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      Man City ace Erling Haaland signs new two year contract as he boosts career away from the pitch

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      FOOTIE ace Erling Haaland has netted again — this time a tasty deal promoting his home nation’s seafood.The Norwegian super-striker has proved to be a prize catch for Manchester City, scoring 81 goals in 87 games so far.Man City ace Erling Haaland has netted a contract to be an ambassador for the Norwegian Seafood CouncilCredit: Instagram / @herrelandslagetHaaland in the Seafood Council advertCredit: PressworksAnd now the Leeds-born 23-year-old has landed a whopper, signing a contract to be an ambassador for the Norwegian Seafood Council.The deal will run until October 2026 and see the goal machine appear in TV commercials, posters and digital ads worldwide.Haaland, who signed for City from German side Borussia Dortmund in a £51million deal in 2022, said: “Seafood has been part of my upbringing and my diet growing up.“Norwegian seafood, which I consider to be the best in the world, still has a natural place in my life. READ MORE ON ERLING HAALAND”The Norwegian Seafood Council does an important job of inspiring and building knowledge about tasty and healthy seafood, globally and at home in Norway.”Haaland has also scored 27 goals in 29 games for Norway’s national team and is expected to face the Czech Republic today.NSC chief executive Christian Chramer said: “Haaland is recognised as one of the world’s best footballers, and is a gigantic profile with unrivalled global visibility.“The match with Norwegian seafood is obvious. Being able to combine two of Norway’s best exports and strongest brands fills us with enormous pride.”Most read in FootballBut it is not just seafood that fuels the Nordic net-buster.The Sun revealed last week that Haaland is inspired by a lucky hat-trick pasta dish he eats at his favourite Italian restaurant.Erling Haaland reveals secret talent after childhood vid goes viralHe regularly tucks into a special of pasta, cream and mushrooms cooked for him by Beppe Piccoli, owner of Vero Moderno in Salford, Greater Manchester.The 6ft 4in goal monster has eaten at the restaurant once a week, almost every week, for the last two years and credits its signature dish for his prowess.Beppe said: “When I first gave it to him the very first time I met him, it was before the season kicked off. I said, ‘When you score a hat-trick on Sunday, please thank Beppe and Vero Moderno’. He scored a hat-trick, didn’t he? It was funny.” More

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      Anthony Joshua gets ‘very cosy’ with Brit hairdresser in Dubai desert after she congratulated him after brutal knockout

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      BOXER Anthony Joshua enjoys a day out with a hairdresser beauty while quad biking in the desert.AJ, 34, was seen with Kika Osunde’s hands wrapped around his waist and with her head leaning on his back.Anthony Joshua rides through the desert outside Dubai with hairdresser Kika OsundeCredit: SnapchatAJ, third from right, and Kika, second from right, together outside a restaurantCredit: InstagramIn another video he sits at the back with his arms around her and leans forward to reach the handles. Heavyweight star AJ had been driving the bike alone while Kika, 37, was in a buggy with others. But they soon got close on his bike in Dubai.A source said: “They looked very cosy and like they were having fun with each other.”READ MORE ANTHONY JOSHUAThe pair have been spending plenty of time with each other since AJ’s win over Francis Ngannou in neighbouring Saudi Arabia.Moments after his KO, AJ rushed over to Kika for a ringside cuddle and kiss, above right. He said: “How are you Kika? I haven’t seen you in so long! How are you?” She replied: “Congratulations. I’m good.”On Tuesday they were spotted dining with pals at Lebanese restaurant Babati Lounge in Dubai.Most read in BoxingThe pair go back several years, with AJ urging followers to support her Instagram in November 2020.Kika, known as Kika Good Hair, runs a salon in West London and boasts hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.’I know I’m gonna see him one day’ – Anthony Joshua calls out reporter in press conference after KO of Francis Ngannou She has said previously: “I’m all about seeing people live their best lives each and every day and in that we become united in our dreams and aspirations — all day every day.”AJ has a son JJ, eight, with his ex Nicole Osbourne. He has been romantically linked to models Cara Delevingne and Bella Hadid.A spokesman for AJ said: “Anthony is in a relationship . . . with professional boxing. He has no time for extra commitments.“He is having a break from boxing and will return to the gym this week. Sadly the claims of a relationship are just rumours.”AJ with Kika in Saudi Arabia during one of his big matchesCredit: TikTokAJ and Kika have known each other for some time, and he asked his followers to support her all the way back in 2020Credit: Instagram More

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      Mason Greenwood’s Man Utd teammates BACK him to make shock Old Trafford return amid club’s goalscoring woes this season

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      MASON Greenwood’s Man United teammates have backed him to make a shock return to Old Trafford.The striker, 22, feared his Red Devils career was over when he was sent to play in Spain after his arrest for attempted rape.Mason Greenwood’s Man United teammates have backed him to make a shock return to Old TraffordCredit: GettyUnited’s new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe suggested the door was not shut on Greenwood returning to the clubCredit: RexThe charge was dropped by Greater Manchester Police, along with an assault charge, but Greenwood has not played for United since the January 2022 arrest.But in a controversial interview new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe suggested the door was not shut on the ace, who has eight goals and five assists for La Liga side Getafe.And now the Man Utd dressing room has secretly offered its support in a poll.A source: “His team-mates would not be against him returning to Old Trafford.READ MORE MAN UNITED NEWS“They know all about the background and understand how controversial it would be to have him back.“Their decision is a footballing one, pure and simple.“United have struggled to score goals this season and they need a player like Mason. “They’re watching him score and create goals for Getafe every week.”Most read in FootballHe remains contracted to United until 2025 — but in September went on loan to Madrid, where he has settled with partner Harriet and their baby daughter Summer.However, his return would risk internal revolt, with the women’s team opposed to it.Mason Greenwood reveals ‘best feeling so far’ in rare interview after Getafe aces ‘take Man Utd loanee under their wing’The winger has settled into Madrid life with partner HarrietCredit: FacebookGreenwood has not played for United since January 2022Credit: AFP More

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      Christian Horner accuser ‘angry and upset’ she was ‘never shown full sext probe dossier which cleared him of wrongdoing’

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      THE woman who accused Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour has lodged a complaint against him with the sport’s ruling body.A team probe this month saw the allegations dismissed.It was revealed today the woman who accused Christian Horner filed a grievance with FIA and its ethics committeeCredit: GettyFormer Spice Girl wife Geri, left, is standing by Horner, rightCredit: GettyBut it was revealed today the woman, who has been suspended from her job at the team’s base in Milton Keynes, filed a grievance with the FIA and its ethics committee. It is the third complaint to the FIA over Horner’s conduct since the start of February, it is claimed. It is unclear if it will now launch its own probe.Its boss, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, held an hour-long private meeting with Horner during the Bahrain GP last month. READ MORE ON CHRISTIAN HORNEREx-driver Horner has said he wants to move on from the scandal, with ex-Spice Girl wife Geri Halliwell standing by him.The accuser is appealing Red Bull’s ruling that backs Horner.A source said: “She has not been allowed to see the whole of the report which cleared Horner and has no clarity as to why the inquiry reached its decision.“A timetable for her appeal process is being drawn up.”Most read in MotorsportHorner’s spokesman said he had not seen the complete dossier either.Red Bull said it was unaware of the complaint to the FIA.Geri Halliwell breaks cover to stand by her scandal-hit husband Christian Horner at F1 as couple rocked by sext storm More

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      Jack Grealish lands massive megabucks deal to become the face of kitchen cupboard staple

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      JACK Grealish has landed a tasty new brand deal – after signing up for a new Hellman’s mayonnaise advert campaign.The Manchester City ace filmed the ad last week with some of his England teammates.Jack Grealish has signed a deal to become the face of a kitchen cupboard stapleCredit: GettyThe Man City winger is now representing Hellman’s MayonnaiseCredit: AlamyInsiders said the mayo ad would air in the run up to the Euros in Germany this summer.A source said: “Jack is a man in demand off the pitch and he’s the star of a new Hellman’s mayo ad.“He took part in a video shoot alongside some other England players in Manchester last week.“The details of the shoot are being kept under wraps but it’ll show Jack and his teammates enjoying a squirt or two of the white stuff.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSJack is a big fan of sauce and last year even got his own brand of Nando’s Peri-Peri sauce at a party.The chain chicken shop created Super Jack’s Sauce for the winger who loves a takeaway after a game,He said last summer he ordered the same Chinese restaurant, Spinningfields’ Wing’s Restaurant, after each game at the Etihad.Jack said: “I love Chinese. After every game, I get one.Most read in Football“I go to Wings’ in Manchester. I usually get a takeaway. I have Singapore chow mein, I have egg-fried rice, I have salt and pepper chips, I have salt and pepper prawns and then curry sauce.Is this the moment Jack Grealish is told of his family’s terror at £1m jewellery break-in raid at his mansion?“Then I just mix it all in and have a big free for all.”Last month Jack, 28, signed a seven-figure-deal to become the new face of Pepsi.He joined the campaign with ex footballer turned actor Vinnie Jones. More

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      Man City star Erling Haaland’s success on pitch fuelled by ‘hat-trick pasta’ dish at favourite Italian restaurant

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      SUPER striker Erling Haaland’s hunger for goals is inspired by a lucky “hat-trick pasta” dish he eats at his favourite Italian restaurant.Man City’s 23-year-old Premier League scoring machine regularly tucks into a special of pasta, cream and mushrooms.Erling Haaland’s hunger for goals is inspired by his favourite Italian restaurantCredit: The Mega AgencyErling has eaten at Vero Moderno in Salford, once a week, almost every week, for the last two yearsCredit: Instagram/VeroModernoNordic net-buster Haaland’s meals are cooked for him by Beppe Piccoli, owner of Vero Moderno in Salford, Greater Manchester.The 6ft 4in goal monster has eaten there once a week, almost every week, for the last two years.Beppe said: “When I first gave it to him the very first time I met him, it was before the season kicked off.“I said, ‘When you score a hat-trick on Sunday, please thank Beppe and Vero Moderno’. He scored a hat-trick didn’t he? It was quite funny.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“Then he came back and asked for the same pasta and I said to him, ‘Last time you didn’t thank me. Please do it when you do another hat-trick on Sunday’. Same pasta, another hat-trick.“That’s how everything started with him and we developed a big friendship.“We joke now about the ‘hat-trick pasta’. He’s a world class player, a world class guy. You can’t buy that.”Haaland scored 52 goals in all competitions last season.Most read in FootballSo far this season his tally is 29. And his lucky dish appears to have inspired his team mates — with the likes of Jack Grealish, Ruben Dias and Rodri also hanging out at the same restaurant.Erling Haaland reveals secret talent after childhood vid goes viralCity boss Pep Guardiola even visited last month.Beppe said it all began when the club’s Italian team doctor Max Sala came in for a bite to eat.He said: “I think that’s how it started as they have three Italians working in the medicine department and they were looking for good, authentic Italian food.“They are all very good guys, and very kind and generous customers. They just want to be treated as normal customers and naturally we treat everyone in the same way here.”Haaland previously attributed his goal-mouth success to his dad Alfie’s lasagne, saying; “There has to be something special he adds to it.” More

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      Man Utd dealt fresh blow as club is SUED by its own staff after major wages blunder

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      MANCHESTER United is being sued for up to £100,000 for accidentally emailing 167 staff their wage slips and those of everyone else in the pool.Casual workers were sent the name, address, National Insurance number, earnings, pensions benefits and tax contributions of all the others in the mass blunder.Manchester United is being sued for up to £100,000 after accidentally including wage slips of more than 150 employees ina mass email blunderCredit: GettyThey were on a single file received by catering and hospitality, museum and stadium tour staff and programme sellers, it is said.The club was trialling a system with a “lack of managerial staff overseeing the procedure”, it is claimed.The workers have lodged a High Court compensation claim on data protection grounds, pointing out the information could be used by criminals to commit financial fraud.Jonathan Whittle, of Your Lawyers, which represents 32 claimants, said: “The club’s billionaire owners should take responsibility for this error.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe gaffe, on March 9, 2018, was previously reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office. It recommended improvements.A Man United spokesman said: “We take the data privacy of our employees very seriously and regret this isolated incident, which occurred in 2018. “Measures were put in place to prevent it happening again and we informed the Information Commissioner’s Office, which took no further action.”Most read in Football11 forgotten stars who define Liverpool vs Man Utd rivalry More

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      Blow to Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell as woman at centre of sexting scandal switches lawyers and is set to appeal

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      EMBATTLED racing boss Christian Horner shared loving snaps of wife Geri Halliwell on Mother’s Day — and thanked her for being there for the family.The Red Bull F1 chief — cleared of misconduct over sexting claims —posted two of Geri with their son Monty.Despite being cleared of misconduct, Christian Horner could be set to defend himself in the courts againCredit: GettyHorner and wife Geri were dismayed to learn that the F1 boss’ unidentified accuser has switched lawyers and is poised to appeal on last month’s verdictCredit: ReutersHe also added another of his mum, Sara.Horner, 50, wrote: “So appreciative of the mums in our family for everything they do.“We’re always grateful, today and every day.”Geri, 51, flew out to grand prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to back her husband after an internal probed found in his favour over a colleague’s sexting claims.READ MORE ON CHRISTIAN HORNERBut the couple, who share three kids, were dismayed to learn the unidentified woman had switched lawyers and is poised to appeal.A source said: “Christian and Geri are braced for more fireworks but a thorough investigation has already found in his favour.“The woman’s honesty has been called into question and her evidence was shown to be flawed.”Horner and Geri flew home after Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez grabbed a 1-2 triumph in Saudi Arabia.Most read in MotorsportMax’s father Jos, 52, has backed Horner’s accuser, who has been suspended from Red Bull’s UK HQ.He has called for £8million-a-year Horner to be axed.The Sun’s source added yesterday: “Christian’s enemies are making it clear they will not give up.“But he and Geri are staying strong and will face them down.F1’s Christian Horner says ‘time to draw a line’ on claims of inappropriate behaviour “Christian will be back at work at Red Bull’s HQ first thing on Monday to get on with the business of running his team and winning races.”Chris shared loving snaps of wife Geri and his children on Mother’s DayCredit: InstagramHorner thanked her for being there for the familyCredit: Instagram More