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Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
'I marked Zidane out of Munich Champions League final - nothing fazed me'
Zinedine Zidane was nullified in a Champions League final in Munich during his Juventus days as Scot Paul Lambert inspired Borussia Dortmund to victory in 1997 If Didier Drogba is known for dominating the last final in Munich then it is a Scotsman who has his name up in lights before that. The iconic but now vacated Olympiastadion in Munich was home to Bayern Munich for years - and held its fair share of European Cup finals. The modern day Allianz Arena remains a sight to behold, but the nostalgia of a running track and Olympic heritage was the stage on which one Paul Lambert silenced Zinedine Zidane as Borussia Dortmund shocked Juventus to claim the Champions League. The German side went in as firm underdogs against the Italians, who were also defending champions. If Dortmund had any advantage it was playing in their own country, but that was about it. They couldn't compete with the names of the Old Lady's team sheet as Zidane and Alessandro Del Piero rolled into town. A man from Glasgow, who had previously played for St Mirren and Motherwell, hadn't read the script. Lambert would provide the assist for Karl-Heinz Riedle's opener, but his most impressive accomplishment was nullifying Zidane. The Frenchman was only 12 months out from winning the World Cup and the Ballon d'Or, but the Scot had made a man who was become immortal seem pretty mortal. He previously told the Guardian: 'I was mentally strong. Playing in front of big crowds never fazed me, playing against big players never fazed me. I grew up in a hard area with my mum and dad, nothing fazed me. I compartmentalised my football side and my family side. I was never one to show weakness. "I'm sure some people would call it unhealthy. You're putting a mask on things. My dad would always say: 'You've got more faces than Mike Yarwood, Paul.' People say: 'You marked Zidane out of the game.' But I was part of a great team, we did the whole thing collectively. But I had game intelligence to play with world-class players, where the ball is going to drop. "The thing about Zidane, he drifts off your shoulder. He often goes away from the ball, almost baiting you. But the ball's not the danger, it's him. Zidane did put me on the backside a couple of times because he's brilliant. But he's not going to evaporate, is he? 'After the final, Juventus wanted to sign me but there was no way I was moving. Franz Beckenbauer asked me if I would be interested in joining Bayern. I had everything at Dortmund, though." That would prove to be Lambert's only year with the German side as his family situation led him to return home, but his place in history was confirmed as he was named the man-of-the-match. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
NY high school's ‘racist' Native American mascot takes center stage
LONG ISLAND (PIX11) – Massapequa High School is the home of the Chiefs, and the mascot has the attention of President Trump. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon toured the school Friday morning. In remarks after visiting classrooms, she said the Department of Justice would get involved if the state of New York insists on removing the logo. More Local News Some students presented 'Chief Nation' shirts with the mascot to her and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. They also had one personalized for President Trump. During a media briefing, she talked about the state education department requiring the logo to be changed by June 30. She calls it a civil rights issue. 'We have Huguenots, the Highlanders, and we have the Scotsman. Why is that not considered racist? I think you have to treat everybody equally. It is a racist environment of you say that this emblem has to be removed,' Secretary McMahon said. She is asking the state to allow local schools and local parents to make the decision. 'If they don't, we reserve the right to turn this over to the Department of Justice, and that's how serious we are about this,' the secretary added. Frank Blackcloud with the Native American Guardians Association was also on the tour. He said changing the mascot would be an act of erasure. 'We are not victims. We are warriors. We want to see the historically iconic images. That is what we are. We are iconic,' Blackcloud said. The Shinnecock Nation on Long Island issued a statement addressed to President Trump. 'We are not your mascots or your pets or your good luck charms, and it is not an honor to be your racist, stereotypical logo. Appropriation is not something to brand for your entertainment. First, acknowledge the treachery of the past/present mistreatment of my people which includes land theft, murder, rape, robbery and war crimes of every description. The dehumanizing of Indigenous people of this land is well known and documented, yet you ignore our suffering and call us ridiculous,' the spokesperson wrote. Some people said the education secretary was politicizing a school visit, while many others said the mascot was a source of pride. The secretary says the state will have 10 days to comply, and the federal officials will follow up. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Press and Journal
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
REVIEW: Restless Natives at Eden Court - by someone who hasn't seen the film
Before I start, I have a confession to make; I have never seen the film Restless Natives. But when offered an opportunity to see the stage show on its opening night at Eden Court, the answer was an enthusiastic yes from me. Thanks to social media, the cult phenomenon has been on my radar for some time, and I'm fully aware of the place it holds in the hearts of fans. Looking around Eden Court before the show starts, I can tell there are a number of these in the audience, and I wonder how the musical stage version is going to measure up to their expectations. The signs are good before we even take our seats – with a concessions stand selling merch and memorabilia that appears (at least to my uninitiated self) to capture the same feeling I've always sensed from the fandom. And when the lights go up on the Empire Theatre stage and the first 80s tinged electric guitar notes ring out across the auditorium, I hear others in the audience exhale, seemingly reassured that they are in for a somewhat familiar ride. And what a ride it is, full of pathos and joyful nostalgia, charged with pain and pride at the plight of the ordinary Scotsman (and woman) which rings as true today as it would have against the backdrop of Thatcher's 80s. From the opening Big Country number to the whooping and whistling of the final curtain call, we are all drawn completely into this tale of working class heroes, love, longing and the creation of legend. To an Eden Court audience – drawn from communities across the Highlands – the digs at some visitors' unrealistic opinions and expectations of us really hit home, with the dance-off scene between leading lady Margot (Kirsty McLaren) and an American interloper (Sarah Galbraith's Bender) a high point, which threatened to raise some out of their seats. Kyle Gardiner and Finlay McKillop were a dream duo as Ronnie and Will – the clown and the wolfman – winning the audience over from the opening scene. The chemistry between McKillop and McLaren lifted the love story arc to the next level, with stand-out vocal performances from both that had us holding our breath to catch every note and nuance. There were a good number of laughs along the way too; Alan McHugh's stand-in portrayal of Will's dad brought a good number (with a huge nod to the understated brilliance of Ailsa Davidson's mum), while Caroline Deyga's character pieces certainly deserve special mention. And of course, it was great to see the familar face of Ross Baxter back on the Eden Court stage, just months out from his star turn in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Eden Court Panto last Christmas. Restless Natives on stage is a wonderful stand-alone musical, charged with emotion and played with pure enthusiasm. And, while I can't speak for the film's fandom, all the signs pointed to approval from those in the know in the audience – of course, if you want to know if it really stands up, you'll have to see it for yourself. Restless Natives will play at Eden Court, Inverness until Sunday; catch them if you can!
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Scott McTominay's bargain £25m Napoli transfer shows Man Utd know the price of everything and the value of nothing
IT is questionable why any Scotsman would venture outside in 27 degrees of searing Italian sunshine. Proceeding to slug neat whisky from a bottle while sitting atop a roofless bus the day before meeting the Pope represents a whole new level of judgement. 11 Scott McTominay lifts the Serie A trophy Credit: Getty 11 McTominay swigs whisky during the celebrations Credit: X @mctominay_HQ 11 The Scotland star has been loving the celebrations Credit: X 11 Napoli's new hero meets the Pope Credit: Alamy Scott McTominay's hands were probably shaking with more than nerves as he stood to meet Leo XIV while nursing a biblical hangover. But as a young man with the world at his feet and a Serie A winner's medal round his neck, Scottish football's new Messiah can do whatever he likes. And besides, daft decisions have been following him around for some time. Not least the one by his former club READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS Not exactly Dragon's Den or The Apprentice. Presumably, it was considered better to get McTominay out of the way and packed off to a foreign league rather than sell to a direct rival. Ninety-nine years out of 100, It's only because Ruben Amorim's team has been so spectacularly bad this season in McTominay's absence that they can see the Hammers from across the lower reaches of the Premier League table. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 11 McTominay played his final match for Man Utd last August Credit: Getty 11 The Scotland international took on an exciting new challenge in Naples Credit: Getty He was long gone before A towering presence on the pitch, McTominay was viewed as a symbol of how far the club had fallen from the rose-tinted days when everyone who wore the shirt was a legend. Scott McTominay dances with old fan while puffing on cigarette as never-ending Napoli title party continues Despite being 6ft 3in, McTominay could never look Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Maybe not, but he has scored more goals this term than He also scored on the final day for McTominay's sale was dressed up as a financial necessity to keep the bean counters at the Premier League off United's backs. Yet the £42m splashed out on his replacement The Uruguayan amassed 15 bookings in his debut campaign and two goals, at least repaying some of his transfer fee in club fines. But if you want a heartfelt verdict on whether it was a wise move letting McTominay slip away, just ask former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He described the call to sell him as 'beyond me' — which for a Norwegian nice guy equates to verbal GBH. 11 McTominay suffered the curse of the academy kid. Fans and bosses alike expected too much from him. There were doubts about his all-round game, which seemed surprising because he always looked the part. Though born in Lancaster and raised in United's academy, there is a 'Scottishness' about him. The firm brow, deep-set eyes and angular jawline makes for a formidable face when he sports that scary buzz cut. The look of someone who can handle himself. Guzzling warm scotch on a hot day and chain- smoking only adds to McTominay's aura, now backed up by a serious achievement on the pitch. His colourful behaviour on the trophy parade after Napoli's title triumph might not be the most sophisticated advert for modern football. But it can't all be about broccoli and cryo-chambers can it? McTominay was voted Serie A's MVP. Some in football know the price of everything and the value of nothing. 11 McTominay poses with girlfriend Cam Reading and the Serie A trophy 11 McTominay is a hero with the Napoli supporters Credit: Reuters 11 McTominay plays for Napoli alongside Scotland pal Billy Gilmour Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 11 McTominay's move to Naples has been a resounding success Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Health
- Scotsman
here's what it means: Cigarettes, vapes, outdoor smoking, adverts
MSPs are being asked to back UK Government plans to create a smoke-free generation. Sign up to our Politics newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... MSPs have unanimously agreed to back the UK Government's plans to create the 'first smoke-free generation'. UK ministers are hoping the Tobacco and Vapes Bill will 'break the cycle of addiction and disadvantage and put us on track towards a smoke-free UK'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scottish Public Health Minister Jenni Minto asked her colleagues in Holyrood to grant legislative consent for the UK Bill. The Scotsman takes a look at what this means for Scotland. Banning cigarettes Branded 'the biggest public health intervention in a generation', the Bill will ban the sale of all cigarettes and tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009. This means all children turning 15 this year and younger can never legally be sold tobacco in the UK at any point in their life. The legislation will also ban the sale of all vaping and nicotine products to under-18s and ban the free distribution of these products. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Stopping children vaping As well as banning the sale of vapes, the Bill will also allow ministers to regulate the flavours, packing and display of vapes so they do not appeal to children. While vapes can still be used to help smokers quit, the UK government says children and adults who have never smoked before should never vape. File photo of a person vaping The Bill says: 'The government is concerned about the worrying rise in vaping among children, with youth vaping more than doubling in the last five years and one in four 11-15 year olds having vaped in 2023. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It is clearly unacceptable and why this government is taking strong action to end the deliberate targeting of vapes to children.' Regulation of advertising and retail The legislation will also ban the advertising and sponsorship of vape and nicotine products. In Scotland, all retailers selling tobacco and vapes need to be officially registered, and this Bill looks to strengthen this existing policy. It will also introduce a new retail licensing scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad NHS England figures show 270 of the 438 people who had set a date to quit smoking in Wigan self-reported they had done so between April and September 2024 | Jonathan Brady/Press Association. Outdoor smoking ban Should this Bill pass, the indoor smoking ban will be extended to outdoor spaces like children's playgrounds, schools and outside hospitals. Many of these areas are already covered by the smoking ban in Scotland. The legislation will also introduce extra powers to allow workplaces and public places that are already smoke free to become vape free as well. Helping people to quit Hospitals will need to integrate 'opt-out' smoking cessation interventions into their routine care, meaning every clinical consultation will cover some sort of smoking intervention. "If you're ready to make a change, take that first step today. Whether you've smoked for a year or fifty, quitting is always worth it", says Dr Dave Briggs. Positive messages and advice on how to quit smoking will also be inserted into packs of cigarettes to help encourage current smokers to quit. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Single-use vapes This legislation is separate to the Scottish ban on single-use vapes, which comes into force on Sunday, June 1. Why is the government doing this? Essentially the government thinks it can save the NHS some money and boost the economy by making the population healthier. The UK government says smoking is the number one preventable cause of death, disability and ill health in the UK, causing 80,000 deaths a year, including one in four cancer deaths.
