Roman Abramovich's row with UK Government over Chelsea sale funds takes new twistThe £2.35billion Roman Abramovich made from the sale of Chelsea in 2022 is still frozen in a bank account, with the Russian billionaire and the UK Government in deadlockView 2 Images Roman Abramovich sold Chelsea in 2022 (Image: Getty Images)A legal fight between Roman Abramovich and the UK Government over money raised from his sale of Chelsea could be affected by a Jersey investigation into whether the money constituted “proceeds of crime”. That investigation, the accounts stated, could include proceeds from the sale of the club. The Jersey investigation could have an impact, though, on the ongoing legal battle between Abramovich and the UK Government over how the money raised from the 2022 sale – currently frozen in a UK account – is used. ‌UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said in response to the Abramovich letter: “This money was promised to Ukraine over three years ago. View 2 Images The money from Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea is still frozen in a bank account (Image: Getty Images)‌The Fordstam accounts appear to indicate that the net proceeds of the Chelsea sale would actually be £987million, taking into account the repayment of a £1.4bn loan to Camberley.

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Angry Tottenham stars think Igor Tudor has been 'disrespectful' with behaviour at clubIgor Tudor is yet to steady the ship at Tottenham, with results, performances, and dressing‑room morale all continuing to head in the wrong directionView 2 Images A dejected Igor Tudor after the Champions League defeat to Atlético MadridTottenham players believe Igor Tudor has over‑asserted himself since arriving at the club, coming across as 'disrespectful' to some, and 'borderline mocking' to others. His early errors left Spurs 3-0 down inside 15 minutes. Tudor's attempts to instil discipline have backfired, and football.london has suggested this has left the group of players frustrated and doubtful about his leadership. The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust issued a statement after the game calling for immediate action. Being a Spurs fan has never been so difficult but supporters will not sit by and watch the club continue to decline.

March 11, 2026 12:43 UTC

Jamie Carragher has 'no hope' and predicts who'll knock Liverpool out of Champions LeagueJamie Carragher believes Liverpool will overturn their deficit against Galatasaray at Anfield but predicts Paris Saint-Germain will end their Champions League hopes in the next roundView 2 Images Jamie Carragher has offered his Liverpool prediction after their Champions League knockout defeat to Galatasaray. (Image: CBS Sports Golazo/YouTube)Jamie Carragher has lost all hope for Liverpool and predicted that Paris Saint-Germain will end their Champions League aspirations once and for all. ‌The six-time champions face a challenging route to the final, and if they defeat Galatasaray, they'll confront the winner of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. It is not just a defeat; I think the performances from Liverpool this season are a big worry for the manager. The former Liverpool defender anticipates the defending champions will meet Bayern Munich, who surged to a 6-1 first-leg advantage after an away victory at Atalanta.

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Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham arrived at the club's training ground around 8.45am today as the inquest began into Tuesday night’s disastrous defeat at Atletico Madrid. Discussions have been taking place with interim boss Igor Tudor and his staff who arrived at Spurs’ Lodge in the early hours following their flight back from Spain. Indeed, talks are understood to have taken place recently with De Zerbi, who is available now after leaving his position with Marseille. Only family and stuff.’And club legend Teddy Sheringham, who played 277 games across two spells at White Hart Lane, called for the interim boss to be shown the door. You do not want relegation in your CV, especially at a club like Tottenham Hotspur.’

March 11, 2026 12:39 UTC

Mum-of-four, 28, ditched phone and plotted to torch car after fatal hit-and-runCourtney Taylor faced losing her children if she'd been jailedView 4 Images Courtney TaylorMum-of-four Courtney Taylor allowed herself to be carried in a stolen car which killed a man in a hit-and-run. The 28-year-old was in the stolen Mini Cooper driven by partner, Leon Salt, on April 11. View 4 Images Leon Salt, aged 21, killed a pedestrian during a hit-and-run in Penkhull. I have already sentenced Leon Salt to 11 years for causing the death by dangerous driving of Christopher Deaville. "There is significant mitigation, your lack of previous convictions and you are a victim of domestic violence at the hands of Leon Salt.

March 11, 2026 12:36 UTC

Warwick shares his two children with his late wife Samantha, who died in 2024 as a result of a cardiac arrest following complications from an essential surgery. Warwick's late wife Samantha Davis, who was also an actress, died aged 53 at University College Hospital in London on March 24, 2024. An inquest into her death concluded that she died as a result of a cardiac arrest following complications from an essential surgery. She said: 'I am satisfied that the medical cause of death should be arrhythmic cardiac arrest and complications following left thoracotomies. He co-founded the charity Little People UK in 2012 with his late wife Samantha, to support people with dwarfism and their families.

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'I had to return to Chelsea after breaking my promise – but I don't regret leaving'A former Chelsea star has discussed his reasons for leaving and rejoining the BluesView 2 Images David Luiz had no regrets about leaving but later returned to Stamford Bridge (Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)David Luiz rejoined Chelsea after breaking a vow to the club during his time at Paris Saint-Germain. ‌Luiz initially signed from Benfica in January 2011 and quickly became a fan favourite as he helped guide Chelsea to FA Cup, Europa League and Champions League glory. ‌The iconic centre-back crossed paths with his former club in the Champions League round of 16 during his debut season. And in his first season back with the Blues, the new £34m centre-back fulfilled his ambition of winning the Premier League as Antonio Conte's side marched to the title. "Winning the Premier League has always been an obsession of mine.

March 11, 2026 12:28 UTC

She's three years away from her seventieth birthday, but Bobbi Parker-Hall believes she could pass as a woman in her twenties - thanks to microdosing weight loss medication. Weight loss jabs are a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which work by mimicking the hormone GLP-1 to regulate blood sugar levels and suppress appetite. Experts have strongly warned against microdosing weight loss jabs, claiming the trend is unsafe, unregulated and potentially life-threatening. She then started microdosing her weight loss medication, in a way that felt 'less like dieting and more like stability', she said. 'Rapid weight loss without strength training also causes Ozempic face or butt.

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Driver, 20, bailed after six-vehicle Leek Road pile-upSix casualties were taken to the Royal StokeView Image A six-vehicle pile-up on Leek Road, in StokePolice have bailed a driver arrested after a six-vehicle pile-up. Six casualties were taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital following the collision on Leek Road, in Stoke. ‌A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "A 20-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a multi-vehicle collision on Leek Road has been released under investigation while our inquiries continue." They should call the police on 101, quoting incident number 424 of 8 March. Get even more North Staffordshire exclusives - and it is freeArticle continues below

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A new e-bike library is to be brought to Cork in April, allowing people to test out different types of e-bikes at their homes for up to four months. Cork City Council will run the e-bike library but the bikes are funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) which will also pay for the fleet's maintenance and insurance. The scheme will focus on providing alternative transport to “families and individuals in suburban and urban-edge communities”, Cork City Council said. The e-bike library aims to reduce private car dependency, improve access to affordable mobility, support climate-action targets, strengthen community cohesion and promote health and wellbeing. The policy has been informed through Cork City Council’s participation in the Interreg Europe project Zero Carbon Infrastructure (ZCI) as well as a pilot scheme operated in Dublin.

March 11, 2026 11:57 UTC

Jamie Carragher sends Liverpool brutal reality check over sacking Arne SlotArne Slot is under pressure after Liverpool lost the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Galatasaray and Jamie Carragher has given his scathing assessmentView 2 Images Jamie Carragher tore into Liverpool after their defeat by Galatasaray (Image: CBS Sports Golazo)Jamie Carragher has warned Arne Slot that he could be sacked at the end of the season unless he's able to turn around Liverpool's worrying malaise. It’s still a team Liverpool should beat and should go through. So, I still think Liverpool will go through. View 2 Images Arne Slot was unable to prevent Liverpool's defeat at Galatasaray (Image: Burak Kara/UEFA via Getty Images)‌HAVE YOUR SAY! Will Arne Slot still be Liverpool manager next season?

March 11, 2026 11:48 UTC

‌The Red Devils unveiled plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium last year after deciding to press ahead with plans to leave Old Trafford rather than renovate their current home. It's estimated the entire project would cost around £2bn, though, and updates have been thin on the ground. ‌A tent-like roof was the most eye-catching aspect of the new design, which was unveiled by Foster + Partners. But The Sun are reporting that the roof Sir Jim Ratcliffe likened to the Eiffel Tower 'may never come to pass'. ‌It's also noted that specific feature is estimated to cost around £200m alone, highlighting the huge cost of the project.

March 11, 2026 11:42 UTC

Broadcaster Doireann Garrihy on getting honest about motherhood, the post-baby ‘bounce back’ and banning social media for under 16sDoireann Garrihy is a broadcaster and podcaster from Dublin. She is a presenter on RTÉ’s 2fm and hosts her own podcast, The Laughs Of Your Life. She is married to podcaster Mark Mehigan, and the pair recently became new parents to daughter Rosie. They live in Dublin.

March 11, 2026 11:31 UTC

As a long-time resident of the town, Donie Buckley might appreciate the comings and goings of coaches between Kerry and Mayo being likened to a Siege of Ennis. At this stage, it’s 14 years since O’Neill’s one season with Mayo before moving to Kerry. Mayo manager Andy Moran and coach Paddy Tally. After Tyrone, Down (once as coach, once as manager), Galway, Kerry and Derry, Mayo is Tally’s sixth different county assignment. Kerry and Mayo make it feel even smaller.

March 11, 2026 11:13 UTC

Upon the family's return to the UK in January 2025, Stephen said Ollie continued to report fatigue and back pain. "My wife took him to the pictures a couple of times," Stephen explained. This is probably one of the worst bits of it for me because I was just like, 'Mate, stop moaning. ‌It was at that point, Stephen explained, that Kirsty phoned him and instructed him to meet them at Warrington Hospital, where Ollie was immediately admitted to a ward for blood tests. ‌Stephen explained: "Unfortunately, the person who I donated to passed away, which was really horrible.

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