bbc--2020-06-21--Christian Li: The young Harry Potter fan on his music stardom

Like many 12-year-old schoolboys , Christian Li likes Harry Potter , The Hobbit and Angry Birds .
But what sets him apart is his gift for the violin .
`` I feel most happy and confident when I 'm playing the violin , '' he says .
`` I can express my feelings . ''
And it has made him a classical music superstar .
Born in Melbourne to Chinese parents , Christian first picked up a violin at the age of five .
It was by no means inevitable .
`` My parents do n't play musical instruments .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ says .
`` My mum is an accountant and my dad is an engineer . ''
But within weeks he had been chosen to play the violin in a television advert in China for powdered milk .
And by the age of 10 , Christian had made history , becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Menuhin competition , the world 's leading violin competition .
`` I was actually quite surprised , I did n't expect to win such a prestigious competition , '' he says modestly .
`` I did n't think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing . ''
The video of his performance , on a half-size violin , of Summer from Vivaldi 's Four Seasons has since attracted millions of views online .
The self-possessed youngster does admit : `` I get a little bit nervous just before I get onto stage but after I start playing I 'm fine . ''
And he is helped by a ritual which makes him `` feel a bit calmer ... and gives me energy . ''
He reveals : `` I always eat a banana '' before curtain up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 , in another musical first , Christian has become the youngest artist signed by the Decca Classics record label .
For his first single he recorded the fiendishly difficult and technically demanding La Ronde Des Lutins or Dance of the Goblins , by the Italian composer and violinist Antonio Bazzini .
Christian says he had wanted to learn the piece since he first heard it a couple of years ago .
`` I was really captivated .
It was Maxim Vengerov , ( one of the most celebrated contemporary violinists and Christian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I watched the whole piece without even actually blinking . ''
'Nine out of 10' When it came to record it , Christian had to play it only twice . ''
I got it right the second time . ''
He gives himself nine out of 10 for his performance .
`` I 'm satisfied with it but there 's always room for improvement , '' he insists .
And that is why Christian Li practises for four hours every day after school - and more at weekends .
`` I just get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I feel a bit relieved after I 've practised . ''
If it sounds like all work and no play , he is keen to stress he does have spare time .
He likes reading fiction , enjoying the `` magical world '' of Harry Potter and says he hope to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter when he next comes to the UK .
`` I like swimming , cycling and running '' he says and plays computer games `` a little , but not a lot '' like Angry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` fighting and bloody games . ''
Although he makes an exception for `` the classics like Michael Jackson , '' he says `` I do not really like listening to pop music very much . ''
Instead he prefers listening to movie soundtracks `` like Batman , Superman and Star Wars '' .
`` They are very dramatic and they have lots of power in that music and they 're classical as well . ''
There is no doubt his workload is demanding .
He has performed at festivals and venues all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House and Carnegie Hall in New York .
Christian dreams of being `` a professional concert violin soloist .
I love to be travelling and playing exciting music with orchestras ... that 's what I like to do . ''
But his burgeoning career has been interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic .
He had , for example , been due to perform with the British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in August .
`` All of my overseas trips and concert performances were now actually cancelled which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he says .
But Christian Li does n't seem like a boy who is downcast for long .
`` Actually on the bright side I practise more technical things than before , like scales , etudes and caprices and I can build up my repertoire to have more pieces to play . ''
But even this musical prodigy concedes : `` I miss having an audience . ''
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If it sounds like all work and no play, he is keen to stress he does have spare time. He likes reading fiction, enjoying the "magical world" of Harry Potter and says he hope to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter when he next comes to the UK.


bbc--2020-06-21--'I used to hate road cycling, now I design biking gear'

The BBC 's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world .
This week we speak to Remi Clermont , co-founder and co-owner of cycling clothing company Cafe du Cycliste .
When Remi Clermont was a teenager , he was embarrassed that his father liked going road cycling .
By road cycling , he means riding around on the type of bike you see in the Tour de France - `` drop handlebars '' that sweep downwards , and thin tyres .
Despite Remi being born and raised in the Alsace region of eastern France , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country 's most popular sports , his young self just did n't like it .
`` My friends and I , all the kids , were into mountain biking at the time ( the early 1990s ) , '' says the 44-year-old .
`` Road biking was seen as very boring .
I was almost ashamed when I told friends that my dad was into it . ''
Little did teenage Remi know , he would go on to catch the Lycra and tarmac cycling bug himself in his 20s .
And then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launch what is today one of the fastest-growing road cycling clothing companies - Cafe du Cycliste .
Founded in 2009 , in Nice on the French Riviera , the firm says it now sells €4m ( £3.6m ; $ 4.5m ) worth of jerseys , shorts and other clothing items per year , with 50 % year-on-year growth .
`` You can certainly say I changed my mind , '' jokes Remi .
• Bike firms struggle to meet surge in demand during lockdown However , before we return to cycling , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitive kayaking .
Remi took up kayaking when he was nine , and went on to be a member of the French national team for six years in his 20s .
`` My speciality was white water kayaking , '' he says .
`` Sadly the discipline is not an Olympic sport , so I never got to go to one of them , but it was great to represent France in international competitions .
`` And it was the reason I got into road biking .
Because you could n't kayak in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I 'd cycle to keep my fitness up . ''
Then when he retired from the waters port at the age of 28 , he kept up the cycling .
As he was not paid for his kayaking , Remi had also needed to hold down a full-time job in his 20s .
After getting a business degree from the École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris , he worked in the sporting corporate hospitality sector .
This included working at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin , Italy .
A year later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ department of the European arm of a US IT firm .
`` I was n't a great fit for the role as I knew nothing about IT , '' says Remi .
`` But it had one massive thing going for it - it was based in Nice , which really is cycling paradise .
The hills behind Nice [ which lead up to the Alps ] are just wonderful . ''
Remi was soon spending weekends cycling with a workmate called Andre Stewart .
Then Andre quit to buy and run a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ north west of Nice , naming it Cafe du Cycliste .
• ' I was heartbroken , I never thought I would find someone' • 'My first collection failed , it was heartbreaking' • The man who bought 60,000 oil and gas wells • The high-flying circus firm for pop and rock stars Two year later , in 2009 , Remi also left the IT firm to join his friend at the cafe business .
His plan was to design and launch a range of upmarket road cycling clothes that they could sell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a drink and a bite to eat .
Specifically , Remi wanted to produce the cycling jerseys that he says you could n't buy in France at the time - plain and understated ones that would n't look out of place in a posh menswear store .
`` The only cycling jerseys you could buy at the time in France were racing ones with big logos and sponsors , that made you look as if you were competing in the Tour de France , '' he says .
`` I wanted to produce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a catch , however , in that Remi had no knowledge of or experience in the clothing sector .
But undeterred , he says he set to work .
`` I started to learn everything I could , '' he says .
`` I had some friends in Paris who were working in clothing and fashion , so I got some tips and helpful mentoring from them .
`` And I started going to all the trade shows , and asking millions of questions , and contacting plenty of factories in Italy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ manufacturer in Italy agreed to make Remi 's first design for a cycling jersey , and the fashion side of Cafe du Cycliste was up and running .
Sales from the shop were stubbornly slow , however , so Remi launched a website to target online customers , especially from overseas .
With little to no money for advertising , he would send free samples to cycling journalists in various countries .
They would then write enthusiastic reviews , and sales quickly took off , particular in the UK and Japan .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really open to what we are doing , '' says Remi .
`` And that remains the case , still only 10 to 15 % of our sales are in France .
Many cyclists here still want to look as if they are taking part in a race all the time . ''
British cycling journalist and commentator Rebecca Charlton says that brands like Cafe du Cycliste and the UK 's Rapha , Le Col and Assos have led the way over the past decade in offering upmarket , stylish cycling clothing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the number of people taking up the sport , leading to booming sales at the firms .
`` The trends , cuts and designs of modern cycling kit are a far cry from the extremely limited options I had as a young girl , '' she says .
`` And the psychology is n't to be underestimated either - when you 've got a new cycling outfit you feel that bit more motivated to get out of the door , and you feel good .
When it flatters , and fits perfectly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it definitely adds morale . ''
Back at Cafe du Cycliste 's head office in Nice , Remi says that recent sales have mirrored the industry-wide increase as a result of coronavirus , with more people taking up cycling either to get some exercise or avoid public transport .
His dad is also a fan of the clothing , which Remi continues to design himself , and is manufactured in a number of European factories .
However , his father initially was n't impressed back in 2009 .
`` When I first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , because it was too different to the race jerseys he was used to , '' says Remi .

"Cyclists in the UK and Japan were really open to what we are doing," says Remi. "And that remains the case, still only 10 to 15% of our sales are in France. Many cyclists here still want to look as if they are taking part in a race all the time."


bbc--2020-06-21--'We should not take Alisson for granted' - Klopp praises Liverpool keeper after draw with Everton

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praised `` world class '' goalkeeper Alisson after his late save secured a point against Everton in the Merseyside derby .
Dominic Calvert-Lewin 's close-range flick was kept out by the Brazilian before Tom Davies ' shot from the loose ball struck the post .
That was the closest either side came to scoring in a low-key Goodison Park encounter , which ended goalless .
`` We should not take him [ Alisson ] for granted , '' said Klopp .
`` Absolutely outstanding .
That 's what a world-class goalkeeper is - nothing to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's there . ''
Liverpool now need five points to be sure of the Premier League title and can still clinch their first top-flight trophy in 30 years against Crystal Palace at Anfield on Wednesday - but only if Manchester City fail to beat Burnley at Etihad Stadium on Monday .
Alisson also saved well from Brazilian compatriot Richarlison as a largely tame game , with the surreal atmosphere of a derby played behind closed doors , sprang to life .
Everton keeper Jordan Pickford saved well from Fabinho 's free-kick in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that highlighted two understandably rusty sides - although Liverpool 's coronation will come soon .
Liverpool would have hoped to set up a potential title win at Anfield on Wednesday with victory here at Goodison Park - but after 106 days out of action , it was perhaps understandable that a side that have overpowered so many were short of their best .
Forward Mohamed Salah was only fit enough for the bench while left-back Andy Robertson was injured .
Both were missed as Liverpool saw plenty of the ball but struggled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energetic until he came off but boss Jurgen Klopp now has further concerns over James Milner , who sustained a hamstring injury , and Joel Matip who also limped off - although Joe Gomez is an ideal replacement there .
Liverpool 's star of the show was keeper Alisson , who was in superb form when called upon in those crucial late moments .
This point - and Liverpool certainly did not deserve more - means the celebratory champagne may be on ice a little longer but it is only a matter of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are back at the peak of the domestic game by clinching that long-awaited title .
`` The point is one we deserve , '' added Klopp .
`` Everton were well organised so we had to run a lot but we looked fit and ready .
`` Now we 've got three days .
Crystal Palace looked good on Saturday and we have to make sure we are ready for Wednesday . ''
Ancelotti can be pleased with Everton Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti 's predecessor Marco Silva was sacked after a 5-2 derby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the difference the decorated Italian has made since was in evidence here .
Ancelotti had already made a good start to his Goodison career before the season was halted , but he has now had more of a chance to impart his methods and can be well pleased with what he saw here .
In fact , he may feel disappointed his side did not win .
Everton conceded possession for long periods but were superbly organised defensively , and Alisson was much the busier goalkeeper .
Captain Seamus Coleman was simply outstanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualities of young defender Mason Holgate could be heard as his instructions echoed around Goodison Park .
Ancelotti also has two dangerous forwards in Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison while talented teenager Anthony Gordon , who struggled to make an impact , will be better for the experience .
Ancelotti will know he needs more strength and physical presence in central midfield but this is a different Everton side to the one that capitulated so miserably in December , before also losing to a youthful Liverpool side in the FA Cup third round under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Ancelotti has more of his own signings in the team , but the signs are still promising .
`` Honestly we were really close to winning but it was a tough game , difficult game , '' Ancelotti said .
`` We performed really well .
We were focused , we sacrificed .
We had opportunities to score at the end .
`` Liverpool played a good game , they had more possession but defensively we were really good . ''
• Seven of the last eight Premier League Merseyside derbies at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Everton-Liverpool has finished goalless on more occasions than any other Premier League fixture ( 11 , includes Anfield meetings ) .
• Liverpool have gone 22 games without defeat against Everton in all competitions , since a 0-2 loss at Goodison in October 2010 ( W11 D11 ) - the Reds ' joint-longest unbeaten run against a single opponent in their history ( also a run of 22 games without defeat against Aston Villa from 1981-92 ) .
• Everton remain winless in their last 22 matches against Liverpool in all competitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea ( 24 games from 2001-09 ) have the Toffees gone longer without a victory against a single opponent .
• Everton are the only Premier League side to remain unbeaten at home in 2020 in all competitions ( P5 W2 D3 ) .
• Liverpool have failed to win two of their last three Premier League games ( W1 D1 L1 ) - as many as in their previous 38 ( W36 D2 ) .
• Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has managed more games against Everton in all competitions without defeat than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career ( P11 W7 D4 ) .
• The average age of Everton 's starting XI here was 24 years 356 days - the Toffees ' youngest starting line-up for a league match against Liverpool since February 1986 ( 24 years 250 days ) , when they won 2-0 at Anfield .
• Liverpool 's James Milner made his 535th Premier League appearance in this game , the joint-fifth highest total in the competition 's history , alongside Gary Speed .
Everton travel to Norwich on Wednesday , 24 June ( 18:00 BST @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League title ( if Manchester City fail to win on Monday ) when they host Crystal Palace on the same night ( 20:15 ) .

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Alisson denied Dominic Calvert-Lewin before Tom Davies hit the rebound against the post late in the second half
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praised "world class" goalkeeper Alisson after his late save secured a point against Everton in the Merseyside derby.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's close-range flick was kept out by the Brazilian before Tom Davies' shot from the loose ball struck the post.
That was the closest either side came to scoring in a low-key Goodison Park encounter, which ended goalless.
"We should not take him [Alisson] for granted," said Klopp.
"Absolutely outstanding. That's what a world-class goalkeeper is - nothing to do for pretty much 90 minutes then he's there."
Liverpool now need five points to be sure of the Premier League title and can still clinch their first top-flight trophy in 30 years against Crystal Palace at Anfield on Wednesday - but only if Manchester City fail to beat Burnley at Etihad Stadium on Monday.
Alisson also saved well from Brazilian compatriot Richarlison as a largely tame game, with the surreal atmosphere of a derby played behind closed doors, sprang to life.
Everton keeper Jordan Pickford saved well from Fabinho's free-kick in the closing moments but it was a game that highlighted two understandably rusty sides - although Liverpool's coronation will come soon.
Liverpool struggle to shake off ring rust
This was both sides' first game in three months following the resumption of the Premier League
Liverpool would have hoped to set up a potential title win at Anfield on Wednesday with victory here at Goodison Park - but after 106 days out of action, it was perhaps understandable that a side that have overpowered so many were short of their best.
Forward Mohamed Salah was only fit enough for the bench while left-back Andy Robertson was injured. Both were missed as Liverpool saw plenty of the ball but struggled to seriously test Pickford.
Naby Keita looked energetic until he came off but boss Jurgen Klopp now has further concerns over James Milner, who sustained a hamstring injury, and Joel Matip who also limped off - although Joe Gomez is an ideal replacement there.
Liverpool's star of the show was keeper Alisson, who was in superb form when called upon in those crucial late moments.
This point - and Liverpool certainly did not deserve more - means the celebratory champagne may be on ice a little longer but it is only a matter of time, even days, before they are back at the peak of the domestic game by clinching that long-awaited title.
"The point is one we deserve," added Klopp.
"Everton were well organised so we had to run a lot but we looked fit and ready.
"Now we've got three days. Crystal Palace looked good on Saturday and we have to make sure we are ready for Wednesday."
Ancelotti can be pleased with Everton
Nobody deserved to lose - Ancelotti
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti's predecessor Marco Silva was sacked after a 5-2 derby capitulation at Anfield in December - and the difference the decorated Italian has made since was in evidence here.
Ancelotti had already made a good start to his Goodison career before the season was halted, but he has now had more of a chance to impart his methods and can be well pleased with what he saw here. In fact, he may feel disappointed his side did not win.
Everton conceded possession for long periods but were superbly organised defensively, and Alisson was much the busier goalkeeper.
Captain Seamus Coleman was simply outstanding for Everton, while the budding leadership qualities of young defender Mason Holgate could be heard as his instructions echoed around Goodison Park.
Ancelotti also has two dangerous forwards in Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison while talented teenager Anthony Gordon, who struggled to make an impact, will be better for the experience.
Ancelotti will know he needs more strength and physical presence in central midfield but this is a different Everton side to the one that capitulated so miserably in December, before also losing to a youthful Liverpool side in the FA Cup third round under the new manager.
Everton will be better when Ancelotti has more of his own signings in the team, but the signs are still promising.
"Honestly we were really close to winning but it was a tough game, difficult game," Ancelotti said.
"We performed really well. We were focused, we sacrificed. We had opportunities to score at the end.
"Liverpool played a good game, they had more possession but defensively we were really good."
Man of the match - Seamus Coleman (Everton)
Coleman put in a captain's performance with a dominant defensive display against Liverpool
An expected result? The stats
Seven of the last eight Premier League Merseyside derbies at Goodison Park have ended level. Indeed, Everton-Liverpool has finished goalless on more occasions than any other Premier League fixture (11, includes Anfield meetings).
Liverpool have gone 22 games without defeat against Everton in all competitions, since a 0-2 loss at Goodison in October 2010 (W11 D11) - the Reds' joint-longest unbeaten run against a single opponent in their history (also a run of 22 games without defeat against Aston Villa from 1981-92).
Everton remain winless in their last 22 matches against Liverpool in all competitions (D11 L11) - only against Chelsea (24 games from 2001-09) have the Toffees gone longer without a victory against a single opponent.
Everton are the only Premier League side to remain unbeaten at home in 2020 in all competitions (P5 W2 D3).
Liverpool have failed to win two of their last three Premier League games (W1 D1 L1) - as many as in their previous 38 (W36 D2).
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has managed more games against Everton in all competitions without defeat than against any other opponent in his managerial career (P11 W7 D4).
The average age of Everton's starting XI here was 24 years 356 days - the Toffees' youngest starting line-up for a league match against Liverpool since February 1986 (24 years 250 days), when they won 2-0 at Anfield.
Liverpool's James Milner made his 535th Premier League appearance in this game, the joint-fifth highest total in the competition's history, alongside Gary Speed.
Everton 0-0 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp says Reds not 'too snobby' to accept Goodison point
What next?
Everton travel to Norwich on Wednesday, 24 June (18:00 BST) while Liverpool will hope to cement the Premier League title (if Manchester City fail to win on Monday) when they host Crystal Palace on the same night (20:15).


bbc--2020-06-21--Pulisic will be big for Chelsea - boss Lampard after 2-1 win at Villa

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has backed `` hungry '' Christian Pulisic to play a big part in the Blues ' bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League after the forward scored in Sunday 's 2-1 win at Aston Villa .
The visitors controlled the first half but fell behind when Kepa failed to hold Anwar El Ghazi 's shot and Kortney Hause was on hand to bundle in .
Lampard sent Pulisic on in the 55th minute and five minutes later the United States international equalised when he lashed Cesar Azpilicueta 's cross into the roof of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two minutes later when he drove in from 15 yards with the help of a slight deflection .
Pulisic was playing his first game since New Year 's Day after recovering from injury and Lampard is confident he will be an important player for him in the run-in .
`` He will start games for us , of course , and I think he 's going to be a big player for us , not just in this run-in but going forward , '' he said .
`` He was hungry .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as I felt for the players with long-term injuries .
`` The ability he 's got to arrive in the box , it 's a big thing , I 've spoken about it with him all season . ''
The win means fourth-placed Chelsea restored their five-point advantage over Manchester United and Wolves , who are fifth and sixth respectively .
Aston Villa , meanwhile , remain in the relegation zone , one point from safety after taking one point from their first two games back following the resumption of the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they left off The suspension of the season had perhaps come at a frustrating time for Chelsea .
They had just beaten Liverpool 2-0 in the FA Cup fifth round and then thrashed Everton 4-0 in the league .
But , 105 days on from that win against the Toffees , Chelsea looked fresh and motivated from the outset against a Villa side fighting for survival .
The only concern , however , was their inability to turn chances into goals - particularly in the first half .
Mason Mount saw a powerful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nyland before Ruben Loftus-Cheek , making a welcome return to the side after a year out with injury , just failed to turn home a teasing ball across the face of goal .
It could have proved costly , particularly when Villa scored from only their second shot on target to take the lead .
In the end Chelsea got the job done but , with 19 attempts on goal , they should perhaps have won by a more comfortable margin .
`` It has been the story of our season - to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fight your way to try and get the victory , '' Lampard added .
`` We have n't always got the victory and that is the next step for us - to be clinical when we are on top . ''
The signing of Timo Werner for next season will hopefully address Chelsea 's struggles to make the most of their opportunities but for now , Frank Lampard will hope his current forwards will use the striker 's impending arrival as motivation to be more clinical in the end-of-season run-in .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It has been a tough return to Premier League action for Aston Villa , who resumed their survival bid against two opponents fighting to secure European football next season .
They were fortunate to pick up a point against Sheffield United , with goalline technology failing to register a goal for the Blades .
But despite seeing their winless run in the Premier League extended to six games , there are some signs of encouragement for Villa .
They competed well against high-flying Sheffield United and against Chelsea they started with a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustrate their opponents , although seemingly lacked a Plan B and never looked like getting back into the game once they fell behind .
Jack Grealish has also continued to be an influential and dangerous presence in their team .
He was involved in the move that led to their goal against Chelsea and if he can continue to shine in midfield , then Dean Smith 's side still have a fighting chance of survival .
`` I think we made Chelsea work very hard .
It was always going to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an established Champions League team , '' said Villa boss Smith '' We have worked all through the lockdown to be tougher to beat defensively and I thought we were .
It took a great ball in for the first goal and they got a bit of fortune for the second .
`` We are disappointed with the goals but you have to work hard against teams like Chelsea and I felt we did that . ''
• Aston Villa have now lost five Premier League games after scoring first this season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the competition .
• Chelsea have won 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches against Aston Villa ( L1 ) , with Frank Lampard either appearing as a player or managing the Blues in six of those 10 wins .
• Aston Villa have failed to win any of their last 21 Premier League matches against teams starting the day in the top four ( D4 L17 ) , since a 1-0 win at home to Chelsea in March 2014 .
• Chelsea 's Christian Pulisic has been directly involved in seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League games ( five goals , two assists ) .
• Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has scored in each of his last seven games against Aston Villa in all competitions , netting nine goals in the process ( eight for Arsenal , one for Chelsea ) .
• Aston Villa 's Kortney Hause 's opener against Chelsea was his first Premier League goal , meaning he has now scored in each of the top four divisions in English football , with today just his seventh league goal .
• Chelsea defender César Azpilicueta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League game for only the second time in his 263-game English top-flight career - also doing so versus Stoke in September 2017 .
• Frank Lampard took charge of his 100th match in his managerial career , winning 46 of those 100 games in all competitions with current side Chelsea ( 22 ) , and Derby County ( 24 ) .
Aston Villa travel to Newcastle on Wednesday , 24 June ( 18:00 BST ) while Chelsea host Manchester City on Thursday , 25 June ( 20:15 ) .

Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea: Blues need to be more clinical - Frank Lampard
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has backed "hungry" Christian Pulisic to play a big part in the Blues' bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League after the forward scored in Sunday's 2-1 win at Aston Villa.
The visitors controlled the first half but fell behind when Kepa failed to hold Anwar El Ghazi's shot and Kortney Hause was on hand to bundle in.
Lampard sent Pulisic on in the 55th minute and five minutes later the United States international equalised when he lashed Cesar Azpilicueta's cross into the roof of the net.
Olivier Giroud then sealed victory two minutes later when he drove in from 15 yards with the help of a slight deflection.
Pulisic was playing his first game since New Year's Day after recovering from injury and Lampard is confident he will be an important player for him in the run-in.
"He will start games for us, of course, and I think he's going to be a big player for us, not just in this run-in but going forward," he said.
"He was hungry. I know that and I felt for him, as I felt for the players with long-term injuries.
"The ability he's got to arrive in the box, it's a big thing, I've spoken about it with him all season."
The win means fourth-placed Chelsea restored their five-point advantage over Manchester United and Wolves, who are fifth and sixth respectively.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone, one point from safety after taking one point from their first two games back following the resumption of the Premier League.
Chelsea pick up from where they left off
Giroud's goal was only his third in the Premier League this season
The suspension of the season had perhaps come at a frustrating time for Chelsea. They had just beaten Liverpool 2-0 in the FA Cup fifth round and then thrashed Everton 4-0 in the league.
But, 105 days on from that win against the Toffees, Chelsea looked fresh and motivated from the outset against a Villa side fighting for survival.
The only concern, however, was their inability to turn chances into goals - particularly in the first half.
Mason Mount saw a powerful strike kept out by Villa keeper Orjan Nyland before Ruben Loftus-Cheek, making a welcome return to the side after a year out with injury, just failed to turn home a teasing ball across the face of goal.
It could have proved costly, particularly when Villa scored from only their second shot on target to take the lead.
In the end Chelsea got the job done but, with 19 attempts on goal, they should perhaps have won by a more comfortable margin.
"It has been the story of our season - to play well, concede and then have to fight your way to try and get the victory," Lampard added.
"We haven't always got the victory and that is the next step for us - to be clinical when we are on top."
The signing of Timo Werner for next season will hopefully address Chelsea's struggles to make the most of their opportunities but for now, Frank Lampard will hope his current forwards will use the striker's impending arrival as motivation to be more clinical in the end-of-season run-in.
A tough return but some hope for Villa
Smith 'frustration' after Chelsea defeat
It has been a tough return to Premier League action for Aston Villa, who resumed their survival bid against two opponents fighting to secure European football next season.
They were fortunate to pick up a point against Sheffield United, with goalline technology failing to register a goal for the Blades.
But despite seeing their winless run in the Premier League extended to six games, there are some signs of encouragement for Villa.
They competed well against high-flying Sheffield United and against Chelsea they started with a good shape and discipline that initially served to frustrate their opponents, although seemingly lacked a Plan B and never looked like getting back into the game once they fell behind.
Jack Grealish has also continued to be an influential and dangerous presence in their team. He was involved in the move that led to their goal against Chelsea and if he can continue to shine in midfield, then Dean Smith's side still have a fighting chance of survival.
"I think we made Chelsea work very hard. It was always going to be a tough game for us - Chelsea are an established Champions League team," said Villa boss Smith
"We have worked all through the lockdown to be tougher to beat defensively and I thought we were. It took a great ball in for the first goal and they got a bit of fortune for the second.
"We are disappointed with the goals but you have to work hard against teams like Chelsea and I felt we did that."
Man of the match - Mason Mount (Chelsea)
Mason Mount was at the centre of everything good that Chelsea did, particularly in the first half
Cesar's rare double - the stats
Aston Villa have now lost five Premier League games after scoring first this season, two more than any other side in the competition.
Chelsea have won 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches against Aston Villa (L1), with Frank Lampard either appearing as a player or managing the Blues in six of those 10 wins.
Aston Villa have failed to win any of their last 21 Premier League matches against teams starting the day in the top four (D4 L17), since a 1-0 win at home to Chelsea in March 2014.
Chelsea's Christian Pulisic has been directly involved in seven goals in his last eight away Premier League games (five goals, two assists).
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has scored in each of his last seven games against Aston Villa in all competitions, netting nine goals in the process (eight for Arsenal, one for Chelsea).
Aston Villa's Kortney Hause's opener against Chelsea was his first Premier League goal, meaning he has now scored in each of the top four divisions in English football, with today just his seventh league goal.
Chelsea defender César Azpilicueta provided two assists in a single Premier League game for only the second time in his 263-game English top-flight career - also doing so versus Stoke in September 2017.
Frank Lampard took charge of his 100th match in his managerial career, winning 46 of those 100 games in all competitions with current side Chelsea (22), and Derby County (24).
What next?
Aston Villa travel to Newcastle on Wednesday, 24 June (18:00 BST) while Chelsea host Manchester City on Thursday, 25 June (20:15).


bbc--2020-06-21--Bruce not convinced of Newcastle safety despite win over Blades

Steve Bruce remains unconvinced that his Newcastle side have secured their Premier League status despite an emphatic victory over Sheffield United which moved them 11 points clear of the relegation zone .
The Magpies have 38 points with eight games remaining , and a win over struggling Aston Villa on Wednesday would all but secure safety .
Manager Bruce told BBC Radio 5 Live : `` We ca n't take anything for granted because you never know .
The points return with eight games to go ...
I ca n't be more pleased .
`` If somebody said with eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points behind Arsenal , I would n't quite believe it . ''
It was a great day for Bruce and his striker Joelinton , who scored only his second Premier League goal , and his first since 25 August .
The relief on the Brazilian striker 's face was apparent when he tapped in Newcastle 's third , and although there were no fans inside St James ' Park to celebrate with , no doubt many were screaming with delight as the £40m striker ended his terrible run in front of goal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Magpies cake .
Despite playing their first match since the Premier League restarted , they looked far fresher than their opponents who produced one of their worst defensive displays of the season , capped by the red card shown to John Egan five minutes after the break .
It means Chris Wilder 's side , who drew against Villa on Wednesday , have taken only one point from two games .
Next up for them is Manchester United - a crucial match in the race for a top-four spot .
As for Newcastle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way when he fired home at the far post after Enda Stevens inexplicably allowed Matt Ritchie 's low ball to go between his legs .
Ritchie then added a second with a thunderous strike from the edge of the area .
Then came Joelinton 's strike from close range after Miguel Almiron delivered a pinpoint low ball to his feet .
Steve Bruce has somehow remained gracious ever since he took his dream job last summer .
As an ex-Sunderland manager who followed former fans ' darling Rafael Benitez , he was already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His team selections , particularly the reluctance to drop Joelinton , further frustrated the supporters and now the possibility of new , moneyed owners from Saudi Arabia has cast further doubt on the future of the manager .
But time and again Bruce has confounded his critics this season with wins over Tottenham , Manchester United , Chelsea and now this double over the Blades .
His side produced a disciplined display with plenty of verve provided by Saint-Maximin , Almiron and Ritchie .
Saint-Maximin , in particular , was exceptional .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snip for the 23-year-old who embarrassed the visiting defence with his trickery and pace , before he got his reward in the 55th minute .
Ritchie added the second 14 minutes later with the goal of the game - a fierce drive which was too hot to handle for Dean Henderson .
And with 12 minutes remaining , Joelinton , who had missed an easy chance in the first half , scored his second league goal for the club - 2,130 minutes and 39 shots after scoring the first .
Wilder 's post-match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeatable .
His side 's success this season has been built on unwavering discipline and a miserly defence - the second best in the league before Sunday - but neither were evident here .
There were suggestions something was not right early in the match when midfielder Oliver Norwood lost possession far too easily on a couple of occasions before Egan got caught up in an unnecessary altercation with Joelinton which earned him a yellow card .
That became two yellows for the Irishman in the 50th minute when he got on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he pulled back as Joelinton tried to run in on goal .
Referee David Coote was given an easy decision .
If Wilder had his face in his hands then , worse was to follow .
For Newcastle 's first , the usually dependable Stevens got his legs in a muddle as he tried to stop Ritchie 's ball from finding Saint-Maximin and for the second , right-back George Baldock 's reluctance to close down Ritchie gave the Scot room to shoot .
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder speaking to BBC Match of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Egan : `` Steve Bruce is a competitor and I 'm a competitor - we would n't have backed away from that .
That yellow then puts John in a difficult position .
`` We then allowed a poor mistake for them to go 1-0 up .
We had to then chase and open up , and they punished us .
`` People will look at the goals conceded today and will ask how we managed the amount of clean sheets this season and to be defensively tight .
`` We all need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If we do n't , it 'll be a long five weeks .
We 've got a huge game on Wednesday night .
We just want the overall performance to be better than what it is . ''
Heaviest defeat for Blades since 2018 - the stats • Newcastle are now unbeaten in four Premier League games on home soil without conceding a goal ( W2 D2 ) - the Magpies have kept four straight clean sheets in the top flight at St James ' Park for the first time since April 2012 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first nine Premier League away games this season ( W3 D6 ) , Sheffield United have since suffered three defeats in their last six on the road ( W1 D2 ) , failing to score on four occasions during this run .
• Wilder and Sheffield United have suffered their heaviest league defeat together since a 3-0 loss at Middlesbrough in August 2018 , shipping more than two goals on the road for the first time in the Premier League this season .
• There were 264 seconds between John Egan 's sending-off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was the second red card of Egan 's English league career , with his only previous dismissal coming against Millwall in April 2019 .
• After scoring with only one of his first 30 Premier League shots , Saint-Maximin has now netted with each of his last two attempts ( also v Southampton back in March ) .
Only Jonjo Shelvey ( five ) has netted more times for Newcastle in the top flight this season than the French winger ( three ) .
• With his first goal involvements of 2019-20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assisted in a Premier League game for the first time , with the Scotland winger 's strike his first home league goal since January 2019 ( v Manchester City ) .
Newcastle host Aston Villa on Wednesday while Sheffield United are at Manchester United on the same day ( both at 18:00 BST ) .
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Allan Saint-Maximin had an outstanding game for the Magpies
Steve Bruce remains unconvinced that his Newcastle side have secured their Premier League status despite an emphatic victory over Sheffield United which moved them 11 points clear of the relegation zone.
The Magpies have 38 points with eight games remaining, and a win over struggling Aston Villa on Wednesday would all but secure safety.
Manager Bruce told BBC Radio 5 Live: "We can't take anything for granted because you never know. The points return with eight games to go... I can't be more pleased.
"If somebody said with eight games to go that we're two points behind Arsenal, I wouldn't quite believe it."
It was a great day for Bruce and his striker Joelinton, who scored only his second Premier League goal, and his first since 25 August.
The relief on the Brazilian striker's face was apparent when he tapped in Newcastle's third, and although there were no fans inside St James' Park to celebrate with, no doubt many were screaming with delight as the £40m striker ended his terrible run in front of goal.
That was the icing on a sweet Magpies cake. Despite playing their first match since the Premier League restarted, they looked far fresher than their opponents who produced one of their worst defensive displays of the season, capped by the red card shown to John Egan five minutes after the break.
Sheffield United gave away poor goals against Newcastle United - Chris Wilder
It means Chris Wilder's side, who drew against Villa on Wednesday, have taken only one point from two games. Next up for them is Manchester United - a crucial match in the race for a top-four spot.
As for Newcastle, Allan Saint-Maximin sent them on their way when he fired home at the far post after Enda Stevens inexplicably allowed Matt Ritchie's low ball to go between his legs. Ritchie then added a second with a thunderous strike from the edge of the area.
Then came Joelinton's strike from close range after Miguel Almiron delivered a pinpoint low ball to his feet.
Bruce makes his case again
Newcastle United 3-0 Sheffield United: Steve Bruce says 'big calls' favoured hosts
Steve Bruce has somehow remained gracious ever since he took his dream job last summer. As an ex-Sunderland manager who followed former fans' darling Rafael Benitez, he was already in the red when he arrived.
His team selections, particularly the reluctance to drop Joelinton, further frustrated the supporters and now the possibility of new, moneyed owners from Saudi Arabia has cast further doubt on the future of the manager.
But time and again Bruce has confounded his critics this season with wins over Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea and now this double over the Blades.
His side produced a disciplined display with plenty of verve provided by Saint-Maximin, Almiron and Ritchie.
Saint-Maximin, in particular, was exceptional. The £20m outlay last summer now seems a snip for the 23-year-old who embarrassed the visiting defence with his trickery and pace, before he got his reward in the 55th minute.
Ritchie added the second 14 minutes later with the goal of the game - a fierce drive which was too hot to handle for Dean Henderson.
And with 12 minutes remaining, Joelinton, who had missed an easy chance in the first half, scored his second league goal for the club - 2,130 minutes and 39 shots after scoring the first.
Blades lose sharpness at St James'
Defender John Egan could not get the better of Joelinton at St James' Park on Sunday
Wilder's post-match talk to his team might not be repeatable. His side's success this season has been built on unwavering discipline and a miserly defence - the second best in the league before Sunday - but neither were evident here.
There were suggestions something was not right early in the match when midfielder Oliver Norwood lost possession far too easily on a couple of occasions before Egan got caught up in an unnecessary altercation with Joelinton which earned him a yellow card.
That became two yellows for the Irishman in the 50th minute when he got on the wrong side of the striker, who he pulled back as Joelinton tried to run in on goal. Referee David Coote was given an easy decision.
If Wilder had his face in his hands then, worse was to follow. For Newcastle's first, the usually dependable Stevens got his legs in a muddle as he tried to stop Ritchie's ball from finding Saint-Maximin and for the second, right-back George Baldock's reluctance to close down Ritchie gave the Scot room to shoot.
Man of the match - Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle)
Allan Saint-Maximin, who took to his knee after scoring to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement, was a constant threat to the Blades defence
Wilder unhappy with Egan booking - reaction
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder speaking to BBC Match of the Day about the first caution for Egan: "Steve Bruce is a competitor and I'm a competitor - we wouldn't have backed away from that. That yellow then puts John in a difficult position.
"We then allowed a poor mistake for them to go 1-0 up. We had to then chase and open up, and they punished us.
"People will look at the goals conceded today and will ask how we managed the amount of clean sheets this season and to be defensively tight.
"We all need to sharpen up and tighten up. If we don't, it'll be a long five weeks. We've got a huge game on Wednesday night. We just want the overall performance to be better than what it is."
Heaviest defeat for Blades since 2018 - the stats
Newcastle are now unbeaten in four Premier League games on home soil without conceding a goal (W2 D2) - the Magpies have kept four straight clean sheets in the top flight at St James' Park for the first time since April 2012.
After losing none of their first nine Premier League away games this season (W3 D6), Sheffield United have since suffered three defeats in their last six on the road (W1 D2), failing to score on four occasions during this run.
Wilder and Sheffield United have suffered their heaviest league defeat together since a 3-0 loss at Middlesbrough in August 2018, shipping more than two goals on the road for the first time in the Premier League this season.
There were 264 seconds between John Egan's sending-off and Allan Saint-Maximin scoring the opener. It was the second red card of Egan's English league career, with his only previous dismissal coming against Millwall in April 2019.
After scoring with only one of his first 30 Premier League shots, Saint-Maximin has now netted with each of his last two attempts (also v Southampton back in March). Only Jonjo Shelvey (five) has netted more times for Newcastle in the top flight this season than the French winger (three).
With his first goal involvements of 2019-20, Matt Ritchie has both scored and assisted in a Premier League game for the first time, with the Scotland winger's strike his first home league goal since January 2019 (v Manchester City).
What's next?
Newcastle host Aston Villa on Wednesday while Sheffield United are at Manchester United on the same day (both at 18:00 BST).


bbc--2020-06-21--Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane's side top La Liga with win

Real Madrid went to the top of La Liga thanks to a hard-fought victory at Real Sociedad .
Zinedine Zidane 's side are level on points with Barca , who drew 0-0 with Sevilla on Friday , but go top because of their superior head-to-head record .
Sergio Ramos ' penalty after the lively Vinicius Jr was fouled gave the visitors the lead .
Karim Benzema doubled their advantage before Mikel Merino 's strike set up a tense finale .
There was controversy when substitute Adnan Januzaj thought he had made it 1-1 with a strike from outside the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Merino offside .
Merino did not get a touch but the officials deemed he was blocking goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois ' view , so interfering with play .
Their sense of grievance grew when moments later Benzema controlled a Federico Valverde cross with his shoulder before firing home .
The goal stood after a video assistant referee review for handball .
Madrid looked comfortable at that stage but Merino rifled a shot in via the underside of the crossbar , after a cross from substitute Roberto Lopez , to keep the closing minutes interesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game came when Ramos was injured soon after his goal and needed an ice pack on his leg in the stands .
Madrid - who have only won one La Liga title since 2012 - are now eight victories away from winning the league .
Barcelona host Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday with Real at home to Mallorca the next day ( both 21:00 BST kick-offs ) .

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Karim Benzema is Real Madrid's fourth highest scorer in La Liga history with 165 goals
Real Madrid went to the top of La Liga thanks to a hard-fought victory at Real Sociedad.
Zinedine Zidane's side are level on points with Barca, who drew 0-0 with Sevilla on Friday, but go top because of their superior head-to-head record.
Sergio Ramos' penalty after the lively Vinicius Jr was fouled gave the visitors the lead.
Karim Benzema doubled their advantage before Mikel Merino's strike set up a tense finale.
There was controversy when substitute Adnan Januzaj thought he had made it 1-1 with a strike from outside the area but it was ruled out for a Merino offside. Merino did not get a touch but the officials deemed he was blocking goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois' view, so interfering with play.
Their sense of grievance grew when moments later Benzema controlled a Federico Valverde cross with his shoulder before firing home. The goal stood after a video assistant referee review for handball.
Madrid looked comfortable at that stage but Merino rifled a shot in via the underside of the crossbar, after a cross from substitute Roberto Lopez, to keep the closing minutes interesting.
The visitors' biggest problem from the game came when Ramos was injured soon after his goal and needed an ice pack on his leg in the stands.
Madrid - who have only won one La Liga title since 2012 - are now eight victories away from winning the league.
Barcelona host Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday with Real at home to Mallorca the next day (both 21:00 BST kick-offs).


bbc--2020-06-21--Inter Milan 2-1 Sampdoria: Romelu Lukaku scores as Serie A returns

Romelu Lukaku scored his 18th league goal of the season as Inter Milan marked their return to Serie A action @ @ @ @ @ Sampdoria .
Former Manchester United striker Lukaku struck from 10 yards and celebrated by taking @ @ @ @ @ the Black Lives Matter movement .
Lautaro Martinez made it 2-0 from Lukaku 's cross @ @ @ @ @ back from close range .
The win means Inter are third with 57 points , @ @ @ @ @ Serie A returned this week after being suspended since 9 March because of the coronavirus @ @

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Lukaku celebrated his goal by taking a knee while raising his right fist in the air to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement
Romelu Lukaku scored his 18th league goal of the season as Inter Milan marked their return to Serie A action with a 2-1 win against Sampdoria.
Former Manchester United striker Lukaku struck from 10 yards and celebrated by taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Lautaro Martinez made it 2-0 from Lukaku's cross but Morten Thorsby pulled one back from close range.
The win means Inter are third with 57 points, six behind leaders Juventus.
Serie A returned this week after being suspended since 9 March because of the coronavirus pandemic.


bbc--2020-06-22--American named as second victim of UK park attack

An American man is the second victim of the Reading stabbings to be named .
Joe Ritchie-Bennett had lived in the UK for 15 years , his father confirmed to US TV network CBS .
Teacher James Furlong and one other person also died .
Meanwhile , police continue to question the suspect in Saturday 's attack , Khairi Saadallah , who has been arrested under the Terrorism Act .
Sources told the BBC he was originally from Libya and came to the attention of MI5 in 2019 .
Two minute 's silence was held at 10:00 BST for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in shock as tributes paid to victims Robert Ritchie told CBS the family was `` heartbroken '' and described his son , who was originally from Philadelphia , as `` brilliant and loving '' .
US ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson confirmed that an American citizen was killed and condemned the attack .
He said : `` I offer my deepest condolences to the families of those killed .
To our great sorrow , this includes an American citizen .
Our thoughts are with all those affected . ''
People were invited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Facebook page .
Reading Borough Council leader Jason Brock said the town was `` an incredibly strong community '' where `` people will come together and they wo n't allow themselves to be divided '' .
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Mr Furlong , 36 , was head of history , government and politics at The Holt School in Wokingham .
His parents Gary and Janet described their son as `` beautiful , intelligent , honest and fun '' .
`` He was the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you could wish for .
We are thankful for the memories he gave us all , '' they said in a statement .
`` We will never forget him and he will live in our hearts forever . ''
More than 100 students , some holding hands , gathered at the gates as a bell rang out to mark the start of the silence at the school where Mr Furlong taught , while a flag in the courtyard was lowered to half-mast .
One former pupil , Molly Collins , told BBC Radio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` passionate and enthusiastic '' teacher who dedicated extra time to helping students progress .
`` I would n't have gone to university , I do n't think , had I not spoken about it with him .
He just really took the time to support me and make me more confident , '' she said .
Current pupils have also expressed their sadness at the news .
Sophie McEwan wrote on Instagram that Mr Furlong was `` an inspirational teacher , [ who ] genuinely cared for all of us students '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thank you for being an incredible , enthusiastic teacher and lover of life . ''
Co-head teachers at Mr Furlong 's school said he `` truly inspired everyone he taught '' .
Anne Kennedy and Katie Pearce said in a statement : `` He was determined that our students would develop a critical awareness of global issues and in doing so , become active citizens and have a voice . ''
Martin Cooper said he had known Joe Richie-Bennett for four years and Mr Furlong for at least two , having met them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pub where they were regulars .
Mr Cooper , who is chief executive of LGBT+ charity Reading Pride , added that Mr Richie-Bennett and Mr Furlong were `` great supporters '' and members of the community .
`` Their loss is a tragedy to so many people , '' the 36-year-old from Reading said , adding that they were `` fun , engaging and a pleasure to be around '' .
Mr Furlong and his friend Mr Ritchie-Bennett were two of three people who died in Saturday 's attack at Reading 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called at about 19:00 BST .
Witnesses say a lone attacker with a knife shouted `` unintelligible words '' and stabbed several people who were in a group .
Security guard Sydney McDonald , 65 , said he saw the suspect being rugby-tackled to the ground by police and arrested shortly after the incident .
`` There was a guy and I saw him pointing to a man and saying 'There he is , there he is ' .
If he had n't , they would have missed him .
He was running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They put the emergency brakes on , jumped out of the car and rugby-tackled him to the floor .
`` They put the handcuffs on , he was n't putting up a fight or anything like that , they picked him up and put him in the van , he just sat there all quiet , he was n't saying nothing . ''
Three other people suffered serious injuries in the attack , but only one remains in hospital , where his condition is described as stable.. Mr Saadallah , 25 , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of murder .
He was later re-arrested on Sunday under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 .
Under the Act , police have the power to detain him without charge for up to 14 days .
Police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident .
Sources told BBC 's home affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani that Mr Saadallah came to the attention of the security services after they received information he had aspirations to travel abroad - potentially for terrorism-related reasons .
However when the information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediate risk was identified , our correspondent said .
It meant that no case file was opened which would have made him a target for further investigation .
Sir Mark Rowley , a former national lead for counter-terrorism policing , told the BBC that MI5 has 3,000 people under investigation , but there are 40,000 who have `` touched the system '' at some point .
He said there were many volatile people who become interested in extremist ideology , but the security services faced a problem in identifying which of those would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said that with the Ministry of Justice 's budget having been cut by 40 % over ten years , the government needed to re-examine the resources available for de-radicalisation programmes in prisons , as well as monitoring , supervision and risk assessment of released prisoners .
Boris Johnson has held a meeting with security officials , police and senior ministers .
Home Secretary Priti Patel said investigations were under way to `` ensure justice is served '' but also to `` learn the lessons '' from what happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the incident in Parliament later on Monday .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said that `` people are united in their grief '' following the attack , and that he wants to speak to the prime minister to discuss how to `` learn from this '' .

"He was the best son, brother, uncle and partner you could wish for. We are thankful for the memories he gave us all," they said in a statement. "We will never forget him and he will live in our hearts forever."


bbc--2020-06-22--Bubba Wallace: Noose found in garage stall of black US racing driver

US-based motor-racing organisation Nascar says it is investigating after a noose was found in the garage stall of African-American driver Bubba Wallace .
Wallace , Nascar 's only full-time black driver , successfully campaigned to get the Confederate flag banned from races .
The flag has been a common sight at Nascar circuits but for many it remains a symbol of slavery and racism .
In a statement , Nascar condemned the `` heinous '' act at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama .
`` Late this afternoon , Nascar was made aware that a noose was found in the garage stall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisation said .
`` We are angry and outraged and can not state strongly enough how seriously we take this heinous act .
We have launched an immediate investigation and will do everything we can to identify the person ( s ) responsible and eliminate them from the sport . ''
It added : `` As we have stated unequivocally , there is no place for racism in Nascar and this act only strengthens our resolve to make the sport open and welcoming to all . ''
In a statement on Twitter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a `` despicable act of racism '' that left him `` incredibly saddened '' .
`` This will not break me .
I will not give in , nor will I back down , '' he said .
Earlier this month , Nascar banned the Confederate flag from all races .
It came amid global protests against the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody .
Wallace had called for the flag to be banned from racetracks where it had become a common sight , particularly in the sport 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of here .
They have no place for them , `` he told CNN .
`` No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a Nascar race .
It starts with Confederate flags . ''
However , before Sunday 's scheduled racing at Talladega , a small plane flew over the track trailing a Confederate flag and a banner that read `` Defund Nascar '' .

"We are angry and outraged and cannot state strongly enough how seriously we take this heinous act. We have launched an immediate investigation and will do everything we can to identify the person(s) responsible and eliminate them from the sport."


bbc--2020-06-22--Stonehenge: Neolithic monument found near sacred site

Archaeologists have discovered a ring of prehistoric shafts , dug thousands of years ago near Stonehenge .
Fieldwork has revealed evidence of a 1.2 mile ( 2km ) wide circle of large shafts measuring more than 10m in diameter and 5m in depth .
They surround the ancient settlement of Durrington Walls , two miles ( 3km ) from Stonehenge .
Tests suggest the ground works are Neolithic and were excavated more than 4,500 years ago .
Experts believe the 20 or more shafts may have served as a boundary to a sacred area connected to the henge .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Andrews , Birmingham , Warwick , Glasgow and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David worked on the project .
Dr Richard Bates , from St Andrews ' School of Earth and Environmental Sciences , said : `` Remote sensing and careful sampling is giving us an insight to the past that shows an even more complex society than we could ever imagine .
`` Clearly sophisticated practices demonstrate that the people were so in tune with natural events to an extent that we can barely conceive in the modern world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the shafts that were tested `` contain a rich and fascinating archive of previously unknown environmental information '' .
He said studying the finds allowed archaeologists to `` write detailed narratives of the Stonehenge landscape for the last 4,000 years '' .
You may also like : • Family photo from 1875 may be earliest at monument Dr Nick Snashall , National Trust archaeologist for the Stonehenge World Heritage Site , hailed the `` astonishing discovery '' .
She said : `` As the place where the builders of Stonehenge lived and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the story of the wider Stonehenge landscape , and this astonishing discovery offers us new insights into the lives and beliefs of our Neolithic ancestors .
`` The Hidden Landscapes team have combined cutting-edge , archaeological fieldwork with good old-fashioned detective work to reveal this extraordinary discovery and write a whole new chapter in the story of the Stonehenge landscape . ''
The announcement of the discovery comes after the Summer Solstice , which took place online this year as the annual gathering at Stonehenge was cancelled due to coronavirus .

"The pits are massive by any estimate. As far as we can tell they are nearly vertical sided; that is we can't see any narrowing that might imply some sort of shaft. Some of the silts suggest relatively slow filling of the pits. In other words they were cut and left open," added Prof Gaffney.


bbc--2020-06-21--Black Lives Matter: Parents and children talk about racism

What do black parents tell their children about growing up in the UK ?
Three families discuss the impact of @ @ @ @ @ what the Black Lives Matter campaign means to them .

What do black parents tell their children about growing up in the UK?
Three families discuss the impact of racism on their lives and what the Black Lives Matter campaign means to them.
Video Journalist: Simone Stewart


bbc--2020-06-22--Justin Bieber denies 2014 sexual assault allegation

Justin Bieber has denied an allegation of rape made on Twitter by an anonymous account over the weekend .
Two accounts tweeted claims about incidents alleged to have happened in 2014 and 2015 .
The account of one anonymous accuser has been removed from Twitter , but Justin Bieber responded to it , saying : `` There is no truth to this story . ''
The second account is still online .
This account is not anonymous .
A spokesperson for Justin Bieber told Newsbeat they would n't comment and had nothing to add to the singer 's tweets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ denied accusations of a sexual offence made by other anonymous accounts .
An account from a woman known only as Danielle detailed claims of an assault in Houston , Texas on 9 March 2014 .
She says she was encouraged to come forward after seeing unrelated claims about an American actor online .
Danielle claims that after a surprise performance in front of a small crowd at a bar , Justin Bieber invited her and two friends to a Four Seasons hotel in Austin , Texas .
She says he took her to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened .
She says she did not tell anyone for years , but has now had `` multiple therapy sessions '' and spoken to close friends and family .
These tweets have been deleted but screengrabs of her comments continue to be shared .
Justin Bieber responded to the allegation `` after talking with [ his ] wife and team '' , with a denial .
In a series of tweets , the singer posted screenshots and articles from the night the alleged 2014 assault took place , which show him with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not stay at the Four Seasons hotel but at an AirBnB with some friends .
He also shared a screenshot of a tweet which claimed he was spotted at the Four Seasons restaurant on 10 March , the day after the alleged assault .
That Twitter account appears to have been deleted .
Newsbeat has contacted Four Seasons for comment .
Justin Bieber has also shared screenshots of emails and receipts for an AirBnB and for the Westin hotel for the dates in question .
He says he was using the fake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not responded to a second allegation from a second person known as Kadi , who claims she was assaulted in a New York hotel in May 2015 .
Newsbeat has asked his representatives for a response to this .
On the same weekend , Justin retweeted actor Cole Sprouse , who was accused along with other members of the Riverdale cast , of sexual assault .
Those accusations came from other anonymous accounts and were denied by the cast .
Cole Sprouse added : `` I take these accusations very seriously , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get to the root of it . ''
He was accused alongside co-stars Vanessa Morgan , Lili Reinhart , and KJ Apa .
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bbc--2020-06-22--Germany coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine

Police reinforcements have been sent to maintain a coronavirus quarantine on a tower block in the German city of Göttingen after violence on Saturday .
Seven-hundred people were placed in quarantine , but about 200 who attempted to get out clashed with police .
Residents attacked police with fireworks , bottles and metal bars , officials said .
The quarantine was introduced on Thursday after two residents tested positive .
By Friday , 120 people were found to be infected .
Most residents have been complying with the quarantine .
Eight police officers were injured in Saturday 's violence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after questioning .
Anyone testing negative has to have a further test .
If that is negative , they will be allowed to leave the 18-floor block , but under certain conditions , such as wearing a mask .
Local officials cited communication problems , with many of the residents not understanding the need for a second test .
Translators have been used and information in German and Romanian is now being texted to those who need it , German media report .
Göttingen officials say there is overcrowding among the block 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 to 39 sq m ( 205 to 420 sq ft ) in size and some families have four children .
In another development , Germany 's ' R ' number has risen to 2.88 - the number of people who someone with Covid-19 could infect .
A number below one is seen as necessary to contain the spread of the disease .
The Robert Koch Institute issued the data based on a four-day average .
The seven-day average came up with a lower figure of 2.03 .
The institute cited isolated outbreaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plant in Gütersloh district , North Rhine-Westphalia , for the rise .
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Germany is generally considered to have done a good job containing the virus , thanks to widespread testing .
The latest confirmed figures show 189,949 people testing positive , and 8,889 deaths - significantly lower than similar sized European neighbours .
The localised outbreaks - such as the Göttingen apartments and Tönnies - are seen as controllable and have been attributed to poor living and working conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants over seven days , an upper limit set by national and regional authorities as a measure to contain the virus .
Covid-19 cases have continued to rise at the Tönnies slaughterhouse .
The number of positive tests linked to the plant in western Germany has risen to 1,331 - more than 20 % of the workforce .
The Gütersloh authorities told the 6,500 employees and their families to go into quarantine last week .
The prime minister of North-Rhine-Westphalia , Armin Laschet , warned of `` an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conceding that the outbreak was currently confined to Tönnies and could still be dealt with through a targeted lockdown .
German slaughterhouses employ many foreign workers , and the local authorities are trying to arrange Polish , Bulgarian and Romanian translators to explain the need for restrictions .
The outbreak there has fuelled calls in Germany for improving working conditions at slaughterhouses , as Covid-19 infections have also occurred at other meat plants .
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Anyone within the block who tests negative has to have a further test. If that is also negative, they will be allowed to leave the block, but under certain conditions, such as wearing a mask.


bbc--2020-06-22--Theodore Roosevelt statue to be removed by New York museum

A bronze statue of former US President Theodore Roosevelt is to be removed amid an ongoing backlash against symbols of racial bias and imperialism .
The statue outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York shows Roosevelt on horseback flanked by a Native American man and an African man .
A great-grandson of the president agreed with the removal , saying it did not reflect Roosevelt 's legacy .
But President Donald Trump tweeted : `` Ridiculous , do n't do it ! ''
There has been a heated debate in the United States over the appropriateness of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in police custody of African American George Floyd .
Symbols linked to the US Confederacy , which supported slavery , and imperial acquisition , such as Christopher Columbus , have been particularly targeted in the US .
But the anti-statue campaign , arising from the Black Lives Matter movement , has spread globally , with monuments targeted in a number of countries .
The statue has stood outside the museum 's Central Park West entrance since 1940 .
Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday : `` The museum has asked to remove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depicts black and indigenous people as subjugated and racially inferior . ''
He said he backed the decision , adding it was `` the right time to remove this problematic statue '' .
The museum 's president , Ellen Futter , said the world had become focused on `` statues as powerful and hurtful symbols of systemic racism '' .
She said the decision was based on the composition of the statue and not on Roosevelt , whom the museum would continue to honour .
A great-grandson of the former president , Theodore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times : `` The composition of the equestrian statue does not reflect Theodore Roosevelt 's legacy .
It is time to move the statue and move forward . ''
Activists opposed to symbols of colonial expansion and racial discrimination have wanted the statue removed for many years .
President Trump did not agree , tweeting his opposition early on Monday : At a rally last week , the president condemned `` the unhinged left-wing mob trying to vandalise our history , desecrate our monuments '' .
It has not yet been announced what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican was one of the more flamboyant and commemorated of the country 's presidents , serving two terms from 1901 to 1909 , and is often ranked in the top five in terms of achievement .
But there is no doubt his legacy is complex - a man who won widespread praise for proposals that led towards a welfare state , while also having a deeply troubling advocacy of eugenics .
`` Teddy '' , as he is known , is one of the four faces on the famous Mount Rushmore monument , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jefferson and George Washington .
The legacies of Jefferson and Washington , both slave owners , have been heavily questioned in the recent anti-racism campaign , and even Lincoln 's position on slavery is regarded as complicated .
Roosevelt was a lifelong and prodigious hunter , but also strongly acknowledged the need for conservation and indeed came to symbolise the birth of the movement .
He was also a big believer in expanding US power abroad , with strong interventionist policies .
With memorable quotes like `` 'speak softly and carry a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprising that he took a leading role in the movie Night at the Museum , in the hands of Robin Williams .


bbc--2020-06-22--Donald Trump re-election team denies TikTok teens behind low rally turnout

President Donald Trump 's re-election team has rejected claims that a social media campaign by TikTok users and K-Pop fans was behind the lower-than-expected turnout for Saturday night 's Oklahoma rally .
Teenagers are said to have booked tickets without intending to turn up so as to produce empty seats .
The Trump 2020 team said one million requests had been made for tickets .
But it insisted that it had weeded out bogus reservations .
The Bank of Oklahoma Center venue in Tulsa seats 19,000 .
The event was also planned to extend outside , though that part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brigade is quoted as saying more than 6,000 attended , but the 2020 campaign suggested the figure was much higher .
The team 's campaign director said in a statement that `` phony ticket requests never factor into our thinking '' as entry to rallies is on a first-come first-served basis .
Brad Parscale blamed the media and protesters for dissuading families from attending .
`` Leftists and online trolls doing a victory lap , thinking they somehow impacted rally attendance , do n't know what they 're talking about or how our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Registering for a rally means you 've RSVPed [ confirmed attendance ] with a cellphone number and we constantly weed out bogus numbers , as we did with tens of thousands at the Tulsa rally , in calculating our possible attendee pool . ''
• K-pop fans emerge as a powerful force in US protests Former Republican strategist and a critic of Mr Trump , Steve Schmidt , said teenagers across the US had ordered tickets without intending to turn up .
His 16-year-old daughter and her friends had requested `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of parents responded to Mr Schmidt 's post saying that their children had done likewise .
House representative , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , a leading progressive figure , praised the young people and K-pop fans she said had `` flooded the Trump campaign w/ fake ticket reservations '' .
It is unclear how many of the hundreds of thousands of ticket reservations touted by the Trump campaign were fake , but one TikTok video from 12 June encouraging people to sign up for free tickets to ensure there would be empty seats at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The video was posted after the original rally date was announced for 19 June .
The news had sparked angry reaction because it fell on Juneteenth , the celebration of the end of US slavery .
The location of the event , Tulsa , was also controversial , as it was the site of one of the worst racial massacres in US history .
• Four reasons why this was a bad week for Trump After news of the smaller crowd numbers emerged , the account 's owner Mary Jo Laupp praised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were too young to vote : `` Remember that you , in doing one thing and sharing information , had an impact . ''
If true , it would not be the first time social media users have shown their political impact in recent weeks .
Fans of K-pop , South Korea 's popular music industry , have been active in drowning out hashtags used by opponents of Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) in recent weeks , and raised money following the death of African-American George Floyd last month .
The BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tulsa , says rally organisers always approve more tickets than there is space , so pranksters filling out reservations would not have stopped legitimate supporters from attending .
However , it appears they convinced the Trump campaign that more people were interested in going than actually were .
The campaign had boasted of about one million RSVPs but if even half of those reservations had been legitimate the rally would have seen a far greater attendance , he adds .
There had been health concerns about holding the rally , the first of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many US states .
Those attending the rally had to sign a waiver protecting the Trump campaign from responsibility for any illness .
Hours before the event began , officials said six staff members involved in organising the rally had tested positive .
The pandemic was one issue Mr Trump touched on in his wide-ranging , almost two-hour-long speech to cheering supporters in Oklahoma , a Republican heartland .
There had been fierce opposition , including a legal challenge rejected by Oklahoma 's Supreme Court , against holding the rally during the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rally could become a coronavirus `` super spreader '' event .
More than 2.2 million cases of Covid-19 and 119,000 associated deaths have been reported in the US , according to data from Johns Hopkins University .
What did Trump say ?
In his opening remarks , Mr Trump said there had been `` very bad people outside , they were doing bad things '' , but did not elaborate .
Black Lives Matter activists were among the counter-protesters to gather outside the venue before the event .
On the coronavirus response , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to slow down testing because it led to more cases being discovered .
He described testing as a `` double-edged sword '' .
`` Here is the bad part : When you do testing to that extent , you are going to find more people , you will find more cases , '' he told the cheering crowd .
`` So I said 'slow the testing down ' .
They test and they test . ''
The coronavirus , Mr Trump said , had many names , including `` Kung Flu '' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reference to China , where Covid-19 originated .
Almost 120,000 people have died with Covid-19 in the US since the pandemic began , a number that health experts say could have been much higher had testing not been ramped up .
Testing , health officials say , is important to understand where and how widely coronavirus is spreading , and therefore prevent further deaths .
A White House official later said the president was `` obviously kidding '' about Covid-19 testing .
• Is the pandemic getting worse in the US ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Trump described Joe Biden as `` a helpless puppet of the radical left '' .
The president also struck a combative tone when he touched on anti-racism protests - and the toppling of statues - which began after the killing of an unarmed black man , George Floyd , by police in Minneapolis .
`` The unhinged left-wing mob is trying to vandalise our history , desecrate our monuments - our beautiful monuments - tear down our statues and punish , cancel and persecute anyone who does not conform to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're not conforming , '' he told the crowd .

"The unhinged left-wing mob is trying to vandalise our history, desecrate our monuments - our beautiful monuments - tear down our statues and punish, cancel and persecute anyone who does not conform to their demands for absolute and total control. We're not conforming," he told the crowd.


bbc--2020-06-22--Coronavirus: South Korea confirms second wave of infections

Health officials in South Korea believe the country is going through a second wave of coronavirus , despite recording relatively low numbers .
The country had been a success story in dealing with Covid-19 , but now expects the pandemic to continue for months .
Head of the Korea Centers for Disease Control ( KCDC ) , Jung Eun-kyeong , said the first wave lasted up until April .
Yet since May , clusters of new cases have grown , including outbreaks at nightclubs in the capital , Seoul .
Between those periods , daily confirmed cases had fallen from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for three days in a row .
Officials on Monday said that over the last 24 hours , 17 new infections had been recorded , from different clusters in large offices and warehouses .
Dr Jeong said the recent resurgence had led her to conclude that the country was in the grip of a second wave of the virus , and that she expected it to continue .
Until now , the KCDC had said that South Korea 's first wave had never really ended .
But Dr Jeong said it was now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May marked the beginning of a new wave of infections focused in the greater Seoul area , which had previously seen only a few cases .
• How South Korean life changed to contain the virus Earlier on Monday , the city of Daejeon , south of the capital , announced it would ban gatherings in public spaces such as museums and libraries after a number of small virus clusters were discovered .
The mayor of Seoul also warned that the capital may have to return to strict social distancing , should cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three days and the bed occupancy rate of the city 's hospitals exceeds 70 % .
South Korea has managed to avoid locking down the country and has instead relied on voluntary social distancing measures alongside an aggressive track , trace and test strategy to combat the virus .
A total of 280 people have died since the country reported its first case on 20 January .
Overall , more than 12,000 infections have been recorded and it is thought that currently there remain 1,277 active cases in the country .
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A total of 280 people have died since the country reported its first case on 20 January. Overall, more than 12,000 infections have been recorded and it is thought that currently there remain 1,277 active cases in the country.


bbc--2020-06-22--Nick Kyrgios calls Adria Tour 'bone-headed' after positive coronavirus tests

Last updated on .From the section Tennis Nick Kyrgios says it was a `` bone-headed decision '' to go ahead with the Adria Tour after Grigor Dimitrov and Borna Coric tested positive for coronavirus .
The series of events is hosted by world number one Novak Djokovic .
`` Boneheaded decision to go ahead with the 'exhibition ' , '' Kyrgios said .
With Croatia easing lockdown measures before the event , players were not obliged to observe social distancing rules and were seen embracing at the net at the end of their matches .
Pictures on the tournament 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dimitrov playing basketball with Djokovic , Zverev and Marin Cilic , while he also put his arm around Coric before their match .
Australian Kyrgios added : `` Speedy recovery fellas , but that 's what happens when you disregard all protocols .
This is not a joke . ''
Djokovic 's agent confirmed on Monday that the Serb had not yet been tested , but would have a test .
The Zadar tournament was the second Adria Tour event after the opening round in Belgrade , Serbia .
Sunday 's final , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled .
`` I am so sorry for any harm I might have caused , '' Dimitrov , who also played in the Belgrade event last week , wrote on Instagram on Sunday .
`` I tested positive back in Monaco for Covid-19 .
I want to make sure anyone who has been in contact with me during these past days gets tested and takes the necessary precautions .
`` I am back home now and recovering .
Thanks for your support and please stay safe and healthy . ''
On Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying : `` I 'm feeling well and do n't have any symptoms .
Please stay safe and healthy ! ''
The tournaments were set up by world number one Djokovic to help players get back to match fitness after several weeks without competition because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Several top-10 players have been competing , including Djokovic , Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem .
The first event in Serbia attracted 4,000 fans , and several thousand attended in Croatia .
Djokovic 's coach and event director Goran Ivanisevic told fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dimitrov 's positive test .
Tournament organisers said the final was cancelled `` as a precaution and to protect the health of all participants and visitors '' .
A statement read : `` At all times we have strictly followed the epidemiological measures in place with the countries where the Adria Tour was organised .
`` None of the people involved in the organisation and who have been in contact with Grigor have any symptoms .
`` However , we are in close contact with health authorities in order to ensure that all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be tested tonight .
Since we do not want to risk , we decided to cancel the final match . ''
There have been no professional tennis events organised by the main men 's and women 's tours since March because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The US Open will be held without fans from 31 August to 13 September , despite some players voicing concerns about travelling to New York .
There have been handshakes and hugs .
They have got up close and personal to play football and basketball , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leg in Belgrade with some improvised limbo dancing in a nightclub .
Crowds were made welcome by the authorities , but that does not mean social distancing should have been abandoned by the players , who had arrived from various different locations for the Adria Tour series .
And then onwards to others .
Dominic Thiem , who was part of the show in Belgrade last week , has been playing in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in the south of France this weekend .
Most of those on the Adria Tour have sounded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to New York for the US Open - and it has not been hard to empathise with some of their concerns .
But when watching the pictures from Belgrade and now Zadar , the feeling is simply one of bemusement .
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Grigor Dimitrov (centre) sat with Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic during the first Adria Tour event in Belgrade last week
British men's number one Dan Evans says Novak Djokovic should "feel some responsibility" after Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki all tested positive for Covid-19 after playing at his Adria Tour event.
Bulgaria's Dimitrov played Croatia's Coric on Saturday in the second leg of the world number one's event in Zadar, Croatia.
Andy Murray says it has been a "lesson for us all", while Nick Kyrgios says it was a "bone-headed decision" to play.
"I just think it's a poor example to set," said Evans.
Serbia's Djokovic is currently waiting to hear the results of his test, which was carried out earlier on Monday.
The world number one played against his fellow Serb Troicki - who is also his doubles partner - in the opening leg of the tour in Belgrade.
"Once you start having mass gatherings with people coming in from all sorts of countries, it's a recipe for it to kick off," Murray said, as he prepares for this week's Schroders Battle of the Brits.
"So it's kind of a lesson for all of us - if we weren't already - to take this extremely seriously, and to have as many safety measures in place as possible."
With Croatia easing lockdown measures before the event, players were not obliged to observe social distancing rules and were seen embracing at the net at the end of their matches.
Pictures on the tournament's social media site from Friday showed Dimitrov playing basketball with Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and Marin Cilic, while he also put his arm around Coric before their match.
Zverev, Cilic and Andrey Rublev, who also played, have tested negative, but suggested they will all now self-isolate for up to 14 days.
Troicki told Telegraf external-link that his wife, who is pregnant, tested positive on Friday, before he returned a positive test on Sunday.
Evans, 30, thinks Djokovic - who is president of the ATP Player Council - has some questions to answer.
"Put it this way, I don't think you should be having a players' party and then dancing all over each other," Evans said.
"He should feel some responsibility in his event and how it's transpired."
The first leg of the tour in Serbia attracted 4,000 fans, and concluded with players dancing close together in a Belgrade nightclub.
"Running exhibitions is good," Evans continued. "But even if the guidelines in that country are not two metres, it's not a joke, is it?
"Even if the guidelines were taken away in this country to normal, I'd still be trying to keep myself out of the way as much as I could from other people.
"I just think there's been a total disregard to that, really, and it's very unfortunate Grigor has it, Coric has it. I hope there's no second guessing on the US Open now, because of some unfortunate events."
The US Open will be held without fans from 31 August to 13 September, despite some players voicing concerns about travelling to New York.
The Battle of the Brits will also take place behind closed doors in London from Tuesday. Jamie Murray, who is fronting the event, accepts he will now face even greater scrutiny.
"From our point of view, we're obviously doing everything we can to limit that from happening," he said.
"We know there will probably be a few more eyes on us after what happened to the Adria Tour, so everyone's got to be on top of their game when it comes to social distancing."
The organisers of the Adria Tour say Sunday's final in Zadar was cancelled "as a precaution and to protect the health of all participants and visitors".
A statement read: "At all times we have strictly followed the epidemiological measures in place with the countries where the Adria Tour was organised."
The ATP, the governing body of men's tennis, said it "continues to urge strict adherence to responsible social distancing and health and safety guidelines to contain the spread of the virus".
It added: "In planning for the resumption of the ATP Tour season from 14 August, ATP and other stakeholders have made exhaustive plans to mitigate risks through a variety of precautions and protocols to be implemented at ATP events."
Grigor Dimitrov announced his positive result on Instagram
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There have been handshakes and hugs. They have got up close and personal to play football and basketball, and celebrated the end of the first leg in Belgrade with some improvised limbo dancing in a nightclub.
Crowds were made welcome by the authorities, but that does not mean social distancing should have been abandoned by the players, who had arrived from various different locations for the Adria Tour series.
And then onwards to others. Dominic Thiem, who was part of the show in Belgrade last week, has been playing in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in the south of France this weekend.
Most of those on the Adria Tour have sounded distinctly lukewarm about the prospect of travelling to New York for the US Open - and it has not been hard to empathise with some of their concerns.
But when watching the pictures from Belgrade and now Zadar, the feeling is simply one of bemusement.


bbc--2020-06-22--Joseph Gordon-Levitt on beating lockdown online

Inception and Dark Knight Rises star Joseph Gordon-Levitt was just three weeks into filming a new TV show when it @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus .
But he was n't going to let lockdown stifle creativity .
Sometime @ @ @ @ @ online with his brother called HitRecord enabling people to start projects and find collaborators to @ @ @ @ @ to BBC Click 's Spencer Kelly about how it worked , how he saw the @ @ @ @ @ TV industry and the likely influence of social media .
See more at Click 's @ @ @ @

Inception and Dark Knight Rises star Joseph Gordon-Levitt was just three weeks into filming a new TV show when it was shut down due to the coronavirus.
But he wasn't going to let lockdown stifle creativity. Sometime ago he started a community online with his brother called HitRecord enabling people to start projects and find collaborators to work with.
He spoke to BBC Click's Spencer Kelly about how it worked, how he saw the future of the film and TV industry and the likely influence of social media.
See more at Click's website and @BBCClick