Bassetlaw MP John Mann said the Shadow Chancellor’s response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement had damaged Mr Balls’s leadership prospects – and made Mr Miliband’s position secure.

The Chancellor has pledged to eliminate the record deficit racked up by Labour during the financial crisis and return the country to the black by the end of the decade.

To raise £18billion in spending cuts over the five years, George Osborne slashed departments by up to 37 per cent but the NHS, defence and international development are the big winners.

Wigan unveiled their gigantic pie mascot on Friday with fans hoping that the savoury snack (contents unknown) can inspire the Latics to Premier League glory next season.

During his second round win at the Australian Open, Nadal hit a forehand return down the line straight into the head of the ballgirl, standing by the umpire's chair, and apologised with a kiss on the cheek.

The world number one had a scary moment during his round two victory over Argentina's Federico Delbonis in the second round.

The world number one was up against Argentina's Federico Delbonis at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday when he hit 13-year-old Anita in the face during the third set.

Anita copped the blow to her face in the third set as the Spanish tennis star took on Argentina's Federico Delbonis at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Roger Federer's opponent Tennys Sandgren needed medical attention when a ballkid collided with him during a crucial stage of their quarterfinal showdown at the Australian Open.

Kia ball kid Charlie Brady, who has been on the court during the Australian Open in Melbourne, said he has had tennis players yell at him, and said some of them can often be 'disrespectful'.

Fred has retired from international football at the age of 30 after Brazil's disappointing World Cup campaign came to an end. He scored 18 goals in 39 games.

Germany's World Cup-winning stars were letting their heroics at the Maracana sink in on Monday as they relaxed at their Rio de Janeiro hotel with their ultimate prize.

Diego Maradona took a swipe at Lionel Messi the day after his World Cup heartache by insisting the heir to his throne didn't deserve to win the Golden Ball award.

Lionel Messi's crowning as the World Cup's outstanding player shocked some prominent figures, but without his individual brilliance Argentina's goals dried up.

BRIAN BARWICK: This has been a hugely enjoyable World Cup for viewers and one that England’s early exit failed to diminish.

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Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has ignored all of the furore caused by him posing with what appeared to be a gun on Instagram by going jet-skiing with his fiancee Fanny Neguesha.

HELEN CAHILL - CITY CORRESPONDENT: Saudi fund boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan is in the final stages of taking over as chairman of Newcastle United, sources told Sportsmail.

After Asprilla pledged to provide 3.5million contraceptives due to a global shortage, the Colombian unveiled his latest ambitious proposal to ensure his customers can still be supplied.

The Magpies are close to finalising a £300million takeover by a Saudi Arabian consortium which is backed by the country's public investment fund.

The Premier League club are nearing a change of ownership after a £300million bid by a Saudi Arabia-lead consortium was accepted by controversial owner Mike Ashley.

The Napoli centre-back has been heavily linked with long-term admirers Manchester United, but Newcastle are also reportedly preparing to make an offer to the Senegal international.

It is the news Newcastle fans have been dreaming about for years - a big-money takeover and the possible departure of Mike Ashley. But how does a deal actually happen? Our expert reveals all.

The 33-year-old made his managerial bow for Anderlecht, but his tenure got off to a rocky start. Kompany was still afforded a rapturous response, although his team were jeered at full time.

Vincent Kompany says a lack of diversity within football institutions is part of the problem in tackling racism in the game. The Anderlecht boss has condemned fans who abused Romelu Lukaku.

ADAM SHERGOLD: Gareth Southgate believes England's forward line is as exciting as any other team in the world. But how does his attacking options measure up against some of the world's best?

Hailey Bieber has revealed she's relishing her self-isolation with the Grammy winner, 26, admitting the coronavirus pandemic has allowed the loved-up couple to spend some extra quality time together.

The images taken at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney on Saturday saw just 25 cheeky fans watch the Sea Eagles take home the win against the Roosters.

She was recently forced to hide from her children in the bathroom.

CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: The coronavirus shutdown has forced rugby into an emergency spell of introspection and exposed the need for change. Here is this column's vision for the sport's future…

Sportsmail will provide live coverage of the FA Cup fifth round draw and reveal who your team will be facing in the next stage of the English competition right here.

Nathan Ferguson's proposed £10m move to Crystal Palace is in the balance. The two clubs agreed a fee for the 19 year-old earlier this week giving him the green light to move to Selhurst Park.

It is understood Villa splashed out £1m on Barry during the recent transfer window, luring the 16-year-old away from Barcelona just six months after he had joined the Catalan giants from West Brom.

West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic has predicted there will be widespread change to football finances after the coronavirus crisis comes to an end.

All English professional football was suspended today for at least three weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, with no matches in the Premier League, Championship, Leagues One or Two.

The Premier League, English Football League and Football Association have announced the suspension of all domestic football will be extended to April 30 at the earliest due to the coronavirus crisis.

JOE BERNSTEIN: The last active English footballers in Europe are returning home after lower division football in Sweden was called off until the end of April.

COMMENT: The top 10 - bar Sheffield United, and good for them - seek to ban Manchester City from Europe next season, regardless of the state of their appeal against a UEFA-imposed sanction.

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has admitted having a terrible knowledge of football, with the Barcelona keeper revealing he barely even watches the game in his spare time.

A European plan is being formed to resume football around July and August, with domestic leagues told Thursday not to abandon competitions yet due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The president of the Spanish league, Javier Tebas, said he believed LaLiga could return as early as the end of May, warning that not playing out the rest of the season could mean £880m losses.

The pair were at Inter together playing under Mourinho, and Balotelli caused anger among his own fans when he threw down his shirt at full-time after putting in a half-hearted performance.

Belgium is at the forefront of a growing number of nations in favour of ending the 2019-20 season straight away and they intend to lobby UEFA at a showdown meeting next Thursday.

UEFA have laid out plans for how the 2020-21 campaign will shape up following the result of the coronavirus outbreak - which could spark a frantic tug-of-war between clubs and countries for players.

Morgan described Avennatti as a 'sleazeball' and blamed the anti-Trump coverage of most cable news networks on what he called 'Trump derangement syndrome.'

Baldwin, 40, announced her diagnosis in an Instagram post on Friday afternoon.

The cyclist who was 'verbally attacked' by Chris Cuomo has reported him to the cops and accused the CNN host of breaking quarantine rules laid out by his brother, New York Gov Andrew Cuomo.

Anderson Cooper had revealed on-air that with barbershops and hair salons closed in New York City due to the COVID-19 outbreak, he attempted to give himself a haircut

Baldwin, 40, revealed that she had contracted coronavirus on April 3, and she has spent the last two weeks fighting painful symptoms of the illness.

Brooke Baldwin, 40, who first revealed that she had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 3, began the homecoming broadcast by thanking viewers for their unwavering support in the weeks since.