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      Legendary sports presenter unrecognisable as she predicts her own future in incredible throwback clip

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      A LEGENDARY sports presenter looks unrecognisable after shedding light on a remarkable throwback video. The broadcaster has been a common sight for viewers on both ITV and BBC throughout her career.
      A broadcasting legend looks unrecognisable in 1991 before revealing her career plans
      After starting out as a gymnast, the presenter headed to Durham University to take up a law degree before heading into the broadcast industry.
      Having started her radio career in 1992, she joined Sky Sports in 1996 before finding herself at ITV in 1998, where she was seen presenting football including the World Cup and Champions League.
      In 2004 she even hosted BBC’s Sport Relief before joining the corporation in 2007.
      Since joining the Beeb she has presented a whole host of programs.
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      These include flagship shows such as Final Score and The One Show.
      She has also been an integral part of presenting teams on the coverage of three Olympic Games, three World Cups, the Six Nations, the Commonwealth Games and many more.
      The 50-year-old kickstarted BBC’s coverage of this summer’s Women’s World Cup.
      In case you haven’t got it yet, the presenter can be revealed as none-other than Gabby Logan.
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      Gabby Logan is the legendary broadcaster seen in the videoCredit: Getty
      In the video from 1991, Logan sported a stunning red dress before telling iconic radio and TV host Gay Byrne her plans for the future while at the Rose of Tralee.
      And amazingly it seems she has fulfilled all of her career wishes and more.

      Logan retweeted the video with the caption: “Believe”.
      Reacting to the video, Chelsea Women boss and ITV pundit Emma Hayes said: “Amazing Gabby. Dream big they say.”
      Following Logan’s story of her time at Today, ex-BT Sport presenter Des Kelly revealed: “This clip is great. I was ordered to ‘look after the new work experience girl’ at Today.
      “I didn’t swear v.much as I recall, but the Tory Sports Minister didn’t like my questions when we went to a press briefing.
      “@GabbyLogan didn’t need any looking after. She knew her path. Bravo 👏👏👌.”
      One fan wrote: “Not just a broadcaster, one of the best broadcasters right now.”
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      A second added: “Fair to say the kid did alright.”
      “That’s really quite something,” wrote a shocked third.
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      Inside Gary Neville’s booming business empire including plush hotels and football team as star is set for Dragons’ Den

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      GARY NEVILLE has swapped a glistening career in football with a booming business empire. Earlier today the Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit announced his latest gig after landing a role on hit BBC show Dragons’ Den.
      Gary Neville heads a booming business empireCredit: PA
      Among his investments are Hotel Football located next to Old TraffordCredit: PA
      He owns a string of luxury property developmentsCredit: Stock Exchange Hotel
      And his business acumen has landed him a role on Dragons’ Den
      But becoming a Dragon is simply the culmination of more than a decade of savvy decisions that have seen his business portfolio bring in tens of millions of pounds every year.
      Neville owns a chain of hotels and townhouses after first getting into property development in his early 20s.
      Among his prize assets are a string of hotels and development projects.
      His investments include Hotel Football, a luxury hotel overlooking Old Trafford, and the stunning Stock Exchange Hotel near Piccadilly Gardens.
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      He is also part of the ÂŁ120million St Michael’s Project, which aims to build apartments, hotels, offices and a high-end restaurant in the city centre.
      However, the 48-year-old’s business stakes do not end there.
      League Two side Salford City are perhaps his most famous investment alongside fellow members of the Class of 92′.
      He founded “Relentless” – an investment company who specialise in ventures around the Manchester area – in 2015, while also running property and construction consultancy firm “Zerum”.
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      His use of the name “Relentless” has a particular affinity with Neville.
      Writing on his website, he said: “‘Relentless’ is my favourite word and sums up my approach to life, business, everything really.”
      He adds these vision and values “are embedded within the fabric of everything that we do”.
      Neville even has his fingers in show production, co-founding Buzz 16 in 2017.
      The firm’s work can be credited on programmes such as The Overlap, Soccerbox and Class of 92 Full Time.
      In February, he sold his controlling stake in the company for a reported fee of ÂŁ200m.
      Before leaving the venture in 2019 he was also a senior investor in E3 Creative, a digital creative agency who specialise in online marketing and corporate strategy.
      GG Hospitality, a hospitality management company, are another of Neville’s ventures, along with a higher education institution named University Academy 92.
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      The academy, which opened in September 2019, has 400 students registered to it as of August last year.
      It offers “broader courses than traditional degrees”.
      He also owns luxury hotel ‘The Stock Exchange’Credit: Stock Exchange Hotel
      While he also co-owns League Two side Salford CityCredit: Getty More

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      Gary Neville lined up for major career move as ex-Man Utd star set to appear on huge BBC show

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has been lined up for a role on BBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den. Neville, 48, has become one of Sky Sports’ top football pundits since he retired in 2011 as an eight-time Premier League winner.
      Gary Neville has been lined up for a role on BBC’s hit show Dragons’ DenCredit: BBC
      And despite not making it in management, the former England international has moved into commentary.
      Off the field, Neville has also become a successful businessman, with a chain of hotels and townhouses.
      He owns the Hotel Football overlooking Old Trafford, an apartment block in Manchester with Ryan Giggs and League Two side Salford City.
      His ÂŁ750-a-night Stock Exchange Hotel – also shared with Giggs – boasts of a luxury penthouse, roof terrace and kitchen run by Tom Kerridge.

      So it leaves him well positioned to judge wannabe entrepreneurs on BBC’s popular business programme.
      Neville said: “I am excited to join the Dragons, and to meet the entrepreneurs brave enough to face us in the Den.
      “I hope my personal journey shows that you can take the experiences you’ve had in one part of your career and use them to do something entirely different and make it a success.
      “Business is all about managing people and managing yourself and I’m looking forward to sharing my experience to help the entrepreneurs we’ll meet in the Den reach their potential.”
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      Dragons’ Den gives business hopefuls the chance to pitch their product to the multi-millionaire panel, who have the choice to invest.
      The show’s most successful contestants have gone on to achieve net worths of ÂŁ30-ÂŁ70MILLION.

      Neville will join London-born and US-based fashion mogul Emma Grede as guests on the panel.
      They will sit alongside Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett for series 21.
      The show returns on BBC One and iPlayer in 2024 with filming currently taking place in Manchester, where Neville made his name.
      Gary Neville moved into punditry after retiring from footballCredit: Getty More

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      BBC forced to apologise as Declan Rice swears twice in X-rated interview during West Ham Europa Conference trophy parade

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      THE BBC were forced to apologise after Declan Rice swore twice when being interviewed during West Ham’s trophy parade. Rice captained the Hammers to the Europa Conference League trophy, their first success in over 50 years.
      The BBC were forced to apologise after Declan Rice swore twice when being interviewed
      Rice holds the trophy aloft as hundreds of Hammers fans cheer in East London
      The bus winds its way through the packed streets near the old Upton Park stadium
      David Moyes’ men were given a hero’s welcome upon their arrival back home and fans came out in their numbers to celebrate the moment with them.
      Rice was being interviewed after the parade when he accidentally let off an F-bomb.
      He said: “I’m lost for words.
      “You hear Billy Bonds, Bobby Moore and now to lift that trophy for this football club
 it’s not hit me yet to be honest but it is so f****** special. I’m lost for words, it’s just incredible.”
      The first apology was issued on the BBC, but Rice could not contain himself as he continued: “These are the best fans in the world for me.
      “Two years in a row we’ve had European competitions, they travel all round the world to watch us, pre-season, Europe and to be honest I didn’t expect this many people here tonight.
      “But it is West Ham, we’re f****** massive, ain’t we?! Yes!”
      West Ham celebrated their first piece of European silverware since Bobby Moore’s Hammers won the European Cup-Winners’ Cup in May 1965.
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      Moore – who lifted the World Cup for England a year later – and his team-mates were greeted by fans from the balcony of East Ham Town Hall.
      This time, it was led by manager Moyes and club captain Rice, who may have played his last game in claret and blue.
      Hammers owner David Sullivan told talkSPORT: “I think it has to be [his last game].
      “We promised him he could go. He set his heart on going. You can’t ask for a man who has committed more to us this season.
      “In due course, he has to get on and we have to get a replacement – or several replacements.
      “It’s not something we want to happen. We offered him ÂŁ200,000-a-week 18 months ago. He turned it down.
      “It’s cost him ÂŁ10million to stay at West Ham in that time (in lost wages). And he wants to go.
      “You can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to be there.”
      Declan Rice and manager David Moyes with the trophyCredit: PA More

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      Fans loving ‘wonderful mental image’ after busty selfie sparks wholesome Laura Woods and Emma Louise Jones’ exchange

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      FANS are loving the wholesome exchange between Laura Woods and Emma Louise Jones.Emma sparked the topic of conversation after posting a selfie in a figure-hugging purple dress ahead of attending a wedding.
      Emma Louise Jones stunned in a snap on TwitterCredit: Twitter / @eljonesuk
      Sparking a reply from Laura WoodsCredit: Instagram_@laurawoodsy
      Emma posted the snap ahead of attending a weddingCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      And fans loved the wholesome exchangeCredit: instagram
      The BBC reporter captioned the snap: “I love a wedding.”
      And Woodsy, among many, loved the snap as she commented on the picture: “Sweet baby Jesus on a bike in the Sahara x.”
      To which Emm replied: “😂😂 This created a wonderful image in my head đŸ˜‚đŸ€.”
      And fans loved seeing the interaction between two of their favourite presenters.
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      One tweeted: “Created an equally wonderful image in my head too.”
      While a second added: “I think it created a stunning image in my head. My brain literally exploded.”
      While Emma attended a summer wedding, Woodsy was presenting the FA Cup final
      Fans also praised her outfit, as she donned a white jacket and skirt combination for Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Manchester United.
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      Laura meanwhile was presenting the FA CupCredit: Alamy
      And caused many to switch over to ITV from BBC so they could watch herCredit: Insatgram @layurawoodsy
      Following City’s success, Woodsy could be seen grabbing a selfie with City hero Jack Grealish.
      Emma, meanwhile, has previously admitted that her boobs honk her car horn.
      She told the Crunch & Roll podcast: “So, when I drove my little BMW 1 series, I am one of those people who like, kisses the steering wheel when they drive.
      “But that meant when I got out, you know, everything was towards the steering wheel, so I would accidentally knock the horn with my, erm, breasts.
      “And it used to scare the s*** out of me!” More

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      Football set for major law change, reveals Gary Lineker live on BBC after ‘very reliable information’

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      GARY LINEKER has claimed the handball law will be simplified ahead of the 2023-24 season.Manchester United were awarded a penalty for a controversial handball during Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.
      Man Utd were awarded a penalty following a controversial handballCredit: BBC
      Fernandes converted the spot kick to draw United levelCredit: Getty
      Jack Grealish was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box at the half-hour mark, despite his arm seemingly being in a natural position following a header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Bruno Fernandes converted, much to City’s frustration.
      And ITV pundit Lee Dixon called it the “worst penalty in history penalties”.
      The current handball law states that a player will be penalised if they “deliberately touch the ball with their hand/arm,” or if they “touch the ball with their hand/arm when it has made their body unnaturally bigger.”
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      FA rules also say: “A player is considered to have made their body unnaturally bigger when the position of their hand/arm is not a consequence of, or justifiable by, the player’s body movement for that specific situation.”
      However, Lineker has since suggested that the “absurd” law will soon be changed.
      When addressing the controversial handball decision on the BBC, the former England and Leicester striker said: “It is probably technically right in the way the law is now but I’m sure we all agree that the law is a absurdity at present.
      “I have it on very reliable information that they are going to simplify that law.
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      “Almost go back to where it was, common sense.
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      “I think it’s absurd that idea of a natural position unless it’s not attached to your body then it’s in a natural position.”
      Several pundits were quick to blast the decision to award the penalty.
      Dixon blasted: “That’s the worst penalty in the history of penalties. I don’t care what the rule book says, it’s not a penalty.”
      While BBC’s Jermaine Jenas said: “Yes it’s hit his hand, yes his hand is in the air, but it’s not a penalty for me.”
      Man City went on to win the match 2-1 thanks to a stunning double from Ilkay Gundogan.
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      Woman makes lewd gesture live on BBC before cameras quickly cut away during FA Cup final coverage

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      A WOMAN got carried while celebrating Manchester City’s FA Cup final win as she made a lewd gesture to the BBC cameras.City won the historic trophy after beating cross-city rivals Manchester United 2-1 sending their fans into raptures.
      A Man City fan gestured ‘call me’ while celebratingCredit: BBC
      And then lewdly stuck out her tongueCredit: BBC
      The clip quickly went viral on social mediaCredit: BBC
      And one woman was clearly enjoying herself as she gestured towards the broadcaster’s cameraman.
      The City fan held her hand to her face mimicking a telephone while appearing to say, “call me”.
      While gesturing, she then also suggestively licked her lips.
      After her action, the cameras quickly cut away to a wide shot of the players celebrating with the crowd.
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      The moment was uploaded to social media and has already gone viral with thousands watching the clip.
      One stunned viewer wrote: “Everyone noticed that too.”
      A second tweeted: “I was like wth 😂😂😂 and definitely knew this was going to make it on the internet 😅😅.”
      A third said: “This is the FA Cup, not Babestation.”
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      A fourth added: “Shooting her shot. Not mad at it lol.”
      While another joked: “Woman of culture.”
      Meanwhile, famous City fan and singer Liam Gallagher was spotted in the stands winding up a young United supporter.
      And it was a good day to be a City fan as they took one step closer to winning an astonishing Treble.
      Ilkay Gundogan’s brilliant brace either side of Bruno Fernandes’ penalty was enough for City to lift the FA Cup.
      The club wrapped up the Premier League title after reeling in Arsenal and now have a Champions League against Inter Milan next week to look forward to. More

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      Emotional Guy Mowbray says ‘it’ll never not seem strange not having you by my side’ after BBC staff member’s death

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      COMMENTATOR Guy Mowbray emotionally lead the tributes after BBC staff member Mat Wayne passed away. Wayne had over 25 years of TV experience and worked as a floor manager for the broadcasters.
      BBC commentator Guy Mowbray led tributes to friend Mat WayneCredit: PA
      The BBC paying tribute to staff member Mat Wayne
      He worked on the Olympic Games, World Cups, Six Nations and more.
      His sad death was revealed during the BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and United.
      Lineker said: “Before we hand back to the second half, everyone at BBC Sport would like to pay tribute to our much-loved friend and colleague Mat Wayne, who sadly passed away this week. 
      “Mat was a real force of nature, a true professional and someone you always enjoyed spending time with. 
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      “We’ll all miss him terribly and send our condolences to his family and his friends, to which he had many.” 
      And Mowbray added: “It will never not seem strange to me not having Mat by my side during commentary. 
      “All our thoughts are there with Sarah, Oscar and Anna.” 
      After the match, an emotional Mowbray tweeted: “I missed my mate today. I will everyday.”
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      City won the game 2-1 thanks to a double from Ilkay Gundogan.
      He said after the win: “To win a final is always special. Every trophy is special. This group deserves it.
      “We played really well, second half was amazing and we deserved to lift another trophy.
      “Obviously we know how we want to play the kick off and we aim to do that, to go long for Erling and try to get a second ball.
      “It just placed amazingly for me and I just had to hit it. Obviously it was a quite good strike.”
      Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan lifts the FA CupCredit: AP More