Mesut Ozil has dismissed stories in the Spanish press about his perceived lack of professionalism, while also appearing to criticise Real Madrid himself for not affording him full trust — in contrast to Arsenal, where he says he is loving life.

George Clooney has been listed as a defence witness in Silvio Berlusconi's upcoming trial.

FORMER Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi issued a public apology to his wife yesterday after she learned through the press of his verbal dalliance with a pretty young lawmaker.