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      Man Utd flop Antony gets engaged to childhood sweetheart as she shares proposal pics and gushing tribute

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      MANCHESTER UNITED forward Antony has got engaged to childhood sweetheart Rosilene Silva.The Red Devils winger, 24, made it a lavish proposal as he laid out roses and a red carpet with candles leading to a heart-shaped flower arrangement.Antony got down on one knee to propose to girlfriend Rosilene SilvaCredit: Instagram / @rosiilenny_The Brazilian made a romantic setting for the proposalCredit: Instagram / @rosiilenny_Antony and Rosilene are childhood sweetheartsCredit: Instagram / @rosiilenny_Behind it read the words “Casa Comigo?” which translates to “Marry Me?”Fortunately for the Man Utd man Rosilene said yes as he planted a kiss on the cheek of his fiancee.And they shared three pictures of the proposal on Instagram as they prepare to tie the knot after having two children together.Alongside the images, Rosilene added the caption: “What God has in store for us is far more than we can imagine… ❤️💍🙏🏻”READ MORE ON MAN UTDRosilene and Antony met when they were just teenagers.It is believed the pair met during their time at school in Sao Paulo.As Antony began to rise through the youth teams, their romance blossomed.Antony’s personal celebration comes amid turmoil in his Man Utd career.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAntony managed just two goal contributions in the Premier League last seasonSince arriving in England from Ajax for £85.5million in 2022, he has scored just 11 goals and assisted five in 83 games for Man Utd.He has only played one minute so far this season – a substitute appearance in the 2-1 defeat to Brighton.Watch Antony’s reaction as footage of Man Utd star being moved to left-back vs Arsenal emerges after Liverpool meltdownAntony was linked with a move to Fenerbahce before the Turkish transfer window closes on Friday, but now looks set to stay with the Red Devils. More

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      Andros Townsend FINALLY completes surprise transfer days after admitting ‘I don’t know who owns me’ live on TV

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      ANDROS TOWNSEND has finally completed his surprise move to Turkish side Antalyaspor, just days after admitting “I don’t know who owns me.”The former Tottenham star was all smiles in his official presentation for the Super Lig side on Friday.Andros Townsend has finally joined AntalyasporCredit: Instagram / @antalyasporThe winger had been left in the dark over whether his move was going throughCredit: Instagram / @antalyasporHe posed in a club shirt while writing on social media: “A new chapter… can’t wait to get started.”And it marked the end of a long and arduous road for Townsend, who left relegated Luton for a challenge abroad.The winger penned a deal with Antalyaspor earlier in the summer.But they failed to conclude the move before a transfer ban came into effect.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTownsend was left in limbo for several months as he trained alone, with Antalyaspor not even announcing his arrival — let alone registering him.Townsend was back home last weekend for England’s 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland, commentating on the game for ITV.And live on air, he announced he had no idea if his contract with Antalyspor was ever going to be validated.He said: “I believe so (I have a contract). Anything other than that I have no club.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“It’s a crazy scenario, they have a transfer embargo so can’t announce or register me.“I’m not even sure if I’m contracted but here we are.”Football fans stunned as Premier League star Andros Townsend reveals he eats chicken feet for dinner every single night Townsend previously opened up on the move, adding: “[It’s] three days before the start of the season at Luton.”I get a call from Antalyaspor saying ‘We have an offer for you but you’ve got 24 hours to respond because we’ve got a transfer ban coming and we need to get you in before the transfer ban’.”So no time to think about it. I managed to negotiate to be involved in the first game for Luton, played 10 minutes in that, and then it was literally all signed, all done.”Then we missed the deadline by a couple of hours.”So the contract is signed with Antalyaspor, they can’t officially register me, they can’t announce me because they have a transfer ban.”So I’m literally just stuck in Antalyaspor just training. I don’t know who owns me. I don’t know where my contract is. So yeah, that’s me.” More

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      Steve Bruce reveals text from Sir Alex Ferguson with cheeky eight-word command after getting Blackpool job

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      STEVE BRUCE is on Fergie time once more as he starts back as a boss – by order of the great man himself.The former Manchester United skipper takes charge of his first game tomorrow with Blackpool after almost two years out of the game.Steve Bruce’s Blackpool tenure kicks off on SaturdayCredit: PABruce exclusively revealed details of what former boss Fergie text him this weekCredit: Getty – ContributorSince his appointment 11 days ago, the 63-year-old has been deluged with messages – some, he laughs, asking : “Are you bonkers?”But the one that meant the most to him came from Sir Alex Ferguson.He reveals: “Thursday morning the phone rang at half past six.“I didn’t know who it was, didn’t have a clue, because the screen came up showing a no-caller ID, so I thought I’d leave it.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“Then all of a sudden a text message comes through from Sir Alex: ‘Congratulations, delighted for you’ etc, etc,etc.“’And by the way. You should be on the way to work’. And that’s at 6.40 am.“Typical him, some things never change. He is what he is.“At Old Trafford he was always in first for training, no matter how successful he was, just ready for another day and another challenge.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“He was incredible and still is. His work ethic was unbelievable and he’s always been such an inspiration.Sir Alex changed my life. He gave me an opportunity which I cherished.Steve BruceMan Utd’s best XI of academy graduates“He made me captain of Manchester United for five years. I’ll always be glad he had such a major influence on my life and career.”Yet Bruce admits that having been sacked by West Brom, the 11th club he had managed before those two years away, he was pining for to get that career going again.The fact that he has now picked up the reigns again, even in the EFL’s third tier at a club that hasn’t won any of its first four games has rejuvenated him.Bruce has never managed below the Championship and twice took Birmingham City as well as Hull City into the Premier League.Amongst other club he took charge of was boyhood club Newcastle United over two years which is why, he knows, some of his pals questioned his decision to step down the ladder.Fergie and Bruce share the same birthday in DecemberCredit: GettyBut he explains: “After West Brom I did a lot of travelling with my missus Janet.“We’ve been all around the world, everything that we wanted to do, seen what we wanted to see.“And yeah, I’ll miss that part. I’ll miss Barbados in January that’s for sure when the wind’s blowing hard around here.“And I’m just as sure Janet will too.“In the first year I just wanted to have a look at it from the outside although there were five or six opportunities then but I forced myself to stay away.“But the last six months the lack of that routine of managing a team, the buzz of Saturday match day, was getting to me.“Whatever it is – a bug or a drug – you need it. Retirement wasn’t for me just yet.“I need a purpose to get out of bed in the morning and all I’ve had in my life is this, really. Football.”What we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.They plan to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a second venue. They will scale it down to a 30,000-seater that can then be used for the women’s team and academy matches.That would mean the history remains with statues and the Munich clock and memorial plaque all most likely staying in their current positions.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. That text from Ferguson a couple of days ago certainly found him out of bed early – even if he wasn’t quite on his way to work – and a little long in the tooth or not that buzz is back.A home clash with Exeter City marks his return and he adds : “Most of the messages I got were positive, saying : ‘Good for you. Why not? “Yes, Blackpool are League One but after speaking to the owner it was like, ‘Why not?’ too.“I haven’t got any more ego left in me and so many of my close mates understood that in the last six months I really wanted this life again.“I didn’t know I would be working back at the coal face again but we’ve got a squad that I believe can compete with anybody in the division.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The plan is to get this club back in the Championship.“If I didn’t think we could do that – then what WOULD be the point?”Steve Bruce left Newcastle in November 2021Credit: Getty More

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      Eddie Howe reveals he HASN’T spoken to Paul Mitchell in bombshell admission after Newcastle chief slammed club strategy

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      EDDIE HOWE launched a passionate defence of his Newcastle signings after Paul Mitchell claimed there was “no clear strategy” regarding transfers previously.The Magpies boss also set alarm bells ringing by revealing the Toon chiefs have not spoken since last week’s bombshell interview as he addressed the internal “civil war” talk.Newcastle boss Eddie Howe revealed he hasn’t spoken to Paul MitchellCredit: GettyNewcastle sporting director Mitchell blamed transfer struggles on the previous regimeCredit: GettyNew sporting director Mitchell came in for fierce criticism after failing to deliver Marc Guehi or any other top outfield reinforcements in the summer after replacing Dan Ashworth.However, he pointed the finger of blame at Newcastle’s previous regime for their struggles in the last window and claimed the recruitment set-up he inherited was “not fit for purpose”.But Howe, who played a pivotal role in transforming the squad since taking over in November 2021, hit back and said: “I’m very, very proud of every single player that we signed in that period.“It’s easy to look back on any transfer window and make a judgement on the players that you signed three years down the line. Read More on Football”But, actually, you have to go back to the situation that we were in at those moments and when you’re in the relegation zone and trying to recruit players, that’s not an easy thing to do.“You are also recruiting for the long-term and not just the short-term and I think when you look then that work was good.“Our objective was to stay in the league, and I’m not going to critique every signing, but I’m proud of the body of work that we did and the players that we have now from the legacy of those transfers. I think everybody can hold their heads up very high.”As well as convincing Kieran Trippier to leave Atletico Madrid to help Toon fight relegation in his first season, Howe has also brought in a host of young and hungry talents such as Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd all of them will now be worth considerably more than they were signed for.Howe continued: “I’m very, very proud of those signings and I’ve said all along – and I don’t want to make it about old and new structure – but those signings I played a huge part in.Eddie Howe reveals best striker he’s ever worked with who’s scored 58 times this season while on £75-per-goal bonus“I took ownership of all those signings, whether they were good, bad, I’ll take ownership of that as ultimately I was the final decision maker on those signings.“I was very proud to sign those players and I think they’ve been brilliant signings for where we were and the very long-term future of the club and I really believed in them and still do. I’d certainly like to find a few more of them.“We were in a relegation battle so some of those signings were more short-term in that moment because you needed instant results, relegation wasn’t something we could contemplate.“But, always in the back of my mind with every signing I make, it is always about can they impact the team now and impact the team in the right way in the future.“The key thing now is the future and I’m sure we can get future transfer windows right as ultimately that is the most important thing at any club because to be successful you have to recruit well.”Mitchell also claimed that Howe had played more of a supporting role over the past window than the leading one he had previous, to which the Newcastle boss responded: “I don’t think it’s right for me to make individual comments in reply to Paul’s.“I don’t think that will help our current situation and for me I’m just focusing on the future.”’No contact’Mitchell also said he and Howe spoke for “an hour on the phone” each night, but the latter revealed that the pair have not had any contact since the former’s interview.“I’ve had no contact from Paul,” said Howe. “But I don’t think that is unusual. We’ve got different jobs to do, I’m focusing on the football and the team and he’s focusing on his role.”When pressed on why Mitchell went public with his “not fit for purpose” remarks, Howe replied: “That’s for Paul to answer, I don’t think I can answer for him.“The scouting structure was there, and whatever you think about the structures, the results were very good.”Howe was given the opportunity to respond directly and publicly to the criticism, but stated that “it wasn’t the time or place” to do that.As for rumours regarding internal problems between him and Mitchell, Howe said: “As for civil war stuff, absolutely not in my experience.No ‘civil war’ “But I’m cocooned in my work and absolutely focused on the players and the training and that is what I do every single day that I’m here.“I don’t involve myself in politics. For me, this job is very much about the players that we do have and trying to make the supporters proud every time that we play.“Everything else around that I try not to get involved in.”When asked to rate his “bromance” with Mitchell, Howe said: “I don’t really understand the fascination with our bromance and I don’t think that it has to be that way.“I think it has to be a collaboration and sometimes there are moments – I fall out with Jason [Tindall] a lot and that’s probably the closest bromance I have at the club.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We have healthy debate and argument and that’s never been a problem as long as it’s respectful and for the greater cause, which is always the football club and to try and get results.“There is no issue with that but I think that the collaboration part is the most important thing and it’s got to be teamwork for the ultimate aim.” More

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      Forgotten Premier League star scores Puskas contender in training as baffled fans say ‘didn’t know he was still playing’

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      FORMER Premier League star Gerard Deulofeu scored a Puskas contender in training to leave fans baffled.Deulofeu re-created one of his most famous goals with the audacious effort that left the goalkeeper rooted to the spot.Gerard Deulofeu scored a Puskas contender in training for UdineseCredit: GettyThe winger picked up the ball on the left with no team-mates around himSo he scooped the ball up and over the keeperThe winger, who played for Everton and Watford in the Prem, is now at Serie A side Udinese.He provided many moments of magic during his time in England and he showed he still has it with a remarkable goal in training.Deulofeu picked up the ball on the left flank but was short of options and had a defender closing him down.So the Spaniard decided to scoop the ball up and over the keeper and into the back of the net.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe finish left fans stunned, though were some were more shocked to learn injury-ravaged Deulofeu, 30, is still playing.One reacted saying: “Can we have a best training goal award or something? The nominees might be better than the Puskas ones.”Another added: “I didn’t know this guy was still playing.”A third wrote: “I love when I see a random post about a player I completely forgot about. Had no idea he was at Udinese.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChanges to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25.And another commented: “Beautiful goal. I’m waiting for alternate angles, and maybe a VAR check.”Deulofeu’s strike was reminiscent of the brilliant scooped finish he scored in the 2019 FA Cup semi-final, which launched Watford’s comeback from 2-0 down to beat Wolves 3-2.Forgotten Premier League stars star in hilarious The Office remake as fans say ‘best thing I’ve seen all day’ More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo releases heartfelt statement about boy from ‘streets of Madeira’ to celebrate ONE BILLION followers

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has released an emotional statement after reaching one billion followers on social media.The Portuguese superstar, 39, has achieved the feat across his various online platforms – Instagram, Facebook, X and more.Cristiano Ronaldo has reached one billion followers on social mediaCredit: YouTube / UR – CristianoHe shared the news to his fans on Friday morningCredit: X formerly Twitter / @CristianoRonaldo came from humble beginnings in MadeiraCredit: Instagram @cristianoIt comes after he recently started his own YouTube channel – which has racked up more than 60 million subscribers in less than a month.Ronaldo celebrated reaching the 10-figure milestone with a heartfelt message to his fans.He opened up about the journey he has gone on from the streets of Portugal to one of the most famous people in the world.He said: “We’ve made history — 1 BILLION followers!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”This is more than just a number – it’s a testament to our shared passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond.”From the streets of Madeira to the biggest stages in the world, I’ve always played for my family and for you, and now 1 billion of us stand together.”You’ve been with me every step of the way, through all the highs and the lows.”This journey is our journey, and together, we’ve shown that there are no limits to what we can achieve.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRonaldo’s journey has taken him to being one of the most famous people in the worldCredit: Instagram / @cristiano”Thank you for believing in me, for your support, and for being part of my life.”The best is yet to come, and we’ll keep pushing, winning, and making history together.”Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest fierce criticism of Man Utd with spiky response to club legendRonaldo made headlines earlier this week after discussing the current situation at Manchester United on Rio Ferdinand’s channel.He 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.”In response, Ten Hag said: “He [Ronaldo] said that Manchester United can’t win the Premier League. He said this if you read the article very well.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s far away in Saudi, far away from Manchester. Everyone can have an opinion. It’s okay.”[It] doesn’t impact me, I know in the process where we are, where we’re going.” More

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      Forgotten Premier League cult hero most famous for kicking advertising hoarding SACKED by national team

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      FORGOTTEN Newcastle cult hero Temur Ketsbaia has been sacked by Cyprus.The Georgian lost his job as manager days after an embarrassing 4-0 home defeat to Kosovo in the Uefa Nations League.Temur Ketsbaia has been relieved from his duties as Cyprus bossCredit: Kenny RamsayThe former Wolves and AEK Athens player was in his third year with the Cyprus national team, now ranked No. 127 by Fifa.Cyprus dropped 20 places in the global rankings over the course of his tenure.The Cyprus federation have not announced an interim coach to take over for their Nations League games next month.His two wins this year came against San Marino in June and a 1-0 victory over Lithuania in their first Nations League match last week.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe nation lost all eight games of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign and finished rock bottom of their group.The pot included Scotland, Norway and his home country Georgia, as well as eventual winners Spain.The 56-year-old joined the Magpies in 1997 and scored 14 goals in 107 appearances during his three-year spell at St James’ Park.But arguably his most memorable moment in black and white came during a Premier League match against Bolton in March 1998.Most read in FootballKetsbaia was responsible for one of the most iconic celebrations in Prem historyHe is arguably most well known for his wild antics against BoltonAfter coming off the bench in the 79th minute of the clash with the score at 1-1, Ketsbaia came out of nowhere to score a last-minute winner.He then whipped his shirt off, launched it into the crowd and proceeded to kick lumps out of the advertising boards surrounding the pitch.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMany Newcastle fans were left baffled by the outrageous celebration, but Ketsbaia explained that it was his way of letting out the frustration that he had built-up after being named on the bench earlier in the day.Ketsbaia also coached Georgia for five years between 2009 and 2014, and later worked for AEK and Cypriot clubs APOEL and Anorthosis.Premier League managers’ salaries revealed More

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      Man Utd could have got £500m for Cristiano Ronaldo and that would have been CHEAP, says man who took his number

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could have sold Cristiano Ronaldo for more than £500million when he left the club, Michael Owen has claimed.The Portuguese legend, 39, departed Old Trafford for £80m in 2009 when he joined Real Madrid.Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for £80million in 2009Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdMichael Owen became Man Utd’s new No7 following Ronaldo’s departureCredit: PA:Empics SportHe had scored 118 goals in 292 games for the Red Devils, winning a host of trophies including three Premier League titles and the Champions League.Ronaldo also moved to Spain as a Ballon d’Or winner having collected the 2008 award ahead of Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres.England striker Owen, 44, took the No7 shirt at Man Utd following Ronaldo’s exit having joined in the same summer transfer window.He would go on to score 17 goals in 52 games, struggling to fill the huge shoes of his predecessor.READ MORE ON MAN UTDMeanwhile, Ronaldo scored 450 goals in 438 matches for Real Madrid across a nine-year spell that solidified him as one of the all-time greats.Now Owen has spoken about the price Ronaldo left Man Utd for and how it should have far exceeded the £200m mark set by Neymar – despite the Portuguese superstar’s move happening 15 years ago.Speaking to Genting Casino, he said: “If you look at the transfer record now of over £200million, you’d have to say that Cristiano Ronaldo was worth more than that at Manchester United.”In hindsight, for what he gives you, look at the amount of Champions League medals he’s going to pretty much win you single-handedly, for the amount of shirts and the publicity and the merchandise around the world that he’s going to sell.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe continued: “In hindsight, I think £500m would be cheap. You could even double that if you look at the goals, the trophies, the shirts, and how much the clubs have benefited from having him there.”Since he played for Real Madrid they’ve thrown hundreds and hundreds of millions on the new stadium, they are in a great financial position.Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand in hysterics as they remember Man Utd nicknames from ‘Shrek’ and ‘SatNav’ to ‘J-Lo'”They’re paying all this money to Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham – a lot of this will have been off the back of the success of Cristiano Ronaldo.”How he’s grown their brand, how he’s won them trophies and made them all this money.”So I guess if you’d said to them at that point how much he would give you for nine seasons, they might say yes to a billion pounds, forget about £80m. £500m would be cheap.”Owen also opened up about how he felt replacing Ronaldo – who returned for a second spell at the club in 2021.He added: “I think because I was at that stage of my career I didn’t feel any pressure in taking Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt number and that’s what Sir Alex Ferguson said to me.”He said to me when he handed me the number because I had pretty much been there, seen it, done it and played for great teams under the biggest of pressures and won the biggest of trophies. “It was probably in safe hands. I wasn’t going to go into a nightclub and do anything stupid or be disrespectful to the shirt in any way.”I was a pro and people knew my character and knew that it was in safe hands. There also wasn’t the expectation of matching his 40 goals because I was coming to the end of my career.”But I think from the manager’s point of view, he wanted it represented really well. When you look at the players that have worn it in the past, then he wanted it in safe hands and I would like to think I treated it with a lot of respect and that was probably the reason. “I’ve had a bad back since wearing that with the weight of it! But no, on a serious note, it was a huge honour at the time to be offered. And I was definitely not going to say no.”READ MORE SUN STORIESRonaldo recently criticised Man Utd’s ambitions under Erik ten Hag, insisting they need to “rebuild everything”.Ten Hag responded by saying the Al-Nassr forward is “far away in Saudi”. More