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The Guardian
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Mbappé gets stuck in Dembélé's shadow in Real Madrid's shapeless shambles
The first drinks break was unplanned. It came six minutes ahead of schedule, but Real Madrid were grateful for the respite. They wandered to the touchline, dazed and confused, and reached for the water bottles. They looked to Xabi Alonso and hoped for answers. After 24 minutes of being pummelled by Paris Saint-Germain, though, the thought occurred that the players in white would have been better off asking for smelling salts. It is never a good sign when the emergency team talk takes place with more than an hour left. PSG had just stormed into a 3-0 lead, Fabián Ruiz scoring his second after a stunning combination between the exceptional Ousmane Dembélé and the flying Achraf Hakimi on the right, and to be honest the scoreline felt kind on Madrid. The New Jersey sun was beating down but PSG were merciless. Lads, it's 33C. Any chance of slowing down? Think again. This was the best team in the world giving the most famous team in the world an almighty slapdown. Collectivism outdid individualism during this 4-0 demolition. PSG delighted in the suffering. They had no need to prove there is life after Kylian Mbappé – they did that when they won the Champions League with a stunning final performance against Inter – but they still went ahead and emphasised the point with force, eloquence and no little brilliance. It is partly down to the structure implemented by Luis Enrique. Mentality also comes into it, though. Saying that PSG wanted this Club World Cup semi-final more might sound reductive but that does not make it untrue. This is a team shorn of passengers. Dembélé now has 35 goals this season but do not underestimate his work off the ball. Nobody remembers the 28-year-old playing like this for Barcelona. Nobody saw the France forward becoming the ultimate team player when his unhappy spell at Barça came to an end. Luis Enrique has transformed Dembélé. Madrid, by contrast, are kidding people when they try to press. Alonso is trying to introduce a system after replacing the more laissez-faire Carlo Ancelotti, but it is unclear if any system can survive Mbappé. This was his first game against PSG since leaving them under a cloud in 2024 and it did not go well. Doubts over whether Alonso's Madrid will function properly with Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior in the same team persist. It is notable that Madrid were more fluid with the youngster Gonzalo García leading the line while Mbappé was recovering from a stomach bug. Vinícius and Bellingham both looked happier. Yet Mbappé was always going to come in for his first start of the tournament here. In his head, the narrative demanded that he beat his old side single-handedly, but the reality was harsher. It was hammered home as Mbappé cut inside and prepared to shoot in the 38th minute, only for João Neves to leave him on the turf with a crunching block. Neves does not turn 21 until September. He is a wonderful, intricate midfielder but he plays with a snarl and the beauty for Luis Enrique is that the Portugal international is not alone. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is another one. Look at how the Georgian dispossessed Mbappé on the edge of the PSG area and followed it up with a nutmeg on Arda Güler. There were also plenty of electrifying runs to terrify Fede Valverde, who had the misfortune of filling in at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold injured. Madrid were a shapeless shambles. The defence was a mess, the midfield a void. It was amazing how often PSG's defenders were able to stride forward and play into feet. There was no resistance. Désiré Doué and Kvaratskhelia had so much space. Vitinha, Neves and Ruiz did as they pleased in the middle. Madrid are paying for their failure to replace Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, who made his final Madrid appearance as a substitute before he moves to Milan. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion They do not control these games any more. They just get outpassed and overrun. The easy line is that Madrid signed the wrong French forward when they nabbed Mbappé and left Dembélé in Paris. Yet PSG are not about stars. Dembélé's goal for 2-0 came because he forced Antonio Rüdiger into a comedy error in ninth minute. He had also pressed for the opening goal from Ruiz, taking advantage of a heavy touch from Raúl Asencio. There is beauty to Luis Enrique's remorseless machine, though. For the third goal, Dembélé dropped deep, the movement subtle as he pulled into space. He played a reverse pass to Hakimi, again surging beyond poor Fran García, and Ruiz did the rest after being found by PSG's flying right-back. It was so slick. PSG eased off in the second half, saving themselves before facing Chelsea in the final on Sunday, eventually making it 4-0 after Bradley Barcola came on to set up Gonçalo Ramos to fire past Thibaut Courtois. Look what you left behind, Kylian. If only you were a bit more like Dembélé.
The Independent
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Determined Wimbledon fan sleeps on dog bed overnight to secure tickets
A dedicated Wimbledon fan spent the night sleeping on a dog bed in the queue to secure tickets for the tournament's opening day. The fan described the sleep as "dreadful" after waiting seven hours on Monday, battling scorching heat. He was hopeful of securing a ticket and expressed excitement at the prospect of seeing Novak Djokovic play. The opening day of the tournament saw sweltering temperatures of 33C, which led to Carlos Alcaraz 's match being interrupted for a spectator requiring medical assistance. Watch the video in full above.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Lovely for summer' cry shoppers as they run to Asda for £18 dress that has stretch, keeps you cool & flatters figure
A LEADING supermarket has sent shoppers into a frenzy with its flattering £18 dress - and it comes in two colours. So if the sunshine has got you thinking about your summer wardrobe, you've come to the right place. 3 3 George is the in-house fashion label at Asda and is renowned for its stylish buys at bargain prices. And a pretty frock that is "lovely and light" for summer has got fashion fans racing to their nearest store. It comes as temperatures are set to hit highs of 33C across the UK, and 27C in Scotland this weekend. The best part? The Asda item is only £18, meaning you could pick it up in both colours for under £40. The Polka Dot Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress comes in red or white, and is available in sizes eight to 24. It has a textured jersey fabric which means it doesn't crease, and the short flutter sleeves are perfect if you're self-conscious about the top of your arms. Delighted shoppers have already been raving about the spotty dress which they've hailed as a five-star buy. One gushed: "I absolutely love this dress! Lovely fit with a bit of stretch. "Lovely and light for summer. Throw on a cute jacket as autumn approaches. Perfect!" A second said: "I love this dress. Its a perfect fit, keeps me cool in this warmth and so tempted to buy the other colour. Curvy fashion fan praises dress which has makes her 'so confident' - it's perfect for top heavy girls & no is bra needed "I had it in my drawer for a few weeks before wearing it for the first time and it wasnt creased at all. Perfect for packing for holidays." "The colour is beautiful. Material is light weight. Looks good", wrote a third. A fourth added: "Very flattering. Great value. True to size." Meanwhile, a fifth cried: "Love Love Love this dress. Easy to wear fits perfectly and hangs nicely." Elsewhere, shoppers can't get enough of an £18 Sainsbury's summer dress that's flattering, heatwave-friendly and guarantees compliments. Primark has launched Nobody's Child dress dupes just in time for summer that are £77 cheaper and already shopper-approved. And fashion fans are loving the "prettiest" £35 Tesco dress that's perfect for weddings and comes in an on-trend, classy colour. DEPUTY Fashion Editor Abby McHale weighs in: The supermarkets have really upped their game when it comes to their fashion lines. These days, as you head in to do your weekly food shop you can also pick up a selection of purse-friendly, stylish pieces for all the family. Tesco has just announced a 0.7 per cent increase in the quarter thanks to a 'strong growth in clothing' and M&S has earnt the title of the number one destination for womenswear on the high street. Asda's clothing line George has made £1.5 million for the supermarket in 2023, 80 per cent of Sainsbury's clothes sold at full price rather than discounted and Nutmeg at Morrisons sales are also up 2 per cent in the past year. So what is it about supermarket fashion that is becoming so successful? Apart from the clothing actually being affordable, it's good quality too - with many being part of schemes such as the Better Cotton Initiative. A lot of the time they keep to classic pieces that they know will last the customer year after year. Plus because they buy so much stock they can turn around pieces quickly and buy for cheaper because of the volumes.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Shoppers in frenzy over £18 Sainsbury's summer dress that's flattering, heatwave-friendly and guarantees compliments
SHOPPERS are in a frenzy after spotting a "really pretty" summer dress in Sainsbury's - and hailed it their frock of the season. Tu Clothing is the supermarket's in-house fashion label and is beloved by fashion fans for its stylish buys at affordable prices. So if you want to look chic on a budget as well as feeling comfortable in the warmer weather, this bargain frock is the buy for you. Shoppers have insisted the blue and white daisy-print Sainsbury's dress is "so comfortable to wear in the heat" thanks to its lightweight material and flowy design. And the timing couldn't be better to snap it up, with temperatures set to hit highs of 33C across the UK, and 27C in Scotland. The Gingham Daisy Midaxi Tea Dress comes in sizes six to 24. Describing it on the website, the Tu Clothing team say: "Introduce beautiful florals to your wardrobe with our blue gingham tea dress. "Cut to a flattering midi length, this dress has been designed with a pretty daisy pattern throughout. "It's finished with short elasticated sleeves, button fastening and a thin waist belt." The £26 frock is currently on sale for just £18.20, so it's the perfect time to pick it up for your summer wardrobe. But it's completely sold out online, so you'll need to be quick to nab it in your nearest store. And it has already racked up five-star reviews from delighted fashion fans. Tesco fans are set to love the latest items in stores for 25 per cent off when you use clubcard One said: "Really pretty, lovely fit, size 14, calf length, I'm 5'8, so will be longer if you're shorter, it's polyester but feels more like viscose/cotton, so comfortable to wear in heat." "Lovely dress true to size. Fabric is very easy to wash and only needs quick iron", chimed in a second. A third gushed: "This is my new season summer dress. As soon as I saw this I wanted to try it on. I had to travel to another store to find my size. "I would say it comes up a little big, but as it's for summer I did not want a tight fit. "It hangs well and the split at the front is flattering and not too high. I wore it the next day and got lots of compliments." "Looking forward to summer to wear the dress", revealed a fourth. A fifth added: "I bought this dress ready for spring and summer. It's so fresh looking and summery and it just fits so well." Meanwhile, a sixth wrote: "This dress is gorgeous and very flattering, I bought it as i had a similar one many many years ago and I literally wore it out. "Seeing this today I grabbed it and the same dress in the green which is also gorgeous. Buttons are fidly but once it's on, done and you only need to use the first 4 buttons really at the top. "I'm going to keep my eyes open for more colours it's that amazing." Is supermarket fashion the new high street? DEPUTY Fashion Editor Abby McHale weighs in: The supermarkets have really upped their game when it comes to their fashion lines. These days, as you head in to do your weekly food shop you can also pick up a selection of purse-friendly, stylish pieces for all the family. Tesco has just announced a 0.7 per cent increase in the quarter thanks to a 'strong growth in clothing' and M&S has earnt the title of the number one destination for womenswear on the high street. Asda's clothing line George has made £1.5 million for the supermarket in 2023, 80 per cent of Sainsbury's clothes sold at full price rather than discounted and Nutmeg at Morrisons sales are also up 2 per cent in the past year. So what is it about supermarket fashion that is becoming so successful? Apart from the clothing actually being affordable, it's good quality too - with many being part of schemes such as the Better Cotton Initiative. A lot of the time they keep to classic pieces that they know will last the customer year after year. Plus because they buy so much stock they can turn around pieces quickly and buy for cheaper because of the volumes.
