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      Ten Hag faces further embarrassment as Liverpool ‘eye transfer’ for star, 21, Man Utd let leave for just £5m months ago

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      LIVERPOOL are interested in ex-Manchester United star Alvaro Carreras, according to reports.The left-back switched the Red Devils for Benfica in a £5million deal back in May.Alvaro Carreras is wanted by Liverpool just months after leaving Man UtdCredit: GettyErik ten Hag is under immense pressure after Man Utd’s poor start to the seasonCredit: GettyBut just five months after his transfer, Spanish outlet AS claim he has caught the eye of Liverpool.Carreras’ contract at Benfica runs until 2029 and there is thought to be a release clause that Arne Slot’s side could trigger – though the amount is unknown.The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season with the Portuguese giants on loan.He previously had loan spells at Granada and Preston.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCarreras never made a first-team appearance for Man Utd – but he was named on the bench for several Premier League games.He was highly-rated at the club, winning the Under-23s player of the season award in 2022.Erik ten Hag’s side have had a nightmare start to the season and left-back has been a problem position amid Luke Shaw’s injury.It makes the decision to let Carreras go even stranger, with one supporter saying: “We are very stupid as a club.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother added: “With our issues at left-back we went ahead and sanctioned a move for the only fit left-back.”Meanwhile, reports in Portugal state that Man Utd have a buy-back option in Carreras’ contract.A day in the life of workaholic Ten Hag revealed by ex-Man Utd coach who jokes ‘his wife is on verge of divorcing him’Why NOBODY is the right man to replace Erik ten Hag at Man UtdSunSport’s DAVE KIDD says Erik ten Hag’s time at Man Utd is up… and explains what’s wrong with all the potential candidates to replace him.THIS is a mid-table squad at an underachieving club, with a lot of unwanted players on big money.And Ratcliffe is an instinctive cost-cutter who may not pay top dollar to the next manager.If this club wasn’t called ‘Manchester United’, it wouldn’t be an especially desirable job.The good news for United is that their new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, is a very decent judge of a manager.He has been instrumental in three previous managerial appointments — Gareth Southgate for England, Graham Potter for Brighton and Eddie Howe for Newcastle.None were wildly popular at the time, all were conspicuous successes.Interestingly, Ashworth’s No 1 choice for the Newcastle job was Unai Emery, who turned him down to stay at Villarreal but has since proved that judgment right by excelling at Aston Villa.Emery may well deliver the coup de grace to Ten Hag on Sunday — especially with Bruno Fernandes suspended and Kobbie Mainoo an injury doubt.And the Spaniard would be an excellent fit for United — yet there is next to no chance that he would abandon Villa’s Champions League campaign to take the Old Trafford job, not least because he isn’t a stark raving madman.Howe would be another good candidate to succeed Ten Hag but, although he has become frustrated on Tyneside, the Saudis would surely not allow Ratcliffe to poach Howe, as they reluctantly did with Ashworth.Potter is available but his Chelsea experience and lack of charisma would make him a tough sell.Which brings us to Southgate, who remains close with Ashworth and is an excellent man-manager who was seriously considered by United last spring.Yet, despite having led England to two of their three major finals, Southgate’s reputation for over-caution was only enhanced during the Euros.Mauricio Pochettino, passed over twice by United, is out of the equation having taken the United States job.Thomas Tuchel would be a popular and gettable option but, despite being a fine coach and a very engaging man, he is considered something of a loose cannon.Likewise, Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille after his brief Brighton stint sparkled then fizzled out.Kieran McKenna — a gifted former United coach who has won back-to-back promotions with Ipswich Town — is an intriguing candidate but the imminent vacancy may come a year or so too soon.Marco Silva, the extremely under-rated Fulham boss, has been on United’s radar and should not be discounted.Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, last season’s ‘next big thing’, was passed over by West Ham as well as Liverpool this summer and is not an easy man to pin down.Zinedine Zidane, who has taken over from Alan Curbishley as a 20-1 shot for every Premier League job, is a ‘figurehead’ manager and not an Ashworth type.Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former United goal machine who joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer is the bookies’ favourite. Simply because he’s in the building and he’s Dutch.So, yes, getting rid of Ten Hag is the easy part. More

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      Former Premier League star, 24,  arrested over rape of woman at top West End hotel

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      A FORMER Premier League and international football star has been arrested on suspicion of raping a young woman at a top West End hotel.The 24–year-old was held by cops at the exclusive Corinthia Hotel in Whitehall Place, Westminster.A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of rapeCredit: GettyThe incident allegedly took place at the Corinthia Hotel in Whitehall Place, LondonCredit: GettyThe young female complainant raised the alarm at the front desk of the five-star hotel early on Wednesday morning.She had gone back to the hotel with the player after earlier meeting him in a Central London bar, said a source.The woman alleged she was then attacked and raped by the footballer, who cannot be named for legal reasons.Police arrested him at the hotel over the alleged date rape just before 10am that morning and he was taken to Charing Cross police station and questioned throughout the day in the presence of a lawyer.Read more Sports NewsA DNA swab, mugshot and fingerprints were taken from the suspect, as is routine for anyone arrested.The player was later released on bail until a date in mid-December pending further police inquiries. It is understood he denies rape.Police have carried out a forensic examination of the player’s £750 a night room as part of their inquiries and are also analysing CCTV footage from the hotel.The complainant – believed to be in her 20s – was taken to a Haven rape counselling suite to be examined and has provided a statement to specialist police officers.Most read in FootballA source said: “She met the player in a bar and agreed to go back to his hotel, where he had booked into earlier.“She claims he then attacked and raped her.“The woman went to the front desk at the hotel and was said to have been very distressed.“Police were called and officers arrived and arrested him at the hotel. He was then led out to the amazement of guests and staff.”The player was born abroad and has played for several English clubs as well representing his own country at youth and senior levels.The source said: “He has played in the Premier League and people will recognise him.“The allegations against him are very serious.”A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “A 24-year old man was arrested at 09.53hrs on Wednesday, 9 October at an address on Whitehall Place, SW1A, following an allegation of rape.“He has been bailed until a date in mid-December.“A woman is being supported by specially trained officers.“The investigation is ongoing and enquiries are still being made.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote Connect ref: 01/938365/24. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. More

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      Man Utd ‘open to selling Harry Maguire at shock cutdown price in January’ despite stats showing he’s their best CB

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to sanction a cut-price January exit for Harry Maguire, according to reports.The former Red Devils captain, 31, has entered the final nine months of his contract at Old Trafford.Harry Maguire could be on the move in JanuaryCredit: EPAUnited do possess an option to extend the deal by a further year, but will first look to sell the centre-back.According to the Daily Star, Erik ten Hag’s side will listen to offers starting at just £10million for Maguire.The England star previously attracted strong interest from West Ham during the summer of 2023.Despite having fallen out of favour under Ten Hag, Maguire opted to stay at Old Trafford, eventually winning back his place in the team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis season he has been in and out of the line-up, starting three of United’s seven Premier League games.The Red Devils stand to make a huge loss on Maguire, having paid £85million for him in the summer of 2019.Even in the summer of 2023 he would have commanded at least £30m.Man Utd recruited Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich ahead of this season in a further bid to push Maguire back down the pecking order.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSStatistically, however, the Sheffield-born ace remains United’s strongest defender in several categories.Compared to De Ligt and Lisandro Martinez this season, Maguire has on average won more duels and aerial duels, while also making more interceptions.Roy Keane reveals he has ‘given up’ with Man Utd as he, Rooney and Neville lay into Ten Hag’s ‘disgusting’ flops Prior to the international break, Maguire scored a last-gasp equaliser for ten-man United in their 3-3 draw with Porto in the Europa League.He then sustained an injury against Aston Villa, being replaced by De Ligt at half-time.After the game he wrote on Instagram: “I’m frustrated to pick up an injury at the weekend, will be a few weeks on the sideline but I’ll come back stronger.”United return to action next Saturday, when they host Brentford at Old Trafford. More

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      Ex-footballer once considered better than Cristiano Ronaldo dubbed ‘lion in bed’ by porn stars after shock career change

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      THE actresses who star in a new porn film with the footballer once described as a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo have dubbed him a “lion” in bed.Former Chelsea loan signing Fabio Paim revealed last month he was eyeing a career as an adult entertainer after his hopes of football glory nosedived and he ended up in prison on drugs charges.Diana Cu de Melancia, left, with Fabio Paim and her co-starCredit: INSTAGRAM @diana.melancia01The former footballer has swapped football for pornPaim came through the ranks at Sporting Libson and played for Portugal’s Under-21sCredit: Getty – ContributorCristiano Ronaldo said Paim was a better player than himCredit: EPAThe 36-year-old, who was a team-mate of Ronaldo’s at Sporting Lisbon, stars with two women on his porn debut.After the sex tape went on sale on Telegram for £65, Diana Cu de Melancia, who stars in the raunchy flick said: “We thought he was going to be nervous and it wouldn’t work out – but Fabio turned out to be a lion.“He was good at football and he is good at porn. He’s going to be a success.“I hope this film is the first of many with Paim.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPaim added: “It’s difficult being in front of the cameras but I did it and I think I have got talent for this.“I got a lot of pleasure and made two dreams come true, making the film and being with two spectacular women.”Paim won 42 caps for Portugal at youth level but was never called up to the senior side.Ronaldo once revealed he regarded the former winger as the most promising young player in Portugal of his generation.Most read in FootballCR7 famously said after he signed for Manchester United in 2003: “If you think I’m good, just wait until you see Fabio Paim.”He moved on loan to Chelsea in August 2008 when Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari was in charge but only appeared for Blues’ reserves during a four-month loan spell.Ronaldo said I was only player better than him but now I want a porn career Paim, the son of Angolan parents, was twice accused of rape in 2012 and 2015 – but both cases ended up being archived without him going to trial.In 2019, he was arrested in Portugal on suspicion of drugs trafficking and remanded in prison after a court appearance.Portuguese daily Correio da Mana reported at the time he was being investigated over claims he had been paid nearly £3,000 for three drugs runs in which he allegedly transported cocaine and heroin from the Azores to the Portuguese mainland.He was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.Paim has said appearing in a porn film is a ‘dream’ come truePaim admitted after his loan spell at Chelsea, a deal engineered by his former agent Jorge Mendes, that he had been left frustrated at his lack of first-team football.He said in a July 2017 interview, in which he blamed part of his fall from grace on the lack of support he received when he earned a fortune.Paim, who pocketed £6,500 a week as a 13-year-old said: “I often trained with the first-team but I didn’t play.“I wanted to play. I felt I could do more. Jorge Mendes took me to Chelsea. “I was getting good money and he had a player at the club and that was good for everyone.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But that is not the most important thing. The most important thing is to do something we like.“If it had been today I would have had more patience. But at the time, the more free time I had, the more stupid things I did.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Heartwarming moment Jude Bellingham video chats sick child in hospital after ex-team-mate calls him out of the blue

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM chatted with a sick child in hospital after an ex-team-mate called him out of the blue.The England star is in Finland preparing for a Nations League game in Helsinki.Jude Bellingham FaceTimed with a child in hospitalThe call was set up by his former team-mate Noah OhioBellingham played with Ohio for England Under-16sBut he took time to answer a call from his former team-mate Noah Ohio, who he played with for England Under-16s.Ohio, who plays for Dutch side Utrecht, was on international duty himself with the Netherlands national team.Some members of the Dutch team visited a children’s hospital where Ohio asked one child who his favourite player was.And when the youngster replied saying Bellingham, Ohio suggested the pair call the Real Madrid star.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBellingham, who scored in the Three Lions 2-1 loss to Greece on Thursday, picked up his phone and FaceTimed with Ohio and the child, with the pair asking one another if they were OK.Ohio did the translating and then told the child to pose for a photo holding up the phone so he was alongside Bellingham, who put his thumb up.Bellingham, 21, often takes time to look out for youngsters having given away his England jacket to keep a child in a wheelchair warm before the match against Belgium in March.He also donated a blanket to a young ballboy during a Spanish Cup win over Arandina last season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHis former coach Mike Dodds who worked with Bellingham at Birmingham said of the midfielder: “He’s just a magnificent human being, he’s a role model not just for the young kids of Birmingham, now the nation.”He’s got compassion, he’s got complete empathy for people around him. From a human perspective I haven’t got enough words to praise him with.‘I’d hate to be Liverpool right now’, say fans after seeing what Bellingham did for Alexander-Arnold on England duty”He keeps in contact with me regularly – he doesn’t have to do that. “He’s said some wonderful things about me which I’ll be forever grateful for. I think that just sums up the measure of the young man.” More

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      Bruno Fernandes poses with ex-Man Utd starlet after Portugal win and reveals no one can believe club chose to sell him

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has admitted he was shocked to see Manchester United sell wonderkid Maxi Oyedele in the summer.The duo went head-to-head last night in Portugal’s 3-1 win over Poland in the Nations League.Maxi Oyedele posed with Bruno Fernandes after the gameIt was the ex-Man Utd star’s first international capCredit: EPAOyedele starred for Man Utd in pre-seasonCredit: GettyFernandes and Oyedele battled it out in midfield as the 19-year-old won his first international cap.And after the game, they swapped shirts and posed for a photo together.Fernandes, who was named man of the match, uploaded the snap on Instagram and said: “Happy to see you doing great things. You deserve all the best kid.”The Man Utd captain also spoke about him in his post-match interview, saying: “I think he was always one of the players that everyone at the club thought he would be coming from the academy into the first-team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He has great qualities, he is a great kid and really humble.”Oyedele joined the Red Devils at the age of eight and climbed the youth ranks, winning the FA Youth Cup two years ago.He was involved in United pre-season games this summer after a loan spell at Forest Green Rovers last term.But the Salford-born star, who has a Polish mum and Nigerian dad, was surprisingly sold by his boyhood club to Legia Warsaw back in August.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSince moving to the 15-times Ekstraklasa champions, Oyedele has featured four times.On his shock departure from Old Trafford and talent, Legia boss Goncalo Feio said: “Oyedele’s quality on the ball, his character in retaining possession and his tactical awareness when to dribble or play simply are significant attributes.Man Utd’s best XI of academy graduates”Bruno even remarked he was stunned regarding United’s decision to sell him – given Oyedele’s showing during pre-season.”His physical readiness, agility and ability to use his body effectively are top-notch.”While fans love to see what he can do with the ball, Maxi brings physicality to our midfield.”It’s our responsibility to foster his development. Polish football stands to gain immensely from his talent.”Oyedele won the Youth Cup alongside Kobbie MainooCredit: Getty More

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      Spain team rush to confront their own fans after shocking racist incident in YouTubers clash with France

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      SPAIN and France players confronted fans after a shocking racist incident marred a charity football match.YouTubers, streamers and influencers were in action last night for the fifth edition of the much-loved El Partidazo game.A racist gesture was made at pro gamer BrawksPlayers walked off the pitch and fans were warned the game could be abandonedCredit: X/ RMCsportPlayers tried to find the racist in the standsCredit: X/ RMCsportSpain won the game 2-0Credit: AFPTeams of famous Spanish and French faces went head-to-head at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium last night, with the hosts winning 2-0.However, racist abuse from a supporter has overshadowed the contest.A fan is alleged to have made a monkey gesture towards professional gamer Brawks.The Frenchman reacted furiously and jumped over the advertising board to confront the man.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrawks picked him out in the crowd as the rest of his team-mates joined in to help security find him.Influencer and rapper SDM had to be held back after trying to jump into the stands.Meanwhile, Spanish YouTuber Koko DC is seen shouting at the supporters and demanding they stop with the vile abuse.He later broke down in tears and was consoled by his fellow players and the referee.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFrance stars then decided to walk off the pitch, waiting by the dugout as the racist was escorted out the ground.The referee, with the help of team captains Amine and DjMaRiiO, grabbed the stadium microphone and warned fans that any more racism would lead to the match being abandoned.Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid SUSPENDED as players and managers told to beg fans to stop hurling objects onto pitchHis speech was applauded and the action continued after a 17-minute delay. On the shocking incident, Brawks said: “A Spaniard gave me the finger, I gave him a heart back. He then made a monkey gesture.”I got angry, I asked him to make the monkey gesture again. “He sat down, he acted like he had done nothing but he knew very well what he had done. His friends tried to cover for him.”I love sport and the values ​​it promotes – racism has no place in sport or in everyday life.”A lot of players on the team really wanted to stop the match. I’m not going to lie, I was very disgusted, I had tears in my eyes. We saw Koko who was very sad, who couldn’t hold back his tears.”Amine said: “As content creators, we are not saying we are going to play high-level football, we are here to produce things, set an example.”What happened outside of sport tonight is unacceptable, we will always be here to fight that.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I thank some Spanish players who were exemplary and came to me and said ‘we’re stopping the match with you’.”The game was watched by 950,000 people online and half the 70,000-seater stadium was full. More

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      Onlookers left stunned as Premier League owner sails £345m yacht with private basketball court down River Thames

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      FULHAM and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan took London by storm as he went down the River Thames in his stunning yacht.Khan, 74, is in town for the Jaguars’ NFL clashes in the capital as they will face the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday and the New England Patriots at Wembley next week.Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan went down the River Thames in his stunning yachtCredit: RexKhan is in town for the Jaguars’ NFL clashes in LondonCredit: AlamyKhan’s 400ft super yacht is worth a reported $450million (£345m)Credit: Cecil WrightKISMET is so big it dwarves an average American football fieldCredit: Cecil WrightKhan’s yacht also has a gym and yoga studio complete with a juice barCredit: Cecil WrightAnd the billionaire showed up in style with his 400ft super yacht, which is worth a reported $450million (£345m).The businessman’s yacht, which he named KISMET, is so big it dwarves an average American football field.It includes a master suite that spans two decks and features a private hot tub, sunbathing area and his and hers bathrooms.The yacht’s wellness and beauty sections include a hammam, sauna, and cryotherapy chamber. Read More on FootballKhan’s yacht also has a gym and yoga studio complete with a juice bar.In addition there is a treatment room equipped with a massage table, waterfall shower, and chromotherapy bathtub. If that’s not enough, the behemoth structure has its own basketball and pickleball court.The Jaguars have been regulars in the city for the last decade and they were mooted as a potential London franchise. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFulham, on the other hand, are eighth in the Premier League table during the international break.The Cottagers have won three of their first seven Premier League matches, of which they lost two.Shahid Khan withdraws ‘divisive’ £600m offer to buy Wembley StadiumMarco Silva’s side impressed last month with a stunning 3-1 win over Newcastle at Craven Cottage.The yacht includes a master suite that spans two decksCredit: Cecil WrightBillionaire businessman Khan showed up in England in styleCredit: Cecil WrightKhan’s yacht features a private hot tub, sunbathing area and his and hers bathroomsCredit: Cecil WrightThe behemoth structure also includes a treatment roomCredit: Cecil Wright More