bbc--2020-11-04--What now for Man Utd boss Solskjaer after 'comical, embarrassing' goal leads to defeat in Istanbul?

It was a goal that has been described as `` never ever seen '' before ... for all the wrong reasons .
Edin Visca doubled the lead for the Turkish champions courtesy of further poor defending and although Anthony Martial pulled a goal back , Manchester United could not salvage a result and Basaksehir picked up their first win in the competition .
But the opening goal was all that everyone was talking about .
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , who is now under severe pressure , said : `` The first one is that we play a short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top .
That is unforgivable . ''
• None Listen to the full reaction on the Football Daily podcast How the first goal unfolded was utterly astounding .
United had a corner which they played short and took their time getting into the box .
The ball eventually dropped loose and allowed Visca to look up and punt a long pass upfield .
With United 's defence deserting their duties , Ba had a one on one with goalkeeper Dean Henderson from the halfway line , before coolly rolling in .
Ex-Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live 's Football Daily Podcast : `` That is absolutely embarrassing from Manchester United .
It is lack of organisation , lack of leadership . ''
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes said on BT Sport : `` It is completely down to organisation .
It 's like under-10s football .
Embarrassing .
What the defence were doing I have no idea .
`` The goal is comical , laughable .
That can only be a player 's fault - that 's not down to the staff or the coaches . ''
Former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You would n't see this on Hackney Marshes .
Where is the defending ?
There is zero organisation .
Where is the person organising that ?
`` I hope Ole is telling them they are embarrassing him .
I hope he is very animated in the dressing room because those players need a rocket . ''
Ex-United striker Robin van Persie said : `` I have never ever seen a goal conceded like it .
Defensively it is so very poor . ''
Solskjaer added : `` You do n't see goals like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't concede easy goals like that .
When you concede goals like that it makes winning matches a lot harder .
`` We have not done our roles .
It is my responsibility .
A short corner and we forgot our defending duties . ''
United were humiliated 6-1 at home by Tottenham last month , but recovered by winning three of the next four games , which included a draw against Chelsea .
But after Sunday 's poor showing in the 1-0 home defeat by Arsenal and another abject performance in Istanbul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United have not won any of their past six at home in the Premier League , while defeat by Basaksehir ended a run of 10 straight wins on the road .
Van Persie said he is not a `` big fan of sacking coaches '' , while ex-United midfielder Owen Hargreaves called Saturday 's league fixture against Everton a `` huge game '' .
Asked if he fears for his job , Solskjaer said : `` I decline to comment on such a thing .
It is early on .
Opinions are there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay strong .
`` I am employed by the club to do a job and I 'm doing that to the best of my ability with my staff . ''
After the game , `` # OleOut '' , the phrase `` lose to Everton '' , and `` Poch '' - in reference to former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino - were all trending on social media .
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These are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mauricio Pochettino 's appearance on Sky Sports on Monday was a reminder of his availability - and given he was on a three-man shortlist to replace Louis van Gaal in 2016 , eventually losing out to Jose Mourinho , evidently there is an attraction there on both sides .
United sources flatly rejected suggestions Solskjaer 's job was under threat in the aftermath of that 6-1 humiliation by Tottenham at the beginning of October but there did seem to be peril in the following fixtures that contained meetings with Paris St-Germain , RB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nobody thought the greatest peril lurked in Turkey .
Nobody - players , coaches or manager - came out of the debacle of Demba Ba 's opener with any credit .
Paul Scholes labelled it `` under-10s defending '' .
That United 's players managed to get themselves into that ridiculous position suggests a lack of game intelligence and adherence to whatever plan was put in place for the game by Solskjaer and his staff .
Assistant manager Mike Phelan can be seen pointing to Nemanja Matic , alerting him to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address the situation went unheeded .
It all leaves Solskjaer on the back foot , heading to Everton , where by his own admission he endured his worst day as United boss , when his side lost 4-0 in 2019 , after which he vowed to ensure such embarrassments did not happen again .
The problem for the Norwegian is that they have returned , and keep on coming back .
It is not terminal for Solskjaer just yet .
But he needs to change the narrative otherwise the spectre of Pochettino will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on # bbcfootball : Linda : The players know the basics so you ca n't blame the manager for that .
They just ca n't be bothered .
Maybe they want Ole gone ?
They are certainly going the right way about it .
Disgusting .
Garry : It 's time for a change .
I would like to see some passion and belief in the shirt , there comes a point when the team go with you or they are against you and this is that time .
Tony Keating : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not win games , switch on and stay switched on .
Ole give me a call if you want some help .

Before facing Manchester United, Istanbul Basaksehir had not scored a goal or claimed a point in the Champions League
It was a goal that has been described as "never ever seen" before...for all the wrong reasons.
The 35-year-old former Premier League striker Demba Ba could not believe his luck, being given the freedom of the city to run clear and score Istanbul Basaksehir's first ever Champions League goal.
Edin Visca doubled the lead for the Turkish champions courtesy of further poor defending and although Anthony Martial pulled a goal back, Manchester United could not salvage a result and Basaksehir picked up their first win in the competition.
But the opening goal was all that everyone was talking about.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is now under severe pressure, said: "The first one is that we play a short corner and forgot about the man up top. That is unforgivable."
Analysis - 'Solskjaer needs to change the narrative with spectre of Pochettino looming'
BBC Sport's Simon Stone:
These are worrying times for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Mauricio Pochettino's appearance on Sky Sports on Monday was a reminder of his availability - and given he was on a three-man shortlist to replace Louis van Gaal in 2016, eventually losing out to Jose Mourinho, evidently there is an attraction there on both sides.
United sources flatly rejected suggestions Solskjaer's job was under threat in the aftermath of that 6-1 humiliation by Tottenham at the beginning of October but there did seem to be peril in the following fixtures that contained meetings with Paris St-Germain, RB Leipzig, Chelsea and Arsenal amongst others.
Nobody thought the greatest peril lurked in Turkey.
Nobody - players, coaches or manager - came out of the debacle of Demba Ba's opener with any credit. Paul Scholes labelled it "under-10s defending". That United's players managed to get themselves into that ridiculous position suggests a lack of game intelligence and adherence to whatever plan was put in place for the game by Solskjaer and his staff. Assistant manager Mike Phelan can be seen pointing to Nemanja Matic, alerting him to the danger. Evidently, any plea to address the situation went unheeded.
It all leaves Solskjaer on the back foot, heading to Everton, where by his own admission he endured his worst day as United boss, when his side lost 4-0 in 2019, after which he vowed to ensure such embarrassments did not happen again.
The problem for the Norwegian is that they have returned, and keep on coming back. It is not terminal for Solskjaer just yet. But he needs to change the narrative otherwise the spectre of Pochettino will get bigger and bigger.
'Comical' and 'computer game' defending
Man Utd had no player anywhere close to their half of the pitch, allowing Ba a clear run at Henderson
How the first goal unfolded was utterly astounding.
United had a corner which they played short and took their time getting into the box. The ball eventually dropped loose and allowed Visca to look up and punt a long pass upfield.
With United's defence deserting their duties, Ba had a one on one with goalkeeper Dean Henderson from the halfway line, before coolly rolling in.
Ex-Manchester United striker Dion Dublin told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily Podcast: "That is absolutely embarrassing from Manchester United. It is lack of organisation, lack of leadership."
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes said on BT Sport: "It is completely down to organisation. It's like under-10s football. Embarrassing. What the defence were doing I have no idea.
"The goal is comical, laughable. That can only be a player's fault - that's not down to the staff or the coaches."
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand said: "You wouldn't see this on Hackney Marshes. Where is the defending? There is zero organisation. Where is the person organising that?
"I hope Ole is telling them they are embarrassing him. I hope he is very animated in the dressing room because those players need a rocket."
Ex-United striker Robin van Persie said: "I have never ever seen a goal conceded like it. Defensively it is so very poor."
Solskjaer added: "You don't see goals like that at this level. You shouldn't concede easy goals like that. When you concede goals like that it makes winning matches a lot harder.
"We have not done our roles. It is my responsibility. A short corner and we forgot our defending duties."
Solskjaer 'declines to comment' on dismissal talk
United were humiliated 6-1 at home by Tottenham last month, but recovered by winning three of the next four games, which included a draw against Chelsea.
But after Sunday's poor showing in the 1-0 home defeat by Arsenal and another abject performance in Istanbul, the pressure is on Solskjaer.
United have not won any of their past six at home in the Premier League, while defeat by Basaksehir ended a run of 10 straight wins on the road.
Van Persie said he is not a "big fan of sacking coaches", while ex-United midfielder Owen Hargreaves called Saturday's league fixture against Everton a "huge game".
Asked if he fears for his job, Solskjaer said: "I decline to comment on such a thing. It is early on. Opinions are there all the time. We have to stay strong.
"I am employed by the club to do a job and I'm doing that to the best of my ability with my staff."
After the game, "#OleOut", the phrase "lose to Everton", and "Poch" - in reference to former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino - were all trending on social media.
Speaking on Sky Sports on Monday, Pochettino, who has not managed since being sacked by Spurs on 19 November 2019, said: "I need to wait for the right project. I will not close any door,
"I always feel ready to be involved in the game. It is my passion not my job."
What you said on #bbcfootball:
Linda: The players know the basics so you can't blame the manager for that. They just can't be bothered. Maybe they want Ole gone? They are certainly going the right way about it. Disgusting.
Garry: It's time for a change. I would like to see some passion and belief in the shirt, there comes a point when the team go with you or they are against you and this is that time.
Tony Keating: When will they learn that shambolic defending does not win games, switch on and stay switched on. Ole give me a call if you want some help.


bbc--2020-11-05--Bale returns for Wales' November games

Bale returns for Wales' November games

Last updated on .From the section Wales Gareth Bale has returned to the squad for Wales ' three November games to be managed by assistant boss Robert Page .
The winger , 31 , suffered a knee injury during September 's win over Bulgaria .
Wales manager Ryan Giggs denies all allegations and has promised to co-operate with police after being arrested on suspicion of assault .
The Football Association says it has been `` mutually agreed '' Giggs will not be involved in this month 's matches against the United States , the Republic of Ireland and Finland .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge of November games Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey is also included despite a Champions League injury scare .
Ramsey appeared to suffer another muscular injury during Juve 's 4-1 Champions League victory at Ferencvaros on Wednesday .
Wales will again play three matches in the international window as they did in October , beginning with a friendly against the USA at Swansea 's Liberty Stadium on Thursday , 12 November .
They then host the Republic of Ireland at the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday , 15 November in the first of two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Welsh capital on Wednesday , 18 November .
Wales have called two new goalkeepers into their squad with Crystal Palace 's Wayne Hennessey and Stoke 's Adam Davies both ruled out with injury .
Dunfermline keeper Owain Fon Williams , a member of the Euro 2016 squad , is recalled , as is Newport County 's Tom King .
League Two leaders Newport have two players in the Wales squad for the first time in 37 years , with uncapped midfielder Josh Sheehan also included .
If either features , they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales since a friendly against Brazil in June 1983 .
Sheehan is one of three uncapped players in an increased 29-man squad , alongside King and Nottingham Forest 's on-loan midfielder Brennan Johnson .
Wales recall defenders James Lawrence and Tom Lockyer and midfielder Tom Lawrence from injury , but Hal Robson-Kanu misses out with a broken arm and Sam Vokes continues to be overlooked .
The United States have included Chelsea 's Christian Pulisic and Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen in their squad for games against Wales and Panama .
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Last updated on .From the section Wales
Gareth Bale scored his first goal for Tottenham since his return in their 2-1 win over Brighton, heading home the winning goal
Gareth Bale has returned to the squad for Wales' three November games, to be managed by assistant boss Robert Page.
The team's record scorer was absent for the October internationals as he built his fitness following his return to Tottenham on loan from Real Madrid.
The winger, 31, suffered a knee injury during September's win over Bulgaria.
Wales manager Ryan Giggs denies all allegations and has promised to co-operate with police after being arrested on suspicion of assault.
The Football Association of Wales says it has been "mutually agreed" Giggs will not be involved in this month's matches against the United States, the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey is out of the squad, selected by Giggs, after suffering a thigh injury.
Ramsey was injured in Juve's 4-1 Champions League victory at Ferencvaros on Wednesday.
"Aaron Ramsey was subjected to examinations this morning, which revealed a low-grade injury to the rectus femoris muscle of the right thigh. In 10 days it will be re-evaluated again," Juventus said in a statement.
Wales will again play three matches in the international window as they did in October, beginning with a friendly against the USA at Swansea's Liberty Stadium on Thursday, 12 November.
They then host the Republic of Ireland at the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday, 15 November in the first of two Nations League games, with Finland visiting the Welsh capital on Wednesday, 18 November.
Wales have called two new goalkeepers into their squad with Crystal Palace's Wayne Hennessey and Stoke's Adam Davies both ruled out with injury.
Dunfermline keeper Owain Fon Williams, a member of the Euro 2016 squad, is recalled, as is Newport County's Tom King.
League Two leaders Newport have two players in the Wales squad for the first time in 37 years, with uncapped midfielder Josh Sheehan also included.
If either features, they will be the first Newport players to represent Wales since a friendly against Brazil in June 1983.
Sheehan is one of three uncapped players in an increased 28-man squad, alongside King and Nottingham Forest's on-loan midfielder Brennan Johnson.
Wales recall defenders James Lawrence and Tom Lockyer and midfielder Tom Lawrence from injury, but Hal Robson-Kanu misses out with a broken arm and Sam Vokes continues to be overlooked.
The United States have included Chelsea's Christian Pulisic and Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen in their squad for games against Wales and Panama.
Wales squad: Ward, Fon Williams, King, Gunter, B. Davies, C. Roberts, Ampadu, Mepham, Lockyer, Rodon, N. Williams, J. Lawrence, Cabango, Norrington-Davies, J. Williams, Wilson, Brooks, James, Smith, Morrell, Levitt, Johnson, Sheehan, Bale, T. Lawrence, Moore, Matondo, T. Roberts.


bbc--2020-11-04--Under the radar? Chelsea's mean streak shows how they are progressing

Chelsea 's Champions League win over Rennes could not have been more routine , over as a contest before the interval against opponents reduced to damage limitation and numerical disadvantage inside 45 minutes .
The bare facts are that Chelsea 's latest Champions League triumph was never in question after Timo Werner 's two first-half penalties , both given against Rennes defender Dalbert , the second for a harsh handball offence which brought a second yellow card and dismissal .
Tammy Abraham 's third merely provided confirmation of a very straightforward night but Lampard has every reason to look outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his reshaped Chelsea side .
Solid at the back now ?
The fingers were pointed firmly in the direction of Chelsea 's defence and Lampard 's organisational ability as they struggled earlier in the season , particularly when conceding three goals in draws away at West Bromwich Albion and at home to Southampton .
Kepa Arrizabalaga , a shocking buy at £71m , and 39-year-old Willy Caballero shared the troublesome goalkeeping position while England left-back Ben Chilwell , signed for £50m from Leicester City , was initially injured and the experienced Thiago Silva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Premier League pace .
It now looks increasingly as though Lampard 's belief that Chelsea would present a different face once new faces became more familiar , is starting to come true .
The signing of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes has provided the sort of solidity and composure rarely seen under Arrizabalaga .
Early days , of course , but the signs are good .
Chelsea are now well on their way towards eight hours without conceding a goal , Mendy helping them to keep five consecutive clean sheets for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They have not conceded a goal in the first three games of their Champions League campaign , which last happened in 2009-10 .
Mendy , 28 , is very much a personal project for Chelsea 's technical advisor Petr Cech , one of the club 's greatest in that position and who also played for Rennes .
Cech 's input was important in the decision to sign Mendy , revealing he stood out among 30 keepers he had watched in the last 18 months .
Thiago Silva is now bringing his experience to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zouma , while Chilwell is also improving rapidly .
The veteran Brazilian barely broke sweat against Rennes , organising , making crucial interceptions while occasionally spraying the most magnificent long passes .
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There was never any doubt about the pedigree of Werner , a £47.5m signing from RB Leipzig , and his two goals on Wednesday made it seven from his last seven games for Chelsea and Germany .
Werner has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unselfishness that will make him a huge asset for Chelsea .
He is certainly the man on the spot now , scoring two emphatic penalties after assuming duties from Jorginho after his recent failures .
He is also a specialist in this competition having been directly involved in 13 goals , 10 goals and three assists , in his last 14 Champions League appearances , with the last five from the penalty spot .
Hakim Ziyech has shown his potential in flashes , although Kai Havertz was missing after returning a positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality up front .
The doubts were at the back but they are now looking accomplished at both ends of the pitch with plenty of quality in midfield against Rennes in the shape of Jorginho , Mason Mount and N'Golo Kante , who were in the starting line-up .
Mendy looks the part in goal , showing his powers of concentration with one fine late saving after being virtually unemployed .
It is no time to get carried away but that unbeaten sequence , and the manner in which it is being put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quiet confidence around Stamford Bridge .
Chelsea are in seventh place in an unpredictable , fluctuating Premier League but stand only four points behind leaders and reigning champions Liverpool .
It is early days as Lampard puts a fresh face on Chelsea in his second season in charge , integrating new signings with the talent he inherited - but he will have left Stamford Bridge on Tuesday with growing optimism .
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In all competitions, Chelsea have kept five consecutive clean sheets for the first time since October 2010.
Chelsea's Champions League win over Rennes could not have been more routine, over as a contest before the interval against opponents reduced to damage limitation and numerical disadvantage inside 45 minutes.
And yet, despite the low-key and comfortable nature of the 3-0 victory, it can be judged in the wider context as another sign of the progress being made under manager Frank Lampard that has lurked a little beneath the radar.
The bare facts are that Chelsea's latest Champions League triumph was never in question after Timo Werner's two first-half penalties, both given against Rennes defender Dalbert, the second for a harsh handball offence which brought a second yellow card and dismissal.
Tammy Abraham's third merely provided confirmation of a very straightforward night but Lampard has every reason to look outside this win and feel growing confidence in his reshaped Chelsea side.
Solid at the back now?
The fingers were pointed firmly in the direction of Chelsea's defence and Lampard's organisational ability as they struggled earlier in the season, particularly when conceding three goals in draws away at West Bromwich Albion and at home to Southampton.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, a shocking buy at £71m, and 39-year-old Willy Caballero shared the troublesome goalkeeping position while England left-back Ben Chilwell, signed for £50m from Leicester City, was initially injured and the experienced Thiago Silva, at 36, was becoming accustomed to the Premier League pace.
It now looks increasingly as though Lampard's belief that Chelsea would present a different face once new faces became more familiar, is starting to come true.
The signing of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes has provided the sort of solidity and composure rarely seen under Arrizabalaga. Early days, of course, but the signs are good.
Chelsea are now well on their way towards eight hours without conceding a goal, Mendy helping them to keep five consecutive clean sheets for the first time since October 2010. They have not conceded a goal in the first three games of their Champions League campaign, which last happened in 2009-10.
Mendy, 28, is very much a personal project for Chelsea's technical advisor Petr Cech, one of the club's greatest in that position and who also played for Rennes.
Cech's input was important in the decision to sign Mendy, revealing he stood out among 30 keepers he had watched in the last 18 months.
Thiago Silva is now bringing his experience to bear, extracting the best from Kurt Zouma, while Chilwell is also improving rapidly. The veteran Brazilian barely broke sweat against Rennes, organising, making crucial interceptions while occasionally spraying the most magnificent long passes.
A cutting edge up front
There was never any doubt about the pedigree of Werner, a £47.5m signing from RB Leipzig, and his two goals on Wednesday made it seven from his last seven games for Chelsea and Germany.
Werner has pace and a potent mixture of greed and unselfishness that will make him a huge asset for Chelsea. He is certainly the man on the spot now, scoring two emphatic penalties after assuming duties from Jorginho after his recent failures.
He is also a specialist in this competition having been directly involved in 13 goals, 10 goals and three assists, in his last 14 Champions League appearances, with the last five from the penalty spot.
Hakim Ziyech has shown his potential in flashes, although Kai Havertz was missing after returning a positive test for Covid-19.
Chelsea always had quality up front. The doubts were at the back but they are now looking accomplished at both ends of the pitch with plenty of quality in midfield against Rennes in the shape of Jorginho, Mason Mount and N'Golo Kante, who were in the starting line-up.
Mendy looks the part in goal, showing his powers of concentration with one fine late saving after being virtually unemployed.
It is no time to get carried away but that unbeaten sequence, and the manner in which it is being put together, will be the cause for quiet confidence around Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are in seventh place in an unpredictable, fluctuating Premier League but stand only four points behind leaders and reigning champions Liverpool.
It is early days as Lampard puts a fresh face on Chelsea in his second season in charge, integrating new signings with the talent he inherited - but he will have left Stamford Bridge on Tuesday with growing optimism.
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bbc--2020-11-04--Messi scores as Barcelona struggle past Dynamo Kyiv

Last updated on .From the section European Football Barcelona registered three wins from three in the Champions League as they beat a depleted Dynamo Kyiv to go top of Group G. Messi is yet to score a goal from open play this season .
A consolation tap-in goal was a deserved reward for a spirited performance from Kyiv .
Dynamo Kyiv fielded a significantly depleted side , with only 13 first-team players travelling to Spain along with a further six youth players .
Six players had tested positive for coronavirus at the Ukrainian club before the tie .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggled to assert themselves in the second half despite enjoying the lion 's share of the possession .
A valiant performance from 18-year-old Kyiv goalkeeper Ruslan Neshcheret on his first-team debut ensured the goal deficit was held to just one .
Barcelona dominated for the opening 20 minutes and it seemed it would be a routine performance for Ronald Koeman 's side , who have struggled to find form in La Liga but won both of their other group matches in Europe comfortably .
Kyiv were tenacious and captain Viktor Tsygankov 's 75th-minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tricky night for Barca , who looked ill at ease for large periods .
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was involved more than expected between the Barcelona sticks as he made his first appearance since recovering from a knee injury .
Kyiv face another challenge in their next match in the Ukrainian Premier League against Shakhtar Donetsk .
Barcelona 's star man Messi has failed to score from open play so far this season , despite featuring in every match for the Catalan side .
In fact , Messi has registered just one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a penalty against Villarreal .
A considerable drought for someone who has scored 445 goals in his 16-year Barcelona career .
It 's been a turbulent few months for the Argentine after handing in a transfer request hoping to leave the Nou Camp , culminating in some unpleasant rumours and the eventual decision to stay at the Spanish giants .
Granted , Barcelona are going through a period of change and it is not just Messi who is struggling to find form - Barcelona are 12th in La Liga with just eight points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward can often be relied upon to provide a moment of 'Messi magic ' just when it 's needed - something which , this season , he has so far been unable to do .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Lionel Messi has scored three penalties in three Champions League matches for Barcelona but is yet to score a goal from open play this season
Barcelona registered three wins from three in the Champions League as they beat a depleted Dynamo Kyiv to go top of Group G.
Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot inside five minutes and Gerard Pique headed home to secure an unconvincing victory.
Messi is yet to score a goal from open play this season.
A consolation tap-in goal was a deserved reward for a spirited performance from Kyiv.
Dynamo Kyiv fielded a significantly depleted side, with only 13 first-team players travelling to Spain along with a further six youth players. Six players had tested positive for coronavirus at the Ukrainian club before the tie.
It was an uncomfortable night for Barcelona, who struggled to assert themselves in the second half despite enjoying the lion's share of the possession.
A valiant performance from 18-year-old Kyiv goalkeeper Ruslan Neshcheret on his first-team debut ensured the goal deficit was held to just one.
Barcelona dominated for the opening 20 minutes and it seemed it would be a routine performance for Ronald Koeman's side, who have struggled to find form in La Liga but won both of their other group matches in Europe comfortably.
Kyiv were tenacious and captain Viktor Tsygankov's 75th-minute goal made for a nervy finish to a tricky night for Barca, who looked ill at ease for large periods.
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was involved more than expected between the Barcelona sticks as he made his first appearance since recovering from a knee injury.
Kyiv face another challenge in their next match in the Ukrainian Premier League against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Messi - trouble in front of goal?
Barcelona's star man Messi has failed to score from open play so far this season, despite featuring in every match for the Catalan side.
In fact, Messi has registered just one goal in six La Liga matches, a penalty against Villarreal. A considerable drought for someone who has scored 445 goals in his 16-year Barcelona career.
It's been a turbulent few months for the Argentine after handing in a transfer request hoping to leave the Nou Camp, culminating in some unpleasant rumours and the eventual decision to stay at the Spanish giants.
Granted, Barcelona are going through a period of change and it is not just Messi who is struggling to find form - Barcelona are 12th in La Liga with just eight points from six matches.
But the 33-year-old forward can often be relied upon to provide a moment of 'Messi magic' just when it's needed - something which, this season, he has so far been unable to do.
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bbc--2020-11-05--Evans expected to be fit for Northern Ireland's Euros play-off

Last updated on .From the section Northern Ireland Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans is expected to be fit for Northern Ireland 's Euro 2020 play-off final with Slovakia after missing Leicester City 's last two games with a back injury .
NI also play Austria and Romania in the Nations League in a triple-header .
Celtic goalkeeper Hazard replaces Motherwell stopper Trevor Carson , who was injured in a league match at the end of October and will be out of action until early next year .
Galbraith , who recently signed a new contract with Manchester United , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the last squad through injury , replace Oxford United 's Joel Cooper and Jordan Jones , who has not been selected after being suspended by Rangers for a breach of Covid-19 regulations .
Following the suspension , Baraclough had indicated that the player would not be part of his squad for the forthcoming games .
Galbraith and Hazard are both promoted from the NI Under-21 set-up .
• None Fans number for NI v Slovakia showdown still to be decided After the crunch tie with the Slovakians in Belfast , NI face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three days later and then a home fixture against Romania in the same competition on 18 November .
Baraclough 's side qualified for the play-off final courtesy of a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in October after the match in Sarajevo ended 1-1 after extra time .
Slovakia saw off the Republic of Ireland on penalties in the other semi-final following a goalless draw between the sides in Bratislava .
A victory for Northern Ireland would see them qualify for successive European Championship finals tournaments , having competed at Euro 2016 under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next summer 's finals would represent a major feather in the cap of Baraclough , who was appointed manager of the senior team in June and took charge of his first match in September .
A place in Group E of next summer 's finals with Spain , Sweden and Poland is the prize on offer for the team that progresses from the play-off decider next week .
The Irish FA hope at least 600 fans will be admitted to the match but no figure for the number of spectators permitted to attend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past the Republic last month , Slovakia replaced manager Pavel Hapal with temporary boss Stefan Tarkovic in late October .
Like Northern Ireland , they qualified for a Euro finals for the first time in 2016 and also in common with Northern Ireland , made it to the last 16 stage of the competition .
While the play-off final with Slovakia will take centre stage in the upcoming international window , NI 's third triple-header of the autumn will also see them try to secure a first win of their Nations League campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an improvement in his side 's fortunes in that competition , with just one point to show from their opening four matches .
An encouraging 1-1 draw in Romania was followed by a heavy 5-1 home defeat by Norway , a 1-0 reverse at home to Austria and a loss by the same scoreline in Norway .
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Leicester City defender Jonny Evans is a mainstay of the Northern Ireland defence
Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans is expected to be fit for Northern Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off final with Slovakia after missing Leicester City's last two games with a back injury.
Evans is included in manager Ian Baraclough's 26-man squad for the key match at Windsor Park on 12 November.
NI also play Austria and Romania in the Nations League in a triple-header.
Conor Hazard, Man United midfielder Ethan Galbraith and St Johnstone's Matthew Kennedy receive call-ups.
Celtic goalkeeper Hazard replaces Motherwell stopper Trevor Carson, who was injured in a league match at the end of October and will be out of action until early next year.
Galbraith, who recently signed a new contract with Manchester United, and fellow midfielder Kennedy, who missed out on the last squad through injury, replace Oxford United's Joel Cooper and Jordan Jones, who has not been selected after being suspended by Rangers for a breach of Covid-19 regulations.
Following the suspension, Baraclough had indicated that the player would not be part of his squad for the forthcoming games.
Galbraith, 19, and Hazard are both promoted from the NI Under-21 set-up.
"Ethan, over the last six months we've seen maturity in his play and the way he goes about his work. He's excelled with the under-21s and he's a different type of player to anyone we've got in the senior squad," explained Baraclough.
"Not to put too much pressure on him, but he's our little (Andres) Iniesta or Xavi, someone who can get on the ball and manipulate the ball and find positive passes. Hopefully it's the start of a long career for him.
After the crunch tie with the Slovakians in Belfast, NI face an away Nations League match with Austria three days later and then a home fixture against Romania in the same competition on 18 November.
Baraclough's side qualified for the play-off final courtesy of a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in October after the match in Sarajevo ended 1-1 after extra time.
Slovakia saw off the Republic of Ireland on penalties in the other semi-final following a goalless draw between the sides in Bratislava.
Ethan Galbraith is promoted from the Northern Ireland Under-21 squad
A victory for Northern Ireland would see them qualify for successive European Championship finals tournaments, having competed at Euro 2016 under then manager Michael O'Neill.
Progression to next summer's finals would represent a major feather in the cap of Baraclough, who was appointed manager of the senior team in June and took charge of his first match in September.
A place in Group E of next summer's finals with Spain, Sweden and Poland is the prize on offer for the team that progresses from the play-off decider next week.
The Irish FA hope at least 600 fans will be admitted to the match but no figure for the number of spectators permitted to attend has yet been finalised.
Despite getting past the Republic last month, Slovakia replaced manager Pavel Hapal with temporary boss Stefan Tarkovic in late October.
Jordan Jones has been charged by the Scottish FA after a breach of Covid regulations
Like Northern Ireland, they qualified for a Euro finals for the first time in 2016 and also in common with Northern Ireland, made it to the last 16 stage of the competition.
While the play-off final with Slovakia will take centre stage in the upcoming international window, NI's third triple-header of the autumn will also see them try to secure a first win of their Nations League campaign.
Baraclough will be keen to see an improvement in his side's fortunes in that competition, with just one point to show from their opening four matches.
An encouraging 1-1 draw in Romania was followed by a heavy 5-1 home defeat by Norway, a 1-0 reverse at home to Austria and a loss by the same scoreline in Norway.
Northern Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Burnley), Michael McGovern (Norwich City), Conor Hazard (Celtic).
Defenders: Jonathan Evans (Leicester City), Craig Cathcart (Watford), Stuart Dallas (Leeds United), Shane Ferguson (Millwall), Conor McLaughlin (Sunderland), Jamal Lewis (Newcastle United), Michael Smith (Heart of Midlothian), Tom Flanagan (Sunderland), Daniel Ballard (Arsenal).
Midfielders: Steven Davis (Rangers), Corry Evans (Blackburn Rovers), Niall McGinn (Aberdeen), Patrick McNair (Middlesbrough), George Saville (Middlesbrough), Gavin Whyte (Cardiff City), Matthew Kennedy (Aberdeen), Jordan Thompson (Stoke City), Ethan Galbraith (Manchester United), Alistair McCann (St Johnstone).
Forwards: Kyle Lafferty (Reggina), Josh Magennis (Hull City), Conor Washington (Charlton Athletic), Liam Boyce (Heart of Midlothian).
"Ethan, over the last six months we've seen maturity in his play and the way he goes about his work. He's excelled with the under-21s and he's a different type of player to anyone we've got in the senior squad.
"Not to put too much pressure on him, but he's our little (Andres) Iniesta or Xavi, someone who can get on the ball and manipulate the ball and find positive passes. Hopefully it's the start of a long career for him."


bbc--2020-11-05--Lowe included in Ireland squad for Autumn Nations Cup

Last updated on .From the section Irish Rugby Leinster winger James Lowe has been included in Andy Farrell 's Ireland squad for the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup .
Keith Earls returns from injury , while Munster team-mate Shane Daly and Ulster 's Billy Burns are also included .
Ireland take on Wales on 13 November before games against England and Georgia .
• None Ireland captain Sexton needs a crutch to lean on - Best Uncapped fly-half Burns replaces Connacht 's Jack Carty in the squad , while Munster centre Daly is named in the international set-up for the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broken cheekbone against Italy .
Back row Jack Conan has returned to Leinster to recover from injury , but Ulster captain Iain Henderson is available for selection after serving the suspension which ruled him out of the conclusion to the Six Nations .
Lowe could make a long-awaited debut against Wales in the Nations Cup opener in Dublin .
He trained with Ireland before October 's matches to bed in with the squad and adds to the attacking talent in the back three .
Hugo Keenan , Jacob Stockdale and Andrew Conway started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the returning Earls and the versatile Daly provide Farrell with plenty of options .
The squad is largely similar to the one that missed out on the Six Nations title in October , with Tadhg Furlong , Ryan Baird , Dave Kilcoyne , Ringrose , Jordan Larmour and Will Addison not considered because of injury .
Ulster 's John Cooney again misses out at scrum-half , with Farrell electing to go with veteran Conor Murray , Connacht 's Kieron Marmion and Leinster 's Jamison Gibson-Park .
Ireland kick off the Autumn Nations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday , 13 November , before a visit to Twickenham to take on England on 21 November .
Farrell 's men welcome Georgia to Dublin on 29 November and will have a home play-off game against one of France , Italy , Scotland or Fiji on 5 December .
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Last updated on .From the section Irish Rugby
James Lowe, right, is set to make his international debut in the Autumn Nations Cup
Leinster winger James Lowe has been included in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup.
The New Zealand-born 28-year-old is eligible for Ireland through residency after joining Leinster in 2017.
Keith Earls returns from injury, while Munster team-mate Shane Daly and Ulster's Billy Burns are also included.
Ireland take on Wales on 13 November before games against England and Georgia.
Uncapped fly-half Burns replaces Connacht's Jack Carty in the squad, while Munster centre Daly is named in the international set-up for the first time after centre Garry Ringrose sustained a broken cheekbone against Italy.
Back row Jack Conan has returned to Leinster to recover from injury, but Ulster captain Iain Henderson is available for selection after serving the suspension which ruled him out of the conclusion to the Six Nations.
Lowe could make a long-awaited debut against Wales in the Nations Cup opener in Dublin.
He trained with Ireland before October's matches to bed in with the squad and adds to the attacking talent in the back three.
Hugo Keenan, Jacob Stockdale and Andrew Conway started against Italy and France, while Lowe, the returning Earls and the versatile Daly provide Farrell with plenty of options.
Ireland missed out on the Six Nations title after falling to a disappointing g defeat away to France on Saturday
The squad is largely similar to the one that missed out on the Six Nations title in October, with Tadhg Furlong, Ryan Baird, Dave Kilcoyne, Ringrose, Jordan Larmour and Will Addison not considered because of injury.
Ulster's John Cooney again misses out at scrum-half, with Farrell electing to go with veteran Conor Murray, Connacht's Kieron Marmion and Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park.
Ireland kick off the Autumn Nations Cup against Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, 13 November, before a visit to Twickenham to take on England on 21 November.
Farrell's men welcome Georgia to Dublin on 29 November and will have a home play-off game against one of France, Italy, Scotland or Fiji on 5 December.
Ireland squad for Autumn Nations Cup
Forwards: Cian Healy, Ed Byrne, Andrew Porter, John Ryan, Finlay Bealham, Rob Herring, Ronan Kelleher, Dave Heffernan, Iain Henderson, James Ryan, Quinn Roux, Tadhg Beirne, Ultan Dillane, CJ Stander, Peter O'Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris, Will Connors.
Backs: Conor Murray, Kieran Marmion, Jamison Gibson-Park, Johnny Sexton (captain), Ross Byrne, Billy Burns, Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw, Chris Farrell, Stuart McCloskey, Keith Earls, Andrew Conway, Jacob Stockdale, James Lowe, Shane Daly, Hugo Keenan.


bbc--2020-11-05--Ineos' Stannard, 33, retires from cycling because of arthritis

Last updated on .From the section Cycling Former British champion Ian Stannard has been forced to retire because of rheumatoid arthritis .
Stannard also helped Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins win five Grand Tours .
The 33-year-old won seven races during his career , including two stages of the Tour of Britain in 2016 and 2018 .
The 2012 British road race champion also took a notable third place at Paris-Roubaix in 2016 .
`` It 's disappointing to have to stop like this but it is clearly the right decision for my health and my family , '' Stannard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I could manage the problem during lockdown , but as soon as I returned to racing I knew that my body would n't be able to perform at any level anymore . ''
Stannard , who was diagnosed with arthritis 12 months ago had continued to race in 2020 .
However , he had appeared only once since the coronavirus-interrupted season resumed in July - withdrawing from the Tour of Poland on stage four .
Ineos Grenadiers team principal Sir Dave Brailsford described the Classics specialist as , `` one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's not always easy to appreciate the skills and abilities of sportspeople - particularly in the context in cycling .
As Bradley Wiggins , Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas received adulation for their collective six Tour de France wins across the past decade , Ineos ' ( nee Sky 's ) dominance of the sport would not have been possible without having race winners in their 'engine room ' .
Stannard was a key component of the team during the golden period .
An unmistakable physical presence in the peloton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bikes - but his body is a perfect match of power to weight to win the flatter , gruelling one-day races .
On Stage three of the 2016 Tour of Britain , on his local roads in Cheshire , Stannard broke away from the peloton with other riders and - instead of working with his rivals to stay ahead to the end - simply burned them off with 40km to go and won the stage on his own , two minutes ahead .
In a sport which often trades on myth , 'Yogi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abilities will be missed .

Last updated on .From the section Cycling
Ian Stannard was part of three Tour de France-winning teams
Former British champion Ian Stannard has been forced to retire because of rheumatoid arthritis.
The Ineos Grenadiers rider was one of the first riders to join the team as Team Sky in 2010 and his biggest wins came in the one-day Omloop Het Nieuwsblad races in 2014 and 2015.
Stannard also helped Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins win five Grand Tours.
The 33-year-old won seven races during his career, including two stages of the Tour of Britain in 2016 and 2018.
The 2012 British road race champion also took a notable third place at Paris-Roubaix in 2016.
"It's disappointing to have to stop like this but it is clearly the right decision for my health and my family," Stannard said.
"I started to hope that I could manage the problem during lockdown, but as soon as I returned to racing I knew that my body wouldn't be able to perform at any level anymore."
Stannard, who was diagnosed with arthritis 12 months ago had continued to race in 2020.
However, he had appeared only once since the coronavirus-interrupted season resumed in July - withdrawing from the Tour of Poland on stage four.
Ineos Grenadiers team principal Sir Dave Brailsford described the Classics specialist as, "one of the hardest, grittiest riders there is".
Analysis
Matt Warwick - cycling writer
It's not always easy to appreciate the skills and abilities of sportspeople - particularly in the context in cycling.
As Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas received adulation for their collective six Tour de France wins across the past decade, Ineos' (nee Sky's) dominance of the sport would not have been possible without having race winners in their 'engine room'.
Stannard was a key component of the team during the golden period. An unmistakable physical presence in the peloton, he almost looked too big to race bikes - but his body is a perfect match of power to weight to win the flatter, gruelling one-day races.
On Stage three of the 2016 Tour of Britain, on his local roads in Cheshire, Stannard broke away from the peloton with other riders and - instead of working with his rivals to stay ahead to the end - simply burned them off with 40km to go and won the stage on his own, two minutes ahead.
In a sport which often trades on myth, 'Yogi''s no nonsense charm and unique abilities will be missed.


bbc--2020-11-06--US Election 2020: Trump alleges 'shenanigans' as Biden urges calm

Mr Trump 's critics have pointed out his lead is being cut into because he actively discouraged his supporters to @ @ @ @ @ Mr Biden urged his voters to use postal ballots , and it is these votes @ @ @ @ @ in the key states .

The trendlines in both states are clear, as well. Biden has been netting more votes with each new tally, and he's only going to extend his lead in both states. There are fewer ballots to count in Georgia, so the state is going to stay close - and the recount has already been announced.


bbc--2020-11-06--US election: Why are Trump protesters saying 'stop the count' and 'count the votes'?

`` Stop the count '' or `` count the votes '' ?
Trump supporters have been chanting conflicting messages in @ @ @ @ @ and Arizona .
We look at why .

"Stop the count" or "count the votes"? Trump supporters have been chanting conflicting messages in the battleground states of Michigan and Arizona. We look at why.


bbc--2020-11-05--Coronavirus: Denmark imposes lockdowns amid mink covid fears

On Thursday , the World Health Organization said mink appear to be `` good reservoirs '' of coronavirus .
It @ @ @ @ @ determination and courage '' for going ahead with the culls , despite the economic impact @ @ @ @

On Thursday, the World Health Organization said mink appear to be "good reservoirs" of coronavirus. It also commended Denmark's "determination and courage" for going ahead with the culls, despite the economic impact it would bring.


bbc--2020-11-04--US Election 2020: What happens if the result is a tie and other questions

What happens if it 's a tie ?
- Chinga , China Could Donald Trump try to contest the results of the election ?
- Basel , Israel What influence does the national vote have on the way the electoral college votes ?
- Caroline Bonwitt , Gloucestershire , UK Pretty much everyone in the world is fed up with this `` electoral college '' nonsense .
So how hard is it to just make US elections a majority vote and dump the college ?
- Judy , BC , Canada Who are the members of the electoral college , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do they serve in the role ?
- Penny Reid , Northumberland , UK Who will decide the presidency if there is no definitive winner via the electoral college ?
-Robert Pallone , Maryland What makes some states ' votes count more than others ?
- S Robertson , Sussex , UK If postal votes that get counted several days after the election change the final tally of a state from Trump to Biden or vice-versa , then what is the protocol for re-announcing a winner ?
- Charlie Etheridge , Kent , @

US Election 2020: Can you only vote Trump or Biden and other questions Published 6 November 2020
Are Donald Trump and Joe Biden the only candidates for president? And why are the voting systems in Maine and Nebraska different to the rest of the United States?
Here are some of your key questions around the US election answered.
If you vote for someone who is not a Democrat or Republican, what happens to your vote? Jan, Australia
Your vote will still count. Because the focus of the 2020 US presidential election campaign is on just two men, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, it's very easy to forget that there are many other candidates.
According to the Federal Election Commission, a whopping 1,214 presidential hopefuls have filed papers for this election.
The vast majority of candidates, including the musician Kanye West, only stood in a few places.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Kanye West at his first presidential rally
However the Libertarian Party's Jo Jorgensen was on the ballot for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
In October, the BBC heard from three of these other presidential candidates.
In 1968, a third-party candidate, George Wallace, garnered nearly ten million votes, winning five states. In 1992, nearly 20 million people voted for Ross Perot, although he won no states.
Why do Maine and Nebraska split their electoral college votes? Elizabeth, London
Maine and Nebraska are the only two US states where the candidate with most votes does not take all of its electoral college votes.
Instead, they use what is called the "congressional district method". Each state's electoral college vote is equal to its number of Senate seats - always two - plus its number of congressional districts.
The candidate with most votes in each congressional district takes one electoral college vote and then whoever wins the state-wide vote gains two more college votes.
Having briefly used the split-vote method in the 1820s, Maine reintroduced it in 1969. This was because of concerns that a candidate in a three-way presidential election, like that of 1968, could take all the state's electoral college votes with little over a third of the popular vote.
Nebraska has used the split-vote system since 1996, according to one commentator, "to attract presidential candidates to a state they usually ignore because it's so reliably conservative."
How does the point system work with the presidential race? Robert Williams, Sacramento
The number of electoral college members - known as electors - from each state is roughly in line with the size of its population. Each state has as many electors as it has lawmakers in the US Congress (representatives in the House and senators).
California has the most electors - 55 - while some states with smaller populations like Wyoming, Alaska and North Dakota (and Washington DC) have the minimum of three. There are 538 electors in total.
Each elector represents one electoral vote, and a candidate needs to gain a majority of the votes - 270 or more - to win the presidency.
Who are the members of the electoral college, how are they chosen and how long do they serve in the role? - Penny Reid, Northumberland, UK
The members of the electoral college are usually nominated by the Republican and Democratic parties for each election.
There are different rules for nominating them in each state, and they are officially selected on polling day.
The college members - known as electors - often have connections in the US political parties, like activists or former politicians.
Bill Clinton was a Democratic elector in 2016, and Donald Trump Junior was put forward by the Republicans.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Bill Clinton was US president from 1993-2001
Could Donald Trump try to contest the results of the election? - Basel, Israel
Yes. Both campaigns have said they're already preparing for legal disputes following the election.
They have a right to demand a recount in most states, usually if the result there is tight.
There's been a surge in postal voting this year, and it's also possible that the validity of these ballots could be challenged in court.
These lawsuits could make their way up to the US Supreme Court - the ultimate legal authority in the US.
This happened in 2000, when the Supreme Court stopped a recount in Florida and ruled in favour of Republican George W Bush, who became president.
What influence does the national vote have on the way the electoral college votes? - Caroline Bonwitt, Gloucestershire, UK
US presidents are not decided by the national popular vote, but by winning in enough states.
The winner in each state gets the support of a number of electors based roughly on its population.
These electors meet a few weeks after polling day - forming the electoral college - to vote to officially nominate the next president.
To win the White House, 270 electoral votes are needed.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college
Pretty much everyone in the world is fed up with this "electoral college" nonsense. So how hard is it to just make US elections a majority vote and dump the college? - Judy, BC, Canada
The US electoral system is laid out in the constitution, so changing it would require a constitutional amendment.
This would have to be approved by two-thirds of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, or the same proportion of state legislatures. This would then need to be ratified by three-quarters of US states.
This is very unlikely to be successful, although there have been attempts to change the system in the past.
There is an ongoing effort by some states to award their electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote, no matter who wins there. This is a way off, but would effectively nullify the electoral college.
What happens if it's a tie? - Chinga, China
There are 538 electoral votes up for grabs, with a fixed number of electors representing each state based roughly on the size of its population.
This means a draw is possible at 269 votes each, although unlikely.
If no candidate gains a majority of votes in the electoral college, it would be up to the US Congress to decide.
Members of Congress elected in the 2020 elections would take on this responsibility.
The House of Representatives would vote to decide the president, with each state delegation having one vote - a majority of 26 is needed for a candidate to become president.
The Senate would select the vice-president, with all 100 senators having a vote.
Who will decide the presidency if there is no definitive winner via the electoral college? -Robert Pallone, Maryland
If there's no definite winner in the electoral college, it would mean there's either been a tie in the overall result (covered above), or that ongoing legal challenges in disputed states have not been resolved, and so their electors cannot be chosen.
The electoral college - whose job it is to formally nominate the next president - meets on 14 December this year. Electors must be put forward by each state for their winning candidate by then.
If the election results are still disputed and certain states can't decide which candidate to give their electors to, then it would be up to the US Congress to step in.
The US constitution imposes a final deadline - the term of the president (and vice-president) expires on 20 January at noon.
If Congress has been unable to choose the winner by then, there's a line of succession set out in law.
First in line is the Speaker of the House of Representatives, currently Nancy Pelosi, followed by the second highest ranking member of the Senate, currently Charles Grassley.
This has never happened before so it's unclear how, under these exceptional circumstances, this would work in practice.
What makes some states' votes count more than others? - S Robertson, Sussex, UK
Candidates tend to campaign in states where the result is uncertain - that's why people say the votes in these states "count more".
These places are known as battleground or swing states.
The US electoral system means that in all but two states, the margin of victory doesn't matter, as whoever gets the most votes wins all the electoral votes on offer in that state.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, People waiting to vote in California
In states which are almost guaranteed to vote a certain way - like California (Democrat) or Alabama (Republican) - candidates have less incentive to campaign.
They'll put most effort into a handful of tight races, such as Florida and Pennsylvania, targeting voters that could go either way.
If postal votes that get counted several days after the election, change the final tally of a state from Trump to Biden or vice-versa, then what is the protocol for re-announcing a winner? - Charlie Etheridge, Kent, UK
There's no legal requirement to announce a winner on election night - this is done as a projection by major US media outlets.
The full count is never completed on the night - but enough votes are usually in to confirm a winner.
These are unofficial results which are certified only weeks later, when confirmed by state officials.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Could postal voting upend the US election?
This year, the US media will likely be more cautious in calling a winner, as there are more postal votes and these take longer to count.
This could mean the leader on election night in some states could end up losing once all the votes - including postal ballots - are counted.
Your Questions Answered: What questions do you have about the US election?
How does vote counting work? When will we get the final results? The US election can be confusing, especially this year. The BBC is here to help make sense of it. Please send us your questions about election day and beyond.


bbc--2020-11-06--Poor diet: Children 20cm shorter as a result, analysis says

Researchers say tracking changes in the height and weight of children across the world and over time is important because @ @ @ @ @ of nutrition available , and how healthy environments are for young people .

Researchers say tracking changes in the height and weight of children across the world and over time is important because they can reflect the quality of nutrition available, and how healthy environments are for young people.


bbc--2020-11-05--Bitcoin: $1bn seized from Silk Road account by US government

This led it to an address belonging to `` Individual X '' , who is alleged to have hacked the @ @ @ @ @

This led it to an address belonging to "Individual X", who is alleged to have hacked the funds from the marketplace.


bbc--2020-11-05--WhatsApp lets messages vanish after seven days

`` Remarkable that this was so long in coming to WhatsApp , given that it launched Status ( also a @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , that ephemeral is huge , and that this is Facebook we are talking @ @ @ @ @ Lunden , a journalist for Tech Crunch , on Twitter .

"Remarkable that this was so long in coming to WhatsApp, given that it launched Status (also a disappearing feature) back in 2017, that ephemeral is huge, and that this is Facebook we are talking about," said Ingrid Lunden, a journalist for Tech Crunch, on Twitter.


bbc--2020-11-05--Coronavirus: Boris Johnson stresses 'stay at home' message for England

Sir Simon added it will be known `` conclusively '' by the end of the second national lockdown whether it @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 hospital admissions , but said the NHS was `` hoping and expecting '' they @ @ @ @ @ that infectious disease experts had warned about .

Sir Simon added it will be known "conclusively" by the end of the second national lockdown whether it had affected the increase in Covid-19 hospital admissions, but said the NHS was "hoping and expecting" they would not see the increases that infectious disease experts had warned about.


bbc--2020-11-05--France terror attacks: Macron calls for EU free movement reform

And , in a letter to the Financial Times , he made clear France was fighting `` Islamist separatism , @ @ @ @ @ accused the British newspaper of misquoting him in an article - which has since been @ @ @ @ @ suggesting he was `` stigmatising French Muslims for electoral purposes '' .

And, in a letter to the Financial Times, he made clear France was fighting "Islamist separatism, never Islam". He accused the British newspaper of misquoting him in an article - which has since been removed from its website - suggesting he was "stigmatising French Muslims for electoral purposes".


bbc--2020-11-05--Loujain al-Hathloul: UN experts alarmed by jailed Saudi activist's health

`` She does n't know when the next visit will be .
She does n't if it 's going to @ @ @ @ @ time or if it 's going to be tomorrow ... She said : ' I @ @ @ @ @ I 'm at least allowed to hear my parents on a regular basis . '
@

"She doesn't know when the next visit will be. She doesn't if it's going to be in a year's time or if it's going to be tomorrow... She said: 'I will either die, or I'm at least allowed to hear my parents on a regular basis.'"


bbc--2020-11-05--Kosovo leader Thaci in Hague detention over war crimes charges

A 2011 Council of Europe report named Mr Thaci as the leader of a criminal offshoot of the KLA Kosovo @ @ @ @ @ time he condemned the allegations as baseless .
He spent several days with prosecutors in @ @ @ @ @ made it clear at the time that he would stand down if he faced trial @

A 2011 Council of Europe report named Mr Thaci as the leader of a criminal offshoot of the KLA Kosovo Liberation Army. At the time he condemned the allegations as baseless. He spent several days with prosecutors in The Hague in July and made it clear at the time that he would stand down if he faced trial.


bbc--2020-11-05--Fortnite set to return to iPhones via Nvidia cloud gaming service

`` Nvidia is not commenting on any new clients coming to the service , or on the availability of any @ @ @ @ @ platforms , '' a spokesman for the firm told the BBC .

"Nvidia is not commenting on any new clients coming to the service, or on the availability of any game on unannounced or unreleased platforms," a spokesman for the firm told the BBC.


bbc--2020-11-05--Bird flu: Culls in Dutch and German farms over outbreaks

Containment zones have been set up around the farms , as well as around the north German farm in Oland @ @ @ @ @ been urged to keep their poultry indoors .

Containment zones have been set up around the farms, as well as around the north German farm in Oland, Nordfriesland. Farmers have been urged to keep their poultry indoors.


bbc--2020-11-05--Mexico police arrest man over 2019 Mormon killings

Her mother , Christina Lanford Johnson , was one of the three women killed .
She was reportedly gunned down @ @ @ @ @ of the car with her hands raised to try show that those inside were women @ @ @

Her mother, Christina Lanford Johnson, was one of the three women killed. She was reportedly gunned down after she had stepped out of the car with her hands raised to try show that those inside were women and children.


bbc--2020-11-06--US election 2020: Who has lead in states still counting?

Anthony on what to look for : Biden posted a big early lead in the state , but it 's @ @ @ @ @ away .
While the remaining ballots to be counted are overwhelmingly from Maricopa county , @ @ @ @ @ key is whether they 're in-person votes , where Trump has done well , or @ @ @ @ @ tilt toward Biden .

How many votes are still to be counted: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger said earlier on Friday that some 8,000 military absentee ballots were still in the mail and would only be counted if they arrived by the end of the day.


bbc--2020-11-06--US results: Ways Americans are coping with a looooong wait

Special attention has been turned to Arizona , Nevada , and Pennsylvania where officials have yet to declare the winner @ @ @ @ @ send either Joe Biden or Donald Trump to the White House .
Nevada in particular @ @ @ @ @ the gambling and nightlife of Las Vegas - has become a particular target of social @ @ @

Special attention has been turned to Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania where officials have yet to declare the winner, and whose voters could send either Joe Biden or Donald Trump to the White House. Nevada in particular - normally thought of for the gambling and nightlife of Las Vegas - has become a particular target of social media frustration.


bbc--2020-11-04--US election: Global media react to neck-and-neck election race

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BBC Monitoring takes a look at how this uncertain outcome is being seen in @ @ @ @ @ .

The US election has been the subject of dedicated special coverage on media outlets around the world despite there still not being a clear result.
BBC Monitoring takes a look at how this uncertain outcome is being seen in different parts of the world.
Video produced by Suniti Singh


bbc--2020-11-05--US elects youngest Congressman since 1965

The youngest House member is believed to be William Charles Cole Claiborne , another Tennessee lawmaker .
He was elected @ @ @ @ @ party ticket , according to US House records , and would have been aged either @ @ @ @ @ , his gravestone says he was 23 , while other sources indicate he was 24 @

The youngest House member is believed to be William Charles Cole Claiborne, another Tennessee lawmaker. He was elected in 1797 on a Democratic-Republican party ticket, according to US House records, and would have been aged either 21 or 22. However, his gravestone says he was 23, while other sources indicate he was 24.


bbc--2020-11-06--Love Child follows a 'secret' family as they flee Iran, after an illegal affair

When Leila met Sahand they were unhappily married to other people .
The pair started an extra-marital affair , an @ @ @ @ @ , Iran .
When Leila had a baby she knew they had to flee .
@ @ @ @ @ , Love Child documents their journey across borders and through the immigration system .
The @ @ @ @ @ to Leila and director Eva Mulvad about the documentary , which is available on streaming @ @

When Leila met Sahand they were unhappily married to other people.
The pair started an extra-marital affair, an illegal act in their homeland, Iran. When Leila had a baby she knew they had to flee.
Six years in the making, Love Child documents their journey across borders and through the immigration system.
The BBC's Alex Stanger spoke to Leila and director Eva Mulvad about the documentary, which is available on streaming services.


bbc--2020-11-06--Quiz of the week: What did Trump's campaign call Lady Gaga?

It 's the weekly news quiz - how closely have you been paying attention to what 's been going on @ @ @ @ @ past seven days ?

Quiz of the Week - 06 November 2020 Seven days, seven questions. How many can you get?
It proved an unorthodox US presidential election and the tone was set by a spat in the wake of Lady Gaga's endorsement of challenger Joe Biden. But what did Donald Trump's campaign say about the singer?
In rugby union, England's men claimed the Six Nations title almost nine months after kicking off their coronavirus-disrupted campaign. But which side had beaten them in their opening fixture?
While the coronavirus pandemic meant trick or treating was discouraged in many areas, Halloween was graced by a rare full moon. But by what nickname was it known?
A Dutch metro train that crashed through a barrier at the end of elevated tracks in Spijkenisse, near Rotterdam, was saved from tumbling downwards by a sculpture of a whale's tail. But what was the artwork made from?
A study searching for better ways to diagnose psychiatric conditions, such as depression, suggested an "objective biological measure" could found by analysing which of the following?
Children's song Baby Shark became the most played video on YouTube, having been viewed 7.04 billion times. But from which song did it take the record?
Tributes were paid to Sir Sean Connery - the original big-screen James Bond - who died, aged 90. His seven-decades in acting brought an Oscar win for The Untouchables. But his early CV included which of the following?
Dr No Idea 7 - Nobody Does It Better; 4-6 - Quantum of Solace; 0-3 - Dr No Idea
Quantum of Solace
7 - Nobody Does It Better; 4-6 - Quantum of Solace; 0-3 - Dr No Idea


bbc--2020-11-05--US election: Republican Randi Reed clashes with Emily Maitlis over vote count

Republican Randi Reed has clashed with Newsnight 's Emily Maitlis over claims that Democrats stopped the counting of votes in @ @ @ @ @ was seeing a `` tremendous surge '' .
`` What do you mean they stopped @ @ @ @ @ counting the votes , '' Maitlis pushed the former Congressional candidate from Nevada to clarify @ @ @ @ @ Read more : US election 2020 : Three viral vote claims fact-checked

Republican Randi Reed has clashed with Newsnight's Emily Maitlis over claims that Democrats stopped the counting of votes in several states because President Trump was seeing a "tremendous surge".
"What do you mean they stopped counting? They're still counting the votes," Maitlis pushed the former Congressional candidate from Nevada to clarify what she was saying.
Read more: US election 2020: Three viral vote claims fact-checked


bbc--2020-11-06--Frank Gardner meets paralysed student after diving accident

The BBC 's security correspondent Frank Gardner was left paralysed 16 years ago after he and his cameraman , Simon @ @ @ @ @ al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia .
Frank Gardner was shot six times and paralysed ; Simon @ @ @ @ @ a new documentary he meets other people who have been paralysed as an adult .
@ @ @ @ @ Frank : The Frank Gardner Story on on BBC iPlayer .
The documentary was filmed @ @ @

The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner was left paralysed 16 years ago after he and his cameraman, Simon Cumbers, were ambushed by al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia. Frank Gardner was shot six times and paralysed; Simon Cumbers was killed.
In a new documentary he meets other people who have been paralysed as an adult.
UK viewers can watch Being Frank: The Frank Gardner Story on on BBC iPlayer.
The documentary was filmed before March 2020


bbc--2020-11-06--Africa's week in pictures: 30 October - 5 November 2020

A selection of the week 's best photos from across the continent and beyond :

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As churches get ready to reopen in Senegal after being shut to prevent the spread of coronavirus, on Saturday a worker gives a church in the capital Dakar a deep clean.


bbc--2020-11-06--North Korea: Going back in time with Pyongyang's austere hotels

`` Our photos do give this impression that the hotels are deserted , but that 's not true .
The @ @ @ @ @ you are a tourist in North Korea , you wake up in the morning at @ @ @ @ @ the bus going to museums and monuments , '' Mr Scullin says .

"Our photos do give this impression that the hotels are deserted, but that's not true. The hotels were full. When you are a tourist in North Korea, you wake up in the morning at 08:00 and you are on the bus going to museums and monuments," Mr Scullin says.


bbc--2020-11-05--Tigray crisis: Why there are fears of civil war in Ethiopia

There are risks with this level of rhetoric that the conflict in Tigray , if not amicably resolved , could @ @ @ @ @ more serious , which could exacerbate tensions in the rest of the country .

He has issued arrest warrants foe the TPLF leaders, appointed a new leader for the region and predicts that the war will soon be over but the TPLF forces are highly trained and experienced so some fear the conflict could drag on.


bbc--2020-11-06--Meet Prateek Kuhad - the Indian indie star championed by Barack Obama

First released in 2016 , cold/mess defies any cultural assumptions you might have about Indian music .
There are no @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead , it 's a quiet , captivating indie ballad about two lovers whose @ @ @ @ @ , but are too scared to let go of the wreckage .

First released in 2016, cold/mess defies any cultural assumptions you might have about Indian music. There are no traces of Bollywood or bhangra. Instead, it's a quiet, captivating indie ballad about two lovers whose relationship has hit the rocks, but are too scared to let go of the wreckage.


bbc--2020-11-06--The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships

Dr Tristan Smith , one of the report authors , says that is achievable .
As renewable electricity and technology @ @ @ @ @ ammonia will become more competitively priced , he says .
`` By the late-2020s , @ @ @ @ @ have some relatively low prices .
But that could still be more expensive than oil @ @

Brian Soerensen, a research and development chief at Man Energy Solutions, says several fuels are being explored: "One of the options we believe will be ammonia. Methanol could be another one, biofuel could be a third."


bbc--2020-11-05--US election 2020: Why do different news sites have different tallies?

Our projection that Joe Biden is the presumptive winner in Wisconsin reflects the situation now .
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Our projection that Joe Biden is the presumptive winner in Wisconsin reflects the situation now. If, as the Trump campaign has requested, a recount takes place, we will report that and the result - and if necessary, we'll change our projections accordingly.


bbc--2020-11-05--Marco van Basten: Netherlands and AC Milan legend on injuries and Johan Cruyff

Last updated on .From the section European Football Former Netherlands striker Marco van Basten says he should have retired earlier and his career `` was not worth '' the pain he has suffered from his injuries .
But he struggled with a persistent ankle injury from his early 20s and had to retire at the age of just 30 .
`` If I had the choice again with all the knowledge I have today , it 's not worth it , '' he told BBC Radio 5 Live 's Euro League 's podcast .
`` All the pain I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My ankle created so many problems , it affected my day-to-day living .
But at that time football was my whole life .
`` Now I am older , I have had a life without football .
You can still have a good life - there is more than football .
Today I would make a different decision if I had the choice . ''
• None All About Marco van Basten - listed to the Football Daily podcast in full Van Basten won back-to-back European Cups with the great AC Milan side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most famous goal in the Euro 88 final win over the Soviet Union .
But he missed two entire seasons trying to fight back from his ankle injury and now can not even kick a ball .
`` I died as a player , '' he said .
`` Still today I ca n't play football .
It 's far too difficult , my ankle is fixed , I ca n't shoot , I ca n't do anything with my foot .
`` In all my life there was not a day that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of a sudden it was over .
It was very hard , painful . ''
Van Basten first met his idol Johan Cruyff as a 15-year-old and wanted to tell him they would be team-mates one day - but lost his nerve .
Just a few months later , Van Basten replaced Cruyff as a substitute and scored on his Ajax debut .
`` Cruyff was one of the best , he was my hero and my example , '' Van Basten said .
`` He was a star at the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch .
`` I knew him later on , he became my trainer , my adviser , my team-mate , my opponent .
`` It was easier for me to play with him than to speak to him . ''
You can listen to the whole interview on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport Euro Leagues this evening at 20:00 GMT - and then download it on the 5 Live Football Daily podcast on BBC Sounds .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Former Netherlands striker Marco van Basten says he should have retired earlier and his career "was not worth" the pain he has suffered from his injuries.
Van Basten, 56, was one of the best players of his generation, winning the Ballon d'Or on three occasions between 1988 and 1992.
But he struggled with a persistent ankle injury from his early 20s and had to retire at the age of just 30.
"If I had the choice again with all the knowledge I have today, it's not worth it," he told BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro League's podcast.
"All the pain I had, it was not worth it. My ankle created so many problems, it affected my day-to-day living. But at that time football was my whole life.
"Now I am older, I have had a life without football. You can still have a good life - there is more than football. Today I would make a different decision if I had the choice."
'I died as a footballer'
Van Basten won the 1989 and 1990 European Cups with Dutch team-mates Frank Rijkaard and Ruud Gullit
Van Basten won back-to-back European Cups with the great AC Milan side of the late 1980s and scored his most famous goal in the Euro 88 final win over the Soviet Union.
But he missed two entire seasons trying to fight back from his ankle injury and now can not even kick a ball.
"I died as a player," he said.
"Still today I can't play football. It's far too difficult, my ankle is fixed, I can't shoot, I can't do anything with my foot.
"In all my life there was not a day that I hadn't touched a football and all of a sudden it was over. It was very hard, painful."
'Cruyff was my hero'
Van Basten first met his idol Johan Cruyff as a 15-year-old and wanted to tell him they would be team-mates one day - but lost his nerve.
Just a few months later, Van Basten replaced Cruyff as a substitute and scored on his Ajax debut.
"Cruyff was one of the best, he was my hero and my example," Van Basten said.
"He was a star at the same time as George Best, fantastic to watch.
"I knew him later on, he became my trainer, my adviser, my team-mate, my opponent.
"It was easier for me to play with him than to speak to him."
You can listen to the whole interview on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport Euro Leagues this evening at 20:00 GMT - and then download it on the 5 Live Football Daily podcast on BBC Sounds.


bbc--2020-11-05--Bumrah's 4-14 helps Mumbai past Delhi to reach IPL final

Last updated on .From the section Cricket Jasprit Bumrah 's 4-14 helped Mumbai Indians reach the final of the Indian Premier League with a dominant 57-run victory over Delhi Capitals .
Delhi were reeling at 0-3 in their run-chase , before reaching 143-8 .
They can still make the final if they beat the winners of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad , who meet on Friday .
Reigning champions Mumbai go through to Tuesday 's final in Dubai and are one win away from their fifth IPL trophy .
Going into the match , 13 of the last 17 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been won by sides chasing , justifying Delhi captain Shreyas Iyer 's decision to field first .
However Mumbai posted an imposing total thanks largely to Yadav 's 51 from 38 balls , his fourth half-century of the tournament , and Kishan 's quickfire 55 from 30 deliveries .
There were also contributions from South Africa opener Quinton de Kock - who scored 40 from 25 balls - and some explosive hitting from India batsman Hardik Pandya who blasted a 14-ball 37 .
The Delhi Capitals run-chase got off to a dreadful start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , New Zealand seamer Trent Boult claiming a double-wicket maiden in the opening over .
Australia batsman Marcus Stoinis offered some resistance with 65 from 46 balls , before being dismissed by Bumrah .
The seamer , who is this year 's leading IPL wicket-taker with 27 dismissals so far , bowled with accuracy and precision to record his career best IPL figures .
Listen to the conclusion of the Indian Premier League and matches from the Women 's T20 Challenge on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra .
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Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Jasprit Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker in this year's IPL so far with 27 dismissals
Indian Premier League (Dubai) Mumbai Indians 200-5 (20 overs): Yadav 51, Kishan 55no; Ashwin 3-29 Delhi Capitals 143-8 (20 overs): Stoinis 65; Bumrah 4-14, Boult 2-9 Mumbai Indians won by 57 runs Scorecard
Jasprit Bumrah's 4-14 helped Mumbai Indians reach the final of the Indian Premier League with a dominant 57-run victory over Delhi Capitals.
Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan earlier scored half-centuries as Mumbai posted 200-5 from 20 overs.
Delhi were reeling at 0-3 in their run-chase, before reaching 143-8.
They can still make the final if they beat the winners of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who meet on Friday.
Reigning champions Mumbai go through to Tuesday's final in Dubai and are one win away from their fifth IPL trophy.
Going into the match, 13 of the last 17 matches of this year's IPL had been won by sides chasing, justifying Delhi captain Shreyas Iyer's decision to field first.
However Mumbai posted an imposing total thanks largely to Yadav's 51 from 38 balls, his fourth half-century of the tournament, and Kishan's quickfire 55 from 30 deliveries.
There were also contributions from South Africa opener Quinton de Kock - who scored 40 from 25 balls - and some explosive hitting from India batsman Hardik Pandya who blasted a 14-ball 37.
The Delhi Capitals run-chase got off to a dreadful start as the top-order all fell without scoring, New Zealand seamer Trent Boult claiming a double-wicket maiden in the opening over.
Australia batsman Marcus Stoinis offered some resistance with 65 from 46 balls, before being dismissed by Bumrah.
The seamer, who is this year's leading IPL wicket-taker with 27 dismissals so far, bowled with accuracy and precision to record his career best IPL figures.
Listen to the conclusion of the Indian Premier League and matches from the Women's T20 Challenge on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.


bbc--2020-11-05--I rang Pickford after derby incident with Van Dijk - Southgate

Last updated on .From the section England England manager Gareth Southgate called Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to offer his support after the Merseyside derby - and says his place in the national team is not under threat .
`` I recognised it had been a very high-profile situation , '' said Southgate .
`` I just felt it would be an appropriate call to make to see how he was . ''
Pickford was not punished for the incident , while Merseyside Police subsequently investigated offensive tweets aimed at the goalkeeper .
The Premier League game , on 17 October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which Pickford was selected for England 's win over Belgium and defeat by Denmark , despite a prior run of poor performances including the one against Brighton on 3 October .
Although he played the next league fixture after the Van Dijk incident , a 2-0 defeat by Southampton , he was rested for last weekend 's 2-1 loss at Newcastle .
But Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti insisted Pickford will return for Saturday 's game against Manchester United .
England boss Southgate has also called up Manchester United 's Dean Henderson and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches against the Republic of Ireland , Belgium and Iceland .
`` When people say I have been loyal to him he has deserved that , '' Southgate said on Pickford .
`` His performances have been excellent for us and so that has not been a difficult decision for me .
`` We have some competition for places but I would have to say that there is nobody who I think is challenging seriously at the moment to push him out of that position .
`` I think he is also benefiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you can have at club level .
`` [ Ancelotti ] will deal with everything in a very calm manner and a very measured way , so even over the years he has taken an opportunity to rest his goalkeepers - and he did that last week - but within 15 minutes of that decision you knew Jordan would be playing this weekend .
`` Of course this has been a very difficult period for [ Pickford ] in terms of the spotlight on that particular challenge and because of the profile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it is disappointing to see a player like that miss football . ''
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Last updated on .From the section England
Everton's Jordan Pickford received criticism for a challenge on Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk
England manager Gareth Southgate called Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to offer his support after the Merseyside derby - and says his place in the national team is not under threat.
Pickford, 26, was criticised for a challenge on Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk which has ruled the defender out for months with a serious knee injury.
"I recognised it had been a very high-profile situation," said Southgate.
"I just felt it would be an appropriate call to make to see how he was."
Pickford was not punished for the incident, while Merseyside Police subsequently investigated offensive tweets aimed at the goalkeeper.
The Premier League game, on 17 October, was played after an international break in which Pickford was selected for England's win over Belgium and defeat by Denmark, despite a prior run of poor performances including the one against Brighton on 3 October.
Although he played the next league fixture after the Van Dijk incident, a 2-0 defeat by Southampton, he was rested for last weekend's 2-1 loss at Newcastle.
But Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti insisted Pickford will return for Saturday's game against Manchester United.
England boss Southgate has also called up Manchester United's Dean Henderson and Burnley's Nick Pope for November's matches against the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Iceland.
"When people say I have been loyal to him he has deserved that," Southgate said on Pickford.
"His performances have been excellent for us and so that has not been a difficult decision for me.
"We have some competition for places but I would have to say that there is nobody who I think is challenging seriously at the moment to push him out of that position.
"I think he is also benefiting from as experienced and successful a manager as you can have at club level.
"[Ancelotti] will deal with everything in a very calm manner and a very measured way, so even over the years he has taken an opportunity to rest his goalkeepers - and he did that last week - but within 15 minutes of that decision you knew Jordan would be playing this weekend.
"Of course this has been a very difficult period for [Pickford] in terms of the spotlight on that particular challenge and because of the profile of the player involved in it, but it is disappointing to see a player like that miss football."


bbc--2020-11-05--Greaves and Shearer in Kane's sights after striker reaches 200 not out for Spurs

Last updated on .From the section Tottenham He 's scored everywhere , from Tranmere to Tallaght , from Dortmund to Newport via a tonne in London - and now a simple header at the Huvepharma Arena in Razgrad has taken Harry Kane to 200 Tottenham goals .
`` It 's a great milestone to reach and hopefully there are a few more to come , '' the man himself offered after the win in Bulgaria .
`` Time goes so quick it feels like yesterday I scored my first for Spurs .
It 's a great achievement but let 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out - how Kane got there Kane was just 18 when he scored his first goal for Tottenham in a Europa League win against Shamrock Rovers nine years ago , a team-mate of Carlo Cudicini , Jake Livermore and Iago Falque .
But it was n't until further loan spells with Millwall , Norwich and Leicester that Kane broke through at Tottenham , scoring three times in the Premier League in the 2013-14 season .
He 's barely stopped since .
`` What he is achieving in the Premier League is great for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loan spell with Leicester familiarised Kane with the Foxes and he 's scored more ( 15 ) against them than anyone else .
His 10 goals against rivals Arsenal , of course , have helped secure his legendary status at Spurs , and he enjoys a goal in the capital .
Exactly 100 of his goals have come at his home grounds White Hart Lane , Wembley and the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , with Leicester 's King Power Stadium ( seven ) seeing the most goals on the road .
Kane 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50-50 though .
Well actually he 's got 100 goals away from home and 99 at home - with one against Chelsea in the 2017 FA Cup semi-final considered to be neutral .
As you 'd expect the majority of Kane 's goals have come from his right foot ( 121 ) , with a massive 177 from inside the area .
He 's scored one free-kick - a last-minute winner at Villa Park in 2014 when he was still a substitute .
The next landmarks in Kane 's sights Kane is third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind the legendary Jimmy Greaves , a record he might well reach before the age of 30 should he stay fit and remain with the club .
`` It is just a question of time , '' Mourinho told BT Sport .
`` One more month , one less month .
It 's just a question of time . ''
He 's got a long way to go to score the most goals for one English club though - Dixie Dean bagged 383 for Everton and Ian Rush hit 346 for Liverpool .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the horizon ?
He 's certainly not slowing down .
Kane is the top-scoring Premier League player in all competitions this season , netting 12 goals in 13 appearances , with only Robert Lewandowski netting as many for a team in Europe 's top five leagues ( also 12 for Bayern Munich ) .
He moved level with another Tottenham favourite - Les Ferdinand - into the top 10 on the all-time Premier League list recently and is `` only '' 111 behind Alan Shearer 's record haul of 260 .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but could he do it ?
The numbers suggest he 's ahead of the curve .
But so was Wayne Rooney ... Kane is no slouch on the international front either , with 32 goals in 49 caps and the Golden Boot at the World Cup in Russia two years ago .
He 's already sixth on the all-time list , and needs 22 more goals to overtake Rooney - who won another 71 caps .
Are you backing him ?

Last updated on .From the section Tottenham
Harry Kane has been directly involved in 22 goals in just 13 appearances in all competitions for Spurs this season (12 goals, 10 assists).
He's scored everywhere, from Tranmere to Tallaght, from Dortmund to Newport via a tonne in London - and now a simple header at the Huvepharma Arena in Razgrad has taken Harry Kane to 200 Tottenham goals.
A relatively slow starter, not making himself a regular in the Spurs line-up until the age of 21, he's now third in the club's all-time scoring records, aged 27. But what next?
"It's a great milestone to reach and hopefully there are a few more to come," the man himself offered after the win in Bulgaria.
"Time goes so quick it feels like yesterday I scored my first for Spurs. It's a great achievement but let's keep them coming."
200 not out - how Kane got there
Kane was just 18 when he scored his first goal for Tottenham in a Europa League win against Shamrock Rovers nine years ago, a team-mate of Carlo Cudicini, Jake Livermore and Iago Falque.
But it wasn't until further loan spells with Millwall, Norwich and Leicester that Kane broke through at Tottenham, scoring three times in the Premier League in the 2013-14 season. He's barely stopped since.
"The numbers make him a club legend," manager Jose Mourinho told BT Sport.
"What he is achieving in the Premier League is great for such a young guy."
That loan spell with Leicester familiarised Kane with the Foxes and he's scored more (15) against them than anyone else.
His 10 goals against rivals Arsenal, of course, have helped secure his legendary status at Spurs, and he enjoys a goal in the capital.
Exactly 100 of his goals have come at his home grounds White Hart Lane, Wembley and the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Leicester's King Power Stadium (seven) seeing the most goals on the road.
Kane's home and away split is an impressive 50-50 though. Well actually he's got 100 goals away from home and 99 at home - with one against Chelsea in the 2017 FA Cup semi-final considered to be neutral.
As you'd expect the majority of Kane's goals have come from his right foot (121), with a massive 177 from inside the area.
He's scored one free-kick - a last-minute winner at Villa Park in 2014 when he was still a substitute.
The next landmarks in Kane's sights
Kane is third on Spurs' all-time list, 66 behind the legendary Jimmy Greaves, a record he might well reach before the age of 30 should he stay fit and remain with the club.
"It is just a question of time," Mourinho told BT Sport. "One more month, one less month. It's just a question of time."
He's got a long way to go to score the most goals for one English club though - Dixie Dean bagged 383 for Everton and Ian Rush hit 346 for Liverpool. Crazy numbers. external-link
But what else is on the horizon? He's certainly not slowing down. Kane is the top-scoring Premier League player in all competitions this season, netting 12 goals in 13 appearances, with only Robert Lewandowski netting as many for a team in Europe's top five leagues (also 12 for Bayern Munich).
He moved level with another Tottenham favourite - Les Ferdinand - into the top 10 on the all-time Premier League list recently and is "only" 111 behind Alan Shearer's record haul of 260.
It's a lot of goals to get - but could he do it? The numbers suggest he's ahead of the curve. But so was Wayne Rooney...
Premier League goals before turning 28 years old Wayne Rooney - 159 Harry Kane - 149 Alan Shearer - 139 Thierry Henry - 138 Robbie Fowler - 135 Michael Owen - 127 Andrew Cole - 110 Sergio Aguero - 102
Will he catch Shearer?
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Chasing Rooney's England record…
Kane is no slouch on the international front either, with 32 goals in 49 caps and the Golden Boot at the World Cup in Russia two years ago.
He's already sixth on the all-time list, and needs 22 more goals to overtake Rooney - who won another 71 caps.
Are you backing him?