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      I loved basketball and Arsenal as a kid – it’s a dream to be playing in the Premier League against the Gunners

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      BOURNEMOUTH’S ‘top dog’ basketball player Antoine Semenyo wants to slam-dunk his beloved Arsenal.The Ghana forward, 23, is on standby to start against the Gunners today, with the Cherries’ leading striker Dominic Solanke struggling with an ankle injury.
      Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring for Bournemouth at Anfield and hopes there is more to come as he settles into Premier League lifeCredit: Getty
      Our graphic of Semenyo mocked up playing basketball, his favourite sport growing up
      And Semenyo, a £9million signing from Bristol City in January, is  desperate to get a three-point shot at the team he followed as a kid.
      He said: “It’s a dream playing against the team you support when you are young.
      “It will be nice playing against them but you have a job in hand and we want to win the game.
      “I feel like I am building all the time in the Premier League but I wouldn’t say I am there yet.

      “There are still many more games to be played and many more goals to be scored.
      “So  I am  just keeping my head down and I’ll  keep working hard, and hopefully I will have many more starts and many more goals.”
      Semenyo was always on the  basketball court in his school days but eventually opted for football.
      He explained: “It is  a funny one because one of my friends who I used to go to school with said to me, ‘It’s crazy you play football  as you love basketball’.
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      “I was just good at the sport, nothing more than that, but life is  football now, isn’t it?”
      And the Chelsea-born star has not completely turned his back on  basketball and loves beating  team-mates on  NBA computer games.
      He said: “I’ve just come off the PlayStation and playing NBA with Brooksy (David Brooks) and Tavs (Marcus Tavernier).
      “You get some time off the pitch and we play each other and we enjoy it. We all love it and, yes, but I am the top dog!”
      The Cherries are 17th in the table and still seeking their first Premier League win under new Spanish gaffer Andoni Iraola.
      But they have secured three creditable draws against West Ham, Brentford and Chelsea.
      Semenyo said: “I don’t think this group is hurting but it is  just frustrating because we haven’t been playing badly.”
      The striker made a rare start on Wednesday night in the 2-0 Carabao Cup third-round win over Stoke.
      But he was replaced at half-time by Solanke, who notched his fourth goal of the season before going  off injured.
      One of the highlights of Semenyo’s season so far was scoring at Anfield in last month’s 3-1 defeat at Liverpool.
      When we win, it’s like a big celebration and you know you are going to be bombarded  — but it’s a nice feeling.Semenyo on Ghana
      And although the Cherries supporters  have not seen the best of him yet, in Ghana it is a very different story — because he is mobbed wherever he goes in his homeland.
      In March, he scored his first  competitive   international goal in a 1-0 victory over Angola.
      And this month he set up Ernest Nuamah’s late winner against  Central African Republic, which secured Ghana a place in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations.
      So even though Semenyo can walk around Bournemouth virtually unnoticed he describes the attention he gets in Ghana as “really crazy”.
      He added: “I tell you, the fans out there are passionate.
      “Football means everything to them and we are playing for them, for us and for our country.
      Semenyo (right) with Thomas Partey, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Fatawu Issahaku and Tariq Lamptey in Ghana’s World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      “When we win, it’s like a big celebration and you know you are going to be bombarded  — but it’s a nice feeling.
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      “It’s online, it’s on the streets and you can be in your hotel, just  sitting around, and five or six people will run at you.
      “When you are out there, it’s really crazy — but you just embrace it.” More

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      Dog causes chaos during game as it invades pitch before biting ball and escaping capture

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      FOOTBALL matches are usually invaded by the odd fan trying to grab their 10 seconds of glory.But not often do you see a dog sprinting on the pitch, swooping the ball and outrunning the security.
      A dog invaded the pitch during a Mexican second-division match on ThursdayCredit: Twitter / @ESPNDeportes
      Security were spotted trying to chase the four-legged player off the pitchCredit: Twitter / @ESPNDeportes
      The dog escaped capture with the game ballCredit: Twitter / @ESPNDeportes
      But Mexican second-division side Alebrijes de Oaxaca’s 4-0 win on Thursday against Dorados was overshadowed, as a four-legged superstar became the unexpected star of the match.
      The dog darted onto the pitch just before the game’s went to extra time.
      Security were spotted trying to get hold of the dog as he darted across the ground with the game ball in his mouth.
      Staff embarrassingly failed to capture the dog, much to the hilarity of fans.
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      In total, they spent a whole minute attempting to chase it off the pitch.
      The match eventually finished and Alebrijes secured their win.
      Shortly after the game the Mexican side took to social media to confirm the safety of the dog, calling it “our new best friend”.
      Fans took to the comments to express their reaction to the bizarre event.
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      One said: “Outstanding movement from the little guy.”
      While another added: “12 dribbles completed, solid performance.”
      A third fan said: “Conclusion. Dogs are brilliant.”
      A fourth jokingly put: “I’m hearing Chelsea have lodged a £85m bid.” More

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      Heroic Sunderland star saves dog from drowning at the beach – and fans already have brilliant new chant for him

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      SUNDERLAND’S Luke O’Nien helped save the life of a dog who got into difficulties on a North East beach this week.The popular defender, who has been at the club for more than five years, spotted the elderly Labrador in trouble on a beach near Sunderland on Thursday night.
      Sunderland star Luke O’Nien has saved a dog from drowningCredit: Rex
      Eyewitnesses said he rushed over to help resuscitate the dog which was swimming in the sea when it had to be rescued by its owner after becoming overwhelmed by waves.
      Passers-by described a man running over to help the woman owner as she tried to drag her pet out of the sea. 
      Once out of the water, O’Nien began pumping the dog’s chest until it coughed up seawater and started to breathe again.
      The incident was widely shared on social media and O’Nien, who is set to start against Coventry City in the Championship tomorrow, was identified by a number of supporters.
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      Fan Jeff Gowland said on X (Formerly Twitter) : “Down beach tonight with dog and watched a lad save the life of an elderly Labrador that had what I thought drowned, after going under whilst swimming and been pulled out by women owner,
      “Lad ran over to help and kept pumping dogs chest until it coughed up loads of sea water, eventually it came round and got to its feet, young lad was Luke O’Nien.
      “Take a bow son, brilliant job what a genuinely lovely fella, much respect, don’t think the few people who where there realised who you were.”
      It is not the first time O’Nien, 28, has earned praise from fans for acts of kindness. 
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      The former Wycombe Wanderers and Watford utility player came to the aid of a stricken motorist on the A19 just days before Sunderland’s game against Middlesbrough.
      Sarah Whitaker and her two young kids had already waited nearly two hours on a grass verge, after suffering a flat tyre, waiting for the recovery truck, when O’Nien arrived to offer some moral support and keep them company.
      Sunderland fans are well aware of the gem they have on their hands and some of them have give him a hilarious new chant following his latest heroics.
      O’Nien could be hearing the new song being chanted at him this weekend when The Black Cats face Coventry.
      Fans could start singing: “He’ll shoot, he’ll score, he’ll save your Labrador. Luke O’Nien.” More

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      Shocking moment footy ace is PEED on as Dog Day celebration goes very wrong with mascot ‘unable to handle pressure’

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      A FOOTBALLER was peed on by a dog while another pup pooed on the pitch during a Colombian football match.During the pre-match ceremony with the players lined up in front of the crowd the pups must have started to feel the pressure.
      Footballers had dogs as mascots during a Colombian football league matchCredit: Win Sports
      However, two dogs could not handle the pressure as they needed to relieve themselvesCredit: Win Sports
      The dogs were used as mascots as part of the Colombian Dog Day celebration ahead of the Independiente Medellin clash against Junior de Barranquilla in the BetPlay League.
      This was evident when Colombian outfit Medellin ace Luciano Pons’ dog lifted its leg and relieved itself on team-mate David Loaiza.
      Loaiza did not seem to notice the accident the dog had had as he was then distracted by what his dog was up to.
      His pup had wandered off behind him and a different relief as it pooped on the pitch leaving Loaiza with an embarrassed smile on his face.
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      And fans watching the moment via social media found it hilarious.
      One tweeted: “Loaiza’s puppy was not ready for so much pressure.”
      A second commented: “Pons’ dog pissing on the player who is pooing, long live football damn! 😂”
      A third wrote: “HAHA the dog he had poos, the other goes and pees on him.”
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      A fourth said: “Loaiza is such a trunk that they mistook him for a post and urinated on him.”
      A fifth added: “Pons pissed Loaiza while the other pooped, is the FPC summed up in two seconds.”
      After the incident, the players shook the opposing players’ hands and started the match.
      Independiente Medellín tweeted about the dogs after the game as their appearance as mascots was to commemorate them.
      It read: “A special outing in commemoration of the day of the most faithful companion and an invitation to adopt these furry ones who fill our lives with joy.”
      And it appeared that the accidents were good luck as they went on to win the game 1-0 with Pons grabbing the only goal. More

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      How Fabinho’s dogs could end up costing him £245k a week as Liverpool star ‘seeks clarity’ over future

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      FABINHO’s £40million move to Saudi side Al-Ittihad could be under threat due to his pet dogs.The bizarre hitch in the transfer comes after it emerged that French bulldgogs are banned in Saudi Arabia.
      Fabinho’s move to Saudi could be off to his French bulldogs being banned in the countryCredit: Alamy
      Fabinho has two French bulldogsCredit: instagram @fabinho
      Fabinho’s wife Rebeca Tavares often shares pictures of their beloved pets on social mediaCredit: instagram @rebecatavares
      It appears the couple are willing to call off the move to ensure they are not separated from their beloved petsCredit: instagram @fabinho
      Fabinho and his wife have two French bulldogs and the midfielder would like to have clarity on whether he can bring his two beloved pets into the country before completing a move.
      A leaked Saudi Arabian document circulating on Twitter suggested that the breed is banned in the country due to being on a list of “dangerous and aggressive” dogs.
      The list can be circumvented however if the dogs are to be used for hunting, serving as a guard dog or if they are seeing dogs for the blind.
      Fabinho is understood to be willing to walk away from the deal if his dogs are not allowed to come with him to Saudi – with reports that the deal is on the brink of collapse due to the unusual issue.
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      This comes after Al-Ittihad offered Fabinho £425,000-a-week to join the club.
      The midfielder’s current contract at Liverpool sees him earn £180k-a-week.
      Al-Ittihad are keen to press on with a deal – and were in London this weekend to find an agreement between all parties.
      If an allowance for the dogs is permitted, Fabinho would be the latest high-profile star to join Al-Ittihad.
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      The Saudi champions have so far added Ballon D’or winner Karim Benzema and Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante to their squad.
      They also secured the signing of Celtic star Jota last month.
      Fabinho would represent another coup for the club – with the midfielder having won the Champions League, league title, Carabao Cup and FA Cup during his time at Liverpool.
      Fabinho would be joined by Jordan Henderson in swapping Liverpool for Saudi – with the Reds undergoing an unexpected midfield overhaul after receiving lucrative offers from the Saudi League. More

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      OnlyFans star and ex-footballer Madelene Wright risks Instagram ban in very racy SEE-THROUGH Barbie lingerie

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      FOOTBALLER-turned OnlyFans model Madelene Wright captured the Barbie-fever sweeping the nation by going all-pink for her latest shoot.Madelene loves sharing glam pics on her social media channels, mainly on Instagram.
      Madelene Wright took social media by storm with a Barbie outfitCredit: Instagram @madelene_wright
      Madelene used to be a professional footballer for CharltonCredit: Instagram @madelene_wright
      This time, the ex-Charlton ace posed in a see-through Barbie lingerie behind her desk, accompanied by a little dog, leaving her 327,000 followers in awe.
      Madelene, who risked an Insta ban with her latest snaps, posted: “Barbie world.”

      Her latest post racked almost 3,000 likes as her followers took to the comments section.
      One fan commented: “Wow.”
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      Another posted: “Barbie gworlll.”
      A third wrote: “Devil dog!!! It’s not for Barbie.”
      And that one said: “How beautiful you are.”
      Wright’s football career came to an end when she was released by Charlton in 2020.
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      That was after she was snapped inhaling from a balloon at a party and swigging champagne at the wheel of her Range Rover.
      Wright has previously expressed her wish to return to the beautiful game soon.
      But she nowclaims to rake in a cool £500,000 a year thanks to her OnlyFans channel.
      Madelene also posed with a little dog as she tried to emulate BarbieCredit: Instagram @madelene_wright
      Madelene’s football career ended in 2020 but she is keen to returnCredit: Instagram @madelene_wright
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      Boxing champion Tim Tszyu rushed to hospital after shock dog attack – putting world title fight in jeopardy

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      BOXING champ Tim Tszyu was rushed to hospital after a shock dog attack that plunges his world title fight into jeopardy. The 28-year-old underwent emergency surgery after his right arm was reportedly savaged by an animal at a barbecue on Sunday.
      Tszyu was savaged by a dog in a shock attack
      It has thrown his fight against Mexican Carlos Ocampo in just three weeks into serious doubt.
      Boxing fans fear the Gold Coast clash may not go ahead after the son of legendary boxer Kostya Tszyu was attacked.
      However, his camp has insisted he will be fit enough to take on his opponent despite his wounds from the dog bite.
      Tsyzu’s manager, Glen Jennings, said in a statement: “The wound was superficial. The post-surgical report is all good.
      “There is no doubt that Tim will be ready and 100 per cent healthy and focused to take on Carlos Ocampo on June 18.”
      No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose is also betting that the battle on June 18 will still go ahead.
      He said in a statement: “Like everyone, I was shocked and worried when I first heard the news.
      “It’s certainly not the ideal preparation anytime a fighter ends up in hospital a few weeks out from world title fight but the best news right now is that Tim is doing ok.
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      “He has the best and most experienced team around him in world boxing.
      “They have reassured me he’ll be more than ready on June 18 to take on Ocampo. If they’re confident, I’m confident.”
      “There is no doubt that Tim will be ready and 100 per cent healthy and focused to take on Carlos Ocampo on June 18.”
      It was set to be Tszyu’s last fight before his Las Vegas showdown with undisputed super welterweight king Jermell Charlo, who has delayed it twice due to an injured hand.
      Taking on Ocampo marks Kostya’s first clash with a Mexican fighter and he is keen to recreate his famous father’s streak of success.
      He said in a previous interview: “The Tszyu legacy, we’re 5-0 against the Mexicans.
      “For me growing up and being a lover of this sport, watching the rivalries – Erik Morales, Barrera, the big Mexican fights like that – I’ve always wanted to test myself.
      “So I’m quite honoured to be able to fight against a Mexican. It’s going to be a tough task so hopefully my hands are ready.”
      Kostya, who has held the world title since March, described his opponent as the “perfect test” for him. More

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      Mikel Arteta brings dog called ‘Win’ to Arsenal training to boost morale with pooch attending Ramsdale contract signing

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      MIKEL ARTETA is no stranger to utilising strange methods to give Arsenal the edge over their opponents. From blaring “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from speakers before a clash at Anfield to get his stars used to the atmosphere, to playing dodgeball in training, the ideas have kept flowing.
      Mikel Arteta has brought in a dog named ‘Win’ to try and boost moraleCredit: Getty
      Win is a chocolate Labrador owned by a member of Arsenal’s staffCredit: Getty
      The move is said to have proven popular among the squadCredit: Getty
      And Arteta’s latest brain child has seen him bring in man’s best friend.
      The eccentric Spaniard has transferred in a dog named “Win” in a bid to lift morale.
      The Times revealed the chocolate Labrador was brought in following research which shows petting a dog can be calming and reduce stress levels.
      The canine has been a regular at London Colney since last month and comes into training a few times a week and roams the grounds.
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      Win was even in attendance as Aaron Ramsdale signed a new long-term contract until 2027, with Arteta walking her in during the signing.
      Her owner is a member of the Arsenal staff who she lives with.
      And Win is not the only pet who can be seen at the Gunners training ground, with resident cat Bob – adopted after his local owner died – now having some company.
      The move is said to have proven popular with players.
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      Reacting to the revelation, one Arsenal fan joked: “He’s got that DOG in him.”
      A second said: “A club pet is such a sweet idea. As years go on, the pet could become iconic like a super fan.”
      “Good signing. Something a bit different to what we’ve got up front. Stick him on, send the ball long and they’ll chase the ball all day,” typed a third.
      A fourth asked: “Can he play in Saliba’s position?”
      Another added: “My manager and dog whisper all in one!👍”
      However, on the pitch Arsenal have failed to live up to Win’s name in five of their last seven games.
      Draws against Liverpool, West Ham and Southampton were followed by a 4-1 defeat against Manchester City and a 3-0 thrashing against Brighton, which sandwiched victories over Chelsea and Newcastle.
      This poor form has seen them give up an eight-point advantage over Man City in the title run-in, with Pep Guardiola’s side now on course to wrap up the league this weekend. More