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Rangers defender John Souttar should NOT have been punished for handball against Benfica - with former referee Bobby Madden leading the defence for the centre-back

Impressed Simon Jordan has heaped praise on Philippe Clement's overhaul at Rangers - but couldn't resist a dig at Michael Beale.

Philippe Clement insists there’s no way Rangers will be distracted by next week’s do-or-die Europa League scrap with Benfica as they prepare for the latest stage of their treble bid at Easter Road.

It's happened too often to be dismissed as some sort of fluke or freakish occurrence.

Rangers fans have been told there are “serious concerns” over gaining entry to the Estadio da Luz with some “extremely aggressive searches” ahead of their Europa League last-16 first leg tie against Benfica in Lisbon.

A huge brawl broke out on the streets of Lisbon last night - just hours before Rangers are set to take on Benfica in the Portuguese capital.

Argentine tough nut Nicolas Otamendi insists he’s licking his lips at the prospect of another Europa League run-in with Rangers - three years after seeing red against them in Lisbon.

J. Kim Murphy A fitfully kooky 23andMe-gone-wrong scary story, “Amelia’s Children” follows an American couple in Portugal as they become entwined in an ancient bloodline of witchcraft. The horror project makes for an intriguing follow-up to Lisbon-based filmmaker Gabriel Abrantes’ much lighter 2018 feature “Diamantino” (that one co-directed with Daniel Schmidt), which lampooned soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo’s patriotic celebrity with giant puppy dog daydream sequences and a prankish but tender queer romance.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Yorgos Lanthimos‘ “Poor Things,” spans five different major locations — London, Paris, a ship, Alexandria and Lisbon — which meant production designers James Price and Shona Heath had a considerable undertaking ahead of them when they signed on. Creating Lisbon proved to be one of the biggest jobs for cinematographer Robbie Ryan and even Lanthimos. As Emma Stone’s Bella Baxter departs her black-and-white world of Victorian-era London and Godwin’s (Willem Dafoe’s) home, the movie transitions into a pastel-colored world — there’s a soundstage with a water tank for the scenic sea view, and a giant picturesque backdrop.

Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service have extended their previously announced 20th-anniversary tour – adding new shows in the UK and Europe to the bill.The extension comes in response to a huge demand from fans, following both bands embarking on their joint 2023 tour.Like with the previous performances, the new dates will see Ben Gibbard – the co-founder of both bands – continue to pull double duty at the live shows, performing ‘Give Up’ and ‘Transatlanticism’ in full alongside his respective bandmates.It comes as both albums have hit their 20-year milestone – with The Postal Service’s RIAA Platinum-certified ‘Give Up’ arriving in February 2003, and Death Cab for Cutie’s fourth studio LP ‘Transatlanticism’ being released just eight months later.Today (February 16), three new shows have been added to the 2024 schedule, including a new date at the OVO Arena in Glasgow on August 23, and a show at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff the following night (24).A post shared by Death Cab for Cutie (@deathcabforcutie)The two new shows come ahead of the bands’ co-headline slots in London on August 25, when they take to the stage at Victoria Park for this year’s instalment of All Points East.The final of the new dates includes a slot at Poble Espanyol in Barcelona on August 27. This comes ahead of the bands’ previously announced appearances at MEO Kalorama Festival in Lisbon between August 29 and 31.Tickets for all new headline dates go on general sale at 9am GMT next Friday (February 23).

Pearl Jam have announced details of a huge world tour, covering North America, the UK, Europe and Australia, for later in the year – see full details below.It comes hot on the heels of the band unveiling news of their new album ‘Dark Matter’ earlier today (February 13). The record, their 12th overall and follow-up to 2020’s ‘Gigaton’, will be released on April 19 via Monkeywrench Records, and can be pre-ordered/pre-saved here.Alongside that, Eddie Vedder and co.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor “She is the most literal character. ‘It’s sunny, you wear glasses. I put on shoes because it hurts when I walk outside without shoes on,’” says producer and actress Emma Stone of her latest role as Bella Baxter in “Poor Things.” Based on Alasdair Gray’s novel of the same name, Bella is a creation of Willem Dafoe’s mad scientist Godwin Baxter.

Michael Owen has hailed the ability of Nani, suggesting the winger’s abilities were somewhat underappreciated at Manchester United due to the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo.

A Scots woman has paid a touching tribute to her late gran by hiding 22 elephants across the world to keep her memory alive.

Striker Viktor Gyökeres has no intentions of leaving Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window amid ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.

Manchester City have made light work of their defence of the Champions League so far this season.

MEO Kalorama has been announced, with LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack and Sam Smith leading the bill.The upcoming edition of the festival will see the event return to Lisbon over the summer and will be held at the usual Parque da Bela Vista site between August 29, 30 and 31.Now, before the third instalment kicks off, the festival organisers have announced the first run of acts set to perform – including massive names from across the electronic, indie, pop and rock scenes.Leading the way on the initial line-up for 2024 is LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack and Sam Smith, who are all set to headline the event.From there, The Smile – an art-rock/post-punk project with Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead – are also set to perform during the three-day stint, as are hip-hop/electronica act Jungle and electronic duo Overmono.A variety of UK-based indie acts will be making their debut at the Lisbon festival too, including Yard Act and 2023 cover stars English Teacher. Other acts include this year’s Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective, as well as Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service.

Doja Cat has been announced as the closing headliner for Rock In Rio Lisbon 2024.The American pop rapper will head to Portugal on June 15, 16, 22 and 23 next year for the 20th anniversary of the festival. She will join Ed Sheeran and Scorpions as a headliner, with Saturday’s headliner and lineup yet to be revealed.Other acts revealed to play the festival include Camila Cabello, Evanescence, Extreme, Calum Scott, Luísa Sonza, Pedro Sampaio, Jão and Fernando Daniel.

Doja Cat has announced a series of UK and European tour dates, set to kick off next summer. Find ticket details below.The new dates come as part of her ongoing ‘Scarlet Tour’, which is currently underway in North America and celebrates the release of her critically acclaimed fourth studio album earlier this year.Consisting of eight dates throughout June and July, the European leg of the tour marks the first time that the hit singer will embark on a headline arena tour on the continent.