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      At least 56 dead in horror crush at football match in Guinea as shock footage shows fans trying to escape

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      A HORROR crowd crush has left at least 56 people dead at a Guinea football match – as shock images shows fans trying to escape.The deadly stampede on Sunday is believed to have been sparked by clashes at the match following a series of controversial referee decisions.Desperate fans try to escape the stadium following the deadly stampedeCredit: XIt is not yet known how many people have died, but reports fear over 100Credit: ReutersA statement from the government, led by a military junta, said today: “Protests of dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions led to stone-throwing by supporters, resulting in fatal stampedes.It added that “hospital services have put the provisional death toll at 56”.Terrifying pictures shows dozens of desperate fans trying to escape the stadium as they try to scale a fence in Nzérékoré, the second-largest city in Guinea.Numerous bodies can be seen on the ground as the crowd runs to safety.read more in stampedesIt is not currently known how many casualties were killed in the crush, but local media are reporting “several deaths, including minors”.Unverified reports from N’Zerekore have claimed that around 100 people are dead.But it’s feared the number could be much higher as bodies were seen piled in the street.The chaos on Sunday reportedly began after fans of the visiting team, Labe, protested a referee’s decision and threw stones.Most read in FootballThis led to the surge onto the pitch, in which police had to use tear gas to dispel the angry mob.Angry demonstrations quickly turned violent as skirmishes broke out on the streets of the West African city.One doctor, who did not want to be named, told AFP news agency that there were “bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital”.”Others are lying on the floor in the hallways. The morgue is full,” he added.”It all started with a contested decision by the referee. Then fans invaded the pitch,” one witness told AFP.There is not yet a verified account of exactly what went on in the stadium.Thousands of spectators were present when the crush happened at a match between N’zérékoré and Labé.Prime Minister Bah Oury said in a statement: “The government deplores the incidents that marred the football match between the Labé and Nzérékoré teams this afternoon in Nzérékoré.“The government is monitoring the development of the situation and reiterates its call for calm so that hospital services are not hindered in providing first aid to the injured.”The match was part of a tournament in honour of Guinea’s military junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup and has installed himself as president.Doumbouya seized power by force in September 2021 by overthrowing President Alpha Conde.He made it clear in 2024 that he would hand power back to a civilian government, but has since made it clear he will not.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe leader has presided over an ongoing crackdown on dissent, with many opposition leaders detained, brought before the courts or forced into exile.Guinea is an impoverished nation despite the number of natural resources it has. A doctor has said that the morgue “is full” following the shocking eventCredit: Reuters More

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      Mo Salah drops yet another hint about leaving Liverpool win days after admitting he was ‘more out than in’

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      MOHAMED SALAH floored Manchester City again — and then dropped a hint for the FOURTH time this season he will leave Liverpool.The Egyptian forward sealed a huge victory from the penalty spot on 78 minutes to move the Reds nine points clear at the top.Mohamed Salah suggested he will leave Liverpool at the end of the seasonCredit: https://x.com/OptusSportHe claimed it was probably ‘the last City game he will play for Liverpool’Credit: https://x.com/OptusSportSalah, who had already set up Cody Gakpo’s first-half opener, said afterwards he believed “in his head” it will be the last time he faces Pep Guardiola’s men at Anfield — so was determined to enjoy it.The 32-year-old forward is out of contract in the summer and said last month there is no offer on the table to extend his stay on Merseyside beyond eight years.Salah said: “Honestly that’s what’s in my head — this is in all probability the last City game I will play for Liverpool so I am just going to enjoy it.“The atmosphere was incredible so I will enjoy every second here.Read More in Football“Hopefully we just win the league and will see what will happen.”Salah is believed to be looking for a new three-year deal at Anfield and will want similar terms to his existing contract.So far the club’s owners, FSG, have refused to bow to his wage demands and he knows there would be mega money on offer in the Saudi Pro League.He again underlined his importance to the Reds and their title pursuit as he took his tally for the season to 13.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIf this campaign does prove to be his swansong then he looks likely to sign off in style with the Reds now 11 points ahead of City, who saw Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal move into second spot on goal difference.Salah said of his Anfield experience and the crucial victory: “It’s very special. I don’t take it for granted. I’m enjoying every minute here. It feels like home.Mo Salah admits he’s ‘more OUT than in’ as he piles pressure on Liverpool to offer him a new contract“It’s always a special feeling always scoring at Anfield and winning games. We know that City are going to come and try to win the game here but we managed to play a good game and win.”While Salah took the headlines, Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk, was also outstanding as four-in-a-row champions City barely threatened and have now slipped to fifth place in the table.The Dutch centre back — another whose contract is ticking down along with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold — said there is still a long way to go despite their huge gap.Van Dijk said: “We focus on the next game. That’s the only thing we can do.“There’s no point at this stage of the season to get ahead of ourselves. Of course, everybody wants to be in a position where they are 11 points in front of their opponents.“But there’s so many twists and turns. We have injuries to our team unfortunately and we have to deal with that as well.“It is game-by-game and stay calm. But when you win games like this it is always a good feeling.”Dutch forward Gakpo added a strike against the English champs to the one he got against European kings Real Madrid in midweek — following the late win against Southampton the previous weekend.But there is no time for the Merseysiders to celebrate as they go to Newcastle on Wednesday night and then have a Merseyside derby next weekend and Gakpo said: “It was a big week for us and we won all three of them.“Life is good. We’re winning games as a team so it feels good. But everyone knows the season is not over yet. We have to stay focussed.“Recover well, sleep good, train hard. It’s working until now and we still have to do that and keep each other sharp.”READ MORE SUN STORIESLiverpool fully deserved their win as City’s recent slump continued — losing a sixth game in their last seven matches.Gakpo added: “I will not say they are low on confidence but they are not in their best moments. In some moments they showed they are so good on the ball.” More

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      Man City could equal shocking Man Utd stat in next game as scale of Premier League champions’ decline is laid bare

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      MANCHESTER CITY are in danger of equalling a horror stat after their winless run stretched to seven games.The champions lost 2-0 to Liverpool yesterday as the club’s shocking run of form continued.Man City are in danger of equalling a shock Man Utd statCredit: APCity welcome Nottingham Forest to the Etihad on Wednesday night, with a draw or defeat seeing them emulate a disaster Manchester United spell.Under Louis van Gaal in the 2015/16 season, the Red Devils went eight games without a win.It remains their longest period without a victory in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.United drew with Leicester, West Ham, Chelsea and PSV as well as losing to Bournemouth, Norwich, Stoke and Wolfsburg in the poor run.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey scored just five goals and conceded ten in that period which, lasted 33 days across November and December.City’s run has seen them draw to Feyenoord and lose to Bournemouth, Sporting, Brighton, Liverpool and Tottenham twice.They have hit the back of the net seven times but let in a staggering 19 goals. The 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League last week stopped them going one further than the five successive defeats the club last suffered in 2006 under Stuart Pearce.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut they are still now winless in four Premier League matches.That last occurred in 2008 in a run across Sven Goran-Eriksson and Mark Hughes’ times at the helm.Pep Guardiola does a Jose Mourinho with gesture to Liverpool crowd as fans convinced Man City boss has ‘lost his mind’Pep Guardiola had never previously lost four consecutive league games in a row throughout his managerial career.It led to Liverpool fans at Anfield last night chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning”.After lifting six fingers to represent the amount of Prem titles he has won, Guardiola responded to the taunt, saying: “All the stadiums want to sack me, it started at Brighton.”Maybe they are right with the results we’ve been having.”I didn’t expect that at Anfield. They didn’t do it at 1-0, but at 2-0. Maybe they should have sung it in the past.”I didn’t expect it from the people from Liverpool but it’s fine, it’s part of the game, and I understand completely.”We’ve had incredible battles together. I have a respect for them.”Pep Guardiola reminded fans of the six Premier Leagues he has wonCredit: Getty More

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      I’m former Real Madrid star who ended up working in a warehouse for £330 a month after bankruptcy and depression battle

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      FORMER Real Madrid star Predrag Spasic was once destined for glory.But he ended up working in a warehouse for just £330 a month after battling depression and going bankrupt.Former Real Madrid star Predrag Spasic went bankrupt and suffered from depressionCredit: GettyThe Serbian defender ended up working in a warehouse for £330 a monthCredit: GettySpasic, 59, hails from Serbia, formerly Yugoslavia, and was once tipped to be a world-class centre-back.The ace made his name in his homeland with Partizan Belgrade.And in 1990 Real Madrid came calling in an exciting move.But things did not work out for Spasic at the Bernabeu.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe only played 22 games during his single season at Real.And Spasic achieved infamy by scoring a decisive own-goal in their 2-1 Clasico defeat to fierce rivals Barcelona.It still haunts him to this day, with Spasic saying: “One bad game is to blame for everything. My life changed after meeting Barcelona at Camp Nou. “I didn’t want to score an own goal, I swear, and then it was terrible. I remember every moment. The ball hit me, entered the net, I wanted to die. Most read in Football“Camp Nou buried me as a player. I will never forget chanting in that stadium ‘Spasic, Spasic’. It’s just that it came from the Barcelona fans.”He then spent the next three seasons in Spain with Osasuna.Real Madrid fan BURNS Kylian Mbappe shirt and fumes ‘my hopes and support for him is over’Yet his time there finished with the club being relegated in 1994.Spasic ended up playing just 13 more times throughout his career with Atletico Marbella and Radnicki Beograd.He also won 31 international caps for Yugoslavia.Yet his career fizzled out in 1997 at the age of 32.And Spasic ended up going bankrupt after making some bad investments in a business project that collapsed due to the Yugoslav wars.It forced him to take up a job working in a warehouse which paid just £330 each month.I lived in silence, I locked myself awayPredrag SpasicHe said at the time: “I need financial help, I live one day at a time. I am in a difficult situation. You need to be strong to overcome everything.”Spasic soon spiralled into a deep depression.But he is now on the up after being aided by a group for veteran footballers, with Relevo claiming his former club Real also lent a helping hand.Spasic continued: “I fell into depression, some other bad things happened in my life, so I fought with myself for 10 years. “I managed to stabilise and recover from depression with the help of my family, my brother Bojan and the doctor who helped me a lot.”He added: “I’m very happy now. I’m proud. Maybe that was my mistake before. Everything that happened to me affected me a lot and I didn’t talk to anyone.“I lived in silence, I locked myself away. When I returned to my country I suffered from depression. READ MORE SUN STORIES“I had good friends who helped me through difficult times and thanks to psychologists I managed to get out of it. “It was everything: one thing, another, another… everything came together and in the end I exploded.” More

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      ‘Cold’ Jude Bellingham gestures at Getafe goalkeeper after taking Real Madrid penalty duties off Kylian Mbappe

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM ensured Real Madrid returned to winning ways by scoring from 12-yards against Getafe.But, it was his reaction after he calmly slotted the ball past David Soria that was the biggest talking point.Jude Bellingham scored for Real Madrid in the win over GetafeCredit: Reuters’Cold’ Bellingham sent the Getafe keeper the wrong way and then gestured at himCredit: GettyThe England midfielder, 21, gestured to the goalie by pointing at his eyes – indicating that he was watching him.Bellingham’s penalty was cooly dispatched with a hop, skip and a pause, before he rolled the ball into the net.The game was tied at 0-0 when Antonio Rudiger was fouled by Allan Nyom in the penalty box.Normally, it would be the responsibility of Kylian Mbappe to step up for a penalty.Read more football news However, following his miss against Liverpool in the 2-0 Champions League defeat penalty duties were passed on to Bellingham.Mbappe would find the net eight minutes later to secure his team’s win.Real Madrid ran out 2-0 winners in the La Liga clash to keep the pace with leaders Barcelona at the top.Fans online praised Bellingham, though, for his ‘cold’ finish and celebration.Most read in FootballOne fan wrote: “Jude Bellingham sits the GK down and tells him he was watching him. Ice-cold.”Moment Jude Bellingham gives Arsenal transfer hope after fan asks him to join GunnersAnother posted: “Jude Bellingham too cold with the pen.”While a third added: “Jude Bellingham is so cold man.”Bellingham was subbed off for Madrid at half time.Speaking after the match, manager Carlo Ancelotti said: “He had a neck problem. He couldn’t continue, but it’s not an injury.” More

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      Jorginho says Arsenal dressing room tease Gabriel over his ‘Batman’ celebration but love Brazilian’s goal record

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      NOT many central defenders in world football feel the need to have a trademark goal celebration.But then again, not many are as deadly with their head as Arsenal’s Gabriel.Gabriel showed off his trademark celebration at the London StadiumCredit: AlamyGabriel scored his fourth of the season in all competitions with another headerCredit: AFPThe Brazilian centre back’s 10th minute header to open the scoring against West Ham at the London Stadium was his third in the Premier League this season – and fourth in all competitions.That takes his headed tally to 12 in the league since arriving in England in September 2020 – just five away from Virgil van Dijk and Sami Hyppia in the Prem all-time headed goal chart.And while he is still 15 away from John Terry’s tally, only a fool would bet against Gabriel edging closer to – or even surpassing – that target this term, let alone by the time the 26-year-old calls it a day in North London.His latest offering – a flicked header from a Bukayo Saka corner in a 5-2 thrashing of a woeful Hammers outfit – was followed by an unusual celebration, interlinking his fingers over his eyes.read more arsenalIt was first on show this campaign in Tuesday night’s 5-1 Champions League victory away at Sporting Lisbon, with some suggesting it was done to mock Viktor Gyokeres’ similar goal-getting theatrics – the Swede’s fingers covering his mouth instead.But a repeat showing in East London perhaps quashes those theories.Gabriel’s version is said to be a nod to comic book legend Batman – backed up by Arsenal’s social media team posting a masked superhero emoji moments after the header.Expect to see that celebration a lot more over the coming weeks with Arsenal’s set-piece efficiency back on show having overcome a recent four-match winless Prem slump to reignite a title charge.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt is not stopping Gabriel’s teammates teasing, though. Jorginho admitted: “We make fun of [the celebration] and he has fun with it as well. It is great stuff what is happening.”After five different goal scorers in Lisbon, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal repeated that feat against West Ham with Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Saka also netting in the first half.Moment huge brawl breaks out in West Ham end with punches thrown and fan knocked to ground in London derby vs ArsenalAaron Wan Bissaka and Emerson scored to briefly make it 4-2 but the visitors’ comeback was short-lived.Yet the name up in lights is Gabriel’s – the last player to leave the pitch on Saturday night as he soaked up the admiration of the away end by orchestrating the chants.His goal came from a slightly altered NFL-style routine conjured up by set-piece coach Nicolas Jover with Gabriel given freedom to roam at the back post while the others act as blockers.How West Ham allowed Arsenal’s biggest threat a free header is anyone’s guess. It is not exactly a secret where the ball is going – the corner-takers even point to Gabriel before their delivery.Asked how you stop Gabriel, Jorginho laughed: “I’m not going to tell you! He’s really good and it requires a lot of work from the whole team. Everyone does their job and then he’s a real threat.“He’s been so helpful to us.”Arteta added: “The more [Gabriel scores] the more you believe it. You can tell straight away from the body language of the player, how they communicate, that something is coming up.“To have various ways of scoring goals makes the team more unpredictable, the opposition have to work on many more things. It’s a good thing for us.”There is some concern over Gabriel’s fitness ahead of Wednesday’s Prem clash with Manchester United at the Emirates after he was subbed at half-time as a precaution owing to an ongoing muscular problem picked up in Lisbon.But Arsenal are heading into the festive period looking back to their best, winning their last three in all competitions and scoring 13 in the process, including a 3-0 home victory over Nottingham Forest.Arteta’s men also have the advantage of not leaving London for any games until January 4.READ MORE SUN STORIESJorginho said: “We are in a good momentum now. We need to carry on and focus.“Having players back from injury, having the whole squad available, has made a huge difference. We fixed something that wasn’t working and now it is.” More

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      Mikel Arteta handed major injury boost by Arsenal star ahead of crucial Man Utd clash

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      GABRIEL hinted he WILL be fit to face Manchester United on Wednesday — despite an injury concern.The Arsenal defender was subbed at half-time during Saturday night’s 5-2 victory at West Ham.Mikel Arteta has had to deal with several injuries this seasonCredit: AlamyGabriel Magalhaes has hinted he will be fit to face Manchester UnitedCredit: AFPThat was due to a muscular injury picked up in Tuesday’s away win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.Gabriel played through the pain at London Stadium and even bagged Arsenal’s opener.But after being clattered by Lukasz Fabianski for the penalty call that led to the Gunners’ fifth goal, boss Mikel Arteta was taking no risks and hooked him at the break.The Brazilian posted on Instagram: “Three points and we continue fighting together! Thanks for your support Gunners. See you on Wednesday!”READ MORE ON ARSENALCentre-back Gabriel, 26, has started all Arsenal’s Prem games this term, scoring three goals, and they will hope he is ready to host United.Mikel Merino (knee) and Thomas Partey (muscular) are also racing to be fit.Arteta has had to deal with injuries to several defensive players this season, with Ben White confirmed to be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Takehiro Tomiyasu, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori have all missed multiple matches too.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal ratings vs West HamWEST HAM and Arsenal served up one of the finest London derbies in recent memory on Saturday night, with SEVEN goals in the first half alone.The Gunners sailed into a 4-0 lead in the opening 35 minutes before the Hammers reduced the deficit with two quickfire goals, including a sublime Emerson free-kick.Bukayo Saka’s penalty on the stroke of half-time made it 5-2, becoming only the fourth Premier League match in history to see seven goals before the break.A relatively lacklustre second half followed, with Mikel Arteta ringing the changes, particularly with Wednesday night’s showdown with Man Utd at the Emirates in the back of his mind.The result pulled the Gunners up to second in the Premier League table, six points behind Liverpool ahead of Sunday’s huge showdown between the leaders and a struggling Man City.Read how SunSport’s Charlie Pittock rated the Gunners stars.While left-back Kieran Tierney has been missing since the summer, though returned to training last week so could feature soon.Captain Martin Odegaard also missed 12 matches but Arsenal have returned to form since he returned with 14 goals in five games.Arsenal Player Ratings vs West Ham article More

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      Bukayo Saka appears to laugh ‘out loud’ at West Ham supporters as Arsenal fans say ‘love the new villain arc’

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      BUKAYO SAKA appeared to laugh at West Ham fans after netting in Arsenal’s 5-2 rout at the London Stadium.Mikel Arteta’s men made mincemeat of the Hammers on Saturday as they netted all five goals in the first half.Bukayo Saka appeared to laugh at West Ham fans during Arsenals’ 5-2 winThe ace scored a penalty and bagged two assists in the thrashingCredit: GettyArsenal scored four without reply before the hosts pulled two back.But Saka’s penalty, which came moments before the break, put West Ham’s comeback on ice.The spot-kick was a pivotal moment in the game, with Julen Lopetegui’s side turning up the heat after a quick-fire double from full-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri.Saka, who had already bagged two assists, was tasked with taking the penalty after captain Martin Odegaard slotted an earlier one away with style.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd despite the intense atmosphere, England’s star winger hit the target for his seventh goal of the season.Saka’s effort silenced those in the home crowd dreaming of a shock upset.Indeed, video footage captured from the stands appeared to show Saka laughing towards West Ham supporters as he celebrated his strike.The ace also put a finger up to his lips, indicating silence.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile his other hand mimicked a talking mouth.And Arsenal fans loved seeing a spicy side to Saka’s game.Arsenal Player Ratings vs West Ham articleOne said: “Love the new villain arc.”Another declared: “You can actually hear the laugh.”One noted: “He’s actually a villain now.”Another added: “My star boy has become ruthless and I love it.”Some supporters even claimed they could hear Saka laughing out loud in the video.One wrote: “You can acc hear the laugh wtf it was mad quiet in there”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother posted: “You can actually hear Saka’s laugh over the west ham fans. He silenced those lot”And a third typed: “the way you can hear saka’s laugh 😭”Arsenal ratings vs West HamWEST HAM and Arsenal served up one of the finest London derbies in recent memory on Saturday night, with SEVEN goals in the first half alone.The Gunners sailed into a 4-0 lead in the opening 35 minutes before the Hammers reduced the deficit with two quickfire goals, including a sublime Emerson free-kick.Bukayo Saka’s penalty on the stroke of half-time made it 5-2, becoming only the fourth Premier League match in history to see seven goals before the break.A relatively lacklustre second half followed, with Mikel Arteta ringing the changes, particularly with Wednesday night’s showdown with Man Utd at the Emirates in the back of his mind.The result pulled the Gunners up to second in the Premier League table, six points behind Liverpool ahead of Sunday’s huge showdown between the leaders and a struggling Man City.Read how SunSport’s Charlie Pittock rated the Gunners stars. More