Despite their shared success at Old Trafford, the two strikers were known for their frosty relationship. Sheringham's arrival at Old Trafford in 1997 saw the pair's relationship deteriorate further. Cole recalled: "When he joined Man United, I remember sitting there and saying to myself, 'Oh my gosh, problems, problems.' "I heard that and so that was it for his duration at Manchester United and my duration at Manchester United. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Christopher Nkunku could reportedly be on the move from AC Milan, just five months after joining the club from Chelsea. The Frenchman has flattered to deceive in Italy, scoring just twice and adding two assists in 12 Serie A matches. And, according to Italian outlet corrieredellosport, Nkunku's future at Milan is uncertain, with Fenerbahce interested in a move for the Frenchman. The report adds that the pair have a great relationship and Tedesco has already personally contacted Nkunku, while club-to-club talks have started. Speaking after that game, Allegri had heaped praise on Nkunku and said he expects him to keep getting better.

Which is the most important target for Ireland’s men’s rugby team this year: the Six Nations or the new World Rugby Nations Championship? Which is the most important target for Ireland’s men’s rugby team this year: the Six Nations or the new World Rugby Nations Championship? Which is the most important target for Ireland’s men’s rugby team this year: the Six Nations or the new World Rugby Nations Championship? Which is the most important target for Ireland’s men’s rugby team this year: the Six Nations or the new World Rugby Nations Championship? Which is the most important target for Ireland’s men’s rugby team this year: the Six Nations or the new World Rugby Nations Championship?

Stay Well: I want to eat better. What is the healthiest diet, according to science? Protein, fibre, carbs, fat – we’re told to eat all these things for a balanced, nutritious diet. But is there a definitive set of foods that could set us on the path to peak health? Emer Harrington Today at 06:30Every January, we are bombarded with content encouraging us to follow a healthy diet.

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor by New York attorney general Letitia James (left) alongside his wife Rama Duwaji shortly after midnight. Letitia James, New York's attorney general, and Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, embrace during a swearing-in ceremony at Old City Hall Station in New York on Thursday. Photograph: Amir Hamja/The New York Times/BloombergAnd as some of his predecessors have found, New York City with its eight million people can sometimes seem almost ungovernable. “If Mayor Mamdani can build childcare and more affordable housing and cheaper groceries there, then we can do it anywhere else in the country,” Warren said in a recent interview. Photograph: Eric Lee/The New York TimesPerhaps most surprising, though, was Mamdani’s Oval Office meeting last month with US president Donald Trump.

Gabon’s government have announced the suspension of the national team, the sacking of the coach and kicked Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off the squad in the wake of three defeats at the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Gabon’s Minister of Sports announced on television the suspension of the national team after they finished last in their group and were eliminated from the tournament in Morocco. “Given the Panthers’ disgraceful performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, the government has decided to dissolve the coaching staff, suspend the national team until further notice, and exclude players Bruno Ecuele Manga and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang,” said acting sports minister Simplice-Desire Mamboula after Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to the Ivory Coast in Marrakech. Neither Aubameyang nor veteran defender Ecuele Manga played on Wednesday with Aubameyang having returned to his French club Olympique de Marseille for treatment on a thigh injury. Disbanding the national team used to be a common reaction in Africa to disappointing results but since world football’s governing body Fifa have taken a hard stance against government interference in the running of football associations, it has been a rare occurrence.

Cameras to detect and prosecute drivers who break red lights will be used for the first time in a decade with their installation at the Merrion Gates level crossing in Dublin in the new year. The automatic cameras will take pictures of drivers who fail to stop when the flashing red lights are showing at the level crossing. The cameras have been installed at the Merrion Gates level crossing as a safety collaboration between Iarnród Éireann, An Garda Síochána and Dublin City Council and will be operational from January. This level crossing was selected due to “traffic surveys showing persistent driver behaviour issues”, Iarnród Éireann spokesman Barry Kenny said. “The key issue at Merrion Gates is proceeding beyond a stop line when red lights are flashing,” he said.

In Bray, Co Wicklow, the “Grinch” led hardy crowds into the chilly Irish Sea waters to raise money for local causes. Swimmers take part in the New Year’s Day Dip at Benone Beach in Limavady (Liam McBurney/PA)There were also a number of dips around Northern Ireland’s coastline, although some were cancelled on the morning because of concern over conditions. However, a number went ahead including the traditional jumping into the harbour at Carnlough, Co Antrim, as well as a gathering at Benone Beach for a dip which raised money for the Community Rescue Service.

New York City ushered in the New Year with a new mayor, as Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office at midnight on January 1st. Video: Reuters

As the Christmas spirit makes way for new year resolve, Claire Brock declares this “a time for giving back”. “You’re now staring at a pile of recyclables, I know you are,” the host remarks, slightly sternly but probably accurately. Meanwhile, goals of a more predictable variety are covered on Tuesday’s show when personal trainer Karl Henry shares tips on getting fit. Some of the documentaries are quirkily arresting – The Intangibles (RTÉ Radio 1, Tuesday) has producer Jim O’Donoghue Martin meeting people who maintain bygone traditions and crafts, such as letterpress printing and mummery – while others are more conventional, such as Rory McIlroy’s Holywood Ending (RTÉ Radio 1, Tuesday). Barry Lenihan, filling in as anchor of Drivetime (RTÉ Radio 1, weekdays), impishly alludes to the absence of regular hosts when opening the show: “No need to adjust the wireless.” But like Brock, Lenihan performs his role ably.

Photograph: PacemakerPaul Givan, Stormont’s DUP Minister for Education, is a creationist. However, he had nothing to do with the religious education curriculum or the rules on worship. However, creating the new body was recommended by an independent review of the education system that concluded the year before Givan became Minister. The same review recommended conducting a separate review into the general school curriculum - the religious education curriculum is devised separately. He and they were clearly influenced by the reforms begun in 2010 in England under Conservative education minister Michael Gove.

It was broadcast live on RTÉ radio at 11pm on Wednesday nights to respond to telephone requests from listeners. Radio Éireann: the station came into its own with Éamon de Valera’s reply to Winston Churchill about Ireland’s neutrality. Six years later the new Irish Constitution was passed, and the new director of radio, TJ Kiernan, renamed the station Radio Éireann. Radio Éireann came into its own in 1945 with the celebrated reply by de Valera, as taoiseach, to Winston Churchill’s diatribe about Ireland’s neutrality. In 2019, the last programme I presented for RTÉ Radio 1 was a tribute to Gaybo, my pal and colleague.

2025 was a big year for Ellie Goulding and she reflected on her momentous 12 months in a celebratory New Year's post on Thursday. Ellie announced on a December red carpet that she is pregnant with her second child, with the bump reveal making her 2025 highlights reel. Set to the soundtrack of her hit song Starry Eyed, Ellie also included snippets of her live performances throughout the year, workouts and favourite fashion. The singer, 38, revealed she is expecting a child with her boyfriend Beau Minniear, 28, as she walked the red carpet heavily pregnant at the Fashion Awards in early December. She was appointed a global goodwill ambassador for the UN Environment Programme in 2017 and is now a global environmental ambassador.

Last year saw the highest number of deaths on Irish roads in almost a decade. Cork was the second-worst county for road fatalities in 2025. February (11 fatalities) and June (11 fatalities) recorded the lowest number of deaths in 2025. Almost half of fatalities occurred between 12pm and 8pm, and over a quarter occurred late at night and early into the morning (8pm-4am). Minister of state with responsibility for road safety Seán Canney said 2025 had been "an incredibly difficult year on Irish roads".

Irish company Sligo Pallets has terminated its sponsorship of the Irish Forest Rally Championship due to what the company's chief executive Andrew Mullen has termed "ongoing and unresolved communication issues with the Forestry Sub Commission." According to the regulations for the series, the "National Forest Rally Championship is promoted by Motorsport Ireland and the National Forestry Sub Commission." Long before he agreed to underpin the national forest series in 2023, Sligo Pallets supported high-profile drivers like Eugene Donnelly (five times Irish Tarmac champion, national rally champion and a former national forest rally champion) and Garry Jennings (Irish Tarmac champion). Last season marked the company's 14th year of title sponsorship of the popular Border Rally Championship. Mullen told the Irish Examiner: "It's regretful, that Sligo Pallets must announce that it will no longer be sponsoring the Irish Forest Championship.