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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Former Liverpool, Man Utd star Paul Ince handed hefty ban for drink-driving, fined Rs 8.20 lakhs!
File photo of Paul Ince (in blue). (Image: X) Former England captain Paul Ince has been banned from driving for 12 months and fined £7,085 (Rs 8.20 lakhs) after being caught driving his Range Rover while over the legal alcohol limit in Cheshire on June 28. The ex-Liverpool and Manchester United midfielder was found to have 49 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath when police stopped him. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! An off-duty police officer witnessed Ince's black Range Rover swerving across the road before the incident. "On the day in question, the defendant was witnessed by an off-duty police officer driving a vehicle perceived to be swerving across the road," prosecutor Nigel Jones told Chester Magistrates court. The 57-year-old's vehicle crossed the central reservation, hit bollards, and suffered two burst tyres during the incident. "My client finds himself today facing the huge impact of a ban, but he accepts he only has himself to blame for that. He misjudged the fact he believed at the time he would be under the limit," defense lawyer Frank Rogers said. Rogers explained that Ince had been at Heswall Golf Club and consumed two drinks in the clubhouse without eating beforehand. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo "He felt fine to drive, of course we now know that he shouldn't have done," Rogers added. District Judge Jack McGarva delivered a clear message to Ince: "The message has got to be if you're going to drive you don't drink at all." Ince earned 53 caps for England during his career and won two Premier League titles while playing for Manchester United. He also had spells at Inter Milan and West Ham. After retiring as a player, Ince moved into management, with his most recent position being at Reading, which ended in 2023. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Former Liverpool star strongly warns against Bayern Munich signing Luis Diaz
Liverpool rejected a £58.5million transfer bid from Bayern Munich amid Luis Diaz's desire to leave Anfield but the Bundesliga champions have been warned about signing him Former Liverpool and Bayern Munich star Dietmar Hamann has warned his old club to abandon their pursuit of Luis Diaz. The Colombian is understood to have told Liverpool that he wants to leave the club and would be open to joining Bayern. But that didn't stop the Reds from rejecting a £58.5million bid from the German giants earlier this week. Diaz, 28, has two more years on his contract and remains an important player for Arne Slot, having made 50 appearances last season. Despite Barcelona being heavily linked with the left winger, Bayern made the first move by submitting an offer. The Bundesliga champions want to sign at least one forward this summer, having seen Leroy Sane depart for Galatasaray upon the expiry of his contract and Jamal Musiala suffer a broken leg and dislocated ankle during a horrific incident at the Club World Cup. But they should avoid Diaz, according to Hamann. Speaking to Sky Germany, the ex-Liverpool and Bayern midfielder voiced his concerns over signing the former Porto star, who moved to Anfield in January 2022 for £37.5m. Hamann asked: "To now bring in Luis Diaz, a 28-year-old South American who played 50 games per season for four or five years and has those long flights home - which are also a problem - to pay 70 or 80 million for that, while the sale value is zero because he would be 32 at the end of his contract, I wonder what they even have the campus [academy] for?" Instead of Diaz, Hamann recommends that Bayern sign ex-Brighton right winger Brajan Gruda. The 21-year-old joined Mainz last summer and has impressed in both the Bundesliga and the recent under-21 European Championship for Germany. "I would get Gruda," Hamann, who came through Bayern's academy before making over 100 appearances at senior level, declared. "For me, he's one of the best German players. He was injured for a long time, but played very well towards the end of the season. Gruda can play on the outside and in the middle. He would be my first option." Although Diaz is open to joining Bayern, his agent has reportedly met with Barcelona's sporting director, Deco. During an interview with Catalan radio station RAC 1, Deco confirmed their interest in both the Liverpool forward and Marcus Rashford. "We like Luis, we like Rashford, and we like other players," Deco said. "Out of respect, talking about players who are under contract with other clubs is complicated. When we go to the market, there are names we know that could improve the team." Barca manager Hansi Flick also commented towards the end of last season: "I don't want to speak about players which are not in my team, but of course Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford are fantastic players. I like them and we'll see what happens." 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.
Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Roy Hodgson speaks out about seeing Olivia Rodrigo at Wimbledon after viral photo
Roy Hodgson was one of many high-profile figures to attend Wimbledon this month as the former England boss went viral after he was spotted in the same picture with Olivia Rodrigo Roy Hodgson revealed that he knew of pop star Olivia Rodrigo after the pair were spotted in the same photo when attending Wimbledon. The former England boss made the trip to SW19 earlier this month to take in some tennis at the oldest tournament in the sport's history. Situated in the prestigious Royal Box, the 77-year-old was seen deep in conversation with current England manager Thomas Tuchel on day three of the tournament. But it was another high-profile individual near former football coach Hodgson that stole the show. With the camera panning to the celebrities in attendance, fans were stunned to see Rodrigo – who was alongside boyfriend Louis Partridge – sat just behind the ex-Liverpool and Crystal Palace boss. The Vampire singer – who performed at Glastonbury days before heading to Wimbledon – looked to have been enjoying her time at the All England Club as her close proximity to Hodgson saw social media go wild. Since the photo involving the pair went viral, Hodgson has spoken out about his experience at Wimbledon and surprisingly revealed he was aware of Rodrigo's name despite not knowing much about the music scene. Speaking to Hajper, he said: "I sat at the table with Tommy Fleetwood and with Richard Thompson, who is the chairman of the ECB. I talked to those at some length and to other people I came across during the time there. "I've got to say that I don't know much about Glastonbury and the stars. But I know Olivia Rodrigo's name and of course I knew Dave Grohl 's name, but I didn't have any real conversation with them," he continued. Having previously attended Wimbledon, Hodgson said his past trips to the iconic venue led him to meet Roger Federer. "But in the past, the trips to the Royal Box have enabled me to meet many people that I really wanted to meet in my life," he added. "Luckily one was the Swiss legend Roger Federer, whom I met at the previous years of Wimbledon. "If I had to name one person that I met while I was there that made a big impression upon me and that I've always wanted to meet, it was Roger Federer." Wimbledon has always been a must-see experience for celebrities and the 2025 edition of the tournament was no different. The likes of Matthew McConaughey, Helen Mirren, Nicole Kidman, Sir Richard Branson and many more were all in attendance for the men's singles final which was won by Jannik Sinner after beating Carlos Alcaraz.
The Star
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Former Liverpool captain Henderson joins Brentford after Ajax exit
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Aston Villa v Ajax Amsterdam - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - March 14, 2024 Ajax Amsterdam's Jordan Henderson after the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo (Reuters) -England and ex-Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has signed a two-year deal with Brentford, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, following his departure from Dutch club AFC Ajax. Ajax confirmed the termination of Henderson's contract, initially set to run until June next year, with immediate effect on Thursday. The 35-year-old will strengthen Brentford's options in midfield following their former captain Christian Norgaard's move to Arsenal. "I'm delighted that I'm here, I'm very excited to get started and get going... it was clear for me that I wanted to come here and it was an easy decision in the end," Henderson said in a statement. "I'll try my best to pass on my experiences, especially to the younger players. But, at the same time, I still need to perform and do my job on the pitch. "It's a given that I'll help everybody around me but, even at my age, you can still learn a lot, you can still improve, and you can still get better, which is what I want to do at this club." Henderson returns to the Premier League after a two-year absence, having left Liverpool in 2023 for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq, a stint that lasted only six months. He later joined Ajax, making 57 appearances and scoring once during his time with the club. In March, he earned a surprise recall to the England squad under new manager Thomas Tuchel after being excluded from Euro 2024 contention. (Reporting by Suramya Kaushik in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
Business Recorder
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Former Liverpool captain Henderson joins Brentford after Ajax exit
England and ex-Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has signed a two-year deal with Brentford, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, following his departure from Dutch club AFC Ajax. Ajax confirmed the termination of Henderson's contract, initially set to run until June next year, with immediate effect on Thursday. The 35-year-old will strengthen Brentford's options in midfield following their former captain Christian Norgaard's move to Arsenal. 'I'm delighted that I'm here, I'm very excited to get started and get going… it was clear for me that I wanted to come here and it was an easy decision in the end,' Henderson said in a statement. 'I'll try my best to pass on my experiences, especially to the younger players. But, at the same time, I still need to perform and do my job on the pitch. 'It's a given that I'll help everybody around me but, even at my age, you can still learn a lot, you can still improve, and you can still get better, which is what I want to do at this club.' Henderson returns to the Premier League after a two-year absence, having left Liverpool in 2023 for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq, a stint that lasted only six months. He later joined Ajax, making 57 appearances and scoring once during his time with the club. In March, he earned a surprise recall to the England squad under new manager Thomas Tuchel after being excluded from Euro 2024 contention.
