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Newcastle target defender Scalvini – Saturday’s gossip

Newcastle make Giorgio Scalvini their top defensive transfer target, Mikel Arteta sets Arsenal a deadline for Viktor Gyokeres deal and Barcelona are ready to make fresh Luis Diaz move.

Newcastle United have made Italy international Giorgio Scalvini their top defensive transfer target with the Magpies hoping they can sign the 21-year-old Atalanta centre-back for about £30m. (Times – subscription required)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has set a deadline of less than two weeks for the club to agree a deal for Sporting’s Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, with RB Leipzig’s 22-year-old Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko and Aston Villa and England’s Ollie Watkins, 29, alternative options. (Mirror)

Barcelona will make a fresh approach for Liverpool’s 28-year-old Colombia winger Luis Diaz after another target, 22-year-old Spain winger Nico Williams, signed a new contract with Athletic Bilbao. (Fabrizio Romano)

Everton’s 35-year-old Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye, whose contract expired on Monday, has signed a new one-year deal with the option of another year. (Footmercato – in French)

Tottenham are among the clubs showing interest in Genoa centre-back Koni de Winter, 23, with the Belgium international valued at £21. 5m by his Italian club. (Talksport)

Napoli are considering rivalling Manchester United and Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah for the signing of Fiorentina’s 25-year-old Italy striker Moise Kean, whose release clause of 52m euros (£45m) expires on 15 July. (Calciomercato – in Italian)

Burnley and Crystal Palace are among the Premier League clubs interested in 25-year-old Napoli and Sweden midfielder Jens Cajuste, who spent last season on loan at Ipswich Town. (Sky Sports)

Crystal Palace have also made an offer to sign Ajax left-back Borna Sosa, with the 27-year-old Croatia international among several options Oliver Glasner’s side are considering to add depth to the squad. (Athletic – subscription required)

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‘That was stressful’ – Alcaraz beats Struff to reach round four

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Wimbledon 2025

Dates: 30 June-13 July Venue: All England Club

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz kept himself on course for a third Wimbledon title in a row by overcoming Jan-Lennard Struff in an enthralling encounter to reach the fourth round.

The world number two has yet to really hit his stride at the tournament but came through some big pressure situations and produced moments of quality in this match to seal a 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 win.

Alcaraz will next face 14th seed Andrey Rublev – who beat Adrian Mannarino 7-5 6-2 6-3 – for a place in the quarter-finals.

“I knew it was going to be difficult,” the 22-year-old Spaniard said.

“He has big serves, approaches the net and I am really pleased with everything I had done today.

“I am proud to get the win in four sets. It was stressful as well. I was suffering in every set that I did today. “

Alcaraz had to battle through five sets and almost five hours on court to see off Fabio Fognini in the opening round and, although he did then beat British wildcard Ollie Tarvet in straight sets, he had to fend off a number of chances the Wimbledon debutant had to break him.

Initially, it looked like he would sail past world number 125 Struff in front of an expectant Centre Court crowd on Friday as he wrapped up the opening set in under 30 minutes, dropping just one game to the German.

But the second set was a different story as Struff found his power and accuracy on his serve. Having not managed a single ace in the first set, he hit four in the second to help him break Alcaraz twice and level up matters.

But that accuracy deserted the German number three early in the third. Three double faults gifted Alcaraz a break to go 2-0 up and he stayed in control to take the set.

The pressure ramped up in the fourth but Alcaraz showed the quality that has allowed him to go 21 matches unbeaten.

He fended off a couple of potential break opportunities before a wonderful backhand volley at the net helped him on the way to a crucial break at 4-4.

That had the Centre Court crowd up on their feet before Alcaraz wrapped up the set and the match with a dominant hold to love to cement his place in the next round.

Fritz’s lengthy time on court continues

Taylor Fritz must not want to be anywhere else but on court at Wimbledon, given how long his matches have been.

All three of his matches have lasted more than three hours – in his latest epic, he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-1.

The American did at least get it done in four sets rather than the two five-set marathons that preceded it.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m a bit sore after this match, because even though it was four, it was much more physical than my other two matches,” he said.

“I did a lot more side-to-side running in the heat as well. I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m a bit sore. But overall I’m feeling good. “

He will next face Australian Jordan Thompson in the last 16.

Thompson, who had never reached this stage of Wimbledon before, beat Italian Luciano Darderi 6-4 6-4 3-6 6-3.

Exciting Brazil teenager Joao Fonseca – who has had a huge backing of fans at Wimbledon – lost an all-South American encounter with Nicolas Jarry 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6 (7-4). The Chilean next faces Britain’s Cameron Norrie.

Jarry has a family connection to Wimbledon – his grandfather, Jaime Fillol, reached the fourth round in 1974 – and he says he has loved the tournament since he was a child.

“I came here with him when I was 10 and 11 years old and since then I’m in love with this tournament,” he said.

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Liam Gallagher booed by Oasis’ Cardiff crowd as he makes cheeky Manchester comment

Liam and Noel Gallagher put their differences aside last year when they announced that they would be reuniting for a come-back tour and some fans cheekily booed them

Liam Gallagher was booed by Oasis fans during his first come-back tour date in Cardiff. The reunion tour kicked off tonight in the Welsh stadium but it seems not all fans were too happy.

Liam asked the crowd “Anybody here from Manchester? Anyone here from Burn-aaage? ” which was met by a whole host of booing. However, this didn’t stop the frontman from continuing his performance.

He ignored the boos as he shook his tambourine before launching into the band’s next song. The tour came after brothers Noel and Liam announced that they would be getting back together to perform last year.

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Liam asked where the crowd was from but they cheekily booed him(Image: Daily Mirror)

They shared a video to promote the comeback when Liam was heard saying: “When we both come together, you have greatness. ” Noel then says: “I know my brother better than anybody else. This is it, this is happening. “

Cardiff marks the first of 17 shows across the UK, with fans set to flock to London, Manchester and Edinburgh too. Oasis will also play in Dublin before the band takes the show on the road to North America, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Chile and Argentina.

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It has been estimated that more than 100,000 people travelled to Cardiff yesterday, with some hoping to get a last-minute ticket or just to be there to celebrate in the pubs and bars as they partied late into the night.

Despite the months of preparation for the upcoming gigs, it seems that Noel was in no rush to get in stage. He was spotted enjoying the build-up to the epic Oasis reunion at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

The once warring brothers are back and better than ever
The once warring brothers are back and better than ever(Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

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The guitarist was seen taking in Richard Ashcroft’s performance as he warmed up the crowd for the big comeback event. Ashcroft was scheduled to take to the stage at 7pm, with Oasis following behind at 8. 15pm.

Cast first played at 6pm as the first of two support acts. Several fans camped outside of the stadium 24 hours before the show began to try and get the best spots.

However, they didn’t need to do this, they were then given wristbands to access the front pit in the standing crowd. ITV Lorraine correspondent Nick Dixon revealed that some ticket holders had been waiting outside the Principality Stadium since yesterday in the hopes of getting to the front of the stage.

He explained: “Some of the more passionate fans with tickets have been queuing up at different sections of the stadium since yesterday because they want to get in there as soon as the doors open at 5pm and rush to the stage. “

He then finished the segment by explaining they had been upgraded which left the superfans “deliriously happy”.

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Oasis’ Cardiff show thrown into chaos over emergency as fan rushed out of crowd on stretcher

One fan had to be rushed out of Oasis’ reunion gig in Cardiff tonight on a stretcher after falling ill. During tonight’s reunion gig, Noel and Liam finally reunited after 16 years – but there was chaos in the crowd when one ill fan was given medical assistance.

There was a medical incident in the crowd and one person had to be taken off on a stretcher. An onlooker revealed that one gig goer was seen being carried off by the medical crew, with people waving to get out of the way.

The woman who needed medical help was being guided across the front of the stage in the pit area, right by the barrier. The incident happened during the band’s song D’You Know What I Mean, before they went on to sing Stand By Me.

The gig is Oasis’ first for several years, with the brothers – Noel and Liam Gallagher – having famously fallen out. The band are now back together and are set for a huge world tour, with fans stunned to see them back on stage together once more.

Fans in the crowd at Oasis’ first gig (Daily Mirror)

Ahead of the tour, Noel had given an interview where he discussed the huge universal appeal of Oasis.

“A new generation recognises how Oasis wasn’t manufactured. It was chaotic, and flawed, and not technically brilliant. We were rough and ready guys from a rehearsal room, and people recognised it,” he said, “I didn’t invent anything. I had good taste in music, a cool record collection, I could write a melody simple enough to make it work, and it was 50% inspiration and 50% copying. “

In a separate interview, Liam spoke about their reunion. Asked what makes a great frontman, he said: “I mean being able to sing is good. Just getting on with your job and doing it, and trying to get a vibe going and looking cool. “

One Oasis fan revealed she had sold her ticket to the opening gig after a comment Liam had made. Ahead of the first show, Liam faced a backlash for using a racial slur on X, with one person responding to him: “Liam, you can’t say that. “

Oasis are back on stage after years
Oasis are back on stage after years (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Following the incident, Liam removed the tweet and apologised for any offence caused. He wrote: “Sorry if I offended anyone with my tweet before it wasn’t intentional you know I love you all and I do not discriminate. Peace and love LG x”.

However, one fan decided to sell her ticket after his post. She had said: “I’ve been I’ve been a huge fan since 2017. All of my adolescence I was just listening to Oasis – it got me through life and the music really saved my life.

“But I kind of stopped being a fan two days ago because what Liam said is completely not acceptable. As an Asian and as a Chinese person I could not deal with it just by keeping silent and accepting what he was saying. I just can’t participate in that anymore. Otherwise it will be disrespectful for my own community where I come from. “

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Noel Gallagher overcome with emotion as he halts Oasis’ first performance

Noel Gallagher needed a brief moment to collect himself as he and brother Liam took to the stage for Oasis’ first concert in 16 years. The iconic band took to the stage at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday night with over 70,000 emotional fans attending the historical event.

While singing Half The World Away, Noel stopped singing for a couple of bars and looked emotional as he took in the scenes in front of him. The group started off their long-awaited set with Hello before Liam told the crowd: “Hey beautiful people it’s been too long,. “

There was a Knebworth vibe to the show as it kicked off, with a football floating around in the crowd.

Noel Gallagher
Noel was overcome with emotion

The second song performed was Acquiesce. Liam then delivered his address before the band belted out Morning Glory.

After performing Roll With It, Liam walked off the stage with Noel taking over the singing duties. Before starting the song, Noel seemingly referenced the dynamic pricing scandal by quoting the audience a price before exclaiming: “It’s just gone up! “

Not long after, an audience member was seen getting put on a stretcher and lead through the crowd by security. The medical crew rushed to the stretcher, which was taken out on Noel’s side of the stage as D’You Know What I Mean played.

Noel Gallagher
Noel took over the singing duties for a while

The hotly-anticipated tour is the culmination of months of speculation, a feverish ticket sale and a long 16 year wait from fans.

A shock comeback was unveiled in August 2024, with the band declaring: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised. ”

A chaotic rush for tickets followed with 17 dates announced across London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Dublin before the band announced more concerts in North America, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Chile and Argentina – giving fans around the world the chance to hear the hits live again.

Before Oasis came on stage on Friday, fans watched as Cast and Richard Ashcroft performed.

One of Noel Gallagher’s ex-wives was even spotted in the crowd. Meg Mathews, who was married to the rocker from 1997 until 2001, was in good spirits as she prepared to watch Richard.

Meg wasn’t the only one keen to watch Richard perform, with Noel spotted sneaking into the crowd to catch the remainder of his set just minutes before he was due to take to the stage.

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Danny Dyer and Vicky McClure lead celebs at Oasis’ first concert in 16 years

A string of famous faces have been spotted at Oasis’ first reunion gig in Cardiff, the first time the brothers have been seen together on stage in 16 years

Danny Dyer partied at Oasis tonight(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

A string of famous faces are in the crowds as Oasis reunites after 16 years. Tonight’s gig in Cardiff marks over a decade since Noel and Liam Gallagher performed with one another.

The band were seen walking to the stage with their song ‘F**king in the Bushes’ before they then started performing their song ‘Hello’. The crowd welcomed them with cheers at the sold out gig.

In the audience was the likes of EastEnders star Danny Dyer as well as Line Of Duty actress Vicky McClure. Vernon Kay also posed for pictures outside Principality Stadium.

“Hey, beautiful people, it’s been too long,” Liam told the crowd, which has also included the likes of Glastonbury founder Emily Eavis as well as Dominic Mohan and Andy Goldstein.

Vicky heads to Oasis' first gig
Vicky heads to Oasis’ first gig(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

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Meg Mathews – Noel’s ex-wife – was also spotted at the gig, The Mirror can exclusively reveal. Noel and Meg’s daughter Anais was also seen at the venue. Earlier today, Meg shared a string of snaps of her and Noel, writing alongside it: “TODAY IS THE DAY 4th July 2025 Finally here ….OASIS REUNION TOUR, Britpop was a British music and cultural movement that peaked in the mid-1990s, characterized by a revival of British guitar pop from the 1960s and 1970s, in contrast to American grunge.

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“It was not just a genre, but a reactionary and patriotic cultural response, celebrating British identity, working-class roots, and everyday life. To everyone who’s there when they walk on the stage at 8. 15pm will be a piece of history. “

Referencing the photo, she added: “That night was a lot of fun can’t remember what after party gig it was . . back then there was always one which I was in charge of organising through @creationrecords money and fun had no limit back then. “

Vernon Kay was also there
Vernon Kay was also there(Image: JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

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Meg had recently been forced to deny they were back together after she posted snaps of them kissing. During a 2020 interview with the Irish Mirror, Meg admitted she used to get terrible PTSD. She said: “I came through the marriage. Everything was public. At the end of the day I did not have the cog or the PR world that that person (Noel) had.

“I was just the ex-wife. I had nobody. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t have a press agent, wasn’t famous, I just had a daughter. I used to get terrible PTSD. In 1997 I was the third most written about woman. It was Lady Diana, The Spice Girls and me. “

For those fans hoping to get a last minute ticket to Oasis’ reunion gigs, the band are set to release a few final tickets. In a statement, they said: “As the shows are getting closer, Oasis promoters may be able to release a very limited number of additional tickets for sale once final sight lines are checked and the production is fine tuned. These final production releases will happen over the coming days. “

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