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Ruben Amorim makes brutal admission about Casemiro as Roma consider shock transfer swoop for Man Utd outcast
MANCHESTER UNITED head coach Ruben Amorim has made a brutal admission about Casemiro amid ongoing speculation around the midfielder’s future.
Casemiro could leave Old Trafford before next week’s transfer deadline, with Roma said to be interested.
The Serie A giants are allegedly exploring the possibility of a deal in case Leandro Paredes departs.
Sky Italy claim they would like to seal a six-month loan deal, which would see the Brazilian return to Manchester with one year left on his contract.
Casemiro is open to the move, but Roma’s interest is thought to be tentative at this stage and Man Utd are not looking to force him out as things stand.
The Red Devils would also prefer a permanent deal as opposed to a loan.
Casemiro has not started a match for Man Utd since December 30 and has failed to make it off the bench in each of the club’s last four Premier League games.
Amorim has expressed concerns that he is no longer able to keep up with the intensity of England’s top flight.
The United head coach told TNT Mexico: “Sometimes it’s a system fit, sometimes it’s the player’s [form].
“We know that Casemiro nowadays has other qualities. He is intelligent, understands the game, knows where the ball is going to be…
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“But we are in a league that — and I can even see this in the European competitions — there is a big intensity difference.
“Therefore I feel our team needs players with high intensity and sometimes we don’t have them.
“We all know Casemiro’s qualities and everything he has won, so I have nothing to add to that. It’s just a selection choice.”
Casemiro is currently Man Utd’s highest-paid player and takes home £375,000-a-week.
He joined the club from Real Madrid in 2022 and signed a four-year deal with the option of an additional term.
Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho are also at risk of the axe.
Amorim blasted Rashford’s lack of effort in training at the weekend and said that 63-year-old coach Jorge Vital would be more deserving of a place on the bench.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have expressed an interest in signing Garnacho before deadline day.
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‘That’s some weight loss’ – 40 Day Health Challenge recruit in tears on hearing her stats and new metabolic age
A 40 Day Health Challenge recruit broke down in tears when she learned of her weight loss and progress at the half way mark in this week’s digital episodes.
Jeannette Traynor, from Dublin, told personal trainer Karl Henry, GP Dr Sumi Dunne, clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy and Dietician Sophie Pratt of her challenging work-life balance.
For 40 days, Jeannette and 15 other contestants aim to eat well, move more and focus positively on mental health.
Personal trainer Karl announced the recruits weight loss results on the latest episode.
Jeannette took on the challenge so she would be “fit at 50”, but her jaw dropped to hear she had already achieved it at 49.
Karl said: “First and foremost, your weight on day one was 82.6 kilos.
“And today, this morning, your weight 78.7 kilos. That’s some weight loss.”
Before taking on the challenge, Jeannette told how she went to the gym three times a week, but like many women across the country, she felt like she was “doing all the right things but just seeing any results”.
An emotional Jeannette couldn’t hold back the tears as she realised all she has accomplished.
She said: “I thought I was exercising and nothing was shifting. So I’m delighted.”
Starting out, her metabolic age was 60, but the experts revealed that it is now down to 53.
The mum-of-three continued: “I’m doing it for myself. That’s how busy life gets… you’re always looking after people.
“But I think I’m taking account for myself, keeping busy this time of year. So I’ll keep it up.”
Fitness pro Karl praised the Dublin woman for her motivation and commitment to the challenge.
He said: “You’re just totally incredible because for so many different reasons, this planning, the organising… we’ve seen shift workers over the years. All of us really struggle.
“You have a child with neurodiversity. You are inspirational. You’re out until 2.30am in the morning. You’re exercising.
“You’ve every reason to give up but you’re actually doing it.”
As a member of Ballyfermot Running Club, Jeannette hopes to run a marathon next year in a bid to regain some of her “sparkle” that has dimmed as she entered perimenopause.
Chicken Satay Noodles
Serves 2 (each serving contains approximately 528 kcal)
Suitable for vegetarians if an alternative to chicken fillets is used.
Ingredients:
2 nests wholewheat noodles (100g)
1 shallot (35g)
1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil (15g)
2 skinless chicken fillets (250g)*
1 bell pepper (150g)
1 garlic clove (4g)
50g mangetout
1 ½ tbsp peanut butter (100% nuts) (25g)
*Suitable vegetarian alternatives for chicken fillets are:
260g tofu
415g mycoprotein such as Quorn chicken style pieces
335g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
The method:
Add the noodles to a saucepan and cover with boiling water, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes or according to packet instructions until soft but have a slight chew.
Drain and set aside until needed. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Peel the shallot, then cut in half and thinly slice.
Add the oil to the pan and then sauté the shallot for 1-2 minutes until softened. Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and then add to the shallot and sauté for another 5-6 minutes or until chicken has lightly browned.
Remove the core from the pepper and then cut into thin slices. Peel and mince the garlic.
Add both to the chicken with the mangetout and sauté 2-3 minutes. Spoon in the peanut butter, stirring until melted. Finally fold in the cooked noodles until evenly combined. Divide among bowls to serve.
Dietitian Sophie Pratt said: “Peanut butter is included in this recipe as peanuts contain magnesium which helps with bone health and nerve and muscle function.”
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THE latest episodes of the 40 Day Health Challenge are now available at the 40dayhealthchallenge.ie.
Readers can also follow all the action and get the latest updates, meal plans, exercises and mental health tips from Thesun.ie and Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio during the 40 days.
Can I claim compensation if my power & water is still knocked out after Storm Eowyn?
THOUSANDS still remain without power or water today after Storm Eoywn battered the country on Thursday night and Friday morning.
Around 154k people are still without power and Uisce Eireann confirmed last night that 11,500 premises are still without water.
Emergency hubs have been set up across the country to allow people access to basic needs such as water, showers, clothes washing facilities, charging facilities and broadband on top of hot food and water.
And as people continue to battle without essential services six days after the devastating storm, the question of compensation is at the forefront of people’s minds.
So, here is everything you need to know about what you can and can’t claim for if you were impacted by Storm Eoywn’s warpath.
DO I GET COMPENSATION FOR POWER OUTAGES?
Unfortunately, the short answer to this is no.
In normal circumstances if you are notified of a fault and are still without power 24 hours later you can claim €65 per day without power.
Businesses can claim €130 in the same scenario.
For every 12 hours after that you remain without power, you can claim €35.
This can be done via the ESB website and should be done within one month of losing supply.
However, in their 12 Service Guarantees document the ESB outline compensation is NOT given in adverse circumstances such as a storm.
It said: ” In exceptional cases such as storms or extensive disruption to electricity supplies, we cannot offer this guarantee.”
The company adds: “But we will always do everything we can to restore supply as soon as possible.”
CAN I CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR WATER DISRUPTION?
Uisce Eireann have a Customer Charter document published on it’s website.
If they fail to meet these standards customers may be entitled to €30 per commitment not met.
And an additional €15 may be paid out if the original payments are not made within 3O days.
However, the only reference to unplanned interruptions on this charter refers to priority service customers.
They say: “We guarantee to give customers on our Priority Services Register the chance to tell us about their critical water supply needs when an unplanned interruption to supply is likely to last more than four hours.”
To register as a vulnerable customer you must fill out an application form on their website.
CAN I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID?
There are financial aids you can apply for if you are struggling in the aftermath of Storm Eowyn.
The Community Welfare Service is a payment usually paid to people on a low income or getting a social welfare payment but can also be paid out to people during an emergency.
Allowances can be made as a once-off payment or a regular supplement payment.
Your application will be reviewed by a Community Welfare Officer who will look at your sources of income and your expenses.
They may also want to meet with you.
To apply you should make an appointment with the CWO or post your application form or drop it into your local Intreo Centre or social welfare branch office.
CAN I CLAIM FOR DAMAGE TO MY PROPERTY?
Yes, you can apply for the means tested Humanitarian Assistance Scheme for emergency financial assistance after a severe weather event.
This payment is to help cover the costs of essential repairs rather than provide compensation for loss or damage.
The scheme covers:
- Emergency income support payments
- Damage to your home and its essential contents, such as carpets, flooring, furniture, household appliances and bedding
- Structural damage
It does not cover:
- Losses covered by an insurance policy
- Loss of items deemed to be not essential or luxury items
- Commercial and business losses
- Loss or damage to private rented accommodation or local authority accommodation
You can apply for this payment by filling out an application form.
You will also need to supply evidence of income, repairs estimate,
a copy of your insurance policy, paid invoices or receipts and anything else that may support your claim.
CAN I CLAIM FROM MY INSURANCE PROVIDER?
Yes, you can make a claim from your home insurance provider if your home has been affected by the storm.
Most home insurance policies will cover key areas that Irish household may be facing after Storm Eowyn.
The big one that is covered is damage from falling trees, branches, aerials, masts, and satellite dishes.
Most home insurance policies will also cover any structural damage caused by severe winds.
You should also be covered to carry out temporary repairs to prevent further damage or seek alternative accommodation if your home is uninhabitable after the storm.
While a large amount of people across the country are struggling without water rather than too much water, you should also be covered if you’ve experienced water damage.
This includes water damage from wind-driven rain and costs to source water leaks in the home.
Claims may be denied if damage was pre-exsisting or if there was negligence in securing your property before the storm.
To claim you should document damage, keep any receipts and make contact with your insurer straight away.
If you are concerned about premiums rising after a claim you should discuss this with your insurance provider.
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Brit skier, 55, killed in avalanche found after rescuers spotted elbow sticking out from snow on off-piste slope
A SKIER who died in a massive avalanche in the French Alps had his body discovered thanks to his elbow still sticking out from the snow.
The 55-year-old was swept away on Tuesday afternoon while skiing off-piste in the Chamonix Valley, near Mont Blanc.
The avalanche, which stretched two-thirds of a mile down the slope at Grand Montets in Argentiere, struck as ski patrol was preparing to close the slopes for the day.
As they surveyed the area, rescuers noticed something unusual in the deep snow—a single elbow sticking out.
It was the only visible trace of the victim.
Medics were quickly flown in by helicopter, but despite their efforts, the skier was pronounced dead at the scene.
Search teams spent two hours scouring the area, fearing other skiers could be buried.
However, no additional victims were found, and the rescue operation was eventually halted due to the high risk of further avalanches.
Rescuers had initially believed the 55-year-old was British but they have now identified him as a dual national – Portuguese and Brazilian – who had worked in the UK.
The man had an apartment in Chamonix and was on holiday.
His family has been informed of the tragic death.
Local authorities described the avalanche as “very large” and warned that conditions on the mountain had been treacherous throughout the day.
Strong winds had already forced the closure of the highest lift, the Bochard gondola, as the snowpack became increasingly unstable.
The avalanche risk had been rated four out of five on the European Avalanche Danger Scale—meaning “high.”
The prefecture of Haute-Savoie confirmed the dangers, stating: “Due to very unfavorable weather conditions and the significant risk of a second avalanche, the rescue operation was halted late in the evening.”
The exact cause of the slide remains under investigation.
Reports suggest the skier had been on his 11th descent of the day when disaster struck, though it is unclear whether he triggered the avalanche or was caught in an existing slide.
Mountain police confirmed: “The reasons for the triggering of this kilometre-long and 400-metre-wide flow are currently unknown and an investigation is underway.”
The tragedy serves as a stark warning to even the most experienced skiers.
Officials have urged extreme caution, particularly for those skiing off-piste.
The prefecture stressed: “Skiers must imperatively respect the precautionary instructions given by the resorts and public services.”
It comes after a teen judo star tragically died in an avalanche last month.
Emre Yazgan was understood to be climbing at the Palandoken Ski Center in Erzurum, North-East Turkey when the disaster struck.
The Erzurum governor Mustafa Ciftci confirmed the sad news that the teenager had passed away.
Ciftci said: “Our athlete Emre Yazgan could not be saved despite all interventions.
“My condolences to our nation.”
Yazgan was part of Turkey’s national judo team.
Thousands of Irish drivers set for major change in DAYS – with big fines for rule breakers
IRISH motorists are being warned that some current speed limits are being reduced on a number of roads – in a bid to lower the risk of accidents and fatalities.
Speed limits on some rural roads are being reduced by 25 per cent.
Drivers who don’t slow could be hit with fines and penalty points from Friday, February 7.
They will be slapped with three penalty points and a fixed charge fine of €160.
The changes for rural local roads will mean that current 80km/h limits will be dropped to 60km/h.
Motorists will soon spot the new speed limit signs that will have replaced existing ones.
A sign with a white circle and three diagonal black lines will mean that your speed must change from 80km/h to 60km/h.
Drivers in urban areas, which include built up parts as well as housing estates and town centres, will also see speed limit changes later this year.
In these urban core spots, speed limits will be reduced to 30km/h.
And the speed limit on national secondary roads will also drop from 100km/h to 80km/h.
Irish government officials said the changes are a part of the Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 to achieve zero road deaths or serious injuries by 2050.
They said: “Introducing more consistent and appropriate speed limits will help to improve road safety in Ireland.
“These changes are being made under the Road Traffic Act 2024.
“The Act follows a number of key recommendations from the Speed Limit Review, which was undertaken by the Department in 2023.”
Government said there was a “strong downwards trend” in the number of fatalities on our roads between 2006 and 2021.
The number of road deaths fell from 365 fatalities in 2006 to 132 in 2021, which was our safest year on record.
Fianna Fail politician Jennifer Murnane O’Connor took to social media to warn motorists.
She said: “Drivers need to prepare for changes to speed limits on our roads!
“Default speed limits on rural local roads will decrease from 80km/h to 60km/h. and these limits will come into effect on Friday the 7th of February 2025!
“New speed limit signs will replace existing ones to reflect this change.
“The meaning of the Rural Speed Limit sign (a white circle with three diagonal black lines) will change from 80km/h to 60km/h as well.
“Later in 2025, the speed limit in urban cores, which include built up areas as well as housing estates and town centres, will reduce to 30km/h.
“The speed limit on national secondary roads will also reduce from 100km/h to 80km/h.”
Mum of girl, 8, killed at home breaks silence with emotional ‘heart broken into million pieces’ message
THE mum of an eight-year-old girl who died following an incident in her Wexford home last month has told how her “heart is broken into a million pieces”.
Little Malika Noor Al Katib died from injuries sustained during an incident in her home on Upper William Street, New Ross on December 1 at around 11.30 pm.
Malika’s mother, Aisha Al Kattib is continuing to recover from injuries sustained in the same incident.
And speaking to the New Ross Standard, Aisha told how the entire community came together to show her support in her time of grief.
She said: “I am very grateful for all the kind messages and how New Ross came together as a community to help each other.”
The devastated parent said kind-hearted people left flowers, cards and teddies outside the home she lived in with her little girl after the tragedy.
And she told how little Malika was “pure love”, describing her as a compassionate and confident child who “never wanted anyone to be hurt or feel pain”.
Aisha said: “My heart is broken into a million pieces and taste of life is gone from me without my daughter.”
“Everyone knows Malika and I lived in New Ross for four years, peacefully and happily. We loved being here. I have the best neighbours in the world and I am so grateful.
“Malika came from a multinational, multi-religion family, but most of us are Irish and are very proud of the fact of being Irish.
“Thank you to the kind, open minded people who were caring and compassionate.
“And also, the people who know myself and my beautiful daughter Malika Noor, which means ‘princess of light’.
“She definitely was my light throughout her whole life and even now, her strength lives on in me.”
Aisha confirmed that once she has healed from her injuries she will be organising a memorial for Malika.
Malika was laid to rest on Saturday, December 14, in Kilbarry Cemetery, Waterford.
Mohammad Al Shaker Al Tamimi, 34, of Lower William Street in New Ross, Co Wexford, appeared in court on December 4 charged with the murder of his daughter and the attempted killing of her mother.
He was further remanded in custody after appearing via video link at Wexford District Court on January 14.
