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      England goalkeeper Mary Earps sells out T-shirt line after being snubbed by Nike

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      T-SHIRTS launched by England goalkeeper Mary Earps after her Nike kit snub have sold out.The World Cup Golden Glove winner came up with two designs featuring the slogans Girls Know the Offside Rule Too and Be Unapologetically Yourself.
      T-shirts launched by England goalkeeper Mary Earps after her Nike kit snub have sold outCredit: Getty
      Yesterday both of the black £26.50 tops had sold out on her Mae27 site.
      The phrases come from a speech Earps, 30, made in February when accepting a Fifa best women’s goalkeeper award.
      Nike was slammed for refusing to sell replica shirts with the Man Utd star’s name on.
      Earps, dubbed Mary, Queen of Stops, called it disappointing and very hurtful.
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      She said: “For my own family, friends and loved ones not to be able to buy my shirt, they’re just going to come out and wear normal clothes.
      “I know there’s a lot of people who have spent a tremendous amount of money on outfield shirts and then put ‘1 Earps’ on the back, which doesn’t sit well with me either. It’s a very scary message that’s being sent to goalkeepers worldwide that ‘you’re not important’.
      “It’s something that I’ve been fighting behind closed doors. I’ve been desperately trying to find a solution with the FA and with Nike.”
      After England’s loss, Nike said it was “working towards solutions for future tournaments”.
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      Mason Greenwood’s Man Utd future in further doubt after MPs urge club to ‘do what’s right’

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      MASON Greenwood’s Man United future has been placed in further doubt after politicians voiced their opposition to an Old Trafford return.Yesterday local Labour MP Andrew Western urged the club to “do what’s right”.
      Mason Greenwood’s Man United future has been placed in further doubt after politicians voiced their opposition to an Old Trafford returnCredit: AP
      Greenwood has been suspended since he was arrested in January 2022.
      Charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped last February.
      We revealed yesterday United are on the brink of a U-turn which could block his comeback.
      Bosses had been ready to announce the star, 21, was returning after a club probe into his conduct.
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      Mr Western’s comments were echoed by Trafford Labour councillor Fianna Hornby, who tweeted: “I always stand in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence.”
      A United spokesman said: “Manchester United has planned for various potential scenarios in relation to the future of Mason Greenwood.
      “This is a difficult and sensitive case.
      “It is entirely proper that we have taken a careful and thorough approach to planning for the various potential outcomes, including how we would engage with stakeholders and explain the decision after it is made.”
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      Ex-West Ham footballer faces jail for trying to help flog £1.9million antique vase stolen from museum

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      A FOOTBALLER faces jail for trying to help flog a £1.9million antique vase stolen from a museum.Ex-West Ham youth star Kaine Wright, 26, was snared in a cop sting with Leslie Nkhwa, 47, and David Lamming, 31.
      Kaine Wright was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of conspiracy to sell a stolen Chinese Ming dynasty vaseCredit: PA
      A court heard the 14th century Chinese vase was snatched in a raid at the Swiss Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient in 2019.
      In 2020, Brit cops set a trap after gang members tried to get it valued.
      Southwark crown court heard they agreed to sell the vase for £450,000.
      Nkhwa was arrested at London’s Marriott Hotel.
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      Wright, who drove him there, and Lamming were picked up later.
      Wright, of Plumstead, and Nkhwa, of Charlton, South East London, were convicted of conspiracy.
      Lamming, of Lewisham, admitted it.
      They are due for sentencing in October.
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      Give Lionesses gongs for their heroics in Women’s World Cup, MPs demand as King Charles urges them to ‘roar to victory’

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      SUPER Sarina Wiegman and her roar-some Lionesses should get damehoods for their Women’s World Cup heroics, MPs demanded yesterday.The call came as Bobby Moore’s widow urged the England team to summon the spirit of 1966 and win the ­trophy just like the men did.
      England players celebrate the team’s victory against NigeriaCredit: Getty
      King Charles and Queen Camilla sent the England team a good luck messageCredit: Getty
      Prince William and Princess Charlotte also sent a personal message to the LionessesCredit: Instagram
      As King Charles and Prince William — together with Princess Charlotte — sent the squad best wishes, Stephanie Moore hailed the “once in a lifetime” opportunity in this morning’s final against Spain in Sydney.
      And England captain Millie Bright, 29, preparing for the biggest game of her life, said yesterday playing in the final was a dream come true for the players.
      Chelsea star Millie added: “Everyone knows how big this is.
      “As a group we’d like to say thank you, not only to the fans back home but the fans that are here as well. Stick with us one more game.”
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      An audience of up to 15million back home is expected to watch on the BBC or ITV — with bookies slashing odds that it will be the year’s most viewed sporting event.
      Supporters will also cram into public fan zones across England.
      Ministers had urged councils to relax licensing laws so pubs can open for the 11am kick-off.
      England men’s boss Gareth Southgate, captain Harry Kane and ex-skipper David Beckham sent good luck messages.
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      And PM Rishi Sunak — set to watch in a pub in his constituency in Richmond, North Yorks — wrote to Dutch coach Sarina and the team praising their “lasting legacy”.
      It came amid a growing clamour for the team and manager to be honoured. Tory MP for Mid-Derbyshire Pauline Latham said: “They should all be honoured — win or lose. They absolutely deserve it.”
      Fellow Tory MP Kevin Foster added: “The Lionesses have inspired the whole nation and done us all proud. Well-earned gongs should be swiftly awarded.”
      And Labour MP Chris Evans said: “Bobby Moore died without a gong because it took them so long to honour the 1966 side. Let’s not make the same mistake.
      “Win or lose, let’s recognise the incredible achievement of the Lionesses getting this far.”
      After manager Wiegman, 53, led England to their Euros triumph at Wembley last year, only selected players got gongs.
      Captain Leah Williamson, 26, who has missed the World Cup through injury, was made an OBE.
      Team-mates Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze and Ellen White were made MBEs.
      Yesterday, Cabinet Office sources said the whole team and manager were likely to be honoured — if they win.
      But another Tory MP Caroline Nokes, chair of the Women and Equalities Committee in Parliament, said: “Win or Lose we should designate the late August bank holiday ‘Lioness Day’.”
      Stephanie, 72, who set up the Bobby Moore fund after his death from bowel cancer, said: “What a wonderful journey the Lionesses have been on, with success at the Euros on home turf and now this once in a lifetime chance to lift the World Cup.”
      She added: “I think they have been a credit to themselves, to football and to the country.”
      The King last night gave the team his support in a social media message. It was timed at 10pm so the Lionesses saw it as they woke up in Sydney.
      In it, Charles said: “Good luck today and may you roar to victory.”
      He signed off the message — alongside an image of a lioness — with his royal cypher, Charles R.
      Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 76, were set to watch the game at home on the Balmoral estate.
      FA president William, 41, has faced flak for not attending the final — but is said to have opted not to travel to keep down his carbon footprint.
      Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has been scrambled to represent the Government there amid criticism over the absence of the PM and senior ministers.
      William sent a good luck message to the squad last night, with Princess Charlotte melting hearts as she joined her dad.
      Sitting on a bench together, he placed his arm around his daughter, eight, as he spoke.
      ‘Keep believing’
      The Prince of Wales said: “Lionesses, we want to send you a huge good luck for tomorrow. We are sorry we can’t be there in person but we are so proud of everything you have achieved and the millions you have inspired here and around the world. So go out there tomorrow and really enjoy yourselves.”
      Charlotte, with a football on her lap, added on the social media video: “Good luck Lionesses.”
      One follower on X/Twitter said: “Lovely message of support, and wonderful to see Princess Charlotte.”
      Another added: “What an adorable video. Princess Charlotte is such a beautiful little girl.”
      Southgate’s message said: “You’re doing a brilliant job. I wish you the very best for the final and we hope you can bring that trophy back.”
      And ex-Tottenham striker Kane said: “Hi Lionesses — best of luck for the World Cup final. Amazing journey so far, you should be really proud of yourselves.
      “We’re all behind you, so go and get that World Cup win and bring that trophy home.”
      Ex-England and Man Utd superstar Beckham shared pictures online of the Lionesses as children.
      And he said: “These young footballers never stopped believing and grew up to become our incredible Lionesses. Good luck — whatever happens the whole country is so proud of everything you’ve achieved to get to this historic moment.
      “Keep believing, play with the amazing passion and team spirit you show every time you take to the pitch.”
      An army of 6,000 England fans will roar on the Lionesses in Sydney’s Stadium Australia.
      Some have flown out just for the match. Law boss Harriet Leach, 38, of London said: “I got off the plane on Friday. I came in especially.
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      “It’s a 24-hour flight and it’s expensive — but what the girls are doing on the pitch is absolutely incredible.”
      Additional reporting: Ryan Sabey
      Rishi Sunak is set to watch the match in a pub in his constituency in Richmond, North YorksCredit: Getty
      The PM wrote to Dutch coach Sarina and the team praising their ‘lasting legacy’
      England captain Millie Bright said playing in the final was a ‘dream come true’ for the playersCredit: Getty
      Mel B sent the Lionesses this message: ‘Best of luck to you fabulous women !! I’m behind you all the way! GOAL POWER!’Credit: Getty
      Simon Cowell wrote: ‘Best of luck to the Lionesses in the World Cup Final. You have already made your country proud, now we are all dreaming you bring that Cup home’Credit: Getty
      Amanda Holden said: ‘You’re smashing it Girls! The whole country loves you and is so proud. Good luck and bring it home’Credit: AFP
      King Charles and Queen Camila sent the Lionesses this roarring messageCredit: Instagram’Keep believing’

      David Beckham said: “These young footballers never stopped believing and grew up to become our incredible Lionesses… and now they will play in a game that dreams are made of.
      “Good luck to the @lionesses ahead of the World Cup final – whatever happens the whole country is so proud of everything you’ve achieved to get to this historic moment.
      “Keep believing, play with the amazing passion and team spirit you show every time you take to the pitch. More

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      Domestic abuse campaigner’s fury as footballers and pundits fail to speak out about Mason Greenwood’s return to Man Utd

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      A DOMESTIC abuse campaigner has accused footballers and pundits of staying silent in the Mason Greenwood row.Man United could allow the striker, 21, back following its probe into his conduct after charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling coercive behaviour were dropped in February.
      Domestic abuse campaigner David Challen has accused footballers and pundits of staying silent in the Mason Greenwood rowCredit: Reuters
      David Challen’s mum Sally was released from jail after her conviction for murdering her abusive husband was reduced to manslaughterCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      But the prospect of him returning to the squad has sparked fury with some.
      David Challen’s mum Sally was released from jail after her conviction for murdering her abusive husband was reduced to manslaughter.
      He tweeted: “Thus far no big male players/ex-players or pundits have spoken out about Greenwood.
      “All for talking a good game about inclusivity and #HerGameToo but when it comes to speaking out against male violence against women they are nowhere to be seen.”
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      Some female fans protested outside Old Trafford before the team’s first game of the season on Monday.
      Others have written to club chief executive Richard Arnold urging him not to let Greenwood rejoin the squad.
      United has delayed announcing its decision to avoid distracting its players in the Lionesses squad for tomorrow’s women’s World Cup final. More

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      Teen who raised £26K for NHS during pandemic will wear her ‘lucky shirt’ for Lionesses’ World Cup semi-final clash

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      A GIRL who inspired the nation to do 7.1million keepy-uppies will wear her “lucky shirt” tomorrow for the Lionesses’ World Cup semi-final.Imogen Papworth-Heidel was 11 when she raised £26,000 to support NHS key workers during the pandemic, completing over 1.1million kick-ups herself.
      Imogen Papworth-Heidel will wear her ‘lucky shirt’ tomorrow for the Lionesses’ World Cup semi-finalCredit: Louis Wood
      England’s Keira Walsh, 26, yesterday said the team were ‘ready for the fight’Credit: PA
      Lioness Lucy Bronze sent the youngster, now 13, her signed shirt, which Imogen will wear at her home in Suffolk for the game against Australia.
      Imogen’s dad Karl, 53, said: “My daughter will be wearing that when she cheers on the Lionesses on Tuesday.
      “She’s been absolutely glued to every game.
      “Imogen just can’t get enough of it and the footie is really keeping her occupied during the summer holidays.
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      “Lucy Bronze’s shirt normally hangs pride of place on Imogen’s bedroom wall, but she’ll be wearing it when England take on Australia.
      “She’s convinced that her lucky shirt will help them win.
      “She hardly ever takes it off the wall and she’s scared of getting it dirty in case washing it will erase Lucy’s autograph.
      “Lucy’s her absolute hero.”
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      England’s Keira Walsh, 26, yesterday said the team were “ready for the fight”. More

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      England captain Harry Kane’s new baby could be born in Munich – and eligible to play for GERMANY

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      ENGLAND captain Harry Kane’s new baby could be born in Munich — and­ ­eligible to play for Germany.Bayern’s £104m striker, 30, said his fourth tot is due in two weeks.
      Harry Kane’s new baby could be born in Munich — and­ ­eligible to play for GermanyCredit: Bayern Munich
      Pregnant wife Kate scouted hospitals in a secret visit to the city last monthCredit: Getty
      The England captain revealed Kate, 30, was due to give birth in a couple of weeksCredit: Getty
      The England skipper admitted there was a “lot going on” as he discussed his whirlwind £104million transfer from Tottenham.
      He revealed wife Kate, 30, was due to give birth in a couple of weeks but refused to say where, saying: “We’ll do whatever works best for us as a family.”
      However, sources said Kate scouted homes – and hospitals – in a secret visit to Munich at the end of July, and the baby could be born in the German city.
      He or she would then be eligible to hold dual nationality — and could choose to play for England or their great footballing rivals.
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      A source said: “Kate flew out to Munich to do a recce at the end of last month as the deal got closer.
      “They knew that if it got over the line they’d need to be able to ­relocate very quickly.
      “Kate looked at homes but also visited a couple of private hospitals.
      “It’s unlikely Harry will be able to simply fly back to England for the birth and he won’t want to miss it.
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      “So Munich is a very real possibility and they have to be prepared for that.”
      Kane has “17.08.2023” stitched into his boots, sparking speculation it was the baby’s due date.
      Kate, seen cradling her bump yesterday, watched her hubby’s debut on Saturday — when he came on as a 64th-minute sub in a 3-0 thumping by RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup.
      Speaking at length for the first time about his move, Kane said yesterday: “Kate was in the stadium to watch my debut, with her family, my mum and dad and brother.
      Kane admitted there was a ‘lot going on’ as he discussed his £104million transfer from TottenhamCredit: Getty
      His baby would be eligible to hold dual nationality if born in MunichCredit: Getty
      “It will be something we’ll all remember for ever.
      “I’ve got another baby due in a couple of weeks and there’s a lot going on but my family are fully behind me.”
      Kane revealed he will be signing up for language lessons, and admitted the only word he had learned so far was “servus” – a term for hello and goodbye.
      He said: “Of course, I’m going to try and learn the language. I want to try and embrace the culture, embrace the country.
      “I’m going to have lessons at least once or twice a week to try and pick that up a bit.
      “We have a lot of English-speaking players and staff as well which helps me, but ­ultimately I want to learn to fit in as much as possible
      “The best way of doing that is understanding the language. It will be tough.
      “It is a tough language to learn but it’s something I want to try to do.
      “I’ve only been here for two days, I’ve had one training ­session and one game, so I’m still getting to know the players.
      “I’ve heard great things about the city and I’m sure I’ll get time to explore it, go out for coffee and dinner and meet some of the fans.”
      Kane said Kate and their three young kids, Ivy, Vivienne and Louis, would fly back to the UK today.
      But they first plan to look at houses in posh Munich suburb Grunewald – known as Little Hollywood.
      He said: “Two days ago I was ­sitting in London not quite knowing how it was going to go.
      “The kids don’t know too much about what’s going on. For them it probably feels like a vacation.
      “I’m sure I’ll have time to explain to them. We need to find houses, find properties. We’re not sure how it’s going to work yet.”
      Kane hopes to lead England to victory in the Euros in Germany next summer, and revealed he had received a congratulatory text from Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
      He said they will speak “when things have calmed down”.
      Kane is expected to start on ­Friday in Bayern’s first league game of the season against Werder Bremen.
      He is hoping to lead the German giants’ charge for silverware – after his first attempt ended in disappointment at the Allianz Arena.
      Max Eberl, sporting director of Bayern’s conquerors RB Leipzig, said: “It’s almost too much what Harry Kane is being saddled with, almost like a Messiah walking on water.”
      Kane said it was “not time to panic” and he would bring leadership to the squad.
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      According to the Federal Foreign Office, a child born in Germany can gain citizenship even if both parents are English.
      But one of them must have an unlimited residence permit for at least three years. Kane ­qualifies as he has a four-year deal with Bayern.
      The ace has ‘17.08.2023’ stitched into his boots, sparking speculation it was the baby’s due dateCredit: Chris Eades
      Kane is to start on ­Friday in Bayern’s first league game of the season against Werder BremenCredit: Bayern Munich
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      Married footie star Andy Carroll filmed stroking and ‘dirty dancing’ with DJ at house party

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      MARRIED football star Andy Carroll was filmed at a house party stroking a DJ called Kitty McPaws.The former England striker went to the bash after running up a £2,000 bar tab at a club.
      Married football star Andy Carroll has been filmed at a house party stroking a DJ called Kitty McPawsCredit: Supplied
      Carroll and Kitty were seen ‘dirty dancing’ as if oblivious to the others in the roomCredit: Supplied
      Carroll is wed to Towie star wife Billi MucklowCredit: Focus Images
      Carroll and Kitty were seen dirty dancing as if oblivious to others in the room.
      One onlooker said ex-­Liverpool, Newcastle and West Ham star Carroll, who was pictured in bed with two women on his stag do, was also ­coming on to other women.
      The female guest added: “He was talking about what he wanted to do with them.
      “It was shocking for someone who is married.”
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      His Towie star wife, Billi Mucklow, has since been ­holidaying in Spain with their three children while he begins the new season with League One Reading.
      Meanwhile DJ Kitty, real name Georgia Sims, has been thrilling fans online by posing in figure-hugging latex gear.
      On the night of the party Carroll was with pals at the Aura Bar and Grill in Loughton, Essex, where Kitty was with a DJ pal called Lady Roc.
      A dozen-strong group then went to Lady Roc’s home nearby.
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      Carroll and Kitty gazed into each other’s eyes as she wrapped her leg around his waist.
      The party guest said: “He caressed her bum. It was very flirty.
      “Someone made a joke that Kitty McPaws was living up to her name because they were pawing each other.
      “Andy was very carefree. He knew others were watching and that at one stage he was filmed with Kitty.”
      Carroll, 34, and Billi, 35, wed in May last year despite the shock picture from his Dubai stag do.
      The two women insisted he had passed out and that “nothing had happened”.
      Earlier tonight, Kitty said: “He was on a night out and I was DJing. We had a quick chat before my set. That was it.”
      Carroll was approached for comment
      Today, he missed a penalty in Reading’s 1-0 defeat at Port Vale.
      One party guest said that it was very flirtyCredit: Supplied
      They said Kitty McPaws was living up to her name, as they were pawing each otherCredit: Supplied
      Carroll’s wife Billi has been holidaying in Spain with their kids while he begins the new season with League One ReadingCredit: Supplied More