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    Crystal Palace receive huge injury boost with £17m wonderkid signed this summer FINALLY ready for debut

    MATHEUS FRANCA is ready for his Crystal Palace debut next weekend after a frustrating start to life with the Eagles.The Brazilian forward was Palace’s big summer capture for £17million.
    Matheus Franca is in line to make his Crystal Palace debut this weekendCredit: Getty
    Franca signed for the Eagles from Flamengo for £17mCredit: Getty
    But he has been held up after the discovery of a hairline fracture in his back.
    However, Franca, 19, has now stepped up his training.
    And he is available to boss Roy Hodgson as he prepares for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle.
    Michael Olise is closing on a return, too, and is scheduled to be in the squad to face Tottenham the week after.
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    Franca has been likened to Vinicius Jr.
    Palace beat Chelsea to the signature of the Brazilian wonderkid.
    For Flamengo Franca scored nine goals in 54 games.
    Upon signing for the south London side, Franca told Palace media: “I’m very happy to be here. I hope I can bring good results for our supporters, for the other players and everybody else in the team.
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    “I’m very excited for my first game here at my new home, giving my best for my new team.
    “I hope all the supporters are happy with me coming here. I bet it is going to be good for all of us.”
    Now he will have the chance to show what he can do, with a total of seven Palace stars out of commission through injury, including Eberechi Eze and fellow new boy Jefferson Lerma. More

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    Sheffield United handed huge injury blow in relegation fight after star midfielder suffers freak injury in training

    SHEFFIELD UNITED have been handed a double injury blow with two major stars facing extended stays in the treatment room.Tom Davies picked up a freak injury in the last kick of a training session.
    Tom Davies suffered a freak injury in trainingCredit: Getty
    Sheffield United captain John Egan is now expected to miss most of the seasonCredit: Getty
    Egan suffered an Achilles tendon injuryCredit: Getty
    Davies was practising shooting when he tore a thigh muscle.
    He will now be missing for four months.
    The 25-year-old suffered a knee issue when with boyhood club Everton last season.
    He moved to Bramall Lane on a free transfer in the summer.
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    Meanwhile, Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom is also on the lookout for a new centre-half in the January transfer window with defender John Egan set to be out for most of the season.
    The team captain and Republic of Ireland star is sidelined with a severe Achilles tendon injury.
    Fellow defender Chris Basham is also set to be sidelined for some time after his horror ankle injury during their defeat to Fulham.
    United are one of two sides in the Premier League yet to collect a win, the other being Bournemouth.
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    The only point Heckingbottom’s side have picked up so far this season was in a 2-2 draw with Everton.
    They also suffered an early exit in the League Cup after getting knocked out by League One side Lincoln in the second round.
    The Blades host Manchester United in their next fixture before making a trip to Arsenal.
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    Premier League ace hosted secret sex party at five-star hotel with model guests forced to sign legal gagging orders

    A PREMIER League footballer hosted a secret sex party — with models forced to sign legal gagging orders.One girl, who was ordered to hand over her mobile at the five-star ­London hotel, said: “It was wild.”
    A Premier League footballer hosted a secret sex party with models forced to sign legal gagging ordersCredit: Getty
    A leaked video shows the entrance to the ace’s sex party
    Footage leaked to The Sun on Sunday shows a fixer telling guests where to meet and how to deal with security.
    The organiser talks over video at the hotel, saying: “So guys, really easy. This is the back.
    “Here we can arrive and park and the driver can drop us off. Over here, there will be security.
    “This is the entrance for the girls and everyone.
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    “The security will accept and here, inside, we will do NDA (non-disclosure agreements) and phones . . . and here we’re going to go to the party and the rooms.”
    In the video — sent on the day of the bash — girls were told to report at a car garage at the rear of the London hotel.
    After walking past bottles of drink stacked up in the ground-floor kitchen area, they were taken by lifts to suites costing several thousand pounds a night.
    The guests, including models, had been urged to attend if they were “up for a wild party”.
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    In return they got chauffeur-driven cars, free food, booze and beds for the night.
    One girl at the party said: “It got so busy with girls coming and going that we had to wait in the garage area until others had left the rooms. It was wild.
    “They had booked several big rooms. Organisers were taking girls up in the lifts, one after another.
    “There were several Premier League football players in the rooms with the girls, and some were in bed together.
    “It was a free bar obviously and everyone was getting stuck into the booze.
    “I heard a young woman working in the hotel was caught in a passionate clinch with a player and got into trouble with her bosses.
    “We had to sign NDAs on arrival and hand in our phones.
    “We were told they didn’t want us filming anything and posting it on social media.
    “Only the players were allowed to keep their phones. Minders were coming down, taking more girls upstairs, then coming to get more recruits an hour later.
    “The players all invited a selection of girls. None of us knew about the location until we were sent a video on the day.
    “We were sworn to secrecy. On arrival at the hotel we were searched like we were passing through airport security.”
    The party was hosted in May last year by a player celebrating his birthday.
    The use of NDAs to control and silence women has previously sparked widespread fury.
    Women’s Aid hit out after we revealed this April how a married England player silenced his secret lover by making her sign a legal gagging order.
    The charity said then: “It is horrendous for a woman to be faced with intimidating behaviour from a football player, whereby she feels forced to sign an NDA and delete photos and messages.
    “We run a campaign, Football United Against Domestic Violence, that tries to promote healthy relationships, and footballers using financial power and status to legally intimidate women is abusive.
    “We need to stand up against controlling behaviour in relationships together. It is unacceptable.”
    NDAs are used for mergers and acquisitions but have been increasingly deployed by public figures.
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    The Solicitors Regulation Authority issued a warning notice about their improper use in 2020.
    And the Women and Equalities Committee says they are used to silence victims of sexual harassment at work. More

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    Jadon Sancho forgets bust-up with Man United on night out with Mike Tyson’s son

    ENGLAND’S Jadon Sancho forgot his bust-up with Man United during a knockout night with boxer Mike Tyson’s son.The winger, 23, was spotted with Amir Tyson, 26, at London burlesque club Cirque Le Soir.
    England’s Jadon Sancho forgot his bust-up with Man United manager Erik ten Hag during a knock-out night with boxer Mike Tyson’s son
    Jadon has fallen out with United boss Erik ten HagCredit: Alamy
    Jadon arrived at United in 2021 but has fallen out with boss Erik ten Hag.
    A clubber said: “You’d never have guessed Jadon’s career was struggling. He had a grin on his face all night.”
    Another said: “Jadon and Amir were having a great time. It’s such an unlikely pairing. We weren’t expecting to see them.
    “Jadon’s not been called up for England so I suppose he has a week to let his hair down.”
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    Entrepreneur Amir is one of ex-heavyweight champ Mike’s seven kids.
    He posted a video of the night captioned: “Love London.”

    The Manchester United star has been exiled by his boss since the Red Devils’ 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on September 3.
    Sancho, 23, had been dropped for the match, with Ten Hag questioning his application in training.
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    The England international subsequently refuted his manager’s claim, effectively accusing him of lying, and said he’d been made a “scapegoat”.
    Ten Hag, 53, is demanding an apology from Sancho in front of the rest of the squad, something the former Borussia Dortmund ace doesn’t feel he should have to do. More

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    Laura Woods shows off killer abs on dog walk with boyfriend Adam Collard as they go public with their romance

    FOOTBALL presenter Laura Woods looked incredible in a crop top as she went for a walk with her new man Adam Collard.Laura, 36, and Adam, 27, were first linked to each other back in September when The Sun revealed that they had enjoyed a string of dates.
    Laura Woods looked incredible in a crop top as she went for a walk with Adam CollardCredit: The Mega Agency
    They were first linked to each other back in SeptemberCredit: The Mega Agency
    Now the pair have been spotted out together on a stroll in the capital.
    Love Island alum Adam opted for a black jumper, khaki shorts and black trainers for their day out.
    Meanwhile TNT sports Laura flashed her abs in a purple sports bra, matching leggings and a green puffer jacket.
    The two looked very cosy as Adam put his arm around Laura as they walked her pooch.
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    Adam’s new relationship comes very shortly after he joined E4’s Celebs Go Dating to find love.
    He struck up a showmance with co-star Lottie Moss – and The Sun revealed that Adam had his sights on Laura MONTHS before the programme.
    Adam confirmed his romance with the TV star earlier this month when they went Instagram official.
    Sharing a picture of himself smiling, while Laura kisses his head Adam wrote: “Alright x”
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    Laura later posted her own snaps after sharing some VERY intimate pictures of them together.
    The two looked very cosy as Adam put his arm around LauraCredit: The Mega Agency
    Football presenter Laura on the day jobCredit: Alamy
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    Moment Alex Scott and Jess Glynne are spotted cosying up inside Attitude Awards at their first event as a couple

    THE hottest new couple in showbiz, Alex Scott and Jess Glynne, cemented their romance as they cosied up together at the Attitude Awards.My exclusive photo shows the former footballer and chart-topping pop star cuddling up together at the afterparty, where they celebrated together until gone 1am.
    Alex Scott and Jess Glynne cuddling up together at the Attitude Awards afterparty, where they celebrated together until gone 1amCredit: SUPPLIED
    Alex and Jess also sat together at the bash, where the former footballer won the Sport gongCredit: Rex
    Alex arrives in a see-through outfitCredit: Splash
    They sat next to each other during the awards do and then raised a toast after Alex won the Sport award.
    But they made sure they dodged any questions about their romance by hiring a private security guard to stand by them for the whole evening.
    A source said: “Jess and Alex were really tactile.
    “They had friends with them and chatted as a group during the ceremony but at the afterparty, they were inseparable.
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    “They were the only celebrities to have a private security guard to stop people approaching them, so they could have fun as a pair.
    “They celebrated Alex’s win until late into the night and didn’t leave until gone 1am.
    “Earlier in the evening they had both practically sprinted down the red carpet.
    “They didn’t want to speak to any journalists because they knew people would ask about their relationship.
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    “Clearly they aren’t ready to talk about it just yet.”
    During her acceptance speech earlier in the evening, Alex said: “Over the last couple of years there’s been a lot of growth to realise the person who’s now very comfortable in their own skin.

    “I know my values, I know what I am and the community that I represent.”
    The Sun first told last Thursday how BBC sports commentator Alex and Jess – who holds the record for the most No1 singles for a British female solo artist with seven – were an item.
    It was revealed that they have secretly been together for two months and attended Wimbledon together over the summer as they grew close.
    By the looks of things on Wednesday evening, their blossoming relationship is still going from strength to strength.
    Jess was also wearing a see-through outfit for the ceremonyCredit: Splash
    Alex Scott was seen beaming as she left the awards in the black lace dressCredit: Splash
    The BBC pundit’s date Jess Glynne was already there in a waiting carCredit: Splash
    Alex, 38, hopped in the vehicle with the help of an assistantCredit: Splash
    Hold My Hand singer Jess donned a very similar semi-sheer outfit which flashed her knickersCredit: Splash
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    Gary Neville gets huge pay day as massive global pop star secretly hires out his ENTIRE hotel in Manchester

    HE’S a self-appointed man of the people who now spends as much time banging on about socialism and the Labour Party as he does about football.But for such a liberal leftie, Gary Neville doesn’t half keep some swanky company.
    Gary Neville rented out the whole of his five star Stock Exchange Hotel to MadonnaCredit: Getty
    Madge is in town to rehearse for her forth-coming tourCredit: Splash
    The Queen of Pop and her entourage can relax in serious style during their down timeCredit: Splash
    The former Manchester United ace has rented out the whole of his five star Stock Exchange Hotel in the city to A-list superstar Madonna while she rehearses for her forthcoming tour — so the Queen of Pop and her entourage can relax in serious style during their down time.
    And given that the hotel is a huge gaff, which Gary owns a substantial stake in alongside his old team-mate Ryan Giggs, that sounds like a hefty pay day . . . not bad for someone so keen to hammer anyone for earning a few quid.
    This week alone has seen Saint Gary spouting off about the Labour Party conference, ludicrously presenting it as though it were a charity fundraiser in comparison to the previous week’s Tory gathering,
    At least he will now be in a good position to make a generous donation to the ­comrades’ cause.
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    Anyway, Madge and Co landed in the north of England a couple of days back — with three huge box vans carrying her family behind her own Range Rover, and a huge haul of ­luggage including three posh Peloton exercise bikes to keep her in shape ahead of the ­gruelling run of gigs.
    And she’ll fit right in at the ­luxury hotel, which has recently hosted the likes of ­Shania Twain, Dua Lipa, Pink and Mick Jagger.
    Gary really does keep good company.
    It’s understood the star has rented a venue nearby to host full-scale rehearsals of her show before it begins properly at London’s O2 Arena this Saturday for a four-night run, ahead of a European leg and then a return to the UK before dates in America.
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    A source said: “Madonna is pulling out all the stops — a huge entourage, whole hotels, major venues for rehearsals for several days — nothing is being left to chance.
    “You don’t get to be known as the Queen of Pop without doing it properly, which is exactly what this is.”
    Madge and Co landed in the north of England a couple of days backCredit: Splash
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    Wembley Stadium to undergo major £4.3million revamp to stamp out yob chaos at Euro 2028

    WEMBLEY Stadium will be turned into a fortress with a £4.3million security revamp for the Euro 2028 final.It comes after the venue vowed to avoid a repeat of the Euro 2020 final chaos when 2,000 yobs broke in.
    Wembley is getting a £4m upgrade to help prevent the chaos of the Euro 2020 finalCredit: AP
    Ticketless thugs ruined the Wembley showcase by storming through turnstiles and swarming securityCredit: Getty
    Ticketless thugs ruined the Wembley showcase by storming through turnstiles and overwhelming security staff.
    But rings of steel complete with 12ft anti-climb fences and 50 high-resolution cameras will keep invaders out in 2028.
    Security improvements at the 90,000-seat stadium were demanded before England last week secured sole bidding status for the finals as part of the joint campaign to host the event with Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
    UEFA are expected to rubber stamp the bid tomorrow, with Wembley almost certainly the venue for the final.
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    Barriers manned by better-trained security staff will include a new gated portal with enclosed roller shutters to fortify the Club Wembley entrance.
    And a new external entrance lobby with reinforced interlocking doors will stop unauthorised entry from the Olympic Steps.
    Bigger, stronger gates will be fitted to VIP, staff and media entrances.
    And extra perimeter fences at entrances will be built.
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    The Covid-delayed 2020 final was played at Wembley on July 11, 2021. England lost to Italy.
    A Wembley spokesman said: “We’ve made significant investments to enhance security.”
    A Wembley Stadium spokesman said: ‘We’ve made significant investments to enhance security’Credit: Getty More