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    Mason Greenwood snapped grabbing a Burger King with his dad despite new coach banning junk food

    MANCHESTER United loanee Mason Greenwood could be in for a grilling — as he is clocked grabbing a Burger King with his father.His new coach at Spanish club Getafe, José Bordalás, forbids players from eating junk food.
    Footballer Mason Greenwood could be in hot water in Spain after a visit to Burger KingCredit: BackGrid
    Greenwood and dad Andrew were seen collecting Burger King meals after his training sessionCredit: BackGrid
    But Greenwood, 22, and dad Andrew stopped off to collect two Burger King meals after training yesterday in Madrid.
    Bordalás says the players are weighed every day and get a fine if they are too hefty.
    Greenwood was loaned this summer after charges including attempted rape were dropped.
    He has been subjected to “die” chants by rival fans in Spain.
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    Greenwood has scored one goal and provided one assist on loan at Getafe so far.
    His previous goal came in January 2022 for Manchester United, before his arrest.
    Greenwood started for Getafe in their 1-1 draw with Real Betis and played 78 minutes.
    A source has told SunSport he is happy and hoping to stay at Madrid-based Getafe for the foreseeable future, saying: “The players and fans have all given him a welcome he could only have dreamed of.
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    Manchester United are believed to still be paying the majority of his £75,000 a week wages.
    Manchester United forward Greenwood is on loan at Spanish side GetafeCredit: BackGrid
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    Part-time footballers face fines for failing to bring in cakes or leaving bar early after game

    PART-time footballers face fines for failing to bring in cakes or leaving the bar early after a game.They also have to fork out for talking back to the boss or speaking to fans online.
    The Havant & Waterlooville FC boss is causing a stir in non-league footballCredit: 2020 Getty Images
    Steve King has implemented the harsh fines on his playersCredit: Havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk
    The strict rules were brought in by Steve King, the manager at National League South bottom club Havant & Waterlooville FC.
    He took over at the Hampshire side last month.
    Under his regime players face a £50 fine for failing to stay in the bar after a home match until 5.45pm.
    And there is a £25 penalty if they do not bring in cakes when it’s their turn, or supply a “bad selection”.
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    Talking back to the boss is a £150 fine, while being late on matchday is £100.
    Players, who earn around £300 to £400 a week and often have second jobs, can be docked a week’s wages if they “comment on club social media posts” and “respond to fan comments regarding the football club”.
    King’s list appeared online, and one fan said: “Who would want to play for him?”
    The club said it is investigating.
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    King has previously been in charge at Gloucester City, Dartford, Farnborough, Lewes and Whitehawk. More

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    Prem ace banned from driving after committing offence for second time

    PREMIER League ace Miguel Almiron was slapped with a road ban for failing to identify the driver of his car — for a second time.Police requested the information after someone was spotted using a phone while at the wheel of the Newcastle United winger’s Range Rover, JPs heard.
    Miguel Almiron was slapped with a road ban for failing to identify the driver of his car — for a second timeCredit: Alamy
    Almiron did not respond and has now been banned from driving for six months after magistrates said they were “satisfied beyond reasonable doubt” that he was the driver.
    The Paraguayan, 29, was given the punishment under the totting up process after he failed to also provide driver details on an earlier occasion.
    He was seen allegedly using his mobile while driving near Newcastle’s training camp in December last year by a member of the public who tipped off police.
    Their inquiries led them to car company Lex Auto Leases, which confirmed Almiron was the registered driver — but correspondence to the star’s address was ignored.
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    Almiron, who was in Paraguay on Tuesday to play in their 1-0 victory over Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier, did not attend Gateshead magistrates’ court for Thursday’s hearing.
    The Toon fans’ favourite was fined £660 and ordered to pay court costs.
    The mobile phone use allegation was thrown out.
    The court case caps a tough week for Newcastle with Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, 23, facing a lengthy ban for alleged betting offences.
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    The £55million summer buy from AC Milan missed Italy’s Euro 2024 qualifier with England at Wembley on Tuesday after he was sent home from the squad having been quizzed by cops.
    Tonali, said by his agent to be a gambling addict, faces a ban of up to five years after confessing to betting on Milan while at the club.
    Newcastle, who host Crystal Palace today, said: “Sandro will continue to co-operate with all relevant authorities. He and his family will continue to receive the club’s full support.”
    The club declined to comment on Almiron’s ban. More

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    England star Trent Alexander-Arnold cheats death in horror car crash caused by killer Storm Babet

    FOOTIE’S Trent Alexander-Arnold avoided death by inches yesterday after a 40ft electricity pylon was uprooted in treacherous 70mph winds.The high-voltage power line, weighing around half a ton, smashed on to a car right in front of the England ace’s £90,000 Range Rover.
    Trent Alexander-Arnold avoided death by inches after a 40ft electricity pylon was uprooted in treacherous 70mph windsCredit: Getty
    The high-voltage power line, weighing around half a ton, smashed on to a car right in front of the England ace’s £90,000 Range Rover
    Alexander-Arnold slammed on the brakes and swerved before hitting the BMW X5
    Alexander-Arnold, 25, slammed on the brakes and swerved before hitting the BMW X5.
    The shaken Liverpool star was then seen getting out and speaking to the other driver.
    Both miraculously escaped unharmed in the crash on a wet country lane near Knutsford, Cheshire.
    It came as Storm Babet caused chaos around the country, leaving three people dead.
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    A source said: “The wind was so powerful it suddenly ripped up the pylon. It was really terrifying. It’s a miracle nobody was hurt. Someone could have easily been killed.
    “What are the chances of that happening? Alexander-Arnold must feel like he’s cheated death.
    “A few seconds later and it could have gone through his windscreen. It’s absolutely treacherous out there.”
    Police were called to the crash scene yesterday morning and the electricity was turned off.
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    Photos show Alexander-Arnold standing by his car close to the pylon which is splayed across the road with its wires hanging out.
    The front of his black Range Rover was damaged while the white BMW had veered into a hedge and lost a headlight.
    It is believed Alexander-Arnold, who lives nearby, later attended training ahead of today’s lunchtime clash against Everton at Anfield.
    The accident came days after he partied at a London nightclub with England teammates including Jude Bellingham and Jack Grealish, following the Three Lions’ qualification for next summer’s Euros.
    Cheshire Police said yesterday: “At 10.34am this morning we were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a black Range Rover and a BMW.
    “An electricity pole had fallen into the road, causing the accident.
    “Nobody was injured and everything was cleared by 1.05pm.
    “We called the energy company and had the electricity turned off.”
    Alexander-Arnold’s agent has been contacted for comment.
    The shaken Liverpool star was then seen getting out and speaking to the other driver
    The England star miraculously escaped unharmed in the crash on a wet country lane in CheshireCredit: 2023 CameraSport More

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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.
    Paul Heckingbottom’s side has picked up just one point in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty More

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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