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      David Beckham bags £150million to be the face of the Qatar World Cup

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      DAVID Beckham will be unveiled as the face of the Qatar World Cup next month — netting £150million. The former England captain, 46, nicknamed Goldenballs, signed a deal worth £15million a year over the next decade to become the country’s ambassador.
      Former England captain David Captain will be unveiled as the face of the Qatar World Cup next monthCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The football star will net £150million after signing a deal worth £15million a year over the next decade, here with its Qatari chief Nasser al-KhelaifiCredit: AFP
      Earlier this month he flew into the capital Doha for a week touring ­stadiums and meeting dignitaries ahead of next year’s tournament.
      The country has faced huge controversy over its human rights record, particularly its attitude towards women and gay people.
      However David was assured fans would be safe and allowed to display rainbow flags in stadiums – the symbol of the LGBTQ community.
      Homosexuality is illegal but application of the law — identical in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi — has become progressively more liberal. David was also informed about a growing female presence in government.
      He consulted with wife Victoria, 47, whose pop band The Spice Girls famously sung about “girl power”, before signing.
      Yesterday a source said: “David believes in Qatar’s commitment to progress and that the World Cup — the first to be held in the Arab world — can effect significant positive change.

      “He strongly believes in the power of football to bridge differences but, crucially, has seen the progress on issues that matter.”
      David, who has had links with the Qataris since he played for Paris St-Germain, will also promote tourism and culture.
      The source went on: “By signing David, the hope is more westerners will be encouraged to see its beautiful beaches, vast expanses of sand dunes and incredible skyscrapers.”
      A spokeswoman for David said: “David has always talked about the power of football as a force for good on many levels.
      “As we reach the one year to go point he will join the wider football community that is coming together for the World Cup 2022 and he’s looking forward to what he thinks will be a great tournament.”
      Nicknamed Goldenballs, 46-year-old Beckham will become the country’s ambassador, pictured the Doha stadiumCredit: AFP
      It comes as the country faced huge controversy over its human rights record
      A source said ‘David believes in Qatar’s commitment to progress and that the World Cup — the first to be held in the Arab world — can effect significant positive change’Credit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Tottenham ace Dele Alli enjoys date with Made In Chelsea star Nicole Berry after kissing Pep Guardiola’s daughter

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      ENGLAND’S Dele Alli has switched to Chelsea in his quest for love.The Spurs ace had been seen smooching Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s 20- year-old daughter Maria.
      Dele Alli and Nicole Berry link fingers while she rests her head on his shoulder
      Canadian Nicole Berry recently joined the cast of Made In Chelsea
      But now Dele, 25, has subbed her for dates with Made In Chelsea newcomer Nicole Berry.
      Pics shared with The Sun show them linking fingers and with her head on his shoulder.
      They were joined by Chelsea FC star Ben Chilwell, 24, and Nicole’s model pal Sofia Cretaro at Sexy Fish restaurant in London’s Mayfair — before heading to Chiltern Firehouse.
      Dele is said to have first contacted Canadian Nicole, 24, via social media.
      A source said: “She made him go the extra mile by ignoring four of his messages. But she finally said ‘yes’ to a date and had fun. But after a photographer spotted them Nicole has taken a step back.
      “She doesn’t want Made In Chelsea fans to think she’s dating a footballer when she’s being paid to raise blood levels of the men on the show.
      “Nicole is hoping her TV exposure will see her model career take off. Seeing the odd Premier League footballer won’t stop that in a hurry.”

      Friends said Chilwell and Sofia “had fun” but did not gel in the same way.
      The Sun told how Dele split from Ruby Mae, 23, in February after she got fed up of him playing video game Fortnite.
      Dele’s spokeswoman last night said he is single and he has never dated Nicole but they were “in a group of people at a dinner in London”
      Dele is said to have first contacted Nicole, 24, via social media
      The Spurs ace had been seen smooching Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s 20-year-old daughter MariaCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Dele Alli’s spokeswoman insists he’s singleCredit: Getty
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      Spurs ace Dele Alli enjoys date with Made In Chelsea newcomer Nicole Berry after kissing Pep Guardiola’s daughter

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      ENGLAND’S Dele Alli has switched to Chelsea in his quest for love.The Spurs ace had been seen smooching Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s 20- year-old daughter Maria.
      Dele Alli and Nicole Berry link fingers while she rests her head on his shoulder
      Canadian Nicole Berry recently joined the cast of Made In Chelsea
      But now Dele, 25, has subbed her for dates with Made In Chelsea newcomer Nicole Berry.
      Pics shared with The Sun show them linking fingers and with her head on his shoulder.
      They were joined by Chelsea FC star Ben Chilwell, 24, and Nicole’s model pal Sofia Cretaro at Sexy Fish restaurant in London’s Mayfair — before heading to Chiltern Firehouse.
      Dele is said to have first contacted Canadian Nicole, 24, via social media.
      A source said: “She made him go the extra mile by ignoring four of his messages. But she finally said ‘yes’ to a date and had fun. But after a photographer spotted them Nicole has taken a step back.
      “She doesn’t want Made In Chelsea fans to think she’s dating a footballer when she’s being paid to raise blood levels of the men on the show.
      “Nicole is hoping her TV exposure will see her model career take off. Seeing the odd Premier League footballer won’t stop that in a hurry.”

      Friends said Chilwell and Sofia “had fun” but did not gel in the same way.
      The Sun told how Dele split from Ruby Mae, 23, in February after she got fed up of him playing video game Fortnite.
      Dele’s spokeswoman last night said he is single and he has never dated Nicole but they were “in a group of people at a dinner in London”
      Dele is said to have first contacted Nicole, 24, via social media
      The Spurs ace had been seen smooching Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s 20-year-old daughter MariaCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Dele Alli’s spokeswoman insists he’s singleCredit: Getty
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      Dad, 53, comes out of retirement to play in goal for son’s football team…but they lost 40-0

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      A DAD who stood in as a keeper for his lad’s footie team did not quite save the day — he let in 40 goals.But Adi Bunn, 53, insists he made 60-to-70 stops as his side crashed to defeat.
      Adi Bunn admitted he ‘lost count of the score’ as his side crashed to the humiliating 40-0 loss without scoring themselves.
      The tour company boss was playing for Sawtry Reserves FC after his centre-back son Archie, 17, pulled out following his virus jab.
      The team, in the fifth division of the Peterborough and District Football League, was also missing its keeper as he was at a university open day.
      Sawtry could field only eight players, and that included manager Dave May.
      But they refused to cancel the fixture with highfliers Peterborough Rangers — though by half-time they were 19-0 down.
      The result on Saturday meant on average there was a goal every 2min 15sec.
      Adi, from Huntingdon, Cambs, said: “We expected a spanking and that’s what we got. I lost count of the number I saved. Our physio said it could have been 60 or 70.

      “I seemed to be on the floor or diving through the air all the time. By the end, I was feeling aches and pains. I lost track of the score.”
      Yet Adi added: “If you lose 40-0 or 1-0, it doesn’t make much difference, you’ve still lost. Yet it hasn’t dented my confidence. We never gave up and avoided getting a £60 fine by refusing to play.
      “With the extra players, Peterborough were able to just play through us.”
      Boss Dave, 46, said: “We started with seven players for the first 20 minutes as one lad was late.
      “But with about 20 minutes to go, two players were injured so we were down to six. It was one of those days when everything that could go wrong, did go wrong.”
      And Dave added: “The only positives were that none of my players moaned, the sun was shining, and at least it didn’t get to 50.”
      Sawtry’s opponents are top of their division in the 16th tier of the English game.
      Player-manager Dwayne Rankin got 13 goals, Tiago Dias 11, Chris Brown seven and Cameron Guest six while Daniel Neto, Carlos Djalo and Morgan Bartle hit one each.
      Dwayne said: “Fair play to them for keeping going.”
      Adi’s son Archie said: “I love playing alongside dad — but I’m glad I wasn’t there to see him concede 40.”
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      The tour company boss was playing for Sawtry Reserves FC after his centre-back son Archie, 17, pulled out following his virus jab
      The team, in the fifth division of the Peterborough and District Football League, was also missing its keeper as he was at a university open day
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      Gay Premier League footballer is in therapy as he fears abuse from fans if he chooses to come out

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      A GAY Premier League footballer has had therapy because he is so frightened of coming out, telling pals: “I will be crucified.”The ace revealed he has sought professional psychological help amid fears of how rival fans will react.
      A gay Premier League star has had therapy because he is so frightened of coming out, telling pals: ‘I will be crucified’
      He said: “It’s 2021 and I should be able to be free to tell everyone who I am.
      “But there are some fans on the terraces for whom it is still very much the 1980s.
      “I want to be open with people because it’s who I am and I am proud. But the truth is I will be crucified.”
      The star admitted he is riddled with doubt, saying: “When I play, I feel like the fans may guess and they are judging me.
      “Am I coming across as camp? Can they tell from the clothes I wear off the pitch? It has had a terrible effect on me mentally. It’s terrifying.”
      The top-flight British star has spoken to campaigner Amal Fashanu — niece of ex-Norwich star Justin, who came out in 1990 and took his own life in 1998.

      Amal, who fronted an award-winning documentary about her uncle, has set up a charity dedicated to helping tackle homophobia and racism within the sport.
      She is also a keen advocate for improved mental health services for professional footballers.
      Last year, it emerged two Prem stars had come out to close family and friends.
      But in an open letter to the FA, one said he was “too scared” to do so publicly.
      Amal has now introduced the pair to each other, and they are in regular contact over WhatsApp and online.
      She told The Sun: “In 2021, when we have never been so woke as a society, it feels like it should be the perfect time for a top-level player to come out.
      “But the reality is that homophobia, especially online, is more prevalent than ever. We need to protect these players.
      “I am in constant dialogue with the FA about what can be done but, unfortunately, it’s an unprecedented situation so it’s hard to put in place measures for a situation that hasn’t yet occurred.”
      In March, Amal is hosting a star- studded gala in London to raise awareness around the subject.
      Both gay players have been invited — and have said they will attend. For more information on Amal’s charity, please visit

      Amal told The Sun: ‘The reality is that homophobia, especially online, is more prevalent than ever. We need to protect these players’
      Ex-Norwich star Justin Fashanu came out in 1990 and took his own life in 1998Credit: Getty
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      Gay Premier League star is in therapy as he fears abuse from fans if he comes out

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      A GAY Premier League star has had therapy because he is so frightened of coming out, telling pals: “I will be crucified.”The ace revealed he has sought professional psychological help amid fears of how rival fans will react.
      A gay Premier League star has had therapy because he is so frightened of coming out, telling pals: ‘I will be crucified’
      He said: “It’s 2021 and I should be able to be free to tell everyone who I am.
      “But there are some fans on the terraces for whom it is still very much the 1980s.
      “I want to be open with people because it’s who I am and I am proud. But the truth is I will be crucified.”
      The star admitted he is riddled with doubt, saying: “When I play, I feel like the fans may guess and they are judging me.
      “Am I coming across as camp? Can they tell from the clothes I wear off the pitch? It has had a terrible effect on me mentally. It’s terrifying.”
      The top-flight British star has spoken to campaigner Amal Fashanu — niece of ex-Norwich star Justin, who came out in 1990 and took his own life in 1998.

      Amal, who fronted an award-winning documentary about her uncle, has set up a charity dedicated to helping tackle homophobia and racism within the sport.
      She is also a keen advocate for improved mental health services for professional footballers.
      Last year, it emerged two Prem stars had come out to close family and friends.
      But in an open letter to the FA, one said he was “too scared” to do so publicly.
      Amal has now introduced the pair to each other, and they are in regular contact over WhatsApp and online.
      She told The Sun: “In 2021, when we have never been so woke as a society, it feels like it should be the perfect time for a top-level player to come out.
      “But the reality is that homophobia, especially online, is more prevalent than ever. We need to protect these players.
      “I am in constant dialogue with the FA about what can be done but, unfortunately, it’s an unprecedented situation so it’s hard to put in place measures for a situation that hasn’t yet occurred.”
      In March, Amal is hosting a star- studded gala in London to raise awareness around the subject.
      Both gay players have been invited — and have said they will attend. For more information on Amal’s charity, please visit

      Amal told The Sun: ‘The reality is that homophobia, especially online, is more prevalent than ever. We need to protect these players’
      Ex-Norwich star Justin Fashanu came out in 1990 and took his own life in 1998Credit: Getty
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      Just ONE England fan convicted of causing trouble at Euros

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      JUST one England fan has been convicted of causing trouble at the Euros.And police do not know if they were even among those wreaking havoc at the final.
      Only one England fan has been convicted of causing trouble at the EurosCredit: Reuters
      The Three Lions are expected to be ordered to play at least one match at Wembley behind closed doors as punishment for the fans’ rampage at the July 11 final.
      But without convictions in court, no banning orders can be issued.
      So all who shamed the country are free to continue following the national side home and away.
      The lack of action heaps more pressure on Met chief Dame Cressida Dick.
      Force figures show there were more than 150 arrests for disorder during games in England.
      Of those, 19 were charged and 26 issued with cautions or penalty notices for disorder.
      A further 104 have been released under investigation or bailed.
      But just one person has been convicted so far.
      We can also reveal just one Met officer was at a Wembley safety meeting before the security shambles at the final.
      The force said: “We refute any claim that our representation at these meetings underestimates our commitment to keeping people safe and mitigating disorder.”
      The lack of action heaps more pressure on Met chief Dame Cressida DickCredit: PA

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      Premier League stars splash out £40,000 on crystal-encrusted toy cars for children

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      PREMIER League stars are splashing out £40,000 on crystal-encrusted toy cars for their children.The bespoke motors are covered in 100,000 Swarovski Xirius-cut crystals that take two months to apply.
      Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard bought toy cars for his daughter Hope
      Stars to have treated their children to one include Manchester United and England winger Jesse Lingard, 28, and Southampton and Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long, 34.
      Jesse bought three-year-old daughter Hope an electric, scale model of Jaguar’s E-Type.
      It has a personalised number plate, a top speed of 15mph and a plush carpet interior, as well as hand-stitched leather seats.
      Her toy is the same price as the sporty full-size BMW 5 Series parked on the drive of Jesse’s luxury home.
      The thrilled footballer even posed in the grounds of his home and handed over a personalised United shirt to the manufacturer as a thank you.
      The motor was the icing on the cake following days of celebrations for Hope’s birthday.

      Jesse threw two parties for her and shared snaps online with his fans.
      One included a Disney Princesses bash for Hope and her pals, attended by entertainers dressed as her favourite movie characters.
      Shane, meanwhile, treated his five-year-old lad, Jax, to a model of a Jaguar XK120.
      Other stars to splash out on the replica racers include Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha, 28, who also opted for a crystal-encrusted E-Type for his four-year-old son, Saint.
      Hampshire-based maker Half Scale Cars works in partnership with suppliers including luxury watch-maker Tag Heuer and Draper Tools. They sell their studded vehicles exclusively through Harrods.
      Prices for the E-Type Jag, only available on request, start at £40,000 but orders will be taken for any vehicle.
      Shane Long splashed out on a tiny XK120
      Wilfried Zaha bought a small jewel-encrusted E-type
      Jesse Lingard’s daughter Hope with her custom made car
      The blinged-up toy cars can cost tens of thousands
      Luxury custom car firm Garson showcased their Swarovski-crystal studded Mercedes-Benz SL 600 at the Tokyo car show More