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Lionel Messi
personLionel Messi has tested positive for coronavirus Covid. Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala have also tested positive. Messi played in PSG’s 1-1 draw with Lorient on December 22.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
personTwitter has permanently banned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account. Greene had faced an escalating series of bans over her inaccurate claims. She falsely claimed in July that COVID-19 wasn't dangerous unless you were over 65 or obese.
Romelu Lukaku
personRomelu Lukaku has been left out of Chelsea's squad to face Liverpool. Belgian striker gave bombshell interview to Sky in Italy this week. Lukaku said he was unhappy with life at Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel. 28-year-old also admitted that he wants to return to Inter Milan.
Twitter permanently banned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal Twitter account for violating its "COVID-19 misinformation policy" Greene responded to the ban on the platform GETTR, saying "Twitter is an enemy to America" The Georgia GOP rep's account - @mtgreenee - was axed Sunday.
Antonio Brown
personTampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians announced that Antonio Brown no longer plays for the team. Arians said last week: “He screws up one time, he’s gone” The Buccaneers signed Brown last summer at the urging of Tom Brady.
Bruce Arians
personTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown threw a tantrum in a game against the New York Jets on Sunday. Brown ripped off his jersey and shoulder pads and stormed off in one of the most bizarre scenes witnessed on an NFL field this season. Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians dumped the 33-year-old receiver who has a long controversial history.
Arsenal
organizationArsenal lost 2-1 to Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Gunners were reduced to 10 men when Gabriel was sent off. Arsenal assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale criticise referee Stuart Atwell. Rio Ferdinand said VAR 'frustrates' him because it 'just clouds everything'
Alabama
organizationNo. 1 Alabama defeated No. 4 Cincinnati 27-6 in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. The Crimson Tide will face either No. 2 Michigan or No. 3 Georgia in the title game.
Betty White
personBetty White, who was the last surviving star of television’s “The Golden Girls,’ died overnight in Brentwood, her friend and agent Jeff Witjas said. The cause of death is unknown. Ellen DeGeneres, Henry Winkler and Piers Morgan have paid tribute.
Thomas Tuchel
personThomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku has upset 'calm and focus' at Chelsea with his bombshell interview in Italy. £98m signing sent shockwaves through the Blues on Thursday night after confessing he is unhappy with his role under Tuchel. Tuchel said he believed Lukaku was happy, but said the comments come at a bad time.
Betty White
personSeth Meyers tweeted that White is the "only SNL host I ever saw get a standing ovation" President Joe Biden said she "brought a smile to the lips of generations of Americans" Ryan Reynolds, who starred alongside White and Sandra Bullock in "The Proposal," said the "world looks different now"
Manchester United
organizationManchester United beat Burnley 3-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday. Goals from Scott McTominay, Cristiano Ronaldo and a Ben Mee own goal put the Red Devils in charge. Victory saw United leapfrog Tottenham into sixth place in the Premier League. United have now won eight games in a row in all competitions.
Jared Polis
personRogel Aguilera-Mederos' original 110-year term drew widespread outrage. More than 5 million people signed a petition calling for clemency. A judge scheduled a hearing for next month to reconsider the sentence. Governor Jared Polis said the driver would be eligible for parole in five years.
Romelu Lukaku
personRomelu Lukaku has been slammed for being 'disrespectful' to Chelsea fans. Belgian striker hinted at leaving Chelsea in recent interview. Lukaku joined Chelsea from Inter Milan in August for a fee of around $130 million.
Scott McTominay
personManchester United beat Burnley 3-1 in their Premier League clash. Scott McTominay, Cristiano Ronaldo and a Ben Mee own goal put United 3-0 up. Jadon Sancho pulled one back before half-time with a fine effort. United have won eight games in a row in all competitions.
Prince Andrew
personGhislaine Maxwell found guilty of sex trafficking and other charges. Sentenced to 65 years behind bars after jurors declared her a child sex predator. The 60-year-old British socialite was labelled a 'dangerous' predator. Attention will now turn to civil suit in which plaintiff alleges Andrew had sex with her.
Alan Dershowitz
personAlan Dershowitz was a lawyer for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He has himself been accused of sexual abuse by one of Epstein's accusers. BBC says he was not "an impartial analyst" and has launched an investigation.
Jeffrey Epstein
personGhislaine Maxwell, 60, found guilty of five out of six counts of sex trafficking. Socialite helped entice vulnerable teenagers to Epstein's properties for him to sexually abuse. Her youngest alleged victim was just 14. Maxwell received more than 30 million dollars from Epstein in the space of eight years.
Ghislaine Maxwell
personGhislaine Maxwell found guilty on five of six charges against her. The 60-year-old could face up to 65 years in prison. Maxwell received more than 30 million dollars (£22.6 million) from Epstein.
Chelsea
organizationChelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton in the Premier League. Thomas Tuchel's side are now eight points behind leaders Manchester City. Chelsea have won just once of their last four Premier League games.