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    Lionesses star ‘hugely hurt’ that fans cannot buy shirt with her name on back for Women’s World Cup 2023

    MARY EARPS admits to feeling “hugely” disappointed that fans cannot buy official Lionesses goalkeeper shirts if they wish.England’s top shot-stopper at this year’s World Cup, has been in talks with kit makers Nike to find a solution.
    Fans cannot a shirt with Mary Earps’ name on itCredit: Getty
    Earps’ remarks come seven months after Fifa named her the best women’s goalkeeper in the world at a glitzy Paris ceremony where she chatted with World Cup winner Emi Martinez.
    The long-sleeved tops worn by her, Ellie Roebuck and Hannah Hampton and in England games are not currently manufactured for retail sale by Nike.
    The Lionesses’ vice-captain, 30, said: “It is hugely disappointing and very hurtful.
    “It is something that I have been fighting behind closed doors, I have been trying to go through the correct channels as much as possible.
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    “This is why I have not spoken on it publicly, even though I have been asked a lot about it over the past few months because I have been desperately trying to find a solution with the FA and with Nike.
    “On a personal level, it is obviously hugely hurtful considering the last 12 months especially – and also I think there has been an incredible rise in goalkeeping participation over that year.
    “I have discussed it with Ellie Roebuck. She is incredibly disappointed. As a whole goalkeeper union, we are all tremendously disappointed.”
    Earps, who plays for Manchester United, made history in May when she became the first shot stopper to keep 50 clean sheets in the WSL
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    And Red Devils’ goalkeeper jerseys emblazoned with her name are said to be a popular-selling item at the club. 
    The England star, who has more than 665,000 TikTok followers added: “My shirt on the Manchester United website was sold out last season. 
    “It was the third best-selling shirt. That was my frustration and I ask, can there be any solution? Can there be a replica shirt that can be sold to young people?
    “I am not talking about adults respectfully, adults are important in this situation, but it is the young kids I am most concerned about.
    “They are going to say ‘mum, dad can I have a Mary Earps shirt’ and they say ‘I can’t but I can get you an Alessia Russo 23 or a Rachel Daly 9.’ 
    “And so what you are saying is that goalkeeping isn’t important, but you can be a striker if you want. 
    “That is why I am so passionate and have been desperate to change that narrative. Big businesses don’t do enough in my opinion.”
    This Saturday Earps will take to the field at Brisbane Stadium in Australia when England face Haiti in their first match of the World Cup.
    The duel with the Group D minnows comes almost a year after she became the first England keeper to lift a Women’s Euros trophy. 
    Other women’s national sides whose official goalkeeper shirts do not appear to be available for sale via their merchandise stores include the United States,
    The national kit for the four-time World Cup-winning giants is also produced by Nike who were contacted for comment.
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    Earps added: “I think [discussions with other federations] may happen post-World Cup. I would love to hear their views.”
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    Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn forced to defend PPV price for Dillian Whyte rematch after fan outrage

    EDDIE HEARN has come out fighting in defence of the pay-per-view price for Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Dillian Whyte. The heavyweights – who put on a thriller won by AJ in 2015 – will renew their rivalry on August 12 back at the O2 Arena.
    Dillian Whyte, Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua in 2015Credit: GETTY
    And it will be aired on DAZN PPV, priced at £26.99, which sparked outrage amongst fans.
    Joshua’s last bout – against Jermaine Franklin – was included in DAZN’s regular monthly subscription which costs between £9.99 or £19.99.
    Whereas Whyte’s PPV bout to Tyson Fury in 2022 – which ended in a knockout loss – cost £24.95 on BT Box Office.
    Hearn said on talkSPORT: “No, different broadcasters, firstly. All broadcasters have a different pay-per-view price.
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    “There will be a fantastic undercard that will be announced at the press conference on Monday.
    “I think the last pay-per-view, I think it was Oleksandr Usyk, I think it was £29.99. Something like that?
    “It is always around £24, £26, pay-per-view is pay-per-view. We have been there a million times.
    “This fight is pay-per-view on any platform. The fact that it is on DAZN, it will be available on Sky as well and obviously, talkSPORT will be carrying it.
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    “It is a massive fight. It will have a massive undercard. We could have done it in a stadium, tickets go on sale next week.
    “Good luck and we look forward to seeing you there.”
    Joshua heads into the rematch knowing defeat will KO his proposed December super-fight with Deontay Wilder, 37, in Saudi Arabia.
    Hearn added: “The rivalry runs deep and there is something about these two where they will never back down from each other.
    “It is an absolute must-win for both. Get ready for fireworks.”
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    eToro Football Investment Report reveals elite club secrets for success

    IT’S no secret that football and big business go hand-in-hand. Behind the scenes, there are huge sums of money at stake.Investment platform eToro has published an in-depth report that reveals the buying, selling and investment habits of Europe’s elite clubs over the past few years.
    eToro has published a report that takes a deep dive into the world of European club investments and transfers

    You don’t need to be a football fan to know that player acquisition isn’t just about winning matches – it’s about bottom-line profits, too.
    Just as important as scouting for rising, small-league stars is knowing the right moment to let go of established names to generate the maximum profits.
    This report from eToro offers an absolutely fascinating windowpane into the business dealings of clubs including Premier League treble-winners Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Benfica and dozens more.
    There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to elite club success – each team’s methods and priorities vary. Some strategies are long-term, some short-term.
    Perhaps the one thing Europe’s titan football clubs have in common is that they’re all operating in an absolutely ruthless big-bucks industry.
    As former England midfielder and BT Sport pundit Joe Cole comments on in his foreword to the report: ‘The way that football clubs approach transfers and talent development has never been more important.
    ‘The margins at the top of the game are so small that any edge a team can find can be the difference between success and failure. Getting it right has never been so important.’
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    We’ve read the report and have listed some of its most compelling findings below.
    Key findings: the eToro Football Investment report
    The Football Investment Report was created by eToro along with the German football site Transfermarkt.
    It draws from multiple variables of data across time frames of either 5 or 10 years.

    The club to generate the highest profits from transfer sales was Benfica, which made a cool £625.4m in player sales, and a £312.3m profit in transfer activities. 
    ‘Buy low, sell high’ is a business adage as old as time – and it’s Borussia Dortmund who saw the highest return on a player: it bought Ousmane Dembélé from Stade Rennais for £30.7m, before selling him to Barcelona for £122.8m.
    The most profitable player as a whole, again, goes to Benfica, who sold João Félix to Atlético Madrid for £111.6m in 2019/20. Interestingly, the next two – Ruben Dias and Éderson – were both sold to Man City.
    Ousmane Dembélé delivered the biggest profit after just one season  – but it’s worth mentioning that Benjamin Mendy ranks at number 5 on the list: he was signed from Monaco to Marseille for £11.4m in 2016/17, and then was picked up by Manchester City in 2017/18 for £50.4m.
    In terms of UK clubs, it’s Tottenham Hotspur who has added the most value to their team. It ranks at number 3 in the list with an increased value of £281.4m.

    For a deep dive into these stats and how they compare against rival clubs, we highly recommend you read eToro’s Football Investment Report for a deep dive.
    If you’re passionate about football and you’re thinking of getting into investing, the 27-page report is essential reading – you can head to the eToro site and download the PDF.
    Since 2018, eToro has been a major sponsor of the Premier League, and since 2020 has also sponsored teams across the top European leagues.
    Next season, they will sponsor the men’s, and for the first time, the women’s teams of Arsenal, Everton, West Ham and Crystal Palace in the PL and WSL

    eToro is a multi-asset investment platform with over 30 million users worldwide. Visit the website to start your investment journey today.
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    I’m an OnlyFans beauty and boxer – I’m raking it in and have enough money to buy fleet of Ferraris

    ELLE BROOKE is one of OnlyFans’ most prominent stars that could buy “a few” Ferraris.Elle dropped out of the University of Southampton where she studied law to pursue a career in adult entertainment.
    Elle Brooke is one of OnlyFans’ biggest stars with a massive fortuneCredit: INSTAGRAM @THEDUMBLEDONG
    Elle claims she has so much money she can buy several FerrarisCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    Elle boasts millions of followers across several social media channelsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtfAzUcI_W5/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg
    Elle is also trying out amateur boxing with the help of Ebanie BridgesCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The 25-year-old is successful all over social media, especially on TikTok where she boasts 2.3million followers.
    The Brit has also recently taken up boxing with the help of IBF bantamweight champion Ebanie Bridges.
    Elle made headlines after a tough interview with Piers Morgan on Piers Morgan Uncensored where the host questioned the path she has taken.
    Morgan quizzed her on what her future kids might thing of her x-rated career but she laughed it off and replied: “They can cry in a Ferrari”.
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    The adult performer has clarified that she doesn’t actually own a Ferrari but could buy a number of models with the money she’s made from OnlyFans.
    Elle told TalkSPORT: “I could buy one tomorrow. I could buy a few tomorrow but I actually want to get an electric 4×4. Completely opposite.”
    Her interview with Morgan went viral and she claims it boosted her fame.
    She added: “Unintentionally, he’s given me the biggest platform I’ve ever had.
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    “I knew it was going to be tough. I knew I was going into the lion’s den, but I was up for the challenge, and it could not have gone better.
    “I was just speaking to my manager about it the other day and I don’t know how we could’ve made it better. We couldn’t have. I think everything he asked me, everything I said, was amazing.
    “Obviously, I’ve got tons of hate, but I’ve got so much love, too.”
    Elle had a tough interview with Piers Morgan on Piers Morgan UncensoredCredit: INSTAGRAM
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    Arsenal target Weston McKennie ‘completes £1m loan transfer to Leeds including summer buy option from Juventus’

    LEEDS UNITED are reportedly set to complete the signing of Weston McKennie from Juventus.The USA international is believed to be joining the club on loan with an option to buy in the summer.
    Leeds have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Weston McKennieCredit: Getty
    According to Fabrizio Romano, the Yorkshire side will pay a loan fee of £1million and the option to buy him will cost £29m.
    Arsenal had been interested in the midfielder, but the report reveals that Leeds president Andrea Radrizzani was able to make a breakthrough with the Serie A giants.
    He tweeted: “Weston McKennie to Leeds, here we go!
    “Understand Leeds will pay €1.2m loan fee — deal will include buy option clause for €33m plus add ons.

    “Leeds president Radrizzani unlocked the deal with Juventus in the night.
    “McKennie has agreed personal terms with Leeds.”
    McKennie is expected to fit in well with the Leeds team and with the American influence on the team.
    Manager Jesse Marsch will likely use the box-to-box ace alongside fellow American midfielders Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson.
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    The deal however is a blow to Arsenal who had held an interest in the 24-year-old.
    The Gunners have already seen a £60m bid rejected by Brighton for star midfielder Moises Caicedo.
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    Djed Spence’s loan transfer exit from Tottenham delayed due to option-to-buy clause as Leicester eye move

    DJED SPENCE’S loan move away from Tottenham is being delayed due to Spurs’ refusal to include an option to buy.The right-back joined the north London side from Middlesbrough in the summer but boss Antonio Conte made clear it was a deal struck by the club and not one he was demanding.
    Djed Spence has played just five minutes in the Premier League for TottenhamCredit: Getty
    A host of clubs, including Leicester, Brentford and Crystal Palace are all keen on a loan deal this month.
    French side Lyon are also thought to be considering a move as Chelsea chase their right-back, Malo Gusto.
    However Spurs do not want to risk losing Spence for good at the end of the season with Conte’s future in doubt.
    The club are not currently entertaining permanent deals or any loan offers with an option or obligation to buy, which is causing negotiations to drag.
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    Spence has been give just five minutes of Prem action since making the move, despite Conte’s need for a new full-back.
    Palace boss Patrick Vieira is keen to see investment before the end of the January window next week.
    The Eagles boss wants to add competition to his squad with performances having dipped in recent weeks, with a new striker also on his wishlist.
    Bristol City forward Antoine Semenyo is a target, though Palace are facing competition from relegation battling Southampton.
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    Semenyo, 23, has five goals and two assists in the Championship so far this season.
    Palace had considered allowing striker Jean-Philippe Mateta to leave Selhurst Park this window but given the lack of new arrivals the Frenchman is set to stay in south London. More

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    Where to buy Ronaldo No .7 Man United shirts

    Since Cristiano Ronaldo was confirmed to retain his No. 7 jersey at Manchester United – and fans can’t get enough of it.In a single day, records were smashed as United fans desperately scrabbled to buy the replica – but where is it available, and how can you get your hands on one?
    Ronaldo was officially confirmed to return to the no. 7 jersey

    To say fans have been excited by the Portuguese legend’s return to Manchester United from Juventus is an understatement – but for him to wear the same no. 7 shirt was the icing on the cake.
    Fans queued in long lines outside Old Trafford just hours following the official announcement in order to pick up their returning hero’s shirt.
    But if you’re after a No. 7 shirt yourself, you needn’t worry about a trip to Manchester to pick on up – there are plenty of online stores that sell various versions of Ronaldo’s shirt.
    Here’s a quick run-down of online stores and sports shops that stock the Ronaldo No. 7 kit:

    While United’s next match is a home game against Newcastle on Saturday, we might not see Ronaldo make his second debut as Covid rules are keeping him in isolation at his Cheshire pad.

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    Where can I buy England flags and other Three Lions merchandise?

    MILLIONS of people are expected to cheer on England later today as the Three Lions take on Italy in the Euro 2020 final.There’s plenty of ways to show your support for Gareth Southgate and the boys with an array of England merchandise. We’ve gathered together the best bargains.
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    England fans buy a flag to show their support ahead of the final tonight at WembleyCredit: Alamy
    Where can I buy England flags?
    What better way to show your support than grabbing yourself a flag of St George and waving it about and chanting “It’s coming home”?
    You can even deck out your home with a string of flags to leave passersby in doubt just who you were cheering on in the historic game.
    Stalls and shops up and down the country all have flags and merchandise for sale but if you don’t want to leave your house you can get one online.
    Why not show your support with this England flag for £6.00.

    Sports Direct are selling England’s official Home shirtsCredit: Sports Direct
    Where can I buy England shirts?
    Depending on if you want the official shirt, or a shirt with England’s logo will see the price differ somewhat.
    The official England Home Stadium shirt is priced at £69.99 from Sports Direct.

    England Home Shirt 2020, £69.99, Sports Direct – click here

    You can also find on the junior, mini and baby kits at Sports Direct.
    Football fans can also get personalised shirts with the players names on the back from the Official England Store, however they’ll set you back a pricey £114.95.
    Womens and Junior Kits are also available from these retailers, but make sure you check around, as you may find a kit somewhere cheaper.
    If a vintage look is more your thing there are also plenty of options.
    If you can’t get your hands on the latest shirt, Classic Football Shirts and vintagefootballshirts.com both have tons of classic England kits in stock.

    England kit at Nike’s official online store – buy it here
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    Fans stock up on England merchandise from a stall in LondonCredit: Reuters
    Where can I buy England merchandise?
    If an England shirt isn’t your thing there’s still time left to pick up plenty of other merchandise to show your support.
    Sports Direct, Classic Football Shirts, are great places to check out for unofficial England Merchandise, that will also be a bit cheaper.
    This England Crest T Shirt Mens is £9.99 and comes in White and Navy and is the perfect for a last minute England addition to your wardrobe.
    Sports Direct also have Retro Style Bucket Hats for £16.99, if you fancy taking it back to the old school.

    Retro Style Bucket Hat, £16.99 – buy here

    We’re also loving these ‘It’s Coming Home’ shirts from Classic Football Shirts which are £14.99 each.

    Don’t forget about your car, you can get this Car Set for £5 from Sports Direct here.
    Finally, JD Sports is well worth checking out for England tops.
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