bbc--2020-12-08--Japan to fund AI matchmaking to boost birth rate

`` If they 're not interested in dating , the matchmaking would likely be ineffective , '' Dr Horiguchi told @ @ @ @ @ we are to rely on technologies , affordable AI robots taking over household or childcare @ @ @ @ @ . ''

"If they're not interested in dating, the matchmaking would likely be ineffective," Dr Horiguchi told the BBC. "If we are to rely on technologies, affordable AI robots taking over household or childcare tasks may be more effective."


bbc--2020-12-08--The mystery of the ghostly circles in the sky

A new high powered telescope in the Australian outback has led astronomers to an intriguing new discovery .
`` Odd @ @ @ @ @ have never been seen before and have left scientists baffled .
Astrophysicist Professor Ray Norris @ @ @ @ @ the mysterious circles have the space community so excited .

A new high powered telescope in the Australian outback has led astronomers to an intriguing new discovery.
"Odd radio circles" or ORCs have never been seen before and have left scientists baffled.
Astrophysicist Professor Ray Norris explained to the BBC why the mysterious circles have the space community so excited.
Video by Isabelle Rodd


bbc--2020-12-08--Abandoned spaces series wins Earth Photo award

An exhibition of the winners and shortlisted entries will be on display in Forestry England forests , including Grizedale in @ @ @ @ @ Forest in the Yorkshire Moors , Moors Valley Country Park and Forest in Dorset , @ @ @ @ @ .
The exhibition will also be on display at the Royal Geographical Society in London @ @ @ @

An exhibition of the winners and shortlisted entries will be on display in Forestry England forests, including Grizedale in the Lake District, Dalby Forest in the Yorkshire Moors, Moors Valley Country Park and Forest in Dorset, between now and spring 2021. The exhibition will also be on display at the Royal Geographical Society in London in early 2021.


bbc--2020-12-08--Will Maradona's face be on banknotes?

Will Maradona's face be on banknotes?

`` The idea is not just to recognise our most important idol , but also to think of the economic @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` We feel that when tourists come here they will want to take @ @ @ @ @ them . ''

"The idea is not just to recognise our most important idol, but also to think of the economic question," Ms Durango said. "We feel that when tourists come here they will want to take a 'Maradona' away with them."


bbc--2020-12-08--David Lew: Artist sues Los Angeles museum after work thrown out

`` However , the Friends of the Chinese American Museum did nothing wrong with respect to the tote bags that @ @ @ @ @ museum .
I look forward to proving that the claims against my client have no @ @ @ @ @ .

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bbc--2020-12-08--Coronavirus: Sputnik V vaccine rushed out to wary Russians

In a sense , this is no `` launch '' at all .
Russian health workers have been getting vaccinated @ @ @ @ @ trials for several months .
Teachers have been eligible too , and VIPs including President @ @ @ @ @ had the jab .
The list is said to total more than 100,000 people .

In a sense, this is no "launch" at all. Russian health workers have been getting vaccinated in tandem with the official trials for several months. Teachers have been eligible too, and VIPs including President Putin's own daughter have had the jab. The list is said to total more than 100,000 people.


bbc--2020-12-08--Mateusz Kuzimski: The veg packer who became a pro footballer

`` I went to the gym , I went running after work , I was trying to improve my football @ @ @ @ @ I ca n't give up .
Yes , I had a knee injury , but @ @ @ @ @ try , try again and chase my dreams . ''

"It's very hard to answer," the 29-year-old says. "I know I can still develop, I can still improve, but we need to check my date of birth! I am not the youngest any more. But if, one day, someone gives me a chance, I will take it."


bbc--2020-12-08--Further testing finds England party members in South Africa not infected with coronavirus

Last updated on .From the section Cricket Two members of England 's touring party who gave `` unconfirmed positive '' coronavirus tests will be able to return to the UK from South Africa after further testing and analysis showed they are not infected .
But England say the duo have been given the all-clear by `` independent virologists in Cape Town and London '' .
Had the pair not been cleared they would have had to remain in South Africa until 15 December .
Instead , they are no longer isolating at the team 's hotel in Cape Town and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the touring party before their departure .
Relief at the end of a troubled tour The news of the negative tests provides relief for England at the end of a difficult tour .
All three Twenty20 matches were played as planned , with England winning the series 3-0 , but Friday 's first one-day international was postponed when it emerged an unnamed South Africa player had returned a positive test .
Sunday 's game was called off after two hotel staff tested positive and later that day , England announced two members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
England 's medical team saw anomalies in the test results prior to the independent ratification process .
The pair returned negative results in a rapid test , before receiving the same result on Tuesday in a more sophisticated PCR test .
Originally a decision on finishing the series was due to be taken after the ratification process but it was called off on Monday to `` ensure the mental and physical health and welfare of players '' .
The party will not have to isolate on their return to the UK - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elite sport - although players travelling to the Big Bash will have to quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Australia .
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Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Paarl was due to host the rearranged series opener, with Cape Town staging the final two matches
Two members of England's touring party who gave "unconfirmed positive" coronavirus tests will be able to return to the UK from South Africa after further testing and analysis showed they are not infected.
The cases in the England camp were announced on Sunday before the tour was abandoned a day later.
But England say the duo have been given the all-clear by "independent virologists in Cape Town and London".
England will fly home on Thursday.
Had the pair not been cleared they would have had to remain in South Africa until 15 December.
Instead, they are no longer isolating at the team's hotel in Cape Town and are free to rejoin the rest of the touring party before their departure.
Relief at the end of a troubled tour
The news of the negative tests provides relief for England at the end of a difficult tour.
All three Twenty20 matches were played as planned, with England winning the series 3-0, but Friday's first one-day international was postponed when it emerged an unnamed South Africa player had returned a positive test.
Sunday's game was called off after two hotel staff tested positive and later that day, England announced two members of their touring party had given positive tests.
England's medical team saw anomalies in the test results prior to the independent ratification process.
The pair returned negative results in a rapid test, before receiving the same result on Tuesday in a more sophisticated PCR test.
Originally a decision on finishing the series was due to be taken after the ratification process but it was called off on Monday to "ensure the mental and physical health and welfare of players".
The party will not have to isolate on their return to the UK - as per government exemptions for those playing elite sport - although players travelling to the Big Bash will have to quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Australia.


bbc--2020-12-08--Wade stars as Australia beat India in final T20

Last updated on .From the section Cricket Matthew Wade blasted 80 off 53 balls as Australia beat India by 12 @ @ @ @ @ international in Sydney .
India came up short in their run chase , despite captain @ @ @ @ @ 61 balls .
The tourists had already wrapped up a series win on Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ streak comes to an end .
Having lost the toss , Australia captain Aaron Finch @ @ @ @ @ Steve Smith 's composed 24 off 23 balls helped settle the hosts ' innings , @ @ @ @ @ the India bowlers .
Finch 's gamble of opening the bowling with spinner Maxwell paid @ @ @ @ @ being dismissed from the second ball of India 's chase .
Kohli hit four boundaries @ @ @ @ @ fine knock before being dismissed by seamer Andrew Tye .
Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson was the @ @ @ @ @ with 3-23 as India lost wickets at regular intervals .
A four-Test series will start @ @ @ @ @ .

Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Australia opener Matthew Wade scored 145 runs in the three-match Twenty20 series against India
Third Twenty20 international, Sydney Cricket Ground Australia 186-5 (20 overs): Wade 80 (53 balls), Maxwell 54 (36), Sundar 2-34 India 174-7 (20 overs) : Kohli 85 (61), Swepson 3-23 Australia won by 12 runs Scorecard
Matthew Wade blasted 80 off 53 balls as Australia beat India by 12 runs in the final Twenty20 international in Sydney.
The opener shared a 90-run partnership with Glenn Maxwell, who scored 54 off 36, as Australia posted 186-5.
Captain Virat Kohli's 85 from 61 balls was the highlight of an India chase that saw them lose wickets regularly.
The tourists had already wrapped up a series victory by going 2-0 ahead on Sunday, but their 10-match T20 winning streak comes to an end.
India won the toss and chose to field, removing captain Aaron Finch without scoring.
Steve Smith's composed 24 off 23 balls helped settle the hosts' innings, before Wade and Maxwell punished the India bowlers.
Finch's gamble of opening the bowling with spinner Maxwell paid off, with KL Rahul being caught on the midwicket boundary by Smith off the second ball of India's chase.
Smith then dropped a straightforward chance off Kohli on the same boundary, when he was on nine.
Kohli went on to hit four boundaries and three sixes in a fine knock before being caught by Daniel Sams at backward point with 36 needed off the final two overs.
Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson was the pick of the Australia bowlers with 3-23 as India lost wickets at regular intervals.
A four-Test series will start on 17 December in Adelaide.


bbc--2020-12-08--Covid: Biden vows 100m vaccinations for US in first 100 days

He added : `` Every American who wants the vaccine will be able to get the vaccine and we think @ @ @ @ @ to be in a position nobody would have believed possible just a few months ago @ @

"My first 100 days won't end the Covid-19 virus. I can't promise that. But we did not get into this mess quickly. We're not going to get out of it quickly," he said at the event in Delaware, giving few details of how the largest vaccination programme in US history would be carried out.


bbc--2020-12-08--US cybersecurity firm FireEye hit by 'state-sponsored' attack

`` Based on my 25 years in cyber security and responding to incidents , I 've concluded we are witnessing @ @ @ @ @ with top-tier offensive capabilities , '' Mr Mandia said in Saturday 's blog , adding @ @ @ @ @ different from the tens of thousands of incidents we have responded to throughout the years @ @

"Based on my 25 years in cyber security and responding to incidents, I've concluded we are witnessing an attack by a nation with top-tier offensive capabilities," Mr Mandia said in Tuesday's blog, adding that the hack was "different from the tens of thousands of incidents we have responded to throughout the years".


bbc--2020-12-08--Fort Hood: Soldiers fired and suspended after Vanessa Guillen probe

The policy requires commanders to classify missing soldiers as `` absent-unknown '' for up to 48 hours , while doing @ @ @ @ @ the soldier and determine if their absence is voluntary before declaring them Awol , or @ @ @ @

The policy requires commanders to classify missing soldiers as "absent-unknown" for up to 48 hours, while doing everything they can to locate the soldier and determine if their absence is voluntary before declaring them Awol, or absent without leave.


bbc--2020-12-08--Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denies sending hit squad to Canada

For years he was the right-hand man to Prince Mohammed bin Nayef , who was widely credited with defeating the @ @ @ @ @ .
He was also the linchpin in all of Saudi Arabia 's relations with the @ @ @ @ @ US , UK , Canada , Australia , New Zealand ) intelligence agencies .

For years he was the right-hand man to Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, who was widely credited with defeating the al-Qaeda insurgency in the 2000s. He was also the linchpin in all of Saudi Arabia's relations with the "Five Eyes" (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) intelligence agencies.


bbc--2020-12-08--Venice floods as weather catches city off-guard

Much of Venice was left under-water on Tuesday , as unexpectedly severe weather caused flooding in the city .
A @ @ @ @ @ gates , known as Mose , guard the entrance to the Venetian lagoon and were @ @ @ @ @ from tides of up to 3 metres ( 10 ft ) , however , they @ @ @ @ @ activated .

Much of Venice was left under water on Tuesday, as unexpectedly severe weather caused flooding in the city.
A new system of 78 flood gates, known as Mose, guard the entrance to the Venetian lagoon and were designed to protect the city from tides of up to 3 metres (10 ft), however, they require 48 hours notice to be activated.


bbc--2020-12-08--Finder of Forrest Fenn’s treasure reveals identity

Fenn simply hoped the search would encourage people to get off their couches and into the outdoors , but several @ @ @ @ @ jobs and dipped into their savings in pursuit of the riches .
Four men perished @ @ @ @ @ the hunt .

Fenn simply hoped the search would encourage people to get off their couches and into the outdoors, but several explorers gave up their day jobs and dipped into their savings in pursuit of the riches. Four men perished in the wilderness while on the hunt.


bbc--2020-12-08--Apple unveils £549 over-ear headphones

Apple unveils £549 over-ear headphones

Senior editor at the Verge Tom Warren pointed out on Twitter that the headphones cost more than either the new @ @ @ @ @ while he described the carry case as `` screaming , 'Rob me ' . ''

Senior editor at the Verge Tom Warren pointed out on Twitter that the headphones cost more than either the new Xbox or PlayStation consoles, while he described the carry case as "screaming, 'Rob me'."


bbc--2020-12-08--Tesla: German court halts factory plan over snake and lizard habitats

The environmentalist groups say Tesla 's deforestation will destroy the habitats of sand lizards and smooth snakes , both of @ @ @ @ @ They have also expressed concern that the building work will disturb these reptiles during their @ @ @

The environmentalist groups say Tesla's deforestation will destroy the habitats of sand lizards and smooth snakes, both of which are protected species. They have also expressed concern that the building work will disturb these reptiles during their winter hibernation.


bbc--2020-12-08--PSG v Istanbul Basaksehir: Both teams walk off pitch as match abandoned

Last updated on .From the section European Football Paris St-Germain 's game against Istanbul Basaksehir will resume on Wednesday after it was abandoned on Tuesday with a match official accused of using a racist term towards one of the away side 's backroom staff .
Former Cameroon international Webo was shown a red card in an exchange on the touchline .
Istanbul players walked off the pitch in protest , with PSG players following .
The incident happened just 14 minutes into the Champions League Group H tie , which was still goalless .
The match will recommence on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new set of officials .
Kick-off will be at 17:55 GMT .
PSG are already through to the last 16 after Manchester United 's defeat by RB Leipzig .
In a statement , Uefa said : `` Uefa has - after discussion with both clubs - decided on an exceptional basis to have the remaining minutes of the match played tomorrow with a new team of match officials .
`` A thorough investigation on the incident that took place will be opened immediately . ''
Istanbul forward Demba Ba , who was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touchline asking the official : `` Why , when you mention a black guy , do you have to say this black guy ? ''
TV footage also showed PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe saying : `` Is he serious ?
We are heading in .
We 're heading in .
That 's it , we 're heading in . ''
There followed a wait of around two hours before official confirmation the game would not be finished on Tuesday .
During that period , PSG players could be seen warming up in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opponents did not re-emerge .
PSG forward Kylian Mbappe later tweeted : `` Say no to racism .
Webo we are with you . ''
Recep Tayyip Erdogan , the president of Turkey , said he believed Uefa would `` take the necessary steps '' .
`` We are unconditionally against racism and discrimination in sports and in all areas of life , '' he wrote on Twitter .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Pierre Webo was sent off after a row with the fourth official
Paris St-Germain's Champions League game against Istanbul Basaksehir will resume on Wednesday after it was abandoned on Tuesday with a match official accused of using a racist term towards one of the away side's backroom staff.
Istanbul allege fourth official Sebastian Coltescu used the language towards their assistant coach Pierre Webo.
Former Cameroon international Webo was shown a red card in an exchange on the touchline.
Istanbul players walked off the pitch in protest, with PSG players following.
The incident happened just 14 minutes into the Group H tie, which was still goalless.
The match will recommence on Wednesday from the 14th minute. Kick-off will be at 17:55 GMT.
A new set of officials will be in charge, with Dutchman Danny Makkelie appointed referee.
Compatriot Mario Diks and Marcin Boniek of Poland are the assistant referees with another Pole, Bartosch Frankowsky, named fourth official.
PSG are already through to the last 16 after Manchester United's defeat by RB Leipzig.
In a statement, Uefa said: "Uefa has - after discussion with both clubs - decided on an exceptional basis to have the remaining minutes of the match played tomorrow with a new team of match officials.
"A thorough investigation on the incident that took place will be opened immediately."
Istanbul forward Demba Ba, who was a substitute, could be seen on the touchline asking the official: "Why, when you mention a black guy, do you have to say this black guy?"
TV footage also showed PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe saying: "Is he serious? We are heading in. We're heading in. That's it, we're heading in."
There followed a wait of around two hours before official confirmation the game would not be finished on Tuesday. During that period, PSG players could be seen warming up in the tunnel awaiting a resumption, but their opponents did not re-emerge.
PSG forward Kylian Mbappe later tweeted external-link : "Say no to racism. Webo we are with you."
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, said he believed Uefa would "take the necessary steps".
"We are unconditionally against racism and discrimination in sports and in all areas of life," he wrote on Twitter.
Pierre Webo was sent off after a row with the fourth official
Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba signalled for his team-mates to leave the pitch


bbc--2020-12-08--France helicopter crash: Five killed in Alps

Three helicopters have been sent to the site as part of a rescue team of over 40 people .
But @ @ @ @ @ to reach the site due to fog .
Instead , the pilot was recovered by @ @ @ @ @ approached on foot .

Three helicopters have been sent to the site as part of a rescue team of over 40 people. But the aircraft have been unable to reach the site due to fog. Instead, the pilot was recovered by a group of rescuers who approached on foot.


bbc--2020-12-08--Ethiopia Tigray crisis: UN team fired at 'on way to refugee camp'

`` They broke two check-points to drive to areas where they were not supposed to go , and that they @ @ @ @ @ .
When they were about to break the third one , they were shot at @ @ @ @ @ added .

"They broke two check-points to drive to areas where they were not supposed to go, and that they were told not to go. When they were about to break the third one, they were shot at and detained," he added.


bbc--2020-12-08--Johnson to go to Brussels for Brexit talks

If they are willing to make that kind of pact - to say privately to each other , I 'm @ @ @ @ @ are too - then that would in theory allow technical talks to get going again @

If they are willing to make that kind of pact - to say privately to each other, I'm willing to budge if you are too - then that would in theory allow technical talks to get going again.


bbc--2020-12-09--The stranded giraffes being rescued by raft

Giraffes are being rescued by raft in Kenya after the peninsula where they live was cut off by flooding , @ @ @ @ @ The eight Rothchild 's giraffes being rehomed represent an estimated one percent of the increasingly @ @ @ @ @ , according to the charity Save Giraffes Now .
This is how the rescue operation @ @ @ @ @ rafts – are helping to save them .

Giraffes are being rescued by raft in Kenya after the peninsula where they live was cut off by flooding, forming a new island.
The eight Rothchild's giraffes being rehomed represent an estimated one percent of the increasingly rare species in the country, according to the charity Save Giraffes Now.
This is how the rescue operation – and its specially designed rafts – are helping to save them.
Produced by Janet Ball for Newsday on World Service radio


bbc--2020-12-09--What's changed since this 1960s race documentary?

In 1968 the BBC broadcast a documentary exploring people ’ s experiences of racism with the police .
Entitled Equal @ @ @ @ @ it was part of a series called Cause for Concern ?
, which pitched itself @ @ @ @ @ of people fighting for a fair deal .
The original broadcast was controversially cancelled following @ @ @ @ @ Police but the programme eventually went to air - with Magnus Magnusson as its host @ @ @ @ @ 50 years later , the BBC 's Lorna Acquah has traced the family of one @ @ @ @ @ the programme to hear about its impact on them .
Produced and edited by Rachael @ @ @ @

In 1968 the BBC broadcast a documentary exploring people’s experiences of racism with the police.
Entitled Equal Before the Law?, it was part of a series called Cause for Concern?, which pitched itself as taking up the cause of people fighting for a fair deal.
The original broadcast was controversially cancelled following concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police but the programme eventually went to air - with Magnus Magnusson as its host.
Now, more than 50 years later, the BBC's Lorna Acquah has traced the family of one of the men featured in the programme to hear about its impact on them.
Produced and edited by Rachael Thorn and Lorna Acquah


bbc--2020-12-08--Melania’s tennis pavilion and other White House makeovers

Earlier this year , as coronavirus began to spread in the US , Mrs Trump was criticised for posting photos @ @ @ @ @ for the pavilion .
She tweeted urging `` everyone who chooses to be negative & @ @ @ @ @ @ WhiteHouse to take time and contribute something good & productive in their own communities @ @

Earlier this year, as coronavirus began to spread in the US, Mrs Trump was criticised for posting photos of herself reviewing the blueprints for the pavilion. She tweeted urging "everyone who chooses to be negative & question my work at the @WhiteHouse to take time and contribute something good & productive in their own communities".


bbc--2020-12-08--Shakespeare gets Covid vaccine: All's well that ends well

`` Is this a needle which I see before me ? ''
the present-day Shakespeare could have asked , but @ @ @ @ @ bit less , well , dramatic : he said he was `` pleased '' to @ @ @ @ @ and staff at University Hospital in Coventry had been `` wonderful '' .

"Is this a needle which I see before me?" the present-day Shakespeare could have asked, but his reaction was a little bit less, well, dramatic: he said he was "pleased" to be given the jab, and staff at University Hospital in Coventry had been "wonderful".


bbc--2020-12-08--The man saving monkeys in the Colombian Amazon

Jhon Jairo Vasquez rescues and rehabilitates primates who have fallen victim to hunters in the Colombian Amazon .
He also @ @ @ @ @ the region , where the animals are targeted for meat , for their fur and @ @ @ @ @ .
This is his story .

Jhon Jairo Vasquez rescues and rehabilitates primates who have fallen victim to hunters in the Colombian Amazon.
He also works to change attitudes in the region, where the animals are targeted for meat, for their fur and to sell on as pets.
This is his story.


bbc--2020-12-09--Covid: 'How a picture of my foot became anti-vaccine propaganda'

But when she got home , she found that her sole had become painfully swollen .
A big blister had @ @ @ @ @ to be caused by footwear .
It was so big that she had to use @ @ @ @ @ nappies to dress it .

But when she got home, she found that her sole had become painfully swollen. A big blister had appeared, much too large to be caused by footwear. It was so big that she had to use one of her daughter's nappies to dress it.


bbc--2020-12-09--Saudi Arabia: Three campaigns MBS cannot win

As with the Houthis in Yemen , there was a misplaced expectation that the Qataris would crumble and eventually capitulate @ @ @ @ @ thanks in part to their enormous wealth - Qatar sits on a massive offshore gas @ @ @ @ @ than £40bn ( $ 53bn ) in the UK economy alone - and also support @ @ @ @ @

As with the Houthis in Yemen, there was a misplaced expectation that the Qataris would crumble and eventually capitulate. They haven't, thanks in part to their enormous wealth - Qatar sits on a massive offshore gas field and has invested more than £40bn ($53bn) in the UK economy alone - and also support from Turkey and Iran.


bbc--2020-12-09--Ahmadreza Djalali: The Swedish-Iranian doctor on Iran's death row

`` For him not to be there and not to show was completely out of character and just that made @ @ @ @ @ something had happened , '' says Lisa Kurland , Professor of Emergency Medicine at the @ @ @

"For him not to be there and not to show was completely out of character and just that made me wonder [whether] something had happened," says Lisa Kurland, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Karolinska Institute.


bbc--2020-12-09--The woman behind China's Chang'e-5 Moon mission

The huge amount of interest in the Guizhou Province native has not appeared to have had much of an effect @ @ @ @ @ According to news site Duocai Guizhou Net , Ms Zhou declined repeated requests for interviews @ @ @ @ @ to let fame get in the way of her work .

The huge amount of interest in the Guizhou Province native has not appeared to have had much of an effect on her, however. According to news site Duocai Guizhou Net, Ms Zhou declined repeated requests for interviews as she does not wish to let fame get in the way of her work.


bbc--2020-12-09--Sinovac: What do we know about China's Covid-19 vaccine?

That is still far higher than the Oxford vaccine , which costs $ 4 a dose , but lower than @ @ @ @ @ per dose .
Moderna has said it aims to ship 500 million doses in 2021 @ @ @ @ @ will produce 700 million doses by the end of the first quarter of 2021 .

That is still far higher than the Oxford vaccine, which costs $4 a dose, but lower than Moderna's at $33 per dose. Moderna has said it aims to ship 500 million doses in 2021 and AstraZeneca has said it will produce 700 million doses by the end of the first quarter of 2021.


bbc--2020-12-08--Covid-19 vaccine: 'Hopefully next year we'll be living a normal life'

`` I 'm saying go for it .
It 's very important you have it , it 's wonderful and @ @ @ @ @ produced , all the work they have done , it 's the best vaccine you @ @ @ @ @

"I'm saying go for it. It's very important you have it, it's wonderful and the way it has been produced, all the work they have done, it's the best vaccine you could ever have."


bbc--2020-12-08--Man Utd knocked out of Champions League by RB Leipzig

Last updated on .From the section European Football Manchester United 's season suffered a huge blow as a defeat at German side RB Leipzig knocked them out of the Champions League .
United staged their now customary second-half fightback thanks to a Bruno Fernandes penalty and Paul Pogba header , but ultimately fell short .
To rub salt in the wound , the goalscorer of the first and supplier of the second , Angelino , is currently on loan in Germany from Manchester City .
His superb low shot into the far corner after just two minutes was followed soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back post , where Amadou Haidara ghosted in to volley past David de Gea .
It could have been even worse , with the home side seeing a third goal ruled out for offside against Willi Orban on the half-hour .
United were better in the second half and struck the crossbar through a Fernandes free-kick but shortly after substitute Justin Kluivert chipped in following some shoddy defensive play from Maguire and De Gea .
Fernandes ' penalty - awarded for a foul on Mason Greenwood by Ibrahima Konate - gave them a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real with a back-post header into the net , but the Germans held on .
Pogba had started on the bench and came on with 30 minutes to go , a day after his agent Mino Raiola declared that the midfielder was `` unhappy '' at the club and `` has to leave '' in the next transfer window .
It is small solace for United that they now drop into the Europa League - a competition they won in 2017 .
RB Leipzig advance to the Champions League last 16 having reached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they do so as group winners or runners-up depends on the result between Paris St-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir in a game that was suspended on Tuesday after a match official was accused of using a racist term towards one of the Turkish side 's backroom staff .
• None Man Utd out of Champions League - but at what cost ?
• None 'Inevitable is going to happen - Pogba has to leave Man Utd' No comeback this time as United head for Europa League Tuesday 's defeat is the latest and lowest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rollercoaster season for Solskjaer 's side , both domestically and in Europe .
They were firm favourites to progress from Group H after beating PSG and Leipzig in their first two games of the campaign , but last week 's home loss to the French side left them vulnerable and the German side completed the job .
In truth , though , much of the blame for their failure to progress lies with their defeat at Istanbul Basaksehir , who finished bottom of the group .
Critics were quick to pounce on Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in light of the negligent way their defence allowed Demba Ba to run unchallenged from inside his own half to score the opening goal of the Turkish side 's 2-1 win .
Such defensive frailties have also been evident throughout their league season , including in wins at Everton , Southampton and West Ham , in which they fell behind but rallied to take the points .
Again in Germany they were unpicked with ease as Angelino surged into space on the left to fire in Leipzig 's first and was then afforded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the second .
It could have been different had Greenwood taken advantage of time and space on the counter-attack , but he placed his low shot too close to Peter Gulacsi , who saved to preserve the score at 1-0 .
It was perhaps telling that not only did Pogba not start the game but that he was not Solskjaer 's first port of call in his bid to alter the game , with Donny van de Beek his first substitution .
When Pogba did arrive , he made a difference , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope of yet another late recovery and almost an even bigger one with a cross that Nordi Mukiele would have poked into his own net but for the boot of Gulacsi .
The final whistle followed soon after to give Leipzig their revenge for the 5-0 loss they suffered at Old Trafford on matchday two .
It is the Manchester derby in the Premier League next for United , who host City on Saturday ( 17:30 GMT ) .
• None Ole Gunnar Solskjær has lost six of his 10 Champions League matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is the first manager to lose six or more times in their first 10 games in the competition while in charge of an English side .
• None Manchester United have conceded three or more goals in consecutive Champions League games for the first time since April 2003 .
• None United exited at the group stage in a Champions League campaign for the first time since 2015-16 under Louis van Gaal .
• None RB Leipzig are unbeaten in their past six home Champions League games ( W5 D1 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Only against Juventus in April 1999 (11 minutes) have United been 2-0 down earlier in a Champions League match than against RB Leipzig
Manchester United's season suffered a huge blow as a defeat at German side RB Leipzig knocked them out of the Champions League.
Needing just a draw to progress to the last 16, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side conceded twice inside 13 minutes to leave their hopes in tatters before RB Leipzig added what ultimately turned out to be the killer third with 20 minutes left.
United staged their now customary second-half fightback thanks to a Bruno Fernandes penalty and Paul Pogba header, but ultimately fell short.
To rub salt in the wound, the goalscorer of the first and supplier of the second, Angelino, is currently on loan in Germany from Manchester City.
His superb low shot into the far corner after just two minutes was followed soon after by a chipped cross to the back post, where Amadou Haidara ghosted in to volley past David de Gea.
It could have been even worse, with the home side seeing a third goal ruled out for offside against Willi Orban on the half-hour.
United were better in the second half and struck the crossbar through a Fernandes free-kick but shortly after substitute Justin Kluivert chipped in following some shoddy defensive play from Maguire and De Gea.
Fernandes' penalty - awarded for a foul on Mason Greenwood by Ibrahima Konate - gave them a slim chance, which Paul Pogba made real with a back-post header into the net, but the Germans held on.
Pogba had started on the bench and came on with 30 minutes to go, a day after his agent Mino Raiola declared that the midfielder was "unhappy" at the club and "has to leave" in the next transfer window.
It is small solace for United that they now drop into the Europa League - a competition they won in 2017.
RB Leipzig advance to the Champions League last 16 having reached the last four in 2019-20.
Whether they do so as group winners or runners-up depends on the result between Paris St-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir in a game that was suspended on Tuesday after a match official was accused of using a racist term towards one of the Turkish side's backroom staff.
No comeback this time as United head for Europa League
Tuesday's defeat is the latest and lowest dip of what has already been a rollercoaster season for Solskjaer's side, both domestically and in Europe.
They were firm favourites to progress from Group H after beating PSG and Leipzig in their first two games of the campaign, but last week's home loss to the French side left them vulnerable and the German side completed the job.
In truth, though, much of the blame for their failure to progress lies with their defeat at Istanbul Basaksehir, who finished bottom of the group.
Critics were quick to pounce on Solskjaer's side after that defeat, particularly in light of the negligent way their defence allowed Demba Ba to run unchallenged from inside his own half to score the opening goal of the Turkish side's 2-1 win.
Such defensive frailties have also been evident throughout their league season, including in wins at Everton, Southampton and West Ham, in which they fell behind but rallied to take the points.
Again in Germany they were unpicked with ease as Angelino surged into space on the left to fire in Leipzig's first and was then afforded too much room to pick out Haidara for the second.
It could have been different had Greenwood taken advantage of time and space on the counter-attack, but he placed his low shot too close to Peter Gulacsi, who saved to preserve the score at 1-0.
It was perhaps telling that not only did Pogba not start the game but that he was not Solskjaer's first port of call in his bid to alter the game, with Donny van de Beek his first substitution.
When Pogba did arrive, he made a difference, scoring the second goal that gave them hope of yet another late recovery and almost an even bigger one with a cross that Nordi Mukiele would have poked into his own net but for the boot of Gulacsi.
The final whistle followed soon after to give Leipzig their revenge for the 5-0 loss they suffered at Old Trafford on matchday two.
What's next?
It is the Manchester derby in the Premier League next for United, who host City on Saturday (17:30 GMT).
Solskjaer sets unwanted record
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has lost six of his 10 Champions League matches as a manager (W4); he is the first manager to lose six or more times in their first 10 games in the competition while in charge of an English side.
Manchester United have conceded three or more goals in consecutive Champions League games for the first time since April 2003.
United exited at the group stage in a Champions League campaign for the first time since 2015-16 under Louis van Gaal.
RB Leipzig are unbeaten in their past six home Champions League games (W5 D1), winning the last four in a row.
Since his United debut in February, no player in Europe's top five leagues has scored more penalties in all competitions than Bruno Fernandes (13 - level with Cristiano Ronaldo).
RB Leipzig full-back Angelino has had a hand in six goals in six Champions League appearances this season (three goals, three assists).
Angelino's goal scored after 1:49 is the earliest United have conceded in the CL since Alan for Sporting Braga in October 2012 (1:27).
Player of the match Angelino Angelino with an average of 8.57 RB Leipzig RB Leipzig RB Leipzig
Man Utd Manchester United Manchester United RB Leipzig Avg Squad number 3 Player name Angelino Average rating 8.57 Squad number 21 Player name Kluivert Average rating 8.17 Squad number 18 Player name Nkunku Average rating 8.09 Squad number 8 Player name Haidara Average rating 8.05 Squad number 25 Player name Olmo Average rating 8.01 Squad number 10 Player name Forsberg Average rating 8.00 Squad number 7 Player name Sabitzer Average rating 7.99 Squad number 44 Player name Kampl Average rating 7.99 Squad number 4 Player name Orban Average rating 7.93 Squad number 6 Player name Konaté Average rating 7.71 Squad number 9 Player name Poulsen Average rating 7.66 Squad number 23 Player name Halstenberg Average rating 7.65 Squad number 22 Player name Mukiele Average rating 7.62 Squad number 1 Player name Gulácsi Average rating 7.60 Squad number 14 Player name Adams Average rating 7.60 Manchester United Avg Squad number 18 Player name Bruno Fernandes Average rating 4.47 Squad number 6 Player name Pogba Average rating 4.19 Squad number 34 Player name van de Beek Average rating 3.84 Squad number 10 Player name Rashford Average rating 3.61 Squad number 11 Player name Greenwood Average rating 3.55 Squad number 39 Player name McTominay Average rating 3.24 Squad number 33 Player name Williams Average rating 3.18 Squad number 38 Player name Tuanzebe Average rating 3.18 Squad number 24 Player name Fosu-Mensah Average rating 2.90 Squad number 27 Player name Alex Telles Average rating 2.83 Squad number 31 Player name Matic Average rating 2.81 Squad number 1 Player name de Gea Average rating 2.76 Squad number 2 Player name Lindelöf Average rating 2.67 Squad number 29 Player name Wan-Bissaka Average rating 2.59 Squad number 23 Player name Shaw Average rating 2.59 Squad number 5 Player name Maguire Average rating 2.54
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Live Text Line-ups RB Leipzig Formation 3-4-2-1 1 Gulácsi 22 Mukiele 6 Konaté 4 Orban 8 Haidara 7 Sabitzer 44 Kampl 3 Angelino 10 Forsberg 18 Nkunku 25 Olmo 1 Gulácsi
22 Mukiele Booked at 32mins
6 Konaté
4 Orban
8 Haidara
7 Sabitzer Booked at 35mins
44 Kampl Substituted for Adams at 75' minutes Booked at 81mins
3 Angelino Substituted for Halstenberg at 87' minutes
10 Forsberg Substituted for Poulsen at 56' minutes
18 Nkunku
25 Olmo Substituted for Kluivert at 56' minutes Booked at 62mins Substitutes 9 Poulsen
13 Tschauner
14 Adams
19 Sørloth
21 Kluivert
23 Halstenberg
33 Martínez
45 Martel
47 Wosz Man Utd Formation 3-4-1-2 1 de Gea 2 Lindelöf 5 Maguire 23 Shaw 29 Wan-Bissaka 39 McTominay 31 Matic 27 Alex Telles 18 Bruno Fernandes 10 Rashford 11 Greenwood 1 de Gea
2 Lindelöf Booked at 77mins Substituted for Tuanzebe at 77' minutes
5 Maguire Booked at 62mins
23 Shaw Booked at 43mins Substituted for Williams at 61' minutes Booked at 68mins
29 Wan-Bissaka Substituted for Fosu-Mensah at 77' minutes
39 McTominay
31 Matic Substituted for Pogba at 61' minutes
27 Alex Telles Substituted for van de Beek at 45' minutes
18 Bruno Fernandes Booked at 5mins
10 Rashford
11 Greenwood Substitutes 3 Bailly
6 Pogba
8 Mata
13 Grant
14 Lingard
21 James
24 Fosu-Mensah
25 Ighalo
26 Henderson
33 Williams
34 van de Beek
38 Tuanzebe Referee: Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz Match Stats Live Text Post update Match ends, RB Leipzig 3, Manchester United 2. Full Time Second Half ends, RB Leipzig 3, Manchester United 2. Post update Offside, RB Leipzig. Willi Orban tries a through ball, but Yussuf Poulsen is caught offside. Post update Attempt saved. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Paul Pogba. Post update Attempt missed. Scott McTominay (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Marcus Rashford. Substitution Substitution, RB Leipzig. Marcel Halstenberg replaces Angeliño. Post update Offside, RB Leipzig. Christopher Nkunku tries a through ball, but Justin Kluivert is caught offside. Post update Offside, RB Leipzig. Angeliño tries a through ball, but Justin Kluivert is caught offside. Post update Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Paul Pogba. goal Goal! Own Goal by Ibrahima Konaté, RB Leipzig. RB Leipzig 3, Manchester United 2. Post update Attempt missed. Paul Pogba (Manchester United) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes with a cross following a corner. Post update Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Nordi Mukiele. Booking Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Post update Timothy Fosu-Mensah (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Foul by Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig). Post update Goal! RB Leipzig 3, Manchester United 1. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. Post update Penalty Manchester United. Mason Greenwood draws a foul in the penalty area. Post update Penalty conceded by Ibrahima Konaté (RB Leipzig) after a foul in the penalty area. Substitution Substitution, Manchester United. Axel Tuanzebe replaces Victor Lindelöf. Substitution Substitution, Manchester United. Timothy Fosu-Mensah replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Page 1 of 7 rewind previous Navigate to the next page next Navigate to the last page forward


bbc--2020-12-09--Ronaldo scores twice as Juve beat Barca to win Champions League group

Last updated on .From the section European Football Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to take his Champions League goal tally to 134 as Juventus beat a `` scared '' Barcelona to seal top spot in Group G Juve doubled their lead through Weston McKennie 's bicycle kick before Ronaldo added his second from the spot after Clement Lenglet handled .
`` It looked as if we 'd come out looking not to lose , as opposed to trying to control the game .
We were n't good , not even positionally .
It is Barcelona 's first defeat in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day with a three-point cushion over Juve but finish second and will be unseeded in Monday 's last-16 draw .
• None Why great rivals Ronaldo & Messi are more similar than we might think Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Ronaldo , regarded as the two greatest players of their generation , were facing one another for the first time since May 2018 .
While Ronaldo scored two , Messi was frustrated by 42-year-old Juve keeper Gianluigi Buffon , who made a string of fine saves .
Ronaldo comes out on top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between great rivals Messi and Ronaldo on the international , European and domestic stage .
They have won the Champions League nine times between them , scoring a combined 252 goals in the competition .
But this was Ronaldo 's night , the Portuguese scoring for the first time in the Champions League against Barcelona with Messi on the pitch .
Twelve years on from their first meeting , Ronaldo , the all-time leading scorer in Champions League history , got the better of his arch rival .
Earlier in the 2020-21 season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score in 16 successive Champions League campaigns .
Messi had seven shots on target but could find no way past Buffon , while Antoine Griezmann headed against the bar .
Griezmann said the defeat was not Koeman 's fault .
`` Who else 's fault could it be other than the players ?
We 're the ones who go out there and play , '' he said .
`` We were missing everything - desire , attitude , a willingness to run .
Everything was bad . ''
At the age of 35 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more chances to cross swords with Messi .
He still trails Messi 16-11 in terms of victories between the two but this was a night to savour for Juventus ' former Real Madrid player .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
In his club career, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more away goals against Barcelona than he has against any other opponent (14)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to take his Champions League goal tally to 134 as Juventus beat a "scared" Barcelona to seal top spot in Group G
Ronaldo sent Marc-Andre ter Stegen the wrong way after being fouled by Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo.
Juve doubled their lead through Weston McKennie's bicycle kick before Ronaldo added his second from the spot after Clement Lenglet handled.
"We weren't aggressive," said Barca boss Ronald Koeman.
"It looked as if we'd come out looking not to lose, as opposed to trying to control the game. We weren't good, not even positionally.
"We looked scared."
It is Barcelona's first defeat in a group game since 2016.
They started the day with a three-point cushion over Juve but finish second and will be unseeded in Monday's last-16 draw.
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Ronaldo, regarded as the two greatest players of their generation, were facing one another for the first time since May 2018.
While Ronaldo scored two, Messi was frustrated by 42-year-old Juve keeper Gianluigi Buffon, who made a string of fine saves.
Juventus finish top of Group G because of their superior head-to-head record over Barcelona
Ronaldo comes out on top against Messi
This was the 36th meeting between great rivals Messi and Ronaldo on the international, European and domestic stage.
They have won the Champions League nine times between them, scoring a combined 252 goals in the competition.
But this was Ronaldo's night, the Portuguese scoring for the first time in the Champions League against Barcelona with Messi on the pitch.
Twelve years on from their first meeting, Ronaldo, the all-time leading scorer in Champions League history, got the better of his arch rival.
Lionel Messi had all seven of Barcelona's shots on target in this match
Earlier in the 2020-21 season, Messi became the first player to score in 16 successive Champions League campaigns.
Messi had seven shots on target but could find no way past Buffon, while Antoine Griezmann headed against the bar.
Griezmann said the defeat was not Koeman's fault.
"Who else's fault could it be other than the players? We're the ones who go out there and play," he said.
"We were missing everything - desire, attitude, a willingness to run. Everything was bad."
At the age of 35, Ronaldo might not get too many more chances to cross swords with Messi.
He still trails Messi 16-11 in terms of victories between the two but this was a night to savour for Juventus' former Real Madrid player.
Champions League last-16 draw (so far) - who is involved? Seeded teams (group winners) Unseeded teams (group runners-up) Bayern Munich Porto Manchester City Sevilla Liverpool Lazio Chelsea Barcelona Borussia Dortmund Juventus


bbc--2020-12-08--Jorginho penalty earns point for second-string Chelsea

Last updated on .From the section European Football Midfielder Jorginho scored from the spot as Chelsea finished their successful Champions League Group E campaign with a point against Krasnodar .
The 'second string ' Blues dominated the early possession , but the Russian side looked dangerous on the break and took the lead in the 24th minute through Remy Cabella .
The former Newcastle player started and finished the move with a low shot that sneaked in past the reach of Kepa Arrizabalaga .
However , four minutes later the English side were level when Jorginho converted a penalty after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area by Brazilian midfielder Kaio .
England striker Abraham also went close with a low shot that was deflected wide by the boot of keeper Evgeni Gorodov .
The Blues finish Group E as winners with 14 points from their six games .
`` There were n't outstanding performances but I asked the lads to be professional and they were , '' said Lampard .
`` I do n't think we can over-analyse the group stage - we 've won the group and it 's good progression . ''
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Lampard lauded the potential of Gilmour and Anjorin during the build-up , although will the pair , like many before them , struggle to break through at the club ?
Anjorin , at the Blues since under-7 level , was making his first start and third senior appearance .
Described as a box-to-box midfielder , the Dorset-born player stayed largely on the left of the pitch and produced a couple of loose balls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to an assist when his peach of a pass into the area for Kai Havertz was not given a suitable finish by the German midfielder .
Gilmour made a big impression last season before he suffered a knee injury in July that kept him out of action until last week when he came on in the final minutes of the 4-0 thumping of Sevilla .
The Scot , who moved from Rangers to Chelsea at 16 , was excellent in linking the play between the midfield and the likes of Abraham and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on goal would have tested Gorodov had it not come off Abraham 's shoulder , while a half-volley was easily saved by the Russian keeper .
As for Kepa , he was making his first appearance in a Chelsea shirt since October .
Aside from picking the ball out of the net , the only other time the Spaniard got his jersey dirty was in diving to push away Wanderson 's angled strike .
With speculation over moves for both Kepa and Gilmour in January , it will be interesting to see how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the high-flying Blues this season .
Lampard suggested that Gilmour , who is hoping to make Scotland 's Euro 2020 squad , might not leave on loan in the next window .
`` The way he played today and how he trains , I see him growing with us , '' said the Blues manager , who also praised Anjorin .
`` He 's going to be a Chelsea player so it 's just about making sure the pathway is right for him .
`` He made that pathway right last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time but playing like he did today , he 's got a lot to offer us . ''
Lampard also stated that wingers Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi have hamstring injuries and are likely to be sidelined for two weeks .
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• None Cabella netted his first goal in the Champions League in his ninth appearance in the competition .
• None Kepa has conceded seven goals in his four appearances for Chelsea this season in all competitions , as many as fellow Blues keepers Edouard Mendy and Willy Caballero have shipped in their 15 games combined in 2020-21 ( seven ) .
Chelsea are at Everton in the Premier League on Saturday ( 20:00 GMT ) .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Billy Gilmour (left) made 11 appearances for Chelsea last season before his knee injury
Midfielder Jorginho scored from the spot as Chelsea finished their successful Champions League Group E campaign with a point against Krasnodar.
Frank Lampard made 10 changes to the side that defeated Leeds at the weekend, giving a first senior start to Tino Anjorin, while fellow 19-year-old midfielder Billy Gilmour made his first start since recovering from injury.
The 'second string' Blues dominated the early possession, but the Russian side looked dangerous on the break and took the lead in the 24th minute through Remy Cabella. The former Newcastle player started and finished the move with a low shot that sneaked in past the reach of Kepa Arrizabalaga.
However, four minutes later the English side were level when Jorginho converted a penalty after Tammy Abraham had been fouled in the area by Brazilian midfielder Kaio.
England striker Abraham also went close with a low shot that was deflected wide by the boot of keeper Evgeni Gorodov.
The Blues finish Group E as winners with 14 points from their six games.
"There weren't outstanding performances but I asked the lads to be professional and they were," said Lampard.
"I don't think we can over-analyse the group stage - we've won the group and it's good progression."
Chelsea teenagers given chance to shine
Lampard lauded the potential of Gilmour and Anjorin during the build-up, although will the pair, like many before them, struggle to break through at the club?
Anjorin, at the Blues since under-7 level, was making his first start and third senior appearance. Described as a box-to-box midfielder, the Dorset-born player stayed largely on the left of the pitch and produced a couple of loose balls early on before settling.
He came close to an assist when his peach of a pass into the area for Kai Havertz was not given a suitable finish by the German midfielder.
Gilmour made a big impression last season before he suffered a knee injury in July that kept him out of action until last week when he came on in the final minutes of the 4-0 thumping of Sevilla.
The Scot, who moved from Rangers to Chelsea at 16, was excellent in linking the play between the midfield and the likes of Abraham and Havertz further forward. One early strike on goal would have tested Gorodov had it not come off Abraham's shoulder, while a half-volley was easily saved by the Russian keeper.
As for Kepa, he was making his first appearance in a Chelsea shirt since October. Aside from picking the ball out of the net, the only other time the Spaniard got his jersey dirty was in diving to push away Wanderson's angled strike.
With speculation over moves for both Kepa and Gilmour in January, it will be interesting to see how many more appearances the pair will make for the high-flying Blues this season.
Lampard suggested that Gilmour, who is hoping to make Scotland's Euro 2020 squad, might not leave on loan in the next window.
"The way he played today and how he trains, I see him growing with us," said the Blues manager, who also praised Anjorin. "He's going to be a Chelsea player so it's just about making sure the pathway is right for him.
"He made that pathway right last season and then got injured at the wrong time but playing like he did today, he's got a lot to offer us."
Lampard also stated that wingers Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi have hamstring injuries and are likely to be sidelined for two weeks.
Blues on the spot - stats
Chelsea are unbeaten in six Champions League games (W4 D2), their longest run without defeat in the competition since September 2015 (W5 D4).
Krasnodar have suffered just one defeat in their last four European games on the road (W1 D2), after losing three of the four before that (W1).
Chelsea finished the group stage with a haul of 14 points, their highest tally at this stage of the competition since 2014-15 (14).
Chelsea have won 10 penalties in all competitions this season, more than any other Premier League side, scoring eight of them (level with Leicester and Manchester United).
Anjorin is the ninth youngest player to debut for Chelsea in the Champions League (19y 15d) and the youngest since Callum Hudson-Odoi in October 2019 (18y 329d).
Cabella netted his first goal in the Champions League in his ninth appearance in the competition.
Kepa has conceded seven goals in his four appearances for Chelsea this season in all competitions, as many as fellow Blues keepers Edouard Mendy and Willy Caballero have shipped in their 15 games combined in 2020-21 (seven).
What's next?
Chelsea are at Everton in the Premier League on Saturday (20:00 GMT).
Player of the match Gilmour Billy Gilmour with an average of 7.76 Chelsea Chelsea Chelsea
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bbc--2020-12-08--'I can't remember my World Cup win' - ex-rugby players to sue for brain damage

Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson and seven other former players claim the sport has left them with permanent brain damage - and are in the process of starting a claim against the game 's authorities for negligence .
Thompson , 42 , played in every England match when they won the 2003 World Cup , but says : `` I ca n't remember any of those games .
It 's frightening . ''
It is understood a letter of claim , amounting to millions of pounds in damages , will be sent next week to the governing bodies for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and a group class action could follow .
It is the first legal move of its kind in world rugby and , if successful , could force change to the way the game is played .
Lawyers for the group suggest another 80 former players between the ages of 25 and 55 are showing symptoms and have serious concerns .
Global governing body World Rugby told BBC Sport : `` While not commenting on speculation , World Rugby takes player safety very seriously and implements injury-prevention strategies based on the latest available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Rugby Football Union ( RFU ) , which runs the sport in England , said : `` The RFU has had no legal approach on this matter .
The Union takes player safety very seriously and implements injury prevention and injury treatment strategies based on the latest research and evidence .
`` The Union has played an instrumental role in establishing injury surveillance , concussion education and assessment , collaborating on research as well as supporting law changes and law application to ensure proactive management of player welfare . ''
The Welsh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a response .
• None ' I do n't want to be a burden ' - how a 41-year-old ex-international is dealing with early onset dementia World Cup memories have just gone - Thompson Former hooker Thompson played 195 times for Northampton Saints before moving to France to play for Brive .
He won 73 England caps , and three for the British and Irish Lions , in a nine-year international career .
He first retired in 2007 because of a serious neck injury but was given the all-clear to return , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2011 with the same problem .
Thompson , former England team-mate Michael Lipman , ex-Wales international Alix Popham and five other retired players are the first group to agree to - and have - testing .
Thompson says his condition is so progressed he can not remember anything that happened in those 2003 World Cup games .
`` It 's like I 'm watching the game with England playing and I can see me there - but I was n't there , because it 's not me , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about stories , and since the World Cup I 've talked to the lads that were there , and you pick up stories , and then you can talk about it , but it 's not me being there , it 's not me doing it , because it 's just gone . ''
Thompson is convinced constant head knocks during matches and training are to blame .
`` When we first started going full-time in the mid-1990s , training sessions could quickly turn into full contact , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had n't gone quite right and they made us do a hundred live scrums .
When it comes to it , we were like a bit of meat , really .
`` The whole point of us doing this is to look after the young players coming through .
I do n't want rugby to stop .
It 's been able to give us so much , but we just want to make it safer .
It can finish so quickly , and suddenly you 've got your whole life in front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four children , is frank about his fears for the future and open about some dark thoughts .
`` When you are there alone , the number of times you just think to yourself it 's probably easier if you go , if I 'm not here , '' he said .
`` You start to think , it 's not right to put them through that .
That 's the difficult side to it . ''
What is CTE & how can it be diagnosed ?
All eight players to have come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neurologists at King 's College , London , with early onset dementia and probable Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy ( CTE ) .
CTE is the disease discovered by Dr Bennet Omalu in American football player Mike Webster , and the subject of the film Concussion starring Will Smith .
In 2011 , a group of former American football players started a class action against the NFL and won a settlement worth about $ 1bn ( £700m ) .
CTE can develop when the brain is subjected to numerous small blows or rapid movements - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ associated with symptoms such as memory loss , depression and progressive dementia .
The disease can only be diagnosed in a brain after death , but some experts believe if history of exposure is evaluated , it is reasonable to conclude that the risk increases .
The embryonic nature of the science around the issue could play a key part in the success or failure of the overall case .
It has been found in the brains of dozens of former NFL players , as well as a handful of deceased footballers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player Jeff Astle .
A re-examination of his brain in 2014 found he had died from CTE .
Sub-concussions can not be detected on the pitch or in any post-match examination .
Dr Ann McKee , from Boston University , is the leading neurologist in CTE and was instrumental in bringing about change in the NFL .
She and others have faced scepticism within sport , from those who believe more research is needed before further changes are introduced .
`` There 's clearly a problem , '' she told the BBC .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the problem , but as long as we insist that there is no problem , we 'll never get to the bottom of it .
`` We 're just denying it and prolonging it and making sure that as many rugby players as possible get CTE . ''
So how could the claim be proved ?
If the case progresses to court , the group must prove the governing bodies have been guilty of negligence .
Richard Boardman , from law firm Rylands , is leading the action .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the governing bodies across the rugby world are liable for failing to adequately protect their players on this particular issue , '' he said .
`` Depending on how many people come forward , the case could be worth tens of millions , maybe even hundreds of millions .
`` Right now we 're representing over 100 former players but we expect many more to get in contact . ''
Dr Willie Stewart , who with his team at Glasgow University has been leading research around dementia in football , is confident there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There is no question if you look at the data across all the sports in all the regions whether they be football , rugby , American football , I 've looked at brains from people from all these different sports .
`` The difficulty we have is gathering enough experience from former rugby players to be able to say with certainty , but I think you would be foolish to ignore it.
`` The issue of concussion in sport has been debated extensively over the past few years .
The links between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have even forced rule changes at youth level .
In England , Scotland and Northern Ireland , children aged 11 and under are no longer allowed to head the ball in training .
There are also limits to heading frequency at higher age group levels .
At senior level , former professionals have called for more research and better player welfare after the recent death of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles , and following the news that Stiles ' 1966 team-mate and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton is suffering from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details of organisations that can help can be found here .

I can't remember England games at World Cup, says 2003 winner Thompson
Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson and seven other former players claim the sport has left them with permanent brain damage - and are in the process of starting a claim against the game's authorities for negligence.
Every member of the group has recently been diagnosed with the early signs of dementia, and they say repeated blows to the head are to blame.
Thompson, 42, played in every England match when they won the 2003 World Cup, but says: "I can't remember any of those games. It's frightening."
It is understood a letter of claim, amounting to millions of pounds in damages, will be sent next week to the governing bodies for English and Welsh rugby and World Rugby - and a group class action could follow.
It is the first legal move of its kind in world rugby and, if successful, could force change to the way the game is played.
Lawyers for the group suggest another 80 former players between the ages of 25 and 55 are showing symptoms and have serious concerns.
Global governing body World Rugby told BBC Sport: "While not commenting on speculation, World Rugby takes player safety very seriously and implements injury-prevention strategies based on the latest available knowledge, research and evidence."
The Rugby Football Union (RFU), which runs the sport in England, said: "The RFU has had no legal approach on this matter. The Union takes player safety very seriously and implements injury prevention and injury treatment strategies based on the latest research and evidence.
"The Union has played an instrumental role in establishing injury surveillance, concussion education and assessment, collaborating on research as well as supporting law changes and law application to ensure proactive management of player welfare."
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said it "supported and endorsed the World Rugby comment on the subject".
World Cup memories have just gone - Thompson
Former hooker Thompson played 195 times for Northampton Saints before moving to France to play for Brive. He won 73 England caps, and three for the British and Irish Lions, in a nine-year international career.
He first retired in 2007 because of a serious neck injury but was given the all-clear to return, before being forced to retire again in December 2011 with the same problem.
Thompson, former England team-mate Michael Lipman, ex-Wales international Alix Popham and five other retired players are the first group to agree to - and have - testing.
Thompson says his condition is so progressed he cannot remember anything that happened in those 2003 World Cup games.
"It's like I'm watching the game with England playing and I can see me there - but I wasn't there, because it's not me," he said.
"It's just bizarre. People talk about stories, and since the World Cup I've talked to the lads that were there, and you pick up stories, and then you can talk about it, but it's not me being there, it's not me doing it, because it's just gone."
Thompson is convinced constant head knocks during matches and training are to blame.
"When we first started going full-time in the mid-1990s, training sessions could quickly turn into full contact," he said.
"There was one session when the scrummaging hadn't gone quite right and they made us do a hundred live scrums. When it comes to it, we were like a bit of meat, really.
"The whole point of us doing this is to look after the young players coming through. I don't want rugby to stop. It's been able to give us so much, but we just want to make it safer. It can finish so quickly, and suddenly you've got your whole life in front of you."
Thompson, who has four children, is frank about his fears for the future and open about some dark thoughts.
"When you are there alone, the number of times you just think to yourself it's probably easier if you go, if I'm not here," he said.
"You start to think, it's not right to put them through that. That's the difficult side to it."
I don't want to be a burden on my family - Popham
What is CTE & how can it be diagnosed?
All eight players to have come forward so far have been diagnosed by neurologists at King's College, London, with early onset dementia and probable Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
CTE is the disease discovered by Dr Bennet Omalu in American football player Mike Webster, and the subject of the film Concussion starring Will Smith. In 2011, a group of former American football players started a class action against the NFL and won a settlement worth about $1bn (£700m).
CTE can develop when the brain is subjected to numerous small blows or rapid movements - sometimes known as sub-concussions - and is associated with symptoms such as memory loss, depression and progressive dementia.
The disease can only be diagnosed in a brain after death, but some experts believe if history of exposure is evaluated, it is reasonable to conclude that the risk increases. The embryonic nature of the science around the issue could play a key part in the success or failure of the overall case.
It has been found in the brains of dozens of former NFL players, as well as a handful of deceased footballers, including former West Bromwich Albion and England player Jeff Astle. A re-examination of his brain in 2014 found he had died from CTE.
Sub-concussions cannot be detected on the pitch or in any post-match examination.
Dr Ann McKee, from Boston University, is the leading neurologist in CTE and was instrumental in bringing about change in the NFL.
She and others have faced scepticism within sport, from those who believe more research is needed before further changes are introduced.
"There's clearly a problem," she told the BBC.
"We don't know the magnitude of the problem, but as long as we insist that there is no problem, we'll never get to the bottom of it.
"We're just denying it and prolonging it and making sure that as many rugby players as possible get CTE."
So how could the claim be proved?
If the case progresses to court, the group must prove the governing bodies have been guilty of negligence.
Richard Boardman, from law firm Rylands, is leading the action.
"We are now in a position where we believe the governing bodies across the rugby world are liable for failing to adequately protect their players on this particular issue," he said.
"Depending on how many people come forward, the case could be worth tens of millions, maybe even hundreds of millions.
"Right now we're representing over 100 former players but we expect many more to get in contact."
Dr Willie Stewart, who with his team at Glasgow University has been leading research around dementia in football, is confident there is an issue in rugby union.
"There is no question if you look at the data across all the sports in all the regions whether they be football, rugby, American football, I've looked at brains from people from all these different sports.
"The difficulty we have is gathering enough experience from former rugby players to be able to say with certainty, but I think you would be foolish to ignore it. "
The issue of concussion in sport has been debated extensively over the past few years. The links between heading a football and degenerative brain disease have even forced rule changes at youth level.
In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, children aged 11 and under are no longer allowed to head the ball in training. There are also limits to heading frequency at higher age group levels.
At senior level, former professionals have called for more research and better player welfare after the recent death of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles, and following the news that Stiles' 1966 team-mate and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton is suffering from the disease.
More information about dementia and details of organisations that can help can be found here.


bbc--2020-12-08--'I hope I can get back in the car soon' - Hamilton aims to return for season finale

Last updated on .From the section Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton says he is trying to get in shape to return for the final Grand Prix of the season this weekend after contracting coronavirus .
He requires a negative test before he can leave isolation in Bahrain .
`` It has been one of the hardest weeks I 've had for some time , '' the world champion said in a video posted on social media .
`` I 've just been focusing on recovering and trying to get back in shape . ''
Hamilton said he woke up on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work-out in [ since his positive test ] .
`` I wanted to let you know I 'm OK .
I hope I can get back in the car soon . ''
Hamilton did not say whether he had tested negative , which suggests that he has not at this stage .
If Hamilton does not recover in time , Briton George Russell will again stand in for him at Yas Marina , after losing out on a debut win for Mercedes on Sunday following a pit-stop mix-up and a puncture .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car to enable him to race in Abu Dhabi is on Saturday .
If he tests negative in time , Hamilton still needs the approval of the United Arab Emirates authorities to travel to Abu Dhabi , as F1 personnel were allowed to travel between the two countries only on specific flights on Monday as part of a bubble system set up to limit the risks of spreading Covid-19 .
Conversations are ongoing between Hamilton 's management and the authorities on this matter .
• None Missed out on the weekend 's Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlights are streaming now

Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton has won 11 races this season
Lewis Hamilton says he is trying to get in shape to return for the final Grand Prix of the season this weekend after contracting coronavirus.
The Mercedes driver missed last weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive on 1 December.
He requires a negative test before he can leave isolation in Bahrain.
"It has been one of the hardest weeks I've had for some time," the world champion said in a video posted on social media.
"I've just been focusing on recovering and trying to get back in shape."
Hamilton said he woke up on Tuesday "feeling great and got my first work-out in [since his positive test].
"I wanted to let you know I'm OK. I hope I can get back in the car soon."
Hamilton did not say whether he had tested negative, which suggests that he has not at this stage.
If Hamilton does not recover in time, Briton George Russell will again stand in for him at Yas Marina, after losing out on a debut win for Mercedes on Sunday following a pit-stop mix-up and a puncture.
The latest Mercedes can put Hamilton in the car to enable him to race in Abu Dhabi is on Saturday.
If he tests negative in time, Hamilton still needs the approval of the United Arab Emirates authorities to travel to Abu Dhabi, as F1 personnel were allowed to travel between the two countries only on specific flights on Monday as part of a bubble system set up to limit the risks of spreading Covid-19.
Conversations are ongoing between Hamilton's management and the authorities on this matter.


bbc--2020-12-08--'I don't want to be a burden' - how 41-year-old ex-international is dealing with early onset dementi

'I don't want to be a burden' - how 41-year-old ex-international is dealing with early onset dementia

`` I do n't want to be a burden on anybody .
That 's the thing that plays on my mind . ''
`` I felt like there was a rage inside me boiling up and I just needed to get it out , '' Popham told BBC Sport .
`` I slammed the doors and broke them .
The bannister in the house , I pulled that off .
After that aggression has come out , I 'm thinking to myself , why did I do that ?
I have no control over those actions at that time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or lose track of a conversation .
His wife , Mel , remembers him setting the kitchen on fire .
`` He put the grill on and closed it .
Darcy [ their 2-year-old ] was in her high chair .
I could smell burning , '' she says .
`` It was pretty frightening . ''
But it was something as normal as a bike ride , following a loop Popham had taken hundreds of times , that was the turning point .
`` I got lost on the bike ride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Popham , now 41 , says .
`` He said he 'd got lost , but he just got to a point where he did n't know which way to go , '' Mel explains .
`` He had to retrace his route on an app .
He came home and sort of broke down to me . ''
Popham went to his GP and underwent tests .
They showed his short term memory was , in his words , `` really bad '' .
In the winter of 2019 , Popham was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head injuries .
By then , things were getting worse .
`` If it is two people talking , there are no problems , '' he says .
`` But if there are lots of people talking or background noises , I could n't take in the information .
I 'd come out of meetings thinking what was that all about ? ''
Mel also spoke to the neurologist .
`` She told him things like me mixing up words , forgetting words , losing my train of thought in conversations where I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that happened recently . ''
On 16 April , Popham was diagnosed with early onset dementia .
His diagnosis pushed him to become one of eight former rugby union players who are in the process of starting a claim against the game 's authorities for negligence .
Mel , who was physically sick after seeing the damage to her husband 's brain , struggled to grasp what was happening .
`` Every time I looked at Darcy I burst into tears , '' says Mel .
`` I kept thinking , how can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decision not to have another baby , which we were planning to do this summer .
That was really tough , but we felt knowing what we know , that was n't the right thing to do . ''
• None ' I ca n't remember my World Cup win ' - ex-rugby players to sue for brain damage • None Dementia - the greatest health challenge of our time 'Watching the lights fading gradually in him' Popham describes the effects of concussions and sub-concussions on his brain as a leaking tap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twice there will be no mark on the floor , but if it dripped for 14 years , there would be a big hole , '' he says .
`` That is the damage that is showing on the scans . ''
The diagnosis has led him to contemplate his future .
He knows , for example , that he may not be able to walk his daughters down the aisle .
`` The neurologist has given us a five to 10 year management plan , but how quickly the symptoms get worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's the scary bit for me '' he says .
`` You end up talking about adapting the house , carers coming in , and as a 40-year-old , to hear that , was upsetting .
`` It 's watching the lights fading gradually in him , '' explains Mel .
`` My biggest fear is Alix ending up in a nursing home .
And for my daughter , my biggest fear is her losing her dad ; him being here but not being the same Alix .
`` We had so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've got different plans now . ''
Popham , known for his block-busting tackles , is in no doubt that the concussion protocols when he was playing were not adequate .
`` You thought concussion was when you were out cold on the pitch , '' he says .
`` If you felt a bit groggy , you would have a sniff of salts .
You did n't want to come off the field as a player and show weakness .
`` You knew your body was going to be sore in retirement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be in bits as well . ''
From being a youngster , Popham was told that if he went into a tackle at anything less than 100 % , he would be injured .
So he gave it his all three times a week in UK training , then four times a week in France , followed by a game on Saturday .
For 14 years , that was his routine .
His doctor believes he had more than 100,000 sub-concussions in his career .
`` I have n't got memories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he says .
`` During lockdown they repeated the 2008 game against England , when we won at Twickenham .
I have no recollection of being on that pitch .
`` We played in South Africa and I met Nelson Mandela before the game .
I 've got the picture on the wall , but I ca n't remember meeting him . ''
The Popham family want to raise awareness of the impact rugby head injuries can have .
Mel estimates they have been contacted by a hundred of Popham 's former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms .
It has helped her , too , creating a community of wives and partners that she can talk with .
Their home life has changed .
`` We do n't ever shout to dad from another room like we used to , '' Mel says .
`` We always make sure we are in front of him when we speak because we have realised the part of Alix 's brain that is affected is distinguishing noises from each other .
`` We try to take something positive from every day so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad day . ''
They hope that by sharing their story , they can raise awareness of the illness , and encourage people to come forward .
Both love rugby and want it to be as safe and as informed as it can be .
But their lives have changed .
`` Sometimes there is a look in his eyes of him not getting or understanding something , '' Mel adds .
`` That was never there before .
It is really hard to witness . ''
More information about dementia and details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found here .

I don't want to be a burden on my family - Popham
"I don't want to be a burden on anybody. That's the thing that plays on my mind."
At just 40 years old, Alix Popham was diagnosed with early onset dementia. A former Wales flanker, he is a husband and father of three girls, trying to navigate an illness that affects his personality.
"I felt like there was a rage inside me boiling up and I just needed to get it out," Popham told BBC Sport.
"I slammed the doors and broke them. The bannister in the house, I pulled that off. After that aggression has come out, I'm thinking to myself, why did I do that? I have no control over those actions at that time."
Popham would forget people's names, or lose track of a conversation. His wife, Mel, remembers him setting the kitchen on fire. "He put the grill on and closed it. Darcy [their 2-year-old] was in her high chair. I could smell burning," she says. "It was pretty frightening."
But it was something as normal as a bike ride, following a loop Popham had taken hundreds of times, that was the turning point.
"I got lost on the bike ride and had a blackout moment," Popham, now 41, says.
"He said he'd got lost, but he just got to a point where he didn't know which way to go," Mel explains. "He had to retrace his route on an app. He came home and sort of broke down to me."
quote The doctors worked out that I've had over 100,000 sub-concussions during my career Alix Popham
Popham went to his GP and underwent tests. They showed his short term memory was, in his words, "really bad". In the winter of 2019, Popham was approached by a neurologist who specialises in head injuries. By then, things were getting worse.
"If it is two people talking, there are no problems," he says. "But if there are lots of people talking or background noises, I couldn't take in the information. I'd come out of meetings thinking what was that all about?"
Mel also spoke to the neurologist. "She told him things like me mixing up words, forgetting words, losing my train of thought in conversations where I'd be telling a story about something that happened recently."
On 16 April, Popham was diagnosed with early onset dementia. His diagnosis pushed him to become one of eight former rugby union players who are in the process of starting a claim against the game's authorities for negligence.
Mel, who was physically sick after seeing the damage to her husband's brain, struggled to grasp what was happening.
"Every time I looked at Darcy I burst into tears," says Mel. "I kept thinking, how can this be happening?
"We made a decision not to have another baby, which we were planning to do this summer. That was really tough, but we felt knowing what we know, that wasn't the right thing to do."
'Watching the lights fading gradually in him'
Alix Popham (right) had a 14-year professional career
Popham describes the effects of concussions and sub-concussions on his brain as a leaking tap. "If it drips once or twice there will be no mark on the floor, but if it dripped for 14 years, there would be a big hole," he says. "That is the damage that is showing on the scans."
The diagnosis has led him to contemplate his future. He knows, for example, that he may not be able to walk his daughters down the aisle.
"The neurologist has given us a five to 10 year management plan, but how quickly the symptoms get worse after that, nobody knows. That's the scary bit for me" he says.
"You end up talking about adapting the house, carers coming in, and as a 40-year-old, to hear that, was upsetting.
"It's watching the lights fading gradually in him," explains Mel. "My biggest fear is Alix ending up in a nursing home. And for my daughter, my biggest fear is her losing her dad; him being here but not being the same Alix.
"We had so many big plans for the future. We've got different plans now."
Popham, known for his block-busting tackles, is in no doubt that the concussion protocols when he was playing were not adequate.
"You thought concussion was when you were out cold on the pitch," he says. "If you felt a bit groggy, you would have a sniff of salts. You didn't want to come off the field as a player and show weakness.
"You knew your body was going to be sore in retirement, but nobody knew your brain was going to be in bits as well."
From being a youngster, Popham was told that if he went into a tackle at anything less than 100%, he would be injured. So he gave it his all three times a week in UK training, then four times a week in France, followed by a game on Saturday. For 14 years, that was his routine. His doctor believes he had more than 100,000 sub-concussions in his career.
"I haven't got memories of large chunks of my career," he says."During lockdown they repeated the 2008 game against England, when we won at Twickenham. I have no recollection of being on that pitch.
"We played in South Africa and I met Nelson Mandela before the game. I've got the picture on the wall, but I can't remember meeting him."
The Popham family want to raise awareness of the impact rugby head injuries can have. Mel estimates they have been contacted by a hundred of Popham's former team-mates and friends who are experiencing similar symptoms. It has helped her, too, creating a community of wives and partners that she can talk with.
Their home life has changed. "We don't ever shout to dad from another room like we used to," Mel says. "We always make sure we are in front of him when we speak because we have realised the part of Alix's brain that is affected is distinguishing noises from each other.
"We try to take something positive from every day so that no bad day is an all bad day."
They hope that by sharing their story, they can raise awareness of the illness, and encourage people to come forward. Both love rugby and want it to be as safe and as informed as it can be. But their lives have changed.
"Sometimes there is a look in his eyes of him not getting or understanding something," Mel adds. "That was never there before. It is really hard to witness."
More information about dementia and details of organisations that can help can be found here.


bbc--2020-12-09--UK PM to fly to Brussels for last-ditch Brexit talks

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We have the government's determination to protect its post-Brexit sovereignty, and not sign up to another Brussels rule book on the one side and on the other, the EU focus on protecting its single market a) from what it views as potentially unfair competition from the UK and b) in terms of global reputation.


bbc--2020-12-09--Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani receiving same Covid drugs as president

`` I do n't want you to do this if you feel uncomfortable , but would you be comfortable taking @ @ @ @ @ we can hear you more clearly ? ''
said Mr Giuliani , who was not @ @ @ @ @ The witness chose to keep her mask on after asking the panel if she could @ @ @

"I don't want you to do this if you feel uncomfortable, but would you be comfortable taking your mask off, so we can hear you more clearly?" said Mr Giuliani, who was not wearing a face mask. The witness chose to keep her mask on after asking the panel if she could be heard.


bbc--2020-12-09--UK allergy warning over Pfizer jab

UK allergy warning over Pfizer jab

The vaccine can still not be taken into care homes or to house-bound patients because of the strict rules around @ @ @ @ @ It has to be kept in ultra-cold storage until a few days before its use @ @ @ @ @ can come into the surgeries will be able to get vaccinated initially .

Prof Peter Openshaw, an expert in immunology at Imperial College London, said: "The fact that we know so soon about these two allergic reactions and that the regulator has acted on this to issue precautionary advice shows that this monitoring system is working well."


bbc--2020-12-09--Little pygmy possum found on Australian island for first time since fires

Bushfires destroyed almost half the bushland on Australia ’ s Kangaroo Island last summer , devastating animal habitats .
Ecologists @ @ @ @ @ population of little pygmy possums – the world ’ s smallest possum species – had @ @ @ @ @ a new discovery has given them hope .

Bushfires destroyed almost half the bushland on Australia’s Kangaroo Island last summer, devastating animal habitats.
Ecologists feared the island’s population of little pygmy possums – the world’s smallest possum species – had been wiped out, but a new discovery has given them hope.
Video by Isabelle Rodd


bbc--2020-12-09--Lori Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade sorry for admissions scandal

She added : `` It 's been hard .
For anybody , no matter what the situation is , you @ @ @ @ @ your parents go to prison , but also I think it 's necessary for us @ @ @ @ @ forward . ''

She added: "It's been hard. For anybody, no matter what the situation is, you don't want to see your parents go to prison, but also I think it's necessary for us to move on and move forward."


bbc--2020-12-09--Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn Pennsylvania result

The president appointed three of the court 's justices during his single term in office .
Most recently he controversially @ @ @ @ @ Barrett on the bench after the death of the court 's most liberal justice , @ @ @ @ @ weeks before the election .

One law professor at the University of Texas tweeted that this was "a new leader in the 'craziest lawsuit filed to purportedly challenge the election' category", while another law professor at the University of California dismissed it as a "press release masquerading as a lawsuit" in a blog post.


bbc--2020-12-09--Climate change: Global 'elite' will need to slash high-carbon lifestyles

The global top 10 % of income earners use around 45 % of all the energy consumed for land transport @ @ @ @ @ all the energy for aviation , compared with just 10 % and 5 % respectively @ @ @ @ @ of households , the report says .

The global top 10% of income earners use around 45% of all the energy consumed for land transport and around 75% of all the energy for aviation, compared with just 10% and 5% respectively for the poorest 50% of households, the report says.


bbc--2020-12-09--Jacques Jordaens: Baroque masterpiece found in Brussels town hall

Joost Vander Auwera , senior curator at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium , said the discovery not @ @ @ @ @ '' of Jordaens ' early works but also `` provides a better understanding of the @ @ @ @ @ versions '' of the painting .

Joost Vander Auwera, senior curator at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, said the discovery not only enabled "precise dating" of Jordaens' early works but also "provides a better understanding of the material genesis of the later versions" of the painting.


bbc--2020-12-09--Boeing 737 Max: Brazilian airline resumes passenger flights

`` They will be able to reschedule the trip without fees or fare difference , maintaining the same origin and @ @ @ @ @ period for the ticket , which is 12 months from the date of purchase , @ @ @ @ @

"They will be able to reschedule the trip without fees or fare difference, maintaining the same origin and destination, within the validity period for the ticket, which is 12 months from the date of purchase," the spokesman said.


bbc--2020-12-09--Rich countries hoarding Covid vaccines, says People's Vaccine Alliance

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has already received approval in the UK and the most vulnerable are starting to be vaccinated this @ @ @ @ @ to receive approval from regulators in the US and Europe soon , meaning it could @ @ @ @ @ is shared with poorer nations .

But even with this plan in place, the People's Vaccine Alliance - a network of organisations including Amnesty International, Oxfam and Global Justice Now - says there is not enough to go round, and drug companies should share their technology to make sure more doses are produced.


bbc--2020-12-09--India farmers: 'The highway is our home now'

For nearly two weeks , farmers from across India have been protesting at the Delhi border against new market-friendly reforms @ @ @ @ @ their interests .
Thousands of them have gathered to voice their discontent and on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ rest of India to join them in a national strike .
Farmers say that they @ @ @ @ @ these new reforms mean especially for farmers with small land holdings .
The BBC 's @ @ @ @ @ farmers at the border to find out why they 're so angry with the government @ @ @ @

For nearly two weeks, farmers from across India have been protesting at the Delhi border against new market-friendly reforms that they say are against their interests.
Thousands of them have gathered to voice their discontent and on Tuesday, they called on the rest of India to join them in a national strike.
Farmers say that they are very scared for what these new reforms mean especially for farmers with small land holdings.
The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan speaks to the farmers at the border to find out why they're so angry with the government's new reforms.
Filmed and edited by Ajay Bedi


bbc--2020-12-09--Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran 'makes arrests' over scientist's killing

`` But whether the Zionists did so on their own and without the co-operation of , for example , the @ @ @ @ @ or another service ?
For sure , they could not have done so on their @ @ @ @ @ , without elaborating .

"But whether the Zionists did so on their own and without the co-operation of, for example, the American [intelligence] service or another service? For sure, they could not have done so on their own," he added, without elaborating.