Louis van Gaal snubbed Neymar and Thomas Muller transfers to sign two Man Utd flops

ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Richard Madeley has made a cheeky dig at wife Judy Finnegan while discussing pop star Anne-Marie's fall during her live performance at the BRIT Awards.The 65-year-old presenter was back on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday alongside co-host Susanna Reid.They kicked off the latest ITV breakfast show by discussing all gossip from the BRITs ceremony the night before.Richard brought up the moment that pop star Anne-Marie, 30, took a dramatic tumble while performing her song Kiss My (Uh Oh) in front of fans at the O2 Arena and millions of viewers at home.Fans were quick to throw their support behind the singer for continuing with her big performance despite hurting her left ankle.During the conversation, Richard couldn't help but bring up his wife Judy's memorable wardrobe malfunction from the 2001 National Television Awards.Judy revealed a lot more than she intended to when she took to the stage to accept an award alongside husband Richard 21 years ago.Poor Judy's top opened as she went onstage, leaving her white bra on display to the audience at the Royal Albert Hall, and more than 12 million viewers at home.Fans of the annual awards show were left gobsmacked when her black outfit fell open to reveal her busty lingerie as she stepped up on-stage.Even worse, she and Richard seemingly had no idea what was going on.Colleague John Leslie realised they were none the wiser, and he ran on stage to help preserve Judy's modesty and cover her up.Speaking about Anne-Marie's fall, Richard joked: "At least she didn't show her bra."Susanna added: "For all the younger viewers, can you explain?"Richard went on to explain the moment Judy flashed her underwear to the nation.He continued: ""Before we went to the awards, Judy said 'I haven't

Prince Harry reportedly went “ballistic” after Prince William uttered five words which caused things to change forever. The Duke of Sussex got engaged to Meghan Markle in November 2017, before the pair married six months later in May 2018.

Love Island in 2017 and later became a regular cast member on ITV's The Only Way Is Essex. Olivia took to TikTok, where she delighted fans with a transformation video as she took part in a current trend where users share a throwback photo from their past.At the start of the TikTok, the TOWIE star appears on screen as we all know her to look from when she first appeared on Love Island.In the video, a current photo of Olivia then disappears and reveals a pastime photo of her when she was in her youth where she looks completely different.The photo revealed Olivia before any plastic cosmetic enhancements, where she opted for a more fresh-faced and filler-free appearance as she posed for a photo with heavy mascara.In the current TikTok trend, Olivia can be seen lip-synching to an infamous America's Next Top Model scene where show host Tyra Banks is heard saying: "It is so bad, I want to give you a zero. But that's not possible.

Winter Olympics descended into absolute chaos.Players remained in their dressing room while they waited for the Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) Covid-19 test results to come through following a delay.The ROC skated onto the Wukesong Sports Centre ice for the introductions but were left standing on the blueline as the Canadians failed to join them.When Canada eventually came out for the game, players on both sides took the ice wearing masks due to "safety and security concerns" as things got off to a chaotic and confusing start.ROC players, however, removed their masks for the third period while the Canadians continued to wear theirs.Canada went on to register a routine 6-1 win but despite the result being a forgone conclusion, the contest was far from uneventful."Russia's results from this morning weren't back in yet," said Canada forward Natalie Spooner."I know in the past few days they've had a few positives and we just wanted to make sure their results came back and we were safe to play."Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman has given fans a glimpse inside her home.

MOMOLAND member Daisy has revealed that she hasn’t spoken to her ex-groupmates since 2019.Earlier today (February 9), the K-pop idol took to her newly launched Instagram account to answer questions about her whereabouts following her departure from MOMOLAND in 2020. During the series of Instagram Stories, the singer revealed that she has not been in contact with her former groupmates since 2019.“We haven’t spoken since 2019!” the idol’s Instagram story reads.

All Of Us Are Dead has become the fifth most popular Non-English language series on Netflix.According to a report by Variety, the zombie thriller series debuted on the streaming service’s top 10 most popular TV (Non-English) shows of all time yesterday (February 8). The list ranks titles based on the number of hours a series has been viewed on its first 28 days on Netflix.Data from Netflix shows that All Of Us Are Dead logged 361million hours viewed following its premiere on January 28.

Social housing tenants living in 'freezing' conditions since flammable cladding came off their blocks have called a hike in their rent a 'scandal'.

Manchester United are reportedly willing to battle it out with Liverpool for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.Bundesliga side Bayern are understood to be open to selling Thiago this summer.And the Champions League winners are only thought to be asking for around £30m for the Spain international.Thiago has peaked the interest of Liverpool, as Jurgen Klopp contemplates losing Georginio Wijnaldum to Barcelona.However, the Reds may have to fight off bitter rivals United for the 29-year-old’s signature.According to German outlet Bild, the Red Devils have a long standing interest in Thiago.It’s thought that Liverpool remain in pole position to land the former Barcelona star.But there are other clubs, including United, waiting in the

Manchester United boss.Van Gaal took over at Old Trafford in 2014, spending two seasons with the Red Devils and gaining success in the FA Cup.The Dutchman has previously spoken about his transfer targets while with United, often failing to get his preferred options.And now he has revealed that excutive vice chairman Woodward and owners the Glazers had initially said they would meet his needs.“I met with them in Brussels - clubs often organise talks in foreign cities so the media can’t track them down easily,” Van Gaal told FourFourTwo.“The Glazers and Ed Woodward were there - they asked me about everything, including my vision and how I want to organise things, and said they would meet my needs for new players.“I inherited an old team that

Sadio Mane opted against joining Manchester United because he had no interest in playing under Louis van Gaal.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, August 25.Former Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal has named the 10 players he wanted to sign at Old Trafford, but who were not attained.The Dutchman spent two years in the hotseat at United, guiding the club back into the Champions League in his first season at the helm before winning the FA Cup in his final match.While a modest number of changes were made to the first-team squad, he has now spoken of his frustration at not being able to land prime targets."I wanted Robert Lewandowski, but when this proved difficult I tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead," Van Gaal told FourFourTwo. "Before I had arrived, I also spoke with the board about Neymar.

straight to your inboxLouis van Gaal has revealed he tried to sign Robert Lewandowski, Neymar and Gonzalo Higuain during his spell as Manchester United's manager.The Dutchman was appointed United manager in the summer of 2014 after David Moyes was sacked towards the end of the previous season.Van Gaal secured qualification for the Champions League in his first season at the club and won the FA Cup in his second before being sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho.During his time at Old Trafford, Van Gaal signed 14 players but there were plenty of high-profile targets the club failed to land."I wanted Robert Lewandowski, but when this proved difficult I tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead," Van Gaal told FourFourTwo.

Louis van Gaal and Liverpool chiefs once held talks over a possible move to Anfield, the Dutchman has revealed.

Louis van Gaal has lifted the lid on 10 transfer targets he wanted to bring to Old Trafford during his time as Manchester United boss - but he was unable to sign any of them.

straight to your inboxLouis van Gaal said he was touched by Wayne Rooney's claims that he was the best coach the former Manchester United captain played under.Rooney and Van Gaal worked together for two years between 2014 and 2016, with the Dutchman appointing Rooney club captain before the start of the his first season in charge.Speaking in 2019, Rooney said: "Van Gaal is by far the best coach I have worked with - one hundred percent. His tactical skills, his way of preparing and his attention to the finest of details, I found amazing.

Manchester United if Louis Van Gaal had his way during his time in charge. The Polish goal machine was one of a galaxy of stars on Van Gaal's hitlist during his ill-fated spell at Old Trafford.

Manchester United fans scratching their heads as to where it all went wrong for the Argentinian while at Old Trafford.

Manchester United, with PSG taking on Bayern Munich in the final this evening.

Louis van Gaal sealed a £59.7million move for the former Real Madrid winger in 2014, with Di Maria touted to turn United back into a winning force after he'd been Man Of The Match in that year's Champions League final. But the Argentine flopped at United and never justified his transfer fee, despite a promising start.