One person in hospital following crash as police urge drivers to stay away

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is an odds-on favourite to pick up his eighth Ballon d'Or after nominations for the 2023 award were confirmed, with no place on the shortlist for long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo admits his rivalry with Argentina forward Lionel Messi has 'gone' after the former Manchester United superstar was snubbed for Ballon d'Or recognition for the first time since 2003.

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has delivered a simple message to Inter Miami supporters after helping the club to another important victory over LAFC - where several Hollywood A-listers watched on.

Three people have been rushed to hospital following a house fire in Bolton. Firefighters battled flames at a property on St Gregory's Close, in Farnworth, last night (September 3).

Manchester City have three main injury concerns to address upon their return from the international break.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 850th career goal on Saturday evening as Al Nassr continued their impressive form in the Saudi Pro League.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor “Sex is back,” said Julie Hintsinger, executive director of the Telluride Film Festival, to a packed house of festival-goers as they took in the newest effort from Yorgos Lanthimos at this year’s 50th anniversary. One of the festivals tributes this year, a pre-screening convo was moderated by director Karyn Kusama, as the two discussed his filmography which included his early works “Kinnetic” and “Alps.” In the audience were Oscar winners like director Chloé Zhao (“Nomadland”) and actor Casey Affleck (“Manchester by the Sea”), and they, along with the crowd, devoured it.

Lioness star Ella Toone celebrated her birthday with heartfelt messages from her footballer boyfriend Joe Bunney and best pal Alessia Russo. Striker Ella helped her team beat Germany in the Euros final last year and was again a stand out player during this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup, having scored against Australia in the semi-finals. The moment made history as Ella became the first England player, for both the men's and women's teams to score in a quarter-final, semi-final and final of major international tournaments.

A third Italiana Fiftyfive restaurant - formerly Cibo - has opened in Manchester.

Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after a victim was attacked by a stranger. Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s suffered serious head injuries.

England footballer Ella Toone was spotted looking cool and casual in Manchester as she packed on the PDA with her footballer boyfriend Joe Bunney.The pair looked loved-up as they appeared to be laughing together as Joe sweetly put his arm around his footballer beau.The couple looked picture-perfect in stylish, yet relaxed, outfits for their day out. Ella wore some beige trousers with oversized pockets down the side, paired with a matching beige oversized blazer jacket. She styled the look with a white t-shirt underneath, a satchel bag and some white trainers.The footballer showed off her natural beauty with minimal makeup and had her nails painted in a popping red colour.

The Premier League could be set for a dip in popularity after a new study found Generation Z football fans in the USA are starting to prefer the MLS to other major leagues.

Benjamin Cremaschi might be prepared to side-step his conversation with Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi when making a key decision over his international future.

Johnny Marr was joined at his Halifax show this weekend by The Charlatans‘ Tim Burgess – watch them cover Electronic below.During his gig at the Piece Hall on Saturday (August 26), Marr welcomed Burgess on stage for a rendition of the track ‘Getting Away With It’.“We’re going to play a disco song from Manchester, from the Haçienda,” Marr told the crowd.“What’s even better,” he added, “we’re going to be joined by my friend – he’s a national treasure – Mr Tim Burgess from The Charlatans.”After the show, Burgess shared footage of the collaboration and called it “such a thrill”.See footage of the collaboration below.Wow! Such a thrillThanks for the invite @Johnny_Marr – maybe you can join us for a couple of songs later

Manchester United have been embroiled in their fair share of transfer sagas.

Officers in Manchester have confirmed they received a complaint after the ­publication of the party’s accounts last week by auditors in the city.

This was the scene after a dramatic crash left a police car on its roof in Tameside. Four people were taken to hospital as a precaution following the collision at the junction of Cavendish Street and Katherine Street, in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Lucy Letby's doting parents 'hated' one decision she made years before her evil murders, it has been revealed.

Two Lionesses have proved that friendship can go a long way, as their partnership brought them to the FIFA World Cup final. Alessia Russo and Ella Toone have shot to fame and their friendship has been put in the limelight, as the talented pair make history playing in England's first-ever Women's World Cup final.The best friends have known each other since they were 12 and have been helping one another score goals ever since.

The players starting in England women's first ever World Cup final have been named ahead of their historic fixture against Spain.