The story of adultery has gripped a nation where cheating on a spouse was illegal just five years ago.

The actor, 43, made his name playing the sadistic Jim Moriarty in the BBC series Sherlock and feared he would become typecast as the villain.

The actress, 35, looked sensational in a blue floral dress as she sang White Cliffs of Dover during BBC's special celebration for the 75th Anniversary of VE Day on Friday.

Current Derby player-coach Rooney set aside his personal friendship with Juventus talisman Ronaldo and reasoned that Messi is the better player due to his ability to 'torture' his opponents.

Coronavirus has placed footballers, managers and clubs in limbo - but that is a state Paul Pogba, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United are used to regarding the future of the midfielder.

The Colombian playmaker is widely expected to leave the club this summer after suffering from a string of injuries and poor form, and his countryman believes he would be a perfect fit at Old Trafford.

UEFA hope to complete the remaining 17 ties to be played in just over three weeks, with Manchester City and Chelsea set to return to action on August 7 and 8 respectively.

The Moroccan has thrived on loan at the Bundesliga side, providing 10 assists and finding the net three times in 25 league appearances this season.

Ronaldo has been integral to Juve's Serie A charge this term as they were standing top of the table one point ahead of Lazio before the coronaviurs pandemic halted sport across the world.

On Tuesday our writers took on the selection game where you are challenged to pick your greatest World XI. Now, we got the real managers to tackle the toughest of tests...

Paul Pogba has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford when the transfer window next opens, with former club Juventus and LaLiga giants Real Madrid heavily interested in signing him.

Manchester United have joined Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in showing interest in Real Valladoid defender Mohammed Salisu. Salisu has a release clause of just £10million in his contract.

Real Madrid, Man Utd and Juventus are the clubs with realistic chances of landing the 23-year-old. Reports have suggested that Madrid have already agreed a pre-contract with the Holland international.

Beckham was the star name in United's Class of 1992 stars featuring Scholes, Butt, Ryan Giggs and the Neville brothers that went on to enjoy huge success at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale has declared his interest in moving to the MLS and questions continue to be asked about his future in Spain.

Los Blancos were previously been linked with the 19-year-old around the time of his move to Monaco in the winter, however no bid was ever made by the Spanish giants.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: The task of testing clubs in the country's top two divisions began this week with Barcelona players taking tests on Wednesday morning.

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: Murray's former coach Jonas Bjorkman has backed the Scot to return to the highest level of tennis, saying: 'Once a champion, always a champion'.

Andy Murray believes that his newly-refurbished body may be more suited to contesting the Grand Slams than regular tour events when he resumes playing in the Majors next year.

MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: There are certain privileges that come with winning three Grand Slams and a Davis Cup for your country as Andy Murray is finding out this week.

Andy Murray showed his light-hearted side in sharing a video of one of his quirkier exercises as he stepped up his off-season preparations.

From the moment Andy Murray announced his premature 'retirement' from tennis in early January, it has proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions in the sporting world throughout 2019.

Tennis Australia issued a statement on Monday saying Japan's Kei Nishikori had withdrawn from the Australian Open next month as well as next week's new ATP Cup.

Boris Becker has backed Andy Murray to return from his latest injury nightmare and reclaim his place at the top of his sport. Murray is suffering from a pelvic injury after recovering from serious hip surgery.

MIKE KEEGAN - SPORTS AGENDA: Andy Murray still holds out hope of making his comeback at the Miami Open later this month despite ongoing threat of the coronavirus spreading.

It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week.

Vardy's wife, Rebekah, was involved in a huge spat in which Coleen Rooney, wife of Wayne Rooney, publicly accused Rebekah of leaking private stories about the Rooney family to the press.

Wayne Rooney and his three eldest sons continued their luxuriant holiday in Barbados on Wednesday, while his wife Coleen continued to recover in the UK after falling unwell.

Manchester City will offer Wayne Rooney's oldest son Kai (left) a chance to rejoin their academy now that the family have returned to England. The Rooney were recently on vacation in Barbados.

Rebekah Vardy shared a cryptic post warning her enemies will 'destroy themselves' as her WAG war with Coleen Rooney rumbles on.

CHRIS SUTTON: At 26 years old, it is hard to see the Tottenham Hotspur striker not writing his name in history as England's top goalscorer by the end of his career.

INTERVIEW BY JACK GAUGHAN: Slowly we are beginning to see more of Mason Greenwood and these are the first steps in what is promising to be a prosperous career at Manchester United.

Coleen Rooney delighted her followers when she revealed the results of a fun festive photoshoot with her four sons Kai, 10, Klay, six, Kit, three, and Cass, 21 months.

Wayne Rooney has revealed the circumstances of handing in his transfer request to leave Everton for Manchester United back in 2004. 

Carlos Tevez has revealed he was ridiculed at Manchester United for his car... before team-mate Wayne Rooney stepped in, giving the Argentinian his Lamborghini to help him settle.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer mentioned Mason Greenwood in the same breath as a young Wayne Rooney after the teenager inspired Manchester United's Europa League victory over AZ Alkmaar.

The four-time Premier League winner has revealed members of the squad were allowed to attend training the worse for wear and praised Sir Alex Ferguson's man-management.

The 34-year-old, who made his debut for Derby this week, has described how he was 'sucked in' by initial success with gambling before ending up losing money and then 'chasing his bets'

DANNY MURPHY: Eric Cantona or Wayne Rooney, Luis Suarez or Fernando Torres, Peter Schmeichel or David de Gea? Do you agree with his selections?

IAN HERBERT AT PRIDE PARK: Wayne Rooney's appetite for the warm-up in a half empty stadium told you how much he wanted a swansong against Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round.

The fans chanted his name for months before he had even laced up his boots and his presence has been the highlight of a low season for Derby. Rams fans will remember the name Wayne Rooney.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Manchester United to watch out for Wayne Rooney in Thursday's FA Cup fifth round clash at Derby, warning: 'He wants to prove there is still fight in the old dog.'

The Derby captain said the Rams were on the bus to a hotel when the draw was announced and they all cheered.

INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: Rooney, who faces United as Derby's player-coach in the FA Cup Fifth Round, cited Liverpool - a club he has no love for - as one of the models of success.

INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: It's when Rooney is asked whether Sir Alex Ferguson's old man-management ruses make more sense to him, now he is a player-coach, with Derby County.

Wayne Rooney is the star attraction as the Derby County player-coach comes up against his former side Manchester United in the FA Cup. Follow all the updates here with Sportsmail.

The TV personality, 33, was joined by her son Kai, 10, for the match as they turned out to support Wayne who plays for Derby on Thursday.

CHRIS WHEELER AT PRIDE PARK: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was right about Wayne Rooney. There is still fight in the old dog. The problem for Rooney is that Man Utd have a bit of bite themselves.

Manchester United fans decided to take aim at goalkeeper Sergio Romero after he denied Wayne Rooney a late consolation in their 3-0 FA Cup fifth round win over Derby. 

Cristiano Ronaldo is known to have an incredibly healthy lifestyle, but Wayne Rooney remembers taking the Portguese superstar to McDonald's as he looked to add weight.