Rio Ferdinand hails Pep Guardiola's 'genius' over Ferran Torres' Man City form

being targeted by the World's Scariest Man, it seems The Rock is more interested in a much calmer pursuit - namely curling. Like most of us at around this time every four years, The Rock - real name Dwayne Johnson - has been gripped by the sport, which sees teams launch stones on a sheet of ice before chasing after them with brooms. Except they're not stones, they're rocks, something that The Rock only learned after American broadcaster NBC photoshopped his face onto one and tweeted it out on Wednesday afternoon.

Stranger Things star is only just celebrating her 18th birthday today (February 19).Most know her as Eleven from the Netflix smash hit, which is set to return for a fourth season this year, but she's featured in a number of TV shows and films during her nine-year career.While she keeps her life off-screen mostly private, she gives glimpses into her day-to-day on social media – and she's dating the son of a rock music legend.Millie proves a star-studded life isn't always rosy though, as she's also gone through a battle with anxiety and lost the hearing in one ear.To celebrate her big day, Daily Star is taking a look at her life away from the cameras.Millie Bobby Brown is dating Jake Bongiovi, the son of rock music icon Jon Bon Jovi.Jacob Hurley Bongiovi is 19, and the duo made their romance public in June last year.They started rumours of a relationship a few weeks earlier though, when they were pictured together on Jake's Instagram.He called her his "BFF" at the time, while she responded with a unicorn emoji.Since then they've managed to keep things going despite her busy work schedule, and Millie shared a cute photo of them together on Christmas Day last year, writing: "Happy holidays."They haven't shared any pictures together more recently, but Jake was in the UK at the end of January judging from his Instagram, which featured a classic red phone box.In the past, Millie dated England rugby star Jason Robinson's son Joseph, and social media star Jacob Sartorius.Millie made her on-screen debut in 2013, playing Young Alice in two episodes of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.Since then, her stardom has skyrocketed, mainly thanks to her landing the role of supernatural Eleven in Netflix's Stranger Things.She's starred in a

Valentine’s Day gifts, The Taliban “destroyed flowers and popped balloons” in the streets of Kabul. Enforcers from Afghanistan’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (MoPVPV) raided flower shops in the capital Kabul, enforcing the hardline Islamic republic’s new rules.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are being pushed to the front of the Royal Family as they embark on a series of overseas tours, according to a royal commentator.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge already have a busy start to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year with several visits to other countries.William has already been overseas with his first-ever visit to the United Arab Emirates for the Expo 2020 Dubai, as royal fans went wild for his photo next to a police supercar.Kate is also set for a rare solo tour overseas as she meets members of the Danish Royal Family in Copenhagen.There have also been reports that by March the couple will be on a third overseas visit but this time together.It has been expected to embark on the 12-day tour in March across Commonwealth nations, including Belize, Bahamas and Jamaica, according to the Express.According to reports, these Commonwealth visits are to strengthen the connections between these countries and the Royal Family following Barbados' decision to become independent.Royal commentator and deputy editor of Royal Central Britanni Badger believes Kate and William being chosen for the task shows that the family have “trust” in them to be the face of the family as future king and queen.“I think they are putting more trust in them to be at the forefront,” Bitanni told the Daily Star.“With The Queen's age, she doesn't travel now, and Charles and Camilla are in their 70s.

Instagram earlier today to share her wardrobe mishap as she prepared to present Football Focus.The BBC presenter admitted she’d forgotten to bring a second jumper as she showed off the issue to her Instagram followers.Earlier today, the star shared the problem with her 1.3 million followers on her Instagram Stories.Appearing in a short clip, the star was left giggling as she reached up her arm to show the issue.Wearing a purple jumper dress, Alex revealed it had torn and left a hole in the armpit.In the video, she can be heard saying: “I’ve got a problem with my jumper today.”She then motioned for her fans to “shh” about the mishap.Alex captioned the clip: “I didn’t bring a spare jumper to set today.“Oh nooooo [laughing face emoji]” sic.“See if you can spot it on the show.”She also posted a photo of her getting her microphone put on as she shared a glimpse of her full look.The star looked fantastic in her purple ribbed jumper dress, which runs to mid calf.The gown is fastened with a zip running all the way up her front.She accessorised the look with black strappy heels.Alex captioned the snap: “Work time.”Every Saturday at midday, the former footballer hosts Football Focus on BBC One.She took over the job from Dan Walker last year, and has won rave reviews as its host.Today the star is joined by Ashley Williams and Nedum Onuoha to host.The team will be previewing a big weekend of football as well as interviewing stars.Alex Scott will be chatting to Antonio Conte about his time so far at Tottenham.She’ll also speak to Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson and Everton’s Donny Van De Beek.Alongside this, viewers will be able to see a feature on Arbroath and their season so far.

EastEnders.The ex-EastEnders star, 30, played Lee Carter in the iconic BBC soap on and off between 2014 and 2020.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star at the Daily Mirror's People's Pet Awards, Danny said his time on EastEnders changed the way he saw soap actors forever.The star spilled on the soap ahead of its 37th anniversary today (February 19) - with almost 40 years since its first episode aired on February 19, 1985.Danny said: "I grew up watching soaps, my mum's a big fan. A lot of my family are.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola thinks that the Premier League is moving into a different phase of the season now the Champions League group stages are out of the way. Manchester City's manager has regularly raised the physical and mental battle of the teams that have had to play European football in a condensed schedule - especially for the Blues and other teams that went deep in continental competitions in August while their domestic rivals were able to recuperate.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola decided against bringing on more than one substitute during Manchester City's goalless draw at Old Trafford because he felt his players were "sharp". The City boss has been a strong advocate of the Premier League bringing in five substitutions this season but he's now only used five replacements in the last four games, two of which very injury-enforced.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaMade a solid save from Riyad Mahrez with a more assured stance than in midweek. Otherwise utterly untroubled.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has again been accused of pressuring referees ahead of this evening's clash with Manchester United.

straight to your inboxThe Professional Footballers’ Association has supported Pep Guardiola's calls for the Premier League to reintroduce five substitutions with "immediate effect".Last season, clubs were permitted to make five changes within three slots after the season resumed in June following a three-month lockdown, whilst benches were allowed to include nine players instead of seven.However, England was the only major league to decide to revert those changes despite a shorter pre-season and a congested fixture schedule.Guardiola and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp have both been vocal that for the sake of player welfare, five substitutions should be allowed.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has laid blame at the feet of Anthony Martial for Manchester United’s failure to progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League. The dig at the French forward came 24 hours prior to the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.Martial, who sat out the 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig on Tuesday with a minor injury, is back for the crunch game on Saturday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could well bring him back into the starting XI too, but Guardiola has given him food for thought ahead of kick off.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is strong enough to ride out the storm at Manchester United despite coming under increased pressure as a result of their Champions League exit in midweek.Manchester City boss Guardiola believes Solskjaer is the victim of the cycle of instant judgement in modern football, with his job the source of speculation ahead of Saturday's Old Trafford derby. United's exit at the group stages of the Champions League on Wednesday has added to the pressure Solskjaer was under at Old Trafford, but Guardiola insists that is part of the game now and that his counterpart across the city won't be paying it too much attention.

straight to your inboxManchester City target Lionel Messi wants to stay at Barcelona, according to presidential candidate Jordi Farre.Messi’s current contract is set to expire next summer, meaning he will be able to talk to other clubs about a free transfer away from Barca in January. The 33-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to City, where he would be reunited with former Barca boss Pep Guardiola.

straight to your inboxMan City have been handed a potential blow in their pursuit of Lionel Messi.With the legendary forward out of contract at Barcelona at the end of the season, City have been strongly linked with a potential move for him on a free transfer.City had tried to launch a bid to reunite Messi with manager Pep Guardiola over the summer when the Argentine handed in a transfer request at Barca, only for him to eventually stay at Barca.With Barca currently holding presidential elections due to the October resignation of Josep Bartomeu, contract talks with Messi are yet to get under way.That means the 33-year-old is free to speak to overseas teams - including City - from January 1.Yet City are not the only club to be linked with

Never mind a scoring return for Sergio Aguero, if there is one area in which Pep Guardiola needs reinforcements, it is still in the goal-poachers’ department.

Phil Foden is already known affectionately by Manchester City fans as the 'Stockport Iniesta'.

Marseille boss Andre Villas-Boas reckons Manchester City's squad is so good their B-team could win the Champions League.

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed that he disagrees with Jurgen Klopp that five substitutes should be allowed in the Premier League.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has left Aymeric Laporte out of the starting XI for the fourth game in a row, with a pairing of Ruben Dias and John Stones favoured for the clash with Fulham.

straight to your inboxSergio Aguero says he is feeling better day by day, as he made his return to Manchester City training this week.Aguero has missed the last two games after suffering a setback on his return from injury after the Olympiacos away fixture in the Champions League. He had come back from his knee surgery in October, but the injury to Gabriel Jesus at the time required Aguero to start three games in a week.