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Manchester United transfer news: Angel Di Maria urged to stay at Real Madrid by Cristiano Ronaldo?

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PLUS: Red Devils offered Fredy Guarin by Inter Milan as Mexico boss Miguel Herrera tells Javier Hernandez to quit Old Trafford Denis Doyle Stay here: Ronaldo has told Di Maria to remain at the Bernabeu Here's our wrap of the latest stories coming out of Old Trafford in today's Daily Mirror and across the web... Double delight Manchester United are closing in on a double deal for defenders  Daley Blind  and  Marcos Rojo ,  writes our man John Cross. Sporting Lisbon defender Rojo is understood to be refusing to train as he believes United have met his £16million buy-out clause after making a bid. The Argentinian would be an ideal recruit for Van Gaal should he deploy a back three. due to his ability play at either centre-back or left-back. Meanwhile, Ajax's Blind has opened the door on a reunion with his ex-Holland boss after  admitting he is ready to quit the Dutch champions.

Robin Williams left children with a trust fund to secure their futures

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The actor wanted to ensure security for his three kids before he died by leaving a financial legacy Getty Money worries: Robin Williams wanted a safe financial future for his children Robin Williams set up a three-part trust fund for each of his children before his death. The 'Insomnia' actor, who was found dead in an apparent suicide  on Monday, had set up a document in 2009 which ensured the financial security of his three children Zachary, 31, Zelda, 25 and 22-year-old Cody. The trust fund only permits the release of the monetary legacy in three stages, and it wasn't dependent on his death. It is thought that upon turning 21, each child received a third of their settlement, and given half of what was left after turning 25. The remainder is handed over after they turn 30, meaning only Zachary has received his full share. Although it is unclear how much money is in the trust, the website TMZ reports that there is a "significant" amount of money

Abbey Clancy gets raunchy in sexy lingerie shoot for magazine - complete with whip

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Model shows flashes the flesh and shows critics why she shouldn't have been dropped from modelling contract Instagram / abbeyclancyofficial Sexy: Abbey poses in raunchy black underwear for her photo shoot Abbey Clancy has taken to Twitter and Instagram to post sultry shots of her posing in barely-there lingerie as part of a photo shoot for Rollacoaster magazine. And she looks pretty fabulous.  The mother-of-one  teased her social media followers with some seductive shots of her in some very revealing underwear. Despite looking stunning in the pictures, the 28-year-old model was dropped from her  contract with lingerie tycoon  Michelle Mone earlier this year. But that hasn't stopped her stripping off and getting straight back in front of the camera.

2 years after Dana plane crash,Insurer pay N821m to victims relatives

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Two years after the ill-fated Dana plane crash which claimed 153 lives on the 3rd of June 2012, 106 relativesof the passengers have received insurance claims totalling $5.05m (N821m). The Managing Director, Prestige Assurance Plc, Mr. Anand Mittal, disclosed this to Punch As of August 11, 2014, we have made advance payments to 106 passengers and final payments have been made to 68 passengers relatives,”.He explained that two out of the 68, who collected the final claims, were relatives of the ground victims, while the rest were relatives of the passengers abroad the aircraft. The managing director noted that 30 per cent of the total claims, or $30,000 per head, was expected to be paid within 30 days of the loss as the initial liability, while the balance was to be paid after the presentation of letters of administration by the victims family members.

Thiago Silva sidelined for ‘several weeks’

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Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Thiago Silva will miss “several weeks” of action thanks to a hamstring injury.The Brazil international limped out of the Ligue 1 champions’ 2-1 friendly victory over Napoli on Monday night after just 14 minutes of action.The PSG captain underwent further tests on Tuesday and it has now been confirmed that coach Laurent Blanc will be without one of his key players for a prolonged period of time.”Examinations carried out on Thiago Silva (ultrasound and MRI) have confirmed that he has suffered a muscle injury in his right hamstring. He will be out for several weeks,” a brief club statement read.Blanc admitted in the wake of the victory at the San Paolo that Thiago Silva’s injury had cast a shadow over his side’s well-earned victory.”The shadow over the evening though, is, of course, the injury to Thiago Silva,” the World Cup winner conceded. “This sort of thing happens. He will be given the best care because we will need him.”Despite playing the fri

Robin Williams Had Serious Money Troubles & Suffered Deep Depression Before Hanging Himself

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Since the shocking announcement of Robin Williams tragic and untimely death yesterday so many people have tried to come to terms or make sense of his decision to commit suicide. Why would a man who seemed to be the happiest man in the room, the one who made everyone laugh, the most lovable comic figure in all of television why would he hang himself why did he kill himself? What was he depressed for? New details have emerged on how Robin Williams died. According to reports by Sheriff Keith Boyd Williams hanged himself with a belt after his wife had gone to sleep Sunday night. Susan Schneider, went to bed at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. Williams later retired in a different bedroom of their home in Tiburon, California, a small town in the San Francisco Bay area. In the morning, Schneider left the home, thinking Williams was still sleeping. His assistant later came to the house and, concerned about the actor, went into the bedroom and discovered his lifeless body at about 11:45 a.m.

Memo to all Nigerian “Big Babes”

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Hilarious! Blog reader Paul sent this in. Enjoy.. Dear Naija Big Babe,Your awkward, questionable and morally repugnant ways never cease to amaze me, so I decided to pen down a few things about you in a musical note to help the decision making of intending Naija big babes You dated and dumped your husband as a boyfriend and later chased after shadows of bad sharp players hoping to trap one and make him yours, forgetting those days when all husband materials that approached you were tagged; jerks broke ass or small boy. When it was all firm and beautiful, you ran after married men whose favorite song was Psquares Chop my money with your tiny hot legs despite knowing just like Iyanya all they wanted was your waist. They requested you Go down low like Olamide and Limpopo like Kcee before you Test-the-money like Psquare and have bragging right like Chidinma to say Emi ni baller.sadly enough, you sure danced to their tune without your mind singing Bankys Yes/No because of your gluttony and g

Kim Kardashian Goes NUDE After Revealing Weight Loss Goals (PHOTOS)

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Kim Kardashian often leaves little to the imagination when she’s dressed to kill, and today in New York was no different as the hot mama showed off her curves in a nude-coloured top.

Wayne Rooney named Manchester United captain ahead of Premier League campaign

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Midfielder Darren Fletcher has been appointed his vice-captain as new boss Louis van Gaal makes his biggest decision as manager Matthew Peters Captain fantastic: Rooney will wear the all-important armband this season Louis van Gaal has announced Wayne Rooney as  his new Manchester United captain. The striker  follows Nemanja Vidic in taking the armband full-time, with midfielder Darren Fletcher his vice-captain. The new boss  made the decision public following  United's last-gasp 2-1 win over Valencia in their final pre-season friendly ahead of the new Premier League season. "For me it's always very important the choice of captain," the Dutchman told the club's official website. "Wayne has shown a great attitude towards everything he does. "I have been very impressed by his professionalism and his attitude to training and to my philosophy. He is a great inspiration to the younger members of the team and I believe he will put his heart a

Blooming Rebecca Ferguson shows off her beautiful baby bump

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Singer claims she has suddenly popped overnight as she poses in form-fitting dress Former X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson  announced she was expecting her third child back in August - and there's no disguising she's pregnant now. The beautiful singer  has flashed her perfect bump and joked that she is now unable to tie her shoe laces - and she is perfecting her penguin waddle. Rebecca - already mum to Lillie May and Karl - is expecting the tot with her partner of over a year. She has remained tight-lipped about his identity, other than to explain that he is an old friend. At the end of last year she said of him: Speaking in December, she said: "We've been together a year now. He's lovely and he looks after the kids. He goes fishing with my son."

Jessica Alba in a pink summer dress - what an absolute beauty

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As if she didn't always look amazingly flawless, the 33-year-old only goes and blows us away with her latest outfit Getty / Splash Pretty in pink Thank god for the summer if it means we get to  see Jessica Alba  stepping out in a lovely pink patterned dress. The actress is always an absolute beauty no matter what she's wearing, but when she's reppin' such as summery outfit we can't help but swoon over her. She was spotted leaving the Trump Soho Hotel in New York City where she's there to promote her new film Sin City: A Dame To Kill For.

Robin Williams' children release heartbreaking statements paying tribute to their late father

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"I'll never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay," Zelda said             Getty Zelda and Robin Hollywood actor Robin Williams was found hanged at his home in California on Monday and his kids Zak, 31, Zelda, 25, and Cody, 25, have recalled their "kind and gentle" dad, as well as thanking fans for their support. Paying tribute to his "best friend", Zak said: "Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little greyer. "I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought." Zelda -  who already released a touching tribute on Instagram  - recalled the last time she spent with  the comedic legend.

Robin Williams dead: Latest news and reaction as it emerges actor was 'tormented by money worries'

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The Hollywood actor died at home in California on Monday after committing suicide following a severe battle with depression          9:19 am Frances Bean Cobain offers support to Zelda Williams The 21-year-old artist - who was just 20 months old when her father, Nirvana rocker Kurt Cobain, committed suicide - told Zelda Williams she will be there for her "wherever, whenever" after her actor dad took his own life on Monday.

Kim Kardashian and baby North step out in matching outfits as she reveals plans for TWO more babies

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The reality star had the perfect accessory in New York today and she revealed plans for two more children Kim Kardashian  has admitted that her daughter North is a real “mama’s girl” and now the reality star is even dressing her up like her. The 33-year-old appeared on Tuesday’s Today show with Matt Lauer, where Kim revealed that while Nori is “just like her dad” Kanye West, Nori “doesn’t want to perform”. Laughing Kim said: “"If you ask her to do anything on command - like clap [or] walk, she shuts down.”