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LUIGI Mangione emerged as the primary suspect in the high-profile murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

He was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania five days after the assassination in New York City on December 4, 2024, and will appear in court on February 21, 2025.

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Luigi Mangione has been arrested in connection with the murder of Brian Thompson[/caption]

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He was apprehended five days after the assassination in New York City[/caption]

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Luigi Mangione in Manhattan Supreme Court for his arraignment hearing on December 23, 2024[/caption]

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Mangione attended a $40,000-a-year Baltimore prep school[/caption]

Who is Luigi Mangione?

Luigi Mangione, 26, was born and raised in Maryland, with his last known residence in Honolulu, Hawaii.

He attended the Gilman School,​​ an elite $40,000-a-year Baltimore prep school, graduating as valedictorian in 2016.

One former student from the Gilman School told The U.S. Sun Mangione was “popular” and had a “big circle of friends.”

The former student, who asked not to be identified, said: “We went to the same school but didn’t really have the same friends. I’m really shocked by this whole thing.

“I think he played soccer, it was an all-boys school, so being a good athlete got you social currency for sure.”

They added: “It’s not uncommon that people have their gripes with CEOs, especially with CEOs of healthcare in this country, but to assassinate someone?”

“That sounds very, very insane to me. The world is a crazy a** place.”

In 2020, Mangione graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer, and Information Science, per his LinkedIn profile.

Mangione was actively involved in campus life, reportedly working as a teaching assistant and founding a video game development club.

He also served as a head counselor for a pre-collegiate studies program at Stanford University during the summer of 2019.

The suspect’s great-grandfather, Nicholas Mangione, was a first-generation American who built a real estate empire in Maryland and owned the Turf Valley Resort, Hayfields Country Club and the WCBM-AM radio station. He also founded the Lorien Health Services nursing home.

Mangione is the cousin of Republican Maryland House of Delegates member Nino Mangione.

Will Luigi Mangione appear in court?

The suspect was in court in December 2024 for his arraignment on state murder and terror charges.

Magione will appear in front of a judge again on 21 February, 2025, for a hearing at a state court in Manhattan.

The 26-year-old’s legal team are expected to provide updates on the status of his case.

Judge Gregory Carro could set deadlines for pretrial paperwork or even set a trial date.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism.

The 26-year-old has been held at a jail in Brooklyn, New York City, and also faces federal charges that could carry the death penalty, if he is found guilty.

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Louis Mangione with his wife Kathleen and their three children, including Luigi Mangione[/caption]

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The McDonald’s restaurant where Altoona police officers arrested Luigi Mangione[/caption]

Profession

According to his LinkedIn profile, Mangione was a data engineer at TrueCar, an online platform for buying and selling vehicles.

However, a spokesperson for TrueCar told The U.S. Sun: “While we generally don’t comment on personnel matters, we can confirm that Luigi Mangione has not been an employee of our company since 2023.”

Prior to this role, he interned as a programmer at Fixarixis, a video game company.

Shooting

On December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the Hilton Midtown Hotel in Manhattan, New York.

We don’t think that there’s any specific threat to other people mentioned in that document, but it does seem he has some ill will toward corporate America

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The attack appeared to be premeditated, with the gunman seemingly waiting for Thompson before shooting him in the chest.

The execution was caught on surveillance, and the suspect was seen escaping toward Central Park on a bike, sparking a citywide search for the assassin.

Arrest

Following an extensive week-long search, Mangione was apprehended on December 9, 2024, at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

A McDonald’s employee called the cops on the suspect, who was “sitting there eating,” New York Police Department (NYPD) Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said at a press conference on Monday, December 9.

Upon his arrest, Mangione was found in possession of several incriminating items:

• A 9mm ghost gun with a silencer, consistent with the weapon used in Thompson’s murder
• Multiple counterfeit identification cards, including a fake New Jersey ID matching the one used to check into a Manhattan hostel prior to the shooting
• A three-page handwritten manifesto expressing frustrations with the US healthcare system

Initially charged with firearms offenses in Pennsylvania, Mangione was later charged with murder in New York City.

Possible motives

While the exact motive remains unclear, authorities have noted that Mangione’s handwritten document revealed his “motivation and mindset”.

Chief of Detectives Kenny said: “We don’t think that there’s any specific threat to other people mentioned in that document, but it does seem he has some ill will toward corporate America.”

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Luigi Mangione was escorted by police in New York City on December 19, 2024[/caption]

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A fundraiser has been set up to help pay his legal fees[/caption]

Is there a Luigi Mangione fundraiser?

A legal defense fund was set up for the suspected CEO assassin and it raised over $500,000, as of February 2025.

The fundraiser, understood to have been set up by a group of anonymous people, reads: “This is a preemptive legal fundraiser for the suspect allegedly involved in the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO”.

In a bizarre turn it said: “We are not here to celebrate violence, but we do believe in the constitutional right of fair legal representation.

“All proceeds will be sent directly to Luigi or, if he chooses to reject the funds, they will instead be donated to legal funds for other U.S political prisoners.

“Luigi’s mailing address has been made available, and we are writing to him to open a line of communication. In future letters, we will send printouts of selected comments from this fundraising page.”

A POPULAR pizza chain is to open a Scots restaurant with “40% bigger slices” than its rivals.

Renowned independent brand Boss Pizza is to launch a new store at 263-268 Gallowgate in Glasgow.

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Renowned independent brand Boss Pizza is to launch a new store[/caption]

The brand was established to meet the growing demand for fresh dough pizzas.

The chain advertises pizzas which are “40% bigger and 50% more affordable” than those of competing outlets.

A statement on its website reads: “All our pizzas are made with quality ingredients and hand-crafted to give mouth-watering results.

“We knead the dough for 27 minutes then prove for two days to create the perfect fluffy dough with a golden crust. Add your choice from three special sauces and finish with your favourite toppings.”

Boss Pizza already has branches in Hamilton, Larkhall, Coatbridge, Clydebank and Dumbarton.

The chain plans to open five stores by late spring and 15 stores by the end of the year.

Ajmal Mushtaq, CEO of Boss Pizza, said: “We’re thrilled to celebrate the opening of our latest store.

“Every community we join plays a huge role in our success, and we’re committed to giving back and becoming a valued part of the community.

“We look forward to showcasing what has made Boss Pizza so popular to the people of Glasgow.”

Meanwhile, Leopardo Pizza, based at Glasgow Fort shopping centre, is to open a new location on the corner of West Nile Street and West George Street.

The pizzeria will offer “leopard-spotted” crusted Neo-Neapolitans, cooked in specialised Italian wood-burning ovens.

Bosses of Sugo and Paesano have also revealed several new Scottish venues are set to open under major expansion plans.

ANOTHER week and I’m attending another launch of another new SUV.

This time it was the turn of the Peugeot 5008, an updated version of the popular seven-seater SUV that’s now bigger, better and loaded with tech.

Again, the launch started from Gowan Auto in Dublin and we headed north to Newry this time, staying in the stunning surrounding of Killeavy Castle Estate.

As mentioned earlier, the new 5008 has grown in size and is now 2,900mm in length — 161mm longer than before so more space inside for all seven occupants.

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The second row of seats is now adjustable, sliding back and forth 150mm, and they can be reclined as well, while Peugeot have made it easier to access the two seats in the back.

With the third row in use, the 5008’s boot is still a decent 348 litres.

Drop them down for a substantial 916 litres, and fold the second row and you have a van-like 2,232 litres of load-lugging room at your disposal.

Customers can choose between a hybrid powertrain or a fully-electric version and both have the same starting price of €50,995.

The hybrid is powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo petrol engine and a self-charging 48V hybrid system with a combined output of 136bhp.

Power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch auto gearbox and in urban conditions the hybrid can run on electric power 50 per cent of the time and has a 40mpg fuel consumption.

During the launch it was the fully-electric E-5008 that I put to the test, and not only can you have it large with the ample room and seating for seven.

You can also have it large thanks to its range as the new E-5008 can cover up to 502km on a single charge.

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It’s powered by a 73kWh battery and its 157kW electric motor produces 210hp and 345Nm of instant torque so it’s good for 0-100kph in 9.7 seconds with a top speed of 170kph.

The E-5008 is heavy, thanks to its big battery and seven seats, so it tips the scales at 2,218kg and that’s before you load it with passengers or any luggage.

It does a good job of trying to hide its girth, but push it too hard and its lardy make-up will be all too apparent.

So leave the spirited driving for something more sporty like a Peugeot 508 PSE.

But in normal driving conditions it’s very comfortable and, being an EV, it’s smooth and quiet with decent grip for a FWD SUV.

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Thanks to 160kW DC fast charging the E-5008 can go from 20-80 per cent in just 30 minutes and using a 7kW wallbox will take around eight hours for full charge.

And a new long-range 98kWh battery model with a range up to 668km will join the line-up later this year.

Although your driving style and cold weather can have a big impact on your range, so I’ll report back with a real-world figure when I have the E-5008 home for a week of testing.

There are two trim levels on offer, Allure and GT, and both are fully loaded featuring Peugeot’s new advanced Panoramic i-Cockpit that consists of a 21-inch dual curved digital display that combines a raised head-up display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Allure includes adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, wireless phone charging, 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot detection, 19-inch alloy wheels and embossed fabric and leather-effect trim, although heated seats are an optional extra.

GT trim then adds a black diamond roof, Pixel LED headlights, 3D LED rear lights, hands-free smart electric tailgate, ambient interior lighting, heated seats and heated steering wheel.

IS problem skin getting you down?

The secret to clearer skin could be as simple as cutting out one food from your diet – and it might also result in a more defined face shape.

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Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, said one of the best ways to reset your body is to cut out sugar for two weeks[/caption]

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Your face will likely shift from looking rounder to a more natural shape, said the doctor[/caption]

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist who graduated from Harvard University, has revealed one of the best things to do for a better appearance is to “reset” the body by cutting out sugar for two weeks.

Sharing his experience and knowledge with his 485,000 followers on TikTok (@doctorsethimd ), the 42-year-old divulged what’s likely to happen when you make this small diet change.

In the clip, which has racked up 5.9m views and over 160,000 likes, he explains some of the transformations you’ll notice is a change in face shape and less puffy eyes.

“Your face will likely shift from looking rounder to a more natural shape,” the doctor, from California, US, says.

“Any puffiness or fluid retention around your eyes will also reduce.”

He also says a decrease in belly fat will be noticed, as the fat in the liver begins to lessen.

Dr Sethi continues: “Additionally, eliminating sugar leads to a happier gut by restoring a healthy gut microbiome.”

Finally, the diet tweak could leave you with clearer looking skin – while reducing the risk of serious diseases.

He says: “Lastly, if you have acne or red spots, your skin should improve and look clearer.”

Also that cutting out the sweet stuff will “drastically” reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer, claiming these “thrive” off sugar.

Dr Sethi says as a final note that mood will improve, with less signs of irritability, anxiety and anger, and sleep quality will increase.

Other positives are less acid in the mouth, leading to fewer cavities, and lower chances of bloating and gas.

Studies have shown sugar can age your skin and trigger acne and spots.

Experts at Olay explain excess sugar in your bloodstream can cause glycation, which is a natural chemical reaction that happens when sugar levels in the bloodstream spike beyond what our insulin can handle.

Glycation has been shown to affect the part of our skin that keeps it ‘springy’ – the collagen and elastin

And when these two proteins are linked with sugar, they become weaker, leading to signs of ageing – drier skin, less elastic, wrinkles, sagging and a dull appearance.

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Any puffiness or fluid retention around your eyes may also reduce[/caption]

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If you have acne or red spots, your skin should improve and look clearer[/caption]

One study demonstrated how people with diabetes, who have a more difficult time controlling their blood sugar levels, tend to to age faster than those without high blood sugar.

Another study found how sugar can contribute to the development of acne and spots.

Consuming high amounts of sugar can lead to spikes in blood sugar levels, which causes a rise in insulin levels.

Elevated insulin can increase oil production in the skin, leading to clogged pores, spots and acne.

High sugar intake can also cause inflammation, which can make acne and other skin conditions worse.

WITH holiday season on the horizon, many shoppers are rushing to pick up some essentials.

From new clothes to wear abroad or handy packing solutions, Dunnes Stores is selling it all.

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The Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic Packing Cubes cost just €12[/caption]

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There are three sizes available[/caption]

Travel fans swear by the use of packing cubes, which help you save space and therefore pack more.

They are also handy for separating items by type, person or colour.

And the storage solution is perfect for organising your suitcase, as opposed to just throwing items in.

Now, Dunnes Stores is selling the perfect pack and they are a bargain.

The Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic Packing Cubes cost just €12, offers luxurious storage solutions on a budget.

For €12 you get three sizes in the pack – each with a lovely design on them.

They come in Carolyn’s trademark shades of green and pink, and feature stunning floral patterns and zip pockets.

You can choose from sizes small, medium and large.

In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website, bosses wrote: “Designed to keep your luggage neat and tidy, these packing cubes from Carolyn Donnelly help to separate your travel necessities.

“In a handy pack of three, each one is designed with a classic Eclectic pattern.

“Made from a soft cotton, they offer a lightweight yet durable storage solution.

“Brought to you by Irish designer Carolyn Donnelly, exclusively for Dunnes Stores”.

Packing cubes are game-changers when it comes to organising your clothes while travelling.

These cubes have compartments that help you neatly pack and separate your clothes in your luggage.

You can use them to categorise your clothes by colour, outfits or even by family member if you’re sharing a suitcase this summer.

They also help prevent wrinkles and save space in your luggage while travelling.

The fashion giant as also dropped a pair of flight socks for just €5.

The travel and compression socks, in size 4-8, come in black or natural tan.

Dunnes Stores chiefs said: “Designed to revitalise tired, aching legs and assist blood flow during long periods of sitting and standing, this set of travel socks will relieve frequent flyers of pain and discomfort.”

All travel items are available online and in stores across the country.

POPULAR fashion retailer Quiz has announced its closure of Irish stores – after it fell into insolvency.

Quiz Clothing has shut almost two dozen shops, with closures affecting locations in Ireland, England and Scotland.

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Some 191 employees have been made redundant following the immediate store closures.

Irish closures include shops at The Square Tallaght, Dublin, Athlone Town Centre shopping centre, Newbridge, Whitewater shopping centre in Kildare, Erneside shopping centre in Enniskillen and Richmond shopping centre in Derry.

Chief Executive of Quiz, Sheraz Ramzan, said: “The Board took the difficult decision to appoint administrators to Zandra Retail Limited in light of the continuing challenging trading conditions impacting the Group’s performance.

“We are deeply sorry to those affected by the store closures, including our retail colleagues.

“However, this decision will put the business in a more sustainable footing for the future and protect several hundred jobs as a result.”

The fashion giant, who offers catwalk style looks at affordable prices, has appointed insolvency practitioner Teneo to manage its collapse.

Joint administrator at Teneo, Gavin Maher, said: “Although the sale has resulted in the transfer of a number of jobs, it has been necessary to make redundancies.

“We appreciate that this is a difficult and uncertain time for all involved and are communicating appropriately with all employees, customers and stakeholders.”

Despite the closures and job losses, Orion Retail has brought the Quiz brand out of administration.

Bosses said Quiz will continue its stores in Newry and concessions at shops in Carlow, Mullingar, Portlaoise, and Drogheda.

The retailer has faced difficulties for some time noting in December that there was a “significant reduction in revenues.”

The business has already gone through one restructuring in 2020 after going in to administration and renegotiated its rents as lock downs damaged retailers.

Quiz Clothing’s value has plummeted by 50 per cent since the beginning of December 2024.

It comes as New Look announced that it will exit the country, with the loss of 347 jobs.

New Look Retailers Ltd sought to have provisional liquidators appointed yesterday.

The High Court approved that Shane McCarthy and Cormac O’Connor of KPMG Ireland be appointed as Provisional Liquidators over the business and its assets.

It is now set to wind down its operations in Ireland after years of losses and challenging market conditions.

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DWTS host Jennifer Zamparelli has admitted her latest gruelling challenge has taken a toll on her marriage.

The former 2FM star recently revealed that she would be taking on the Women‘s Mini Marathon in Dublin this June 2025.

However, in a recent interview on Newstalk, Jennifer told how she “didn’t know what she got herself in for”.

When asked if she was enjoying her time training for the run, the 44-year-old responded: “No, I hate it, I’ve a gammy knee, an old lady knee and I also find it incredibly boring.”

But in order to keep herself motivated, the mum-of-two explained that she listens to “a lot” of interesting podcasts, while running on the treadmill.

Although the podcast idea did not entirely go to plan as Jennifer revealed: “But now, I just keep fighting with my husband.”

She added: “I’m listening to Diary of a CEO and listening to these relationship podcasts and going back to my husband and saying, ‘We’re doing everything wrong’.”

The TV star went on to confess that overall she is “not a runner” and that 5K is the “furthest she has ever run”.

The Dublin presenter and her husband Lauterio share two kids together; Florence, nine, and Enzo, six.

Earlier this month, Jen shared the hysterical way she made her son’s sick day even more “miserable”.

Jennifer does not regularly post her kids on social media but she made an exception for this.

The host told followers on Instagram that she had “lost two days” of work since her son, Enzo, had been staying at home from school with the flu.

The mum-of-two joked: “Miraculously, when I told him he didn’t have to go to school, his energy just came back it was amazing.”

In the next clip, Jennifer recorded Enzo playing with his toys at their kitchen table.

The little lad started to sing the Batman theme song and smiled up at his mum.

Jennifer tutted at her child as he continued to happily return to his toy cars.

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But, the popular presenter had a better idea when it came to disciplining Enzo on his day off from school.

The funny lady shared a snap of Enzo doing some homework in their living room.

She then captioned the photo: “My new approach is now to make his sick day at home as miserable as possible.”

A second picture showed Enzo carrying a black bin bag full of rubbish and bringing it outside to their bin.

The TV star laughed: “Okay he’s getting really p****d off now!!”

MAN City star Erling Haaland has collected a fleet of astonishing motors over the years.

The Norwegian star, 24, recently inked a new deal at the Etihad – earning him a whopping £500,000-per-week.

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It’s a salary that allows the Cityzens’ top scorer to live a life of luxury.

One of his favourite pastimes is adding to his extensive garage.

Since his pay rise, Haaland has splashed the cash on two incredible new motors.

In the past week, the poacher has been seen driving into City’s training ground in a stunning Porsche 911 GT3 worth around £160,000.

Then, just a few days later, he rocked up in a Aston Martin DBX 707 that carries a price tag of £350,000, as he left Manchester Airport.

But those two stunners are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his car collection.

Join SunSport in marvelling at what Haaland enjoys to drive.

Porshe 911 GT3, £160,000

No sooner had he put pen to paper on his 10-year bumper contract, Haaland was seen with a flashy new set of wheels.

The bold orange colour of his 911 GT3 certainly made him stand out from the crowd as autograph hunters waited for signatures outside City’s Etihad Campus.

It’s one of Porsche’s greatest ever cars – since its release in 2017.

Incredibly, it’s super-fast and is able to crush 0-60 mph in just 2.7 seconds.

Aston Martin DBX 707, £350,000

Upon returning to our shores, following a Champions League humbling by Real Madrid in the Champions League, Haaland was seen leaving Manchester Airport in ANOTHER new car.

This time, it was a lime green Aston Martin DBX 707 – better known as a special edition Formula 1 safety car.

It was the world’s most powerful SUV – producing 715bhp – until the Ferrari Purosangue came along.

It’s no slouch, either, capable of hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

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Aston Martin’s timeless DBX 707 is famously used by F1 as a safety car[/caption]

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It can reach 0-60 mph in an impressive 3.3 seconds[/caption]

Rolls-Royce Cullinan, £300,000

Costing a mega £300,000, Haaland’s also got himself a luxury Roller.

The Cullinan is a favourite among sports stars, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Andy Ruiz Jr owning one.

It is a giant of a car, reaching 5.3m long, 2.1m wide and 1.8m tall.

But that’s not to say the 2.6 tonne Cullinan lacks any power.

Its 6.75-litre twin turbo V12 engine means the giant motor is still capable of hitting 62mph in five seconds with a top speed of 155mph.

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The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the most expensive in Haaland’s car collection[/caption]

Range Rover Sport, £120,000

Another stereotypically footballer’s car, Haaland’s Range Rover Sport is top of the range.

It features massage electric memory seats and a Meridian sound system.

Back in 2018, it was the most leased car by Premier League stars.

A quick glance at Man Utd’s Carrington training ground car park and you will see tons of them.

Incredibly, it can manage 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 176 mph.

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Haaland has been seen behind the wheel of footballer’s favourite – Range Rover Sport[/caption]

Audi RS6 Avant, £120,000

The RS6 is Haaland’s go-to.

When he played in Germany for Borussia Dortmund, he had a red one.

Now he’s playing for Man City, he’s been spotted cruising around the city in a ridiculously trendy Carbon Black performance model.

A zippy vehicle, it’s capable of reaching 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.

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The Audi RS 6 Avant costs £120,000[/caption]

Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe, £90,000

Just because it is the cheapest in Haaland’s fleet, it doesn’t mean it is the worst.

This leg roomy Mercedes is the height of luxury in the SUV world.

At 6ft4in, the forward needs to feel comfy – and with the GLE Couple he’s found his everyday runner.

It’s a car Haaland often takes to and from training every day.

And he won’t be late considering it manages 0-60 in 5.2 seconds.

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A £90,000 Mercedes AMG GLE 63 Coupe is the cheapest car in Haaland’s car collection[/caption]

EASTENDERS fans are convinced Martin Fowler’s shock death means TWO legendary characters are returning.

Fans were heartbroken when the iconic EastEnders character – played by James Bye – was killed off during the 40th anniversary live episode last night.

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Some viewers were so outraged by the decision to permanently axe Martin that they’ve insisted they’ll never watch the soap again.

But others think the way in which the exit was orchistrated means we’ll at least see the return of some big names.

According to fans the decision to kill of Martin in general must mean something good is coming but the character also didn’t receive a ‘proper’ exit scene with extended credits – meaning they’ll likely make a huge deal out of his funeral.

Starting with the return of Martin’s sister Michelle [most recently played by Jenna Russell] and his niece Vicki [Scarlett Alice Johnson].

Writing on social media, one fan said: “I hope Martin has a really special funeral one that is close if not similar to Dot Cotton’s or Shakil Kazemi’s.

“The whole Square needs to be there and it needs to be a massive celebration of his life. Bring back Bex, Vicki & Michelle as well.”

Another said: “After killing off one of soaps best loved characters. I sure hope you have Michelle and Vicki coming back for the funeral.”

Someone else wrote: “I was a little bit gutted that Martin didn’t get Julia’s theme at the end.”

And a fourth added: “Does that mean we get a Michelle Fowler return? And Vicki?”

Michelle hasn’t been seen in Walford since 2018 while Vicki’s last appearance was way back in 2004.

Last night fans almost missed the pivotel moment of Martin’s death as they were distracted by the “sexy” paramedic Skinner, played by Luke Baker.

Luke later shared a message from a real-life nurse – who had spotted a blunder in Martin’s final scenes.

She penned: “The challenges of watching @bbceastenders live as a nurse who lives theatre.

“You spend too long wondering why Martin’s observations do not change at all.”

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THE draw for the Europa League round of 16 is fast approaching.

Rangers will this afternoon learn if they’ll face either Fenerbahce or Bodo/Glimt in the next round of the competition.

Philippe Clement‘s booked their place in this stage after they finished in one of the coveted top eight spots in the league phase.

And it’s now between the Turkish giants and Norwegian champions to face the Ibrox club in the last 16 after both sides booked their place via the play-offs.

• Start time: 12 noon UK time.
• TV/channel/live stream: TNT Sports 1/ TNT Sports YouTube/ Uefa.com