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Daily Record
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Laura Woods screams 'F****** hell Rio!' as presenter chins Ferdinand for hilarious TV gaffe
The former footballer and pundit was making his last appearance for TNT Laura Woods paid an emotional tribute to Rio Ferdinand as he hung his mic at TNT Sport. But that was only after the Manchester United and England legend had left her frustrated as she warmed up for live coverage of Saturday's Champions League final. Poplar presenter Woods was rehearsing at the Allianz Arena in Munich ahead of the big match between Paris-Saint Germain and Inter Milan. And as the 37-year-old was speaking, the former defender wandered in front of the camera. That prompted Arsenal fan Woods to say: "F******* hell Rio," before she burst out laughing. She later posted the clip on her Instagram page with the message: "We'll miss you, Rio (excuse the language!)." He walked in front of her mid-sentence as she said: "PSG are going for their first ever Champions League trophy. Could they do it? Let's find out in the company of.... f***** hell Rio." She then said: "That was going to be some of my best work." Oblivious, he said: "Oh sorry, s***." She giggled: "I wish that was live." In the build up to PSG's thumping win in Germany, presenter Woods offered a nod to it being a poignant night for her colleague. The TNT star offered a moment for Ferdinand to reflect. She asked him on air: "Rio, you've just been taking it all in, haven't you?' "Yeah, I have," he replied. "I've been in the city for three days now. It's been a bit of a lads' tour. We've been loving it." And Ferdinand - who appeared alongside ex team-mate and former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard - went on to deliver a gracious speech, paying tribute to those he'd worked with on and off he camera. "I just want to say thank you to everybody that I've worked with," he said. "My job was made a lot easier by the great people and friends that I have worked with and will remain friends for many years. "As important as the people you see on the screen are the people behind the screen that do all the jobs to get us here and enable us to put our best foot forward are all appreciated. "Again, thank you to everybody who has been a part of it."
Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Steven Gerrard lifted lid on Liverpool rivalry by saying he hated two team-mates
Steven Gerrard will go down as one of the greatest-ever English footballing talents, securing 114 caps for his nation between 2000 and 2014 - but he didn't always see eye-to-eye with his team-mates Steven Gerrard explained that tensions between his boyhood club Liverpool and fierce rivals Manchester United spilled over into the England dressing room. Gerrard, who racked up 114 appearances for his nation between 2000 and 2014, is England's fourth-most capped player of all time behind Peter Shilton, Wayne Rooney and David Beckham. While the now 44-year-old managed to forge close bonds with some of his fellow countrymen on international duty, there were two stars, in particular, that he struggled to see eye-to-eye with, owing to their club obligations. Speaking at an event in Belfast back in 2017, the former Liverpool captain was asked about his friendship with Rio Ferdinand in retirement. To which, he explained: "When you're lining up in the tunnel against Rio and Gary Neville you want to do everything in your power to beat them – there's hatred there, that's exactly how it is. When you meet up for England at that time, you pretend you like them – but your career finishes, their career finishes and your friendship starts for real. "I've got nothing but respect for Rio as a player, played for a top club all his life, he's a good fella as well, I'm enjoying the role at BT [Sport] with him as well." Ferdinand also made a similar point the following year during an interview with Times Magazine, explaining: "It overshadowed things. It killed that England team, that generation. "One year we would have been fighting Liverpool to win the league, another year it would be Chelsea. So I was never going to walk into the England dressing room and open up to Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole, John Terry or Joe Cole at Chelsea, or Steven Gerrard or Jamie Carragher at Liverpool because of the fear they would take something back to their club and use it against us. "I didn't realise that what I was doing was hurting England at the time. I was so engrossed, so obsessed with winning with Man United. Nothing else mattered." Speaking about putting club rivalries aside for the better of the nation, former England manager Gareth Southgate explained in 2018: "We have listened to some compelling interviews from Frank and Rio and Steven and we used that to say, 'Okay, we have to make sure we put those club situations to one side.' "I don't think there is that intense rivalry between our top clubs that there was then. But this is a group that is young enough to be interested in doing a lot of things together. "Most of them have come through the youth system with England together so they are used to being at St George's together. That's not a hardship for them. We are nothing to do with the past. The past can inform us and help us, but shouldn't shape us." Despite being a part of England's golden generation in terms of talent and representing his nation at World Cups and the Euros for 14 years, Gerrard failed to win a thing with the Three Lions. Despite venturing into the world of management with Rangers, Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq, Gerrard is currently out of a job. However, it is rumoured that the tactician is eyeing a return to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership for 2025/26. Time will only tell is Gerrard will be reunited with Ibrox, with Russell Martin, Davide Ancelotti and Brian Priske also linked to the job.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
American swimming star Lilly King announces farewell season, final US competition
American three-time Olympic swimming star Lilly King has announced the upcoming Toyota National Championships in Indianapolis will be her final meet on U.S. soil as she prepares to call it a career at the conclusion of the 2025 season. The meet will run Tuesday through Saturday. A longtime breaststroke stalwart, King announced her plans Saturday on Instagram and said swimming her final race in the U.S. in her home state and a pool she's known since her youth 'has always been important to me.' Advertisement 'Well, folks, my time has come. This will be my final season competing," she wrote. "I'm fortunate heading into retirement being able to say I have accomplished everything I have ever wanted in this sport. I feel fulfilled." The 28-year-old King won a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games and also captured Olympic titles on relays in Rio and at her final Olympics last year in Paris. The U.S. women's 4x100 medley relay set a world record in 3:49.63. Regan Smith, Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske were her teammates in the Americans' victory over defending Olympic champion Australia. 'Just an awesome way to cap off the meet,' King said afterward. Advertisement At the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, King earned silver medals in the 200 breaststroke and 4x100 medley relay and a bronze in the 100 breast. She narrowly missed the medal stand in the 100 breast in Paris, with one-hundredth of a second separating bronze medalist Mona McSharry of Ireland and the fourth-place tie between King and Italy's Benedetta Pilato in 1:05.60. For King, being home in Indiana next week will mean so much. It was also in Indianapolis last June during the U.S. Olympic swimming trials that boyfriend and former Indiana University swimmer James Wells proposed to her just off the pool deck — and she said yes. Advertisement 'I have been racing in the IU Natatorium since I was 10 years old," she wrote. "From state meets, to NCAAs, Nationals, and anything in between, this pool has been my home. I didn't quite make it 20 years (only 18) of racing in Indy, but this is as close as I'm gonna get! I look forward to racing in front of a home crowd one last time." ___ AP Summer Olympics: Janie Mccauley, The Associated Press
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
All 7 NCP MLAs in Nagaland join NDPP, give CM Rio absolute majority in assembly
All seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland joined the ruling NDPP on Saturday, giving the CM Neiphiu Rio-led party an absolute majority in the 60-member assembly. With this merger, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party's (NDPP) tally increased from 25 to 32. The NCP's Nagaland unit had sided with the Ajit Pawar-led faction after the party split. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Historic Figures Who Were Actually Photographed Gloriousa Undo NCP emerged as the third-largest party in the state in the 2023 assembly elections, after the NDPP and its ally BJP, which won 12 seats. According to an order issued by Speaker Sharingain Longkumer, the seven MLAs presented themselves and submitted formal letters, stating their decision to merge with the NDPP. Live Events These MLAs are Namri Nchang of Tening, Picto Shohe of Atoizu, Y Mhonbemo Humtsoe of Wokha Town, Y Mankhao Konyak of Mon Town, A Pongshi Phom of Longleng, P Longon of Noklak, and S Toiho Yeptho of Suruhoto. The speaker noted that the merger met the constitutional requirement under the Tenth Schedule. In line with the Members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 2019, the speaker approved the merger and directed the assembly secretariat to update party affiliation records accordingly, the order said. The NCP MLAs were supporting the NDPP-BJP government just like the other smaller parties, as there is no opposition in the state assembly. Addressing a press conference, state minister KG Kenye said, "This evening, the seven NCP MLAs submitted their merger application to the speaker, who has graciously accepted it. With this, the NDPP's strength in the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly rises from 25 to 32 members." He emphasised that the NDPP's increased strength will further reinforce the leadership of Chief Minister Rio and help the government serve the people more effectively. "This development strengthens the hands of our CM and the functioning of the government," said Kenye, who is also the government spokesperson. Asked how this merger could impact seat-sharing arrangements within the ruling alliance, he stressed that "no permanent formula exists". "Every election brings its own dynamics, and accordingly, arrangements, including seat-sharing, may need to be re-evaluated," he said. On the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle, the minister said, "That prerogative lies solely with the CM. We hope to meet him soon, and such questions are best posed to him directly." Kenye said that while the NCP is a national party, its broad-based agenda may not fully align with the state-centric needs of Nagaland. "Being part of a national party, they are often bound by nationwide priorities, limiting their ability to focus on local issues. In contrast, the NDPP, though national in outlook, remains deeply rooted as a regional party with a strong commitment to local interests," he said. The leadership of CM Rio and the overall direction of the present government played a significant role in attracting the MLAs, he added. NCP leaders in the state and the MLAs who switched sides could not be reached for a comment. Apart from 32 NDPP and 12 BJP MLAs, the state assembly has five NPP legislators, two members each of the LJP (Ram Vilas), Naga People's Front and RPI (Athawale), a JD(U) MLA and four Independents.
The Hindu
21 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
All seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland join NDPP, give CM Rio absolute majority in Assembly
All seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland joined the ruling NDPP on Saturday, giving the CM Neiphiu Rio-led party an absolute majority in the 60-member Assembly. With this merger, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party's (NDPP) tally increased from 25 to 32. The NCP's Nagaland unit had sided with the Ajit Pawar-led faction after the party split. NCP emerged as the third-largest party in the state in the 2023 assembly elections, after the NDPP and its ally BJP, which won 12 seats. According to an order issued by Speaker Sharingain Longkumer, the seven MLAs presented themselves and submitted formal letters, stating their decision to merge with the NDPP. These MLAs are Namri Nchang of Tening, Picto Shohe of Atoizu, Y Mhonbemo Humtsoe of Wokha Town, Y Mankhao Konyak of Mon Town, A Pongshi Phom of Longleng, P Longon of Noklak, and S Toiho Yeptho of Suruhoto. The Speaker noted that the merger met the constitutional requirement under the Tenth Schedule. In line with the Members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 2019, the speaker approved the merger and directed the assembly secretariat to update party affiliation records accordingly, the order said. The NCP MLAs were supporting the NDPP-BJP government just like the other smaller parties, as there is no opposition in the State Assembly. Addressing a press conference, State Minister KG Kenye said, "This evening, the seven NCP MLAs submitted their merger application to the speaker, who has graciously accepted it. With this, the NDPP's strength in the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly rises from 25 to 32 members." He emphasised that the NDPP's increased strength will further reinforce the leadership of Chief Minister Rio and help the government serve the people more effectively. "This development strengthens the hands of our CM and the functioning of the government," said Kenye, who is also the government spokesperson. Asked how this merger could impact seat-sharing arrangements within the ruling alliance, he stressed that "no permanent formula exists". "Every election brings its own dynamics, and accordingly, arrangements, including seat-sharing, may need to be re-evaluated," he said. On the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle, the Minister said, "That prerogative lies solely with the CM. We hope to meet him soon, and such questions are best posed to him directly." Kenye said that while the NCP is a national party, its broad-based agenda may not fully align with the state-centric needs of Nagaland. "Being part of a national party, they are often bound by nationwide priorities, limiting their ability to focus on local issues. In contrast, the NDPP, though national in outlook, remains deeply rooted as a regional party with a strong commitment to local interests," he said. The leadership of CM Rio and the overall direction of the present government played a significant role in attracting the MLAs, he added. NCP leaders in the State and the MLAs who switched sides could not be reached for a comment. Apart from 32 NDPP and 12 BJP MLAs, the state assembly has five NPP legislators, two members each of the LJP (Ram Vilas), Naga People's Front and RPI (Athawale), a JD(U) MLA and four Independents.
