there’s a bit of unfair press on those managers, I feel.”
However, while Butt was adamant in his defence for United's last two managers, he does admit that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his staff have changed the atmosphere at the club so it's even easier for young players to come through the ranks.
“One thing about Ole and Mike [Phelan] coming into a group with Kieran [McKenna] and Michael [Carrick], they've known the club inside out for many, many years,” he explained. “I remember the day Ole walked in!”
“So they know it better than anybody and what they’ve brought in is a bit of 'let’s get back to normality, let’s get back to what we fundamentally think is right as a club'. Forget the football side – just as a club.
"The whole canteen is re-opened again, we’re all eating together again, all the kids are into the pool and the gym together and so on. But you flip the coin and you can understand why some managers close the canteen to themselves; I can understand why they closed the gym to themselves.
“What Ole and Mike bring now is the comfort that we can be ourselves and we can be open around the building and we can be engaging with every single person in the building.
“And, on the football pitch, they want to get back to winning ways in the right style, which is attacking, fast-flowing, introducing young Academy players into the team and get back to winning ways.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Chief medical officer answers question about children, schools and coronavirus

Scientists are trying to assess the impact opening schools would have on the coronavirus infection rate , the chief medical officer said today .
Professor Chris Whitty said scientists are working out whether reopening schools would have an impact on the COVID-19 infection rate - the R value .
He said they are 'getting closer ' to having a 'narrower range of uncertainty ' on the impact .
But he said scientists do not yet have 'direct data ' that will help them .
He also warned that when the lockdown is eased there will have to be 'some difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of schools will be one of them .
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference on Monday ( April 27 ) , Prof Whitty said if you have schools open , it does contribute to the infection rate .
“ If you close schools , the R goes down , it was part of the collection of things that were done in March to try and pull the R from where it was , near three , to where it is now , below one '' , he added .
He said if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would 'lose some of the benefit that we have currently got ' .
But that 'we do not yet have direct data that really help us ' in assessing the impact .
“ Whilst I think it remains the case that the contribution of children at school is probably less than , for example , flu , we do think it certainly contributes '' , Prof Whitty said .
“ What we are trying to work out is what proportion of the R it contributes and therefore , if children went back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and that ’ s in a bad way – would we be and could it even tip us above one.
” He said there is 'quite a debate around the world in science ' as to what contribution children make to the spread of coronavirus .
But unfortunately , there is currently 'no clear answer ' because COVID-19 is a new disease .
Prof Whitty said scientific advisers would present a range of options to ministers about easing lockdown measures and 'difficult choices ' would have to be made .
“ What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very short order , is try and give a feel for what are the combinations of different things which actually still keep the R below one , which is an absolutely critical thing , but allow opening up of different bits of society '' , he said .
“ There is no perfect solution where we are going to end up being able to do all the things that people want and , at the same time , keep R below one .
“ So , there are going to have to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all of which ideally all of us would love to open up , but we can ’ t do them all .
“ Therefore , there will have to be some difficult choices , and choices around schools clearly will be one of those . ''
All schools across the country were closed in March as the government moved to slow down the coronavirus pandemic , though some remained open for key workers and the most vulnerable children .
The government have been grilled in recent days as to when they might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BBC 's Andrew Marr programme on Sunday morning that it was 'inconceivable ' that schools would re-open without measures in place to stop the spread of the disease .
He said the government would be led by scientists .

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Scientists are trying to assess the impact opening schools would have on the coronavirus infection rate, the chief medical officer said today.
Professor Chris Whitty said scientists are working out whether reopening schools would have an impact on the COVID-19 infection rate - the R value.
He said they are 'getting closer' to having a 'narrower range of uncertainty' on the impact.
But he said scientists do not yet have 'direct data' that will help them.
He also warned that when the lockdown is eased there will have to be 'some difficult choices' made and that the reopening of schools will be one of them.
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference on Monday (April 27), Prof Whitty said if you have schools open, it does contribute to the infection rate.
(Image: PA)
“If you close schools, the R goes down, it was part of the collection of things that were done in March to try and pull the R from where it was, near three, to where it is now, below one", he added.
He said if schools were reopened now, that we would 'lose some of the benefit that we have currently got'.
But that 'we do not yet have direct data that really help us' in assessing the impact.
“Whilst I think it remains the case that the contribution of children at school is probably less than, for example, flu, we do think it certainly contributes", Prof Whitty said.
“What we are trying to work out is what proportion of the R it contributes and therefore, if children went back to school, how much closer to one – and that’s in a bad way – would we be and could it even tip us above one.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He said there is 'quite a debate around the world in science' as to what contribution children make to the spread of coronavirus.
But unfortunately, there is currently 'no clear answer' because COVID-19 is a new disease.
Prof Whitty said scientific advisers would present a range of options to ministers about easing lockdown measures and 'difficult choices' would have to be made.
“What we are trying to do, in very short order, is try and give a feel for what are the combinations of different things which actually still keep the R below one, which is an absolutely critical thing, but allow opening up of different bits of society", he said.
“There is no perfect solution where we are going to end up being able to do all the things that people want and, at the same time, keep R below one.
“So, there are going to have to be some very difficult choices between different things, all of which ideally all of us would love to open up, but we can’t do them all.
“Therefore, there will have to be some difficult choices, and choices around schools clearly will be one of those."
All schools across the country were closed in March as the government moved to slow down the coronavirus pandemic, though some remained open for key workers and the most vulnerable children.
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The government have been grilled in recent days as to when they might reopen.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the BBC's Andrew Marr programme on Sunday morning that it was 'inconceivable' that schools would re-open without measures in place to stop the spread of the disease.
He said the government would be led by scientists.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Kym Marsh supported by fellow parents over home-schooling

Kym Marsh has received a flood of support from fellow parents after she opened up on the subject of home-schooling .
Kym is supporting her youngest daughter Polly 's education at home during the coronavirus crisis .
Things appear to be going swimmingly in a photo shared by Kym on Instagram of Polly smiling for the camera while hard at work .
But Kym has admitted to her followers that it 's harder than it looks .
`` Home schooling is flipping hard work , and this smile won ’ t last for long , '' she wrote with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell the actress that they 'feel her pain . '
They also shared their own home-schooling stories .
`` I have a six year old and almost 10 year old .
They just will not concentrate on anything , '' said one .
`` I ’ m trying my hardest to engage them but they just won ’ t take notice .
`` It feels like at school they have to engage and the teacher is an authoritative figure , at home it ’ s just mum !
God it ’ s hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I feel your pain.. yes home schooling isn ’ t easy at all.. xx '' And another said : `` I feel your pain my son is seven and his mood swings when we ’ re trying to complete his work is unreal , so stressful . ''
`` I bet you 're doing a great job , '' encouraged another follower and another told her to `` keep going . ''
Kym , 43 , played Michelle Connor in Corrie from 2006 until the end of last year .
She has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adorable grandson Teddy who will soon turn one .
Kym was a co-birthing partner for her eldest daughter Emilie last May .

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Kym Marsh has received a flood of support from fellow parents after she opened up on the subject of home-schooling.
Kym is supporting her youngest daughter Polly's education at home during the coronavirus crisis.
Things appear to be going swimmingly in a photo shared by Kym on Instagram of Polly smiling for the camera while hard at work.
But Kym has admitted to her followers that it's harder than it looks.
"Home schooling is flipping hard work, and this smile won’t last for long," she wrote with a laughing emoji.
Other parents rushed to tell the actress that they 'feel her pain.'
They also shared their own home-schooling stories.
"I have a six year old and almost 10 year old. They just will not concentrate on anything," said one.
(Image: Kym Marsh Instagram)
"I’m trying my hardest to engage them but they just won’t take notice.
"It feels like at school they have to engage and the teacher is an authoritative figure, at home it’s just mum! God it’s hard."
Another wrote to Kym: "I feel your pain.. yes home schooling isn’t easy at all.. xx"
And another said: "I feel your pain my son is seven and his mood swings when we’re trying to complete his work is unreal, so stressful."
"I bet you're doing a great job," encouraged another follower and another told her to "keep going."
Kym, 43, played Michelle Connor in Corrie from 2006 until the end of last year.
She has spoken out during lockdown about missing her adorable grandson Teddy who will soon turn one.
Kym was a co-birthing partner for her eldest daughter Emilie last May.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--The moment the last piece of Tameside Hospital's new coronavirus intensive care unit is lifted into

The moment the last piece of Tameside Hospital's new coronavirus intensive care unit is lifted into place

This is the moment the last piece of Tameside Hospital 's new 'flat-pack style ' coronavirus intensive care unit was lifted into place .
Usually a project like this would take around 20 weeks to complete .
But builders have got to this stage in just a month .
And remarkably it could be open within days after contractors worked round the clock to get it ready as soon as possible .
The ward will have space for 10 beds and has been built as part of plans to increase the hospital 's critical care capacity during the pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Group , which manufactures modular and portable buildings .
The firm has previously built three specialist wards for Wythenshawe Hospital , which formed a two-storey 105-bed unit .
Flattened steel has been used to create seven box units , each one around 10 metres long and three metres wide .
They were transported by low-loader to the hospital , where a 200-tonne crane has lifted them into place to be joined together .
Anything that could be assembled off-site , like toilets and showers , has already been done .
That means specialists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ward with medical equipment like gas and air and ventilators .
A deep clean will then follow before the unit is opened to patients .
Speaking earlier this month Karen James , chief executive of the Tameside and Glossop NHS Foundation Trust , which runs the hospital , said : `` This unit is part of our escalation plan dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic .
We have looked at ways to rapidly increase our critical care capacity and this new temporary unit is part of this plan .
`` Another aspect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I would like to pay tribute to the staff at the trust .
`` They have just stepped up and got on with it , whatever is asked of them .
`` They are delivering the best care possible in unprecedented circumstances .
Thank you . ''

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This is the moment the last piece of Tameside Hospital's new 'flat-pack style' coronavirus intensive care unit was lifted into place.
Usually a project like this would take around 20 weeks to complete.
But builders have got to this stage in just a month.
And remarkably it could be open within days after contractors worked round the clock to get it ready as soon as possible.
(Image: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust)
The ward will have space for 10 beds and has been built as part of plans to increase the hospital's critical care capacity during the pandemic.
It's been constructed by Wakefield-based Thurston Group, which manufactures modular and portable buildings.
The firm has previously built three specialist wards for Wythenshawe Hospital, which formed a two-storey 105-bed unit.
Flattened steel has been used to create seven box units, each one around 10 metres long and three metres wide.
They were transported by low-loader to the hospital, where a 200-tonne crane has lifted them into place to be joined together.
Anything that could be assembled off-site, like toilets and showers, has already been done.
That means specialists can now begin fitting-out the rest of the ward with medical equipment like gas and air and ventilators.
A deep clean will then follow before the unit is opened to patients.
Speaking earlier this month Karen James, chief executive of the Tameside and Glossop NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, said: "This unit is part of our escalation plan dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
We have looked at ways to rapidly increase our critical care capacity and this new temporary unit is part of this plan.
"Another aspect of this plan is redeploying our frontline staff and I would like to pay tribute to the staff at the trust.
"They have just stepped up and got on with it, whatever is asked of them.
"They are delivering the best care possible in unprecedented circumstances. Thank you."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Police called to house after lockdown party is live streamed on Facebook

Police officers attended a house in north Wales after a lockdown party was live streamed online .
The gathering in the village of Clawdd Poncen near Corwen which involved several households from the same street was live streamed on Facebook .
The homeowner , mum-of-four Mandy Higgins , said all the people involved were her family members .
Police have confirmed there were complaints made and that officers attended .
Ms Higgins told told North Wales Live that she `` probably should n't have done it . ''
However she said that she and the others just wanted to cheer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said all the people in the footage are her family and that they all live together `` in the same cul de sac . ''
`` Those in the footage are all the people that I live with , well not live with , but we live in the same cul de sac '' the 54-year-old said .
`` They are my family-my son , brother and niece is in the footage .
I did n't get close to them as I 'm holding the phone filming it but I suppose we should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling low and we needed a morale boost '' she continued .
`` When the police came they were very nice to us and told us to turn the music down and told us about social distancing , they knew us as a family .
`` We knocked the party on the head then . ''
`` Our morale was just low , it will never happen again '' she added .
A spokesman for North Wales Police confirmed that an address in Clawdd Poncen had been visited by officers , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Further patrols were carried out into the evening in the area '' the spokesman added .

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Police officers attended a house in north Wales after a lockdown party was live streamed online.
The gathering in the village of Clawdd Poncen near Corwen which involved several households from the same street was live streamed on Facebook.
The homeowner, mum-of-four Mandy Higgins, said all the people involved were her family members.
Police have confirmed there were complaints made and that officers attended.
(Image: North Wales Live)
Ms Higgins told told North Wales Live that she "probably shouldn't have done it."
However she said that she and the others just wanted to cheer themselves up during the lockdown.
She said all the people in the footage are her family and that they all live together "in the same cul de sac."
"Those in the footage are all the people that I live with, well not live with, but we live in the same cul de sac" the 54-year-old said.
"They are my family-my son, brother and niece is in the footage. I didn't get close to them as I'm holding the phone filming it but I suppose we shouldn't have done it but we were feeling low and we needed a morale boost" she continued.
(Image: North Wales Live)
"When the police came they were very nice to us and told us to turn the music down and told us about social distancing, they knew us as a family.
"We knocked the party on the head then."
"Our morale was just low, it will never happen again" she added.
A spokesman for North Wales Police confirmed that an address in Clawdd Poncen had been visited by officers, and that family members were found in the garden.
"Further patrols were carried out into the evening in the area" the spokesman added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Dalot reveals the presence Cristiano Ronaldo still has at Man United

Diogo Dalot says the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo 'still weighs a lot ' at Manchester United over a decade after he left the club .
Portuguese legend Ronaldo rose to stardom in his six years at Old Trafford after joining as a teenage sensation and leaving as the best player in the world .
During his time in English football Ronaldo guided United to three consecutive Premier League titles as well as the Champions League and the Club World Cup .
The current Juventus forward remains hugely popular among United fans and his compatriot Dalot says his legacy is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Real Madrid .
`` Cristiano still weighs a lot at Manchester United , '' Dalot told Eleven Sports via O Jogo .
`` For everything he did at the club , it is natural that it is so . ''
Dalot himself is a big fan of Ronaldo and says his dream is to one day play alongside the forward for the Portuguese national side .
The United full-back is yet to make his senior debut for his country and he admits time is running out if he is to make his ambition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I dream of playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo .
It would be a great achievement for me to share the dressing room with him , because he has always been my biggest reference .
`` I have to work a little more because he wo n't last forever ! ''

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Diogo Dalot says the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo 'still weighs a lot' at Manchester United over a decade after he left the club.
Portuguese legend Ronaldo rose to stardom in his six years at Old Trafford after joining as a teenage sensation and leaving as the best player in the world.
During his time in English football Ronaldo guided United to three consecutive Premier League titles as well as the Champions League and the Club World Cup.
The current Juventus forward remains hugely popular among United fans and his compatriot Dalot says his legacy is still evident 11 years after he left for Real Madrid.
"Cristiano still weighs a lot at Manchester United," Dalot told Eleven Sports via O Jogo. "For everything he did at the club, it is natural that it is so."
Dalot himself is a big fan of Ronaldo and says his dream is to one day play alongside the forward for the Portuguese national side. The United full-back is yet to make his senior debut for his country and he admits time is running out if he is to make his ambition a reality.
He added: "I dream of playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. It would be a great achievement for me to share the dressing room with him, because he has always been my biggest reference.
"I have to work a little more because he won't last forever!"