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VAR was CORRECT to overturn Everton’s controversial late penalty against Manchester United.

The Toffees were denied a chance to win the clash in the dying moments at Goodison Park.

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Everton were denied a late penalty against Manchester United[/caption]

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Andy Madley had initially given a penalty but was sent to the screen[/caption]

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After a second look, he decided to change the decision[/caption]

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The review centred on the challenge from Harry Maguire as that was what Madley gave the penalty for[/caption]

David Moyes’ side had thrown away a two-goal lead in the second half against the Red Devils.

But they believed they had the opportunity to claim three points after Ashley Young went down in the Man Utd box in injury time.

The former Red Devil fell theatrically after contact with Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt, with the Dutchman grabbing his shirt.

But Referee Andy Madley pointed the spot as he judged MAGUIRE to have fouled the full-back.

This decision was checked by VAR Matt Donohue.

Maguire had placed a hand on Young’s hip but there was no obvious tug or pull to cause Young’s fall, meaning VAR believed it was a clear and obvious error to award the penalty.

Madley was called to the monitor to look at the incident involving Maguire and changed his decision.

Everton fans were up in arms that the penalty was overturned despite De Ligt clearly having a hold of Young’s shirt, but while the VAR did review that, he decided there was not enough to give a penalty.

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That’s because the penalty wasn’t originally given against De Ligt and therefore it couldn’t be deemed a clear and obvious error.

It’s the same as if the referee had waved play on – the threshold wouldn’t have been high enough to overturn the decision and give a penalty for the Dutchman’s shirt pull.

However if Madley had given the penalty due to De Ligt’s actions, then there would have been no intervention from VAR.

In that scenario it would not have been a clear and obvious error because De Ligt did grab Young’s shirt.

The threshold for this kind of decision has been risen this season.

Donohue decided that the holding of Young’s shirt was “fleeting” and not enough to cause him to fall in his exaggerated manner.

Therefore, Madley was shown angles of the Maguire incident and decided to rescind his original decision of a penalty.

He would have seen the two shirt pulls by De Ligt as he was shown a “high behind” camera angle.

The Premier League addressed the situation at full-time with a statement on social media.

It read: “VAR checked the referee’s call of penalty to Everton for a challenge by Maguire on Young and deemed that no foul had been committed and recommended an on-field review.

“The referee overturned the original decision and play restarted with an indirect free-kick.”

Meanwhile, the Red Devils were slammed by their performance by club legend Rio Ferdinand.

The retired defender insisted that he had never seen the club play that badly before.

Sir Alex Ferguson was also in attendance and looked disgusted at the team’s first-half efforts.

A SICK surgeon accused of sexually abusing 299 patients has gone on trial in what is being dubbed France’s biggest-ever child abuse case.

Depraved Joel Le Scouarnec, alleged to be France’s worst paedophile, took the stands today at the Morbihan Criminal Court in Vannes.

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Former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec has been accused of sexually abusing 299 people[/caption]

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His trial is set to start on 24 February[/caption]

The disgraced doctor has been accused of abusing 299 victims between 1989 and 2004, mostly in hospitals around Brittany, France.

Out of those, 256 were under the age of 15, with the youngest aged one and the oldest aged 70.

His youngest alleged victim is said to be just one year old.

The vile man even kept a sickening diary of his alleged crimes writing that he was a paedophile and “proud of it”.

Le Scouarnec is facing more than 100 rape charges and over 150 sexual assault charges at trial, with the average age of his alleged victims being just 11 years old.

Officials claimed he would carry out some of the attacks when his patients were under anaesthetic and being operated on.

The former surgeon is already serving 15 years behind bars after he was found guilty in 2020 of raping and sexually assaulting four young girls.

Two of these victims were his nieces, one was his neighbour, and the fourth was a former patient of his.

Horrifying evidence discovered in the previous investigation into the paedophile helped lead to his new bombshell four-month trial which began today.

He stopped working at the hospital and was arrested in 2017 when his six-year-old neighbour reported being raped.

She lived next door to Le Scouarnec, and told her parents that ‘the man with a crown of white hair’ had exposed himself and sexually touched her through a broken garden fence.

They went to the cops who then made shocking discoveries at his home, including the repulsive diary where he detailed sexual acts with children.

The monster doctor described himself as an “exhibitionist, voyeur, sadist, masochist, scatologist, fetishist, paedophile”.

Every year on his birthday Le Scouarnec would record his age and write a vile message to himself.

He wrote: “I am a paedophile and I am proud of it.”

His diaries reportedly described the apparent crimes in great detail and without an ounce of regret or empathy.

He also included the children’s names, the date he allegedly abused them, and where it happened.

Le Scouarnec denied these words were a reality and claimed they were just his sick “fantasies”.

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Cops also discovered horrifying child-sized sex dolls, some of them chained up, and over 300,000 child abuse images were discovered.

Worrying questions have been raised after it was revealed a litany of chances to stop the monster were missed.

An FBI warning had alerted the French authorities that the former surgeon had been visiting child abuse websites.

The disgraced surgeon had been convicted of downloading pornographic images of children in 2005.

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He is already serving a 15-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting four children[/caption]

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Joel Le Scouarnec during his trial at the courthouse in Saintes, France, on 3 March 2020[/caption]

A psychiatrist at the hospital Le Scouarnec was also working raised the alarm and said this conviction should lead to him being kicked out of his job.

It was revealed the French health ministry was made aware of this conviction in 2006 but decided to take no further action.

In June 2008, Le Scouarnec moved to a new hospital in Jonzac, in south-west France, and told the director he was being investigated.

This was disregarded and the monster worked there until he retired in 2017.

His alleged sexual abuse is said to have driven some patients to take their own lives, sparked drug and alcohol dependency in others and destroyed relationships.

The victims and their families want the authorities, who they say should have stopped him earlier, to answer for the scandal.

Shortly after Le Scouarnec appeared in the dock, a spokesman for the departmental council of the Morbihan Medical Association told the court: “Joël Le Scouarnec has seriously brought the profession into disrepute.”

Thibaut Kurzawa, Le Scouarnec’s defence lawyer, said outside court: “He is waiting to be judged, to express himself, to say what he has to say to each of his victims.

“From the beginning he’s been ready to confront reality, to accept his responsibility.”

The Le Scouarnec trial continues and is expected to conclude in June.

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His trial will take place at a courthouse in Vannes, France[/caption]

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PREGNANCY, ageing and genetics – just some of the reasons our boobs lose that perky appearance over time.

Although this is totally natural, having saggy boobs can have a major negative impact on your confidence for many – but luckily, money-smart shoppers have found the perfect solution.

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Facebook users are legging it to B&M after spotting a £1.99 mask for their boobs[/caption]

Facebook user Christina Rachel Howorth took to the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group to share the epic bargain that claims to transform your breasts – without forking out a fortune.

”Here’s a perfect bargain – £1.99 to treat those coconuts after a long day,” the money-smart shopper chuckled in her post, showing off the special Shake Ya Coconuts Boob Mask.

Infused with rich coconut oil to nourish and hydrate your skin, the purse-friendly skincare buy promises ”to enhance your boobs back to their bouncy self”.

Not only will the formula help your breasts to appear more perky, but the mask also claims to keep the skin more ”hydrated”.

The bargain find, which sells at B&M, is also available for your bum – just look out for Shake Ya Booty Bum Mask.

Although there are currently no reviews of the plastic-free mask, it seems to become a major hit amongst bargain-mad Facebook users.

The post, uploaded less than a day ago, has already racked up 88 comments and over 130 likes, with social media users tagging their pals.

”Off to B&M,” joked one woman who was keen to get her hands on the biodegradable product.

”Take more than a mask to make mine bouncy again,” another chuckled.

”I wonder if these would help my pregnant sore boobies,” someone else chimed in.

A fellow thrifty shopper claimed to have spotted a similar buy elsewhere for even less.

”There’s some in home bargains /poundland and they make your skin so nice and £1 a pack.”

Does ditching the bra really make your boobs sag?

The no-bra-club movement has fully entered the mainstream since Covid-19 lockdowns and working from home saw thousands of women swap stilettos for sweatpants.

But while many believe that skipping the bra will make your boobs go saggy, others insist it’s the secret for perky breasts – so, which one is it?

Determined to get to the bosom of the issue, The U.S. Sun spoke to an expert about whether your bra will really stop your boobs from sagging.

Her answer? Probably not.

Lalitha McSorley, the owner and lead physical therapist at Brentwood Physiotherapy Calgary, spoke exclusively to The U.S. Sun.

Lalitha works with a lot of post-op breast augmentation patients.

Giving her two cents on the hot topic of debate about whether or not wearing a bra affects the girls, Lalitha said the scientific evidence on the subject is limited.

According to Lalitha: “There are conflicting studies and opinions on whether wearing a bra or going bra-free significantly impacts breast perkiness.

“Proponents of wearing bras argue that they provide support to the breasts and help maintain their shape, which may contribute to a perkier appearance.

“On the other hand, some proponents of going bra-free argue that wearing a bra can weaken the muscles that support the breasts, leading to decreased muscle tone and potentially contributing to breast sagging.”

Essentially, it’s believed that allowing the breasts to be unsupported can strengthen the breast muscles and promote a natural perkiness.

However, “there is limited scientific evidence to support these claims,” said the physical therapist.

Lalitha stated that it’s important to note that right now the only factors we know that can impact breast perkiness include age, genetics, hormonal changes, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, and overall breast tissue elasticity.

“Breast perkiness is influenced by various factors, and the decision to wear a bra or not should be based on individual comfort, personal preference, and body anatomy,” she said.

A FASHION fan aged over 40 has told how she tried on a new faux fur jacket from Dunnes Stores – and matched it with a fabulous dress.

Mon Fesa, @mon.fesa on Instagram, has alerted her followers to the new arrival.

She said: “I’m obsessed with this new look from Savida.

“I have to say that I am so much into it.

“It is amazing how all this pieces can be worn by different age groups, @savida.ds is really making it happen.

“They have great fashion pieces for everybody and you can find them @dunnesstores.”

The Savida Sienna Fur Zip Jacket is available in stores and online now.

It is priced at just €50 and comes in sizes XXS to XXL.

The retailer said: “Sitting perfectly at the waist, this trend-forward jacket from Savida is designed with a bold, oversized collar.

“Crafted from a wonderfully soft fur, it has two front pockets for keeping your hands snug on chilly days.

“A perfect choice for the fashion-forward. Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”

Meanwhile, another shopper has shared some of the “lovely bits” she picked up in Dunnes Stores.

Laura Michelle shared a short video to Instagram, showing off her favourite pieces.

At the beginning of the video, she holds up a number of items that she tries on.

The first outfit she tries on is a two-piece suit that has shoppers racing to the tills.

Laura wears a stunning grey blazer with matching trousers, looking ready for the office and drinks after.

The Savida City Girl Tie Waist Blazer is available in stores and online now.

It is priced at €45 and comes in sizes XXS to XXL.

Dunnes Stores designers said: “This single-breasted blazer from Savida is cut to a trend-forward, over-sized boxy fit.

“It features a self-tie belt that cinches the waist, creating a flattering silhouette.

“Designed with notched lapels and two faux welt pockets, wear it with the matching trousers for a chic ensemble.

“Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”

Team them with the matching trousers for a bargain €30.

The retailer said: “Crafted for comfort with a stylish wide-leg fit, these Savida trousers showcase front pleats for a tailored appearance, while the elasticated drawstring waist ensures ease of movement.

“Pair it with the matching blazer for a chic office-ready look.

“Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”

ALL-DENIM

Next, Laura shared a stunning denim outfit that has seen shoppers racing to the tills.

The stunning denim button-up shirt is very flattering, with long sleeves and a cinched waist to show off your curves.

The Savida Denim Seam Front Shacket is available online and in shops around the country.

It’s the ideal piece as the weather transitions from winter to spring in the coming weeks.

The shirt is perfect for layering so is ideal to wear on warm and cold days.

It costs just €40 and comes in sizes XXS up to XXL.

And good news for fans of the piece – it’s still available in all sizes online.

The piece can be worn on its own as a shirt or styled with an under layer and worn as a jacket.

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Laura pairs it with a pair of denim jeans for an all-denim look.

Next, Laura swaps the denim overshirt for a gorgeous red cardigan that is perfect for spring.

The Savida Shirred Bow Tie Blouse is available online and in shops around the country now.

It comes at the perfect time as shoppers are ditching their winter wardrobes and looking for spring essentials.

And as an ideal layering piece, the blouse is perfect for the in between weather seen at this time of the year.

The top costs €30 and can be found in sizes XXS up to XXL.

‘FEMININE’

The blouse comes in a rich red colour and features long sleeves, a round neck, and three bows at the front.

It can be worn on its own or with a layer underneath, and is the perfect way to hop on the current bow trend.

Dunnes Stores paired the piece with baggy denim jeans and pointed sandal shoes.

Fashion bosses said the look was very “feminine”.

The retailer said: “Boasting wonderful detailing, this blouse from Savida is cut to a regular fit with a square neckline and a shirred bodice.

“Designed with a feminine bow tie front, it can be worn on its own or layered over a cami. Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”

Then she tries on a dress that has become a fan favourite in stores now.

MEGAN McKenna was defended by her followers after sparking a debate over weaning her baby.

The first-time mum has been keeping her fans up to date with every step of life with baby boy Landon, who is now four-and-a-half months old.

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Megan has begun weaning Landon onto food[/caption]

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The baby boy has a reflux issue that Megan is hoping can be helped with early weaning[/caption]

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In a new video in her home, Megan was seen propping him up in a chair before feeding him in his first step towards weaning.

The adorable tot was seen mystified by the new taste, looking wide-eyed as she fed him, and soon appeared eager to try more.

Proud mum Megan wrote: “I think we can safely say Landon will be a foodie just like his mummy ”

But a debate soon sparked in the comments, with some criticising her choice for weaning him off milk so early.

When one follower asked if Megan had looked into baby-led weaning, Megan responded: “Yes but I’m waiting until he’s six months to do this as he’s only 4 1/2! I’m weaning him early due to his reflux.”

Her comment sparked a slew of critiques by people who didn’t think it was suitable, with no studies to back it up.

One even begged her not to, writing: “Please don’t wean him early there is zero studies it helps with reflux and can cause sooo many more issues in the long term.”

“Did you think about BLW [babyled weaning]?” wrote another. “No mushy liquidised stuff. Wait until they’re ready and can feed themselves. Thoroughly recommend it. Studies now show babies gut isn’t ready for food that early x”

“It’s called science and evolves every day look up the evidence based practice that advises that it should be six months it’s because new research shows that our bellies don’t protect themselves until six months Meaning more stomach issues when older” said a third.

“As her herself has issues with her digestive system you’d think she would wait until he’s 24 weeks before starting. Especially when he can’t sit up in a chair himself. Germany might have different regulations but the UK is defo six months.”

However other parents were quick to back her up, saying that it helped their baby.

“Bless him and this will help his little reflux so much. People that judge on this topic please stop this is done on medical advice to help a baby that is struggling well done little man x” one replied.

“I started weaning mine at 4 months old these comments aren’t it, what do you think they did back in the day with no restrictions or regulations ” said a second,

“this!!! Honestly sick of hearing people doing it by the book instead of going with their own instinct and doing it when they know babas are ready xx” noted a third.

However, others continued to double down, saying: “Weaning before six months is not recommended. Introducing solid foods too early can increase the risk of allergies and obesity later in life.”

They later added they feel she should wait because essential nutrients are in breast milk and formula, babies’ digestive systems aren’t mature enough to handle food, and it could increase risk of disease.

“Honestly the ‘but mine are fine’ bias is maddening in these comments,” they added.

This isn’t the first time Megan has come under fire, despite her adjusting to life as a new mum.

Megan has been honest with every up and down as a new parent, including getting painful mastitis – a condition where milk ducts get blocked in the breasts – and wanting to tone up her tummy after giving birth.

She’s also been juggling a bigger workload while her footballer fiancé Oliver Burke is away working.

Now complete with a mum bob hairdo, Megan has said that she is refusing to respond to negativity over her baby boy, after trolls came after her for trying to sleep train Landon to sleep by himself.

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