Man City chief insists he holds no grudge against UEFA despite ban controversy

Ukraine. Russia began their invasion of Ukraine 11 days ago, and according to reports, it is unlikely to cease any time soon.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for NATO to establish a no-fly zone in the face of the continuing Russian invasion, a flight of three cutting-edge F-35B Lightning stealth fighters has been spotted moving into RAF Marham in Norfolk.The fearsome war machines have a split personality. They can operate in a stealth configuration, holding bombs and missiles on the four weapons stations in its twin internal weapons bays.This maintains the aircraft’s low radar observability by keeping the bulky ordinance inside the plane’s radar-absorbent skin.But when stealth isn’t an issue, the F-35B can be configured into “beast mode,” with a staggering amount of ordinance mounted on its external weapons pylons.The two outboard weapon stations each can carry ordnance up to 1,500 lb (680 kg), allowing a Lightning in “beast mode” to carry precision ordinance such as the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Paveway bombs, or the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW).The advanced fighter-bomber is ideally suited to carrier operations or forward operating bases, requiring a comparatively short 450-foot runway.The F-35B is a shade chubbier than the previous A-variant because it also incorporates a vertical takeoff and landing [VTOL] capability – something the RAF has lacked since the last Hawker Harriers were taken out of service a decade ago.The Lightning has a top speed of Mach 1.6 (over 1220mph) even with a full internal payload.

Vladimir Putin's troop in the city of Melitopol, south of the country.They sing the Ukrainian national anthem and shout "go home"; some yell "glory to Ukraine" and "death to the enemy".Some Russian soldiers are seen firing automatic rifles above the people's heads in a desperate bid to disperse the crowd but they are forced to retreat.The furious locals also marched to the roads, stopping an armoured vehicle by attempting to push it back.In another video, a Russian grandpa living in Melitopol told off the Russian troops as he expressed his disgust of their behaviour.He yelled at them: "What the f*** are you doing here? I am Russian too but I live in this state."Andrei Illarionov, ex-advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed the 'only way' the 'calculated' leader can be stopped in his war on Ukraine.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...He believed that the Russian leader can only be defeated with "resistance" as already demonstrated by Ukraine.The former aide also described Putin as being "concentrated", "calculated", and "persistent".But other world leaders have begun to question Putin's mental state as they described his actions in the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war as "erratic".Intelligence reports from the Pentagon suggested Putin is "dying in agony from terminal bowel cancer".For more

dating can be hard.Harnaam Kaur, 31, started growing hair around her throat when she was aged 11 after puberty hit.Her mum took me to the doctor for tests and at 12, she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects women’s hormone levels.Symptoms include irregular periods, growing facial hair and difficulty getting pregnant.After finding out about her condition, Harnaam's mum took her to a salon to get her face waxed.However, as well as constant pain, Harnaam said that instead of being bullied over her facial hair, she was now targeted for having it removed.The waxing also meant the hair was growing back thicker and darker, so Harnaam made the decision to ditch the waxes and let the hair grow.Talking about this to The Mirror, she said: "I was going through all of this pain – because my skin was so soft and sensitive, particularly at that age – and trying so hard to conform, but all for nothing."The hair was also growing back thicker and darker after every wax. So one day, shortly after my GCSEs, I made a decision."It took a lot of strength but I thought, 'I can either keep trying to fit in or I can be me.'"Harnaam said she spent the whole of the six-week summer holiday from six form 'preparing herself' and then returned with a full beard after the break.Things were tougher than she imagined though, as she added: "Nothing could have prepared me for the hell that awaited me."Things got massively worse and I began to self-harm."I was taunted continuously and suffered awful dreams about being brutally attacked by my school bullies."Harnaam has since struggled with work and her love life.She said: "At 21, I got engaged.

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed he will be supporting Manchester United against Manchester City this weekend.

Coronation Street fans have begged Sophie Webster star Brooke Vincent to return to the ITV soap, after the actress posted a sweet throwback snap on social media.Brooke began playing the daughter of Weatherfield residents Kevin and Sally Webster more than 19 years ago, and many fans could not believe how much time had passed.Neither could the Corrie star, with Brooke posting a throwback snap on Instagram of her as a child when she began filming the soap, saying: "19 years difference! Still none the wiser!"However, the nostalgic post has brought back memories of the character for fans, with many calling for Brooke Vincent to return to the cobbles as Sophie Webster.Fans flocked to social media to ask the star if she would be returning, after taking a break from the soap in 2019, with one saying: "Ever coming back to Coronation Street? You’re missed."A second added: "When you back in Corrie? We miss you!"Brooke's fellow Coronation Street co-stars also commented on the post, with Sally Ann-Matthews saying: "There’s my beautiful nuisance," while on-screen sister Helen Flanagan called the photograph "beautiful".The Sophie Webster actress took a break from the soap following the birth of her son in 2019 with her footballer partner Kean Bryan, and gave birth to their second child in 2021.However during her time on Coronation Street, the cobbles star was involved in huge storylines including her relationship with Kate Connor and Paula Martin.The character later departed the soap, when Sophie decided to go travelling to Cambodia.Although fans have called for the character to return, Brooke revealed in an interview with Daily Star in 2021 that she is currently focusing on being a mum, but that she does miss her fellow co-stars.She

Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley has teased the potential reunion between her character Mandy Dingle and Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt).The 45-year-old actress, who joined the cast of the ITV soap at 1995, has opened up about her latest dramatic storyline.Fans are aware that Mandy's son Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) has recently married Liv Flaherty (Isobel Steele) in a secret ceremony without their families.In upcoming scenes, Mandy is left heartbroken to find out that the pair have already tied the knot. Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Lisa told Daily Star has other press: "Mandy is broken to the core when she finds out the truth.

Drop-in vaccination clinics continue to provide Ayrshire residents with doses protecting them against Covid-19.

SoHo grifter — whose elaborate cons were recently dramatized in Netflix’s “Inventing Anna” series.In a new episode of “Inventing Chloe,” Fineman put on Anna Sorokin’s trademark Céline eyeglasses and designer outfits, and became emboldened to boss around and disparage her co-workers.“This food, is like basic, you know? Chips, are like broke ass. We need something more exclusive, like Nobu.

straight to your inbox Manchester City will have to reassess their plans for the stadium once they work out how the global pandemic has reshaped football, according to their chairman. City expanded the south stand of the Etihad with an additional 6,000 seats in time for the 2015/16 season and have outlined planning permission to do the same in the north stand; other revamps in recent years have included the redesign of the home dressing room and the launch of the Tunnel Club hospitality.

straight to your inboxManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak expects to enjoy watching Phil Foden at the club for many more years to come.Foden has long been touted as a potential star within the academy and was a player singled out when Al Mubarak asked about the club's best young prospects back in 2010. A decade on and while he has had to be patient for his opportunities under Guardiola the Stockport youngster has finally earned his way into the first team and his first England senior squad on merit rather than potential.That conversation about Foden has stuck in the City's boss's head over the years and he has followed his progress through the academy and then into the first team squad.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has said that Sergio Aguero’s future is up to the man himself.City’s record goalscorer Aguero is out of contract at the Etihad next summer, as is manager Pep Guardiola.And Al Mubarak has admitted the pair could leave next summer, should they choose to do so.“Vincent Kompany left when he felt it was right for him to leave and the same thing with David [Silva],” said Al Mubarak.“Sergio is going to be the same and we will work it out together and it will be very natural, wherever that is, this year or the year after.‘It will play out in a comfortable way whatever Sergio decides. Pep is a similar answer.

straight to your inboxKhaldoon Al Mubarak is "very comfortable" with the managerial situation at Manchester City as Pep Guardiola approaches the final ten months of his contract.City were delighted to lure the Catalan coach from Bayern Munich in 2016, having previously tried to bring him to the Etihad after he left Barcelona.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola is just as disappointed at Manchester City's season as the chairman is, according to Khaldoon Al Mubarak. The Catalan coach revealed ahead of the Champions League knockouts that Al Mubarak was not happy with him over the way Liverpool had run away with the Premier League title, and the chairman did not suggest otherwise when given the opportunity to counter that claim.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Tuesday, August 25.Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak insists the club hold ‘no grudges’ with UEFA after having their two-year ban from European football overturned.He was speaking in an open letter to City fans in which he commented on the club’s success in the Court of Arbitration for Sport, who overturned the ban, earlier this year.“Life is too short to carry grudges,” Al Mubarak said. “It is an important competition.

Manchester United may have been boosted in their efforts to sign Kalidou Koulibaly with reports that rivals Manchester City are mainly targeting younger players.Napoli defender Koulibaly is wanted by a number of clubs this summer as many look to bolster their back lines.Recent reports suggested City had agreed a deal to sign the Senegal international and were ready to splash out £63million for the centre-back.But it seems that they may have been wide of the mark with Napoli asking for closer to £71m to sell him.City’ rivals United have also been linked with a move for Koulibaly as they continue to search for a long-term partner for Harry Maguire.While City were thought to be ahead of their rivals, Etihad chief Khaldoon Al Mubarak’s comments

straight to your inboxManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has hinted they are still in the hunt for at least two more players this summer.But the Blues supremo says that the financial effects of the pandemic have forced a re-think of their strategy.City have already brought in defender Nathan Ake for £41million and winger Ferran Torres for £21million, balanced out by the sale of Leroy Sane in a £55million package.And they are still seeking a centre back, with the chase for Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly at a stalemate, with the Italian club’s £71million valuation above what City are prepared to pay.Left back remains a problem area, with injury-prone Ben Mendy the only real left back in the squad – Aleks Zinchenko has fallen out of

straight to your inboxManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has admitted that the lack of recognition for Blues players has “worried” him.And he says that Kevin De Bruyne’s announcement as the Premier League’s Player of the Year came as a relief after ten years of Blues stars being ignored for the major individual honours.De Bruyne was named as the best player by the league last weekend, just hours after City crashed out of the Champions League.The football writers’ award has already gone to Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson, and the PFA Player of the Year – the most prized award – has yet to be announced.The constant snubbing of City players has become a source of irritation among fans, and within the club.A City player has

straight to your inboxManchester City have offered Uefa an olive branch after the clash over their overturned European ban.Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, in his annual address to City fans, insisted there are “no grudges” after the conclusion of the damaging prosecution of the club for alleged financial fair play (FFP) breaches.The Blues took the governing body to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after being hit with a two-year suspension and 30million euros fine.The club was cleared of wrongdoing but 10million euros of the fine was allowed to stand, with City being admonished for failing to fully cooperate with Uefa’s original investigation.That was a resounding victory for the Blues, and means they will be back in the Champions

straight to your inbox Yaya Toure has described Manchester City's announcement that David Silva will get a statue outside the Etihad Stadium as 'odd'. Silva departed City this week after a decorated ten-year spell, joining Real Sociedad in La Liga.

straight to your inboxDavid Silva is to be honoured with a statue outside the Etihad Stadium, to be unveiled next summer.The Spain international played his last game for Manchester City, in the 3-1 defeat by Lyon in the Champions League on Saturday night.But he was told by chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak that the club had decided his contribution to their success over the past decade – four Premier League titles, five League Cups and two FA Cups in his 436 appearances – merited a permanent tribute outside the ground.Khaldoon took Silva to one side after his final Premier League game, against Norwich last month, to tell him the special tribute the club has planned.And the City chairman said of the tribute: “David Silva is a transformational