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    ‘You should be looking me in the eye’ – Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at ‘disrespectful’ journalist in tense interview

    CRISTIANO RONALDO hit out at a “disrespectful” journalist as he demanded: “Look me in the eye.”The veteran forward, 40, appeared to be feeling the heat ahead of Portugal’s crunch Nations League clash against Denmark.Cristiano Ronaldo hit out at a ‘disrespectful’ journalist during an awkward interviewRonaldo’s Portugal are hoping for a comeback win against Denmark tonightCredit: GettyA place in the semi-finals is at stake when the sides collide in Lisbon tonight.But Ronaldo’s Portugal are already up against it after losing the first leg in Copenhagen 1-0.Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund came off the bench to net a late winner.And he toasted the moment by copying Ronaldo’s famous ‘Siu’ celebration.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt was about as close to a goal as CR7 could get, with Ronaldo failing to have a single shot in the entire game.He also touched the ball just 30 times, less than any other outfield player.But Ronaldo saw red when a Portuguese journalist asked him whether he was still capable of performing at the top level.The Al-Nassr star barked: “I feel like there’s a lot of negativity around the national team.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“I’ve watched some of the press conferences over the last few days — I didn’t like what I saw, I don’t like it.“And honestly, some of the questions you’ve asked were just disrespectful.’Bro you don’t look like me, you’re very ugly’ – Cristiano Ronaldo destroys lookalike fan at Al-Nassr matchInside Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible lifeAS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar.“If you want answers from me, look me in the eyes when you ask.“There’s no point asking me something and then looking down at your computer.“You’ll have time for that later. If necessary, I will say it ten times.”Ronaldo went on to admit that Portugal need to deliver tonight and has called on fans to become their 12th man.Ronaldo added: “The air is more tense. I won’t hide it. We are in a more tense moment because we need to win but that’s the beauty of football.“I appeal to the fans to be with us. To transmit their strength to us, because we are going to try our best.“That is my hope, that it will be a beautiful day for everyone.” More

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    ‘Seen enough’ – Tottenham fans all make the same complaint as legends side go 3-0 up in 20 minutes vs AC Milan

    TOTTENHAM fans are wishing they could turn back time after watching their legends side tear apart AC Milan Glorie in North London.A collection of former Spurs stars took on a team of Milan icons at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday in a treat for fans during the international break.Tottenham fans are hoping their former stars can come out of retirement to save the current squad after watching them tear apart AC Milan in a legends gameCredit: GettyPlayers like Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe shone for Spurs in the matchCredit: RexRobbie Keane rolled back the years with his iconic celebration after scoring for SpursCredit: RexTottenham’s side, which featured the likes of Aaron Lennon, Robbie Keane, Dimitar Berbatov and Jermain Defoe, rolled back the years with some stunning football in the early stages.In fact, the Premier league aces were 3-0 up within 20 minutes against a Milan side featuring Dida, Andrea Pirlo and Cafu.And Spurs fans couldn’t help but wish their iconic heroes could lace up after the international break too, joking that they might do a better job than their current crop.On social media, one wrote: “Keep these lads on after the international break”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile another added: “Can the legends just play every week till end of the season”.A third teased: “The legend are playing better than our first team”.And a fourth posted: “seen enough, bring Defoe back to the first team”, after seeing Defoe net in the first half.Spurs have had a torrid campaign under Ange Postecoglou this season and are currently 14th in the Premier League.Most read in FootballAC Milan icon Cafu was playing for the oppositionCredit: PAAndre Pirlo also played for Milan GlorieCredit: PATottenham vs Milan legends squadsTake a look at all the legends involved in the match…Tottenham squadTeddy SherringhamHeurelho GomesAaron LennonMichael DawsonStephen CarrSandroDimitar BerbatovLedley KingJermain DefoeTeemu TainioSebastien BassongMichel VormDavid GinolaBenoit Assou-ElottoYounes KaboulAllan NielsenPascal ChimbondaMark FalcoRobbie KeaneAC Milan squadAndrea PirloCafuMassimo AmbrosiniDidaSerginhoRoque JuniorMarco BorrielloCristian BrocchiDario SimicMarek JankulovskiMartin LaursenFederico GiuntiDiego FuserCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe north Londoners have won just 10 of their 29 league games this season and were dumped from both domestic cups.While they only narrowly made it into the Europa League quarter-finals after turning around a first leg deficit against AZ Alkmaar. Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham performance ‘nowhere near’ required standard after AZ Alkmaar loss Their woeful campaign has been caveated by a slew of injuries across the team, but performances haven’t changed much since the return of key players.By contrast, their legends team were 5-0 up at half-time in their head-to-head with Milan.Milan put up a little more of a fight in the second half, scoring twice to put a little more pressure on the home side – including a stunning free-kick by Pirlo.But another Spurs goal meant the match ended 6-2 and the old boys showed that they still have what it takes to put on a show for the fans.Tottenham face the tough task of a trip to take on London rivals Chelsea in their first game back after the break.While they also have their quarter-final face-off with Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs side have endured a torrid campaignCredit: RexSpurs have won just 10 of their 29 Premier League games this seasonCredit: Reuters More

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    My life has been ruined working for ex-Premier League owner millionaire & legendary horse gambler – he owes me THOUSANDS

    A FORMER employee of millionaire ex-Premier League owner and horse racing kingpin Terry Ramsden says he has ruined her life.Scarlet Hewett, 29, is thousands of pounds in debt after a company fronted by the mulleted entrepreneur failed to pay her for months – and is now at risk of becoming homeless.Scarlet Hewett is owed thousands of pounds by SBS Group LtdCredit: David DysonFormer Premier League investor Terry Ramsden is thought to be in DubaiCredit: YouTube/Star SportsRamsden, pictured in 1986, previously invested in Premier League club Chelsea and owned Walsall FCCredit: AlamyShe worked in admin for SBS Group Ltd, which lists Ramsden, 72, as director on Companies House, for around 12 months before successfully taking the firm to court over unpaid wages.But it has never paid a penny of the £6,500 ordered by a tribunal in June 2023, with Ramsden understood to be now living in Dubai.The businessman – who previously had a 30% stake in Chelsea FC and fully owned Walsall FC – told staff to call him “the extra terrestrial”, according to Scarlet.Meanwhile, she has fallen into rent arrears and has been diagnosed with painful fibromyalgia, which she believes was brought about by the stress of chasing down her money, and is having ongoing therapy for her mental health.“He needs to be brought to justice, it’s just disgusting – he’s ruined my life,” she told The Sun.Scarlet began working for SBS in Liverpool Street, London, in May 2022, mostly to answer the phones.But the chaotic nature of the job – including organising baffling boxfuls of paperwork and online files – “nearly gave me a nervous breakdown”, she said.Scarlet added: “I was hired to answer the phones, initially, but the phones would never ring.”Most read in FootballThe salary was £28,000 but after around eight months, she says the company suddenly stopped paying her at all – and she only continued working there in the hope of getting the money owed to her.Scarlet said by the end, she had refused to do any more filing and often worked from home – though continuously messaged and rang Ramsden asking for her pay.Dark underbelly of UK’s ‘unemployment capital’ as brazen shoplifting gangs stop traffic to flog ‘stolen to order’ goods… while junkies claim they’re ‘too ill to work’“It just didn’t seem like any job I’d ever had,” she explained.“I then felt scared to leave the job, even though I wasn’t getting paid. Eventually I had to put a stop to it and said ‘I’m taking you to court’.”She continued: “I’d sit and tremble and want to cry, and I’d just think ‘this man…but I need my wages and need to pay my rent’.”She said there was only a handful of other staff, with the company initially based at an office above The Ivy restaurant before moving across the street soon after she started.Scarlet said she had no idea who Ramsden was when she went for the interview, describing him as a “bit showy and talking a lot about himself”.“I’ve worked in other corporate places and you do get that sometimes… I thought ‘it’s fine, I need a job and it’s close to where I live.“‘What’s the worst that can happen in a professional setting?’ If only I’d known.”She said Ramsden still had his famous mullet but it looked “dishevelled”.“He used to call himself the extra terrestrial. He’d want to be called that. ‘I’m out of this world, baby, I’m extra terrestrial’.”Scarlet represented herself at the tribunal hearing on June 20 2023, which was held online, and SBS failed to send any representation.In a judgement document seen by The Sun, it is stated Scarlet “suffered unlawful deductions from her wages in the sum of £6,574.99”, and she had not been paid for the months of February through to May 2023.The respondent was subsequently ordered to pay the sum, which took into account tax deductions.It also stated the company “failed to respond” to the “tribunal’s communications or to the claimant”.Who is Terry Ramsden?Terry Ramsden, from Enfield, North London, is an investor and gambler who became a millionaire in the 1980s through horse betting and the Japanese stock market.Born into a working class family and leaving school at 16, he grew his initial fortune with lower stakes betting. He struck big in 1984 when he paid £500,000 for a horse named Katies days before the Irish 1,000 Guineas at Curragh.Despite being at odds of 20 to 1, the horse won and Ramsden pocketed around £2.5million.In the same year he purchased Edinburgh-based firm Glen International and within three years it was making a turnover of £3.5billion.Ramsden, 72, was during this period the UK’s 57th richest man, with an alleged peak net worth of approximately £150million.In the mid to late 80s he used horse racing and the Japanese stock market to grow his wealth substantially.At one point he owned over 100 horses and started a record company called Influx Records.He also had a 30% stake in now-Premier League football club Chelsea and owned Walsall FC.The 1987 stock market crash and Japanese asset price bubble burst coincided with big losses on the racetrack and Ramsden’s fortune was dented to the tune of around £100million.In 1991 he was jailed in LA for six months while awaiting extradition to the UK for fraud, and declared bankruptcy in 1993. The same year he pleaded guilty to recklessly inducing fresh investments into Glen International and was given a two-year suspended sentence.In 1997 Ramsden breached the Insolvency Act after hiding £300,000 worth of assets and served 10 months in prison. After his release he created a equities trading system, which grew to be worth £250million.In 2003 he was cleared by the Jockey Club to own and race horses again and in the same year his horse Jake The Snake won a maiden stakes race at Lingfield.Ramsden has a son named Jake and an ex-wife Lisa.In his heyday, the businessman was the quintessential self-made man of the Thatcherite era.Standing at just 5’4″ tall and with his trademark mullet, he became something of an icon of Britain in the 1980s.He’s quoted as once saying: “I’m a stockbroker from Enfield. I’ve got long hair and I like a bet.”  However, it added that 15 minutes before the start of the hearing, SBS sent an email “saying it would not be attending” and gave the reason “it was only a small company without an HR team”.The document goes on to say, in the same email the company stated it had “repeatedly told” Scarlet and two other named employees “that the only reason they had not been paid was that there was no funds and that as soon as there were funds, expected soon, they would be paid in full up to date”.The judgement goes on to describe how Scarlet had been in “severe financial anxiety since February 2023, in overdraft and at risk of losing her rented accommodation”.It adds: “She has repeatedly tried to contact the Respondent in every way possible but without success.”And: “The Respondent has repeatedly promised payment ‘next week’ but this has never materialised.”The document said the tribunal was “satisfied” with the evidence seen, including the SBS email “which appears to admit liability” over the unpaid wages, adding: “Judgement is given accordingly.”Scarlet has also since had to go to another court hearing in a bid to not be left homeless.“I nearly lost my flat, I had to go to court to save my flat and pay my bills. I’m in so much debt now,” she explained.“What he’s done, if you could see me, I am a shell of the person I was.“Working for him has shaken me, like a domino effect.”READ MORE SUN STORIESShe added: “For a young girl, to ruin my life this much, and I’m really struggling to get back on my feet because of the trauma of this man.”The Sun has attempted to contact Ramsden for comment.Scarlet represented herself in courtCredit: David DysonRamsden in his heyday was one of Britain’s richest peopleCredit: Rex More

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    Tottenham Legends vs AC Milan Glorie LIVE RESULT: Robbie Keane bags HAT-TRICK as Spurs Legends DOMINATE AC Milan Glorie

    TOTTENHAM Legends were victorious against AC Milan Glorie with a six goal hammering of the Italian side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It was the hosts who struck first through Robbie Keane’s close-range finish.Minutes later, Jermain Defoe doubled Spurs’ lead with a superb strike from the edge of the box.Keane doubled his tally for the day on 18 minutes to put his side 3-0 up after a rampant start from Tottenham.Brazilian midfielder Sandro made it 4-0 with a stunning piledriver past Dida before Keane completed a first-half hat-trick for 5-0.Two AC Milan goals in the second half could not stop Spurs, despite Andrea Pirlo scoring a stunning free-kick in the second 45.TV/Stream: SPURSPLAYTottenham Legends XI: Gomes, Chimbonda, Dawson, King, Kaboul, Sandro, Tainio, Lennon, Defoe, Berbatov, KeaneAC Milan Glorie XI: Dida, Cafu, Laursen, Simic, Roque Junior, Giunti, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Serginho, Fuser, OliveriraFollow our live blog below…FT: Tottenham Legends 6-2 AC Milan GlorieIt was a goal-bonanza at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Goals from Robbie Keane (3), Jermain Defoe, Sandro and Michael Brown for the hosts.Cristian Zazzardo and Andrea Pirlo grabbed the goals for Milan.The stand-out performer for Tottenham Legends had to be Aaron Lennon, who could easily still be playing somewhere.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: Tottenham Legends 6-2 AC Milan GlorieThe referee brings the end to an entertaining game.Robbie Keane’s hat-trick is the standout contribution.Pirlo also gave the fans something to enjoy with a superb free-kick.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 6-2 AC Milan Glorie88. Sublime skill from Pirlo again as he scoops it over the defence.Borriello made the run but could not get a touch on it.Good vision from the Italian legend in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 6-2 AC Milan Glorie86. Cafu is still going down that left-flank for Milan.The ball is worked back to Jankulovski, who tries a long-range shot.It flashes wide of the goal with Vorm having it covered.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 6-2 AC Milan Glorie84. Well that was worth coming for on its own.Pirlo bends the free-kick around the wall and into the top corner.Vorm was at full-stretch but still got nowhere near it.Form is temporary, class is permanent.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Andrea Pirlo (AC Milan Glorie)Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 6-1 AC Milan Glorie82. Cafu is bundled to the floor by Kaboul.Big chance for the Italians with Pirlo stood over it.Vorm is arranging his wall.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 6-1 AC Milan Glorie80. Sandro comes back on, replacing Dawson.The defender has had a good game here today and the fans show their appreciation.Milan are still trying to get forward to score again before the end.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 6-1 AC Milan Glorie78. The ball is played into the back post to find Serginho.He only has one thing on his mind as he tries to catch out Vorm at his near post.The effort was struck well but sliced wide of the goal.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 6-1 AC Milan Glorie76. Great pass from Berbatov to create the goal.Brown waits for the keeper to commit before slotting home.Spurs restore their five goal lead.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Michael Brown (Tottenham Legends)Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-1 AC Milan Glorie74. Almost the goal everyone wanted to see in North London.The ball is played into Sheringham, he turns and looks to bend a left-footed shot into the far corner.Dida is well beaten but it narrowly misses the target.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-1 AC Milan Glorie72. Nearly a well-worked goal for AC Milan.Pirlo clips a cross into the box, perfectly-weighted for Borriello.He cannot get the contact required though as it goes harmlessly wide of the target.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-1 AC Milan Glorie70. Cafu does well out wide once again.He puts in a teasing cut-back that looks like it is going to lead to a goal.Dawson does brilliantly to slide and win it back for Spurs.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-1 AC Milan Glorie68. Zaccardo almost gets a second goal of the game.He gets a shot away in the box but Vorm gets down well to save.Good play from AC Milan in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-1 AC Milan Glorie66. Lennon is still causing lots of problems for the visitors.He gets to the byline and looks to cross but it id deflected wide for a corner.He still has some pace in those legs the Spurs’ winger.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-1 AC Milan Glorie64. A goal back for the Italians.All the work is done by Cafu as his cross cuts out the keeper and gives the striker a simple finish.AC Milan have been threatening that for some time.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cristian Zaccardo (AC Milan Glorie)Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-0 AC Milan Glorie60. Milan work it out wide to Cafu once again.He cuts onto his left foot, losing his marker as a result.The Brazilian looks to bend one into the far corner but does not have enough pace on it as Vorm gathers with ease.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-0 AC Milan Glorie58. Cafu looks keen to get amongst the goals today.As the ball is played into him in the box, he spins and shoots but the deflection helps Vorm out in the Spurs’ goal.The hosts counter and Dawson tries a long-range effort that deflects wide for a corner.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-0 AC Milan Glorie56. Some strike partnership up top for Spurs now.Berbatov and Sheringham leading the line.The noise levels will ramp up if Teddy gets on the scoresheet this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-0 AC Milan Glorie54. Cafu is causing problems for Tottenham in this half.His cross is headed narrowly wide of the target on this occasion.Big cheer from the fans as Keane is replaced by Sheringham.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-0 AC Milan Glorie52. Milan work the ball forward with Pirlo.He gets it out wide to Cafu, who looks to drill a cross into the box.The keeper has to try and punch clear with players queuing up at te back post for the Italians.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-0 AC Milan Glorie50. Superb long-range effort from Cafu.He fiizzes an effort narrowly wide with the keeper well beaten.That would have been some goal.Copy linkCopiedTottenham Legends 5-0 AC Milan Glorie48. Milan are seeing a lot more of the ball in this halg.Pirlo looks to chip a ball forward but it is put behind for a corner.Freund and Brown are both on for Spurs.Copy linkCopied More

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    Who is Ciaran Clark? Ex Aston Villa and Newcastle star with over 200 Premier League games now in playing Baller League

    CIARAN Clark is one of several former EFL players who have joined the Baller League. For the former Republic of Ireland international, who last played at Stoke City, it’s definitely a change of scenery. Clark has 36 caps for the Ireland national teamCredit: Sportsfile – SubscriptionClark made just three appearances in the Championship last season despite being hailed as a “valuable addition” to the Potters’ team at the time.With Clark now without a professional club, he signed up for the Baller League draft and was picked up by Trebol FC – who will be managed by Real Madrid and Portugal legend Luis Figo.Clark’s impressive Premier League record is probably what helped him gain interest from Luis Figo. The 35-year-old made 214 Premier League appearances with the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle across his career. READ MORE IN BALLER LEAGUE Clark made his first appearance for Aston Villa when he was just 19 years old and stayed at the club till 2016 when he moved to the Geordies and was there till 2023. What is the Baller League?Youtube sensation and boxer KSI will be the president of the Baller League. Games will consist of two 15-minute halves.After 11 games, the top four placed teams will meet in the play-offs to determine the winner of the competition.Most read in FootballThe Baller League has been a success in GermanyCredit: GettyGames will be played weekly every Monday from March 24, and will stream live on YouTube and Twitch, as well as be shown on Sky Sports in the UK.Celebrities, futsal players, and former players will compete in the indoor football tournament. Premier League legends such as John Terry, Alan Shearer, Robert Pires and Ian Wright are all managers in the Baller League with the likes of Luis Figo, Alisha Lehmann, Chloe Kelly, rapper Dave and content creators Angryginge and Tobi Brown.Baller League managersLuis Figo – Trebol FCTBJZL – VZN FCAlan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Micah Richards – DeportrioSharky – SDS FCJohn Terry – 26ersAngry Ginge – YanitedJens Lehmann, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg – N5 FCMiniminter – M7 FCDave – Santan FCClint 419 – FC Rules the WorldIan Wright and Chloe Kelly – Wembley Rangers AFCMaya Jama and Alisha Lehmann – MVPs United More

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    Worrying moment man sprints across pitch towards Erling Haaland before Premier League cult hero acts as human shield

    THIS is the horror moment a fan charged towards Erling Haaland – only to be stopped by a Premier League cult hero.The Manchester City star was back amongst the goals last night as Norway beat Moldova 5-0 in their World Cup qualifying opener.A man appeared to reach into his pocket while charging over to the Norway benchThe invader was wrestled by Brede HangelandCredit: RexSecurity then escorted him out while he attempted to wriggle awayCredit: RexErling Haaland was sat in the end seat as the fan sprinted towards the dugoutBut their win was overshadowed by shocking scenes in the second-half after Haaland was subbed with 78 minutes on the clock.The striker was watching the rest of the game from the dugout when a pitch invader charged onto the field.He sprinted over to the Norway dugout while appearing to reach into his pocket.Haaland was sat in the end seat nearest the man when he was tackled by Brede Hangeland.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former defender-turned-Norway assistant coach grabbed the pitch invader and pushed him away.Security then intervened and carried the man away, who was still trying wriggle free.Fans called the incident “terrifying” and “scary”.Hangeland spent seven seasons at Fulham, playing 270 times for the club between 2008 and 2014.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe has hero status at Craven Cottage and was part of the squad that made the Europa League final two years into his spell at the club.He also had a brief spell at Crystal Palace before retiring in 2016.Erling Haaland swears in live TV interview after Man City win as Sky Sports reporter laughs nervouslyNorway are next in action against Israel on Tuesday night.Brede Hangeland played 270 times for Fulham and is now Norway’s assistant managerCredit: AP:Associated Press More

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    ‘I felt like I was dying’ – Top Scots football presenter provides major update on mystery illness that forced him off TV

    DARRELL CURRIE has revealed he’s trying out natural medicines in his bid to get to the bottom of the mystery illness that’s forced him off TV.The popular presenter, 42, has opened up on why he’s decided to move away from the traditional western medical approaches.12.09.2017 Celtic v Paris Saint Germain, UEFA Champions League …………………… DARRELL CURRIE WITH HENRIK LARSSON AND CHRIS SUTTONCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowDarrell Currie presenting for BT SportCredit: AlamyCurrie is one of the most prominent hosts in Scottish football TV.He was a lead presenter for a host of top networks, including the ESPN and BT Sport.Currie anchored BT’s weekly Score programme and when the channel became TNT Sports, he was installed as one of the top presenters.But in September 2022, he began to feel immense pain while anchoring live coverage of Celtic’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.He described it as feeling like “a bomb went off in my brain.”Just weeks later, the same issue arose while he was presenting Scotland’s match against the Republic of Ireland, where he revealed he was struggling to stand up.Currie was taken off-air by his concerned producer and he hasn’t presented a live football match since.In January 2023, Currie revealed he had been battling a chronic pain condition.Most read in FootballAmong his symptoms, he was in constant pain, feeling dizzy and struggling to walk.More than two years on, exactly what has been causing the illness remains a mystery with no conclusive diagnosis.STEPHEN DOBBIE EXCLUSIVE Life with Rodgers AND Ferguson and why I had to say no to CelticThat’s why Currie has decided to head down the route of alternative medicine.During his journey to get to the bottom of the situation, Currie feels like he’s been treated like a guinea pig.He also feels he’s been written off entirely by some medical professionals.Of a visit to a London-based clinic, Currie told The Sunday Times: “That doctor couldn’t work out what was wrong with me so effectively just said I wouldn’t get better.”I felt like he was giving up on me. Saying things like that is criminal. I was at my lowest, hearing that just kills your mentality.”It really affected my daughter too. The teachers at her school pulled me aside and said how worried she was.”He continued: “Sometimes I felt like a bit of a guinea pig.”They were just throwing things at me. Some would prescribe things without naming the meds, then you start reading about them and think, wait a minute, why am I taking this?”Currie thought he was getting somewhere last September when a bacteria connected to Lyme disease was found in his blood.He began a daily regime of three rounds of antibiotics.But instead of the recovery he desired, Currie found that his condition actually DETERIORATED.Ultimately, the amount of medicine he was taking left him feeling like he was dying.Currie continued: “I was getting crushing head pains again and terrible dizziness.”Just standing up was a struggle”By the new year, the small progress that I had made up to then vanished and every day felt like a marathon.”I Just felt that like this amount of drugs was going to kill me. I felt like I was dying, honestly.”Currie, who believes his condition is the effects of long Covid, possible vaccine side-effects and Lyme disease, has now decided to change tact in terms of the treatment he’s getting.He’s started a new diet and taking herbal medicines.Currie believes there’s hope with his new outlook.He continued: “My new approach is a healthy one: I don’t know if it’s going to have all the answers but it’s not going to hurt me.”On the whole I’m not much worse off than I was on the pain medication.”That’s pretty unbelievable given that most people with a chronic condition will draw on those meds for the rest of their life.”He added: “Conditions that can’t be cured today could be cured tomorrow, so you can’t give up. You have to keep on fighting in everything you do.”Currie is working as a consultant for TNT Sports while he also returned to broadcasting with Premier Sports.READ MORE SUN STORIESAlongside pundits Michael Stewart and Alan Hutton, Currie hosts the Scottish Football Social Club on YouTube every Monday night.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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    Liverpool’s secret weapon to sign Semenyo or Kerkez as Prem wonderkid eyed by Inter – latest exclusives from Alan Nixon

    ALAN NIXON is SunSport’s Boss of Goss.Check out this week’s red-hot transfer whispers from our man in the know…If Liverpool sell Ben Doak, it could be the trigger for some major arrivalsCredit: GettyBEN & CHERRYBOURNEMOUTH saw their hopes of signing Liverpool teenager Ben Doak soar after Dougie Freedman quit Crystal Palace.Cherries are chasing the 19-year-old Scotland international forward but face a real battle to beat the Eagles.Freedman’s exit as sporting director — revealed on Monday — has given them a massive lift, though, as Doak’s fellow Scot was driving the deal for Palace and is also close to his agent.Kop chiefs are due to decide on Doak’s future this summer after his successful loan spell at Middlesbrough was cut short by a thigh injury in January, but insiders believe he will be sold.Liverpool’s asking price will be close to £25million but Doak would be an ideal bargaining chip in a move for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo or left-back Milos Kerkez.Freedman has left a list of targets with Selhurst Park boss Oliver Glasner ahead of his departure.They include Liverpool’s Lewis Koumas, Burnley centre-half Maxime Esteve and Middlesbrough’s Rav van den Berg.IRONS EYE RIGGThere could be conflict over Chris Rigg’s valuationCredit: GettyWEST HAM are ready to move for midfield starlet Chris Rigg if he does not make it to the Premier League with Sunderland.Rigg, 17, is keen to play in the top flight and hopes that will be with his local team through promotion.However, the Irons are showing growing interest in the playmaker, who would be an ideal domestic addition to their squad.Rigg was shocked to be left out of the starting line-up for England Under-19s last week, with two young Premier League stars in front of him.Newcastle’s Lewis Miley and Fulham prospect Joshua King took up the roles that Rigg had been holding down.Sunderland will want about £20million, though Hammers see Rigg more in the £10m category.INT-EREST IN DUOJosh Acheampong recently featured for England Under-19sCredit: GettyINTER MILAN sent a spy to watch Southampton midfielder Tyler Dibling and Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong.The Serie A giants put a man on a mission to Bangor for an England Under-19 game with Wales to see the duo.Acheampong, 18, who is under contract to 2029, can play centre-half or right-back.Dibling, 19, may go to the top bidders if Saints  go  down.OWLS’ NOD TO HENDANE Henrik Pedersen is top of the list to be the next manager of Sheffield Wednesday.Pedersen is currently No 2 to Owls boss Danny Rohl, who is tipped to move on to Southampton in the summer.Rohl can quit Owls for a reduced compensation fee once Saints are officially relegated.The German, 47, missed out on the move previously because Southampton would not pay the approximate £4million top-flight exit fee.Pedersen is popular with the Wednesday heirarchy and has a lot of experience in several countries, from youth level to first-team boss.MOORE TO FORK OUTBramley-Moore Dock will open next seasonCredit: GettyEVERTON are looking for staggering sums to hire the special executive boxes in their new home.The club have offered wealthy fans and local businesses boxes for more than £200,000 a season at the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.Many have snapped up smaller deals but some of the most expensive are yet to be filled — at an outfit known as the ‘People’s Club’.GAV ANOTHER GOSOUTHAMPTON will welcome back keeper Gavin Bazunu in the Championship following their relegation — as they expect Aaron Ramsdale to leave.Bazunu, 23, was exiled to Belgium with Standard Liege on loan after a serious injury but is seen as first choice next season.The Republic of Ireland cap lost his place to Ramsdale when he arrived from Arsenal.BIG AL’S WICKED WHISPERWHICH Premier League club are worried they will not be able to sell a RESERVE — who they hoped to move on for £30million?The loyal servant can leave in the next window after waiting in the wings for long enough and only playing a few games.But the anticipated rush for the respected player has not happened and his bosses fear a cheap sale or even a loan to get him out of the door.DAN’S GERMAN PLANLEEDS boss Daniel Farke has sent his top scout to his German homeland to look for Premier League talent.The club’s spies were at Bundesliga matches and second-tier games over the last weekend to check out potential recruits.Farke always thinks there are bargains to be found at that level and Leeds will need new blood if they return to the Prem.ALL IN FOR OLUOluwaseun Adewumi has impressed on loan at DundeeCredit: PABURNLEY face a fight to hold on to Oluwaseun Adewumi when he returns to them from a spell in Scotland.The Austrian Under-21 midfielder has caught the eye with Dundee in a loan spell at Dens Park.The Clarets have already fielded interest in Adewumi, 20.The one consolation is he has already played for two sides this season — for Austrian club Floridsdorfer and Dundee — so cannot move again until the summer. More