They have won three of their last five Champions League matches after a poor start saw them lose three consecutive games to Lille, AC Milan and Liverpool.
Wednesday’s match will be the fourth time Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti’s sides have met in the knockouts of the competition in as many years.
Madrid have the slight edge over City, running out 2-1 winners across the last three ties.
When is Man City vs Real Madrid?
Man City vs Real Madrid will take place on Tuesday, February 11.
Kick off will be at 8pm GMT.
The Etihad Stadium will host the first leg.
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February 11, 2025New York StateComments Off on Jason Tindall wound up Aston Villa with WHAM! hoodie reveals official report into 20-man tunnel brawl with Newcastle
NEWCASTLE coach Jason Tindall found a bizarre way to have a ‘pop’ at Aston Villa amid a mass tunnel brawl.
The FA have revealed incredible inside details as they confirmed big fines for both clubs following the flare-up on Boxing Day.
GettyJason Tindall is said to have revved up the row by changing into this pop-throwback hoodie near the end[/caption]
AlamyTempers had first frayed on the pitch as Jhon Duran was sent off for a foul on Newcastle defender Fabian Schar at St James’ Park[/caption]
An independent Regulatory Commission have now broken down the events – revealing a surprising throwback to a 1980s’ pop duo from Tindall.
The 47-year-old’s antics loomed large in the reports received by the commission
Referee Anthony Taylor explained he sent off Tindall for aggressive behaviour.
Taylor said fourth official Leigh Doughty informed him of a half-time bust-up “caused by Victor Manas (Aston Villa head of analysis)”
Manas was “shouting aggressively” leading to an “aggressive verbal altercation”.
Taylor added: “This caused a further confrontation to take place of approx 20 players and staff. I was also advised that Mr Tindall had to be prevented from becoming involved further.”
But it was what came near the end of the match that stood out – with the ex-Bournemouth defender said to have escalated the matter by winding up Villa… with a WHAM! hoodie.
ReutersVilla boss Unai Emery reacted angrily, with Tindall said to be involved[/caption]
Villa’s club secretary Sharon Barnhurst emailed the commission to say Tindall “shushed” their manager Unai Emery three or four times in the first half, leading to Manas intervening in a heated exchange during the interval.
Trouble exploded again before the final whistle.
The Telegraph report that Barnhurst submitted: “Mr Tindall on the 85th minute reappeared within the tunnel wearing a WHAM! jumper, joking around with other members of Newcastle United’s staff. “
Tindall was then said to have stayed in the tunnel area until full-time before being “involved in a tense exchange of words” with a Villa coach.
Both clubs admitted improper conduct.
The Commission fined Villa £30,000 and Newcastle £20k, as well as warning them both about their behaviour.
Manas landed a two-match ground ban and £4k fine – but Tindall was cleared.
An FA spokesman said: “The Regulatory Commission found the charge against Jason Tindall to be not proven, and he will face no further action.”
February 11, 2025New York StateComments Off on Prince Harry’s old hairdresser begs him to ‘let it go’ & either shave his head or get a transplant in a scathing post
PRINCE Harry’s former hairdresser is begging the royal to follow in Prince William’s footsteps and to ”let it go” and shave his head.
Sam McKnight MBE, who worked with the late Princess Diana, took to Instagram to urge the 40-year-old to learn from his big brother and go for the chop.
Cavendish/Crown Clinic.Prince Harry, 40, has strongly been advised to ‘let it go’ and either shave his head – or get a hair transplant[/caption]
The Mega AgencyThe Duke of Sussex always loved mocking his brother for his hair loss[/caption]
Cavendish/Crown Clinic.Leading hair transplant surgeon Dr Asim Shahmalak says this is what Harry will look like at 50 if his current rate of hair loss continues[/caption]
GettySome of Sam’s clients include Kate Moss and Lady Gaga[/caption]
The hairdresser, whose clients include A-listers such as Lady Gaga and Kate Moss, said he remembered Prince Harry from his younger years when the prince had ”thick healthy crowning glories, just like mum”.
Sam wrote: ”It’s time Harry! Many moons ago, when you and your brother were young boys, you both had the most magnificent, thick healthy crowning glories, just like mum.
”Many an afternoon was spent with me thinning and shaping the topiary!
”However, just like myself, the lush hedging is no more, a mere wisp or two of its former self.”
The hair guru went on in the brutal post and urged the California-based dad-of-two to make a drastic change that would make him appear younger than his years.
”All is not lost, however, a good short clip at the barbers (like your big brother has done recently) would look sharp and clean, and take years off that handsome face.”
According to Sam, who was awarded an MBE in 2023 for his services to the fashion and beauty industries, Prince Harry should also consider getting a hair transplant if he wants to keep his signature ginger mane.
The hairdresser wrote: ”If I were your age I’d go for a transplant, so much more natural these days, unlike the plug plants of yore.
”And no need for a quick EasyJet trip to Turkey, you’re in California where they have the best!
”So Harry, from one baldy to another, it’s time. As they say in Disneyland, “Let It Go”.
”Sent from your old hairdresser, Sam, with love, a wink and a smile,” he joked in the caption.
The 40-year-old, like his brother William and dad King Charles, has struggled with hair loss.
Harry always loved mocking his brother for his hair loss, once quipping: “I think he definitely is brainier than I am, but we established that at school, along with his baldness.”
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Why Does Hair Loss Happen?
Hair loss can be influenced by so many factors, from genetics and hormone changes to lifestyle choices.
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It’s perfectly normal to lose some hair each day, but sometimes the body can shed more than usual, responding to things like hormonal shifts or even life stressors.
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Have you ever noticed your hair seems to shed more in autumn? That’s seasonal shedding!
During summer, we hold onto extra hair to protect our scalp from the sun.
As the weather cools, it’s like our body recalibrates and lets go of those extra strands.
Dry, cooler air can also make hair more brittle, making it easier to lose a little extra volume during these months.
Hacks and Affordable Buys to Treat Hair loss
The great news? You don’t need to spend a fortune on pricey treatments to support your hair.
Try daily scalp massages—they’re so simple but really help boost blood flow to the follicles.
Castor oil is another fantastic, budget-friendly option that’s rich in nutrients to strengthen your strands.
Adding a bit more protein to your diet and a biotin supplement can also work wonders for overall hair health.
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Steer clear of products with high levels of alcohol, sulphates, and parabens – they can be drying and damage hair over time.
Heat styling and chemical treatments can also cause breakage, so try to use them sparingly.
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Following his balding head, the royal was even spotted undergoing a thickening treatment at the prestigious Philip Kingsley Trichological Clinic in London’s Mayfair in 2020.
At the time, a source said: “Harry’s visit caused a real stir.”
“This company is so prestigious. It’s one of the best places in the world. It’s got a whole range of different treatment plans.”
“The richest, most famous and well-connected use it. The meeting with Harry went well.
“It would be very expensive. It’s the place to go in London and it’s right in the heart of Mayfair.”
Nearly seven million Brits experience baldness or hair loss – and even A-list celebs like Wayne Rooney, Gordon Ramsay and David Beckham are rumoured to have had treatment to combat their thinning thatches.
The NHS states that hair loss is “not usually anything to be worried about”, and can be triggered by factors such as stress, after an illness, weight loss or iron deficiency.”
In mid-life men most hair loss is hormonal and not linked to these conditions.
Harry cruelly called his brother William’s hair loss “alarming” in his controversial autobiography Spare – but Wills seemingly embraced his baldness by forking out £180 for a No1 buzz cut back in 2018.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has also spoken about the clash against Real Madrid.
He has declared that his players are good enough of getting a result against the 15-time winners.
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said: “We are where we are, and I know perfectly but the team has something special and hopefully we can prove it.
“I will not deny how I trust with the players who gave us that incredible decade, winning a lot of things and playing a high standard, I know what we are capable of.
“To be honest it is always better to have a second leg at home in case you have extra time with your people.
“We play the second game away because we were not good in the group stage – when you finish 22nd you cannot ask for any favours.
Meanwhile, Aguero is gearing up for an intensive boot camp inmotorsport.
