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  • Mbappé enduring ‘difficult moment’ as he misses another penalty kick and Madrid loses to Athletic

    Mbappé enduring ‘difficult moment’ as he misses another penalty kick and Madrid loses to Athletic

    MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé admitted he is going through a difficult moment as he missed another penalty kick and Real Madrid lost ground to Barcelona in the Spanish league after a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.

    Mbappé had his penalty saved by Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala in the 68th minute, and later Federico Valverde gifted a late goal by losing possession on defense to allow an easy winner by Gorka Guruzeta in the 80th.

    “Bad result,” Mbappé posted on Instagram. “A big mistake in a match where every detail counts. I take full responsibility for it. A difficult moment but it’s the best time to change this situation and show who I am.”

    Mbappé sent the penalty shot to his right and Agirrezabala dived that way to make the stop.

    “We knew that he is a good penalty taker,” Agirrezabala said. “He missed the last one and I believed that he was going to choose the same side and luckily that’s what happened.”

    Mbappé, who had a goal disallowed for offside in the 13th, had also missed a penalty in Madrid’s 2-0 loss at Liverpool in the Champions League last week. He didn’t take the one for the club in a Spanish league match on Sunday, but he scored in the 2-0 win over Getafe to ease some of the pressure on him and the club.

    But it was another lackluster outing for the France star, who continues to struggle in his first season since finally joining the Spanish powerhouse.

    “I won’t evaluate the performance of a player because of a missed penalty. Obviously he is sad and disappointed, but you have to move on,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said about Mbappé. “He is not at his best level, but you have to give him time to adapt. You have to give him time to be able to do better.”

    Ancelotti also downplayed the bad play by Valverde, saying that mistakes can happen to anyone.

    Valverde had control of the ball but gave it away while trying to get past a couple of Athletic players instead of passing it to a teammate, leaving Guruzeta with an easy run into the area for his goal.

    Álex Berenguer had put the hosts ahead in the 53td and Jude Bellingham equalized for Madrid in the 78th.

    The defeat left Madrid four points behind Barcelona, which on Tuesday ended a three-match winless streak in the league with a 5-1 rout at Mallorca. Madrid, which has a game in hand, had won three consecutive league games since a 4-0 loss at home in the “clasico” against Barcelona.

    Madrid has lost five of its last 11 matches in all competitions.

    Athletic moved to fourth place with the victory, its fourth consecutive across all competitions.

    Both matches on Tuesday and Wednesday were moved forward in the schedule because the clubs will be playing in the Spanish Super Cup in January.

    Copa del Rey

    In the Copa del Rey, first-division clubs Rayo Vallecano, Valencia and Real Betis all advanced over lower-division teams in the second round, but Villarreal lost 1-0 to fourth-division club Pontevedra and Girona fell on penalties to fourth-tier team Logrones.

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  • Marc Cucurella sets sights on Champions League football next season – as the Spaniard reveals how he changed his fortunes after difficult start to Chelsea career

    Marc Cucurella sets sights on Champions League football next season – as the Spaniard reveals how he changed his fortunes after difficult start to Chelsea career

    • Marc Cucurella says Chelsea have to qualify for Europe’s most elite competition
    • Spaniard was previously booed by his own fans but has now become a cult-hero
    • LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday

    By Kieran Gill

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    Marc Cucurella says Chelsea simply have to secure Champions League football for next season, with the Spanish revelation of Euro 2024 enjoying a remarkable renaissance at Stamford Bridge.

    Cucurella was previously booed by his own fans who thought he was a £63million waste of money, but the left back signed from Brighton has become something of a cult hero at the club.

    He assisted Spain’s winner against England in the final of Euro 2024 and now inverting into midfield under Enzo Maresca, Cucurella says he is loving life at Chelsea. All that is missing is a trophy and an invite into Europe’s most elite competition.

    ‘It changed very fast,’ Cucurella said. ‘I tried to work on me and what I can do better. We have started to create something important so we need to keep going.

    ‘Sometimes it’s difficult, we have a personal life, some problems, but now we are very good. I try to work on me and myself. I try to work on my confidence.

    Marc Cucurella has been enjoying a remarkable renaissance at Stamford Bridge recently

    Marc Cucurella has been enjoying a remarkable renaissance at Stamford Bridge recently

    The Spaniard was previously booed by his own fans who thought he was a waste of money

    The Spaniard was previously booed by his own fans who thought he was a waste of money

    ‘It’s not easy. It’s the most difficult part of football. One day if you play badly, you feel like you are the worst player. Another day if you play good you might think you are the best.

    ‘But you need to stay in the middle. If you lose, you’re not the worst. If you win, you’re not the best. Just stay there, focus on what you can improve and try to build on this and trust yourself.

    ‘If you play for Chelsea, it’s because you have strong qualities. In all careers, you have better and worse moments. But it’s about never stopping working and believing in yourself.’

    On Chelsea’s ambitions for this season, Cucurella said: ‘All of us dream of winning trophies. In the league, we know it’s difficult. 

    ‘You have teams who stay with the same project for a long time so there are a few in front of us but our objective, for sure, is to play in the Champions League next season. It’s very important for us.’

    Cucurella says Chelsea simply have to secure Champions League football for next season

    Cucurella says Chelsea simply have to secure Champions League football for next season

    Cucurella is surrounded by team-mates on much longer contracts than his own, even if it does expire in 2028. The Spaniard is settled in London, however, and would be open to spending many more years at Chelsea. 

    ‘I’m really happy,’ he said. ‘My family is happy here. We are in a top club with good fans. Hopefully I can stay for a lot of time.’

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  • Home And Away star admits she ‘isn’t proud’ of controversial time on the show: ‘It’s difficult’

    Home And Away star admits she ‘isn’t proud’ of controversial time on the show: ‘It’s difficult’

    Former Home and Away star Tammin Sursok has opened up about her time on the beloved soap.

    And in a surprising revelation, the 41-year-old has said she now has regrets about a controversial storyline that sent shock waves through Summer Bay.

    The dramatic narrative involved Tammin’s character Dani Sutherland dealing with the aftermath of a horrific sexual assault.

    As the story line developed, Tammin’s character had to watch her rapist, Kane played by actor Sam Atwell, marry her on screen sister Kirsty (actress Christie Hayes).

    Tammin, who played Dani for four years between 2000 and 2004, has revealed that the producers filmed the rape storyline twice to make it suitable for the time slot.

    She has said the results were ‘not great’.

    ‘What I thought was difficult was we reshot that entire two weeks because I gave too much of a realistic performance,’ Tammin told Yahoo Lifestyle on Friday.

    Describing the process as ‘difficult’ she continued: ‘It was the first time in my career I realised that it doesn’t matter if you think you’re good, it has to matter for the whole of the system. And sometimes what you want, isn’t going to be what they show.’

    Former Home and Away star Tammin Sursok has opened up about her time on the beloved soap and said she now has regrets about a controversial storyline on the show

    Former Home and Away star Tammin Sursok has opened up about her time on the beloved soap and said she now has regrets about a controversial storyline on the show

    ‘That’s sometimes difficult as an actor, because you do scenes and you feel like you’ve killed it, and you watch the TV show back and you don’t even remember shooting that crappy take used.’

    Elsewhere in the chat Tammin said she did not think what ended up on screen was ‘crappy’ but explained that it was hard to deal with because fans saw something which she says ‘I wasn’t as proud of’.

    She added that Home and Away were ‘pioneers’ in dealing with the theme of sexual assault.

    Dani won a Logie Award for Most Popular Female Talent in 2001, the same year that the storyline aired. 

    The dramatic narrative involved Tammin's character Dani Sutherland dealing with the aftermath of a horrific sexual assault

    The dramatic narrative involved Tammin’s character Dani Sutherland dealing with the aftermath of a horrific sexual assault

    It comes after Tammin recently made a surprise career move with the launch of her solo podcast, The Sh*t Show featuring Australian TV stars and celebrities.

    The former Hannah Montana actress announced the news to her social media after dropping the first episode, which includes an intimate chat with local musician Amy Shark.

    Tammin, who is based in Nashville, Tennessee, has previously produced two US-centric podcasts: Women on Top and Pretty Little Podcast.

    Posting video of her first show to her Instagram, Tammin gushed about her new project in the caption.

    In the storyline Tammin's character has to watch her rapist, Kane played by actor Sam Atwell, marry her on screen sister Kirsty, played by actress Christie Hayes. (Both pictured in a scene from Home and Away)

    In the storyline Tammin’s character has to watch her rapist, Kane played by actor Sam Atwell, marry her on screen sister Kirsty, played by actress Christie Hayes. (Both pictured in a scene from Home and Away)

    ‘We are live!!!! After a LOT of hard work The Sh*T is out! In my solo podcast we have candid conversations with Aussies and international stars about the messy, honest, funny, sad, beautiful parts of life.’

    In an interview with News.com.au on Friday, Tammin said fans can look forward to candid interviews with Candice Warner, Osher Gunsberg, Bachelor star Matty Johnson and Seven’s Larry Emdur.

    Meanwhile, Tammin announced last month that should be releasing a memoir which will hit the shelves 2025.

    ‘This is honestly a dream come true, as I’ve been writing essays and snippets about my life for almost ten years now,’ Tammin explained.

    Tammin recently announced she would be releasing a memoir in 2025 and last month, she launched a new podcast The Sh*t Show

    Tammin recently announced she would be releasing a memoir in 2025 and last month, she launched a new podcast The Sh*t Show

    ‘It’s very surreal that these insights into my past are now turning into a book,’ she continued.

    ‘There is a lot I’ve opened up about already, but there’s also so much more to uncover. Thank you to Pantera Press for joining forces with me. Watch this space’.

    Tammin who rose to fame in Home and Away 25-years ago, lives in Nashville with husband Sean McEwen and their two daughters, nine-year-old Phoenix and four-year-old Lennon.

    The Sh*t Show Apple podcast is now available here.

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  • Eddie Howe cagey over Newcastle future and admits ‘it’s difficult to give any reassurance on anything in football’ – as speculation mounts following a frustrating transfer window

    Eddie Howe cagey over Newcastle future and admits ‘it’s difficult to give any reassurance on anything in football’ – as speculation mounts following a frustrating transfer window

    • Summer saw key positions such as centre-back and right-wing not strengthened 
    • Howe would’ve been powerless to prevent star name leaving  club at end of June
    • LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday 

    By Craig Hope

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    Eddie Howe admits he cannot give supporters assurances over his Newcastle future – but says his only focus is on staying at the club for a ‘long time’.

    While the England job is open and with the head coach having conceded his frustration at a summer window in which key positions such as centre-back and right-wing were not strengthened, there remains some uncertainty over Howe’s future.

    Asked if he could would consider walking away – like Kevin Keegan had done amid transfer angst in 2009 – Howe said: ‘This isn’t a loaded answer, but it’s difficult to give any reassurance on anything in football. 

    ‘But I absolutely love being Newcastle manager and I’m very proud to do it. 

    ‘No part of me is thinking anything other than trying to beat Tottenham and looking, hopefully, to a long reign here.’

    Eddie Howe admits he cannot give supporters assurances over his Newcastle future

    Eddie Howe admits he cannot give supporters assurances over his Newcastle future

    While the England job is open here remains some uncertainty over Howe's future (pictured: interim England boss Lee Carsley)

    While the England job is open here remains some uncertainty over Howe’s future (pictured: interim England boss Lee Carsley)

    Profit and Sustainability Rules have limited what Newcastle can do in the transfer market, and Howe added: ‘A lot has changed in terms of PSR (since the Saudi-led takeover in 2021). 

    ‘The biggest change, the inability to spend, and our need to comply with rules to prevent a points deduction.

    ‘Of course that impacts the ability to progress the club as quickly as maybe they wanted to. 

    ‘I don’t think the dream dies, necessarily, it takes a lot longer. We have got to build our revenue streams, that is the biggest thing. 

    ‘Bring more money into the football club, however we do that, sponsorship, loads of things.

    ‘That is the big thing we need to focus on in the next 10 years, whether I am lucky enough to see any of that, who knows. 

    ‘So the dream is not over, it is just going to take a lot, lot longer.’

    Meanwhile, Howe admits he would have been powerless to prevent a star name leaving the club at the end of June as Newcastle battled to avoid breaching PSR rules.

    Asked if he could would consider walking away – like Kevin Keegan had done in 2009 - Howe said: 'This isn't a loaded answer but it's difficult to give any reassurance on anything in football'

    Asked if he could would consider walking away – like Kevin Keegan had done in 2009 – Howe said: ‘This isn’t a loaded answer but it’s difficult to give any reassurance on anything in football’

    He added: 'Selling players was a necessity, and it was very difficult to do' (pictured: Elliot Anderson who moved to Nottingham Forest)

    He added: ‘Selling players was a necessity, and it was very difficult to do’ (pictured: Elliot Anderson who moved to Nottingham Forest)

    ‘I can’t act like that (say no to a player leaving),’ he said. ‘It’s not about my want. Especially in June, it was about what the club needs. 

    ‘We could have been sat here with a huge points deduction and everyone would say, “Why didn’t they sell players?”. 

    ‘You have to choose which way you want to go with it, and we couldn’t go down that route (points deduction). Selling players was a necessity, and it was very difficult to do.’

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