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Anger over offensive Joleon Lescott Tweets

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That's not funny! Comedian in hot water over 'Klingon' Lescott Tweets

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09:11 GMT, 13 June 2012

Comedian Omid Djalili has been forced to apologise for offensive Tweets about Joleon Lescott.

The British-Iranian performer branded the the England defender a 'Klingon' – apparently unaware his scarred forehead was caused when he was knocked down by a car and dragged along the road when he was aged just five.

Goal hero: England defender Joleon Lescott scores against France

Goal hero: England defender Joleon Lescott scores against France

After Lescott scored against France, Djalili tweeted: 'I love u Lescott. Never said u were a deformity. Always rated him' and 'To be fair a lot of forehead to aim for #Lescott.'

And at the final whistle, he added: 'Bravo England, even though u give me 3 kinds of bowel disease watching you. Love Lescott. 1st Klingon at Euros.'

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But some of his followers took offence at his 'disrespectful' comments and Djalili quickly repented.

'Like to apologise to Joleon Lescott if any tweets made last night caused offence,' he tweeted. 'No idea he's been injured in a car accident aged 5. Shouldn't make remarks about people's appearance whether they've been injured or not. Come on England!'

He later added: 'I spend 15 per cent of my waking hours apologising.'

Don Revie statue unveiled at Leeds

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Leeds' legendary manager Revie honoured with bronze statue at Elland Road

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14:17 GMT, 5 May 2012

A bronze statue of former Leeds manager Don Revie has been unveiled at Elland Road.

The 8ft statue by Barnsley sculptor Graham Ibbeson was revealed by players from the 1972 cup-winning team.

The statue was paid for by funds raised by thousands of Leeds fans up and down the country.

Remembering a legend: Members of Leeds triumphant team under Don Revie unveiled a statue to the manager

Remembering a legend: Members of Leeds triumphant team under Don Revie unveiled a statue to the manager

Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the club's centenary FA Cup final success in which Leeds beat Arsenal 1-0.

The statue is sited on Lowfields Road, opposite the East Stand entrance.

Revie played for several clubs including Manchester City and Leeds and he won six England caps.

He signed as a player for Leeds United in the late 1950s and was then appointed manager in 1961.

In 1977 Revie controversially resigned from the England manager's job to take over the United Arab Emirates team.

He died of motor neurone disease in 1989 aged 61.

Tribute: revie's children Duncan and Kim were also present

Tribute: revie's children Duncan and Kim were also present

England fans warned of measles outbreak in Euro 2012 hosts Ukraine

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England fans warned of measles outbreak in Euro 2012 hosts Ukraine

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12:51 GMT, 18 April 2012

England fans planning to travel to Ukraine for this summer's European Championship have been urged to get vaccinated against measles.

The warning comes after The European Centre of Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), a European
Union agency in charge of fighting infectious diseases, reported a
measles outbreak in the former Soviet republic last month with over
5,000 cases registered.

Warning: Thousands of England fans are expected at Euro 2012

Warning: Thousands of England fans are expected at Euro 2012

'If you plan to come to Ukraine, please get vaccinated at home,' said Oleksandr Kravchuk, deputy head of the state sanitary and epidemiological service.

'The situation with measles is unfavourable in our country.'

The outbreak was concentrated in the western part of the country bordering on Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.

'The epidemic is expected to accelerate and spread geographically during the peak transmission season for measles from February to June.'

It is another problem for the co-host after last week’s revelations that rip-off hotel prices are deterring fans from travelling and UEFA fear banks of empty seats for England’s opener against France.

Darren Fletcher eyes Manchester United return next season

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Fletcher eyes return to action next season as United star battles bowel condition

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14:58 GMT, 26 March 2012

Manchester United's Darren Fletcher is optimistic he will be able to make his comeback from a chronic bowel condition next season.

The midfielder has not played since November 22 due to a condition known as ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease.

Watching on: Fletcher was in the stands for Sunday's Old Firm derby

Watching on: Fletcher was in the stands for Sunday's Old Firm derby

Fletcher, 27, is still to return to training and has instead taken over some of the coaching responsibilities Paul Scholes abandoned when he came out of retirement.

There is still no precise date for when Fletcher will step up his recovery programme.

Tough break: Fletcher hasn't played for United since November

Tough break: Fletcher hasn't played for United since November

'I'm still not ready to come back playing or training yet but I'm listening to the medical people and trying to get myself right,' Fletcher told BBC Scotland's Sportscene programme.

'The challenge and the focus is to be ready for next season.

'Me and the medical team decided it'd be best if I tried to get myself right and take an extended period out from the game; then come back fully fit and ready to play.

'It's an unpredictable illness and you don't know what lies ahead of you. But I've got to keep staying strong and keep believing. That's an important side of it: positive thinking.

'I've received great support from everyone in Scotland and down in Manchester. I'm hopeful and really positive that I'll be back and back to my best.'

Scotland international Fletcher is enjoying working with United's second string.

He said: 'It’s always something I’ve had a keen interest in – coaching and passing on advice to younger players who are at an important level at Manchester United in the reserves.

'The next step is first-team football, so [I’m] passing on advice to these players.'

Jocky Wilson darts player has died

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Darts world in mourning after four-time British champion Wilson dies

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08:58 GMT, 25 March 2012

Legend: Jocky Wilson died aged 62

Legend: Jocky Wilson died aged 62

Former world darts champion Jocky Wilson has died at the age of 62.

A spokeswoman for Fife Police confirmed that Wilson passed away at his home in Kirkcaldy, Scotland on Saturday night.

Wilson, who won world titles in 1982 and 1989, had recently been suffering with the lung disorder chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.

A statement on the official Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Twitter page read: 'We are very saddened to hear of the death of former World Champion Jocky Wilson. Simply devastated. #RIPJocky'

Wilson turned professional in 1979 and enjoyed a stellar career through to his retirement in 1996.

He reached at least the quarter-finals of every World Championship between 1979 and 1991 and was a four-time British champion between 1981 and 1988 and a three-time Scottish Masters champion.

Fellow stars from the world of darts paid tribute to Wilson.

Two time World Championship runner-up Bobby George wrote on his Twitter page: 'Farewell John Thomas (Jocky) Wilson. We had some great times together will never forget you and your toothless grin! Great darts #legend'

Current PDC star Wayne Mardle Tweeted: 'Jocky Wilson the darting legend has passed away. What a character, I loved watching him play'

Venus Williams wins easily in first game for six months

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Like she's never been away! Venus back with a bang after six months out

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06:23 GMT, 22 March 2012

Venus Williams marked her return to competitive action for the first time in over six months with a straight-sets win over Kimiko Date-Krumm in the first round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Williams, who had not played since being knocked out of the second round of the 2011 US Open by Sabine Lisicki due to illness, required just one hour and 17 minutes to record a 6-0, 6-3 victory over her 41-year-old Japanese opponent.

The five-time Wimbledon champion has been sidelined with Sjogren's syndrome, a disorder of the immune system, and was delighted to be back playing again.

Best foot forward: Venus Williams cruised to victory over Kimiko Date-Krumm

Best foot forward: Venus Williams cruised to victory over Kimiko Date-Krumm

'It was great to be back out there,' the 31-year-old said. 'It was definitely nerve-wracking, especially playing an opponent that I know how talented she is and first match back. But I was able to get a great start and settle in and play well.'

Williams dismissed the suggestion she may have considered retirement due to her condition.

Welcome back: It was Williams' first match for six months

Welcome back: It was Williams' first match for six months

She added: 'I'm not at my worst anymore. So that helps, as well. Someone with an autoimmune disease definitely faces different challenges than other people, but it doesn't mean you can't be successful.'

Unseeded Williams will face third seed, and reigning Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in the second round.

'I think in some ways we play a very similar game,' Williams said. 'Obviously she's been playing very well in the last 12 months or so. It's just totally a credit to her.

'I have had a lot of experience with playing well. I played all right today. I'm going into this just focused on executing my game and just trying my absolute best, which is the same thing she'll be trying to do.'

Meanwhile in her first match since suffering an ankle injury in the Australian Open, former world No 1 Kim Clijsters was pushed before overcoming Australia's Jarmila Gajdosova 4-6, 6-1, 6-0.

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Gennaro Gattuso offers to stay at AC Milan for free as star battles to save career

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Gattuso offers to stay at Milan for free as hardman midfielder battles to save career

Gennaro Gattuso has offered to play for free in a bid to stay at AC Milan despite battling to overcome a career threatening eye injury.

The 2006 World Cup winning Italy midfielder has not played competitively since last September after he suffered a nasty collision with team-mate Alessandro Nesta on the opening day of the season.

Gattuso, the former Rangers star who infamously clashed with Tottenham coach Joe Jordan at the San Siro last year in an ugly touchline spat, was diagnosed with myasthenia – an autoimmune neuromuscular disease last month.

Plea: Injured Gennaro Gattuso has offered to play for free in a bid to stay at AC Milan

Plea: Injured Gennaro Gattuso has offered to play for free in a bid to stay at AC Milan

The 34-year-old, who did play during Milan's winter break in Dubai against Paris St Germain, has been battling to make a comeback to first-team action and hopes to step up his recovery bid this month in training.

And with his contract coming to an end this summer, Gattuso has pleaded with the Serie A club's vice-president Adriano Galliani to allow him to stay without pay.

'I'm ready to play for free,' he said, speaking to the Milan Channel.

'I live for football. At the age of 34, I have never thought about stopping.

'I'm doing a little better and I hope to start doing physical work again in within a week.

Comeback: Gattuso played in January in a friendly but has not starred for Milan in a competitive fixture since last September

Comeback: Gattuso played in January in a friendly but has not starred for Milan in a competitive fixture since last September

'Right now, I miss football. If it were up to me, I'd return to the field immediately. But I will wait to see what the doctors say.

'My condition is strange and difficult to beat. But those that know me know that I live for football.

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'I've told Adriano Galliani that it's not a matter of money. I want to return to doing what I love.'

Milan, meanwhile, are expected to welcome back Silvio Berlusconi as their president in April.

The 75-year-old had to step down after becoming Italy's Prime Minister in 2008 – a role he resigned from last November in the wake of the country's debt crisis.

Arnaud Mendy finds FA Cup cure after tropical disease

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Macc's Mendy finds Cup cure after tropical disease ruined start of season

Arnaud Mendy brought Cup fever to Macclesfield Town after missing more than a month of this season with a tropical disease.

The French-born midfielder struck arguably the goal of the third round at the Moss Rose, firing Macclesfield ahead after 68 minutes when he spun around to volley a stunning effort into the top corner against Bolton.

Mended: Arnaud Mendy (second right) missed six weeks of the season with a tropical disease

Mended: Arnaud Mendy (second right) missed six weeks of the season with a tropical disease

The League Two side were pegged back to 2-2 by David Wheater’s header but will have another chance to progress beyond this stage for the first time when the clubs replay at the Reebok Stadium.

Mendy, 21, was in bed for a week in September after returning from international duty with Guinea-Bissau, a small country on the west coast of Africa, just two months after joining Macclesfield following his release by Derby.

Stunner: Mendy lets fly on Saturday

Stunner: Mendy lets fly on Saturday

‘I was ill for six weeks,’ he said. ‘It’s all sorted now and I’m fit and happy. I will go and play for my country again.

‘That was the best goal I’ve scored. I don’t score a lot but I thought it was going in from the moment I hit it.’

Macclesfield made sure Mendy has been given all his jabs to prevent a recurrence of the illness.