Mesut Ozil has avoided a fine after being spotted in a nightclub just hours after missing the win at Newcastle through illness. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has spoken to Ozil about the incident and insists he is satisfied with the £42.5million man's explanation. Given he missed the clash at St James' Park with a cold, his appearance at a Berlin nightspot raised eyebrows, but Wenger said: 'He went out for 30 minutes for a friends birthday, I was satisfied with his explanation.' Arsene Wenger has chosen not to sanction Mesut Ozil for going to a Berlin nightclub hours after missing Arsenal's Premier League clash with Newcastle United last month . Ozil explained to Wenger that he had attended a friend's birthday and was only in the club for 30 minutes . Quizzed on whether he was getting soft on discipline, Wenger bristled: 'I’m not going soft on discipline. I’ve fined people when they work for us and don’t respect the discipline. 'On that front I don’t think you can stop anybody from wishing happy birthday to a friend when he is in his own country.' Speaking ahead of Saturday's showdown with Liverpool, the Frenchman confirmed that Mikel Arteta, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jack Wilshere, Mathieu Debuchy and Abou Diaby had all returned to training but weren't yet ready to make their return. Forward Danny Welbeck could make the side at the Emirates after missing England's friendly with Italy on Tuesday with a knee injury sustained in the Euro 2016 qualifying win over Lithuania. Wenger praised Welbeck's contribution to the side, despite scoring just eight times in 29 club appearances since his £16m move from Manchester United on deadline day back in September. When asked whether Welbeck had been unfairly overlooked for England, Wenger said: 'Maybe. I don’t overlook him personally because he’s played many, many games for us and I think he’s an important player who contributes a lot. 'Not only does he now score goals, but as well contributes a lot to the team work. He’s a team player and I believe technically he has improved a lot. Danny Welbeck could return to the Arsenal side for Saturday's showdown with Liverpool after a knee injury . Wenger confirmed that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain had returned to training after injury . April 4 Liverpool (H) April 11 Burnley (A) April 18 Reading (Wembley) FA Cup semi-final . April 26 Chelsea (H) May 2 Hull City (A) May 9 Swansea City (H) May 16 Manchester United (A) May 20 Sunderland (H) May 24 West Bromwich Albion (H) 'When you look at him now I believe that technically he is much more mature, more composed in front of goal, the quality of his runs is getting better and he has huge, huge attributes.' The talk of the international fortnight has been about whether Welbeck will lose his place in the England side to Tottenham hotshot Harry Kane, who also found the net at Wembley on Friday night. Wenger said: 'We are not there yet. Harry Kane played one game and it’s good for England to have many options and to choose the best one. 'Welbeck until now has always been the chosen best one and I don’t see how on Friday night Roy Hodgson could change his mind.' Arsenal have won their last six Premier League matches, leaving them third in the table, some seven points behind leaders Chelsea. But Wenger believes it is still a tall order to win the league despite their excellent recent form. Arsenal are currently seven points behind leaders Chelsea in the Premier League table . Wenger backed Welbeck to keep his England place despite Tottenham striker Harry Kane's scoring debut . He said: 'We have the aspiration to win the next game and that’s quite good enough. After that, win the next one. 'What is mathematically possible you have to try to achieve but that doesn’t depend only on us. What does only depend on us in the final run is our performances and our results, so let’s focus on that. 'After that if everything goes for us, you never know, but you can only master your own performances so let’s focus on that and be realistic and continue to earn the right to win the games. That’s what we want.' Martin Skrtel powered home a stoppage time header to earn Liverpool a 2-2 draw against Arsenal at Anfield . Mathieu Debuchy had earlier been on target for Arsenal when the teams met back in December . While Arsenal are unlikely to claim the title, they could put another dent in Liverpool's top four ambitions, bruised after their 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United before the international break. Wenger said: 'Liverpool is a good side, there is always a good game at the Emirates and at Liverpool as well. 'I have a big respect for the club, but I am just focused on the game and focused to produce the performance we have produced recently, and make sure that the right commitment is there to win the game.'

Ozil will not be sanctioned for being spotted in Berlin nightclub . It came hours after missing match at Newcastle through illness . German star explained to Wenger that he was attending friend's birthday . Arsenal play Liverpool at the Emirates on Saturday lunchtime . Danny Welbeck could return after knee injury suffered on England duty . Gunners trail Premier League leaders Chelsea by seven points .


As eight teams prepare to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals of this season's European Rugby Champions Cup, Sportsmail's Nik Simon gives us a run-down of each of the sides left in the competition. LEINSTER VS BATH . STRENGTHS . Fronted by captain Jamie Heaslip, Leinster are armed with international experience and had 11 players in the Ireland squad who beat England last month. Bath's qualities are channeled through their attack, with Mike Ford giving the likes of England backs George Ford, Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson a licence to play with flair. WEAKNESSES . Poor league form has stunted Leinster's season, with the Dublin side currently fifth in the Pro12 competition after winning just one of their last five fixtures. Bath are short of experience in some key positions, particularly their up and coming backline. DANGERMEN . Leinster: Sean O'Brien Bath: Jonathan Joseph . RECORD . Leinster: Champions 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12 Bath: Champions 1997-98 . Leinster's Jamie Heaslip is tackled by Wasps' Sailosi Tagicakibau at the RDS Arena in October 2014 . Bath's Jonathan Joseph runs with  the ball during an open training session at the Farleigh House complex . CLERMONT VS NORTHAMPTON . STRENGTHS . The Stade Marcel Michelin is a fortress, with Clermont not having lost a European game in the Massif Central since a 32-15 defeat by Sale in 2008. Saints' Jim Mallinder has one of the most settled groups in the Aviva Premiership, boasting a strong core of squad players who maintain consistently high standards. WEAKNESSES . The Top 14 side were left with a worrying injury list after the Six Nations, with France backs Morgan Parra, Camille Lopez and Wesley Fofana among those missing. Saints try to play on the edge with enforcers such as Dylan Hartley and Calum Clarke, however discipline has previously tipped over the edge in big games. DANGERMEN . Clermont: Napolioni Nalaga Northampton: Courtney Lawes . RECORD . Clermont: Runners-up 2012-13 Northampton: Champions 1999-00, runners-up 2010-11 . Forward Courtney Lawes passes the ball during a training session for Nothampton on Wednesday . Clermont's Fiji winger Napolioni Nalaga charges forward with the ball for Clermont at the Michelin Stadium . RACING METRO VS SARACENS . STRENGTHS . Racing are flush with money, investing heavily in overseas players such as Jonathan Sexton, Jamie Roberts and, as of next season, Dan Carter. As well as their famous 'Wolf Pack' defence, Saracens pride themselves on the set-piece and use the scrum and line-out as dangerous attacking weapons. WEAKNESSES . The nouveau-riche Parisian outfit are inexperienced at knockout European rugby, having never progressed from the group stages before this season. Mark McCall's suffered heartbreak against Toulon last season and must show more mental fortitude to better their defeat in last season's final. DANGERMEN . Racing Metro: Jamie Roberts Saracens: Billy Vunipola . RECORD . Racing: First time in knockout Saracens: Runners-up 2013-14 . Saracens' Billy Vunipola releases the ball during the Aviva Premiership match against Harlequins at Wembley . TOULON VS WASPS . STRENGTHS . Funded by tycoon Mourad Boudjellal, the Cote d'Azur club have invested heavily to create the world's most star-studded squad. Since relocating to Coventry, Wasps have been driven on by the powerful back row of James Haskell, Ashley Johnson and Nathan Hughes, though Hughes is suspended for kneeing George North in the head. WEAKNESSES . Toulon are in danger of having too many players to choose from, depriving some squad members of the chance to build up consistency. Dai Young has the opposite problem at Wasps, who are not blessed with the same depth and could struggle to fill the void left by Hughes' three-week ban. DANGERMEN . Toulon: Mathieu Bastareaud Wasps: Christian Wade . RECORD . Toulon: Champions 2012-13, 2013-14 Wasps: Champions 2003-04, 2006-07 . James Haskell receives a pass during Wasps' open training session at the Twyford Avenue Sports Ground . Christian Wade dives to score a try for Warsps during the Aviva Premiership match against Northampton .

Eight teams are left to battle for a place in the semi-finals of the European Rugby Champions Cup . Sportsmail takes a look at their strengths, weaknesses, key players and record in the competition up until now . The quarter-finals will be played over Saturday and Sunday April 4-5 .


Harry Kane will play for England’s Under 21 team in this summer’s European Championships after holding talks with Gareth Southgate. England’s head coach Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Kane, 21, will join up with the junior squad when he returns from Tottenham’s post-season trip to Malaysia and Australia. Kane made an instant impact on the England team with a goal on his debut against Lithuania at Wembley and he has impressed with his committed attitude. Harry Kane, in action for England against Italy, will play for the U21s at this year's European Championships . Kane made his first start for England against Italy after coming off the bench, and scoring, against Lithuania . Hodgson said: ‘Harry wants to finish the job he has done, but the main reason is because Harry wants to go with the Under 21s. ‘He has been a major part of their qualifying campaign for the last 18 months. He’s even had to work his way into the team and in my conversations with him it has been pretty obvious to me he would like to play in this tournament. ‘We will miss him because he has done well for us in these 10 days. But I said very early on I was more than happy to accept Gareth would have the first pick of Harry certainly and people like John Stones might come into that category. ‘So if Gareth wants to pick them, that is fine by me. He is going to be important for Gareth I know.’ Ross Barkley is excused from the championships despite being eligible to play for Gareth Southgate's side . Raheem Sterling, who missed England's draw in Italy, will also be absent from this summer's tournament . Although Southgate will turn to Kane this summer, Everton midfielder Ross Barkley and Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling - both eligible for the European Championship - will both be excused. Kane will be in the squad, despite a warning from Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino that his forward risks burn-out if he is forced to play through the summer. Hodgson added: ‘I’m not a great lover of the burn-out argument, I’ve got to say. If you want to be an international player then you’ve got to accept football tournaments take place in the summer at the end of the season. ‘In my lifetime in football, as soon as the season has finished footballers have gone to tournaments, so anyone who wants to be a top-class international footballer and really believes he can help his country get to these tournaments, can’t then come and talk about burn-out. ‘I would like to think that if the Under 21s can continue to do as well as they have been doing, and Harry can play an important part and maybe help them go far in the tournament, that certainly won’t hurt his chances in the first national team and I am happy to back him.' Kane, pictured in action against Leicester in March, has been hugely impressive for Tottenham this season . Kane, celebrating after he scored against Arsenal in February, will be available to play for the Under 21s .

Harry Kane will play for Gareth Southgate's side at this year's tournament . He will join up with the junior squad when he returns from Tottenham's post-season trip to Malaysia and Australia . Kane scored on his England debut in their 4-0 win against Lithuania . Everton ace Ross Barkley and Liverpool's Raheem Sterling are excused .


Andros Townsend hailed Harry Kane as the 'best finisher' he has played with and predicted a bright international career for his Tottenham Hotspur team-mate. Kane made his England debut as a substitute on Friday against Lithuania, scoring after only 79 seconds, and started last night's friendly against Italy in Turin when Townsend scored in a 1-1 draw. Townsend said: 'I've known Harry for the last four, five or six years, I've grown up in the youth team with him and he is a fantastic talent and a player who, if you give him a chance, he is always going to put it away. Andros Townsend hailed Harry Kane (pictured greeting each other) as the 'best finisher' he has played with . Kane and Townsend played for England on Tuesday night during their 1-1 draw with Italy in Turin . Andros Townsend scored England's equaliser and poked fun at Paul Merson after the former midfielder said he 'should be nowhere near the England squad'. Click here for the full story . 'I think a few years ago, the main criticism was that he was lacking half a yard of pace and he has seemed to sort that out. He has bulked up and is now an animal and hopefully Spurs and England can benefit from that. 'I have always said to people that he is the best finisher I have ever played with. 'People used to laugh at me but now I think I should get a job as a scout. 'Even in training, left or right foot he is always working the 'keeper. He can find himself in almost any position and he will hit the bottom or top corner. 'That part of the game he has always had but the other side of the game to be fair to him, he has really worked on and I think Spurs and England are seeing the benefits of that.' Townsend insists he has always told people that Kane is the 'best finisher I have ever played with' Kane celebrates scoring against Lithuania but was unable to add to his tally against Italy on Tuesday night . Ryan Mason won his first cap in Turin and with Kyle Walker also coming off the bench it meant England finished the game with four Spurs players on the pitch, three from the academy. Danny Rose had pulled out of the squad with hip and hamstring injuries. Townsend added: 'The management, the coaches and the academy managers should be proud. 'They have brought through four or five players - Danny Rose as well - who are in the England squad and four players on the pitch at one time tonight is fantastic for the club and hopefully it can be an inspiration to the younger players, the likes of Josh Onomah and Harry Winks who are coming through, that they can be in the first team.' Townsend scores England's equaliser in their 1-1 friendly draw with Italy in Turin on Tuesday night . Townsend celebrates his strike with Tottenham Hotspur team-mates Ryan Mason (left) and Kyle Walker .

Andros Townsend has praised  Tottenham Hotspur team-mate Harry Kane . Townsend on England's new striker: 'I have always said to people that he is the best finisher I have ever played with' England drew 1-1 in Italy on Tuesday night as Townsend and Kane starred .


For any players who have featured for 90 minutes in a match under Pasquale Marino, the next day at training is dedicated to ‘scarico’ — recovery. Try telling that to Alexis Sanchez. Marino was the manager who brought Sanchez into Udinese’s first team in 2008 after he had been signed from Chilean club side Cobreloa two years earlier. Udinese had Italy internationals Antonio di Natale, Simone Pepe and Fabio Quagliarella vying for places up front, but Marino knew in Sanchez he had a ‘jewel’ on his hands. Alexis Sanchez has impressed for Arsenal this season following his £30million switch from Barcelona . Pasquale Marino, pictured managing Pescara in 2013, brought Sanchez into the Udinese first team  in 2008 . The main problem he encountered, however, was that he could not keep Sanchez off the pitch. ‘Alexis could easily play three matches per day,’ Marino, now in charge of Vicenza, said. ‘As soon as the (training) match started, Alexis used to abandon the scarico and would run up to me, almost imploring: “Mister, let me play, just for a few minutes. Please, please, please. I promise I won’t get injured.” Football is an enormous pleasure for him.’ That hunger earned him two £30million moves, first to Barcelona in 2011 and then to Arsenal last summer. It is also why Sanchez, Arsenal’s stand-out player this season, found it so difficult when he was rested for two games by Arsene Wenger — against Aston Villa and Tottenham — with a sore hamstring. Sanchez spent five years with Serie A side Udinese before earning a move to Spanish giants Barcelona . Sanchez takes on  defender Miranda during Chile's friendly with Brazil at the Emirates Stadium last week . ‘Putting him on the bench is like taking a toy from a child,’ Marino warned. ‘There was just one thing that worried me when he joined Barcelona — they were full of amazing forwards and it was by no means a given that Alexis would be in the starting 11. ‘Since I know how important it is for him to play, I feared that without regular football he could become discouraged. But he proved he was good enough to become an essential part of the team and fitted into the Barca way of playing.’ Big money moves have not sapped any of Sanchez’s energy. Speak to Arsenal players and they describe the same enthusiasm in training, the same refusal to embrace rest days, the same disregard for ‘scarico.’ Sanchez found it difficult when he had to be rested for Arsenal's matches with Aston Villa and Tottenham . They warned him that when the games rained down over the winter it would soon catch up with him, but Sanchez, bar that short Wenger-enforced break, has not stopped, even if he hasn’t been as prolific as he was in the first half of the season. That is why Marino believes Sanchez, still only 26, could elevate himself alongside the planet’s greatest. ‘He’s never looked as strong as he does now,’ Marino said. ‘Personally, I think he could score more than 35 goals a season in any league he plays in. ‘If he succeeded in doing that, he would be at the same level as two monsters of the modern game: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Nowadays only those two, and maybe Zlatan Ibrahimovic, can claim to be better than Alexis.’ Marino believes Sanchez is looking strong and capable of scoring 35 goals  in any league he's played in .

Alexis Sanchez has starred for Barcelona and Arsenal since Udinese days . Former boss Pasquale Marino has tipped the frontman for greatness . Marino says benching Sanchez was 'like taking a toy from a child' Sanchez could play three games a day, according to Marino .


An eagle demonstrated its footwork after gate-crashing a football team’s training session and enjoying a solo kick-about. Filmed in North Vancouver, the bird - which appears to be a golden eagle, despite some speculation that it is a young bald - is captured standing over a football during its try-out before giving it a slight peck with its beak. After standing and shaking its head, the big bird then moves forwards and rolls the ball to the left with its foot. The bird interrupts the training session by approaching a football and giving it a peck before enjoying a kick-about . Excited by the movement, it runs after it and rolls the ball to the right before jumping up on it with both feet. As the ball rolls away the members of the North Shore Football Club, whose training session had been interrupted by the eagle, can be heard laughing. The bird then runs back over to the football and a youngster can be heard saying: ‘The eagle has landed.’ The eagle gets excited and after rolling the ball, jumps up onto it with both feet and causes it to move . Rolling the ball back a few more times, the bird once again jumps onto it before stopping to give it another peck. Upping the quality, the eagle rolls the ball to the left once more but this time keeps its foot on top of it so that it is controlled underneath. It then successfully jumps up onto the ball with two feet and balances for a moment before its momentum causes the ball to roll away - as if it had given it a kick. The eagle successfully attempts to roll the football with both feet on a number of occasions . The ball is then passed back to the bird by the video maker, but the eagle seems to have lost interest and lets the ball roll by. Before turning and running over towards it with an unmeasured amount of excitement. The video concludes with what must be the team’s coach saying: ‘Okay guys let’s get back in the grid, let’s go.’ The majestic bird finishes its kick-about and sits beside the ball before deciding to fly away . And the bird, who sits majestically next to the football for a moment, flying away. According to National Post Canada, the boys from the North Shore Football team, delighted by the eagle, were from Sutherland secondary school in Vancouver.

The big bird swoops in and demonstrates how to roll ball . Before jumping up on it with both feet and giving it a kick . The bird's try-out was captured in North Vancouver, Canada . Eagle interrupted North Shore Football Club training session .


England will send an Under 20 team to the Toulon Tournament this summer following the successful experiment last year. Gareth Southgate’s squad finished fourth last May and the nucleus of that group will be involved in the European Under 21 Championships this June. The FA felt the diversity and quality of opposition in Toulon were key to helping young players’ education and the decision has been made to enter once again. Aidy Boothroyd will lead the team this time in the Toulon Tournament that runs from May 27 until June 7 . Gareth Southgate (right) led England to fourth in the Toulon Tournament last May . Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe (left) could feature in the squad for the competition . Aidy Boothroyd will be the man in charge of the Under 20s this time and his squad could include players such as Liverpool’s Jordon Ibe. Other participating countries include Holland, The Ivory Coast, Mexico and the United States. The tournament runs from May 27 to June 7.

Gareth Southgate led a team to fourth in the Toulon Tournament last May . Aidy Boothroyd will take charge this year for the competition . Liverpool youngster Jordon Ibe could be one of the players involved .


Keith Curle tells the kind of stories about management that might explain why retiring players are stampeding towards the pundits’ couch. Except that is not his intention. Quite the opposite, in fact. The Carlisle manager loves a job that over the years has seen him break and rebuild a toilet, man a hose and pay salaries from his own pocket. ‘It’s the life I want for myself,’ he said. ‘It gets me out of bed.’ But there is no escaping the fact that Curle is in a shrinking minority, being one of only four managers in the country’s top 92 clubs who has played for England. The drain of leading English players to television rather than management was the key finding of a Sportsmail study. It seems that talking about the game is more appealing to former players than a life orchestrating it — easier money, less time and pressure. Many ex-players simply have no financial need to work but for Curle, money has only ever been just a part of it. Keith Curle insists football management was always his priority after ending his playing career . Curle has taken charge of Carlisle after learning his trade in the lower league backwaters . ‘Football was all I had and all I wanted,’ he said. ‘As for ex-internationals, I guess there will be fewer going to management now because of the money they earn. You’d think they don’t need a wage but some will have only a passion for football. ‘That might mean being in front of a camera. I have done a bit for Sky and I really enjoyed it but first and foremost I am a coach and manager. That’s how it is for some managers – it’s what you are. ‘But if you are like that you have to like a challenge.’ Few are better placed to illustrate the challenge of management than Curle. He won three England caps but has spent most of the past 13 years in places where TV rights do not sell for billions. He started at Mansfield and went on to Chester, Torquay and Notts County before joining League Two Carlisle United last September after nearly five years coaching Crystal Palace and QPR under Neil Warnock. Curle (right) is one of only four former England players to currently manage in the football league . The well-travelled defender played for a total of 10 clubs during his career, including Manchester City . Curle claims to have caught the management bug after playing for Wolves under Colin Lee and John Ward . The 51-year-old’s days are long and his experiences would not seem such fond memories to everyone. ‘At Chester, I drove around looking for places to train,’ Curle said. ‘Elsewhere, I’ve raised money to pay bills for training facilities that haven’t been paid for. You are also lending people money for wages that have not been paid. ‘At Mansfield, we had a toilet in the middle of the changing room so I helped knock it down and rehouse it.’ It was at Mansfield that Curle used a fireman’s hose to water the training pitch. ‘You do everything you can,’ he added. ‘You get your hands dirty. ‘It’s hard. Most days I’ll be in my office at 8.15am and I’ll usually leave at 5.15pm. Not bad. Then I’m often in the car to go and watch a game. ‘Sometimes you’ll go to three in a week. Being in Carlisle that’s a lot of time in the car, getting home after midnight.’ It’s all part of the puzzle of turning thoughts into performances and performances into results. That’s what keeps managers like Curle hooked. Curle started his management career at Mansfield where he missed out on promotion to Division Two . Curle returned to former club Torquay as manager but could not save them from relegation in 2007 . Curle tooks Notts County on a run of 22 consecutive away games without defeat before being sacked . ‘Winning matches is what I love,’ Curle said. ‘I got a bug for coaching when I was playing at Wolves (in the late 1990s) under Colin Lee and John Ward. ‘I wanted to understand why we were doing something. ‘John started showing me his coaching journals that he had kept for years, logging every session. All my coaching sessions now are logged. ‘The development plans I have for every player now are also logged. I am plotting their development on my own graphs, watching how they reach targets. ‘There is nothing better than improving a player and seeing it on the Saturday.’ The 51-year-old spent five years working as a coach under Neil Warnock at Crystal Palace and then QPR . Curle believes there is no better feeling than developing a player to reach their targets . And nothing worse than getting the sack. It has already happened to Curle and will probably happen again. ‘The overall challenge is to build a team but that takes 18 months,’ he said. ‘How often do you get 18 months in a job? Summer is best — you talk about philosophies and there is no pressure. Then the season starts and you need results. It’s a challenge, a good challenge.’ And obviously it’s not for everyone. For others, it’s a peculiar part of the charm.

Keith Curle is one of only four England players to currently manage . Former Manchester City player has managed clubs including Mansfield, Chester, Torquay and Notts County before ending up at Carlisle . Curle turned his back on a career in punditry to remain on the sidelines . 'I have done a bit for Sky and I really enjoyed it but first and foremost I am a coach and manager,' he said .


PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler has earned extra brownie points with his growing legion of fans after calling out an online hater who accused his girlfriend of being a 'gold digger.' The golfer's girlfriend, bikini model Alexis Randock, had posted a photo on her Instagram account of her and sister Nicole on the beach last week. The photo was shared with her 25,000 followers, which included an abusive commenter known as 'fatalsplash' who was quick to judge and accused Alexis of being a 'gold digger.' Bikini model Alexis Randock posted this photo on her Instagram account of her and sister Nicole on the beach last week . PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler, right, has earned extra brownie points with his growing legion of fans after calling out an online hater who accused his girlfriend Alexis Randock, left, of being a 'gold digger' 'Must be nice getting s*** free in life and not have to work for it,' he posted. It wasn't long before Fowler came to his girlfriend's defense and responded to the troll that he 'might want to get your facts straight before you talk to my girl friend like that', reports the Golf Channel. Alexis also wasn't shy about standing up for herself. 'That's hilarious. I work my butt off to be able to fully support myself in NYC, I'm out here grinding to live a nice life,' she posted. Fowler received a number of positive comments from other posters who commended him on standing up for his girlfriend. 'Fatalsplash' - who has since changed his user name to - '@dont_hava_usename' - was roundly criticized, being called a moron and accused of working at McDonald's. The troll even attempted to backtrack by offering Alexis congratulations for supporting herself. A troll called 'fatalsplash' then accused Alexis of being a 'gold digger' who didn't have to work . Fowler quickly told the hater to 'get your facts straight', while Alexis informed him that she worked her 'butt off'

The PGA Tour star has earned extra brownie points with his growing legion of fans after calling out an online hater who abused his girlfriend . Bikini model Alexis Randock had posted a photo on her Instagram account of her and her sister Nicole on the beach . A troll called 'fatalsplash' then accused Alexis of being a 'gold digger' who didn't have to work . Fowler quickly told the hater to 'get your facts straight', while Alexis informed him that she worked her 'butt off'


Forget helicopters and BMWs, could the ultimate symbol of wealth be clothes made from gold? On a catwalk show which took place in Xi'an, the capital city of north-western China's Shaanxi province, models strutted their stuff in items made from the precious metal. Including underwear and a chain-mail style shirt which it has been revealed would be worth around £40,000. And this was no lightweight affair either. On a catwalk in Xi'an in China models strutted their stuff in gold underwear, it is thought the look is influenced by royal women in history . The shirt alone worn by the male model weighed in at 7lbs and the matching bra and underwear for the female model also came in at 7lbs. The idea for real gold clothing takes its inspiration from royal women in history, including Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette and Tsarina Alexandra who all reportedly had gold clothing. The organisers of the event said that it took 30 craftsmen three months to make the gold shirt and the women's clothing which is also worth around £40,000. Fashion photographer Manchu Peng, 30, who attended event said: 'There were some good designs there but the gold clothing items really stole the show.' It took 30 craftsmen three month to make this shirt which is mean out of real gold and has a chain-mail style . The model showed off his shirt as on-lookers checked out how the design was made . The idea came after a Chinese designer unveiled an extraordinary set of underwear made entirely of gold last year. The items however were produced as a work of art and not intended for sale. They were modelled by an unnamed woman who was joined by two other models - both of whom posed with glittering gold accessories, including necklaces, a shoe and a rabbit at a store in China. These two women proudly showed off their gold underwear, the items are not for sale but are said to be worth around £40,000 . This gold underwear set has an intricate design with the model wearing a pair of white pants underneath it to protect her modesty . And prior to that a Turkish jeweller unveiled a series glamorous gold dresses - each worth a staggering £85,000. Artisan Ahmet Atakan, based in Izmir, a city in Turkey, crafted each frock out of a total of 78,000 pieces of the expensive metal to form a mesh-like fabric. Despite the eye-watering price tag of 300 thousand Turkish Liras (about £84,800), eight of the unique gowns have already been sold.

Designs made from real gold were shown on the catwalk in Xi'an China . Models strutted their stuff in underwear and a shirt made from gold . The items cost around £40,000 each but are not intended for sale .


Everton manager Roberto Martinez insists he is not concerned that Romelu Lukaku has joined forces with high-powered agent Mino Raiola ahead of a potential summer of transfer speculation surrounding the striker. Raiola, steeped in Italian and Dutch football, is one of the most influential agents in the game, with Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba and Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli among his high-profile clients. The Italian middleman has been involved in transfer deals worth over £400million and Lukaku’s decision to sever his links with Christophe Henrotay, who oversaw his Everton club record £28m move from Chelsea last summer, adds a possible new dimension to his career. Romelu Lukaku (left) poses alongside his new agent Mino Raiola in an Instagram picture . The appointment of Raiola as agent fuels speculation Lukaku (left) could be set for a move away from Everton . Roberto Martinez, the Everton manager, is unconcerned by Lukaku joining Raiola . The Belgium striker, 21, has scored only eight times in the Premier League so far this season compared with 15 last term. But he has netted 18 in total, including eight in the Europa League which spearheaded Everton’s run to the last 16. With Everton 13th in the Barclays Premier League there will be no European adventure next season but Martinez, who persuaded Lukaku to turn a season-long loan into a permanent five-year deal last summer, is adamant that the player’s switch of agents has not set the alarm bells ringing. Martinez said: ‘He has changed his agent, yes, but we are not concerned, no. Rom is entitled to do that. ‘Everyone speaks about the colourful character that Mino Raiola is but he has a lot of players who are very much people who are happy to stay at one club. ‘I dealt with Mino Raiola at Wigan and not many people know that he had Danny de Ridder or Vladimir Weiss, players who have been happy to stay at a club. I don’t think there is anything to read into that.’ Martinez does not expect a summer of upheaval at Goodison Park, despite the team’s disappointing campaign. Veteran defender Sylvain Distin, 37, who has not featured in the league since late December, will leave at the end of his contract but, according to Martinez, fellow centre back Antolin Alcaraz still has a chance to earn a new deal during the closing weeks of the season. Meanwhile, the manager insists 21-year-old midfielder Ross Barkley can build on his performances from the bench for England against Lithuania and Italy to finish an indifferent season on a high. ‘He will benefit from the experiences of this difficult season,’ added Martinez, whose side entertain Southampton on Saturday. Raiola has engineered big money moves for players such as Mario Balotelli at Liverpool . Martinez believes that Ross Barkley (left) will benefit from the difficult season that he has endured . ‘This is his second full season in an important role in the squad. ‘He enjoys that responsibility and taking responsibility in big games. ‘He has an incredible technical ability and, with the physicality he has, you don’t see many players in world football with those capabilities. ‘We know who Ross is and how important he is for the future of Everton.’

Roberto Martinez unconcerned by Romelu Lukaku's link with Mino Raiola . Raiola has been involved in transfer deals worth over £400million . Martinez backs Ross Barkley to learn from his difficult season .


A man shot himself dead at the Universal Studios theme park in Hollywood, California. The man, who has not been named, turned a gun on himself at the amusement park around 2:15pm Friday afternoon, not far from visiting children and families. He was standing in a smoking area behind the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride at the time, according to reports. Chaos: Crowds were seen running around Universal Studios in Hollywood, California, not long after the shooting . Smoking area: The man was said to have shot himself in a secluded part of the theme park, near a Depiscable Me-themed ride . The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department say they arrived at the scene to find the man dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to CBS Los Angeles. Nobody else was injured. Few visitors are thought to have seen the act, because of the secluded spot where the man shot himself. Inside: This video from social media shows guests being herded inside the Despicable Me ride in the aftermath of the shooting . 'Suicide': According to reports, the man turned a gun on himself around the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride, shown above . The ride was closed temporarily and guests were filmed being herded inside the ride by staff in the wake of the killing. Universal Studios has an official policy banning all weapons from its grounds, and searches guests before they enter. It is not clear how the man got past the checks. A parks spokesman told NBC Southern California: 'The safety and security of our guests is always of utmost importance. Business remains open.'

Man, who has not been named, turned gun on himself at 2:15pm . Was standing by new Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride at the time .


Real Madrid are desperate to land Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, but they are prepared to wait until next summer if Louis van Gaal won't negotiate, according to reports in Spain. De Gea has been in fantastic form this season, while Real's legendary stopper Iker Casillas has long been seen as unreliable. Although the European champions would like to sign De Gea this June, they are looking at the possibility of picking up Chelsea's Petr Cech to fill the gap in between, while the Spaniard runs down his contract at Old Trafford, which expires next year. Real Madrid's attempt to nab David De Gea is the big story in AS, while Marca focus on James Rodriguez . In a move that Spanish paper AS calls 'Operation De Gea', the paper claims Real are only prepared to pay for the keeper if United 'fix a reasonable price' - otherwise they will nab him for free in a year. De Gea's contract is up at Old Trafford in the summer of 2016, and he is yet to sign a new deal, with United still uncertain of Champions League football for next season. Cech, meanwhile, looks certain to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with the Czech keeper likely to command a fee of around £10million. Elsewhere in Spain the focus is on Lionel Messi's injury, which is still causing him some problems ahead of Barcelona's trip to Celta Vigo on Sunday. Sport say 'Messi is OK', with the news that 'all tests were positive' on his injured foot, and Marca add that the Barca star has 'overcome the pain'. Lionel Messi's injury dominates in Sport, while in Italy there is more news on Palermo's Paulo Dybala . However, the Madrid-based paper also report that 'he still can’t put his boot on' because of the injury to his metatarsal. There is better news for James Rodriguez, who is also set to return from injury, with Marca reporting that he will start for Real Madrid on Sunday, his first game for 59 days. In Italy there are reports that Palermo striker Paulo Dybala, who has been linked with Arsenal, could join up with former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini at Inter Milan. Corriere dello Sport reports that Inter are ready to offer £22million for the Argetinian youngster.

David De Gea is yet to extend his contract beyond 2016 . Real Madrid want the Spanish goalkeeper to replace Iker Casillas . AS claim Real will wait for contract to run down if they can't sign him . Carlo Ancelotti wants Petr Cech as a stop-gap if he has to wait until 2016 .


John Carver knows only too well that a Tyne-Wear derby can make or break a manager. His first in the dugout was as assistant to Ruud Gullit in August, 1999, when on a sodden night at St James' Park the Dutchman left out Alan Shearer and Duncan Ferguson and paid for his selection with his job after a 2-1 defeat. Carver is now fighting to win the head coach position beyond the end of this season and knows what impact a victory – or a loss – could have on Sunday afternoon. John Carver is relishing the chance to take charge of his hometown club against Sunderland on Sunday . Gullit controversially decided not to start star players Duncan Ferguson and Alan Shearer in 1999 . Carver was assistant to former Newcastle manager Ruud Gullit who managed the club between 1998 and 1999 . His memories of Gullit's downfall remind him of such consequences. 'We were at the old training ground at Durham Cricket Club and I was in the room with Steve Clarke and Ruud,' recalls Carver. 'All of a sudden, he started talking about what the team was going to be against Sunderland. I said, 'Sorry Ruud, what did you say there?'. 'He said he was going to leave out Alan and Duncan. I said, 'Do you know how important this game is?'. 'He said, 'I have played in some massive derbies. I've played in them in Holland and London and I played in the Milan derby too'. 'I said, 'Yeah, but you haven't played in one like this Ruud'. 'And then we just walked out of the room. He seemed set on the fact that was what he was going to do. 'I talked about it being a motivation for the opposition seeing Alan and Duncan on the bench. But he had no concerns whatsoever. 'I actually thought, 'If we don't win it, he's gone'. I said to Steve, 'Is he writing his resignation before the game?'. Gullit's selection gambit did not pay off and Newcastle ended up losing 2-1 to Sunderland at St James' Park . 'We actually went 1-0 up but they turned it around and then the heavens opened. It was a dreadful night.' The following morning Shearer went to see Gullit, only Ferguson had beaten him to it, knocking the door off the hinges, legend has it. By the end of the week he had quit. Carver was also by Alan Pardew's side during the last four derby defeats, a factor the former manager admits did him little favours with the Toon Army. In that respect, Carver knows how much a positive result could aid his chances of landing the job on a permanent basis. 'In the eyes of the fans, if you win a derby game, it's massive,' he said. 'I'm not saying everything else is forgotten, but it certainly helps your case. If I come off and it's not been a football match but we win 1-0, I'll be delighted with that. 'We had a good football match last weekend (2-1 defeat at home to Arsenal) and got nothing for it. At the end of the day, it's all about getting the win.' Carver was also assistant manager to Alan Pardew, who lost four successive games against Sunderland .

Newcastle boss John Carver is relishing the chance to take charge of his hometown club against Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne Derby . Carver has been part of the coaching staff for previous Newcastle managers Alan Pardew, Sir Bobby Robson and Ruud Gullit . He was Gullit's assistant when Newcastle were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland after the Dutchman benched  Alan Shearer and Duncan Ferguson . Carver insists that he will not make the same mistakes as his predecessor .


Louis van Gaal says Manchester United can still win the Barclays Premier League, even though his side sit eight points behind leaders Chelsea having played a game more going into the run-in. Van Gaal also admitted that Marouane Fellaini has become almost undroppable, given his performances in United's recent run of form. Victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday would put some pressure on neighbours Manchester City - currently second - who don't play until Monday at Crystal Palace. Louis van Gaal says Manchester United can still win the Barclays Premier League at this late stage in the race . Van Gaal also admitted that Marouane Fellaini's recent performances have made him almost undroppable . United currently sit fourth in the Premier League but they could rise or fall depending on their run-in form . Van Gaal - who confirmed that Robin van Persie is still injured - said: 'There is still a rat race (for fourth) that Liverpool and Tottenham are involved in. 'We have given them a blow but we still have to play the top three teams. 'A lot can happen. Still we can win the title, mathematically. We can do that.' While Van Gaal says United are mathematically in the title race, he says the top-four battle is not over either . Fellaini has been in excellent form for his club and country of late in a string excellent results . Fellaini is expected to start against Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League after coming to the fore under Van Gaal this season. And the United manager revealed that Fellaini has emerged as one of his most valuable players as he urged his squad to aim high between now and the end of the season. 'I cannot change Fellaini given the way he is playing at the moment,' said Van Gaal. The powerful Belgian has played all over midfield and Van Gaal has praised his attitude under his guidance . Fellaini is congratulated by Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney after scoring against Tottenham last month . 'I had heard a lot of stories about him before I met him here but from the first training session he did everything I asked. 'He was open and wanting to perform well so I am not surprised. 'He has been unlucky with injuries and illness but when he has been fit he has always played for me.' Van Gaal  confirmed that Robin van Persie is still injured and said he is not ready to return to the first team . Dutch striker Van Persie has suffered from an ankle injury and is yet to reach match fitness . It was expected Van Persie would return this weekend from his ankle injury but Van Gaal said he is still not match fit. 'We have a process,' Van Gaal said. 'He has to go to the final football coach before he comes into my group and he is not there yet. He is still not in my group.'

Louis van Gaal says Manchester United are  in race for the Premier League . Dutch boss reserved special praise for Marouane Fellaini's recent form . He says that the Belgian midfielder has made himself almost undroppable . United are eight points behind Chelsea having played a game more . Van Gaal's charges face Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Saturday at 3pm . Robin van Persie is still not fit enough to play at the weekend .


Frank Lampard has revealed he'd 'love' to see a gay footballer come out and be fully respected by the public, saying that the game is changing and losing it's macho persona. Taking part on Channel Four's 'Alan Carr's Chatty Man' alongside Denise van Outen, Noel Fielding and Lethal Bizzle, the on-loan Manchester City star spoke of his support and feels that football in evolving for the better. When host Carr said: 'Do you think we will ever see a gay footballer? Statistically there should be loads. One in ten are gay aren't they? Fifty-thousand professional footballers, one of them must be.' Frank Lampard showed his support for gay footballers in an interview on Alan Carr's Chatty Man . LA Galaxy Robbie Rogers (left) came out as being gay and was heavily supported by the sporting world . Former West Ham United midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger also came out as being gay not long after Rogers . Lampard responded: 'Well we have had a couple. Thomas Hitzlsperger who played in the Premier League, came out after having moved back to Germany or Italy. 'In America, Robbie Rogers played there. 'I think a lot of the problem is, as you say, it's a fact that it will be out there, as it is in all modern life at all times, but I think we are probably at fault as a sport. 'I think that it's that old syndrome where it's a mans game and you can't talk about that. I have to say the game's changing a lot. There are a lot of campaigns. I feel it in the dressing room. There's a different feel about it. 'Yeah there should be. I would love it if someone came out and everyone treated it with respect. You know that thing about 'we're macho we play football,' is very old hat.' With Lampard's career nearing the end, the New York City man is already thinking about what his next step will be - refusing to rule out the chance of becoming a manager. He said: 'I'll maybe do my coaching badges which is a bit of a process as that's two years worth of work to get that and maybe be a manager but I'm not completely sure whether to go down that route or down certain other routes- bit of TV maybe. The City midfielder was joined on the show by Noel Fielding (left, Lethal Bizzle and Denis van Outen . 'Everyone's lining up to do that at the moment you know the punditry thing is the thing to do. Everyone that retires wants to go in, and it's not an easy thing. It looks quite easy to talk about football but it's not.' Following England's disappointing 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Carr pressed Lampard on why we perform so bad - despite the quality in the country. Lampard, who made one appearance during the finals, believes that a lack of squad cohesion may have been the catalyst causing England to finish bottom of group D. 'I think we didn’t gel as much as we should have done,' he said. 'When you look at the individuals in those pictures (on screen) you know you're talking about some of the best individuals in world football at different times. We've had them and we haven't done it.' Van Outen and Noel Fielding also took part on the show where Lampard scored a penalty against Carr . You see Frank Lampard's interview on Alan Carr's Chatty Man with guests Denise van Outen, Noel Fielding and Lethal Bizzle on Channel Four at at 10pm on Friday.

Frank Lampard showed his support of a gay footballer coming out . The midfielder says the game is changing and would be accepting . Lampard also spoke about his plans when he retires from playing . The New York City star revealed what he thinks went wrong for England .


Ryan Bertrand took to Instagram to upload a snap of himself and his daughter in their matching cars - admittedly, however, one of them probably isn't road legal. The 25-year-old Southampton left back got his little girl a red Ferrari just like his own, before posing with the pair of them outside their home. Bertrand is enjoying an excellent season on the south coast, making 26 Premier League appearances since his summer switch from Chelsea - initially a loan deal that was made permanent in February. Ryan Bertrand poses with his daughter and their matching Ferraris on Instagram . He has been one of their stars of the season as Ronald Koeman's side currently sit sixth in the Premier League, an impressive feat considering they were widely tipped for relegation at the beginning of the campaign. His form has also seen him force his way back into the England squad, coming on as a second-half substitute during their 1-1 friendly draw in Italy on Tuesday night. Next up for Bertrand and Southampton is a long trip northwards to face Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Bertrand (left) has made 26 Premier League appearances for Southampton so far this season . The left back has also forced his way back into the England squad, winning his third cap against Italy .

Ryan Bertrand takes to Instagram to upload snap of his daughters toy car . 25-year-old Southampton defender got her a red Ferrari to match his own . Bertrand has made 26 Premier League appearances this season .


Dick Advocaat will not make the same mistake he did during his first season at Rangers by playing down the significance of the Old Firm derby. The 67-year-old takes charge of Sunderland for the first time on home soil tomorrow with North-East adversaries Newcastle the visitors. It was back in 1998 that Advocaat said the Old Firm clash was just another game. Celtic won 5-1 and the Dutch boss was criticised by fans and the media for under-estimating the intensity of the rivalry. Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat insists he will not underestiamte the signficance of the Wear-Tyne Derby . Advocaat and assistant manager Paul Bracewell oversee training ahead of Sunday's crucial derby fixture . Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe (centre) trains with his team-mates ahead of the game with Newcastle . Rangers' Rod Wallace (centre) runs forward with the ball as his side are thrashed 5-1 by Celtic in 1998 . Advocaat had failed to recognise the significance of the Old Firm fixture and this led to a humiliating loss . He recalled: 'To be honest, I did not realise at that moment it was so huge. 'We lost that game and I remember saying in the press conference when they were really upset, 'It is no problem for me because it is just one of 38 games and we will not lose any more'. 'I would not say that anymore! But we became champions that year, six points ahead of Celtic, and won the treble.' Advocaat, though, does admit that his thoughts are trained on three points and not the notion of regional bragging rights. Indeed, the Black Cats are one point above the relegation zone and could be in the bottom three by kick-off. 'Every game is a chance to get a result – and that starts on Sunday,' said Advocaat, who could start Adam Johnson for the first time following his arrest on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. Sunderland's Adam Johnson was recently arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with an under-age girl . Advocaat is still considering starting the 27-year-old England international in the Wear-Tyne derby . 'If we win the fans might like me, yes, but I would prefer it if they loved me at the end of the season because that would mean we have stayed up.' Sunderland have won just twice at home all season. They have struggled amid an atmosphere of unrest at the Stadium of Light, but that should change tomorrow given the unveiling of Advocaat and the opponents. 'For us, this must be a weapon,' said Advocaat when asked about the home crowd. 'That is the reason I said it is so important to get them behind us, because it is an extra weapon. If the players feel that, they will give even more and I expect that the fans will do that. This is a special game.' Sunderland midfielder Will Buckley (centre) dribbles with the ball during training at the Academy of Light .

Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat insists he is not underestimating the significance of Sunday's game against local rivals Newcastle . While in charge of Rangers in 1998, Advocaat made the mistake of playing down the Old Firm game against Celtic and lost 5-1 . The Dutchman does not want a repeat of that embarrassment . He is considering starting winger Adam Johnson for the game, for the first time for his arrest on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl .


After helping Sale Sharks to a 23-6 victory against Gloucester last Saturday, Danny Cipriani has taken advantage of a rare free weekend from rugby by jetting off to Dubai for a short break. Cipriani contributed 13 points from the boot in a fine display against the Cherry and Whites and with Sale out of contention in Europe, Cipriani and his team-mates have the weekend off to recharge ahead of a crucial final four rounds of Aviva Premiership action. Steve Diamond's side will face London Irish, Harlequins, Newcastle and Exeter in the coming weeks as they look to secure a top-six finish and qualification for next season's European Champions Cup - and a short break looks to be the perfect preparation for Cipriani who has been integral to Sale's improved form this season. Danny Cipriani is currently relaxing on holiday in Dubai before Sale's last four Aviva Premiership games . With Sale out of contention in Europe, Cipriani took advantage off a free weekend to chill out on holiday . Sale are currently seventh in the league standings and although a play-off place is not out of the question, head coach Diamond conceded that a top-six finish looks more likely. 'The first goal is to qualify for the Champions Cup and we want to finish in sixth to do that,' Diamond said earlier this week. 'We'll just try to win every game. If we do then we will finish in the top six, but I do think the top four is a bit away from us and we're probably just off that. Cipriani fires over a conversion during Sale's 23-6 victory against Gloucester last Saturday . Cipriani tackles Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees during the clash at the AJ Bell Stadium . 'We've not got a squad that can compete with the top four, but at home we're a good side and it's difficult (to come here) as we've proven against Gloucester, Northampton and Saracens. Cipriani has been in superb form for Sale this season and was rewarded with a call-up to Stuart Lancaster's squad for the 2015 RBS 6 Nations campaign. George Ford was very much the first choice fly half for the tournament, but Cipriani made a number of impressive cameos from the bench against Italy, Scotland and France. Cipriani crosses for a late try during England's 47-17 victory against Italy at Twickenham in February . The Sale playmaker capped off his first appearance at Twickenham since November 2008 with a late try in the 47-17 victory against the Azzurri in February. Cipriani will be back in action on April 12 as Sale travel to the Madejski Stadium to take on London Irish in the Aviva Premiership.

Danny Cipriani kicked 13 points in Sale's 23-6 victory against Gloucester last Saturday . Cipriani has been in superb form for Steve Diamond's side this season . The former Wasps No 10 was called up to Stuart Lancaster's England squad for the RBS 6 Nations . Cipriani made appearances off the bench against Italy, Scotland and France during the tournament .


At 12, she became the youngest player to appear in the U.S Women's Open. Now 20, Lexi Thompson can boast six professional championships and most recently, a provocative magazine cover. The LPGA player, who has career earnings of almost $3million, will appear topless on the front of the May edition of Golf Digest - using only a towel to cover her torso. Professional golfer Lexi Thompson, 20, will appear on the front of May's edition of Golf Digest . She appeared in the Women's U.S. Open when she was just 12. At the time she was the youngest player ever to have appeared in the major tournament . She celebrated the shoot by tweeting: 'I landed on the May cover of @GolfDigest ! So pumped to represent fitness & power.' The decision has sparked a mixed response from readers. PGA teaching pro Chance Scheffing told CBS New York: 'I wasn’t sure if it was a Playboy ad, or if it was a Golf Digest ad.' Golfer Morella Carta added: 'I just think that this is a detriment to women, because I’d like to be recognized by being a good golfer; not about how my body looks like in the front page of a magazine. 'I think that if we allow this to happen, we will never get to the place where we should be.' It is the first time a pro-golfer has appeared on a 'Fitness and Power' issue cover - with past choices embroiling the publication in controversy. Thompson (pictured in 2014) turned professional in June 2010 at age 15 and in September 2011, she set a new record as the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA tournament - 16 years, seven months, and eight days . Fox Sports golf reporter Holly Sonders, who was with the Golf Channel at the time, appeared on the cover and in a photo spread in 2013. The next year, the magazine featured Paulina Gretzky, who was only connected to the sport as PGA tour professional Dustin Johnson's fiancee. LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan said he was 'disappointed' in Golf Digest's position to put Gretzky on the cover. Lorena Ochoa was the last female golfer to appear on the cover back in 2008. Editor-in-chief Jerry Tarde said in a publisher's note: 'We've come a long way from a year ago when the LPGA condemned our choice of Paulina Gretzky (and Holly Sonders in 2013) as the cover images for Golf Digest's annual fitness issue. Mea culpa, ladies. 'You can have stunning beauty and the highest level of golf performance at the same time, as demonstrated this year by Lexi, Stacy Lewis, Cheyenne Woods and Michelle Wie.' Thompson celebrated the shoot by tweeting: 'I landed on the May cover of @GolfDigest ! So pumped to represent fitness & power' He added: 'LPGA players not only outdrive the average guy by 20-plus yards, but they do it with the same clubhead speed we have. We can learn more from them not because they swing like us, but because we should swing like them. 'They don't just muscle the ball and make up for swing flaws with strength.' The publication also confirmed that the shoot took place in a closed set and Thompson's mother was in attendance so she could discard any shots. Thompson made the news last year after jumping into Poppie's Pond, a tradition for tournament winners at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. She has just completed a faultless win in the Kraft Nabisco Championship. She turned professional in June 2010 at age 15 and in September 2011, she set a new record as the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA tournament - 16 years, seven months, and eight days - when she won the Navistar LPGA Classic. Thompson was the youngest player to play in the Women's U.S. Open in 2007 when she was just 12. However her record was beaten last year when 11-year-old Lucy Li qualified. In 2014 the magazine featured Paulina Gretzky, who was only connected to the sport as PGA tour professional Dustin Johnson's fiancee .

LPGA player posed shirtless for May's 'Fitness and Power' issue . Editor-in-chief Jerry Tarde defended decision after recent controversies . Two previous front covers have featured two non-golfing women . One reader said: 'I wasn’t sure if it was a Playboy ad, or if it was a Golf Digest ad'


A grand home owned by President Richard Nixon and dubbed the Western White House has been put on sale for $75million. The 5.45 acre estate in San Clemente, California was bought by the former Commander in Chief in 1969, six months into his presidency. Nixon entertained 17 heads of state at the home, which was built in 1926 and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Scroll down for video . Western White House: The home, pictured above in 1969 when Nixon bought it, is now on sale for $75million . The entrance of the 5.45 acre estate, dubbed La Casa Pacifica, pictured today . Heads of state: Nixon is pictured overlooking the Pacific Ocean while entertaining Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev . Among his guests were Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. The estate is made up of a 'grand pavilion' measuring 9,000 square feet, and also boasts several satellite residences for staff, according to the Orange County Register. Guests of the president were able to enjoy a pool and poolside terrace, a tennis court and landscaped lawns and gardens. When Nixon bought it, the property cost $1.4million. It also has several security annexes, which must have proved useful to Nixon for accommodating his ever-present Secret Service detail. Inside: Nixon is pictured above with his wife Pat inside the home in San Celemente, California . Nixon's study at the home, where he entertained 17 heads of state. Henry Kissinger was also one of his guests . Exterior: Nixon bought the home for $1.4million in 1969 and moved out in 1980. The house was then bought by political ally Gavin S. Herbert . The estate is made up of a 'grand pavilion' measuring 9,000 square feet, and also boasts several satellite residences for staff . When Nixon resigned in shame in 1974 after the Watergate scandal, he retreated to the home, which he referred to as La Casa Pacifica. He wrote his memoirs during the years following his resignation, and filmed the famous Frost-Nixon interviews not far away. He owned the home until 1980, at which point he sold it to political ally Gavin S. Herbert, the founder of the Allergan pharmaceuticals company. A tiled hallway that is the entrance to the 10-room house. Nixon retreated to La Casa Pacifica after his resignation in 1974 . Nixon sits by his pool in 1971. He wrote his memoirs at the house during the years following his resignation . Guests of the president were able to enjoy a pool and poolside terrace, a tennis court and landscaped lawns and gardens . Party: Nixon, center right, is shown here hosting a gathering at the home. Left to right are Bob Hope, Tricia Nixon, Pat Nixon, Gerald Ford, Dolores Hope, Nixon, Betty Ford, Henry Kissinger and Arnold Palmer. Herbert, now 83, has owned it ever since, and said he was so taken by the home that he tended to its gardens as a volunteer before buying it from Nixon. He has expanded the home under his ownership, adding a basement and remodeling other parts. Herbert told the Wall Street Journal that the putting the house on the market was 'a very hard decision'. He said: 'I think we felt we were caretakers. We care a lot about who the next caretakers would be.' Herbert said he was so taken by the home that he tended to its gardens as a volunteer before buying it from Nixon . Herbet has expanded the home under his ownership, adding a basement and remodeling other parts . The original fountain in La Casa Pacifica's courtyard. Herbert said that the putting the house on the market was 'a very hard decision' He said: 'I think we felt we were caretakers. We care a lot about who the next caretakers would be'

Former president bought the San Clemente, California house in 1969 . Paid $1.4million for estate featuring main resident and satellite home . Hosted 17 heads of state there, including Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev . Moved out in 1980 and sold it to pharmaceutical CEO Gavin S. Herbert .


Questionable hairstyles are not a new phenomenon in modern day football, but Brazilian player Ratinho has taken ridiculous barnets to a whole new level with his latest effort. The Remo midfielder sported his new hairdo during his side's Brazilian Cup clash with Atletico PR on Thursday night. Very much an ode to the beautiful game, the 35-year-old had hexagon panels shaved into his head to resemble a football. Remo midfielder Ratinho sported his new hairstyle in the Brazilian Cup on Thursday night . The 35-year-old had hexagon panels shaved into his head to resemble a football . Ratinho's side secured a 1-1 draw on the night thanks to a 76th minute strike from Igor Joao . Remo certainly drew plenty of attention during the game with the veteran midfielder copping a number of heavy challenges during a physical first half. For the record, Ratinho's side secured a 1-1 draw on the night. Felipe put Atletico PR just after the break before Igor Joao salvaged a draw in the 76th minute at the Estadio Olímpico do Para. Ratinho is left reeling on the deck after the veteran midfielder cops a heavy challenge in the first half .

Ratinho was playing for Remo in the Brazilian Cup on Thursday night . Remo salvaged a late draw against Atletico PR . Igor Joao struck in the 76th minute for Remo .


Arsenal appear in high spirits ahead of hosting Champions League qualification rivals Liverpool on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners take on Brendan Rodgers' side at the Emirates, third in the Premier League and six points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool in the race for the top four. And in training ahead of the showdown, Arsene Wenger's side managed to appear relatively relaxed ahead of such a vital contest. Arsenal players target defender Laurent Koscielny (centre) with a friendly slap during training on Friday at London Colney . Wenger must be in high spirits having seen his side win all six matches they played in March as the Frenchman picked up the Manager of the Month award. Free-scoring Olivier Giroud, who fired in six goals over the month, completed the double to pick up the player accolade. Arsenal welcomed back Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Debuchy and Abou Diaby to first-team training this week in a boost to their squad. The Gunners boss was however concerned over forward Theo Walcott's plummeting confidence after his disappointing run out for England in Turin. Wenger will have a heart-to-heart chat with Walcott ahead of Saturday's crunch top-four clash. Centre back Per Mertesacker (centre) takes his time getting back to his feet after a push from team-mate Calum Chambers . Arsenal's Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez is all smiles in training as the Gunners gear up to take on Liverpool at the Emirates . England international Jack Wilshere is back in training with the first team having been out since November with an ankle injury . Spaniard Santi Cazorla (left) bursts into laughter while Chambers searches for a pass during training exercises on Friday . Gunners forward Theo Walcott leaps into action during a training drill having played 55 minutes for England in Turin on Tuesday evening . Brazilian centre back Gabriel Paulista performs a stretch as the Arsenal squad limber up ahead of facing Liverpool on Saturday . With Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out of Liverpool's visit due to a hamstring strain, and Danny Welbeck a major doubt after sustaining a knee problem on international duty, Walcott could start on Saturday. But Wenger said: 'Yes, I'm worried about Theo's confidence. He's sensitive and I'm a bit concerned about the damage that game can have on his mind. 'He's not completely there yet (after the injury). But being exposed like that, people have a harsh judgement on him that is not deserved because he does well. 'At the moment he is frustrated, but that is normal. I will speak with him, but I think he is strong enough. He is not fragile mentally, he is strong mentally but he is disappointed because when you come back from an injury you always think you are ready. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has a word alone with German defender  Mertesacker as they prepare to host top-four rivals Liverpool . Sanchez was messing around with the cameramen at London Colney, attempting to hide from the lenses . Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, who won March Player of the Month award, holds off a challenge from team-mate Mikel Arteta . England forward Danny Welbeck is back in training despite picking up a knock on international duty at Wembley last week . Meanwhile Wenger was particularly coy over links to Liverpool's star Raheem Sterling. 'Sterling is a top player, but I don't want to get involved in that before a game,' Wenger told his news conference. 'That's down to Liverpool, I don't want to interfere in that. It's not my problem. I do not want to speak about any move. 'We are not in a transfer period, we are in front of a big game. I respect Liverpool and I do not want to go into any supposed move for any of their players.' Sanchez looks on in Arsenal training as Wenger put his squad through their paces before Saturday's Premier League contest . Hector Bellerin (left) keeps his eye on the ball as a returning Mesut Ozil passes to a team-mate on Friday at London Colney . The two top keepers at Arsenal, Wojciech Szczesny (left) and David Ospina walk out to take part in team training . Arsenal's in-form midfielder Francis Coquelin (left) attempts to dispossess England forward Danny Welbeck during training on Friday .

Arsenal host top-four rivals Liverpool at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League contest . The Gunners won all four of their Premier League games in March to sit third in the league table . Arsene Wenger and Olivier Giroud won Manager and Player of the Month for an in-form Arsenal side . The Gunners are six points ahead of Liverpool in the race for Champions League qualification next season .


Team-mates Neymar and Dani Alves proved their dedication to Barcelona by supporting the club’s basketball side. Neymar and Alves headed to watch El Clasico on Thursday night alongside the Brazilian's sister Rafaella. Barca prevailed with a narrow 85-80 victory in the Euro League contest. Brazil star Neymar (centre) takes a selfie with friends and Barcelona team-mate Dani Alves (right) However Real Madrid remain top of their Euro League division over their bitter rivals, just by points difference. Neymar helped Brazil beat Chile 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in a feisty contest and had to withstand several brutal challenges from the South American rivals. Before the international break Luis Enrique's Barcelona had won their El Clasico contest to move four points clear at the top of La Liga. Neymar and his Barcelona team-mates return to La Liga on Sunday, taking on Celta Vigo as they continue to compete for a treble of trophies. Neymar's sister Rafaella (left) headed to watch El Clasico of basketball with the Barcelona forward . Neymar's sister Rafaella (right) attends a Euro League basketball match between Barcelona and Real Madrid . Neymar is distracted at the basketball as his sister Rafaella (centre) watches on . Neymar, Brazil's captain, led his national side to a 1-0 win over Chile at the Emirates last weekend . Barcelona team-mate Dani Alves (front left) joined Neymar and friends to watch some live basketball . Gary Medel walks off having appeared to stamp on Neymar at the Emirates on Sunday .

Neymar helped Brazil beat Chile 1-0 at the Emirates stadium last weekend . Barcelona won the El Clasico to go four points clear at the top of La Liga . Luis Enrique's side take on Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday .


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger does not know the exact reason Alexis Sanchez chose the Emirates Stadium over Anfield - but he is glad the Chile forward will be lining up for his side rather than against them for Liverpool on Saturday. Sanchez had his selection of clubs once Barcelona had decided to let him leave, and following the World Cup, the 26-year-old was convinced to continue his career under Wenger's expert guidance, going on to make an instant impression in English football. The French coach, however, admits the possibility Liverpool could use their interest in Sanchez as leverage during negotiations over Luis Suarez's move to the Nou Camp last summer was always on the cards. Alexis Sanchez was courted by a number of elite clubs last summer but eventually chose Arsenal . Sanchez has made an instant impact in English football and has scored 19 goals so far this season . Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger (right) is delighted that Sanchez decided to join the north London club . 'At the end of the day, only Sanchez can explain to you why he has chosen us. I don't know why he did that, but we are happy that he made that decision,' said Wenger of the £32million Chile forward, who has netted 19 goals so far. 'I was (aware of Liverpool's interest), but you never know if it is really true, but I thought it could be because of the interest in Suarez (from Barcelona). 'In the negotiations, yes, it is a strength - and it makes sense, an exchange and some money for Liverpool.' Wenger believes the way Sanchez has adapted so quickly to a change in environment proves he is one of the best around. 'If you look at the qualities, efficiency, work-rate, fighting spirit - (he is at the) top,' the Arsenal boss added. 'When it (the game) becomes flat, he can revitalise the strengths and dynamics of the team and the supporters.' Ahead of the key Barclays Premier League clash, Wenger was keen to play down any talk of a potential summer transfer move for Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, who has so far rejected a new contract offer. Despite the Reds having lost to Manchester United before the international break to dent hopes of another top-four finish, Wenger has been impressed by the way Brendan Rodgers has developed his team following the sale of Suarez and injury to striker Daniel Sturridge. 'He has done very well. I think he found a solution at the right time,' the Arsenal manager said. 'They did well last season too, they scored over 100 goals in the Premier League, which is absolutely fantastic.' Wenger has moved to play down speculation linking him with Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling .

Alexis Sanchez had offers from several clubs when he left Barcelona last summer, including Arsenal and Liverpool . He chose to join Arsenal in a decision that delighted boss Arsene Wenger . Sanchez has made an instant impact in English football and has scored 19 goals for the Gunners so far this season . Arsenal face Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday as the two sides compete for a top-four finish .


Juan Mata has revealed that Wayne Rooney believes England can win Euro 2016 in France - and he tells him so every day. In an interview with Football Focus, Manchester United's player of the month for March lifted the lid on England captain Rooney's bullish attitude looking ahead to the tournament in June next year. And Mata, who has not played for Spain since their exit from the 2014 World Cup in the group stages in Brazil, admitted England could be a team to look out for. Juan Mata revealed Wayne Rooney regularly tells him England can win Euro 2016 in France . Rooney netted his 47th England goal in the 4-0 victory against Lithuania at Wembley last week . Mata (left) has spoken of his desire to earn a recall to the Spain squad after missing out since the World Cup . 'I think England has that potential,' Mata said. 'You have a lot of good players, talented players already paying in the Premier League for a long time so maybe the next Euros - as Rooney is telling me every day - you will do a great job in France. 'He keeps telling me that, "We can win, we can win, we have a great team, we have a young team, quick team, I'm the captain and we can win!" He has that confidence.' Rooney took his England scoring tally to 47 goals in 103 caps with the opener against Lithuania last week and now only trails all-time leading scorer Sir Bobby Charlton by two. Rooney's England tally is only two behind the record of 49, set by Sir Bobby Charlton . Mata (left) and Rooney will look to continue Manchester United's form against Aston Villa on Saturday . Providing an injury or an alarming loss of form does not strike, Rooney should have broken the record by the time England are gearing up for another tournament. Rooney and Mata will look to continue United's push for a return to Champions League football when Aston Villa visit Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday.

Wayne Rooney tells Juan Mata 'every day' England can win Euro 2016 . Mata was voted Manchester United's player of the month for March . Manchester United take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday .


Anthony Joshua believes his 'hunger and determination' will more than make up for Jason Gavern's superior experience when the pair go head to head in Newcastle on Saturday. Joshua will be entering the ring for the first time in 2015, after he was forced to pull out of a January fight against Kevin Johnson due to a stress fracture in his back. The London 2012 gold medallist is unbeaten in 10 professional bouts but yet to go past round three, while Gavern is walking into the ring for the 50th time in his career. Anthony Joshua poses at his weigh-in ahead of the fight with Jason Gavern at the Newcastle Metro Arena . 'At 11 fights he's probably looking at me like I'm a raw novice in the professional world,' Joshua told IFL TV. 'He's got 50 fights and he's looking at himself like he has so much experience but hunger and determination has got me through a lot of the time. 'I'm 10 fights in now - double figures. I can definitely say I'm learning and everything will be second nature on Saturday. 'I'll try not to let the nerves get to me. I'm going to stay calm. It's a mental thing. 'Sparring has been really good. I've been sparring with guys who are sharp and I've been handling business in sparring so I should be good to go on Saturday night.' Gavern's last fight in the UK came in November 2013, when he lost the Prizefighter final to Michael Sprott - an opponent Joshua took just 90 seconds to knock out in November. The British heavyweight is, however, taking nothing for granted this weekend. 'There's no sparring you can do to prepare for Gavern,' Joshua said. 'With 50 fights and so much experience, he's a very awkward opponent. 'I've watched his videos and he's awkward to hit. 'He's entertaining as well - he can get in your head mentally. 'I've been out five months so I'll probably have a bit of ring rust myself while he'll be sharp so there will be some heavyweight blows and may the best man win.' Joshua and Gavern strike a pose as they prepare for their fight on Saturday at the Newcastle Metro Arena . The two fighters pose for another photograph in front of the Tyne Bridge ahead of their match in Newcastle . Joshua lands a punch on his opponent Denis Bakhtov during their WBC International Heavyweight match . Gavern has not had long to prepare for Joshua as he was only confirmed on the card a week ago but the 37-year-old American has vowed to put on a show at the Metro Radio Arena. 'Boxing is about opportunities and I'm looking forward to this fight,' Gavern said. 'I saw the odds on Facebook of me getting knocked out within 15 seconds, or 20 seconds or 30 seconds - it's kind of funny. 'It's the heavyweight division, Anthony Joshua is here for a reason. He's a gold medallist for a reason and I've a lot of respect for him - it's going to be a lot of fun for the fans.' Gavern lands a punch on James Toney (left) during the International Heavyweight Prizefighter match in York . Gavern will be competing in his 50th professional bout while Joshua will be fighting only his 11th .

Anthony Joshua will take on Jason Gavern in Newcastle on Saturday . Joshua will be entering the ring for the first time in 2015 after recovering from a stress fracture in his back . This will be Joshua's 11th professional bout since his debut in 2013 . He believes that his 'hunger and determination' will more than make up for Gavern's superior experience of 50 fights .


As the man who brought through the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, Sir Alex Ferguson knows a thing or two about producing world-class talent. And the former Manchester United boss has tipped Barcelona's Brazilian star Neymar to be the next man to challenge for the title of world's best player, competing with Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. But Ferguson says the 23-year-old, who has been a star since joining Barca from Santos in his homeland two years ago, is still some way off. Sir Alex Ferguson has picked Neymar as the player to reach the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo . Neymar is the Brazil captain and has been in superb form for both club and country this season . Since joining Barcelona Neymar has been behind Messi in the pecking order, but he could emerge soon . 'You'll always look at clubs like Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United to produce that kind of player you're talking about,' he told radio station SiriusXM FC when asked who can rival Messi and Ronaldo. 'But to be honest I'm not sure there's one sticking out at the moment. The boy Neymar gets a lot of publicity about the potential he's got, but I think that's still to be seen, still to be fulfilled. 'Certainly, most people I speak to speak highly of the boy. When I had Anderson at United, he spoke volumes about the boy's ability. 'So hopefully he'll be the next one who'll produce the type of talent we see in Messi and Ronaldo.' Ferguson insisted that there is no standout player capable of rivaling Messi or Ronaldo at the moment . The two stars are undisputedly the top two players in world football, sharing the last seven Ballon d'Ors . The Premier League's most successful ever manager also backed Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, and revealed that the Italian reached out to Ferguson's son, Darren, when he was sacked by Peterborough in February. 'Carlo is a top man,' said Ferguson. 'I was over at the Real Madrid game with Schalke and he was fantastic. 'He came up and he knew Darren had lost his job at Peterborough and said "Why doesn't Darren come and spend a few days at Real Madrid training? It will do him the world of good". 'He was fantastic. I can't say enough about that man. He is top drawer - a fantastic human being and a great coach. 'Carlo is one of the best coaches I've ever come across and one of my biggest opponents, so I wouldn't worry about his future, that's for sure.'

Former Manchester United boss says no-one is close to world's top two . But Sir Alex Ferguson suggests Neymar will be the next to reach that level . Ferguson was also full of praise for Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti . Ancelotti invited Fergie's son Darren to Real Madrid training early this year .


Spain manager Vicente del Bosque was flabbergasted as to how his star-studded side failed to find the back of the net despite taking 'command' of their friendly defeat by Holland on Tuesday night. Despite the visitors dominating significant periods of the match, it was goals to Holland's Stefan de Vrij and Davy Klaassen that proved decisive at the Amsterdam ArenA. But it's Spain's lack of composure in front of goal that most frustrated Del Bosque. Holland's Stefan de Vrij meets a cross from Wesley Sneijder to opening the scoring against Spain . Within four minutes Davy Klaasen pounced on the rebound from his own shot after David de Gea's save . Vicente del Bosque says his Spanish side were made to pay for a lacklustre opening 20 minutes . 'It seems impossible not to have scored ... The first 20 minutes have burdened us,' Del Bosque said after the match. Guus Hiddink's side scored twice in the space of four minutes through a 13th-minute De Vrij header from Wesley Sneijder's cross before  Klaassen finished off the rebound from his own shot after it was saved by Manchester United's David De Gea. 'We have taken command of the game, we've been all over them, we have reached the penalty area but we lacked a goal.' Spain's Mario Suarez puts his hands on his head after a failed attempt on goal at Amsterdam ArenA . Gerard Pique shoots into Dutch keeper Kenneth Vermeer in one a number of good chances for Spain . Spain's David de Gea shows his frustration during the match dominated by his side but ultimately lost . Del Bosque's side were unable to atone for the 5-1 World Cup thrashing by the same side, a rematch of the 2010 final they won, which was the beginning of the end of their title defence in Brazil . On the bright side, Del Bosque was impressed with the debuts of Malaga forward Juanmi and Sevilla winger Vitolo. 'The two rookies have had a good performance. Vitolo has been very active and Juanmi looked like scoring,' Del Bosque added. Sevilla winger Vitolo runs into space as he makes his full international debut for Spain on Tuesday night . Del Bosque was impressed with the match's other debutant Juanmi (left) who 'looked like scoring' Spain's next outing will be in Euro 2016 qualifying against Belarus on June 14. They sit second in group C behind undefeated Slovakia. The Dutch have some work to do in their qualifying campaign as they trail unbeaten Czech Republic and Iceland to be third in group A after five games.

Spain were defeated 2-0 by Holland at the Amsterdam ArenA on Tuesday . Stefan de Vrij and Davy Klaassen scored within four first-half minutes . Vicente del Bosque said 'we've been all over them ... but we lacked a goal'


An inmate at an Arizona jail left one officer hospitalized with brain bleeding and broken bones in his face after a psychiatric ward assault. The 18-year-old, who was booked into Lower Buckeye Jail in Phoenix two weeks ago, is seen on surveillance video walking in a room he was not authorized to be in before being approached by two officers. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said that the two jail employees began telling the young man to go back to his cell before he began taking swings at them. Scroll down for video . An assault on an officer at a jail in Phoenix has left one officer in intensive care with brain bleeding. Above, the inmate is captured on video in a psychiatric ward area where he is not authorized . Officers including Scott Beaty (center) approached the unidentified 18-year-old inmate and told him to go back to his cell . The inmate then began punching Beatty and the other officer in the room, who used a Taser but could not subdue the young man . The unnamed inmate, who was not immediately affected by four taser shots, was eventually subdued by a large group of officers who came to the scene. Three detention officers were taken to a nearby hospital, and two of them had been knocked unconscious. Scott Beaty, a 15-year-veteran, was taken to the intensive care unit and will need reconstructive surgery after suffering a brain bleed and broken bones in his face. The inmate, who did not have any prior incidents of bad behavior, was not injured. After knocking Beaty to the ground, the inmate is seen attacking the other officer, who was also taken to a nearby hospital . More officers arrived on the scene where the assault took place, though additional taser shots did not immediately affect the 18-year-old . The unidentified inmate was eventually subdued by a group of officers, who saw their colleague knocked out on the ground after being hit repeatedly . 'Sometimes when you have a mental condition you fight and get super mad,' Arpaio said during a press conference, though he did not elaborate on the mental condition. Arpaio said he could not speculate on what led to the attack. The prisoner became 'very violent' according to officials, and was reportedly fighting until he was put in lock down in the psychiatric ward, where he remains. He will only be allowed out for one hour a day. Though he was booked into Lower Buckeye for a minor felony charge, the prisoner will now face aggravated assault charges. Arpaio said that there have been 178 incidents of assault at his county's jails in the last 12 months. Beaty was taken to the intensive care unit after the incident, where he suffered broken bones in his face and brain bleeding . Three of four officers injured in the attack went to the hospital. The inmate was not injured during the incident .

Unidentified 18-year-old told by guards in Arizona jail to go back to his cell . Inmate at Phoenix facility punched two officers, knocking them out . Young man eventually subdued, though four taser shots didn't work . Scott Beaty, 44, in intensive care with broken facial bones and brain bleed .


Zlatan Ibrahimovic would have been idolised at the Stade Velodrome if he had followed in the same footsteps at Eric Cantona, according to former Marseille boss Jose Anigo. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been compared with Cantona for the second time in the space of a few days following Peter Schmeichel's comments regarding the 33-year-old. Schmeichel urged Manchester United to make a summer move for Ibrahimovic as he believes the Sweden international has the 'personality' required to become an Old Trafford great in the same vein as Cantona and David Beckham. Zlatan Ibrahimovic would have been idolised at Marseille, according to the club's former manager Jose Anigo . Sweden captain Ibrahimovic scored in Sweden's 3-1 international friendly win over Iran on Tuesday night . Ibrahimovic made an audacious attempt to score a bicycle kick during Sweden's midweek victory . And now Anigo, who managed at the Stade Velodrome on a permanent basis between 2001 and 2005, has said he would have taken great satisfaction from seeing Ibrahimovic at Marseille. 'Everyone heckles him, but Marseille fans would have loved if he had played with OM,' Anigo told Le 10 Sport. 'He reminds me of Cantona.' Cantona played at Marseille between 1988 and 1991 before eventually joining Leeds United after a short spell at Nimes. Eric Cantona plied his trade at Marseille before going on to join Manchester United in November 1992 . Peter Schmeichel believes Man United should make a move for Ibrahimovic because he is similar to Cantona . Anigo (right, pictured with Fabien Barthez in 2004) has lavished praise on PSG striker Ibrahimovic .

Jose Anigo insists Marseille fans would have loved to have seen Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the Stade Velodrome . Anigo compared Ibrahimovic to former Man United striker Eric Cantona . Cantona played at French outfit Marseille between 1988 and 1991 . READ: Man United should sign Ibrahimovic, says Peter Schmeichel .


It's said eating slowly helps bring the taste and texture of foods to the foreground. But Cooper the Labrador certainly doesn't care about being a culinary connoisseur, as a new video shows. Katie Gallegos from  Clackamas County, Oregon, decided to take the pooch to a McDonald's drive-thru for an ice cream with his pal Daisy. But while the small female pup takes a few ladylike licks, Cooper gobbles the rest of the cone up in one bite. Gallegos, who runs Dogpatch Resort, says that Cooper always eats very quickly. Therefore, she always makes sure Daisy gets her fill first before offering the meal on. To date the video of Cooper's ice cream outing has been watched more than seven million times. Weekly treat: Katie Gallegos from Clackamas County, Oregon, decided to take Cooper the dog (right) to a McDonald's drive-thru for an ice cream with his pal Daisy . Dining etiquette: But while the small female pup takes a few ladylike licks, Cooper gobbles the rest of the cone up in one bite . While some viewers have deemed the scene 'cute' and 'hilarious', others have criticized Gallegos for feeding her pups the creamy treat. However, the animal-lover who runs a dog resort, insists  that it's perfectly fine. In response to comments, she wrote: 'I love that so many people are concerned . . . Cooper is quite the athlete and in amazing health. 'I lost my Sammy ( a large breed mutt) last year at 19 years old...he had an ice cream about once a week like Cooper. Down in one bite: Gallegos says that Cooper always eats very quickly . Fan club: To date the video of Cooper's ice cream outing has been watched more than seven million times . 'Little Daisy on the other hand, gets only a few licks every now and again because of her size.' It seems that the two canines have quite a penchant for fast food. Indeed, another video shows the duo visiting a Starbucks for a 'pup-uccino'. Again, Cooper takes the whole cup away in his mouth to demolish the contents. Gallegos notes that the beverage does not contain any coffee and is merely a dollop of 'whip cream in a cup'.

Katie Gallegos from Clackamas County, Oregon, decided to take the pooch to a McDonald's drive-thru for an ice cream with his pal Daisy . But while the small female pup takes a few ladylike licks, Cooper gobbles the rest of the cone up in one bite . Gallegos says ice cream is a weekly treat for her pets .