Marcus Rashford missed an open goal for Barcelona in their annual Joan Gamper Trophy match against Italian side Como. The forward, who is on loan from Manchester United, was selected in the line-up for the traditional pre-season fixture by manager Hansi Flick. Barcelona made a fast start with four goalsContinue Reading
A former Grand Slam champion was left strapped for cash after being scammed by a banker who stole millions of pounds from his celebrity clients. Henri Leconte won singles titles on all three surfaces during his career, which spanned a period of 16 years. He also excelled in doubles, winningContinue Reading
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter James Marsden has described playing Cyclops in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday as a “homecoming to a role that reallyContinue Reading
Liverpool ended up on the losing side at Wembley as Crystal Palace came from behind to win the Community Shield. The Reds were massive favourites heading into the fixture but were beaten on penalties after a hugely entertaining match. The start of the game was somewhat spoiled when a minute’sContinue Reading
Nigel Farage’s uncompromising assault on Britain’s climate commitments is facing pushback from within his own party’s expanding support base, with polling revealing that younger Reform UK voters are markedly more sympathetic to net zero and renewable energy than their leader. The former Ukip and Brexit Party chief has dismissed theContinue Reading
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The education sector is facing disaster, a union boss has warned, after a new survey showed that one in 10 teachersContinue Reading
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Rachel Reeves has urged the public to be patient with Labour on the economy, saying that the change they voted forContinue Reading
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Fran Lebowitz has expressed her distaste at the idea of living with another person, remarking that she is tooContinue Reading
By this time next week, the new Premier League season will be well and truly up and running. Anticipation is high ahead of the upcoming campaign, with clubs across the division having spent big so far this summer. Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and, of course, reigning champions LiverpoolContinue Reading
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