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TOM BRADY has revealed what David Beckham taught him during Birmingham’s win over Wrexham.The NFL legend was in attendance to watch Monday night’s League One clash at St. Andrew’s.Tom Brady has revealed what David Beckham taught him during Birmingham’s win over WrexhamCredit: PAThe NFL icon was spotted alongside Beckham in the stands at St. Andrew’s on MondayCredit: GettyA host of celebrities were also spotted in the stands, including Beckham and Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney.Blues minority stakeholder Brady has now revealed Beckham taught him about the traditions of football chants.The pair were pictured next to each other alongside Beckham’s son Romeo, who recently quit football to launch his modelling career.Reposting a snap of the duo to his Instagram story, Brady wrote: “What a night in BIRMINGHAM.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Thanks for teaching me how to sing at a football match @davidbeckham. Can’t repeat most of what was said.”Brady had earlier been given an X-rated welcome to the stadium by the travelling Wrexham fans on an eventful night in the Second City.He was also seen applauding after a brawl broke out during a feisty second half.The seven-time Super Bowl champion ended the night on the winning side, though, as the Blues came from behind to maintain their unbeaten league start.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA brace from £15million signing Jay Stansfield and a strike from Tomoki Iwata sealed a 3-1 win for 10-man Birmingham.The win takes Chris Davies’ side up to second in the third tier behind Monday’s opponents Wrexham.Wrexham’s James McClean catches beer thrown by Birmingham fans and pretends to drink it as he winds up supporters in huge League One clashHowever, his side only trail the newly-promoted side on goal difference and have played a game less.Birmingham could move to the summit this weekend, though, when they visit Rotherham on Saturday afternoon.Brady joked ‘I can’t repeat most of what was said’ to him by BeckhamCredit: GettyThe seven-time Super Bowl champion watched on as Birmingham won 3-1 in League OneCredit: Reuters More
TWO time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has said he is now taking a more ‘mental approach’ to training after losing to Oleksandr Usyk.The 32-year-old said he is increasingly focusing on the mental aspects of his boxing training.
Anthony Joshua has revealed the way he is tackling training in the lead up to 2022Credit: Getty
Speaking at an Under Armour panel, Joshua said he was turning to ‘uplifting activities’ to help put him in the right headspace.
“I’m not happy with what happened in my previous fight. You have to be angry at losing and it’s not acceptable,” he says.
“My losses should be put in my highlights reel really, as that’s the stuff that shapes you, it’s always on my mind.
“I don’t take losses well, I fight the best consistently, and I try to overcome obstacles.”
Joshua’s next fight is set for April 2022 and after September’s loss, he’s taking on a new approach.
Mental health is key to all of us, and can make a real impact for any athlete; it’s something Watford-born Joshua puts a lot of emphasis on.
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Joshua says mental recovery is really important for him and explains that keeping his mental health in good condition helps him feel strong and perform at his best.
Keeping an eye on his social media usage is a crucial step in managing his mental health.
“It’s all about the environment I create around myself and the information I let in,” says Joshua.
“It’s too much of an effort to block out social media. If you like it, jump on it, but when you’re on it, control what you let into your life.
“If you use it, it’s fine, get the positives out of it.
“You have to fill your life with motivation, because life is hard.
“I’ve been at the bottom so I need to see things that are uplifting.”
Anthony Joshua’s top tips for training outside this winterChilly training doesn’t just have to involve sub-zero temperatures and sprinting in the snow.
“It’s important to just get outside and just get some sunshine,” says Joshua.
“Just going for a walk and getting some sunlight is great; it’s so important to be outside.”
If you’re anxious about cold weather workouts, start slow and build up your cold weather tolerance.
“Lots of little things impact us,” says Joshua.
“You need small targets. Small little steps will take you a long way.
“Cold training is good because it helps you learn how to deal with stress.
“It helps you become a better person, no matter what environment you are in.”Another way he keeps his mental health topped up is with a chilly daily ritual.
While many influencers and athletes like to post photos of themselves luxuriously lounging in hot places like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Joshua much prefers the cold, and Joshua likes to take a cold shower first thing.
It’s a shock to the system, and a boost for his mental health.
“A cold shower is one of the first things I do in the morning,” he says.
“It’s all about being uncomfortable.
“Each day presents me with millions of obstacles and I just feel like if I can get through a 30 second cold shower, then I can deal with 10 minutes of stress.”
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Joshua, an Under Armour ambassador, takes his cold shower philosophy into the training ring too.
Icy weather training might be something he struggles with, but he says: “It’s that mental blockage that you need to overcome.”
He remembers his trainer telling him to go for a run outdoors, in freezing temperatures.
“I knew I had to go outside. The spartans and the vikings would always be outside, but I’m a new school guy.
“My coach showed me a video of someone running in the snow, so I knew what I had to do.
“I had to overcome my thoughts and I felt alive when I came back from that run.”
Training at low temperatures can be hugely beneficial for your physical and mental health, if you can get yourself out the door.
“Being in a warm environment relaxes you, you shut down,” says Joshua.
“The cold signals to your brain and the rest of your body that you need to wake up.
“It’s all about being switched on and that’s what cold weather training does for your mind and body.”
Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua step-aside talks axed and will now fight Usyk as planned MoreRB LEIPZIG boss Julian Nagelsmann has conceded that defender Dayot Upamecano could leave the club next summer.
The talented Frenchman made his debut for Les Bleus over the weekend, and has been linked with the likes of Manchester United.3
Upamecano made his France debut over the weekendCredit: Reuters
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Nagelsmann, 33, refuted claims that Upamecano will depart in the coming weeks.
But he admitted that the deal could well happen next year.
He told ESPN: “He [Upamecano] will be here for the season. I’m sure about that. As for the future, I’m not sure as he is very talented.
“Lots of clubs will want to buy – next season it could be real that he leaves the club.“But this season he will stay.”
And speaking on international duty Upamecano, 21, was non-committal.
He said: “I am targeted by several clubs, I speak with clubs, but I have time. We will see what happens in the future.”
Upamecano penned a new three-year contract with the Bundesliga side back in July.3
The 21-year-old impressed in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty
And last month, amid more speculation, Leipzig were keen to point it out – retweeting their previous announcement with an “ICYMI”.
But the deal reportedly allows Upamecano to leave the club for £40million next summer.
The Red Devils have been chasing a new defender this summer, as they seek a regular partner for skipper Harry Maguire.Harry Maguire watches Soccer Aid charity match in first public outing since Mykonos arrest More
EVERTON flop Jean-Philippe Gbamin seems to be selling his match-worn kit on Facebook amid a disastrous spell at Goodison Park.Gbamin joined the Toffees in 2019 following a £25million deal with Mainz but has since struggled with only a mere eight appearances under his belt.
Everton flop Jean-Philippe Gbamin has struggled to break into the first teamCredit: Getty
Gbamin appears to be selling his Everton kit for a mere £300 on Facebook
The midfielder’s struggles led to two loan stints as he temporarily joined CSKA Moscow and Trabzonspor last season.
Despite having another year on his contract, the Ivory Coast international doesn’t appear likely to make Everton manager Sean Dyche’s plans for the upcoming season.
Now the 27-year-old appears to be selling his kit on social media.
The Ivorian reportedly shared a picture of Everton shirts, tracksuit tops and socks on Facebook Marketplace.
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And it seems like the No6 is selling the lot for a mere £300.
Gbamin appeared to post the advert with the following caption: “Everton Football Club Clothes Bundle – Brand New and Match Worn Shirts £300.”
The versatile midfielder’s turbulent four-year stint at Merseyside got off on the wrong foot after his arrival from Germany.
Gbamin suffered a serious hamstring injury within weeks of joining the club.
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That set-back ruled him out for the majority of the 2019-2020 season.
His luck didn’t improve as he then only mustered six appearances in the Premier League.
Everton are set for an important summer transfer window that will demand significant reinforcement.
The Toffees barely avoided relegation last season and took their survival struggle down to the wire as they didn’t seal safety until the final round of fixtures. MoreA whisky brand has delivered a cheeky warning to the new Manchester United manager – not to ‘balls it up’ when they get behind the desk.The job, one of the biggest in world football, has been described as a poisoned chalice in the past.The van said the Man Utd job ‘sounds like Heaven, burns like hell’Credit: Anthony Devlin/PinPepThe cheeky whisky company were not slow to capitalise on Amorim’s appointmentCredit: Anthony Devlin/PinPepMan Utd have announced that Ruben Amorim will become the new head coach on November 11Credit: X formerly Twitter / @ManUtdBut interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy started them off on the right foot with a thumping 5-2 win at home against Leicester last night.Fireball cinnamon whisky liqueur parked the tongue-in-cheek van outside Old Trafford, which also offering a free drink to the incoming coach.And the new full-time boss, Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim, is going to need more than Dutch Courage to succeed.Lorenzo Farronato for the brand said: “As the next stage of Manchester United’s managerial saga appears to be almost decided, we’re thrilled to be able to give United fans something to spice up the occasion.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS“We want to wish the manager the best of luck in their new role and to let them know that Fireball is here for any celebrations (or commiserations) that come with the next rollercoaster era of club leadership.”Man Utd today announced Amorim as their new head coach on a three-year deal.But the Portuguese boss will stay at Sporting until the international break, formally taking charge of the Red Devils on November 11.His first match will be away at Ipswich, whose manager Kieran McKenna was linked with the United job in the summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRuud van Nistelrooy will remain in temporary charge until Amorim formally begins work.United have home games against Chelsea, PAOK Thessaloniki and Leicester before Amorim takes over.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for.Sporting fans give verdict on Ruben Amorim ahead of move to Man Utd More