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quoteFor a chain, Gaucho is startlingly expensive, the final bill ending up pretty close to one from much more stylish, individual restaurantsquote

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quoteAction heroes are often small; Wanted, at least, acknowledges the missing inches - and does so with a smilequote

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Nick Curtis

quoteThis lightweight tennis comedy scores few pointsquote

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quoteI challenge anyone not to walk out feeling on cloud nine and humming Mamma Mia!quote

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Simon, London

quoteService is appalling. Last time I went here they had run out of pizza dough at 8pmquote

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Laura, 14, becomes the new darling of Wimbledon — and promises to topple the champion next time

Venus Williams was again crowned queen of Wimbledon yesterday - but Britain's teenage princess, Laura Robson, stole the hearts of the nation. The is likely to be rewarded with a wildcard into the main draw next year, and when asked about the prospect of playing Venus she boldly replied: 'I'll take her down!.. more |  Add your view 

 

Steven Gerrard is my role model at Liverpool, admits Torres

torres Fernando Torres believes pressure from Rafael Benitez and inspiration from Steven Gerrard have helped him to become a global superstar and European champion... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins flattered by Arsenal interest

Obafemi Martins Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has admitted he would find it hard to turn down Arsenal if they attempted to sign him as a replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Kewell defends Galatasaray deal: It's time to move on, he tells Leeds fans

kewell Winger Harry Kewell's move to Galatasaray has attracted criticism from Leeds fans following the stabbing to death of two fans in Turkey eight years ago... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

High fives but Beckham suffers major England disappointment

beckham David Beckham netted his fifth Major League Soccer goal of the season but could not prevent Los Angeles Galaxy falling to a 2-1 loss to New England Revolution... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Lampard holds out for £150,000 wage or England midfielder will join Mourinho at Inter Milan

Frank Lampard Frank Lampard has stunned Chelsea by telling them he wants £150,000 a week. The club have offered the England midfielder a four-year contract worth £140,000... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

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Don’t mention the ‘R’ word, Madrid - United will blank Real chief if he asks about Ronaldo

Ronaldo Manchester United are ready to embarrass Real Madrid in front of Europe's top clubs if the Spanish outfit attempt to hijack a meeting of football's major powerbrokers tomorrow with a £70million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Flying Finn Kovalainen snatches career-first pole, putting Lewis in the shade at Silverstone

Heikki Heikki Kovalainen secured the first pole position of his Formula One career to put McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the shade. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Ronaldo is staying: United boss Ferguson confident he's seen off Real

Ronaldo Manchester United believe they have won the battle to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced he will start the season with the champions. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Allardyce pleads for a Barton reprieve: Big Same fears for Newcastle midfielder

barton Sam Allardyce, the former Newcastle United manager, has appealed to the North-East club not to sack Joey Barton despite his two recent convictions for violent behaviour... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Turner's Earners - Saturday: Maraahel can finally hit the big time

Maraahel Sam Turner (Robin Goodfellow), Brian Giles (Gimcrack) and the resty of the Mail's top tipping team bring you their best bets for Saturday's British meetings... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

£15m Bentley will be capital gain as Tottenham move into pole position

bentley Tottenham manager Juande Ramos is preparing a £15million bid for David Bentley this week, with the London factor likely to give him a vital advantage over Aston Villa. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Crouch on his way as Pompey's £10m bid dashes Spurs' hopes

Peter Crouch Peter Crouch finally landed his move to Portsmouth yesterday after the south coast club relented over his valuation and had a £10million bid accepted by Liverpool. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Southgate snares £4m French Under-21 international midfielder Didier Digard

Didier Digard Middlesbrough have signed France Under-21 midfielder Didier Digard from Paris St Germain for just over £4million, with the 21-year-old penning a four-year contract.. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Barca vice-president warns fans not to hinder bids for Adebayor and Arshavin

Emmanuel Adebayor Barcelona vice-president Albert Vicens has warned fans a vote of no confidence in the current board could delay or end moves for Emmanuel Adebayor and Andrei Arshavin... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Chelsea frustrated as Zenit block Arshavin talks and hike price to £20m

Andrei Arshavin Chelsea have been frustrated in their attempts to complete the capture of Zenit St Petersburg playmaker Andrei Arshavin after the Russian club blocked contract talks in London... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

THE INSIDER: Wright-Phillips' hopes rest on Chelsea loan compromise... Boro's Boateng returns to Mac... Friedel for City... Plus the rest of the gossip

The Insider Simon Jones is Sportsmail's man on the inside of all the transfer moves this summer. His daily column offers you an insight into the deals which will be done and those that won't - and why ..... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

THE INSIDER: United midfielder Fletcher eyes Everton move... Berbatov to agree one-year Spurs stay... Inler on the Toon... Plus Bentley, Edu and the rest

The Insider Simon Jones is Sportsmail's man on the inside of all the transfer moves this summer. His daily column offers you an insight into the deals which will be done and those that won't - and why ..... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

THE INSIDER: The done deals - updated daily...

Greg Halford Keep up to speed with all the completed moves throughout the summer window with Sportsmail's transfers guru - The Insider. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

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Ashley told to lower his price below £400m or forget about cashing in Toon investment

Mike Ashley Billionaire Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has been told he will not find a buyer for the club unless he lowers his £400million asking price. Ashley told private equity investors InterMedia Partners through a third party that he wanted a huge return on the £134m it took to buy out Freddy Shepherd. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Villa leave Barry in isolation as Liverpool insist they won't go beyond £15m for England midfielder

gareth barry Liverpool have refused to meet Aston Villa's £18million asking price. But they still hope to do a deal for Gareth Barry before Villa head to pre-season training camp on Tuesday. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

QPR move into pole for Palace star Morrison after he turns down Coventry

Clinton Morrison of Crystal Palace Clinton Morrison is set to turn down a free transfer to Coventry. Queens Park Rangers, managed by former Palace boss Iain Dowie, could now land a player they first targeted last month... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

United star Ronaldo is keen to remain at Old Trafford, insists his big sister

Cristiano Ronaldo and Elma Aveiro Cristiano Ronaldo is keen to stay at Man United, his older sister has revealed. Boutique owner Elma Aveiro claims he has told family and friends he would resist Real Madrid's offer... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Spurs 'would let Keane go' to Anfield for Crouch plus £10m in cash

Robbie Keane (centre) returns to training with Spurs team-mates Jonathan Woodgate and  Jermaine Jenas Robbie Keane returned to pre-season yesterday to find that Tottenham have slapped a £20million price tag on his head, but the Londoners would accept a cash-plus-Crouch deal... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Hammers go to Iceland as Curbishley signs teenage star Eyjolfsson

Alan Curbishley West Ham have signed Iceland Under-21 central defender Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson on a "long-term contract" from HK Kopavogur, after the 17-year-old had a successful trial... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Brown ponders bid for Boro's Boateng as Hull seek Premier League pedigree

George Boateng Middlesbrough's George Boateng is interesting Premier League new boys Hull City. And the combative midfielder would provide some top-flight experience for City boss Phil Brown... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Boro target Digard suspended by Paris St Germain for 'incompetence' slur

Didier Digard Midfielder Didier Digard's stand-off with Paris St Germain has taken a bizarre new turn, with the player being suspended by the French club for his outburst against them. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Bilic and Stimac stays at Upton Park are inspiration for Hammers target Tadic

Igor Stimac West Ham are considering a move for young Croatian star Josip Tadic.The 20-year-old striker produced some outstanding displays for Dinamo Zagreb last season. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Curtis coup for Villa as O'Neill brings in defender Davies on a four-year deal

Curtis Davies Curtis Davies has joined Aston Villa from West Bromwich Albion on a four-year contract after spending last season on loan with Martin O'Neill's Premier League side. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Fulham boss Hodgson linked with move for Reading's striker Kitson

Reading's Dave Kitson Roy Hodgson may try to sign Reading's £3million-rated striker Dave Kitson after Diomansy Kamara ruptured a cruciate ligament on international duty last month... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Hapless Hearts hunt switches to Uganda and 'miracle man' Laszlo

Casaba Laszlo Hungarian Csaba Laszlo became the latest name in the frame last night for the vacant manager's job at Hearts. The 44-year-old is currently national boss of Uganda... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

It's a Dunne deal: City skipper commits to four more years at Eastlands

Richard Dunne Manchester City captain Richard Dunne has ended speculation about his possibly joining Portsmouth or Tottenham by signing a new four-year contract at Eastlands. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Balde, Gravesen, Killen, Riordan, Gow and Cousin - Celtic and Rangers struggle to rid themselves of dead wood

Bobo Balde of Celtic Despite the announcement of a new, record £125million television deal in Scotland, the Old Firm clubs are struggling to rid themselves of a vast number of big player contracts... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

Fulham, Reading, Leeds and Blades men called up by Australia for Olympics

Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici Fulham defender Adrian Leijer, Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici, Leeds midfielder Neil Kilkenny and David Carney have all been selected in Australia's Olympic squad... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

What the back pages say - July 5

Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United dismiss claims Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of moving to Real Madrid, Lewis Hamilton and Laura Robson will be going flat out to prove they are a Brit of all right.. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

July 5

HERNAN CRESPO Argentina striker Hernan Crespo was born on this day in 1975 and former Chelsea star Gianfranco Zola is 42 today.. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

On this day in Sport - July 5

Arthur Ashe 1879: Dwight F Davis, the man responsible for tennis' Davis Cup, was born. 1919: France's Suzanne Lenglen became the first non-English-speaking women's champion at Wimbledon. It was the first of five successive titles for Lenglen... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

RUGBY LEAGUE: Leeds drop third game in four as Wigan hold on

Leeds Peacock The significance of a Pat Richards drop goal on the interval hooter became clear only when Rob Burrow missed a penalty which would have won the Super League battle. .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

CYCLING:Is greatest race on the road to oblivion after being wrecked by dopers?

Michael Rasmussen Situation vacant. Clean bike rider required to win 2008 Tour de France. Competitive package available (not to be spent on performance enhancing drugs). .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

ATHLETICS: This is the race of my life but one day I’m certain to lose it

John Walker The long blond hair is now short and as grey as his pallor but the man serving customers in a small equestrian shop in the Auckland suburb of Newmarket... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

EXCLUSIVE: Jaeger's confession - I let Martina win the title

Andrea Jaeger Want to know how to throw a Wimbledon final, how to make it appear as though the pressure of the occasion has addled your brain and paralysed your body? .. more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

The Fred Factor: Flintoff is in the England wings, ready to step into squad against South Africa

Andrew Flintoff Michael Vaughan believes Andrew Flintoff will have a huge influence on England's performance in the first Test against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 

FORMULA ONE: Fans will pay for Formula One's move to Donington

Donington Park The new home of the British Grand Prix will be funded by the motor racing public in a bid to make it 'the people's race' under plans revealed yesterday by the boss of Donington Park... more |  Add your view 
 
 
 
 


 
 
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