Louis Van Gaal heap Praise on Wayne Rooney after International Champions Cup win

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has praised Wayne Rooney after the striker helped his side bounce back from a 1-0 deficit to beat arch-rivals Liverpool 3-1 to win the International Champions Cup preseason tournament on Monday night.
After a slow beginning at Miami's Sun Life Stadium, Rooney sparked United's charge in the second half by calmly tucking away Javier Hernandez's cross in the 55th minute. It was his fifth goal of the tour, and the England international was later named player of the tournament.
"He's always a winner," Van Gaal said at his post-match news conference. "I think he deserved to win the award because he made a lot of assists and scored goals. But we also defended well -- there are a lot of defenders who could also have been the most valuable player of this tournament.
"For Rooney, the goal was very important. It was a wonderful goal. You see the attack and what he did to push the ball under the legs of the goalkeeper and also in the corner. It was also a great cross from Chicharito."
Not only did Rooney win player of the tournament, but he was also given United's captain's armband for the final, although Van Gaal played down the significance in his choice in leader.
"I'm always looking for opportunities to give players the captain's armband," he said. "Today, Rooney played 90 minutes for the first time. Fletcher has already done it twice and therefore he was the captain. Cleverley also played 90 minutes."
The win bagged the Dutchman's first trophy as Manchester United boss, but he insisted that his sole focus was on the visit of Swansea to Old Trafford on Aug. 16.
"I think we gave a lot of pleasure to the fans and that's very important," he said.
"Of course, it's better to win than to lose in preseason but the most important game is against Swansea City. That's the one we have to win."
Antonio Valencia was substituted early in the match having aggravated a leg injury, although Van Gaal revealed that the move was precautionary.
"Valencia had feelings in his leg," the boss said. "I had told him before the game that you have to listen to your body. The accumulation of tiredness in this tournament is high.
"All the players want to play but you have to be clever and he was clever to step out. When you're feeling something in your leg, you have to pay attention to it."
Juan Mata also played a starring role in the International Champions Cup final -- scoring United's second goal which sent them ahead.
The Spanish midfielder said the team is slowly adapting their new system under Van Gaal, and the U.S. tour had been a success.
"It's been a great tour and I think we've played very well," he told the Miami Herald. "We're still trying to adapt to the new system, the new way of playing that the manager has brought with him... I know it's a friendly (tournament) but it's important to get off to a good start before the season."

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Ebola cure: As secret serum is given to American Ebola Patients

Three vials containing an experimental drug stored at subzero temperatures were flown into Liberia last week in a last-ditch effort to save two American missionary workers who had contracted Ebola, according to a source familiar with details of the treatment.

The drug appears to have worked, sources say. Dr. Kent Brantly's and Nancy Writebol's conditions significantly improved after receiving the medication, sources say. Brantly was able to walk into Emory University Hospital in Atlanta after being evacuated to the United States last week, and Writebol is expected to arrive in Atlanta on Tuesday.

On July 22, Brantly woke up feeling feverish. Fearing the worst, Brantly immediately isolated himself. Writebol's symptoms started three days later. A rapid field blood test confirmed the infection in both of them after they had become ill with fever, vomiting and diarrhea.

It's believed both Brantly and Writebol, who worked with the aid organization Samaritan's Purse, contracted Ebola from another health care worker at their hospital in Liberia, although the official Centers for Disease Control and Prevention case investigation has yet to be released.

A representative from the National Institutes of Health contacted Samaritan's Purse in Liberia and offered the experimental treatment, known as ZMapp, for the two patients, according to the source.

The drug was developed by the biotech firm Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc., which is based in San Diego. The patients were told that this treatment had never been tried before in a human being but had shown promise in small experiments with monkeys.

According to company documents, four monkeys infected with Ebola survived after being given the therapy within 24 hours after infection. Two of four other monkeys that started therapy within 48 hours after infection also survived. One monkey that was not treated died within five days of exposure to the virus.

Brantly and Writebol were aware of the risk of taking a new, little understood treatment and gave informed consent, according to two sources familiar with the care of the missionary workers. In the monkeys, the experimental serum had been given within 48 hours of infection. Brantly didn't receive it until he'd been sick for nine days.

The medicine is a three-mouse monoclonal antibody, meaning that mice were exposed to fragments of the Ebola virus and then the antibodies generated within the mice's blood were harvested to create the medicine. It works by preventing the virus from entering and infecting new cells.

The Ebola virus causes viral hemorrhagic fever, which refers to a group of viruses that affect multiple organ systems in the body and are often accompanied by bleeding.

Early symptoms include sudden onset of fever, weakness, muscle pain, headaches and a sore throat. They later progress to vomiting, diarrhea, impaired kidney and liver function -- and sometimes internal and external bleeding.

The ZMapp vials reached the hospital in Liberia where Brantly and Writebol were being treated Thursday morning. Doctors were instructed to allow the serum to thaw naturally without any additional heat. It was expected that it would be eight to 10 hours before the medicine could be given, according to a source familiar with the process.

Brantly asked that Writebol be given the first dose because he was younger and he thought he had a better chance of fighting it, and she agreed. However, as the first vial was still thawing, Brantly's condition took a sudden turn for the worse.

Brantly began to deteriorate and developed labored breathing. He told his doctors he thought he was dying, according to a source with firsthand knowledge of the situation.

Knowing his dose was still frozen, Brantly asked if he could have Writebol's now-thawed medication. It was brought to his room and administered through an IV. Within an hour of receiving the medication, Brantly's condition dramatically improved. He began breathing easier; the rash over his trunk faded away. One of his doctors described the events as "miraculous."

By the next morning, Brantly was able to take a shower on his own before getting on a specially designed Gulfstream air ambulance jet to be evacuated to the United States.

Writebol also received a vial of the medication. Her response was not as remarkable, according to sources familiar with the treatment. However, doctors on Sunday administered Writebol a second dose of the medication, which resulted in significant improvement.

She was stable enough to be evacuated back to the United States and is expected to arrive before noon Tuesday.

The process by which the medication was made available to Brantly and Writebol is highly unusual. ZMapp has not been approved for human use, and has not even gone through the clinical trial process, which is standard to prove the safety and efficacy of a medication. It may have been given under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "compassionate use" regulation, which allows access to investigational drugs outside clinical trials.

Getting approval for compassionate use is often long and laborious, but in the case of Brantly and Writebol, they received the medication within seven to 10 days of their exposure to the Ebola virus.

On July 30, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, an arm of the military responsible for any chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive threats, allotted additional funding to MAPP Biopharmaceutical due to "promising results."

American Ebola patient 'seems to be improving'

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Beyonce and Jay-Z Spotted in Jay-z Mother's Bash

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z's marriage is still strong despite rumors suggesting otherwise. The pair, who have been heavily reported to be on the verge of splitting, were caught on camera looking happy while attending a family event recently.

According to a report by TMZ, Beyonce and Jay-Z attended a private party held by the rapper's mother Gloria Carter last Saturday, July 26. The intimate bash was held to celebrate the opening of her new restaurant which is called Diamondz N Da Ruff in Newark. Sources told the site that the famous couple arrived at 7 P.M. and stayed for 15 minutes. The former member of Destiny's Child and her mother-in-law hugged and laughed, the source added.

Photos obtained by BeyonceOnline.org show the "Halo" singer wearing a floral dress which fell on her mid-thighs. She completed her chic looks with a pair of sunglasses. In another snap, she can be seen smiling as she listened to a conversation. Her hubby, who sported a casual look which consisted of a simple white T-shirt, beige pants and a cap, sat next to her.

Rumors suggesting that Beyonce and Jay-Z's marriage is on the rocks started a few months ago. The duo is currently busy with their "On the Run" tour. Their Saturday show at Pasadena Rose Bowl was attended by 55,000 fans.

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Nature in its beauty: As a Photographer captured infants in difference sleeping positions

 

These babies might have just entered the world but already they are showing off their cheeky personalities while sleeping.

The charming pictures show the slumbering infants with their emotions written all over their tiny faces, even if they are only a few days old.

The heart-warming images were captured by photographer Sandi Ford, who places the newborns in a variety of positions, while they are snoozing comfortably.

The 35-year-old, who sees clients visit her home in Ealing, west London gently places the babies in the frogi pose to snap the adorable pictures.

She lays the infants on their fronts, with their heads propped up in their hands before moving their feet forwards like a frog.

Sandi said: 'Babies are so innocent and beautiful, and children are so full of joy and life, it’s this that I aim to capture.'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Selena Gomez involve in minor car accident, Blames Paparazzi

Selena Gomez has blamed over-enthusiastic members of the paparazzi for causing her to get into a minor car accident in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, August 3. The singer/actress has caused a fender bender while pulling out of a 7/11 parking lot.

The "Come and Get It" hitmaker went out for lunch with her girl pals in Studio City, North Hollywood, California, before heading to a nearby 7/11. When the ladies were leaving the parking lot of the convenience store, Selena backed her black BMW SUV into a smaller silver SUV. Nobody in the accident was injured. Selena's car was slightly damaged on its rear. The other vehicle also sustained minor damage. Police were reportedly not called to the scene.

According to a video obtained by X17, one of Selena's friends got out of the car after the minor crash. She cussed the driver of the other car out. After exchanging a few words with the man, the girl calmed down and the two resolved the situation. Selena's friend then exchanged contacts with the driver and wrote down the man's information. Selena reportedly offered the person and his partner a day at luxurious Burke Williams Spa in Los Angeles to apologize for the bump.

Immediately afterward, Selena tweeted about the accident and claimed that it was not entirely her fault. She put the blame on the paparazzi for distracting her. The former girlfriend of Justin Bieber wrote, "Only I'd get into an accident because of men with cameras who have great careers and offer the couple a package at Burke Williams. Oh LA."

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Van Gaal Awestruck by Mammoth fans that showup in United win over Madrid

Louis van Gaal admitted he was awestruck at the size of Manchester United after they beat Real Madrid in front of more than 109,000 fans in America on Saturday night.

Van Gaal said: 'We have played on front of 300,000 fans on this tour and now there will be more for the final in Miami (v Liverpool on Monday)

'It is amazing and the impact of the tournament is far greater than anything I experienced in pre-season in Germany or Holland.'

Van Gaal could win a first trophy at United in just his third week and said: 'You can not read too much into preparation games but Of course it is a very god result and gives confidence.

'I changed a lot of players in the second half and in spite of that we scored again.'

On being told Liverpool will be his side'a opponents next, he added: 'I think it so good for English football to have two teams on the final.

'This game with Real was not like a friendly I had a feeling Madrid did not want a to lose which is why they brought Ronaldo earlier than they had planned.'

One cloud was a knee injury to Danny Welbeck who will be assessed but looks unlikely to face Liverpool.

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Ebola outbreak: Gatwick scare as passenger dies on arrival

Fears that Ebola may reach Britain intensified last night after a passenger from Sierra Leone died at Gatwick airport.

The 72-year-old woman became ill and collapsed after she left a Gambia Bird jet arriving from the West African country.

The woman, who was reportedly vomiting and sweating heavily, later died in hospital.

Tests last night showed that the woman did not have the virus, which has killed 256 people in Sierra Leone. A total of 826 have died in West Africa since the outbreak began in February.

The plane, which had 128 passengers on board, was quarantined as officials traced those who had been in contact with the woman.

An airport worker said: ‘We’ve all seen how many people have died from Ebola, especially in Sierra Leone, and it’s terrifying. The woman was sweating buckets and vomiting.

‘Paramedics arrived to try to help her. The next thing everybody was there… emergency crews, airfield operations, even immigration. 

‘They closed down the jet bridge and put the aircraft into quarantine.

‘They took everyone’s details, even the guy who fuels the aircraft.’

The plane carrying the woman came from Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone – a country with the highest number of victims from the disease.

It stopped at Banjul in The Gambia before landing in Gatwick at 8.15am on Saturday after a five-hour flight.

Last night the Department of Health said that tests on the woman proved negative for Ebola. A spokesman for Public Health England said the woman’s symptoms had suggested Ebola was very unlikely but the tests were carried out as a precaution.

A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust added: ‘We were called to Gatwick Airport on Saturday at 8.27am to attend to a patient who had been taken unwell on an inbound flight from Gambia.'

There is no cure for Ebola, which is spread by close contact. It kills between 25 and 90 per cent of its victims.

Christians in Liberia held holy communion wearing gloves to try to prevent the spread of Ebola. Early symptoms include headache, fever, fatigue, muscle pain and a sore throat

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The Vampire is around: A Man was Arrested for Biting Another Man's Finger at Bey and Jay-Z's Rose Bowl Concert

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z's concert over the weekend made headlines for the wrong reason. A 25-year-old man named Roberto Alcaraz Garnica was arrested at the pair's Rose Bowl show on Saturday, August 2 for allegedly biting off another man's fingertip.

According to Pasadena Police Department, the incident started when the man, who lives in San Diego, allegedly groped a woman. The woman's boyfriend got angry and they were involved in an altercation. During the fight, Garnica bit the boyfriend's finger and caused "serious injury," Lieutenant John Luna of the Pasadena Police Department said in a statement.

The victim, who is in his 20s, was taken to hospital. Garnica, meanwhile, was arrested for sexual battery and mayhem.

Beyonce and her rapper husband are currently on "On the Run" tour. The first part of the two-day set was attended by approximately 55,000 fans. Police also made 10 other arrests for public drunkenness and ticket scalping on Saturday.

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Manchester United to be my destination after Madrid- Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he would consider moving back to Manchester United if he were ever to leave Real Madrid.
The reigning World Player of the Year stressed that he is happy at the Bernabeu but spoke of his enduring love for United and said he was treated "like a God" during his six seasons at Old Trafford.
Last year Ronaldo signed a five-year contract to keep him at Real until 2018 but he refused to rule out a second spell in England.
"I love Manchester, and to be back, I never know, you never know. [In] football you never know," he told national newspapers. "Of course, I'm happy at Real Madrid, it's my home, it's my club, but Manchester treated me unbelievable so we never know."

Ronaldo joined United from Sporting Lisbon for 12.8 million pounds in 2003 and left for a then world record fee of 80 million pounds in 2009.
He scored 118 goals in 292 games for the English club, winning three Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008.
He was granted a rapturous reception at Old Trafford when Real faced United in the Champions League in 2013 and looked back fondly on his time in England, adding: "It was one of my favourite clubs, Manchester. Everyone knows that every time when I speak about Real Madrid I should speak about Manchester United, I loved it there.
"I was 18 years old [when I joined], I win everything there, the people treat me like a God there so I appreciate that and the future, nobody knows. I remember when we played there against Manchester in the Champions League: they kill me, my heart was so happy.

"I had fantastic moments and I appreciate this club. For me, it's one of the best clubs in the world and I have passion for this club. Some players I am still in contact with because when I was there, I created a good relationship with everybody, not just the players, but all the staff around.
"It was like my second family there, so I'll not forget that the people treat me good."
Since leaving United, Ronaldo has scored 252 goals in just 246 games for Real, the most recent in May's Champions League final win over Atletico Madrid.
He will miss Real's International Champions Cup game against United in Michigan on Saturday with a knee injury.

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War against Ebola: As Ghana ban flights from the Ebola affected countries

Ghana has officially banned flights from four West African countries, citing concerns about the rapid spread of the Ebola virus, which has claimed over 600 lives.
Charles Asare, Managing Director of the Ghana Airport Company, said the measure was part of a set of emergency management plans officials are rolling out to combat the spread of the virus. The affected countries include Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria.
The government there has also implemented strict restrictions on the movement and management of Liberian refugees in camps in the country.
Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Mensah, urged Ghanaians to bear with the government as they work to contain the virus.
"Preparedness is not an event but a process," he said.

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Lionel Messi's little boy 'Thiago' shows off his skill with the ball on a beach in Italy

Little Thiago Messi, son of Argentinian football ace Lionel Messi, was cheered on by a gathering of family members as he kicked a colourful ball around the beach during his Italian vacation.

Wearing a broad smile and a pair of printed shorts, Thiago appeared to be in his element as he showed off his skills on the sandy shores of Sabaudia, Lazio, on Thursday.

Sticking his tongue out and playfully raising his arms in the air, Thiago kept impressive control of the ball as he lapped up the attention from his team of supporters.

The impromptu solo display came after the family were seen disembarking from a luxury yacht, which they have been using as they enjoy a relaxing summer vacation in Italy.

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Kim Kardashian goes topless to wish friend 'Riccardo Tisci' a Happy Birthday

Kim Kardashian seems to have no qualms about showing off her naked body.

To wish friend Riccardo Tisci - who designed her wedding dress when she tied the knot with Kanye West in Italy this May - a happy 40th birthday on Friday, the 33-year-old former Playboy model posted a very provocative snapshot.

'I love you soooo much!!! Can't wait to celebrate with you tonight!!!!' the E! star captioned the photo.

The reality star wore nothing but a pair of sheer black pantyhose that seemed to have a rip in them.

The Calabasas native held her arms strategically to hide her breasts.

She was not wearing a bra or even a tank top.

The daughter of Kris Jenner looked far from bashful as she smiled while two men hoisted an oversized lace-trimmed white veil over her head.

That veil looked like the exact same one she wore to say 'I do' to the Stronger singer.

Kim has gone topless several times before, most memorably in Playboy magazine and more recently for West's Bound 2 video.

The image, which looks to be a photo of a Polaroid, appears to be taken during a fitting for her wedding gown.

Kim is resting on her knees on top of a black cushion.

Judging from the vintage wood floors and detailed white wood walls, it looks as if she is in an old Parisian building that is most likely in the house of Givenchy.

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United may not lift a trophy next season- Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has told Louis van Gaal he will find it extremely hard to win the title with Manchester United next season.
Van Gaal has been tasked with bringing the glory years back to United following last year's seventh-place finish under David Moyes.
Ancelotti did the double in his first season at Chelsea but, even though he rates Van Gaal highly, the Italian thinks it will be difficult for the Dutchman to lift the trophy at the first time of asking.
"They signed really good players this year but to build a team is not so easy,'' Ancelotti told a new conference on the eve of Real's friendly against United at Michigan Stadium.
"The Premier League is a very competitive league and it will not be easy to win it the first year because there are a lot of teams who are really competitive and they want to win."

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Nicki Minaj New Single 'Anaconda' Leaks

Nicki Minaj's highly-anticipated new single, "Anaconda", has leaked. A low quality version of the track scheduled to be officially released next week unexpectedly made its way out online on Friday, August 1.

According to the leak, producers Polow and Da Internz have sampled Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back". Minaj's song uses snippets of the classic, including "my anaconda don't want none unless you got buns hun" and the voice clip "oh my God, Becky, look at her butt."

Minaj began building the anticipation of "Anaconda" by releasing the single's official cover art late last month. The artwork, which sees her baring her famous backside, has sparked criticism with many people deeming it inappropriate.

Originally planned to be released on July 28, the track has been pushed back to August 4. A few days ago, Minaj announced the delay while treating fans with another sexy picture of her flaunting her curves in a pink sports bra and g-string thong.

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TWO AMERICAN EBOLA VICTIMS TO LAND IN U.S. FOR INTENSIVE CARE

Two Americans battling Ebola are being flown from Liberia to Atlanta in specially outfitted planes - bringing the incurable disease to U.S. shores for the first time, it has been reported.

Dr Kent Brantly and hygienist Nancy Writebol, both of whom are said to be in 'grave condition', will be brought back to the U.S. one by one.

Emory University in Atlanta has confirmed that they will be taking one of the patients 'in the next several days' after they arrive in the U.S. in the Gulfstream jet. It is not clear which of the two patients they will be housing or where the second patient will go.

Emory and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is also based in Atlanta, have built a special containment unit to house the patient, who is in need of an extremely high level of isolation.

 

Inside the aircraft, the patients will remain in a tent-like structure called an aeromedical biological containment system, which allows officials to move highly contagious patients without fear of exposure to pathogens.

According to WXIA, Emory's isolation unit is on the ground floor and has three beds with the highest standards in negative pressure air handling, HEPA filtration and exhaust.

'When this unit was being built, we hoped we'd never have to use the space to treat a serious communicable disease,' said Emory epidemiologist Bruce Ribner.

However that's precisely what will soon happen. The modified Gulfstream III took off from Cartersville, Georgia Thursday afternoon for the first-of-its-kind mission to collect the Ebola patients.

After it emerged the Americans were returning to their homeland, Twitter lit up with fellow citizens fuming over the decision.
One self-proclaimed patriot was especially unhappy with the news.
'Ebola patient will be brought to the U.S. in a few days - now I know for sure that our  leaders are incompetent. KEEP THEM OUT OF HERE!' Donald Trump tweeted Thursday evening.

Efforts have been made to help the two patients with the means available in Liberia - and just hours before the flight to Atlanta was revealed, father-of-two Brantly gave up the single vial of an experimental treatment sent over from the U.S. in order that Writebol - a grandmother and longtime Christian missionary - could receive it instead.

Brantly, from Fort Worth, Texas, ensured Writebol received the experimental drug instead of him after only a small amount arrived in Liberia, the Samaritan's Purse charity said on Wednesday.

Brantly would receive a transfusion of the blood of a 14-year-old Ebola survivor who personally helped to treat. Giving blood transfusions from survivors to still suffering Ebola patients is an established, though not nearly proven, treatment for the largely untreatable disease.

Announcing Dr Brantly's gallant decision, Samaritan's Purse president Franklin Graham said: 'Yesterday, an experimental serum arrived in the country, but there was only enough for one person. Dr. Brantly asked that it be given to Nancy Writebol.'

However, on Thursday charity SIM said in a statement that Mrs Writebol's condition had worsened, despite the serum.

Mrs Writebol is in stable, but serious condition and is receiving an experimental drug that doctors hope will better address her condition, the charity said.

Her husband, David, is close by but can only visit his wife through a window or dressed in a haz-mat suit.

'We continue to pray for Nancy's full and complete recovery,' said Bruce Johnson, president of SIM USA. 'Even though her condition has worsened, we know she is receiving the best possible medical care, and we are thankful that she has access to this experimental drug.

'We believe in the power of prayer and ask people around the world not only to pray for Nancy and Kent, but also for everyone affected by this terrible virus.'

On Wednesday, the charity said Dr Brantley's condition had gone from grave to serious.

However, on Thursday they said he had 'taken a slight turn for the worse overnight.'

Despite Brantly's recent turn for the worse, his wife remained confident Thursday that he would pull through.

'I remain hopeful and believing that Kent will be healed from this dreadful disease,' she said in a statement Thursday. "He is strong and peaceful and confident in the love of Jesus Christ, which is his sustenance right now.'

She also said that she and her children, who were in Liberia with Brantly before he fell ill, remained perfectly healthy.

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Jose Mourinho sees the battle between Petr Cech and Thibaut Courtois a good problem

Jose Mourinho has said he has "a good problem" to look forward to as Petr Cech and Thibaut Courtois battle to be his No.1 goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge next season.
Belgium international Courtois has returned to London after three years on loan with Atletico Madrid -- with whom he won La Liga and reached the Champions League final last season -- and is targeting his "dream" of playing in the Premier League.
Mourinho has hailed the 22-year-old as the best young goalkeeper in the world, and Courtois said he was eager to learn from Czech Republic international Cech as he looks to take his place in the side.
"Petr is one of the best goalkeepers in the world," he told Chelsea's official website. "Every goalkeeper can have a type of thing they are usually good at, and when you see them train you can learn from them. It helps you in your training.
"I signed with Chelsea three years ago, but because of the loan it took until now to have my first training session -- so I'm really happy to be here.
"There will be a battle to be in the starting XI, but that's good. It helps the players to improve themselves to play even better.
"I gained a lot of experience [at Atletico] and played some important games. In every aspect of being a goalkeeper, I improved myself. I learned a lot.
"When I was younger, I always dreamed of playing in the Premier League -- so hopefully I can do that soon."
Mourinho echoed those remarks, with the Daily Mail reporting him as saying: "It's a good problem for me. Thibault just arrived, and he arrived as the best young goalkeeper in the world. They [Courtois and Cech] will fight, and for me it is a good.
"I was never afraid to make big decisions. I prefer to make this decision than to have a keeper I don't trust."
There has been speculation that, with Chelsea needing to cut one overseas player from their squad, Cech could leave -- but Mourinho played down that possibility.
The return of Didier Drogba means the Blues are now one man over the 17 foreign players limit dictated by Premier League and Champions League rules on the quota of home-grown players.
But Mourinho said he did not believe Cech faced an uncertain future, adding: "He is working hard. He is playing without limitation.
"This is a club that wants to be strong and have real possibilities to compete. We need competition in every place."

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THE KEYS TO A HAPPY LIFE- POPE FRANCIS

1. 'Live and let live.' Everyone should be guided by this principle, he said, which has a similar expression in Rome with the saying, 'Move forward and let others do the same.'

2. Generosity. 'Be giving of yourself to others.' 'If you withdraw into yourself, you run the risk of becoming egocentric. And stagnant water becomes putrid.'

3. 'Proceed calmly' in life. The pope used an image from an Argentine novel by Ricardo Guiraldes, in which the protagonist -- gaucho Don Segundo Sombra - looks back on how he lived his life. 'He says that in his youth he was a stream full of rocks that he carried with him; as an adult, a rushing river; and in old age, he was still moving, but slowly, like a pool' of water, the pope said. He said he likes this latter image of a pool of water - to have 'the ability to move with kindness and humility, a calmness in life.'

4. Leisure. 'The pleasures of art, literature and playing together with children have been lost, he said. He suggests families must also turn off the TV when they sit down to eat - having it on during mealtime 'doesn't let you communicate' with each other.

5. Sundays. These should be holidays. Workers should have Sundays off because 'Sunday is for family,' he said.

6. Young people. Find innovative ways to create dignified jobs for young people. 'We need to be creative with young people. If they have no opportunities they will get into drugs' and be more vulnerable to suicide, he said.'It's not enough to give them food,' he said. 'Dignity is given to you when you can bring food home' from one's own labor.

7. Respect nature. Environmental ruination 'is one of the biggest challenges we have,' he said. 'I think a question that we're not asking ourselves is: 'Isn't humanity committing suicide with this indiscriminate and tyrannical use of nature?''

8. Positivity. 'Needing to talk badly about others indicates low self-esteem. That means, "I feel so low that instead of picking myself up I have to cut others down,'' the pope said. 'Letting go of negative things quickly is healthy.'

9. Respect others' beliefs. 'We can inspire others through witness so that one grows together in communicating. But the worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyzes: 'I am talking with you in order to persuade you,' No. Each person dialogues, starting with his and her own identity.'

10. Peace. 'We are living in a time of many wars,' he said, and 'the call for peace must be shouted. Peace sometimes gives the impression of being quiet, but it is never quiet, peace is always proactive' and dynamic.

Source: Catholic News Service

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Paul Scholes goes with Van Gaal's comment of a 'united broken squad'

Van Gaal recently described  his squad as a quality group of players, but insisted they had been left “broken” by their failings under Moyes last season.
And speaking at an event in Oldham to promote prostrate cancer awareness, Scholes told Sky Sports News he agreed with the Dutchman's assessment, adding the loss of left-back Patrice Evra is a significant one.
"He said it himself and the squad looks unbalanced to me,” Scholes said.
“They have a number of number tens, with Juan Mata, Shinji Kagawa and Adnan Januzaj, and Ander Herrera looks more like a number ten than a central midfield player.
“Tom Cleverely you could argue is a number ten as well, so there is a lot of them type of players but they are struggling a little bit for defenders.
“Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans are the only recognised defenders. He said he likes Michael Keane and Tyler Blackett who are up and coming, but his priority will be defenders.
“If you look at the first three lads I mentioned they don't have great injury records as well. They don't seem to play as many games as the likes of Rio (Ferdinand), Vidic (Nemanja) and Evra (Patrice) who have been the cornerstone of the defence for the last ten years.
“If you take them out, especially Evra with the left-back situation with a young lad like Luke Shaw coming in on a big money move, there will be a lot of pressure on him.
“I think it would have been nice for Patrice to stay and guide him through that, but I can understand Patrice's side of the coin as well - he wants to play football.
“There are big losses there but there are young defenders there, and if they stay fit I  think they will do well.”
Scholes also has no problem with Van Gaal’s straight-talking approach in the wake of the Dutchman’s public comments over Shaw’s lack of fitness.
“If they don't like it then tough,” Scholes said. “I think it's the best way to be when a player knows where they stand it’s always better than being a bit unsure.
“Does the manager like me or does he not like me? It seems with this man you'll know either way, and that can only be a good thing.”
The former Manchester United midfielder can also see the Dutchman sticking with the 3-4-3 formation that van Gaal has used during pre-season.
“He has played many different systems with whatever club he has been with,” said Scholes.
“With Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich he could play any system but I think when he has had a look at these players this is the system that he feels is best to cope with the squad.
“I think it's designed to get his forward players in, he likes to get his two forwards Van Persie and Rooney and the number ten, which has been Mata in.
“When you have got the quality of these players in your team you can only score goals - if he can work any system around those three then United fans are in for a good season and an  entertaining season with a lot of goals.”

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Fear of Ebola in Commonwealth Games: As a Sierra Leone Cyclist was quarantined over fear of Ebola

An athlete at the Commonwealth Games has revealed he was hospitalised and put into isolation for four days while he was tested for the deadly Ebola virus.

Cyclist Moses Sesay, from Sierra Leone in West Africa where hundreds are reported to have died from the flesh-eating virus, was admitted to hospital in Glasgow after feeling unwell and developing fever-like symptoms.

However, he was later given the all-clear and yesterday competed in the road race time trial.

Last night, the 32-year-old said he and other athletes were scared of returning home because of Ebola and would try to remain in Britain until their special three-month visas for the Games expired.

Mr Sesay, who comes from the Rotifunk Moyamba area of Sierra Leone which has been hit by the disease, said: ‘I was sick, I felt tired and listless.  All the doctors were in special suits to treat me – they dressed like I had Ebola.  I was very scared.’

‘I was admitted for four days and they tested me for Ebola.

'It came back negative but they did it again and this time sent it to London where it was also negative.’

The father of one, who competed in the Games on his 32nd birthday, finished last in his race.

He had arrived in Glasgow among a team of two dozen competitors and officials the week before the Games and felt unwell last Thursday, the day after he attended the Opening Ceremony.

‘All of us are scared about going back,' he said. 'We have a three-month visa in our passports and if I have the opportunity, I will stay here until it ends.

‘It is scary over there. My mother is a medical nurse so she may have to treat people.  My wife is also doing work in the medical field.’

A West African official last night denied a report that another member of the team, believed to be Mr Sesay’s room mate in the village, had gone missing or that others had been hospitalised.

He said that officials in Glasgow were in contact with the High Commission in London over the timing of the team’s return and that they still planned to take part in the Closing Ceremony on Sunday.

No special precautions had been taken inside the athlete’s village and they were sharing facilities with other teams, he added.

It is the second Commonwealth Games that Mr Sesay, who trains in South Africa, has attended having competed in Delhi, India, four years ago.

Officials stressed there had been no positive tests for Ebola in Scotland but refused to comment on negative tests. 

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Fernando Torres to stay - Jose Mourinho

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says that Chelsea will not sell striker Fernando Torres, despite signing Diego Costa and Didier Drogba.

The 30-year-old Spanish striker was initially signed as a long-term replacement for Drogba, but after failing to impress, Torres may now find himself behind the Ivorian who has returned for a second spell at the club.

But Mourinho insisted Torres still has a role to play with the club. Speaking to Sky, the former Real Madrid man said: 'Three strikers is fundamental in the squad and we have three - Nando, Didier and Diego.

'We have a good squad, the perfect squad would be with these 18 players, not 17.'

When pushed about the Spaniard's future at the club Mourinho said he would not be sold 'for sure'.

Chelsea have sold Demba Ba and Romelu Lukaku and released Samuel Eto'o this summer, leaving Torres, Costa and Drogba as options for the west London club.

Mourinho did admit that he would like to add more English players to Chelsea's squad, but revealed there were no developments on that front yet.

He said: 'We are working hard to have more English players in our squad but at the moment we are still in the middle of that process.'

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