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U.K. to open first LGBT+ retirement home as market grows
Britain’s first LGBT+ retirement home is set to open in mid-2021, the housing association behind the London riverside apartments said, highlighting a growing market of older people who do not want to be forced back in the closet. There is a critical need for housing for older LGBT+ people, said Anna Kear, Chief Executive of Tonic Housing, as many say it would be “terrifying” to live in a predominantly straight home where other residents did not accept them. “People say that if they get to that stage, they would rather (die by) suicide than go into a heterosexual care home or sheltered housing environment, which is just awful,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. With an ageing population, the demand for specialist housing for older people is growing, with private retirement units acco...
‘I don’t think’: Agbonlahor makes bold claim about £75k-per-week Liverpool star
Popular football pundit Gabby Agbonlahor has suggested that Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be in the England squad for the European Championships. The Liverpool right-back was dropped from the England squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers, with Gareth Southgate not entirely convinced with his form. The 22-year-old, who is on £75k-per-week wages at the club, produced a fantastic performance against the Gunners as Liverpool won 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. The local lad from Liverpool produced a stunning cross for Diogo Jota who scored the opening goal of the match after coming on as a substitute. He was also involved in the build-up to the final goal, also scored by Jota. Former Villa striker turned popular football pundit Agbonlahor has claimed ...
Manchester United’s Eric Bailly tests positive for coronavirus after Ivory Coast duty
Getty Images Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed Eric Bailly has tested positive for coronavirus after his international duty with Ivory Coast. Bailly missed the Red Devils’ 2-1 comeback win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday as goals from Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood extended their unbeaten run to 10 Premier League matches. Amad Diallo, who made his international debut for the Elephants during their 3-0 defeat of Niger on March 26, is back in Manchester and was an unused substitute at Old Trafford. Solskjaer, in his team’s update, disclosed that Bailly – who was an unused substitute in Ivory Coast’s final Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Ethiopia last Tuesday – is yet to return to England and will not be available for selection for the time...
Juan Mata set for Manchester United contract extension
Getty Images Spanish international Juan Mata looks set to be offered a shock contract extension at Manchester United. The 32-year old has seen his first team role steadily reduced under boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the former Chelsea star only making four Premier League starts in 2020/21. However, Solskjaer is keen to retain his experience at Old Trafford and the club will enter into talks over a new deal this summer. According to reports from the Daily Star, Mata’s current contract ends in July, but United will activate their rolling option to extend it by a further 12 months ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. Solskjaer is unlikely to offer anything more than an additional year to the ex Valencia schemer with Mata rumoured to be open to staying in England for another season. He has been li...
March International Break Round-Up – Manchester City
With the March international break reaching its conclusion, players only have a short amount of time before they’re expected to be back in action with their club sides over the Easter weekend. Manchester City visit Leicester City on Saturday, and we’re going to look at how the 15 internationals in Pep Guardiola’s squad fared during their respective national duties ahead of that game. ENGLAND Four of City’s squad were called up to Gareth Southgate’s national team squad for their World Cup qualifiers, and all four will be at least reasonably happy with their playing time across the three matches – all of which were victories. Centre-back John Stones was back in the national team setup for the first time since November 2019 and played the first half of a 5-0 victory over San Marino at Wembley...
Gary Lineker shares his four-word reaction to West Ham star’s performance for England
England recorded a 2-1 win over Poland in the World Cup qualifiers last night, and midfielder Declan Rice produced an outstanding display for the Three Lions. The West Ham United star has been in red hot form for club and country during the current campaign, and he picked up the man of the match award at the end of the game. An honour to win this award again! 3 wins out of 3 from the boys! Let’s keep pushing❤️🏴 pic.twitter.com/fsZGfhAwxk — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) March 31, 2021 Former England international and popular pundit Gary Lineker shared his reaction on Twitter to Rice’s display against Poland. He’s seriously good is @_DeclanRice 👍🏻 https://t.co/yaaBC4ZqNW — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLi...
‘Tough one to take’ – Arsenal striker reacts to international heartbreak
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has taken to Instagram to react as England were dumped out of the European Under-21 Championship this evening. While the young Lions secured a 2-1 win over Croatia, it was not enough as they needed to win by two clear goals to progress to the quarter-finals. Aidy Boothroyd’s side suffered costly defeats to Portugal and Switzerland in their first two Group D games, and they had to beat Croatia by two goals and hope that the Swiss would lose to the Portuguese. The Croats secured a place in the last-eight of the competition due to a superior goal difference, and the result left Nketiah heartbroken. The Gunners academy graduate won a penalty for his side 12 minutes into the game, going down under the challenge of Bartol Franjic in the box. Crystal Palace’s Eberech...
Relief for Chelsea as international boss confirms key player isn’t injured
England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Mason Mount should be fit to face Poland on Wednesday. The Chelsea midfielder sat out part of the training session on Tuesday, sparking talk that he could miss the Group I qualifier tomorrow. However, in his press conference ahead of the game, Southgate told reporters that Mount is available for selection. “No, he didn’t warm up with the team, but he did the rest of the session,” said Southgate. “He should be fine. They are all available as far as we are concerned.” We’re live with Gareth Southgate and @_DeclanRice to look ahead to the #ThreeLions’ meeting with Poland! https://t.co/ambC3bWyDf — England (@England) March 30, 2021 SL View Chelsea fans will be delighted to hear that Mount hasn’t picked up an injury while on international duty...
Chelsea star responds to Leeds man’s Instagram post in three words
Kalvin Phillips took to social networking site Instagram after England’s 2-0 win over Albania in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday. The Leeds midfielder started the game and played until the 71st minute. He was then replaced by Southampton star James Ward-Prowse. Phillips, who impressed heavily during England’s 5-0 win over San Marino, took to Instagram to express his reaction and received a response from Chelsea’s Mason Mount. England maintained their winning start to the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with that result. Tottenham striker Harry Kane scored the opening goal of the match. The England skipper then turned into a provider for Mount’s goal. Phillips, who was superb against San Marino, played out 54 successful passes out of 58 attempted. He made one tackle, one interceptio...
England’s real test: Can Kane and Sterling lead them to a win over Poland?
England and Poland will square off at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday in an exciting World Cup qualifier. Authors of a blistering start to their Group I adventure, England will be looking to improve their impressive international record against weakened Poland. The Three Lions have won 11 of their 19 showdowns against this opponent (D7, L1), with their lone defeat across that spread of encounters dating back to June 1973. Severely crippled by the absence of their headline performer Robert Lewandowski, the visitors will need to stay compact to avoid defeat here. As ever, Bayern Munich star has carried much of the scoring burden by himself, notably scoring nine goals in his last nine starts for the national team. England Preview Impressively, 19 consecutive home victories in World Cup/Euro qual...
Daniel Sturridge on the verge of MLS move
Daniel Sturridge could be set to move to the MLS, according to the Daily Mirror. Sturridge has been without a club since being released from Trabzonspor back in March 2020. The striker had just received a four-month ban and a £150,000 fine after a breach of betting rules. It’s been a difficult few years for the Englishman, who was once one of the Premier League’s deadliest strikers. In his first season-and-a-half at Liverpool, he scored 31 league goals in just 43 appearances, finishing as runner up in the 2013/14 Golden Boot race behind strike partner Luis Suarez. However, he suffered numerous injury problems which severely limited his game time over the next few years. Suarez’s departure and the replacement of manager Brendan Rodgers with Jurgen Klopp also impacted his form, and he found ...
Two wins from two in World Cup qualification for England
England made it six points from a possible six in 2022 World Cup qualification with a 2-0 victory away in Albania. A second-half strike from Mason Mount added to a first-half header by captain Harry Kane to secure a second win in three days for Gareth Southgate’s side. Following on from Thursday night’s 5-0 triumph over San Marino at Wembley, Southgate made six changes upon arrival in Albania, including the return of Kane, looking to maintain an unbeaten record in World Cup qualification which has lasted since 2009. England – playing in their all-white home kit – lined up as follows: England: Pope, Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Rice, Kalvin Phillips, Foden, Mount, Sterling, Kane Meanwhile, hosts Albania came into the encounter on the back of their best form in 11 years, unbeaten in ...
