themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Gary Lineker disagrees with Paul Ince over Odion Ighalo's Manchester United goal vs LASK

When Paul Ince suggested that Odion Ighalo would n't have scored his brilliant goal for Manchester United at LASK had there been fans in the stadium , his comments were met with confusion .
Ighalo had opened the scoring in United 's big Europa League win as he juggled a ball to control around 25 yards out before taking a touch and unleashing a fine left-footed strike into the top corner off the crossbar .
It was a brilliant strike for the loan signing as he continued his scoring run with his fourth goal in eight appearances for United .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ played behind closed doors , former United midfielder Ince said he thought Ighalo only tried the skill before the goal because there were no fans watching .
“ Here he juggles it three times and fires it into the top corner , ” Ince said at half-time on BT Sport .
“ It reminds me of one of those that you would do at training .
If it was a full house , I don ’ t know if I am doing a disservice to him , I don ’ t know .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ let me tell you that .
A wonderful strike .
That is something you would try in training.
” The comments left plenty of United fans confused as to why Ince would look to take any credit away from a wonderful goal , and one pundit who took to Twitter to offer a different view was Gary Lineker , who wrote : `` Just saw Ighalo ’ s goal .
Sensational .
Deserved a crowd . ''

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When Paul Ince suggested that Odion Ighalo wouldn't have scored his brilliant goal for Manchester United at LASK had there been fans in the stadium, his comments were met with confusion.
Ighalo had opened the scoring in United's big Europa League win as he juggled a ball to control around 25 yards out before taking a touch and unleashing a fine left-footed strike into the top corner off the crossbar.
It was a brilliant strike for the loan signing as he continued his scoring run with his fourth goal in eight appearances for United.
However, because the game was being played behind closed doors, former United midfielder Ince said he thought Ighalo only tried the skill before the goal because there were no fans watching.
“Here he juggles it three times and fires it into the top corner,” Ince said at half-time on BT Sport.
“It reminds me of one of those that you would do at training. If it was a full house, I don’t know if I am doing a disservice to him, I don’t know.
“It is a wonderful goal, let me tell you that. A wonderful strike. That is something you would try in training.”
The comments left plenty of United fans confused as to why Ince would look to take any credit away from a wonderful goal, and one pundit who took to Twitter to offer a different view was Gary Lineker, who wrote: "Just saw Ighalo’s goal. Sensational. Deserved a crowd."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Chelsea eye move for Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes and more transfer rumours

Chelsea are interested in signing Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes , according to reports .
The exciting creative-midfielder made his debut for United in 2017 when he was just 16 years old but has struggled to establish himself in the side since .
While Brandon Williams and Mason Greenwood have become integral members of the first team Gomes has made just six appearances so far this season , with his only starts coming in the Europa League .
His last appearance was on January 7 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City .
The 19-year-old has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assist in any of his appearances and with his contract set to expire at the end of the season a departure from Old Trafford could be on the cards .
United have offered Gomes a new contract to extend his decade stay at the club but as of yet it remains unsigned and , according to the Metro , Chelsea are keen on bringing him to London .
Blues boss Frank Lampard has made a name for himself this season by playing young players and it 's reported that Chelsea are ready to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing him on a free in the summer .
Meanwhile , Real Madrid have reportedly cooled their interest in Paul Pogba .
The La Liga giants have been linked with United 's star Frenchman for months as Zinedine Zidane looks to improve his side .
However , according to the Daily Mail , via SportsMole , Madrid no longer see Pogba as a priority following the emergence of Federico Valverde and Martin Odergaard .

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Chelsea are interested in signing Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes, according to reports.
The exciting creative-midfielder made his debut for United in 2017 when he was just 16 years old but has struggled to establish himself in the side since.
While Brandon Williams and Mason Greenwood have become integral members of the first team Gomes has made just six appearances so far this season, with his only starts coming in the Europa League. His last appearance was on January 7 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City.
The 19-year-old has failed to grab a goal or an assist in any of his appearances and with his contract set to expire at the end of the season a departure from Old Trafford could be on the cards.
United have offered Gomes a new contract to extend his decade stay at the club but as of yet it remains unsigned and, according to the Metro, Chelsea are keen on bringing him to London.
Blues boss Frank Lampard has made a name for himself this season by playing young players and it's reported that Chelsea are ready to capitalise on Gomes' contract situation by signing him on a free in the summer.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid have reportedly cooled their interest in Paul Pogba.
The La Liga giants have been linked with United's star Frenchman for months as Zinedine Zidane looks to improve his side.
However, according to the Daily Mail, via SportsMole, Madrid no longer see Pogba as a priority following the emergence of Federico Valverde and Martin Odergaard.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Parents slam school for saying coronavirus self-isolation absences will be unauthorised

Parents keeping their children at home amid the coronavirus outbreak have criticised a school for its stance on absences .
Two families with youngsters at Buile Hill Academy in Salford contacted the M.E.N on Friday to slam the school 's decision for giving their children unauthorised absences .
Stephen Egerton kept his daughters Gina , 12 , and Leah , 11 , off because their mum and younger sibling Jackson , eight , are showing one of the main symptoms of the disease - a dry , persistent cough .
While mum-of-three Lindsay Hulse kept her eldest son Josh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throat and aches and pains .
Both were told by the school that without medical evidence , the absences would be unauthorised .
However the school has since told the M.E.N that the parents were given that information incorrectly and that schools are still formulating their responses following the new guidance issued by the government yesterday .
The guidelines pose a number of problems for schools and colleges as potentially any parent can ring in and say their child has symptoms .
But parents want confirmation that they wo n't be penalised for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep their children safe .
A petition has now been launched calling for parents to be allowed to remove children from school temporarily without facing repercussions and has been signed by 57,000 people .
Stephen , also dad to two-year-old Skyler and six-month-old Freddie , says his whole family is now on lockdown after wife Dionne , 31 , and eight-year-old Jackson started with the symptoms on Thursday .
The 40-year-old is a full-time carer for his disabled wife , who has a number of health conditions including scoliosis , fibromyalgia and chronic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not willing to put any of them at risk .
`` I emailed Buile Hill and Jackson 's school , St Paul 's C of E in Walkden , to tell them that we are self isolating until further notice .
`` The pressure I was getting off Buile Hill about their absences being unauthorised was ridiculous .
`` Schools are crowded places , there are hundreds of children there and it takes seven to 10 days for symptoms to materialise and we just ca n't take that risk . ''
He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Christmas - Freddie was in hospital and Skyler was fighting it at home with steroids .
My wife and Jackson both have asthma , so you can see why we 're so concerned .
`` This is just making parents who are already anxious think that they 're going to be fined or reprimanded when they just do n't know what to do for the best . ''
Lindsay , who lives off Lancaster Road , Salford , said she had the same response from Buile Hill , yet when she contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ellesmere Park High School , they told her his absence would be authorised .
`` When I spoke to Buile Hill they said I needed medical evidence , but I ca n't get that as the GP surgery is closed and they 're just doing appointments over the phone , '' she said .
`` Josh 's attendance is 96.7 % so it 's not like it 's really bad .
I said to them 'what do you expect me to do when the doctor 's is closed , get him out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his pjs to show you how poorly he is . ''
The school , in Eccles Old Road , Pendleton , said the wrong advice was conveyed to parents and that any parent 's judgment will be respected until there is clearer guidance from Public Health England .
It is hoped a toolkit from PHE will soon be available to help schools define when absences are authorised .
David Clayton , CEO of Consilium Academies , the multi-academy trust that runs Buile Hill , said : “ The Trust is committed to following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PHE ) provides but , given the nature of the health issues the country is facing , this advice is understandably changing quickly – particularly as we moved to the 'delay ' phase yesterday .
“ We are working hard to ensure that we are responding quickly to this , and are trying to adapt as quickly as we can after the advice has coming out .
“ It is not in anyone ’ s interest to penalise students and their families who are taking the correct action to help manage the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ student is displaying symptoms , then we would of course advise them to self-isolate in line with NHS 111 recommendations – and there would be no negative impact on their attendance record . ''
He stressed how schools will have to rely on parents being honest and following the guidelines set out .
“ Now that tests for the virus are not being universally carried out , what we do have to ensure , however , is that families are correctly following the advice set by PHE and the NHS , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our students is of course our number one priority , we do not want young people to miss valuable education opportunities unnecessarily .
“ This ultimately all comes down to trust .
We trust our families that they will follow PHE correctly , and they should trust that we are doing everything to make our school as safe as possible.
” The Department for Education said : `` If pupils are self-isolating following the PM ’ s speech yesterday , then this would be an authorised absence . ''
With regards to siblings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms , she said : “ It is for headteachers to decide whether an individual absence is authorised , but where schools are open and pupils are not unwell and have not been asked to self-isolate by PHE , we would expect them to attend school as normal.
” Have you kept your child off school with or without symptoms of coronavirus ?
Have you been told their absence will be authorised ?
Let us know in the comments or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page here .

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Parents keeping their children at home amid the coronavirus outbreak have criticised a school for its stance on absences.
Two families with youngsters at Buile Hill Academy in Salford contacted the M.E.N on Friday to slam the school's decision for giving their children unauthorised absences.
Stephen Egerton kept his daughters Gina, 12, and Leah, 11, off because their mum and younger sibling Jackson, eight, are showing one of the main symptoms of the disease - a dry, persistent cough.
While mum-of-three Lindsay Hulse kept her eldest son Josh, 14, off because of a sore throat and aches and pains.
Both were told by the school that without medical evidence, the absences would be unauthorised.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
However the school has since told the M.E.N that the parents were given that information incorrectly and that schools are still formulating their responses following the new guidance issued by the government yesterday.
The guidelines pose a number of problems for schools and colleges as potentially any parent can ring in and say their child has symptoms.
But parents want confirmation that they won't be penalised for doing what they feel is right to keep their children safe.
A petition has now been launched calling for parents to be allowed to remove children from school temporarily without facing repercussions and has been signed by 57,000 people.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Stephen, also dad to two-year-old Skyler and six-month-old Freddie, says his whole family is now on lockdown after wife Dionne, 31, and eight-year-old Jackson started with the symptoms on Thursday.
The 40-year-old is a full-time carer for his disabled wife, who has a number of health conditions including scoliosis, fibromyalgia and chronic asthma. And he says he's not willing to put any of them at risk.
"I emailed Buile Hill and Jackson's school, St Paul's C of E in Walkden, to tell them that we are self isolating until further notice.
"The pressure I was getting off Buile Hill about their absences being unauthorised was ridiculous.
"Schools are crowded places, there are hundreds of children there and it takes seven to 10 days for symptoms to materialise and we just can't take that risk."
He added: "Our youngest two had bronchiolitis at Christmas - Freddie was in hospital and Skyler was fighting it at home with steroids. My wife and Jackson both have asthma, so you can see why we're so concerned.
"This is just making parents who are already anxious think that they're going to be fined or reprimanded when they just don't know what to do for the best."
Lindsay, who lives off Lancaster Road, Salford, said she had the same response from Buile Hill, yet when she contacted her younger son Reece's school, Ellesmere Park High School, they told her his absence would be authorised.
"When I spoke to Buile Hill they said I needed medical evidence, but I can't get that as the GP surgery is closed and they're just doing appointments over the phone," she said.
"Josh's attendance is 96.7% so it's not like it's really bad. I said to them 'what do you expect me to do when the doctor's is closed, get him out of bed and bring him to school in his pjs to show you how poorly he is."
The school, in Eccles Old Road, Pendleton, said the wrong advice was conveyed to parents and that any parent's judgment will be respected until there is clearer guidance from Public Health England.
It is hoped a toolkit from PHE will soon be available to help schools define when absences are authorised.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
David Clayton, CEO of Consilium Academies, the multi-academy trust that runs Buile Hill, said: “The Trust is committed to following the guidance that Public Health England (PHE) provides but, given the nature of the health issues the country is facing, this advice is understandably changing quickly – particularly as we moved to the 'delay' phase yesterday.
“We are working hard to ensure that we are responding quickly to this, and are trying to adapt as quickly as we can after the advice has coming out.
“It is not in anyone’s interest to penalise students and their families who are taking the correct action to help manage the spread of the coronavirus.
"If a student is displaying symptoms, then we would of course advise them to self-isolate in line with NHS 111 recommendations – and there would be no negative impact on their attendance record."
He stressed how schools will have to rely on parents being honest and following the guidelines set out.
“Now that tests for the virus are not being universally carried out, what we do have to ensure, however, is that families are correctly following the advice set by PHE and the NHS," he said.
"While the health of our students is of course our number one priority, we do not want young people to miss valuable education opportunities unnecessarily.
“This ultimately all comes down to trust. We trust our families that they will follow PHE correctly, and they should trust that we are doing everything to make our school as safe as possible.”
The Department for Education said: "If pupils are self-isolating following the PM’s speech yesterday, then this would be an authorised absence."
With regards to siblings, or children who aren't showing symptoms, she said: “It is for headteachers to decide whether an individual absence is authorised, but where schools are open and pupils are not unwell and have not been asked to self-isolate by PHE, we would expect them to attend school as normal.”
Have you kept your child off school with or without symptoms of coronavirus? Have you been told their absence will be authorised? Let us know in the comments or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Coronavirus and football: A letter to our readers

Before everything else , let it be said without apology that sport matters .
It matters that millions of people share a passion for something so arbitrary and it matters that sport is often the thing that binds us together when there is much that threatens to pull us apart .
Sport is our heroes and our friends .
It is our community and our conversation .
But sport matters until it doesn ’ t .
I am not a doctor and am in no way qualified to comment on the public health strategies of containing , delaying and managing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do know that , despite understandable unease and uncertainty , many fans and colleagues are relieved to hear that Sport will largely stop for the foreseeable future .
This is unprecedented and the situation still brings many more questions than answers .
As journalists , it is often hard to admit when we don ’ t know but , at time of writing , it is impossible to say where this goes next and , from a personally selfish point of view , what this means for sport .
I do know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across Reach Regionals whose job , above all else , is to tell the stories fans care about and answer the questions of our clubs ’ supporters .
We are collectively facing a long period without matches and , presumably , press conferences and other events .
This will change how we work , but not why we work .
As such , I am today asking you , as a sports fan , to tell us what you want to know during this period of uncertainty .
It could be related to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your club or be entirely unrelated to the pandemic .
Is there a player that you want to know more about ?
Do you have questions over how your club is preparing for the summer transfer window , in whatever form it now takes ?
What are the off-the-pitch issues that you want more information on ?
Equally , during this period , your habits may change .
Would you like to receive more podcasts and videos ?
Will email newsletters become harder to access for you ?
We , as ever , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewers and listeners .
By filling in this survey , you can help to shape our coverage and what our journalists do .
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Dear reader,
Before everything else, let it be said without apology that sport matters.
It matters that millions of people share a passion for something so arbitrary and it matters that sport is often the thing that binds us together when there is much that threatens to pull us apart. Sport is our heroes and our friends. It is our community and our conversation.
But sport matters until it doesn’t. I am not a doctor and am in no way qualified to comment on the public health strategies of containing, delaying and managing the spread of COVID-19, but I do know that, despite understandable unease and uncertainty, many fans and colleagues are relieved to hear that Sport will largely stop for the foreseeable future.
This is unprecedented and the situation still brings many more questions than answers. As journalists, it is often hard to admit when we don’t know but, at time of writing, it is impossible to say where this goes next and, from a personally selfish point of view, what this means for sport.
I do know that we have over 100 brilliant sports journalists across Reach Regionals whose job, above all else, is to tell the stories fans care about and answer the questions of our clubs’ supporters. We are collectively facing a long period without matches and, presumably, press conferences and other events. This will change how we work, but not why we work.
As such, I am today asking you, as a sports fan, to tell us what you want to know during this period of uncertainty. It could be related to how the outbreak of coronavirus will affect your club or be entirely unrelated to the pandemic. Is there a player that you want to know more about? Do you have questions over how your club is preparing for the summer transfer window, in whatever form it now takes? What are the off-the-pitch issues that you want more information on?
Equally, during this period, your habits may change. Would you like to receive more podcasts and videos? Will email newsletters become harder to access for you? We, as ever, will be guided by our readers, viewers and listeners. By filling in this survey, you can help to shape our coverage and what our journalists do.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Traffic delayed after serious crash on Bury New Road

Police , paramedics and firefighters were called to the incident at around 6.45pm this evening .
Pictures show serious damage @ @ @ @ @ to have collided around Blackford Bridge on Bury New Road .
The crash caused disruption @ @ @ @ @ Go North West had to reroute services along Sunnybank Road , Parr Lane and Hollins @ @ @ @ @ the fire service confirmed that nobody was injured in the incident but the road was @ @ @ @ @ hour .
It has now reopened and the damaged vehicles have been removed .

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A crash caused long delays on a key road in Whitefield.
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the incident at around 6.45pm this evening.
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Pictures show serious damage to two cars that appear to have collided around Blackford Bridge on Bury New Road.
The crash caused disruption for drivers and bus operator Go North West had to reroute services along Sunnybank Road, Parr Lane and Hollins Lane.
A spokesman for the fire service confirmed that nobody was injured in the incident but the road was shut for around half an hour.
It has now reopened and the damaged vehicles have been removed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Manchester United told to add Harry Kane to their summer transfer list

Robbie Savage has told his former club Manchester United to add Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane to their summer transfer list .
After the successful arrivals of Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo in January , United are expected to dip back into the market when the window reopens and are looking to add three players to their squad .
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish , Leicester City playmaker James Maddison , Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Birmingham City prodigy Jude Bellingham are all targets .
Though Savage has his own shortlist of players United should sign and has now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England captain was linked with a move to Old Trafford .
“ [ Kane is a ] top-class striker , I think United probably need three or four players in the summer transfer window if they ’ re to compete for the Premier League , ” Savage told BT Sport .
“ If you can get [ Paul ] Pogba back into this side , I ’ ve mentioned Koulibaly , Jack Grealish .
“ These are the players if I was at Manchester United I ’ d be going for .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of money but this is the type of player , Champions League qualification for Manchester United is so key to who they can attract .
“ Sancho another one from Dortmund or Jimenez from Wolves .
They ’ re the type of players I ’ d be going for if I was Manchester United .
“ If you could generate £100million or so from squad players , Champions League football , you might be able to attract those players .
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Robbie Savage has told his former club Manchester United to add Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane to their summer transfer list.
After the successful arrivals of Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo in January, United are expected to dip back into the market when the window reopens and are looking to add three players to their squad.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, Leicester City playmaker James Maddison, Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Birmingham City prodigy Jude Bellingham are all targets.
Though Savage has his own shortlist of players United should sign and has now added Kane to the list after the England captain was linked with a move to Old Trafford.
“[Kane is a] top-class striker, I think United probably need three or four players in the summer transfer window if they’re to compete for the Premier League,” Savage told BT Sport.
“If you can get [Paul] Pogba back into this side, I’ve mentioned Koulibaly, Jack Grealish.
“These are the players if I was at Manchester United I’d be going for.
“Harry Kane would cost an awful lot of money but this is the type of player, Champions League qualification for Manchester United is so key to who they can attract.
“Sancho another one from Dortmund or Jimenez from Wolves. They’re the type of players I’d be going for if I was Manchester United.
“If you could generate £100million or so from squad players, Champions League football, you might be able to attract those players.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Coronavirus could force Manchester United and Man City into UEFA one-off matches

The coronavirus outbreak around Europe could force UEFA into playing Champions League and Europa League ties in a one-off game in order to finish the competition this summer .
UEFA confirmed on Friday morning that all fixtures in the Champions League and Europa League have been suspended due to the outbreak .
All of Europe ’ s top leagues have faced widespread disruption , with the Premier League confirming on Friday afternoon that they have postponed all upcoming games over the next two weeks .
The governing body also announced on Friday that the draw for the quarter-finals of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for next Friday , has also been postponed .
A UEFA statement read : “ In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments , all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed .
“ This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League , Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020 ; all UEFA Europa League , Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 19 March 2020 ; all UEFA Youth League , quarter-final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .
“ Further decisions on when these matches take place will be communicated in due course .
“ As a consequence of the postponements , the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League quarter-final draws scheduled for 20 March have also been postponed .
“ UEFA yesterday invited representatives of its 55 member associations , together with the boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues and a representative of FIFPro , to a videoconference meeting on Tuesday 17 March to discuss European football ’ s response to the outbreak.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Mirror , the governing body could be heading for a major revolution with quarter-final and semi-finals ties being played over one leg in the coming months .
That is one of the proposals up for discussion at the UEFA crisis summit meeting next Tuesday , according to the report , which also says that there is a determination to still stand by the Champions League final date on May 30 in Istanbul with the Europa final in Gdansk three days earlier .
In the cases of Manchester United and Manchester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second legs of their last-16 ties , meaning that the return matches will have to be played before the later rounds of the tournaments - in whatever format - can continue.. City have the advantage over Real Madrid after beating them 2-1 at the Bernabeu in their first leg in the Champions League , while United all-but confirmed their Europa League progress by hammering LASK in Austria last night .
The UEFA summit will be done by a video conference with all 55 member associations taking part on Tuesday and moving Euro 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2021 is also key to the rescheduling as it would enable the season to be played beyond May 30 .

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The coronavirus outbreak around Europe could force UEFA into playing Champions League and Europa League ties in a one-off game in order to finish the competition this summer.
UEFA confirmed on Friday morning that all fixtures in the Champions League and Europa League have been suspended due to the outbreak.
All of Europe’s top leagues have faced widespread disruption, with the Premier League confirming on Friday afternoon that they have postponed all upcoming games over the next two weeks.
The governing body also announced on Friday that the draw for the quarter-finals of the Champions League and Europa League, planned for next Friday, has also been postponed.
A UEFA statement read: “In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed.
“This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020; all UEFA Europa League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 19 March 2020; all UEFA Youth League, quarter-final matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020.
“Further decisions on when these matches take place will be communicated in due course.
“As a consequence of the postponements, the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League quarter-final draws scheduled for 20 March have also been postponed.
“UEFA yesterday invited representatives of its 55 member associations, together with the boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues and a representative of FIFPro, to a videoconference meeting on Tuesday 17 March to discuss European football’s response to the outbreak.”
And now according to a report in the Mirror, the governing body could be heading for a major revolution with quarter-final and semi-finals ties being played over one leg in the coming months.
That is one of the proposals up for discussion at the UEFA crisis summit meeting next Tuesday, according to the report, which also says that there is a determination to still stand by the Champions League final date on May 30 in Istanbul with the Europa final in Gdansk three days earlier.
In the cases of Manchester United and Manchester City, both are yet to play the second legs of their last-16 ties, meaning that the return matches will have to be played before the later rounds of the tournaments - in whatever format - can continue..
City have the advantage over Real Madrid after beating them 2-1 at the Bernabeu in their first leg in the Champions League, while United all-but confirmed their Europa League progress by hammering LASK in Austria last night.
The UEFA summit will be done by a video conference with all 55 member associations taking part on Tuesday and moving Euro 2020 by a year until the summer of 2021 is also key to the rescheduling as it would enable the season to be played beyond May 30.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Teenage couple from Manchester arrive at Malta hotel for two-night holiday only to be told they cann

Teenage couple from Manchester arrive at Malta hotel for two-night holiday only to be told they cannot leave room for 14 days... and have to pay for it

A young couple on their first holiday together have become trapped in their hotel room after a coronavirus quarantine in Malta .
Chloe Hoyes , 17 , and Sam Dawson , 18 , travelled out to the popular tourist destination today but arrived shortly after the announcement of mandatory isolation for anyone coming from the UK .
The teens , both from Bolton , had just arrived and checked in at their hotel in Sliema when a manager informed them that their dream trip had become a nightmare .
Just hours earlier Maltese prime minister Robert Abela launched a 14-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK , with police carrying out spot checks in the streets and handing out €1,000 fines for anyone caught outside .
The couple had only planned to spend two nights in Malta but are now faced with two weeks trapped in the same room - a particular problem for Sam who suffers from type 1 diabetes but only has a few days supply of insulin .
`` We got here about 12.30pm and we came straight to the hotel and nothing had been said , '' explained Chloe .
`` We checked in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We thought everything we fine and then the manager came to the room and when my partner opened up the jumped back .
`` He said stop right there do n't come out of the room , you have to stay here for 14 days . ''
The teenage couple have also been told that they will have to pay the cost of staying in their room at the Plaza Regency Hotel for two weeks , as well as the price of meals that will have to be brought to them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ us we ca n't leave the room or we will be reported to the police .
We have called our insurance , we 've called the embassy , we 've called everyone we can .
`` We 've been told that we have to pay for everything that we use .
We do n't know what 's going on we 're stranded out here , we 're trapped . ''
She added : `` They 've brought us up some water but we 're sat here now with idea what to do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for it . ''
To make matters worse , the trip was part of a birthday celebration for Sam , who turns 19 on Sunday .
His girlfriend explained : `` We were so excited when we were getting on the plane , it 's my partner 's birthday on Sunday as well so we were really looking forward to that .
We had enough money for the days we are here but not any more .
`` I understand that it 's important and they 've to do everything they can but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the hotel told the Manchester Evening News confirmed that guests staying for longer than they had booked would have to pay extra .
He also explained that people can book flights back to their own countries and leave Malta but that this might involve communicating with their embassy .
`` Everyone is quarantined wherever the come from in whatever part of the world .
Basically , we 're telling people not to travel if they can and stay at home instead , '' he said .
`` The circumstances are unfortunate but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nobody is happy to stay 14 days locked in a room even if they have the loveliest sea view in the world .
`` And , it puts a lot of pressure on us as well . ''

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A young couple on their first holiday together have become trapped in their hotel room after a coronavirus quarantine in Malta.
Chloe Hoyes, 17, and Sam Dawson, 18, travelled out to the popular tourist destination today but arrived shortly after the announcement of mandatory isolation for anyone coming from the UK.
The teens, both from Bolton , had just arrived and checked in at their hotel in Sliema when a manager informed them that their dream trip had become a nightmare.
Just hours earlier Maltese prime minister Robert Abela launched a 14-day quarantine for anyone travelling in from the UK, with police carrying out spot checks in the streets and handing out €1,000 fines for anyone caught outside.
The couple had only planned to spend two nights in Malta but are now faced with two weeks trapped in the same room - a particular problem for Sam who suffers from type 1 diabetes but only has a few days supply of insulin.
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"We got here about 12.30pm and we came straight to the hotel and nothing had been said," explained Chloe.
"We checked in and we went upstairs into the room. We thought everything we fine and then the manager came to the room and when my partner opened up the jumped back.
"He said stop right there don't come out of the room, you have to stay here for 14 days."
The teenage couple have also been told that they will have to pay the cost of staying in their room at the Plaza Regency Hotel for two weeks, as well as the price of meals that will have to be brought to them.
Chloe added: "They've told us we can't leave the room or we will be reported to the police. We have called our insurance, we've called the embassy, we've called everyone we can.
"We've been told that we have to pay for everything that we use. We don't know what's going on we're stranded out here, we're trapped."
She added: "They've brought us up some water but we're sat here now with idea what to do. We're quarantined and having to pay for it."
To make matters worse, the trip was part of a birthday celebration for Sam, who turns 19 on Sunday.
His girlfriend explained: "We were so excited when we were getting on the plane, it's my partner's birthday on Sunday as well so we were really looking forward to that. We had enough money for the days we are here but not any more.
"I understand that it's important and they've to do everything they can but this is crazy."
A manager at the hotel told the Manchester Evening News confirmed that guests staying for longer than they had booked would have to pay extra.
He also explained that people can book flights back to their own countries and leave Malta but that this might involve communicating with their embassy.
"Everyone is quarantined wherever the come from in whatever part of the world. Basically, we're telling people not to travel if they can and stay at home instead," he said.
"The circumstances are unfortunate but this is the way at the moment, nobody is happy to stay 14 days locked in a room even if they have the loveliest sea view in the world.
"And, it puts a lot of pressure on us as well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Kids football in Salford to go ahead despite coronavirus concerns

Children 's football in Salford is still set to go ahead this weekend , despite major leagues opting to postpone fixtures due to coronavirus .
The Salford and Districts Football League , which oversees youth football in the city and the surrounding area , made the announcement earlier this afternoon .
It follows the three-week postponement of all Premier League and English Football League ( EFL ) matches .
Teams with players from the three schools in Salford that have closed due to the virus - Lewis Street , Christchurch and Lark Hill - will have their fixtures rearranged but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played .
A spokesman for the league said : `` The league are aware of the actions of others in the football world .
The S & DFL will continue to be led by Manchester County FA and Public Health England .
`` For this weekend , fixtures were suspended for teams with players and their siblings who attend the three schools closed in Eccles .
These schools intend to re-open on Monday .
`` It is not felt at this time that all fixtures need to be cancelled , although this will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more teams who are unable to play , or if there are more teams who are also concerned about playing , then the league will agree to postpone the fixtures without hesitation . ''
The league stated that the decision has been made due to a smaller volume of people being at the matches compared to those in the Premier League or EFL .
A spokesman added : `` We are liaising closely with Manchester FA and Public Health .
If there are any changes , we will get this communication out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will work week by week .
`` The main issue is the meeting of large crowds in a confined space and this does not relate to us .
Also the older generation are more at risk and may be best to ask the vulnerable to stay away from the touchlines .
`` Please ensure that you are all following and advising anyone connected to the game to follow guidance from Public Health England . ''

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Children's football in Salford is still set to go ahead this weekend, despite major leagues opting to postpone fixtures due to coronavirus.
The Salford and Districts Football League, which oversees youth football in the city and the surrounding area, made the announcement earlier this afternoon.
It follows the three-week postponement of all Premier League and English Football League (EFL) matches.
Teams with players from the three schools in Salford that have closed due to the virus - Lewis Street, Christchurch and Lark Hill - will have their fixtures rearranged but all other games are due to be played.
A spokesman for the league said: "The league are aware of the actions of others in the football world. The S&DFL will continue to be led by Manchester County FA and Public Health England.
"For this weekend, fixtures were suspended for teams with players and their siblings who attend the three schools closed in Eccles. These schools intend to re-open on Monday.
"It is not felt at this time that all fixtures need to be cancelled, although this will change if more schools close and affects more teams who are unable to play, or if there are more teams who are also concerned about playing, then the league will agree to postpone the fixtures without hesitation."
The league stated that the decision has been made due to a smaller volume of people being at the matches compared to those in the Premier League or EFL.
A spokesman added: "We are liaising closely with Manchester FA and Public Health. If there are any changes, we will get this communication out to you as soon as we can. We will work week by week.
"The main issue is the meeting of large crowds in a confined space and this does not relate to us. Also the older generation are more at risk and may be best to ask the vulnerable to stay away from the touchlines.
"Please ensure that you are all following and advising anyone connected to the game to follow guidance from Public Health England."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Manchester Marathon has been postponed due to coronavirus

Manchester Marathon has been postponed due to coronavirus .
Organisers made the decision due to 'escalating concerns ' about the spread of the virus .
The event was due to take place on Sunday , April 5 with around 26,000 runners were expected to take part .
The announcement that it was being postponed was made in a statement this evening ( Friday ) .
A new date will be issued in 'due course ' .
Organisers are also exploring the possibility of allowing runners to take part in the race 'remotely ' .
A further update will be issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of large-scale events have been cancelled due to fears about the spread of COVID-19 .
All Premier League matches have been postponed and the London Marathon will now be held at a later date in October .
In a statement , Manchester Marathon organisers said : `` In light of escalating concerns surrounding the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 on public health we have made the tough decision to postpone the 2020 Manchester Marathon which was due to take place on Sunday , 5 .
`` As the organiser of a mass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a responsibility to ensure the safety and health of our runners , spectators and crew , and to do everything within our power to prevent the virus from spreading further .
`` Since the outbreak of the virus we have been closely monitoring the situation and working alongside fellow organisers , medical experts and our stakeholders to fully understand its impacts .
Based on the most up to date information available from Public Health England and interpretations from our Medical Director , we have no option but to postpone .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a marathon and the effort that goes in to fundraising for those who are supporting a cause close to their hearts .
It is our desire to ensure runners have the opportunity to cross the finish line and our contingency planning includes a postponement , likely to be in the Autumn of 2020 , as well as options for runners to complete the marathon remotely . ''

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Manchester Marathon has been postponed due to coronavirus.
Organisers made the decision due to 'escalating concerns' about the spread of the virus.
The event was due to take place on Sunday, April 5 with around 26,000 runners were expected to take part.
The announcement that it was being postponed was made in a statement this evening (Friday).
A new date will be issued in 'due course'.
Organisers are also exploring the possibility of allowing runners to take part in the race 'remotely'.
A further update will be issued by Wednesday, March 18.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A number of large-scale events have been cancelled due to fears about the spread of COVID-19.
All Premier League matches have been postponed and the London Marathon will now be held at a later date in October.
In a statement, Manchester Marathon organisers said: " In light of escalating concerns surrounding the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 on public health we have made the tough decision to postpone the 2020 Manchester Marathon which was due to take place on Sunday, 5.
"As the organiser of a mass participation sporting event such as this we have a responsibility to ensure the safety and health of our runners, spectators and crew, and to do everything within our power to prevent the virus from spreading further.
"Since the outbreak of the virus we have been closely monitoring the situation and working alongside fellow organisers, medical experts and our stakeholders to fully understand its impacts. Based on the most up to date information available from Public Health England and interpretations from our Medical Director, we have no option but to postpone.
"We understand the intensive training involved in taking on a marathon and the effort that goes in to fundraising for those who are supporting a cause close to their hearts. It is our desire to ensure runners have the opportunity to cross the finish line and our contingency planning includes a postponement, likely to be in the Autumn of 2020, as well as options for runners to complete the marathon remotely."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Manchester University to cancel face-to-face lectures and move towards online teaching amid coronavi

Manchester University to cancel face-to-face lectures and move towards online teaching amid coronavirus outbreak

The University of Manchester has decided to cancel face-to-face lectures and move towards online teaching amid the coronavirus outbreak .
It aims to deliver teaching online 'as far as possible ' from Monday , March 16 .
The university will use next week as a 'transition week ' , where lectures with a registered cohort of 100 or more students will be delivered online .
Small group sessions and project classes will go ahead as normal next week , but by Friday , March 27 , the university hopes to have moved all teaching to online 'wherever possible ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ students , President and Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell said the safety and health of staff , students and visitors are 'our paramount concerns ' .
She said the university had been following advice from Public Health England closely .
Ms Rothwell added : `` You will all be aware that , while some aspects of government advice around Covid-19 changed yesterday , we remain open for business .
`` However , we need to anticipate rapid changes still to come , and to change some of our current ways of working to operate within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will be transferring our teaching activities to online provision as far as possible , beginning from Monday , 16 March 2020 , Week 8 in our teaching semester .
`` We will use Week 8 as a transition week to prepare more fully for virtual education .
`` The campus remains open , including the library and other services . ''
The letter said that from Monday , March 16 , all lectures with a registered cohort of 100 of more will be delivered using online content .
Small group sessions will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and move online wherever possible from Friday , March 27 .
The letter added : `` We are working at Faculty and University levels on guidance and support so online teaching can be delivered either on or off campus after Easter , depending on the context at that time .
`` More information will follow about summer and resit examinations , but we do anticipate a substantial move to online assessments .
`` In addition to these changes , all international field courses and most UK field courses will be cancelled or postponed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any work related international travel unless it is essential and then should be approved by your line manager .
`` Separate notices have been sent about self-isolation and reporting .
`` Further messages will follow next week and we are communicating with students . ''
In Greater Manchester , 32 cases of the COVID-19 virus have been confirmed ( as of 6pm on Friday , March 13 ) .
A total of 32,771 people have been tested for COVID-19 in the UK .
10 patients who tested positive for coronavirus have sadly died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday , the Government issued advice to say that people with even 'mild symptoms ' of coronavirus should self-isolate .
The Prime Minister said in a press conference following the meeting : `` If you have coronavirus symptoms however mild , either a new continuous cough or a high temperature , then you should stay at home for at least seven days to protect others and help slow the spread of the disease .
`` We advise all those over 70 with serious medical conditions against going on cruises and we advise against @ @ @ @ @

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The University of Manchester has decided to cancel face-to-face lectures and move towards online teaching amid the coronavirus outbreak.
It aims to deliver teaching online 'as far as possible' from Monday, March 16.
The university will use next week as a 'transition week', where lectures with a registered cohort of 100 or more students will be delivered online.
Small group sessions and project classes will go ahead as normal next week, but by Friday, March 27, the university hopes to have moved all teaching to online 'wherever possible'.
In a letter sent to staff and students, President and Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell said the safety and health of staff, students and visitors are 'our paramount concerns'.
She said the university had been following advice from Public Health England closely.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Phot)
Ms Rothwell added: "You will all be aware that, while some aspects of government advice around Covid-19 changed yesterday, we remain open for business.
"However, we need to anticipate rapid changes still to come, and to change some of our current ways of working to operate within these unprecedented times.
"Accordingly, we will be transferring our teaching activities to online provision as far as possible, beginning from Monday, 16 March 2020, Week 8 in our teaching semester.
"We will use Week 8 as a transition week to prepare more fully for virtual education.
"The campus remains open, including the library and other services."
The letter said that from Monday, March 16, all lectures with a registered cohort of 100 of more will be delivered using online content.
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Small group sessions will go ahead but these will mainly cease and move online wherever possible from Friday, March 27.
The letter added: "We are working at Faculty and University levels on guidance and support so online teaching can be delivered either on or off campus after Easter, depending on the context at that time.
"More information will follow about summer and resit examinations, but we do anticipate a substantial move to online assessments.
"In addition to these changes, all international field courses and most UK field courses will be cancelled or postponed.
"We now strongly recommend against any work related international travel unless it is essential and then should be approved by your line manager.
"Separate notices have been sent about self-isolation and reporting.
"Further messages will follow next week and we are communicating with students."
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In Greater Manchester, 32 cases of the COVID-19 virus have been confirmed (as of 6pm on Friday, March 13).
A total of 32,771 people have been tested for COVID-19 in the UK.
798 people tested positive.
10 patients who tested positive for coronavirus have sadly died.
Following an emergency Cobra meeting on Thursday, the Government issued advice to say that people with even 'mild symptoms' of coronavirus should self-isolate.
The Prime Minister said in a press conference following the meeting: "If you have coronavirus symptoms however mild, either a new continuous cough or a high temperature, then you should stay at home for at least seven days to protect others and help slow the spread of the disease.
"We advise all those over 70 with serious medical conditions against going on cruises and we advise against international school trips."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Friday March 13

It 's Friday the 13th which is said to be unlucky for some .
But it wo n't be if you wont tonight 's massive Euromillions draw .
Friday night 's jackpot is a staggering £47m and if you were to win , the unlucky day will be one to remember .
The life-changing sum gives you endless possibilities .
Paying off your mortgage , getting yourself on the property ladder , buying a brand new car or hitting the shops - you can do it all .
To play the game , you 'll need to pick up a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online .
But even if you do n't secure the jackpot , you could still take home large amounts of cash .
With every ticket you 'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked .
Tonight we 'll be revealing the results for Euromillions , the Thunderball draw , and the Millionaire Maker code .
Follow our live blog below for the all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drawn .

It's Friday the 13th which is said to be unlucky for some.
But it won't be if you wont tonight's massive Euromillions draw.
Friday night's jackpot is a staggering £47m and if you were to win, the unlucky day will be one to remember.
The life-changing sum gives you endless possibilities.
Paying off your mortgage, getting yourself on the property ladder, buying a brand new car or hitting the shops - you can do it all.
To play the game, you'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online.
But even if you don't secure the jackpot, you could still take home large amounts of cash.
With every ticket you'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked.
Tonight we'll be revealing the results for Euromillions, the Thunderball draw, and the Millionaire Maker code.
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers as they're drawn.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Line of Duty on Sport Relief: Will there be another series and when is it on?

It 's the programme that gripped the nation during its most recent run last spring .
And now it is back - just not as know it .
Line Of Duty fans will see Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott , Detective Inspector Kate Fleming and Superintendent Ted Hastings return to their screens on Friday night .
This is because Sport Relief will take a special visit to AC 12 as part of its live telethon .
BBC One will air a star-studded night of music , entertainment and comedy to raise funds to transform the lives of vulnerable people and communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the live show , fans will get to see DS Arnott , DI Fleming and Superintendent Hastings grill corrupt cop DC Taylor - who 's being played by none other than Jason Isaacs .
And things take a bigger twist when DC Taylor has to rely on the less than up to standard lawyer David Rickman - played by Lee Mack .
But seeing our favourite trio on screen has left us wondering , is there another series still to come and if so , WHEN !
Well , the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Line Of Duty and the cast have already been teasing us with snaps from filming last month .
The sixth instalment of Jed Mercurio 's hit BBC thriller is set a year and a half on from the events of series five , and will feature a brand new case for AC-12 , focused on an enigmatic Detective Chief Inspector .
Kelly Macdonald is set to join the cast as Joanne Davidson - a senior investigating officer on an unsolved murder case .
Vicky McClure , Martin Compston and Adrian Dunbar will all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sad news is , a date has n't been set .
At least not a specific one .
All we know is that the series will premiere later this year on the BBC , a year and a half on from the last gripping instalment .

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It's the programme that gripped the nation during its most recent run last spring.
And now it is back - just not as know it.
Line Of Duty fans will see Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott, Detective Inspector Kate Fleming and Superintendent Ted Hastings return to their screens on Friday night.
This is because Sport Relief will take a special visit to AC 12 as part of its live telethon.
BBC One will air a star-studded night of music, entertainment and comedy to raise funds to transform the lives of vulnerable people and communities throughout the UK and internationally.
As part of the live show, fans will get to see DS Arnott, DI Fleming and Superintendent Hastings grill corrupt cop DC Taylor - who's being played by none other than Jason Isaacs.
And things take a bigger twist when DC Taylor has to rely on the less than up to standard lawyer David Rickman - played by Lee Mack.
(Image: BBC / Comic Relief / Christopher Parr)
But seeing our favourite trio on screen has left us wondering, is there another series still to come and if so, WHEN!
Well, the best news is that there will be another Line Of Duty and the cast have already been teasing us with snaps from filming last month.
The sixth instalment of Jed Mercurio's hit BBC thriller is set a year and a half on from the events of series five, and will feature a brand new case for AC-12, focused on an enigmatic Detective Chief Inspector.
(Image: PA)
Kelly Macdonald is set to join the cast as Joanne Davidson - a senior investigating officer on an unsolved murder case.
Vicky McClure, Martin Compston and Adrian Dunbar will all return in their respective roles.
The sad news is, a date hasn't been set. At least not a specific one.
All we know is that the series will premiere later this year on the BBC, a year and a half on from the last gripping instalment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Nigeria legend sends message over Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo should be recalled to the Nigerian national team , according to former midfielder Mutiu Adepoju .
Ighalo arrived on January transfer deadline day as an emergency back-up striker on loan for the rest of the season from Shanghai Shenhua , and United received ridicule for signing a player who had been playing in China for the last three years .
However , Ighalo has quickly proved doubters wrong with a string of good performances , looking dangerous off the bench in the Premier League and scoring four goals in just three starts .
His latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Europa League on Thursday as the 30-year-old got the scoring underway with a fantastic strike , as he juggled the ball to get it under control before thundering a shot into the top corner from the edge of the box .
As a result of his great early form at Old Trafford , there have been calls for Ighalo to return to the national side , from which he retired in 2019 after finishing the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt as top scorer with five strikes to his name .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 goals in 35 appearances for his county and his compatriot Adepoju would n't mind seeing him make a return .
`` With his kind of form , it wo n't be a crime to drag Odion Ighalo back to the Super Eagles .
Well done , '' Adepoju posted on Twitter .

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Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo should be recalled to the Nigerian national team, according to former midfielder Mutiu Adepoju.
Ighalo arrived on January transfer deadline day as an emergency back-up striker on loan for the rest of the season from Shanghai Shenhua, and United received ridicule for signing a player who had been playing in China for the last three years.
However, Ighalo has quickly proved doubters wrong with a string of good performances, looking dangerous off the bench in the Premier League and scoring four goals in just three starts.
His latest came in the 5-0 defeat of LASK in the Europa League on Thursday as the 30-year-old got the scoring underway with a fantastic strike, as he juggled the ball to get it under control before thundering a shot into the top corner from the edge of the box.
As a result of his great early form at Old Trafford, there have been calls for Ighalo to return to the national side, from which he retired in 2019 after finishing the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt as top scorer with five strikes to his name.
The United No.25 has a total of 16 goals in 35 appearances for his county and his compatriot Adepoju wouldn't mind seeing him make a return.
"With his kind of form, it won't be a crime to drag Odion Ighalo back to the Super Eagles. Well done," Adepoju posted on Twitter.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--How much money did Sport Relief raise in 2018 and Comic Relief in 2019?

Every year , well-known faces and the British public come together to raise millions of pounds for charity .
This year , it is Sport Relief making the first big , charity fundraising move of 2020 .
You may also be familiar with Comic Relief as the sister projects alternate each year , bringing you different money-raising opportunities and different celebs taking on enormous challenges .
Or , you may simply remember it as Red Nose Day .
The main challenge this year saw eight celebrities take on an epic trek across the Namib in Africa to raise vital funds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and communities throughout the UK and internationally .
Over four days , the famous faces - including Radio One 's Nick Grimshaw and TV judge Rob Rinder - hiked , biked and skied their way across the desert in 35 degree heat to reach a shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast .
And last year for Comic Relief , nine celebs took on the pain-staking challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - ten whole years after another group of celebs took on the challenge for the first time .
Then of course , all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC telethon which this years airs on Friday March 13 from 7pm .
So , how much has been raised in the last couple of years ?
And in 2018 , Sport Relief raised more than £38m .
According to the Comic Relief website , 90m people 's live have been improved across the world by the chairty .
Since its humble beginnings back in 1985 , £1,000,000,000 has been raised and invested into tackling poverty across the world .

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Every year, well-known faces and the British public come together to raise millions of pounds for charity.
This year, it is Sport Relief making the first big, charity fundraising move of 2020.
You may also be familiar with Comic Relief as the sister projects alternate each year, bringing you different money-raising opportunities and different celebs taking on enormous challenges.
Or, you may simply remember it as Red Nose Day.
The main challenge this year saw eight celebrities take on an epic trek across the Namib in Africa to raise vital funds to transform the lives of vulnerable people and communities throughout the UK and internationally.
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Over four days, the famous faces - including Radio One's Nick Grimshaw and TV judge Rob Rinder - hiked, biked and skied their way across the desert in 35 degree heat to reach a shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast.
And last year for Comic Relief, nine celebs took on the pain-staking challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - ten whole years after another group of celebs took on the challenge for the first time.
Then of course, all of the challenges are supported by a live BBC telethon which this years airs on Friday March 13 from 7pm.
So, how much has been raised in the last couple of years?
Last year, the Comic Relief appeal raised a staggering £63m.
And in 2018, Sport Relief raised more than £38m.
According to the Comic Relief website, 90m people's live have been improved across the world by the chairty.
Since its humble beginnings back in 1985, £1,000,000,000 has been raised and invested into tackling poverty across the world.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-14--The 'Team Taylor' father and son jailed for brutally killing a great-grandfather to settle a score

A father and son have been given life sentences and ordered to serve a minimum total of 31 years behind bars for murdering a great-grandfather .
John Taylor , 57 , and his son Daniel Taylor , 30 , killed Barry Tyrie in 'an incredibly shocking and senseless attack ' outside The Trades Club on Regent Street in Haslingden , Lancashire .
Mr Tyrie , 69 , was attacked after intervening when John Taylor 'got in the face ' of his ex-partner Lizzie Bodycomb during an argument .
He was trying to protect her , Preston Crown Court heard .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ punched Mr Tyrie 'like a cage fighter ' to the head before John Taylor repeatedly kicked him .
Prosecutors said it was a 'brief but brutal joint attack ' and that Mr Tyrie was 'dead by the time he got to hospital ' one hour later .
They said Mr Tyrie 's injures were 'typical of repeated blows from punches , kicks or stamps ' and that much of the attack happened with Mr Tyrie unconscious on the floor and in 'no position to defend himself ' .
He given CPR by people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royal Blackburn Hospital but did not regain consciousness .
The defendants had been drinking in several bars during the evening before they went to the Regent Street club , where John Taylor was seen arguing aggressively outside with Lizzie Bodycomb .
Others intervened and the defendants left but a short time later the pair returned to the club where the argument continued on the street outside .
Judge Mark Brown said Mr Tyrie was a 'popular character ' and 'never stood a chance ' .
He sentenced both defendants to life in prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 16 years behind bars and Daniel Taylor will serve a minimum of 15 years before they can be considered for release .
Sentencing , he said : “ There is no doubt in my mind John Taylor you were determined to get your own back and Daniel Taylor you were willing to return to the pub with him because you saw yourself as ‘ Team Taylor ’ and ready to settle the score .
`` John Taylor the footage shows that soon after you got back to the pub were were in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When you stepped back away from her Barry Tyrie intervened to try and protect her .
All he did was to say you shouldn ’ t be treating a woman that way .
“ And yet within moments he was defenceless on the ground when you were carrying out a joint attack on him .
“ Daniel Taylor , you were punching him to the head like a cage fighter and John Taylor after you got to your feet you were kicking him repeatedly .
“ It was a severe beating and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , arms and body show that he received many blows and kicks .
“ He suffered a ruptured blood vessel in the neck and died very quickly at the scene .
He never stood a chance.
” Judge Brown said he accepted the attack was not premeditated and there was no intention to Kill Mr Tyrie .
Daniel Taylor ’ s defence barrister John Jones said he did not seek a pre-sentence report and knows his client will get a life sentence .
He said he will turn 31 years old next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
The court was told that before the offence Daniel Taylor had a ‘ secure , steady and responsible occupation at a carpet factory in Burnley ’ .
Mr Jones said : “ The violence , when it did occur of this extreme nature , was spontaneous .
“ The ‘ going back to settle a score ’ as it has been put was an action led by the co-defendant.
” John Taylor ’ s defence barrister Francis Fitzgibbon said his client had worked for 14 years as a mental health support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was ‘ valuable and important work for the community ’ and that his violent actions on August 25 last year were a ‘ gross aberration ’ Mr Fitzgibbon said he disagreed that John Taylor ’ s return to the pub was ‘ settled a score ’ .
He said the violence arose ‘ spontaneously ’ and that Barry Tyrie had not been involved in the first incident .
'We are pleased with this conviction and feel that justice has been served' In a statement issued after the sentencing hearing , Barry Tyrie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My dad was dearly loved by all his family and everyone that knew him .
“ We will never get over what happened to him and struggle even more with knowing that two people who were supposed to be his friends were responsible for his death .
“ As a family we are pleased with this conviction and feel that justice has been served .
“ No sentence can ever bring my dad back but we can at least try and move forward and remember my dad for the kind and loving man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Willis , of Lancashire Police , said : “ This was an incredibly shocking and senseless attack on a pensioner , which makes his death all the more tragic .
“ Barry was a popular and well-respected member of the local community , and I want to thank everyone who came forward , providing significant assistance to the investigation team , and also the many witnesses who have attended court .
“ Their support has helped us bring these two men to justice for Barry .
“ Our thoughts remain with his family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Senior prosecutor Kerry Grieve , of the Crown Prosecution Service , said : “ John and Daniel Taylor brutally assaulted a man , who they had known for many years , as he stepped in to protect an innocent woman during an argument .
“ In no time at all a violent scuffle broke out , they turned on Mr Tyrie and in a joint attack they beat him to death as he lay on the floor unable to defend himself .
“ The two men showed no remorse for their actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , we presented a strong case against them at the trial including CCTV , eye witness and medical evidence , which , after carefully considering , the jury concluded they did in fact murder Mr Tyrie .
“ My thoughts are very much with the friends and family of Mr Tyrie at the conclusion of this tragic case .
”

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A father and son have been given life sentences and ordered to serve a minimum total of 31 years behind bars for murdering a great-grandfather.
John Taylor, 57, and his son Daniel Taylor, 30, killed Barry Tyrie in 'an incredibly shocking and senseless attack' outside The Trades Club on Regent Street in Haslingden, Lancashire.
Mr Tyrie, 69, was attacked after intervening when John Taylor 'got in the face' of his ex-partner Lizzie Bodycomb during an argument.
He was trying to protect her, Preston Crown Court heard.
The court was told how Daniel Taylor punched Mr Tyrie 'like a cage fighter' to the head before John Taylor repeatedly kicked him.
Prosecutors said it was a 'brief but brutal joint attack' and that Mr Tyrie was 'dead by the time he got to hospital' one hour later.
They said Mr Tyrie's injures were 'typical of repeated blows from punches, kicks or stamps' and that much of the attack happened with Mr Tyrie unconscious on the floor and in 'no position to defend himself'.
He given CPR by people at the scene and then taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital but did not regain consciousness.
The defendants had been drinking in several bars during the evening before they went to the Regent Street club, where John Taylor was seen arguing aggressively outside with Lizzie Bodycomb.
Others intervened and the defendants left but a short time later the pair returned to the club where the argument continued on the street outside.
Judge Mark Brown said Mr Tyrie was a 'popular character' and 'never stood a chance'.
He sentenced both defendants to life in prison.
John Taylor will serve a minimum of 16 years behind bars and Daniel Taylor will serve a minimum of 15 years before they can be considered for release.
Sentencing, he said: “There is no doubt in my mind John Taylor you were determined to get your own back and Daniel Taylor you were willing to return to the pub with him because you saw yourself as ‘Team Taylor’ and ready to settle the score.
(Image: Pat Tyrie)
"John Taylor the footage shows that soon after you got back to the pub were were in Lizzie Bodycomb's face again.
"When you stepped back away from her Barry Tyrie intervened to try and protect her. All he did was to say you shouldn’t be treating a woman that way.
“And yet within moments he was defenceless on the ground when you were carrying out a joint attack on him.
“Daniel Taylor, you were punching him to the head like a cage fighter and John Taylor after you got to your feet you were kicking him repeatedly.
“It was a severe beating and the multiple bruising to the head, face, arms and body show that he received many blows and kicks.
“He suffered a ruptured blood vessel in the neck and died very quickly at the scene. He never stood a chance.”
Judge Brown said he accepted the attack was not premeditated and there was no intention to Kill Mr Tyrie.
Daniel Taylor’s defence barrister John Jones said he did not seek a pre-sentence report and knows his client will get a life sentence.
He said he will turn 31 years old next week, has a partner and two young children.
The court was told that before the offence Daniel Taylor had a ‘secure, steady and responsible occupation at a carpet factory in Burnley’.
Mr Jones said: “The violence, when it did occur of this extreme nature, was spontaneous.
“The ‘going back to settle a score’ as it has been put was an action led by the co-defendant.”
John Taylor’s defence barrister Francis Fitzgibbon said his client had worked for 14 years as a mental health support worker in care homes.
He said it was ‘valuable and important work for the community’ and that his violent actions on August 25 last year were a ‘gross aberration’
Mr Fitzgibbon said he disagreed that John Taylor’s return to the pub was ‘settled a score’.
He said the violence arose ‘spontaneously’ and that Barry Tyrie had not been involved in the first incident.
'We are pleased with this conviction and feel that justice has been served'
In a statement issued after the sentencing hearing, Barry Tyrie's daughter Lisa Price said: "My dad was dearly loved by all his family and everyone that knew him.
“We will never get over what happened to him and struggle even more with knowing that two people who were supposed to be his friends were responsible for his death.
“As a family we are pleased with this conviction and feel that justice has been served.
“No sentence can ever bring my dad back but we can at least try and move forward and remember my dad for the kind and loving man he was.”
Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Willis, of Lancashire Police, said: “This was an incredibly shocking and senseless attack on a pensioner, which makes his death all the more tragic.
“Barry was a popular and well-respected member of the local community, and I want to thank everyone who came forward, providing significant assistance to the investigation team, and also the many witnesses who have attended court.
“Their support has helped us bring these two men to justice for Barry.
“Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this extremely difficult time.”
Senior prosecutor Kerry Grieve, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “John and Daniel Taylor brutally assaulted a man, who they had known for many years, as he stepped in to protect an innocent woman during an argument.
“In no time at all a violent scuffle broke out, they turned on Mr Tyrie and in a joint attack they beat him to death as he lay on the floor unable to defend himself.
“The two men showed no remorse for their actions and claimed they were acting in self-defence. However, we presented a strong case against them at the trial including CCTV, eye witness and medical evidence, which, after carefully considering, the jury concluded they did in fact murder Mr Tyrie.
“My thoughts are very much with the friends and family of Mr Tyrie at the conclusion of this tragic case.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-14--Jet2 cancels all holidays in Spain, Balearic and Canary Islands 'with immediate effect'

Jet2 has cancelled all its holidays to Spain and turned flights from the UK around 'in mid air ' due to coronavirus .
The company announced the unprecedented step to cancel all its holidays due to the outbreak , which has badly affected Spain .
Planes flying from Birmingham to Malaga , Leeds to Alicante , Glasgow to Alicante , East Midlands to Alicante and Manchester to Alicante are all returning to England .
Flight Radar 24 reports that other airlines are still flying into the country .
The company 's website was running as normal today with no mention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page , the company said : `` In response to local measures introduced throughout Spain to prevent the spread of Covid-19 , including the closure of bars , restaurants , shops and acrivities including any water sports , we have taken the decision to cancel all flights to mainland Spain , the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands with immediate effect .
`` We know these local measures will have a significant impact on our customers ' holidays , which is why we have taken this decisuion .
`` We are contacting our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and who are due to travel , to advise them of their options , we we urge customers not to call us .
`` This is a fast-moving and complex situation and we are reviewing our programme as a matter of urgency , so that we can fly customers back to the UK .
`` The health and safety of our customers is our number one priority , and we would like to thank our customers for their understanding . ''
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued advice against all but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Travellers are being asked not to make their way to the Spanish regions of Madrid , La Rioja and the municipalities of La Bastida , Vitoria and Miranda de Ebro .
The Foreign Office is not currently advising against travel to other areas of Spain , or suggesting that British nationals in the country leave , as transport routes out remain open .
But the FCO do say that people intending to travel to Spain should consult their airlines and tour operators .
The Foreign Office said : `` Authorities in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary measures such as the temporary closure of schools , public sports centres , theatres and day care centres for the elderly due to an increase in coronavirus cases .
`` The affected regions are prohibiting gatherings which involve more than 1000 attendees .
All educational centres , including nurseries , schools and universities will close for 15 days or until further notice .
`` In other regions , individual schools are being closed where there are suspected cases of the virus .
`` National museums in Madrid are closed until further notice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fallas in Valencia and sporting events have been postponed .
`` You should follow local authority websites for further information .
People intending to travel to Spain should consult their airlines and tour operators . ''
The Spanish government has suspended all incoming flights from Italy until March 25 .

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Jet2 has cancelled all its holidays to Spain and turned flights from the UK around 'in mid air' due to coronavirus.
The company announced the unprecedented step to cancel all its holidays due to the outbreak, which has badly affected Spain for at least the next seven days.
Planes flying from Birmingham to Malaga, Leeds to Alicante, Glasgow to Alicante, East Midlands to Alicante and Manchester to Alicante are all returning to England.
Flight Radar 24 reports that other airlines are still flying into the country.
The company's website was running as normal today with no mention of coronavirus.
But the company said: "In response to local measures introduced throughout Spain to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including the closure of bars, restaurants, shops and activities including any water sports, we have taken the decision to suspend flights for at least the next seven days to Mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands with immediate effect.
(Image: FlightRadar24)
"We know these local measures will have a significant impact on our customers’ holidays which is why we have taken this decision.
“We are contacting our customers who are currently in these destinations, and who are due to travel, to advise them of their options, so we urge customers not to call us.
“This is a fast-moving and complex situation and we are reviewing our programme as a matter of urgency, so that we can fly customers back to the UK.
“The health and safety of our customers is our number one priority, and we would like to thank our customers for their understanding.”
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued advice against all but essential travel to certain parts of Spain.
Travellers are being asked not to make their way to the Spanish regions of Madrid, La Rioja and the municipalities of La Bastida, Vitoria and Miranda de Ebro.
The Foreign Office is not currently advising against travel to other areas of Spain, or suggesting that British nationals in the country leave, as transport routes out remain open.
But the FCO do say that people intending to travel to Spain should consult their airlines and tour operators.
The Foreign Office said: "Authorities in the most affected regions are putting in place extraordinary measures such as the temporary closure of schools, public sports centres, theatres and day care centres for the elderly due to an increase in coronavirus cases.
"The affected regions are prohibiting gatherings which involve more than 1000 attendees. All educational centres, including nurseries, schools and universities will close for 15 days or until further notice.
"In other regions, individual schools are being closed where there are suspected cases of the virus.
"National museums in Madrid are closed until further notice. Some local festivals such as Las Fallas in Valencia and sporting events have been postponed.
"You should follow local authority websites for further information. People intending to travel to Spain should consult their airlines and tour operators."
The Spanish government has suspended all incoming flights from Italy until March 25.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-14--Man City signing of Kilmarnock youngster Liam Smith confirmed

Manchester City have secured the signing of Kilmarnock winger Liam Smith , the Scottish club have confirmed .
City had been close to completing the deal in January for £200,000 , but it has taken until now for Kilmarnock to confirm an agreement had been reached .
Smith , 16 , will join the Elite Development Squad with immediate effect .
The talented winger had attracted the interest of a number of clubs over the last year including Liverpool and Rangers .
Despite not making his senior debut , he impressed the Blues enough for them to convince him of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Scottish club .
Confirming the transfer , Kilmarnock said in a statement : `` Liam has been a supremely talented member of our youth teams and has helped our U18s reach next month ’ s Scottish FA Youth Cup final as well as playing for Scotland U17s earlier this term .
`` The deal , the terms of which remain undisclosed , takes account of Liam ’ s prodigious talent and future potential . ''
Speaking about the transfer , Kilmarnock Head of Football Operations said : “ While we had hoped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rugby Park and are disappointed to be losing him , we fully understand and appreciate the opportunities moving to Manchester City will provide Liam both on and off the pitch .
We wish him every success at Manchester City.
” The sentiments were echoed by Killie Academy Director Paul McDonald , who added : “ Liam has been fantastic to work with and has proved to be a credit to himself and his family during his time at Rugby Park and everyone at the Academy wishes him all the best at the Etihad.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a string of signings aimed to bolster competition in the academy ; Oscar Bobb , Samuel Edozie , Oscar Tarensi and Liam Delap all joined the club last summer .

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Manchester City have secured the signing of Kilmarnock winger Liam Smith, the Scottish club have confirmed.
City had been close to completing the deal in January for £200,000, but it has taken until now for Kilmarnock to confirm an agreement had been reached.
Smith, 16, will join the Elite Development Squad with immediate effect. The talented winger had attracted the interest of a number of clubs over the last year including Liverpool and Rangers. Despite not making his senior debut, he impressed the Blues enough for them to convince him of a move and strike a deal with the Scottish club.
Confirming the transfer, Kilmarnock said in a statement : "Liam has been a supremely talented member of our youth teams and has helped our U18s reach next month’s Scottish FA Youth Cup final as well as playing for Scotland U17s earlier this term.
"The deal, the terms of which remain undisclosed, takes account of Liam’s prodigious talent and future potential."
Speaking about the transfer, Kilmarnock Head of Football Operations said: “While we had hoped to see Liam continue his development at Rugby Park and are disappointed to be losing him, we fully understand and appreciate the opportunities moving to Manchester City will provide Liam both on and off the pitch. We wish him every success at Manchester City.”
The sentiments were echoed by Killie Academy Director Paul McDonald, who added: “Liam has been fantastic to work with and has proved to be a credit to himself and his family during his time at Rugby Park and everyone at the Academy wishes him all the best at the Etihad.”
Smith's arrival is the latest in a string of signings aimed to bolster competition in the academy; Oscar Bobb, Samuel Edozie, Oscar Tarensi and Liam Delap all joined the club last summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-14--Jet2 cancels all holidays in Spain, Balearic and Canary Islands with immediate effect - LIVE updates

Jet2 have cancelled all holidays in Spain and the Canary and Balearic islands 'with immediate effect ' .
It comes after flights to Spain were returning to the UK after being turned around 'mid-air ' this morning .
At least half a dozen flights are understood to have been affected on Saturday morning , according to website FlightRadar24 .
In a statement , Jet 2 said : “ In response to local measures introduced throughout Spain to prevent the spread of COVID-19 , including the closure of bars , restaurants , shops and activities including any water sports , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flights to Mainland Spain , the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands with immediate effect .
`` We know these local measures will have a significant impact on our customers ’ holidays , which is why we have taken this decision . ''
“ We are contacting our customers who are currently in these destinations , and who are due to travel , to advise them of their options , so we urge customers not to call us .
Earlier this week , the Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued advice against all but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - including Madrid , La Rioja and the municipalities of La Bastida , Vitoria and Miranda de Ebro - because of the spread of coronavirus .
However a spokesman said flights would be continuing as normal from these areas , and the travel advice had been updated because they had been designated by the Spanish authorities as `` areas of community transmission '' .
The Spanish government has suspended all incoming flights from Italy until March 25 .
Jet2 have been approached for comment .

Jet2 have cancelled all holidays in Spain and the Canary and Balearic islands 'with immediate effect'.
It comes after flights to Spain were returning to the UK after being turned around 'mid-air' this morning.
At least half a dozen flights are understood to have been affected on Saturday morning, according to website FlightRadar24.
In a statement, Jet 2 said: “In response to local measures introduced throughout Spain to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including the closure of bars, restaurants, shops and activities including any water sports, we have taken the decision to cancel all flights to Mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands with immediate effect.
"We know these local measures will have a significant impact on our customers’ holidays, which is why we have taken this decision."
“We are contacting our customers who are currently in these destinations, and who are due to travel, to advise them of their options, so we urge customers not to call us.
Earlier this week, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued advice against all but essential travel to certain parts of Spain - including Madrid, La Rioja and the municipalities of La Bastida, Vitoria and Miranda de Ebro - because of the spread of coronavirus.
However a spokesman said flights would be continuing as normal from these areas, and the travel advice had been updated because they had been designated by the Spanish authorities as "areas of community transmission".
The Spanish government has suspended all incoming flights from Italy until March 25.
Jet2 have been approached for comment.
More to follow...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-14--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Bruno Fernandes and Man Utd fixture list latest

Manchester United will not play Tottenham this weekend after the Premier League announced yesterday that fixtures have been suspended until April 3rd due to the coronavirus outbreak .
United 's games against Spurs , LASK Linz and Norwich are affected , after UEFA suspended the Champions League and Europa League until further notice , too .
The next scheduled fixture is away to Brighton April 4 .
In a statement , Ed Woodward said : “ While it is disappointing to see the season paused , we recognise there are bigger considerations as part of the need to help slow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer said : “ While it is disappointing to see the season paused , we recognise there are bigger considerations as part of the need to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
” A number of clubs and players around football have been directly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak , with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi testing positive for the disease .
Players from Man City , Everton , Leicester and Bournemouth are self isolating to limit the spread .
Follow the latest United news , rumours and updates @ @ @ @

Manchester United will not play Tottenham this weekend after the Premier League announced yesterday that fixtures have been suspended until April 3rd due to the coronavirus outbreak.
United's games against Spurs, LASK Linz and Norwich are affected, after UEFA suspended the Champions League and Europa League until further notice, too. The next scheduled fixture is away to Brighton April 4. In a statement, Ed Woodward said: “While it is disappointing to see the season paused, we recognise there are bigger considerations as part of the need to help slow the spread of coronavirus.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “While it is disappointing to see the season paused, we recognise there are bigger considerations as part of the need to help slow the spread of coronavirus.”
Away from coronavirus, United are looking at summer deals, with Paul Pogba's future uncertain and a possible permanent deal for Odion Ighalo in the pipeline.
Follow the latest United news, rumours and updates throughout the day.