Casemiro’s contract expires at the end of the current season, according to Manchester United, and he will leave.
The 33-year-old has 146 appearances since joining Real Madrid for £70 million in 2022.
In his first season as Manchester United finished third in the Premier League, he scored the opening goal in the 2023 Carabao Cup final victory over Newcastle.
However, new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who claimed some players were “overpaid” and “not good enough,” mentioned him last year.
The Brazil international proclaimed, “Manchester United will be with me forever.”
There are many more memories to make in the upcoming four months, not just one last goodbye.
Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca.
The Premier League strugglers are poised to complete a loan deal with an option to buy for the Italy international.
Lucca only joined Napoli last July from Udinese, in a loan deal that included an obligation to buy.
The 25-year-old was set to fly to England on Thursday in order to complete his move to Forest.
Boss Sean Dyche has been searching for a new striker, with no timeframe on the return of last season’s 20-goal top scorer Chris Wood, sidelined following knee surgery in December.
Lucca has scored once in 16 Serie A appearances for Antonio Conte’s side – although he has made just four starts – and has also netted once in the Coppa Italia.
He scored 14 goals for Udinese last season but has struggled for game time under Conte after joining the defending champions.
Forest are also interested in Lucca’s Napoli team-mate Mathias Olivera as they assess their left-back options.
Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has also been considered by Forest this month, with the Norway international available for £40m.
First one-day international, R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sri Lanka 271-6 (50 overs): K Mendis 93 (117), Liyange 46 (53); Rashid 3-44
England 252 (49.2 overs): Duckett 62, Root 61; Madushan 3-39
Sri Lanka won by 19 runs, lead three-match series 1-0
England changed formats and opponents, yet still followed their dismal Ashes campaign with defeat by Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Colombo.
Only two weeks after the completion of their 4-1 series defeat in Australia, England were choked by the Sri Lanka spinners on a slow, low surface.
Set a taxing 272 to win thanks to 93 not out from Kusal Mendis, the tourists were given a platform by a much-needed 62 from Ben Duckett and a typically classy 61 by Joe Root.
But both were out playing sweeps to the skilful Sri Lankans, and the required rate spiralled out of England’s control.
The visitors lost eight wickets for 84 runs, including Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell both stumped.
Jamie Overton’s hitting meant 20 were needed off the final over, but his miscue to cover left England 252 all out. The margin of 19 runs made the contest look closer than it was.
England go 1-0 down in the three-match series, having now lost their last 11 ODIs away from home.
No rest, no change for England
In the aftermath of a high-stakes, high-intensity Ashes series, the contrast of a low-key tour of Sri Lanka could either be a welcome change for England, or an unwanted return to the grind.
Five of England’s Ashes squad were in the XI in Colombo. A sixth man, Will Jacks, would have played, only to be ruled out by illness. Brydon Carse is also in the squad.
There are consequences to this ODI series and the three T20s that follow. England need ODI wins to ensure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup, while the T20s are preparation for the World Cup in the shortest format next month.
For head coach Brendon McCullum, wins in the white-ball format may ease some of the pressure on his position. Captain Brook needs positive results on the field to move on from the controversy of being punched by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington.
Conditions that demand the bowling of and batting against spin are a historical weakness for England, and the task for the Ashes players was made all the harder given the switch from the pace and bounce of Australia.
After the criticism of their preparation down under, England had only two training sessions in Colombo – this time no fault of their own because of the tight turnaround.
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A target of 272 was modest by the standards of modern ODIs, but well above par at this venue – only three times have more runs been chased to win a one-dayer on this ground.
Zak Crawley, playing his first ODI in more than two years, was out in familiar fashion – edging a drive at a wide one for only six, before Root and Duckett gave England a chance.
Duckett looked horribly out of touch, swishing and swiping. The left-hander had 21 from the first 37 balls he faced, then found rhythm after two fours in the same over. This was his highest score in any cricket since the last Test against India in July.
Root, an expert in these conditions, was sublime, finding gaps and running hard. Still, even at 129-1, England were not fully in control.
Duckett was lbw reverse-sweeping the leg-spin of Jeffrey Vandersay, Root leg before conventionally sweeping the off-spin of Dhananjaya da Silva delivered from round the wicket. England fell apart.
Sri Lanka found increasing turn, England found ways to get out. Brook ran past Chamira Asalanka to be stumped down the leg side and Bethell – who struggled to 15 off 32 balls – was stumped between bat and pad off left-armer Dunith Wellalage.
Mendis lifts Sri Lanka
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England named three frontline spinners – Jacks was replaced by Ahmed – and probably needed more. Bethell only bowled three overs of his left-arm spin, Root did not bowl at all.
The 33 overs of spin delivered by England was their second-most in an ODI. Adil Rashid was superb, dropping his pace for 3-44, while Liam Dawson managed 41 dots in his 1-31.
Curran also impressed with his variations. At times he was almost bowling left-arm spin, and a 49mph ‘moon ball’ deceived Pathum Nissanka for England’s first wicket.
When Sri Lanka were 124-4, England had the opportunity to restrict the hosts, only for Mendis and Janith Liyanage to build a crucial partnership of 88, helped by some England errors in the field.
Liyanage crunched two sixes in his 46, while wicketkeeper Mendis used all his experience and nous to hold the innings together. Time and again he showed deft touches to find the boundary behind square on the off side.
With Mendis as the fulcrum, Sri Lanka found 80 runs from the final 10 overs, an acceleration that would later prove beyond England.
‘They got hold of us in the last over’ – what they said
England captain Harry Brook: “[The toss] proved very crucial in the end. Sri Lanka played a very good game and deserved the victory.
“We bowled really well through the middle. Spinners bowled exceptionally well. But they got hold of us in the last over – but that’s part of one-day and white-ball cricket.
“They’ve got extremely good spinners who were able to get enough out of the surface. They challenged us in a lot of different departments.”
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka: “I know that are a few areas we need to improve, especially fast bowling.
As Princess Kate continues to transform into one of the royal family’s most passionate advocates, royal experts explain why her areas of work as future Queen are so vital
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As Princess Kate continues to ramp up her work following her 2024 cancer diagnosis, a royal expert says she is looking more determined than ever to make a difference. The future Queen, 44, made a triumphant speech late last year in which she made an impassioned plea for employers to look after the health of their employees, and it marked a significant levelling-up of her royal duties.
Over the years, and especially since she became a mother herself, the Princess of Wales has become a dedicated children’s champion. In January 2023, she launched her Shaping Us campaign through The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, highlighting the importance of the first five years in a child’s life.
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“The way we develop, through our experiences, relationships and surroundings during our early childhood, fundamentally shapes our whole lives,” she said.
Through public campaigns, high-profile visits and collaboration with experts and policymakers, Kate has helped drive research around children and parenting. “It’s something she has a real passion for,” says ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship.
“Kate believes those early years of life shape the next 50, and that if we don’t address it, we’ll have fewer healthy, happy adults. It’s not been a royal focus before, but she understands the science and applies it to many areas of her work. She’s not just going through the motions.”
While the late Queen held more than 500 royal patronages, Kate has chosen to hone in on the causes most important to her, says royal author and expert Katie Nicholl. “What we’re seeing with the younger royals is a consolidation of their charitable efforts, and a call to action. They’re spreading themselves less thinly because there are fewer working royals now, so their work has to be more impactful.”
One of the first royal women to use her platforms as a force for good was Princess Diana, Kate’s late mother-in-law, who tackled head-on some of the more sensitive subjects that others shied away from. According to royal expert Katie, she became adept at “pushing royal protocol and boundaries”.
“She was more tactile than the other royals, and her show of public affection marked a shift in the ways the family could ‘do’ philanthropy,” Katie tells us.
In 1987, Diana made a landmark visit to the UK’s first dedicated AIDS unit, challenging beliefs that the virus could be transmitted through touch by shaking hands with a patient. She was involved with a leprosy charity, making physical contact with those affected by the disease and memorably, she toured an active minefield in Angola in 1997.
Recalling her legacy, Chris says, “The work Diana did turned the spotlight on causes that didn’t get much coverage. At times she was accused of meddling in politics, but she said, ‘No, I’m just a humanitarian.’
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When she went into hospital shaking hands with AIDS victims, she demolished all those stigmas, and she was a trailblazer in that sense. Today, her influence lives on through William and Harry, who both have that same compassion and informality.”
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have been pictured for the first time since Brooklyn’s scathing social media statement slammed parents David and Victoria as they appear united
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Defiant Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola are seen for the first time since his attack on his parents as pals said: “He has no regrets at all.”
The 26-year-old broke cover with his wife in Malibu, California, where the pair have been holed up since his explosive statement. And a pal said: “He would do it all again in a heartbeat but now he just wants to live his life with the woman he loves.”
The couple was seen taking a walk just after sunset, with one of their rescue dogs. Hand in hand, they spent nearly 30 minutes walking down the shoreline, and were seen laughing and smiling.
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It comes as we can reveal how Brooklyn pushed the “nuclear button” after being left haunted by the number of times Nicola was left in tears during the feud with his family. A source claimed that one “memorable example” was when Victoria Beckham pulled out of designing her wedding dress.
The insider claimed that Victoria ignored calls and texts from her stylist Leslie Fremar for an update saying she was too busy. Posh eventually called Nicola’s mum Claudia and said she couldn’t make the dress, before then allegedly texting Nicola to break the news.
A source said: “Nicola was devastated…and Brooklyn is still smarting about the way it was handled as his explosive statement made clear. There have been other occasions too where his wife has been left tearful over the way she has been falsely portrayed.”
It’s also claimed that in the meantime Victoria offered to make Nicola’s mum Claudia and the bridesmaids couture dresses before changing her mind and offering something off the rack.
By that point, it’s claimed her stylist was looking elsewhere. But this version of events is at odds with the Beckhams, whose friends say she didn’t ignore the messages, and didn’t break the news by text to Nicola.
They maintain that Victoria realised quickly that her atelier couldn’t handle the project and relayed this straight away to Claudia and Nicola. In the end, Nicola wore a Valentino couture creation to marry Brooklyn.
Brooklyn had claimed that Victoria pulled out of making the dress at the “eleventh hour”. We can reveal that these conversations happened in summer 2021 – eight months before their wedding.
A Vogue article also says how Nicola and her mother made multiple trips to the Valentino atelier in Rome for the fittings, “over the year-long design process”. A source said: “Maybe eight months before a wedding is the eleventh hour in celebrity land…..or maybe Brooklyn has got his dates muddled up.”
It comes as the Mirror revealed yesterday how a guest at Brooklyn’s wedding dismissed his allegations of dirty dancing against mum Victoria, saying: “She was a bit wooden, but not sleazy.” But the partygoer at Brooklyn and Nicola’s reception in 2022 said they found Victoria’s dancing cringeworthy.
They told the Mirror: “It was inappropriate but only in the sense that she appeared to be the centre of attention when it should have been about the bride instead.” And added: “There was no grinding. But it was a bit of a stiff, awkward performance.”
Brooklyn caused a sensation on Monday after accusing Victoria of hijacking his first dance to a live song at the US nuptials. He said: “She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life.”
Brooklyn’s comments have led to Victoria being ridiculed on social media, with one AI meme portraying her dancing on a chat show. There has been speculation the mum of four was “grinding” on her son.
Stavros Agapiou, who attended the Florida wedding party with Fat Tony who was DJing, backed up Brooklyn’s account. In a now-deleted post on social media, Stavros said: “He’s telling the truth.” But later added: “Good on him for finally speaking out!” Last night Fat Tony jokingly compared Victoria’s wedding dance to an embarrassing scene from BBC sitcom Motherland.
In the show, Amanda – played by Lucy Punch – dances to the Lil’ Kleine and Ronnie Flex track Drank & Drugs in front of her stunned school mum friends. Fat Tony shared a clip of this dance, adding: “Actual video footage, it’s true I was there!” Brooklyn and Nicola’s lavish and starstudded wedding was attended by 500 guests.
In his bombshell social media statement, he said: “Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule was planned to be my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead.” He added: “We wanted to renew our vows so we could create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment.”
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The guests had to hand in their phones so they were not able to film the event. Only one video of the dance, filmed by the official videographer, is believed to exist. It is thought to be in Brooklyn’s possession but insiders says it is unlikely he will release it.
Sources close to the Beckhams have denied there was anything inappropriate or cringeworthy about Victoria’s dancing. But a guest said: “It did rather feel like the Beckham show. Marc Anthony had been praising Victoria in between songs and then you had her go up on the dance floor for this moment. They added: “It was a bit much, and Nicola didn’t appear happy.”
A Gogglebox star’s pregnancy information was posted online before giving birth.
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After a heartbreaking loss, pregnant Gogglebox actress releases an emotional update (Image: Channel 4).
A Gogglebox favourite had fans rallying round after posting a pregnancy update as she prepares to welcome her little one.
Helena Worthington became part of the Channel 4 programme in 2017 during series 10, appearing alongside the rest of the Worthington clan: her mum Alison and Alison’s partner George. The trio quickly won over audiences and became household names.
The Manchester-based family’s witty remarks and amusing reactions to television’s biggest moments have captivated viewers for the past several years.
Beyond the show, talented artist Helena shares her life with partner Dan. She’s already a devoted mum to six year old Irwin and is currently awaiting the arrival of her second bundle of joy.
On Thursday (January 22), Helena posted on Instagram with a sweet update about her pregnancy journey. The reality TV personality shared snaps of herself relaxing on her sofa alongside her cherished feline companion, reports OK!.
38 weeks pregnant, and formally nap-trapped by the cat, was the caption of the image. Is there a universal cat rule here? Her devoted followers responded to her comments quickly. A follower gushed, “Aw look at his cute white boots]sobbing face emoji,” the user said. Another referred to “the best naps ever.”
Helena received devastating news last month after her beloved grandmother passed away. Helena shared a heartfelt tribute to herself and her mother with her nan on Instagram.
“I’m not sure how to write this post,” I said. I’ve reached 20k on here this week, which is incredible and a great thing. But she also revealed that this week has been “a really rough one.”
Helena continued, “I lost my legendary nana, and as a result, I won’t be filming this series’ final episode of Gogglebox.” My nana deeply loved me and played a huge role in my life.
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Helena, a talented artist based out of Gogglebox, specializes in painting and sculpture and is a talented artist from Islington Mill.
Her paintings have been exhibited in numerous private collections, including the Whitworth Art Gallery and The Manchester Open at Home, and she has also had her works exhibited in prestigious venues like The Whitworth Art Gallery and The Manchester Open at Home.
