Known for his towering presence, Sir Alex is often caught on camera by broadcasters and photographers in the crowd. ‌In 2015, Sir Alex co-authored a book titled 'Leading' with Welsh billionaire Sir Michael Moritz, sparking a lasting friendship. Cardiff-born Sir Michael, known for his early investments in Google, Apple, PayPal and LinkedIn, is one of the most successful businessmen alive today. ‌Sir Michael rarely gives interviews but he recently sat down with The Times to discuss various topics, including what it's like to watch a match alongside Sir Alex. In an interview with The Standard 11 years ago, Sir Michael remarked: "There's only one Apple, one Google, one Microsoft, only one Alex Ferguson.

Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show chairperson John Keena, Seamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee, and Chelsey Cox McDonald, pictured at the show's AGM on Wednesday. Upbeat mood at Tullamore Show AGM after positive year in 2025The executive committee and members gathered at The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, on Wednesday last, January 7, for the AGM of the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show. The mood was upbeat and positive following a very successful 2025 show. The Offaly native spoke fondly of the Tullamore Show and the vision members had in 1991 and in the intervening years to be the National Livestock Show. All roads now lead to the Butterfield Estate on August 9, 2026, with ticket and trade stand prices remaining at the 2025 rates.

Kate Hudson made jaws-drop as she led the starry arrivals along with Gwyneth Paltrow and Aimee Lou Wood at the 2026 BAFTA Tea Party In Beverly Hills, California on Saturday. Hudson wowed red carpet photographers at Saturday's event as she posed in a see-through, flesh-toned blouse. The mother-of-two, 53, went for minimal makeup, allowing her natural, ageless beauty to shine under the red carpet lights. Jameela Jamil flashed a smile at cameras while modeling a striking black and white strapless dress with a draped skirt. Joel Edgerton suited up for the occasion and made his way down the red carpet holding hands with his glamorous girlfriend Christine Centenera.

“Harry Byrne wanted it,” said Caelan Doris afterwards when asked about the discussion which had preceded the final penalty. “I guess you don’t realise until after the kick has gone over, watching it eagerly, but yeah delighted it went over.”Asked about the on-field discussion before that decisive kick, Byrne said: “Not much, I just said to Caelan ‘I want it’. So, I felt I wasn’t going to miss that one.”Leinster’s Harry Byrne celebrates after kicking a penalty in the last minute of the game. There’s probably a bit of discipline that gets us in a bit of trouble, two yellow cards. “Munster, just the way that game plays out, you have to find a way somehow to win.

Scottish Premiership: Celtic 4 Dundee United 0Normal service resumed at Celtic Park as champions Celtic secured a dominant 4-0 win over Dundee United and their first clean sheet since Martin O’Neill’s previous game in charge. Callum McGregor dictated play again and Celtic’s wide players, Yang and Sebastian Tounekti, were given attacking licence after being handed wing-back roles by the former Columbus Crew head coach. Celtic enjoyed 78 per cent possession, had 22 shots at goal and let United have just three. Celtic penned United in from the start, with Kieran Tierney instrumental in creating a series of first-half chances. United brought on winger Amar Fatah for holding midfielder Pan Camara at half-time but Celtic were even more dominant in the second half.

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal’s ‘purpose’ to win silverware as that’s what I’m judged onBy Philip Duncan, Press AssociationMikel Arteta said the “purpose” of Arsenal was to win silverware – and admitted his season would be judged by how many trophies the north London club could win. Arsenal will begin their FA Cup campaign with a third-round tie at Portsmouth on Sunday still fighting on all four fronts. “We want that one for sure (the FA Cup) and all the big ones,” said Arteta. “And that’s what we are chasing and that’s the purpose of this team. We will get judged for what we are able to do at the end of the season.

A man in his 40s has been arrested after a garda operation resulted in just under €100,000 worth of cocaine being seized in Galway. Members of the divisional drugs unit in Galway took part in a specific operation on Saturday in Rahoon.

It comes after the storm brought gusts of almost 100mph and a rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds in the South West was issued by forecasters earlier this week. Emergency services were called to the scene on Thursday evening and work took place on Friday to remove the tree. Across the UK, Met Office warnings for wind, rain, snow and ice remain in force for Sunday. In south-west Scotland, Lothian Border and Strathclyde, a yellow warning for rain is in place from 2am until the end of Sunday. ❄️🧊 #WintryWeather – The Met Office have issued yellow weather warnings for snow, ice and rain across various parts of England, Scotland and Wales until Sunday afternoon ⚠️ Additionally, Storm Goretti brought strong winds and snow on Thursday evening.

Her husband, Riyad Mahrez, had rung her to say he was leaving Manchester City for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, where women's freedoms are restricted. In the last four years he has played in Greece, Saudi Arabia, Plymouth (most exotically), and now Turkey. 'I don't think people understand the stress of it. I know it's stupid I don't even like swimming, I don't like getting my hair wet. I'd think, "what am I going to do now?"

Conjoined twin lambs and 209-year-old royal wedding cake are among the macabre exhibits set to make their debut at one of Ireland’s quirkiest museums. Princess Charlotte's wedding cakeOne of the items includes some leftover wedding cake from the wedding of Princess Charlotte, who died from childbirth complications in 1817 after delivering a stillborn baby. Paul Mangan at the Museum of Curiosities in Pembrooke St Lower, Dublin. “It was about £400 which is a lot to pay for a slice of cake,” Paul told the Irish Examiner. Paul Mangan at the Museum of Curiosities in Pembrooke St Lower, Dublin.

The red card to dangerman Andy Kilcullen was labelled a “shocking decision”. His ire, unsurprisingly, centred on the straight red card to Andy Kilcullen on 40 minutes. “The red card was a shocking decision,” Mannion began. I don't know what the red card was for. “Any red card to your marquee hurler, it is just devastating.

Kai Rooney has been banned from wearing his own boots for Manchester United's youth team - and his father Wayne approves of the rule. He signed a deal with Puma aged 12 - the kind of opportunity that knocks when you're a football legend's son - but he can't wear their boots. Wayne told The Smith Brothers: Not A Podcast: 'He’s obviously with Puma but when he plays for the Manchester United U16s, something which I really like is he can’t wear his Puma boots. And it's in those Puma boots with the under-18s that he has made further strides towards his dream. Unfortunately, he has had to ban dad Wayne from watching him play because of the attention he brings.

Manchester United have now 'closed all doors' to Joshua Zirkzee in the January transfer window , according to Roma director Ricky Massara. 'He seems in a good place,' he said. 'Kobbie doesn't give you much [indication], so you wouldn't know if he was in a good place or not so good! I know Kobbie, and I think he knows me, and he knows Travis Binnion, so he's comfortable with his environment. 'So, he's in a good place.

Man Utd 'block' January transfer as theory emerges after Ruben Amorim sackManchester United have reportedly made a decision regarding a potential January transfer following Ruben Amorim's departure from Old Trafford, with the club still without a head coachView 2 Images Manchester United have reportedly blocked an Old Trafford transfer exit after Ruben Amorim was sacked last week. (Image: )AS Roma's sporting director Frederic Massara claims that Manchester United have shut down all transfer negotiations following Ruben Amorim's dismissal last week. United issued a statement on Monday which read: "Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United. Ruben was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to a UEFA Europa League Final in Bilbao in May. Article continues below"The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future.

Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai, India)This walk from the Gateway of India to the Wankhede Stadium is a continuous delight. The City Ground (Nottingham, England)I love the walk along the River Trent to the City Ground, the home of Nottingham Forest. The walk along the River Trent to the City Ground is always a thrill7. It has one of the most beautiful vantage points of any ground in the world and the walk to it is worth double the admission fee. San Francisco's Oracle Park is one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world to walk to