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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

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      Inside Jack Grealish’s staggering fortune as Man City star’s full earnings are revealed

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      ENGLAND footballer Jack Grealish is on target to make a £100million fortune before the age of 30.The Manchester City midfielder recently signed the most lucrative boot sponsorship deal in Britain, teaming up with German sportswear giant Puma for a reputed £10million a year.
      Jack Grealish pictured with model girlfriend Sasha Attwood has amassed a huge fortuneCredit: instagram
      Jack signed a £10 million deal with high end fashion firm GucciCredit:
      And industry insiders claim 27-year-old Grealish could soon be earning close to £1million a week thanks to his exploits on and off the field and his huge following.
      Grealish became the most expensive footballer in British football history when he joined City from Aston Villa for a £100million fee and wages of £300,000 a week in 2021.
      He lifted the Premier League title with Pep Guardiola’s team in his first season and a host of lucrative endorsements have followed.
      The down-to-earth Brummie has signed a £10million deal with Gucci and a sponsorship contract with boohooMan estimated at being worth around £1million.
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      It is understood razor brand Gillette is also eyeing up Jack to join their stable of global sporting personalities.
      A source close to Grealish said: “The staff at City were stunned to learn how much the Puma deal is worth to Jack and are really chuffed for him.
      “We have joked he is now the million dollar man. We reckon he must already be pulling down close to £750,000 a week in wages and commercial stuff — the sky really is the limit for Jack now he is entering his peak years.”
      The Sun revealed last year how City’s tills were also ringing after they had signed Grealish.
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      Youngsters wearing his trademark headband and star-struck teenage girls are visiting City’s Etihad stadium in an attempt to get a glimpse of their idol.
      Our City source added: “Jack is a licence to print money.
      “He will earn £86million in wages over the lifetime of his City deal but all the commercial stuff puts him in another league from most footballers.”
      Grealish recently said of his £200,000-a-week Puma deal: “They are a brand that’s really caught my eye in the last few years.
      “Especially recently, the collabs they are doing with other brands — the people they have on board now in NBA, F1 and football — it’s really eye-catching and it was a no-brainer for me.”
      In November last year, we told how Jack had spent £6million on a seven-bedroom mansion within 20 acres of the Cheshire countryside.
      Jack’s girlfriend, Sasha Attwood, 27, has also bagged several lucrative sponsorship deals since moving to Manchester with her fella.
      Sasha, who started dating Jack while at school in Birmingham, has signed with Elite Model Management and has built up a huge online social media following.
      Jack recently signed the most lucrative boot sponsorship deal in Britain with PumaCredit:
      Jack made a £100 million transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester City in 2021Credit: Getty
      The footballer also signed a six-figure deal with fashion brand boohooManCredit: BOOHOO
      Jack’s girlfriend Sasha has signed several big money modelling deals of her own
      The England World Cup star is described as a license to print moneyCredit: Getty More

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      Pair of loved up QPR fans pay £13,000 for footie-themed dream wedding

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      TWO QPR fans shared deep love for the team — at their wedding.Lee and Jacqui Scudder made the Hoops the theme of their £13,000 big day.
      Lee and Jacqui Scudder spent £13,000 theming their big day around their beloved Championship team
      The couple were pictured near each other at a QPR open day 23 years ago
      They included the Championship side’s blue and white colours in their wedding outfits and a three-tiered cake.
      Club legends including Les Ferdinand recorded messages, while the 11 tables for 80 guests were named after players.
      Lee, 35, and Jacqui, 34, met in 2021 when they bemoaned their team’s performance while watching from the stands during a 4-1 defeat at West London rivals Fulham.
      Incredibly, the couple were pictured near each other at a QPR open day 23 years ago.
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      Lee proposed during a tour of the club’s Loftus Road ground and officials arranged it so their parents were sat in one of the stadium’s boxes to watch.
      Jacqui, of Southend, Essex, has been a QPR season ticket holder for around 25 years.
      Her hen do was a girls’ day out watching the Hoops lose 3-1 to Blackburn.
      They pair tied the knot at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre in Witham, Essex, on Saturday.
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      Car repair superviser Jacqui said: “None of my friends and family were at all surprised about the wedding theme.”
      Lee, a post room team leader, said: “Having some current players and a few legends send messages was really special. For them to be a part of our big day was massive.”
      Lee proposed during a tour of the club’s Loftus Road ground
      Club legends such as Les Ferdinand recorded messages for the happy coupleCredit: Empics
      The 11 tables for 80 guests were named after QPR players
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      Man City ace Erling Haaland caught using mobile phone while driving £300k Rolls-Royce on dual-carriageway

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      FOOTIE sensation Erling Haaland has been being caught using his mobile phone while driving his £300,000 Rolls-Royce. The Man City star was spotted holding the smartphone while at the wheel.
      Erling Haaland has been caught using his mobile phone while driving his Rolls-Royce
      The striker can be seen with the device in his left hand while steering the wheel with his right
      Photos seem to show the hotshot striker looking down into his lap as he clasps the device in his left hand, with his right hand on the steering wheel.
      Norwegian Haaland, 22, was driving his white Rolls-Royce Cullinan on a dual carriageway in Manchester’s New Islington, close to City’s Etihad Stadium.
      The incident occurred the day after Haaland bagged five goals in a 7-0 Champions League win against RB Leipzig on 14 March.
      Anyone caught driving while using a mobile phone faces six penalty points and a £200 fine.
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      And if the driver only passed their test in the past two years, their licence can be revoked.
      An onlooker said: “Erling has hardly put a foot wrong since he moved to City.
      “But he needs to pay more attention to the road when he’s driving and needs to brush up on the law when he’s driving.
      “It’s a silly mistake but could be a dangerous one for him and for other road users.
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      “The last thing City fans want is for him to have a bump which rules him out of a game.”
      Road safety groups also criticised £375,000-a-week Haaland, who has bagged 42 goals in 37 games for the Sky Blues.
      An AA spokesman said: “It’s a straight red with no excuses.
      “Holding your phone while driving is dangerous. For someone so effective at scoring, this is definitely an own goal.”
      The laws around using phones while driving were toughened up in March 2022.
      At the time then Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “I will do everything in my power to keep road users safe, which is why I am taking a zero-tolerance approach to those who decide to risk lives by using their phone behind the wheel.”
      An RAC report in 2020 found that one-third of drivers thought other motorists using their mobile phones at the wheel was one of their top safety concerns.
      And statistics published last year revealed that in 2020 17 people were killed and 499 injured in crashes where the driver was using a mobile.
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      Haaland’s error came despite driving rules in his homeland of Norway banning motorists from using their phone at the wheel.
      Man City and Haaland’s agent were contacted for comment.
      Haaland has bagged 42 goals in 37 games for Man CityCredit: Getty
      The footballer was driving his flashy motor in Manchester’s New Islington, close to City’s Etihad StadiumCredit: Cavendish More