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Lionel Messi told ‘sign for Rangers’ as sports hero urges Barcelona icon to join Ibrox club – 22 years after famous snub
THEY say you should never meet your heroes.
But not everyone’s hero is Lionel Messi.
Scottish Paralympian Gordon Reid was given a moment he’ll never forget when he had the chance to catch up with his footballing idol this week.
The two-time gold-medalist knows all about being the best in his chosen sport, having previously been ranked No.1 for both singles and doubles in wheelchair tennis.
He even holds the record for most grand slam titles in wheelchair men‘s doubles with 26 to his name.
And this week he met another athlete who is also considered the greatest of all-time.
Reid, 33, shared a picture of him catching up with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Messi, 37, is still tearing it up in the game with David Beckham‘s Inter Miami after moving stateside in 2023.
And Reid, who is also in Miami, finally crossed paths with the Argentinian legend.
He shared a picture of the iconic meeting and revealed he had one thing to say to the football legend.
He asked him to sign for his boyhood team Rangers.
Sharing the snap on X, he wrote: “What an honour to meet the GOAT. Told him to sign for Rangers, of course!”
Messi famously had the chance to join the Light Blues in the early days of his career.
Former Gers boss Alex McLeish tried to sign the Barcelona hero in 2003 when he was just starting to break through into the Nou Camp first team.
He was bizarrely brought to McLeish’s attention after his son Jon spotted him on Championship Manager.
The Catalan giants quickly booted out Gers’ approach though and it remains possibly the biggest what-if in Scottish football.
Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Furious Megan McKenna launches scathing attack on trolls after she’s compared to Scooby Doo character
FURIOUS Megan McKenna today launched a scathing attack on trolls after they compared her to a Scooby Doo character.
The former Towie legend went on a huge rant after some fans said she looked like a famous character from the iconic 80s cartoon.
The former Towie star – who shares a baby with her footballer fiancé Oliver Burke – didn’t hold back after she was likened to a cartoon character.
Megan was annoyed with some fans who said she looked like Velda from Scooby Doo.
The legendary character is known for her bobbed haircut and thick rimmed glasses.
However, Megan didn’t take too kindly to the comparison and went on an almighty rant.
In an Instagram video she fumed: “People keep calling me Velma from Scooby Doo with these glasses on.
“I genuinely cannot see it now, so thank you for that.
“But also, I don’t care. So if people are, like, sending me nasty comments and memes about me looking like Velma.
“Thinking you’re so funny and you’re really offending me, you’re not.
“Because I actually think she looks f***ing cool. And I am aware I look like Velma, OK?
“Secondly, if you want to get deep with this whole situation, which I will get deep, actually, because I’ve actually had enough of you f***ing trolls.
“Sometimes I’ve actually had enough.
“Because why do people feel like they can just jump online and be nasty to people about their appearance? Why?
“Especially… I won’t go into it, but especially when the person that he’s actually trolling isn’t that pretty on the eye.”
Megan also captioned the video with a lengthy post, which read: “Trolls need to be called out don’t you agree?
“In my opinion being called Velma isn’t being trolled but it hit a nerve with being judged online. I’ve had a fair share of trolling over my time in the limelight.
“I’m Sick and tired of you gremlins commenting on people’s appearances. I’m lucky I have thick skin.
“But some people don’t. Especially young people. People at school. It makes me feel sick to think teenagers especially get trolled or mocked online.
“Come on guys! The worst ones are parents on here. We live in a very sad world atm.
“Remember the days when we used to play out with our friends and wear what we wanted and not be judged???? What happened!?”
MEGAN’S NEW LIFE
Meanwhile, Megan recently opened up about her new life away from reality TV.
The star swapped Essex for Germany six months ago when her footballer fiancé Oliver signed to Bundesliga club Werder Bremen.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Megan said: “Honestly, I feel like all my stuff before – the reality TV and everything – was just like getting me ready for this sort of life,” she admits.
“I do feel like a completely different person now.
“And sometimes I look back on footage of myself and think, ‘Was I OK?’
“I had this reputation that I was very mouthy.”
Opening up about her reality TV past, she said: “I was just so young. I was 22 and going on reality TV shows. TV is very different now.
“When I was on some of the MTV shows, there was a lot of alcohol, too.
“I don’t think they would allow that nowadays.
“We would have had a whole jug of tequila to ourselves if we had wanted.
“Back then, I was naive, I was young, and unfortunately some of my lowest moments were played out on camera.”
Putin is a liar – no one should be fooled into believing he wants real peace, warns Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister
UKRAINE’S deputy foreign minister has warned “liar” Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted and does not want a ceasefire.
Mariana Betsa told The Sun the tyrant has no real interest in brokering lasting peace in the region.
But she warned Ukraine will not accept any territorial compromises in a deal, insisting Kyiv does not want “peace at any price”.
Daria Zarivna, an adviser to the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, also told The Sun that the thousands of children abducted by Russia must be returned as a condition of any agreement.
Donald Trump said he “trusted” that Putin wants to end the war – but Kyiv and its Western allies have accused the Kremlin of stonewalling negotiations.
Washington has been trying to hash out terms of a deal between Ukraine and Russia in a bid to end Putin’s three-year invasion.
But the Kremlin has been insisting on a list of conditions and demands – delaying the process.
Kyiv quickly agreed on an initial proposal for a full 30-ceasefire earlier this month – but this was quickly rejected by Putin.
Ukrainian official Mariana rubbished suggestions Putin wants the war to end and said “no one should be fooled by Russia”.
She lambasted Moscow as she warned: “We cannot trust Russia. Russia lies and they know how to lie.”
Mariana told The Sun: “No one should believe Russia’s words or Russia’s statements in the media actions, we should look into actions.
“We had really intense discussions with our US colleagues at the beginning of March regarding the ceasefire.
“Ukraine engaged in good faith.
“We agreed for the ceasefire for the truce in the sky for the truce in the sea.
“We agreed for the ceasefire in the front. It was 11th of March and Russia they just put conditions.
“Well Ukraine again showed its commitment to peace commitment to comprehensive just and lasting peace.
“What did Russia? They started bombing us even with big intensity and so many people getting killed throughout this month.
“I think the answer is that Russia doesn’t really want peace in Ukraine and shows no remorse, no actions towards achieving this goal.”
On Thursday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky met with key allies at the so-called “coalition of the willing” summit in Paris.
He called on the US to be stronger against Russia as leaders including Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron agreed now is not the time to lift sanctions against Moscow.
Sir Keir insisted Putin must be given a deadline to make progress on a Ukraine ceasefire, and accused him of “playing games”.
He said Putin was attempting to drag the Trump-initiated process out to allow his forces time to continue assaults on Ukraine.
But Mariana warned Ukraine would not compromise on any eventual peace deal, vowing to return all abducted children and not concede any land.
She said: “It is important to know that Ukraine will never accept territorial compromises unjust peace.
“It will never accept the situation where our prisoners of war, illegally detained persons and children are not returned.
“They should return all of them and children should return unconditionally.
The level of sinisterity behind this is horrible.
Daria Zarivna
“I would like to highlight that we will not rest if Ukrainian people do not have justice served to them.
“This is extremely important that it’s not just peace at any price.
“It should be comprehensive just and lasting peace for Ukraine with accountability for Russia and Russian criminals.”
Presidential advisor Daria warned the return of kidnapped Ukrainian children is imperative not only for their safety – but as it could become a “threat to global security”.
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly moved into areas under Moscow’s control since the war began.
They have been assigned Russian citizenship and “adopted” by Russian families.
Many are forced into sinister camps where they are starved, tortured and “brainwashed” into becoming Russian citizens.
Meanwhile, some 1.6 million Ukrainian children are living in territory controlled by Putin’s fighters.
Daria said: “They are trying to change their names, their personal data, their whereabouts.
“The famous case of Margarita, this was a 10-month-old girl from Kherson Children’s Home, which was brought under the medical prescription to Moscow.
“Then she was adopted by Sergey Mironov, one of the top allies of Putin.
“Her name was changed to Marina. Her place of birth was changed from Kherson to Podolsk.
“When I had an opportunity to address this issue in the Security Council, I showed the birth certificate, the Ukrainian birth certificate of this girl, and the Russian birth certificate.
“It was good to use evidence like this, because the whole scale of crime becomes very obvious.
“This girl was only 10 months old when all this happened, so she didn’t even realise who she was, what kind of origin she had, and her whole life was just destroyed and changed.
“The level of sinisterity behind this is horrible.”
Kyiv has repeatedly vowed to bring every child home – calling the abductions a war crime that meets the UN treaty definition of genocide.
'Putin must be slapped with strict peace deadline'
by Martina Bet and Jerome Starkey
VLADIMIR Putin must be slapped with a strict peace deadline to end his deadly games in Ukraine, Keir Starmer said.
The PM issued his warning as European allies met in Paris to step up deployment plans to enforce any peace deal.
Britain, France, and Germany will send military chiefs to Kyiv for talks on creating a multinational force to ensure Russia sticks to any ceasefire.
Sir Keir accused Putin of stalling negotiations to buy time.
He declared: “They are playing games and they’re playing for time. It’s classic from the Putin playbook.”
While he stopped short of setting a precise deadline, he made clear he wants progress “in days and weeks, not months and months”.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said: “Putin is not ready for direct talks.
“He wants war, and what can a man who wants war say at peace talks? I’m not going to swallow his narrative. I’m not interested.”
Asked about US envoy Steve Witkoff’s comments that sending troops to Ukraine would be absurd, Mr Zelensky said: “For us, these people are from another planet.”
And when asked what he thought of any progress, he said: “The world moves slower than the country at war. It is going slowly — but I can’t push anyone.”
In a rare criticism of Moscow, Donald Trump said Russia might be “dragging their heels” at talks.
But Mr Zelensky demanded the US needed to get stronger against Vladimir Putin.
I’m an interior pro and these five everyday habits are ruining your floors – it could be causing lasting damage
FLOORS are among the most used parts of a home, so it’s no wonder that it’s one of the things that homeowners want to look after the most.
But experts have revealed that most people don’t actually know how to maintain them properly.
In fact, they said that there are common, everyday habits that most people do that are secretly ruining their floors.
And it could even be causing irreparable damage, not to mention costly repairs.
Flooring expert Richard McKay, Managing Director at Sprung, said there are five habits we need to drop before it’s too late.
From not cleaning them properly to not choosing the right type for a room, it all impacts its longevity and quality over time.
Mopping with too much water
It’s tempting to completely soak the mop and cover as much surface area as possible to get our floors sparkling clean.
However, the experts say that this can actually damage the floors and we should be writing the mop out as much as possible.
Richard explains: “You might think that a bucket of water and mop seems like the easiest way to clean your floors but you could be doing more harm than good.
“Laminate, hardwood and vinyl flooring can all be damaged with too much water, which can cause swelling, warping and even mould growth.
“Foam and rubber flooring commonly used in home gyms are also at risk as the material can break down when exposed to water.
“Instead, use a damp mop with a suitable cleaner for your specific flooring.”
Using harsh cleaning products
Using the right cleaning products when scrubbing your floor is key to looking after it, says Richard.
He advises: “Many of the cleaning products on the market contain bleach or ammonia.
“While this might leave your floors clean, it also strips away any protective coatings, making your floor even more vulnerable.
“Strong cleaners can also degrade rubber and foam gym flooring, reducing its effectiveness and lifespan.
“Instead, you should opt for gentle and non-abrasive cleaners that are designed for your specific floor.”
Wearing the wrong shoes inside
Most are made to withstand outdoor conditions and should not be worn inside the house – no matter how comfy they are.
Richard suggests that homeowners should only wear shoes like slippers inside the home because they are designed not to damage floors.
He says: “High heels might be an obvious hazard to floors but your everyday shoes aren’t any better.
“This is because dirt can be brought inside which then scratches and scuffs the floor as people walk over it.
“Gym shoes with specialist treads can also wear down flooring, especially in areas where you work out.
“This is why you should keep outdoor shoes outside and choose soft-soled footwear inside, or even slippers.”
Choosing the wrong flooring
The biggest mistake that homeowners make is not choosing a specific floor that is suitable for the room, according to Richard.
The expert explains: “One of the biggest mistakes people make is choosing the wrong flooring for their space.
“For example, thin laminate flooring in high-traffic areas will quickly wear out.
“And standard home gym mats in weightlifting or HIIT workout areas won’t provide enough support or impact absorption.
“This is why it’s essential to get in touch with an expert who can help you find the right flooring for your home.”
MORE HARM THAN GOOD
THERE are also other cleaning mistakes you could be making when scrubbing your floors.
As well as these everyday habits, there are four other things you could be doing wrong when cleaning the floors, according to Liam Cleverdon from Flooring King.
These are:
- Forgetting to vacuum before mopping – “While this may not seem like a big deal, it can quickly exacerbate dirty floors, causing dirt and dust to be smudged across the floor, impacting the room’s aesthetic and posing a health risk.”
- Disregarding spillages – “Depending on the liquid, leaving a spillage for too long can prove incredibly problematic, risking compromising the look of the floor”.
- Air-Drying Floors – “While it’s definitely the easiest method for drying mopped floors, it’s better to set time aside to dry surfaces with microfibre cloths”.
- Scrubbing too hard – “Scrubbing floors too hard can remove protective coatings while leaving visible scratch marks, adding to the visual mess.”
Dragging heavy furniture around
While this one may seem obvious, many homeowners don’t realise just how much damage dragging heavy furniture around can do to your floor.
Richard says: “Moving heavy items around a room can cause significant damage to your floor as well as scratches, dents and scuffs.
“What’s more, these can sometimes be impossible to repair.
“Similarly, high-impact exercise on unprotected floors can also cause long-term damage.
“For best results, you should use floor protectors under furniture and gym equipment, and always lift instead of pushing or dragging items.”
Vicky Pattison admits she and husband Ercan are sleeping in separate rooms after ‘difficult’ first year of marriage
VICKY Pattison has admitted she doesn’t sleep in the same bed as her new husband Ercan Ramadan.
The reality star, 37, got married in August 2024 but has opened up about it being a difficult first year.
However opened up about her hopes to have children after freezing her eggs.
But as she revealed delaying plans to start IVF for another year or two, Vicky shared her unusual sleeping arrangements.
She told OK! Magazine: “Everyone thought we’d try for kids quite quickly – so did we! But we’re going to enjoy being married, for at least a year.
I’d love a honeymoon first! A little week in the Caribbean would be lovely.
“We’re just desperate to sleep in the same bed together.
“I sleep with the dogs and he sleeps in the spare room!”
Vicky recently told about the tough time she went through at the beginning of her marriage to Ercan, 31.
Speaking to the BBC’s Woman’s Hour, she said: “I don’t think it’s how anyone anticipates, their first six months of marriage, you know, it’s a very alien experience.
“I mean it has been difficult, I have been frustrated, I have been upset and I have been overwhelmed quite a lot.
“So even without thinking about, the deepfake itself, I haven’t been a joy to live with quite frankly and I do feel for my husband but he’s very supportive.”
Vicky is referring to her husband supporting her as she faced backlash over her deepfake porn documentary called My Deepfake Sex Tape, which some victims criticised as a “PR stunt” and “deeply disrespectful”.
The documentary involved her directing actors to simulate a sex scene, then allowing AI to add her face to the footage.
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