Houssem Aouar blow for Arsenal as second bid rejected by hardline Lyon chief

@BorisJohnson #SirShane." It comes after controversy was sparked by the decision to give former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson a knighthood despite being sacked from the government twice.The tweet was sent out in full view of Piers’ 7.9 million followers. His fans were then quick to jump on to the post and make their thoughts on the subject known. @Msmansk penned: “Good idea but doesn’t he have to be British ?”@NavyReg1970 said: “My lasting memory isnt actually the bowling, its that little wicket keeper constantly harassing the batsman, giving a running commentary and growling "bowling warnie" or "nice one shane" after every single ball.”(sic)@PaddyBriggs chimed in: “Australia no longer appoint knights and dames under its honours system, PM Malcolm Turnbull has said.(sic)“Mr Turnbull said the titles were "not appropriate" in modern Australia, and that Queen Elizabeth had accepted the cabinet's recommendation to drop them.”@Portsmouthfclee said: “I can’t ever remember an overseas sportsman, who quite frankly put England to the sword in ashes cricket, be so loved and adored! “We loved him like our very own national treasure!”@Stevefry penned: “Let’s face it, if Gavin Williamson can get a Knighthood then the whole Commonwealth is now in the mix to get one.”Shane Warne died on Friday morning following a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand, where he was holidaying with friends. The star’s management team released a statement, which read: "It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4th March.” "Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived."The family

Rugby legend Martin Offiah spoke about meeting Prince Charles, revealing that he was pleasantly surprised by the encounter.The rugby star spoke candidly to Express.co.uk on the red carpet for Nordoff Robbins Legends of Rugby Dinner last month. Martin, 56, was awarded an MBE for his services to rugby in 1997 at Buckingham Palace. The sports star recalled: “It was actually Prince Charles who presented me with my MBE back in 1997, which seems like a lifetime ago. “1994 was my best year of course and I still have my statue outside of Wembley.”During his rugby league career, Martin scored over 500 tries, which makes him the third highest try scorer of all time worldwide, and the highest scorer in the UK.The athlete left behind such a legacy that he even has his own statue, alongside four other great rugby players, which stands outside Wembley Stadium.The star went on to describe the Duke of Wales, 73, as being “fantastic” when they first met.“He was fantastic,” Martin gushed as he repeated the sentiment once more. “He talked about the fact that he had played rugby at school and he played second row, which I didn’t know.So yeah, it was a nice little chat.”When asked for his thoughts on the royals, Martin gave a considered response on the subject.“You know, I think your history is your history regardless of whether you think it’s good or bad,” he said.“Similar to our own history, you have to understand it, and the royal family is part of British history.He went on to discuss the potential economic benefits of having a royal family.”“It does bring a lot of money, for want of a better term, into the economy and the purse,” Martin explained.“Yeah, I wouldn’t say I’m a royalist as such, but I’m in favour of the royal family.“I

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRussia’s media regulator announced that it was blocking access to the Facebook network in the country, claiming parent company Meta’s restrictions on Kremlin-affiliated media accounts violated a Russian law banning censorship.In the wake of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Meta previously said it was “globally demoting” content from Facebook pages and Instagram accounts from Russian state-controlled media outlets such as the Russian military’s Zvezda TV channel and Sputnik to make them harder to find on its platforms. In addition, the social giant has banned ads from Russian state-controlled media and demonetized their accounts.Meta is among a host of other internet media platforms that have restricted or blocked Russian state-sponsored media since the war commenced, including YouTube, Spotify, TikTok, Snapchat and Reddit.

Gerwyn Price has admitted that he can be "a bit too boisterous" on stage and regrets that he has become the pantomime villain of the darts world.As world number one and the winner of six major titles, the Welshman's talent is undeniable.But that hasn't stopped English fans from targeting him at big events, as the 36-year-old is regularly booed by crowds when not playing in Wales.The ill-feeling towards him from some began at the 2018 Darts Grand Slam final, when he was involved in a bust-up with popular rival Gary Anderson. Speaking about the effect it has had on him and his career, Price admits that it has been "hard work" to produce his best performances when he regularly receives such a hostile reception."When you're on stage you're up there to do a job – I'm not up there to make people hate me, but if that's the way they feel about my stage presence and the way I am then I can't help that," he said on the Happy Hour Podcast."I've just got to go up there and do a job.

Danniella Westbrook's daughter Jodie Jenkins has opened up in her first-ever exclusive interview about just how similar she and her famous mum are.The stunning blonde social media executive chatted to the Daily Star about how she always gets stopped in the street by fans pointing out the uncanny resemblance. Jodie, 20, admitted she never used to notice the similarities until she got a fringe cut like how her former EastEnders star mum used to have back in her TV days.The blonde beauty said: "Do you know what I never used to see it but people everywhere, in pubs, in the gym, always go 'wow, you really look like someone, oh you look like Danniella Westbrook', and I'm like 'yeah, I'm kind of related.'"And then my nan always says 'God, you really look like your mum when you say that.

Emmerdale is modelled on, only to say it's "nothing like" the iconic on screen village and generally "a bit s***." Emmerdale fans Chris King and Zoe Brodie travelled all the way to Esholt, a village near Guiseley, Leeds, from Rotherham for a day out with their two-year-old son Ronnie, to check out the location behind the popular ITV soap.Esholt was the location used to film Emmerdale’s external shots from 1976, all the way until 1996. Filming then moved to Harewood, West Yorkshire where a replica of Esholt was built for filming.The village has the real-life Woolpack pub, featured in the show, and frequently had fans visiting on coach tours before the pandemic.But Chris and Zoe were left bitterly “disappointed” by their visit in the rain on Thursday, Yorkshire Live reported.

Megan Barton-Hanson and James Lock appear to be back on, after splitting in December. Love Island babe Megan, 27, was filmed by The Only Way Is Essex star Lock, 35, giving him a kiss the cheek as they celebrated Megan's birthday on Friday. Megan was the first to show her on-off beau James off on her social media after their split.The blonde beauty shared a video on her Instagram story showing off gifts, flowers a card and a raunchy cake in a hotel room.

TikTok and shared what she found inside her lingerie.Pressing on the "cushion padding" on her pink red bra, she says: "The oil was from my Victoria's Secret push-up bra. "I thought those were empty."Ana showed what's inside her bra in her follow-up video as she cut up the fabric."This was a 10 plus years old bra I wore once or twice before.

For more stories from the Daily Star, sign up to one of our newsletters here.Chloe's blonde tress was cut in different lengths and it appeared in an awkward "triangle shape" as it went along her face."I didn't notice until I got home and then I messaged and they didn't even care or apologise," she wrote in the comments.Viewers were fuming and suggested Chloe to "name drop" the salon and asked for a refund for the haircut."The fact that they didn't own up to it and try to play you by putting it in a bun!" one said.A second chimed in: "I didn't know who I'd be more mad at, the salon or the boyfriend."But a third said the trimming style is known as the "chemical haircut".

An Ayrshire MP has joined the campaign to see a ban on ‘barbaric’ trophy hunting imports.

A charity football match that will see former professionals take on celebrities is taking place next month to mark the fifth anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing.

The southern Ukrainian city of Kherson has seen a wave of protests today (March 5) as Russian troops advance into the region.

Sport's brand Nike have dropped a clanger involving Manchester United's Marcus Rashford at their American headquarters in Oregon.

Bloom Twins, who’ll also be performing on the night.All money raised will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee to support humanitarian and emergency response work in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.On February 24, Russia sent military forces into Ukraine. As reported by The Washington Post, The United Nations has recorded at least 752 civilian casualties so far across Ukraine, with 227 killed and 525 injured, including scores of children.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has apparently hinted Houssem Aouar could leave the club this summer - but only if a deal is completed by Friday.

Arsenal are facing a race against time to sign Lyon's Houssem Aouar. And now Juventus have entered the race for the midfielder's signature in the coming days.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has told Arsenal they must sign Houssem Aouar by Friday or the deal is off.

Arsenal before the summer transfer window closes. The Lyon playmaker has failed to inspire the Champions League semi-finalists into a winning start to the new Ligue 1 season, and they sit 11th after drawing three and losing one of their opening five fixtures.

Arsenal are still yet to agree a transfer fee with Lyon for Houssem Aouar - but the player’s personal terms are “not an issue”.The Gunners are keen to sign Aouar before next week’s transfer deadline, with reports suggesting they have tabled an opening £32million offer.That falls way below Lyon’s asking price, nevertheless, as the French club are looking to receive £54million for their star midfielder this summer.On Saturday, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed Arsenal are nowhere near their valuation for Aouar, meaning he expects the player to stay put at the Groupama Stadium.Responding to an article claiming Aouar had chosen to join Arsenal, Aulas wrote on Twitter: “@OL there will be very few departures: for Houssem Arsenal is much

Arsenal are set to significantly increase their offer for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar according to our colleagues at football.london.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed Arsenal have made an offer for Houssem Aouar - but says the Gunners' bid is nowhere near close enough to his valuation.