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Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly splashed out on an £8.1million mansion on a sprawling Somerset estate. The Sherlock actor, 46, bought the property last May with his wife Sophie Hunter after first becoming interested in it two years before, according to The Sun. It has been claimed that the plot has a Grade-II listed lodge on it, an organic farm, cider orchard with 335 acres of land, a wine cellar and library. A source told the publication: ‘It’s really lovely, secluded and peaceful, perfect for getting away from it all. ‘Although the house is historic, it has all mod-cons. Locals in the nearby village know…

James Ward-Prowse could well hold the key to Tottenham keeping Harry Kane. This is the view of talkSPORT’s Darren Ambrose, who believes the £50million-rated Southampton captain would be a ‘perfect’ fit for Antonio Conte‘s side and give Kane a strong reason to stay. AFP5Tottenham have been urged to bring Southampton star Ward-Prowse to north London GETTY5Ambrose believes his signing would lead to Kane agreeing a new contract Ward-Prowse, who is tied down at St Mary’s until 2026, could be available in the summer with the Saints in danger of being relegated. The south coast side are rooted to the bottom of the Premier…

AN INCREDIBLE decade-old photo of a young Julian Alvarez meeting Lionel Messi has gone viral. The pair combined to fire Argentina into a sixth World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday. Alvarez, 22, won a first-half penalty which Messi later converted. The Manchester City star then got a goal of his own, finishing off an astonishing solo run, likened to Diego Maradona’s in 1986. Messi then twisted defender of the tournament Josko Gvardiol into a new dimension in the second half before putting the ball on a place for Alvarez to net his brace. As the pair dismantled 2018 finalists Croatia, a decade-old photo…

The England international was spotted by holidaymakers engaged in a bitter row with his long-term girlfriend Rebecca Cooke while the pair enjoyed an afternoon in a Corfu beach club Manchester City star Phil Foden was forced to leave a beach club while on holiday with his girlfriend Rebecca Cooke. Foden’s partner was filmed shouting “Do you think I’m a d*** head?” before they departed from a Corfu holiday in front of other holiday-goers before they were escorted off of the premises. The England international was engaged in a heated row with his partner after he came back from swimming in…

After Splitting From Penelope Cruz, Tom Cruise Was Desperate to Court Marvel Star Scarlett Johansson Before Marrying Katie Holmes Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise were one of the most harmonious pairs in Hollywood, the couple gathered a lot of media attention when they were together from 2005 to 2012. The couple was admired to be one of the sweetest but soon their marriage came to an end over parenting issues and the actor’s Scientology beliefs. Tom Cruise It would be surprising to hear that Scientology, the key reason which made Holmes and Cruise separate in 2012 was the reason why the two…

The new management at DC Films has taken the shape of one of the biggest backlash-ridden decisions in cinema history. From scrapping an entire franchise from the face of the planet to canceling upcoming films and characters like Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman and Henry Cavill’s Superman in one fell swoop, James Gunn and Peter Safran went to the extreme to start everything from scratch. DCEU’s Justice League And with the decision taken by new DC Films to remove Henry Cavill as Superman from the upcoming DCU, it was also unclear whether we will see the return of Gal Gadot’s Wonder…

Chelsea have been left with underperforming players and a bloated squad since Todd Boehly marked his arrival last summer by spending hundreds of millions on new arrivals Mason Mount could make way for Chelsea’s new arrivals in the summer (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images) Mason Mount could be set for a Chelsea exit this summer as Todd Boehly reportedly plans a mass exodus involving 14 players. The Blues have splashed out over £500million since Todd Boehly took over from Roman Abramovich in the summer. That includes the record-breaking £323m spent in the January transfer window alone on eight new players. But with Graham Potter’s squad bloated and results…

Rafaela Pimenta represents Haaland and described how Los Blancos are the only team capable of usurping the Premier League’s ability to sign players Erling Haaland is still only in his first season with Manchester City, but it seems the 22-year-old already has his sights set on other destinations in the future – or, to be specific, Real Madrid. At least, that’s according to Haaland’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta. Speaking at the Business of Football Summit in London, Pimenta explained playing for Pep Guardiola at a club Haaland already has an affinity with certainly persuaded the Norwegian to join Manchester City at…

Lionel Messi achieved a “lifelong dream” when lifting the World Cup with Argentina but wants further glory after initial struggles at Paris Saint-Germain. The 35-year-old finally got his hands on the coveted world trophy last December after inspiring Lionel Scaloni’s Albiceleste to their first World Cup since 1986. Messi scored seven times in the 2022 edition, including a double in the dramatic shoot-out victory over France in the final, to go with his three assists. The former Barcelona man was once again at his brilliant best, firmly securing his place as one of the greatest of all time in footballing…

THE BIG DEBATE: Fernandes has come under fire from fans and pundits alike for his conduct during Man Utd’s shambolic 7-0 defeat at Liverpool, so should the armband be taken off him? There were no good performances for Manchester United anywhere you looked at Anfield, but one man is getting it in the neck more than others. Bruno Fernandes has achieved several impressive things in his career, but he’ll now always be the United captain who led his team into a 7-0 defeat at the home of their biggest rivals. Seven. Nil. As you’d expect, the criticism has been flowing his way…

Sunday was a forgettable day for Manchester United, who suffered their worst defeat since 1931 as Liverpool put seven past David de Gea at Anfield. By no surprise, manager Erik ten Hag was absolutely furious after such a dismal result and didn’t mince his words in post-game interviews. But, the Dutch tactician also made his team relish in misery. As reported by the Mirror UK, ten Hag told the side to sit in the visiting locker room in dead silence and listen to the Reds and their fans celebrate the historic win. Talk about savage. A United source also told Mirror that ten Hag threatened…

Halle Berry is a brilliant actress and her numerous awards, including an Oscar, can certainly vouch for that. However, even talented actors and actresses like her can sometimes do projects which are not received well by the audience. For Halle Berry, that project is the film starring DC Comics’ superheroine, Catwoman, in the namesake film. Halle Berry The 2004 movie has received a ton of negative feedback from fans and even appeared on Roger Ebert’s list of most hated films. However, Halle Berry, who played the title character, was considered to be the only good thing about the film. But,…

Tom Cruise has been known for choosing blockbuster scripts that have skyrocketed him to fame, establishing him as a bonafide superstar in Hollywood. The stupendous success of his most recent film Top Gun: Maverick has proved this in no small measure. While the Mission Impossible actor has been part of some of the most iconic films over the years, there are also many massive projects that he has turned down or even rejected for various reasons, giving us an interesting and intriguing look into the star’s mind. Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise was the first choice for Johnny Depp’s Edward Scissorhands…

Manchester City are reportedly looking to battle Chelsea for the signing of Josko Gvardiol this summer. The Premier League champions might need to bolster their defence amid reports that Aymeric Laporte is keen on a move to Barcelona. Gvardiol is already regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world According to Sport, City have identified Gvardiol as the ideal replacement should Laporte make the move to the Nou Camp. Despite the Spanish giants being in financial trouble, Xavi has made signing a left-sided centre-back a priority while Laporte has had to contend for a starting spot with Nathan Ake this season. The…

Phil Foden has paid an emotional tribute to a 6-year-old Manchester City fan who died of an unexpected illness. Milly-Rose Stirrup died last month after being rushed to hospital with a sudden illness. The club and their fans paid a touching tribute to her on Saturday during City’s first home game since her death. With her image on the screen, the crowd rose to its feet in the sixth minute of their match against Newcastle United for a moving minute’s applause. More was to come minutes later when Foden – Milly-Rose’s favourite player – opened the scoring dedicating the goal to…

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness had no shortage of deaths, although a new piece of art teased that Wong was almost included in that group during his last MCU movie appearance. Doctor Strange 2 brought one of the highest death counts from any MCU movie in recent memory, especially when looking back on the scene featuring the brutal murders of five Illuminati members. Since the film premiered in May 2022, the cast and crew have opened up about how shocking these moments were, putting Doctor Strange 2 in its own class of violence and horror thanks to Sam Raimi’s direction. Before the Scarlet Witch met her own supposed end in the…

Captain Marvel is known for being a beacon of hope, which is how she is portrayed within the MCU, but one dark transformation twists that identity. Within the MCU, Carol Danvers stands as a pillar of hope for the hopeless, not just on Earth, but across the cosmos as the seemingly unstoppable hero Captain Marvel–however, her darkest transformation completely flips her inspiring MCU identity. Carol Danvers became the heroic Captain Marvel after her latent powers–which resulted from her Kree ancestry on her mother’s side–finally kicked in, granting her a plethora of god-tier abilities. Some of those powers include super strength, flight, photon blasts,…

Tottenham enjoyed some of their best moments in recent history under Mauricio Pochettino. Tottenham Hotspur reappointing Mauricio Pochettino would ‘lift the stadium’ and bring the ‘X-Factor’ back, Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor has told GIVEMESPORT. It’s not been the most glamorous season for Tottenham under Antonio Conte and some Spurs fans will be dreaming of the days Pochettino took them to a Champions League final. Tottenham manager news – Mauricio Pochettino Pochettino enjoyed an impressive tenure with Tottenham despite failing to win any trophies. The Argentinian took Spurs to the Champions League final, where they were defeated by Liverpool. Just a few months…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has had a very beautiful arc of progression from its very first and iconic moment that instilled Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man to the Battle of Earth to Steve finally making it to the date he promised to Peggy for which he was 100 years too late. But none of that could account for the adorably innocent and out-of-the-blue utterance of the quantifiable amount of love that spilled from Lexi Rabe’s Morgan to RDJ’s Tony Stark. The fandom has still not gotten over the fact that a phrase as simple as “I love you 3,000” could crush…

Manchester United have been torn apart by football legends and their own manager Erik ten Hag for their 7-0 defeat to great rivals Liverpool, the equal-worst defeat in club history. The loss all-but ends United’s Premier League title dream, but it was their utter capitulation defensively that had the likes of club greats Gary Neville and Roy Keane seeing red. Dutch manager ten Hag labelled his team ‘unprofessional’ and added he was ‘ashamed’ for the fans. He said: “In defensive transition, there was no team any more, we didn’t stick to the plan, there were 11 individuals. I don’t know, it…

Robert Downey Jr. is a name that almost all of the people in the world have come to know and revere as Iron Man. Being the trailblazer in kicking off the most significant film franchise in the world, Downey Jr. has found fame, wealth, and respect through his endeavors. His sheer talent for portraying dynamic characters like Sherlock Holmes, Tony Stark, Dr. Dolittle and so many more made him the cream of the crop when it came to Hollywood blockbusters. His fame made him a good face to work for many brands and businesses further solidified him as one of…

Pele wanted fierce rivals Argentina to win the World Cup because ‘Lionel Messi deserved it’ On 29th December 2022, the footballing world lost a true icon of the sport as Brazilian legend Pelé passed away aged 82 after a lengthy illness. Pelé was the original footballing GOAT, and he was the player footballers were first compared to, much like modern day players are compared to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. During the final month of his life, the FIFA World Cup in Qatar was also taking place and although of course Pelé wanted his native Brazil to win the tournament, he was…

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ wowed her followers as she posed for a selection of Instagram selfies. The 29-year-old partner of Cristiano Ronaldo stunned in a figure-hugging yoga outfit. Georgina posted a selection of snaps to her 46.5million Instagram followers. She cracked a smile while posing in dark green yoga gear. Georgina also posted a smiley snap in the all-green outfit, complete with a matching jumper. The Spanish model and influencer uploaded another shot of herself peering down at the camera. It comes after Georgina and Ronaldo checked out of the plush Four Seasons hotel they were staying in to move into their first proper home in Saudi Arabia. They…

LIONEL MESSI scored a sensational last-gasp free-kick as Paris Saint-Germain edged past Lille 4-3 in a thriller. And eagle-eyed fans can’t believe the Argentine didn’t hurt his ankle in the process after spotted a gruesome picture of the strike. 3Lionel Messi’s ankle bends as he strikes PSG’s winnerCredit: Rex 3Messi, 35, wheeled away in celebration after his inch-perfect strikeCredit: Rex As Messi struck the ball with his left boot, still images show his right ankle appear to plant in the ground at a horrible angle. Regardless, the 35-year-old seemed to come out of the alarming moment unscathed, wheeling off to celebrate his…