Man Utd's gym sessions were proof Roy Keane had big-name stars round his little finger

BBC children's programme Newsround is 50 years old in April.The show, co-founded by John Craven and Edward Barnes, has been a staple part of children's lives since April 4 1972 and has paved the way for modern news reporting.It has also inspired the next generation of journalists across the world, including BBC Entertainment reporter Lizo Mzimba and ITV journalist Julie Etchingham.But do you really know what it is like to be a Newsround presenter? And why the programme has been such a trailblazer?To celebrate Newsround's 50th anniversary, Daily Star has spoken to presenters past and present about the programme - including some of its behind the scenes secrets.Newsround presenters through the decades have interviewed some of the biggest stars from the world of entertainment and sport, as well as figures from business, politics and education.Although you might think that the presenters would become used to talking to such huge public figures, there were still moments when the hosts became starstruck - especially when they met their heroes.Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba, who presented Newsround between 2008-2013, said he was lost for words when he interviewed his childhood hero, and sporting legend, David Beckham - especially as posters of him were still on his childhood bedroom wall at his parents' house.However one star that all the Newsround presenters agreed that they were starstruck by, was none other than one of their very own - the TV icon John Craven.Speaking at the Newsround 50th anniversary press day, lots of presenters past and present said they were in awe of meeting Newsround co-founder John Craven, with former presenter Sonali Shah saying: "I said we've got to get a photo [with John Craven].

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been ranked in a new list - though neither ranks in the no.1 spot as Europe's highest-paid footballer. The PSG ace, 34, and the Manchester United hero, 37, currently command weekly wages of £652k and £515k respectively.

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani was praised by many for allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to take up the number seven jersey upon his arrival last summer.

Borussia Dortmund have admitted defeat in the battle to keep Erling Haaland out of the clutches of Manchester City. The German club know they face a losing battle when it comes to matching the wages on offer from Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions.

Manchester United. The Red Devils have an upcoming vacancy in the dugout, with Ralf Rangnick set to move upstairs in the summer to take charge as a consultant. The club are already underway in conducting interviews, with Ajax’s Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino of Paris Saint-Germain under consideration.

Manchester United linked pair Declan Rice and Harry Kane have moved to defend Harry Maguire after the £80million man was booed by England supporters at Wembley on Tuesday night. Before the win over Ivory Coast, the United captain was strangely jeered when his name was read out prior to kick-off.

Manchester United for "one of the worst decisions" the club has made after Edinson Cavani picked up another injury whilst on international duty.Last summer the Uruguayan forward, 35, was handed a one-year extension to extend his stay at Old Trafford but has barely featured due to injuries and the return of Cristiano Ronaldo. Desperate to feature in La Celeste's World Cup qualifiers, Cavani rushed back from a groin strain in order to represent his country but now looks destined for another spell on the side-lines.El Matador managed less than half an hour of Uruguay's eventual 2-0 win against Chile before being replaced by former Liverpool and Barcelona ace Luis Suarez.

Manchester United fans rejoiced after Cristiano Ronaldo provided the assist to Bruno Fernandes during Portugal’s World Cup qualifying win against North Macedonia.On 31 minutes, the 37-year-old fed through Fernandes after the pair shared a neat one-two, and the maestro opened the scoring, before getting another in the second half in what was a 2-0 win. The pair are considered among the best attacking players at United at present but their form has been wavering recently.Ronaldo, up until his hat-trick against Tottenham, endured a goal drought despite being the club's top-scorer this season with 18, while Fernandes has netted nine this campaign compared to last season's tally of 28.

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo was in a jovial mood ahead of Portugal's 2022 World Cup qualifier fixture against North Macedonia on Tuesday night.

North Macedonia stars could receive £421,000 (€500,000) from Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski if they can replicate their heroics against Italy and end Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of reaching the World Cup with Portugal.

Erling Haaland wore a Mario Balotelli Manchester City shirt in 2012, as seen in a viral video that has resurfaced.

Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo amusingly mocked Arsenal defender and fellow Portugal team mate Cedric Soares ahead of their crunch clash against North Macedonia.Fernando Santos’ side face a winner takes all clash against the Eastern Europeans for a place in the upcoming 2022 World Cup. Portugal secured a place for themselves in the Play-Off final with a 2-1 victory against Turkey, who gave the 2016 European Champions a late scare in the second half.

Manchester United legend chose to fight himself. The 40-year-old Frenchman will enter the ring for the first time on April 30 at the O2 Arena in London when he appears on the undercard for the fight between the Iranian Hulk and the World's Scariest Man.Evra is set to take on social media influencer Adam Saleh, the self-proclaimed best YouTube boxer in the world and a veteran of three exhibition bouts.

Wayne Rooney has recalled the hilarious moment he left Roy Keane fuming by flicking the TV over to the X-Factor.Manchester United had travelled up to Newcastle for an away fixture in the Premier League when Rooney decided to pull a prank on his captain. Keane, who was watching the rugby, was left furious as a result of the prank. Rooney told The Sun: "We played ­Newcastle away and afterwards Roy was watching the rugby league.

Wayne Rooney has detailed how former Manchester United team-mate Carlos Tevez handed him the "biggest disappointment of his life" during a shared trip to the airport. The former England skipper, who has previously earmarked the ex-Argentina forward as his favourite ever Old Trafford team-mate despite spending only two seasons at the club, was seemingly desperate to strike up a rapport off the pitch. Rooney has now explained why that wasn't possible, and admitted that it was a painful moment for him considering how well they could link up during fixtures and firing United to back-to-back Premier League titles and a Champions League triumph.

Cristiano Ronaldo "f****** annoying" and Rio Ferdinand "arrogant" while looking back on his time playing for Manchester United. Rooney is now in charge of Championship side Derby County and played alongside the duo during his 13-year spell at Old Trafford. Together, the trio won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the Champions League before Ronaldo departed for Real Madrid.The Portuguese superstar has returned for a second spell at United, while Rooney makes the first steps in his management career and Ferdinand pursues life as a pundit.

David Beckham has shared an incredible throwback photo on Instagram of his mum, Sandra Georgina West, and Sir Alex Ferguson for Mothers Day. Beckham captioned the post: "Happy Mother’s Day mum, to an amazing mum & nanny, we all love u so much and thank you for always being there for us all." And the superstar posted a series of photos of his early days at Manchester United with his mum.

Victoria Beckham were among the stars paying tribute to their mums as they celebrated Mother’s Day across the UK on Sunday with plenty of heartwarming messages (there’s plenty of cards and a few bunches of flowers, too). The former footballer shared several childhood snaps of himself and mum Sandra who he thanked for being ‘an amazing mum’ and being devoted to him and his children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.

Laura Whitmore has shared an incredibly intimate snap from when she was in labour with her baby daughter. The Love Island presenter was one of the first to lead the celebration posts for Mother's Day as she realised she was in labour one year ago today (27 March).

Daily Star Sport has taken a look at some of the most recent World Cup qualifier ties where the 'minnow's picked up the win.Fresh of winning Euro 2020, Italy were seen as the overwhelming favourites to comfortably dispatch North Macedonia over the course of two legs.Roberto Mancini's side drew 1-1 in the first leg with Chelsea's Jorginho missing a penalty with minutes remaining. In the second leg, Jorginho once again stepped up from 12 yards out but once again failed to find the back of the net.

Leeds defender Ian Harte has opened up about the stick Alan Smith and Rio Ferdinand got for leaving to Manchester United. Smith was signed by United for £7million in 2004 when the Lilywhites were relegated while Ferdinand, the club’s captain, departed to the northwest in 2002 for a record-breaking £30milllion. Given the heated rivalry between the club in Yorkshire and United, fans at Elland Road were furious with the moves.