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    Man Utd legend facing FA charge after ‘furious tunnel-bust up’ with referee over Matthijs de Ligt drama

    MANCHESTER UNITED chief Darren Fletcher faces an FA charge after claims of a fiery tunnel bust-up with officials.United were furious as defender Matthijs de Ligt was ordered off the Old Trafford pitch in first-half stoppage time with blood on his head and face.Matthijs de Ligt sustained a nasty head injury and blood poured down his faceCredit: RexDe Ligt left the field for treatment but was sent back to the sidelines as the ref felt it was not patched up enoughCredit: GettyEthan Pinnock scored for Brentford while De Ligt was off the fieldCredit: GettyDarren Fletcher supposedly confronted the ref in the tunnelCredit: RexThis was the result of an earlier injury which medics had twice tried to patch up.As soon as De Ligt left the field, Brentford scored from a corner, sparking outrage with manager Erik ten Hag and No 2 Ruud van Nistelrooy booked for protesting.Van Nistelrooy continued his protests down the tunnel, while former United midfielder and technical director Fletcher waited inside where he allegedly verbally confronted ref Sam Barrott and fourth official Gavin Ward.The FA will now await the referee’s report before deciding whether to take further action.READ MORE ON MAN UTDUnited came back to win the game with Alejandro Garnacho scoring just after the break and Rasmus Hojlund getting a 62nd-minute winner.Yet Ten Hag was still fuming with the ref’s decision after the game.He raged: “It was dry blood so he was already treated for the injury.“I didn’t understand why he was sent off.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“I went over to Matthijs and he said, ‘It is dry blood and I have to come off I don’t know why’.“It was a huge moment because Brentford is very good at corners and you are missing one of your best headers.”Man Utd star Rasmus Hojlund slammed as ‘rubbish’ and ‘poor’ by Ben Foster for injuring team-mate in trainingMan Utd player ratings vs BrentfordBy Neil CustisMANCHESTER UNITED produced a rousing comeback to beat Brentford at Old Trafford.Goals by Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund cancelled out Ethan Pinnock’s first-half opener.The Red Devils’ win will ease pressure on beleaguered boss Erik ten Hag, who this week defiantly blasted reports that he is on the verge of the sack.On a crucial afternoon for Ten Hag and Co, here’s how SunSport rated each United performer.ANDRE ONANA – 6Did not have much to do for a lot of the game but pulled out a good first-half save to deny Christian Norgaard.DIOGO DALOT – 6Good display from right-back and almost capped it with a goal when he stormed forward only to have his effort beaten away by Mark Flekken.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6At the centre of the controversy in first-half injury time as he had to leave the field with a bleeding head wound when Brentford scored from a corner. He was already looking suspect, as was the bandage that was put on his head early in the game in the first place.JONNY EVANS – 7Continuing an amazing end to his career at Old Trafford. Man of the Match last time out in the goalless draw at Aston Villa and looked solid again. Great ovation when he came off towards the end.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Shifted to an unaccustomed left-back spot but without problems and was particularly good getting forward down the flank.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 6Chosen alongside Casemiro instead of new buy Manuel Ugarte who was on the bench again, but struggled to get into this game although he was involved for Hojlund’s goal. Thankful for the referee’s whistle in the first period calling play back for a foul after missing a sitter.CASEMIRO – 5Looked like he was off in the summer but back in the team although looking to be missing a yard and often beaten to the ball.MARCUS RASHFORD – 7Does not operate as well on the right but Garnacho was so good down the left. Highlight of his first half was an incredible crossfield ball from right to left to set up Garnacho. Then in the second he provided the assist for Garnacho’s leveller.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Tried to orchestrate something from midfield but looked a frustrated figure in the first period. Then he showed his class after the break with that great little flick to set up Hojlund for his goal.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 8Had an all action first half after switching from the right to the left but wasted too many chances. Made up for it in the second with a fine finish from Rashford’s cross in a Man of the Match performance.RASMUS HOJLUND – 7After getting one in Porto to open his season’s account he is now off and running with his first league goal of the campaign. A cool, clever chipped little finish it was too. The hope will be that starts a much needed run of goals but he needs to see more of the ball.SUBSTITUTESJoshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 74) – 5Strange change to make after Hojlund had just scored. His replacement fluffed the one half chance he had.Victor Lindelof (for Evans, 89) – 6A change that largely gave the fans a chance to acclaim Evans’ performance.Manuel Ugarte (for Casemiro, 88) – 6A change that probably should have come earlier. More

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    Paul Gascoigne reveals he once got into a hilarious punch up with Mickey Mouse and his Disney pals

    FOOTIE legend Paul Gascoigne once got into a hilarious punch up with Mickey Mouse and his Disney mates.The scrap erupted during a drunken bender when he fled to Disneyland Paris after a row with club bosses at Lazio.Paul Gascoigne once got into a hilarious punch up with Mickey Mouse and his Disney matesCredit: GettyGazza said: ‘I go down the tunnel and Diego Maradona is standing there. I said, ‘Diego f***ing hell I’m p*ssed.’ He said, ‘It’s OK Gazza, so am I’Credit: GettyThey wanted him to star in a charity match alongside Diego Maradona but it would have meant him missing a vital league clash with Juventus.So in a fit of anger he flew to Paris, got drunk and ended up brawling with Mickey, Pluto and Donald Duck.The former Tottenham and England star recounted the hilarious story at “An Evening with Gazza” at Newcastle’s 02 City Hall.He told the 2,000-strong audience: “I played a game against Milan and I scored and got man of the match.Read More on Sport”We had a game the next Sunday and the manager said, ‘Gazza you’re not playing’.”He said, ‘The president wants you to play against Diego Maradona in Seville in a friendly on Tuesday’.”I said, ‘Am I f***. I am playing against Juventus.’ “So you know what I did? I f** off to EuroDisney on my own.Most read in Football”All I can remember is I headbutted Mickey Mouse, kicked Pluto up the a***, and had a fight with Donald Duck. Roy Keane told Paul Gascoigne ‘Gazza, stop it’ after England legend taunted Man Utd icon over his ‘wife'”My dad said to me, ‘F*** EuroDisney? Go and play that game’.”Gazza had a change of heart and caught a flight to Seville for the November 1992 match which ended 1-1 and was hoping for a £120,000 pay day.He had the audience in fits of laughter as he told how he downed more drinks on the plane and said: “I got to the dressing room and the lads knew I was p*ssed. “”I go down the tunnel and Diego Maradona is standing there. “I said, ‘Diego f***ing hell I’m p*ssed.’ He said, ‘It’s OK Gazza, so am I.’ I go down the tunnel and Diego Maradona is standing there. I said, ‘Diego f***ing hell I’m p*ssed.’ He said, ‘It’s OK Gazza, so am I Paul Gascoigne”I don’t know how but I scored a f***ing unbelievable goal.”I did the press conference which didn’t go down too well.”Lazio then said they weren’t giving me 120 grand, they were taking 40 grand from my wages.”You know what I did? I f** off to the airport and went back to EuroDisney.” Gazza, who scored six goals in 43 appearances with Lazio, made a quip that he was only drinking water before the show. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe told the audience: “By the way this is water so if you want to take a photo you’ll make f** all from the newspapers.”And if you do, we’ll go halfers.” More

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    QPR are rock bottom of the Championship after yet ANOTHER defeat… but here’s why they should NOT sack Cifuentes

    MARTI CIFUENTES performed an almost near miracle in keeping QPR in the Championship last season but he is coming under pressure at Loftus RoadThe Spaniard’s side — after a summer of optimism — sit rock bottom with one win from the opening 10 games.Marti Cifuentes has come under pressure at Loftus Road after a poor startPortsmouth’s win leaves QPR rock bottom of the ChampionshipAnd the Rs fans’ misery was compelled by going in front at Loftus Road on Saturday before losing to a Portsmouth team who had not yet won a game.Some QPR fans are beginning to cite Cifuentes as the problem.Some accused him of not having much of a game plan, being too confusing with his messaging and tactics — while others blamed chief executive Christian Nourry and head of recruitment Andy Belk for signing too many players this summer.They made nine signings and allowed 12 to leave.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLThe last point is a valid one. QPR had great momentum at the end of last season — winning five of their last eight games, including a thumping 4-0 win against Leeds which effectively ended their automatic promotion hopes.QPR had found a winning formula under Cifuentes — and you do often wonder why you would fix something that was not broken?But Nourry wanted to rebalance the squad this summer, thinking more long-term in the club’s approach, and in doing so go for one that has more depth.The club went for younger players they believed would grow with the them or that they could sell for a profit at a later date, to enable them to be competitive in a division with some big-hitters.Most read in ChampionshipDespite having former Premier League pedigree themselves, QPR are not in the same ball park at Leeds or Sunderland or West Brom.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThey have not exactly been getting hammered this season.But, as things stand, they have not been able to get across the line in games — apart from Luton — and drawn four times already.Former Watford and Gillingham hero Andy Hessenthaler shares crazy EFL story after being attacked by the owner I What the EFL?!My concern is they are not looking clinical enough in the final third — only scoring 10 in as many games — but more worryingly they have been leaky at the back. Eighteen goals conceded so far does not make good reading. They have to tighten that up or a relegation battle will be inevitable.Lots of clubs talk about an ethos and identity … and of course that is important.Yet football is about winning. It doesn’t matter how you win, there are plenty of different ways to do that. Pep Guardiola did not reinvent the wheel at Manchester City with tippy-tappy.But the be all and end all is the three points.QPR fans have not seen enough of that in recent years. They have instead witnessed too much chop and changing at the top.Cifuentes tries to get directions across to his QPR players at Loftus RoadQPR chief executive Christian Nourry wanted to rebalance the squad this summerThey were unfortunate that ex-boss Michael Beale proved to be fake in his sincerity on wanting to grow alongside the Rs when ultimately he couldn’t wait to get his coat on to dash up to Ibrox as soon as Rangers came calling. He proved a disaster there and was terrible at Sunderland too – and his reputation in the game is in tatters as a result.Had he stayed at a club that was a far better fit for him, I reckon they might have been challenging around the play-offs now. It’s not so inconceivable they might have done a Luton and got into the Premier League.His mate from his Liverpool coaching days, Neil Critchley, turned out to be an awful appointment and unfortunately Gareth Ainsworth’s style of football wasn’t a good fit at Loftus Road.Cifuentes is a good fit though. He knows what he is doing. He has good clear ideas and the players are on side with him.They mustn’t make the mistake of sacking him now and having more change at the top.He kept the club up last season and will do it again. But the be all and end all has to be winning first, building the culture and ethos second.It’s a two-pronged approach that has to go hand in hand – because relegation to League One doesn’t bare thinking about for the West Londoners.Wilder threatens love-in with rival Leeds CHRIS WILDER was gushing in his praise for Leeds … despite fans constantly singing “Dah, Dah, Dah .. Wilder is a w****r.”Chris Wilder received dog’s abuse at Elland Road but bit back after the gameThe Sheffield United boss believes it’s unlikely anyone will be finishing above Daniel Farke’s men this season after seeing his side played off the park in a 2-0 loss at Elland Road.But after his post-match press conference, he asked the assembled journalists, “Do you think I’ve got any chance of being invited back into the Leeds Popularity Contest?” And then he turned to Radio Leeds broadcaster Adam Pope and said: “Popey, I saw you singing, ‘Wilder is a w****r.”Heartstricken EFL family get full supportDEEPEST sympathies from everyone here at SunSport to QPR striker Matt Smith for losing his two-month old son Maddison — who was also grandson of Blackpool boss Steve BruceThe pair understandably were away from the R’s game with Derby and the Seasiders clash with Barnsley — while Salford boss Alex Bruce, Steve’s son and Maddison’s uncle, was absent from their game against Crewe.In times like this the football community pulls together and rallies around to lend support. That will no doubt be happening now to give them as well as Maddison’s mum and Bruce’s daughter Amy all the love and support they need.It’s alright Jack at the age of … 105JACK SIMMONS was the oldest fan to attend a game this weekend … at the age of 105.The lifelong Charlton supporter took in his beloved club’s League One clash with Stockport County at The Valley.Jack has supported the club for more than NINETY-FIVE years.Jack Simmons (front left) at The Valley for Charlton’s game with StockportAlthough understandably finding it difficult to attend games nowadays, he regularly takes in the match commentary from the club’s website and watches live streams too.He said: “My school was Charlton Central, which was close to The Royal Standard and many of us were Charlton fans.”At the age of nine, I used to lean out of my auntie’s window and could just about see half the pitch for free!”Jack says the first game he attended was against Port Vale in 1934 .. shortly before Sam Bartram joined Charlton from Boldon Villa!But asked what his favourite game was, he said: “I’ve man but one that sticks out was when we won the FA Cup in 1947!”His favourite player was Dan Welsh – “a great wing-centre half as they were called in those days.”And finally when asked who his Charlton starting XI would be, he said: “Whoever the manager chooses, he knows best.”Sticking with Charlton, there was a touching moment when their community coach Matt Phillips was reunited with the 78-year-old man whose life he saved.Alan Ford collapsed while playing walking football and Matt rushed to the scene performing CPR and using a defibrillator before the paramedics took over.Alan was unconscious for 30 minutes and had to undergo a quadruple heart bypass operation at the Royal King’s Hospital, London, as well as having a personal fitted defibrillator.Alan said: “I just don’t know how I could thank Matt enough from my heart and my wife Sue. We love him so much. It’s very important for people to know how to do CPR because you never know when something’s going to happen. READ MORE SUN STORIESCharlton community coach Matt Phillips with Alan Ford“It’s got to be done. If you’re worried about hurting them, remember you’re helping to save them. Also to have that defibrillator there, someone trained on it, it’s so important and it’s a must really for all these sports places, workplaces, parks, wherever, to have these. You never know what’s going to happen, like it happened to me.” EFL sponsors SkyBet are currently running an Every Minute Matters campaign, encouraging everyone to learn how to do CPR. More

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    Curtis Jones gives heartwarming interview about becoming new dad after stealing show for Liverpool vs Chelsea

    LIVERPOOL ace Curtis Jones opened up about recently becoming a dad in a wholesome interview after a man-of-the-match performance against Chelsea.Jones, 23, led the Reds to a 2-1 win over the Blues at Anfield as he won the penalty that was followed by Mohamed Salah’s opener and scored the winner after Nicolas Jackson’s equaliser.Liverpool ace Curtis Jones won over fans with a heartwarming post-match interviewCredit: Sky SportsJones led Liverpool to a massive win over ChelseaCredit: ReutersLiverpool ace Jones opened up about becoming a father last weekCredit: instagramJones and his girlfriend Saffie Khan welcomed their daughter Giselle Delilah JonesCredit: instagram @saffiekhan_The midfielder dedicated his first goal of the season to his newborn daughter Giselle Delilah Jones and girlfriend Saffie Khan.The couple made headlines with the joyous announcement in May that they were expecting their first child, with Saffie giving birth last week.The pair shared photos of them holding their baby as they beamed with joy.The ex-England youth international spoke to Sky Sports about his incredible performance against Chelsea and hinted it was a result of some extra confidence he acquired the last few days.Read More on FootballJones said: “It’s the best thing ever, I’m playing with a smile on my face. It’s a different type of joy.”I was in the spare room [last night]! But she’s a little dream, she wants a feed and change and back asleep. “So I wouldn’t have missed much sleep anyway. But I thought it was wise [to sleep in the spare room]. So I had some energy. Sorry dads around the world!”Social media went wild after the Liverpool ace’s heartwarming statement with many praising his inspirational words.Most read in FootballOne tweeted: “Loved that Curtis Jones interview.”Another commented: “That Curtis jones interview was f*****g mega! What a boy man, been a dad for a week and scores the winning goal and MOTM, killing it.”Liverpool ace Curtis Jones aims sly dig at Arsenal for ‘stealing their stuff’ after wild celebrations following huge winA third wrote: “Curtis Jones genuinely seems like a top bloke. Doesn’t interview like he’s reading from a script and seems like a lad who’s just buzzing on life. Fair play to him!This one said: “What a brilliant interview with Curtis Jones that was.”That one stated: “I love that Curtis Jones came on to that interview and spent a quarter of it talking about his new baby.”And finally this post read: “Happy dad Curtis Jones put up an amazing performance and an even better post match interview.” More

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    Jamie Carragher is warned ‘don’t bring that here’ live on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s win over Chelsea

    JAMIE CARRAGHER was ordered not to bring his “CBS chat” live on Sky Sports after covering his beloved Liverpool’s win over Chelsea.The Reds beat the Blues 2-1 at Anfield thanks to a stunning display by Curtis Jones, who won a penalty that led to Mohamed Salah’s opener and scored the winner after Nicolas Jackson’s equaliser.Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates ordered Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards not to bring their ‘CBS chat’That comment led to the entire panel laughing their socks offCarragher and Richards work together at CBS with Thierry Henry and Kate AbdoCredit: GettyCarragher provided punditry alongside former team-mate Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards, with whom he also covers the Champions League on CBS.The ex-England international insisted Jones “should have” been awarded another penalty for Liverpool.Presenter Kelly Cates immediately responded: “You’ve firmed up a bit.”Richards addressed his fellow CBS analyst: “You were 50-50 at half-time, has someone been in your DM’s?”Read More on FootballThe panel then burst into laughter before Carragher quipped: “No it was a penalty, you leave my DMs out of it.”Cates replied: “Alright, don’t bring your CBS chat on here”And Sturridge ended the funny segment by saying: “Chill out man, what’s going on.”Carragher and Richards often find themselves taking a cheeky dig at each other live on the CBS studio alongside fellow legend Thierry Henry and presenter Kate Abdo.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, the duo are usually more subtle when working with Sky Sports.The pair will be returning for the Champions League action this coming Tuesday on CBS.Gary Neville’s sheepish reaction after Jamie Carragher says Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘pied two of us off’They will be covering Arsenal clash with Shakhtar Donetsk before Manchester City’s encounter with Sparta Prague and Liverpool’s visit at RB Leipzig on Wednesday. More

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    Is Fabrizio Romano a time traveller? Fans spot his eerie sub ‘leak’ during Liverpool’s win over Chelsea

    FORGET mystic meerkats, uncanny octopuses and even good old-fashioned crystal balls – this eerie Anfield tale might freak you out.Fans reckon Fabrizio Romano metamorphosed from transfer guru to “time traveller” – as he spooked them out with his mid-match messages in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Chelsea.Liverpool’s Diogo Jota was at the centre of a fun ‘time-travel’ conundrum after he got injured in the 2-1 victory over ChelseaCredit: APJota had to be replaced by Darwin Nunez after just 30 minutesCredit: RexThe journalist’s millions of followers already believe he is in the loop with his transfer insights – but never before in a TIME loop.Romano saw the Reds return top of the Premier League with Arne Slot’s 10th victory in 11 matches since his summer arrival as boss.But amid a new blitz of VAR dramas, the Italian sparked a conspiracy – with the mysterious timing of his posts about Diogo Jota.The Liverpool winger was caught up in a major first-half talking point.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith the score goalless, the Portuguese hero escaped through the middle but was hauled down by Tosin Adarabioyo.The Chelsea centre-back was only booked, leaving Arsenal fans furious as they claimed William Saliba’s red-card foul 24 hours earlier was identical.Jota never fully recovered from the knock, meaning he was replaced by Darwin Nunez on the half-hour.Unfortunate, you might think, but nothing untoward.Most read in FootballHere’s how Fabrizio Romano sparked a mystical mysteryFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSExcept, as one fan posted: “16:43pm: Fabrizio Romano tweets Diogo Jota has left the pitch with an injury despite him not.”17:02pm: Diogo Jota leaves the pitch with an injury. Is this brother a time traveller…?”Watch Wolves’ incredible player announcement video that savages both Chelsea and Fabrizio Romano in single strokeA second observer added: “At least now we know why he knows all the transfer news? He’s a time traveller.”A third supporter noted: “He also got the replacement correct.”And a few went even further down the “sub leak” rabbit hole with suggestions like: “This just proves that football is scripted.”But others attempted to ease the conundrum by pointing out: “He left the pitch for a few minutes earlier and Nunez was warming up.”At least Romano didn’t share extra-early details of how Jota suffered his blow.Otherwise it might have been a case of Whack to the Future.Romano baffled his millions of followers by posting as fact something that only happened 19 minutes laterCredit: Sportsfile More

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    England ace Phil Foden yells ‘it’s a big one’ as he bags monster carp on fishing trip with TV expert

    FOOTIE star Phil Foden nets again — reeling in a monster carp on a fishing trip.The Man City and England ace, 24, was thrilled to catch the 28lb beast at a fishery near Lechlade, Gloucs.Phil Foden was thrilled with his huge carp, pictured with ITV4’s Monster Carp host Neil SpoonerCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@reel.quick.fishinThe Man City midfielder is a keen angler and plans to swap football for fishing when he retiresCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@reel.quick.fishinIn a TikTok video, he boasted to his fishing partner — ITV4’s Monster Carp host Neil Spooner, with Phil: “It’s a big one!”The midfielder, who played in City’s win yesterday, is a keen angler and plans to swap football for fishing when he retires.After the Euros, Foden went on a £14-a-day angling holiday on the edge of the Cotswolds.The £200,000-a-week Man City star snubbed exotic destinations popular with his Three Lions team-mates to spend five days with his dad fishing for carp, catfish, tench, pike and perch.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAn onlooker at Linear Fisheries in Witney, Oxfordshire, said: “Phil was happy as Larry camping out in a cheap tent,“He was so down to earth and was just hell-bent on trying to land himself a carp as the lake has some absolutely enormous ones in it.“While his England pals were living it up in posh hotels next to beaches, the most luxurious thing Phil had on his holiday was a Portaloo.”Foden was winding down after the Euros ahead of rejoining the City squad preparing for the new season.Most read in FootballHe is an avid angler and has boasted about his big catches on Instagram.Foden started fishing with his dad, Phil Senior, as a boy and said previously: “It’s the perfect hobby to rest your legs and have some down time.Inside Phil Foden’s surprise love for fishing“Probably about 95 per cent of the football lads don’t enjoy it.“The odd one likes fishing, so when people find out they say: ‘what a weird sport to enjoy’. “They don’t understand why you enjoy it.“Obviously, they need to go and try it. “I think it’s the perfect hobby to rest your legs and have some down time.”Foden has shared several of his top catches on social media from his trips to lakes across the UK and in Spain, which was the location of his biggest catch yet – a HUGE 130LB Catfish.Foden’s catch came in at 28lbCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@reel.quick.fishinPhil playing for EnglandCredit: Getty More

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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner looks unrecognisable in incredible 2010 throwback picture

    KYLE WALKER’S wife Annie Kilner looks unrecognisable in a dazzling photo she shared on social media.The partner of the England and Manchester City star uploaded a snap of her sat in the back of a taxi on a night out back in 2010.Annie Kilner has served Kyle Walker with divorce papersCredit: InstagramAnnie and Kyle have hit problems in their three-year marriageCredit: Paul EdwardsAnnie has posted a snap on her Instagram story of what she called “How Saturday night looked in 2010”.And it certainly looks different.Wearing a lacy crop-top in what looks like the back of a cab, she gazed thoughtfully out of the window with lights zooming past outside.Annie already knew Walker by then – as they first met in his home town of Sheffield as teenagers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe couple married in Cheshire three years ago.Now Annie is preparing to fight for half of the England star’s £27million wealth.The mother of four, 32, has served divorce papers on the football ace.And The Sun revealed Walker’s ex-lover Lauryn Goodman, the mum to two of his kids, reported Annie to police over an “‘I want her dead” WhatsApp message.Most read in FootballOfficers told Lauryn the message – sent to someone else – was a “conditional threat”.They said Lauryn would need to take civil action if she wanted to pursue the matter further.She is understood to want half of Walker’s £27m fortuneCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandKyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner files for divorce and gears up to fight for star’s £27m fortuneWe understand divorce papers were served weeks ago.A source said: “Annie doesn’t want her share to pay for his children with Lauryn. “She doesn’t want her children to have a penny but she knows he has to legally.“Annie doesn’t know what Kyle is spending his money on and wants control of her share.”She is known to have twice kicked the 34-year-out of their Cheshire home.The first time was when Ex on the Beach TV reality star Laura Brown said she romped with Walker in his Bentley.Annie booted him out but allowed him back.She then told him to leave again when he said Lauryn was having his baby.We revealed earlier this month Annie had sent contentious WhatsApp messages to a pal after Lauryn’s son Kairo – fathered by Walker – was born in 2020.Our source said: “Friends had told Lauryn about the ‘I want her dead’ threat so she decided to put it on record with the police in case anything happened with her and her two children.”Lauryn found out about them last December and contacted police the following month.READ MORE SUN STORIESOfficers judged that Annie had made a “conditional threat” and decided not to speak to her, although the report was kept on file.The Sun approached Annie’s representative and Cheshire Police for comment.Annie posted this flashback snap from 2010, 11 years before she wedCredit: instagram @annievkilner More