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PORTUGAL and Spain clash on Sunday as they chase Nations League glory in Germany.

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JOSH KELLY will leave it all in the ring TONIGHT as he takes on WBC Latino champion Flavius Biea at the top of a Newcastle bill!

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A CLASH of generations and a crunch Iberian derby comes this Sunday when Portugal and Spain meet in the Nations League final.

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This game will likely be built up as Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lamine Yamal.

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The 40-year-old and 17-year-old meet on the park in a big final for their countries at the end and beginning of their careers.

And they’re both arriving as the key men for their countries having both scored in the midweek semi finals!

Portugal battled back from a goal down to score twice in five minutes midway through the second half to beat Germany in Munich.

The Portuguese had double the attempts on goal of the hosts, including in a completely one-sided second half.

But one of the best international games in years followed 24 hours later when Spain beat France 5-4 in a Stuttgart stunner.

The Spaniards were 4-0 up after 55 minutes before Kylian Mbappe’s penalty and Yamal scored six minutes later to restore a four-goal lead.

France scored three more in the final 11 minutes to almost complete the sensational comeback but just came up short.

Spain are still unbeaten in competitive games since March 2023, when beaten comprehensively by Scotland.

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DOCTOR Who’s most popular pair could be coming back for a final turn in the Tardis.

Insiders say Billie Piper’s shock return to the show was understood to be teeing up a comeback for David Tennant as the Time Lord for a one-off special.

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David Tennant and Billie Piper will make a return to Doctor Who[/caption]

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A source said: “The BBC brought Doctor Who back in 2005 and there is talk about a possible one-off project to celebrate the 20th anniversary.

“David and Billie were a hugely popular partnership and he brought in the golden age of Doctor Who.

“With the anniversary of the reboot this year there have been some ideas floated about with the idea of maybe bringing David and Billie back together for one last hurrah.

“When David’s Doctor bi-generated in the 60th anniversary special, his ‘half’ of the Doctor went on to live a normal life in an alternative universe.

“While Ncuti Gatwa, who carried on the mantle, carried on as the Time Lord. It wouldn’t be beyond the realms of imagination for him to return with Rose for a one-off special to celebrate not only their partnership but the anniversary of BBC bringing back Doctor Who.”

David, 54, played the tenth version of the Time Lord for five years until 2010.

In a twist, he then returned as the 14th Doctor for three specials before handing the role over to Ncuti.

The Sun revealed last month that Gatwa, 31, was leaving the Tardis.

It was confirmed last Saturday when he surprisingly regenerated into Billie, 42, at the end of the series finale.

After the episode, Ncuti said: “I’ve loved every minute of it, but now is the time to hand over the keys to that beloved box and let someone else take control and enjoy it every bit as much as I have.

“I’ll truly miss it, and be grateful to it, Doctor Who’s future is still undecided, with the BBC waiting to see if Disney+ — who pumped millions of pounds into the show — will renew their deal.

Ratings for the sci-fi staple have plummeted since Tennant left, with overnight peak viewing figures dropping as low as 1.6million.

Many fans of the show complained that it had gone “woke”.

Meanwhile, Whovians are waiting to see if Piper is really the 16th Doctor or is sidekick Rose again.

DUA LIPA is riding the crest of an enormous wave – and there’s no slowing down.

After the singer flew me out to Amsterdam as the first British reporter to see her in action on the 80-date Radical Optimism world tour, I’m blown away by how much she’s developed as a performer.

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Dua gets a lift on stage during her jaw-dropping performance[/caption]

In each country so far, including Japan, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand, Dua is held up as a goddess by her fans.

And in Amsterdam she gets a rapturous reception after speaking to the sell-out audience in Dutch — which is no easy task.

“Amsterdam is like a second home for us,” Dua’s dad and manager Dugi tells me as we catch up over Negroni cocktails before the concert, where I congratulate him on the success of the shows so far. “It’s all for the fans,” he adds with a smile.

“We want them to come to the show and have a great time.”

It’s impossible not to enjoy the two-hour set, in which Dua smashes her way through high-energy dance routines as pyrotechnics explode all around her and confetti falls from the ceiling.

New tracks from her latest No1 album, including Training Season, End Of An Era and Falling Forever, go down a storm with the crowd as Dua whips into classics such as One Kiss and Be The One.

By playing venues this size — more than 18,000 are at the Amsterdam show — Dua could be forgiven for putting all the focus on to her stage performance.

But at every gig she goes into the audience to speak to her fans.

One sobbing boy, Mattice, can’t believe his luck as Dua leans in for a hug, prompting her to joke: “Please don’t cry, we’ve only just started the show. It’s not that bad is it?”

Also among the lucky few are a couple due to marry in the next two days, and a superfan wearing a shark’s head in a nod to the Radical Optimism album’s artwork — with Dua saying as he takes it off: “Oh, you’re cute.”

Her good humour continues and after losing an impromptu game of truth or dare, she picks the latter and is asked to perform the original dance from One Kiss, which has become pop legend.

Smiling for the cameras that beam her picture around the arena, Dua dutifully carries off the move and the crowd, who have been right behind her from day one, go absolutely bananas.

Back on stage, she then goes into Scared To Be Lonely in a tribute to her collaborator, DJ Martin Garrix, who is also watching in the crowd, before nailing Physical, Hallucinate and Illusion.

The arena is transformed into a rave, with the audience hooked on every word, before Dua brings the focus on to her powerful vocals.

‘You’re cute’

She makes light work of Be The One and Anything For Love — which is even more impressive given that she has spent 90 minutes going through physically demanding choreography while barely stopping for a break.

The energy then fires back up to boiling point for an insanely good four-song encore of New Rules, Dance The Night, Don’t Start Now and Houdini, with Dua’s high- intensity just as impressive as at the start of the evening.

She has concerts in Italy and Belgium to go before she will return to the UK for two huge back-to-back shows at Wembley Stadium, on June 20 and 21, and two gigs at Anfield in Liverpool on June 24 and 25.

The four dates will see her perform to more than 250,000 fans.

It is an incredible comparison when you think that the first Wembley show will take place 3,000 days after her first ever live appearance in the capital, at the 250- capacity Oslo Hackney venue in East London.

By the time Dua has finished the UK leg of the tour — before moving on to the US — she will have performed to almost one million people.

Rising pop stars should take note . . . 

Dua is living proof that you can become a superstar thanks to hard work, good grace and a bloody good voice.

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Dua smashes her way through high-energy dance routines as pyrotechnics explode all around[/caption]

SABRINA IN SHAWN DIG

SABRINA CARPENTER has taken aim at her ex Shawn Mendes yet again in new single Manchild.

Their 2023 fling inspired much of her chart-topping album Short n’ Sweet, but it is still giving her inspiration for songs, as she seemingly lays into the hunk on the track released yesterday.

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Sabrina Carpenter took aim at her ex Shawn Mendes yet again[/caption]

She sings: “Half your brain just ain’t there,” before adding: “Why so sexy if so dumb? And how survive the Earth so long?”

It is expected to be the first song from her next album, which is impressive given it has only been ten months since her last one came out.

When she announced the title, many fans believed it would be about actor Barry Keoghan, who she dated for a year until December.

But in a caption on Instagram, she said she wrote the track shortly after completing work on Short n’ Sweet, at which time she was still in love with Barry.

Sabrina said: “Not only was it fun to write, but this song became to me something I can look back on, that will score the mental montage to the very confusing and fun young adult years of life.”

In another nod to Shawn, who is very close to his parents – while Barry’s mum died when he was 12 – she sings: “I choose to blame your mom.”

I doubt Mrs Mendes will be too pleased.

MARIAH REVERTS TO TYPE

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Mariah Carey has released her first track in seven years[/caption]

MARIAH CAREY is teaming up with visual genius Joseph Khan – the man behind her All I Want For Christmas Is You video – for new single Type Dangerous.

She is preparing to film a vid to accompany the track, which came out yesterday.

It is the first she’s put out in seven years and is the debut song from her upcoming 16th studio album.

“I’m so excited to finally be releasing Type Dangerous into the world,” Mariah, left, said.

“I’ve been locked up in the studio for quite some time working my behind off on new music, and I’m thrilled for the unveiling of it to my fans, starting with Type Dangerous.”

Those going to Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard will hear her belt out the song at Wembley next Sunday, before she headlines Brighton Pride on August 2 and performs at the Sandringham Estate on August 15.

Welcome back, Mariah. We’ve missed you.

OASIS ARE ROTTEN FOR JOHN

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John Lydon won’t be going to an Oasis reunion show[/caption]

SEX PISTOLS rocker John Lydon says he’s probably one of the only British music stars who’ll be giving the Oasis reunion a wide berth.

When I asked if he would be heading down to one of the shows, the singer, aka Johnny Rotten, told me: “No. They’re my mates but I hate their music.

“It’s very difficult for me to go to other people’s gigs. People don’t leave me alone and let me enjoy myself.

“I knocked it on the head a few years ago. I love dancing, you’re enjoying yourself and some a***hole will stand right in front of you and waffle banal nonsense which is distracting you from the point and purpose.”

Speaking to me from his tour of the UK with his band Public Image LTD, he added: “I love Noel, because he just says it like it is.

“Him and Liam make me laugh when they do interviews because they are so witty and on it in a working class, quick-as-you can way.”

DIANA ON HIGH SEAS

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Diana Ross’s UK tour starts this month[/caption]

DIANA ROSS is swapping arenas for the ocean waves, as godmother of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Star of the Seas.

The title has been given to her as she’s agreed to perform on the maiden voyage in September, when it will make its debut in Orlando.

And Diana will be fresh from her UK tour, which starts this month.

The Chain Reaction singer said: “I’ve always felt a deep connection to the ocean and the magic it represents – peace, adventure and awe.

“When Royal Caribbean reached out to invite me to be the godmother of Star of the Seas, I knew it was something truly special.”

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WELL done to the brilliant Anna Lapwood after her new album Firedove went straight to the top of the Classical Album Official Charts.

The organist recorded it at Nidaros Cathedral in Norway and said: “I’m very proud of it.”

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PRIMARK shoppers are raving about a viral cabin bag that’s perfect for Ryanair flights. 

So if you’re lucky enough to be jetting on holiday any time soon and don’t fancy splashing the cash on hold luggage, then you’ve come to the right place.

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A high-street shopper has managed to get her hands on the viral Ryanair-approved cabin bag from Primark[/caption]

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Not only is it said to “fit everything” inside, but it also saved Hayley Rubery £60 too[/caption]

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The Trolley Cabin Bag is available to buy in stores or online with the chain’s new Click & Collect service[/caption]

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Thanks to the new pull-along cabin bag from Primark, not only will you travel in style for your next trip, but you’ll be able to fit in everything you need whilst saving on hold luggage costs. 

Hayley Rubery, a young woman from Norfolk, was able to get her hands on the “viral Ryanair-approved bag” when shopping in a Primark store in Manchester.

Thrilled with her purse-friendly find, the content creator who is known online as “your budgeting bestie”, took to social media to give her followers a close-up look at her new purchase.

Showing off the bag which she nabbed in black, Hayley beamed: “Come with me to pick up the £25 viral Ryanair-approved cabin bag from Primark.”

Hayley then explained: “I’m off to Italy next week and refuse to pay £60 extra for a small suitcase, when the flight itself was only £60.

“This little bag is everywhere right now and for good reason – it’s the exact size for a Ryanair-approved cabin bag.

“I love that it’s got wheels and a handle which will make it so much easier when travelling.”

Not only was Hayley able to save £60 on the hold luggage fee thanks to this high-street buy, but she also nabbed herself some cheap packing cubes and travel pouches to keep herself organised. 

Moments later, Hayley asked: “I’m going for four nights, do you reckon I can fit everything in here? Challenge accepted.”

Once Hayley had arrived home, she began packing the Trolley Cabin Bag, which is available to buy online with the chain’s new Click & Collect service, or in stores now, for just £25.

Not only did she fit in a packing cube full of clothes, but she also added a toiletry bag and her Kindle too.

According to Primark bosses, with this cabin bag, you are guaranteed to “travel in style.” 

There’s three designs to choose from – black, leopard print and zebra print. 

Not only is it “perfectly sized for essentials”, but it also benefits from a large main compartment with a secure zip fastening, as well as an external zipped pocket for extra organisation. 

Bargain hunters beam

Hayley’s TikTok clip, which she posted under the username @hayleyrubery_, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 186,000 views, 2,286 likes and 34 comments. 

I’ve used it four times in the last two weeks. Fits loads. Never stopped by Ryanair

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And numerous Primark users who have been lucky enough to get their hands on the bag eagerly raced to the comments to share their rave reviews. 

One person said: “I’ve got that in leopard – fits everything and I’ve flown Ryanair in it.” 

Another added: “I’ve used it four times in the last two weeks. Fits loads. Never stopped by Ryanair.” 

A third commented: “I’ve got the leopard print one, fits in their box perfectly.” 

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According to Primark bosses, with this cabin bag you are guaranteed to “travel in style”[/caption]

THIS is the dramatic moment an aggressive biker was hit with a dose of karma after punching a van driver.

The balaclava-clad culprit picked a fight with the motorist and threw hands before speeding off.

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A biker was dealt ‘instant karma’ after hurling a punch at a van driver during a road rage row[/caption]

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The culprit also swore at the motorist before making his escape[/caption]

Before he makes his escape, the biker is seen yelling “Who the f*** do you think you are?”.

He then challenges the driver to “get out then”.

After shaking off the blow, the seething driver steps on the gas to try and track down the assailant.

But before he can cut him off, the biker suffers an embarrassing fall after crashing into a railing on the side of the road.

It’s not the first time motorists and pranksters have been dealt instant karma.

A TikTok influencer was publicly humiliated after a stupid Apple Pay prank backfired horribly.

Video shows the prankster quickly being arrested by plain clothes police officers after being grabbed by the man he pretended to scam.

Approaching a passer-by in central London, the Apple Pay prank involved the influencer going up to a man and tapping their phones together.

The prank’s victim quickly grabs him by the arm while the perpetrator loudly shouts “hairline” repeatedly.

He then tells the man “I took £1,000 out of your account for a new hairline” in reference to his own receding style.

Despite the chaos, the TikToker tells his cameraman to “keep rolling bro” with a big grin on his face.

But he quickly changes his tune when the man starts asking people to call the police.

The video captures his friend being put in handcuffs by two plain-clothed police officers while he continues to shout that it was “just a prank”.

The boy is pushed to the floor as the policemen tell him to keep still.

Despite shouting out in pain and saying they’re “breaking my hand off,” he encourages his friend to “keep recording.”

Police then calmly tell him he has been detained so that they can conduct a stop and search for articles relating to fraud.

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He then pulled his bike up and left the scene[/caption]

A MAN has been charged with terrorism offences after a string of alleged arson and bomb hoaxes.

Ilyas Akhtar is accused of preparing acts of terrorism, possessing information useful to terrorists, carrying out two arson attacks, and causing a bomb hoax.

The 20-year-old of Cress Road, was charged on Friday after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East.

The incidents unfolded in Slough, Berkshire, last month.

A terrifying blaze broke out at Salt Hill Activity Centre on May 31.

And another inferno was sparked at the popular Slough Ice Arena on Montem Lane on May 14.

Meanwhile, the bomb hoax charge relates to a scare at the Asda supermarket on Telford Drive on May 9.

Akhtar remains in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

Detective Superintendent Andy Penrith, of Thames Valley Police, said: “We understand that these charges for terrorism offences will be concerning to our communities in Slough.

“I want to reassure all our residents that Thames Valley Police is working closely with our communities and partners in Slough as well as our colleagues in counter-terrorism.”

He added that patrols would be increased in the area and urged anyone with concerns to speak to officers or police community support officers.

“Due to the ongoing court proceedings, our officers and staff won’t be able to provide any further details on this specific case, but we will be there to listen and support our communities,” he added.

This comes after an unrelated bomb scare sparked fear at an Asda shop earlier today.

A spokesperson for the chain told The Sun that the store in Bootle, Merseyside, was closed for around an hour at 11am this morning.

It has now reopened as usual, Asda said.

The store descended into mayhem this morning, with some customers left “crying and screaming”.

Shoppers and staff were forced to evacuate after rumours of a “bomb threat”.

But police confirmed it was a false alarm – and it was just a man with a charging cable.

Posts online said: “Apparently someone is in there with some sort of explosive” while others claimed it was a “machete”.

Another said on X: “A bomb scare at the Bootle Asda is one way to start me Friday.”

A Facebook post read: “Just been evacuated from Asda Bootle, everyone [is] running out screaming [and] crying.

“Have to say one of the scariest things that’s ever happened to me.

“They’re saying [there is] a bomb in there. Everyone stay away from Asda Bootle.”

Merseyside Police said: “We were called just after 10am today, Friday 6 June, to a report of suspicious behaviour at Asda on Strand Road in Bootle.

“It was reported that a man was holding an item which turned out to be a charging cable.

“Officers attended and enquiries established it was a false call with good intent. Officers have now left the scene.”

ANGE POSTECOGLOU was sacked by Tottenham just 16 days after ending their 17-year trophy drought – with Thomas Frank the front-runner to take over.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy made the call based on the dismal Premier League campaign where a record 22 defeats saw the club finish 17th.

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Thomas Frank is the front-runner to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham[/caption]

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Daniel Levy made the decision based on their horrific league campaign[/caption]

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Brentford boss Frank could be in charge as early as next week[/caption]

Postecoglou was axed two years to the day since he was announced as Spurs chief back in 2023 – and just over a fortnight on from winning the Europa League in Bilbao.

The North Londoners are expected to make a decision on the Aussie’s successor next week and though there is yet to be any contact with Brentford, their boss Frank is the favourite for the role.

Spurs said the decision to axe Postecoglou was one of the “toughest” the board has had to make in a statement, which contained no comment from Levy.

The statement read: “We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the club.

“Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.

“However, the board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the club for a change to take place.

“Following a positive start in the 2023/24 Premier League season, we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games.

“This culminated in our worst-ever Premier League finish last season. At times there were extenuating circumstances – injuries and then a decision to prioritise our European campaign.

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“Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.

“It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond.

“This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude.

“We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision.”

The statement went on to wish Postecoglou all the best for the future and that he will always be welcome back in N17.

It also claimed an appointment of a new head coach will be announced “in due course”.

Frank, who has worked wonders at Brentford, is in the box seat, though Marco Silva of Fulham is also in the frame.

There was interest in Simone Inzaghi before he joined Al-Hilal as well as FA Cup winner Oliver Glasner, who has said he is “99 per cent” sure he is staying with Crystal Palace.

Spurs have been talking with managers for some time, with Fabio Paratici – expected to return in some capacity when his 30-month ban for malpractice at Juventus ends at the end of this month – understood to be having an influence.

Firing Postecoglou and hiring Frank could prove a costly business, with the former’s compensation in the millions and the latter’s release clause believed to be around £10million.

Postecoglou also walks away with £2m in a bonus for landing the Europa League – the club’s first trophy since the League Cup in 2008.

He becomes the 13th permanent manager to be sacked by Levy during his 25-year reign in charge of Spurs, during which the club have won just two trophies.

Postecoglou said in a statement: “When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride.

“The opportunity to lead one of England’s historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.

“Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.

“That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.

“There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.

“We have also laid foundations that meant this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success.

“I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them.”

'It was heartbreaking to witness. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.'