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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes new midfield signing Sofyan Amrabat can play in four different roles.

Vin Diesel is remembering his good friend and ‘Fast & Furious‘ co-star Paul Walker on what would have been his 50th birthday, with a very emotional tribute, honoring his life and legacy. The Hollywood star, who walked Paul’s daughter down the aisle for her wedding, wrote a message, detailing his friendship with the late actor and remembering his 40th birthday celebration 10 years ago.“A decade… ten long years… and yet it feels like yesterday when we were singing happy birthday to you for the big 40!” Diesel wrote, sharing a sweet photo with the actor at his birthday party.

Players chosen to represent their country at Africa Cup of Nations 2024 could miss up to nine Manchester United games.

French-Moroccan actor and comedian Jamel Debbouze is urging tourists to keep visiting Morocco in the wake of an earthquake in the country’s Atlas Mountains region that has killed close to 3,000 people.

Two Scottish firefighters and a search and rescue dog have joined international rescue efforts to help those affected by the Morocco earthquake.

Palestinian-French actress Hiam Abbass and her filmmaker daughter Lina Soualem touch down at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday with documentary Bye Bye Tiberias.

Ayelet Menahemi’s family comedy Seven Blessings swept the board at Israel’s Ophir Awards on Sunday evening, triumphing in nine categories including in best film.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will scarcely believe the injury problems which are plaguing his squad already this season.

A holidaymaker has described the 'petrifying' moment she and her family were caught up in the Moroccan earthquake just hours after landing.

Maisie Smith revealed she flew home from Morocco just two days before a tragic earthquake.The 6.8 magnitude earthquake is believed to be the biggest to hit the country in more than 120 years. Early reports suggest that at least 800 people have been killed by the devastating tremor, and that more than 650 are injured.The EastEnders actress, and former Strictly Come Dancing celebrity, told her followers that she "can't believe it." Taking to Instagram, she shared her condolences to those affected by the tragedy, posting a picture walking through the streets of the foreign country.The 22-year-old said: "I can't believe it.

Scots caught up in the Moroccan earthquake have spoken of the moment the shock hit their Marrakesh hotel.

More than 600 people have died in Morocco after a powerful earthquake struck about 50 miles from the city of Marrakesh late last night.

Manchester United’s share price suffered its biggest fall since being listed on the New York Stock Exchange in August 2012 this week.

Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand could start Rasmus Hojlund against Finland on Sunday but will not play the Manchester United striker for the full 90 minutes.

Manchester United's new signing Sofyan Amrabat has dropped out of the Morocco squad through injury.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Adriano Valerio’s documentary “Casablanca,” which will world premiere on Thursday at Venice Days, has been acquired by Salaud Morisset for world sales. Variety has been given an exclusive clip from the film.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone, who is a two-time Cannes jury prizewinner, with “Gomorrah” in 2008 and “Reality” in 2012, is in competition at the Venice Film Festival for the first time with his immigration-themed drama “Io Capitano.” Shot in Senegal, Italy and Morocco with a cast of largely non-professional actors, “Io Capitano” narrates the Homeric journey of two young African men, Seydou and Moussa, who decide to leave Dakar to reach Europe. Garrone’s own company, Archimede, produced with RAI Cinema and Belgium’s Tarantula Film as a co-producer. The drama is backed by Pathé, which is handling world sales through Pathé International.

Maisie Smith and Max George have jetted off on yet another lavish holiday as they spend the hot September in Morocco. Both the EastEnders star, 22, and the former boy bander, 34, have shared some snaps of their sunny getaway, with Maisie showing off her impressive abs in one photo. Posting to her Instagram Story, Maisie shared a mirror selfie in which she sported a black and white crop top, flashing her abs to the camera as she paired this with a low-waisted brown maxi skirt.

All Saints' Mel Blatt is taking part in Celebrity Race Across the World and her mum Helene is coming along for the ride. In fact, the pair will spend every minute of the day together for a whole month.

For many, the idea of backpacking across 24 countries with a parent sounds like a recipe for disaster – but it’s exactly what Good Morning Britain’s Alex Beresford, McFly’s Harry Judd and All Saints singer Melanie Blatt signed up for on Celebrity Race Across the World. Along with racing driver and pundit Billy Monger, 24, the BBC show spin-off sees them competing against each other as they race from Morocco to Norway over a month with a limited budget, no air travel and no electronics. During their epic journey they are allowed to bring along a plus one.

Alex Beresford, 41, is taking on the ultimate BBC challenge in Celebrity Race Across the World and bringing along his dad Noel for the ride - however, his old man wasn't his only choice of travel companion. The Good Morning Britain presenter has revealed that he originally wanted to take his wife Imogen on the show with him - but worried they'd "snap at each other" whilst trekking from Morocco to Norway. Celebrity Race Across the World will see Alex compete against McFly’s Harry Judd, All Saints singer Melanie Blatt and racing driver and pundit Billy Monger as they travel 10,000 kilometres over the course of a month.

Alissa Simon Film Critic As you read this, new titles from filmmakers of Tunisian, Moroccan and Franco-Palestinian-Algerian heritage are making their mark at the Venice Film Festival, while Toronto Film Festival will premiere a trio of first features from Saudi Arabia, along with discoveries from the UAE and Palestine, plus a handful of Arab titles screened at Cannes and Venice. Those in the know say that the annual number of Arab films produced has increased along with the emergence of new filmmakers, and that fall festivals such as El Gouna, Marrakech, Cairo and Red Sea will be chockablock with fresh regional titles.

Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf has rated Sofyan Amrabat’s loan to Manchester United as a better deal than Moises Caicedo mega-money switch to Stamford Bridge.

Sergio Reguilon has already trained with his new Manchester United teammates and could make his debut against Arsenal on Sunday.

Tunisia has picked Kaouther Ben Hania’s Four Daughters, which debuted in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2024 Oscars. 

Paul Merson has urged Manchester United to sign Sofyan Amrabat, claiming the Morocco midfielder will "hold his shape" better than Casemiro will when the Reds are on the attack.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, August 30.

If you have trouble recalling all of the names of Nick Cannon’s kids, don’t worry — you’re certainly not the only one! Even his own brother can’t remember them! Not without the help of Google!

Nick Cannon’s brother Gabriel is thankful he has Google as a reminder when it comes down to naming his many nieces and nephews.

Randal Kolo Muani has decided he wants to leave Eintracht Frankfurt for Paris Saint-Germain.

Venice parallel section Giornate degli Autori (GdA), running alongside the main festival from August 30 to September 9, celebrates its 20th edition this year.

Martin Scorsese has been confirmed as a special guest of the upcoming Marrakech International Film Festival as it gears up for its 20th edition, running from November 24 to December 2.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Martin Scorsese is set to be the official patron of the upcoming Marrakech International Film Festival’s Atlas Workshops. The revered filmmaker is a Marrakech festival regular — he notably presided over its jury in 2013 and presented an honorary tribute to Robert De Niro in 2018.

BreAnna Bell Director and screenwriter Sofia Alaoui has signed with WME for representation in all areas. She continues to be represented by Jerome Duboz of Ithaka Media. Born in Casablanca and raised in China, Alaoui is a French-Moroccan artist with an aim to create cinema that spans across borders and bends genres in new ways.

Fiorentina would be open to letting Sofyan Amrabat leave on loan this summer so long as the deal includes an option to buy, according to reports in Italy.

Fiorentina chief executive Giuseppe Barone says the club have still not received a formal bid for Sofyan Amrabat.