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Michael makes history at Wembley

George Michael has become the first singer to perform at the new Wembley Stadium, nearly seven years after the last concert at the London venue.

He performed hits from his Wham! days and his solo career as part of the first of two shows at the iconic venue.

The north-London-born singer said it was an "amazing honor". "I have felt a huge association with Wembley from when I was a child," he told reporters.
 

On stage, he called his fans "the best, most patients in the world". "I'm actually here, I don't believe it," he said.
 

"Before I get carried away with the evening's proceedings I would like to say, for these 25 long years, thank you so much."
 

Celebrity guests at the show included ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, TV presenters Claire Sweeney and June Sarpong, and Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of US businessman Donald Trump.

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