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TONY BELLEW was forced off just five minutes into Soccer Aid.

The former boxer appeared to be in a lot of pain as injury cut short his Old Trafford appearance.

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The former boxer covered his face with his hands[/caption]

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Bellew’s left knee was heavily strapped[/caption]

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He lasted just five minutes before being taken off[/caption]

Bellew put his hands to his face as he trudged down the tunnel, clearly despondent at his early withdrawal.

Physios attended to the stricken star, who winced in pain on the touchline after he was taken off.

Bellew’s left knee was heavily strapped and may have been the cause of his injury.

ITV commentator Sam Matterface said of the injury: “I heard it go. That can’t be good.”

Bellew’s Rest of the World manager Harry Redknapp shared a worrying injury update about the 42-year-old ahead of the match.

He said: “Tony Bellew, ex-world champion, he’s just decided to boot a ball without even warming up and just tore his groin.

“He’s so tough he’ll probably play on with it.”

Spanish dancer Gorka Márquez replaced the injured Bellew.

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Bellew was forced off immediately after Wayne Rooney opened the scoring in the fourth minute.

THOUSANDS of new car owners across the country have taken part in a survey to help determine the best motor money can buy in 2025.

Auto Express have revealed the results of their Driver Power owner satisfaction survey – and it’s seen a plush SUV take top spot.

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Ranking third, the Astra impresses with its smooth ride, advanced tech and timeless style[/caption]

Driver Power, which is the Carwow Group’s flagship research study, asked thousands of new car owners to share their thoughts and real-life experiences of the vehicles they newly bought.

They’re asked to judge their motor’s reliability, interior space, safety features, value-for-money and driving experience, in a bid to help car experts determine which set of wheels offers owners the ultimate satisfaction.

Last year, the winner was the delightful Dacia Duster – championed for being roomy, well-built and great value for money.

This year’s winner, though, was the classy Mercedes GLE – which topped the tables across six categories, including driving pleasure and overall quality.

The GLE reached a score of 92.24% overall, scoring highly across the board apart from in the economy and running costs category, where satisfaction with fuel economy sinks to 43rd place.

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However, the GLE’s key wins included driving pleasure, safety attributes, climate, audio and sat-nav function, as well as overall quality.

Its exterior style, sat-nav and the balance of digital and touchscreen controls were all highly rated by owners, too.

Owners said: “The GLE’s luxurious interior, smooth ride, and advanced tech make it a joy to drive, but it’s roomy enough for family and luggage.

“Its powerful engine, spacious cabin, and sleek design blend comfort with performance perfectly.”

Coming in just behind the GLE was the Vauxhall Grandland with a score of 90.55% – topping one category and taking second place in five others.

Indeed, it failed to score outside of the top 10 in any of the categories, proving to be an excellent all rounder.

“It is high off the ground, with plenty of room inside,” said an owner.

“Quiet and comfortable on long journeys, and the boot is amazing.

“I like absolutely everything; it’s comfortable, easy to use and I look forward to driving it. It’s good value, too.”

Another Vauxhall – the most recent Astra – came in third place with a score of 89.97%, racking up six category ‘top fives’ – including first place in the ride and handling category.

For generations, the Astra has been one of Britain’s favourite family cars, with the latest iteration adored for its ride and handling, through to ride quality and road handling.

Owners also love the exterior style, ranking it third, while front seat comfort is fourth and interior style sixth.

An owner said: “It is smooth, quiet, very comfortable, it has an impressive range of driver assistance technology and it looks stunning, even after three years and 50,000 miles.”

Despite the Ford Puma continuing to enjoy a run as the nation’s best-selling car, in fourth place is another Ford – the Kuga – which has risen six places since last year after scoring highly for safety, practicality and interior – notably for boot space and seating versatility.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has also gone up by five places to rank fifth, thanks to especially good scores for infotainment and value for money.

One owner said: “I like the luxurious interior and the smooth ride, the advanced safety features, the strong performance and the elegant design.”

Talking about the results, Paul Barker, editor of Auto Express, said: “Driver Power is Carwow Group’s leading car ownership survey, brought to life by Auto Express.

“It reveals what owners genuinely think – and how they feel – about their cars.

“That unique perspective gives unrivalled insight into what prospective customers can expect, and tells manufacturers exactly what their own customers think of the cars they sell.

“From running costs to quality and infotainment, we get the views of people living with these cars day-to-day, and the results show the cars that offer the best chance of a very satisfying ownership experience.”

RORY MCILROY stunned fans with an unbelievable trick at the US Open.

The Masters winner has struggled in Pittsburgh this week and barely made the cut on Friday.

He has been lashing out all week, throwing his clubs in a rage when things have not gone his way.

After yet another disappointing shot on Sunday McIlroy went to throw his iron with considerable force.

He hesitated and instead opted for a more friendly throw at his own bag, but the club sprang back up in bizarre fashion, allowing McIlroy to catch it.

Eagle-eyed fans spotted the funny mishap and found it equally hilarious and unbelievable.

One reacted saying: “Rory McIlroy entering GOAT club thrower territory now.”

Another added: “Unrepeatable ”

A third wrote: “I’d like to see him try that again!”

And another commented: “The nonchalance of the bounce back catch is truly something.”

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McIlroy has tossed his clubs around the Oakmont Country Club this week, with the five-time major winner also smashing a tee box as he allowed his frustrations to get the better of him.

He snubbed the press after his first two rounds before declaring: “[I’ve] earned the right to do whatever I want to do.”

McIroy, 36, said of his brief blackout: “It’s just frustration with you guys [some sections of the media].

“I have been totally available for the past number of years.

“That [driver issue] was a part of it, but at Augusta, I skipped you guys on Thursday.

“It’s not out of the ordinary as I’ve done it before, but I am doing it a little more often.

“I feel like I’ve earned the right to do whatever I want to do.”

WE’RE all looking for ways to save a bit of extra cash these days, especially with the cost of living on the rise.

But what if you could earn rewards while doing your bit for the planet?

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Shoppers are praising a recycling system that can earn you cash[/caption]

That’s exactly what Boots is offering with their Recycle at Boots scheme – a simple and rewarding way to handle those tricky beauty and healthcare empties that can’t go in your regular recycling bin.

While some bathroom items, like aerosols, glass jars, and full-sized shampoo bottles, can often be recycled at home, many products made from mixed or non-recyclable materials end up in landfill.

That’s where Boots comes in, giving shoppers an easy solution to recycle items that kerbside collections can’t manage.

Customers just need to download the Recycle at Boots app, scan their empties, and within 24 hours, the app will confirm whether the items are eligible for recycling or rewards.

From toothpaste tubes to lotion pumps and travel-sized cosmetics, Boots makes dealing with hard-to-recycle bits effortless – and shoppers can earn rewards while they’re at it.

Shoppers are loving the initiative and taking advantage of the rewards.

One TikTok user, who goes by the name ‘Hyperfocus_rewards’, shared her experience in a video captioned: “It’s basically 50% back on your £10 spend.”

She revealed that she had 27 items approved for the recycling scheme, meaning she could exchange them for points.

The scheme works by giving customers £5 worth of points on their Advantage card when they recycle five qualifying items and spend £10 in store.

The TikToker explained that her basket full of recycling goods will earn her £25 worth of points – making it not just eco-friendly but wallet-friendly too.

The Recycle at Boots scheme accepts products such as toothpaste tubes, lotion pumps, and small cosmetics like mascaras or travel minis.

This programme is making recycling effortless while rewarding shoppers for their eco-friendly efforts.

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It’s an easy way to stack up the points on your Boots Advantage card[/caption]

After missing five games with a strained quad, Caitlin Clark returned on Saturday for a showdown against the Liberty.

A collision at first base led to a spat between the Cardinals vet and a Brewers player — and a fiery postgame rant.

While Trump predicted that Iran and Israel will “make a deal” to end the deadly violence that has seen the Jewish state and Islamic republic exchange countless missiles since Friday, the president said the US may find itself involved if a truce doesn't happen.

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Iran has fired another volley of ballistic missiles towards Israel, with sirens ringing across the Jewish state as residents are warned to remain in shelters.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was coy about whether the ultimate goal of the preemptive strikes on Iran is regime change, but made clear that such a powershift would be a welcome outcome.