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Naman Ramachandran A growing number of fans are connecting with soccer through players’ stance on social issues, a survey commissioned by Sky Sports ahead of the U.K. domestic soccer season has found.The “Football Fandom in 2021” report records that 70% of people surveyed feel the power of players has enabled the nation to advance conversations around discrimination, while 63% believe they have a better understanding of social and economic issues because of their love of football.In July, three England soccer players were subjected to online racial abuse after the team lost to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.

Cristiano Ronaldo fans’ wrath on social media after suggesting the Juventus forward is not in the world’s top three players.Lineker, who represented Barcelona himself for three seasons between 1986 and 1989, took to Twitter to find the positives in Lionel Messi being forced to leave his boyhood club for French giants Paris Saint-Germain.The BBC and now La Liga TV pundit claimed Messi will form a forward line alongside ‘possibly’ the two other top three players in the world in Kylian Mbappe and NeymarBut in doing so he appeared to throw a sly dig at Ronaldo, who he has always maintained is a level below the Argentine magician.Lineker wrote: “It’s heartbreaking in many ways to see Lionel Messi leave @FCBarcelona.“It’s not a retirement,

Carol Vorderman took to social media last night after having a race named in her honour.The 60-year-old told fans she was "so excited" when she shared the news on Twitter.Carol's race will take place at the Ffos Las Racecourse in Wales tomorrow."I've been given my very own race on Thursday... so excited," the TV and radio star wrote online, in view of her 467,300 followers."At @FfosLasRC near Carmarthen.

KERRY Katona was forced to pull her teenage daughter out of school after being bullied on the day of her late dad’s inquest. Heidi, 14, was targeted by "vile" schoolboys as an inquest heard how George Kay died after eating a ball of cocaine in front of staff at a Holiday Inn.

LAUREN Goodger has shared a series of pictures of her daughter LaRose for the first time on social media. The 34-year-old and partner Charles Drury welcomed the little one last month, but were yet to post many images of her online.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A schoolgirl who became famous when she gave birth at the age of 13 held an online poll over whether to abort her second child.Darya Sudnishnikova, became famous after claiming a ten-year-old boy made her pregnant with her now 11-month-old baby.This time Darya, 15, from Russia claims the father is her “boyfriend”, 17.Using her massive audience of 650,000 social media followers, the girl staggeringly held a poll among her on whether she should have an abortion or not.But in emotional videos, Darya, says she has been "forced" to terminate the pregnancy as doctors to fear her life could be in danger if she did not.She posted: “I did not know how to tell you, but tomorrow I will have an

Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum Kylie Jenner hosted her 24th birthday with an intimate sushi dinner at her $36.5M Holmby Hills mansion on Tuesday night.The Calabasas socialite's big half-sisters Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian got the party started and were the first members of the clan to show off their looks for the bash.Kylie's festivities kicked off with two kinds of cocktails and a celebratory toast alongside Khloé, Kourtney, Kim Kardashian, and their momager Kris Jenner.

Prestwick with construction work officially under way.The stunning facility will see Glenburn and St Ninian's Primaries share the same campus.A nursery will also be part of the ambitious project.Known as the 'Prestwick Educational Campus,' the new build is being developed on the site of the existing Glenburn Primary and will accommodate the school’s current intake.Pupils from nearby St Ninian's will make the move just a few hundred yards along the road.Once complete, the campus will house 22 classrooms spread over two-storeys and the nursery for children aged two to five.Outside, the campus will boast a range of sports facilities and will also include a sports hall, an astroturf playing field and a gym hall.A new allotment garden, willow

Scots highlands has announced he died 'with his boots on' and that she will 'miss him forever'.A massive search has been underway for 84-year-old John Smith who was last seen leaving the Crianlarich Hotel at 7.15am last Thursday.It was thought was intending to walk in the area of Crianlarich and Oban.His daughter Helen Bang said that John, who is known as Frank and is from Nottingham, is a seasoned climber who regularly does 12-mile walks and desperately appealed for help in finding him.But in a tragic social media post early this morning she announced that John's body had been recovered on Ben Cruachan and that he had died 'walking somewhere he loved'.The heartbreaking post included a picture of John and his late wife Rosemary.It read: "My

They've been romantically linked since March.AndSofia Richie proved that things are still going strong between her and boyfriend Elliot Grainge on Tuesday afternoon.The couple were spotted leaving La Jolie in Beverly Hills after reportedly spending 'hours' getting pampered at theceleb-friendly med spa. Other half:Sofia Richie proved that things are still going strong between her and boyfriend Elliot Grainge on Tuesday afternoonThe 22-year-old daughter of Lionel Richie kept casual for her and her beau's pampering session in a plain white tee and distressed denim jeans.Sofia's freshly highlighted tresses were worn up in a messy bun and she accessorized with a butterfly pendant necklace.

iOS - Android He had been detained over three alleged serious assaults on two men and a woman in Dechmont Street, Hamilton.Earlier this year a jury cleared McCutcheon of the three charges, but he has remained in custody on the prison officer assault charge.Jennifer McCabe, prosecuting, said the guard and a colleague had arrived at the police station to transfer him to Polmont.McCutcheon then became aggressive, saying: "I'm not leaving here till I get my jumper."I'm going nowhere."A struggle began and he was taken to the ground.Ms McCabe told the court: "The accused punched one of the guards twice on the head then spat in his face."Sheriff Andrew McIntyre expressed concern at McCutcheon's criminal record, saying: "He seems to have been in

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Arsenal have already strengthened Mikel Arteta's squad with three new signings this summer - and reports suggest they're not finished there.The Gunners forked out £53million to sign defender Ben White from Brighton at the end of July, while midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga also joined in a £16million switch from Anderlecht.And left-back Nuno Tavares completed a £7million move from Benfica to provide competition Kieran Tierney next season.Despite already splashing the cash, Arsenal are still being tipped to sanction further incomings and outgoings before the window closes at the end of the month, and we're on hand with the latest transfer news from the Emirates below.Reports in Italy suggest Roma have agreed a £34million deal with Chelsea to

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are enjoying a quiet dinner date!

Tim Heidecker took to Twitter on Monday to reveal his seven-year-old daughter Amelia was recently diagnosed with coronavirus.In a series of tweets, the comedian, 45, opened up on the series of events that led to the family crisis.'My own small Covid story,' Heidecker said. 'Last week my daughter tested positive one day before a little planned beach vacation.

World’s Strongest Man tattooed on his arm. Luke Stoltman’s new tattoo depicts the moment he hugged younger brother Tom after he realised he had won the global competition in Sacramento, California earlier this year.The emotional image shows the Invergordon brothers embrace after Tom made history – and fulfilled a promise he had made to their late mother five years before.Tattoo artist Gordon James, from Livingston, said he was honoured to complete the tattoo which is part of a sleeve he is currently working on for Luke.

The last time that “America’s Got Talent” viewers saw Matt Johnson, the British escape artist succeeded in attempting to escape from a straitjacket while hanging upside down as spinning saw blades threatened to slice and dice him — a stunt that had landed him in the ER the only other time he’d attempted it.

Daytime Emmy-nominated host Giuliana Rancic glammed up to promote her skincare line Fountain of Truth during day two of MAGIC Fashion Events in Las Vegas on Tuesday.The Italian-born, Maryland-raised journalist - turning 47 on August 17 - donned a $61.25 G by Giuliana 'One-Shoulder Drama Jumpsuit' in pink banana leaf print with nude heels.Giuliana - a self-described 'ultimate passionista' - founded her Home Shopping Network clothing company nine years ago. On the mic again! Daytime Emmy-nominated host Giuliana Rancic glammed up to promote her skincare line Fountain of Truth during day two of MAGIC Fashion Events in Las Vegas on Tuesday'Hey guys, if you are in Vegas at Magic, come see me.

It’s Kylie Jenner’s birthday. so it’s no surprise the entire KarJenner klan is celebrating it on social media!