Rio Ferdinand's top five Premier League centre-backs as Virgil van Dijk compared to greats

Kate Middleton's hilarious response to being asked if she was her husband's Prince William's "assistant" proves that she's got a great sense of humour.The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke of Cambridge paid an official visit to Cardiff's Shire Hall care home last year.After speaking with 87-year-old resident Joan Drew-Smith who directly asked Prince William, "Is that your assistant?" while pointing at the future Queen.

Boxing coach Barry Clark says Mark McKeown has been hailed a ‘future world champion’, as the Coatbridge fighter prepares for his biggest stage yet.

Albion Rovers boss Brian Reid says it was a disappointment to his squad that they couldn’t keep their momentum going against Stirling Albion due to bad weather.

Lewis Spence was delighted to mark his Accies return with the winner against Morton on Saturday, and hopes that means he's over his injury nightmare.

A fed-up resident claims the council are allowing his neighbours to abuse the recycling system and leave their bins overflowing.

Keith Jackson: That squeaky-bum time is going to come into play for the first time in more than a decade. Rangers played well at Tannadice but malfunctioned in front of goal. Celtic still can’t defend set-pieces. It’s almost becoming too hard to call.

The seventh episode of Euphoria season two featured Lexi’s play and fans are shocked by the budget the high school gave to the theater department!

Coming off a three-month break, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver wasted no breath in his ninth season opener and devoted almost a half-hour to one of the most controversial topics swirling around schools today: the education of critical race theory.

What better way to celebrate a (literal) birth day than with a little 50 Cent? For Usher, nothing could be more classic, and he made sure to pull out all the stops for his son Sire’s special day, and played an extra special song for the big moment when his son Sire, 1, was born. Opening up to Ellen Degeneres on a preview of his latest visit to the show, Usher revealed the sweet way he welcomed his son into the world. Ellen called the song choice “amazing.”

Dua Lipa has parted ways with her management team and she reportedly has hired her father Dukagijn to be her new interim manager.

New parents Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra held hands after enjoying a romantic sushi date at celeb-favorite Nobu Malibu on Sunday night.The 29-year-old New Jersey native wore a Gucci cross-body bag over a striped hoodie, white jeans, and matching shoes.The Indian 39-year-old toted a beige Louis Vuitton bag while clad in a striped blouse over a white tank top, belted denim bell bottoms, and white sandals. Date night! New parents Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra held hands after enjoying a romantic sushi meal at celeb-favorite Nobu Malibu on SundayBoth Priyanka and Nick were still wearing disposable face masks, which remain mandatory indoors in Los Angeles County despite waning COVID-19 infection and hospitalization numbers.The married couple of three years originally met in 2017 at an Oscars bash, but they didn't truly connect until the Met Gala in 2018.

Actor, model and socialite Christian Wilkins has slammed media coverage of his dress at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day event on Sunday.Trigger Warning: This story has details of homophobic media coverage and homophobic slurs, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Christian, son of veteran Channel Nine reporter Richard Wilkins, was dressed in a fabulous, pink halter neck mini dress for a Fair Day event at Victoria Park, Sydney. Christian Wilkins (left) calls out the Daily Telegraph’s homophobic headline (right).The experience was however marred, when on Monday Daily Telegraph’s Sydney Confidential section featured Christian’s photos with a homophobic headline.“Dude looks like a lady! Richard Wilkins’ flamboyant son Christian flaunts his VERY toned figure in a skin-tight pink mini dress with daring cut-outs”, the headline screamed. Christian, who came out as gay in public in March 2018 on the front cover of a magazine, did not mince his words when calling out the publication over its homophobic coverage.   A post shared by CHRISTIAN WILKINS (@theprincewilkins)In 2021, Christian had made his acting debut in the Stan Original series Eden, in an LGBTQI role, playing a twin named Leander. Christian has previously been a fashion correspondent for E News and starred in shows Dancing With The Stars and Filthy Rich and Homeless. In his coming out interview, Christian had said that he had “taken it upon myself to become the best damn gay I can be!”  A post shared by CHRISTIAN WILKINS (@theprincewilkins)Christian had in an interview said that he had never come

Liverpool fans have dismissed comparisons between Virgil van Dijk and Raphael Varane. Netherlands skipper Van Dijk has led the Reds to Champions League and Premier League glory over the past 14 months having joined from Southampton in January of 2018.

Virgil van Dijk has sent his well wishes to compatriot Nathan Ake after he completed his move to Manchester City.

straight to your inboxNew Manchester City defender Nathan Ake said he can't wait to get started at the club after completing his move from Bournemouth.Ake has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad to bolster Pep Guardiola's defensive ranks, with City still in the market for a new centre-back. Netherlands international Ake knows he faces a fight for a first-team spot at City, as he became the fifth recognised centre-back in the squad.

FIFA 21, partly inspired by Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.Alexander-Arnold helped Liverpool to their maiden Premier League title this season with the full-back laying on 13 assists as well as four goals.His delivery has become a trademark of the 21-year-old, and now FIFA have acted by adding new crossing styles.FIFA 21 will be released on October 9 with developers EA Sports announcing theree are a number of new crossing trajectories in FIFA 21:Alexander-Arnold’s delivery was recently praised by Sky Sports Premier League pundit Danny Higginbotham."We can analyse the movements, we can look at Virgil van Dijk being very good in the air," Higginbotham said.

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure thinks he has the answer when it comes to beating the Dutchman.Van Dijk has more than justified his £75m price tag after leaving Southampton for Anfield.However, Toure thinks the key to getting the better of the defender is to attack him one on one - something which attackers seem hesitant to do."He's an unbelievable player," Toure told Stats Perform News."He's a top player. He's got speed, height, he can jump.

Kolo Toure says more players should look to get into one v ones with Virgil van Dijk, as that could expose the Liverpool defender's "weakness" a bit more often.

Virgil van Dijk recently praised the quality of likely Manchester City signing Nathan Ake, but added that top defenders need more than just that these days.

Liverpool dominated the Premier League season as they claimed a first top flight title for 30 years.

Everton ’s Richarlison has spoken out on his clash with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk 18 months ago which sparked a five-minute fight.