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      Premier League icon names surprise EFL star who could be key to shutting down Jude Bellingham in England vs Greece

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      NEWCASTLE cult hero Nikos Dabizas has named a surprise Championship star as the best man to keep England superstar Jude Bellingham quiet when Greece visit Wembley.The Three Lions return to international duty on Thursday to welcome their Nations League group leaders after both sides kicked their campaign off with victories over Republic of Ireland and Finland.Jude Bellingham may start for the first time under England interim boss Lee Carsley against GreeceCredit: ReutersGreece legend Nikos Dabizas believes Cardiff star Manolis Siopis could keep Jude Bellingham quietCredit: GettyDabizas, though, insists Siopis will need help from all of his Greece team-mates to stop BellinghamCredit: SportsfileBellingham, 21, is set to play under interim manager Lee Carsley for the first time since Gareth Southgate’s dismissal as he missed last month’s international break due to a foot injury.The superstar midfielder is expected to start under Carsley, which means Greece manager Ivan Jovanovic will have his hands full in his first big match in charge since taking over in August.However, Dabizas, 51, believes Cardiff ace Manolis Siopis could be the one to stop the Real Madrid star for the Greeks, who have never beaten England in all of their nine matches – losing seven.The Euro 2004 legend claims Siopis, 30, who helped Trabzonspor win their first title in 28 years two seasons ago, could thrive in this unenviable task thanks to his speed, power and stamina.Read More on FootballHowever, the former defender insists Jovanovic shouldn’t rely only on the defensive midfielder to neutralise Bellingham, who registered a staggering 23 goals and 13 assists in 42 games last season with Real.Dabizas exclusively told SunSport: “In terms of direct marking, Manolis Siopis is a footballer who has the necessary combo of speed and power as well as stamina so that for a long period of time in the game to be pressing in his marking [against Bellingham]. “But under no circumstance should we opt for a game of individual marking. That [marking] should be based on teamwork that could create a situation of “delivery-receipt” when a player arrives in your area so that you can face him in your individual marking. “From then on when the opponent moves in a different area then the player who is responsible for that area can take him on. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I believe the three central midfielders will be able to give us that necessary cohesion and with the characteristics that they will have be able to create that concrete midfield both inside and outside our area where most of the game will be played. “But I believe Manolis Siopis can serve very well that part of direct marking in midfield. And it depends of course on what kind of formation Bellingham will be placed on by Carsley because, as we said, he didn’t have him in the previous games. Jude Bellingham follows Cristiano Ronaldo in launching YouTube channel with behind-the-scenes footage of England star”Maybe he will use him in a role on the wings. There’s also Cole Palmer who is doing great things with Chelsea and I believe he will start. He’s taken [Phil] Foden’s place. I believe he will start with Palmer. “The only thing left is to see how he handles [Kobbie] Mainoo’s absence. It’s a puzzle you need to turn around and fill up with the characteristics of the players he has at his disposal. “And what kind of strategy he will choose. But I believe it is very important to have a concrete midfield in the game with England.”Dabizas insists this is going to be a very tough game for Greece, who haven’t qualified for a major tournament in ten years.However, the ex-Leicester ace suggested his country could upset England with the right level of ball possession and adequate transition.Dabizas added: “I believe, first of all, the level of our ball possession will be a very basic criterion in regards to how the game will develop. The higher level of possession we have the better we will be able to absorb pressure from England. “That is the key point. To be able to have high possession percentages so that we can create the necessary conditions in transition as well, because I think it will be difficult to go to game management in a possession-based match with high percentages from our side, and certainly a lot will depend on transition. READ MORE SUN STORIES”That is why I say again, the players’ characteristics are very important so that they can maximise the specific conditions we will have to face in that match.”Ball possession and adequate transition so that we can create conditions to threaten England’s national team.” More

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      England stars spotted using new £2,000 secret weapon in training as Lee Carsley leaves no stone unturned to keep job

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      ENGLAND stars have been spotted using a new training tool as Lee Carsley eyes the full England job.Interim Three Lions boss Carsley is looking to maintain his 100 per cent winning record with Nations League wins over Greece and Finland.England stars have been seen using a new £2,000 piece of kitCredit: GettyPush sled’s are designed to help develop an athletes powerCredit: GettyIt comes as Lee Carsley looks to maintain his 100 per cent record with EnglandCredit: RexThe first of these games comes around on Thursday at Wembley.However, Carsley, 50, has got his players trying out something new with a piece of kit worth more than £2,000.Stars including Jude Bellingham and Marc Guehi were spotted pushing a “power sled” in training.The equipment is used to help develop power in athletes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey are said to be an excellent exercise for overall conditioning that focuses on strength development, speed and acceleration and torching calories.It is said to have a similar impact as a bench press by emphasising the arms and upper torso.Carsley suffered a triple injury blow to his squad as Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Gibbs-White and Ezri Konsa had to withdraw through injury. Curtis Jones and Tino Livramento have been called up in their place.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe former England Under-21 boss also has a headache over the left-back slot.But he revealed bold plans which could see the likes of Cole Palmer played there due to his preference to have a left-footed option on that side of the defence.Lee Carsley welcomes back Cole Palmer to the England team More

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      New dad Jack Grealish reveals why he would never ask Bukayo Saka to babysit and which England pal he’ll go to for tips

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      JACK GREALISH has revealed which England team-mates he would and would NOT ask to babysit for him.The Manchester City and England star and long-term partner Sasha Attwood had a daughter at the end of last month.Jack Grealish has revealed who he would NOT want to babysit from the England squadCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebeccaGrealish and Sasha Attwood welcomed baby girl Mila last monthCredit: Instagram @jackgrealishBut the Man City star would not want Bukayo Saka to babysit for himCredit: AFPHe named Harry Kane as his first choice for babysitterCredit: PAThe couple welcomed a baby girl named Mila on September 27, hours before Grealish lined up to play for City against Newcastle.It follows his Three Lions comeback under interim manager Lee Carsley after missing out on the Euro 2024 squad.And speaking to BBC 5 Live Sport ahead of clashes against Greece and Finland, the 29-year-old has now revealed which England team-mates he would be happy to let babysit his kid.On the best, he said: “Harry Kane I think. It’s quite a young team so I wouldn’t put it on any of the young lads and you know Harry, he’s so reliable.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”One of the oldest lads, so yeah I’d go Harry.”He was then asked about club-mate Phil Foden, who himself has three children.Grealish added: “Well yeah, you could say Phil actually. He’s got a fair few hasn’t he?”[But] Yeah, I’m going to go Harry Kane.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe former Aston Villa star was then quizzed on who he reckons the worst babysitter would be.He said: “The worst… I’m going to go [Bukayo] Saka. Yeah I’m going to go Bukayo. Grealish has baby”I just reckon he would be sloppy, you know, falling asleep and that.”Grealish was also asked who he would go to for parenting advice.On that topic, he replied: “I’d go with [Jordan] Pickford. [I’m] Quite close with him.”He then added: “You know what actually, I could go with Dec [Declan Rice] as well. “Maybe Dec or Jordan. Yeah, one of them two.”The penultimate question saw him asked who he reckons would be the “fun dad” out of the squad. He said: “Can you go yourself or… Yeah go on I’ll put myself down for that one.”The final question got him to name the “strict dad” of the group.He replied: “I reckon someone like Marc Guehi. Just quite firm, you know, serious. Uncle Marc.”At the age of just 24 years old many of his peers at international level have given the Crystal Palace defender the nickname “Uncle Marc”.READ MORE SUN STORIESJude Bellingham and Ezri Konsa first revealed the nickname back in July, while Kyle Walker also mentioned the name when speaking to John Stones about who could be a good future manager.Grealish scored his third England goal last month against the Republic of Ireland and has earned 38 caps so far.Grealish named Declan Rice as someone he would go to for parenting adviceCredit: GettyGrealish also named Marc Guehi as the ‘strict dad’ of the groupCredit: ReutersInside Sasha Attwood and Jack Grealish’s relationshipSasha Attwood and Jack Grealish have become parents for the first time, but their relationship started well over a decade ago…The pair met as teens in Solihull, West Midlands at secondary school, with Sasha previously saying they have been together since she was 15. Jack was already on his way to becoming a professional footballer when he met Sasha.Despite the long-term nature of their relationship, she remained on the sidelines when his career took off.However, intense interest in Jack’s private life came to a head in 2021 when England reached the final of Euro 2020, delayed a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Because of their romance, Sasha was cruelly targeted by trolls on TikTok and Instagram, receiving 200 death threats a day from “young girls”. The pair were spotted on holiday together following the tournament and slowly began showing more of their relationship on social media when the vile trolling died down. In 2022, they celebrated their 10-year anniversary and purchased a seven-bed mansion set in 24 acres worth £5.6 million.They moved in to the home in late 2023, but Sasha and members of Jack’s family were subject to a terrifying robbery while cheering on the Manchester City star during a televised match just after Christmas. Their latest milestone is Sasha’s pregnancy, which they announced on social media on July 7, and the birth of daughter Mila Rose on September 27. More

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      Football’s most bizarre injuries including coffee table and pram incidents as ex-Man Utd ace suffers washing-up disaster

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      AXEL TUANZEBE has become the latest football star to suffer a freak injury.The former Manchester United ace, 26, missed Ipswich’s defeat at West Ham over the weekend for an unusual reason.Axel Tuanzebe suffered an unfortunate injuryCredit: RexBoss Kieran McKenna confirmed that Tuanzebe had suffered a “hand injury” ahead of the game.It later emerged that the defender had been left with a deep laceration in his thumb after a glass shattered as he washed the dishes.Tuanzebe required urgent medical attention, with initial fears that he could lose his thumb.Thankfully, successful surgery saved him from such an ordeal – although McKenna has admitted that he will be without his defender for a while.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTuanzebe is not the first footballer to be sidelined in bizarre circumstances.Here, SunSport runs through 11 other crazy injuries suffered by some of the biggest stars in the sport.RIO FERDINANDOur list begins with former Manchester United and England captain Ferdinand… who managed to injure himself while sitting with his feet up.During his younger days at Leeds, Ferdinand decided to lock in for a gaming session on Pro Evolution Soccer in January 2001.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUnfortunately for him, he seemed to get almost too relaxed, with his then-boss David O’Leary later explaining: “He had his foot up on the coffee table. It was in a certain position for a number of hours and strained a tendon behind his knee.”Rio Ferdinand hurt himself by playing computer gamesCredit: Times Newspapers LtdLEE BEEVERSFormer defender Beevers, now 40, joined Colchester in 2009 following a five-year stint with Lincoln that was largely injury-free.Football stars’ weird phobiasUnfortunately his spell with the U’s was plagued, as he was limited to just four league appearances in the 2009-10 campaign.In September of the following season, disaster struck for Beevers as he carried his daughter’s pram up the stairs – tripping as he did so and being left in a cast with a dislocated metacarpal following a trip to A&E. Ouch.Lee Beevers hadn’t suffered with many injuries during his time at LincolnCredit: PA:Empics SportFRANK LAMPARDChelsea legend Lampard suffered a freak injury on the sidelines while managing Everton.During wild celebrations following Alex Iwobi’s winner over Newcastle he took a whack to his left hand, which was later seen shaking as he checked his watch towards the end of the game.After the game, sporting a nasty bruise and lump on his hand, he told Prime Video: “I’ve broken my hand in the celebrations. My bones must be going soft, I don’t remember the moment.”Frank Lampard suffered a freak injury while celebrating a goalCredit: GettyKIRK BROADFOOTFormer Rangers defender Broadfoot was already suffering with a foot issue when he was hospitalised after trying to poach an egg.The Scot, now 40, was left with egg – and burns – on his face when he decided to use his microwave to poach two eggs.As he leaned in to have a look, one of the eggs exploded, scalding Broadfoot and leaving him requiring medical treatment.Kirk Broadfoot suffered burns while trying to poach an eggCredit: AFPMARCO ASENSIOMany footballers these days are well groomed and clean cut.In 2017, then-Real Madrid star Asensio missed a Champions League clash with Apoel Nicosia, after suffering with an infected spot picked up while shaving his legs.Boss Carlo Ancelotti said of Asensio’s spot of bother: “He has a pimple on his leg which means he cannot lift his sock.” Marco Asensio’s shaved legs got him into a spot of botherCredit: EPASHINJI KAGAWAIn December 2013, Man Utd were without the Japanese star for a clash with Newcastle after he had to have his stomach pumped.Following his side’s defeat by the Toon, Moyes revealed that Kagawa had required treatment after eating too much.The Scot gave fans food for though by revealing: “It was a bad sickness. He thinks he ate too much, and he had to get his stomach pumped, but I think he is OK.”Shinji Kagawa had to have his stomach pumped while at Man UtdCredit: Getty – ContributorRAMI KAIBHealthy eating can be a dangerous game, as found out by Kaib in 2021.The full-back, then of Dutch side Heerenveen, was ruled out for weeks after breaking his jaw while eating a carrot.Kaib, now 27, had suffered a knock in his previous match, with his raw carrot proving to be the final straw.Rami Kaib may avoid carrots for a while after breaking his jawCredit: GettyCHRIS SMALLINGWhile on holiday in Bali, ex-Man Utd defender Smalling got himself into a spot of bother.The centre-back, now 34, was spotted in hospital with bandages around his head – with speculation at the time that he’d been stung by a jellyfish.As it turned out, Smalling had fainted in the heat and banged his head. Stay hydrated, folks!Chris Smalling signs an autograph while hospitalised in BaliDAVE BEASANTWimbledon FA Cup hero Beasant suffered a bizarrely self-inflicted injury during his stint with Chelsea.After dropping a bottle of salad cream, goalkeeper Beasant attempted to control it with his bare foot.In the process he broke and tore a tendon in his toe, ruling him out for two months – should have used his hands!Dave Beasant suffered an unfortunate injury while at ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – GettyVICTOR ADEBOYEJOBolton forward Adeboyejo is a handful for opposition defenders, but in one instance his strength backfired.Last month, Adeboyejo was forced to pull out from a matchday squad after a powerful sneeze left him with discomfort in his ribs.Wanderers boss Ian Evatt explained: “He was okay at the time, but then he had a pretty hefty sneeze. “Victor is a powerful boy, and even his sneezes are powerful. I’ll have to start having a long look at myself when players start getting injured sneezing.”Victor Adeboyejo put himself out of action with a sneezeCredit: RexPHILIPPE MEXESIn November 2013, then-AC Milan defender Mexes missed out on a 1-1 draw with Genoa after complaining of eye soreness in the warm-up.Following further tests, the centre-back was diagnosed with central serous retinopathy.According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, Mexes may have suffered the issue due to using a sunbed. Tan-talising.Philippe Mexes was said to have hurt his eye while on a sunbedCredit: Getty Images – GettyDAVID JAMESFormer England goalkeeper James was twice injured in strange circumstances.READ MORE SUN STORIESOnce, while trying to reach for a remote control, he pulled a muscle in his back.On another occasion, the luckless stopper hurt his shoulder while fishing for carp.David James has twice suffered bizarre injuriesCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Chelsea set to get second shot at Osimhen transfer in January for £40m discount with advantage due to special clause

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      CHELSEA could be set for a second chance at signing Victor Osimhen in January, according to reports.The Blues were strongly linked with a move for the striker throughout the summer.Victor Osimhen is reportedly interested in finally joining Chelsea in JanuaryCredit: RexHowever, they ultimately missed out on a deal after Al-Ahli agreed a fee with Napoli on Deadline Day.The Saudi Pro League side then opted to sign Ivan Toney instead, leaving Osimhen in limbo.He later joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan, with his £109million release clause expiring in the process.According to Corrierre dello Sport, Osimhen remains interested in joining Chelsea when the window re-opens in January.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe is even considering the possibility of moving to West London if given the chance.The report adds that Galatasaray are also keen to make his loan permanent, with a £68million release clause becoming active in the New Year.That clause will then drop to £63million next summer once he returns to Napoli.In a further boost to the Blues, the January release clause is not valid to clubs in Serie A.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOsimhen has already scored two goals and provided four assists in four appearances since moving to Turkey.Meanwhile, he has less than two years remaining on his deal with Napoli, which expires in the summer of 2026.Chaos as Victor Osimhen is greeted by flare-wielding Galatasaray fans as he leads them in chant at 4am after transferChelsea would add to their already impressive attacking options at Stamford Bridge by signing Osimhen.Enzo Maresca can currently call upon Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson and youngster Marc Guiu to lead the line.Nkunku and Jackson alone have scored 11 goals between them so far this season.The Blues sit fourth in the Premier League, four points behind leaders Liverpool and unbeaten in their last six league matches.Osimhen has scored twice in four appearances since joining Galatasaray on loanCredit: Getty More

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      Brighton star Julio Enciso faints on plane on way to international duty as passenger comes to his rescue

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      BRIGHTON star Julio Enciso has revealed that he fainted on the plane while travelling to international duty.The Paraguayan, 20, claimed he “almost died” – before being helped out by a fellow passenger.Julio Enciso was in action for Brighton against Tottenham last SundayCredit: RexEnciso was in action as a 73rd minute substitute during Brighton’s 3-2 win over Tottenham last Sunday.He then jetted to South America, where Paraguay are set to battle Ecuador in Quito.On the plane over, Enciso began to feel unwell.Since arriving in Ecuador, he has detailed his flight ordeal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs per Sport Witness, the attacking midfielder said: “My head hurts. I almost died, I fainted on the plane.”I was powerless, I didn’t eat or sleep well. At one point I got up to go to the bathroom and I felt like I was falling.”Enciso went on to reveal what managed to perk him up.He added: “A guy grabbed me and took me to the front; He made me drink coke and a Japanese soup and that did me good.”Most read in FootballThe Brighton ace will hope to feel fully 100 per cent again for his team’s clash with Ecuador tomorrow evening.Paraguay are then set to host Venezuela next Tuesday, in what could be a crucial World Cup qualifier.Former Chelsea manager Potter weighs in on Postecoglou’s ‘shell-shocked’ interview after Brighton’s win over Spurs Despite his youth, Enciso is already a key man for his country.He has already earned 19 caps, having debuted in 2021.Enciso is yet to start a Premier League game for Brighton under boss Fabian HurzelerHis five Prem outings this term have all come from the bench – although he has started League Cup games against Crawley and Wolves.Enciso helped Brighton see out their comeback win over SpursCredit: Getty More

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      Former England star, 43, made guest of honour for Greece clash and will finally get long-awaited cap after mix-up

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      A ONE-CAP England star has been made the guest of honour for England’s clash with Greece on Thursday.The now 43-year-old made his one and only cap for the Three Lions at the age of 25 as a second half substitute in a 4-0 friendly win against Greece in August 2006.Ex-Prem star Chris Kirkland has been made the guest of honour for England’s match against GreeceCredit: PA:Empics SportKirkland made his one and only England appearance against Greece in 2006Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdBut the former Liverpool star never received his commemorative capCredit: GettyHowever, Chris Kirkland – once the most expensive goalkeeper in Britain after a £6million transfer to Liverpool – oddly never received the traditional cap commemorating his appearance.This oversight was only brought to the attention of the FA in recent months, who, following a flurry of apologies, promised to rectify the situation.And 18 years after Kirkland’s debut, he will now receive that cap as England once again play Greece.That appearance made good on a famous bet made by his father, Eddie, and some family friends for him to play for the national team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 100/1 bet of £98.10 bagged the group £10,000 each.Reflecting on that bet, Kirkland told The Athletic: “If I’d gone into the bookies’ with my dad, and they’d seen me, I’m sure he would have got a lot better odds than 100/1.”I was very gangly. I wasn’t in the best shape. I must have done OK.”My dad must have seen something. I went from playing my first game in goal at nearly 14 to making my Premier League debut (for Coventry City) at 18. It was a rapid rise.”Most read in FootballKirkland starred in the top flight of English football from 2000 to 2011, starring for Coventry, Liverpool, West Brom and Wigan, before later turning out for Leicester, Doncaster, Sheffield Wednesday and Preston in the Championship.However, Kirkland was plagued with injuries throughout his career, with a back problem proving the most detrimental.Premier League fathers and sonsAfter signing for The Owls in 2012, a back spasm two days before their opening game of the season prompted him to desperately rely on painkilling tablet Tramadol as anxiety over his past knocks haunted him.He said: “I started leaving at 5:45am and getting to the training ground hours before everyone else.”I got really anxious about it, so I started taking more tablets for the anxiety. I was on a slippery slope.”Tramadol is meant to be a maximum of 400mg a day. I got to the point where I was taking 2,500mg a day. “I was taking them out onto the pitch in my goalie bag. It wasn’t for the pain. It was because I was addicted. “They were the first thing I thought about when I woke up and the last thing I thought about at night.”Tramadol was placed on the banned substance list of the World Anti-Doping Agency nine months ago.Kirkland opened up on his struggles with addiction to the substance, which went so far to making him not want to play football.He said: “I was well into the addiction. I couldn’t reverse my mindset, couldn’t reverse my addiction. GETTING HELP:If you think that you have a drug addiction then please contact your GP.You can also visit FRANK for honest information about drugs and to find local treatment services.If you are having trouble finding the right help, call the FRANK drugs helpline on 03001236600Or click here to visit the NHS website for more advice and support”I got worse and worse. I didn’t want to do anything when I got home, didn’t want to socialise, didn’t want to go out. Eventually, I didn’t want to play football.”The Covid-19 pandemic set Kirkland back on his road to kicking his addiction before he went to rehab in early 2022.Kirkland, who has proudly been clean for two and a half years, has revealed that players have privately contacted him asking for help to wean themselves off painkillers.He added: “I’m not saying it’s every other player, but it’s more than you would think.”It’s on the banned list now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if someone gets caught with them.”They’re not performance-enhancing. They’re not going to turn you into Superman or make you save every shot that comes in. “They’re dangerous. That’s the issue. I was fainting, heart palpitations, hallucinations, violently ill. They can kill you. They should have killed me. They nearly did.”Since hanging up his gloves, Kirkland moved into coaching.He started out at Port Vale in 2017, before moving to Liverpool as a women’s team coach before becoming caretaker manager.Kirkland reverted back to goalkeeper coach and assistant manager before leaving the club in 2019 to focus on the Chris Kirkland goalkeeper academy which he had founded in 2017.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn June 2020 he was appointed goalkeeping coach at Colne.He has also embarked on charitable work by going on a series of fundraising walks alongside the LFC Foundation, PFA and various other bodies.Kirkland was once the most expensive goalkeeper in BritainCredit: RexHe opened up on his mental health struggles and addiction to painkillersCredit: GettyIf you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo: AI predicts when Man Utd legend will score 1000th career goal as he shows no signs of stopping

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      ARTIFICIAL intelligence has predicted when Cristiano Ronaldo will score his 1,000th career goal.The Portuguese star is still going strong in the Middle East aged 39.Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to score regularly for Al-NassrCredit: ReutersRonaldo, 39, reached the 900 goal mark last monthCredit: EPADespite his advancing years, Ronaldo has scored eight goals in nine appearances in all competitions for Saudi side Al-Nassr so far this season.While he has also continued scoring on the international stage, netting against Scotland last month.In fact, it was while playing for Portugal that he recently hit the 900-goal mark.His effort in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia in September saw him become the first player in history to score 900 goals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPrior to that game, Ronaldo revealed on his YouTube channel that he had already set his sights on reaching 1,000.He said: “Soon I will do 900 and, after, I will beat 1,000.”I want to reach 1,000 goals. If I don’t have injuries, this, for me, is the most important. I want that.”It’s the best marker I can have in football. There will be one difference: all of my goals have videos, so I can prove that.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn research conducted by Casadeapustas Bet, it has been predicted that Ronaldo will succeed in reaching 1,000 goals.Using artificial intelligence, they determined that CR7 will hit his target by August 15, 2028.Cristiano Ronaldo ‘agreed to rejoin Man Utd with Real Madrid star in £200m deal’ This would mean that he would have to keep playing until 43 to reach his goal.It’s predicted that Ronaldo’s scoring rate will begin to decrease after he turns 40 next February.Should he continue to August 2028, he would have the opportunity to play in two more major tournaments for Portugal.Ronaldo’s steady goalscoring rate over the next few years has been compared to what has been predicted of his great rival Lionel Messi.The Argentine, 37, is 62 goals behind Ronaldo on 843.Should he continue playing that long, the Inter Miami star is predicted to have scored 923 goals by the time Ronaldo reaches 1,000. More