Ridvan Yilmaz 'wants' Rangers transfer exit as Besiktas test Ibrox resolve after firm Gio van Bronckhorst stance

Acclaimed US football reporter Grant Wahl has died while covering the Argentina and Netherlands World Cup match on Friday, sparking an outpouring of tributes from the global sports community.

Celtic have reportedly set a price of £6million for Giorgos Giakoumakis with the striker believed to have taken "the next step" in pushing for an exit.

Lionel Messi called on FIFA to drop Mateu Lahoz from the top level after he lost the run of it and dished out NINETEEN yellow cards in Argentina's World Cup quarter-final with the Netherlands. And Argentine keeper Emiliano Martinez branded him "useless" after breaking records for all the wrong reasons.

Demi Lovato and Lizzo lit up the stage during their respective performances at iHeart Radio's Jingle Ball on Friday night.The two entertainers, 30 and 34, each left their mark on stage as they performed for an excited crowd.Demi was the epitome of rocker chic in an edgy all-black getup while Lizzo was festive in a glitzy red Santa Coat layered over a jolly green look.

Kaia Gerber opted for stylish comfort as she was spotted during a brief outing in Los Angeles on Friday.The talented supermodel, 21, donned a simplistic look for the day, wearing a flowy shirt and fitted pants in the cooler temperatures.The actress strutted on the runway for Celine during the brand's Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show in LA on Thursday night, and was cheered on by her mother, Cindy Crawford, and other close family members sitting front row.

One day after being presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Octavia Spencer is opening up about her friendship with Will Ferrell.The legendary comedian, actor and Spirited co-star was one of the handful of people by Spencer's side for the monumental day that evoked tears of joy from the Academy Award-winning actress.'I can tell you that Will is definitely not an adult elf,' The Help star joked, in a reference to his role as 'Buddy the Elf' in the hit Christmas comedy film Elf (2003), as a guest on People's Every Day podcast.And while he often plays the buffoon and idiot, who's the butt of a joke in many of his films, Spencer went on to call Ferrell 'one of the smartest people I've ever worked with.' Mates: Octavia Spencer, 52, opened up about her friendship with Will Ferrell, 55, one day after he shutdown a heckler who interrupted her Hollywood Walk Od Fame ceremonySpencer's comments come just a day after Will reportedly 'shut down a heckler' who interrupted her Walk Of Fame ceremony.As Ferrell began speaking about Spencer's new star, a man on the street started yelling loudly about how the event was 'celebrating rich people.' The Stranger Than Fiction star wasted little time in trying to protect his friend's special moment. 'Not on Octavia's day!, he shouted, before adding a touch of his brand of comedy, 'Keep it moving. Keep it moving.

Sarah Jessica Parker tipped back an oyster while shooting an alfresco dinner party scene for her Sex And The City spin-off And Just Like That....The sitcom launched last year controversially without Kim Cattrall, one of the main foursome in the original series, as she declined to come back for the new show.However it achieved enough success to get renewed for a second season, which Sarah Jessica, 57, was seen busily working on this Tuesday. Yum: Sarah Jessica Parker tipped back an oyster while shooting an alfresco dinner party scene for her Sex And The City spin-off And Just Like That...She was as stylish as ever in character as Carrie Bradshaw, a glamorous sex columnist who on the new show has branched out into podcasting.Decked out in a plunging gold top that shimmered under the restaurant lights, she complemented her features with makeup and sported a luxurious flaxen hairdo.

SMISA chairman Kenny Docherty has left his position as leader of the St Mirren fan group and majority club owners after just two months in post.

Generous businesses and residents across Airdrie & Shotts stepped up in numbers to support their MP’s advent calendar appeal – with 1100 seasonal treats being handed out to help local youngsters count down to Christmas.

The Stranglers' Jet Black dies at 84 after 'years of ill health'At the the of the interview in October, Dave was 14 sessions into a course of chemotherapy and had six to go.Days later while talking to BBC Radio Cumbria, he said the process was working."All the numbers are in the right direction, my hair’s growing back, my beard’s coming back, so it’s a long job.”While trying to remain positive through his battle, Dave said there had been times he would "just curl up and cry".“I’m still not out of the woods but generally feeling much better, and life will never be the same again," he added.The pair last posted on social media on October 22 to promote their new book The Hairy Bikers Brilliant Bakes.Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Dave for comment.Si is continuing to work alone as Dave focuses on his health.Holly Willoughby aims veiled dig at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry doc [REACTION]Alex Beresford 'feels for' those watching Harry and Meghan documentary [OPINION]Tom Parker's widow has 'emotional' talk with his mum over new romance [REVEALED]While this may be a weird time for him following 30 years together, Si said Dave's absence didn't make him feel less of a Hairy Biker.And despite their distance at the moment, this hasn't stopped him from being Dave's support.The latter revealed how Si had accompanied him to hospital appointments and had also cooked him meals.One thing he isn't keen on doing however is shaving his hair off like Dave.He added to the publication: “Er, no. I mean, if he’d asked us, I probably would have.”Dave said he needn't to worry however as his hair was finally growing back.The chef added: “My little fuzzy hair’s coming back now.“It’s all on numbers.

QPR have begun their search for a new boss as Loftus Road chiefs start preparations for life after Michael Beale. The London outfit are bracing themselves for an official approach from Rangers seeking permission to speak to their manager.

Will it be that Friday feeling for Michael Beale?

Rangers are still locked in talks with other candidates even though Michael Beale remains the frontrunner to become the club’s 18th manager. Ibrox chiefs had half-a-dozen names on their list at the start of the week and have been whittling them down as they search for Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s replacement.

Ralph Hasenhuttl is not in the running to become the next Rangers manager as Michael Beale ’s path to the job he craves became that bit clearer.

Michael Beale will go head-to-head with a carefully selected list of candidates in order to land the Rangers job in the wake of Gio van Bronckhorst’s sacking.

Striker Jerry Yates has admitted it's a "nice feeling" to be linked with clubs like Rangers with reports suggesting Blackpool are ready to sell their star man.

When a club the size of Rangers finds itself in its current predicament, the gun should point at EVERY person in the building.

Disappointed uncle Barry Ferguson insists Rangers should have made their move for his nephew Lewis before he signed for Bologna last summer.

Contract rebel Nicolas Raskin has reportedly been handed a deadline by Standard Liege over a new deal with Rangers named among clubs monitoring the midfielder.