Mason Melia breaks ridiculous Ireland record as Spurs-bound prodigy adds to burgeoning reputation
SPURS-BOUND Mason Melia became the youngest-ever goalscorer for the Ireland Under-21s with a penalty in a friendly win over Hungary.
Jim Crawford’s side eased to victory in Murcia last night thanks to the 17-year-old’s history-making strike and two more from Brentford defender and debutant Conor McManus.


Gabor Jurek equalised for Hungary, who went in level at half-time, before the visitors asserted control after the break.
St Patrick’s Athletic forward Melia signed a deal in February to join Tottenham for around €1.9m at the beginning of 2026.
At 17 years, six months and two days old, he takes over as youngest scorer by beating the previous record set by former Tottenham forward Troy Parrott by exactly a month.
Elsewhere in Irish football news, the WNT will face the USA in two friendlies this summer.
Carla Ward’s team will come up against the world’s No 1-ranked side in Denver on Thursday, June 26 and again in Cincinnati three days later.
The two countries have played each other 15 times in the past, most recently in April 2023 in preparation for Ireland’s first appearance at a World Cup, when America won 1-0 and 2-0.
Ward said: “We are looking forward to these two games against the best international team in women’s football as they will provide the kind of challenge that we need to expose our players to more often.”
The double-header will come at the end of the Nations League groups.
Ireland face Greece next month home and away with Ward announcing her squad this morning.
They wrap up their group campaign with games away to Turkey and at home to Slovenia.
Shoppers are rushing to Tesco for £4.75 Sol De Janeiro dupes that ‘smell amazing’ & are £20 cheaper than the real thing
SHOPPERS have spotted an absolute bargain dupe for Sol De Janeiro’s viral body sprays at Tesco.
Happy customers say the Skin Saints range of body mists ‘smell amazing’ – and even better, they cost just £4.75 each.


The Skin Saints 250ml bottles are a mega £20 cheaper than the real thing, so there’s no reason not to stock up on one of every scent.
There are four gorgeous fragrances to collect: Golden Hour, Island Breeze, Sweet Haze or Summer Soleil.
Golden Hour features fresh ylang-ylang with sweet rose & jasmine notes.
Island Breeze features warm cedarwood with rich orange blossom notes.
Sweet Haze features sweet vanilla and fresh jasmine notes.
While Summer Soleil features caramel and pistachio notes, similar to Sol De Janeiro’s hugely popular Cheirosa 62.
And not only do the body mists smell good, they do good too.
Each one is infused with Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid, for an added skin-boost.
‘They smell amazing!’
An eagle-eyed Facebook user spied the dupes at their local Tesco branch and shared a snap online.
They posted to Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, where 2.6 million users come together to share deals, offers and money-saving tips.
The user snapped a picture of the products on shelves, and captioned it: “Rio De Janeiro dupes, Tesco.”
Group members were quick to hit the like button, and one person wrote: “The Blue body mist. Omg! They smell amazing!
“And so cheap!!! Will definitely be buying more!”
Best Sol De Janeiro Dupes
Here's everywhere you can nab dupes of Sol De Janeiro products, from the iconic mists all the way to body butters...
Home Bargains
- Glow Body Butter £4.49
Scents: Vanilla Almond & Salted Caramel, Pink Lychee & Crystal Waters and Cherry Bomb & Jasmine Blooms - Glow Perfume Mist £3.99
Scents: Vanilla Almond & Salted Caramel and Cherry Bomb & Jasmine Blooms
Primark
- PS… Body Mists £3.50
Scents: Hawaii Paradise, Capri Breeze and Maldives Sunset - PS… Post-Tan Body Butter £3
Scents: Blood Orange
Poundland
- Body Stories Body Mist £2
Scents: Brazilian Bliss - Body Stories Body Butter £2.50
Scents: Brazilian Bliss
Viral sensation
Sol De Janeiro body mists have skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years.
The Brazilian brand is stocked in leading retailers like Boots, SpaceNK, LookFantastic and John Lewis.
But the sprays aren’t cheap, so money-minded bargain hunters have been on the lookout for more affordable dupes.
Earlier this month, Aldi shoppers raced to their closest branch to grab their version of the trendy scent – saying it smells ‘exactly the same’.
While Primark also dropped its own iteration of the body mists, along with adorable travel-sized versions for those upcoming holidays.
And in February, shoppers raced to Home Bargains to pick up their dupe of the widely-loved Sol De Janeiro body oil.
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M40 SHUT after crash with closure expected to continue until the afternoon as drivers forced on long diversion
A MAJOR motorway has been shut following a serious crash just after midnight.
The M40 has been closed in both directions from junction 9 to junction 8.

It has caused a buildup of traffic and serious disruption for commuters on Tuesday morning.
The closure is expected to continue for hours.
Drivers have been forced onto a long diversion as cops carry out an investigation into the collision.
National Highways posted an update on their website which read: “The M40 is closed in both directions between J9 (Bicester) and J8A (Tiddington) following a serious collision.
“Traffic caught within the closures has been released via a combination of rearward relief and being escorted slowly past the scene.
“Thames Valley Police are on scene and carrying out collision investigation work.
“Although there is currently no estimate for a re-opening time available it is expected that the road will remain closed throughout this mornings peak travel period and into the afternoon.”

Brit tourist, 28, ‘beaten to death by bouncers’ after being turned away from a brothel at 2am in Bangkok
A BRITISH tourist was allegedly beaten to death by bouncers after being turned away from a brothel at 2am in Thailand.
The man, 28, is said to have been behaving erratically before appearing at a karaoke bar in Bangkok.


The holidaymaker tried to force his way inside the venue, where several local women in their early 20s were working, while demanding to be served beer.
But the Brit, who managed a packaging company in Salisbury, Wiltshire, was kicked out before two male bouncers on a motorcycle chased him.
Police said they attacked him in a nearby alleyway but then called the emergency services when he was knocked unconscious.
An ambulance arrived and paramedics performed CPR but the Brit was pronounced dead at the scene around 200 meters from the 91karakoe bar he had tried to visit.
Officers are now questioning the two Thai men, Phurinat, 32, and Boonchou, 29, over the alleged attack in the Bang Sue district of the capital.
Speaking today, Lieutenant Colonel Apichai Hwanjit, Deputy Superintendent of the Bang Po station, said: “The tourist reached the entrance to the bar but the staff would not let him inside.
“He ran away and the two employees from the bar followed him on a motorcycle to a nearby side-street.
“According to the CCTV footage, the two of them together restrained the foreigner and they had a physical confrontation.
“During the scuffle, they pushed and wrestled, causing the foreigner to fall. We are unsure if there was any pressure applied during the fall that caused the death, so we are waiting for the forensic results.
“After he fell, the security guard nearby called the police. At the scene, the two individuals who fought with the foreigner remained there and did not flee.”
Officers said they received a report at 2.45 am while the paramedics received a call at 2am and arrived at the scene at 2.20am.
Police said that CCTV showed that the Brit did not appear to be drunk when he arrived at the shop because he was ‘running in a straight line’.
However, they said he was “shouting and causing a commotion”.
They said he had been running for around half a mile from a nearby supermarket before he arrived at the karaoke shop, which doubles as a brothel with girls available throughout the night into the early hours of the morning.
Following a brief scuffle at the bar, he was chased by the pair on a motorcycle and ran into the nearby street, where a longer brawl ensued.
The two Thai men claim the Brit tried to steal their mobile phone and then tried to mount their motorbike.
Officers are now investigating the final moments of the fight before the holidaymaker lost consciousness.
Lieutenant Colonel Apichai added: “Currently, we are waiting for the forensic results to determine whether the deceased was intoxicated or under the influence of any substances.
“It is crucial for the case to ensure clarity. We are waiting for the blood test results to check for drugs or alcohol. From the CCTV footage, he did not appear to be in a typical state of drunkenness.
“He was running, shouting, and causing a commotion, but he wasn’t completely out of control. He ran in a straight line, not stumbling like someone who is drunk.
“He ran a long distance, nearly a kilometre, starting from the area near the Makro shop, crossing the Phibunsongkhram overpass, and reaching the karaoke bar.”
Officers said that the British Embassy had been informed of the death.
The Brit tourist’s professional profile shows he was born in Leuven, Belgium, and attended a private school.
He had taken part in an international rugby competition for young schoolboys.
He graduated from Leeds University in 2018 before being employed by Kite Packaging Group.
He had worked as manager for their company Shredhouse Ltd based in Salisbury since 2022.
Pictures of the social media page of the 91karaoke bar show young female staff in revealing dress. Customers can sit and drink with the girls while negotiating their rates for sexual services.
The death comes on the same day that a German tourist was seen being attacked by 10 local men in the nearby coastal town of Pattaya, which has become notorious for its crime and debauchery.