An independent regulator should have a role in setting football ticket prices because top-flight matches are often too expensive for working class supporters to attend, an MP has claimed.
Labour’s Ian Byrne, who represents Liverpool West Derby, told fellow MPs: “The reality is that prices are far too high already, especially for younger fans”.
Referring to Liverpool sealing their 20th top-flight title on Sunday, Byrne said: “I witnessed thousands of working class supporters, young working class supporters, priced out of Anfield, with some tickets going for over £1, 000”.
Byrne, who was speaking during a House of Commons debate of the second reading of the Football Governance Bill, added: “We need to tackle the issue of the pricing out of working class supporters”.
Byrne told MPs he was concerned that some top-flight clubs were reducing the number of season tickets available.
An FSA spokesman said this was a covert way for clubs to charge premium prices for the biggest games.
Under the bill, an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) would be created to oversee clubs in the top five tiers of men’s football, ensure their financial sustainability, protect club heritage, and facilitate better fan engagements.
Byrne urged Culture Media and Sport Secretary Lisa Nandy to consider two amendments.
Firstly, he said he wanted the IFR to be involved in ticket pricing decisions, and to provide updates in periodic “State of Football” reports.
The aim would be to ensure fans have genuine input into their club’s ticketing policy through structured engagement.
Secondly, Byrne said the IFR should undertake a thorough review of concessionary ticket prices across the game to ensure that loyal fans of all ages are not priced out of their sport. Regular progress reports should again be provided, he said.
“We cannot allow the greed of some owners with no idea of how important]the] working class game is to the very communities that it should always serve”.
Liverpool FC said it had frozen prices for the past eight out of 10 years.
The cheapest Kop match ticket is still £39 while the most expensive remains at £45, “exactly the same as they were almost 15 years ago”, the club said.
The Mirror examines Donald Trump’s health as he enters his 100th day as president and the enigmatic claims made by one of his former long-term doctors.
POTUS has been accused of showing a lack of transparency over his health(Image: AP)
President Donald Trump has been in office for 100 days, and he celebrated with a rally in Michigan where he said, “You haven’t seen anything yet.” He claimed his term in office was the “most successful first 100 days of any administration in the history of our country”.
A report into Trump’s overall physical and mental health, which declared the 78-year-old “fully fit to carry out the duties of Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” was released just weeks before his first 100 days as president on April 11.
The report claimed that President Trump’s “robust” overall health had seen him lose 20 pounds since his last term in office in 2020 and that he had also lowered his cholesterol levels with the assistance of medication. The President’s physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, wrote in the report that the fact he keeps up an “active lifestyle” – including his “frequent victories in golf events” – will “contribute significantly” to Trump’s good continued good health.
Not for the first time has President Trump had positive health reports. Dr. Harold N. Bornstein – a previous long-time doctor of Trump – put his name to a letter recording Trump’s “astonishingly excellent” health back in 2015 but later made shocking claims about its contents.
The 78-year-old POTUS has long been criticized for keeping his health a secret. He was already 70 when he first took office. President Trump had promised to publish the results of a recent examination in August 2024 despite not making any significant health information since his second White House victory.
This is despite such information being commonly disclosed among presidents. It’s only natural for the American people to be assured that their leader has the physical and mental stamina to handle the demands of such a significant job, even though there is no law requiring a president’s health to have any restrictions on their ability to share anything.
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Interestingly, despite his own notable lack of transparency, President Trump would regularly take aim at the physical fitness of presidential rival President Joe Biden, who he mockingly referred to as “Sleepy Joe”.
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President Donald Trump’s medical assessment was published this month(Image: Getty Images)
In 2015, ahead of his first presidential bid, President Trump produced a glowing doctor’s letter that described his health as “astonishingly excellent”, praising the businessman turned politician’s “extraordinary” strength and stamina.
Dr. Harold N. Bornstein wrote, “To Whom My Concern: I have been Mr. Donald J. Trump’s personal physician since 1980. Dr. Jacob Bornstein, my father, was his previous physician. Over the past 39 years, I am pleased to report that Mr Trump has had no significant medical problems.
“Mr Trump has had a recent complete medical examination that showed only positive results. Actually, his blood pressure, 110/65, and laboratory test results were astonishingly excellent. Over the past twelve months, he has lost at least fifteen pounds, Mr Trump takes 81 mg of aspirin daily and a low dose of a statin. His PSA test score is 0.15 (very low). His physical strength and stamina are extraordinary.”
The letter continued, “Mr. Trump has never had a hip, knee, or shoulder replacement, nor any other orthopaedic surgery,” adding that he would be “the healthiest person ever elected to the presidency.”
“His only surgery was an appendectomy at age ten. His cardiovascular health is excellent. He has never used tobacco or alcohol before. If elected, Mr Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency”.
However, things suddenly changed in 2018 when Dr. Bornstein claimed that President Trump had dictated the letter’s format and that he had only five minutes to write it. Bornstein claimed to CNN, “He dictated that entire letter. I didn’t write that letter. As I went along, I just made up.”
The letter-writing process was described as an example of “black humor,” according to Manhattan-based Dr. Bornstein, who compared the series of events to “the movie Fargo” in that it “takes the truth and moves it in a different direction.” The White House did not publicly respond to Dr Bornstein’s claims that the wording had been dictated by President Trump.
Dr Bornstein claimed: ‘He dictated that whole letter’ (Image: Handout)
Dr. Bornstein claimed in a separate interview with NBC News that Keith Schiller, President Trump’s bodyguard, and two other men had “raid” his office and seized POTUS’s medical records in February 2017. Dr Bornstein, who had been Trump’s personal physician for more than 35 years, recalled how the incident had made him feel “raped, frightened and sad”, stating: “They must have been here for 25 or 30 minutes, it created a lot of chaos”.
The aides’ only copy of President Trump’s medical records, along with them, were lab reports, according to Dr. Bornstein. Sarah Sanders, a press secretary for the White House, later claimed that this incident wasn’t a raid and that the White House Medical Unit had a right to obtain a president’s medical records.
In 2018, Dr. Ronny Jackson, who conducted President Trump’s first White House physical exam, declared he was in “excellent health”, remarking that there was “no indication” of “any cognitive issues”. Dr. Jackson told members of the press that “it’s called genetics. It’s very, very good health.” Some people simply have fantastic genes. I told the president if he had a healthier diet over the last 20 years he might live to be 200″.
He’s known to love fast food(Image: Getty Images)
The doctor did, however, claim that he would collaborate with President Trump to develop a new exercise regimen and that his diet would be improved. POTUS is known for enjoying treats over a balanced diet, with McDonald’s and ice cream being his particular favourites.
Now, an expert has expressed some concerns over President Trump’s health, remarking on his substantially leaner physique. Earlier this month, Trump looked notably slimmer in photographs snapped as he walked towards Marine One. It’s been suggested that Trump has lost an impressive 30lbs (2st) since 2022 by making healthier changes to his diet.
However, Treated.com’s clinical lead, Dr Daniel Atkinson, has warned that significant weight loss could indicate a serious health issue. Dr Atkinson told the Irish Star: “For a hypothetical person, who has taken on the office of President of the United States for a second term, at the age of 80, there might be several factors that could affect their weight.
Trump appears to have slimmed down in recent times(Image: Getty Images)
“An almost 80-year-old with a busy schedule might be more susceptible to certain conditions that can cause weight loss. Diabetes, for instance, can trigger weight fluctuations when the condition is uncontrolled. Blood sugar can become more difficult to regulate as we age, and insulin resistance can develop with age.”
This does not suggest that President Trump has diabetes, and no public comment has been issued by the White House regarding his weight loss in recent months.
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As part of his preparations for the Open Championship in his native Northern Ireland this summer, Rory McIlroy will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club.
From July 17 through July 20th, the Masters champion hopes to capture a second Open title at Royal Portrush.
McIlroy will play at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, where he won the title in 2023 by one shot over Scotland’s Bob MacIntyre, in the final competition before golf’s fourth and final major of the year.
“I’m pleased to have the opportunity to compete for another Genesis Scottish Open title,” McIlroy, 35, said. “Winning a national open is always special.”
“I’m looking forward to carrying on the momentum to the home of golf this summer,” says the president. “It has certainly been a memorable year so far.”
When Justin Rose defeated Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta earlier this month, McIlroy was the only player to complete the grand slam of his career.
The US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, which he has won four times, will be his next major target, running from May 15 to May 18.
Jayne Torvill stumbled on a hole in the ice rink during a heart-stopping moment at her and Christopher Dean’s performance at the BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham
Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill concerned fans when the latter slipped on a hole in the ice rink during one of their performances, but he was quick to reassure the audience. Jayne was seen slipping on the ice after skating over a hole on the rink, with Christopher rushing to help his ice skating partner in the heart-stopping moment during the duo’s Bolero routine on their UK tour.
The Dancing On Ice judges were impressing fans with their incredible routine at the BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham last Sunday when the incident unfolded. The 67-year-old star was seen falling to the floor after slipping during her routine with dance partner Chris, 66, as the crowd gasped in concern.
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Jayne slipped on a hole in the ice rink(Image: SWNS)
Ever the professional, Jayne quickly dusted herself off with the help of Chris as they continued their routine. Following the accident, Christopher reassured the crowd and told them it was all okay.
He said: “Thank you so much. As you can see, sometimes it gets scary out here. Scary, scary – for Jayne anyway.” He went on to thank fans for attending their final tour.
Christopher said: “It has been a terrific show and thank you to my wonderful skaters here and to Jayne. We are really honoured that you spend your time to come out and see us on a Sunday afternoon and share some of our 50-year career highlights.
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The duo were quick to reassure fans(Image: Getty Images)
“It’s been so memorable and we will always remember today. Thank you for your memories everyone.” The talented duo, who rose to fame with their performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics, kicked off their final tour this month.
Christopher and Jayne first came together in 1975 before stunning at the Olympics. Their farewell tour, titled Torvill and Dean: Our Last Dance, is set to run until May 11.
The dates will see the duo perform in London, Belfast, Newcastle, and Glasgow. Speaking ahead of their finale, Chris explained they both felt it was the “right time” to stop skating.
He said: “We’re not spring chickens anymore,” before saying the pair want to retire while they’re still able to perform “to a certain degree”. Meanwhile, the legendary duo have been followed by cameras as they travelled across the country for one last tour.
They previously discussed their tour with the Mirror about their tour, telling us: “We’re delighted that our farewell tour will be the subject of an ITV documentary.
“The programme will be filled with poignant and joyful moments as we plan, rehearse and perform our final skating journey together – all caught on camera by a film crew following us over many months as we bid farewell to our 50 year ice skating partnership.
“It’s fitting that this documentary will be broadcast on ITV, our TV home for the last two decades. We hope fans will enjoy this final opportunity to see us skate together.”
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After Bournemouth successfully appealed his red card in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester United on Sunday, Evanilson’s suspension was reinstated.
Following a video assistant referee (VAR) review, the striker was initially given a yellow card for a challenge on Noussair Mazraoui.
As he shut down the United defender, Evanilson gave the impression of slipping.
Following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal, an independent regulatory commission removed Evanilson’s three-game ban, according to a statement from the Football Association.
With only four games left, Bournemouth are tenth in the table.
Khloé Kardashian has categorically denied assisting her weight loss by taking the diabetes drug Ozempic or claiming to have lost more than two stone in recent years.
Khloé Kardashian has had a dramatic transformation in recent years(Image: Instagram)
After leaving fans blown away by a recent bikini snap, Khloé Kardashian’s secret to losing weight is unknown. The reality TV personality and businesswoman is frequently seen participating in intense workouts on her family show, The Kardashians, and is no stranger to sharing her transformation.
But while the 40-year-old credits her workouts for transforming her life, her divorce from basket ball player Lamar Odom in 2013 sparked a major change for the Good American founder. Each day, she wakes up at 5.30am to get a work out in before getting her children ready for the school run.
Khloé has been surrounded by rumors that she had used weight loss medication and surgery to aid in her transformation despite the extensive documentation surrounding her intense regime. She had previously been accused of helping her with the diabetes drug Ozempic, but she has since furiously denied using it.
Khloé exercises for five days each week. On her fifth day, she chooses a specific cardio or Pilates exercise after four days of exercise with her personal trainer. The 5ft10 star previously stated that she “does circuit training with cardio intervals, so I’m constantly spiking my heart rate up and down.”
Khloé showcased her incredible results on social media(Image: Instagram)
Khloé has also previously stated in the past that she had spent “a lot” of her life being overweight and feared losing weight after the birth of True, her daughter. She stated on the SHE MD podcast that she spent a lot of her life being overweight. God help me lose weight. Years went by without me. I’ve always been athletic and chubby. I’ve always enjoyed sports. Simply put, I was never in shape.
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“I was 204 [14 stone 5 lbs] when I delivered and I was like ‘How am I going to do this again?’ because it took so many years to do it the first time.” She added that she later lost her pregnancy weight quicker than she had imagined. But it’s not just her work outs that help her.
The reality star and businesswoman works out five days a week(Image: Instagram)
Khloé consumes seven meals per day, compared to the average person who consumes three. After trying every diet on the market, she has gradually cut out “every soda.” Dr. Philip Goglia, Khloé’s nutritionist, explained that she drinks a shake made of ice and water and a scoop of protein powder with almond butter each morning.
100g of chicken breast, vegetables, and an iron-based salad are included in her second meal. Celery, tomatoes, and 12 almonds make up her fourth meal. Khloe has 200g of vegetables in her fifth meal, which includes an egg, before choosing fatty fish like sea bass, cod, or salmon.
She has another piece of fruit before going to sleep. However, Khloé occasionally indulges in cheat days, such as pizza and pasta for dinner. Khloé has claimed she had known about it when she was younger and that she had used the diabetes program Ozempic to aid her transformation.
She admits that had she known about medication to aid weight loss in her younger years, she would have tried them(Image: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
She said, “If they had Ozempic, I probably would have tried it, because I tried any other thing,” when she spoke on The Kardashians. I tried every popular diet, with the exception of the one that actually works, a lifestyle change. Therefore, I really want to promote health rather than just a scale. Simply put, I believe that people should be active.
You should only be healthy and stronger for yourself, according to the statement, “I don’t really care what your size is.” Khloé became “obsessed” with how she looked after her marriage to Lamar ended. She claimed to SHE MD, “My thing is more the food because I’m determined.” Therefore, I had to retrain my mind about what I could and couldn’t eat.
You don’t even want half of the garbage or junk because I’m in a good body-wise manner, which I like. I do sort of eat what I want. Or, for that matter, pizza is my weakness.
