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Ex-Rangers boss Michael Beale lined up for shock new job in Saudi Arabia
FORMER Rangers boss Michael Beale is on his way to Saudi Arabia to join Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, according to reports.
The 44-year-old has been out of management since being sacked by Sunderland in February this year, just a few months after he was dismissed by the Ibrox club.
Beale worked under Gerrard during the Liverpool legend’s own stint in charge of Gers and followed him to Aston Villa in November 2021.
After stepping out on his own to become manager of Queens Park Rangers in June 2022, he was appointed Rangers boss in November that year, replacing Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
Gerrard, 44, has been facing growing pressure at Al-Ettifaq but is believed to have the full backing of club chiefs.
Al-Ettifaq binned Gerrard ally Mark Allen a fortnight ago as part of a raft of changes behind the scenes, which included No2 Dean Holden also losing his job.
According to GiveMeSport, Gerrard has been allowed to approach Beale with a view to bringing him to the Middle East to help stable the ship and help the club improve on their sixth-placed finish last season. Talksport are reporting that the deal has been done and that Beale is HIRED.
Beale is understood to be seeking a fresh challenge after his latest managerial stint when awry at the Stadium of Light.
He has been in the headlines recently after appearing on a podcast and calling out “snakes” who distracted him from doing his job as a manager.
Beale stopped short of naming names or specific clubs, but said: “Around a couple of the moves I’ve had as a manager, I saw loads of snakes and people come out of the woodwork. And I didn’t like it.
“It made me uncomfortable, and perhaps I would’ve made better decisions if those people weren’t around, but that’s for another time.
“Ultimately, I’m very, very fortunate that I’ve been a manager at QPR, Glasgow Rangers, 52,000, Sunderland, 44,000 in the Championship.
“I’ve worked in the Premier League, I’ve worked in Serie A and I’ve worked in over 60 games in Europe across the Europa League and Champions League.
“So I have 257 games in the system, 77 games as a manager and at 44 years of age I feel like I’m at the start of my career. In that sense, I still feel like I’m a young coach.”
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Rock and roll legend’s rare Ferrari convertible in perfect condition hits auction for eye-watering £200k
A GORGEOUS Ferrari once owned by a legend of rock music is set to sell at an auction for a scorching £200,000.
The Ferrari Dino 246 GTS, one of the Italian sports car maker’s most iconic motors, is said to be in stunning condition, naturally finished in Ferrari red and complimented with a beige leather interior.
The classic beauty features 14-inch Cromodora five-lug alloy wheels and a removable roof panel.
Better yet, one of the Dino’s original owners was none other than Bob Seger, the legendary singer known for his heartland rock music and powerful voice, whose career has spanned some 60 years.
The star’s car is currently available to buy from the famous classic car auction website Bring a Trailer, with bidding running until Monday, November 25.
At the time of writing, the current bid sits at £256,446.
The listing says: “This 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS is one of approximately 2,900 E-series examples produced through July 1974 and left the factory in September 1973, finished in Verde Scuro over beige Connolly leather.
“Chassis 06000 was picked up in Italy by the first owner before being brought to the US and was later acquired by the Detroit-born musician, Bob Seger.
“The car is believed to have changed hands again in the 1980s and was subsequently repainted red before being sold to another owner in the late 1990s, with whom the car remained for the next two decades.
“Following a period of storage, the car was purchased as a project by an English collector and brought to the UK.
“An ensuing multi-year refurbishment, completed from 2021 through 2023, involved another repaint in red, an interior re-trim in beige leather, and mechanical service.”
The listing adds that the car comes with a powerful 2.4-litre V6 engine with triple Weber carburettors.
The official top speed of the model has been debated for decades, although it’s generally thought to be able to hit 146 mph.
The car is being offered in Texas as part of DriverSource’s 2024 Legends Collection with a Marcel Massini report, a Dino Compendium summary, and a clean Arizona title.
This example is said to be one of seven that left the factory finished in Verde Scuro, before it underwent a colour change to red at some point in the 1980s or 1990s.
The Dino, which was sold under the Dino marque between 1967 and 1974, was so-called to honour Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari’s late son, Alfredo “Dino” Ferrari, who died from a long-running illness in 1956 at the age of just 24.
This comes as another classic Ferrari – believed to be just one of 26 – is set to go for £450,000 at auction.
And elsewhere, a Ferrari super fan has been sued by the automaker after recreating their iconic design from scratch.
The ongoing five-year suit claims Jose Vitor Estevam Siqueira violated trademark law – turning his hobby into a financial nightmare.
Simon Cowell arrives to say goodbye to Liam Payne at funeral as coffin enters church for ‘perfect service’
SIMON Cowell has arrived at tragic One Direction singer Liam Payne’s funeral.
The music mogul – who masterminded the band’s success through The X Factor – has been pictured with partner Lauren Silverman outside the church.
Former 1D stars Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson are in attendance, as is Cheryl, mum to Liam’s son Bear.
Dozens of locals and fans have also gathered outside the church to pay their final respects.
Liam’s funeral is taking place in the Home Counties.
The private service is being attended by his family and closest friends, with celebrity pals also including Simon Cowell and James Cordon.
A wake will take place following the service.
It was snowing outside the 12th century church where the funeral is taking place.
A marquee was put up in preparation for guests’ arrival.
A floral tribute in the shape of bowling pins was also set up by the entrance.
Autumnal floral displays, made up of red and orange leaves, and white roses, were placed around the doorways of the church.
Florists were also seen unloading dozens of bunches of white flowers from a van shortly after 9am.
A source said: “Liam’s funeral is taking place in the Home Counties.
“His family have gone to great lengths to put together the perfect service and give him the send off he deserves.
“Liam may have been a global superstar but to Geoff and Karen he will always be their little boy.
“It is going to be an incredibly difficult day.”
Cheryl, 41, shares son Bear, seven, with Liam and spoke of the grief she feels for her son following his dad’s death.
She was a judge on X Factor when Wolverhampton-born Liam found fame as a teenager – and the couple later began dating in 2016.
They welcomed Bear in 2017 and went their separate ways the following year.
One Direction fans pay tribute
By EMILY-JANE HEAP
ONE Direction fan Alice Chapman came down to pay her respects to Liam Payne ahead of his funeral today.
The full-time mum, 40, who lives in the area where the funeral is being held, said she wanted to show the late singer’s family how “loved” he was.
She told The Sun: “It was such a shock to hear Liam had died. I lost a friend in similar circumstances recently, so it touched my heart.
“Liam was just a normal boy from Wolverhampton who we all watched on the TV on a Saturday night with a Chinese.”
The former events planner added: “It’s a mark of respect to line the street for when his mum and dad drive through.
“I couldn’t imagine anything worse than an empty street if it was my son. We want to show them that people care.
“People don’t appreciate how respected and loved someone was until they are gone.”
Local singer Alice Henry, 47, said she felt compelled to pay tribute to Liam as she is a parishioner at the church where his funeral is being held.
She added: “It’s such a tragic situation. I go to the church and know the vicar who is conducting the service well, so I wanted to come down and pay my respects.”
In a short statement following his death, Liam’s family said: “We are heartbroken.
“Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.”
Liam passed away on October 16 after falling from his third floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
He had been in the country to renew his US visa having relocated to Florida with his girlfriend, American influencer Kate Cassidy.
During his trip he attended Niall Horan’s sell out concert at the Movistar Arena.
After news broke of his son’s passing, Liam’s brave father Geoff travelled out to South America to help authorities bring his son back to the UK.
Liam shot to international fame in 2010 when he auditioned for Simon Cowell’s The X Factor as a solo artist.
He was then put into One Direction by the judges.
Despite only coming third on the show, One Direction went on to become the biggest British group since The Beatles.
Throughout their five years together, they sold 70million records and landed four UK No1 singles and four UK No1 albums.
Speaking in 2022, Liam said he hoped to be remembered simply as being a “nice guy” rather than his musical accolades.
Liam said: “Honestly, just being a nice guy. I’d rather be known for being a nice guy than anything else.”
Tributes to Liam Payne
SHOCKED fans, former co-workers, loved ones and friends flooded social media with sad tributes to Liam Payne after news of his death emerged.
Harry Styles’ mum Anne was among the first from One Direction’s camp to share her reaction, posting a photo of Liam and writing ‘Just a boy…’ alongside a broken heart emoji.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden shared an image of the pair together with the words: “Such an awful tragedy.
“Sending love to his family and all those who loved him.”
X Factor star Olly Murs told fans he was “devastated” and “lost for words”.
He wrote on social media: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x”.
Liam Gallagher said he was “very sad” and told his followers on X: “Life is precious Kids, you only get to do it once, go easy.”
Former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary has also expressed his shock and spoke on This Morning.
He said: “I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing.
“He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reacted to the “devastating news” on her show and told fans she hugged her own son Woody tight this morning.
JLS band member Marvin Humes reflected on his memories with the singer, sharing: “I first met Liam in 2008 with the JLS boys whilst auditioning for X Factor..he was 14 years old..
“We instantly clicked and looked at him as a little brother..that year it worked out for us but not for him and then 2 years later he went back to audition and One Direction was born..the rest is history..
“Absolutely heartbroken by the tragic news..Liam you wanted to be a global superstar and you did it bro..just can’t believe that things have ended this way..it’s shocking..my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends brother..RIP.”
Niall Horan’s brother Greg shared an emotional tribute to Liam, praising him as a “top young man”.
He added: “You will be forever missed. Liam, words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and mind him now while the world shows their memories of you and him and the boys.
“My heart goes out to your family parents and sisters and your son Bear and your 1D brothers.
“10th October we met and we started out that evening as 5 families into one big one 1D family thank you for all the laughs bro watch down on all your family and mind them lots of love kiddo x x x 1D 4 LIFE x x x”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…”
American singer, Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me.
“He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone…
“I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry…”
Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”
In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.”
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe this! RIP Liam.”
Meanwhile Love Island star Molly Marsh penned: “I’m so taken aback, rest in peace.”
James Cordon also paid his own tribute, describing the star as a “loving and kind soul”.
The Gavin and Stacey actor wrote on Instagram: “Talking about Liam in the past tense is utterly heart-breaking.
“I will treasure the moments I got to spend with him. My thoughts are with his family today x.”
Payne previously appeared on Cordon’s The Late Late Show in America.
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirwall – who won X Factor with her bandmates one year after One Direction took part – described him as “the first friend I made in this industry”.
She said: “We fell out of touch as the years went by, but back in 2008 he was the first friend I made in this industry.
“Both of us so young, so ambitious, both hoping we’d ‘make it’. I hope you are at peace now”.
Camila Cabello described his death as a “tragedy” and said he “made an impression” on her when she was a young girl.
Exact date Charli XCX tickets go on sale and price for Dublin as she announces outdoor gig that leaves fans ‘shaken’
CHARLI XCX has announced two mega outdoors gigs for Ireland that has left her fans “shaking”.
The pop singer, who is currently one of the biggest names in the music industry following the release of her sixth studio album BRAT, is set to perform in Dublin and Belfast next year.
Charli will first take to the stage at Malahide Castle, Dublin, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
The 32-year-old will then travel up to Belfast to perform at the historic music festival Belsonic at Ormeau Park Belsonic the next day on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
The Boom Clap star will be joined by English indie pop musician, The Japanese House.
Tickets for Dublin go on sale this week at 12pm on Friday, November 22 on Ticketmaster.
They’re priced at €59.90 inclusive, plus a 12.5 per cent service charge per ticket (up to €10.50).
Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Ireland and will be available from Wednesday, November 20 at 12pm, until Friday, November 22 at 12pm.
Charli’s fans can also get their hands on the golden tickets through an MCD Presale before they go on general sale.
The MCD Presale registration is now open, and anyone hoping to bag a ticket through this presale can sign up here.
Presale registration closes at 5pm today and a presale access code will be sent out at 7pm this evening.
MCD made the announcement for Irish fans over on Instagram this afternoon and sent them into a frenzy.
Conor wrote: “I’m shaking you guys.”
Josh commented: “Just cried.”
Sorcha added: “I’m having heart palpitations.”
HELLO?
Evelyn remarked: “I’m going no matter what.”
The Vroom Vroom star caused a stir over the weekend on US comedy show Saturday Night Live.
She juggled both the host and live singer roles on the NBC show last weekend – as well as taking part in the signature skits.
Charli kicked off proceedings in a plunging lace black dress for her opening monologue.
Later in the episode, she switched up to another LBD and pulled on a caramel-coloured wig as she got stuck into her impression of the Hello hitmaker, Adele.
It came as part of a Wicked movie-themed skit which saw Charli’s version of Adele in a mock screen test for the role of green witch, Elphaba.
Ex-Man City women’s star probed for ‘conning fuming parents out of £45k in coaching sessions that NEVER happened’
AN international women’s footballer is being investigated for allegedly conning parents out of thousands of pounds for coaching sessions that never took place.
Welsh star Natasha Harding, who played for Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa, is accused of taking hundreds of pounds for one-to-one training with youngsters – but never carrying out the classes.
Angry parents claim Harding, capped 103 times by Wales in a star-studded career, owes them £45,000 in refunds.
Harding has apologised for the cancelled sessions but said it was “unavoidable” and “beyond my control”.
She said she is “devastated” over the situation and has agreed to pay refunds.
There are 27 “victims” including whole teams of young girls, who are said to have handed over as much as £1,200 each without getting anything in return.
Individual sessions for kids aged between eight and 15 cost £30 an hour, but many parents were buying multiple classes and some included whole squads of hopefuls.
Now the South Wales football community, where Harding began her career, fear the ex-striker has deliberately taken their money and has no intention of giving it back or holding any of the coaching sessions.
A WhatsApp group was created by outraged parents, after they realised more and more alleged victims were owed hundreds of pounds by Harding.
A source, whose 12-year-old daughter was due to train with the ex-pro, told The Sun: “She promises a lot to the kids, my friend’s daughter is autistic and she kept asking when she was going to see Natasha.
“She spent £900, she would add on dietician and gym plans but never actually got anything.
“She has repaid small amounts now that she knows we are putting up a fight to get our money back.
“But the parents who are owed more than £1,000 have got nothing back.”
After retiring from professional football last year Harding, 35, started offering out days where children could participate in private sessions.
According to sources, the sessions grew in popularity and Harding started block booking for up to £360.
OUT OF POCKET
A lot of the children who booked onto the sessions play for academies in Gwent, South East Wales, or The South Girls’ Development Centre.
Their parents are fearful that speaking out could affect their children’s future football careers.
The anonymous source added: “She is putting fear into us because she is perceived to control the football world, she’s got contacts everywhere.
“My daughter ended up having zero sessions, I couldn’t get her to commit to a date and it took me weeks to chase her for a refund.
“People are realising she has purposefully taken money with no intention of giving it back.”
The promised sessions were supposed to start in June 2023 and when they began to be cancelled many gave Harding “the benefit of the doubt”.
But now parents are exchanging up to 90 messages a day on a specially set-up WhatsApp group as the missed thirty-pound sessions have begun piling up.
Reported excuses include Harding telling parents she had two car crashes in three weeks, alongside two car breakdowns and one car “blow out”.
Harding, Welsh Footballer of the Year in 2016, has been reported to Action Fraud, and the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre.
It is understood parents have also reported her to Gwent Police and Gloucestershire Police.
STAR’S APOLOGY
Harding, 35, who lives in Stroud, Glos, has apologised and blames circumstances beyond her control for the missed coaching sessions.
She told The Sun: “I offer my apologies to those affected whose sessions I could not complete.
“This was unavoidable, and it was never the intention not to fulfil the sessions.
“Because of circumstances beyond my control, which was always made clear to parents, I had to cancel some sessions after initiating and completing others.”
Harding, now a TV commentator on the women’s game, added: “I’ve been trying to expand my small academy and was unfortunately let down by additional coaches, my car being written off and the second car breaking down.
“When without a car I caught a two-hour train to sessions to avoid cancellations, lugging my equipment with me and needing taxis.
“However, this was not sustainable.
“The academy’s purpose is to provide detailed technical coaching to young boys and girls and provide them with opportunities I never had, with the cost below alternative coaches to give equal opportunity without barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
“I’m devastated that I haven’t been able to finish the session blocks, and I’ve always been upfront about the problems I’ve faced that are beyond my control.
“We agreed on refunds for those sessions and I have paid them.
“The majority of parents have been incredibly understanding and I have received a huge amount of positive references and I continue to work hard, delivering local sessions.”
A spokeswoman for Action Fraud confirmed a complaint had been made about Harding.
Gardai remove nine ‘persons of interest’ from gallery of photos in Dublin riot probe after ‘significant’ public response
GARDAI have removed nine people of interest from the photos released of those partaking in the Dublin riots last year.
Following a “significant” public response, Gardai managed to narrow down those of interest in the case.
Yesterday, Gardai published CCTV images of 99 “Persons of Interest” on the Garda website.
They aimed to identify these people in order to either rule them “in or out” of the criminal investigative process.
This saw a significant public response in identifying these individuals.
Gardai confirmed today that a further nine people have been removed from the public gallery, following the five already taken off the website yesterday.
A spokesperson said: “Yesterday, 19th November 2024, An Garda Síochána published CCTV images of 99 ‘Persons of Interest’ on the Garda website www.garda.ie.
“The purpose of the publication was to identify these 99 ‘Persons of Interest’ to either rule each individual ‘in or out’ of and progress the criminal investigative process.
“An Garda Siochana has received a very significant public response to this appeal for information.
“An Garda Siochana has this morning removed a further nine from the public gallery, as these ‘persons of interest’ have now been identified. Five images were already removed yesterday.”
They added that they will not be confirming at this time the role each of these people played during the Dublin riots last November.
They also noted that those being identified does not indicate they were involved in crimes that were committed that day.
The spokesperson said: “An Garda Siochana is not confirming at this time the role of any of these individuals in the events of the 23rd November 2023 and it should not be presumed that identification means criminal involvement in these events.”
Gardai are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance for any information or identification of those remaining online.
There are now 85 persons of interest in the case, which can be accessed through garda.ie.
Gardai are reminding the public that you can make a report to them confidentially.
They said: “An Garda Siochana continues to request the assistance from members of the public who can provide information/ nominate identification for any of the 85 ‘persons of interest’ through the Garda website. Members of the public can do so confidentiality if they so wish.
“An Garda Siochana would encourage any person who identifies themselves as a ‘person of interest’ from the published images to make immediate contact with the Garda investigation team at Store Street Garda Station.
“The investigation team at Store Street Garda Station can be contacted by telephone at 01-6668000 or by email at store.street.public@garda.ie.
“Any member of the public can also provide confidential information to the Garda investigation team by contacting the Garda Confidential phone number 1800 666 111.”
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