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    Identity of mystery girl seen out with Jack Grealish is revealed after family man footballer said ‘she’s not with me’

    A MYSTERY woman seen leaving a celeb nightspot with Jack ­Grealish is ex-model Emma Silverton, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.The Manchester City and England star was followed by Emma out of the ­Chiltern Firehouse in central London.Ex-model Emma Silverton was seen leaving a celeb nightspot with Jack GrealishGrealish was followed by Devon-born Emma out of the Chiltern Firehouse in central LondonCredit: SplashGrealish with girlfriend Sasha Attwood, who gave birth to his daughter in SeptemberCredit: InstagramNew dad Grealish, who was with pal Jaydon Gibbs, was heard shouting, “She’s not with me”, before doubling back inside. He re-emerged to get into a chauffeur-driven car.Witnesses said Emma then popped her head out of the window of a black cab to ask: “Are you guys coming or not?”Gibbs, whose twin Kieran is a former Arsenal defender, told the cab driver to “follow that car” before getting inside.Read More on SportThe next day Grealish, 29, celebrated Valentine’s Day with girlfriend Sasha Attwood, who gave birth to his daughter in September.Emma used to work as a hostess at the Chiltern Firehouse, looking after high- ­profile guests discreetly.The Brit was on the books of a New York modelling agency for six years and worked for designers including Alexander McQueen, Issey Miyake, Sonia Rykiel and Burberry.For the last three years 5ft 11in Emma has worked as a freelance photographer, and on film and music video projects.Most read in FootballJack and influencer Sasha, 29, share a £6million mansion in Cheshire.Emma was approached for comment.’Jack Grealish was a Tottenham player’ – Ex-Spurs chief reveals two huge transfers to ‘replace irreplaceable’ fell apart More

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    Stephen Graham’s nephew’s football club FINED after Hollywood actor’s foul-mouthed rant at match official

    MOVIE star Stephen Graham landed his nephew’s footie club with a fine and seven penalty points after a foul-mouthed rant at the referee.The actor, 51, was investigated by the FA for calling the match official a “fat t**t” and a “f*****g Teletubby” while he was a spectator at the non-league game.A Thousand Blows star Stephen Graham landed his nephew’s football club with a fine and seven penalty points after a foul-mouthed rant at the refereeCredit: Disney +Graham branded non-league referee David Kennedy, pictured, a ‘f***ing Tellytubby’Graham, middle, on a trip to Barrow Town FC in LeicestershireCredit: FacebookThe Sun told how he flew into a rage in front of dozens of onlookers, forcing kick-off to be delayed.Two months on, the Line of Duty star’s conduct has resulted in Barrow Town FC being hit with seven penalty points and a £190 fine.The club admitted failing to control a spectator.It comes as the star’s new show, A Thousand Blows, premieres on Disney+ today.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd it is understood the match incident came when Mr Graham was in peak physical form after undergoing a strict workout regime for the boxer role.A source said: “Graham’s behaviour was absolutely shameless. The club’s now been punished for his actions, which isn’t fair on players or fans.“Nobody can act like that, even A-list celebrities. He’s let a lot of people down.” The Saturday afternoon game on December 14 was between Barrow Town FC’s first team and Heather St John’s reserve squad near the star’s home in Ibstock, Leics.Most read in FootballThe Boiling Point actor was standing with his son, 17, when he accused the referee of being on a “power trip”.The ref refused to continue until Graham walked away. Stephen Graham lashes out in new pictures of gripping drama A Thousand Blows from Peaky BlindersIt is believed the star phoned the official to apologise later.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Lucky mum finds Man Utd ace’s lost dogs and gets tour of club’s training ground in return

    A MUM got a tour of Manchester United’s training ground for finding Alejandro Garnacho’s dogs.United supporter Leah Smith, 26, and her children also got matchday tickets from the grateful Argentina international.Manchester United supporter Leah Smith, 26, and her children got a training ground tour and matchday tickets from grateful Argentina international Alejandro GarnachoMan United ace Garnacho is now happily reunited with his two dogsGarnacho’s two dogsCredit: Instagram @garnacho7Leah was driving with daughter Eliza, ten, when she saw two mutts on the loose near the star’s mansion.She managed to get them in her car and recognised them from pics the winger posted on social media.Leah then drove to United’s Carrington training ground where they let her and her daughter inside to watch the first team going through their paces.An assistant told them the dogs were indeed Freko and Burrows, who live with the star, his partner Eva and their one-year-old son Enzo in Bowdon, Gtr Manchester. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLeah told The Sun: “Once they confirmed the dogs belonged to Garna, they politely asked if I could take them back to his home, which I did. His partner, Eva, was waiting and was very grateful.”The following day the couple phoned Leah to thank her — and gave her tickets in the players’ family area at Old Trafford for their Premier League game against Southampton.Leah, Eliza and her brother Jenson, seven, saw Prem strugglers United win 3-1 on January 16. Leah said: “My children will never forget this day. Thank you Garna & Eva.” Most read in FootballLeah, who lives five minutes from Garnacho’s home, has since bumped into the footy ace while he was walking his dogs.Fans praised Garnacho, 20, for his generous response but one joked: “Nobody should be made to sit and watch a United game.”’That is so disrespectful’ says fans as Alejandro Garnacho snaps back in altercation with Man Utd fanGarnacho joined United’s academy in 2020 from Spanish club Atletico Madrid and made his first-team debut in 2022.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Baffled Arsenal fan buys two match tickets for £350 only to be told they belong to a star forward

    A FAN says he bought two tickets for an Arsenal match — and found they were given free to Gunners star Gabriel Martinelli. Nathan Shaw, 51, paid £350 for the pair of tickets clearly marked “Player Complimentary”.Arsenal insiders said Gunners star Gabriel Martinelli had not applied to use the ticketsCredit: GettyThere is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by Martinelli, who did not travel to the matchThey were for seats in the away end for his team’s 2-0 win at Leicester on Saturday.He said that after buying them, he was called by a club official saying they were originally allocated to injured £180,000-per-week Brazilian striker Martinelli, 23.But last night, Arsenal insiders said Martinelli had not applied to use the tickets.They were put in a central pot and redistributed to a ­contractor who asked for some. Sales manager Nathan, from Hawkhurst, Kent, snapped the tickets up from website Livefootballtickets for £175 each.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe had failed to get two of the 3,200 seats in the away end for himself and pal Cillian Oliver when Arsenal sold out their allocation of the £30 tickets.Nathan, who has a season ticket for home games, got a message from the site telling him to pick up the tickets at a collection point at Leicester’s ground before the match, and to bring ID. The message named a club worker.Our source said the contractor had given the tickets to a pal who sold them to the site. Most read in FootballNathan said: “I was delighted to get tickets but stunned when I picked them up and they were clearly complimentary ones given to a player.“I got a call as well before the game, and the guy told me they were Martinelli’s.Arsenal fans love it as Martinelli cracks Ted Lasso joke while Turner teaches him and Nketiah about MLS ahead of US tour“I don’t blame Martinelli and suspect he might have just not used them and someone else has sold them on. I doubt he needs the money.”There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by Martinelli, who did not travel to the ­Midlands. Arsenal and the site were approached for comment.Sales manager Nathan, from Hawkhurst, Kent, snapped the tickets up from website Livefootballtickets for £175 each More

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    Prem star’s brother hasn’t paid penny towards our daughter despite living in six-bed £2.9m mansion, says his furious ex

    A PREMIER League star’s ex-footballer brother has yet to pay a penny towards his child’s upbringing — despite living a luxury lifestyle in a £2.9million mansion and carrying a £3,000 manbag.Fisayo Adarabioyo, brother of Chelsea defender Tosin, lives in a six-bed, five-bathroom mansion.Nadia Messaoud says Fisayo Adarabioyo has yet to pay a penny towards his child’s upbringing — despite living a luxury lifestyleCredit: PP.The 30-year-old ex-pro was seen carrying a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcase last weekCredit: PP.Last week the 30-year-old ex-pro was seen carrying a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcase. But his ex Nadia Messaoud, 41, said despite his millionaire’s lifestyle he has failed to pay any child support for his two-year-old daughter Anara.She said: “I’ve not received a penny from Fisayo to help with our daughter. I’ve been rebuffed at every opportunity.“I have offered contact because I believe my daughter should know her paternal family, but it was declined.Read More on Sport“She is almost three years old and I also have a young son. All I want is a reasonable level of financial support and I don’t understand why I’m not getting it when he’s living a footballer’s lifestyle.”According to Land Registry documents, Adarabioyo’s 27-year-old brother, thought to be on £120,000 a week at Chelsea, owns the Cheshire mansion in which Fisayo lives.The Department of Work and Pensions has awarded unemployed Adarabioyo a “nil rate” on child support for the past three years because he claims he does not earn enough to pay.Adarabioyo was convicted of harassment without violence in 2022 after turning up at Nadia’s terraced home in Cheshire, banging on her door and leaving her terrified.Most read in FootballHe also bombarded her with texts, saying he hoped she miscarried the baby and threatened to kill her.Striker Adarabioyo started his career at Manchester City’s youth academy and has been on the books of Birmingham City and Crystal Palace.Why Chelsea v Brighton hangs on Tosin v Rutter battle – Experts pick the best bets | Weekend WagerHis last appearances were for non-league sides Altrincham FC and Ashton United in 2021. He has been approached for comment.Adarabioyo was seen with a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcaseAdarabioyo in action for Altrincham’s clash with HartlepoolCredit: Getty More

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    Harry Redknapp: I would choose to boss this Spurs side over Man Utd EVERY time – and I’d make young starlet my captain

    WHEREVER that old saying about the darkest nights making the brightest stars comes from, it certainly isn’t Tottenham.But if you had to pin it to a Premier League club, it’d be Ange Postecoglou’s side every day of the week.I would much rather manage this Tottenham squad over Man UtdCredit: Darren FletcherAnge Postecoglou has so many stars in his squad but is being let down by injuriesCredit: GettyRuben Amorim is the right man to turn around Man Utd but it will take years to get the right playersCredit: GettyAnge would probably be glad of it, to be honest, as there’s been little else to light up the place this season.Last summer, the thought that today’s game against Manchester United would be a meeting of two mid-table teams was unbelievable. But that’s exactly what it is.I do think Ruben Amorim is the right man to turn United around but there is so much work that it will take years.If I had the choice of who I’d like to manage, it is Spurs every time as Postecoglou has so many stars in his squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it doesn’t count for much when they’re in the treatment room rather than the dressing room — and loads are.At times Postecoglou has been without a whole team of injured players, which is where that stuff about dark nights and bright stars comes in.And with so many key men missing, Ange has had to rely on some of his kids at a time he needs players AND leaders.But in Archie Gray he has a young man who ticks both boxes despite only making his full Premier League debut in December. And if everyone was available he may still be waiting.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSGray’s dad Andy had a long playing career, his grandad Frank is a Leeds legend, and his uncle Eddie an all-time great.So although he’s only 18, Archie has had more experience of football life than many senior players before he joined Spurs from Leeds last year.Ruben Amorim admits he and Man Utd players ALL fighting for their jobs between now and the end of the seasonAnd while all the lads who’ve been thrown in have done well, Gray has been an absolute diamond — and I have to say it doesn’t surprise me.Everything I’ve seen about him has been positive from day one, wherever he’s played, which is three different defensive positions and midfield already.The way the teenager strolls around at the back reminds me of Franz Beckenbauer or Alan Hansen, which is some comparison.I’m not saying he will ever be that good, of course, as not many got within a mile of those two legends.Last summer, the thought that today’s game against Manchester United would be a meeting of two mid-table teams was unbelievable. But that’s exactly what it is.But there is a real style and elegance in everything he does.There was a moment at Aston Villa last week when Marcus Rashford tried to run at him one-on-one, but Archie got his body across, won the ball and shut down the danger. It was class.From what I hear, he is a good talker too, despite being so young. He’s confident, says the right things, and is not afraid to put his message across in the dressing room.So you can forget his age as he is already a natural leader — and Ange certainly needs one with his team in this position.I would make Archie Gray the club captainCredit: RexCloser to the bottom three than the top six in the Prem — like United — out of both domestic cups and just the Europa League left with just over three months of the campaign to go.Spurs may have a team with no inspiring voice on the pitch but at least Amorim has a couple in Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes.Even with a fully fit squad, Ange has no obvious choice for the armband. As much as I love Son, who has it now, he’s never struck me as a captain.In my book Ange should be brave and give Archie the armband now as he won’t be handing it back for a decade if he does.There’s more to it than just calling heads or tails, believe me. As a manager, the skipper is someone you can rely on.You will pick his brains, he will be the link with the rest of the team and almost your right arm in many ways. So it is a vital role.READ MORE SUN STORIESI have said for ages that Gray is a captain of the future — and maybe even an England one — but up to the job at Tottenham already.In my book Ange should be brave and give Archie the armband now as he won’t be handing it back for a decade if he does. More

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    Millionaire Prem star loses court battle with HMRC over thousands in unpaid tax

    MILLIONAIRE Premier League star Alexander Zinchenko has lost a court battle with HMRC which was chasing him for thousands in unpaid tax.Tax officials wanted to close his company Alex Zinchenko Image Rights over an unpaid tax bill, but representatives promised the bill would be settled at a High Court hearing.Alexander Zinchenko has lost a court battle with HMRC which was chasing him for thousands in unpaid taxCredit: GettyThe company channelled some of his lucrative earnings from a hugely successful career which includes four Premier League titles with Manchester City before a £30million move to Arsenal.Last accounts for the business covering 2023 showed it had a corporation tax bill of £893,133 in 2023 and £834,164 the year before.No figures of the tax owed were made public at the hearing which lasted only a few minutes.The company accounts also showed that Zinchenko, who earns a reported £150,000 a week, had a £1.879 million loan from the business.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHMRC began the action to wind up the company in September last year, but at the hearing in London this week the court heard a settlement had been reached and it would be confirmed in March.Zinchenko was a director of the company and owned the company’s only share until November 3, when fellow director Artemijs Rjabovs, an official who works for the Ukrainian FA took over.Ukrainian Zinchenko has been a vocal opponent of Russia’s war on his homeland and told the BBC he would fight for his country if he was called up.The star told a BBC interview that he donated more than £1million to help refugees suffering in the conflict and that he knew of hundreds of children whose parents have died in the war.Most read in FootballZinchenko reveals ‘secret agent’ turned up at his door with Arteta inside to convince him to complete Arsenal transferUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Man City ace Phil Foden’s WAG Rebecca Cooke spotted with huge diamond ring on engagement finger after romantic trip

    ENGLAND star Phil Foden’s childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke has raised hopes of a glamorous WAG wedding after sporting a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger.The player, 24, is said to have whisked Rebecca, 23, away on New Year’s Eve for a romantic trip to Paris.Phil Foden’s childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke was spotted with a huge diamond ring on her engagement fingerCredit: SplashFoden is said to have whisked Rebecca away on New Year’s Eve for a romantic trip to ParisCredit: InstagramShe was wearing it in January when she and Phil headed into Manchester city centreCredit: BackGridAnd Rebecca has been wearing a huge diamond ring ever since.She was wearing it in January when she and Phil headed into Manchester city centre for a birthday party at the Shisha Lounge.And she wore it again when she attended fellow WAG Tanya Bardsley’s Mental Mummies event at Mottram Hall in Cheshire last week.Phil and Rebecca have been childhood sweethearts since their teenage years after meeting at a party and are now parents to three children.Read More on SportPhil flew back from the Euros to be at Rebecca’s side in the delivery room in June for their third child’s birth.Our source said. “The pair of them have been together since they were young and their family and friends have been expecting them to get engaged for a while.“The time seemed right for Phil to pop the question. He took her away to Paris for New Year’s Eve and when they came back Rebecca had a sparkling diamond ring on her engagement finger.“The ring is absolutely huge. It’s a massive diamond. She loves it and she’s very proud of wearing it although she hasn’t announced anything about it.Most read in Football“But all the wags know and all the players know in Manchester about the ring and everybody is looking forward to maybe an announcement soon that something has happened, maybe an engagement.“It would certainly be a massive wedding full of footballers and celebrities and Wags.Manchester City’s Phil Foden shuns posh holiday for £100 tent at a £14-a-day fishing lake in the Cotswolds“Rebecca loves a party and has hosted some amazing baby showers.”Phil became the youngest player to win six league titles when he helped Manchester City clinch their fourth consecutive Premier League last season.His growing wealth and status as one of the best young footballers in the world has transformed the fortunes of his entire family and he even bought a £3million, six-bed house in the north-west for his parents.The house is close to where he lives with Rebecca.The £11million-a-year star loves spoiling his family and at Christmas he bought his eldest son Ronnie a custom-built mini Mercedes G-Wagon.The electric Christmas gifts are modelled on the Man City star’s own £200,000 car.We approached the couple for comment.Phil flew back from the Euros to be at Rebecca’s side in the delivery room in June for their third child’s birth.Credit: Getty More