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Thursday, 22 May 2014

Kris wears her giant wedding ring as she's flanked by Bruce in Paris

With her daughter Kim Kardashian's wedding right around the corner, love is certainly in the air in the City Of Lights.

And perhaps Kris Jenner, 58, is under Cupid's spell, as she was spotted wearing her sparkler Tuesday and Wednesday in Paris, amid reports that she and her estranged husband Bruce Jenner, 64, are separated.

The pair announced they had split in October, but signs show that Kris and Bruce Jenner could be rekindling their romance.

Statement accessory: Kris Jenner wore her wedding ring as she stepped out in Paris, France on Tuesday

Though, this isn't the first time the momager has shown her nostalgia for her marriage with her husband whom she tied the knot with in 1991.

She's been caught wearing the giant rock a few times over past months.

Appearing Parisian-chic, Kris was also donning a textured black Pete Pan-collared blouse and matching pencil skirt with a pair of ankle-strap heels.

Rekindling? Kris and Bruce reportedly split in October

Jennifer Lawrence criticised for 'making an off-hand rape joke' at the Vanity Fair and Armani party in Cannes

It was meant as a joke, but unfortunately for Jennifer Lawrence her rape quip at the Cannes Film Festival has seen her roundly criticised, even by those who were previously the actress's champions.

At an industry party hosted by Vanity Fair and Armani party on May 17, Jennifer's off the cuff and off-hand remark was overheard, duly noted and subsequently has snowballed into a PR nightmare for the 23-year-old.

Jennifer had revealed that when she first met Gravity director Alfonso Cuarón she started screaming and approached him saying: 'I broke out my rape scream for you!'

With Jennifer being one of the few celebrities who doesn't have a Twitter account, there is still no apology, or comment on the matter, from either the actress or her PR team.

Party pooper: Jennifer Lawrence at the Vanity Fair and Armani party in Cannes where she allegedly made the rape joke

Celebrity blogger, Perez Hilton wrote: ‘We know you're always open and honest in interviews, but COME ON, a rape joke?!?

'We're sure she thought that what was said at the party was private, but even still, that's no excuse for a rape joke!! They're not funny, ever.’

Democraticunderground.com wrote: 'This time, however, Jen may have unintentionally shown fans a bit too much of her private side. Here's hoping she does some damage control before there's any permanent harm to her career.'

Party on: Jennifer Lawrence, Sam Claflin and Laura Haddock attend Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 party at a private villa on May 17 in Cannes

Fishwrapper blog took this view: 'We're not mad, Jennifer, we're just disappointed. And, OK, we're pretty mad, too.'

Others though thought that perhaps people were making too much out of a remark which was meant to be private and never intended for public consumption.

'Jennifer Lawrence made a rape joke. Tumblr announces it's shutting down for the rest of the week!' wrote Better Khai Saul sagely on his Twitter.

Leaving town: Jennifer left the Cannes Film Festival the following day on May 18

Crushable website declared: 'By her blasé use of the terminology, it seems likely that she’s been lucky enough never to be in a situation necessitating that type of scream, or else I hope she wouldn’t throw it around so casually.'
Whether Jennifer will take the time to apologise or comment on the matter remains to be seen, as she is still currently filming the latest Hunger Games installments.
MailOnline contacted Jennifer Lawrence's representatives for a comment on this story.

Manchester United seal £20m deal for Toni Kroos as Louis van Gaal gives his approval

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos and are set to make a stunning move for his team-mate Arjen Robben.

A £20million deal for Kroos was agreed when David Moyes was still in charge at Old Trafford and his successor, former Bayern coach Louis van Gaal, has said the move can go ahead.

Kroos, 24, flourished under Van Gaal at Bayern and is keen to work under his old coach again.

Manchester-bound: United have agreed a deal with Bayern Munich for midfielder Toni Kroos (centre)

On the radar: United are now set to make a stunning move for Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben

All smiles: Holland head coach Louis van Gaal smiles as he leads his team's training session in Lagos, Portugal

The same is true of Robben, who was one of Van Gaal’s first signings in Germany when he joined from Real Madrid for £20m in 2009.

The 30-year-old winger has recently signed a three-year deal but that is unlikely to discourage Holland coach Van Gaal, who will be working with Robben at the World Cup.

United are understood to have agreed a £27m fee with Southampton for left back Luke Shaw and Borussia Dortmund centre half Mats Hummels is a target.

International duty: Southampton left back Luke Shaw (right), seen here speaking to England manager Roy Hodgson in Vale Do Lobo, is set to move to Manchester this summer

On the list: Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels (front) is one of Van Gaal's targets

Close quarters: Van Gaal gives instructions to his players as they prepare for the World Cup

Straight to the point: Van Gaal hands out some advice as he holds a training session in Portugal

Charlotte Church tones it down she teams harem-style trousers with blazer and mirrored shades

After leaving BBC Radio 2 in a bright orange number last week, Charlotte Church couldn't have chosen something more different when she headed out in the capital on Wednesday.

The Welsh opera singer blended in with the crowds thanks to her all-black outfit as she perused a number of stores.

The 28-year-old hid her famous curves and instead opted for a comfortable pair of harem-style pants, complete with cuffed hem.

It's summer you know! Charlotte Church must have been feeling a little warm after stepping out in an all-black outfit for a shopping trip in London on Wednesday

The on-trend mother-of-two appeared to be solo for her outing, while sporting a pair of matching mirrored shades.

Despite the rising temperatures, Charlotte's look wouldn't have looked out of place in winter thanks to her thick blazer.

However, she did opt for a pair of flip-flops, while injecting a hint of colour to her outfit by carrying a pale blue bag on her shoulder.

Time for some colour? The Welsh opera singer kept her long-sleeved blazer on as she perused the shops, while carrying a pale blue bag

Blending in: The 28-year-old teamed her jacket with a comfy pair of harem-style trousers, featuring cuff hem

She has been spotted in several eye-catching ensembles of late and the brunette beauty had stayed true to her current sartorial form up until now..

On Monday of last week, the former child star was hard to miss in her vibrant dress which she teamed with a navy cardigan, which featured silver fringe detailing.

She accessorized her ensemble with the same blue snakeskin handbag, and golden gladiator sandals.

The rules were challenged by agent Daniel Striani but his complaints that it affects wages and locks down power for the continent's biggest teams were rejected

Uefa has won a legal challenge to the European Commission that put into jeopardy the future of their Financial Fair Play (FFP) legislation.

The regulations, which have been in place for four years, aim to improve the overall financial health of European football by encouraging clubs to run in a more economically sustainable manner.

While Malaga was the highest profile club banned from European football last season, bigger outfits have felt the pinch recently, with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain just two of the teams sanctioned this term.

Last year, agent Daniel Striani challenged the rules, arguing that they would result in restricted investment in clubs and damage player wages while ensuring power in football remained with the continent's biggest clubs.

The Commission, though, sent a letter to Striani and Uefa, rejecting the complaint and insisting it will not investigate it any further. It was noted that no club had complained to the European Commission about FFP and that the Commission itself was widely consulted about the rules before they were implemented.

Striani has four weeks to submit observations before the decision is made final.

A spokesman said: "Uefa is very pleased that this decision by the European Commission upholds all aspects of the FFP regulations."

The decision comes just days after Uefa laid down sanctions against several clubs, including City, who were judged to have breached FFP rules. The Premier League champions were given a €60m fine to be paid over three years and have been restricted to registering 21 players in next season’s Champions League squad, while they must maintain wages at their present level.
Striani's lawyer, Jean-Louis Dupont, also brought the case in a Belgian court, so it is yet possible it will proceed. He could not be reached for comment.

THE SUN
Manchester City must prove their commitment to midfielder Yaya Toure by offering him the chance to stay at the club for the rest of his career - even when his playing days are over.
Manchester City could make a move for Roma's Moroccan international defender Mehdi Benatia, 27.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes to make a £6 million swoop for Cardiff keeper David Marshall.
Cardiff striker Craig Bellamy is set to join Swiss club Servette FC as a coach.
Moussa Sissoko wants to quit Newcastle after less than 18 months at the club.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United have agreed a £20m deal to sign Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos and will now pursue Bayern and Netherlands winger Arjen Robben.
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger, 29, believes manager Brendan Rodgers does not think he is good enough to play in the Reds' first team.
Bafetimbi Gomis is back on the agenda for Newcastle United after his contract at Lyon ended.
Swansea want Crystal Palace midfielder Jonathan Williams and have also enquired about Feyenoord's £7m-rated midfielder Jordy Clasie.
West Ham are keen on Norwich's Martin Olsson and are in talks with former Birmingham forward Mauro Zarate.
THE TIMES
Uefa could relax the penalty it imposed against Man City for breaching its Financial Fair Play regulations by allowing the club to name just five 'homegrown' players in their Champions League squad, rather than eight.
Newcastle have revived their interest in Lyon and France striker Bafetimbi Gomis, but face competition from Swansea.
DAILY MIRROR
Liverpool are pondering making a move for Barcelona and Spain forward Pedro, with Chile's Alexis Sanchez seen as a possible alternative.
Stoke plan on swooping for Peter Skapetis and Dionatan Teixeira.
Man City will hold talks with Yaya Toure amid mounting speculation over the midfielder's future at the club.
Newcastle must offer Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis, 28, £100,000 per week if they want to sign him this summer.
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott is ready to take a whopping 50 per cent pay cut to stay in the Premier League. He is a target for Turkey's Besiktas but Aston Villa, West Ham and Hull are all interested.
THE INDEPENDENT
Man City midfielder James Milner is keen to leave the club, having started just 21 games all season, with Arsenal and Liverpool both interested in signing him.
DAILY STAR
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who has spent three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, wants talks with Chelsea over his future.
Liverpool's hopes of signing England midfielder Adam Lallana before the World Cup have stalled due to Southampton's £25m valuation.
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, 28, is a £20m target for Spanish side Valencia as he enters the final year of his contract at the Etihad
DAILY EXPRESS
Swansea are weighing up a move for out-of-contract Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.
Man City are prepared to 'play hardball' with Toure over his claims of a lack of appreciation from the club's hierarchy.
Tottenham midfielder Sandro, 25, wants to move to Italy this summer, according to his agent.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Barcelona have ruled out a move for Toure, with the Spanish club focusing on reducing their wage bill and transfer outlay. The
news could force the Ivory Coast international to move to French clubs Paris St Germain or Monaco.
Arsenal are plotting a move for Toulouse right-back Serge Aurier, 22, as a potential replacement for wantaway Bacary Sagna.

Aberdeen told to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale... and Kris Boyd by nine-year-old fan Boyd Gibson

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale, Mario Balotelli and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are just some of the names Aberdeen should be looking at signing this summer, according to nine-year-old fan Boyd Gibson.

The youngster continues that Theo Walcott, Robert Lewandowski, Thiago Silva, Samuel Eto'o, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kaka and Kris Boyd should all be snapped up by Dons' boss Derek McInnes this summer as he looks to build on this season's third-placed Scottish Premiership finish and Scottish League Cup win.

Aberdeen posted Gibson's shopping list on their official Twitter account and claimed they would be passing on his thoughts to the manager.

Wishful thinking: Aberdeen's summer shopping list in the transfer market, as imagined by supporter Boyd Gibson

Target: Ronaldo is unlikely to swap La Liga for the Scottish Premiership

Expensive: Lionel Messi may prove to be out of Aberdeen's price range

Settled: Gareth Bale could be unwilling to leave Real Madrid after only one season

Realistic: Kris Boyd is a free agent this summer and may prove attainable

Although the young fan's suggestions were shrugged off in a light-hearted way by the Scottish club, McInnes will already be hard at work looking at ways to add depth to his squad this summer.

After qualifying for the Europa League next season the Dons will play their opening fixture in the competition on July 3, while the World Cup is still ongoing.

A final day of the season defeat against Motherwell meant Aberdeen finished third in the Scottish Premiership and made them the earliest starting participants of Scotland's four European competitors next season.

Messi, Ronaldo, Rooney train to save planet in Samsung Ad

Well played: Aberdeen tweeted a picture of Boyd Gibson's wishlist with a friendly message

Early start: Derek McInnes' Aberdeen side return to action while the World Cup is still on

Brendan Rodgers enjoys holiday in Spain with Charlotte Hinds, a former Liverpool employee

He may have narrowly missed out on guiding Liverpool to their first league title in 24 years, but Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was all smiles as he enjoyed an outing with Charlotte Hind and her daughter in a small Spanish village.

The Northern Irishman is holidaying ahead of pre-season in July after suffering Premier League heartache last month.

Rodgers was pictured alongside Hind on their break in the sun this week.

Break: Brendan Rodgers and Charlotte Hinds were pictured on an outing in a small Spanish village

The Liverpool boss recently revealed he felt under pressure to get his side back into the Champions League as the club have such rich history in the competition.

He told liverpoolfc.com: 'I left pre-season in a good moment, finished with a real team spirit and at that point we were clear we wanted to fight for a Champions League position.

'It was a huge challenge, purely because of the size and greatness of the club.

'It was five odd seasons since we had played at that level and the investment that goes in and what teams were spending to try to get in there, never mind stay in there, was obviously significant, so for us we knew it would be a big challenge.'

Calm: Rodgers looked relaxed as he enjoyed the warm weather with Hind and her daughter

New faces: Rodgers is looking to boost his Liverpool squad starting with the signing of Barcelona's Pedro

Change: Rodgers has moved out of the house he shared with wife Susan and bought a luxury flat in an upmarket suburb of Liverpool for £1.2million

Close: Rodgers was pictured giving the little girl a hug as the three went shopping

Vincent Kompany hosts charity dance party in Brussels with 2manydjs to raise money for children living in poverty

Between winning the Premier League with Manchester City and leading Belgium's charge at the World Cup, Vincent Kompany somehow found time to host a gala fundraiser and dance party featuring 2manydjs for children in poverty.

The City and Belgium captain donned a three-piece suit and black tie and accompanied his wife Carla Higgs to his Go Crazy for Charity event in Brussels on Wednesday night.

Other guests include former tennis world No 1 Kim Clijsters, also an ambassador for the charity, and Kompany's sister Christel, who is president of his Belgian Promotion league football club BX Brussels.

Black tie: Vincent Kompany and his wife Carla Higgs arrive for the charity gala event for SOS Children's Villages

Busy lad: The Manchester City and Belgium captain was the host of the event featuring 2manydjs

Top of their game: Former world tennis No 1 Kim Clijsters (left) and European champion sprinter Kim Gevaert

The party, which had Belgian club superstars 2manydjs and DJ Lorenzo Ottati scheduled to play at 1am and 3am respectively, was in honour of SOS Children's Villages for which Kompany is an international ambassador.

Kompany, just back from a City jaunt to Abu Dhabi and due to appear in a friendly for Belgium against Luxembourg on May 26, has been involved with the charity for nine years.

When named an international ambassador in April, Kompany said: 'No child should grow up alone, without love and a stable home. Yet, sadly over 150 million children experience the fear of being alone, without love, without a family and without safety and stability.'

Belgium's World Cup group H campaign begins on June 17 against Algeria.

Supporters: Clijsters with her husband Brian Lynch and Gevaert with her husband Djeke Mambo

In the family: Christel Kompany is president of brother Vincent's football club BX Brussels

Mauro Zarate closes in on West Ham move... with Argentinian's model wife Natalie Weber set to prove a hit at Upton Park

Sam Allardyce was told he must excite West Ham fans next season after keeping his job. And the arrival of Mauro Zarate is sure to set pulses racing in the East End… or at least his wife will.

The former Lazio and Birmingham hitman is understood to be closing in on a move to Upton Park for an undisclosed fee from Argentine club Velez Sarsfield.

The Hammers face competition from a host of other suitors including Sunderland but the 27-year-old star, who has scored 19 goals in 29 league games in his second spell at boyhood club Sarsfield, is believed to be heading for talks in the capital this week with his model wife Natalie Weber in tow.

London-bound: Mauro Zarate (right) is understood to be closing in on a move to West Ham

Glamour couple: West Ham target Zarate poses with his model wife Natalie Weber

On the ball: Zarate's wife Natalie will likely set pulses racing in the East End

‘We have almost everything sorted out with West Ham,’ his brother and agent Rolando Zarate told Argentine radio station, Velez y su Mundo.

‘They asked him not to play against San Lorenzo but he wanted to play.

‘Mauro wanted to play because his love for Velez is very intense. But the club receive a good financial compensation.’

Luiz Suarez is major doubt for World Cup as Liverpool star faces knee surgery to leave Uruguay fearing worst ahead of England clash

Luis Suarez is set to miss the World Cup after it was revealed he will undergo surgery imminently on a knee injury picked up in training on Wednesday.

The striker - who was voted PFA Player of the Year for his performances at Liverpool this season - is Uruguay's talisman but could miss up to between four to six weeks.

And, in a direct boost to England's chances of progressing out of Group D, Suarez may miss the entirety of the first stage after immediate surgery today following results of an MRI scan, according to reports in Uruguay.

Out? Luis Suarez could miss the World Cup after it was revealed he needs surgery on a knee injury

Major blow: Suarez is Uruguay's talisman and is set to miss the whole of the first stage

A Uruguay FA official said: ‘It was all unexpected. The latest information is that we are deciding what to do, but there are increased possibilities (involving surgery).

'I can’t tell you anything more. The AUF (Uruguay Federation) will announce it officially on Thursday morning.’

The South American's are fancied as potential dark horses and face Roy Hodgson's side as well as Italy and Costa Rica.

Suarez was checked over by medical staff on Wednesday after picking up the knock in training just three weeks before the tournament starts in Brazil.

Recovery time from such arthroscopic surgery usually takes between 15-20 days, but with the final 23-man squad needed to be ratified on June 2, it leaves the country with very little wiggle room.

Any decision to include Suarez from there - not match fit - would represent a sizeable risk.

They won't be encouraged to know that Fernando Torres underwent meniscus surgery prior to the 2010 World Cup in April and didn't play his first game for seven weeks.

Luis Suarez training with Uruguay recently before his injury

It's your time again: Diego Forlan is set to become even more involved in the Uruguay frontline this summer

Knock: The Liverpool striker picked up the injury on Wednesday and was immediately sent for an MRI scan

Upset: The 27-year-old is having meniscus surgery on Thursday and could miss up to six weeks

Main man: Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani will have the task of firing the South Americans to glory

URUGUAY'S FRONTMEN

Luis Suarez: (77 caps, 38 goals)
Edinson Cavani: (60 caps, 20 goals)
Diego Forlan: (107 caps, 36 goals)
Christian Stuani: (66 caps, 13 goals)
Abel Hernandez: (11 caps, 7 goals)

The 27-year-old arrived in Montevideo for training on Tuesday morning, feeling discomfort in a session with Oscar Tabarez's squad on Wednesday but continuing before encountering the major problem later in the evening.

Roberto Pastoriza, executive of the Uruguayan Football Association, confirmed that they had attempted to keep the news under wraps.

Developments heap more pressure on Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani, who will lead the line when they face Costa Rica on June 14.

Veteran Diego Forlan - so impressive in South Africa four years ago - was expected to play a bit-part role but may now be needed alongside Cavani.

They do still have other options, with Espanyol's Christian Stuani and Palermo's Abel Hernandez waiting in the wings.

Princess Beatrice attends Buckingham Palace garden party in pretty floral outfit

Earlier this week Princess Beatrice visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with the Queen. And it seems the floral exhibits gave her style inspiration as she attended the first garden party of the season at Buckingham Palace today.

The Queen's granddaughter wore a colourful flower print skirt with a long sleeve cream blouse with an embellished collar and gold buttons.

She continued the floral theme with her headwear, wearing a fascinator topped with a cream rose designed by Welsh milliner Robyn Coles.

Flower power: Princess Beatrice joined her grandmother's garden party at Buckingham Palace today

Top to toe: The princess kept up the floral theme with a rose-topped fascinator by Welsh milliner Robyn Coles

The outfit was a safe bet for the 25-year-old who isn't always praised for her fashion choices. Most famously, she was mocked around the world for the unusual Philip Treacy-designed fascinator she wore to her cousin Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton.

When it came to her footwear today, she seems to have taken her cue from another Middleton - Pippa - who recently advised against wearing heels to an event on grass.

The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge offered her pearls of wisdom in the June edition of Vanity Fair, referring to the best way to dress for a day at Ascot.

Sensible choice: Beatrice took Pippa Middleton's advice wearing wedges to the event on grass