Record-breaking Ryan Giggs leads celebrations with his family as Manchester United wins yet another another title

By Daily Mail Reporter


Father's pride: Giggs enjoys his record-breaking run with his two children, Zach and Libby as Manchester United celebrated its 12th Premier League win


It was all smiles for Manchester United players at the weekend as they were joined on the pitch by their number one fans - their children.

Ryan Giggs led the celebrations with his two children, Zach and Libby, who were all smiles along with Wayne Rooney's son, Kai and Rio Ferdinand's eldest, Lorenz at Old Trafford.

It was an extra special day for Giggs, however, as he celebrated his 12th Premier League title win.

The impressive feat means he is the only Manchester United player to have medals from all the team's championship successes.


Ryan Gigg's wife, Stacey Cooke, laughs during the family celebrations at Old Trafford

United celebrated with extra gusto this year as the title is their 19th, which means the Red Devils overtake Liverpool as the most successful club in the country.

Despite reaching the relatively grand old age of 37 and still playing top-flight football, it is expected that Giggs will continue to play for the team as the Welsh-national has always made it clear that he wants to retire at the club.

He is one of the most respected players in the game and in 2009 he won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.

Throughout his career he has only really had one major run-in with his boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, and that was in 1992 when he was still new to the team.

The story goes that he was at a house party along with former player, Lee Sharpe, when Fergie turned up and kicked everyone out.

Nineteen years on and he is considered by many to be the 'golden boy' of football and it was all smiles for him and his two children on the pitch as they celebrated his record-breaking run.

Yesterday he was pictured with Zach and Libby at Old Trafford as the club's celebrations as champions of the Premier League continued - a week after the club clinched the title at Blackburn Rovers.

Throughout his career he has made the most Premier League appearances and is the only one to have scored in all the campaigns since it was created.

Speaking after winning the Sports Personality of the Year Award he said: 'I've been lucky enough to win a lot of things in my career, playing with great players and playing under the greatest manager who has ever lived, I've played for the greatest club, this is up there.'

Explaining how he kept up his level of performance despite his advancing years, Giggs said: 'Desire, looking after myself. I'm enjoying my football more than ever and I think that's reflected in my play.

Wayne Rooney took Kai onto the pitch for a kick-about while Lorenz Ferdinand got a piggy back from his dad

Wayne Rooney celebrates on the pitch with his son, Kai, and wife, Coleen

Manchester United has won 12 Premier League titles since the competition was started 19 years ago


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A picture of hate: Celtic manager attacked by fan in latest disgrace for Scottish football

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Flashpoint: Neil Lennon (centre) is approached as first-team coach Alan Thompson attempts to stop the assailant


Two arrests made in connection with parcel bombs sent to Neil Lennon earlier in the season


The ugly side of Scottish football reared its vile head once again last night.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon was the victim of a brainless pitchside assault as he watched his side in action against Hearts last night.

It was new low in a season marred by sectarian violence, in which Lennon has been sent two parcel bombs and received a death threat.

But last night was the closest he has come to a physical attack and it was only the quick actions of his assistant manager Alan Thompson that saved him from harm.


Attack: The assailant launches himself at Lennon


The man clambered from the Hearts section of the main stand at Tynecastle stadium and charged towards the Celtic boss who was on the touchline.

Fortunately Thompson stuck an arm out as the man launched himself at Lennon. The attacker almost grabbed Lennon, but was knocked to the ground.

And as he was pinned down by Thompson and stewards a furious Lennon tried to confront the man.

The incident happened after Celtic player Gary Hooper put the visitors two goals ahead.


Off balance: The assailant slips as Thompson pulls him away from Lennon


Celtic won the game 3-0 to keep themselves one point behind bitter rivals Rangers in the title race with one game to go.

And last night Lennon preferred to focus on the football, writing on his Twitter page: 'Don't let what happened to me tonight take the shine off a wonderful team performance... I don't walk alone.'

A reference to the song You'll Never Walk Alone, which Celtic fans have adopted as their terrace anthem.

The Hearts supporter was taken away by police after the fracas at the Edinburgh stadium.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond branded the thug's actions 'unacceptable'.
Afterwards trouble flared in the Celtic section of the stadium with fans appearing to fight with police and stewards.


Put your hands up: The supporter is arrested by police, left, and Neil Lennon thanks fans for their support after the game


Lothian and Borders Police said that the man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal and would appear in court.

The incident is the latest to disgrace Scottish football. In March it emerged that Lennon and other high-profile Celtic supporters were sent parcel bombs.

Celtic confirmed he was under 24-hour security surveillance.

Meanwhile, a police operation was launched this morning in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, and two arrests were made in connection with an investigation into the parcel bombs.

The men, aged 41 and 43, were detained under the Explosives Substances Act 1883 after officers raided a number of properties in Kilwinning, Ayrshire.

Officers are still looking for whoever was responsible for sending two bombs to Lennon and one each to lawyer Paul McBride QC and former MSP Trish Godman.


Brought to earth: Bodies rush in to halt the attack


Restrained: Lennon watches as the intruder is grounded



Fury: Lennon is livid after being attacked

Neil Lennon attacked by Hearts fan



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A city united by glory! Double success as Manchester's two clubs win titles and Rooney celebrates with bizarre chest-shaving Tweet

By IAN GALLAGHER


A cut above: Wayne Rooney celebrates United's title win by shaving the number 19 into his chest hair and, right, Manchester City's captain Carlos Tevez holds the FA Cup aloft after their win at Wembley Stadium


2.37pm: Manchester United win 19th league title - a new record

4.54pm: City lift FA Cup, their first trophy for 35 years


For once, the city of Manchester really was united yesterday.

Sir Alex Ferguson's footballers secured a record 19th league title – and, two hours later, rivals Manchester City won the FA Cup.

The victory over Stoke at Wembley ended a 35-year trophy wait for Blues fans and also means both major domestic trophies are heading to Manchester this season.


One side: United's Patrice Evra (left) and Nani celebrate winning the Premier League title by parading an inflatable trophy - to the delight of the red half of Manchester


Shortly after scoring a penalty earn to his side's 19th Premier League title win, Wayne Rooney celebrated in bizarre fashion by shaving the number '19' into his chest and posting a photograph of it on micro-blogging site Twitter.

It was a remarkable double that left everyone happy. Jubilant celebrations swept the city and in some cases the unthinkable occurred: both teams' fans toasted each other’s success.

'It's been our busiest ever day,' said Claire Rathern, of the city centre sports bar Norwegian Blue.

'We had one game after another, there was a great atmosphere and now we’re getting ready for an even busier night.'


And then the other: City get their hands of the trophy to delight the blue half of Manchester


United got the point they needed at Blackburn when Wayne Rooney scored an equaliser from the penalty spot to level the game at 1-1.

United star Rio Ferdinand uploaded a picture of the squad on Twitter – kick-starting their post-match celebrations.

The caption read: 'Championes championes ole ole ole!! Make sure u #stayonyourfeet tonight all you fans out partying!!'

Former Manchester United star Phil Neville heaped praise on both red and blue sides of Manchester saying: 'Great day for Mancunians...and it’s stopped raining!'



The blue half: Manchester City fans celebrate their success at Wembley stadium


And the red: United fans in Blackburn didn't have far to travel home before they could celebrate an historic victory in their home city


United have now won more top-flight league titles than any other club in history, overtaking Liverpool’s tally of 18.

And at Wembley, Yaya Toure scored the goal which saw Manchester City beat Stoke 1-0 to claim the cup. The two clubs will return to Wembley to contest the Community Shield in August.

Immediately after the final whistle at Ewood Park, United fans flocked to Old Trafford to celebrate the title.

Later, hundreds of City fans gathered at Eastlands to hail their heroes.


You gotta roll with it: Manchester City fan Liam Gallagher enjoys his club's win with the City fans' recently-adopted 'backwards' celebration


Magnifique! A Manchester United fan wearing a mask of one of their former playing heroes, Eric Cantona, gets continental with his signage


City will hold an open-top bus parade in Manchester on Monday, May 23 and United will parade their trophy on Bank Holiday Monday, May 30.

Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said: 'City winning the FA Cup is a joyous occasion for many people in Manchester, myself included.

'Manchester United winning their 19th top-flight title is a remarkable and historic achievement.

'It’s only fitting that we host a public celebration of those achievements so fans can share the moment and enjoy the success.'


God Save The Queen: Stacey Solomon sings the national anthem with The Scots Guards at Wembley



Who said sport and politics don't mix? Prime Minister David Cameron watches the FA Cup final with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak


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Shakira and boyfriend's PDA as they cheer his team to victory

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER


Affectionate: Shakira and Gerard Pique share a passionate kiss in Barcelona, Spain, today where his Barcelona thrashed Osasuna 2-0


Shakira and her footballer boyfriend share a series of passionate kisses as they watched his team steam to victory today.

The very affectionate couple were spotted putting on a touchy feely show in the stands in Spain, where Gerard Pique's Barcelona teammates thrashed Osasuna 2-0.


Pique was not playing today, but a short bench at Camp Nou Stadium meant he had to sit in the spectator area.


Eyes not quite on the ball: Gerard enjoys being showered with affection by his pop star girlfriend while keeping a tentative eye on the match


Not that he was complaining.

The 24-year-old sportsman could barely wipe the grin off his face as his Columbian girlfriend, 34, showered him with affection.

Just days ago she was seen consoling Pique following Barcelona's defeat against bitter rivals Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey Cup Final.


Happy couple: The Columbian singer only revealed she was dating the sportsman last month


Cheers: Shakira applauds after Barcelona's Lionel Messi's goal against Osasuna


Joy: Barcelona's players celebrate David Villa's goal


But thanks to goals from his teammates Lionel Messi and David Villa, things went much better for Barcelona today for the La Liga match.

Columbian singer Shakira only revealed she was dating the soccer ace last month, but they have proved how close they are on a number of occasions since then.

She confirmed her relationship with Pique last month when she posted a picture of the two of them on her Twitter account with the caption, 'I present to you my sunshine'.


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Megan Fox slips into Daisy Dukes to support husband Brian Austin Green

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Proud wife: Megan Fox was happy to support husband Brian Austin Green at the Long Beach Grand Prix Celebrity Pro Race, today in Long Beach, California


Doting wife Megan Fox was all smiles as she watched husband Brian Austin Green compete in the Long Beach Grand Prix Celebrity Pro Race today in Southern California.

Casually dressed in a green t-shirt and tattered, cut-off shorts, Megan tried to blend in, but stood out the rest of the crowd with her flowing hair, svelte figure and high heeled sandals.

The Jennifer's Body actress smiled at fans and gawkers alike, as she was escorted to her seat in her very short shorts.


Friendly: Megan chatted with other fans as they watched the racing competition unfold
A few minutes later she was spotted chatting with other excited fans, as they watched the competition race into action.


Brian, who recently appeared on several episodes of Desperate Housewives, is an avid racer and last year finished third place competition.

Megan's weekend at the track comes after she received an apology from her Passion Play co-star Mickey Rourke earlier this week.


Ready for the competition: Brian Austin Green, who finished third in the competition last year, has been working to improve his race time


On Tuesday night while at a party, Rourke criticized her talents and their movie together in an interview with New York Magazine's Vulture entertainment blog.

Rourke called the movie 'terrible' and when asked about Megan, Vulture reported that the Oscar nominated actor 'smirked.'

A day later Rourke reached out to the blog to clarify his derisive remarks.

'When I talked to you, I was at a party. It was loud and crowded, I was in a sh**ty mood, ' Rourke said.

He continued, 'I don't know why I said that stupid sh*t... I love Megan. My bad.'


Family Affair: Kevin Jonas, who took part in the competition, was joined by brothers Nick and Frankie Jonas


Megan, who has remained mum about Rourke's embarrassing slip of the tongue, remained upbeat today as she attended the race in Southern California.

The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, a three day auto racing competition which started yesterday, features professional race car drivers and draws thousands of fans.

But today, the competition was open to celebrity racers, with a portion of the money raised going towards scholarships to help local high school students pay for college.


Suited up: A roster of celebrities including actors Djimon Hounsou and Brian Austin Green, Rules of Engagement actress Megyn Price


Other celebrities taking part included a mix actors, professional athletes and singers.

Before the competition started, Kevin Jonas was spotted wearing his racing uniform and posing for pictures with brothers Nick and Frankie Jonas.

Blood Diamond actor Djimon Hounsou and Malcom in the Middle star Frankie Muniz also took part in the competition.


And they're off: Thousands of excited fans gathered to watch the races today in Long Beach


Picturesque: The weather in Long Beach this weekend was picture perfect with the temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit


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'I genuinely enjoy getting dressed up and being girly': Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton

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Sexy: Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton looks stunning in tiny leotards and knee-high socks in ES magazine


She's the champion track cyclist whose hoping to achieve stardom when she competes in the London 2010 Olympics.

But sport isn't the only thing on Victoria Pendleton's mind, as she proved when she posed for a sexy new photoshoot for the Evening Standard's ES magazine.

The 30-year-old athlete dons tiny leotards and knee-high socks as she shows off her incredibly toned figure while pulling off some incredibly alluring poses on a bicycle in the new pictures.

And, in the accompanying interview, Pendleton insists she never used to feel pressurised into hiding her femininity, but now is proud to be a girly girl.


Athletic: Victoria admits she is a real girly girl and loves getting dressed up for any occasion


She told the magazine: 'It's a very strong stereotype, women in sport. When I first started racing internationally I would look at the girls and think, "My gosh, do I have to cut my hair off and get really big to show I'm committed?" There were a lot of doubters. People would say, "She's too small, too puny, too girly, why does she straighten her hair? She doesn't take it seriously."

'Well, because I have to sit in my room for hours before I compete, there's nothing else to do. You're not even supposed to move. So I get my eyeliner perfectly straight or do my hair.

'A lot of people assume I fulfill the role of a girly girl because I have to do it in order to be noticed but that's not it. I genuinely enjoy a good dress-up and always have done. I wouldn't want to change that for the world.'


Success: Pendleton is hoping to recreate her success at the London Olympics next year

Now the pressure is on for Victoria to perform well at the London Olympics next year - a prospect that is more than a little daunting for the athlete.

She said: 'It scares me more than it excites me, to be honest; the added pressure of home turf and higher expectations.

'But there are a lot of girly girls in the GB camp now, sitting at the dinner table going, "Ooh, that's a nice nail polish". It's a nice environment, and completely different from when I started.'


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It's love-all as Paris Hilton and Cy Waits enjoy a leisurely afternoon tennis game

Game, set, match: Paris Hilton spent the afternoon yesterday playing tennis in Beverly Hills with her boyfriend Cy Waits


They say the couple that plays together stays together and this appears to be true for Paris Hilton and her boyfriend Cy Waits.

The loved up couple enjoyed and afternoon tennis game yesterday at courts near their Beverly Hills home.

The 30-year-old heiress showed off her ball skills in an all white outfit which included a short white tennis skirt and a white T-shirt.

Game, set, match: Paris Hilton spent the afternoon yesterday playing tennis in Beverly Hills with her boyfriend Cy Waits


Stretch: The heiress limbered up for the match with some gentle leg lifts


Paris also had a baby pink and white Wilson tennis racquet which she clear knew how to use.

The couple, who have been together since June 2010, also spent time kissing and cuddling in between sets.

At one point Paris showed her cheeky side by copying the famous 1970's Athena 'Tennis Girl' photograph and pulled up the back of her skirt to flash her bottom.

Unlike in the iconic picture, Paris had luckily remembered to wear underwear.


Hit it: Paris laughs as she stretches for a ball and misses


Paris has been putting the finishing touches to her new reality series The World According To Paris.

The show will feature Cy, her mother Kathy Hilton and Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller as part of the cast.

The show will air on the Oxygen channel and is said to feature the 'real' Paris.

'When they see this new show, they're going to see the real me,' the star told E!
'It's a show like I've never done before. I'm really letting cameras into my real life, and it's just an all-access pass into what goes on.'


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Boris Becker tries to steal the spotlight from his stunning wife Lilly at the Laureus World Sports Awards with his athletic prowess

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Still got it: A redfaced Boris shows off his athletic prowess as he performs chin ups for the clapping audience


Arriving on the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards tonight, all eyes were on Boris Becker's stunning wife Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg in her dazzling gold gown.

But once inside the venue, the German tennis ace managed to steal the spotlight by showing off his athletic prowess.

The retired sportsman, 43, showed he's still in good shape as he performed some chin-ups on a metal bar to the delight of the star-studded crowd at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

However, his Dutch wife Lilly, 34, was definitely the belle of the ball in her shimmering silver and bronze floor-length strapless gown.

The fitted dress demonstrated she had got her model figure back exactly a year after giving birth to her first child - and Boris's fourth - Amadeus.

Perhaps in a bid to keep up with his nine-years-younger wife, Becker admitted undergoing a facelift recently.


Nice set of wheels: The couple pose in front of a Mercedes Benz as they arrive at the bash


He told Daybreak in November: 'I also had a facelift recently and I coloured my hair, so...

'I turned 43 this week, and winning Wimbledon was 25 years ago, and I do feel very much like I'm 43 right now.'

As a member of the Laureus Sports Academy panel, Becker attends the ceremony every year and helps choose the winners.

The big winners this year were Spain with both tennis player Rafael Nadal and their World Cup football picking up Sportsman Of The Year and Team Of The Year respectively.


Strike a pose: Spanish actress Elsa Pataky - soon to be seen in the next Fast And The Furious sequel - showed off her curves in a mocha dress


French footballer Zinedine Zidane, who attended with his wife Veronique, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

However, one winner, U.S. Alpine skier Lindsay Vonn, could not make the event to pick up her Sportswoman of the Year because she is currently participating in the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Germany.

Vonn won the Olympic Downhill Gold medal at the Vancouver Winter Games in February 2010 just days after injuring her shin.


That's entertainment: Host Kevin Spacey holds one of the awards (left), while Irish pop star Ronan Keating belts out a number


Brave: Spacey played a game of table tennis on stage with Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal


The ceremony was hosted by Hollywood star Kevin Spacey, who enjoyed a spot of table tennis with the Wimbledon champion Nadal.

Entertainment was provided by Irish pop star Ronan Keating, who looked dapper in a black suit.

Aside from Lilly, other glamour at the predominantly-male awards was provided by British Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes and Spanish actresses Paz Vega and Elsa Pataky.


Sports stars and their WAGS: Italian jockey Frankie Dettori and his wife Catherine (left) and French football star Zinedine Zidane and his wife Veronique (right)


Triumphant: (L-R) Nadal with his Sportsman Of The Year trophy, American surfer Kelly Slater with his World Action Sportsperson of the Year and Zidane with his Lifetime Achievement honour





Rafael Nadal - Laureus World Sports Awards




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The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright KOs Kirk Norcross in bloody boxing match finale... as ex Lauren is in his corner

By Emily Sheridan



Pow! The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright delivers a left hook to Kirk Norcross during their boxing match at the City Pavilion in Romford last night


Mark Wright and Kirk Norcross brought the first series of The Only Way Is Essex to a dramatic finale last night as they fought each other in a boxing match.

Club promoter Mark, 23, ended up the winner after leaving Sugar Hut nightclub owner Kirk, 22, with a bloody nose during the bout at the City Pavilion in Romford.

Interestingly, there appeared to be no sign of Mark's latest love Lucy - but his ex-girlfriend Lauren Goodger was spotted ringside looking glamorous in a white dress.


Triumphant: James 'Arg' Argent (far left) announces his best friend Mark as the winner


There has been speculation in recent days the couple may get back together after music manager/stylish Julian Bennett warned Lucy in last night's episode that he had heard rumours about Lauren and Mark being back together.

Of course, all the action was captured on camera for the final episode of the ITV2 reality show, which will be broadcast on Wednesday.

Both fighters gave themselves nicknames for the occasion, billing the match as Mark 'Left Hook' Wright V Kirk '2 Cross' Norcross.

After weeks of goading each other, Mark proved rather more gracious after winning and paid tribute to his opponent for being a 'great person'.


Back with Mark? The winner's ex-girlfriend Lauren Goodger was sat in the front row, fuelling speculation they may be getting back together



Love rivals: Beautician Amy Childs (left) switched to 'Team Mark' after ending her brief romance with Kirk, who is now dating glamour model-turned-DJ Lauren Pope (right)

Writing on his Twitter micro-blogging page last night, Mark said: 'Glad tonight's over. Kirk's a good friend and don't wanna fight him again. He's a great person and we'll be friends for a long while. Well done Kirk.'

Ahead of the fight, Wright sounded pretty confident, writing: 'I'm born ready. A born winner. Bang bang, c' ya soon.'

Before the big fight, the crowd were warmed up with a performance by girl group Lola - comprising of of Mark's older sister Jessica, Amba, Lauren and Linzi - and another fight between Jack Tweed and Big Brother 9 housemate Mohamed Mohamed.

Jack - best known for being the widower of Jade Goody - won the bout against Mohamed, after training alongside Mark over the past couple of weeks.


Team Mark: (L-R) Sam [partially seen], Amy who recently split from Kirk showed support for rival Mark, Jay Conroy, Jack and Harry Derbidge also watched the action


Another bout: Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed won his match against Big Brother 9 star Mohamed Mohamed

All The Only Way Is Essex cast turned out for the big fight, including glamour model Sam Faiers, beautician Amy Childs, Nanny Pat, Harry Derbidge, Candy Jacobs, Michael Woods Adam Ryan and Maria Fowler.

Aside from losing the fight, Kirk also had to contend with his ex-girlfriend Amy Childs turning up with a male model and former Wimbledon footballer Jay Conroy.

After enjoying a first date at the King William IV pub in Chigwell in last night's episode - which was filmed several days ago, Amy invited him to join her at Kirk's fight to make her jealous, or 'jell' as she likes to abbreviate the word to.

The 20-year-old redhead wrote on Twitter last night: 'Is with my gorgeous date you will love him.'



Close to the action: Lauren chatted to her boss Adam Ryan and glamour model Maria Fowler (far right)



Good fight: Kirk and Mark show there's no hard feelings after their fight is over

However, when Amy gets time to watch last night's episode, she may be perturbed to see him and his friend Jack mocking her for thinking Essex was in South London.

However, Kirk has also moved on and invited glamour model-turned-DJ Lauren Pope, 28, to support him.

Amy ended her brief romance with Kirk 10 days ago when she spotted him chatting to Lauren - who was famously romantically linked to Prince Harry in the tabloids.

Sugar Hut employee Candy, who watched the match with her best friend Michael, also teased fans with the news there may be a Christmas special of The Only Way Is Essex next month.

• The final episode of first series of The Only Is Essex will be screened on ITV2 on Wednesday 10 November at 10pm


Warming up the crowd: Girl group Lola (L-R) Lauren Lindsay, Amba-Hollie Wood, Mark's sister Jessica (2nd right) and Linzi Peel performed their debut single Claustrophobic


Family support: Nanny Pat takes time out of cooking for her grandchildren to join granddaughter Jessica to watch Mark


Hot new couple: Amy posted a photo on her Twitter page of her companion, former Wimbledon footballer Jay



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