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      James Corden quizzes Jose Mourinho on the Euros, penalties, Harry Kane… and cricket

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      WHILE their lives couldn’t be more different, Jose Mourinho and James Corden have more in ­common than you may think.Both are seasoned pros in their chosen field with legions of fans around the globe — and a shared obsession with the beautiful game.
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      Jose Mourinho chatted with James Corden ahead of this weekend’s EurosCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The TV legend grilled The Special One on everything from his trophies to cricketCredit: Daniel Jones – The Sun
      So who better to quiz The Special One than a London-born boy done good?
      Who wants to know if one day Jose would plump for a job at his beloved West Ham? Jose, 58, is now at Roma after parting company with Spurs.
      Speaking on Zoom, James, 42, got Jose chatting about Harry Kane’s future, the 25-and-a-half trophies he’s won and the advice he’d give to Gareth Southgate.
      The England boss famously missed a penalty at Euro 96, one of several shootout heartaches over the years. But Jose says our “mental wall is broken” after spot-kick joy against Colombia at the 2018 World Cup.

      JAMES CORDEN: How are you, Jose? This is such a thrill, I’m a big fan.
      JOSE MOURINHO: I can’t believe that. You must be a fan of David Moyes.
      JC: Yes, Moyesiah — he’s incredible. So, are you excited for this new chapter?
      JM: I am. I felt a very good connection with the owners. It’s the feeling of working not for them but with them.
      JC: How much of your day is spent thinking about how much you want to improve that squad?
      JM: There is a lot of work to do. Zoom made things easy. I don’t like making phone calls. I like to see people.
      JC: Fans got to see your reaction to lockdown in the Amazon documentary with Tottenham. Was that in your contract?
      Mourinho spoke about Harry Kane’s future, saying he is a ‘very Premier League guy’Credit: Getty
      JM: Yes I was informed about it. I gave them my opinion. It would disturb the work we were doing but it would be a good thing for the club.
      JC: Reading between the lines my feeling was that Mauricio Pochettino did not want those cameras there. Did you know that was an issue?
      JM: No not at all. It was something that was done and it is not even for me to ask why or how.
      The positives were more important. And that it is.
      JC: I feel you’ve always known when something is going to work or not in the long term. Like at Manchester United, you came to Los Angeles and we filmed something for my show. I had a feeling you thought that season would not end well.
      JM: Manchester United was a situation where we won three trophies in the first season. When I met you I wanted more.
      JC: I remember you saying to me, “I have no players” and I was like, “No you have this and this.” You said it wasn’t enough.
      JM: I am very optimistic but I am very realistic. When we did that at Manchester United by winning the Europa League, and the domestic cup, I felt for the next step it would not be enough.
      This season, people were saying, “Great season, you finished second.” I’d say, “We finished second. It’s a bad season.”
      He spoke about Gareth Southgate’s heart-breaking missed penalty at Euro 96Credit: Getty
      Mourinho revealed the advice he’d give the England bossCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      JC: Why is finishing second a bad season?
      JM: I like Manchester United, the fans were amazing with me. And I think it is good for them that another season without trophies is seen as positive.
      But with me the level of expectation coming from the media is completely different.
      JC: But some of that pressure you bring on yourself. In press conferences you’ll say things like, “Three, three!”
      JM: That’s a reaction! I don’t arrive and say three or five. James, if you want to be proactive you can ask me how many trophies I have won in my career — 25 and a half.
      JC: What is the half?
      JM: The half is the final I didn’t play with Tottenham.
      I’ve won 25 and a half trophies…the half is the final I didn’t play with Spurs.
      JC: Were you disappointed you didn’t get to manage?
      JM: Of course. To have a chance to win a trophy with a club that doesn’t have many, that was a dream.
      JC: Did you ever say, “Let me manage the final, win the trophy and I will leave?”
      JM: It is not for me to make that decision.
      Corden grilled Mourinho, aka The Special One, on ZoomCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers
      Corden admits he’s a big fan and says he feels a very good connection with David Moyes
      JC: What advice would you give the new manager?
      JM: I am not going to give any advice. I say goodbye, I wish you luck and I move on.
      JC: Would you not just say, “Try and keep Harry Kane?”
      JM: That’s obvious. He is one of the top strikers in the world.
      JC: Did you like working with Harry?
      JM: I did enjoy it very much. I love his partnership with Son.
      JC: Do you see the ambition in Harry that you have seen in Zlatan, in Ronaldo?
      JM: Yes but when I work with these guys they were winning titles. It is about legacy. Legacy is about medals.
      But who knows? In five weeks Harry could be a European champion.
      JC: I am sure you won’t answer this, but where do you think Harry Kane should play his football next year?
      JM: I think he has to play where he is happy. And I think he is happy in England. He is a very Premier League guy.
      Mourinho has won 25½ trophies in his career, including a final he didn’t play with TottenhamCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He admits he’s been offered international management jobs at England and PortugalCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The football legend says he doesn’t know what he’d do without the beautiful gameCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
      JC: Let’s talk about the Euros. Are you excited?
      JM: I am always excited about football. We have a break and I feel lost and empty. I don’t know what to do after dinner. I am just zapping zapping zapping with no proper football.
      JC: What do you make of England’s chances?
      JM: They can win it. I only see France has an incredible squad but apart from that I don’t see one team that is better than the others.
      Who knows, in 5 weeks Harry Kane could be a European champion.
      JC: Have you ever been offered international management jobs?
      JM: England when I left Chelsea but I realised it was too early for me. I had Portugal when I was at Real Madrid. It was a crazy offer for a part-time job. It is the kind of job I think I will enjoy later.
      JC: You said you don’t know what to do without football. So what do you do to keep yourself entertained?
      JM: I am a very complicated guy. I am totally absorbed by sport. I will be addicted to the Olympics. I am addicted to F1, I am addicted to tennis. There is one sport that I still don’t understand, cricket.
      When I was working for Sir Bobby Robson, I could not understand how much he loved the game, because I didn’t understand the game.
      Mourinho reckons England can win the Euros, saying ‘I don’t see one team that is better than the others’Credit: The Sun
      JC: Sir Bobby because he was clearly a mentor to you. Do you have anyone you consider yourself a mentor to?
      JM: I am more than a mentor, I am an agent without commission. I get so many jobs from so many friends. People want advice and opinions.
      JC: Did you know about the Super League before us?
      JM: I knew the project was in the kitchen and it would come out.
      JC: Were you surprised by how quickly it fell apart?
      JM: The way people reacted was incredible. I am a football lover. I got emotional about that reaction.
      JC: If you had been at Tottenham or Man Utd, and they said, “This is the Super League, we’re going to enter it”, would you have said, “Guys this is a PR disaster?”
      JM: I don’t think we have any power in any club at this moment. We have power in relation to our opinion. The old-fashioned football manager with lots of power in the club, I think that has disappeared.
      JC: Back to the Euros, from a manager’s point of view, what should Gareth Southgate say to his five?
      JM: You know my record on penalties? I lost two Champions League semi-finals on penalties.
      JC: So what did you say? Then Gareth Southgate can say the opposite?
      JM: When I trust players over my feelings it doesn’t work. For example Chelsea versus Liverpool, one of the players was not on the list. He came to me in the middle of Anfield and he said to me, “Am I the first or fifth?” I said, “You are the sixth or the seventh.”
      He says the best player he’s ever coached was MessiCredit: Reuters
      He said, “I want to go because I will score.” So with that, I thought, “OK.” He took it but he missed.
      I also had the European Super Cup, Chelsea versus Bayern. Again the guy who missed shouldn’t have taken the penalty. The last time this happened I won. It was this season, Tottenham versus Chelsea. And the same thing happened to me. I told the player, “No.”
      England don’t need my advice now. That mental wall is broken. They want it.
      JC: That is a great bit of advice for Gareth Southgate. OK let’s finish up with some quickfire. The best player you never coached?
      JM: Messi.
      JC: The best football game you have been a part of?
      JM: Benfica and Porto. That game for us Portuguese is everything. It is tribal, North versus South.
      JC: Your favourite food?
      JM: I am from a fisherman’s city but I am a meat guy. I like my beef medium well, with amazing chips.
      The old-fashioned football manager with lots of power in the club, I think that has disappeared.
      JC: Your favourite song?
      JM: I wouldn’t say I have a favourite song but I like Bryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen and U2.
      JC: Your favourite place in the world?
      JM: My city Setubal.
      JC: Your favourite thing to do on a day off?
      JM: I don’t have days off. There’s not one day when I can disconnect from football, where I can ignore the telephone.
      JC: And finally, be honest, everything you have achieved in your career, 25-and-a-half cups, do you feel with every move you are getting closer to your dream of becoming the manager of West Ham United?
      JM: It is not my dream.
      JC: If it’s not a dream because it’s just so far out of reach for you I get it, I totally get it.
      Corden casks whether he’s getting closer to achieving his dream of becoming West Ham’s manager
      Unfortunately he shoots Corden down as he says Roma is his futureCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd

      JM: Maybe, James. I am not a club man. That is clear. I am a guy of many clubs. Roma is my future.
      JC: My admiration for you never stops growing. Thank you for this. It has been a thrill.
      JM: See you in LA, I will go to Coachella.

      IN return for this article, at James’ request, The Sun has made a donation to Magic Breakfast charity, which helps provide breakfasts to school kids. For more information, visit www.magicbreakfast.com. More

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      We were only allowed out for one night before Euro 96… I ended up in dentist’s chair, says Teddy Sheringham

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      WHEN we think of Euro ’96, several beautiful images come to mind — Gazza’s goal, Pearce’s ­penalty and all of the win against Holland.But two unpleasant images pop up too — one being a heartbroken Gareth Southgate after his penalty miss in the semi-final against Germany.
      Teddy Sheringham was pictured in the ‘dentist’s chair’ in Hong Kong before Euro 96Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      And, from a month or so before that, the photos of the infamous night out in Hong Kong.
      Teddy Sheringham, his clothes inexplicably in shreds, was one of many faces staring out of our front pages along with a spirit-soaked Gazza, obviously enjoying an almighty pre-tournament bender.
      They were indulging in the “dentist’s chair” — a notorious drinking game where bartenders poured a succession of drinks into the open mouths of punters.
      As preparations for an international tournament went, it was not a good look.
      A quarter of a century on, Teddy allows himself a sheepish smile at the memory. “It was a great night out, yes. Great fun.
      “I mean, you’re with 20 of your mates. You know you have four weeks of staying in and are allowed this one night out.
      “It’s not great pictures, I know, how it turned out. But you know you want to enjoy yourself for that one night — and we certainly did.”
      Boozing Paul Gascoigne pictured alongside Teddy in shredded clothingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Teddy sheepishly says the Hong Kong was ‘great fun but not great pictures’Credit: The Sun
      But Teddy recalls how England boss Terry Venables somehow managed to turn it into a positive.
      “We know it didn’t look very good to the public and Terry wasn’t best pleased about it and he let us know in no uncertain terms. But what he did afterwards with the Press was pure genius.
      “He said, ‘Look, I allowed them out; it’s on my shoulders.’ And he protected the players. He defended us and we loved him for it.”
      Indeed, the whole furore seemed to end up bringing the whole group together.
      “I think that is exactly how it brought us together. When you’re in each other’s company, you get to know people.
      “And then when someone defends you like (Terry did), it gives you a sturdiness in your group and a unity that perhaps you wouldn’t have got if we had stayed at home and stayed at (team hotel in England) Burnham Beeches and all been on a quiet front.”
      It’s unlikely that Southgate will have the dentist’s chair as part of his strategy for this year’s tour­nament. He gave the night a pass thanks to Stuart Pearce’s sage advice.
      But Euro ’96 will be front of mind for England’s current coach, reckons Teddy, partly because of what the current coach learned from the whole experience.
      Teddy recreates dentist’s chair with GazzaCredit: Getty
      Teddy admits England boss Terry Venables ‘wasn’t best pleased’ about the photographsCredit: Action Images
      Paul Gascoigne celebrates his goal with Teddy Sheringham in the Euro 96 clash against ScotlandCredit: PA:Press Association
      “I’m excited with what Gareth’s doing. I like that he’s worked under Terry Venables.
      “He’ll take a lot from what Terry did in Euro ’96 — the way he tried to build that team spirit, that unity, that club feel. We’ve got some fantastic players.
      “I love the look of Mason (Mount). I love the look of Foden. I love the way they take it to the opposition.
      “You know, Declan Rice has come of age in that position. I’m excited about (Jack) Grealish coming on to the scene too.”
      This enthusiasm for England’s young stars is quite something, coming from a player who in his career won a Champions League, three Premier League titles and an FA Cup, yet wasn’t picked for England until he was 27. Why?
      “Good question,” says Teddy, without any noticeable bitterness. “I was probably in better form when I was around 24 or 25, and just when my form was dipping a little bit, I got the chance when I was least expecting it.”
      Until then Teddy was exactly what he is now — a proper England fan. Of the Italia ’90 semi-final against West Germany, he says, “I remember being at a pub, I think down in Southend, and just getting ­carried away with it.
      “I was a professional footballer by then but I was just enjoying being part of the crowd watching, and the excitement it brought to so many people, watching Gazza turn it on and England coming so close to being in the final.
      “Once you’re a professional footballer, you dream that maybe one time it might happen to you.” Thankfully, for him and the rest of us, it did happen.And the next time England were so close to being in a final he was there, a great player in a great side with a wonderful manager.
      Teddy says the Hong Kong night out incident brought his England team togetherCredit: Getty
      Teddy thinks England could go all the way in the Euros if they ‘come together as a real unit’Credit: The Sun
      Teddy, along with most footballers you talk to who were coached by Venables, say his genius was in how brilliantly he explained stuff to them.
      He had a way of making you understand what was expected.
      Teddy says: “With a lot of managers, if you were told a lot of things, it would all get muddled.
      “But he had a way of making it clear. I mean, it sounds very easy, doesn’t it?
      “But so many managers I’ve played under make it hard work — when you come out of the meeting, you’re like, what was that? And you can see other players thinking that too. With Terry, it was different.”
      As well as bringing the group together, the dentist’s chair drama also, of course, led to a celebration worthy of a sublime goal from Gazza against Scotland.
      Teddy’s memory of it remains razor sharp. “I remember it very clearly. David Seaman hit a long ball up from a goal kick and it dropped quite kindly for me.
      “I laid it off to Darren Anderton who played a beautiful floaty ball over the top and rest is just Gazza’s pure genius.”
      The lads celebrated by recreating the dentist’s chair episode, Gazza lying on his back as Teddy sprayed his water bottle into his mouth.
      Teddy admits some careful planning had gone into it. “I think we were all party to it, agreeing if we scored we could have a bit of fun with it.
      “I took a while to get there as I was probably still coming over the halfway line and I’m not the quickest, but I had to be involved.”
      Teddy thinks this England side have the same kind of talent, but he has a warning that they, and us fans, should heed — England, for all their class, didn’t have it all their own way in ’96.
      Darren Anderton, Paul Gascoigne and Steve McManaman celebrate with goal scorer Teddy SheringhamCredit: Getty
      Terry Venables talks with Teddy Sheringham and Stuart Pearce at an England training session during Euro 96Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      They laboured against Switzerland, the first half against Scotland was a struggle and the Scots’ missed penalty was crucial.
      “Sometimes you just have to dig in. Even looking back at the Holland game, the Dutch had three or four very good chances. It was actually a very even game between two very good teams, but we took our chances, and they didn’t.”
      His point being that when it does get sticky, the players must work through it and, crucially, the fans have got to be patient and stay behind them.
      Teddy’s other advice, in so many words, is not to lose the semi-final.
      Because it hurts like hell. I’d forgotten that the first sudden death penalty, effectively, fell to him.
      “It’s the most nervous I’ve ever been on a football pitch. Taking a penalty for your country, especially the fifth penalty, you know if you miss you’re going to get ridiculed for the rest of your life.”
      He scored, Gareth didn’t, and you know the rest. The horror of that moment has stayed with Teddy. From all the excitement and all the euphoria, that feeling we’re going all the way to, cut, that’s it. Got to go home. Wow. That’s it. It was surreal, awful.”
      He thinks England could go all the way, but says: “You’ve got to come together as a real unit, because any little splits in the camp will get shown up at some stage.
      Adrian Chiles with England legend Teddy SheringhamCredit: The Sun

      “Get into it. Stick together. Fight like hell at times
      “Show your skill, but make sure you give your all because I’m here now 25 years later still swearing ifs and buts.
      “Give it your best shot and come back as heroes. That is what I say.”
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      Floyd Mayweather races to reunite with stripper fiancee Anna Monroe hours after Logan Paul fight following sexy selfie

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER was back in the arms of his British fiancee following his fight against Logan Paul, Sun Online can reveal. The boxing legend reunited with Anna Monroe hours after drawing against American YouTuber Paul in their exhibition bout in Miami.
      Anna Monroe was reunited with Floyd Mayeather after his exhibtion bout against Logan PaulCredit: Instagram @thereal.annamonroe
      Mayweather drew against the American YouTuber after failing to knock him out in MiamiCredit: Alamy
      Monroe posted this sexy selfie on social media to her 81,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @thereal.annamonroe
      Mayweather, 43 booted Anna, 29, out of their mansion as he went into ‘full fight mode’ for the dust-up at the Hard Rock Stadium.
      But sources say the pair are now set to enjoy a holiday and may even wed by the end of this year.
      A pal said: “Anna was one of the first people Floyd saw after the fight.
      “It’s been several weeks since they were together so they have a lot of catching up to do. 
      “Absence has made the heart grow fonder and they are now looking forward to a long, long holiday where they will continue to plan their nuptials.
      “A lot of people suggested their relationship was on the rocks after he asked Anna to leave his mansion.
      “Nothing could be further from the truth.
      “They are very happy but Floyd was just in full fight mode and wanted to give the bout his total attention.”
      Monroe was kicked out of Mayweather’s Las Vegas mansion last month as he prepared for his dust-up with PaulCredit: Instagram @thereal.annamonroe
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      Monroe showed last week what Mayweather is missing after showing off her body on social media.
      Last month, SunSport revealed how Floyd had sent Anna flowers draped in dollar bills – as a peace offering for kicking her out their mansion.
      The 1996 Olympic bronze medallist proposed to Anna – lead dancer at his Las Vegas club Girl Collection – shortly after news of their relationship was revealed by The Sun earlier this year.
      They have been dating for some months and the Brit-American moved into his Vegas compound – which boasts 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms and two guest houses.

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      Paddy McGuinness and Danny Dyer to remake footie anthem Vindaloo for Euro 2020

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      FOOTBALL anthem Vindaloo is being remade for the Euros — with   Danny Dyer and Paddy McGuinness on vocals.Scenes for the video were shot this week, with actor Will Mellor, comic Leigh Francis and dancer Bez belting out a new version of the spicy Fat Les hit.
      Happy Mondays star Bez and actor Will Mellor led the filming for Vindaloo in LondonCredit: Alamy
      But EastEnders star Danny and Top Gear host Paddy also sing on the unofficial England anthem, originally recorded for the 1998 World Cup.
      A source said: “Danny and Paddy are secret stars of the Vindaloo re-recording.
      “They laid down their lyrics in a studio at the end of last month but their schedules couldn’t allow them to make filming. But it’s obvious who sings what lines in the track and the new version sounds brilliant.”
      Corrie actor Will, Keith Lemon star Leigh, and Happy Mondays’ dancer Bez were seen filming in Hoxton, East London.
      The source went on: “The video for the updated version is very much in line with the original. Everyone involved in the remake thinks it will blow the original out of the water. It’s brilliant fun.”
      Fat Les’ song Vindaloo was a hit in 1998 and still lives on as an England terrace anthemCredit: Rex

      Fat Les was formed by Blur bassist Alex James, Lily Allen’s dad Keith, and the artist Damien Hirst.
      They hit No2 with Vindaloo, with the star-packed video also featuring Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
      The Euros start on Friday. England open their campaign against Croatia on the Sunday afternoon, a day after Wales play Switzerland.
      Paddy McGuinness is hoping to have a chart hit with VindalooCredit: PA
      EastEnders actor Danny Dyer took part in the Vindaloo remakeCredit: Getty
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      My dad Muhammad Ali loved watching himself on TV…’weren’t I something’, he’d say to us

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      MUHAMMAD ALI spent his final days watching documentaries about his stellar boxing career, according to his daughter Hana.The boxing legend, born Cassius Clay Jr, died aged 74 in June 2016, 32 years after he went public with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.
      Boxing champ Muhammad Ali died in 2016 after a battle with Parkinson’sCredit: Getty
      His daughter Hana has opened up about his passing five years onCredit: HANA ALI / INSTAGRAM
      Hana says Ali spent his final days watching documentaries about his careerCredit: Getty
      Speaking about her father five years on from his death, Hana, 44, told The Sun: “He loved watching himself on TV. ‘Weren’t I something’, he would say to us, his children.
      “He would watch Elvis films on TV, and documentaries about James Brown and Little Richard, but mainly about himself, especially at the age he had Parkinson’s.
      “You could see that light in his eyes. That spark. His eyes were dancing although his body wasn’t. He would look around the room smiling, it was so funny. No matter how bad his position was, he didn’t complain.
      “He never questioned his illness, he never asked, ‘Why me?’
      “He never felt sorry for himself, he felt a blessing in everything and said having Parkinson’s helps other people that are scared and frightened who are hiding away in their homes.
      “Even in his illness he inspired people, his journey on this earth.
      “He found a way to keep on going and life was all the blessings he had.”
      She reveals he would beam at the TV and say ‘weren’t I something’Credit: Getty
      During his 21-year career, Ali, who was married four times and had seven children, became known as the best boxer of all time – with 56 wins, including 37 knockouts.
      ‘OUR FUN-FILLED HOME’
      He retired in 1981 following a final fight against Trevor Berbick in the Bahamas, where he lost on points.
      Three years later in 1984, Ali revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
      Hana, whose mother was Ali’s third wife, Veronica Porché, said life at home with Ali was always filled with fun and that it was totally normal to have major celebrities dropping by for dinner.
      Hana added: “Clint Eastwood was around a lot, Stevie Wonder, Cary Grant.
      “Michael Jackson visited a few times. Prince would come later in the Nineties and we had dinner with Madonna a few times.
      “Over the years, so many celebrities that you’ve heard of tried to meet my father and have been to our home. The list is endless. Everyone was a fan of my dad’s.”
      Hana was born from Ali’s third marriage to Veronica PorchéCredit: Getty
      She says life with her dad was filled with fun – and plenty of celebrities would drop byCredit: HANA ALI / instagram
      But Hana says her dad taught her what was important in lifeCredit: HANA ALI / INSTAGRAM
      Another close pal of Ali’s was Sylvester Stallone, 74, and Hana revealed the actor even filmed scenes for Rocky III at his home in LA.
      Hana said: “I remember watching Stallone filming for Rocky III. They filmed different scenes. One was in my parents’ bedroom, one was on the patio, on the southern side.
      “We had beautiful furniture – they used all our original furnishings in the scenes. They didn’t change it, they didn’t bring in any props.
      Over the years, so many celebrities that you’ve heard of tried to meet my father and have been to our home. The list is endless. Hana
      “The house was set up for the scenes as we lived in it.
      “My dad was always entertaining the crew – he loved doing his magic tricks for them and they would laugh out loud. And my father would try to sit them down, to take a break so he could feed them.
      “My dad and Stallone would have fun during breaks. He was like a big kid, he enjoyed being Muhammad Ali.”
      Despite the A-listers that came through the door of their home, Hana said she and her father connected the most with Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, 85.
      His family say they still feel his presence to this dayCredit: Getty
      Recalling their meeting, Hana explained: “My dad and I hung out with the Dalai Lama in 2004. He was the only person I felt was a spiritual being like my dad.
      “That was the only person I can say I was kind of excited about – not like the celebrities over the years who are admired for other reasons.
      “Just because you make music or people know your name or you are famous – I wasn’t impressed by this because, as I was growing up, my father told me what was important and what wasn’t important in life.”
      ‘I FEEL HE’S STILL HERE’
      Although it has been five years since Ali died of Parkinson’s-related complications, Hana said she feels her father’s presence to this day.
      Multiple films and books have been dedicated to him, and Hana said these help keep his memory alive.
      She said: “It’s like he’s here. Everywhere I turn there’s a poster of daddy, or he’s on TV. His energy is everywhere. I talk to his photo and say, ‘Daddy I love you! When it’s my time, I hope I can see you – come and get me’.
      “He brought all his kids together from all the marriages and made sure we knew each other. This was a beautiful gift he gave us. Now we’re all good friends.
      During his 21-year career, Ali became known as the best boxer of all timeCredit: Getty
      Multiple films and books have been dedicated to his life and achievementsCredit: Getty

      “Our father gave us so much joy. I feel he’s still here and still not gone.
      “I knew from an early age he wasn’t just my dad, but we had to share him with the world. I’m OK with that.
      “I stopped fearing death when he went to the other side.”
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      Harry Maguire almost certain to miss England’s Euro 2020 opener as Gareth Southgate gambles picking FOUR crocked stars

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      HARRY MAGUIRE revealed he has only just started light training in his race to be fit for the Euros.The Manchester United captain looks certain to miss England’s June 13 opener against Croatia and is a doubt for the other group games.
      Harry Maguire picked up an ankle injury during Manchester United’s 3-1 win against Aston Villa last month and has still not recoveredCredit: Rex
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      Boss Gareth Southgate also confirmed Jordan Henderson is not fully fit, while Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford are dealing with niggles.
      However, Southgate took a big gamble by naming all four in his final 26-man squad.
      Maguire, who damaged ankle ligaments against Aston Villa last month, said: “I have done little bits of running.
      “I don’t want to aggravate it too early as we still have nearly two weeks until the first game and it is a long tournament.

      “I am taking it day by day. I have not asked for a time-frame but I am looking forward to being involved.
      “It can improve dramatically in a few days and you can have little setbacks.”
      Maguire, 28, missed United’s Europa League final defeat to Villarreal in Poland a week ago, although he will report for England duty in Middlesbrough after his quarantine spell.
      Southgate, preparing for Wednesday’s friendly with Austria, stressed that Liverpool captain Henderson, sidelined since February after groin surgery, is not 100 per cent but may play some minutes at the Riverside.
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      The England boss said: “Both of the players are not where you would want them to be in terms of being available for the game against Croatia.
      “With Jordan and Harry, we selected a squad that, if they don’t get there, we are not in a situation where we haven’t got cover.
      “The most important thing is we don’t push them beyond the point they are ready for — that would be stupid, negligent.
      “We have had to modify Jordan through certain parts of the session. He will be involved in the game.”
      However, Grealish is struggling with a shin problem and Rashford has foot and shoulder issues.
      Southgate added: “Jack hasn’t been able to train every day and we have to manage his load.
      “Marcus we haven’t seen on the grass but he assures me he is happy with where he is at.”

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      Everton going head-to-head with Crystal Palace for Nuno Espirito Santo after Carlo Ancelotti’s shock Real Madrid switch

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      EVERTON are battling Crystal Palace for Nuno Espirito Santo to take over from Carlo Ancelotti.Goodison supremo Farhad Moshiri is seeking his SIXTH boss in five years after Ancelotti rejoined Real Madrid on Tuesday.
      Nuno Espirito Santo is on the lookout for a new job following his departure from WolvesCredit: PA
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      Moshiri has put ex-Wolves coach Nuno top of a hitlist that includes Eddie Howe and Rafa Benitez.
      And Nuno’s fellow Portuguese Vitor Pereira – who has spent the last three years with Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG – also fancies the job.
      Ancelotti, who guided the Toffees to tenth this season, said: “I’d like to thank the board, players and Evertonians for the tremendous support they have given me.
      “I hope Everton can achieve the exciting opportunities they have in front of them.
      “While I have enjoyed being at Everton, I have been presented with an unexpected opportunity which is the right move for me and my family.”
      Palace have been in talks with Nuno for the past few days and he is their top choice to replace retiring Roy Hodgson.
      But the Toffees’ bigger budget and ambitions might sway Nuno.
      One stumbling block will be Duncan Ferguson’s role in the new Everton coaching team as Nuno may want his own staff.
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      Ferguson was being considered for the post but Nuno’s experience makes him favourite.
      Ancelotti had three years left on an £11million-a-year deal and Everton will get at least £30m in compensation.
      He takes over from Zinedine Zidane, six years after being axed by Real despite winning the Champions League.

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      England’s Euro 2020 squad will be offered therapy developed for soldiers with PTSD

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      ENGLAND’S Euro 2020 squad will be offered “mind therapy” treatment developed by scientists to help soldiers with PTSD to prepare for the finals.The players will spend the next week at stunning Rockcliffe Hall in Co Durham as they play friendlies against Austria and Romania.
      Gareth Southgate’s squad will have access to amazing facilities and supportCredit: Getty
      The FA has booked all 61 bedrooms at the five-star resort, which is nestled in 375 acres of quiet countryside.
      The squad will be able to enjoy some rest and relaxation in the hotel’s 50,000sq ft spa facility, which is among the largest in the country
      And stars including Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane and Phil Foden will also be able to use a “Mind Therapy Room” to get them into the right frame of mind ahead of the team’s first group stage game against Croatia on June 13.
      The stars will lie on a vibrating dentist’s chair-style sound wave bed which was invented by American scientists to help war veterans suffering with PTSD.
      Players will be invited to put headphones on and a face mask placed over their eyes before soft music is played to them, along with a series of beeps.
      The 30-minute treatment is said to help move brainwaves from the alpha state, which is a state of relaxation, to the slower delta waves, which we experience when we are asleep.
      A source said: “The players have had a long, hard season and have very little time off. So it’s only right that they get to spend some downtime in a beautiful hotel.
      “The spa is huge and regarded as one of the best in the country and the golf course is top notch too.
      “Some of the players could benefit from some mind therapy treatments to help clear their minds and relax them and help them sleep properly so their bodies can mend.”
      Earlier this week England boss Gareth Southgate revealed that Wags and families will be banned from the team hotel for the duration of the tournament, which starts on June 11.
      He said: “We’re not going to be able to let people in. There’s a clear edict from Uefa on what the bubbles need to look like to be as secure as we can make them.
      “It’s never going to be 100 per cent fail safe but we’ve got to comply with as much as we can.
      Stars including Marcus Rashford will be able to use a ‘Mind Therapy Room’ to get them into the right frame of mind ahead of the team’s first group game against CroatiaCredit: PA
      A source said: ‘Some of the players could benefit from some mind therapy treatments to help clear their minds and relax them’ – pictured Harry KaneCredit: PA

      “We’re hoping that we might at some point be able to let the players have a little bit of time at home.
      “But that’s constantly being assessed. It’d be a preference for us if we can.”England begin their Euro 2020 campaign underway against Croatia on June 13 at Wembley.
      The Three Lions then face Scotland on June 18 before concluding their Group D fixtures with a match against Czech Republic on June 22.
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