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    Real Madrid star-turned-fisherman has more than a TON of ‘illegal shellfish’ seized by authorities in warehouse raid

    EX-REAL Madrid star Fabio Coentrao is under investigation after seeing more than a TON of allegedly illegal shellfish seized by authorities in a warehouse he owns, according to reports in Portugal.The 36-year-old retired from football in 2021 and turned to fishing as his new career.Over a ton of illegal goods have been seized in a warehouse allegedly owned by Fabio CoentraoCredit: PA:Empics SportCoentrao went into the fishing business after retiring in 2021Credit: YouTube / Empower Brands ChannelHowever, the 52-cap Portuguese international has now seen over a ton – 1020 kilograms to be exact – of illegal goods seized in a raid on a warehouse at the Póvoa de Varzim fishing port in northern Portugal belonging to Coentrao.According to Jornal de Noticias, the General Directorate of Natural Resources, Security and Maritime Services (DGRM) took possession of 12 tanks of water filled with seafood including crabs, lobster and shrimp.These tanks are said to have held 760kg worth of undocumented goods and a further 260kg with an invoice but without a license for selling, meaning they were also confiscated.Investigators claim Coentrao rented a vessel to carry out an unlicensed business.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe report suggests the Autoridade de Segurança Alimentaria e Económica (ASAE), had already urged Coentrao to close the business, which had been operating for seven months, after failing to meet legal requirements. Coentrao previously stated how he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps.He declined to testify regarding the incident and has already been informed of the closure of the facility.The goods will now be examined by authorities to ascertain whether they will be destroyed or donated to charity.Most read in FootballThe company that owns the space the facility is rented on, the Organization of Artisanal Fishing Producers, have denied any connection to the irregularities.They added other leased properties in the area have not encountered similar issues.Football icons’ strange hobbiesCoentrao is also alleged to have threatened and insulted reporters who were at the scene when authorities were seizing goods.He was caught on camera saying: “Haven’t you seen the news? Do you know what you’re doing? Don’t make the same mistake as the Jornal de Notícias. (…) Don’t film my house. (…) I’m warning you.”Coentrao won ten titles with Real Madrid, including two Champions Leagues, three with Benfica including the Portuguese League title and one Portuguese League Cup with Sporting Lisbon. More

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    Transfer recommendations for Gameweek 20: Morgan Rogers & Phil Foden among smart options

    THE return of the Champions League and Europa League means six clubs are set to pull double duty in Gameweek 20.Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester United will also play twice in Gameweek 21 so Dream Team managers would be wise to focus on this sextet for the remainder of January.You don’t need us to tell you that the likes of Mohamed Salah (£8.1m), Erling Haaland (£8m) and Bruno Fernandes (£6.2m) are well placed to provide points but allow us to present some transfer recommendations that aren’t quite as obvious.Back among the goalsCredit: AlamyPhil Foden (£6.2m)Manchester City’s No47 might be the biggest name who currently features in fewer than 10% of teams.Pep Guardiola’s side still have problems in defence but their attack once again looks difficult to resist.Foden has banked 60 points in his last six games via four goals and two assists; he’s not shy of a bonus point either.City are due to face Ipswich and PSG this coming Gameweek and they can’t afford to ease up in the Champions League with their spot in the knockout stage at serious risk.The England international is very expensive and so some Dream Team bosses might consider Savinho (£4.3m) a more realistic avenue into City’s midfield.Spurs StarsLook at their points, not the league tableCredit: ReutersIt might sound counterproductive to heavily rely on a team currently 13th in the table, fresh off an unconvincing FA win over non-league Tamworth and defeat in the North London derby, but hear us out.Ange Postecoglou’s side are far from the complete package but several players have made waves in Dream Team this season.Most read in FootballPedro Porro (£4.2m) and Dominic Solanke (£4.6m) rank fourth in their respective positions while Brennan Johnson (£3.7m), James Maddison (£4.1m) and Dejan Kulusevski (£4.3m) are all among the top seven midfielders.Antonin Kinsky (£2.8m) made fans sweat on a few occasions at the Emirates but the fact is the Czech goalkeeper has been a Dream Team asset for two Gameweeks and racked up 25 points.Spurs are due to play Everton, Hoffenheim (16th in the Bundesliga), Leicester and Elfsborg before the end of the month.Morgan Rogers (£3.5m)Cold celebration, hot formCredit: GettyThe Aston Villa midfielder is a class act who has offered excellent value for money since August.Rogers was the most transferred-out player prior to Gameweek 18 because of a suspension but now that he’s back to playing almost every minute that matters for the Villains, gaffers who ditched him should consider bringing him back into mix.Managers who wisely recruited the silky 22-year-old prior to Gameweek 19 were rewarded with a 17-point haul.He scored the winner against West Ham in the cup and brilliantly assisted the game’s only goal at Everton on Wednesday night, finished off by Ollie Watkins (£5m).Gameweek 20 isn’t all that favourable for Villa as it features away days to Arsenal and Monaco but the broader picture shows Rogers with four fixtures to fulfil at a time when most teams will play just twice – West Ham and Celtic are due in the midlands before the end of the month.Chris Wood (£3.9m)ProlificCredit: AlamyWe always try to include leftfield option and who better than Nottingham Forest’s talismanic target man for Gameweek 20?Granted, the New Zealander doesn’t have a midweek fixture but on current form he will back himself against lowly Southampton at the City Ground on Sunday.Wood has arguably been the most clinical finisher in the Premier League this season with 13 goals from 37 shots.For comparison, Cole Palmer (£6.1m) has scored 14 league goals from 74 shots.Assuming high-flying Forest are able to engineer plenty of chances against relegation-bound Saints, Wood could easily overtake several Golden Boot rivals come full time.READ MORE SUN STORIESWithout additional fixtures the 33 year-old striker’s long-term viability is limited but he’s a tempting option for Gameweek 20.Calling back to last Thursday’s transfer tips, our one-week punt suggestions, Eberechi Eze (£4.9m) and Daniel Munoz (£4.2m), combined for 38 points in Gameweek 19 – proof that there’s more than one way to play this game!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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    Roy Keane has brilliant reaction when shown video of Pep Guardiola losing his cool with autograph-hunters

    ROY KEANE has backed Pep Guardiola after he went viral for raging at autograph hunters.The Manchester City boss furiously slammed a group of people holding shirts and posters in a clip that emerged on social media on Sunday.Roy Keane supported Pep Guardiola after he turned on autograph huntersPep Guardiola hit out at a group of people holding several shirts for him to signGuardiola angrily signed their items and lectured them, saying: “Don’t come again, I won’t tell you again. I know your faces.”Go to school and prepare yourselves, you don’t want to be here to waste your time.”Honestly, you want to spend the rest of your lives doing this? F*****g hell.”Asked about the incident on SkyBet’s Stick to Football podcast, Keane gave him his full support, saying: “Absolutely brilliant. Well done, Pep.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”They are a nuisance, an absolute nuisance. He is dead right, you see the same faces at every ground we go to, different jerseys.”Years ago, if you wanted a jersey or a photograph, there was an element of respect. There is not that respect now. “People waiting in the car parks. If you want an autograph from somebody it must mean something but ‘I’ve got another one here, I’ve got an Arsenal and a United’.”Kids are part of the problem because they send the kids over.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSIan Wright agreed: “It is their manner. If you don’t sign it is ‘just walk past why won’t you?'”You are a big man and your holding a box full.”Roy Keane opens up on fight with Man Utd team-mate that was ‘brewing for years’ and admits he left him with black eyeGary Neville added: “It is the same faces and they line up with boxes of cards, ready to sell them on Ebay.”Keane’s rant at autograph hunters was not his only tirade of the episode as he was also took aim at Rod Stewart.The music icon called the tough-talking Irishman a “bully” for comments he made about Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021.Keane fired back, blasting Stewart as a “rubbish” singer and someone who “slags everyone off.” More

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    Man Utd ‘open talks with Napoli over Alejandro Garnacho transfer with player keen to leave as club demand £60m’

    NAPOLI are in talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, reports say. The Italian side are in the market for a winger and have been tracking Garnacho’s situation this season. Napoli are in talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyAccording to The Mirror, United are in talks with Napoli but rejected a £40million offer for the Argentine. The Serie A leaders are on the verge of losing Khvicha Kvaratskelia to PSG in a £70m transfer. And Garnacho – believed to be ready to leave Old Trafford – is their No1 target to replace Kvaratskelia. But it is claimed United are holding out for £60m for their homegrown star. READ MORE ON MAN UTDGarnacho came through United’s ranks and has 23 goals in 116 appearances since making his debut in 2022. But this season he has been at loggerheads with manager Ruben Amorim – who dropped the forward for the Manchester derby in December. Garnacho has since returned to United’s squad but was challenged to raise his levels by boss Amorim. Amorim said: “He has talent and he needs to learn to play in a different position. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He needs to play better inside. He improves a lot in the recovering position when he doesn’t have the ball. “But by doing that, sometimes he’s not in the right place to make transitions like he was in the past.Ruben Amorim warns Man Utd stars he’ll learn more about them vs Southampton than against Arsenal and Liverpool“I prefer to defend and then build up with all the team to reach the final third. He’s finding the best way to play in this system. “He’s improving during training and he started the last game against Arsenal. “Let’s see against Southampton and I think he’s changed the way he sees himself.”Garnacho joins Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo as academy products facing uncertain futures. Rashford is yet to play since revealing he is ready for a “new challenge” in December.And as the winter window draws closer to closing, still no developments have been made for a move. READ MORE SUN STORIESThat is despite his reps meeting with AC Milan in Italy and others like Borussia Dortmund remaining linked. Mainoo meanwhile attracted attention from Chelsea and Bayern Munich amid reports he has not extended his contract – set to expire in 2017 – as of yet. Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford have both attracted transfer attentionCredit: Getty More

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    Jamie Carragher digs out former TNT Sports presenter in brutal swipe at Gary Neville’s 50th birthday plans

    JAMIE CARRAGHER aimed a dig at Jake Humphrey after Gary Neville said he is going to get a tattoo on his 50th birthday. Neville made the reveal on The Overlap in front of Liverpool legend Carragher. Jamie Carragher aimed a dig at Jake Humphrey on The OverlapCredit: YouTube/The OverlapHe said: “For my 50th birthday, I’m gonna do ten things I’ve never done before and one of them is get a tattoo.”And Carragher said, with a sigh: “Honestly, he’s becoming like Jake Humphrey.” Neville replied with a laugh: “Can that go out? Hi, Jake.” Former TNT Sports presenter Humphrey has become synonymous with his motivational LinkedIn posts. READ MORE IN football The broadcaster – who runs The High Performance Podcast – once came under criticism for his “world class morning routine”.It consisted of simply waking up at 5am, taking on water and vitamins, and spending ten minutes planning a list for that day.Humphrey started his career with the BBC and moved into sport while working on radio. He joined BT Sport – now TNT – in 2012 and was a Premier League and Champions League match-day broadcaster.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he left in 2023 as his podcast continued to grow, with the likes boxing legend Tyson Fury, chef Gordon Ramsey and Frank Lampard guests on the show. Explaining he decision to leave BT, he told The Telegraph last year: “I often felt I was doing High Performance all week, and empathy and understanding and leaning into people. “Then, on Saturday, I was having conversations about sacking managers and dropping players, criticising decisions made by referees.”I’d been dreaming for a long time, but not brave enough to take a leap.”Jake Humphrey left BT Sport – now TNT – in 2023Credit: Getty More

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    Aston Martin deny sensational claims they are targeting Max Verstappen in stunning £1billion deal from Red Bull

    ASTON MARTIN have denied they are targeting MAX VERSTAPPEN in a colossal £1BILLION deal.The four-time world champion’s future at Red Bull was the subject of strong speculation throughout 2024 due to the team’s internal power struggles, which even saw Verstappen threaten to quit.Max Verstappen is being targeted in a £1bilion deal by Aston Martin, reports suggestCredit: AlamyAston Martin have ambitious plans to win the world championship but have denied the claimsCredit: Aston MartinThey are backed by billionaire Lawrence Stroll, who has already poached Adrian Newey to his teamCredit: PAMercedes were one of the main teams linked to the Dutchman following their own bombshell news that Lewis Hamilton was quitting the team for Ferrari for 2025.But according to Mail Sport, Aston Martin have told potential sponsors that Verstappen will join them as part of their ambitious bid to win the F1 world championship.The reported deal would be worth up to £1bn, making it one of the most lucrative in F1 history.Sources suggest Jefferson Slack, a close confidant of billionaire team owner, Lawrence Stroll, has made pitches to would-be investors claiming the 27-year-old will join them.READ MORE IN F1It is reported a figure as high as £200m a year may be needed to prise Verstappen away from Red Bull.And given his success at Red Bull and the £50million a year deal currently pinning him there until 2028, the claim seems more of a desire than a fact.An Aston Martin spokesperson categorically denied the story.The team also have Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll contracted through to 2026.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWhy snapping up Adrian Newey is such a coup for Aston MartinSpeaking about his future, Verstappen said: “Did I have doubts about my future at Red Bull at that stage? Well, the feeling wasn’t quite 100 per cent. There was a lot going on. “But, on the other hand, I don’t think that if something goes wrong, you can just say: I’m leaving. That’s not how I am.”Verstappen’s future last season was clouded thanks to an internal Red Bull civil war between his father, Jos, and team advisor Helmut Marko in one camp and team principal Christian Horner in the other.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconAston Martin has already poached legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey – who left during the power struggle – from Red Bull in a £20m a year deal.It is the final season before a major regulation change in 2026 that will feature smaller cars, 100 per cent sustainable fuel and a redesigned power unit.Verstappen will partner Liam Lawson when the new season gets underway at the Australian Grand Prix in March.He claimed his fourth driver’s title last year but saw his team finish third in the constructors’ championship following a string of poor races by Sergio Perez.Meanwhile, Aston Martin were the best of the rest as the top four teams; McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes hoovering up the top spots across the season.Alonso finished ninth in the driver’s championship with 70 points, while Stoll ended in 13th with 24. More

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    Marcus Rashford to Dortmund hots up as major behind-the-scenes update revealed over transfer for Man Utd star

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND are looking to sign Manchester United’s wantaway star Marcus Rashford.Rashford, 27, has fallen out of favour under new United manager Ruben Amorim and hinted at an imminent exit during the January transfer window as he is “ready for a new challenge”.Borussia Dortmund are trying to sign Manchester United star Marcus RashfordCredit: GettyDortmund are holding talks for Man Utd star Rashford behind the scenesCredit: ReutersAccording to Bild, Dortmund are keeping close tabs on the forward as they are in urgent need of reinforcement this month after losing Donyell Malen to Aston Villa.BVB’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl and managing director Lars Ricken have been holding discussions with the England international and the Red Devils behind the scenes.In fact, the Bundesliga giants’ tactics are quite similar to those they adopted to land Jadon Sancho from Chelsea on loan last season.Dortmund are “hotting up” their pursuit of Rashford, who is seen as a “serious option” despite financial hurdles regarding his release clause and contract, which is reportedly worth £325,000 per week.Read More on Man UtdTalks behind the scenes, are said to be focused on something more than just a simple loan deal.Rashford has also been linked with Barcelona despite their financial woes.According to Marca, Barca can only sign a new player as long as another makes way first.Ansu Fati, who spent last season on loan at Brighton, poses as a potential option to leave the Blaugrana.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesFati has struggled for minutes under new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick.Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia could also make way for the Catalan giants to sign the Man Utd star.Manchester United squad transfer verdict: stay or go? articleNevertheless, Flick’s side are likelier to consider a loan for the versatile forward. More

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    Stats and facts for Score Predictor Matchweek 19 – play for free and compete for £250 weekly prize

    NOTHING cures the January Blues like £250 in cold, hard cash.That’s the amount we’ll award to the winner of Score Predictor Matchweek 19!Play now!Credit: Dream TeamSimply submit your predictions for the five selected Premier League games and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.If you amass the most points then you’ll claim the weekly cash prize!Allow us to present some key stats and facts for each relevant fixture to help inform your decisions.Brentford v LiverpoolThe Bees mounted a late comeback against Manchester City in midweek and still boast a formidable home record but their results have tailed off lately.Thomas Frank has had to contend with injury absentees at the back which have undermined his side’s efforts, despite the impressive output of Yoane Wissa, Mikkel Damsgaard and Bryan Mbeumo in attack.The West Londoners have only won one of their last eight games in all competitions – a 5-0 win away to Southampton – and defeat to Plymouth in the FA Cup caused some embarrassment.Liverpool have clipped a few hurdles of late having drawn to Manchester United and Nottingham Forest either side of a 1-0 loss to Spurs in the Carabao Cup.Even so, it’s difficult to look past Arne Slot’s league leaders on Saturday.Most read in FootballBrentford have earned plenty of points at the Gtech but only Saints, West Ham and Wolves have conceded more home goals in the top flight this season.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolLiverpool are still in a strong positionCredit: ReutersArsenal v Aston VillaThe Villains won this fixture last season and dealt a huge blow to the Gunners’ title hopes in the process.Mikel Arteta took revenge at Villa Park earlier this season and will be desperate for another three points to keep the pressure on Liverpool.Arsenal are the only team yet to lose a league game at home this season and they’ll be encouraged by Villa’s middling away record of 13 points from ten outings.But Unai Emery has overseen three straight victories this month and has previously been a thorn in the side of his former club.44% of Score Predictor users have opted for a 2-1 home win at this stage and we’re inclined to follow the herd on this occasion.Our Prediction: 2-1 to ArsenalArsenal boast a formidable home record having beaten Spurs in midweekCredit: EPAEverton v TottenhamIn what is one of the more surprising stats of 2024/25, Spurs boast the joint-best defensive record away from home in the Premier League at present.This coupled with the Toffees’ struggles in attack – only Southampton have scored fewer league goals this season – suggests a low-scoring away win.Or does it?Ange Postecoglou’s side may have shipped very few goals on the road but they’ve collected just ten points from ten away days so far.As for the hosts, the Goodison Park faithful will be worried that David Moyes’ previous stint on Merseyside means he’s not eligible for a new manager bounce after Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.It was a relatively even, scrappy game but a loss nonetheless and so it’s still the case that Everton have mustered just three league wins this season.Our Prediction: 2-0 to SpursMoyes needs to improve Everton’s attack to ward off relegationCredit: PAIpswich v Manchester CityThe Tractor Boys have shown more fight than Leicester and Southampton since earning promotion to the top flight but they’ve pocketed just seven points at Portman Road.Recent home wins over Chelsea and Bristol Rovers gave the season ticket holders something to cheer but they’ll be up against it when the defending champions come to town.Not that Pep Guardiola’s troops are at their best right now, far from it.A late capitulation at Brentford proved that Man City are not fully out of their slump – they are still guilty of curious mistakes at the back.The problem for Kieran McKenna is that Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and company have been back among the goals of late with 16 in their last four outings.The Norwegian poacher bagged a hat-trick in the reverse fixture back in August.Our Prediction: 3-2 to Man CityHaaland was ruthless against Ipswich earlier in the campaignCredit: GettyChelsea v WolvesStamford Bridge plays host to the Monday night game this Matchweek.The Blues find themselves 13th in the form table (last six games) having drawn with Everton, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace around defeats to Ipswich and Fulham.Nicolas Jackson is now missing chances he was converting throughout the first third of the campaign with Cole Palmer having to shoulder too much responsibility, as was the case last season.Still, the bigger picture is that Chelsea are fifth while Wolves are 18th – the latter have conceded the most goals this term.Enzo Maresca watched his side waltz to a 6-2 victory over Molineux back in August thanks to a Noni Madueke hat-trick.A Matheus Cunha consolation goal feels likely…READ MORE SUN STORIESOur Prediction: 3-1 to ChelseaProve you know better by submitting your predictions for Matchweek 19 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