After it was confirmed that Saturday’s draw against Hibernian was Barry Ferguson’s last game as Rangers’ interim manager, he says he has “loved this experience.”
Ferguson had expressed his desire to continue playing the role when Philippe Clement was fired in February, but those hopes have been thwarted.
The 47-year-old leaves with Allan McGregor, Billy Dodds, and Neil McCann, his coaches.
Ferguson said, “I’ve already lived the dream as a player and as Rangers’ captain, and it’s been a great honor to do so as head coach in these last three months.
“There have been some ups and downs, but I’ve always enjoyed this experience.” I have a lot of support, thank you.
No matter how this time went, I pledged to support the club a lot and look forward to serving as a Rangers ambassador.
A consortium led by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises Global Football Group, who want to acquire 51% of Rangers, is currently in the process of doing so.
And Davide Ancelotti, 35, who works for his father Carlo at Real Madrid, has just come to mind when it comes to managing the Ibrox.
The search is “progressing well,” according to Rangers’ CEO Patrick Stewart, and we look forward to the completion of our process in the near future.
He also expressed gratitude to Ferguson and his coaching staff, citing “several memorable moments,” including reaching the Europa League semifinals and Old Firm winning at Celtic Park.
Stewart added, “The club, and I’m sure all of our supporters,” will be forever grateful to Barry for stepping up and playing head coach.
According to reports that the BBC received a complaint about disgraced news anchor Huw Edwards more than ten years prior to his sentencing,
Complaints were first made about shamed BBC presenter Huw Edwards back in 2012, uncovered emails reportedly reveal(Image: PA)
A dossier of emails sent to the BBC has reportedly revealed that a complaint was made against shamed newsreader Huw Edwards all the way back in 2012.
Last September, the Welsh broadcaster was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after he admitted charges of making indecent images of children.
Following the release of the report, Huw was alleged to have paid a young person for sexually explicit photos.
Now, according to The Sunday Times, an email was sent to BBC director-general Tim Davie an hour before Huw was sentenced in September, which claimed that a complaint was made about Huw all the way back in 2012, in the aftermath of the Jimmy Savile scandal.
Huw was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after he admitted charges of making indecent images of children.(Image: PA)
A former BBC employee provided the email, which the Times obtained under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. According to them, they allegedly explained how a complaint against the newsreader had been filed ten years prior to his suspension.
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According to the report, it stated, “The reason for my email to you is just to point out that there is a good chance that this complaint was documented somewhere but that it was (from memory) deemed non-actionable.
They added that the complaint was “Not necessarily a criminal allegation” and that “I have no real details I can offer you – other than it exists.”
Tim allegedly responded with an email thanking the former employee and telling the team he would share it with the team three minutes later.
The Times requested all of Huw’s’ senior BBC executives’ email correspondence, which dates back to the day he was sentenced. Six months later, they were given access to nearly 200 emails and the information.
Huw was known as the BBC’s highest-paid newsreader(Image: BBC)
Huw allegedly offered to repay some of his salary to the BBC between the time of his arrest and his resignation from the broadcaster according to the emails.
However, Huw is yet to repay any of the money back, with a BBC spokesperson confirming to Mirror, “The BBC believes that Huw Edwards should return the money paid to him by the BBC, covering the period between his arrest and his resignation.”
Huw, who was the presenter of the BBC News At Ten for two decades, was known as the corporation’s highest-paid newsreader but later found himself at the centre of a scandal when The Sun claimed that a presenter had given payments to a young person for sexually explicit images.
Not naming Huw at first, many presenters such as Rylan Clark and Jeremy Vine were quick to clear up that the reports were not aimed at them.
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More than a month after the news broke, TV producer Vicky Flind, Huw’s wife, named him as the person responsible for the reports and issued a statement claiming he was “suffering from serious mental health issues.”
Vicky described it as “difficult days” for their family and described how Huw had recently been treated for severe depression.
The first of three televised debates between South Korea’s two leading presidential candidates, Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo, took place as the country’s two candidates vie for president in response to Yoon Suk-yeol’s controversial decision to declare martial law at the end of the year.
A snap election is scheduled for June 3 due to Yoon’s ouster, which has caused political unrest in the country.
Lee, the primary opposition candidate and the frontrunner in the race, received criticism for being too friendly toward China during the heated debate on Sunday. His opponents cited his assertion that South Korea should not become involved in China-Taiwan disputes.
However, Lee, who views pragmatism as a key component of his foreign policy, said that the country “should not go all-in” with its alliance with its traditional ally, the United States, and called for the Korean Peninsula to be de-nuclearized.
He added that maintaining China’s relationship with Russia was crucial, as well as mentioning the need for security cooperation between the US and Japan.
In response to US tariffs, Lee also advocated for more investment in artificial intelligence (AI), protection for unionized workers, and a four-and-a-half-day working week.
Lee claimed during the two-hour discussion that Seoul should not be too eager to reach a trade agreement with Washington.
South Korea is attempting to reach agreement on trade with the US by asking for a 25% tariff relief from the country in April. Seoul was one of the first nations to hold face-to-face meetings with Washington, following Japan’s example.
Lee continued, citing the need for South Korea to grow its high-tech and renewable energy industries in order to overcome the country’s fragile and capable economy.
He said, “We will concentrate on creating so-called sovereign AI so that our citizens can at least use ChatGPT for free, similar to using an electronic calculator.”
Kim, a candidate for the conservative People’s Party, vowed to deregulate and foster businesses while promoting employment.
Kim has also pledged to establish a government agency that will adapt rules and allocate more than 5% of the budget to research and development.
Exports and consumption stalled in Asia’s fourth-largest economy as a result of worries about the impact of Washington’s aggressive tariffs and domestic political unrest.
Kim is far behind with a support rating of 51%, while Lee leads with 51% in the most recent Gallup Korea poll released on Friday.
Lee earlier called for constitutional reform to allow a two-year, four-year system for presidential elections and a two-round system through a referendum. Presidents of South Korea are currently in office for a single five-year term.
He also pledged to punish those responsible for the December 3 declaration and to halt the president’s authority to declare martial law.
England Lioness goalkeeper Mary Earps spends time with her closest and dearest at home and enjoys lavish vacations in Greece, Dubai, and Madrid.
Mary Earps has a supportive family and spends time travelling when she’s not on the pitch(Image: Getty Images)
Mary Earps, the England goalkeeper, has been making headlines for her sporting career, but when she’s not on the field, she lives in a lavish lifestyle. The 32-year-old has had her fair share of difficult times despite her glamorous lifestyle and impressive football achievements.
If you watched the women’s World Cup back in 2023, you’ll remember Earps’ incredible penalty save when the Lionesses were up against Spain in the final. The moment went down in history, despite England’s defeat, but Earps was recognised for her standout performance. She was awarded the Golden Glove for the best goalkeeper at the tournament and, in the same year, took home the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Fast-forward two years, and Earps is still close with her fellow Lionesses and was spotted supporting some of her teammates for the Women’s FA Cup match against Chelsea and Manchester United. But what has the star been up to in the last few years?
The England goalie swapped Man U for a new life in the French capital when she joined Paris St-Germain last summer. Speaking of her new adventure, she told BBC Sport: “I’ve kind of gone away from the craziness of England. I get to go away and work hard in silence and just kind of get on with my job quietly”.
Here, the Mirror takes a closer look at her life away from the pitch…
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Earps won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2023(Image: PA)
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Family that is supportive
The Nottingham-born star claims that her family keeps her grounded thanks to all of her newfound success. She described how her desire to pursue a career in sports inspired her to play football with her dad and brother in a GQ magazine interview.
She joined a neighborhood club with the unwavering support of her parents, who ferried her to games and training sessions. She recalled the moment she realized her future lay in goalkeeping by recalling that she was playing a local Saturday game and saved a penalty.
Her parents were the first to know about her nomination for the FIFA Best Award. She claimed to be overwhelmed by the award and said, “I was blown away [to be nominated]].” Despite her accolades, there aren’t many awards for goalkeepers, which highlights her modesty.
She text her family as soon as she was nominated for FIFA’s Best Award – and they had a humble response(Image: Instagram/1maryearps)
“I immediately texted my parents and mom. They politely responded, “Well done!” Super chilled, it was the typical Earps family response. It’s fantastic and the perfect finishing touch. I forget that these awards do exist in some way because it doesn’t happen frequently and it never really happens to me. It was really cool to be chosen for the shortlist, and it came out of the blue.
Earps has received numerous awards, has received support from her neighborhood, and even has a bus in her hometown of West Bridgford, near Nottingham, named after her. Fans frequently stop for photos and spot her in the street, but it takes some getting used to.
She told Vogue: “A lot has changed since our Euros win, including the profile of the game. I’m trying to adjust to and enjoy the attention that comes with success. Not that I would have it any other way.”
The goalkeeper is close with her family(Image: Instagram/1maryearps)
Setback
But it wasn’t always smooth sailing for the top-notch goalie; she once believed her professional aspirations were dashed. Back in September 2020, after tirelessly working for Manchester United, she was hoping for a comeback on the English team – yet, she missed the cut. She found herself behind goalkeepers Carly Telford, Ellie Roebuck, Hannah Hampton, and Sandy MacIver in the pecking order.
Mary fell emotionally to the floor of her kitchen as a result of the crushing blow. She recalled that she had reached the point where she believed she had “attained my limits.” Although I had a good time, I wasn’t quite good enough. I had responsibilities, I had a mortgage, and it wasn’t working.
Earps persevered for another two years, earning her spot back on the national team and shining at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, but she never gave up on the sport. Before one game against Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium, she boldly declared, “We don’t fear anyone,” becoming a model for many.
Earps has faced set backs in her sporting career(Image: Getty Images)
degree and part-time employment
Before Earps became a household name in English football, she was working part-time to save money for gas so that she could travel to Doncaster Belles training. She worked a toy shop and a movie theater, provided football coaching, and even worked for her father’s business.
She recounted her experiences on Jill Scott’s podcast, saying, “That summer I was just moving on to my A-levels, I had a job in the cinema, a job at a kids’ toy shop, two coaching jobs, and I worked for my dad’s business, where I was doing some telesales work for him. I basically had to pay for my boots and gasoline from a number of jobs.
She went on to describe how there wasn’t much cash in footie during her early days: “I used to get expenses with Doncaster but there was no real money in the game back then. At first I had not passed my driving test so I was relying on my local team-mates for help. There was a girl who even drove from Southampton up to Doncaster and used to pick me up on the way. It is mad how the game has changed since then.”
She worked part-time jobs and has a degree(Image: Instagram/1maryearps)
Earps managed to complete her degree at Loughborough University despite her busy schedule and extra-curricular activities to meet her entrance requirements.
Celebrating on Instagram, she wrote: “Today I graduated from one of the top universities in the country, the university that I’ve always dreamed of attending, with a 2:1 degree in Business… and it’s safe to say that the stress, sweat, tears and sleep deprivation were all worth it. Thank you for a challenging and unforgettable four years.”
Jet-setter and romantic life
Earps spends her well-earnt rest from goalkeeping duties jetting off around the globe(Image: Mary Earps/Instagram)
Away from football, the pro player lives her best life, travelling the world and spending time with her loved ones at home. A glance at her Instagram account (@1maryearps) reveals her adventures in Paris, Madrid, Dubai, Australia, and Berlin.
Mary often shares carefree, sun-kissed photos from her getaways, showcasing her lighter side. Her sense of humour is also evident, as seen in a Greek holiday snap captioned: “I can finally say that I’ve been to Greece, better late than feta.”
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When you try to get a cute pout but forget you don’t have a top lip, she makes the witty observation in another picture of her rowing in Spain. Earps avoids sharing behind-the-scenes match footage and participating in trending challenges despite being the Lionesses’ TikTok sensation with 1.2 million followers. She is not in a relationship, it is known.
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After taking the lead over standings leader Oscar Piastri at the start, Max Verstappen’s title defense at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix gave him a major boost.
The Dutch driver built a commanding lead on Sunday that the safety car failed to recover after putting the field back together. Lando Norris, who had five laps to go before his McLaren teammate Piastri, finished second, but he still held on to win.
Verstappen won his fourth straight victory, beating Piastri, who finished third last month, and his first since last month’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Verstappen praised his Red Bull team’s “fantastic execution all round” as they won their 400th F1 race.
Verstappen described his crucial overtake as “the start wasn’t particularly good, but I was still on the outside line, or basically the typical [racing] line, and I was like, “Well, I’m just going to try and send it round the outside,” and it turned out really well. “The car was good once we were in the lead,” we were told, of course, because that set our pace.
Although Norris had the benefit of being on fresher tires than his teammate, Verstappen’s late-race move on Piastri was almost a copy of Verstappen’s.
Oscar and I engaged in a “good little battle” at the end, which was “too tense but always fun,” Norris said, despite acknowledging Verstappen and Red Bull were “too good for us today.”
The standings between Piastri and Norris were reduced by 13 points. With nine points behind Norris, Verstappen leads all three.
Oscar Piastri leads McLaren’s Max Verstappen at the start of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix [Antonio Calanni/AP]
Hamilton resurrects
Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari race in Italy came from 12th place on the grid to finish fourth.
Hamilton and his teammate Alex Albon of Williams, Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon, engaged in a late-race fight.
After Hamilton passed both drivers, Albon claimed Leclerc had forced him to leave the track while they were battling for fourth, before Ferrari finally asked Leclerc to give fifth to Albon.
Carlos Sainz Jr. won the second Williams, while George Russell placed seventh overall for Mercedes.
After starting last after suffering a crash in qualifying, Isack Hadjar finished ninth for Racing Bulls, while Yuki Tsunoda, Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate, finished 10th.
A thrilling “farewell” to Imola.
What could be F1’s most recent victory at Imola was anticipated to be overtaking a fable. Verstappen’s incredible move and numerous other overtakes were the focus of the Italian fans’ first viewing.
Drivers have enjoyed driving the narrow, bumpy Imola track since the COVID-19 pandemic brought it back to the F1 schedule. However, its position is vulnerable because it is Italy’s second-largest race, which only the United States hosts once.
It will be a shame if we don’t return, Piastri said on Saturday.
The last race in Imola’s current contract was on Sunday, and while there is no word on the outcome of the next one, it was the last one.
Verstappen wins the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix [Luca Bruno/Pool via Reuters] by passing the chequered flag.
In her first season in charge, Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the Women’s FA Cup final with two goals from Sandy Baltimore, earning the team a domestic treble.
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