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      Ex-Man Utd ace Jesse Lingard fined by South Korean police after breaking two road rules

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      JESSE LINGARD has found himself in trouble with South Korean police.The former Man Utd ace was fined after breaking two road rules during a scooter ride in Seoul. Jesse Lingard has been fined by South Korean policeCredit: RexThe former Man Utd ace was spotted on a scooter in Seoul without a helmetCredit: Instagram @jesselingardLingard went viral on September 16 after taking a kickboard through the Apgujeong-dong neighbourhood of the city.The 31-year-old uploaded a clip of him cruising through the streets, wearing a tracksuit and baseball cap. South Korean law dictates riders must hold a valid driver’s licence to operate a scooter. They must also wear a helmet when riding on the street.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSeoul police have since confirmed they have fined Lingard a total of 190,000 Won following the incident. The fine amounts to around £106 for his two breaches of the road rules.A source close to Lingard told South Korean news agency Newsis any suggestion the player was intoxicated during the ride was “nonsense.”Per The Daily Mail, the source told Newsis: “Lingard had no idea. He didn’t know that he needed a licence to ride it.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”His mother and younger sister came to Korea for a trip and had a meal in Apgujeong-dong. [Allegations he was] drinking is nonsense.”Lingard took to Instagram earlier this week to apologize and urge others to “check the rules” before jumping on a scooter.Former Man Utd and England star Jesse Lingard back in training just TWELVE DAYS after undergoing knee surgeryThe ex-Man Utd star told his 9.2 million followers: “I didn’t know the rules of wearing a helmet or having a license as well. “In England, and probably in Europe as well, you can just pick up an e-scooter off the street and start riding it.”Anyone visiting South Korea, obviously, you have to check the rules. “It can be dangerous. Safety first for everyone. Obviously, I won’t do that again.”Lingard, who has played 32 times for England, joined FC Seoul in February.He has since appeared in 18 games for the K-League side, scoring 4 times. The midfielder was fined £57,000 last year after admitting to drink driving last year in his £200,000 Lamborgini. Lingard was also banned from driving for 18 months after being pulled over by cops in Manchester while double the legal alcohol limit.He said in a statement last July: “I want to acknowledge my mistake and publicly apologise for my unacceptable actions.”I completely understand and accept the consequences of my mistake by putting the lives of others at risk.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I am sorry to all my fans anyone who has followed and supported me throughout my career.”I accept the sentence of the court and the fine.” More

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      Who is Jorginho’s fiancee Catherine Harding?

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      THE VOICE star Catherine Harding is planning to marry her footballer fiance Jorginho.The Arsenal’s mid-fielder revealed he is planning to transition to coaching after his retirement.The couple met on a dating app and hit it off right awayCredit: instagramThe VoiceAs well as being the fiancee of Brazilian premier league footballer, Jorginho, Catherine Harding is an Irish singer and personal stylist.Originally from Tipperary, Ireland, Catherine now lives in Enfield, London.If you’re scratching your head, thinking she looks familiar than you could be right as Catherine has had many TV appearances.In 2020, Catherine made it to the finals of The Voice UK, under the name of Cat Cavelli.READ MORE FROM WAGSShe was mentored by the former pop singer Olly Murs on the hit BBC show, and although she reached the knockouts round, she failed to win.But even before The Voice, Catherine was something of a celebrity.Catherine has a daughter from a previous relationship with Jude LawCredit: instagram.com/cat_cavelli_MotherhoodIn 2014, she was briefly in a relationship with Hollywood A-lister Jude Law.Catherine fell pregnant during their time together, and the singer-songwriter gave birth to daughter Ada in 2016.Most read in FootballAt the time, Jorginho had been dating Natalia Leteri – and the pair married in 2017.Jorginho had two children, Vitor and Alicia with his ex-wife.North London derby WagsAfter eight years together, they split in 2019 – and the Italy international struck up a relationship with Catherine soon after.The pair met on a dating app and later welcomed the birth of their son Jax in 2020.At the time, Catherine announced the exciting news of the birth to her 24K Instagram followers.The couple announced the birth of their son Jax on social media just over a year after they got togetherCredit: Instagram @jorginhofrelloWelcoming baby Jax to the world, she wrote: “Welcome to the world baby boy. Months dreaming of you and now you’ve arrived and everything and more we could have wished for.”How crazy life is and how wonderful. A new adventure with you to guide you as you find your way in this world, to fill our hearts with love and bring so much happiness.”She finished the caption with “infinite love for you my son”, translated into Jorginho’s native language of Portuguese.Married to the gameJorginho is planning on retiring from football to take on a new coaching roleCredit: AlamyBy December 2023, the couple were engaged after the Arsenal mid-fielder got down on one knee. He delivered a romantic proposal surrounded by red roses and candles, while Catherine was serenaded by a violinist.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe couple shared videos and pictures of the intimate moment in an Instagram post that simply read: “Meu amor.”In February 23, 2024, the star pair featured in Prime Video’s reality TV show, Married To The Game where viewers get an insight on the couples wedding plans, as well as family life beyond the pitch.Jorginho and Catherine Harding received some criticism after they appeared on Prime Video Married to the GameCredit: Instagram / @cat_cavelli_ More

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      Borussia Dortmund’s newest hero and heir to Jude Bellingham’s throne reveals shock reason he’s changed his name

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND’S new heir to Jude Bellingham has revealed why he has changed his name.The young star created headlines by scoring twice in Dortmund’s opening Champions League win over Club Brugge.The English striker changed his name in the summerCredit: ReutersHe has enjoyed a brilliant start to the season and some have tipped the Englishman to follow in the footsteps of Bellingham and Jadon Sancho.Jamie Gittens is the name on fan’s lips but the striker used to go by a different name, and he explained the change.The 20-year-old was formerly known by Bynoe-Gittens, and used to wear that name on the back of his shirt.But the youngster cut his name in half at the behest of his father.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGittens told Dortmund’s official website: “Both are my father’s names, but he said he thinks it’s better if I’m just called Gittens because it’s shorter.”Most people know him as Gittens, so in the future, I’ll only wear Gittens.”The “shorter the better” he told German outlet Bild.Gittens has announced himself on the European stage but took a little longer than Bellingham to make an impression at Dortmund.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe scored his first Champions League goal last season but ended the season with just two goals in 34 games.However new boss Nuri Sahin appears to have got the best out of him as Gittens also scored twice Eintracht Frankfurt off the bench.The new Champions League format explained More

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      Premier League announce brand new competition launching in less than two weeks with hefty prize money up for grabs

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      THE PREMIER LEAGUE have announced a brand new competition that will boost elite youth development in the country.The Prem has teamed up with the National League to launch the National League Cup.The Premier League has teamed up with the National League to launch a new competitionCredit: GettyThe tournament will help young players from Premier League and EFL clubs gain additional opportunities to test themselves against senior opposition from the fifth tier.It will also offer the chance for National League clubs to play regular matches against the best Under-21 teams in England at their own stadiums.The competition comes with a combined prize of £1million, provided by the Premier League. The amount will be distributed only amongst the National League clubs.Read More on FootballBlackburn Rovers, Brighton, Fulham, Leeds, Manchester United, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Reading, Southampton, Stoke, Sunderland, Tottenham, West Brom, West Ham and Wolves have been confirmed.They will be joined by Aldershot Town, Altrincham, Boston United, Braintree Town, Dagenham & Redbridge, Ebbsfleet United, Halifax Town, Forest Green Rovers, Gateshead, Maidenhead United, Oldham Athletic, Rochdale, Sutton United, Tamworth, Wealdstone and Woking.The National League Cup kicks off on October 1 with a group stage consisted of four groups of eight.The two best-placed teams in each group will advance to the quarter-finals.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPremier League Chief Football Officer Tony Scholes said: “We’re excited to launch this new competition in partnership with the National League.“The competition will provide additional opportunities for young players in the under 17-21 age groups to gain valuable experience of playing against First Team opposition, something many of our current Premier League stars have experienced in their development.Best ten new Premier League kits for next season“We’re pleased to be able to support in the operation of the competition and look forward to seeing the wider benefits it will bring to National League clubs.” More

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      Soccer AM legend Helen Chamberlain reveals most famous guest refused to set alarm and turned up whenever he wanted

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      HELEN Chamberlain has revealed one celebrity guest regularly caused carnage on Soccer AM – because they refused to get out of bed.The former Sky Sports host presented the popular morning show alongside Tim Lovejoy from 1996 to 2007.Helen Chamberlain presented Soccer AM for almost two decadesCredit: RexShe has recently teamed up with co-star Tim Lovejoy for the Soccer A-Z podcastCredit: AlamyChamberlain and Lovejoy recently announced they are getting the cast back together for a new podcast.The pair launched Soccer A-Z earlier this month, looking back at football fan culture and their time on the iconic Saturday morning program. Discussing evasive guests during a recent episode, Chamberlain namedropped former boxer David Haye. She laughed: “David Haye, the boxer, he didn’t not show up.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”But we would book him and would say ‘Your call time is 7.30am’.”And he’d say ‘No, my call time is when I wake up and get there’.”Haye unified the cruiserweight world title in 2008 and later became a heavyweight world champion. But the now 43-year-old’s timekeeping proved a huge issue with the Soccer AM production staff. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChamberlain continued: “His interview used to be just floating. “So it would be whenever he arrives, [production] would just go, right David Haye is here, and we go to a commercial break and then he’d be there.Fans say ‘good job it’s the last one’ as final Soccer AM goes off air with technical blunders midway through show”Sometimes he would be first guest, sometimes he would be last guest, and we never argued with him. “He said ‘I will get there when I get there, I refuse to set my alarm’.”Lovejoy laughed in response and pointed out: “Who is going to argue with him?”The pair’s co-star Peter Dale – known as Tubes – was more scathing, adding: “Yeah, I’m not really having that. I don’t like that.”Former boxer David Haye was namedropped by Chamberlain for his timekeepingCredit: PAChamberlain left Soccer AM in 2017, a decade after Lovejoy departed the show. It ran for another six years, before ending for good last May. Chamberlain was excited for a trip down memory lane on Soccer A-Z, which has already topped the Apple podcast charts. She explained: “I’m really looking forward to reminding Tim of all the absolute nonsense he thought up, and made us do during the Soccer AM days.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m sure he’s forgotten most of it – luckily, the rest of us haven’t.”We all have endless stories about putting that show together, and it’s going to be so good to catch up with some of the old crew and hear their best memories from both behind the scenes and in front of camera.” More

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      Arsenal wonderkid, 14, makes history by becoming youngest scorer in Uefa Youth League as fans gush ‘future is bright’

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      ARSENAL fans rejoiced as their latest wonderkid became the Uefa Youth League’s youngest-ever goalscorer.The Gunners were dealt an almighty blow on Wednesday when captain Martin Odegaard was ruled out for “a while” with an ankle injury.Max Dowman scored for Arsenal in their Uefa Youth League tie at AtalantaCredit: GettyThe attacking midfielder struck aged just 14 years, eight months and 19 daysCredit: GettyBut on Thursday, there was plenty of reason for celebration.That is because teenage star Max Dowman was on the scoresheet for the Arsenal Under-19s away at Atalanta.And in doing so, he broke the record as the youngest player to find the net in the competition. England U17 international Dowman was aged just 14 years, eight months and 19 days when he fired home from a cross.READ MORE ON ARSENALThe attacking midfielder – born on December 31, 2009 – broke the previous record held by Borussia Dortmund sensation Youssoufa Moukoko, who was 14 years, 11 months and three days at the time of his first Youth League goal.They are the only two players to have struck in the U19s tournament – a youth version of the Champions League.Among the other youngest goalscorers is Ryan Gravenberch.The Liverpool midfielder was just 15 years, four months and ten days old when he fired home for Ajax. Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut Dowman’s effort bumps him out of the top five down to sixth on the list. According to Scouted, Dowman also became the youngest-ever starter in the Youth League and second-youngest debutant against Atalanta. Arsenal fans react to derby win over Spurs and reveal players who impressed them the mostAnd fans were quick to heap praise on the teenager for his impressive exploits. One said: “Spectacular talent.”Another wrote: “A proper baller.”A third commented: “Max Dowman is truly a rising star! Excited to see what the future holds for him and the Arsenal academy!”A fourth typed: “Another incoming wonderkid from Hale End.”A fifth labelled him “Talent of the Century”.A fifth added: “You just know he’s gonna be the youngest player starting for us in the premier league. I see him getting his debut within the next two years.”And a final user replied: “He is following in the footsteps of Ethan Nwaneri.”Nwaneri became the Premier League’s youngest player when he came on for the Gunners against Brentford in 2022.The schoolkid was just 15 years and 181 days old when he made his senior debut in West London – and is now part of the first-team set-up under Mikel Arteta.So much so that he was brought on in the closing minutes for Arsenal in Sunday’s North London Derby win at Tottenham to help see out victory. READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, despite Dowman’s success against Atalanta today, Arsenal supporters will be hoping there is no repeat of the scoreline when the senior sides face off in the Champions League.The junior Italians ran out comfortable 4-1 winners – racing into a 3-0 lead by half-time before Dowman pulled one back early in the second and then the home side grabbed a fourth late on. There are high hopes for the playmakerCredit: GettyDowman will hope to follow in the footsteps of Ethan NwaneriCredit: GettyDowman is already an England U17s internationalCredit: Getty More

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      Who is Thomas Partey’s fiancée Janine Mackson?

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      THOMAS Partay and his Arsenal teammates lost out to Manchester City on the last day of the season in the tightest of races to win the 2023/24 Premier League.But his love life seems to be on the up-and-up — here’s everything we know about the defensive midfielder’s fiancée Janine Mackson.Janine Mackson is Thomas Partey’s fiancéeCredit: Instagram @janinetomiThey share a daughter togetherCredit: Instagram @janinetomiWho is Thomas Partey’s fiancée Janine Mackson?Janine Mackson is engaged to Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey, who currently plays for Arsenal in the Premier League.She is a British-born model, social media personality and influencer.The 30-year-old is signed up to the Body London modelling agency.As of September 19, 2024, Janine has over 17,000 followers on Instagram.read more on thomas parteyDespite dating a top footballer and working in the public eye, Janine keeps her personal information very private.Thomas and Janine’s relationship historyAccording to reports, they got together sometime in 2022 — but decided to keep their romance under wraps.In June 2023, Janine visited Ghana, where she was introduced to Thomas’ family.The couple’s relationship gained public attention in October 2023 when Janine announced her pregnancy on Instagram.Most read in FootballShe shared photos of her baby bump, celebrating what she described as a “new beginning” for the couple, bringing their previously private relationship into the spotlight.Do Thomas and Janine have children?On January 23, 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl.Arsenal’s Thomas Partey among six Premier League stars rushed to safety after Ghana fans invade pitch and hurl missilesJanine shared the news on her Instagram page, posting a picture of their newborn in a cot with both parents’ hands reaching out to the baby.She captioned the image with the words “The biggest blessing”, expressing their joy at becoming parents.Thomas also re-shared the announcement on his own account, confirming the news to his followers.So far the couple has not publicly revealed their baby girl’s name.Thomas proposed to Janine on an unspecified beachCredit: XTheir daughter was born in January 2024Credit: Instagram @janinetomiAre Janine and Thomas married?Their relationship progressed through yet another milestone in May 2024, when Thomas proposed to Janine.The engagement came just three months after the birth of their daughter, further solidifying their commitment to each other.Thomas proposed to Janine on Friday, May 24, 2024, while they were on holiday.Although neither of them revealed the location of their romantic trip, the footballer got down on one knee to a beautiful beach backdrop at sunset.The couple then shared a lovely dinner together, which was set up at the beachside after the proposal.READ MORE SUN STORIESThomas popped the question just five days after Arsenal lost the 2023/24 Premier League title to Manchester City.Janine shared pictures of the romantic occasion on her Instagram stories, showing the beach proposal and her engagement ring. More

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      Former Arsenal star, 37, joins DAZN in huge career move three years after retirement

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      A FORMER Arsenal player has joined DAZN for their football coverage.The ex-defender played for the Gunners between 2004 and 2014, making 144 appearances.The former Arsenal defender has joined DAZNCredit: GettyHe retired three years ago and his career spanned a number of countries including Germany and Turkey.The 37-year-old moved into punditry after hanging up his boots, but has had several jobs since quitting playing.He previously worked for RMC Sport but now DAZN have snapped up the former Switzerland international.Johan Djourou is the man in question and he is set to commentate on the Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Le Havre at the weekend.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe previously worked on RMC Sport’s Champions League coverage.And he covered the Euros in the summer with RTS Sport.Djourou is also a coach for Switzerland Women’s team and is helping them prepare for Euro 2025.Djourou initially joined Arsenal as a youth team player in 2003 and made his first-team debut a year later.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe finished as a runner-up with the Gunners in the League Cup in 2007 and 2011, but never won a trophy.Djourou also had a spell on loan at Birmingham in 2007-08 and won 76 caps for Switzerland.Meet the Arsenal Wags behind Gunners’ success More