LIZ JONES: Molly-Mae Hague 'made it' by donning a cheese-wire thong on national TV. Now fans are recoiling at the woman she has become
Exhibit A: 'I played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, but no one knew.'
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Lionel Messi exits Inter Miami match v Necaxa with injury: ‘He did feel a pull'
Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa on Saturday night after suffering an apparent hamstring injury in the opening minutes. After the match that Inter Miami won in a penalty shootout, coach Javier Mascherano indicated that Messi would undergo testing on Sunday to determine the severity of the injury. 'He felt discomfort,' Mascherano said through an interpreter. 'We will not be able to know until tomorrow how severe the injury is. There's probably something there. He was not in pain, but he did feel a pull.' Messi was injured around the eighth minute when he fell while being challenged by a pair of defenders near the penalty area. He fell to the ground and slammed his fist in frustration before walking toward midfield as play continued. He walked slowly toward the Inter Miami bench before sitting down on the pitch. Trainers came out and worked on his right upper thigh area for a couple of minutes before he subbed out for Federico Redondo in the 11th and immediately walked to the locker room. Messi has dealt with numerous hamstring injuries throughout his career and has missed time over the past couple of seasons dealing with various leg injuries — the most recent issue was with his left adductor, which sidelined him for a pair of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers earlier this year. The injury puts his status for Inter Miami's next Leagues Cup match in jeopardy. The Herons take on Pumas UNAM on Wednesday. Mascherano has been tasked with managing Messi's packed workload all season. The 38-year-old star was experiencing fatigue late last month and skipped the MLS All-Star game, which led to a one-match suspension by the league for violating its rules on participation in the exhibition match. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson Jonathan Wilson brings expert analysis on the biggest stories from European soccer after newsletter promotion Messi was unavailable for Inter Miami's match against Cincinnati on 26 July, which allowed him a bit of rest. 'He is someone who would rather play than rest,' Mascherano said on Friday, adding that Messi would tell the team if he is experiencing fatigue. 'Clearly, we talk about the situation and we manage it,' he said. 'But it has to be a conversation with the player. They know where they can push their body and up to which point they can't. Leo is a special case. . … Perhaps if you make him rest, he feels worse. If we see a red flag or a risk, we aim to speak to the players.'
Telegraph
33 minutes ago
- Telegraph
James Maddison carried off on stretcher in major Spurs injury worry
James Maddison had to be carried off on a stretcher after pulling up with a serious-looking knee injury during the pre-season match against Newcastle United. Newly appointed Tottenham manager Thomas Frank will be sweating on the midfielder's fitness ahead of the Premier League season, which gets under way in under two weeks' time. The nature of Maddison's injury immediately prompted fears among those watching that the issue was a possible anterior cruciate ligament injury, though he will now require scans to determine the severity of it. Frank confirmed afterwards in his press conference that Maddison had suffered 'what looks like a bad injury', but confirmed he did not yet know the full severity of it. The 28-year-old gave huge cause for concern when he pulled up during the match in Korea following minor contact with Newcastle's summer signing Anthony Elanga, immediately throwing his hands to his head before collapsing in pain on the turf. Maddison was seen clutching his right knee in agony as team-mates and rival players checked on him, with the Tottenham medical team quickly rushing to his aid. The injury occurred in the 83rd minute of the match with the scores locked at 1-1 and resulted in a lengthy delay as the midfielder was treated and a stretcher was brought out onto the pitch. He had only just come on as a substitute, replacing Archie Gray in the 75th minute, and had to be replaced himself by Yang Min-hyeok once he was carried off the field of play. Spurs team-mate Son Heung-min, who was appearing in what could be his final match for the club after announcing his intention to leave this summer, was seen with his hand over his mouth in shock. Others were visibly emotional at what appeared to be a serious injury. Maddison suffered an injury-hit 2024-25 season, with an ankle knock seeing him sidelined for two months between November and January, and a knee issue resulting in the England midfielder missing the end of the season including the triumphant Europa League final. Farewell for Son The friendly was due to be a farewell occasion for Son, with the South Korea international given a standing ovation when he was substituted in the 65th-minute. Son has spent the past decade at Spurs, making 454 appearances and scoring 173 goals for the north London club. He achieved his goal of silverware in May, when he helped the Premier League team to Europa League success with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, ending a 17-year trophy drought for the club. The South Korean said he was ready for a 'fresh challenge' as he explained his decision during a press conference in Seoul on Saturday, ahead of Sunday's pre-season friendly against Newcastle. MLS outfit Los Angeles FC are leading the race for his signature, it is understood. Son told a press conference: 'Before we start, I wanted to say I have decided to leave the club this summer. Respectfully, the club is helping me with this decision. 'It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career, such amazing memories. It was so hard to make this decision.' He continued: 'I need a new environment to push myself. I need a little bit of change – 10 years is a long time. 'I came to north London as a kid, 23 years old, such a young age. I leave the club as a grown man, a very proud man. 'I want to say thanks to all the Spurs fans for giving me so much love. I hope the goodbye is also good timing and this is the right time to make that decision. I hope everyone can accept and respect that.'
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33 minutes ago
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Super-sized padel warehouse causes planning row
A planning row has broken out over a super-sized padel centre that locals fear will create a 'tremendous noise'. A warehouse unit surrounded by residential streets in Christchurch in Dorset has been earmarked for the giant venue for one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK. But neighbours claim the centre would cause huge traffic problems and noise pollution for those living in the area. Padel is a cross between tennis and squash which has grown in popularity in recent years, with celebrities including Annabel Croft and Michael McIntyre among its fans. Unlike in tennis, a padel racket is solid with no strings and is thicker – meaning it makes a very loud noise when striking the ball. As a result, padel has also gained a reputation as a particularly noisy and disruptive sport. Some 25 people have objected since the plans were submitted by company Advantage Padel to the local council. The new centre will have nine full-size courts, as well as four singles courts, which would mean up to 44 people could play at the same time. It would be open from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week, which residents say would give 'no respite' to anyone affected by the business. Mark Anderson said: 'Padel tennis is very loud and multiple courts being used all times of day and evening will be very disruptive. I feel that this facility will add a lot of noise in the area.' Julia Gladstone said: 'This facility will result in a huge increase in the volume of traffic entering and exiting a small complex of business units. 'The centre will be open from early morning to late evening and will create a high level of noise which will effect local residents and have a negative impact on their use of the garden for relaxation. 'The increase in both noise and air pollution that will be caused by the introduction of such a large facility cannot be ignored.' Concerns were also raised that the new centre would push out a much smaller padel business just 350 yards away. The PicklePad, the UK's first dedicated pickleball and padel indoor centre, opened in January just around the corner from where Advantage Padel want to put its new centre. Padel has the same scoring system as tennis, but different rules, strokes and techniques. It was invented in Mexico in the 1960s, but soared in popularity during the Covid pandemic as it could be played outside and did not involve physical contact. By 2023 there were more than 25 million active players across 90 countries. In the UK, the Lawn Tennis Association said the number of courts had increased from 50 in 2019 to 350, and it aims to have 1,000 courts by the end of next year.
