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It’s a heatwave*

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OUR football team may not be in sunny Brazil, but we can still draw some consolation from predictions of glorious sunshine at home next week.

Weather forecasters say temperatures are set to rise from today and build up to a period of warm and settled weather that could become ‘exceptionally hot’ at times next week.

James Madden, meteorologist with Exacta Weather, said: ‘Next week is likely to see high pressure becoming firmly lodged across the country from parts of the far north to parts of the far south.

‘This will result in an extensive period of exceptionally warm and even hotter weather, making temperatures in Ireland hotter than those of our European counterparts, like Spain, Portugal and France, within this period.

‘Temperatures are likely to skyrocket and become more widespread than what we will experience over the next few days and into this weekend.

‘Many parts of the country can expect to see prolonged periods of glori-

by nIck bramhIll ous sunshine and maximum temperatures ranging in the mid- to high-20s.

‘It is also plausible that temperatures could exceed 30C in a number of places within this period.’

However, Mr Madden, whose team correctly predicted last year’s recordbreaking summer, said people should make the most of the fine spell while it lasts, as he expected temperatures to drop again in the latter part of the month, leading to more ‘unsettled and changeable conditions’.

Overall, if Exacta Weather’s longrange forecast turns out to be accurate, we’re in for a near-average summer in terms of temperatures and rainfall, with the possibility of some parts of the north and west wetter and colder than average for the season.

However, Mr Madden said a great week lies ahead for the whole of Ireland next week.

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Thimble hogs the spotlight with her keyboard skills... but she doesn’t do requests

Pig that loined to play piano

Pork Chop-in: Thimble dresses up to perform at the keyboard for fans worldwide who watch her online Picture: caters

TONE-DEAF Muppet Miss Piggy has to plead for the limelight by begging Kermit: ‘When do I sing?’

But piano-playing porker Thimble has found her recitals are always in hot demand.

The musical micropig has won thousands of fans online after owner Kelly Blackwell taught her to tinkle the ivories.

‘I bought her a small child’s keyboard to practise on and she loved it, so I then bought her a child’s electric piano,’ said the professional dog trainer.

‘When I first taught her, she was so good at it I thought I’d get her a

by juLiA gREgORy guitar and she was good at that too.

She doesn’t play any songs in particular, we like to think she writes her own music – her own form of techno-pop.’

Six-year-old Thimble subscribes to the flamboyant Elton John school of piano performance.

‘She likes to wear clothes when she’s playing,’ said Ms Blackwell, of the appropriately named New Sonata, in Florida.

‘She has a whole load of different dresses, hats and sunglasses – she has more clothes than I do.’

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Rowling gets trolled over her Potter gold jk ROWLING was hit by a torrent of abuse yesterday after donating £1million to Scotland’s anti-independence campaign.

The Harry Potter author was told she was a ‘traitor’, a ‘Union cow bag’ and ‘a whore’ after saying that a yes vote in September’s referendum carried ‘serious risks’.

Among the many foul-mouthed messages posted online was a tweet by The Dignity

Project: ‘What a #bitch after we gave her shelter in our city when she was a single mum’.

Downing Street stepped into the row, saying: ‘There is never any place for abusive behaviour in whatever sphere of life.’

Rowling, who has a Scottish grandfather, voiced her concerns over independence on her website, saying it would take microsurgery to unravel three centuries of union.

The 48-year-old, who has donated millions to the fight against multiple sclerosis, has expressed concern about funding for medical research in Scotland.

The Yes Scotland campaign distanced itself from the Twitter trolls, saying: ‘We, of course, completely respect jk Rowling and her right to express her opinion.’ The Dignity Project insisted its Twitter account was hacked.

Concern: Rowling backs No vote

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Kenny denies sacking Enda Kenny has flatly rejected claims by one of his own Government ministers that he fired the former Garda Commissioner.

Under fire again over the events that led to Martin Callinan’s shock standing down as Garda chief, the Taoiseach said he will give his account to a State inquiry into the controversy, if called up.

Pressed about Junior Health Minister alex White’s suggestion

Aer Lingus strike off as talks make ‘progress’ CABIN crew at Aer Lingus have called off strikes planned for next Monday and Wednesday.

A statement from the Impact trade union said it had made the decision ‘following progress during a Labour Court engagement today’. Branch chair Angela McNeela said the action would be deferred ‘to allow consideration of an interim recommendation’. This will be issued by the Labour Court tomorrow morning.

Impact issued strike notice for June 16 and 18 on Friday, after it said talks had broken down on cabin crew rosters.

The Labour Court intervened this week to resolve the dispute, which has already resulted in a 24-hour action on May 30, the Friday of the June bank holiday weekend, which is believed to have cost Aer Lingus around €10million.

that he sacked Mr Callinan without the backing of coalition partners Labour, Mr Kenny dismissed the allegation.

‘I do not accept Minister White’s assertion,’ he said.

Mr White, who is fighting for the Labour leadership, wrote to the party’s rank and file that he would not accept being kept in the dark about such manoeuvres while in government together.

‘Questions remain over bugging’ The Garda Ombudsman has said questions remain unanswered over fears that his offices were bugged.

Simon O’Brien said one issue in its telecoms system remains outstanding and unexplained.

‘So, question marks still remain.’

The report by Judge John Cooke concluded that evidence does not support fears of a surveillance operation on the watchdog or that it was carried out by Garda members.

Mr O’Brien told RTÉ Radio that at all times he felt his office acted properly over

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bugging fears after it launched a public interest inquiry into concerns of bugging.

Meanwhile, Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald said she believed Gsoc acted in good faith when faced with what it saw as a credible threat to its security. elsewhere, the Garda Representative Association said the report has cleared the force of any suspicion of bugging its watchdog’s headquarters.

Former Justice Minister Alan Shatter said he welcomed Judge Cooke’s conclusions.

Half staff at hospital not trained in hand washing by bRiAn HuTTOn

HyGIEnE standards at Wexford General Hospital are among the worst in the country, a report has found.

Just 52 per cent of nurses and healthcare assistants were trained in cleaning their hands to prevent the spread of infections, the health watchdog has found.

The Health Information and Quality authority (Hiqa) also found there was no hand hygiene training at all at the hospital recently because of a lack of resources.

‘The performance of Wexford General Hospital in national hand hygiene audits is considerably lower than the targets set by the Health Service Executive (HSE) each year, and also considerably lower than the overall compliance across all hospitals who participate in the audits,’ Hiqa reported.

The HSE national benchmark for compliance with hand hygiene standards in hospitals is 90 per cent. Last year, Wexford General scored less than 72 per cent.

Hiqa said hospital chiefs ‘worryingly’ did not report results of hygiene tests as part of a national audit last October. during ward inspections in the hospital, St Joseph’s Ward was found to be ‘generally unclean’. a follow-up inspection this year showed some improvement, however further improvements were needed in the general cleanliness of the ward, which was sub-standard, the watchdog found.

Inspections were carried out in February last year, with follow-ups in March and april this year. In March, inspectors said they found specific issues that posed ‘high risk’ to patients’ health and welfare. dr Colm Quigley, clinical director at the hospital, said staff were determined to improve conditions.

Open door to history Trinity’s historic Front Gate, which was severely damaged when repeatedly struck by a car on the morning of April 2 this year, was re-erected yesterday following specialist restoration Picture: Paul SharP

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Apple case will pass tax test, Government insists

‘Making a mess’: Leroy Harris

Love/Hate star is risking his career – judge

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The Government has said it will pass any test on tax laws after european chiefs launched investigations into tax breaks allowing Apple to save hundreds of millions of euro.

The Department of Finance has denied that the tech giant got a special deal before setting up here.

The Apple case is one of three being examined by the european Commission that also includes Starbucks in the Netherlands and Fiat Finance and Trade in Luxembourg.

The Commission said it has concerns finance officials underestimated taxable profit on products like iPhones and iPads, creating an unfair advantage and lower tax bills. however, a spokesman for the Department of Finance said it is ‘confident that there is no state aid rule breach in this case and we will defend all aspects vigorously’.

Apple is one of the biggest employers in Ireland, with about 4,000 people working at its base in Cork in customer service and support.

A spokesman for Apple said the company pays all the tax it owes.

Tax haven claims: Senator John McCain ‘We have received no selective treatment from Irish officials,’ he said.

‘Apple is subject to the same tax laws as scores of other international companies doing business in Ireland.’

The european inquiry focuses on advice given by the Irish state to Apple and on possible breaches of state aid between 2004 and 2014.

Last year at a US Senate sub-committee hearing senators John McCain and Carl Levin claimed Ireland was a tax haven after it emerged Apple paid taxes of two per cent on its foreign earnings in 2012.

Ireland’s 12.5 per cent corporation tax rate is not being examined.

‘Creative accounting’: European test will look at whether Irish finance officials underestimated profit on products like Apple iPhones and iPads, creating an unfair advantage and lower tax bills Picture: PA

Love/Hate actor Leroy Harris ‘made a mess’ of his chance at avoiding a criminal record and a possible sentence for supplying cannabis, a court heard yesterday. the 20-year-old, who suffered injuries in a gun attack last month, had been ordered to take part in a restorative justice programme.

But yesterday Judge Michael Walsh was given a negative report on the actor, who featured in the cat-killing scene in the RtÉ series. the judge said Harris has only himself to blame for ‘jeopardising’ his career and he adjourned the case for another report on the suitability of Harris to carry out 150 hours of community service. the actor, of Mariner’s Port, Dublin 1, who recently returned to school to complete the Leaving Certificate, admitted possession of €100 of cannabis last october.

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Yet again, the packed commute has left KEN ROGAN alone with his thoughts. Why is that person staring at him anyway?

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ou know there’ll be room, there always is, but there’s always that mild anxiety as the gathering commuters wash down the platform like the tide, carrying you along in the drift. Doors beeping closed like the deep fat fryers in McDonald’s. Matching yellow handrails and poles. What else is on the menu?

Hard-to-read station maps. Dart ads on the

Dart. Advertising advertising advertising. outside the birds are wheeling elastically around like… pizza dough. Can’t think where that came from. Graffiti on buildings.

Isn’t that a funny one? occasionally creative, but mostly teenage crap. Art’s answer to the knick-knock. How many times have I thought this? Well, how often did I see that silhouetted Bart Simpson head painted on the wall? That many times. Didn’t Bart have

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There’s Something about Mary. You’re Headphones everywhere now. It’s all ‘special’. You can feel it when people look at headphones. Big is beautiful. Better sound you. They can feel it too. Even in the too, though I felt silly, initially. Wife told me reflection of a dark window. A telepathic I looked ‘special’. Like Warren from There’s house call. Ringing their psychic bell.

Something About Mary. Funny. over it now.

Sunglasses don’t change this. You’re an Bit dangerous for the auld cycling, but great idiot if you think they do. They know. You for blocking out extraneous chat. The Lives know they know. The beauty of sunglasses of others. is much more simple, and powerful: they How are those ‘others’ getting on? Have a make everyone look gorgeous, while making peek. Did you notice your brows it easier for us to imagine we’re being looked rising when you did? Makes your at. Giant mysterious eye shapes – bit like the eyes bigger, more attractive – we raised eyebrows, but reflective and stylish – all do this, no exceptions. Lends our minds filling in the blanks in a rare win this questioning quality to your for human kind, because for once our default face, forever asking ‘who’s position is positive, and we imagine or looking at me? Anyone? Buelendeavour to behold the beauty we can’t ler?’ How would you even know? even see, like looking at the back of a blonde oh you’d know. People do this woman’s head, arranging the face of an angel telltale blink and look away when to it. our mind is a big, benevolent airbrush. they’re rumbled, don’t What if they really are beautiful? they? Love that Blank them. Instantly. That reflex, there’s a always upsets them more than timing to it – the being stared at. And it’s a People do this glance that winning tactic if you’ve got catches is seven years to spare. telltale blink when always too fast Remarkable how this they are rumbled. Love evolved from pulling for the evasive action, like pigtails in kindergarten. that reflex, there’s a you’re witnessThe complete opposite of timing to it ing the speed of course, yet exactly the same. thought. Not their All of this – all of it – thought, just ‘thought’ contained in the tiniest – like it’s a constant of divisions of time, flashing past, physics, ‘c’. Fast, no question, forgettably fast, so we get to remember but fixed as well. again. And smile. And watch the world go And you can have a good gawk by, and the people in it. What a delight. back, now that they’re affecting People with their pets. Couples who look that steady, off-centre stare to like each other. on the tram, or train, or strand, or pier. or help pretend they weren’t looking at you – that they really want to the beach – life’s greatest parade. The sun on glare catatonically into nothingour skin, the sand underfoot, wearing next to ness, face hardening, pinching a nothing. Magnificent. Far, far superior to little, now grimacing. Why were nudity. That’s what bikinis and budgie they looking at you anyway? smugglers provide: just a hint of mystery.

Please. Because you’re Naturism only attracts those who could never gorgeous, why else? or maybe be paid to take their clothes off, although they know you. or you look like there was this one time in Germany… I someone they know. Warren from dunno. Are we there yet? @kenrogan

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Islamic militants push on in a battle for Iraq

500,000 flee fighting as another city is seized

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by JOEL TAyLOR AL QAEDA-inspired militants seized another city in Iraq as soldiers and security forces fled yesterday.

The group, known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), took control of Saddam Hussein’s hometown Tikrit, which is 130km north of Baghdad.

It came a day after they seized Mosul, which sent an estimated 500,000 people fleeing from the city and surrounding areas, according to the International Organization for Migration.

Prime minister Nouri al-Maliki said the huge security failure in Ninevah province was the result of a conspiracy. The reported 30,000 members of the security forces who fled rather than stand up to an estimated 800 militants should be punished, he added.

‘The important thing is that we are working to solve the situation,’ he said.

‘We are making preparations and we are regrouping the armed forces that are in charge of clearing Ninevah from those terrorists.’

The assault by the group saw banner-waving insurgents raid government buildings, push out security forces and capture military vehicles as residents fled for their lives.

ISIS, which has been active across the border in Syria, also seized 80 Turkish citizens and consulate staff – including the head of the Turkish mission in Mosul. Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari said the fall of the major northern city to insurgents must push the country’s leaders to work together and deal with the ‘serious, mortal threat’ facing Iraq.

There was also reports last night that security forces had clashed with militants in the city of Samarra.

Human cost: A man carries his child as refugees fleeing Mosul head to the autonomous northern Kurdish region in Irbil, Iraq However, UK foreign secretary William Hague said there was ‘no question’ of British troops being sent back to Iraq to help tackle the crisis.

‘We left Iraq in the hands of elected Iraqi leaders with armed forces, with their own security forces, so it is primarily for them to deal with,’ Mr Hague told ITV News.

‘It’s very important that Iraqis take the leadership and responsibility of dealing with this, working with neighbouring countries.’

Meanwhile, a suicide bomber killed 24 people and wounded 41 others when he set off his explosive belt inside a tent where tribesmen were meeting to solve a tribal dispute in Baghdad’s Shia Sadr City neighbourhood.

A car bomb struck Shia pilgrims heading to the holy city of Karbala, killing four people and wounding ten, and another killed three people and wounded 12 in a town just south Attacks: A guard searches a man at a Baghdad checkpoint Pictures: AP/reuters of Baghdad.

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Republican’s vote shock skydiver run over by car

AMERiCA: Runaway favourite Eric Cantor has had a shock defeat in a Republican party primary election. Mr Cantor, the US House majority leader, was defeated by little-known Tea Party challenger David Brat in Virginia. Mr Brat’s campaign focused on anti-tax issues and immigration.

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sPAin: A skydiver survived landing in a road when his parachute failed to open – and was then run over by a car. Norwegian Idrup Remoy, 33, is critical in hospital after the accident in Empuriabrava, on the Costa Brava. Police said he opened his emergency parachute to crash-land before being hit.

sweetener is a bitter pill Junta’s cinema freebies AMERiCA: Fans of Vitaminwater want their drink back. They have deluged parent company Coca-Cola with complaints since it introduced stevia, a low-calorie sweetener known for its metallic after-taste. Coca-Cola said: ‘We always have our ear to the ground and genuinely appreciate all feedback.’

THAiLAnD: The military junta is trying to promote ‘love and harmony’ by handing out free cinema tickets. The Return Thailand To Happiness campaign continues this weekend with The Legend Of King Naresuan Part V. The patriotic film series has been a box office hit.

nETHERLAnDs: Claims of racism have forced the cultural centre in Hilversum to give Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) a makeover Picture: ePa

RussiA: A drunk elk led police on a merry chase before being captured after falling into a pool. The animal got tipsy by downing fermented berries before taking off through Semenov.

Police officer Pavel Mihachkov said: ‘The beast was bonkers on booze.’

Uber unhappy: Black cab and licensed taxi drivers protest at Trafalgar Square, London

Cities blocked by strike over taxi apps and web bookings Cabbies and train workers walked off the job yesterday, leaving traffic stuck in some of europe’s biggest cities.

The protest was over changes to the travel industry that transport workers say could endanger passengers and give untested upstarts an unfair advantage.

Travellers in France faced the brunt of the strike, with the Paris commuter rails and the national train network down to one-third its usual capacity at the same time as taxis refused to take fares and blocked major highways leading into the French capital by travelling at a snail’s pace.

Taxi drivers staged similar protests in London, berlin, barcelona and Madrid.

The concerns reflect growing upheaval in the travel and transport industry, largely due to technologies that have made things easier for travellers, but which have caused workers to voice concerns about safety – and their jobs.

One of the changes being protested about is allowing passengers to hail a

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by JOAnnE AHERn ride from a mobile app. Taxi drivers complain this is unfair and drivers of the private services do not face the same training or licensing requirements.

Uber has been banned in brussels, and come under scrutiny in spain, but the european Union is pushing for acceptance, saying it benefits consumers. apparently timed for the strike, Uber released an app directed at London customers, offered free rides to some customers in Paris and half off in berlin.

Other changes include subway lines becoming automated and online travel booking impacting on the jobs of travel agents. a spokeswoman for ireland’s National Transport authority said ‘anybody plying for hire for reward’ here must be licensed. she said that the authority is in ongoing communication with Uber in ireland and Uber is operating with licensed drivers and cars in Dublin.

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Former X Factor judge Kelly Rowland has hinted that she is pregnant, just a month after she married music manager Tim Witherspoon. The 33-yearold teased fans on Instagram by posting a picture of a pair of mini Air Jordan Nike trainers alongside some belonging to her husband. She wrote: ‘I’ll be stuntin like my daddy.....’ Former Destiny’s Child singer Rowland and Witherspoon tied the knot in Costa Rica on May 9.

The Kisses Down Low singer served as a judge on both the British and US versions of The X Factor, appearing alongside Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos.

Cole tries to end war with Scary rival Mel

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heryl Cole has moved to make a peace pact with new X Factor judge Mel B before the pair’s first fashion face-off on the talent show.

The 30-year-old is said to be relishing the prospect of working with Scary Spice – and the can become allies. even hopes they ‘ev ‘everyone thinks there is some huge beef between Cheryl and Mel but there isn’t,’ a source close to the ex-Girls Aloud singer told Guilty Pleasures.

‘Cheryl is happy it is another woman and she thinks she will work well with Mel as they are both feisty very feisty.

‘Cheryl is just going to focus on the show and wa to find the winner.’ wants As for 39-year-old Mel, she has warned contestants she will not hold back after bagging a €1milCo lion contract from Simon Cowell and ITV. ‘I loved being a guest judge back in 2012. I’ve alwa thought honesty is the best policy when always being a judge and that’s what I’m going to year she claimed. bring more of this year,’ ‘Whether it’s spotting an incredible singer, giving someone a reality check or debating o who’s got it wrong.’ with Simon over Pre Previous tensions between the girl band singers hit a new low when Mel pretended she didn’t know who Chez was during tensions between the Spice Girls and Girls Aloud.

‘Cheryl Cole… Who’s Cheryl Cole?’

Brown responded when quizzed about the Geordie.

‘I don’t live in the UK so I don’t know all these people,’ she said.

Meanwhile, Cowell is confident Mel will be a success. ‘She is feisty, opinionated and, I believe, will be a great mentor,’ the 54-yearold music mogul said.

She kissed a few frogs She’s ogs and a Seal in her time but no now Heidi Klum puckers up to a pig on America’s Got Talent. The 41-year-old German model squealed ‘I want to kiss the pig’ when Mudslinger appeared at an audition with his Top Hogs animal trainer. The audience cheered as the act won all four votes pictures: nbc/xposurephotos

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Arctic Monkeys have warned fans not to expect any new tunes any time soon as they are too busy wooing America. Frontman Alex Turner told NME he was ‘not in a hurry’ to pen a follow-up to AM.

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Hugh’s bald look is Panned

Heart-throb Hugh Jackman has shocked fans by shaving off his hair for his latest role. The 45-year-old got the clippers out to prepare for his role as pirate Blackbeard for the new Peter Pan adaptation, Pan. He shared his look – complete with moustache and beard – on Instagram with fans, who were not impressed. One tweeted: ‘AHHHH WHAT DID U DO TO YOUR HAIR I know it’s for a role but u should’ve put a bald cap on or something like that’. Another added: ‘Hugh Jackman is bald and i actually wantt to cry.’

Lea’s Glee as she falls for a ‘€250 per hour gigolo’

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lee actress lea Michele has found comfort in the arms of a gigolo – less than a year after her tragic lover Cory Monteith overdosed on drugs.

The 27-year-old is said to have fallen for Matthew Paetz ‘over the last few months’ and he has since gone on hiatus from his escort work.

Michele’s brooding new lover goes by the alias Christian and offers an array of services via a company named Cowboys4Angels.

The 6ft 3in brown-haired, blueeyed 29-year-old’s online profile says he charges more than €250 for an hour of his time.

Prospective clients would also be expected to pay up to €4,000 for a weekend – and more than €12,000 for a full week of fun.

It is claimed the escorts offer

by SEAMUS DUFF ‘companionship’ to older women, with some of Paetz’s colleagues appearing on a reality TV show called Gigolos.

But the profile for Paetz – who describes himself as a ‘dating and lifestyle coach’ on Twitter – has since been removed amid reports he has not been hired since hooking up with Michele.

The fledgling couple were said to have met on the set of the music video for her second single, On My Way, and have been keen to keep their relationship hidden from the media.

Michele previously dated Glee costar Cory Monteith, who died of an accidental heroin and alcohol overdose on July 13 last year.

The actor had a history of drug problems and was found dead at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel, in Vancouver, after a night of partying with friends.

Michele was devastated by his death and tweeted her thoughts just last month to mark what would have been Monteith’s 32nd birthday.

‘The biggest heart and most beautiful smile.. In all of our hearts.. We love you so. Happy Birthday,’ she said on Twitter on May 11.

In the future, when all’s well, I’ll be back

Morrissey has cancelled the remainder of his US tour after he was rushed to hospital with a fever.

He was treated in Boston after reportedly collapsing on Saturday.

And the former Smiths frontman was quick to blame his long-term support act Kristeen Young.

He accused her of passing on her germs to the 55-year-old when they performed in Miami, Florida, earlier this month. ‘Difficulties had arisen

following Kristeen Young’s opening set, after which Kristeen confessed to “a horrendous cold”, the symptoms of which were passed on to Morrissey,’ his fan site reports.

But Young hit back in a Facebook post, which has since been removed, saying she was suffering from an allergy attack. ‘I am very sorry that Morrissey is not feeling well,’ she wrote. ‘But I will not tolerate these lies… particularly about my health.’

Stalked Bullock hid in own Panic Room

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Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington says he’s being forced to stay hairy for the foreseeable future after revealing his luscious locks have their very own TV deal. The British screen hunk admits looking like a caveman off camera is not ideal but he is banned from the

barbers. ‘It has its own contract, definitely,’ said the 27-year-old Londoner, who plays Jon Snow in the hit HBO show.

‘I never thought I’d say that about my own hair... I’m not allowed to cut it, and I didn’t realise this until recently. I wanted to cut it – I’ve had long hair for

ages – and they were like, “No, no, no. That won’t be happening”.’

The star (above) told American talk show Live With Kelly And Michael he’d had some ‘ridiculous conversations’ with agents, managers and HBO, who have even banned him wearing a costume weave.

Sandra Bullock must have thought she was in a real-life Panic Room situation after it emerged she locked herself in a room to dodge a machine gun-owning intruder. In a scenario reminiscent of the 2002 Jodie Foster film, it emerged 49-year-old Bullock waited for hours for police to arrive after the break-in at her Los Angeles home at the weekend. Police have charged Joshua James Corbett, 39, with burglary, stalking and possession of a machine gun, although they said he did not have the gun with him at the time. According to TMZ, Corbett wasn’t intending to hurt or burgle Bullock but wanted a ‘face-to-face meeting’.

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The bug-eyed fish that meant we all had Jaws HE’S a funny fellow. But if it hadn’t been for this bug-eyed creature of the deep, we’d all be looking a little peculiar.

Metaspriggina walcotti, which swam the oceans 500million years ago, had arches of bone near the front of its body that are thought to have led to the evolution of jaws.

In other words – for all of us blessed with a mouth that opens and closes – this is grandad.

And now he can take his place in the family album for the first time, after the discovery of a treasure trove of fossils allowed experts to build up a clear picture.

‘The detail is stunning,’ said Professor Simon Conway Morris of Cambridge University. ‘Even the eyes are beautifully preserved and clearly evident.’

The fish, which was only about 6.3cm long, had previously been identified from just two incomplete specimens.

But 100 more have been dug up at sites including the Burgess Shale Formation in the Canadian Rockies. They

Arrests: A man is led away

Church raid for fugitive billionaire ‘ferry boss’ THOUSANDS of South Korean police yesterday raided a church compound in the hunt for a fugitive billionaire linked to the Sewol ferry disaster.

Around 5,000 officers stormed the Evangelical Baptist Church outside Seoul searching for Yoo Byung-eun, who they believe owns the vessel that sank in April with the loss of 300 lives. Four members of the church, which critics describe as a cult, were detained for helping Yoo, police said.

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by sHAROn MARRis clearly show the branchial arches that make the species so important for scientists.

What were thought to have been single bones are revealed to be two pairs, journal Nature reports.

The pair nearest the head is slightly thicker and is believed – over time – to have developed into the upper and lower jaws seen in later fish, dinosaurs, the first mammals and eventually humans.

Prof Conway Norris said: ‘Once the jaws develop the whole world opens. Having a hypothetical model swim into the fossil record like this is incredibly gratifying.’

Some of us like our jawline more than others but – whether you’re a chiselled Ben Affleck type or a bit on the jowly side – without Metaspriggina walcotti you’d be a completely chinless wonder.

Professor Jean-Bernard Caron, of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, added: ‘Obviously jawed fish came later but this is like a starting post – everything is there and ready to go.’

Angelina: There must be no amnesty for wartime rapists THERE must be no amnesty for rapists, Angelina Jolie said yesterday, as she helped launch guidelines for recording sex attacks in war zones as a crime.

The protocol for those on the frontline sets out how to recognise sexual violence as an international offence and how to protect victims and witnesses.

Tomb Raider star Jolie, who

is special envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, was co-chairing the End Sexual Violence in Conflict summit in London and called it ‘an essential document’ and said rape victims in war zones had a right to justice. ‘The number of convictions for war zone sexual rape is pitifully small,’ the 39-year-old added.

‘Perpetrators have to know

that, even during conflict, evidence is collected and it will be used against them.

‘They have to know that when peace agreements are made there will be no amnesty for rape. We all know how hard it is to secure convictions for rape even in stable democratic countries, so we have to work even harder to make justice possible in fragile countries.’

Convictions call: Jolie on rape justice

Egypt leader apologises Maddie search brings no to sexual assault victim leads for ‘stupid English’ EGYPT’S newly sworn-in president has apologised in person to a woman sexually assaulted by a mob during celebrations marking his inauguration.

A visibly moved Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi visited the woman in a Cairo hospital, saying: ‘I have come to tell you and every Egyptian woman that I am sorry.

I am apologising to every Egyptian woman.’

The former military chief ousted the country’s first elected president nearly a year ago.

Several women were assaulted during Sunday’s inaugural festivities. The attacks were a grim reminder of one of Egyptian society’s darkest sides and coincided with el-Sissi starring in carefully choreographed ceremonies in the capital.

SEARCHES of scrubland have thrown up no new evidence relating to missing Madeleine McCann, British police confirmed last night.

Three barren sites have been scoured near the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz and ‘more activity has been agreed’ for the coming days.

‘This work ensures all lines of inquiry are progressed in a systematic manner and covers just the one hypothesis that she was killed and buried locally,’ a Scotland Yard spokesman said. The police’s presence in the town has not been welcomed. On a wall opposite one of the areas searched, graffiti has been scrawled which slurs the McCann family and describes British police as ‘stupid’.

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A sure sign Sepp is on another planet Final touches: Workmen at the São Paulo stadium yesterday Picture: AP

World Cup mascot focus for most endangered species FULECO, the official mascot of the World Cup, which gets underway today in São Paolo with Brazil going head-to-head with Croatia, was chosen to highlight environmental concerns for endangered species.

The Brazilian three-banded armadillo (pictured right) is just one of more than 22,000 species at risk of dying out, according to experts.

Destruction of habitats, being hunted for food, and illegal trading are the main reasons for so many species facing such an uncertain future.

About 94 per cent of lemurs in Madagascar are threatened by increasing illegal logging in the face of political uncertainty and rising poverty, and from being hunted for food.

Almost four-fifths of slipper orchids, which are found in North America, Europe and temperate regions of Asia, are also at risk of dying out, the International Union for

Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of threatened species has revealed.

The Japanese eel, a traditional delicacy and the country’s most expensive food fish, is endangered.

Dr Chistoph Schwitzer, on the IUCN’s primate specialist group and director of Conservation at Bristol Zoological Society, said: ‘Despite profound threats to lemurs, we believe there is still hope. Past successes demonstrate collaboration between local communities, non-governmental organisations and researchers can protect imperilled primate species.’

SEPP BLATTER has left critics openmouthed by suggesting that football matches may one day be played between different planets.

The Fifa president, under fire for his handling of corruption allegations, tried to win over an audience in Brazil yesterday with his inter-planetary ambitions.

Addressing Fifa members ahead of the World Cup, he told them: ‘Our objective never finishes. From north to west to east and south, we shall wonder one day if our game is played on other planets – and then one day we won’t have the World Cup, we will have interplanetary contests.’

His cosmic comments caused a storm on social media.

Football journalist Richard Buxton tweeted: ‘If Blatter decides to take the interplanetary gag seriously, the 2050 World Cup will be awarded to the Planet Zog under suspicious circumstances.’ BBC presenter Gary Lineker added: ‘Can he go in search of them?’

The competition, which opens today in São Paulo, has brought increasing pressure on the 78-year-old who has decided to stand for an unprecedented fifth term.

Blatter sidestepped claims of corruption over Qatar’s successful bid to host the 2022 tournament, after dismissing them as racist earlier this week.

He insisted: ‘Fifa is shaping society. We must carry that flame of honesty, responsibility and always of respect. If not, we will betray the spirit of this game we love.’

But former English FA chairman Lord Triesman, who helped lead England’s bid to host the 2018 tournament, yesterday accused Fifa of acting like a ‘mafia family’.

SOS single men: Women want you!

MEN, are you free, single and ready to mingle? If so, there’s a whole tent full of women looking for your undivided attention at this year’s Taste of Dublin festival.

More than 250 single men and women are to go ‘back to basics’ at MiX@ – the new dating event aims to get away from dating apps and websites and attendees mix in the real world with others at the event.

Founder Nikki Dwyer said her ‘social experiment’ is about broadening people’s social circles.

The organiser met boyfriend and co-founder Alan Kennedy (inset) when she test drove her mixer idea more than a year and a half ago.

‘We had 40 people attend last time – 20 men and 20 women,’ she said, with varying degrees of success. ‘We had two guys chasing after the same girl last year, with one guy, the ‘rookie’ as he called himself, admitting that he may have peaked too early – he went in for the pull too soon,’ laughed Dwyer.

The MiX@ marquee will open at the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin from 4.30pm-8.30pm on Sunday, and future other-halfs must register.

The €30 tickets, which include VIP entry to the event, full access to Taste and a free welcome drink, will not be on sale at the event.

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Separately, Taste of Dublin opens its doors today and we have another great value offer exclusive to Metro Herald readers.

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by DOMINIC YEATMAN He said: ‘Don Corleone, I believe, would have recognised the tactics and probably would have admired them. Fifa acts like a mafia family with a decades-long tradition of bribes, bungs and corruption.’

One of Fifa’s biggest sponsors added its voice to the corruption row yesterday.

James Quincey, president of Coca-Cola Europe, told Sky News: ‘Anything that detracts from the values of football, the values of the World Cup, the idea of fair play is of concern to us.’

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Petition over mother and baby homes amid Dáil vigil TWO seven-year-old girls have handed ministers a petition signed by 30,000 people demanding a judge lead the inquiry into Church-run, State-sanctioned institutions for single mothers.

Dasha Klyaritskaya-Hilliard and her friend, Juliette Bruce Merzouk, from Dublin, took the message on behalf of people in more than a dozen countries who joined an online campaign urging the Government to escalate investigations.

The petition was handed in as the Government said it was considering

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calls for a judge to lead the inquiry into high mortality rates at so-called mother and baby homes over several decades of the last century.

The girls passed the signatures to Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald and Children’s Minister Charlie Flanagan.

Later, children’s shoes, teddy bears and flowers were hung from the Dáil railings, and about 1,000 people, including some adopted from homes, joined a candlelit vigil in memory of the estimated 4,000 babies who died over several decades.

Pair held over double murder A MAN in his 20s and a man in his 30s have been arrested in connection with the murders of Eoin O’Connor and Anthony Keegan.

The bodies of the two Dubliners, both in their 30s, were discovered on an island on Lough Sheelin, Co Cavan, on May 26 last. The pair had been reported missing more than a month earlier.

Gardaí arrested two men in the Cavan area yesterday as part of the investigation and both are being held at Kells Garda Station.

A man in his 30s was also arrested and was being held at Dún Laoghaire Garda Station over the shooting of a doorman at the Sally Noggin pub in the early hours of Monday.

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The biggest strides made on tiny scale THEY don’t need watering and they won’t give you hay fever, but you’ll need rather a lot to make a bouquet.

These ‘nanoflowers’ – little more than a billionth of a metre tall – are among the miracles of the microscopic world featured in a new book on nanotechnology.

NanoScience: Giants Of The Infinitesimal’ takes a very close look at how scientists are manipulating atoms to create new materials with astonishing properties.

The fast-developing technology could deliver invisibility cloaks and petrol from air, but the romantic

Petals: ‘Flowers’ grown from chemical solutions, and Peter Forbes’ book, and (top) a nano car travels across copper

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scientists are also impressed with crystal ‘flowers’ created from mixing enzymes with copper and carbon.

It’s not very streamlined and its longest journey is less than a billionth of a metre, but a molecular car on a road of copper atoms could one day help deliver drugs around the body.

Elsewhere, microscopic smileys assembled from fragments of DNA sit alongside the ghostly shape of plankton retrieved from Antarctic ice crystals.

And to prove that humans haven’t got the microscopic world entirely to themselves, an Elysia sea slug demonstrates its ability to live entirely on the photosynthesis of algae that lives in its transparent stomach.

Author Peter Forbes said: ‘We are at the beginning of an invisible revolution in an often counter-intuitive world where gravity is insignificant and Newtonian laws don’t always apply.

‘Objects and materials don’t behave as we expect, nothing is ever still and everything is electromagnetically ‘‘sticky’’.’

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Bursting out: Nanoflowers made using carbon dioxide gas, main image, with a smiley made from DNA and a grain of hawkweed pollen PICTUREs: PETER foRbEs

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arry, if the Church was a political party it would be voted out at the next General Election and then recoup its seats in the next.

The problem is the complacency and lack of engagement in change of the general public.

The ‘rich’ lobby politicians to change, delay or repeal legislation and so get richer.

The majority of the public doesn’t do anything constructive about anything, and so gets poorer and lives in an increasingly unequal and unjust society.

‘Science may have found a cure for most evils, but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all – the apathy of human beings’ – Helen Keller.

How many readers will write or email their TDs about the report that Oireachtas staff will not be paying back the revenue settlement of €333,412 out of their own pockets? One in 1,000 probably.

David ■ Barry, the Church has been, and continues to be, responsible for plenty of good.

The modern day hospital, university and charity services which we take for granted can all be traced back to Church innovations in the Middle ages. Today the Church and its members are active all over the world in

selfless charitable, medicinal and educational endeavours. They put others ahead of their own wants, careers and even security. So, there is plenty of good news about the Church too.

Thomas ■ Just a question to the people who lose their phones in pubs and on public transport who say the photos are so sentimental to them (naturally) – why not use something like the Dropbox app? If I take a photo with my phone, a couple of minutes later it automatically copies to Dropbox. This means that, although losing a phone is horrible, my photos and any documents are saved. My heart stopped when I read about the poor mother who had her phone robbed that had the precious photos of her son on it – so happy to hear it was returned! I’m just curious and not being sarcastic.

AW ■ I’m appealing to all cat lovers and owners to either ensure their moggies are fitted with a bell on their collars to warn chicks and their parents of the presence of a cat, or better still, keep them indoors or under supervision when outside. The song birds give us all so much pleasure during the year – we need to protect them as much as we can.

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Some of the best father figures are depicted in TV and film. Ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday, here’s our pick of good dads versus bad dads. By Aileen Donegan GOOD DADS

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Eric Camden – Seventh Heaven We all remember the Sunday evening sit-in with the folks as kids to watch Seventh Heaven. Just after the Six One, it portrayed one of the most morally sound TV families – and to top it off, every week Eric (aka Preacher Dad) would give us all the best how-to-be-agreat-father sermon. Lessons learned?

Atticus Finch – To Kill A Mockingbird If you haven’t seen this classic human rights gem yet, you’re missing out. Finch, (below, portrayed by Gregory Peck), is a top lawyer defending a black man accused of a heinous crime. A great legal eagle and father, he teaches Scout about the case and what racism means. Top dad.

Marlin – Finding Nemo This dad swam through dangerous shark-infested seas to find his son Nemo – could your dad do the same?

Sam Baldwin – Sleepless In Seattle Tom Hanks plays a widower not looking to remarry, but his young son Jonah steps in to change that. Meg Ryan is in it too, which is always a treat.

Chris Gardner – Pursuit Of Happyness Inspired by a true story, Will Smith (main) plays homeless-man-turnedentrepreneur Gardner who will do anything to advance his career to protect his family. Some would argue his pursuit of a career instead of ‘work’ is selfish, but it all works out in the end.

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Guido Orefice – Life Is Beautiful

Determined to shield his family from the horrors of the concentration camp, Orefice, played by Roberto Benigni, convinces his very young child that the officers are part of an extravagant and seemingly real game – to win it, the child must hide. Heartbreaking.

BAD DADS Homer Simpson – The Simpsons This one might cause some contention. He’s lovable but dimwitted. Homer’s continual child neglect and neck-wringing of Bart is what makes him a baddie.

Royal Tenenbaum – The Royal Tenenbaums Wes Anderson’s cruel creation in Royal is a marvellous example of bad parenting. The lying egotist tries to regain his family’s trust by faking a terminal illness – there’s no redeeming that.

Lester Burnham – American Beauty Long before House Of Cards, Kevin Spacey starred as super bad dad Burnham, whose main goal in life, it seems, is trying to bang his daughter’s friend. It’s a twisted and sad film. One not to be dismissed.

Dwight Hansen – This Boy’s Life Hollywood heavyweight Robert

De Niro plays overbearing and malevolent stepdad Dwight. Saying that, most of us probably remember the film for a young Leonardo DiCaprio, pre-Titanic.

Darth Vader – Star Wars

How crap was Vader as a father? Well that’s a tough one. In an effort to protect his love, Queen Amidala, from (un)certain death, he decides to go to the Dark Side. He turns out to be nothing more than an evil, scary, papa.

Jack Torrance – The Shining

Written by Stephen King, this horror novel depicts a father entirely removed from humanity. Going crazy, John Daniel ‘Jack’ Torrance tries to kill his own child.

Pure evil.

He knows his hydrangeas from his geraniums It’s only right that you take care of the old man on Sunday. Luke Holohan presents his guide to treating those dad stereotypes to a great day out

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eDTIme stories gave way to embarrassing tales, and now he lends you nuggets of wisdom – although you’ll not always heed them. He provided life lessons; helped lug poorly assembled furniture to your top-floor apartment, walked you down the aisle and played the role of grandfather to a tee. He had the dodgy knitwear and an equally suspect taste in music – now you have them too.

He bought you your first pint (and didn’t tell your mother). And now it’s payback time.

Sports mad dad Triumphant victories on the sports field are never far away with the sports-mad father. He had trials for Nottingham Forest, you know? He could have been a contender – before his knees gave way from carrying you on his shoulders as a child.

Treat sporty dad to a pint in the pub while watching the match – it doesn’t mat-ter which one – he likes them all.

Trendy dad He is ‘down with kids’ on all topics from music to the latest ‘hip trends’.

Bring him to a tattoo parlour to dis-suade him from the mid-life crisis literary inking. To satisfy his need to rediscover youth, join him and other Boogie Funk aficionados for Dam Funk at The Sugar Club. Rooted in early-’80s Boogie, Soul and electro-Funk, you can both get a dose of ‘Funkmosphere’ at this ob-scure music night. www.thesugarclub.com.

Adventurous dad He’s the lesser spotted Indiana Jones dad and fervent enthusiast of the outdoors. Rather than lazing in front of the television, the adventurous enturous dad would rather throw on the hik-ing boots and head into the wild in pursuit of nature’s thrills. Prepare a packed lunch, discover trails in the mountains, traverse gorges or go whitewater rafting on the Riverr Liffey. www.rafting.ie.

Chilled dad more laidback than the Dalai Lama, the chilled-out pop wants nothing more than to continue in his state of permanent relaxation. Indulge him with a slap-up breakfast at the local greasy spoon. Then pay a visit to the Grooming Rooms for a read of the broadsheets and a hot towel shave. www.thegroomingrooms.ie First-time father dad This one is for the new mothers as well. Drop the little

one off at the in-laws/babysitters and bask in a rare moment of uninterrupted silence. enjoy dinner and a movie at the IFI. Better still, wander around the calming galleries of the Royal Hibernian Academy. www.rhagallery.ie.

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Not unlike Alan Titchmarsh, the gardener dad knows his hydrangeas from his geraniums. Take him to the Dublin Garden Festival this weekend for expert floral and urban growing advice.

There’ also live jazz.

There’s www www.dublingardenfestival.ie.

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Make him king for a day credentials, Joseph O’Connor’s light-hearted new novel follows the highs and lows of Ships In The Night, an Irish band who come together in 1980s Luton. €14.99, Easons.

World Cup Tea Towel: Whether you’ll catch him doing the drying up with it after Sunday lunch is debatable, but he’ll certainly be glad of this tea towel to soak up beer spillages during the World Cup. Throw in a matching tankard and you’ll still have er.

World Cup Tea towel, €1.50; World Cup Beer Tankard, €2.50. Penneys.

BBQ In The Courtyard: This Sunday – and then every Thursday throughout the summer – chef Alberto Rossi (pictured) will be hosting a special barbecue in the courtyard of The Four Seasons Hotel. For the inaugural event, he’ll be serving up a Father’s Day special that includes the slobber-inducing dad classic: pig-on-a-spit.

Sun, The Courtyard, Four Seasons Hotel D4, from 1pm, from €35. Tel: (01) 665 4676. www.fourseasons.com/dublin.

Tomm et: An ontrend square-print jacket from To aguely maritime feel – whether your Dad is strolling down a Cannes promenade at sunset or taking an evening constitutional on Dollymount Strand, this is the perfect garb for the occasion. €99.90, To er, Grafton Street & Arnotts.

Pocket square: Designer Patrick Grant knows a thing or two when it comes to dapper dressing, so you can rest assured this silk pocket square from his Hammond & Co line will go down well. €21, www.debenhams.ie.

Cross pen: If your Dad has been complaining he’s nothing more than a , at least he can do it in style with this effortlessly classy two-tone chrome and goldplate number from Cross. €85, Weir & Sons, Grafton Street.

Port: When the cheeseboard comes round after Sunday dinner, the saltiness of the cheese will be enhanced by the sweetness of this cracking 20year-old Tawny port. A real treat for muggy summer evenings. €20, www.aldi.ie.

Jameson Whiskey: Its contents mightn’t last too long, but at least your Dad can hold on to the bottle as a keepsake when you treat him to this personalised bottle of Jameson 12-Year-Old Distillery Reserve. And who knows – he may even pour you a tot… €60, Jameson Distillery and www.jamesonwhiskey.com.

Carve On Bog Oak iPhone cover: What better way to protect his iPhone than with this stylish cover made from handsanded bog oak some thousands of years old? €39.95, www.kilkennyshop.ie.

BoxCart: If your Dad helped you make your own bockety go-cart when you were a kid, turn the tables and help him assemble this stylish upgrade, complete with pneumatic tyres and fully adjustable frame.

From €140, www.boxkart.co.uk.

Polar Loop Walk: This nifty little wristwatch is the perfect gadget to encourage your aul fella to k As well as being a sporty little timepiece, the wa device tracks all activity levels, total steps taken and calories burned. €95.99 Great Outdoors, Chatham St D2. www.greatoutdoors.ie.

Loungewear set: Sick of the sight of your dad shuf ng about in motheaten PJs? Try dragging him into the 21st century with this trendy twopiece cotton loungewear set. €20, Dunnes Stores The Thrill Of It All by Joseph O’Connor: The perfect beach read for dads with rock’n’roll

We asked Dubliners what they were doing for Father’s Day. Watch the video of what they said on gometro.ie/ fathers-dayvox

Chocolate shoes: For the footy fanatic father, the Skelligs Chocolate Football Boot is the ideal gift – not least because it can be customised with his name, team name, or hero’s jersey number.

From €10, www.skelligschocolate.com.

Skull Candy Navigator headphones: Is your Dad street enough to pull off these hip headphones?

Not only do they provide excellent sound quality but they ensure he’ll look young and natty as he sets off on his daily commute. €59.99, www. carphoneware house.ie..

L’Oreal Vita Lift: While you probably can’t offer your dad an elixir of youth, the antisagging and anti-wrinkle properties in this cracking moisturiser from L’Oreal mean it comes pretty close. €21.59, Boots

This Father’s Day, your Dad’s name belongs right next to mine.

Give the gift of a personalised bottle of Jameson Distillery Reserve. Available at shop.jamesonwhiskey.com or at the Old Jameson Distillery.

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on a month-long leave of absence Birgitte (above) is turning her focus to her family life – she’s grappling with the decision about whether or not to return to work as prime minister.

Meanwhile, the Labour chairman Hans-Christian Thorsen is angling for her position. Could he be a worthy successor?

Elsewhere, Kasper and Katrine hunt for apartments together, but their plans are put on hold after an argument about having children.

the good wife More4, 9pm

fifa world cup 2014 RTÉ2, 7PM

Alicia (Julianna Margulies) takes a much-needed day off work, which leaves time for a spot of soul-searching – does she want to be a lawyer anymore, lunch with her Mum (the legend that is Stockard Channing), and some flirting with a cute chap she spotted on a jury. Isn’t there a law against that sort of thing?

After a Sugar Loaf mountain of hype, the World Cup finally kicks off. We’re in São Paulo, not Rio, for the opener between Brazil and Croatia and Neymar (above) and his mates will have the hopes of a nation hanging on every swing of a boot. The game starts at 9pm and before that there’s the opening ceremony to shake your booty to – those Brazilians do love a samba. Bill O’Herlihy is joined by Eamon Dunphy, John Giles and Liam Brady, with commentary from George Hamilton and Ray Houghton.

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Slushy, clean-cut US remake of the 1981 love story, now only memorable for the Diana Ross/ Lionel Richie theme tune. Alex Pettyfer is the boy from the wrong side of town, Gabriella Wilde (right with Pettyfer) is the rich girl who can’t resist him – much to the vexation of her protective doctor Dad (Bruce Greenwood) who is heavily traumatised by the loss of her brother.

the past

Asghar Farhadi, Oscar-winning writer/director of A Separation, constructs another exquisitely humane and complex portrait of the messiness of modern metropolitan family life.

Marie (Bérénice Bejo from The Artist) and Samir (Tahar Rahim, left with Bejo) are due to be married – however, her husband has yet to sign the divorce papers and his wife is in a coma.

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Comedy

playhouse presents: damned Sky Arts 1, 9pm

Having wrenched dark laughs out of geriatric care in Getting on, here Jo Brand tackles the sensitive subject of childcare services with delicious insensitivity. Brand (above) is Rose, a case officer who’s a single mum in a state of chaos, Alan Davies is Al, the only vaguely sane one in the office, and there’s a cracking supporting cast. The humour takes a shouldershrugging pop at a world held together by safety pins and initials – have fun working out what an RLF is.

Let’s hope there’s a series.

intelligence Sky1, 9pm

The cut-throat world that is US television has seen the plug pulled on this hi-tech action adventure after just one series. So only three episodes left to admire Josh Holloway’s micro-chipped cheekbones as he singlehandedly saves America from evil foreigners. Tonight, the Witness Data Protection Database has been hacked.

That can’t be good.

the blues brothers

C4, 10pm

RTÉ2, 11.40pm

Expect to look away horrified during this hard-hitting documentary. The title has echoes of greyhound racing, but this is a very different canine business: the bloody world of dog-fighting. This ‘sport’ has been illegal since 1835, but there’s been a recent revival in Britain’s inner cities, with certain breeds trained as prize fighters. Filmmaker Penny Woolcock takes us inside this hidden world.

Cult classic starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, which features multiple police car chases, a superb soundtrack and cameos by blues legends like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. It begins with Jake Blues getting out of the nick and, along with his brother Elwood, reuniting their old band to raise money to save the orphanage they grew up in from the taxman. You’ll laugh, you’ll sing and by the end, if not before, you’ll be definitely bopping along.

naked and afraid Discovery, 9pm

It seems America has no shortage of survival geeks who can’t wait to head off for exotic climes and strip off with a mystery partner, because we’re deep into the second series of this entertaining mix of reality soap and wildlife adventure.

Tonight, the worryingly pasty Jeff from Idaho meets the golden glow that is Eva from Arizona. The pair head into the wilds of Madagascar where boa constrictors and black widow spiders await. If that doesn’t bring them closer, then nothing will.

george clarke’s amazing spaces C4, 8pm

Classic American Airstream caravans from the 1950s look cool and make for a style statement on the motorway but could you live in one?

That’s the plan for Charlotte and Mark who see the Airstream as the answer to their property prayers. John and Sally are thinking bigger: they want to live in a shipping container.

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Sky Atlantic, 10pm

The so-called ‘golden age of porn’ is celebrated in this breakthrough film for director Paul Thomas Anderson and star Mark Wahlberg (above with co-star Julianne Moore). It’s a ragsto-riches tale of a young potwasher (Wahlberg) whose ‘talent’ is spotted by a porn producer (Burt Reynolds), who sucks his protégé, renamed Dirk Diggler, into an X-rated world of sex and drugs. As the latter take hold, Dirk’s tawdry star fades and his porn family abandon him.

Darkly comic, superbly cast and memorably assured.

the grey Film4, 9pm

Liam Neeson punches wolves! This gripping survival drama centres on a plane of macho oil riggers who thrillingly crash land in the snowy Alaskan wastes and have to battle against subzero temperatures and shaggy beasts. It’s a powerhouse turn by Neeson – and the wolves ain’t too shabby either.

crisis

TV3, 10pm

Gillian Anderson stars as tech executive Meg Fitch in this political drama centring on the fall-out after a busload of children from an elite school is ambushed. Tonight, FBI agent Susie Dunn must go to extreme measures to protect Meg. Meanwhile, Gibson makes a demand which he hopes will lead to some of the students being released. Finley protects Gibson’s target from being captured by parent Jakob Vries, who is assigned a hit – on Finley.

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In the last episode of the series, the keepers in the African Plains at Dublin Zoo get some good news. After the recent death of calf Tamu, its mother, Maeve, has just given birth to a new calf.

Meanwhile, Susan continues her trip in the Brazilian rainforest in the aftermath of a devastating fire. Elsewhere, the Western Lowland Gorilla troop share their home for the first time.

hobo with a shotgun Film4, 11.15pm

Rutger Hauer gives it both barrels in the titular role of this recent lurid exploitation throwback. He’s the vengeance-seeking hobo out to defend the kindly tart with a heart against the local tyrannical rednecks, all in as graphically violent a way as is possible to show on TV.

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Aries Mar 21 – Apr 20

If there is something you want to change about your situation, you’ll need patience. You can get there but perhaps better by taking small steps.

Your emotions may be more affecting you more than you realise.

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Taurus Apr 21 – May 21

Your love of the good things in life means you often demand, or at least crave, the very best. Yet, if you can juggle this you could have a few treats and keep your finances intact.

However, it will be helpful to step back and find your bearings around your deeper values.

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The Full Moon in your opposite sign later today suggests someone may be harbouring powerful emotions about you. If you have been particularly busy, be watchful. This person could feel a little neglected, or even be angry.

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Cancer Jun 22 – Jul 23

Not everything may be going exactly to plan. And any mounting frustration might not be helped by today’s Full Moon. This can expose the parts of your situation that are less obvious. But even if this happens, try not to react too quickly.

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Leo Jul 24 – Aug 23

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If you have a meticulous streak to your nature, you can use this to good effect by focusing on your finances.

Checking out bills or bank statements may seem dull but could prove to be rather illuminating and throw up surprising information.

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The Full Moon in your sign today can throw into sharp focus how you feel about certain close ties. At its most extreme, and if you have been feeling unsettled, you may have a big decision to make over the coming weeks.

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The link between physical and mental wellbeing is something some people find hard to see but they are also linked to the spiritual dimension.

If you are feeling under powered, explore all of these to look for answers.

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Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19

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Maintain a resolute objectivity. The Full Moon could see you take someone’s lack of response personally, when they are simply busy. Also, if you are asked to make changes around work, you may have to accept it.

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ENIGMA As a verb it means give off/ A noise (words, not sneeze, burp or cough)/ And strangely, as a modifier/ It means complete, whole or entire.

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QUIZ ANSWERS: ENIGMA: Utter. WHO AM I? Spike Lee. WHO, WHAT, WHERE & WHEN? Ronald Searle; Capital; Washington State; 1961.

Yesterday’s Solutions Across: 1 Stifle; 4 Favour; 9 Imperiousness; 10 Harness; 11 Ensue; 12 Hurry; 14 Essay; 18 Ambit; 19 Trident; 21 Embarrassment; 22 Steady; 23 Fettle.

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DOWN 2 Confuse (7) 3 Raise (7) 4 Not important (13) 6 Agitate (7) 7 Genuine (7) 8 Fruit (6) 13 Pariah (7) 14 Diary (7) 15 Think fit (6) 16 Decamp (7) 17 Reading desk (7)

The desire to open up new and exciting territories can seem strong yet, this is probably going to require some research to explain your thoughts, and not everyone may be instantly receptive. Commit to winning them over.

You can be an creative person but sometimes a tendency to stick with what you know competes with your experimental side. Don’t let your long-term hopes suffer from a fear of going beyond your comfort zone.

If work demands are weighing heavily on you, the thought of any kind of escapism can seem very attractive indeed. Some kind of fundamental rebalancing of your priorities can help you to open up new and exciting possibilities.

ACROSS 1 Supplement (8) 5 Chances (4) 9 Release (4) 10 A murderer (8) 11 Rustic (5) 12 Gesticulation (7) 13 Unpleasant (13) 18 Germanic (8) 19 Ill (4) 20 Loss of memory (7) 21 Lid (5) 22 Inform (4) 23 Harsh (8)

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by DAnny HOgAn Ireland international Kieran Marmion wants to nail down a permanent place in the squad having made his debut against argentina on Saturday.

Marmion, who was an unused replacement in last year’s summer tour to Canada and the United States, said it was a dream come true to make his international bow.

‘It’s great to get the opportunity and all the hard work to pay off,’ he said. ‘I was delighted to get out on the pitch. Obviously after last year not getting on, I was just happy to get out there to get a run-out.’

He started 26 of Connacht’s competitive games this season and came off the bench in the other two – it was the second straight season in which he has played in every league game.

The target now for the 22-year-old is to main-

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Cooney, Roux line out for Connacht Rugby The IRFU, Connacht Rugby

and Leinster Rugby have agreed a loan deal for scrum half John Cooney and lock Quinn Roux to train and play at Connacht next season. Roux will come to Connacht on an initial deal until December 31 and will link up with head coach Pat Lam’s squad next month for the beginning of the pre-season period.

Cooney, whose terms have been agreed for the full season, will continue his shoulder rehab with Leinster before his move to Galway. Cooney made a name for himself in the Leinster and Ireland set-up as a highly intelligent scrum half.

tain that consistency and remain part of Joe Schmidt’s plans for the rugby World Cup. ‘Obviously, that’s what we all want, so to do that we have got to go back and work hard with our regions and to try and push on from where we are now,’ he added.

‘I’m just going to keep working as hard as I can and keep putting the training in and see where it goes from there.’

Marmion immediately noticed the increase in intensity at international level and is now hoping Ireland can wrap up the series against the Pumas in Tucuman on Saturday.

He said: ‘It was obviously a step up, even in training and stuff, it’s all a step up so it’s a great experience and something to take on board for when we go back and play with our regions.

‘We are going to try and get the win again on Saturday. It’s the first time that an Irish team have won in argentina so to take the series would be even better.’

‘Delighted to get out on the pitch’: Kieran Marmion made his debut against Argentina on Saturday pIcture: Inpho

McIlroy blocks out modern world to go Jack to basics communication with 18-time major winner Nicklaus.

‘I spent two hours with Jack Nicklaus last week in his office in Palm Beach and had a great conversation about everything; business, golf, brand, the whole lot,’ McIlroy revealed in his pretournament press conference at Pinehurst on Wednesday. ‘And I got a lot from that.

‘He said to me: “How the hell can you shoot 63 and then 78” [in the first two rounds of Nicklaus’ Memorial Tournament]. I said: “I wasn’t meaning to, Jack. I’m trying not to!” He said to me he was never

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PARALyMPic Double Paralympic gold medallist Mark Rohan (centre) was joined by fellow athletes, swimmer Ellen Keane and footballer Gary Messett, to celebrate the announcement that Mondelez Ireland has extended its sponsorship of Paralympics Ireland until March 2017. Mondelez has signed a three-year sponsorship taking the partnership beyond the next Paralympic Games in Rio in 2016.

‘We are going to try and get the win again on Saturday’

RoRy McIlRoy has turned his back on social media and enlisted the help of Jack Nicklaus as he aims to win two of the year’s remaining major championships.

McIlroy switched off his phone and even gave away his laptop to cope with the aftermath of his split from fiancée caroline Wozniacki last month, an approach which paid instant dividends as he won the BMW PGA championship just four days later.

The former world No.1’s phone will remain silent during this week’s US open and his Twitter account will be less active for the ‘foreseeable future’ – McIlroy opting to revert to more oldfashioned means of

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afraid to change things up in the middle of a round if it wasn’t going well. If he felt like he wasn’t swinging well, he’d make a swing change right then and there.

‘I had a great

Major contender: Rory McIlroy

conversation with Jack and I feel very honoured that I’m able to call him up for advice if I need to. He’s been very generous with his time. Some of the things he said to me, I’m really thinking about going into this week.’

Having struggled in the majors last year – describing his golf after missing the cut in the open championship as ‘brain dead’ – McIlroy targeted doubling his tally of two major titles in 2014.

The 25-year-old, who believes he is close to the form which justifies being made favourite for a second US open title this week, said: ‘After the season I had in the majors last year, I was coming in this year and making them a real priority. I want to get in contention.’

Froome maintains lead in French race cycLing

Chris Froome held a 12-second overall lead after stage four in the Criterium du Dauphine which was won by Katusha’s Yuri Trofimov yesterday. Froome’s tyre was punctured 33km from the end but the Briton switched his bike and was able to recover with the help of Sky team-mate Geraint Thomas to finish 21st. Froome crossed the line 2mins and 20secs behind Trofimov but retains the yellow jersey ahead of Alberto Contador and Wilco Kelderman in third. The only change to the top ten in the standings saw France’s Maxime Bouet move to seventh place.

Portrush for Open

gOLf A month after insisting it remained ‘some distance’ from being able to stage the Open in Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951, the R&A is set to announce Royal Portrush will host the championship in 2019.

Reports on May 11 claimed a deal had been done for 2019, some 68 years after Max Faulkner won the only Open staged outside England and Scotland.

An official announcement of the decision is expected on Monday.

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world cup round-up 2 Challenges to referee decisions FiFa president Sepp Blatter wants managers to be allowed during a match with immediate television

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by PARAic MORgAn

False nine?

Silva

Pellegrini praise is a Silva lining DaviD Silva believes working with Manuel Pellegrini has helped put him in line to start Spain’s World Cup opener tomorrow. The champions face Holland in Salvador and Silva is pushing for a starting spot. after winning the Premier league and Capital One Cup in Pellegrini’s first season in charge at Manchester City, Silva said: ‘Pellegrini becoming coach has worked out very well. We have scored a lot of goals and it is crucial for my game to play his style of football.’ Silva also believes he can play the ‘false nine’ if needed and added: ‘i scored in that position against Mexico and Scotland and feel comfortable there.’

1 World Cup each won by England,

France and Spain.

2 World Cup finals have gone to

RichaRd Keogh has warned the World cup favourites to write off Portugal at their peril after seeing them at their destructive best.

Keogh and his Republic of ireland teammates found themselves on the receiving end at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey during the early hours of Wednesday morning, when cristiano Ronaldo and company illustrated their readiness to ruffle a few feathers in Brazil.

The Portuguese ran out 5-1 winners in their final warm-up game after roaring into a 3-0 lead with just 37 minutes gone, and having seen them at close hand, the derby defender is well placed to judge how dangerous they could be in

Off target: Ronaldo pounds the turf after missing a first half goal against ireland

‘Ronaldo can make something happen out of nothing’ Brazil.

Keogh said: ‘They have a good team, a good squad. Ronaldo is the best player in the world, he can make something happen out of nothing. ‘on that showing, they are going to be a bit of a threat.’

While Portugal headed for South america, ireland turned for home, licking its wounds after a bruising night in New Jersey which saw a squad weakened by injuries and withdrawals suffer at the hands of one preparing for the big stage.

Martin o’Neill’s players will spend the next few weeks in rest and recuperation before re-

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penalties – Brazil beating Italy in 1994, and Italy’s success over France in 2006.

3 Defeats in World Cup finals for

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turning to domestic affairs, but with one eye on the resumption of competitive international action in September. o’Neill deliberately chose testing fixtures for the summer programme – against Turkey, italy, costa Rica and the Portuguese – and his side ultimately emerged from them with two defeats and two draws to show for their efforts, although believing they could, and perhaps should, have won each of the first three. however, the manager is confident that will help to hone them for the start of the euro 2016 qualifying campaign, which gets underway in georgia, and Keogh knows that is when results Picture: ePA

12 Stadiums being used for the 2014 finals, seven of them new, including the arena Da Baixada in Curitiba

Holland – in 1974, 1978 and 2010.

5 World Cup wins for this summer’s

previous World Cups, the first played in 1930 in Uruguay and the 19th four years ago in South Africa.

7 Matches to be played at Brazil’s most famous stadium, Rio’s Maracana.

8 Countries have won the World

in Europe, the last being Germany in 2006.

11 Goals scored by three

different players in qualifying for this year’s World Cup finals – Holland’s Robin van Persie, Uruguay’s luis Suarez and the slightly

17 Pele’s age when he played at his

26 Passes involved before Esteban Cambiasso scored a stunning team goal for Argentina in their 6-0 win over Serbia & Montenegro at the 2006 World Cup.

27 Goals scored by

Hungary at the 1954 tournament in Switzerland, a record.

19 Number of

finals, including the hosts.

10 World Cup finals have been held

memorable World Cup success on home soil, beating Brazil 3-0 in the Paris final.

awarded to the world champions.

6 South American teams at the

games at the World Cup finals of 1930, 1950, 1954 and 1958, before managing a draw against Wales.

16 Years since France claimed a

25 World Cup games played by German great lothar Matthaus between 1982 and 1998. No other outfield player has appeared in five tournaments.

18 Carat gold trophy

hosts Brazil, the most in tournament history.

9 Mexico lost a record nine straight

shown on British television, the first being Switzerland in 1954.

first World Cup, the 1958 finals in Sweden – he remains the youngest player to have scored a goal at a finals tournament.

4 Hours time difference between the UK and Sao Paulo, where England play their second match against Uruguay.

Cup – Brazil, Italy, West Germany, Argentina, Uruguay, England, France and Spain.

will really matter. he said: ‘The manager wanted tough games.

We probably should have had a couple more victories in the four games, but we have got to make sure we are ready now for September because at the end of the day, we are all fighting to get to France and that’s what we are driving for. ‘it’s a good learning curve for this group. a couple of us are still learning at this level, we are still a bit of a new group together.

‘But we have come into a few squads together now and come September, we will be ready and we are looking forward to it.’

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lesser-known Belize forward Deon McCaulay (pictured).

13 World Cup finals

appearances for England,

their first coming in 1950.

14 World Cup finals appearances for Mexico, who have twice reached the quarter-finals.

15 World Cup finals have been

20 Years since England boss Roy Hodgson led Switzerland at the 1994 World Cup finals in america.

21

England goals for Steven Gerrard, including three at World Cup finals

22 Points for England as they topped their qualifying group, with six wins and four draws from their ten games.

23 Players in each squad. The algeria players play for 23 different clubs.

24 Million television viewers in

Britain watched England’s dramatic second-round clash with Argentina at the 1998 tournament in France.

28 Years since Diego Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal for Argentina in their 2-1 quarter-finals win over England at the 1986 World Cup.

29 Months taken to complete World Cup qualifying, between June 2011 and November 2013.

30 Goals scored by Bosnia in their World Cup qualifying campaign – ten of them from Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.

31 Centigrade, the average daily

high temperature for June in Manaus, where England play their tournament opener against italy.

32 Teams at this summer’s finals in Brazil – this has been the case since France 1998.

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Fantastic four to kick up storm Bernard Brazil

A fantastic forward. Not many people know about him yet but they will after this World Cup. He played in Brazil with Atletico Mineiro and Democrata before getting his chance in Europe with Shakhtar Donetsk last year. He is very good one-on-one with the keeper and definitely has the capability to Bernard play for a bigger club.

We all know about Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – but who could be the hidden stars of the World Cup? Deco, the Brazilian-born schemer who played in two World Cups for Portugal, tells Matthew Nash.

Adam Lallana England

There is a good mix of youth and experience and, at 26, he’s in the middle. Lallana is wanted by the big clubs but I expect a great World Cup from him if he plays.

I have seen a few England games this year and Lallana is one of the brightest in a very good group.

ronaldo shows brilliance as he returns from injury

Portugal boss Paulo Bento was a happy man after seeing Cristiano ronaldo return from injury ahead of the World Cup finals. the real Madrid forward played 66 minutes of his country’s 5-1 friendly victory over the republic of Ireland at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. ronaldo, who had missed the previous two warm-up games with tendonitis in his left knee and a thigh problem, did not find his way on to the scoresheet, but showed flashes of his brilliance, setting up one of striker Hugo almeida’s two goals and rattling the foot of the post with a first-half free-kick.

Bento said: ‘Yes, it was important that he played and we would not hide it. a player like ronaldo is important for any team, and that’s the case for us. It’s good that he is back.’ ronaldo’s contribution will put him in line for Portugal’s opener against germany in Salvador on June 16, when Bento will hope he has regained a little more of his customary sharpness. However, he was content enough with what he saw against the republic. He said: ‘I think he had a good match alongside what we did collectively.

Bento: Happy with Ronaldo

Marco Verratti trained with italy yesterday after missing a few days with a fever. italy coach cesare Prandelli is thought to be considering starting the 21-year-old PSG midfielder as a second playmaker against england on Saturday to negate attempts to shackle orchestrator-in-chief andrea Pirlo.

With goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu already back from a bruised rib, it means all 25 italy players in the camp are healthy.

Fourth goalkeeper antonio Mirante and extra defender andrea ranocchia will remain with the azzurri until at least a day before the england game in case of injury. teams have until 24 hours before their opening match to replace injured players.

contract extension at Juventus for 35-year-old Andrea Pirlo.

Big-match briefing Brazil v Croatia

Sao Paulo, 9pm, ITV

Semi-finals of France 98, beating Germany 3-0 en route and Davor Suker collecting the Golden Boot.

Who’s in charge?

Former Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari (left) is already a hero after leading Brazil to their 2002 win – the 65-year-old will be an icon if he repeats the trick on home soil.

Niko Kovac (right) took charge last year and is only 42. Won 83 Croatia caps until 2008.

Tops for Twitter The ever-kooky @DavidLuiz_4 regularly tweets all sorts of pictures and videos.

Italy always look strong and can surprise the world when no one is expecting anything of them. Mario Balotelli is obviously well-known to English fans already, he is the team’s main goalscorer and this is his chance to make his mark in front of the world.

MasterCard Player Mascot Manager Deco helped give 22 kids across Europe a priceless experience as the Official Player Mascots for the 2014 Uefa Champions League final

This is Lionel Messi’s chance to shine and the Barcelona star is 8/1 with William Hill, Ladbrokes and others to be the best player in the finals.

REACH THE LAST FOUR

Spain, written off by some, can cope with the heat and enjoy one last hurrah.

They are 6/4 with William Hill to go to the semi-finals.

Former Arsenal star @_Eduardofficial is a keen chronicler of life inside his squad’s camp.

The heat is on: Messi

picture: reuterS

5/1 Odds on Australia, who face stern tests against Spain, Holland and Chile in Group B, to finish as lowest scorers

Messi’s men can come out on top WORLD CUP WINNERS

Argentina were our pick when the draw was made and little has changed our mind. They should cruise into the semi-finals, where they could take on Spain. Still worth backing at 4/1 with most firms.

TOP SCORER

Most famous for

Five World Cup wins, the last in 2002 in Japan.

One of a number of very talented Belgians in the Premier League. He is so much more than just a big targetman – he can play, and scores a wide range of goals.

This is Belgium’s chance to show they are able to compete with the big teams and Lukaku can be Lukaku a big part of that.

GOLDEN BALL

Verratti boost for Prandelli’s Pirlo plan

2 Year

Mario Balotelli Italy

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Considering he has been without competitive football for a few weeks, I think he did well.’

‘It’s good for the team that Ronaldo is back’

Romelu Lukaku Belgium

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero is the selection to be top of the shots at 14/1 with Ladbrokes, Coral, Bet Victor and more. Thomas Muller is worth each-way consideration at 33/1.

WHEN WILL THEY GO OUT?

There’s a case to be made for Roy Hodgson’s side to be flying home after the group stages, at 6/4 with Stan James. But if they avoid defeat against Italy, they can squeeze into round two. Potential opponents in the last 16 should not be a worry but Brazil or Spain will send them packing in the last eight. Back them to exit there at 4/1 with Bwin and Sportingbet.

HOT TOMMY

Thomas Muller is TOP ENGLAND 7/2 to be Germany’s top GOALSCORER goalscorer It takes a decent memory to recall the last time WHY ENGLAND Wayne Rooney was effective at CAN’T WIN a major tournament and Daniel The Three Lions are a general 28/1 – Sturridge looks value at 3/1. the biggest price they’ve ever been TONIGHT’S OPENER for the World Cup. The defence is Hosts Brazil can get off to a flyer too shaky and the squad is too against Croatia and are 20/21 with inexperienced to be considered as Ladbrokes to lead both at half-time possible champions but they may and full-time. do better than expected.

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Marmion targeting regular spot in an Ireland green jersey

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World Cup wait is over as Brazil versus Croatia kicks off

by pARAic MORgAn There will be a universal sigh of relief when Brazil’s captain Thiago Silva leads his team out at the Arena Corinthians in São Paulo today to finally get the World Cup underway.

The agonising wait can be put to one side if those in the green and gold shirts of Brazil satisfy the demands of the nation in their opening game against Croatia.

This should be the spiritual home of football: a country which has won the World Cup no fewer than five times, and which has not been hosts since 1950.

Yet, as the Football Association chairman

Greg Dyke pointed out, anyone walking around São Paulo would have been hardpushed to realise that a World Cup was about to kick off in the city. Dyke said: ‘The only reason you’d know there’s a World Cup here is because half the people are on strike and you can’t get from the airport.

‘I’m told there’s all sorts of politics.

There is real concern about the protesters. Some

people don’t want Brazil to win because they don’t want the government to get reelected.’

This is no doubt a reflection on all that has gone since the country was awarded the right to stage the event seven years ago, with organisers struggling to deal with building delays, the abandonment of transport projects, strikes, deaths of construction workers, politi-

A couple pose with a mock trophy

cal rivalries and widespread protests over waste and inefficiencies associated with the event.

There have been signs of some World Cup fever building in rio de Janeiro with fans from Argentina, Mexico, Italy and england mixing with Brazilians on Copacabana beach.

More low-key than the multi-million dollar Olympics, for the World Cup opening ceremony the focus will be on Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Brazilian pop star Claudia Leitte performing the official World Cup song ‘We Are One (Olé Ola)’.

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