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    Will Ferrell inspired to buy stake in Leeds Utd after chance encounter on Wrexham stadium tour

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    WILL Ferrell was inspired to buy a “large” stake in Leeds United after bonding with their former CEO on a stadium tour of Wrexham.The Elf star visited the League Two club, owned by fellow Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, in February last year.Will Ferrell bought a ‘large’ stake in Leeds United after bonding with the club’s former CEOCredit: GettyWill pictured with Ryan Reynolds and David Beckham at Wembley in May 2022, watching Wrexham lose to Bromley in the FA Trophy FinalCredit: BackGridFerrell’s stardom could see streaming giants compete to air a new lucrative series on LeedsCredit: GettyClips featuring in Disney’s hit series Welcome To Wrexham showed Ferrell joking with players as he vies to become footy’s most-successful celeb investor.Players were in stitches as the comic asked whether they really like “dodgy Canadian” Ryan and Rob, who bought the Welsh side for £2 million in 2021.And they continued howling when he offered to use his “magic hands” to massage attacker Elliot Lee’s “beefy thigh that’s like a ham hock”.Ferrell, 56, was shown around the Racecourse Ground by Wrexham’s board advisor Shaun Harvey, who was Leeds’ CEO between 2004 and 2013.Read More on FootballThe comic wore a hat from Los Angeles FC, his other co-owned team, as the pair watched the game against Wealdstone while Ferrell texted US-based Reynolds.His stardom could see streaming giants compete to air a new lucrative series on Leeds after Amazon followed the Championship side’s promotion in programme Take Us Home.Mr Harvey, 54, heaped praise on the Anchorman funny man, telling Disney’s docuseries on Wrexham: “Will Ferrell is an absolute superstar.“But you know, he walks around in the dressing room, talks to each of the players, got them completely at ease.”Most read in FootballThe former Leeds CEO may have played an integral role in convincing him to make a significant investment into the “sleeping giant” vying for promotion to the Premier League.’This is gonna make Messi s*** his pants’, says Will Ferrell during announcement of LAFC’s new kitA source said: “Shaun was at Leeds for nearly a decade and knows the club inside-out.“He features heavily in the Wrexham documentary and has been credited for leading their charge up the football ladder.“Leeds’ ex-chief executive was the one showing Ferrell around and his former club would have been a hot topic of conversation between the pair.”Clips featured in episode eight of season two released in October show Ferrell meeting manager Phil Parkinson, who called it a “surreal day”.Midfielder Anthony Forde said: “I just started laughing. I just couldn’t believe it. He was like ‘oh, you guys are famous now’.“I was thinking ‘no we’re not Will. You’re the famous guy’.”Striker Ollie Palmer asked Ferrell for a picture with his son – only for the Stepbrothers actor to take a funny-faced selfie.The Barbie star said after celebrating the 3-1 win: “This is the hardest step, to get out of the National League. This is the steepest hill to climb. Yeah, you can just feel now there’s stakes here.”A source said: “Shaun knows Leeds inside-out. READ MORE SUN STORIES”He features heavily in the Wrexham documentary and has been credited for leading their charge up the football ladder.“His former club would have been a hot topic of conversation between the pair.” More

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      Man Utd ‘in talks with Disney over multi-million-dollar documentaries deal’… but series will buck recent trend

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly in talks with Disney over a multi-million-pound documentary deal.The idea was first proposed to the Red Devils a couple of seasons ago.The documentary series will focus on Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign at the clubCredit: APAnd now talks are in the advanced stages, though Disney are yet to meet United’s demands in terms of a fee, with the current proposal in the low seven figures according to The Athletic.United are hoping for several million to show off their club to the world in a series of documentaries.Disney+ would focus on Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign at the club, a 26-year period in which United won 38 trophies.The series would include exclusive interviews with Fergie, 82, as well as members of his best teams including Bryan Robson and Peter Schmeichel.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThat trio are yet to formally agree to the proposals made by Disney, but it is expected United will agree to make their archive footage available to use.However the Premier League giants will retain editorial oversight, as is custom for English clubs.Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal have all been subject to their own Prime Video All or Nothing series.But the proposed documentaries will not cover United in the same way – there will be no such live access or a behind-the-scenes look into the current squad and Erik ten Hag’s dressing room.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPrime Video are set to release a one-off documentary about United’s Treble success in 1999 to mark the 25th anniversary.A trailer for the film was released earlier this month and contains some familiar faces like Teddy Sheringham and Dwight Yorke.Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United ‘got away with it’ in shootout win over Coventry More

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      I’m a Premier League star and gave myself a stupid nickname after watching Cool Runnings… it’s still on back of my shirt

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE ace has been performing with a nickname he received from the popular movie Cool Runnings throughout his 17-year career.The Disney film starring John Candy is loosely based on Jamaica’s national bobsleigh team which competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics.A Premier League ace has been carrying a nickname inspired from Cool RunningsCredit: AlamyA defender has been nicknamed after the character Sanka CoffieCredit: AlamyOne of the cast’s most beloved characters was called Sanka Coffie and was played by Doug E. Doug.And a well-known defender, who started his career in Denmark, ended up being named after him.However, the 33-year-old’s case comes with a twist as his own moniker is spelled differently.And it all kicked off during the Dane’s youth years at B.93 in 2000.Read More on FootballThe man in question? Well, it’s none other than Brentford ace Mathias ‘Zanka’ Jorgensen.Jorgensen earned the nickname when he was 10 years old during an awkward car ride that saw his then coach Johan Lange cramming his vehicle in such a way it looked like a bobsleigh. The Denmark international managed to get a set in the front to avoid the unpleasantness at the back.Lange happened to be a huge fan of Cool Runnings and so the rest is history…Most read in FootballZanka previously told BBC Radio Leeds: “My former youth coach had seen the movie ‘Cool Runnings’ and we were coming back from training about 20 minutes from where I was living in Copenhagen and we had to cram a lot of people in the car.“I was sat in front of the passenger seat in what seemed like a bobsleigh and he looked down and said ‘Sanka’ and it just caught on.Why More Penalties Are Being Scored“By the end of high school everyone was calling me ‘Zanka’ and when I signed my first contract at Copenhagen [in 2007] they asked me what I wanted on my shirt.“My mum was saying I could take my dad’s name ‘Jattah-Njie’ or her name Jorgensen and then the sports director said how about Zanka?BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“It’s more recognisable than Jorgensen as a lot of people are named Jorgensen in Scandinavia.”Jorgensen continues to wear that nickname on the back of his shirt at Brentford and did the same during his two-year stint at Huddersfield until his departure for Fenerbahce in 2019.However, the centre-back is not sure why his moniker is misspelled to this day.Zanka added: “I think it has a Z because I was told it looks cooler. As a 10-year-old, I wanted to be cool and the nickname stuck.”That is none other than Brentford ace Mathias ‘Zanka’ JorgensenCredit: RexZanka still doesn’t know why his nickname is misspelledCredit: Rex More

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      Football fans face 10 YEARS in prison & unlimited fines if they’re caught using ‘dodgy box’ fire sticks to stream sport

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      FOOTIE fans face ten YEARS in prison and unlimited fines if they’re busted using “dodgy” Amazon Fire Sticks to stream sports, a lawyer has warned.The remotes offer users instant access to TV shows on streaming apps like Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+.Football fans face ten YEARS in prison and unlimited fines if they’re busted using ‘dodgy’ Amazon Fire Sticks to stream sports, a lawyer has warnedCredit: GettyBut many Brits illegally adapt the control so they can stream unofficial apps like sports streams that aren’t found on Amazon’s store.This is done by ‘jailbreaking’ a remote, a process that’s not just illegal but one that can permanently damage your Amazon device.But barrister Lynette Calder has warned Brits face serious consequences if they jailbreak a Fire Stick, stressing: “Why take the risk?”The lawyer, of 5 Pump Court, said charges depend on the severity of your crime but a magistrate could issue you with an unlimited fine.Read More football storyMore serious cases of Brits owning a jailbroken fire stick could leave you with a prison sentence of up to 12 months.She added: “For more serious and organised offending that went to the crown Court you are talking a maximum of up to 10 years in prison if the charge is under section 7 or 5 years for section 6 and 11.”Why take the risk? If you can’t afford the streaming service for Premier League then why not find yourself a pub that can. “That way the added bonus is a pint, not a £2500 fine.”Most read in FootballIn October, a Prem streaming “mastermind” was jailed for two-and-a-half years for selling illegal Fire Sticks to a reported 30,000 subscribers.Steven Mills, 58, from Shrewsbury, Shrops, netted more than £1m over five years through the operation, a court heard.Amazon shoppers spot ‘absolute bargain’ as budget Android phone drops below £100 & it’s got a bigger-battery than iPhoneIn May last year, five fraudsters were jailed for a total of 30 years and seven months for their role in three illegal Premier streaming services.Trading under the names Flawless, Shared VPS and Optimal (also known as Cosmic), the group made over £7 million in five years and boasted more than 50,000 customers.It undercut the likes of Sky Sports by bypassing a Uefa-imposed “blackout” that stops the broadcast of most 3pm kick-offs on Saturdays, which encourages fans to go to games.The group’s “prime mover” Mark Gould alone pocketed a staggering £1.7 million from the operation.At Derby Crown Court, Gould, then 36, was jailed for 11 years following a rare private prosecution by the Premier League. More

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      Liverpool set for massive EIGHT-FIGURE cash boost with Disney and Netflix in bidding war for Klopp documentary

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      LIVERPOOL hope to make £10million-plus from a fly-on-the-wall documentary of manager Jurgen Klopp’s farewell season.The Reds expect a bidding war between Disney+, Netflix and other streaming outlets for the series.Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool farewell will feature in the documentaryCredit: GettyFilm-makers Lorton Entertainment hit the jackpot as they had no idea Klopp would quit when they began making it in December.The London-based production company’s initial bid was much lower than the offer from Amazon’s All or Nothing team that made similar series about Tottenham and Arsenal.But Klopp was unwilling to give Amazon the kind of access they wanted to justify their premium fee.Now, the Merseysiders stand to make a similar amount to the North London rivals after Klopp’s bombshell news.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmazon could even end up paying big money to show what they missed out on producing.A source said: “Lorton really did get lucky with the timing of this.“They’ve captured all of the reaction to Jurgen’s shock announcement and the raw emotion inside the club when the news broke — including from the players.“The reaction from people like Virgil van Dijk is likely to feature.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL“Curtis Jones had his team-mates laughing, saying it had taken five years for him to get Jurgen to like him and now, when he’s got a regular first-team place, he decides to leave.”Liverpool chiefs were open to a documentary because delays in completing the Anfield Road Stand left a hole in their budget.Jurgen Klopp compares Liverpool youngster Jayden Danns to darts sensation and Man Utd fan Luke LittlerKlopp eventually gave the green light for the less-intrusive storytelling-based approach of Lorton.That was in October, a month BEFORE he told owners Fenway Sports Group he was quitting.The film crew have been a regular presence at Anfield and the Melwood training ground, spending time with the players away from the club, including in their homes. More

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      Marcus Rashford gifts Man Utd tickets to fan who successfully guessed which 1,000 piece jigsaw he was completing

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      MARCUS Rashford has gifted Manchester United tickets to a fan who successfully guessed he was completing a puzzle about Disney’s The Lion King.The England star swapped 12-hour tequila benders for nights in working away at the 1,000 piece mindboggler for those aged over 14.
      Marcus Rashford has gifted Man U tickets to a fan who successfully guessed he was completing a puzzle about Disney’s The Lion KingCredit: Getty
      He wrote on X/Twitter: “A few people have asked me about the jigsaw that I have been working on.
      “If someone can correctly guess which puzzle it is, I will reward them with two tickets to an upcoming game at OT vs Fulham. Good luck!”
      One lucky supporter, named Trey, replied “this one king” with a picture of Ravensburger’s Disney Collector’s Edition Lion King set, which sells for £15.99.
      Three Lions hero Rashford, 26, replied: “Trey, these tickets belong to you.
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      “Could you please send me a direct message with the details?”
      He will hope to complete his puzzle before the Red Devils play Fulham at Old Trafford in the Premier League at 3pm on February 24.
      Nine time British jigsaw champion Sarah Mills, from Norfolk, admitted her happiness at seeing a famous footballer enjoying her own passion.
      She told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I think it’s nice to have it in the public.
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      “You’re often sitting there doing it on your own so to bring it out and have conversations about it is always good.”
      It comes after The Sun revealed Rashford missed training after partying in Belfast before being dropped from the FA Cup win over Newport County and fined £650,000.
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      Liverpool close to huge deal with Disney for behind the scenes documentary on Klopp’s last 6 months after Amazon snub

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly in talks over a documentary covering Jurgen Klopp’s final six months at the club.The German manager announced last month that he would be leaving the Reds at the end of the season.
      Liverpool are filming a documentary for Jurgen Klopp’s final six months at the clubCredit: Rex
      Liverpool have since announced that it is filming a fly-on-the-wall series that will be released at the end of the season.
      The documentary will hope to showcase a successful end to Klopp’s reign as manager.
      Liverpool are currently on course to win a historic quadruple with the Carabao Cup final coming up later this month.
      The club are also still in the FA Cup and Europa League and are leading the Premier League title race.
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      The Daily Mail have claimed that Disney+ are in “advanced talks” over buying the rights to the documentary.
      The report adds that the deal could see Liverpool bank £10million from its sale.
      It was also suggested that Amazon rejected the chance to purchase the rights due to the limited access to the dressing room.
      This is said to be the same reason why Netflix is having reservations.
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      Sky Sports and TNT Sports have also been approached over the rights to the series.
      However, the report has claimed that the price is higher than their normal documentary budgets.
      Liverpool is not the first club to have a behind-the-scenes documentary filmed.
      Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, Arsenal and Wrexham have had similar projects released in the past.
      Amazon’s All or Nothing series with Arsenal and Manchester City were hailed for the in-depth coverage of the clubs.
      Klopp is said to have only signed off on the project after he was assured that cameras would not film his players in the dressing room.
      The Mail have suggested that Liverpool view Disney’s offer as “too good to turn down”.
      The manager had previously rejected the idea of a documentary after an Amazon proposal in 2018. More

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      I’m a Brazil legend now working for Disney… Erling Haaland is a Mickey Mouse finisher compared to me

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      BRAZIL legend Luis Fabiano insists he would have done a lot better than Erling Haaland if he had the same opportunities as the Manchester City superstar.Haaland has set the world alight with a staggering 69 goals in 71 appearances for City since moving to the Etihad from Borussia Dortmund last summer.
      Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has broken a raft of records alreadyCredit: Getty
      Luis Fabiano insists he would have eclipsed Haaland’s exploits if he had the same chancesCredit: Instagram @luisfabianooficial
      Fabiano was one of the most prolific Brazilian goalscorersCredit: AFP
      Many claim the Norway international is already one of the best strikers in the history of the game despite the fact he’s only 23 years old.
      The ex-Red Bull Salzburg star broke Premier League records on his debut season .
      One of them saw Haaland become the Prem’s all-time leading goalscorer in a single campaign.
      However, Fabiano insists he would have eclipsed all of the Norwegian star’s exploits if he had the same chances as him.
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      The former Sevilla hero was no slouch himself as he amassed a total of 229 goals in 489 appearances throughout his 19-year career.
      The ex-Porto ace also registered 28 goals in 45 caps with Brazil until his retirement in 2017.
      And the 43-year-old, who now works as a commentator for Disney, argues he would have made a much bigger impact if he had the same team-mates and opportunities in front of goal as Haaland.
      Fabiano told Benja Me Mucho: “I would also break all the records that Haaland has.
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      “With that team there, with the opportunities he has? I would still break his record. Now, do ‘one, two’ with him.
      “Thanks to my team-mates too [when I scored]. But then there’s my quality in front of goal.
      “Haaland has 30 opportunities and scores three goals. If I had 30 opportunities, I would score 10 or 20 goals. That’s it. the difference.” More

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      Fans lose their minds over Jenson Button’s This Morning appearance and can’t believe how good F1 icon looks for his age

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      JENSON BUTTON had fans losing their minds with his appearance on This Morning.The 2009 Formula One champion was appearing on the ITV show to promote the new Disney+ show Brawn: The Impossible F1 Story.
      Fans went wild for Jenson Button on This MorningCredit: Rex
      Button was appearing on This Morning to promote Disney+ show Brawn: The Impossible F1 StoryCredit: Rex
      Button won the world championship with the team in 2009Credit: EPA
      Button, 43, won the driver’s world championship with Brawn amid a stunning backstory for the team which had been bought for just £1 by Ross Brawn, before it eventually sold for £150million.
      It is widely seen as one of the biggest shocks in F1 history.
      And while speaking on This Morning, Button revealed the four-part series was the brainchild of Keanu Reeves’ after the Hollywood superstar heard about the remarkable tale.
      Reeves even narrates the upcoming series.
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      During his appearance on This Morning, Button opened up on his mental health struggles during that year and how he had also tried to get out of the team before the season started, even speaking to Red Bull chief Christian Horner.
      However, fans online were more focused on Button’s appearance and how well he appears to have aged.
      Reacting on X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Jenson Button has just got better looking since his F1 days!!!!!!!!!!!”
      A second said: “JB looks in fine fettle.”
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      A third said: “Just Googled Jenson Button’s age… And f*** off – he’s not 43!”
      Another said: “Jenson Button is pretty hot.”
      Button also revealed he would be racing in endurance racing next year, including the iconic Le Mans race.
      The speedster is married to Brittny Ward, a model and previously appeared in Playboy.
      Button with wife Brittny WardCredit: Getty
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