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Barry Keoghan invades Jacob Elordi's world in seductive 'Saltburn' trailer
Barry Keoghan invades Jacob Elordi's world in seductive 'Saltburn' trailer
With its promise of lush parties and lusty romances, Emerald Fennell's Saltburn promises to lure
2023-10-20 05:14
Manchester United made the right Mason Greenwood decision for all the wrong reasons
Manchester United made the right Mason Greenwood decision for all the wrong reasons
Manchester United were drawing 0-0 with West Ham in January 2022 when, with the minutes ticking down, Ralf Rangnick brought on Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial. It proved a fine double change, with each involved in Marcus Rashford’s injury-time winner. Its significance now, however, is rather different. Mason Greenwood was one of those removed: now his 129th United appearance will prove his last. What should have been a glittering career at Old Trafford in effect ended a few months after his 20th birthday. For now, he is still under contract, but in limbo. A six-month investigation has brought the conclusion that Greenwood will not play for United again. He may be sold or loaned out. His contract could be paid up. He has not been sacked, which United say they would have done had they determined he was guilty of attempted rape, assault or coercive and controlling behaviour, the charges first levelled and then dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service. But in January 2022, a week after Greenwood’s last game, pictures emerged of a bruised, bleeding woman, audio of a man seemingly threatening to rape her. That remains impossible to forget; to forgive, for many. Greenwood will not play for United again and nor should he. And so it is possible they reached the right decision, perhaps in the wrong way, possibly for the wrong reasons. There were plans to bring Greenwood back – though United insist they simply considered a variety of scenarios – and perhaps the most telling phrase in chief executive Richard Arnold’s statement was: “Further, this case has provoked strong opinions, and it is my responsibility to minimise any distraction to the unity we are seeking within the club.” Had Greenwood played again, it would have been Manchester Divided, not United. There were protests before Monday’s game against Wolves; there would have been far more were he to return to the team. The television presenter Rachel Riley said she would have stopped supporting United had Greenwood represented them again. She would not have been alone in that, either. The Manchester United Supporters Trust backed the decision not to bring him back, though not the lack of consultation for fans. There were staff at Old Trafford who felt it would be wrong to recall him, some of whom would not have wanted to encounter Greenwood in their line of work, maybe some who would have considered quitting their jobs. Perhaps United originally underestimated the strength of feeling. Perhaps, too, there were commercial considerations; the club’s image would have suffered considerable damage if he played, and has already been tainted. Because there is a tendency – often a wish – to celebrate footballers. But could United fans have cheered if Greenwood scored for them again? Would they have been in the awkward position of loving the shirt, hating the man wearing it? Footballers are imperfect people, as we all are, and some more than most, but there is a matter of character. The word is often used in football – when a team gets a late equaliser, when a player makes a comeback from injury – but there is a deeper meaning. If there is a moral test, Greenwood has failed it. Those who have been convicted of criminal offences have a right to work, let alone those who have not, but playing for Manchester United is not merely a job: it is a privilege. And if that invites questions as to at which level of football, if any, that stops being true and there is no definitive answer as to where Greenwood should be allowed to play, there could be a similar reaction at other clubs in England, should they try and sign him; it is still harder to imagine a scenario where he adds to his one cap for England. None of which makes him the victim. United argue they conducted a thorough investigation, showing concern for the woman in question, who has lifelong anonymity for legal reasons, speaking to her mother, showing her their findings, as well as a duty of care to Greenwood. Arnold said he was “satisfied that Mason did not commit the acts he was charged with”. None of which necessarily makes Greenwood innocent in the court of public opinion; as he accepted himself, his behaviour was wrong. “I fully accept I made mistakes, and I take my share of responsibility for the situations which led to the social media post,” he said. Yet if time is required to see if he does, as he has pledged to do, lead a better life and if there are reasons to keep some of the detail confidential, it would help to know if he has, for instance, spoken to a counsellor, or to victims of rape and domestic abuse, or donated to suitable charities. And if not, why not; these would not be automatically be admissions of guilt, but they would be a recognition he took the issues seriously. His other concern may seem trivial in comparison, though football can be a juxtaposition of the relevant and the irrelevant. But he has to find a club, with United pledging their help to do so. If his prime responsibility is to be a better partner and a good father, as he vowed, he may have a duty to himself to try and rescue his career and realise some of his potential. The teenage prodigy – the man Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deemed the best finisher at Old Trafford – had the talent to be a United great; he has not been found guilty of a crime or sacked by United, but it is still his fault he never will be. Read More Mason Greenwood will not play for Manchester United again, club announce Mason Greenwood speaks out on Manchester United exit: ‘I made mistakes’ Mason Greenwood timeline: How the Manchester United star fell from grace
2023-08-22 20:05
Netflix’s Remarkable Shift From Growth to Profits
Netflix’s Remarkable Shift From Growth to Profits
After spreading across the globe, Netflix has figured out a formula for making real money. There are lessons for the rest of tech.
2023-10-21 00:04
FIFA 23 World Cup Stories Release Date, Card Design Revealed
FIFA 23 World Cup Stories Release Date, Card Design Revealed
FIFA 23 World Cup Stories release date is set for Friday, Dec. 2 and the card design has been revealed via a loading screen.
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Hakim Ziyech set for Galatasaray medical as Chelsea exit finally nears
Hakim Ziyech set for Galatasaray medical as Chelsea exit finally nears
Galatasaray have reached an agreement with Chelsea for the permanent transfer of Hakim Ziyech and he will undergo a medical ahead of a move to the Turkish champions.
2023-08-16 19:00
Chelsea signs Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on 6-year deal
Chelsea signs Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on 6-year deal
Chelsea has signed France forward Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on six-year contract
2023-06-20 18:05
Google updates its policies on revenge porn in search results
Google updates its policies on revenge porn in search results
Today, Google announced it is updating features in Google Search, including its policies on personal
2023-08-04 01:00
Internet rallies to support hero Philly mother who faced-off with out-of-control dirt bike thugs
Internet rallies to support hero Philly mother who faced-off with out-of-control dirt bike thugs
'That looked like it was about to get really scary for her at the end,' wrote a user
2023-10-04 02:37
Portugal says keeping Lisbon hub is key in TAP airline sale, not price
Portugal says keeping Lisbon hub is key in TAP airline sale, not price
By Sergio Goncalves LISBON Keeping Lisbon's airport hub and safeguarding TAP's strategic role for Portugal will be key
2023-06-21 22:15
Mars to Pay 170% Premium to Take Over Britain’s Hotel Chocolat
Mars to Pay 170% Premium to Take Over Britain’s Hotel Chocolat
Mars Inc., the US candy company, agreed to buy Britain’s Hotel Chocolat Group Plc for £534 million ($662
2023-11-16 18:36
Who is Ashima Chauhaan? 'Indian Matchmaking' star Pradhyuman Maloo's wife accuses him of domestic violence
Who is Ashima Chauhaan? 'Indian Matchmaking' star Pradhyuman Maloo's wife accuses him of domestic violence
Pradhyuman Maloo has been accused of physical and emotional abuse by his wife Ashima Chauhaan
2023-08-23 12:22
Temasek-Backed Singapore VC Snags $541 Million Despite Tech Woes
Temasek-Backed Singapore VC Snags $541 Million Despite Tech Woes
Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India closed its fifth and biggest fund at $541 million to back startups
2023-09-12 08:30