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      Boxer Ricky Hatton denies taking cocaine after he was filmed with white powder on his nose

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      BOXER Ricky Hatton has reassured fans he is not on cocaine after footage showed white powder on his nose.The ex-world champ, 44, appears bleary-eyed and slurring on a night out.
      Ricky Hatton has reassured fans he is not on cocaine after footage showed white powder on his nose
      His lawyers told The Sun the powder is a product similar to snus, popular with footballers as a stimulant and substitute for cigsCredit: Alamy
      Sitting in a car he jokes and swears with pals, though it is unclear to who or what he is referring.
      As the camera turns to him, Ricky stares before starting to talk.
      He says: “Tell you what, listen. It’s not acceptable.”
      The clip cuts to a mate and Ricky adds: “And if you don’t buck your ideas up, we’re gonna let this fat c**t f*****g jump all over you.
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      Signing off to laughter, he adds: “Nice one.
      “Ricky Hatton MBE — Massive B*** End. Nice to see you.”
      Sources said he was on his way to Albert’s Schloss bar in Manchester in early February.
      A source said: “Ricky doesn’t look great so fans will obviously worry.”
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      Ricky had rehab after confessing to a year-long addiction to cocaine in 2010.
      His lawyers told The Sun the powder is a product similar to snus, popular with footballers as a stimulant and substitute for cigs.
      They said: “It is easily available across the high street and subject to usual tobaccorestrictions.”
      Ricky had rehab after confessing to a year-long addiction to cocaine in 2010Credit: PA More

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      Ryan Reynolds buying house in Welsh village of Marford as he pledges future to Wrexham FC

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      ACTOR Ryan Reynolds has bought a £1.5million pad near Wrexham after snapping up the town’s football club.The Deadpool star, 46 — a local hero after pumping cash into the team — now owns a four-bed property in a small village five miles from the ground.
      Ryan Reynolds, pictured with wife Blake Lively, has bought a £1.5million pad near Wrexham FCCredit: Instagram
      The Wrexham owner has a four-bed property in a small village five miles from the groundCredit: AFP
      It is in stark contrast to the £4.3million home in New York where he lives with wife Blake Lively, 35, and their kids.
      A source said: “Ryan is moving to Marford and it’s all the locals can talk about. His house is on the poshest road.
      “The most famous person from Marford is Tim Vincent from Blue Peter, so a Hollywood star is a step up!
      “It might not be the Big Apple but the red carpet will be rolled out when Ryan comes to town.”
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      Ryan bought ailing Wrexham with Hollywood actor pal Rob McElhenney, 45, in November 2020.
      The pair have spent £10million on the club as it bids for promotion to the Football League.
      Ryan will watch Wrexham play Notts County at his club’s Racecourse Ground today in a table-topping clash.
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      Jermain Defoe and new lover leave restaurant after romantic meal following his marriage breakdown

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      FOOTBALL pundit Jermain Defoe and his new lover leave an Italian restaurant after a romantic meal.The former England striker, 40, emerged behind ­influencer Alisha LeMay, 31, from II Bordello in Wapping, East London.
      Jermain Defoe and lover Alisha LeMay were seen leaving an Italian restaurantCredit: Peter Jordan
      Jermain’s girlfriend Alisha has more 173,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram
      It comes after The Sun on Sunday revealed his marriage to Donna Tierney was over. 
      The pair were spotted leaving the restaurant together in another sign of their growing closeness. 
      Their date comes after his wife Donna Tierney claimed a love letter proved he was having affair with Alisha LeMay during their marriage,
      Donna, 40, claims the birthday card from Alisha LeMay proves the ex-England ace was cheating during their marriage – despite his protestations.
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      Defoe met Donna, a Glasgow-based beautician, in January 2021 at a charity do when he was playing for Rangers.
      Seven months later he proposed at a £2,500-a-night Glasgow hotel before marrying in a lavish £200,000 ceremony at Cliveden House, Berks, in June 2022.
      But just one month into the marriage, the ex-Spurs ace messaged a 40-year-old nurse begging for sex in the back of his Range Rover.
      And by January this year, Defoe was secretly seeing Love Island wannabe Alisha, 31.
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      A month later, Defoe whisked the influencer off on a Valentines holiday to Dubai – with Alisa flooding her Instagram with snaps from the trip.
      But ex-Donna says she has “proof” the pair’s affair was raging during her marriage to the vegan footballer, who is a practicing Roman Catholic.
      In an explosive post on Instagram, Donna says she stumbled across a 40th birthday card to Defoe from Alisha as she cleared out a cupboard at home.
      The card reads: “Hard work, Happy 40th Birthday my gorgeous, i’d bake you a cake if if i knew how to use the over can’t wait to do life with you.
      “Love you more than selfridges, leesh xxxx.”
      The Sun on Sunday revealed his marriage to Donna Tierney was overCredit: instagram
      Former England footballer Jermain Defoe got married only last yearCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Man Utd legend in car crash before Everton win with police called to scene

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      MANCHESTER United legend Bryan Robson was yesterday involved in a car crash while heading to watch his old club’s victory over Everton.The 66-year-old was driving to Old Trafford when his blue Mercedes S350d was hit from behind by another vehicle – damaging the boot and bumper.
      Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson was involved in a car crash on the way to Old TraffordCredit: Zenpix
      Police cordoned off the scene and Robson eventually made it to Old Trafford on timeCredit: Zenpix
      Police officers attended, closing one lane while debris was removed from the dual carriageway.
      Robson – nicknamed Captain Marvel during his playing days – stood on the grass embankment hugging a young lad while chatting to cops.
      The ex-midfielder was dressed in official club colours ready for his role as a Manchester United ambassador.
      An onlooker said: “I didn’t see the other vehicle involved but it looks like his car had been clobbered from the behind.
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      “There was quite a lot of damage to the Mercedes and a section bumper was hanging off.
      “It didn’t look like anyone was injured and Robson was all smiles while talking to the officers.
      “He’s probably been tackled harder from behind during his playing days!”
      The incident occurred at around yesterday morning on Princess Parkway, Manchester.
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      Robson was later spotted at the Old Trafford stadium, where United beat Everton two-nil in the lunchtime kick-off.
      Robson made 470 appearances, scoring 103 goals during his 13-year stint with United before managing Middlesborough, Bradford City, West Bromwich and Sheffield United.
      A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said it did not comment on minor road traffic incidents.
      Robson is regarded as one of Manchester Unnited’s best ever midfielders and also represented EnglandCredit: Getty More

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      Top Premier League club helped gag woman with £20,000 hush money to stop affair with England player being exposed

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      A TOP Premier League club’s official helped its England star to gag his lover with a non-disclosure agreement.The worker waded into the negotiations to stop the ace’s affair being exposed.
      A married England footballer silenced his secret lover by forcing her to sign a non-disclosure agreement (stock image)Credit: Getty
      And they looked on as the woman deleted incendiary photos and messages sent by the footballer — in return for £20,000 hush money.
      The involvement of the club’s employee made the woman feel under pressure, she told pals.
      A source said: “Clamping down on a vulnerable woman’s right to speak out should be a million miles from the role of a major club or its staff members.
      “It leaves a very sour taste in the mouth and makes many people feel deep unease. Heads must roll.”
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      The Sun on Sunday revealed last weekend that the married player sneaked off for hotel sex sessions with his mistress around London away games.
      His affair with the single mum began before, but continued after, he tied the knot with his oblivious wife.
      But when the Three Lions star’s wife became suspicious and he grew nervous of being exposed he brought in the lawyers to silence his lover.
      But use of an non-disclosure agreement, or NDA, brought condemnation from anti-abuse campaigners at Women’s Aid.
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      An insider said: “It’s extraordinary that in the MeToo era a rich footballer can shut down a woman with a legal document simply because he doesn’t want the world to know about his sordid affair.” More

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      Premier League stars desperate for help after becoming addicted to ‘snus’ drug

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      PREMIER League aces are seeking help after becoming addicted to tobacco product snus, The Sun has found.The pouches are put in the mouth like old-fashioned chewing tobacco and are seen as less harmful than cigarettes.
      Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, pictured in 2016, used snus for its supposed calming effectCredit: Fame Flynet
      Swedish-made snus is not illegal but can’t be sold in the UK due to cancer fearsCredit: Corbis – Getty
      But with many players hooked and struggling to cope, the Professional Footballers’ Association is investigating amid health fears — and the impact on kids who may copy their role models.
      Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, Man United centre back Victor Lindelof and Newcastle defender Emil Krafth have used snus for its supposed calming effect.
      Now the PFA has launched workshops highlighting the risks.
      We found some users are getting through 25 tea bag-style pouches — which are placed under the top lip — each day.
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      A source said: “Many are now hooked as they don’t realise snus contains more addictive nicotine than a cigarette.
      “Club doctors fear usage is spiralling out of control.”
      Swedish-made snus is not illegal but can’t be sold in the UK due to cancer fears.
      Tubs are as little as £5 online.
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      The PFA said it has trialled workshops on potential snus risks and recognises “the need to roll this education out to the entire membership”. More

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      Axed Chelsea boss Graham Potter spends £20K on Maldives break — but still checks his old side’s results

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      AXED Chelsea boss Graham Potter flew off for a sunshine holiday — and checked his old side’s result on the way.He spent £20,000 of his £13million pay-off on a Maldives break with his wife and three children.
      Axed Chelsea boss Graham Potter flew off for a sunshine holiday — and took time out on the plane to check how his old team got onCredit: AP
      Potter was heading for the sun-soaked Maldives with his familyCredit: Getty
      After changing at Dubai, he was in his Maldives-bound business-class seat when he got his phone out to see Chelsea had drawn 0-0 with Liverpool.
      A source said: “Graham certainly wasn’t cracking open the champagne, and, if anything, looked a little glum.
      “He perked up during the flight — perhaps knowing Chelsea still struggled without him gave him a lift.
      “He played games with his son and also had a snooze.
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      “He was last on the plane and first off, disappearing in a private bus.”
      Potter, 47, wearing sunglasses and baseball cap, headed abroad on Tuesday two days after being fired from the under-performing Premier League side.
      They paid Brighton a record £22million to nab Potter and his coaches in September.
      Potter got out his phone to see Chelsea had drawn 0-0 with LiverpoolCredit: GettyHAALAND TEAMS UP

      GOAL machine Erling Haaland and girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen look to net a bargain or two as they go shopping.
      The Manchester City striker, 22, and Isabel, 18, were joined by an 11-strong entourage as they hit upmarket stores in London’s Oxford Street. More

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      Married England football ace silences secret lover with controversial gagging order and £20K ‘hush money’

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      A MARRIED England footballer silenced his secret lover by making her sign a controversial gagging order.Last night the Prem star’s actions were condemned as “intimidating behaviour” by a women’s group.
      A married England footballer silenced his secret lover by forcing her to sign a non-disclosure agreement – (pictured a silhouette)Credit: Getty
      The single mum was pressured to delete pictures and messages from the footballer – (pictured a silhouette)Credit: Getty
      The married cheat is said to have “intimidated” the single mum into signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and accepting £20,000 hush money.
      The brazen footballer, who has played for the Three Lions, had sneaked off for a series of hotel romps with the woman, before and after he wed his oblivious wife.
      However, the wealthy star then insisted she sign an NDA to keep quiet, hiring £500-an-hour lawyers to issue a flurry of warning letters.
      Teresa Parker, communications chief at Women’s Aid, said: “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.
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      “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.”
      The woman  claimed the star got “aggressive” when she initially refused to co-operate and   said he told her:  “I know where you live.”
      At one stage she was pressured to  delete  photos and messages.
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      She felt “coerced” into eventually signing the NDA and accepting a £20,000 pay-off.
      Despite the order, he has still been in contact with the woman, who he first hooked up with in 2019.
      The use of NDAs to control and silence women has previously sparked widespread fury — and charities condemned the unnamed Premier League player last night.
      Teresa Parker added: “Time and time again we have seen footballers and people in power use an NDA as a way of feeling invincible.
      “They use it as a tool to control. They have unlimited resources and use these to silence women from telling their truth.”
      NDAs are common in commercial transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, and help protect confidential information.
      But they have also been increasingly deployed by public figures including shamed film mogul Harvey Weinstein who silenced victims of alleged sexual assault.
      The Solicitors Regulation Authority, which regulates law firms, issued a warning notice about their improper use in 2020.
      A report on sexual harassment at work by the Women and Equalities Committee also said they are being used to silence victims.
      The England star romped with the woman before and after he wed his oblivious wifeCredit: Getty More