bbc--2020-12-18--NFL: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson hopes he has helped change the game

Last updated on .From the section American Football Russell Wilson hopes to say he was `` a part of change '' when he looks back at his NFL career .
That inspired a generation of younger black quarterbacks and Wilson says it has been `` a cool journey to see '' .
`` Hopefully I can say that I was part of something that changed the game , '' he said .
`` That would be a great gift . ''
Black players had been steered away from the sport 's most important 'thinking ' position due to a process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prejudice that black players were better suited to the game 's more 'athletic ' positions .
But there are now more black quarterbacks in the NFL than ever before , with 10 starters at the beginning of the season .
Wilson has also overcome being stereotyped because of his height .
At 5ft 11in , he is the shortest quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl .
The average height for an NFL quarterback is 6ft 3in .
`` To be a black quarterback playing this game at 5ft 11in , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The NFL Show .
`` For me to step up , step in and win a Super Bowl in my second year , I think it inspired other people .
`` I think it inspired players but ultimately it also inspired coaches , GMs [ general managers ] and owners to say 'you know what , there 's some other great athletes out there , quarterbacks that can play ' .
`` When I look back at it in 30 , 40 , 50 years from now , hopefully I can say that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' 'No such thing as a day off' Wilson was drafted 75th in the 2012 draft but beat off competition from 2011 starter Tarvaris Jackson and free agent signing Matt Flynn to become their starter for 2012 .
Since then , he has started every single game for the Seahawks , leading them to victory at Super Bowl 48 and back to the NFL 's championship game the year after .
`` The Seattle Seahawks had just another quarterback , Matt Flynn , '' Wilson added .
`` They paid him quite a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in as a third-round pick , 75th overall .
People said I could n't do it , so I came in with the mentality that one , I 've got to earn my job , earn my position ; second , I 've got to earn my career .
There 's no such thing as a day off .
`` Somebody asked me : 'How many days do you work on your fitness , work on your mind ? '
and I said 'how many days that I do n't ?
! '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ question .
• None Get American Football alerts in the BBC Sport app ' I have all the confidence in the world' Wilson has been famed for his ability to perform 'in the clutch ' - in the closing stages when the game is on the line .
Since coming into the league , he has led more game-winning drives in the fourth quarter and overtime than any other quarterback .
`` I tell myself ' I 'm here ' , '' he says .
`` Being right there in that moment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my eyes wide open and ready to roll , I have all the confidence in the world .
`` And the other thing I 'm telling myself is ' I know they know too ' .
Any time you want to be great , you ca n't fear those circumstances .
And I do n't fear them , I look forward to them . ''
After suffering a shock loss to the New York Giants early this month , the Seahawks took it out on the other side from the Big Apple with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York Jets last weekend .
Seattle have a 9-4 record with three weeks of the regular season remaining and Russell feels the key to maintaining focus is to stay level-headed when results do n't go the team 's way .
`` I always talk about this concept of neutral thinking , '' he said .
`` I do n't get too high , I do n't get too low .
`` The reality is , whenever you want to be great at anything , there are going to be challenges along the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` If you climb to the top of the mountain , you may slip a couple of times , so the question is : keep climbing - that 's my mentality .
I 'm always going to keep climbing . ''
The Seahawks head to Washington on Sunday and , for quarterback Wilson , there is one player in particular in the Washington defensive line that stands out .
`` Chase Young has been unreal , '' said Wilson .
`` I 've seen him tear up my Wisconsin Badgers for years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets . ''
Defensive end Young is in his rookie season in the NFL and put in a strong performance in Washington 's victory over the San Francisco 49ers last time out .
Wilson added : `` He 's strong , he 's fast , he 's got explosiveness .
For him just to be a rookie , he does n't look like one ; he prepares like a [ veteran ] .
`` He does everything the right way and it 's really cool to see these really young stars of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , special player and an unbelievable talent .
Hopefully we can slow him down a little bit !
He 's really , really good . ''
Watch the full interview with Russell Wilson on The NFL Show on Saturday , 19 December at 23:35 GMT on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer .
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Last updated on .From the section American Football
Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks talks to Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell
Russell Wilson hopes to say he was "a part of change" when he looks back at his NFL career.
The Seattle Seahawks quarterback, 32, is in contention for this season's Most Valuable Player award and was the first black quarterback to start in multiple Super Bowls.
That inspired a generation of younger black quarterbacks and Wilson says it has been "a cool journey to see".
"Hopefully I can say that I was part of something that changed the game," he said. "That would be a great gift."
Black players had been steered away from the sport's most important 'thinking' position due to a process called 'racial stacking' - a racial prejudice that black players were better suited to the game's more 'athletic' positions external-link .
But there are now more black quarterbacks in the NFL than ever before, with 10 starters at the beginning of the season.
Wilson has also overcome being stereotyped because of his height. At 5ft 11in, he is the shortest quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl.
The average height for an NFL quarterback is 6ft 3in.
"To be a black quarterback playing this game at 5ft 11in, it's very rare," Wilson told The NFL Show.
"For me to step up, step in and win a Super Bowl in my second year, I think it inspired other people.
"I think it inspired players but ultimately it also inspired coaches, GMs [general managers] and owners to say 'you know what, there's some other great athletes out there, quarterbacks that can play'.
"When I look back at it in 30, 40, 50 years from now, hopefully I can say that I was a part of change."
'No such thing as a day off'
Wilson was drafted 75th in the 2012 draft but beat off competition from 2011 starter Tarvaris Jackson and free agent signing Matt Flynn to become their starter for 2012.
Since then, he has started every single game for the Seahawks, leading them to victory at Super Bowl 48 and back to the NFL's championship game the year after.
"The Seattle Seahawks had just signed another quarterback, Matt Flynn," Wilson added. "They paid him quite a bit of money.
"I came in as a third-round pick, 75th overall. People said I couldn't do it, so I came in with the mentality that one, I've got to earn my job, earn my position; second, I've got to earn my career. There's no such thing as a day off.
"Somebody asked me: 'How many days do you work on your fitness, work on your mind?' The real question is 'how many days I don't?!' To me, it's a 365-day lifestyle."
'I have all the confidence in the world'
Wilson celebrates with Will Dissly after the tight end scored a 10-yard touchdown in the win over the New York Jets
Wilson has been famed for his ability to perform 'in the clutch' - in the closing stages when the game is on the line.
Since coming into the league, he has led more game-winning drives in the fourth quarter and overtime than any other quarterback.
"I tell myself 'I'm here'," he says. "Being right there in that moment, with my feet on the ground, my eyes wide open and ready to roll, I have all the confidence in the world.
"And the other thing I'm telling myself is 'I know they know too'. Any time you want to be great, you can't fear those circumstances. And I don't fear them, I look forward to them."
After suffering a shock loss to the New York Giants early this month, the Seahawks took it out on the other side from the Big Apple with a 40-3 beatdown of the winless New York Jets last weekend.
Seattle now have a 9-4 record with three weeks of the regular season remaining and Russell feels the key to maintaining focus is to stay level-headed when results don't go the team's way.
"I always talk about this concept of neutral thinking," he said. "I don't get too high, I don't get too low.
"The reality is, whenever you want to be great at anything, there are going to be challenges along the way that are going to bump you down.
"If you climb to the top of the mountain, you may slip a couple of times, so the question is: keep climbing - that's my mentality. I'm always going to keep climbing."
Young is an 'unbelievable talent'
Chase Young recorded a sack, two passes defended, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery which he returned 47 yards for a touchdown in the win over San Francisco
The Seahawks head to Washington on Sunday and, for quarterback Wilson, there is one player in particular in the Washington defensive line that stands out.
"Chase Young has been unreal," said Wilson. "I've seen him tear up my Wisconsin Badgers for years. He's as good as it gets."
Defensive end Young was this year's number two draft pick and put in a strong performance in Washington's victory over the San Francisco 49ers last time out.
Wilson added: "He's strong, he's fast, he's got explosiveness. For him just to be a rookie, he doesn't look like one; he prepares like a [veteran].
"He does everything the right way and it's really cool to see these really young stars of the game.
"He's a special, special player and an unbelievable talent. Hopefully we can slow him down a little bit!"
Seattle are battling it out with the Los Angeles Rams to head into the play-offs as winners of the NFC West division.
The NFC West champions have gone on to reach the Super Bowl in five of the last eight years, with the San Francisco 49ers losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in last season's showpiece.
"I think we have the best division in football," Wilson added. "It's been a crazy journey to play these tough teams, every year it's a championship-style division.
"We know that it's going to prepare us for the long haul, and I think the team's done a really good job in the past nine years I've been here."
Watch the full interview with Russell Wilson on The NFL Show on Saturday, 19 December at 23:35 GMT on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer. Plus follow live text commentary on Sunday's games from 17:45 on the BBC website.


bbc--2020-12-19--Covid: Italy latest European country to order Christmas lockdown

Sweden has recommended wearing face masks on public transport during the rush hour , reversing its earlier guidance .
It @ @ @ @ @ current eight to four per table the number of people sitting together in restaurants , @ @ @ @ @ 20:00 .

Sweden has recommended wearing face masks on public transport during the rush hour, reversing its earlier guidance. It will also cut from the current eight to four per table the number of people sitting together in restaurants, and ban alcohol sales after 20:00.


bbc--2020-12-19--737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes

It comes after the FAA last month cleared Boeing 's 737 Max plane to fly again .
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It comes after the FAA last month cleared Boeing's 737 Max plane to fly again. It said existing aircraft would need to be modified before going back into service, with changes to their design, while pilots would need retraining.


bbc--2020-12-19--US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

The access could have allowed the hackers to take a high degree of control over the networks of organisations using @ @ @ @ @ to have been used to steal data rather than for any disruptive or destructive impact @

"I have been fully briefed and everything is well under control. Russia, Russia, Russia is the priority chant when anything happens because Lamestream is, for mostly financial reasons, petrified of discussing the possibility that it may be China (it may!)."


bbc--2020-12-19--Caliphate: NY Times loses awards for Islamic State podcast over false reporting

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bbc--2020-12-19--Epstein ex-associate Jean-Luc Brunel placed under formal investigation

His arrest is the result of an inquiry by French prosecutors into rape and sexual assault allegations against Epstein , @ @ @ @ @ against French victims and suspects who are French citizens .

His arrest is the result of an inquiry by French prosecutors into rape and sexual assault allegations against Epstein, focusing on potential crimes committed against French victims and suspects who are French citizens.


bbc--2020-12-19--Covid-19: Explosion kills nine coronavirus patients in Turkey

In October , more than 150 patients at a makeshift coronavirus hospital in the Russian region of Chelyabinsk had to @ @ @ @ @ in an `` oxygen booth '' caused a fire , Russia 's emergencies ministry said @

In October, more than 150 patients at a makeshift coronavirus hospital in the Russian region of Chelyabinsk had to be evacuated when an explosion in an "oxygen booth" caused a fire, Russia's emergencies ministry said.


bbc--2020-12-19--US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

Among the actions taken on behalf of China 's government , prosecutors allege that the 39-year-old and others terminated at @ @ @ @ @ 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown , some of which were attended by dissidents @ @ @ @ @ survived the protests .

Among the actions taken on behalf of China's government, prosecutors allege that the 39-year-old and others terminated at least four meetings commemorating the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, some of which were attended by dissidents who had participated in and survived the protests.


bbc--2020-12-19--The crucial Twitter questions of Auntie Dionne Warwick

So while other people have been tweeting about coronavirus , injustice and James Corden pretending to be gay in a @ @ @ @ @ been tweeting at Chance The Rapper to ask him to explain his name , at @ @ @ @ @ spelling , to ask whether she should give Animal Crossing a try and to support @ @ @ @ @ other things .

So while other people have been tweeting about coronavirus, injustice and James Corden pretending to be gay in a Netflix film, Dionne has been tweeting at Chance The Rapper to ask him to explain his name, at The Weekend to justify his spelling, to ask whether she should give Animal Crossing a try and to support LGBTQ+ rights - among many other things.


bbc--2020-12-19--The ghost silhouettes bringing joy to a village

He said the village was proud to have the silhouettes along with the `` positive happy discussions amongst friends and @ @ @ @ @ inspired .

He said the village was proud to have the silhouettes along with the "positive happy discussions amongst friends and strangers" that they had inspired.


bbc--2020-12-19--India bowled out for 36 as Australia win first Test by eight wickets

Last updated on .From the section Cricket India collapsed to 36 all out - their lowest total in Test cricket - as Australia won the first Test in Adelaide by eight wickets .
It is the lowest Test total since New Zealand were bowled out for 26 in 1955 .
Australia were left with 90 to win , which they reached for the loss of two wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the four-Test series .
• None Departing Kohli says India will bounce back from collapse Opener Joe Burns ended on 51 not out , completing the chase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Test was completed midway through the third day .
The second Test in Melbourne begins on 26 December .
India captain Virat Kohli will miss the remainder of the series to return home for the birth of his first child .
The India capitulation was all the more remarkable given their advantage at the beginning of the day , when they resumed on 9-1 , a lead of 62 runs .
What followed was one of the most incredible collapses in Test history , with the remainder of the tourists ' innings taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wickets of the day all fell with the score on 15 in the space of 29 deliveries , with India having no answer to the brilliance of Hazlewood and Cummins .
When captain Kohli fell for four , the score was 19-6 and India were in danger of being bowled out for the lowest Test total of all time - fewer than New Zealand 's paltry 26 in 1955 .
They were at least able to drag themselves past the Black Caps ' total , made against England in Auckland , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who reached 200 Test wickets .
Last man Shami was forced to retire when he was struck by a delivery from Cummins , adding to an India injury list that already includes batsman Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Ishant Sharma .
With Kohli now unavailable for the remaining three Tests , it is a huge challenge for India to get back into the series .
This represents a superb victory for Australia , who are not only looking to avenge a 2-1 series defeat by India two years ago , but also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Championship final .
At one point on day two , they were 111-7 in reply to India 's 244 , only to be kept in the contest by 73 not out from captain Tim Paine , who marshalled the lower order to add 80 for the last three wickets .
With Hazlewood and Cummins then producing some irresistible fast bowling , Australia extended their 100 % winning record in day-night Tests to eight matches , with six of those victories coming in Adelaide .
Their one welcome headache comes with the innings of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an injury to David Warner , who could be fit for the second Test .
If Warner is available , it would mean the hosts having to choose between Burns and Matthew Wade for who partners him at the top of the order .
India captain Virat Kohli : `` It 's very hard to put my feelings into words .
We collapsed completely .
When you work hard for two days , then literally an hour puts you in a position where it 's impossible to win , it really hurts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be reflected on and learned from , and we need to put in better performances going forward . ''
Australia captain Tim Paine : `` We were expecting a real dogfight right to the end , late to day four and maybe day five , but it shows the talent we have with the ball .
If there 's anything in the wicket and our boys execute , that is what can happen .
`` I 'm rapped with how we bowled in this Test but we still have a lot of work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win and not be anywhere near our best fills our team with confidence . ''
Former Australia limited-overs bowler Dirk Nannes on 5 Live Sports Extra : `` The Australia bowlers were ruthless , exceptional , one of the best bowling displays I have ever seen .
`` We came today thinking it would go late on day four , potentially day five .
India had to win this Test to be in this series .
It 's difficult to see how they can come back .
It 's quite conceivable Australia will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in big trouble . ''
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Josh Hazlewood took 5-8 to reach 200 Test wickets
First Test, Adelaide Oval (day three) India 244 (Kohli 74) & 36 (Hazlewood 5-8, Cummins 4-21) Australia 191 (Paine 73*) & 90-2 (Burns 51*) Australia won by eight wickets Scorecard
India collapsed to 36 all out - their lowest total in Test cricket - as Australia won the first Test in Adelaide by eight wickets.
Josh Hazlewood took 5-8 and Pat Cummins 4-21, with number 11 Mohammad Shami retiring hurt after a blow to the arm.
It is the lowest Test total since New Zealand were bowled out for 26 in 1955.
Australia were left with 90 to win, which they reached for the loss of two wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the four-Test series.
Opener Joe Burns ended on 51 not out, completing the chase with a six, as the day-night Test was completed midway through the third day.
The second Test in Melbourne begins on 26 December.
India captain Virat Kohli will miss the remainder of the series to return home for the birth of his first child.
Lowest Test totals of all time Total Team Opponent Year 26 New Zealand England 1955 30 South Africa England 1896 30 South Africa England 1924 35 South Africa England 1899 36 South Africa Australia 1932 36 Australia England 1902 36 India Australia 2020
India's unwanted history
The India capitulation was all the more remarkable given their advantage at the beginning of the day, when they resumed on 9-1, a lead of 62 runs.
What followed was one of the most incredible collapses in Test history, with the remainder of the tourists' innings taking only 15.2 overs.
The first four wickets of the day all fell with the score on 15 in the space of 29 deliveries, with India having no answer to the brilliance of Hazlewood and Cummins.
When captain Kohli fell for four, the score was 19-6 and India were in danger of being bowled out for the lowest Test total of all time - fewer than New Zealand's paltry 26 in 1955.
They were at least able to drag themselves past the Black Caps' total, made against England in Auckland, but the tail was still blown away by Hazlewood, who reached 200 Test wickets.
Last man Shami was forced to retire when he was struck by a delivery from Cummins, adding to an India injury list that already includes batsman Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Ishant Sharma.
With Kohli now unavailable for the remaining three Tests, it is a huge challenge for India to get back into the series.
There have only ever been four Test totals lower than India's 36 all out
Australia's big win
This represents a superb victory for Australia, who are not only looking to avenge a 2-1 series defeat by India two years ago, but also secure their place in the World Test Championship final.
At one point on day two, they were 111-7 in reply to India's 244, only to be kept in the contest by 73 not out from captain Tim Paine, who marshalled the lower order to add 80 for the last three wickets.
With Hazlewood and Cummins then producing some irresistible fast bowling, Australia extended their 100% winning record in day-night Tests to eight matches, with six of those victories coming in Adelaide.
Their one welcome headache comes with the innings of Burns, perhaps only playing because of an injury to David Warner, who could be fit for the second Test.
If Warner is available, it would mean the hosts having to choose between Burns and Matthew Wade for who partners him at the top of the order.
'It really hurts' - reaction
India captain Virat Kohli: "It's very hard to put my feelings into words. We collapsed completely. When you work hard for two days, then literally an hour puts you in a position where it's impossible to win, it really hurts.
"It's something that needs to be reflected on and learned from, and we need to put in better performances going forward."
Australia captain Tim Paine: "We were expecting a real dogfight right to the end, late to day four and maybe day five, but it shows the talent we have with the ball. If there's anything in the wicket and our boys execute, that is what can happen.
"I'm rapped with how we bowled in this Test but we still have a lot of work to do with our batting. To win and not be anywhere near our best fills our team with confidence."
Former Australia limited-overs bowler Dirk Nannes on 5 Live Sports Extra: "The Australia bowlers were ruthless, exceptional, one of the best bowling displays I have ever seen.
"We came today thinking it would go late on day four, potentially day five. India had to win this Test to be in this series. It's difficult to see how they can come back. It's quite conceivable Australia will romp through this summer. India are in big trouble."


bbc--2020-12-19--'Sometimes we didn't even have a loaf of bread' - inside Rashford's child hunger campaign

Last updated on .From the section Football '' There were times when there was n't any food , so you 'd just go to sleep .
The people that were closest to me knew about the situation me and my family were going through , but my team-mates and coaches did n't . ''
That work has been recognised with a string of awards - he was made an MBE in the Queen 's Birthday Honours list , was recognised at both the Best Fifa Football Awards and BBC Sports Personality of The Year , and was included in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new documentary - Marcus Rashford : Feeding Britain 's Children , which will air on BBC One on Monday - the 23-year-old lets us into his family life , and into his campaign to tackle child food poverty .
'Sometimes we did n't even have a loaf of bread ' - Rashford 's background The film gives a unique insight into Rashford 's childhood .
His mother Mel - a single parent of five - explains how she worked three jobs when Rashford was growing up .
While working as a bookmakers ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the shop .
`` I used to finish my shift and then go back and do the cleaning , '' she says , adding : `` I used to do pot-washing on a Saturday as well . ''
Mel says there were times she served up food for her children but there would not be enough for herself .
`` Sometimes we did n't even have a loaf of bread in the house , '' she says .
`` But I would n't tell somebody I was struggling - it was embarrassing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documentary , Rashford visits Wythenshawe - the area of south Manchester where he grew up .
He reflects on how local businesses supported him and his family .
`` If they knew my mum was in work , they 'd just let me have a portion of chips or something , '' he says .
Rashford joined Manchester United as a seven-year-old .
Four years later , he moved into club accommodation .
`` It was a big decision that had to be made , '' Mel explains .
`` But because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really anyone to look after him . ''
Rashford credits his mother with instilling in him the values he is proud of , and she has been heavily involved in his efforts to tackle food poverty during the coronavirus pandemic .
In the film , we learn the footballer moved her and his brothers into a house near Wythenshawe .
Mel says : `` Marcus has provided a home for me and I sit there sometimes and just cry to think of where we 've come from . ''
Rashford says : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have something behind you that is pushing you .
`` When you come from a place of struggle and pain , a lot of the time it switches and it becomes your drive and motivation . ''
'Have they experienced these things ? '
- Rashford 's campaign begins Rashford 's campaign started after the UK went into lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic in March .
He began working with FareShare to raise money to give meals to vulnerable people .
In June , he told the BBC that about £20m had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He then wrote an open letter to MPs , urging the government to reverse a decision not to provide free school meals during the summer holidays .
At the time , about 1.3 million children from low-income backgrounds were eligible for free school meals in England , and the government had given support during the first lockdown in April .
Rashford was driven by his own experiences .
`` The system was not built for families like mine to succeed , regardless of how hard my mum worked , '' he wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says it was `` out of character '' for him to open up about something so personal , but he believes it was necessary .
`` The people making decisions - have they experienced these things ? ''
he asks .
Soon after Rashford went public with his letter , the government reversed its decision .
Mel says she was `` over the moon '' , adding : `` I must have rung him about 20 times ! ''
'Breakfast club has gone from about 30 to 70 children ' - Rashford goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The campaign did not stop ; the film follows Rashford as he pushes for further support .
In touching scenes , he visits his primary school , Button Lane .
Head teacher Emma Roberts tells him she is so proud of what he is doing , and Rashford talks to pupils and shares his stories of meeting friends for life in breakfast club .
Jackie Jones , the school 's safeguarding lead , describes how the number of families seeking support from the breakfast club has risen since the start of the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 30 to 70 children , '' she tells Rashford .
`` It used to be about families with parents who work - it 's become about families who can not and do n't have the facilities or the money to feed . ''
Rashford also visits a community store in south London that works with charities to redistribute surplus food from supermarkets to local low-income families .
They say the waiting list of families wanting to use their services over the summer has grown and they are worried about what happens when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is so insensitive ' - the campaign continues into winter In September , Rashford formed a taskforce of major UK food brands and supermarkets .
Together , they called for three policy recommendations by the National Food Strategy to be funded by the government as soon as possible : expanding free school meals to reach more children , expanding existing school holiday food and activities programmes and increasing the value of the Healthy Start vouchers - which help pregnant women , and parents with children under the age of four - to reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responded by saying it had already increased support to local authorities and Universal Credit .
`` It was almost like there was no emotional connection , '' Rashford says .
`` They were naming the things that they 've been doing for the last six years , but if those things had worked then I would n't be doing what I 'm doing . ''
A petition set up by Rashford , calling for the government to offer free school meals in England during school holidays , reached one million signatures in October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meals over holidays in England was debated in the House of Commons but the motion was voted down .
`` Have any of the people in government speaking about this had a life where they can literally afford to buy food and pay bills and that 's it ? ''
Rashford asks .
`` I doubt that they have .
The way they speak about it is so insensitive .
For me , it 's like they do n't have big enough understanding on the issue . ''
In the aftermath of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charities and other organisations from around the country came out to show support and offered free meals to struggling families over the school holidays .
Rashford used his social media account to publicise the organisations involved .
`` To see so many people do it off their own backs , all over the country - for me it was just a really proud moment , '' he says . '
I 'm happy we 've got to this stage ' - Rashford 's call from the PM ... what next ?
After huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer extra support to hard-pressed families over the winter .
In an incredible moment in the film , Rashford receives a personal phone call from Prime Minister Boris Johnson , setting out the changes his government would be making .
`` I gather you 've just played Everton ? ''
says the prime minister , before asking whether he scored .
A modest Rashford replies that he got an assist and his mum had just been teasing him for missing a header .
Johnson goes on to set out his government 's plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the winter .
They include a £170m Covid winter grant scheme to feed the most vulnerable , £220m to provide extra food and activities for children in school holidays , an extra £16m to food distribution charities and an increase in value of Healthy Start vouchers .
From the package of support , a £170m ring-fenced fund will be distributed through councils , with at least 80 % earmarked for help with food and bills .
Rashford takes it in his stride .
And it does n't sound as if he 's stopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've got to this stage , '' he says .
`` But I ca n't stop thinking about what the bigger picture looks like . ''
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"There were times when there wasn't any food, so you'd just go to sleep. The people that were closest to me knew about the situation me and my family were going through, but my team-mates and coaches didn't."
At the start of 2020, Marcus Rashford was a Manchester United and England footballer. He will end it as an internationally recognised social justice campaigner on child food poverty. His work for the provision of free school meals in England during holidays and other support to low-income families prompted major changes in government policy.
That work has been recognised with a string of awards - he was made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, was recognised at both the Best Fifa Football Awards and BBC Sports Personality of The Year, and was included in the annual Football Black List.
In a new documentary - Marcus Rashford: Feeding Britain's Children, which will air on BBC One on Monday - the 23-year-old lets us into his family life, and into his campaign to tackle child food poverty.
Rashford meets London family helped by summer holiday meal vouchers
'Sometimes we didn't even have a loaf of bread' - Rashford's background
The film gives a unique insight into Rashford's childhood.
His mother Mel - a single parent of five - explains how she worked three jobs when Rashford was growing up.
While working as a bookmakers' cashier, she took on another job in the shop. "I used to finish my shift and then go back and do the cleaning," she says, adding: "I used to do pot-washing on a Saturday as well."
Mel says there were times she served up food for her children but there would not be enough for herself.
"Sometimes we didn't even have a loaf of bread in the house," she says. "But I wouldn't tell somebody I was struggling - it was embarrassing."
In one scene in the documentary, Rashford visits Wythenshawe - the area of south Manchester where he grew up. He reflects on how local businesses supported him and his family.
"If they knew my mum was in work, they'd just let me have a portion of chips or something," he says.
Rashford’s mum says she worked three jobs, but still couldn't afford to feed herself sometimes
Rashford joined Manchester United as a seven-year-old. Four years later, he moved into club accommodation.
"It was a big decision that had to be made," Mel explains. "But because I was working nights, there wasn't really anyone to look after him."
Rashford credits his mother with instilling in him the values he is proud of, and she has been heavily involved in his efforts to tackle food poverty during the coronavirus pandemic.
In the film, we learn the footballer moved her and his brothers into a house near Wythenshawe.
Mel says: "Marcus has provided a home for me and I sit there sometimes and just cry to think of where we've come from."
Rashford's mum explains the sacrifices she made to support her family
Rashford says: "I think in sport you have to have something behind you that is pushing you.
"When you come from a place of struggle and pain, a lot of the time it switches and it becomes your drive and motivation."
'Have they experienced these things?' - Rashford's campaign begins
Rashford's campaign started after the UK went into lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
He began working with FareShare to raise money to give meals to vulnerable people.
In June, he told the BBC that about £20m had been raised to supply three million meals.
He then wrote an open letter to MPs, urging the government to reverse a decision not to provide free school meals during the summer holidays. At the time, about 1.3 million children from low-income backgrounds were eligible for free school meals in England, and the government had given support during the first lockdown in April.
Rashford was driven by his own experiences.
Rashford explains his drive to help children in poverty
"The system was not built for families like mine to succeed, regardless of how hard my mum worked," he wrote.
In the BBC film, he says it was "out of character" for him to open up about something so personal, but he believes it was necessary.
"The people making decisions - have they experienced these things?" he asks.
Soon after Rashford went public with his letter, the government reversed its decision.
Mel says she was "over the moon", adding: "I must have rung him about 20 times!"
'Breakfast club has gone from about 30 to 70 children' - Rashford goes back to school and meets food charities
The campaign did not stop; the film follows Rashford as he pushes for further support.
In touching scenes, he visits his primary school, Button Lane.
Head teacher Emma Roberts tells him she is so proud of what he is doing, and Rashford talks to pupils and shares his stories of meeting friends for life in breakfast club.
Jackie Jones, the school's safeguarding lead, describes how the number of families seeking support from the breakfast club has risen since the start of the pandemic.
"Breakfast club has gone from about 30 to 70 children," she tells Rashford. "It used to be about families with parents who work - it's become about families who cannot and don't have the facilities or the money to feed."
Rashford also visits a community store in south London that works with charities to redistribute surplus food from supermarkets to local low-income families.
They say the waiting list of families wanting to use their services over the summer has grown and they are worried about what happens when the school voucher scheme ends.
'It is so insensitive' - the campaign continues into winter
In September, Rashford formed a taskforce of major UK food brands and supermarkets.
Together, they called for three policy recommendations by the National Food Strategy to be funded by the government as soon as possible: expanding free school meals to reach more children, expanding existing school holiday food and activities programmes and increasing the value of the Healthy Start vouchers - which help pregnant women, and parents with children under the age of four - to reach an additional 290,000 people.
The government responded by saying it had already increased support to local authorities and Universal Credit.
"It was almost like there was no emotional connection," Rashford says. "They were naming the things that they've been doing for the last six years, but if those things had worked then I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing."
A petition set up by Rashford, calling for the government to offer free school meals in England during school holidays, reached one million signatures in October. A Labour motion on free school meals over holidays in England was debated in the House of Commons but the motion was voted down.
"Have any of the people in government speaking about this had a life where they can literally afford to buy food and pay bills and that's it?" Rashford asks.
"I doubt that they have. The way they speak about it is so insensitive. For me, it's like they don't have big enough understanding on the issue."
In the aftermath of the vote, countless businesses, councils, charities and other organisations from around the country came out to show support and offered free meals to struggling families over the school holidays.
Rashford used his social media account to publicise the organisations involved.
"To see so many people do it off their own backs, all over the country - for me it was just a really proud moment," he says.
'I'm happy we've got to this stage' - Rashford's call from the PM... what next?
After huge public pressure, the government decided to offer extra support to hard-pressed families over the winter.
In an incredible moment in the film, Rashford receives a personal phone call from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, setting out the changes his government would be making.
"I gather you've just played Everton?" says the prime minister, before asking whether he scored. A modest Rashford replies that he got an assist and his mum had just been teasing him for missing a header.
Johnson goes on to set out his government's plans to support vulnerable families in England over the winter. They include a £170m Covid winter grant scheme to feed the most vulnerable, £220m to provide extra food and activities for children in school holidays, an extra £16m to food distribution charities and an increase in value of Healthy Start vouchers.
'The families deserve the U-turn' - Rashford
From the package of support, a £170m ring-fenced fund will be distributed through councils, with at least 80% earmarked for help with food and bills.
Rashford takes it in his stride. And it doesn't sound as if he's stopping there.
"I'm happy we've got to this stage," he says. "But I can't stop thinking about what the bigger picture looks like."
If any of the issues in this article have affected you and you would like to get help, there are a number of organisations and initiatives that you can approach


bbc--2020-12-19--India will bounce back from collapse, says departing captain Kohli

Last updated on .From the section Cricket India captain Virat Kohli says his side will bounce back from being bowled out for 36 - their lowest total ever - in the first Test defeat by Australia .
`` I am confident the team is going to bounce back strong , '' said Kohli , 32 .
`` A few of the guys are going to realise their true characters and how they can step up for the team . ''
Resuming on 9-1 in their second innings on the third day of the day-night Test in Adelaide , India were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 65 years .
At one stage they lost four wickets with the score on 15 and overall the innings lasted for only 21.2 overs .
• None India bowled out for 36 as Australia secure big win Josh Hazlewood took 5-8 and Pat Cummins 4-21 while last man Mohammad Shami retired hurt after being struck on the arm by the latter .
`` No-one could make any sense of it , '' added Kohli .
`` To be honest there were some good balls but the ball did n't do anything drastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was very evident .
`` I do n't think we have ever had a worse batting performance so we can only go upwards from here . ''
As well as Kohli 's departure and the injury to Shami , India are already without pace bowler Ishant Sharma , while batsman Rohit Sharma will miss the second Test in Melbourne , beginning on December 26 .
However , despite the obstacles , Kohli remains confident his team can compete with Australia , the team they defeated 2-1 two years ago .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we had won this game , with me leaving , but this is Test cricket and anything can happen at any stage , '' he said .
`` Playing at the highest level , there will definitely be collapses again and again and we have to accept our mistakes and understand what we have to work on .
`` We do n't feel we are vulnerable to getting bowled out so cheaply .
I do n't think it is anything alarming . ''
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Last updated on .From the section Cricket
India's previous lowest total in Tests was the 42 made against England at Lord's in 1974
India captain Virat Kohli says his side will bounce back from being bowled out for 36 - their lowest total ever - in the first Test defeat by Australia.
India will be without Kohli, one of the world's finest batsmen, for the three remaining Tests as he is returning home for the birth of his first child.
"I am confident the team is going to bounce back strong," said Kohli, 32.
"A few of the guys are going to realise their true characters and how they can step up for the team."
Resuming on 9-1 in their second innings on the third day of the day-night Test in Adelaide, India were bowled out for the lowest Test total in 65 years.
At one stage they lost four wickets with the score on 15 and overall the innings lasted for only 21.2 overs.
Josh Hazlewood took 5-8 and Pat Cummins 4-21 while last man Mohammad Shami retired hurt after being struck on the arm by the latter.
"No-one could make any sense of it," added Kohli. "To be honest there were some good balls but the ball didn't do anything drastic. I think it was the mindset, it was very evident.
"I don't think we have ever had a worse batting performance so we can only go upwards from here."
As well as Kohli's departure and the injury to Shami, India are already without pace bowler Ishant Sharma, while batsman Rohit Sharma will miss the second Test in Melbourne, beginning on December 26.
However, despite the obstacles, Kohli remains confident his team can compete with Australia, the team they defeated 2-1 two years ago.
"I definitely would have loved it if we had won this game, with me leaving, but this is Test cricket and anything can happen at any stage," he said.
"Playing at the highest level, there will definitely be collapses again and again and we have to accept our mistakes and understand what we have to work on.
"We don't feel we are vulnerable to getting bowled out so cheaply. I don't think it is anything alarming."


bbc--2020-12-18--Burnley's Pastor Mick - from dangerous drug dealer to lifesaver

`` What I never told him or his family , or the police , was that he was the man @ @ @ @ @ child .
Why ?
I knew that I had been forgiven for my past .
@ @ @ @ @ he had done , but still , terrible things , but I felt forgiven and @ @ @ @ @ live in his sin . ''

"What I never told him or his family, or the police, was that he was the man who raped me as a child. Why? I knew that I had been forgiven for my past. I didn't do what he had done, but still, terrible things, but I felt forgiven and I didn't want to live in his sin."


bbc--2020-12-19--Coronavirus: Trump's Covid vaccine chief admits delivery mistake

`` I 'm the one who approved forecast sheets .
I 'm the one who approved allocations , '' he @ @ @ @ @ no problem with the process .
There is no problem with the Pfizer vaccine .
@ @ @ @ @ the Moderna vaccine .

"I'm the one who approved forecast sheets. I'm the one who approved allocations," he said. "There is no problem with the process. There is no problem with the Pfizer vaccine. There is no problem with the Moderna vaccine.


bbc--2020-12-20--Christmas rules tightened for millions in UK

`` Boris said it would be inhuman to change Christmas plans so we were all set to go , '' @ @ @ @ @ 've run all of our food supplies down because we were going to be away @ @ @ @ @ 'll be lucky if we 're not eating pizza on Christmas Day . ''

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bbc--2020-12-19--Covid in Sydney: Victoria toughens border restrictions to curb outbreak

`` We can only hope that it remains focused in the Northern Beaches , but if it goes across all @ @ @ @ @ need more tightening , '' she said .

Speaking at a news conference, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian urged people in the Sydney area to wear face masks in public although it was not mandatory. Earlier she pleaded with all residents to limit their activities over the next few days and stay at home "unless you really have to" go out.


bbc--2020-12-19--No trade deal unless substantial EU shift, UK says

Senior MEPs in the European Parliament have said they will not be `` rushed '' into signing off a deal @ @ @ @ @ to see the text of any agreement by Sunday if they are to approve it @ @ @ @ @ year .

"We respect the sovereignty of the UK and we expect the same. Both the EU and Britain must have the right to set their own laws and control their own waters. And we should both be able to act when our interests are at stake."


bbc--2020-12-20--Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem

Palestinian Christians are preparing to go ahead with Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem later this week despite a surge in Covid @ @ @ @ @ .
Midnight mass at the Nativity Church on Christmas Eve will take place but with @ @ @ @ @ the scout bands that lead festive processions has been disrupted by lockdowns but scouts say @ @ @ @ @ a message of comfort and joy

Palestinian Christians are preparing to go ahead with Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem later this week despite a surge in Covid cases in the West Bank.
Midnight mass at the Nativity Church on Christmas Eve will take place but with no congregation.
Practice for the scout bands that lead festive processions has been disrupted by lockdowns but scouts say they still hope to bring a message of comfort and joy
BBC Middle East Correspondent Yolande Knell reports.


bbc--2020-12-19--Lionel Messi equals Pele goalscoring record with 643rd goal for Barcelona

Last updated on .From the section European Football Lionel Messi equalled Brazil legend Pele 's record of 643 goals for a single club by scoring for Barcelona in Saturday 's draw against Valencia .
Messi scored his first goal for Barca in 2005 against Albacete .
Pele scored 643 goals in 19 seasons for Brazilian side Santos between 1956 and 1974 .
Sadly for Messi , his celebrations will likely be muted after Barcelona failed to beat their mid-table opponents .
The result leaves the 26-time champions fifth in La Liga , eight points behind Atletico Madrid , who earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points .
Fierce rivals and champions Real Madrid , five points ahead of Barca , play Eibar on Sunday .
This should have been Barcelona 's third league win on the bounce , having led 2-1 in the second half and grown stronger as the match progressed .
They were given an almighty jolt in the 29th minute when defender Mouctar Diakhaby gave the visitors the lead when he headed in from a corner after being left unmarked .
• None The action from the Nou Camp as it happened Valencia had defended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aggrieved that Barcelona were awarded a penalty just before half-time when Jose Gaya was judged to have pushed Antoine Griezmann over in the area .
After the referee Alejandro Hernandez confirmed the foul following a check of the pitchside monitor , Messi stepped up for what should been his historic moment .
However , Domenech made a brilliant save only for the Argentine to then nod home at the far post seconds later .
Barcelona were on top for much of the second half and penetrated the last line of defence once more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlandish scissor-kick which beat the reach of Domenech .
Ronald Koeman 's men were desperate to kill the game off with another goal , but as they pressed they were caught by a Valencia counter-attack , which resulted in the deadly Maxi Gomez poking in at the far post .
The 24-year-old Uruguay striker has now been involved in at least one goal in six of his seven La Liga games against Barcelona .
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho went close with an angled strike 12 minutes from time , but that was as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the closing stages .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Lionel Messi's header was his 450th La Liga goal, on his 498th La Liga appearance for Barcelona
Lionel Messi equalled Brazil legend Pele's record of 643 goals for a single club by scoring for Barcelona in Saturday's draw against Valencia.
The Argentine, 33, achieved the feat with a diving header just before half-time, immediately after his penalty was saved by keeper Jaume Domenech.
Messi scored his first goal for Barca in 2005 against Albacete.
Pele scored 643 goals in 19 seasons for Brazilian side Santos between 1956 and 1974.
Sadly for Messi, his celebrations will likely be muted after Barcelona failed to beat their mid-table opponents.
The result leaves the 26-time champions fifth in La Liga, eight points behind Atletico Madrid, who earlier defeated Elche 3-1 to move to 29 points.
Fierce rivals and champions Real Madrid, five points ahead of Barca, play Eibar on Sunday.
This should have been Barcelona's third league win on the bounce, having led 2-1 in the second half and grown stronger as the match progressed.
They were given an almighty jolt in the 29th minute when defender Mouctar Diakhaby gave the visitors the lead when he headed in from a corner after being left unmarked.
Valencia had defended well up to that point and felt aggrieved that Barcelona were awarded a penalty just before half-time when Jose Gaya was judged to have pushed Antoine Griezmann over in the area.
After the referee Alejandro Hernandez confirmed the foul following a check of the pitchside monitor, Messi stepped up for what should been his historic moment. However, Domenech made a brilliant save only for the Argentine to then nod home at the far post seconds later.
Barcelona were on top for much of the second half and penetrated the last line of defence once more when Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo produced an outlandish scissor-kick which beat the reach of Domenech.
Ronald Koeman's men were desperate to kill the game off with another goal, but as they pressed they were caught by a Valencia counter-attack, which resulted in the deadly Maxi Gomez poking in at the far post.
The 24-year-old Uruguay striker has now been involved in at least one goal in six of his seven La Liga games against Barcelona.
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho went close with an angled strike 12 minutes from time, but that was as close as Barca got to scoring again in the closing stages.


bbc--2020-12-19--François Bozizé: CAR accuses former president of 'attempted coup'

The CAR is one of Africa 's poorest and most unstable countries even though it is rich in resources like @ @ @ @ @ UN estimates that half of the population are dependent on humanitarian assistance and up to @ @ @ @ @ .

The CAR is one of Africa's poorest and most unstable countries even though it is rich in resources like diamonds and uranium. The UN estimates that half of the population are dependent on humanitarian assistance and up to a fifth have been displaced.


bbc--2020-12-19--Covid: Chile's president Sebastián Piñera fined $3,500 for no-mask selfie

Then in April this year , the president sparked outrage again by posing for photographs at the plaza that had @ @ @ @ @ protests before coronavirus restrictions were imposed .

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bbc--2020-12-20--Your pictures on the theme of 'my 2020'

Your pictures on the theme of 'my 2020'

`` Trying to get five minutes ' peace after a stressful few weeks of Covid news and discussions of impending @ @ @ @ @ daughter to insist on joining me and putting on a show - her joyful nature @ @ @ @ @ we had to stay at home . ''

"Trying to get five minutes' peace after a stressful few weeks of Covid news and discussions of impending lockdown, only for my daughter to insist on joining me and putting on a show - her joyful nature definitely kept us going when we had to stay at home."


bbc--2020-12-20--Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

The BBC has written at length about how any vaccine approved for use against coronavirus will have been rigorously tested @ @ @ @ @ It 's true Covid-19 vaccines have been developed at a remarkable pace , but none @ @ @ @ @ ensure safety have been skipped .

"The only difference is that some of the stages overlapped so, for example, phase three of the trial - when tens of thousands of people are given the vaccine - started while phase two, involving a few hundred people, was still going on," says BBC Health reporter Rachel Schraer.


bbc--2020-12-20--'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler

And all Noor has to do to is pick up the phone , arrange some money transfers and pay the @ @ @ @ @ authorities .
He never meets anyone in person who is not known to him or @ @ @ @ @ .
He relies on his reputation to bring in clients and is wary of speaking @ @ @

And all Noor has to do to is pick up the phone, arrange some money transfers and pay the occasional bribe to the Afghan authorities. He never meets anyone in person who is not known to him or a close relative or friend. He relies on his reputation to bring in clients and is wary of speaking to strangers.


bbc--2020-12-20--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'

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Her daughter was brought to the hospital with head injuries , and one @ @ @ @ @ destroyed .
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The mother died on the spot. Her daughter was brought to the hospital with head injuries, and one of her eyes had been destroyed. We tried our best to save her life but she did not survive.


bbc--2020-12-20--Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

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But the station told us that @ @ @ @ @ , discussed his record as a member of parliament , talking about a number of @ @ @ @ @

It's true that Bobi Wine was on air here on 16 December. But the station told us that he had, in fact, discussed his record as a member of parliament, talking about a number of things he had done.


bbc--2020-12-19--Alan Shearer would 'not be so sure' about Arsenal staying in Premier League

Last updated on .From the section Arsenal Former England captain Alan Shearer says he would `` not be so sure '' about Arsenal 's chances of Premier League survival at the end of this season .
They have 14 points from 14 games and have lost eight of those matches .
Asked if they will stay up , Shearer replied : `` I would n't be so sure .
Not with that starting team and the attitude of some of those players . ''
The 2-1 defeat against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday left Mikel Arteta 's side four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gunners have not scored from open play in any of their past five top-flight games away from home .
Nicolas Pepe , the club 's record £72m signing , scored just his second league goal of the season from the penalty spot .
Shearer added on Match of the Day : `` Awful , no creativity , players going through the motions , not working hard enough and not closing down .
`` Mikel Arteta should be a worried man relying on that group of players trying to save his job .
Twelve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options .
`` Against Everton , Pepe was not prepared to get into the box , he was jogging , sometimes walking .
He has got to do more .
`` There are a few players in that team who are not giving everything for the manager .
Arsenal are never going to score goals playing like that . ''
Arteta admitted Arsenal `` are in a big fight '' and the players `` hurt right now '' .
The Spaniard added : `` We need to generate more to win football matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the other team wants it more .
The boys are absolutely still fighting .
`` The way the boys reacted in the dressing room tells me they have the belief .
When you lose lots of games for different reasons it hurts a lot .
`` We have to be better , it was n't about Everton , it was about us . ''

Last updated on .From the section Arsenal
Former England captain Alan Shearer says he would "not be so sure" about Arsenal's chances of Premier League survival at the end of this season.
The Gunners have made their worst start to a season since the 1974-75 campaign and lie 15th in the table.
They have 14 points from 14 games and have lost eight of those matches.
Asked if they will stay up, Shearer replied: "I wouldn't be so sure. Not with that starting team and the attitude of some of those players."
The 2-1 defeat against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday left Mikel Arteta's side four points above the relegation zone.
The Gunners have not scored from open play in any of their past five top-flight games away from home.
Nicolas Pepe, the club's record £72m signing, scored just his second league goal of the season from the penalty spot.
Arsenal players still have belief - Arteta
Shearer added on Match of the Day: "Awful, no creativity, players going through the motions, not working hard enough and not closing down.
"Mikel Arteta should be a worried man relying on that group of players trying to save his job. Twelve goals all season, they have no options.
"Against Everton, Pepe was not prepared to get into the box, he was jogging, sometimes walking. He has got to do more.
"There are a few players in that team who are not giving everything for the manager. Arsenal are never going to score goals playing like that."
Arteta admitted Arsenal "are in a big fight" and the players "hurt right now".
The Spaniard added: "We need to generate more to win football matches. When it comes to small details, the other team wants it more. The boys are absolutely still fighting.
"The way the boys reacted in the dressing room tells me they have the belief. When you lose lots of games for different reasons it hurts a lot.
"We have to be better, it wasn't about Everton, it was about us."


bbc--2020-12-19--Seven goals again - but this time Christmas leaders Liverpool show title intent

When Liverpool lost 7-2 to Aston Villa on 4 October , their ability to defend the Premier League title they won in such style in 2019-20 was questioned .
Their performance at Selhurst Park was an ominous one for those rivals who would like to think they can capitalise on the season 's unusual circumstances to mount a challenge - and who would like to prevent the Reds from winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984 .
A piece of Christmas history but 'season is not finished' Liverpool are now the first side to spend three consecutive Christmases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they achieved the feat from 1978 to 1980 .
And the stats make good reading for the Reds - 11 out of the past 15 sides leading the way on 25 December have gone on to win the title .
Liverpool have a five-point lead at the summit of the table after Everton 's win over Arsenal on Saturday .
Manager Jurgen Klopp , though , indicated that this was no time to be getting over-excited .
`` I do n't feel satisfaction - I am happy in the moment absolutely because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time like this it makes no sense to be over the moon about something , '' said Klopp .
`` The season is not finished .
There are a few games to come but we will be ready . ''
Klopp is a much happier manager now than he was after that cold October night in the West Midlands .
After the shock defeat by Villa , he said his side had `` lost the plot '' .
Liverpool became the first reigning champions to concede seven goals in a league game since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But since the embarrassment at Villa Park , Klopp 's side have marched up the table .
Their phenomenal attacking display at Selhurst Park was a significant statement of intent .
They do n't have the 10-point cushion they enjoyed on Christmas Day 2019 - and Tottenham could reduce their lead to three points when they face Leicester on Sunday .
But Liverpool 's lead does mean their rivals are already playing catch-up .
Just how good were Liverpool against Palace ?
`` We scored wonderful goals in the first half and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Klopp said .
`` We controlled the game and did n't let Crystal Palace back in , so [ it was a ] wonderful performance . ''
The facts do n't lie .
Liverpool dominated possession , had five different scorers and attempted 14 shots to Palace 's five .
On BBC Sport 's player rater , no Liverpool man got lower than 7.62 .
`` We were clinical in front of goal , '' added captain Jordan Henderson .
`` All of the finishes were brilliant .
Mo 's [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one - and Bobby 's [ Firmino ] were brilliant .
Taki 's [ Minamino ] too .
`` We are focused on what 's important to us - whether that 's the Premier League , the Champions League , the FA Cup , etc .
It 's a difficult period for everyone so we need to keep going .
We have a few players coming back from injury which is important for us . ''
Former England captain Alan Shearer said on Match of the Day : `` It was a devastating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understanding of what is in and around the players and then the space for others to run it is so intelligent .
`` Just sit back and admire Salah 's second goal , it was magnificent from all the forwards on the pitch . ''
Ex-Newcastle and Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas added : `` There are a lot of players in the Liverpool team that can be rested but the demands and the drive comes from the captain , the leader Jordan Henderson .
`` He leads by example and does so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward and lose the ball , Henderson is in a great position to help out .
We give Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson the plaudits for all the assists they get but Henderson does a lot of their work . ''
'We are humiliated by the result' A manager since 1976 , Roy Hodgson has seen enough of football 's highs and lows to maintain a sense of perspective .
The Crystal Palace boss is not a man to use words such as `` humiliated '' lightly .
So the fact that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicator of his strength of feeling .
`` There is nothing positive I can say , '' said Hodgson , who looked a forlorn figure .
`` We are humiliated by the result .
We take it very badly .
For most of us in the dressing room , we have not been on the end of a 7-0 defeat .
`` We just have to get over it .
There is no point dwelling on it and we have to learn lessons . ''
The result was Liverpool 's first league victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals since a 9-0 win over Crystal Palace in September 1989 .
Liverpool were top at Christmas that season too .
They went on to win the title by nine points .
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Jurgen Klopp was named 2020's Best Fifa men's coach on 17 December
When Liverpool lost 7-2 to Aston Villa on 4 October, their ability to defend the Premier League title they won in such style in 2019-20 was questioned.
But by scoring seven goals of their own against Crystal Palace on Saturday, they underlined their status as favourites.
Their performance at Selhurst Park was an ominous one for those rivals who would like to think they can capitalise on the season's unusual circumstances to mount a challenge - and who would like to prevent the Reds from winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984.
A piece of Christmas history but 'season is not finished'
Outstanding Liverpool scored wonderful goals - Klopp
Liverpool are now the first side to spend three consecutive Christmases on top of the English league since they achieved the feat from 1978 to 1980.
And the stats make good reading for the Reds - 11 out of the past 15 sides leading the way on 25 December have gone on to win the title.
Liverpool have a five-point lead at the summit of the table after Everton's win over Arsenal on Saturday.
Manager Jurgen Klopp, though, indicated that this was no time to be getting over-excited.
"I don't feel satisfaction - I am happy in the moment absolutely because it was a top game but at a time like this it makes no sense to be over the moon about something," said Klopp.
"The season is not finished. There are a few games to come but we will be ready."
Liverpool have lost just once in all competitions since losing 7-2 to Aston Villa on 4 October
Klopp is a much happier manager now than he was after that cold October night in the West Midlands.
After the shock defeat by Villa, he said his side had "lost the plot".
Liverpool became the first reigning champions to concede seven goals in a league game since Sunderland beat Arsenal 7-1 in September 1953.
But since the embarrassment at Villa Park, Klopp's side have marched up the table. Their phenomenal attacking display at Selhurst Park was a significant statement of intent.
They don't have the 10-point cushion they enjoyed on Christmas Day 2019 - and Tottenham could reduce their lead to three points when they face Leicester on Sunday. But Liverpool's lead does mean their rivals are already playing catch-up.
Liverpool's win was their first by a margin of seven goals away from home in the top flight
Just how good were Liverpool against Palace?
In short - very.
"We scored wonderful goals in the first half and even more so in the second half," Klopp said. "We controlled the game and didn't let Crystal Palace back in, so [it was a] wonderful performance."
The facts don't lie. Liverpool dominated possession, had five different scorers and attempted 14 shots to Palace's five. On BBC Sport's player rater, no Liverpool man got lower than 7.62.
"We were clinical in front of goal," added captain Jordan Henderson. "All of the finishes were brilliant. Mo's [Salah] was brilliant - that last one - and Bobby's [Firmino] were brilliant. Taki's [Minamino] too.
"We are focused on what's important to us - whether that's the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, etc. It's a difficult period for everyone so we need to keep going. We have a few players coming back from injury which is important for us."
Former England captain Alan Shearer said on Match of the Day: "It was a devastating display of finishing. The appreciation and understanding of what is in and around the players and then the space for others to run it is so intelligent.
"Just sit back and admire Salah's second goal, it was magnificent from all the forwards on the pitch."
Ex-Newcastle and Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas added: "There are a lot of players in the Liverpool team that can be rested but the demands and the drive comes from the captain, the leader Jordan Henderson.
"He leads by example and does so much selfless work. If the full-backs go forward and lose the ball, Henderson is in a great position to help out. We give Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson the plaudits for all the assists they get but Henderson does a lot of their work."
'We are humiliated by the result'
A manager since 1976, Roy Hodgson has seen enough of football's highs and lows to maintain a sense of perspective. The Crystal Palace boss is not a man to use words such as "humiliated" lightly.
So the fact that he used that word on Saturday was an indicator of his strength of feeling.
"There is nothing positive I can say," said Hodgson, who looked a forlorn figure. "We are humiliated by the result. We take it very badly. For most of us in the dressing room, we have not been on the end of a 7-0 defeat.
"We just have to get over it. There is no point dwelling on it and we have to learn lessons."
The result was Liverpool's first league victory by a margin of seven or more goals since a 9-0 win over Crystal Palace in September 1989.
Liverpool were top at Christmas that season too. They went on to win the title by nine points.


bbc--2020-12-19--Woods and son Charlie, 11, four shots off lead at exhibition event

Last updated on .From the section Golf Tiger Woods and his 11-year-old son Charlie are four shots off the lead @ @ @ @ @ a two-day exhibition event in Florida on Saturday .
Charlie Woods eagled the par-five third @ @ @ @ @ only player on the day to do so - in the scramble format .
He @ @ @ @ @ the tournament 's 25-year history .
The event is restricted to major champions playing with @ @ @ @ @ choosing .
Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron , 13 , hold a two-shot lead @ @ @ @ @ Qass while Australian Greg Norman and son Greg Jr are a further shot adrift , @ @ @ @ @ Team Lehman .
Team Woods are making their first appearance at the relaxed end-of-season event @ @ @ @ @ under par after nine holes , before a cooler back nine .

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Charlie Woods' swing has drawn comparisons with his father's
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Tiger Woods and his 11-year-old son Charlie are four shots off the lead after the first round of a two-day exhibition event in Florida on Saturday.
Team Woods opened the PNC Championship with a 10-under-par 62 that left them in a share of sixth place.
Charlie Woods eagled the par-five third on his own - the only player on the day to do so - in the scramble format.
He is the youngest competitor in the tournament's 25-year history.
The event is restricted to major champions playing with a family member of their choosing.
Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron, 13, hold a two-shot lead over Vijay Singh and son Qass while Australian Greg Norman and son Greg Jr are a further shot adrift, level with Team Duval and Team Lehman.
Team Woods are making their first appearance at the relaxed end-of-season event in Orlando and were eight under par after nine holes, before a cooler back nine.


bbc--2020-12-19--Parker accuses Wilson of diving to earn Newcastle draw with 10-man Fulham

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Fulham manager Scott Parker accused Callum Wilson of diving as the Newcastle striker 's penalty denied his 10 men possible victory at St James ' Park .
The forward then converted from the spot for his eighth goal of the season , as the home side earned a fortunate point .
Parker was also left dumfounded by Graham Scott 's decision to award the penalty .
The referee checked the replays of the incident on the pitchside monitor and , after careful deliberation , stuck to his original verdict , while sending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` For what I have just seen the contact was made outside of the box and he then goes into the box and dives , '' the former Newcastle midfielder told Sky Sports .
`` I do n't know whether he [ the referee ] is looking at the same angles I am .
I just do n't understand .
The game has changed drastically and not for the better , in my opinion .
It 's a bit of a mess to be honest . ''
He added : `` Referees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But we have this VAR and everything there and we are still making incorrect decisions and that 's puzzling . ''
Both BBC Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas also thought Wilson had dived in the area .
Former Newcastle striker Shearer said : `` Yes there 's a tiny touch , but it should have been a foul outside the box . ''
Ex-Magpies midfielder Jenas added : `` Parker has got it right .
This is a dive .
I do n't think it 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here as well - we 're watching this and we get all the angles , but the referee just got this one far-away angle . ''
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce , on the other hand , backed Scott 's decision .
`` I think the referee has made the right call , '' he said .
`` When I see the video back it looks like he clipped his heel . ''
The equaliser and red card were tough on Fulham , who had looked the more composed with their methodical build-up play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played like they had just met for the first time .
Fulham had been particularly effective with deliveries from the left , so it came as no surprise when Ademola Lookman 's corner caused confusion in the home area in the lead-up to the opener .
Young centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo sent his header back into the six-yard area where Bobby Decordova-Reid produced a flick which went in off the face of Matt Ritchie .
Lookman had also gone close with a downward header while Decordova-Reid should have done better with a side-foot effort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a man advantage , Newcastle looked little more threatening .
The point lifts Bruce 's men up to 12th on 18 points , while Fulham are in 17th with 10 points .
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Lookman , on loan from RB Leipzig , has perhaps found his home at Craven Cottage .
He was brilliant on the left and almost as a second striker , creating three efforts on goal including two on target .
Gabonese midfielder Mario Lemina was back in the line-up and was diligent in both attack and defence .
His ball into the area for Decordova-Reid , called up as a late replacement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put away .
Fulham remained spirited even after going down to 10 men , and despite missing out on a possible three points , this performance will have again delighted their fans .
Wilson saves the day for Magpies again Prior to the match , Bruce highlighted - as he has repeatedly recently - how much his side had been affected by the coronavirus , which initially resulted in the postponement of their match against Aston Villa at the start of December .
However , victory over West Brom and a competent 77-minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his side could continue producing displays that have so far seen them keep clear of the relegation battle .
It was not a lack of fitness but a lack of cohesion that affected Newcastle in the first half on Saturday .
They marginally improved after the break , but with Miguel Almiron and £40m signing Joelinton once again misfiring it was left to Wilson to save the day .
The former Bournemouth striker has arguably been the Magpies ' best signing in recent seasons .
Whether he was fouled outside the area or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and nous got him into the position that forced a mistake from Andersen before he coolly dispatched from the spot .
Bruce can not afford to rest him over this festive period and will be praying he stays fit .
`` I think if we 're brutally honest we were n't that great , '' added the Magpies manager .
`` Against 10 men we struggled to create anything , but we 've had a difficult week and we 'll dust ourselves down and get ready for Tuesday [ EFL Cup quarter-final against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are unbeaten in their last six Premier League home games against Fulham ( W3 D3 ) , last tasting defeat in May 2009 .
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• None Fulham have picked up points when finishing a Premier League game with 10 men for the first time since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They had lost the previous five instances .
• None No side have conceded more penalties in the Premier League this season than Fulham ( five ) , with the Cottagers doing so in three of their last four matches .
• None Andersen is the third Danish player to see red for Fulham in the Premier League after Leon Andreasen in February 2008 v West Ham and Claus Jensen in April 2005 v Bolton .
• None Newcastle have won a penalty in three of their past six Premier League home games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the top-flight at St James ' Park .
• None After missing two of his first four penalties in the top four tiers of English league football , Wilson has scored 10 of his following 11 from the spot .
• None Wilson has scored eight goals in 12 Premier League appearances this season , as many as his he did in 35 games in the last campaign for Bournemouth .
Newcastle are at Brentford in the EFL Cup on Tuesday ( 17:30 GMT ) before they go to Manchester City next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home to Southampton next Saturday ( 15:00 ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Newcastle 1-1 Fulham: VAR still making wrong decisions, says Parker
Fulham manager Scott Parker accused Callum Wilson of diving as the Newcastle striker's penalty denied his 10 men possible victory at St James' Park.
The Cottagers took the lead just before the break and looked comfortable until the 62nd minute when defender Joachim Andersen was shown a red card for fouling Wilson. Initial contact was made outside the area but the Magpies forward fell once in the box.
The forward then converted from the spot for his eighth goal of the season, as the home side earned a fortunate point.
Parker was also left dumfounded by Graham Scott's decision to award the penalty. The referee checked the replays of the incident on the pitchside monitor and, after careful deliberation, stuck to his original verdict, while sending Andersen off having initially shown no card.
"For what I have just seen the contact was made outside of the box and he then goes into the box and dives," the former Newcastle midfielder told Sky Sports.
"I don't know whether he [the referee] is looking at the same angles I am. I just don't understand. The game has changed drastically and not for the better, in my opinion. It's a bit of a mess to be honest."
He added: "Referees make mistakes, I totally get that. But we have this VAR and everything there and we are still making incorrect decisions and that's puzzling."
Both BBC Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas also thought Wilson had dived in the area.
Former Newcastle striker Shearer said: "Yes there's a tiny touch, but it should have been a foul outside the box."
Ex-Magpies midfielder Jenas added: "Parker has got it right. This is a dive. I don't think it's a foul. There's an important point here as well - we're watching this and we get all the angles, but the referee just got this one far-away angle."
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce, on the other hand, backed Scott's decision.
"I think the referee has made the right call," he said. "When I see the video back it looks like he clipped his heel."
The equaliser and red card were tough on Fulham, who had looked the more composed with their methodical build-up play, while in spells the Magpies XI played like they had just met for the first time.
Fulham had been particularly effective with deliveries from the left, so it came as no surprise when Ademola Lookman's corner caused confusion in the home area in the lead-up to the opener. Young centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo sent his header back into the six-yard area where Bobby Decordova-Reid produced a flick which went in off the face of Matt Ritchie.
Lookman had also gone close with a downward header while Decordova-Reid should have done better with a side-foot effort.
Despite playing more than 28 minutes with a man advantage, Newcastle looked little more threatening.
The point lifts Bruce's men up to 12th on 18 points, while Fulham are in 17th with 10 points.
Tough luck for valiant Fulham
Matt Ritchie unwittingly sent the ball into his goal after it bounced off his face
After a start to the season which saw their relegation odds further shorten following five defeats in their first six Premier League matches, Fulham appear to be finally getting their just rewards for their approach to the game at this higher level.
On Saturday, they did not have to be at their best against a disjointed home side, although there were a handful of impressive performances.
Lookman, on loan from RB Leipzig, has perhaps found his home at Craven Cottage. He was brilliant on the left and almost as a second striker, creating three efforts on goal including two on target.
Gabonese midfielder Mario Lemina was back in the line-up and was diligent in both attack and defence. His ball into the area for Decordova-Reid, called up as a late replacement for Ivan Cavaleiro, should have been put away.
Fulham remained spirited even after going down to 10 men, and despite missing out on a possible three points, this performance will have again delighted their fans.
Wilson saves the day for Magpies again
Newcastle 1-1 Fulham: We have got to perform better, says Bruce
Prior to the match, Bruce highlighted - as he has repeatedly recently - how much his side had been affected by the coronavirus, which initially resulted in the postponement of their match against Aston Villa at the start of December.
However, victory over West Brom and a competent 77-minute display against an effervescent Leeds suggested that his side could continue producing displays that have so far seen them keep clear of the relegation battle.
It was not a lack of fitness but a lack of cohesion that affected Newcastle in the first half on Saturday.
They marginally improved after the break, but with Miguel Almiron and £40m signing Joelinton once again misfiring it was left to Wilson to save the day.
The former Bournemouth striker has arguably been the Magpies' best signing in recent seasons. Whether he was fouled outside the area or not is debatable, but his pace and nous got him into the position that forced a mistake from Andersen before he coolly dispatched from the spot.
Bruce cannot afford to rest him over this festive period and will be praying he stays fit.
"I think if we're brutally honest we weren't that great," added the Magpies manager.
"Against 10 men we struggled to create anything, but we've had a difficult week and we'll dust ourselves down and get ready for Tuesday [EFL Cup quarter-final against Brentford]."
Fulham pay the penalty - stats
Newcastle are unbeaten in their last six Premier League home games against Fulham (W3 D3), last tasting defeat in May 2009.
Newcastle have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 Premier League games at St James' Park, their longest run without a shutout in the competition since February 2005, when Graeme Souness was in charge (also 11 games).
Fulham have picked up points when finishing a Premier League game with 10 men for the first time since April 2013 when beating QPR 3-2. They had lost the previous five instances.
No side have conceded more penalties in the Premier League this season than Fulham (five), with the Cottagers doing so in three of their last four matches.
Andersen is the third Danish player to see red for Fulham in the Premier League after Leon Andreasen in February 2008 v West Ham and Claus Jensen in April 2005 v Bolton.
Newcastle have won a penalty in three of their past six Premier League home games, as many as their previous 58 in the top-flight at St James' Park.
After missing two of his first four penalties in the top four tiers of English league football, Wilson has scored 10 of his following 11 from the spot.
Wilson has scored eight goals in 12 Premier League appearances this season, as many as his he did in 35 games in the last campaign for Bournemouth.
What's next?
Newcastle are at Brentford in the EFL Cup on Tuesday (17:30 GMT) before they go to Manchester City next Saturday (20:00). Fulham are at home to Southampton next Saturday (15:00).
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