Tributes to popular shop owner nicknamed the 'backbone of Gorton'
Tributes have poured in for a much loved member of the east Manchester community described as ‘the backbone of Gorton’ after his death.
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Marc-Andrea Huesler wins first ATP Tour title in Sofia with surprise victory over Holger Rune in final
Marc-Andrea Huesler clinched his first ATP Tour title at the Sofia Open on Sunday with a surprise victory over Holger Rune. The 26-year-old late bloomer from Zurich battled past the richly-talented Dane in straight sets, 6-4 7-6(8), to claim his maiden singles title with a real flourish in a tense tie-break. Ad The left-hander was competing in his first ATP Tour-level final and showed real poise in tactically outplaying Rune in one hour and 42 minutes.
Holger Rune looking forward to 'tough' Sofia Open final after Jannik Sinner retires from ATP semi with injury
Holger Rune progressed to the final of the Sofia Open on Saturday after Jannik Sinner was forced to retire from their semi-final clash with an ankle injury. Rune was 5-7 6-4 5-2 up in a hard-fought encounter when defending champion Sinner called the action to a halt. Ad The 19-year-old will make his second ATP Tour final appearance of the season on Sunday, after winning his first title in Munich in April.
Denmark boss 'convinced' about future for Manchester United star Christian Eriksen
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has been heaped with yet more praise after his superb international break, with Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand convinced the 30-year-old's best days as a footballer are still to come.
Croatia and Netherlands into Nations League semi-finals
Croatia and the Netherlands booked their places in the last four of the Nations League as champions France needed a favour to avoid relegation from the top tier on Sunday.
Croatia and Netherlands into Nations League semi-finals as France survive relegation
Croatia and the Netherlands booked their places in the last four of the Nations League as holders France avoided relegation from the top tier despite losing to Denmark on Sunday.
Croatia, Netherlands into Nations League semi-finals as France survive relegation
Les Bleus lost 2-0 in Denmark to finish with just one win from their six group games, but Croatia's 3-1 win at Austria saved the world champions from the drop. Didier Deschamps will be hoping to have a number of key men back from injury by the time France's defence of the World Cup begins against Australia on November 22. "It was a young French team, which for the most part does not yet have experience of the highest level," said Deschamps.
'This guy is so good' - Manchester United fans go wild after Christian Eriksen's latest Denmark performance
Manchester United fans simply could not hide their excitement over Christian Eriksen's superb performance for Denmark during their 2-0 win over France.