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    Everton holding talks with David Moyes over Goodison Park return ex-West Ham boss rejected other job offers

    DAVID MOYES is in talks for a shock Everton return to replace Sean Dyche.The Toffees axed Dyche, 53, just hours before their FA Cup tie against Peterborough on Thursday.Sean Dyche is in talks for a stunning return to EvertonCredit: AlamySean Dyche was sacked hours ahead of the FA Cup tie with PeterboroughCredit: PAAnd former boss Moyes, 61, has entered talks with Everton after being immediately considered as a replacement. An early approach was made to Moyes and his staff by new owners, The Friedkin Group, before they took control at Goodison Park.The ex-West Ham boss, who left the east London club in the summer, has rejected a number of different offers since leaving the London Stadium – including international jobs and some in America.Speaking last month after being awarded an OBE, he said he was not done in management.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Scot told the BBC: “I don’t consider myself done yet but I am certainly enjoying some time off.”The one thing I won’t do is put any manager under pressure personally, because I don’t believe in it. “I have not liked it when I have been in that position myself.”We are all getting a little bit older and I have to make sure I am doing the right thing for myself.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Football is in my blood. It has been since I was a boy. I love watching football and I have enjoyed my career.”If there is another part to it, so be it. But I would only want it to be a good part. I wouldn’t want to be coming in and doing something which is very difficult.Awkward moment new BBC MOTD favourite upsets David Moyes with comment live on TV as he gives deadpan response “I don’t want to be at the bottom of the league and fighting relegation which I have had a few times, so we will see how things go.”Moyes spent 11 years in charge at Goodison Park before leaving for Manchester United in 2013, leading them to the 2009 FA Cup final and to a 4th placed finish in 2005. More

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    Donald Trump branded ‘freak’ by Ian Wright as Coleen Rooney reveals comment that left mum calling him ‘dirty b*****d’

    DONALD TRUMP was labelled a “freak” and a “dirty b*****d” after Coleen Rooney opened up on her visit to the White House.Wayne had spells as a DC United player and manager during the President-elects first spell in office.The Rooney family were invited to the White House during Donald Trump’s first spell in officeCredit: Instagram / @coleen_rooneyIan Wright called the US President elect a ‘freak’Credit: ReutersThe Rooney family were invited to the White House for a Christmas event many years ago.Coleen, Wayne and their kids Kai, Klay, Kit and Cass mingled with the Trump, his wife Melania and son Barron.Lifting the lid on the experience, she told SkyBet’s Stick to Football podcast about what businessman-turned-politician said about her.Coleen revealed he turned to Barron and muttered: “See, I told you all the soccer players get the good-looking girls.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt led to podcast co-host and England legend Ian Wright calling Trump a “freak”.While in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, Coleen shared the same story and added: “I told my mum and mum was like, ‘dirty b*****d’.”On being greeted by Trump, Wayne’s childhood sweetheart explained: “It was my first meeting with him. It was like, ‘Hello, nice…’ and then that was it. “We didn’t spend that much time there.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“We went with the four kids, but I just remember my kids sitting – there were tables and chairs and everything – and they were eating chicken nuggets on the floor under the table.”It was a bit of a strange set-up, but it was an experience.”Coleen Rooney’s strict rota she has for her 4 boys to try to control the ‘mayhem’ & it’s a game changer for school runsWayne Rooney’s record-breaking careerWAYNE Rooney took the football world by storm when he made his debut for 2002 with Everton.He quickly became the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer aged 16 years and 342 days and was named the BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year.The striker joined Manchester United in 2004 and spent 13 years at Old Trafford. He went on to make 559 appearances for the Red Devils and scored 253 goals. To this day he is still the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.Following his spell with United, Rooney returned to Everton for a season. He also spent one-season stints with D.C. United and Derby County at the end of his career.As well as his impressive club career, Rooney is also England’s second-highest goalscorer with 53 goals in 120 appearances, behind only Harry Kane.After hanging up his boots, the England icon turned to a career in management.He took charge of Derby County in 2020 and managed to just about save the club from relegation from the Championship at the end of his first season.However, with Derby handed a 21-point deduction the following campaign, he was unable to keep them up again and subsequently left.Then came a 15-month spell in charge of MLS side D.C. United. He failed to impress during his time in Washington and parted ways with the club at the end of the 2023 regular season.Rooney was controversially handed the Birmingham job in October 2023, replacing John Eustace with the club doing well and sixth in the Championship table.However, in 15 games he suffered nine defeats and managed just two wins. He was sacked in January 2024 with Birmingham down in 20th. The club were relegated to League One at the end of the campaign.He returned to management in May with Plymouth Argyle but managed just five wins in 25 games. The United legend now finds himself out of work once again. More

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    Sean Dyche SACKED by Everton just hours before FA Cup game as two club icons take charge and David Moyes in line for job

    DAVID MOYES is poised to make a dramatic return to Everton after Sean Dyche was sacked.The Toffees’ new owners The Friedkin Group axed Dyche after almost two years as manager THREE HOURS before last night’s 2-0 FA Cup third-round win over Peterborough.Sean Dyche has been sacked by Everton just hours ahead of their FA Cup clash with PeterboroughCredit: PALeighton Baines and Seamus Coleman will take charge of Everton for their match against PeterboroughCredit: PA:Empics SportDavid Moyes is in line to take over for a second spell at GoodisonCredit: AlamySunSport understands Moyes has held talks with the club he spent 11 seasons at before leaving to take charge of Manchester United in 2013.Billionaire majority owner Dan Friedkin dumped Dyche, 53, after what is believed to have been an angry confrontation with the club’s hierarchy yesterday afternoon.And Everton confirmed: “Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as manager with immediate effect. Ian Woan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer have also left the club. The process to appoint a new manager is under way.”Dyche’s shock axing came in the aftermath of his demands for cash to spend in this month’s transfer window to bolster a squad that lies only one point above the drop zone.READ MORE SPORT STORIESHe faces a battle for compensation, with his contract — which was due to run out at the end of the season — now torn up.The Under-18s head coach, Leighton Baines, and club captain Seamus Coleman took charge of last night’s FA Cup tie.But Toffees chiefs want a new boss in place before Wednesday’s Prem clash against Aston Villa.Former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham chief Jose Mourinho began the day as the bookies’ odds-on choice.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNext Permanent Everton Manager – OutrighttalkSPORT BET oddsDavid Moyes – 4/7Jose Mourinho – 9/4Lee Carsley – 5/1Leighton Baines – 5/1Thomas Frank – 8/1Paulo Fonseca – 10/1Rob Edwards – 16/1Steve Cooper – 25/1Edin Terzic – 25/1David Wagner – 25/1Think YOU know who could replace Sean Dyche as Everton manager? New talkSPORT BET customers who sign-up and bet on this market will be rewarded with up to £40 in free bets!talkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – claim yours here*But TFG have no interest in pursuing the current Fenerbahce boss.TFG were interested in Graham Potter before he was yesterday confirmed as West Ham’s new manager, while Middlesbrough’s Michael Carrick and England Under-21 coach and ex-Toffees midfielder Lee Carsley are also on their shortlist.Everton fans say ‘I feel sick just looking at it’ as new video of Bramley Moore Dock stadium go viral Jose Mourinho is one name in the frame to replace Sean Dyche at Goodison ParkCredit: GettyBut Moyes, who dubbed Everton the “people’s club” during his tenure, is favourite to get the nod and ready to return.He has been jobless since leaving the Hammers in May.But only last month the Scot, 61, insisted: “I don’t want to be taking jobs where I have to scrap all the time and be round the bottom of the league.“Most of the time I was at Everton, we were competing for European positions. The last four years at West Ham, three of them have been in Europe.“I can do a job at a level rather than just avoiding relegation. I’ll wait on the right opportunity.”Everton have won just 17 points from 19 Prem matches this season and have ONE goal in their last five league games.Dyche’s final match was Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpeaking on Tuesday, Dyche knew his job was on the line and claimed he had no problem with Toffees chiefs “succession planning”.He said: “That should be ongoing at every football club. That’s part of the business, surely.”Dyche’s ups and downs at EvertonSEAN DYCHE was appointed in January 2023 following the disastrous reign of Frank Lampard.Things couldn’t have got off to a better start for the former Burnley manager, with victory over Arsenal in his first game at the helm.That first season saw the Toffees’ battle against relegation go down to the final day of the season, with Dyche masterminding a 1-0 win over Bournemouth to retain their place in the top flight.The 2023-24 season started positively, but then Everton were hit with a 10-point deduction, which was later reduced to six points.Despite being hampered by the punishment, Dyche guided Everton to 15th position.The highlight of the season was a 2-0 win over local rivals Liverpool – their first Merseyside derby win at Goodison for 14 years.But despite signs of improvement last term, the Toffees have found themselves in a rut again this season, with Dyche leaving with the team just one point clear of the relegation zone.The distraction of the club’s long protracted takeover cannot have helped, but after The Friedkin Group finally got a deal over the line in December, just a few weeks later they decided on a change of manager. More

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    Jose Mourinho will join elite club if he makes shock Premier League return at Everton that includes Pardew and Bruce

    JOSE MOURINHO has emerged as the shock favourite to replace Sean Dyche at Everton.Toffees manager Dyche was sacked today following The Friedkin Group’s £400million takeover at Goodison Park.Jose Mourinho has emerged as a top candidate for the Everton jobCredit: GettyDyche, 53, was given the elbow with Everton 16th in the Premier League table and just one point above the relegation zone.And ex-Chelsea boss Mourinho could be in line to replace him – even though he was sacked by Dan Friedkin just one year ago.Friedkin – also the owner of Serie A side Roma – got rid of the Portuguese manager following a poor run of results.Mourinho subsequently joined Fenerbahce five months later, but he is understood to be unhappy in Turkey and could seek a move elsewhere.Read More on MourinhoIn October, he issued a come-and-get-me plea to Prem clubs after growing frustrated with UEFA competitions.He said: “Best thing I can do is to go to a team who does not play in Uefa competition.”So a club at the bottom in England who needs a coach in two years, I am ready to go. I don’t want to speak any more about it.”Mourinho is one of the bookies’ favourites to take charge at Goodison Park.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFormer Everton boss David Moyes is also fancied for a return to the club.The Scot was in charge of Everton for 11 years and is currently without a job after leaving West Ham at the end of last season.Should Mourinho accept the Everton job, he would be added to an exclusive list of managers who have taken charge of at least FOUR Premier League clubs…Neil Warnock – 4 clubsWarnock’s first taste of Premier League action came with Sheffield United back in 2006 after he led the club to promotion by finishing second in the Championship.However, the Blades were relegated back down to the second tier after just one season.’I won fair and clean,’ says Jose Mourinho as he hits back after Pep Guardiola dig The 76-year-old has also managed Cardiff, Crystal Palace and Queens Park Rangers.He is currently out of management but has a role as football advisor at Torquay United.Graeme Souness – 4 clubsBefore becoming a pundit, Liverpool icon Souness managed 281 Prem games.He spent three years with Liverpool before going on to manage Southampton, Blackburn and Newcastle.Since leaving St James’ Park in 2006, Souness has not returned to management.Marco Silva – 4 clubsAs things stand, Silva is the only name on this list to still be working in the Premier League.The 47-year-old is currently enjoying a spell at Fulham, having joined in 2021.Silva has also managed Everton, Watford and Hull City, amassing 191 games in total.Marco Silva is currently in charge of FulhamCredit: GettyClaudio Ranieri – 4 clubsThe Italian achieved arguably the most impressive feat of anyone on this list – winning the Premier League with Leicester City.Ranieri lifted the trophy at the end of the 2015-16 campaign after an incredible run.However, he was dismissed the following year after Leicester plummeted down the table.The 73-year-old has also led Chelsea, Fulham and Watford in the Prem.Claudio Ranieri won the Prem with Leicester in 2016Credit: PA:Empics SportRafa Benitez – 4 clubsThe Spaniard has taken charge of both Merseyside clubs during his career.His biggest achievement came in 2005 when he won the Champions League with Liverpool.Benitez has also managed Newcastle, Chelsea and Everton.He last managed Celta Vigo for 10 months before being sacked in March 2024.Ron Atkinson – 4 clubsThe 85-year-old took the step into management in the 1970s but went on to manage four clubs in the Premier League era.Before retiring in 1999, Atkinson took charge of Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday, Coventry City and Aston Villa.David Moyes – 4 clubsMoyes is one of the Premier League’s most iconic managers.He spent 11 years at Goodison Park leading Everton towards the start of his coaching career before being chosen as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Manchester United.The Scot lasted just nine months in the job and later joined Real Sociedad.But he returned to the Prem in July 2016 to join Sunderland.Moyes most recently enjoyed a five-year stint with West Ham, where he won the Europa Conference League in 2023 before leaving the following year.The ex-Hammers boss is also believed to be under consideration by TFG for the Everton job.David Moyes last managed West HamCredit: PAChris Hughton – 4 clubsHughton managed 169 Prem games across his spells with Newcastle, Birmingham, Norwich and Brighton.His longest stint as a top tier manager came with the Seagulls between 2014 and 2019 before he got sacked despite leading the club to safety.Alan Pardew – 5 clubsPardew managed 318 Premier League games throughout his career with the likes of West Brom, Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Charlton and West Ham.The majority of his time as a manager has been spent in England, but in recent years he left to coach Dutch side ADO Den Haag, Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia and Greek outfit Aris.Steve Bruce – 5 clubsAnother Prem icon, Bruce has led five different clubs in England’s top division.Across 477 games, the 64-year-old spent time with Newcastle, Hull, Sunderland, Wigan and Birmingham.He is currently in charge of Blackpool, having taken the reigns last year.Steve Bruce has managed 477 Prem gamesCredit: PAHarry Redknapp – 5 clubs One of the most beloved figures in English football, Redknapp has been involved in 642 Prem games.QPR, Tottenham, Portsmouth, Southampton and West Ham are all among the clubs he coached before retiring in 2017.After stepping away from the game he won reality TV show ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!’ and was crowned King of the Jungle in 2018.He now has an advisory role at Bournemouth.Mark Hughes – 6 clubsHughes has managed six different clubs in the Premier League era.Spells at Southampton, Stoke, QPR, Fulham, Manchester City and Blackburn made up his 12 years in the top division.His longest stint was with Stoke, where he spent five years after joining in 2013.Roy Hodgson – 6 clubsHodgson most recently managed Crystal Palace in the Prem, only leaving last February following his 200th match for the club.He was allegedly on the verge of being sacked by the Eagles before stepping down and retiring.The 77-year-old has also managed Watford, West Brom, Liverpool, Fulham and Blackburn.As well as his club career, Hodgson spent four years as England manager before getting sacked in 2016.Roy Hodgson left Crystal Palace and retired last yearCredit: ReutersSam Allardyce – 9 clubsTopping the list of the most clubs managed in the Premier League is Allardyce with a whopping nine to his name.He also holds the record for the shortest tenure of any Prem manager – 30 days with Leeds at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.The 70-year-old was appointed on a temporary basis as the club made a desperate attempt to stay in the top tier, but they were relegated to the Championship.Allardyce has not had a job since. The Dudley-born manager has also coached West Brom, Everton, Crystal Palace, Sunderland, West Ham, Blackburn, Newcastle and Bolton.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd he infamously managed England for just one game before stepping down.He spent just 67 days in charge of the national team and left following allegations of malpractice.Sam Allardyce has managed the most Prem clubsCredit: AFPManagers who have worked at four Premier League clubs or more More

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    Liverpool squad left STRANDED after flight home from London diverted to Birmingham due to horror weather conditions

    LIVERPOOL suffered a travel nightmare on their way home from Tottenham last night.The Premier League leaders were beaten 1-0 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Spurs.Liverpool’s flight had to land in Birmingham due to horror weather conditionsCredit: ReutersLiverpool players and staff were set to fly back from London Stansted to John Lennon Airport after the final whistle.But they had a horror journey as their plane was unable to land in Merseyside due to “icy fog”, according to The Athletic.The flight was instead diverted to Birmingham and a team bus then took them back to Liverpool.It meant they did not get home until the early hours of the morning.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArne Slot then made the decision to cancel training today.Liverpool are back in action on Saturday as they face Accrington Stanley in the third round of the FA Cup.The travel chaos completes a disastrous few days for Liverpool that saw them held 2-2 by Manchester United in the Premier League before the defeat to Spurs.And it is not the first time the Reds have been impacted by weather this season after having their clash against Everton postponed due to Storm Darragh in December.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThere was also concerns their game versus Man Utd on Sunday was going to be called off following snowfall.The match is now reportedly set for February 11 but the Premier League are yet to confirm.Liverpool boss Arne Slot frustrated to lose to Lucas Bergvall goal against Tottenham Despite adverse weather in Merseyside again this evening, Everton’s FA Cup clash against Peterbrough is going ahead after chiefs held a meeting this afternoon. More

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    Man Utd and Arsenal set to use different FA Cup ball to everyone else this weekend and it will leave Arteta seething

    ARSENAL and Manchester United will use a DIFFERENT ball to their FA Cup rivals this weekend.Gunners boss Mikel Arteta kicked up a fuss about the ball used in his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday.Arsenal played with a different ball in their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg defeat to NewcastleCredit: GETTYGunners boss Mikel Arteta seemingly blamed the ball for his troops’ failure to find the back of netCredit: REUTERRSThe North Londoners will play with this ball against UnitedCredit: MITREAnd the Spaniard could be irked by the ball his troops are set to use in their third round clash with United on Saturday afternoon.Competition ball supplier Mitre have announced the game will be played with special matchday balls to pay homage to the visitors, who are the current FA Cup holders.Their special FA Cup Ultimax Pro Winners ball will be in use at the Emirates.But the rest of the FA Cup third-round ties will be played with a DIFFERENT ball.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSArteta will no doubt be vocal about the special edition ball should it be at the centre of any controversy, of which there has been plenty with United over the years.Speaking after the North Londoners’ 2-0 midweek defeat to Newcastle, he said: “We also kicked a lot of balls over the bar.”And it’s tricky that these balls fly a lot so there’s details that we can do better.”But at the end that’s gone, there’s no way back it’s about the next game and that’s our world, the reality is our world.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”It’s just different. Very different to a Premier League ball, and you have to adapt to that because it flies different.”When you touch it the grip is very different as well so you adapt to that.”Mikel Arteta reveals Bukayo Saka is set to miss months after surgery as he gives injury update on Arsenal starThe EFL reacted quickly to Arteta’s comments, with a spokesperson saying: ” As is required throughout the professional game, the PUMA ball used in this season’s Carabao Cup and in EFL competition since 2021/22 is tested in accordance with the FIFA Quality Programme for Footballs, and meets the FIFA Quality Pro standard.”In addition to the Carabao Cup, the same ball has been successfully used in other major European leagues, including both Serie A and LaLiga and our three divisions in the EFL.”All Clubs play with the same ball, and we have received no further comments of this nature following any of the previous 88 fixtures which have taken place in this season’s Carabao Cup.” More

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    Transfer recommendations for Gameweek 19: FA Cup fixtures pose problems and possibilities

    GAMEWEEK 19 marks a unique juncture in the Dream Team calendar as it features the bulk of the FA Cup third round.Everton and Fulham’s cup ties against Peterborough and Watford fall under the jurisdiction of Gameweek 18 and so the Toffees and the Cottagers will be the only clubs without two fixtures to fulfil this coming Gameweek.Gameweek 19 is a tricky one to negotiateCredit: Dream TeamThe FA Cup poses both possibilities and problems for Dream Team managers.Mismatches against lower league opponents can yield plentiful points but heavy rotation is to be expected among the top flight clubs.Thankfully, there’s a full round of Premier League games to follow in midweek so it’s not the end of the world if you’re lacking in active players this weekend.In hope of providing a helping hand, allow us to present some transfer recommendations for Gameweek 19.A quick note before we get into it to say that we won’t be repeating ourselves in regards to Alexander Isak (£5.9m) and Anthony Gordon (£5m) but the Newcastle pair are clearly still strong options having combined for 40 points in Gameweek 18.Bruno Fernandes (£6.1m)An acquired taste but a fantastic performerCredit: ReutersManchester United’s captain isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but it’s simply a fact that he averages 6.7 points-per-game this season – a rate only bettered by five midfielders.The Portugal international produced a masterful performance against Liverpool last time out for a ten-point return and he’ll be licking his lips at the prospect of facing relegation-bound Southampton in midweek.Most read in FootballFirstly, there’s the small matter of an FA Cup meeting with Arsenal in North London.A trip to the Emirates is far from favourable but this high-profile match-up may work in the favour of Dream Team bosses as Mikel Arteta and Ruben Amorim will probably have to name relatively strong line-ups.All things considered, Fernandes seems to be among the most likely to start two fixtures in Gameweek 19 out of the assets hovering near the top of the rankings.Savinho (£4m)Bonus ballCredit: ReutersIt’s a case of no goals, no problems for Manchester City’s 20 year-old winger.The Brazil international has converted just one of his 49 shots in all competitions this season which is a big concern but, despite his wayward finishing, he’s currently the most in-form midfielder in Dream Team.Savinho has raced to ten assists for his new club having developed a strong understanding with Erling Haaland (£7.8m) in recent outings.Furthermore, he’s one of the game’s most passionate bonus point hoarders – only Morgan Rogers (£3.5m) has completed more dribbles in 2024/25.There’s no guarantee Savinho will get substantial minutes against Salford this weekend but with an injury-hit Brentford and Ipswich up next in the league plus the impending resumption of the Champions League, the 3.3%-owned midfielder might prove to be a smart difference-maker this month.Eberechi Eze (£4.9m) and/or Daniel Munoz (£4m)For those who like to think outside the boxCredit: GettyA couple of one-week punts for those targeting short-terms gains this week.Oliver Glasner tends to name relatively strong starting XIs in the domestic cups and so there’s every chance the Eagles’ top stars will be unleashed upon Stockport on Sunday.Even if that’s not the case, Palace will fancy their chances away to Leicester on Wednesday night given the Foxes have lost five consecutive league games – only Wolves have conceded more goals.Eze and Munoz average 7.3 and 5.7 points-per-game respectively this season.Only Noussair Mazraoui (£3.2m) has made more tackles than the Colombian wing-back this term.Antonin Kinsky (£2.5m)Strong startCredit: PAWe finish with the new kid on the block!The Czech goalkeeper impressed on his Tottenham debut with six saves to ensure a clean sheet against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup for a ten-point return.Spurs visit neighbours Arsenal in midweek for a highly-charged derby but that’s offset with a massively favourable cup tie against Non-League outfit Tamworth.If Kinsky is given the nod at the Lamb Ground his chances of keeping a second consecutive clean sheet will be sky high – though some Dream Team bosses will be wary of a Spursy slip-up.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 21-year-old is affordably priced and seems set for a run of starts while Guglielmo Vicario (£3.4m) recovers from surgery.Remember to confirm your transfers for Gameweek 19 before Friday’s 6:30pm deadline – don’t get caught out!Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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    ‘How is this real?’ – Former Chelsea star’s home destroyed in LA wildfires with player sharing chilling picture

    FORMER Chelsea star Ali Riley’s home was destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires.The New Zealand captain, 37, played for the Blues’ women’s team six seasons ago.Ali Riley shared a heartbreaking post about the Hollywood wildfiresCredit: AFPRiley played for Chelsea six years agoCredit: GettyHer house was destroyed in the blaze as she chillingly revealed how she was there eating dinner just earlier this weekCredit: Instagram @rileythreeThankfully Riley and her family are safeDefender Ali made 16 appearances, scoring two goals, before leaving for Bayern Munich.She has played for LA side Angel City since 2022, becoming club captain.But her house was reduced to ashes earlier this week as uncontrollable blazes swept the upmarket Pacific Palisades suburb.She posted a chilling picture on social media of the fire-destroyed neighbourhood, with an arrow pointing out where her home used to be.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLos Angeles-born Ali wrote on X: “This was our home. How is this real.  It can’t be real.”The 163-cap international added on Instagram: “Our entire neighbourhood is gone. We are all safe.”Holding on to that with my whole heart while we figure out what to do next.”I keep looking at this to make myself understand that it is real.Most read in Football”I was there Monday night eating dinner. Hanging with Mom and Dad.”Watched the sunset. And now it’s gone forever.Devastating pics show LA celeb mansions burned to ground including John Goodman’s & Leighton Meester’s in wildfires”This rubble was our home.”Ali received an outpouring of sympathy and support from friends and team-mates on social media.Chelsea signed her in 2018 after she won nine trophies with Swedish club Rosengard.At least five people have died, and 137,000 evacuated from their homes, since the devastating LA fires broke out earlier this week.Ali’s club Angel City, founded in 2020, plays in America’s top-tier National Women’s Soccer League.Its ownership structure includes actress Natalie Portman as well as tennis icons Venus Williams and Billie Jean King.Gavin and Stacey star James Corden, a former US TV host, has also invested in the Californian club.She also represents New Zealand on the international stageCredit: Getty More