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    Bolton Wanderers’ annual Sleepout challenge to fight homelessness & poverty is back – here’s how you can help

    BOLTON Wanderers is holding its annual Sleepout challenge tomorrow to help fight homelessness and poverty.The club has invited anyone aged over 18 to sleep pitch side at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.Bolton will hold its annual Sleepout at the Toughsheet Community StadiumCredit: GettyThe event supports charities who are fighting homelessness and povertyAny money raised will go towards charities aimed at supporting young and vulnerable people who are at risk of homelessness.Funds will also help those living in poverty or anyone in need of food or shelter.Anyone who wants to donate can visit the official JustGiving page here.Charities involved include Bolton Wanderers in the Community, which helps support children and families experiencing hardship.Urban Outreach, which helps homeless people into housing, and supported accommodation organisation Backup North West will also benefit.Emmaus Bolton, which offers a home and work to people from the streets in a community setting, has been included for the first time this year.Those taking part have been invited to Bolton’s stadium between 8pm and 8am on March 22.Among the 130 fundraisers sleeping out are club CEO Neil Hart and COO Phil Mason.Most read in FootballThe event was launched for the first time last year and saw almost £28,000 raised for charity.Bolton Wanderers in the Community used their share to expand their ‘warm spaces’ offer, which provides a safe and welcoming environment for members of the community struggling with spiralling energy bills.Organisers are hoping to smash that figure this year. Neil Hart, Chief Executive Officer at Bolton Wanderers said: “Though there’s a break in the domestic football schedule this week, there is certainly plenty still going on off the pitch and we are proud to be hosting this great event to support our community.“We’ve had fantastic backing from local businesses and Wanderers’ supporters who will brave the cold with us to support these special charities who are all carrying out invaluable work in Bolton.“With close to £10,000 already raised, we’re excited to see how far we can push the total and send our thanks in advance to all those who are able to donate.”While Phil Mason, CEO of Bolton Wanderers in the Community said: “We are proud to once again be hosting this event with the aim to raise both awareness and funds for the local Bolton charities that do so much good work in our community to support the most vulnerable.“I encourage as many supporters as possible to take on this unique challenge to do something special for our community here in Bolton.” More

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    Incredible body-cam footage shows what it was like to play against Hazard, Drogba & Co after Match For Hope charity game

    A YOUTUBER has given an insight into what it’s like to play with some of the biggest legends in the game.Jamm, who is a member of the Shoot For Love YouTube channel was playing in the Match for Hope charity game in Qatar, which featured the likes of IShowSpeed.
    The influencer got to play with KakaCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    And the legend said he hopes to play with Jamm againCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    The two exchanged a heartwarming momentCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    Jamm was playing for Team Aboflah, which was managed by Antonio Conte and included a bunch of influencers alongside the likes of Claude Makelele, Didier Drogba and Kaka.
    The opposing side, led by UK influencer Chunkz, was managed by Arsene Wenger and included the likes of Eden Hazard, Roberto Carlos and David Villa.
    Jamm did not start the match, but his bodycam footage showed fans exactly what it’s like to play with the legends after he came on.
    His video showed him being called across by Conte to be substituted onto the field, with the former Spurs manager appearing to be a bit unsure of what Jamm’s name was.
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    Jamm was given the massive task of marking the recently retired Eden Hazard – who easily skipped around him to create a goal.
    Jamm’s footage also showed a smiling Didier Drogba walking past him to take a corner.
    Despite being skinned by Hazard, Jamm had a decent game while playing at left-back, putting in plenty of blocks.
    He even lost his glasses at one point when clearing the ball with a defensive header.
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    He came up against HazardCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    And shared the pitch with DrogbaCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    There was also a special moment for Jamm at the end of the game when Kaka spoke to him.
    The AC Milan legend said “Very nice to play with you, I hope we can play again!”
    Jamm was managed by Antonio ConteCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    The former Spurs manager couldn’t believe what he was seeingCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    IShowSpeed snaps legend Kaka with horror tackle from behind in charity game as fans slam his ‘nonsense behaviour’
    A starstruck Jamm replied: “What an honour!”
    Jamm ended up on the losing side in the end, with Team Chunkz taking the win by seven goals to five.
    The four minute video ended with Chunkz and co lifting the trophy specially made for the match.
    The friendly was not without incident however, with American internet personality IShowSpeed launching into a horror tackle on Kaka.
    The YouTuber was shown a yellow for a tackle, but many argued it was a red – it certainly would have been if it was made in the Premier League.
    But for the purposes of the friendly, the ref opted to keep things level at 11v11 – and luckily Kaka was not injured. More

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    IShowSpeed snaps legend Kaka with horror tackle from behind in charity game as fans slam his ‘nonsense behaviour’

    FANS have slammed IShowSpeed for his horror tackle on Kaka during a charity match.The social media star featured in a star-studded match in Qatar at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

    IShowSpeed made a horror challenge on KakaCredit: https://twitter.com/centregoals
    The YouTuber was booked by the refereeCredit: https://twitter.com/centregoals
    The Match of Hope saw a mix of footballing legends and content creators play.
    IShowSpeed, real name Darren Watkins Jr, was up to his usual antics during the event.
    Before the match, he was spotted discussing positions with Eden Hazard and talking tactics with former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
    He then caught flack from fans during the match for a dreadful challenge on Kaka.
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    The YouTuber came flying in from behind and completely wiped out the former Ballon d’Or winner.
    He was handed a yellow card by the referee and was quick to show his disapproval – even though many thought it was a clear RED.
    A clip of the tackle went viral on social media as fans slammed IShowSpeed.
    One posted: “He’s actually very cringe, always trying to get a viral moment.”
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    A second wrote: “What’s wrong with this guy bruh.”
    A third commented: “Should’ve been a straight red, that’s actually very dangerous.”
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    A fourth said: “Nonsense behaviour from IShowSpeed.”
    A fifth added: “Who keeps letting this guy run riot around legends.”
    Luckily, Kaka was not hurt by the challenge as he was able to continue.
    While on the bench, IShowSpeed was filmed next to Wenger repeatedly saying, “Put me in, I am ready now”, while the Frenchman laughed.
    His match would not get much better as he also missed an open goal.
    That’s despite kissing Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos’ head for good luck before being subbed on.
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    After the match, IShowSpeed was also seen strangely asking Drogba if he was Paul Pogba’s father.
    Former Chelsea stars Didier Drogba and Claude Makelele, as well as Barcelona legend David Villa, were also among the legends featured. More

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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn stuns in bikini and wet T-shirt in ice bath video before flashing bum

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN turned a charity challenge cheeky and chilly – by dipping into an ice bath in just a thong bikini bottom and wet T-shirt. The boxing ring girl went the extra mile to give her fans an extra smile for a brilliant cause.
    Apollonia launched her icy 10-day challengeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
    Apollonia made it look freeze ‘n easyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
    Apollonia Llewellyn reckons she’s up to the challengeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
    The influencer dipped down without losing her coolCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
    The model, 24, took a daring dip to help out the nip charity, who help provide free nipple tattoos for people who have had breast-removal surgery.
    Apollonia, 24, looked at ease with the freeze as she somehow kept her usual poise despite what should have been a shivery shock.
    The influencer’s social media followers responded by praising her for having the “richness of a beautiful woman”.
    She wore just the tiniest of bikini bottoms and a white T-shirt rolled up like a crop top.
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    But from her teasing grin and relaxed pose you would never have known how cold the tub was.
    She shrugged off the icy exchange with a flick of her head and a view of her bottom as she turned and stooped to conquer the water.
    Apollonia posted: “@lumi.therapy X @nipcharity today i started my 10 day challenge in my lumi ice bath, for an amazing charity who provide realistic 3D nipple tattoos for people post mastectomy!
    “I feel grateful to share this with you all on world cancer day  #lumicoldclub.”
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    Fans called her “perfect” and “sexy” as she launched her glacial but glowing session of bathing.
    The nip charity – aka the Nipple Innovation Project” – aims to “empower cancer survivors” by helping them find specialist tattoo artists and fundraising for the inking itself. 
    Apollonia took her morning juice in the most minimal of bikinisCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia’s fans were treated to some unusual angles of New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: Instagram
    This lacy outfit was enjoyed by UFC legend Conor McGregor and 8,000 fansCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Fans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night team
    Apollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAM
    She has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Jake Paul reveals he will donate his entire next fight purse to charity in bid to build more boxing gyms

    JAKE PAUL revealed he will donate his entire next fight purse to charity in a bid to build more boxing gyms. The YouTuber-turned boxer is due to return on March 2 on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s Puerto Rico homecoming.
    Jake Paul launched Boxing Bullies in 2021Credit: @Boxingbullies
    No opponent has yet been announced but Paul has pledged to donate his purse to his charity foundation Boxing Bullies.
    He said: “The mission keeps on getting bigger and we’re gonna continue to renovate more gyms.
    “I’m actually going to be donating my entire fight purse to Boxing Bullies to renovate more gyms in Puerto Rico.”
    His business partner Nakisa Bidarian: “I just wanna repeat that right. He’s donating his entire purse to renovate gyms in Puerto Rico.”
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    Paul – who lives in a £13million mansion in Puerto Rico – in 2021 launched his charity in a bid to introduce boxing to a younger generation.
    And he revealed the next gym he renovates will be dedicated to boxing legend and seven-division champ Serrano.
    He said: “I don’t know if we can sneak preview that one of the gyms is going to be an Amanda Serrano gym.”
    Paul, 27, last February suffered the first defeat of his boxing career, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
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    But he bounced back with a points victory over ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, and a first-round knockout against Andre August.
    August, 35, was the first boxer that Paul has defeated on his record and came into the bout in December with a 10-1-1 record.
    But his next opponent is said to have a better ring resume with title belts to his name.
    Paul said: “He’s a professional boxer with an even better record that Andre August and there will be an announcement coming soon.
    “But again, it’s another step up in competition, he’s won regional titles etc.
    “Announcement will be coming soon but another step up in competition and continuing to challenge myself March 2nd.”
    Bidarian added that Paul’s next opponent will be confirmed and announced on January 30.
    Jake Paul ahead of his next fightCredit: Rex More

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    Sven Goran-Eriksson ready to accept ‘dream’ Liverpool role after fans’ incredible petition to grant ‘dying wish’

    SVEN GORAN-ERIKSSON has said he is willing to accept an offer of managing Liverpool for a charity match against Ajax.The former England boss, 75, confirmed last week that he is terminally ill and has one year to live “at best”.
    Sven said he would like to manage Liverpool in the charity gameCredit: GMB
    He was previously unaware of the offerCredit: GMB
    As part of his interview with P1, he revealed that he is a lifelong Liverpool fan and regrets never being able to manage them professionally.
    That caused Liverpool fans to launch a petition for Sven to manage the Reds in an upcoming charity match in March.
    The game will see Liverpool legends take on Ajax legends, and he was asked about the offer on Good Morning Britain today.
    Asked if he was aware of the petition, he said: “No, I didn’t know about that. I knew that I had a charity game in March, I think it is, and me and my son are invited to see that game and that might be great.
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    “There will be a lot of good football players there, but I should be their manager? No, I never heard that, I don’t know where that’s come from.
    GMB host Susanna Reid then asked if he would accept the role and he said: “I would accept, of course.
    “To coach Liverpool, that would be my dream. That’s always been my dream but I’m not complaining, I had a lot of good football teams, national teams and clubs so I’m happy.”
    Some of Eriksson’s former club teams include Lazio, Benfica, Manchester City and Leicester.
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    He led England for the 2002 and 2006 World Cup as well as Euro 2004.
    Eriksson has revealed that he want to live the rest of his life positively and lead an “as normal” life as possible despite his terminal diagnosis.
    He explained: “I have a lot of friends here in Sweden, of course, they’re coming to visit me.
    “I go out, having a coffee with them, a lunch with them, things like that. I try to be normal. I’m travelling a little bit less than I did before, but I’m still travelling.
    “I hope to come to England maybe to see England Brazil in March, that could be a game in the final of the World Cup but it is a friendly. We’ll see but I’m not complaining and I refuse to sit down and cry, feeling sorry about myself.” More

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    Stunning referee Claudia Romani flashes bum in skimpy Christmas outfit as she tries to raise money for abandoned cats

    REFEREE Claudia Romani kept up the Christmas spirit as she raised money for charity in her latest sexy post.Claudia, who is a Serie A qualified official, got her kit off on Instagram… then encouraged her fans to open their hearts with a charitable donation for her cat charity.
    Claudia Romani got fans in a merry mood with her latest postCredit: Instagram/@Claudia Romani

    Claudia shared snaps of her in Christmas attireCredit: Instagram/@Claudia Romani

    Claudia posted the snaps with the intention to raise money for her non-profit HelpMiamiCats charityCredit: Instagram/@Claudia Romani

    The 41-year-old asked fans to kindly donate to her non-profit organisation HelpMiamiCats, which feeds more than 200 homeless moggies in the US city.
    She posted a collection of snaps of herself wearing a skimpy Christmas Santa outfit to advertise the fund.
    Claudia could be seen in a dark green hat and top combo.
    She then turned around and flashed her bum before showing off her cleavage while laying on a bed.
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    Taking to the comments, enamoured fans were loving her festive attire.
    One fan said: “Sexy hottie.”
    A second said: “Spectacular and super sexy.”
    A third said: “Always beautiful and amazing photos.”
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    Claudia could be seen wearing a green Santa hat and topCredit: Instagram/@Claudia Romani

    She also flashed her bum in the postCredit: Instagram/@Claudia Romani

    Another said: “Really gorgeous.”
    While others replied with a host of heart and love-eye emojis.
    Claudia has worked with modelling companies such as Playboy, GQ and Cosmopolitan.
    Other modelling exploits have seen her risk an Instagram ban in barely-there bikinis.
    She no longer whistles in the Serie A after being criticised for openly supporting AC Milan.
    The stunning Italian-American has 1.3 million followers on Instagram.
    Claudia has 1.3 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/@Claudia Romani

    Claudia works as a model and has worked with GQ, Cosmopolitan and PlayboyCredit: Instagram @claudia_romani
    She is a Serie A qualified official but has not whistled after openly supporting AC MilanCredit: Splash More

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    Pochettino slams Chelsea stars’ entourages in astonishing rant over game time and fumes club is ‘not a charity’

    MAURICIO POCHETTINO has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea player’s entourages over game time claims.The Blues boss insisted that the club is “not a charity” and that players coming back from injuries will not get their spots straight away.
    Mauricio Pochettino launched an attack on player’s entouragesCredit: X @SkySportsNews
    The manager insisted that the club is not a ‘charity’Credit: Getty
    Christopher Nkunku made his long-awaited debut for Chelsea in the Carabao Cup win over Newcastle in mid-week.
    The Frenchman played for 21 minutes as the Blues made it through to the semi-finals.
    Romeo Lavia is another Chelsea star who has struggled with injury since arriving.
    The club spent £58million on the midfielder however he is yet to make his debut for the club.
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    When asked if Lavia is closer to making his first appearance for the club, Pochettino launched into an astonishing rant.
    He said: “You need to understand, the players need to understand that that is not a charity thing; that we are going to play football, we need to win.
    “Sometimes the professionals feel so disappointed because they want to play. It’s difficult to understand.
    “The environment of the player, also, they say they are disappointed because Nkunku didn’t play against Sheffield United.
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    “I am disappointed to have a player that should be an important player for us is not helping the team.
    “If he didn’t play, it is not because we don’t believe in him, or in this case Lavia.
    “It is because there are many other players fit and training in six months and in that moment maybe we need to decide, to make an impact with players that are more ready than these guys.”
    Pochettino continued his rant but did not want to name anyone, but insisted that the player’s entourages are “annoying” him.
    We pay the salary every month if you don’t play or you are injured.Mauricio Pochettino
    The manager insisted that the club are just as disappointed when players can not play due to injury, due to the high costs involved.
    He added: “We are not talking about names, or suppose he is going to be better than one [player]. We are talking about today, who is ready to compete and provide what we are expecting for the team.
    “Maybe I am talking too much. But it’s true. But come on, it’s annoying me. Not you [the journalists]. The people around the player, ‘Oh I wanted to play. I am disappointed’. Oh, come on. I am disappointed.
    “The club is disappointed they are investing big to play, to score goals and when you are not scoring goals, okay we pay the salary every month if you don’t play or you are injured.
    “Who suffered for us? The coaches. Who suffered for the club? It’s always [this]. No, come on. It’s to get the right balance in this business. It’s so important.” More