The 28-year-old midfielder made the announcement on Monday, wanting to concentrate on his club career with Sheffield United - who are back in the Premier League after a 12-year absence.

There is plenty at stake over the next fortnight with teams on the brink of qualifying for the European Championships in 2020, while some nations hit the road for some eagerly-anticipated friendlies.

A Saudi takeover of Newcastle would be 'sportswashing' according to human rights body Amnesty International.The Premier League club are understood to be in talks with two potential buyers

The north-east club are reportedly on the verge of being sold to a Saudi-backed consortium which involves Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for around £300million.

Adam Driver, was recognized with an Outstanding Performer of the Year award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Friday.

Leishman and Ancer staged a remarkable rally Saturday in foursomes, going from five down with eight holes to play to earn a most unlikely halve against Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler .

Graeme McDowell succeeding in proving to his children he is not just a 'YouTube golfer', but their Easter holiday plans may have to change following his battling victory in the Saudi International.

The Thor actor and actress, both 35, revealed they were treated to travelling across the world for their joint stint, while original agents Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones filmed in the U.S.

Damon is supporting Hemsworth at his premiere. They have frequently appeared at each other's movie premieres, and they've even gone on combined family vacations together.

Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth reunited after their turn in Thor: Ragnarok to lead the New York City premiere of Men In Black: International. She wore a silver dress and he had a three-piece suit.

The International Monetary Fund is so downbeat about Australia it has downgraded its growth forecasts for 2019 - expecting it to do even worse than Greece which has debt problems.

Richard Parks knows a thing or two about self-isolation and is probably the least concerned of anyone about the prospect of closing his front door to the rest of the world for the next few months.

In a Bristol team which contains Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua and will soon add Kyle Sinckler and Semi Radradra, it takes a lot to be described as one of the Bears' 'signings of the season.'

Ben Foden is supposed to be taking part in his second and final season of Major League Rugby on behalf of New York. However the season has been suspended due to the coronavirus.

She was seen storming the runways of the French capital as she walked for Miu Miu during the recently-concluded Paris Fashion Week.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reportedly announce the mandatory quarantine on Sunday evening.

Sens. Charles Grassley and Ron Johnston released a letter to the Secret Service seeking information on Hunter Biden after the Senate acquitted Trump of abuse of power.

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: When Italy kick off their Six Nations campaign against Wales, Sergio Parisse will be miles from Cardiff in the Maldives enjoying a hard-earned holiday.

The former England Under 21 international had been on a life support machine in hospital for the past 12 days but his pregnant wife Amanda was at his bedside when it was turned off on Thursday.

Australia international midfielder Brandon O'Neill is weighing up a move to England amid interest from Championship sides Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City.

The leading actresses of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil spoke to ten female students from the Mulberry School for Girls to inspire them on today's International Day of the Girl.

Concerns circulate whether crew aboard the International Space Station could have been infected with coronavirus prior to a launch, after a senior Russian official present tested positive.

Russia have been banned from the world's top sporting events for four years, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.

Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend Camila Morrone, 22, dazzled in a plunging gold gown at the Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco on Thursday.

Camila Morrone put on an elegant display in a strapless black satin gown at the festival's closing ceremony in Morocco on Saturday.

If you are having withdrawal symptoms from the Premier League then have no fear as the world's best stars will be in action over the weekend. Here, Sportsmail runs through the best match-ups.

Disney's Frozen 2 is growing momentum, scoring $18.6M from 26 markets globally through Thursday.

The awards-winning actress, looked chic in an all-black ensemble as she stepped out to promote the upcoming release of her latest film, Colette, in Toronto, Canada on Monday.

The 39-year-old supermodel posted a gorgeous snap with a host of women, while Kris dedicated her post to her daughters and grandchildren.

The heavily-inked singer paired the statement piece with a more relaxed outfit consisting of a tight-fit white T-shirt, which displayed his toned biceps, and a pair of baggy trousers.

The 32-year-old's wait for major silverware with his country goes on after Argentina were beaten 2-0 by Brazil in the Copa America semi-finals. Messi will be 35 by the 2022 World Cup.

RICHARD GIBSON IN EAST LONDON: England's quest to become the first country to be crowned double world champions was launched with a whimper on the Eastern Cape on Wednesday night.

South Africa and England contest the series-deciding third Twenty20 International at Supersport Park in Centurion on Sunday. Follow all the latest with our interactive scoreboard.

Orlando Cicilia was arrested for his part in the illicit operation in 1987 during Miami's narcotics heyday when Republican presidential hopeful Rubio was just 16.

Prince Harry is expected to attend the International AIDS Conference 2018 in Amsterdam and will join advocates from his charity Sentebale to raise awareness of the problems teenagers face.

Charlize Theron took centre-stage as she joined Prince Harry and Sir Elton John at the second day of the 22nd International AIDS conference in Amsterdam on Tuesday.

Kante will miss Chelsea's clash with Newcastle due to a groin problem as his injury issues continue, having also been sidelined this season due to knee, ankle and hamstring problems.

For the first time in over 400 years, the Renaissance master's Poesie will be on show together as the centrepiece of the National Gallery's new exhibition.

The 22-year-old 'self-made billionaire' posted several snaps of her tiny toddler modeling outside their $12M eight-bedroom Hidden Hills mansion

The American side announced in a statement that Promise had died on Wednesday evening, but did not specify the cause of death. He captained Nigeria to a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Director Genevieve Nnaji tweeted: 'We did not choose who colonized us,' on Monday after Lionheart was disqualified from the Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category at Oscars 2020.

The 18-year-old was born in Ealing, London but has Nigerian parents so therefore can play for England or Nigeria. The winger is currently playing at left-back for the Gunners.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined members of the royal household to pay tribute on Instagram to the 'inspiring' women they have met on International Women's Day.

Fears over international teams getting stuck at this year's Twenty20 World Cup will feature prominently in the ICC's teleconference talks between chief executives next Thursday.

Eoin Morgan's world champions are now eight points clear of India following their dominance in the format over recent years with New Zealand, the defeated finalists at Lord's last July, in third.

The 34-year-old holds a record 121 caps for his country and started all three games as Pavel Vbra's side exited Euro 2016 after the group stage, earning just one point in France.

IAN LADYMAN AT THE SINOBO STADIUM: This was a throwback performance from England and not in a good way. Too slow, too predictable and too easy to play against.

The news couldn't have come at a worse time for Lampard as he heads into a packed fixture schedule over the next 21 days. Chelsea host Newcastle on Saturday before facing Ajax four days later.

Bahrain international Sayed Baqer has been banned for 10 matches for a racist gesture during a World Cup qualifier.

Premier League referees David Coote and Andy Madley have passed a fitness test at the second attempt to become members of the FIFA International List.