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      David Beckham’s supportive text to Harry Maguire after Scotland blunder revealed

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      FORMER England captain David Beckham has given his support to under-fire defender Harry Maguire.Becks, 48, texted Maguire urging him to prove his doubters wrong after the Man Utd star’s own goal in the 3-1 friendly win against Scotland on Tuesday.
      Harry Maguire has been bombarded with criticism after he scored an own-goal in England’s 3-1 win over Scotland for the 150th anniversary matchCredit: Getty
      David Beckham understands Harry’s situation after he endured heavy criticism following his sending off in the 1998 World CupCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He told Maguire to ignore the trolls and praised him for the way he has handled months of ridicule and abuse.
      Beckham himself endured heavy criticism after his sending off in the 1998 World Cup.
      A source said: “Becks told Harry to keep his head up.
      “He knows what it’s like to be targeted. He got through it and is certain Harry can do the same. Getting a message from someone like Becks meant the world to Harry.”
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      Despite 59 caps for England and starring in two World Cups, Maguire has been bombarded with hatred on social media.
      He was sent a bomb threat in April last year.
      After the Scotland game, England boss Gareth Southgate said he had “never known a player treated the way he is”.
      Maguire’s mum Zoe said: “The level of negative and abusive comments my son is receiving is disgraceful.
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      “It’s totally unacceptable in any walk of life, never mind someone who works his socks off for club and country.”
      Meanwhile her son has vowed to “handle the flak”.
      He said: “I have been through a lot in the last couple of years.” More

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      Man Utd must drop ‘abuser’ Antony just like Mason Greenwood, says star’s ex Gabriela Cavallin

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      THE woman at the centre of the new Manchester United abuse allegations says accused star Antony should be axed.Model Gabriela Cavallin, the ex-girlfriend of the £85million winger, urged Old Trafford bosses to ban him from playing while police investigate claims he assaulted her.
      Gabriela Cavallin told The Sun on Sunday: ‘Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disgusting he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation’Credit: Instagram
      Brazilian Antony in action for Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Gabriela claimed Antony threw a glass at her in May, injuring her fingerCredit: UOL/Gabriela Cavallin
      Her revelations come after Brazilian Antony, 23, gave a tearful TV interview in his home country on Friday denying the claims and vowing to clear his name.
      Gabriela told The Sun on Sunday: “Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disappointing he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation.
      “I am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him? They can’t just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.”
      Gabriela, 22, demanded to know why United bosses waited three months to respond to the abuse allegations.
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      The club is already reeling from criticism over the way it handled abuse allegations against Mason Greenwood.
      It has been reported in Brazil that Gabriela has told police that £150,000-a-week Antony assaulted her four times.
      She previously alleged she was first attacked in June 2022 while pregnant and on holiday in Brazil.
      And she claimed in January Antony headbutted and punched her in a Manchester hotel, damaging a breast implant.
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      And she claimed he threw a glass at her in May, injuring her finger.
      Antony, who has made 31 appearances for United since the alleged incidents, has denied all wrongdoing.
      For legal reasons, Gabriela has been careful not to speak about the allegations themselves in our interview as there is a police investigation.
      She first filed a complaint in Brazil in June.
      Last Monday — after the allegations were reported by Brazilian media — Antony was dropped from the national squad.
      Two days later United issued a statement insisting they were taking the matter seriously but would not act during the police inquiry.
      In tears, Gabriela told us: “Why did it take United three months?
      “It’s just not OK. I prefer not to believe such a huge club, with such serious and professional people, would cover up a situation like this.”
      Two more women have made similar claims against the winger.
      Law student Rayssa de Freitas said she needed hospital treatment following an incident in May last year after she was allegedly attacked by Antony and a woman in his Land Rover after they left a Sao Paulo nightclub.
      Ingrid Lana, a 33-year-old banker, has alleged in an interview in Brazil that Antony was sexually aggressive towards her while on a business trip to England in October.
      Gabriela vowed to keep fighting for her claims to be taken seriously.
      She said: “I will do everything in my power.
      “I will not give up. People need to be held accountable.
      “It doesn’t matter what profession or how famous someone might be.
      “If they took action against his teammate, I don’t see why Antony should be treated differently.”
      United suspended striker Greenwood, 21, when he was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault last year.
      All charges against him were later dropped and he has been loaned to Spanish club Getafe.
      Antony insisted in his Brazilian TV interview: “I know the truth and it will come out.”
      He also spoke out against domestic violence and insisted he would never harm a woman.
      He said: “I’m 100 per cent sure I’ve never touched a woman, and I’ll come up with the evidence. People will see the truth.
      “I have never assaulted and I will never assault.
      “I’m sure I’ve never committed physical violence.”
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      United said yesterday: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting enquiries.
      “Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments.”
      Gabriela says Antony hurt her fingers in an alleged attackCredit: instagram
      Gabriela talks exclusively to The SunCredit: The Sun
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      Arsenal fans urge club to ban for life Gunners fan who ‘tried to headbutt Roy Keane’

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      ARSENAL fans rallied behind Sky pundit Roy Keane— urging the club to ban for life a Gunners fan who allegedly tried to butt him.Scott Law, 42, is accused of trying to attack the Man United legend after Arsenal beat the Red Devils at the Emirates Stadium.
      Arsenal fans have rallied behind Sky pundit Roy Keane after a Gunners fan ‘tried to headbutt him’Credit: The Sun
      Former Minder actor Gary Webster wrote: ‘’Roy Keane is a hero to fans of all clubs. Who is this man to think he can do that at our home?”
      Ex-EastEnders star Sean Maguire said: “Well said.”
      Fan John O’Shea added: “Roy Keane is a treasure.
      “He just donated a new car to Marymount Hospice here in Cork and does a lot for charity.
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      “Hopefully this clown is banned for life.”
      Dad-of-two Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, has been bailed on suspicion of ABH.
      Law told pals he was goaded by Irish hardman Keane, 52, who is said to have ‘’antagonised’’ him from the punditry studio as he celebrated Alejandro Garnacho’s 88th minute goal which was then ruled out for offside by VAR.
      Law, who has a £2,500 hospitality season ticket in the Emirates’ West Stand, is then said to have confronted Keane at full-time after the Gunners won 3-1.
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      Riyad Mahrez marries Taylor Ward for the second time – and they’ll tie the knot AGAIN next year

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      FOOTBALLER Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward got married yesterday in London.The Man City ace, 32, and Taylor, 25, said their vows at the 5* Londoner hotel with their closest friends and family.
      Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward got married for the second time yesterday in LondonCredit: Instagram
      This was the second wedding for the couple, who had a Muslim ceremony last January.
      They plan on having a third lavish wedding abroad next year.
      A source said: “Taylor and Riyad had their ceremony yesterday with their loved ones watching on.
      “It was the legal ceremony before their proper wedding next year but they went all out at the Londoner – with a posh dinner after their vows for their family and pals.
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      “They’ll have wed three times by the time their proper big bash comes around. Riyad and Taylor certainly don’t do things by half.”
      Taylor, who is the daughter of Real House Of Cheshire star Dawn, shared pictures of herself enjoying a night out with her friends at Cipriani in the capital the night before the big day.
      They stayed in a suite at the Londoner and had videographers catching all the special moments on film.
      The Sun revealed how Taylor and Riyad had a Muslim ceremony, known as the Nikah, last year which meant they were legally able to marry under Islamic law.
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      During the service, the couple repeated the word “qubool”, meaning “I accept”, three times,
      Riyad and Taylor, who live in a £2million mansion in Cheshire, got engaged in June 2021 after 16 months of dating.
      Riyad went down on one knee with a £400,000 ring during a holiday in Mykonos, Greece, with Taylor’s parents —Dawn, 47, and former footballer Ashley, 51.
      He was previously married for six years to the mother of his two daughters, Rita Johal, 29. More

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      Arsenal fan who headbutted Roy Keane unmasked as dad Scott Law who ‘broke own nose’ in attack after star ‘cheered Utd’

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      AN Arsenal fan broke his nose clashing with Sky pundit Roy Keane.Scott Law appeared to headbutt Keane when the former Man Utd star, cheered a goal from his old team against the Gunners.
      An Arsenal fan broke his nose clashing with Roy Keane, the pundit appears to shout for security
      Scott Law, 42, appeared to headbutt Keane when he cheered a goal from his old teamCredit: Faecbook
      Sky pundit Keane was left unhurt but ‘a bit shaken’Credit: Rex
      He was pictured taking his dogs for a walk but covered his face from the camerasCredit: Zenpix
      Law, 42, was arrested and last night bailed.
      Witnesses claim Scott Law confronted Keane after Sunday’s Premier League match before launching a bungled headbutt which hit him in the shoulder.
      The impact apparently broke Law’s nose, with hardman Keane unhurt but “a bit shaken”.
      Witnesses claimed blood was left splattered on the ground of the West Stand of the Gunners’ Emirates Stadium.
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      It is alleged married dad-of-two Law was fuming after Red Devils legend Keane cheered from the punditry studio when his former side seemed to go ahead through Alejandro Garnacho’s 88th minute strike — although it was quickly disallowed for offside.
      Pals of Law, a £2,500 hospitality season ticket holder, say Keane hurled abuse at fans below.
      It is claimed Keane was then set upon as he made his way pitchside for analysis of Arsenal’s 3-1 victory.
      Video shared on social media yesterday showed fellow Sky pundit Micah Richards separating Law from Keane.
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      Keane was heard asking for stewards to call police before Law left the scene.
      Arsenal officials are understood to have worked out his identity from electronic ticket purchases and handed cops his name and address.
      Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of ABH.
      He is understood to have been bailed after spending a few hours in custody.
      A source told The Sun: “Keane was giving it to the Arsenal fans when United scored, and it wound some up. He seemed to be provoking them.
      “Scott went to the concourse, saw him and headbutted him but he only hit his shoulder and did more damage to himself.
      “He broke his nose and Keane didn’t seem to be hurt at all, just a bit shaken up.”
      Another fan who witnessed the incident said: “The fan seemingly tried to headbutt Roy Keane.
      “Micah Richards stepped in and pushed the fan back against the door. I heard the altercation and I was shocked to see the individuals involved.”
      Sources said former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane and ex-Man City defender Richards, 35, were left “shaken” by the incident but continued with their matchday duties.
      The pair have struck up a firm friendship off the field since meeting through punditry and have appeared in several spin-off shows together.
      Sky Sports will review security for its pundits and presenters for the rest of the season.
      Keane, who clashed with former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira in the tunnel at Arsenal’s old stadium at Highbury in 2005, was back home with his family yesterday in Hale, Cheshire.
      He was pictured taking his two dogs for a walk but refused to comment, covering his face from the cameras with a jumper.
      Richards touched briefly on the incident yesterday while recording The Rest is Football podcast with Match of the Day’s Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.
      Lineker asked: “One of us had an interesting weekend, Micah, you were in the news?”
      Richards responded: “Oh my word. Gary, I’m not allowed to talk about it.”
      Lineker then clarified: “Because it’s under police investigation?”
      Richards confirmed that stating: “Exactly, but when I am allowed to talk about it, The Rest Is Football will get it first.”
      Shearer said: “I think the common opinion is don’t f*** with Big Meeks (Richards)!”
      Referring to the US law about the right to remain silent, Richards replied: “No comment. I plead the Fifth (Amendment)!”
      Lineker wrapped up the discussion by clarifying: “It is not something we should trivialise because it is a serious matter and we will wait until the police investigation is done until we discuss that story further.”
      Arsenal said yesterday: “We are aware of an incident that took place during our match against Manchester United on Sunday.
      “The Metropolitan Police is conducting an investigation into the matter and we are fully co-operating with their inquiries.”
      Manchester United did not wish to comment. Sky Sports confirmed: “Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation.”
      The Met said: “Police are investigating an incident at Emirates Stadium on Sunday September 3, during which a man was assaulted.
      “On Monday September 4, a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH).
      “The man has been taken into custody. Inquiries are ongoing.”
      There was no answer at Law’s Essex home last night.
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      Mum Elaine, 67, declined to comment at her home in Bethnal Green, East London.

      Additional reporting by Julia Atherley and Joe Hadden

      Footage captioned by a fan shows Richards ‘hold back’ Law
      Footage shows Keane resuming his spat with LawCredit: Twitter
      In the video shared online, the pundit was heard asking for stewards to call police before Law left the sceneCredit: Twitter
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      World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso snapped for first time after kissgate scandal at ice cream parlour

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      WORLD Cup winner Jenni Hermoso cools off from the kissgate scandal at an ice cream parlour.Hermoso, 33, posed with staff at La Heladería Valenciana in Marbella on Saturday.
      Jenni Hermoso posed with staff at La Heladería Valenciana in MarbellaCredit: Supplied
      It is the first time she has been snapped in public since the Women’s World Cup kissgate scandal, which sparked global outrageCredit: Pixel8000
      The parlour is found in city’s Old Town — a party resort popular with the rich and famous.
      Afterwards, the venue wished her: “Congratulations on the World Cup, a pleasure to see you in Marbella and the Old Town.”
      She has not been photographed in public since Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales, 46, kissed her on the lips at last month’s final — sparking outrage.
      It happened during the trophy presentation following their 1-0 victory over England in the Women’s World Cup final on August 20.
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      The striker later admitted it was not consensual and she “did not enjoy it”.
      Rubiales’ “deplorable” behaviour was widely condemned but he ignored mounting pressure to quit.
      On Friday Rubiales maintained his bullish stance, releasing a statement saying: “I am the victim of an unprecedented political and media lynching.”
      Sensationally he’s also claimed that the kiss was consensual and he was “advancing the feminist cause”.
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      Rubiales has been banned for 90 days by FIFA and the Spanish Sports Administrative Tribunal has opened an investigation into serious misconduct.
      Spain’s FA, The Royal Spanish Football Federation, have launched their own internal investigation. More

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      Football clubs and players ordered to pay record £166million in unpaid tax last season

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      FOOTIE clubs and players coughed up a record £165.8million in unpaid tax last season, figures reveal.It included £124.8million from clubs and a whopping £37.7million from stars.
      A staggering £165 million was recoverd by HMRC from football clubs and players in unpaid taxCredit: Alamy
      And it is the most recovered since a tax avoidance probe into the sport was launched in 2015.
      Figured obtained by The Sun on Sunday show a record 384 footballers are under investigation for tax avoidance — up from 329 last year.
      Some 27 clubs and 82 agents are also being probed.
      Players who paid up include stars in the Premier League, where clubs have spent £2.44billion on new players for this season, which is liable for VAT.
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      Arsenal paid West Ham £105million for Declan Rice.
      And Chelsea topped that with £115million for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      The probe by HM Revenue & Customs has recovered £725million in all. It is part of a crackdown on tax avoidance linked to image rights deals.
      Cash is paid to a firm set up by a player — subject to 19 per cent corporation tax not 45 per cent income tax.
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      Clubs also pay agents commission which HMRC aims to tax. More

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      We live by a major UK stadium – here’s why it’s the best place in the city to have a home

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      FOOTBALL fans who live in the shadow of one of Britain’s best-known stadiums say it’s the best place in the city to have a home.The homes on Wesley Street, which leads down to Leeds United’s Elland Road ground, are pretty much all owned by fans of the club and there’s hardly ever a for sale sign outside any of them.
      Wesley Street lies in the shadow of the famous Elland Road stadiumCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      Gran Joyce Brown has lived in the street since 1963 when the properties were first builtCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      Simon Dyson has lived on the road since he was three and loves itCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      Even the telephone junction boxes in the street are daubed with Leeds United badges, celebrations of by-gone players and famous chants.
      Joyce Brown, an 85-year-old grandmother, has been a season ticket holder at Elland Road for 65 years and moved into her red-brick semi in 1963 when the houses were built so she could be close to her club.
      Joyce even admitted that she and her now late husband Alan cut their honeymoon short so they could watch a game.
      She said: “Me and Alan even cut our honeymoon to Blackpool short so that we could watch a game. This is the best place to live in Leeds.”
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      Alan, who died I 1995, has his ashes interned in the Elland Road pitch.
      “Our love of Leeds United was the reason we bought this house,” said Joyce.
      “I have seen some ups and downs at the club since I watched my first game as a 12-year-old girl.”
      Joyce used to go to Leeds United games with her grandad. “But their situation, now, is upsetting me more than ever.”
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      She is not happy with the players who want to leave since relegation.
      “Alan is at the ground behind the goalposts now. We are there together at the home games still,” she said.
      Joyce can barely remember missing a game at Elland Road, other than the Covid gap, when no spectators were allowed in the ground.
      “I find it hard to think of a home game that I’ve missed. I have missed some, but not many,” she said.
      “It’s awful to say, but I have lived my life around Leeds United.”
      Joyce gave birth to her youngest son Simon at home in 1966.
      She said: “I was here and gave birth over the Friday and Saturday night to Simon. I wanted to go and watch the game against Arsenal on the Saturday afternoon, but the midwife wouldn’t let me go. We won 2-1.”
      Simon Dyson, 31, has lived on the street since he was three years old and loves it.
      The aluminium fabricator said: “I was near enough born and bred here and I’m a massive Leeds fan – you’ve got to be really.
      “It’s a beautiful view waking up to the sight of the stadium.
      “Supporting Leeds has its ups and down and it is a hard task sometimes, but I’ll never get tired of living here.
      “There is never any trouble. You can hear the crowd and can tell when they’ve scored when I’m at home. I wouldn’t move.
      “Parking isn’t a problem either because I have my permit. It’s all good.”
      Dawn Oates, 55, lives right at the bottom of Wesley Street and her house boasts a Leeds United mural on the gable end facing the ground.
      Dawn was born within a stone’s throw of the stadium in a back-to-back terrace house, which has since been demolished to make way for one of the club’s car parks.
      She has also worked as the bar supervision of the unofficial club pub The Old Peacock – which stands opposite the ground – for the last 36 years.
      Dawn said: “I have lived in the shadow of the Elland Road stadium for all of my life. I was born here.
      “I’m a season ticket holder. I work, then go and see the match – it’s great.
      “There’s no trouble now. Years ago, there would be away coaches turning up around here, but not now.
      “I’m very proud to live around here. I leave for work and it takes me just five minutes and then I can pop to the game.”
      Next door neighbour Julie Ridings, 62, doesn’t care for football, but her husband Tony is a season ticket holder.
      “I’m not a Leeds fan, but my husband is. He’s a season ticket holder,” said Julie.
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      “The crowds don’t bother me. We’ve lived here for that long that it is just part and parcel of it.
      “We moved here 39 years ago. It keeps him happy and quiet and so I don’t mind it. I don’t like football, but I like living here.”
      Another superfan who lives in the road, Julie Ridings has a mural painted on her home dedicated to the clubCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      Leeds United’s Elland Road and the famous statue of footballing legend Billy BremnerCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      Dawn Oates lives at the bottom of Wesley StreetCredit: NB PRESS LTD More