bbc--2020-11-15--How to move on after the US election

How to move on after the US election

Regardless of which side you 're on , the US election has probably been an emotional time .
So here @ @ @ @ @ Ben-Shahar , who writes and teaches about the science of happiness .
He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ subject and taught two of the most popular classes in Harvard University 's history - @ @ @ @ @ psychology of leadership .

Regardless of which side you're on, the US election has probably been an emotional time.
So here's some advice from Tal Ben-Shahar, who writes and teaches about the science of happiness.
He’s authored several books on the subject and taught two of the most popular classes in Harvard University's history - on positive psychology and the psychology of leadership.


bbc--2020-11-16--The story of Britain's Black Power movement

In the 1960s , Farrukh Dhondy and Leila Hassan Howe became activists in Britain 's Black Power movement .
With @ @ @ @ @ many black Britons looked to American movements for inspiration .
They spoke to the BBC @ @ @ @ @ how it felt to be on the brink of a revolution of change .
Please @ @ @ @ @ offensive language .

In the 1960s, Farrukh Dhondy and Leila Hassan Howe became activists in Britain's Black Power movement.
With racial tensions running high, many black Britons looked to American movements for inspiration.
They spoke to the BBC’s Amanda Kirton about how it felt to be on the brink of a revolution of change.
Please note that this report contains offensive language.
Senior Producer: Amanda Kirton
Researcher: Bryan Knight
Filmed and edited by Alex Dackevych


bbc--2020-11-16--The Crown: Charles and Diana actors speak to BBC Breakfast about series four

`` It 's not a real story , '' says Prince Charles actor Josh O'Connor about the new series of @ @ @ @ @ of the Netflix drama is now on the streaming service .
The actor was joined @ @ @ @ @ recruit , Emma Corrin , who plays Diana Spencer , on BBC Breakfast .

"It's not a real story," says Prince Charles actor Josh O'Connor about the new series of The Crown.
Series four of the Netflix drama is now on the streaming service.
The actor was joined by the show's newest recruit, Emma Corrin, who plays Diana Spencer, on BBC Breakfast.


bbc--2020-11-16--Coronavirus: Germany hails couch potatoes in new videos

`` And when the virus spread , I remained the same lazy sack of potatoes that I was before .
@ @ @ @ @ world had changed : to contain the virus , people were urged to stay at @ @ @ @ @ became a public service , laziness could save lives and I was a champion in @ @ @

"And when the virus spread, I remained the same lazy sack of potatoes that I was before. But unlike me, the world had changed: to contain the virus, people were urged to stay at home, doing nothing suddenly became a public service, laziness could save lives and I was a champion in that."


bbc--2020-11-16--Prof Sue Black carried human heads on flight as part of serial killer probe

`` But it was as if they had put razor wire around me because she totally ignored me for the @ @ @ @ @ I was a plague victim . ''

"But it was as if they had put razor wire around me because she totally ignored me for the entirety of the flight like I was a plague victim."


bbc--2020-11-16--Hampshire doctor claims Mars ownership using lasers

A Hampshire GP is laying claim to land on Mars by using high-powered lasers to `` terraform '' the red @ @ @ @ @ been trying for more than a decade to highlight the `` terrible plight '' of @ @ @ @ @ .
He now leads a global campaign to own part of the planet , in @ @ @ @ @ UN to update its rules .
His laser releases microscopic carbon dioxide molecules , which @ @ @ @ @ allows him to claim land on Mars .

A Hampshire GP is laying claim to land on Mars by using high-powered lasers to "terraform" the red planet.
Phil Davies has been trying for more than a decade to highlight the "terrible plight" of the 43-year-old Outer Space Treaty.
He now leads a global campaign to own part of the planet, in a bid to force the UN to update its rules.
His laser releases microscopic carbon dioxide molecules, which changes the atmosphere and potentially allows him to claim land on Mars.
Video Journalist: Ben Moore


bbc--2020-11-16--New Zealand crowns chubby cute parrot bird of the year

All eyes on the US election ?
Well , here 's another vote , as bitterly contested , but a @ @ @ @ @ has voted the kakapo its Bird of the Year .
It was a tough competition @ @ @ @ @ system allowed the big flightless parrot to triumph over its closest rival , the Antipodean @ @ @ @ @ allegations of election rigging when hundreds of votes came from a single IP address .
@ @ @ @ @ the kakapo won , marking the second time New Zealanders crowned the chubby parrot their @ @ @ @

All eyes on the US election? Well, here's another vote, as bitterly contested, but a lot cuter.
New Zealand has voted the kakapo its Bird of the Year. It was a tough competition and only a complex election system allowed the big flightless parrot to triumph over its closest rival, the Antipodean albatross.
There even were allegations of election rigging when hundreds of votes came from a single IP address.
But in the end, the kakapo won, marking the second time New Zealanders crowned the chubby parrot their number one bird.


bbc--2020-11-17--US election 2020: Is Trump right about Dominion machines?

It is also important to clarify the difference between direct ownership of Dominion as claimed by Mr Trump , and @ @ @ @ @ either for philanthropic or lobbying purposes .
Dominion has made donations to both Republican and @ @ @ @ @ 's not uncommon for a company such as this to lobby for government contracts in @ @ @

It is also important to clarify the difference between direct ownership of Dominion as claimed by Mr Trump, and donations made by the company either for philanthropic or lobbying purposes. Dominion has made donations to both Republican and Democratic interests, but it's not uncommon for a company such as this to lobby for government contracts in this way.


bbc--2020-11-16--Devon village create 'safari trail' for local children

Meerkats on lawns , penguins in back gardens and a panda in a telephone box - a Devon village has @ @ @ @ @ and creatures .
In the face of Covid-19 , Morchard Bishop primary school has struggled @ @ @ @ @ events , so a plan was hatched .
Households and businesses in the village created @ @ @ @ @ a safari trail around the village .
The money raised during half term is going @ @ @ @ @ the children in the face of normal festivities being cancelled , and some money will @ @ @ @ @ s garden project .
Photos and footage provided by : Friends of Morchard Bishop Society

Meerkats on lawns, penguins in back gardens and a panda in a telephone box - a Devon village has been taken over by creativity and creatures.
In the face of Covid-19, Morchard Bishop primary school has struggled to fundraise through its traditional events, so a plan was hatched.
Households and businesses in the village created wild animal displays to form a safari trail around the village.
The money raised during half term is going towards Covid-safe Christmas activities for the children in the face of normal festivities being cancelled, and some money will go towards the school’s garden project.
Video Journalist: Harriet Bradshaw
Photos and footage provided by: Friends of Morchard Bishop Society


bbc--2020-11-15--Coronavirus: India’s wrestling pits turn into gyms in pandemic

Fitness buffs are turning to India 's open-air wrestling pits for safe workout options during the pandemic .
Gyms have @ @ @ @ @ - such as regularly sanitising , maintaining social distancing and making masks compulsory for staff @ @ @ @ @ to return in large numbers .
Case numbers continue to climb in India and especially @ @ @ @ @ which in recent days has been recording its highest daily tallies so far .
So @ @ @ @ @ which are a a feature of many cities , have grown in popularity .

Fitness buffs are turning to India's open-air wrestling pits for safe workout options during the pandemic.
Gyms have reopened and are taking precautions - such as regularly sanitising, maintaining social distancing and making masks compulsory for staff. But customers are yet to return in large numbers.
Case numbers continue to climb in India and especially in the capital Delhi, which in recent days has been recording its highest daily tallies so far.
So traditional open-air wrestling pits, which are a a feature of many cities, have grown in popularity.
Video by Anshul Verma


bbc--2020-11-15--ICYMI: From a jaguar to 'Harry Potter' wheeled broomsticks

In our weekly In Case You Missed It round-up video , we bring you a selection of stories that might @ @ @ @ @ the past seven days .
This time we see the release of a rehabilitated jaguar @ @ @ @ @ Harry Potter-inspired broomsticks on wheels and get a glimpse of a newly-unveiled giant gold statue @ @ @ @

In our weekly In Case You Missed It round-up video, we bring you a selection of stories that might have passed you by during the past seven days.
This time we see the release of a rehabilitated jaguar, take a look at Harry Potter-inspired broomsticks on wheels and get a glimpse of a newly-unveiled giant gold statue of a dog.
Read more: Turkmenistan leader unveils giant gold dog statue


bbc--2020-11-17--Belarus protesters battered, bruised but defiant after 100 days

Vladimir was badly beaten by riot police in August .
He was detained and sent to the notorious Okrestina prison @ @ @ @ @ as if they wanted to kill us , '' he said .
But after leaving @ @ @ @ @ back and legs , Vladimir was even more determined to protest .

Vladimir was badly beaten by riot police in August. He was detained and sent to the notorious Okrestina prison. "They beat us as if they wanted to kill us," he said. But after leaving prison with bruises covering his back and legs, Vladimir was even more determined to protest.


bbc--2020-11-16--Inventors design high-tech helmets for Covid protection

`` Yet because each one of these helmets depends on at least two filtration systems , batteries , and [ @ @ @ @ @ these items can break down .
And if only one of them breaks down , @ @ @ @ @ . ''

"Yet because each one of these helmets depends on at least two filtration systems, batteries, and [other things], all these items can break down. And if only one of them breaks down, you are in serious trouble."


bbc--2020-11-15--Tigray crisis viewpoint: Why Ethiopia is spiralling out of control

The TPLF counters that national elections had been scheduled for earlier in the year and repeatedly postponed - partly because @ @ @ @ @ the government 's term had expired without a firm date for a poll .
They @ @ @ @ @ only regional government with a mandate from the voters .

The TPLF counters that national elections had been scheduled for earlier in the year and repeatedly postponed - partly because of Covid-19 - and that the government's term had expired without a firm date for a poll. They say that theirs is the only regional government with a mandate from the voters.


bbc--2020-11-17--Sophie McCartney: The comedian giving mums the Attenborough treatment

`` But then actually when something does happen , nobody knows , and nobody knows to help , and it @ @ @ @ @ weird one to just pick up the phone and be like , ' I have @ @ @ @ @ , and by the way I 've just had a miscarriage ' .
So I @ @ @ @ @ story out there to hopefully encourage other women to speak about their own . ''

"But then actually when something does happen, nobody knows, and nobody knows to help, and it's a bit of a weird one to just pick up the phone and be like, 'I haven't seen you in weeks, and by the way I've just had a miscarriage'. So I just wanted to put my story out there to hopefully encourage other women to speak about their own."


bbc--2020-11-17--Zuckerberg and Dorsey to be quizzed by Senate following Biden vote victory

That 's why Republican senators see this as an opportunity to grill Zuckerberg and Dorsey - their first chance since @ @ @ @ @ blow off some steam .

And Senator Chris Coons - also in the running for a top job - is one of several senators to put their name to a letter on Monday criticising the social network for its response to anti-Muslim content on the platform.


bbc--2020-11-17--Africa basks in Booker boost for female writers

`` The fact that there are two Africans , there are three black people on this list , feels like @ @ @ @ @ to the industry that it is possible to judge something fairly , not fall into @ @ @ @ @ work for what it is .
It feels like it sets a new path for @ @ @ @ @ said after the announcement that she was on the shortlist of six .

"The fact that there are two Africans, there are three black people on this list, feels like this is a clarion call to the industry that it is possible to judge something fairly, not fall into tokenism, to judge a work for what it is. It feels like it sets a new path for the competitions," Maaza said after the announcement that she was on the shortlist of six.


bbc--2020-11-17--Entertainers find new ways to pay the bills

`` With the data we hand to them , artists are able to know so many things , such as @ @ @ @ @ during the live stream ?
What parts of the stream did they like the most @ @ @ @ @ you can start to optimise further events , and key measurements like watch time , @ @ @ @ @ is what artists need to know , '' says Evans .

"With the data we hand to them, artists are able to know so many things, such as how did this audience interact during the live stream? What parts of the stream did they like the most? Once you know that you can start to optimise further events, and key measurements like watch time, retention and revenue. This is what artists need to know," says Evans.


bbc--2020-11-16--Launching the search for the Gretas of the future

`` We have challenges relating to climate , to the benefits of economic development , to healthcare , as we @ @ @ @ @ around the world , and we think to get the best solutions for the planet @ @ @ @ @ on exceptional people , you have to bet on human ingenuity and you have to @ @ @ @ @ globally , and over and over again for a long time , '' he explained @

"We have challenges relating to climate, to the benefits of economic development, to healthcare, as we can all see, all around the world, and we think to get the best solutions for the planet, you have to bet on exceptional people, you have to bet on human ingenuity and you have to do it early, and globally, and over and over again for a long time," he explained.


bbc--2020-11-16--Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronaut crew heads to orbit

We already have British scientists who are able to use the facilities on the ISS .
And there are some @ @ @ @ @ be carried out aboard the space station in the coming years .
One , called @ @ @ @ @ by the University of Edinburgh , will investigate how gravity affects the interaction between microbes @ @ @ @ @ .

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bbc--2020-11-15--Barack Obama: One election won't stop US 'truth decay'

As Barack Obama points out , these falsehoods or misleading claims - especially when amplified by the media or public @ @ @ @ @ much more popular than any debunk .
The solution may not reside in just presenting @ @ @ @ @ as that remains .
It 's also about understanding why people turn to conspiracies online @ @ @ @ @ to them repeatedly .

As Barack Obama points out, these falsehoods or misleading claims - especially when amplified by the media or public figures - prove to be much more popular than any debunk. The solution may not reside in just presenting the facts - as important as that remains. It's also about understanding why people turn to conspiracies online and how they were exposed to them repeatedly.


bbc--2020-11-16--Syria's veteran Foreign Minister Walid Muallem dies aged 79

Sitting across the room from leading opposition figures , he said in an opening address : `` The media laud @ @ @ @ @ , by claiming they are moderates .
But they know full well that they are @ @ @ @ @

Sitting across the room from leading opposition figures, he said in an opening address: "The media laud these people, these terrorists, by claiming they are moderates. But they know full well that they are extremists and terrorists."


bbc--2020-11-16--ECB accused by two former umpires of 'institutionalised racism'

The England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB ) has been accused by two former umpires of `` institutionalised racism '' , in the latest allegations to surface in the sport .
Ismail Dawood , meanwhile , said he had heard racist language used in front of senior ECB staff , which went unchallenged .
The pair have asked for an independent investigation from the Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) `` to challenge organisations like the ECB '' .
Former wicketkeeper Dawood , who played county cricket for Worcestershire , Glamorgan and Yorkshire before becoming an umpire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust or confidence in the ECB '' and the organisation is a `` complete mess '' .
The last black , Asian and minority ethnic ( BAME ) umpire to be added to the ECB 's first-class list was Vanburn Holder 28 years ago .
There have been none since his retirement in 2010 .
An ECB spokesperson told BBC Sport : `` Today 's group of professional umpires do n't reflect the diverse ECB we are determined to be .
`` We want to see more BAME representation among our officials , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to go as a game to achieve this . ''
BBC Sport understands a person who used discriminatory language in front of senior managers was suspended , but cleared of wrongdoing .
Dawood , who stood on the ECB reserve list and umpired first-class matches , said : `` If that sort of language was used elsewhere , people would lose their jobs .
`` I have absolutely no trust or confidence in the ECB .
All the way down to the grassroots it is a complete mess and that is why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do I want to be part of an organisation who is a complete mess ?
No .
`` In one performance review , I was told 'fine judgements must be made about who best fits in ' .
`` The complaints we have made shows the institutionalised , structured racism as well as discrimination , cronyism , bullying and dishonesty that has been part of our lives being involved in the ECB . ''
Holder , meanwhile , says he raised the issue he had not received a response to his email .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ racism at the ECB , he said : `` I have no reason to doubt that there is .
`` The fact that several non-white umpires have made enquiries about going on the first-class umpires panel , or becoming a mentor or liaison officer , and none have progressed . ''
Their allegations come following Azeem Rafiq 's claim of `` institutional racism '' at his former club Yorkshire , who have opened an inquiry .
And earlier this year former England batsman Michael Carberry said he does not `` expect anything '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which he says is `` rife '' in the sport .
Dawood said : `` There are systematic blockages which have been put in place by the ECB and will be kept in place if they are not thoroughly investigated .
`` We are having minimal representation of BAME cricket players , coaches , umpire/officials , CEOs .
The list goes on .
This is from the grassroots level upwards .
The barriers that Asian or black people have is far greater than non-BAME people .
`` Some of the stories coming out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not coming out and talking and making things up , so we want the Equality and Human Rights Commission to look into sport as a whole but cricket is our sport .
`` We implore the EHRC to look into the structures of the ECB and put them under investigation .
They need to challenge organisations like the ECB to act , we do n't want words , we have had lots of words , we want action . ''
In its statement , the ECB added : `` Earlier this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation into allegations made against an individual , and while these were not upheld , the investigation did identify areas where we need to be better and do more to be inclusive and diverse .
`` The ECB has now commissioned a review , with board oversight , to look at how we can reform our approach to managing match officials .
`` This will set out actions as to how we can improve our systems and processes to increase the diversity of umpiring , inspire the next generation of umpires and match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ensure a culture of inclusivity and fairness throughout the umpiring system . ''

Ismail Dawood (left) is a former county wicketkeeper
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been accused by two former umpires of "institutionalised racism", in the latest allegations to surface in the sport.
John Holder, who officiated in Test and one-day international matches, said it looked "more than suspicious" he had not received a reply from the ECB when offering to be a mentor.
Ismail Dawood, meanwhile, said he had heard racist language used in front of senior ECB staff, which went unchallenged.
The pair have asked for an independent investigation from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) "to challenge organisations like the ECB".
Former wicketkeeper Dawood, who played county cricket for Worcestershire, Glamorgan and Yorkshire before becoming an umpire, said he had "absolutely no trust or confidence in the ECB" and the organisation is a "complete mess".
The last black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) umpire to be added to the ECB's first-class list was Vanburn Holder 28 years ago. There have been none since his retirement in 2010.
BBC Sport understands a person who used discriminatory language in front of senior managers was suspended, but cleared of wrongdoing.
Dawood, who stood on the ECB reserve list and umpired first-class matches, said: "If that sort of language was used elsewhere, people would lose their jobs.
"I have absolutely no trust or confidence in the ECB. All the way down to the grassroots it is a complete mess and that is why we need it to be investigated. Do I want to be part of an organisation that is a complete mess? No.
"In one performance review, I was told: 'Fine judgements must be made about who best fits in.'
"The complaints we have made shows the institutionalised, structured racism as well as discrimination, cronyism, bullying and dishonesty that has been part of our lives being involved in the ECB."
Holder, meanwhile, says he raised the issue but had not received a response to his email.
Asked if he believes there is institutionalised racism at the ECB, he said: "I have no reason to doubt that there is.
"Several non-white umpires have made enquiries about going on the first-class umpires panel, or becoming a mentor or liaison officer, and none have progressed."
An ECB spokesperson told BBC Sport: "We will not tolerate racism.
"Since 2015 we have made real progress across many areas to become a more inclusive and diverse sport, including implementing our targeted action plan to engage South Asian communities, introducing the Rooney Rule for elite coaching appointments and providing training for staff and reforming the way we recruit.
"Equality is at the heart of our game-wide strategic plan, Inspiring Generations, which is designed to make cricket a game for everyone.
"However, we fully recognise we have a long way to go to drive out discrimination from our sport. Alongside the learnings and the action we have already taken in this space through this summer, the ECB holds its November board meeting next week, where our continued work around inclusion and diversity will be discussed and further actions agreed."
Their allegations come following Azeem Rafiq's claim of "institutional racism" at his former club Yorkshire, who have opened an inquiry.
And, earlier this year, former England batsman Michael Carberry said he does not "expect anything" from the ECB in fighting racism, which he says is "rife" in the sport.
Dawood said: "There are systematic blockages which have been put in place by the ECB and will be kept in place if they are not thoroughly investigated.
"We are having minimal representation of BAME cricket players, coaches, umpire/officials, CEOs. The list goes on. This is from the grassroots level upwards. The barriers that Asian or black people have is far greater than non-BAME people.
"Some of the stories coming out this year have been harrowing. People are not coming out and talking and making things up, so we want the Equality and Human Rights Commission to look into sport as a whole but cricket is our sport.
"We implore the EHRC to look into the structures of the ECB and put them under investigation. They need to challenge organisations like the ECB to act, we don't want words, we have had lots of words, we want action."
In its statement, the ECB added: "Earlier this year, we commissioned a full independent employment investigation into allegations made against an individual, and while these were not upheld, the investigation did identify areas where we need to be better and do more to be inclusive and diverse.
"The ECB has now commissioned a review, with board oversight, to look at how we can reform our approach to managing match officials.
"This will set out actions as to how we can improve our systems and processes to increase the diversity of umpiring, inspire the next generation of umpires and match referees, have a world-class umpiring programme and ensure a culture of inclusivity and fairness throughout the umpiring system."


bbc--2020-11-16--England without Henderson and Sterling for Iceland game

Last updated on .From the section England Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling will miss England 's Nations League match against @ @ @ @ @ because of injury .
Both players will return to their clubs for further assessment before @ @ @ @ @ weekend .
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England manager Gareth Southgate @ @ @ @ @ match with a 22-man squad .
The Three Lions are unable to qualify for next @ @ @ @ @ following their loss to Belgium in Leuven .
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Last updated on .From the section England
Jordan Henderson (right) featured in England's 2-0 defeat by Belgium on Sunday
Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling will miss England's Nations League match against Iceland at Wembley on Wednesday because of injury.
Liverpool captain Henderson was replaced at half-time in England's 2-0 defeat by Belgium on Sunday after feeling tightness in his leg.
Manchester City forward Sterling missed the match with a calf issue.
Both players will return to their clubs for further assessment before the Premier League resumes this weekend.
Manchester City are at Tottenham on Saturday (17:30 GMT) while Liverpool host Leicester on Sunday (19:15).
England manager Gareth Southgate will prepare for Wednesday's match with a 22-man squad.
The Three Lions are unable to qualify for next October's Nations League finals following their loss to Belgium in Leuven.


bbc--2020-11-16--Hamilton contract talks to start in days - Mercedes boss Wolff

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says he expects to start talks with Lewis Hamilton over a new contract within a few days .
His contract expires this year but he has said he wants to stay at Mercedes .
`` Flying back from a seventh drivers ' championship , you ca n't talk about a contract .
It would n't do justice to the achievement , '' Wolff told BBC Sport .
`` We 're going to give it a few days then we are going to talk about it .
`` Our relationship is much beyond business , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust .
`` This one day of negotiations is something we do n't enjoy as it 's the only time where we are not having shared objectives .
The best deal is one where both parties walk off not completely satisfied . ''
• None MPs call for Hamilton to be knighted Hamilton and Wolff had put off contract talks because they wanted to secure the drivers ' and constructors ' championships first .
The situation was complicated by the pandemic , with neither wanting to increase Hamilton 's risk of catching coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So they were limiting personal contact .
`` It 's a bizarre situation because we 've been talking about it for a while , we 've really just got to find a day where we sit down , '' said Wolff in a 5 Live special on Hamilton broadcast on Monday .
Hamilton 's seventh title , secured with his 94th career victory in Turkey on Sunday , equals the achievement of Michael Schumacher , but the Briton ranks as F1 's most successful ever driver because he surpassed the German 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He also has more pole positions than anyone else .
`` We are all thinking of Michael very often and his achievements , '' Wolff said .
`` There 's very few great drivers - [ Juan Manuel ] Fangio in the '50s and then [ Ayrton ] Senna and then obviously Michael Schumacher , who set the record , and now Lewis .
`` It 's very difficult to compare them but I guess that with Lewis it 's history in the making and sometimes it 's difficult to really acknowledge that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an end , people will say we were part of the history making and I think this is what 's happening . ''
Ex-F1 driver Mark Webber , a former rival of Hamilton , said the Mercedes driver was `` untouchable '' in the sport .
`` It 's been an extraordinary career , particularly late in his career , '' Webber said .
`` He is towards the end of his career but he 's young , fit and motivated in his mind and still getting the job done so that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposition because he 's got a trophy cabinet that nobody else can match now and he 's continuing to break records . ''
The Australian also praised the longevity of Hamilton and the Mercedes team that has dominated F1 since 2014 .
`` Everyone wants to work with Lewis , '' Webber said .
`` The staff retention at Mercedes is phenomenal because they want to be involved with success and the amount of victories that he keeps racking up .
`` It 's not easy to have that type of continuity in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of headhunting that goes on and people move around teams but the dominance that Mercedes have had is unprecedented as well , the amount of Constructors ' Championships they 've won on the bounce as the team .
`` But with Lewis , he is an absolute step above when it comes to his driving , his consistency , he 's fearless on track , that is the big one for me , the style that he has on track in whatever circumstances . ''
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Lewis Hamilton celebrated his seventh world title with Toto Wolff in Turkey on Sunday
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says he expects to start talks with Lewis Hamilton over a new contract within a few days.
Hamilton became the most successful Formula 1 driver in history on Sunday as he clinched his seventh world title.
His contract expires this year but he has said he wants to stay at Mercedes.
"Flying back from a seventh drivers' championship, you can't talk about a contract. It wouldn't do justice to the achievement," Wolff told BBC Sport.
"We're going to give it a few days then we are going to talk about it.
"Our relationship is much beyond business, it is one of friendship, one of trust.
"This one day of negotiations is something we don't enjoy as it's the only time where we are not having shared objectives. The best deal is one where both parties walk off not completely satisfied."
Hamilton and Wolff had put off contract talks because they wanted to secure the drivers' and constructors' championships first.
The situation was complicated by the pandemic, with neither wanting to increase Hamilton's risk of catching coronavirus, which could have derailed his season. So they were limiting personal contact.
"It's a bizarre situation because we've been talking about it for a while, we've really just got to find a day where we sit down," said Wolff in a 5 Live special on Hamilton broadcast on Monday.
Hamilton's seventh title, secured with his 94th career victory in Turkey on Sunday, equals the achievement of Michael Schumacher, but the Briton ranks as F1's most successful ever driver because he surpassed the German's record of 91 wins last month. He also has more pole positions than anyone else.
"We are all thinking of Michael very often and his achievements," Wolff said. "There's very few great drivers - [Juan Manuel] Fangio in the '50s and then [Ayrton] Senna and then obviously Michael Schumacher, who set the record, and now Lewis.
"It's very difficult to compare them but I guess that with Lewis it's history in the making and sometimes it's difficult to really acknowledge that. Only when a career comes to an end, people will say we were part of the history making and I think this is what's happening."
Ex-F1 driver Mark Webber, a former rival of Hamilton, said the Mercedes driver was "untouchable" in the sport.
"It's been an extraordinary career, particularly late in his career," Webber said. "He is towards the end of his career but he's young, fit and motivated in his mind and still getting the job done so that's really, really average news for the opposition because he's got a trophy cabinet that nobody else can match now and he's continuing to break records."
The Australian also praised the longevity of Hamilton and the Mercedes team that has dominated F1 since 2014.
"Everyone wants to work with Lewis," Webber said. "The staff retention at Mercedes is phenomenal because they want to be involved with success and the amount of victories that he keeps racking up.
"It's not easy to have that type of continuity in our sport because there's a tremendous amount of headhunting that goes on and people move around teams but the dominance that Mercedes have had is unprecedented as well, the amount of Constructors' Championships they've won on the bounce as the team.
"But with Lewis, he is an absolute step above when it comes to his driving, his consistency, he's fearless on track, that is the big one for me, the style that he has on track in whatever circumstances."


bbc--2020-11-15--'The pinnacle of my life so far' - Hamilton to race on after equalling Schumacher record

Lewis Hamilton has pledged to race on in Formula 1 and continue his fight for equality and sustainability after clinching his seventh drivers ' title .
Hamilton described his achievement as `` the pinnacle of my life so far '' , adding : `` There is a much bigger win we all need to work together towards .
`` That 's pushing for equality , so we can create a better future . ''
Briton Hamilton has become a champion of anti-racism this year , as well as continuing his campaigns on environmental issues .
`` We have had this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , `` and people are starting to be held accountable and holding themselves accountable and realising that is not a bad thing .
`` It just means we have to work harder and not be so stubborn and open our minds up and educate ourselves a bit better so we can push for a more equal world .
`` I am not going to stop fighting for that and then in my part time maybe I 'll keep racing for a little while . ''
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Hamilton is out of contract with Mercedes at the end of this season but said he had been putting off talks with team boss Toto Wolff until he had clinched the championship .
`` It definitely is something we do need to get on to , '' said the Englishman .
`` It 's been , like , I have a job to do , I have a contract in place , I do n't feel like I should add pressure .
It has to be organic and not something that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it aside and wait until the job is done .
Probably over these next weeks - we have these three weeks in the Middle East so it 's a bit more chilled .
But I still have three races ahead of me that I want to win .
It 's not done .
But we will get it done , I 'm sure . ''
There are three races remaining in the F1 championship , two in Bahrain and one in Abu Dhabi , but Wolff said he would not be surprised if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the season .
`` There is n't any pressure , '' Wolff said .
`` When it 's done , it 's done .
`` He loves racing and the competition , as does the team and myself .
If we would n't have the competition against the stopwatch , life would not be as fun .
`` So I see us going for more next year .
Maybe putting another great year on and we have this tremendous challenging regulations change for 2022 .
So we 'll go for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoped his achievement `` sends a message to kids that it does n't matter where you come from , whatever your background , it is so important to dream big '' .
`` If you are looking at places , industries that you do n't see someone of the same background as you or the same ethnicity , or the same religion , create your own path .
`` That is what I have been able to do .
It has been so tough .
Tough does n't even describe how hard it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this sport alone as being the only black person here or the only person of colour here .
`` The fact is I am bi-racial and there is colourism that people should perhaps read about .
`` When I was younger I did n't have anybody in the sport that looked like me so it was easy to think it was not possible to get there because nobody of your colour has ever been there , you do n't see any black people in F1 . ''
The magnitude of the achievement Hamilton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael Schumacher , whose record for career victories the Briton broke last month .
Hamilton admitted he had been in tears in the car on the slowing down lap , after winning a dramatic race in difficult wet conditions .
`` Very rarely do I lose control of my emotions , '' he said .
`` Those last few laps , we were having the discussion whether we were going to pit , I was just telling myself , 'keep it together , Lewis , you got this . '
`` And I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowing that if I finished where I was right now I have got the championship .
So all these emotions were running through me and I was trying to stop it .
`` I did n't want the visor to come up and people to see tears cry .
I always said I am not going to let you see me cry , but it was too much . ''
Wolff said Hamilton had `` cemented his position among the all-time best sportsmen in the world '' .
And Hamilton said he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claim his success is all about his car , on a day his team-mate Valtteri Bottas finished 14th and was lapped having spun five times .
`` I want more of these weekends more tricky conditions like this , '' Hamilton said .
`` The more opportunities like this , the more I am able to show what I am able to do .
`` Today I deserve my respect .
My peers will know how hard a day like today is , will know it is not a car thing .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing group of people behind me but there is another great driver alongside me who has the same car who did n't finish where I finished .
`` Of course you have to have a good team and a great car .
That will always be .
But it what you do with it also counts and hopefully you can see that today . ''
Wolff added : `` [ His new contract ] got really more expensive today .
His driving was impeccable .
`` There was not one foot he put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With a car that was today in terms of interaction with the tyres for sure not the best car . ''
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'Recognise me now?' Lewis Hamilton's career illustrated
Lewis Hamilton has pledged to race on in Formula 1 and continue his fight for equality and sustainability after clinching his seventh drivers' title.
The 35-year-old's victory in Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix made him the most successful racing driver in history.
Hamilton described his achievement as "the pinnacle of my life so far", adding: "There is a much bigger win we all need to work together towards.
"That's pushing for equality, so we can create a better future."
Briton Hamilton has become a champion of anti-racism this year, as well as continuing his campaigns on environmental issues.
"We have had this awakening this year," he said, "and people are starting to be held accountable and holding themselves accountable and realising that is not a bad thing.
"It just means we have to work harder and not be so stubborn and open our minds up and educate ourselves a bit better so we can push for a more equal world.
"I am not going to stop fighting for that and then in my part time maybe I'll keep racing for a little while."
What about his contract?
Hamilton is out of contract with Mercedes at the end of this season but said he had been putting off talks with team boss Toto Wolff until he had clinched the championship.
"It definitely is something we do need to get on to," said the Englishman. "It's been, like, I have a job to do, I have a contract in place, I don't feel like I should add pressure. It has to be organic and not something that's forced.
"I wanted to put it aside and wait until the job is done. Probably over these next weeks - we have these three weeks in the Middle East so it's a bit more chilled. But I still have three races ahead of me that I want to win. It's not done. But we will get it done, I'm sure."
Wolff told Sky Sports after Hamilton's title win: "I don't see any of the motivation stopping [for Hamilton]"
There are three races remaining in the F1 championship, two in Bahrain and one in Abu Dhabi, but Wolff said he would not be surprised if contracts talks were not completed until after the end of the season.
"There isn't any pressure," Wolff said. "When it's done, it's done.
"He loves racing and the competition, as does the team and myself. If we wouldn't have the competition against the stopwatch, life would not be as fun.
"So I see us going for more next year. Maybe putting another great year on and we have this tremendous challenging regulations change for 2022. So we'll go for a while."
The anti-racism fight
Hamilton has led Formula 1's anti-racism message this season
Hamilton said he hoped his achievement "sends a message to kids that it doesn't matter where you come from, whatever your background, it is so important to dream big".
"If you are looking at places, industries that you don't see someone of the same background as you or the same ethnicity, or the same religion, create your own path.
"That is what I have been able to do. It has been so tough. Tough doesn't even describe how hard it's been.
"I have walked this sport alone as being the only black person here or the only person of colour here.
"The fact is I am bi-racial and there is colourism that people should perhaps read about.
"When I was younger I didn't have anybody in the sport that looked like me so it was easy to think it was not possible to get there because nobody of your colour has ever been there, you don't see any black people in F1."
The magnitude of the achievement
Hamilton's seventh title matches the achievement of Michael Schumacher, whose record for career victories the Briton broke last month.
Hamilton admitted he had been in tears in the car on the slowing down lap, after winning a dramatic race in difficult wet conditions.
"Very rarely do I lose control of my emotions," he said. "Those last few laps, we were having the discussion whether we were going to pit, I was just telling myself, 'keep it together, Lewis, you got this.'
"And I could feel it getting closer and also knowing that if I finished where I was right now I have got the championship. So all these emotions were running through me and I was trying to stop it.
"I didn't want the visor to come up and people to see tears cry. I always said I am not going to let you see me cry, but it was too much."
Wolff said Hamilton had "cemented his position among the all-time best sportsmen in the world".
And Hamilton said he had provided an answer to his critics who claim his success is all about his car, on a day his team-mate Valtteri Bottas finished 14th and was lapped having spun five times.
"I want more of these weekends more tricky conditions like this," Hamilton said. "The more opportunities like this, the more I am able to show what I am able to do.
"Today I deserve my respect. My peers will know how hard a day like today is, will know it is not a car thing. I couldn't have done this without an amazing group of people behind me but there is another great driver alongside me who has the same car who didn't finish where I finished.
"Of course you have to have a good team and a great car. That will always be. But it what you do with it also counts and hopefully you can see that today."
Wolff added: "[His new contract] got really more expensive today. His driving was impeccable.
"There was not one foot he put wrong today while everybody else did. With a car that was today in terms of interaction with the tyres for sure not the best car."


bbc--2020-11-16--ATP Finals 2020: Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev win in London

Last updated on .From the section Tennis Top seed Novak Djokovic started his bid for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title with a classy win over Argentine debutant Diego Schwartzman .
In Monday 's evening session , Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev earned his first ATP Finals match win by beating German fifth seed Alexander Zverev .
Medvedev lost all his group matches in 2019 , but began with a 6-3 6-4 win .
The season-ending event is being played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus pandemic .
That has led to a flat and eerie atmosphere at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been unable to wave farewell to the event - which moves to Turin in Italy next year - like tournament organisers would have intended .
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• None How to follow the ATP Finals on the BBC Nevertheless , the lack of atmosphere did little to disrupt Djokovic in what proved to be a high-quality performance .
Perhaps there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grand Slam champion as he lost serve in the third game of the opening set , but he quickly settled to break straight back and then tighten his grip on the match .
Now hitting metronomically and moving freely , Djokovic wore down Schwartzman 's service game again for a 5-3 lead and held his own serve to take the opening set .
On not being able to consolidate the break , Schwartzman said : `` It is difficult when you have just a small chance against Djokovic and you do n't make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and from then it is a difficult match . ''
Schwartzman , 28 , has enjoyed a fine season in a disrupted 2020 , reaching his first Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open in October and cracking the world 's top 10 for the first time .
While his game is built on reliable hitting from the baseline and athleticism , it was not enough for the 5ft 7in Argentine to find a way past Djokovic .
Schwartzman knew he had to take some risks to break down Djokovic , but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four winners in the opening set .
Sustaining his level and forcing Schwartzman into more mistakes was made to look easy by Djokovic in the second set as the Serb broke twice for a 4-1 lead and went on to clinch a straightforward win in one hour and 18 minutes .
`` The second set I started swinging through the ball more and with less hesitation , '' Djokovic said .
`` I was very pleased with the way I played . ''
Medvedev picks up where he left off in Paris After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year , Medvedev is hoping to acquit himself better on his second appearance and made the perfect start by matching Djokovic 's straight-set win in Group Tokyo 1970 .
In truth , it was a gruelling and scrappy battle between the two players who contested last week 's Paris Masters final , with Medvedev outlasting the German to back up his victory in the French capital .
`` Confidence is key for sure , not only the final against him but winning a Masters always helps , '' said 24-year-old Medvedev , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was a little bit shaky at the start , but we had some unbelievable points and the intensity was one of the most I 've had in my career . ''
The opening six games took more than 40 minutes and contained 58 points , but it was Medvedev who tipped the first set in his favour - thanks in part to Zverev 's old failing of a weak second serve hampering him again .
The 23-year-old German , who won the 2018 Finals , broke in the very first game of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own serve from 30-0 in the second after missing seven successive serves .
Two more double faults from Zverev in that sixth game proved pivotal and , as the match opened up in the second set after that high octane start , Medvedev broke again for a 4-3 lead .
He held on to that advantage , even delivering an underarm serve that helped him win the point at 30-30 in the next game .
`` All in all , it was n't a good match for me .
I think since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the worst ones , '' said Zverev , who reached the US Open final in September .
In the doubles , there were opening wins for top seeds Bruno Soares and Mate Pavic , and fourth seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos .
Spanish second seed Rafael Nadal meets Austrian third seed Dominic Thiem in Group London 2020 - a match you can watch on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website and app from 14:00 GMT .
Both players won their opening matches on Sunday , meaning Russian debutant Andrey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tsitsipas search for their first wins when they play in the evening session ( 20:00 GMT ) .
Britain 's Joe Salisbury and his doubles partner Rajeev Ram look to back up their winning start with another victory when they face Croatia 's Nikola Mektic and Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands at 18:00 GMT .
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Last updated on .From the section Tennis
ATP Finals 2020 Venue: O2 Arena, London Date: 15-22 November Coverage: Watch live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app; follow BBC radio and live text commentary online on selected matches
Top seed Novak Djokovic started his bid for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title with a classy win over Argentine debutant Diego Schwartzman.
The 33-year-old Serb, who has not won the event since 2015, eased to a 6-3 6-2 victory at the O2 Arena in London.
In Monday's evening session, Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev earned his first ATP Finals match win by beating German fifth seed Alexander Zverev.
Medvedev lost all his group matches in 2019, but began with a 6-3 6-4 win.
The season-ending event is being played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus pandemic.
That has led to a flat and eerie atmosphere at the near 18,000-seat arena, meaning London has been unable to wave farewell to the event - which moves to Turin in Italy next year - like tournament organisers would have intended.
Nevertheless, the lack of atmosphere did little to disrupt Djokovic in what proved to be a high-quality performance.
Perhaps there was a touch of nerves from the 17-time Grand Slam champion as he lost serve in the third game of the opening set, but he quickly settled to break straight back and then tighten his grip on the match.
Now hitting metronomically and moving freely, Djokovic wore down Schwartzman's service game again for a 5-3 lead and held his own serve to take the opening set.
On not being able to consolidate the break, Schwartzman said: "It is difficult when you have just a small chance against Djokovic and you don't make that chance. I did wrong things and from then it is a difficult match."
Schwartzman, 28, has enjoyed a fine season in a disrupted 2020, reaching his first Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open in October and cracking the world's top 10 for the first time.
While his game is built on reliable hitting from the baseline and athleticism, it was not enough for the 5ft 7in Argentine to find a way past Djokovic.
On Sunday, Novak Djokovic was presented with the trophy for finishing as the year-end world number one on the ATP Tour. It is the sixth time he has achieved the feat, equalling the record set by American great Pete Sampras
Schwartzman knew he had to take some risks to break down Djokovic, but that translated into 10 unforced errors and just four winners in the opening set.
Sustaining his level and forcing Schwartzman into more mistakes was made to look easy by Djokovic in the second set as the Serb broke twice for a 4-1 lead and went on to clinch a straightforward win in one hour and 18 minutes.
"The second set I started swinging through the ball more and with less hesitation," Djokovic said. "I was very pleased with the way I played."
Medvedev picks up where he left off in Paris
After a chastening experience on his Finals debut last year, Medvedev is hoping to acquit himself better on his second appearance and made the perfect start by matching Djokovic's straight-set win in Group Tokyo 1970.
In truth, it was a gruelling and scrappy battle between the two players who contested last week's Paris Masters final, with Medvedev outlasting the German to back up his victory in the French capital.
"Confidence is key for sure, not only the final against him but winning a Masters always helps," said 24-year-old Medvedev, who faces Djokovic on Wednesday.
"It was a little bit shaky at the start, but we had some unbelievable points and the intensity was one of the most I've had in my career."
The opening six games took more than 40 minutes and contained 58 points, but it was Medvedev who tipped the first set in his favour - thanks in part to Zverev's old failing of a weak second serve hampering him again.
The 23-year-old German, who won the 2018 Finals, broke in the very first game of the match, only to lose his own serve from 30-0 in the second after missing seven successive serves.
Medvedev lost only five points on serve in the second set, winning 57% of second-serve points in the match to Zverev's 21%
Two more double faults from Zverev in that sixth game proved pivotal and, as the match opened up in the second set after that high octane start, Medvedev broke again for a 4-3 lead.
He held on to that advantage, even delivering an underarm serve that helped him win the point at 30-30 in the next game.
"All in all, it wasn't a good match for me. I think since the restart of the season, it was one of the worst ones," said Zverev, who reached the US Open final in September.
In the doubles, there were opening wins for top seeds Bruno Soares and Mate Pavic, and fourth seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos.
What's happening on Tuesday?
Spanish second seed Rafael Nadal meets Austrian third seed Dominic Thiem in Group London 2020 - a match you can watch on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website and app from 14:00 GMT.
Both players won their opening matches on Sunday, meaning Russian debutant Andrey Rublev and Greece's defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas search for their first wins when they play in the evening session (20:00 GMT).
Britain's Joe Salisbury and his doubles partner Rajeev Ram look to back up their winning start with another victory when they face Croatia's Nikola Mektic and Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands at 18:00 GMT.


bbc--2020-11-16--Man Utd want to sign Sancho before Euros - Tuesday's football gossip

Last updated on .From the section Gossip Manchester United remain interested in Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho and are trying to secure a deal to bring the 20-year-old to the club before next year 's European Championships .
( 90 min ) PSG are also trying to secure contract extensions for France striker Kylian Mbappe , 21 , and Brazil forward Neymar , 28 .
( Goal ) Everton and Tottenham are both interested in signing Napoli 's Poland striker Arkadiusz Milik and the 26-year-old could be available for as little as £10m in the January transfer window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in signing Manchester United and England goalkeeper Dean Henderson , 23 , on loan in January .
( 90 min ) Barcelona are considering a move for Arsenal and Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi .
The 28-year-old is Barca 's second option if they can not sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger .
( Express ) Wolves and Spain forward Adama Traore , 24 , believes he is not starting matches because he has turned down a contract extension .
His current deal runs until 2023 .
( The Athletic ) Former Chelsea and England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the candidates to become the new Derby County manager .
( Mail ) Manchester United have been linked with Sporting Braga 's Portuguese defender David Carmo , 20 .
( The Athletic - subscription required ) Chelsea are aiming to sell a number of players to fund a £67m move for West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice , 21 .
( Express ) France manager Didier Deschamps says Olivier Giroud needs to leave Chelsea if the 34-year-old striker is to keep his place in the international squad .
( Sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland defender Jonny Evans , 32 , over a new contract .
( The Athletic ) Barcelona are willing to sell four players in January - Spanish left-back Junior Firpo , 24 , France central defender Samuel Umtiti , 26 , Brazilian midfielder Matheus Fernandes , 22 , and Denmark forward Martin Braithwaite , 29 .
( Sport ) Australian side Melbourne Victory want to sign 32-year-old Benin striker Rudy Gestede , who has previously played for Cardiff , Blackburn , Aston Villa and Middlesbrough .
( The Age )

Last updated on .From the section Gossip
Manchester United remain interested in Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho and are trying to secure a deal to bring the 20-year-old to the club before next year's European Championship. (90 min) external-link
Paris St-Germain will make a bid for Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos. The 34-year-old is free to negotiate with other clubs from 1 January. (AS) external-link
PSG are also trying to secure contract extensions for France striker Kylian Mbappe, 21, and Brazil forward Neymar, 28. (Goal) external-link
Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are both interested in signing Napoli's Poland striker Arkadiusz Milik and the 26-year-old could be available for as little as £10m in January. (Sun) external-link
Celtic are interested in signing Manchester United and England goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 23, on loan in January. (90 min) external-link
Barcelona are considering a move for Arsenal and Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi. The 28-year-old is Barca's second option if they cannot sign Chelsea's 27-year-old Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger. (Express) external-link
Inter Milan and Barcelona are interested in Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, though the Reds have offered the 30-year-old Netherlands international a new deal to try and persuade him to stay at Anfield. (Calciomercato - in Italian) external-link
Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and AC Milan are in the race to sign 20-year-old Red Bull Salzburg and Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. (Mail) external-link
Manchester United and Arsenal remain keen on signing 23-year-old France forward Ousmane Dembele, who has 18 months left on his contract at Barcelona. (Sport) external-link
Has Grealish won over Southgate? Jack Grealish's swagger shows why he must start for England
Miguel Almiron's agent says the Paraguay forward, 26, is ready to leave Newcastle United and probably would have done in the summer if not for the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic (Chronicle) external-link
West Ham United are still interested in England defender James Tarkowski but are refusing to meet Burnley's £35m valuation of the 27-year-old. (Football Insider) external-link
Saint-Etienne are considering a January move for Leicester City's Algeria striker Islam Slimani, 32. (L'Equipe - in French) external-link
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Spain forward Adama Traore, 24, believes he is not starting matches because he has turned down a contract extension. His existing deal runs until 2023. (The Athletic - subscription required) external-link
Former Chelsea and England defender John Terry is one of the candidates to become the new Derby County manager. (Mail) external-link
Manchester United have been linked with Sporting Braga's Portuguese defender David Carmo, 20. (The Athletic - subscription required) external-link
Chelsea are aiming to sell a number of players to fund a £67m move for West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 21. (Express) external-link
France manager Didier Deschamps says Olivier Giroud needs to leave Chelsea if the 34-year-old striker is to keep his place in the international squad. (Sun) external-link
Leicester have opened talks with Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans, 32, over a new contract. (The Athletic - subscription required) external-link
Barcelona are willing to sell four players in January - Spanish left-back Junior Firpo, 24, France centre-back Samuel Umtiti, 26, Brazilian midfielder Matheus Fernandes, 22, and Denmark forward Martin Braithwaite, 29. (Sport) external-link
Australian side Melbourne Victory want to sign 32-year-old Benin striker Rudy Gestede, who has previously played for Cardiff, Blackburn, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. (The Age) external-link


bbc--2020-11-17--Biden: 'More people may die' as Trump transition stalls

His remarks reinforce those of the secretary of state , but clash with those of the national security adviser , @ @ @ @ @ that their boss is himself a bundle of contradictions .
He has tweeted about a @ @ @ @ @ then reversed himself , and his cabinet secretary , adviser and others reflect his zig-zaggy @ @

His remarks reinforce those of the secretary of state, but clash with those of the national security adviser, an unsurprising development, given that their boss is himself a bundle of contradictions. He has tweeted about a Biden victory one moment and then reversed himself, and his cabinet secretary, adviser and others reflect his zig-zaggy approach.


bbc--2020-11-17--Hurricane Iota: Category four storm hits Nicaragua

This year 's Atlantic hurricane season has broken the record for the number of named storms .
For only the @ @ @ @ @ have had to start using the letters of the Greek alphabet to start storm names @ @ @ @ @ on its traditional alphabetical list .

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bbc--2020-11-17--Covid-19 in the US: Is this coronavirus wave the worst yet?

The worry is that deaths is a measure that lags behind cases and hospitalisations , because it can take several @ @ @ @ @ worst-affected to die , so we could well see it rise to the levels of @ @ @ @ @ next few weeks .

The only region where the numbers are looking somewhat positive is the Midwest, although we'll have to wait another week or so to see whether cases continue to fall once the post-Thanksgiving data stabilises.


bbc--2020-11-17--Taylor Swift master tapes sold by Scooter Braun to investment fund

In the music industry , ownership of masters means you control what can be done with the original recording of @ @ @ @ @ from re-releases and box sets to making it available for use in an advert or @ @ @ @ @ Owners of popular songs can earn a huge amount of money .

"I think there are a lot of real problems in the world, and I think that these problems that are being discussed can be discussed behind closed doors and figured out pretty easily, and it's something I've wanted to do for six months," he told the magazine.


bbc--2020-11-17--Ethiopia Tigray crisis: UN says full-scale humanitarian situation unfolding

`` There may be massive displacement inside Tigray and that is of course a concern and we try to prepare @ @ @ @ @ '' Jens Laerke , spokesman of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs @ @ @ @ @ the briefing .

"There may be massive displacement inside Tigray and that is of course a concern and we try to prepare the best way possible," Jens Laerke, spokesman of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said.


bbc--2020-11-17--Covid: States clamp down as US cases pass 11 million mark

On Monday , California Governor Gavin Newsom said he was pulling the `` emergency brake '' , bringing more than @ @ @ @ @ under the strictest coronavirus guidance .
In these counties , indoor restaurant spaces , worship @ @ @ @ @ closed .
Mr Newsom said he is also considering a state curfew to help slow @ @ @

On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom said he was pulling the "emergency brake", bringing more than 94% of the population under the strictest coronavirus guidance. In these counties, indoor restaurant spaces, worship spaces and gyms will be closed. Mr Newsom said he is also considering a state curfew to help slow the spread.


bbc--2020-11-17--Nasa SpaceX mission: Dragon capsule docks with space station

`` We are so excited to be here .
We are humbled and we are excited to be a part @ @ @ @ @ And we are looking forward to the next six months and ca n't wait to @ @ @ @

"We are so excited to be here. We are humbled and we are excited to be a part of this great expedition. And we are looking forward to the next six months and can't wait to get started."


bbc--2020-11-17--Trump 'asked for options on strike on Iran nuclear site'

The IAEA also said Iran had finished moving a first cascade of advanced centrifuges , which are used to enrich @ @ @ @ @ plant at its Natanz enrichment facility to an underground plant .
The nuclear deal says @ @ @ @ @ be used for advanced centrifuges .

The IAEA also said Iran had finished moving a first cascade of advanced centrifuges, which are used to enrich uranium, from an above-ground plant at its Natanz enrichment facility to an underground plant. The nuclear deal says the underground plant cannot be used for advanced centrifuges.


bbc--2020-11-17--Dresden Green Vault: Three arrested over German diamond heist

The golden coin - deemed irreplaceable - was never recovered and is believed to have been melted or broken down @ @ @ @ @ that the precious items stolen from Dresden , which are impossible to sell legally because @ @ @ @ @ likely to have suffered the same fate .

The golden coin - deemed irreplaceable - was never recovered and is believed to have been melted or broken down. It is widely acknowledged that the precious items stolen from Dresden, which are impossible to sell legally because of their fame, are likely to have suffered the same fate.


bbc--2020-11-17--Chinese county to review decision to ban public dog walking

In 2018 , the city of Hangzhou banned dog walking during daytime and prohibited larger breeds .
But if implemented @ @ @ @ @ first time a ban on dog walking at any time of the day will come @ @ @

In 2018, the city of Hangzhou banned dog walking during daytime and prohibited larger breeds. But if implemented, this will be the first time a ban on dog walking at any time of the day will come into effect.


bbc--2020-11-17--EasyJet slumps to first annual loss amid pandemic

`` But we always also said that we 're going to continue to review all the options that are out @ @ @ @ @ can cope with the circumstances , and you know , there 's still a lot @ @ @ @ @ recovery is going to take place . ''

"But we always also said that we're going to continue to review all the options that are out there to make sure we can cope with the circumstances, and you know, there's still a lot of uncertainty about when the recovery is going to take place."


bbc--2020-11-17--Coronavirus: Chinese citizen journalist faces jail for Wuhan reporting

According to an indictment sheet which has now emerged , Ms Zhang made her way to Wuhan in February , @ @ @ @ @ stories .
According to NGO the Network of Chinese Human Rights Defenders ( CHRD ) @ @ @ @ @ detention of other independent journalists and the harassment of families of victims who were seeking @ @

According to an indictment sheet which has now emerged, Ms Zhang made her way to Wuhan in February, where she reported on numerous stories. According to NGO the Network of Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD), her reports included the detention of other independent journalists and the harassment of families of victims who were seeking accountability.


bbc--2020-11-17--China rescue: British diplomat Stephen Ellison saves drowning woman

`` She was unconscious , she was not breathing and for a short time we feared the worst .
But @ @ @ @ @ the side , she started breathing again '' he told the BBC of the rescue @ @ @ @ @ Saturday morning .

"She was unconscious, she was not breathing and for a short time we feared the worst. But as we got back to the side, she started breathing again" he told the BBC of the rescue, which took place on Saturday morning.


bbc--2020-11-17--Transgender struggle: 'I had to keep who I was secret'

`` I set out to be the best possible person in my role .
We went out to Iraq and @ @ @ @ @ of tactics and platform protection was key , and I ended up winning lots of @ @ @ @ @ it 's not about who you are , it 's about what you can do @ @

"I set out to be the best possible person in my role. We went out to Iraq and Afghanistan, where my job of tactics and platform protection was key, and I ended up winning lots of awards. People started realising it's not about who you are, it's about what you can do."


bbc--2020-11-17--From Birkenhead to the Bernabeu - the ex-Tranmere youth player in Real's first team

So how did a player who sparkled on the Wirral end up at the 13-time champions of Europe ? '
A mouse in training , a lion on the pitch' Born to a Nigerian father and a South Korean mother , Park started his football journey with Sporting Ciutat de Palma in his native Majorca .
Then his parents moved to England for work - settling just over a mile from Tranmere 's Prenton Park ground .
It proved the perfect backdrop to his next steps in the game .
After joining the club in 2009 , aged nine , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Tranmere as an attacking midfielder or winger under the coaching of Neil Garnett , the brother of then-academy boss Shaun , the former Rovers defender .
`` He was a shy , young little lad who did not speak much English but as soon as you saw him play you could tell he was different to all the rest , '' said Neil Garnett .
`` He had pace , technique , he could play with both feet and he was strong .
Some players do n't look fast but seem to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was like .
`` He was a mouse in training but when he got on the pitch he was a lion .
He was fearsome .
The way he played football was unbelievable and the total opposite of his personality . ''
Park was part of a promising crop at Rovers that also contained Coventry City 's Declan Drysdale and Fulham 's England youth international Sonny Hilton .
And after a series of impressive displays , which included helping Rovers win the Keele tournament - one of the UK 's biggest international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started to grow .
`` His development was unreal .
There was interest from Liverpool , Everton , Wigan , Blackburn and Manchester United .
If he had stayed in England , the big clubs would have come and got him , '' Garnett added .
West Ham 's Aaron Cresswell and Everton 's Tom Davies are recent examples of the success of Tranmere 's academy production line , with Dale Jennings also notably switching to Bayern Munich before drifting into non-league on his return to England .
However , despite Park 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garnett initially had reservations over how far he could progress .
`` He would walk down on his own , sit on the coach on his own and you would welcome him to training and he did n't say a word , '' he said .
`` People who do n't understand football would n't get why being quiet is a problem .
I played with Pat Nevin , who was a quiet lad , but Marvin just did n't speak - that was something new to us .
`` The standard at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go from here to Real Madrid - where do you hear anything like that ? ''
With interest in Park growing , Rovers signed the player up until he was 16 , but a change in family circumstances led to his sudden departure .
`` He played for us on the Sunday and he went back to Spain on the Monday .
There was no warning .
We lost him overnight , '' Shaun Garnett added .
`` It literally was a coach saying 'Marvin has gone ' .
And you 're like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' Well how does that work ? ''
Park did not cut all ties with the club , though .
He remained in contact with former Rovers youth player Josh Solomon-Davies , now a St Lucia international who plays for non-league Marine , while his father also wrote to Tranmere to thank them for their role in his development .
However , it was not the only stepping stone on his journey to the Bernabeu , as he rejoined Sporting Ciutat de Palma and went on to play for Majorcan clubs La Salle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Real in 2016 came amid interest from then-fellow La Liga side Mallorca .
Internationally , he was the subject of interest from both Nigeria and South Korea before opting to play for Spain at under-19 level .
His big chance at Real came in their first league match of this season .
On 20 September , Park came on as a substitute for Rodrygo in a 0-0 draw at Real Sociedad .
`` He has earned it because it has not been easy for him to get there , '' said Miguel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former protege after coaching him at La Salle and AD Penya Arrabal .
`` Marvin is faster running with the ball than most others without a ball .
That speed in a one versus one makes him a very dangerous player .
`` We arranged games against other clubs where the likes of Mallorca came and observed him but Real Madrid signed him because he was one of the best players in Spain at the time . ''
Park , who helped Real 's under-19 side to their first Uefa Youth League title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player to be handed a senior debut in Zidane 's second spell as manager and is eligible to play in the Champions League .
However , since then he has been back in the reserve side managed by club legend Raul , starting two of their three Segunda Division B matches , in Spain 's third tier .
`` Other players have gone over to Real from the island in the last few years , '' Soler said .
`` But none have made the progress that Marvin has . ''
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Marvin Park spent three years at Tranmere as a youth player and made his Real Madrid debut on 20 September
Join Tranmere. End up at Real Madrid.
Not quite your everyday story, is it? But eight years after disappearing from the then-League One side "overnight" as one coach put it, Marvin Park made his debut for Zinedine Zidane's La Liga champions.
So how did a player who sparkled on the Wirral end up at the 13-time champions of Europe?
'A mouse in training, a lion on the pitch'
Born to a Nigerian father and a South Korean mother, Park started his football journey with Sporting Ciutat de Palma in his native Majorca. Then his parents moved to England for work - settling just over a mile from Tranmere's Prenton Park ground. It proved the perfect backdrop to his next steps in the game.
After joining the club in 2009, aged nine, Park spent two of his three years at Tranmere as an attacking midfielder or winger under the coaching of Neil Garnett, the brother of then-academy boss Shaun, the former Rovers defender.
"He was a shy, young little lad who did not speak much English but as soon as you saw him play you could tell he was different to all the rest," said Neil Garnett.
"He had pace, technique, he could play with both feet and he was strong. Some players don't look fast but seem to glide past people and that was what he was like.
"He was a mouse in training but when he got on the pitch he was a lion. He was fearsome. The way he played football was unbelievable and the total opposite of his personality."
Park was part of a promising crop at Rovers that also contained Coventry City's Declan Drysdale and Fulham's England youth international Sonny Hilton.
And after a series of impressive displays, which included helping Rovers win the Keele tournament - one of the UK's biggest international youth football competitions - Park's reputation started to grow.
"His development was unreal. There was interest from Liverpool, Everton, Wigan, Blackburn and Manchester United. If he had stayed in England, the big clubs would have come and got him," Garnett added.
West Ham's Aaron Cresswell and Everton's Tom Davies are recent examples of the success of Tranmere's academy production line, with Dale Jennings also notably switching to Bayern Munich before drifting into non-league on his return to England.
However, despite Park's "abundance" of talent, Shaun Garnett initially had reservations over how far he could progress.
"He would walk down on his own, sit on the coach on his own and you would welcome him to training and he didn't say a word," he said.
"People who don't understand football wouldn't get why being quiet is a problem. I played with Pat Nevin, who was a quiet lad, but Marvin just didn't speak - that was something new to us.
"The standard at Tranmere has always been good but to go from here to Real Madrid - where do you hear anything like that?"
'Gone overnight'
With interest in Park growing, Rovers signed the player up until he was 16, but a change in family circumstances led to his sudden departure.
"He played for us on the Sunday and he went back to Spain on the Monday. There was no warning. We lost him overnight," Shaun Garnett added.
"It literally was a coach saying 'Marvin has gone'. And you're like, where? 'Back to Spain.' Well how does that work?"
Park did not cut all ties with the club, though. He remained in contact with former Rovers youth player Josh Solomon-Davies, now a St Lucia international who plays for non-league Marine, while his father also wrote to Tranmere to thank them for their role in his development.
However, it was not the only stepping stone on his journey to the Bernabeu, as he rejoined Sporting Ciutat de Palma and went on to play for Majorcan clubs La Salle and AD Penya Arrabal.
His move to Real in 2016 came amid interest from then-fellow La Liga side Mallorca. Internationally, he was the subject of interest from both Nigeria and South Korea before opting to play for Spain at under-19 level.
His big chance at Real came in their first league match of this season. On 20 September, Park came on as a substitute for Rodrygo in a 0-0 draw at Real Sociedad.
Marvin Park (second left, bottom row) was playing for AD Penya Arrabal when Real Madrid signed him
"He has earned it because it has not been easy for him to get there," said Miguel Soler, who still speaks to his former protege after coaching him at La Salle and AD Penya Arrabal.
"Marvin is faster running with the ball than most others without a ball. That speed in a one versus one makes him a very dangerous player.
"We arranged games against other clubs where the likes of Mallorca came and observed him but Real Madrid signed him because he was one of the best players in Spain at the time."
Park, who helped Real's under-19 side to their first Uefa Youth League title in August, became the first homegrown player to be handed a senior debut in Zidane's second spell as manager and is eligible to play in the Champions League.
However, since then he has been back in the reserve side managed by club legend Raul, starting two of their three Segunda Division B matches, in Spain's third tier.
"Other players have gone over to Real from the island in the last few years," Soler said. "But none have made the progress that Marvin has."


bbc--2020-11-17--United States passes bill to criminalise doping in sport events

Last updated on .From the section Sport The United States Senate has passed a bill that will allow US officials to prosecute anyone involved in doping at international sporting events .
US Anti-Doping Agency ( Usada ) chief Travis Tygart said it was `` monumental '' in the `` fight for clean sport '' .
However , the World Anti-Doping Agency ( Wada ) is concerned about the bill .
The legislation , which passed the Senate unopposed on Monday after previously passing the House of Representatives unanimously , allows the US to seek prosecution for doping conspirators at competitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It targets coaches , agents , managers and officials rather than athletes , who are already covered by Wada sanctions .
The potential penalties include fines of up to $ 1m ( £756,000 ) or prison sentences of up to 10 years .
`` The act will provide the tools needed to protect clean athletes and hold accountable international doping conspiracies that defraud sport , sponsors and that harm athletes , '' said Tygart .
`` It is a monumental day in the fight for clean sport worldwide and we look forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and help change the game for clean athletes for the good . ''
Wada said it had `` legitimate concerns '' that the bill could undermine the global anti-doping effort and has questioned why the law excludes US professional and college athletes , when they were included in the original draft .
`` It may lead to overlapping laws in different jurisdictions that will compromise having a single set of rules for all athletes around the world , '' said Wada .
`` This harmonisation of rules is at the very core of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is not good enough for American sports , why is it fine for the rest of the world ? ''
Wada also said it was concerned the bill could deter whistleblowers from coming forward if there was a risk of prosecution but Tygart said the law would `` protect whistleblowers from retaliation '' .
Rodchenkov , the former head of Moscow 's anti-doping laboratory , fled Russia in late 2015 with detailed evidence of the state-sponsored doping regime he masterminded , which led to Russia 's ban from the 2018 Winter Olympics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection programme in the US .
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Last updated on .From the section Sport
Grigory Rodchenkov speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan in February 2018
The United States Senate has passed a bill that will allow US officials to prosecute anyone involved in doping at international sporting events.
The Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act, named after Russian whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov, is set to be signed into law by President Donald Trump.
US Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) chief Travis Tygart said it was "monumental" in the "fight for clean sport".
However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is concerned about the bill.
The legislation, which passed the Senate unopposed on Monday after previously passing the House of Representatives unanimously, allows the US to seek prosecution for doping conspirators at competitions involving American athletes, sponsors or broadcasters.
It targets coaches, agents, managers and officials rather than athletes, who are already covered by Wada sanctions.
The potential penalties include fines of up to $1m (£756,000) or prison sentences of up to 10 years.
"The act will provide the tools needed to protect clean athletes and hold accountable international doping conspiracies that defraud sport, sponsors and that harm athletes," said Tygart.
"It is a monumental day in the fight for clean sport worldwide and we look forward to seeing the act soon become law and help change the game for clean athletes for the good."
Wada said that despite "positive elements" of the bill, it is concerned the legislation will "disrupt the global legal anti-doping framework".
"It is likely to lead to overlapping laws in different jurisdictions that will compromise having a single set of anti-doping rules for all sports and all anti-doping organizations under the Wada code," it added.
Wada president Witold Banka also questioned why the law excludes US professional and college athletes, when they were included in the original draft.
He said: "If it is not good enough for American sports, why is it being imposed on the rest of the world?"
Wada also said it was concerned the bill could deter whistleblowers from coming forward if there was a risk of prosecution, but Tygart said the law would "protect whistleblowers from retaliation".
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia opposed any US legislation, including the Rodchenkov Act, which sought to extend US jurisdiction beyond its borders.
Rodchenkov, the former head of Moscow's anti-doping laboratory, fled Russia in late 2015 with detailed evidence of the state-sponsored doping regime he masterminded, which led to Russia's ban from the 2018 Winter Olympics.
He is living under a witness protection programme in the US.
Rodchenkov's lawyer said the bill was "the dawn of a new day for clean American and global athletes".
He added: "Very soon, US authorities will be able to prosecute those involved in systematic doping fraud. This will be an immediate worldwide deterrent."


bbc--2020-11-17--The national icon shunned by his country over coronavirus testing

Playing international football for Andorra is a constant battle against the odds , but one that Ildefons Lima has always embraced .
There have been some heavy defeats against much stronger opponents , but Lima , who turns 41 next month , has never shied away from the challenge .
In many ways , he has come to embody his country 's struggle for respect and recognition on the global stage .
Now , because of a dispute with the Andorran Football Federation ( FAF ) over a lack of coronavirus testing for players , his record-breaking career is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how has he played for so long ?
In the summer , when Andorran sides started training again after lockdown , Lima raised concerns .
`` We trained for 10 or 15 days without tests and that 's why I said something .
I said the protocol to start practising football was n't enough for us and the Andorran Footballers ' Association [ the AFA , of which he is president ] .
`` I did n't say anything against the football federation or against any person .
`` In September , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they did n't call me , and said if I wanted to go with the national team I had to leave the footballers ' association and apologise for what I said . ''
The controversial decision to exclude Lima , who plays for Inter Club d'Escaldes in the Andorran top division and is his country 's captain , was made against national manager Koldo Alvarez 's wishes .
`` I spoke with the coach because we were team-mates , and he was my coach for 10 years , '' says Lima .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted me to end my career on the pitch .
`` I 'm not angry because the coach of the national team did n't call me up .
I 'm angry because nobody can say to the coach : 'This player can not play for the national team because he thought different . '
`` I did n't say anything wrong or say bad words about any person .
I just thought different .
It 's just an opinion .
That 's why a lot of people are on my side . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the football community .
FIFPro , the association for professional players around the world , and AFE , the association for Spanish footballers , have asked Fifa to intervene .
The # justiceforilde campaign has also gained traction on social media .
`` We are a small national team , and we have to be all together , '' he says .
`` In this period , there is no unity because there are lots of people in the newspapers and on the internet talking about the situation .
It 's bad publicity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' In September , the Andorran Football Federation issued a statement saying : `` The board stands by its decision to temporarily exclude you from the national team , owing to your responsibilities as president of the AFA , which has issued numerous baseless and inaccurate criticisms of the FAF . ''
The FAF declined to comment further when contacted by BBC Sport in November .
Lima is mystified by the decision , which was made by FAF president Felix Alvarez , with the support of other board members , and is fighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Three or four people ca n't do this .
They have to go out of football because they are against the soul of football .
The spirit of sport .
They ca n't do this to a person .
`` FIFPro made a recommendation to Fifa because this situation can not happen now .
Nobody can permit this discrimination in Europe in this year .
It 's clear that they 're doing wrong . ''
On Wednesday , while Andorra were being thrashed 7-0 by Portugal in a friendly at the Estadio da @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training with his club side .
In normal circumstances he would have been doing battle with Cristiano Ronaldo , as he has done before .
Lima knows there will not be many more opportunities like it , and the defender is not backing down .
He made his international debut in 1997 and has won 128 caps and scored 11 goals - both Andorran records .
He was hoping to emulate Jari Litmanen 's remarkable feat of playing international football in four decades .
`` I 'm so sad .
I 've played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life to play for the national team , '' says Lima .
`` I represented Andorra with everything that I had and that made me feel so proud .
I would like to say goodbye on the pitch , with my team-mates .
`` Sometimes things do n't go as you want but I will fight to make this happen . ''
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Ildefons Lima has not played for Andorra in 2020 because of a dispute with his country's football federation
Playing international football for Andorra is a constant battle against the odds, but one that Ildefons Lima has always embraced.
He has faced some of the world's biggest stars over the course of his 23-year international career, the longest in men's football, and taken on legendary status in a country with a population of just 77,000.
There have been some heavy defeats against much stronger opponents, but Lima, who turns 41 next month, has never shied away from the challenge. In many ways, he has come to embody his country's struggle for respect and recognition on the global stage.
Now, because of a dispute with the Andorran Football Federation (FAF) over a lack of coronavirus testing for players, his record-breaking career is in jeopardy.
In the summer, when Andorran sides started training again after lockdown, Lima raised concerns.
"We trained for 10 or 15 days without tests and that's why I said something. I said the protocol to start practising football wasn't enough for us and the Andorran Footballers' Association [the AFA, of which he is president].
"I didn't say anything against the football federation or against any person.
"In September, when the national team had games, they didn't call me, and said if I wanted to go with the national team I had to leave the footballers' association and apologise for what I said."
The controversial decision to exclude Lima, who plays for Inter Club d'Escaldes in the Andorran top division and is his country's captain, was made against national manager Koldo Alvarez's wishes.
"I spoke with the coach because we were team-mates, and he was my coach for 10 years," says Lima. "He said to the press that he wanted me to end my career on the pitch.
"I'm not angry because the coach of the national team didn't call me up. I'm angry because nobody can say to the coach: 'This player cannot play for the national team because he thought different.'
"I didn't say anything wrong or say bad words about any person. I just thought different. It's just an opinion. That's why a lot of people are on my side."
Andorra's captain and his 600-shirt collection
Lima has received plenty of support from the football community. FIFPro, the association for professional players around the world, and AFE, the association for Spanish footballers, have asked Fifa to intervene. The #justiceforilde campaign has also gained traction on social media.
"We are a small national team, and we have to be all together," he says. "In this period, there is no unity because there are lots of people in the newspapers and on the internet talking about the situation. It's bad publicity for our country and our sport."
In September, the Andorran Football Federation issued a statement saying: "The board stands by its decision to temporarily exclude you from the national team, owing to your responsibilities as president of the AFA, which has issued numerous baseless and inaccurate criticisms of the FAF."
The FAF declined to comment further when contacted by BBC Sport in November.
Lima is mystified by the decision, which was made by FAF president Felix Alvarez, with the support of other board members, and is fighting for it to be overturned.
"Three or four people can't do this. They have to go out of football because they are against the soul of football. The spirit of sport. They can't do this to a person.
"FIFPro made a recommendation to Fifa because this situation cannot happen now. Nobody can permit this discrimination in Europe in this year. It's clear that they're doing wrong."
On Wednesday, while Andorra were being thrashed 7-0 by Portugal in a friendly at the Estadio da Luz, their most experienced player was training with his club side. In normal circumstances he would have been doing battle with Cristiano Ronaldo, as he has done before.
Cristiano Ronaldo was among the scorers as Portugal ran up seven against Andorra on Wednesday
Lima knows there will not be many more opportunities like it, and the defender is not backing down.
He made his international debut in 1997 and has won 128 caps and scored 11 goals - both Andorran records. He was hoping to emulate Jari Litmanen's remarkable feat of playing international football in four decades.
"I'm so sad. I've played for 23 years and worked all my life to play for the national team," says Lima.
"I represented Andorra with everything that I had and that made me feel so proud. I would like to say goodbye on the pitch, with my team-mates.
"Sometimes things don't go as you want but I will fight to make this happen."


bbc--2020-11-17--China county to review decision to ban public dog walking


bbc--2020-11-17--US troops in Afghanistan: Republicans alarmed by withdrawal plans

The president-elect has said he is `` rightly weary of our longest war '' in Afghanistan but also said there @ @ @ @ @ end the war responsibly , in a manner that ensures we both guard against threats @ @ @ @ @ have to go back . ''

Mr Miller said the US had met its goal of defeating extremists and helping "local partners and allies to take the lead in the fight". US officials said the withdrawal plans had yet to be hammered out in detail and it was not yet clear which troops would be pulled out, Reuters news agency reports.


bbc--2020-11-17--Facebook and Twitter grilled over US election actions

`` From what I 've seen so far , it 's inconclusive , and most of the research suggests that @ @ @ @ @ do not perceive or experience these services as addictive [ but ] there should be @ @ @ @ @ help them manage their experience better , '' said Mr Zuckerberg .

"From what I've seen so far, it's inconclusive, and most of the research suggests that the vast majority of people do not perceive or experience these services as addictive [but] there should be controls given to people to help them manage their experience better," said Mr Zuckerberg.


bbc--2020-11-17--Canada Covid cases rise, Nunavut to enter lockdown

Ontario has had over 1,000 new cases a day for almost two weeks straight , including 1,249 on Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ brought back in recent weeks in parts of the province , including the city of @ @

Ontario has had over 1,000 new cases a day for almost two weeks straight, including 1,249 on Tuesday, and various restrictions have been brought back in recent weeks in parts of the province, including the city of Toronto.


bbc--2020-11-17--Italian runner faces Covid fine after Simone Massetti's fatal fall

Under the rules for red zones , you are allowed to go out for a run , a walk or @ @ @ @ @ have to stay near your home and not leave your municipality .
Carabinieri military police @ @ @ @ @ strayed too far , local reports say .

Under the rules for red zones, you are allowed to go out for a run, a walk or a bike ride but you have to stay near your home and not leave your municipality. Carabinieri military police determined the two men had strayed too far, local reports say.


bbc--2020-11-18--Chuck Grassley: Senior Republican senator gets coronavirus

Coronavirus is surging in the US where it has infected more than 11 million Americans and killed nearly 250,000 .
@ @ @ @ @ new cases on Tuesday alone , according to the Covid Tracking Project .

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bbc--2020-11-17--How Dolly Parton is 'playing an important role in Covid battle'

Appearing on NBC 's Today Show , the star added : `` What better time right now , we need @ @ @ @ @ this was the time for me to open my heart and my hand , and @ @ @ @ @

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bbc--2020-11-17--US man fails Bond-esque underwater escape from FBI using 'sea scooter'

Officials said that when they moved in to arrest Mr Piercey he fled in a pickup truck , twice driving @ @ @ @ @ was then seen jumping in to the lake near the city of Redding with a @ @ @ @ @ .

Officials said that when they moved in to arrest Mr Piercey he fled in a pickup truck, twice driving off the road. He was then seen jumping in to the lake near the city of Redding with a strange device in his hand.


bbc--2020-11-17--Ethiopian PM gives ‘ultimatum’ as civilians flee

`` There may be massive displacement inside Tigray and that is of course a concern and we try to prepare @ @ @ @ @ '' Jens Laerke , spokesman of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs @ @ @ @ @ .

"There may be massive displacement inside Tigray and that is of course a concern and we try to prepare the best way possible," Jens Laerke, spokesman of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said.


bbc--2020-11-17--Australia drought: Capturing spectacular storms in the outback

The town of Broken Hill in outback Australia has endured an intense drought since 2017 , but it is finally @ @ @ @ @ Spectacular images of recent thunderstorms have been captured by local photographer Jacob Vlatko .
He @ @ @ @ @ after so long , it 's been `` amazing '' to witness .

The town of Broken Hill in outback Australia has endured an intense drought since 2017, but it is finally seeing some longed-for rain.
Spectacular images of recent thunderstorms have been captured by local photographer Jacob Vlatko.
He tells the BBC how, after so long, it's been "amazing" to witness.
Video by Isabelle Rodd


bbc--2020-11-17--Argentina abortion: President Alberto Fernández is to present new bill to Congress

The girl , who had been raped by her grandmother 's 65-year-old partner , had requested an abortion but the @ @ @ @ @ questions about the identity of her guardian .

The girl, who had been raped by her grandmother's 65-year-old partner, had requested an abortion but the procedure was repeatedly delayed over questions about the identity of her guardian.