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Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gazza looks better than ever as he shares feelings that 'run riot' in his life
Once described as the most gifted English footballer of all time, Paul Gascoigne - aka Gazza - is 58 and looking fantastic. And he tells The Mirror he wants people to get to know 'the real me' Looking like a man at the top of his game, as he poses for an exclusive photoshoot, Gazza says: 'I feel better now than I have in years.' Once described as the most gifted English footballer of all time, now 58 and looking fantastic, he tells The Mirror: 'I hope I am at a point that I can really look back over everything I've gone through in my life with a different - and more positive - perspective. After so many years in the spotlight, I feel like it's time people got to know the real me.' Speaking ahead of his new book Eight being released by Mirror Books in the autumn, he has named it after the number 8 shirt he famously wore for England for Euro 96, as well as for Spurs. Eight, he reveals, also relates to the eight emotions he says have 'run riot through my life…sometimes all in the same afternoon!' The book promises to give the real story behind some of the more infamous events in the life of the Spurs, Rangers, Middlesbrough and England champion - from the drinking, to living with bipolar and his bizarre involvement in the hunt for killer his bizarre involvement in the hunt for Raoul Moat. Gazza, who recently appeared on a video tribute to Gary Lineker, when he bowed out as host of Match of the Day, thanked his former England and Spurs teammate for being there during his tougher times and hoped they would go 'gallivanting' together, now he has more free time. Gazza's well-documented addiction problems in the past have led to a series of arrests for drunk and disorderly and drink-drive offences. And his marriage to Sheryl Gascoigne in 1996 was dogged by allegations of domestic violence. But, despite their divorce in 1998, she has written about her ongoing attempts to help him. Coming 20 years after his autobiography My Story in 2005, Gazza feels that in Eight, he shows he now has a better grasp of what was happening to him during his rollercoaster life journey. Billed as 'Paul Gascoigne as never before,' if his story is anywhere near as showstopping as his new pictures, then it will be a riveting read. 'Gazza's looking better than ever - he was one of the heroes of my youth' Mirror photographer Rowan Griffiths photographed his footballing hero Gazza for the first time two weeks ago and says: 'He looks fantastic.' Meeting at a hotel in Didcot, Oxfordshire, Rowan says: 'Gazza knows how to hold the room. He was very genuine, asking how we all were. He was doing a speaking tour and seemed very well. I was so relieved to see him looking so good, as I was a fan from way back in the day myself. He was one of the heroes of my youth.' Rowan, who has been a Mirror photographer since 2003, reminisced with Gazza about the World Cup game against the then Czechoslovakia in 1990, when he scored one of the goals that bagged England a 4-2 win. 'I went to the Czech game,' says Rowan. 'Gazza recalled every detail of that game to me. Someone else asked if he remembered every game and he said yes he did. It's amazing to have that recall.' Disclosing that he has swapped hotel stays for Airbnbs when he is on speaking tours, so he has greater autonomy, when Rowan asked how he was feeling, Gazza said: 'I'm great.' While looking brilliant and posing like a consummate professional, Rowan says: 'He still likes a typical Gazza joke. We would be doing some serious portraits and the next thing, he was doing a ballerina pose! That's Gazza for you!'
Irish Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Liverpool title winner discussed Celtic before dropping hint about Anfield exit
Scotland skipper Andy Robertson confessed in the past that Celtic 'were his life' as he ponders his future with Liverpool. The Glasgow-born defender has become an Anfield legend, with a Champions League medal and a second Premier League title to his name, earned this season as part of Arne Slot's squad. Yet, his journey wasn't always so triumphant, as his boyhood club Celtic let him go at the tender age of 15, deeming him too small to make it. With transfer rumours swirling and the Reds potentially scouting for a new left-back, Robertson's previous declarations about his childhood club could be indicative of where he'll move next, should he choose to depart Merseyside. Robertson, whose contract runs until 2026, was candid on Match of the Day following Liverpool's league title victory, revealing uncertainties about his ongoing role at the club. "Obviously, the club are going to have a busy summer, so we need to see where everyone stands," Robertson admitted. "But it's been a special time here, I loved my time here. "It's been eight special years, and I've cherished every moment I've played in front of these fans, especially at Anfield. Today was special." The 31-year-old has frequently expressed his affection for Celtic previously, acknowledging on the We Are Liverpool podcast in 2023 his childhood devotion and saying: "Celtic was my life. "Had the season ticket, used to go to every home game in particular and try to go to some away games and things like that. Went to school, and then you come back and you go in your garden and you pretend to be Henrik Larsson, for instance. "I was lucky. The team I grew up with was a fantastic Celtic team with Henrik Larsson, Chris Sutton, Stiliyan Petrov, all these players. Neil Lennon. So I had a really good team to watch. "They were all my heroes. Celtic was it for me. I didn't really watch much other football, I was that focused on trying to watch Celtic, and Celtic was in the Champions League. "That's when I watched them play against English teams and stuff, but I didn't watch that much English football. I only watched really the Champions League when [English] teams played in it. If a Celtic game was on and say Liverpool were playing Man United, I'd watch Celtic against Motherwell or whoever it was. So it was always Celtic for me." This heartfelt confession might just hint at where Robertson sees his future in football if he decides to leave Liverpool, and former Reds forward Fernando Morientes has recently suggested that Parkhead could well be on the cards for the defender, reports the Daily Record. "Robertson has spoken about Celtic, and it's probably because he's thinking about it [a move]," Morientes revealed to CasinoHawks when quizzed about the Scottish player's career prospects. "He is 31 and coming towards the end of his career. I think if he has a special bond with Celtic and the club recognises him as an important player, then it could be possible."
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Weekly quiz: How did this ship end up in a Norwegian garden?
This week saw Elon Musk part ways with the White House, Gary Lineker present his final Match of the Day, and the world of television pay tribute to former BBC presenter and executive Alan Yentob. But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world? Quiz collated by Ben Fell. Fancy testing your memory? Try last week's quiz, or have a go at something from the archives.
Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Liverpool star has already discussed Celtic as he hints at Anfield exit after title win
This Liverpool defender made it sound as though he could be on his way out of Anfield in the summer transfer window, and has made his views on Celtic clear in the past Scotland captain Andy Robertson previously admitted that Celtic 'was his life' as he hints at a possible Liverpool exit. The Glasgow-born left-back has established himself as a Reds icon throughout his years on Merseyside, winning a Champions League title and adding a second Premier League crown to his collection under Arne Slot this campaign. Yet, things weren't always plain sailing for Robertson, who was released by his boyhood club, Celtic, as a 15-year-old for being too small. As a busy summer transfer window beckons at Anfield, and continuous reports suggest that a new left-back will be targeted in the market, Robertson's past comments about The Hoops have resurfaced as he hints that his time as a Liverpool player could soon end. Robertson, who is out of contract in 2026, spoke to Match of the Day after Liverpool's title win and admitted that his future is up in the air when asked about his position going forward. "Obviously, the club are going to have a busy summer, so we need to see where everyone stands," Robertson admitted. "But it's been a special time here, I loved my time here. "It's been eight special years, and I've cherished every moment I've played in front of these fans, especially at Anfield. Today was special." The 31-year-old has never shied away from his love for Celtic. He grew up a fan of the club and, in 2023, told the We Are Liverpool podcast: "Celtic was my life. "Had the season ticket, used to go to every home game in particular and try to go to some away games and things like that. Went to school, and then you come back and you go in your garden and you pretend to be Henrik Larsson, for instance. "I was lucky. The team I grew up with was a fantastic Celtic team with Henrik Larsson, Chris Sutton, Stiliyan Petrov, all these players. Neil Lennon. So I had a really good team to watch. "They were all my heroes. Celtic was it for me. I didn't really watch much other football, I was that focused on trying to watch Celtic, and Celtic was in the Champions League. "That's when I watched them play against English teams and stuff, but I didn't watch that much English football. I only watched really the Champions League when [English] teams played in it. "If a Celtic game was on and say Liverpool were playing Man United, I'd watch Celtic against Motherwell or whoever it was. So it was always Celtic for me." Such an admission could indicate where Robertson may wish to play his football should he depart Liverpool, and ex-Reds striker Fernando Morientes stated this month that he feels Parkhead could possibly be the defender's next destination. "Robertson has spoken about Celtic, and it's probably because he's thinking about it [a move]," Morientes told CasinoHawks regarding the Scotsman's future. "He is 31 and coming towards the end of his career. I think if he has a special bond with Celtic and the club recognises him as an important player, then it could be possible."
Evening Standard
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Gary Lineker's fall is a tale about self-deception, vanity and privilege
Gary Lineker has left the BBC with the kind of fanfare that, had he been less famous and less rich, would not have happened, though he will not admit that to himself. Rather, he would have left in disgrace. Perhaps, once you reach a certain level, there is no such thing as disgrace now. Football pundits banged him out on X: they talked of his gifts. I have no idea about this. I believe in expertise, and I am no footballer, but he was always soothing to listen to on Match of the Day. Others — not football pundits, those who should know better — banged him out too. Jeremy Corbyn led them. He called Lineker 'the face of humility, warmth and decency' and 'a man to be celebrated'. The insinuation is: Lineker, so golden, was betrayed.
