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      Wayne Rooney tipped to pocket 70 TIMES more on OnlyFans than managing Plymouth with earnings higher than when at Man Utd

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      WAYNE ROONEY has been tipped to earn 70 times more than his Plymouth Argyle wages by taking up a new racy job.The Manchester United legend is back in management with the plucky Championship side after being sacked by Birmingham last season.Wayne Rooney would earn a fortune leaving Plymouth for a racy new jobCredit: GettyRooney made his name at Manchester United and will go down as one of their best everCredit: PA:Empics SportArgyle have so far won one of their five games in England’s second tier.And Wazza will be hoping their form can improve as he eyes a charge up the table.However, Rooney may be better suited to joining a new cheeky world.That’s because a study claims he would make a fortune on lucrative platform OnlyFans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the total cash would even shadow the top amount Rooney was earning annually at United.The former England captain is reckoned to be on a salary of £500,000-per-year at Argyle.That is keeping in line with most modest Championship budgets.But Footy Accumulators reckons Rooney could bank over £35MILLION every 12 months with OnlyFans.Most read in ChampionshipFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWazza has 16.3m followers on fellow social media platform Instagram.And transferring those across to an Only Fans page would see him rake in millions, with Rooney’s top salary at former club United only ever reaching £15m-per-year.Wayne Rooney reveals club he would have loved to have played for as Man Utd legend says ‘it didn’t work out’Rooney isn’t the only football icon who would benefit from the move.Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s 8.1m Insta followers would see him make nearly £17.5m on OnlyFans.While Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick would be on an annual income of over £3m. More

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      Jamie Carragher knew his England career was over in car home from match and told Three Lions boss not to pick him

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      LIVERPOOL icon Jamie Carragher has recalled the moment he knew his England career was over.The 46-year-old stepped back from international duty in 2007 to focus on his club career.Jamie Carragher has recalled the moment he decided to quit international footballCredit: AlamyCarragher stepped away from international football in 2007 but briefly returned three years laterCredit: Times Newspapers LtdCarragher had earned over 30 caps for the Three Lions but decided to quit after being moved from centre-back to right-back prior to a match against Brazil.The ex-defender opened up about his experience in the latest episode of the Stick to Football podcast by Sky Bet and recalled the moment he told then-manager Steve McClaren.He said: “The first game that England played in the new Wembley was against Brazil. All week in training I was in centre-back.”Rio must’ve been out, so I was thinking to myself that I just played in the Champions League final, Liverpool’s player of the year.Read More in Football”However, they get to the Friday and then I’m playing right-back suddenly and someone else was in centre-back. They played the game and, on the way, home in the car, I knew that I was done with England.”We still had another game midweek, so we went home for the night and came back. But I knew I didn’t want to play anymore on that journey back.”I came back for the second game, and then I wasn’t even right-back, it was Wes Brown instead which was fine but that’s when I was done.”Steve McClaren came to me and said that he would play me the next game. I told him not to because it would feel fake, and I didn’t want that. If I’m being totally honest, I didn’t love being away.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I was probably aged 29 then and I thought that if I’m not going away with England and I get myself ready for Liverpool, I can win that fight and finish my career at Liverpool. That was the biggest thing for me, to just stay at Liverpool.”Carragher also admitted he was considered too small to be a centre-back throughout his career, which hindered his England hopes.Watch awkward moment for Micah Richards as Jamie Carragher tells Peter Schmeichel ‘secret role’ he had in son’s careerHe added: “The problem that I think I have is that when people look at me, they don’t think centre-back. I’m quite small for a centre-back. Some people might have looked at me and thought otherwise.”But if you look at England, Rio [Ferdinand] is 6’3 and lightning quick. Sol Campbell is massive. Even though I was playing well for Liverpool, my own stature and physicality probably didn’t help me in terms of picking me instead of someone else.”I was always seen as the squad man at England. I could be a right-back, come in at centre-back or they could take an extra striker to fill in. I get that but my problem was when John Terry and Rio weren’t playing.”I won the Champions League in 2005, in 2006 we kept 33 clean sheets. We [Liverpool] were tough to play against and were good defensively.”I will never forget this. There’s four of us, and I remember either Rio or John Terry went down. There was panic on the bench, and someone shouted, “Sol get ready!” I was like, ‘F***ing hell’.”Despite announcing his retirement in 2007, Carragher returned to the England set-up three years later due to injuries in the squad.He appeared for the Three Lions at the 2010 World Cup but permanently retired after the tournament. More

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      ‘It was dead,’ says Peter Schmeichel as he savages Man City supporters and tells Micah Richards ‘leave the studio’

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      PETER SCHMEICHEL did not hold back as he savaged Manchester City supporters after their Champions League opener.The former goalkeeper also told Micah Richards to “leave the studio” during his brutal post-match assessment.Peter Schmeichel savaged Manchester City fans in his assessment of their draw with Inter MilanCredit: CBSThe former City goalkeeper also told Micah Richards to ‘leave the studio’ during his rantCredit: CBSSchmeichel appeared live on CBS Sports’ Golazo show following Wednesday night’s action.He had been at the Etihad Stadium to watch his old club host Inter Milan in a replay of the 2023 final.However, Schmeichel was less-than impressed with the atmosphere created by the 50,922 fans during an underwhelming goalless draw.Speaking from the Etihad, he explained: “I don’t think it was a good draw.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I thought it was a really, really boring game and I’m sorry to say that. I thought Inter did really well in stopping Man City.”Jamie Carragher then prompted Schmeichel to elaborate, to which he added: “Because I love good football and I like excitement from the crowd. It was dead. I mean the Etihad today was absolutely dead.”The only people we could hear were the Inter supporters, who were quite good, but there was no atmosphere in the Etihad today.”Normally, you’d think ‘well big European night’, but it didn’t happen for them.”Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFellow ex-City man Richards interrupted the Dane, though, whilst wearing the club’s new fourth shirt under his blazer.The pundit exclaimed: “Are you disrespecting my club like this? What’s happening?”Man City debut ‘Oasis kit’ but unveiling massively backfires as fans call it ‘worst ever’ and compare it to iconic sweetUltimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here.Schmeichel jokingly replied: “Micah, Micah, once in a while, leave the studio, come out and experience it. Don’t just sit there and judge us for what we’re saying.”Richards hit back by saying: “I was there on Saturday, Pete,” but the 60-year-old was having none of it.He continued: “They might have left all the atmosphere there on Saturday because, honestly, it was so flat.”Schmeichel ended his career with City in 2003 after a single season for the club.Schmeichel was left unimpressed with the atmosphere inside the Etihad StadiumCredit: CBSHowever, he did praise the travelling Inter supporters on Wednesday nightCredit: GettyIt came after he previously won 13 trophies with bitter rivals Manchester United, including the treble in 1999.City are at home once again on Sunday as they return to league action against Arsenal.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, their next Champions League fixture is away to Slovan Bratislava on October 1.Fans will have the chance to see European action at the Etihad again on October 23, when Sparta Prague are the visitors. More

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      Watch awkward moment for Micah Richards as Jamie Carragher tells Peter Schmeichel ‘secret role’ he had in son’s career

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      MICAH RICHARDS was left with his head in his hands after Jamie Carragher revealed a secret role he had in Kasper Schmeichel’s career.Richards and Carragher were on the CBS panel for the broadcaster’s coverage of the Champions League.Micah Richards was left in an awkward moment on CBSCredit: CBSJamie Carragher told a story of Richards and Kasper Schmeichel to the goalkeeper’s father PeterCredit: CBSPeter Schmeichel did not believe the storyCredit: CBSDuring the show, Premier League legend Peter Schmeichel was featured, giving his analysis of the evening’s action.This included Borussia Dortmund’s 3-0 win over Belgian outfit Club Brugge and Celtic’s stunning 5-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava.Schmeichel insisted that he is keen to go to the match between the German giants and Scottish outfit Celtic.However, the Dane would prefer to be among the Celtic supporters so he can cheer on his son Kasper.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRichards asked the retired goalkeeper if he would be able to join him at the Signal Iduna Park.Schmeichel admitted that he would “love” for the former Manchester City to join him at the match.However, Carragher tried to put a stop to the meeting with a story involving Richards and Schmeichel’s son.The former Liverpool star said: “Peter if you are going to be together, you need to know a little secret about what happened between Micah and your son at the youth team at Manchester City.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Kasper was a year above him [Richards] and there was a bit of friction about who was the top dog and main man.”Micah kept it with him when he made it to the first-team.’It was dead,’ says Peter Schmeichel as he savages Man City supporters and tells Micah Richards ‘leave the studio’Schmeichel is currently playing for CelticCredit: ReutersHe spent some of his early career at Manchester CityCredit: ReutersHe left the club after falling behind Joe Hart in the pecking orderCredit: Reuters”God rest his soul Sven Goran Eriksson asked him who he should choose to be the first-team goalkeeper as he was not sure whether it should be Joe Hart or Kasper.”He plumped for Joe Hart because of the friction he had from years before.”Despite the story, Schmeichel refused to believe him and insisted that Richards still goes with him to Dortmund.He did add that he and Richards would interview Kasper after the game to see if there is “friction” between the two.Richards then said that he and the goalkeeper were good friends and that there is “no story to tell”.Hart broke into the Manchester City first team initially in 2007 as he replaced Andreas Isaksson.Schmeichel left the club in 2009 for Notts County and eventually worked his way back to the Premier League with Leicester City.The Dane was a part of the Foxes side that won the title in 2016.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe left the East Midlands side in 2022 and, after a spell at Nice in France, made the move to Celtic to replace Hart in the summer.Hart went on to be a star for the Citizens as he won two Premier League titles and won the Goalkeeper of the Season award three times.Kasper won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016Credit: GettyUltimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here. More

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      Ivan Perisic completes second free transfer in 76 days after just four games for club as he joins Champions League side

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      IVAN PERISIC has joined a new club, just 76 days after signing for Croatian side Hajduk Split.The winger, 35, spent the bulk of last season recovering from a devastating ACL injury.Ivan Perisic was in action for Croatia at Euro 2024Credit: GettyPerisic, 35, was in action for Spurs last season before being struck down by injuryCredit: RexHe began the 2023-24 campaign as a Tottenham super-sub under Ange Postecoglou.But following appearances in the first five Premier League games of last season, Perisic suffered a nasty injury in training – effectively ending his Spurs career.In January, while still recovering, he moved to boyhood club Hajduk Split – determined to bring them silverware.He initially moved on loan for the remainder of the season, but agreed a deal to make the switch permanent in the summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFollowing reported disagreements with boss Gennaro Gattuso, however, Perisic has now moved on to Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.Upon sealing the deal, the Croatia veteran admitted his excitement at contending for big trophies again, while revealing which former Inter Milan team-mate advised him on the move.He said: “Ever since I became a free player, I was hoping for an option like this: a club and an environment that I liked and with which I could win trophies.”(Denzel) Dumfries gave me advice and that only convinced me that PSV is the right move. I can’t wait to get started, give my all and win trophies.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPerisic has signed for PSV EindhovenHaving recovered from his ACL injury, Perisic returned to action for Hajduk in April.Speaking to Croatian outlet Dalmatinski, the former Spurs man claimed that he risked his career by returning so soon.Tottenham CONFIRM Ivan Perisic free transfer as star posts emotional goodbye message to Inter Milan after seven years He said: “I came to Hajduk in the hope that together we will realise our dream and take the title.”I had a good contract at Tottenham, and even when I was injured, I had an excellent offer from a big foreign club, where I would have fantastic conditions for rehabilitation and at least the same chance to play, as I had here.”Instead, at the invitation of the club management and the fans, I chose a life without a family living abroad in the hope that I can help fight for the title and place in the group stage of the Champions League.”Whatever condition I was in, at any moment, and even when I entered the game in the cup match against Dinamo, beyond the recommendations of all doctors, risking an injury that would end my career, I did my best to achieve a common goal.’I REJECTED OFFERS FROM SERIOUS CLUBS'”From the first day until today, I have adhered to agreements, contracts, set rules, but also spoken words, and twice after the Euros I rejected offers from serious clubs to help [Split] this summer.”Following eight appearances for Hadjuk at the back end of last season, Perisic played at Euro 2024 for Croatia.He then returned to Hadjuk on a permanent basis, with Gattuso being hired as the club’s new manager, and Ivan Rakitic arriving as another star signing.After just four appearances this season, however, and having rejected an offer from Sevilla, Perisic was on the move once again.He added: “Well, I guess it’s clear to everyone that I didn’t choose Hajduk and Split because of money or healthcare.”In my desire to help, I put my health and my family on the back burner many times and I don’t regret it because I don’t know any other way, but on Sunday evening someone else stepped forward and decided that he no longer needed my help.”As for last season, unfortunately, we failed. As hard as failure feels to me as it does to all the guys and all the fans who have been waiting for the title for almost 20 years, failure is the same part of football.”Since I’m comfortable in my skin, I have been looking at Hajduk as something big and I will behave [professionally] in a moment that is extremely difficult for me and my family.”I wish the club all the luck, victory on Thursday, placement in Europe and winning the title, regardless of whoever is at the club.”READ MORE SUN STORIESPerisic will now have the opportunity to play in the Champions League for his new club.PSV were in European action on Tuesday, but fell 3-1 at Juventus. More

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      Man Utd legend hints Cristiano Ronaldo could make bombshell Old Trafford return despite bitter exit

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      ONE of Cristiano Ronaldo’s former Manchester United team-mates has hinted that the legendary striker could make a spectacular return to Old Trafford.Ronaldo’s second spell at United had a sour ending as the star saw his contract terminated after a bombshell interview with Pier Morgan.Cristiano Ronaldo has been backed to return to Man Utd by a former team-mateCredit: AFPRonaldo’s second spell at Old Trafford ended on bad termsCredit: PARonaldo, who now plays for Al-Nassr, is still bagging the goals despite hurtling towards the age of 40.And the 39-year-old veteran even confessed that he still loves the club in a recent interview with Rio Ferdinand.But with things ending so badly during his 2022 exit and an ongoing war of words with current boss Erik ten Hag, a return to the Theatre of Dreams feels unlikely.However, former United team-mate Wes Brown has suggested that Ronaldo could return to the Manchester club one more time to try and make amends for how things were left.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSpeaking to BoyleSports, Brown backed the Portuguese powerhouse to have a final swansong in some capacity in the future.He said: “When it comes to Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United in some capacity you can never say never.“Obviously when he left the second time we were all disappointed because he had been one of United’s best ever players.”It was disappointing how it ended and I think he could return to try and make amends for the sour ending.Most read in FootballFormer Man Utd team-mate Wes Brown has hinted that Ronaldo could return to the club for a third timeCredit: AFPBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“Even in his first season back at the club he scored over 20 goals. I think the exit was a bit over the top but for him to come back in some way. I’d love it.”Ronaldo has taken aim at the current state of Man Utd in recent weeks, suggesting that the club needs to “rebuild everything”.Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest fierce criticism of Man Utd with spiky response to club legendWhile he also appeared to slam Erik ten Hag for not having the right mentality to win things at United.Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Ronaldo said: “As I told you, Manchester, they need to rebuild everything, in my opinion.“The coach, they say they cannot compete to win the League and Champions League.“[As] Manchester United coach, you cannot say that you’re not going to fight to win the League or Champions League.“You have to be, to mentally say, listen, maybe we don’t have that potential, but I cannot say that. We’re going to try. You have to try.”Ronaldo’s rollercoaster return to Man UtdBy JOSHUA HALLCristiano Ronaldo returned to the Theatre of Dreams in 2021 after some 12 years away from the club where he first rose to fame.It looked like a fairytale return for one of the games’ greatest ever players, but things soon turned sour at the Manchester club.Ronaldo arrived for less than £20m and walked back into Premier League football like he had never left, netting 18 goals and registering three assists in his first league campaign back.That run saw him top United’s list of scorers for the season thanks to hat-tricks against Spurs and Norwich and a number of crucial last minute goals.But things took a turn in his second season as he fell out of favour after the arrival of new boss Erik ten Hag.Despite his impressive return in the previous season many fans and media outlets were claiming that his overall influence on the team was detrimental to results.Things got even worse when Ronaldo refused to come on against Spurs in October 2022, prompting Ten Hag to drop him from the squad for the following game against Chelsea.While it was also reported that Ronaldo had left Old Trafford early following the interaction with his boss.The final straw was an explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which Ronaldo took aim at Ten Hag, Man Utd’s culture and hinted about a potential exit.That exit shortly followed as Ronaldo saw his contract with Man Utd terminated in November 2022.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner penned a mega money deal with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, bringing an end to a tumultuous second spell with Man Utd.Ten Hag launched a spiky rebuttal to the quotes, suggesting that Ronaldo is the one saying that Man Utd aren’t good enough to compete for the biggest trophies.He said: “He [Ronaldo] said that Manchester United can’t win the Premier League. He said this if you read the article very well.Adding: “[It] doesn’t impact me, I know in the process where we are, where we’re going.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTen Hag and Ronaldo have history from Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford in 2022.In fact, Ronaldo lasted less than half a season under the former Ajax boss when he played under him during his return to Man Utd.Ronaldo and Erik ten Hag are in the midst of a war of wordsCredit: Reuters More

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      Anthony Gordon leaves Newcastle training in £320,000 car but it is mocked by fans for ‘looking like a lego brick’

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      ANTHONY GORDON has been seen leaving Newcastle training in a never-before-seen car.The winger has enjoyed a positive start to the season, during which he was called up to the England team by interim boss Lee Carsley.Anthony Gordon was spotted driving a never-before-seen carCredit: xThe car is worth £320,000 and is sure to attract attention around NewcastleCredit: xIt has 1,000 horsepower but could be too big for UK car parking spacesCredit: XFans had a mixed reaction to Gordon’s wheelsCredit: AlamyGordon, 23, has made four appearances in the Premier League for the Magpies, scoring one goal this campaign.He was seen leaving the club’s Darsley Park training ground in a brand-new GMC Hummer EV, which features in the Call of Duty video game. The vehicle has gathered plenty of attention due to its size.The car is the first of its kind to arrive in the UK after being made in the US.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe £320,000 car is huge, weighing 4,500 kilograms, and takes around ten hours to charge.But it still has plenty of power, with 1,000 horsepower that can get it from 0-60 in just three seconds.A video of Gordon’s car has gone viral on social media, with fans flocking to comment.One posted: “This is classy. Gordon with the steeze.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second wrote: “That’s quite a ride for Gordon — definitely making a statement!”A third commented: “That’s unbelievable.”Anthony Gordon gives blunt assessment of England’s Euro 2024 ‘failure’However, some fans were not keen on the vehicle.One said: “Ugliest vehicle I’ve ever seen.”A second joked: “Looks like an armoured vehicle.”Another added: “It appears Anthony Gordon has decided to join the 101st airborne division.”That is a reference to the air assault infantry division of the US Army.Gordon is reportedly set to be offered a new contract at Newcastle after impressing since his arrival from Everton in 2023.He was linked with a move to Liverpool during the summer transfer window but a transfer did not materialise.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Champions League star scores ‘Mesut Ozil’ goal as he sends three opponents for a hotdog before cheeky finish

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      SPARTA PRAGUE midfielder Qazim Laci scored a Mesut Ozil-esque goal against RB Salzburg on Wednesday.The 28-year-old fired his team to a 3-0 win over Salzburg in the Champions League with a composed strike.Qazim Laci scored a stunning goal for Sparta Prague on WednesdayCredit: EPAThe midfielder left three players on the floor with an impressive turnCredit: EPALaci then passed the ball into an open netCredit: ReutersWith the Austrian side already 2-0 up, Laci received a short pass from Victor Olatunji around 10 yards out from goal.But rather than shooting first time, he took the ball with his right foot before sharply cutting inside onto his left.He took three players – including goalkeeper Janis Blaswich – out in the process before passing his shot into the bottom-left corner with ease.Fans were left in awe of the goal and took to social media to react.Read More in FootballOne person wrote: “Qazim Laci just sent THREE Salzburg players for a hot dog!”Another commented: “He is sooooooo good.”While a third likened it to Ozil’s stunning goal against Ludogorets, adding: “Reminds me of that Ozil goal.”The former Germany international scored the goal of his career to fire Arsenal to a 3-2 victory against Ludogorets in 2016.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAfter receiving a long pass from Mohamed Elneny, he chipped the goalkeeper and left two players on the floor before slotting the ball into an empty net.Ozil’s last-gasp goal secured three points for Arsenal in the Champions League group stage.David Beckham reveals shock career change as he confirms incredible new show to celebrate Champions League’s returnThe Gunners are back in European action tonight when they face Atalanta. More