Man fitting Salman Abedi's description seen 'praying' before Manchester Arena bombing

Sky News reported that the FIFA-backed tournament would involve Europe's biggest football clubs and "reshape the sport's global landscape".

'Martyn's Law', launched by Figen Murray, mother of victim Martyn Hett.Sir John had heard counter-terror measures were not 'traditionally' assessed in applications for public venue licences.

straight to your inbox every day, freeFormer Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has discussed the signing of Facundo Pellestri on transfer deadline day, where United made four late additions.Pellestri arrived at Old Trafford alongside compatriot Edinson Cavani, while Alex Telles was also signed on the final day of the window and an agreement was reached for Amad Diallo to join in January from Atalanta.

straight to your inbox every day, freeParis Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Neymar will be fit to face Manchester United on Tuesday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side kick off their Champions League campaign at the Parc des Princes next week. With a match against Newcastle United in the Premier League to come on Saturday, United will be eager to return to winning ways in the top flight before taking on last season's Champions League finalists in the French capital.

hereMrs Merchant said: "Even though I wasn't suspicious of him, ie, worse case scenario he was going to be a bomber, what I was suspicious of was that he had secreted himself away."In that way it was a security issue. But I wasn't aware of any feelings of 'oh my God he could be a terrorist'.

straight to your inboxThere could still be some transfer business involving Manchester City this week before the EFL's domestic transfer deadline closes on Friday. Clubs in the lower divisions have until 5pm on Friday to complete any transfers, meaning it would be the last opportunity for City to send out any players out on loan for valuable first team experience.

straight to your inboxMikel Arteta has confirmed he still doesn't know if defender Kieran Tierney will be available for Arsenal's trip to Manchester City this weekend, but revealed new signing Thomas Partey could make his debut.Arsenal have started the season with three wins from four as Arteta continues to revitalise the Gunners with an attractive playing style.

Manchester city centre tonight. Emergency services descended on Anaconda Cut on Greengate near the banks of the River Irwell in Salford.Police said they were called to the apartment block just after 9:45pm after reports a stabbing.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United and Manchester City supporters have joined forces with fan groups from Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham to oppose Project Big Picture.News broke earlier this week of the radical proposals aiming to overhaul the Premier League in order to safeguard clubs playing in the English Football League.United and Liverpool were at the forefront of the plans that would see the size of the Premier League reduced to 18 teams and give greater

straight to your inboxAngelino has reminded people of his Manchester roots with a thinly veiled dig at Manchester United.The fullback is on loan at RB Leipzig from Manchester City and was discussing Leipzig’s Champions League opponents which are Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir and United.He told rblive.de: “I don’t know that much about Basaksehir.

straight to your inbox every day, free Edinson Cavani has revealed a conversation with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was key to his decision to sign for Manchester United on deadline day. The 33-year-old signed a one-year deal with the option of an extra year at Old Trafford after being released by Paris St-Germain in the summer, but he discussed his role at the club and what Solskjaer wanted from him before putting pen to paper.

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straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United striker Edinson Cavani has revealed he almost retired from football after his girlfriend contracted COVID-19.The Uruguayan put pen to paper on a one-year deal at Old Trafford on transfer deadline day and will don the number seven shirt this season.Cavani had been a free agent since leaving Paris Saint-Germain following the end of his contract in June.The 33-year-old had been linked with a move to Benfica immediately after leaving the French

straight to your inboxFootball as come to know a cheeky chipped penalty as the “Panenka” in honour of the Czech footballer who did it in the 1976 European Championship final.But Manchester City fan Dave Massey has unearthed evidence that Billy Meredith – who also played for Manchester United and is often labelled football’s first superstar – was doing it for the Blues over 70 years before the man whose name it carries!Antonin Panenka won the Euros for his country with a nerveless dinked spot