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    KSI reveals when he can make ring return after injuring hand playing GOLF… and eyes two boxing legends next

    KSI is ready to take a swing at two of boxing’s greatest – once he returns to boxing after suffering a GOLF injury. The YouTube, boxing and music superstar was due to face Anthony Taylor and Slim Albaher in a wild two-on-one bout on August 31. KSI was forced to pull out of his August 31 boxing returnCredit: GettyBut KSI was agonisingly forced to pull out of the event with an excruciating hand injury – which he reckons was sustained on the green. He told SunSport: “I really only started feeling it around about mid May. I honestly think I did it through golf.”But I started feeling a pain in between my knuckles. I didn’t think too much of it.“I kind of continued, and at times, it would be fine. At times, it would just be randomly hurting. So I got it checked out.READ MORE IN BOXING“I saw a doctor, he injected it and I kind of just carried on. Started camp, started punching, started sparring.“And then it just started to really, really hurt to the point where even the slightest of touches would just fill me with so much pain.“I’d just be rolling around like, screaming. It hurt a lot. It got to a point where I looked at my trainers, and we all decided that it just doesn’t make sense to fight“I’m not going to be 100 per cent and yeah, I’ll be able to train but if I’m not able to spar, if I’m not able to punch, I’m not gonna be able to give my all to the audience.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKSI, 31, last fought in October when he suffered a controversial first defeat via decision to Tommy Fury, 25. But plans to reschedule his handicap fight against ex-MMA star Taylor, 35, and Slim, 30, look to have been KOd. Watch Mike Tyson, 58, PUNCH Jake Paul before YouTuber, 27, pushes him away in face-off ahead of boxing fightInstead, KSI is eyeing the likes of retired greats Floyd Mayweather, 47, and Amir Khan, 37, who he has been linked with previously. KSI said: “There’s quite a few options. I know people put me versus Mayweather.“That could be a really exciting fight. Especially after he beat my bro. I’d love to get revenge for that.“There’s Amir Khan I can fight as well and there’s a few others that makes sense and that excite me.“So for now, we’ll see. Right now, my main focus is just getting back, getting back to punching.”Instead of fighting, chart-topper KSI will perform to his adoring fans in the sold out 3Arena in Dublin on next week’s Misfits card while also commentating – with a boxing return shelved till 2025.He said: “I’m thinking hopefully Q1 of next year. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think that’s what we’re looking to aim at. I think any time this year it probably just doesn’t make sense.“And it’s one of those things where the longer I let it heal, the better for the future rather than me trying to rush back into fighting again and then just get injured again.”Floyd Mayweather has been linked with fighting KSICredit: Richard Pelham / The SunAmir Khan is another eyed to fight KSICredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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    Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from former beauty queen to skin care expert

    THE Premier League season has kicked off with new additions to the beautiful game on – and off – the field.Once again, club bosses have spent large pots of cash to lure top players to their teams.As the new Premier League season kicks off, we reveal the new faces on the Wag sceneAnd new signings mean a whole set of new Wags – and they are as glamorous as ever.Emma Pietras reveals the latest wives and girlfriends . . . AnneKee MolenaarAnnekee Molenaar is a Dutch modelCredit: instagram/annekeemolenaarMatthijs de Ligt signed for Manchester United this monthCredit: GettyIT’S a case of AnneKee in the UK as the Dutch model relocates to Britain with her husband Matthijs de Ligt, who is Manchester United’s new centre-back signing.The 23-year-old’s dad is former Netherlands international Keje Molenaar.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnneKee and Matthijs met in 2018 and married this year.Celina KerrInfluencer Celina Kerr likes to keep her relationship with Joshua Zirkzee privateCredit: SplashMan United have paid Bologna a whopping £34million for ZirkzeeCredit: GettyDUTCH-born Nigerian striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, and his influencer girlfriend Celina like to keep their relationship private – but they allowed themselves to be photographed in matching his and hers tracksuits for a JD Sports ad.Man United have paid Bologna a whopping £34million for Zirkzee, who is 6ft 4in.Noemie RomeeNoemie Romee loves travelling the world and is No1 fan of her partner Filip JorgensenCredit: TikTok / @noemieromeeJorgensen has been signed by Chelsea from Villarreal for £21millionCredit: GettyDANISH goalie Filip Jorgensen, 22, has been signed by Chelsea from Villarreal for £21million.Most read in FootballNoemie, who works as a sales tax employee at the Dutch Ministry of Finance, posts TikTok videos of her watching Filip play.The pair have a Pomeranian dog and revealed they were dating last year.I’m a WAG but I hate the stereotypes – I don’t get an allowance, and my husband does all the cookingLisa FullkrugLisa Fullkrug met her husband at schoolCredit: AlamyNiclas Füllkrug moved from Borussia Dortmund to West Ham on a four-year deal worth £27millionCredit: GettyTHE wife of German striker Niclas Fullkrug fell for him when they were at school together thanks to the gap in his front teeth, which was caused by an on-pitch injury.Their daughter Emilia was born in 2019.Niclas, 31, moved from Borussia Dortmund to West Ham on a four-year deal worth £27million.Lola RozenbergLola Rozenberg is a former beauty queenCredit: Instagram @lolarozenbergLola is the girlfriend of Dutch international Mats Wieffer, who has joined Brighton from FeyenoordCredit: GettyFORMER beauty queen Lola is the girlfriend of Dutch international Mats Wieffer, who has joined Brighton from Feyenoord for £25million.They have been together since 2022.Lola has recently shared snaps on Instagram of her taking in the sights in Brighton with 24-year-old Mats.Ellie CouplandEllie Coupland is a skin care expertCredit: INSTAGRAM @elliecouplanddIpswich snapped up Hull City centre back Jacob Greaves, 23, for an estimated £15millionCredit: AlamyIpswich snapped up Hull City centre back Jacob Greaves, 23, for an estimated £15million, meaning girlfriend Ellie may be on her way to Suffolk.Ellie is a skincare expert and worked at a salon in Hull.Her Instagram was filled with photos of their luxury life, including trips to Marbella and Mykonos.Lisa Smellers UnalLisa Smellers Unal is an interior designerCredit: InstagramTurkish forward Enes Unal, 27, signed for BournemouthCredit: GettySHE moved to the UK earlier this year when her husband, Turkish forward Enes Unal, 27, signed for Bournemouth.Lisa, 29, is thought to have played for Belgian football club Genk Ladies, but now works as an interior designer.The couple married in December 2019 and had daughter, Lila Ela, in 2020.Benedetta BoemeBenedetta BoemeCredit: InstagramRiccardo Calafiori, 22, recently made the switch to Arsenal from BolognaCredit: GettyITALIAN Riccardo Calafiori, 22, recently joined Arsenal from Bologna.His girlfriend Benedetta, 27, went viral in May after she gatecrashed a live interview with a female reporter to kiss him.The couple have matching hand tattoos, reading “Koi no Yokan” – Japanese for “premonition of love”.Clara Motta GuedesAt just 19, Clara Motta Guedes is signed to top agency Elite ModelsCredit: Instagram @ claramottaguedesClara’s boyfriend Rodrigo Gomes, 21, has been signed by Wolverhampton Wanderers from Braga in a five-year dealCredit: GettyAGED just 19, Clara is signed to top agency Elite Models.READ MORE SUN STORIESHer boyfriend Rodrigo Gomes, 21, has been signed by Wolverhampton Wanderers from Braga in a five-year deal worth £12.7million.Clara announced her move to her Instagram 61,000 followers: “From Portugal living in Wolverhampton.” More

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    Fans say ‘Roy Keane would be proud’ as ‘fashion police’ Micah Richards trolls Redknapp and Sturridge live on Sky Sports

    MICAH RICHARDS has been backed by fans after being slammed as the “fashion police” by Daniel Sturridge.The two former Premier League stars were on duty for Sky Sports ahead of Chelsea’s clash against Manchester City.Daniel Sturridge labelled Micah Richards the ‘fashion police’Credit: Sky SportsRichards, 36, started the conversation about his co-pundits’ outfits as he took aim at Jamie Redknapp’s look.The retired midfielder was dressed in a shirt and blazer with some cream-coloured trousers.However, Richards disapproved of his outfit and suggested he had gone for a nautical vibe.The former Man City star said: “Can I ask what you have come as today? You look like you have just come off a boat.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRedknapp then replied: “Listen, don’t you start at me, I am the lead singer of this boyband.”What you come as?”Sturridge then joined in by saying, “Yacht baby, yacht.”To which, Richards joked: “Are you keeping those sunglasses on all day?” Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSturridge then hit out: “What are you, the fashion police?”Richards then claimed: “It’s super Sunday people. What good analysis and punditry; it is not a catwalk.”Micah Richards left looking sheepish after breaking broadcasting golden rule live on BBC at Euro 2024Viewers loved watching the moment and backed up Richards on social media.One posted: “This is absolutely brilliant, fair play to Micah for putting these clowns on the spot…Roy [Keane] would be proud.”A second wrote: “The Roy Keane effect. Mad when Micah is the voice of reason haha.”A third commented: “Roy Keane must be happy with his BFF.”A fourth said: “Micah’s been chilling with Roy too much.”Another added: “Richards channelling his inner Keane there.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Kyle Walker ‘readying lawyers’ for another court battle with Lauryn Goodman as he ‘considers launching harassment case’

    KYLE Walker is geared up to launch a harassment case against Lauryn Goodman after revealing a heartbreaking confession.The Man City defender, 34, is considering taking legal action against his ex-mistress to prevent her from sharing their personal life on social media.Kyle Walker is reportedly considering legal action against Lauryn Goodman to protect his childrenCredit: PAThe influencer shares two children with the Man City aceCredit: GettyPals of the £150,000 a week pro claim he has already been in touch with lawyers as influencer Lauryn, 33, continues to air her grievances online.A source said Kyle is “carefully looking at options” and has heard advice from two law firms in order to protect his children. The footballer shares four sons with scorned wife Annie Kilner, who last week blocked his return to their family £4million Cheshire mansion.It is understood the love rat was hoping for a reconciliation after their Turkey and Wales holidays. Instead, the footballer has been forced to stay in Premier League owned apartment.The source claimed Kyle wants to protect Roman, Riaan, Reign and Rezon, from any online harm as Lauryn continues to post following their bitter court row last month.A judge slammed the Celebs Go Dating star for using her footballer baby-dad as an “open-ended cheque book”.Her eye-watering list of demands was unveiled bombshell documents.Most read in FootballThey included £33,000 for air conditioning at her seven-bedroom mansion in Hove, Sussex, a £22,000 furnishing fund, £70,000 for a Mercedes GLE, to be replaced every three years, and a £30,000 car allowance for a nanny.But Lauryn later blasted Judge Edward Hess on social media and pokes fun at his comments. Multi-millionaire Kyle Walker forced to bed down in apartment block despite owning two mega mansions after messy splitShe replied to one fan: “I hope Hess got the publicity I think he craved.”And the influencer has also since claimed Kyle told her he had never “for a ­second” been sorry they had got together and wanted to “have my cake and eat it”.She alleged her ex-lover wanted to bed her on a date in a London hotel room — days before he said publicly he regretted their “mistake” of a relationship.The influencer added that the Man City star “wanted a secret double life playing happy families” with their two kids.In an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, Lauryn said he told her: “We can keep this between you and me.”’SPY ON HIM’Meanwhile, as reported by the MailOnline, the mum-of-two also allegedly asked one of Kyle’s mates to “spy on him”.The claimed the Celebs Go Dating star demanded they inform her where he, Annie and the kids were going on holiday.”She wanted all the details spread on social media, I guess just to embarrass him,” claimed the source.”I wasn’t comfortable with what she was saying and wanted no part of it but shows how much she wants to get at him.”I wanted no part of it.”A spokesperson for Lauryn denied these claims.It is not the first allegation against the influencer, as just last month a Kyle’s neighbour claimed Lauryn asked her to keep tabs on him and Annie in a bid to break their marriage up.Jasmine David, 51, recalled: “It was becoming clear how desperate she was, how obsessed she was with them.“She wanted to know if his car was parked up and if he was there, what he was doing.“I feel sorry for her to a certain degree. We have no idea what kind of things he said to her or what he promised. But in the end, she became hell-bent on breaking them up.”And, Lauryn’s own sister, glamour model Chloe, slammed the mum-of-two and vowed she couldn’t forgive her.She told The Sun how the feud saw her disinvite her sister from her dream wedding, claiming she had been “kept in the dark”.It comes after Lauryn sent a bombshell message to Annie on Boxing Day revealing Kyle fathered her second child.Annie, who was pregnant with Rezon at the time, swiftly kicked the £150,000-a-week defender out of their family home.She had previously welcomed him back after it was exposed he was dad to Lauryn’s son Kario.In an exclusive interview with The Sun soon after his second love child was revealed, Kyle publicly apologised to his estranged wife.He spoke of his desire to save the marriage and described Annie as his “soulmate”.She was later at the Etihad Stadium to support him as City won the title for a record fourth time in a row.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd she attended all but one of England’s matches at the Euros in Germany.Lauryn also travelled to one of them with their son, Kairo, four.Kyle Walker’s sit-down interview with The SunBy Paul SimsENGLAND ace Kyle Walker admitted in January he made “idiot choices and idiot decisions” over his secret child and ­bitterly regrets betraying soulmate wife Annie.In a sit-down interview with The Sun, this is what he said.“What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.“I made idiot choices and idiot decisions. I can’t begin to think or imagine what Annie is going through. I’ve tried to ask her but there’s pain and hurt.“The man that’s meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.“There have been days in this ordeal where I’ve just wanted to curl up in a ball and go to sleep.“The only person to blame is me. I have roles and responsibilities that I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices. But I need to own up to my mistakes — I owe it to everyone.“My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen.“I am a private man but I accept that I am a public figure and I need to address what I’ve done.“It hasn’t helped that it has been played out in the media. But I’ve chosen to speak now in the hope that I can at least explain myself and enable my wife and children to have the privacy they so desperately need and deserve.“When I met Annie at 17, I never envisaged my private life being like this. I never thought I would be a father of six.“In football I’ve achieved more than what I ever thought I would achieve. But to personally hurt what I truly believe is my best friend, that’s what hurts a lot.“How could I hurt someone I love so much? That’s something I need to find in myself.“I need to find out why I have done this and why situations have occurred. I am human and I’ve made mistakes on and off the field.“The ones off the field are definitely more damaging and have been more hurtful to me.“Football has been my life since I was six but my family comes before anything on this planet. At the moment, they’re hurting enormously.“My little boy goes to sleep with me every night and to not have him . . . I’m used to being away for long periods of time with England.”We say goodnight on FaceTime. But to know that I’m not with him because of my mistake — mistake is probably the wrong word, my choices — that’s what pains me.”The mum-of-two was slammed by a judge for using Kyle as an ‘open-ended cheque book’Credit: SplashIt is understood the footballer wants to protect his childrenCredit: Rex More

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    Giant 22 stone heavyweight boxing legend leaks Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ‘scam’ after calling YouTuber out for £1.5m fight

    BOXING legend Butterbean has claimed a “scam” is at play for Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson. The controversial clash – scrutinised for the three-decade age gap – was set for June 20 but Tyson, 58, was forced out amid a health precaution. Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: GettyPaul, 27, instead stopped replacement Mike Perry, 32, after three knockdowns before confirming his rescheduled November 15 bout with Tyson. But KO icon Butterbean – real name Eric Esch – insisted the fight will purposely never go ahead. He said: “Him and Tyson are never gonna fight. That has been a scam from the very beginning just to boost Jake’s name – and it has. “This guy, everybody’s talking about him, but he’s never gonna fight Tyson. READ MORE IN BOXING”They were never planning on fighting each other, because a promoter would never let him fight anyone else in between a fight. “Never – not that big a fight. It’s been a scam from the beginning.”During the height of his career Butterbean weighed as much as 36 STONE and only ever went past the fourth round once – against the great Larry Holmes.His last boxing bout was in 2013 but he has teased a comeback in recent years having lost a stunning 14 STONE.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSButterbean wants to fight Paul and called him out to a £1.5million winner-take-all bout. He said on TikTok: “Hey Jake Paul, would you fight me for $2m [£1.5m]? Winner takes all.”From boxing champions to UFC stars and bitter rivals, Jake Paul’s five-man hit-list of opponents after Mike Tyson fight Butterbean, 57, over 100 fights across boxing, kickboxing and MMA while even having a run in pro wrestling.He lost the huge amount of weight after starring in a TV show alongside former wrestler Diamond Dallas Page.Butterbean had 91 boxing bouts – compared to just the 11 of 10-1 Paul.The social media sensation’s only loss came in 2023 against Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, in Saudi Arabia but has won four since. Butterbean weighed 37st during his heydayCredit: GettyHe has dropped a huge 14st recentlyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/butterbeanboxer/ More

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    From boxing champion to UFC stars and bitter rivals, Jake Paul’s five-man hit-list of opponents after Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL has a list of five star-studded names to fight after his controversial clash against Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer welcomes heavyweight boxing icon Tyson back to the ring on November 15 in Texas.They were initially scheduled to fight on July 20 but 58-year-old Iron Mike was forced out amid a health precaution. Paul, 27, instead stopped replacement opponent Mike Perry, 32, in six rounds after three knockdowns. It was the latest name ticked off the American’s hit-list but there remains a few more in his sights. Paul said on the Nelk Boys podcast: “[Alex] Pereira, [Conor] McGregor, Canelo, KSI, Tommy Fury.” READ MORE IN BOXINGUFC light-heavyweight champion Pereira, 37, was a shock name Paul called out after beating Perry. He is a former kickboxing champ and two-division title holder in the UFC who has teased a move into boxing before. McGregor, 36, has been a long-time target of Paul’s but the Irishman still has two bouts left on his current UFC contract. He was given special permission to face Floyd Mayweather, 47, in 2017 but the UFC deemed it a one-time exemption. Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCanelo, 34, meanwhile is boxing’s top pay-per-view attraction and has refused to rule out a fight with Paul in the past. Fury, 25, is the only man to beat Paul following their February 2023 grudge match in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul announces shock plans to enter 2028 Olympics in LAAnd the defeated American has called for a rematch ever since. KSI, 31, is by far Paul’s greatest rival dating back to the British celebrity’s win over his older brother Logan, 29, in 2019. But a disagreement in weight has seen talks collapse in recent years. Paul’s last three fights have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb while he prepares to move up to heavyweight to face Tyson. KSI on the other hand last boxed at 183lb the night he was controversially beaten by Fury. And Paul admitted: “It’s honestly the difficulty in figuring out the weight, the original deal was 185 but we’re both way over that. READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s walking around at 205 and I’m at 212, the lowest I could go to now would be 195, and that would be difficult. “So, it’s about figuring that out. He can have anything he wants, the fight’s going to be in London, I just need him to compromise on the weight.” KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Ex-Playboy model Amber Fields poses naked in just body paint for Misfits Boxing weigh in before wild scrap with rival

    FORMER Playboy model Amber Fields posed naked in just body paint for her Misfits Boxing weigh in – before sparking a wild scrap on stage.Fields has over 1million Instagram followers and has worked as a ring girl for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Leah Gotti, left, and Amber Fields ahead of their Misfits fightCredit: Misfits BoxingFields has over 1million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsShe has worked as a ring girl for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable PromotionsCredit: @missamberfieldsBut she will now step foot in the ring to fight in a Misfits bout against porn star Leah Gotti. Fields stepped onto the weigh in scales naked with only body paint covering herself. She then faced off with Gotti before the two started to brawl on stage. The two have been going back and forth in the build up to the fight and Fields sent out a warning to her rival. READ MORE IN BOXINGShe said: “I’m not worried about her. I know she’s over there talking about me but honey just focus on yourself. Like I am doing. “I’m focused on my training, so that’ all I’ve got to say to her. “And of course, she’s going to be dismissive but once I get that knockout or fight of the night then we’ll see what she says then.” Fields was formerly a pageant star, in 2017 she won both the Miss IBMS Orlando pageant and the Miss Winghouse pageant.Most read in BoxingShe last year featured on the cover of Playboy in Denmark and also worked in as a ring girl for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The American has rubbed shoulders with the likes of YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and Mike Tyson on the job.Fields featured on the cover of Playboy in DenmarkCredit: PlayboyThe American also works as a ring girlCredit: @missamberfieldsShe was formerly a pageant starCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsShe has a legion of social media fansCredit: Instagram/missamberfieldsHer page is full of glam snapsCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsFields has rubbed shoulders with top boxing starsCredit: Instagram @missamberfields More

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    Jake Paul announces shock plans to enter 2028 Olympics in LA after becoming ‘SICK’ of Team USA’s gold medal drought

    JAKE PAUL has announced plans to enter the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles to bid for a shock gold medal.The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been in Paris as an honoury coach for Team USA.Jake Paul wants to enter the 2028 OlympicsBut Paul has watched in frustration as the squad of eight returned home with just one medal.Omari Jones took welterweight bronze with Andre Ward now the last man to win gold for USA – 20 years ago in Athens in 2004.But 10-1 professional cruiserweight Paul believes he will be the man to end the two-decade long drought.He said on his podcast: “I am going to enter the 2028 Olympics for boxing in Los Angeles.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m sick and tired of waiting around and waiting for another gold for Team USA.”I’m not retiring. I definitely just added a couple more years onto my boxing career because of that.”Los Angeles, United States, sick as f***.”Paul, 27, had revealed he contemplated this year’s Olympics but missed the qualification cut off.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd as of 2016, boxers with pro records were welcomed back into Olympic amateur boxing.Paul added: “Yeah I’m just dropping bombs. Like actually, I’m just going to do it. Why not?Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro record”2028, Olympics, you’re already hearing it first – gold medal, you’re mine brother.”Paul has had no amateur bouts and instead turned pro in 2020 off the back of one exhibition fight.He has since racked up ten wins with just a sole loss, to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023.Paul returned with sixth-round victory in July after dropping ex-UFC star Mike Perry three times.Perry, 32, had filled in on a month’s notice after Mike Tyson, 58, was forced out amid a health precaution.Paul will instead fight Tyson on November 15 in a controversial clash scrutinised for the 30-year age gap.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe American celebrity has also insisted he will challenge for a cruiserweight world title within the next two years.And he said: “Being a world champion is first and foremost, but second is a gold medal.”Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will fight on November 15Credit: Alamy More