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      Ex-Man Utd player forced to close bar in Spain due to soaring costs

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      EX-footballer Lee Sharpe has been forced to close his Irish bar in Spain over soaring costs.The former Manchester United winger, 51, set up Sharpey’s when he emigrated last year.
      The former Man Utd winger has announced that his bar in Spain ‘just wasn’t working’
      But he has stepped away from the business, announcing: “As a family it just wasn’t working.”
      The property in Javea on the Costa Blanca is being advertised for rent at £2,845 a month.
      Sharpe moved as a new lockdown threat emerged in the UK.
      Renting a villa in the hills above the seaside town, he spent much of the winter playing golf.
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      Tourist numbers were badly hit by Covid and soaring cost of living in Britain means they have not yet recovered.
      Sharpe spent much of the winter playing golf.
      He said: “I’ve many exciting projects due to be announced this month but unfortunately I can’t talk about them yet.”
      He played for United from 1988 to 1996 and won eight England caps before retiring in 2004.
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      Prince William ‘has no plans’ to travel to Qatar to watch England play in World Cup next month amid human rights row

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      PRINCE William will not travel to watch England play in the World Cup next month amid a growing row over Qatar’s human rights record.The FA President, 40, had been expected to attend games in the Middle East in November.
      Prince William, the FA president and new Prince of Wales, has ‘no plans’ to travel to QatarCredit: Getty
      The news comes amid a human rights row in the Islamic stateCredit: Reuters
      Sources close to the future king blamed a busy diary during the World Cup, with England’s first game on November 21 against Iran.
      The hosts have been dogged by protests over poor conditions for stadium workers and criminalisation of same-sex relationships.
      Friends say a trip to the final if Gareth Southgate’s team get there on December 18 is unlikely and would likely only be part of a government delegation.
      Last night LGBT rights activists hailed his decision to stay away from Qatar.
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      In 2016, William became the first royal to appear on the cover of gay magazine Attitude, where he praised the bravery of gay, lesbian and transgender youngsters who have suffered bullying. He told the mag: “No one should be bullied for their sexuality.”
      Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar due to its strict Islamic rulers.
      Foreign Secretary James Cleverly was accused of being “shockingly tone-deaf” this week after warning gay fans to be “respectful” in the Middle Eastern country.
      England skipper Harry Kane is among several captains planning to wear a rainbow “OneLove” armband during the tournament.
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      Amnesty International has also urged Fifa to pay compensation of at least £350million to stadium workers for “human rights abuses”.
      William and wife Kate’s diaries are laid out six months in advance but no space was found for Qatar.
      The couple are in Boston, US, for William’s televised £50million environmental Earthshot Prize on December 2.
      They also have a string of unannounced engagements during the tournament.
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      Footie-mad William visited England’s training HQ in Staffs this month, and chatted with Southgate.
      A spokesman declined to comment.
      Activists have slammed Qatar for poor treatment of stadium workers and criminalisation of same-sex relationshipsCredit: Getty
      Prince William’s diaries means he is to be in Boston in early December for environmental Earthshot PrizeCredit: Getty More

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      Moussa Sissoko must cough up £60,000 after footy star failed to pay energy bills at £3m London pad

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      EX-PREMIER League star Moussa Sissoko must cough up more than £60,000 after failing to pay his energy bills.The France international, who spent five years at Tottenham and played for Newcastle and Watford, racked up the debts at his £3million pad in Mayfair, London.
      Moussa Sissoko must cough up more than £60,000 after failing to pay his energy billsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Sissoko, 33, was pursued by Yu Energy in the County Court Business Centre, which ruled he must pay £61,700.
      He and wife Marylou Sidibe moved out of the flat earlier this year.
      Sissoko, reported to earn £4million a year, is now back in France playing for Nantes.
      The company plans to pursue him in France.
      A source said yesterday: “There’s no way he can avoid the liability.”
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      England’s World Cup Wags plan mega bling holiday to Qatar – including camel racing

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      ENGLAND’S Wags aim to have a ball and shop for bling in Qatar while their fellas try to win the World Cup there.The players’ partners have already eyed up a £40,000-a-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton’s five-star Sharq Village and Spa in Doha.
      The Wags, including Sasha Attwood, plan to watch camels race on the sands
      Sasha is the glamorous girlfriend of England’s Jack GrealishCredit: Getty
      Other Three Lions family members will be holed up at the five-star Marsa Malaz KempinskiCredit: KEMPINSKI
      Up to ten aim to share its Royal Villa with ocean views, a chef’s kitchen and 24-hour butler service.
      Spa treatments include a £170 stress relief massage, should the Three Lions be taken to penalties, and a £400 facial to ease tension.
      The Wags — including Harry Maguire’s wife Fern, Jordan ­Pickford’s missus Megan, Kyle Walker’s other half Annie, Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood and Declan Rice’s partner Lauren Fryer — also plan to watch camels race on the sands.
      A planned trip to Pearl Island will include visiting high end jewellery and clothing outlets.
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      A source said: “They want to see everything Doha has to offer. They’re excited about going and want to make the most of it.
      “They are going to behave themselves but this is going to be a no expense spared trip of a lifetime for them all.”
      The Wags will be staying on a £1billion cruise liner during the tournament — with other family members holed up at the five-star Marsa Malaz Kempinski.
      Their secret plans emerged after a presentation by the Football Association warned them to be on their best behaviour in Qatar where rules are strict.
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      They were told that in public they must “dress modestly” and avoid displays of affection.
      They must not drink alcohol or swear in public, play loud music, sing, shout or act “inappropriately” during prayer calls.
      The FA delivered the non- negotiable rules at a secret ­presentation ahead of England’s 3-3 draw with Germany at Wembley last month.
      England boss Gareth Southgate is expected to name his World Cup squad in the coming days.
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      His side are among the pre-tournament favourites.
      The Three Lions’ first group match will be against Iran in Doha on November 21 — the day after the tournament starts. More

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      England ace John Stones is expecting a World Cup baby with pregnant girlfriend

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      ENGLAND ace John Stones is expecting a World Cup baby with his entrepreneur girlfriend.The Man City centre-back, 28, is expected to be named in the Three Lions squad for Qatar.
      A source said nothing would top the birth of their child, but winning the World Cup would be a way to celebrate
      It’s unlikely that Stones’s girlfriend will fly to Qatar, but he could be given permission to fly back for the birthCredit: PA
      And he could be lifting more than the Jules Rimet trophy if Gareth Southgate’s boys win it.
      Stones’ partner, Olivia Naylor, 33 — who has just launched her children’s clothing brand, Moosh — is due to give birth to their first child together towards the end of December.
      A source said: “They’re over the moon.
      “Family means the world to them. They always wanted children together and so this is incredibly special.
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      “Nothing will top the birth of his children — but winning the World Cup would be some way to celebrate.”
      Southgate is set to shortly name his 26-man squad for Qatar.
      Their first match will be against Iran on November 21 in Doha — the day after the tournament starts.
      And the final will take place on December 18.
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      It is unlikely Olivia will travel to Qatar to watch Stones.
      But he could be given permission to fly home for the birth — as Fabian Delph was with his wife during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
      Stones began dating Olivia months after that tournament.
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      Man City want bargain transfer for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after he destroyed Liverpool in Champions League

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      MANCHESTER CITY are keeping tabs on the Georgian striker dubbed the new Georgi Kinkladze.Napoli forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has a growing band of admirers after a stellar first three months in Italy, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among them.
      Man City are tracking Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after watching him demolish Liverpool in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Now City are taking a keen interest – and the Kvaratskhelia has an affection for them because of Kinkladze, who is a cult figure for his unforgettable spell there in the 1990s.
      The Georgian international, who can play anywhere across the front three, was a key man in Napoli’s 4-1 Champions League thrashing of Liverpool.
      Kvaratskhelia, 21, was star of the show with Rubin Kazan, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine allowed foreign players to suspend their contracts.
      He spent four months back in his homeland with Dinamo Batumi last season before moving to Serie A as a £10million snip.
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      Despite signing him on a five-year contract, Napoli are desperate to give him an improved deal, so they can insert a £65m buy-out clause.
      But Kvaratskhelia, who has hit seven goals already, has so far been reluctant to agree and wants to weigh up his options.
      And City hope that if they do choose to firm up their interest, Kinkladze’s links with them will put them in pole position.
      Kinky, as he was dubbed by fans, still keeps in touch with his old club and believes his fellow countryman has what it takes to thrive in England.
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      Meanwhile, crocked duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips will step up their recovery work this week and are on course to make the World Cup.
      Walker, a certainty for the England squad, has had groin surgery while Phillips had a shoulder op last month.
      Boss Pep Guardiola admitted on Friday that he is delighted with their progress – and the pair of them have had the green light to increase their core work and cardio fitness.
      They will be back in the gym this week, and although the club will not risk longer term injuries by rushing them back, hopes of both making Qatar are growing. More

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      Premier League club’s fans most likely to pop a Viagra to score in the bedroom

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      FANS of Chelsea are most likely to pop pills to help score in the bedroom, according to a poll.Twenty per cent of Blues supporters admit taking the little blue tablets to keepy uppy.
      Chelsea fans are most likely to pop Viagra or something similar to score in the bedroomCredit: Getty

      Arsenal fans were second with 19 per cent taking a pill, then Southampton on 18 per cent, and Man United and Spurs fans fourth on 17 per cent.
      But fans of misfiring Aston Villa perform off the pitch with just six per cent needing Viagra or a similar stimulant.
      Bets site freebets.com asked 2,000 Premier League fans if they used erectile dysfunction drugs.
      Spokesman Tim Agnew said: “It brings a whole new meaning to the time-honoured football chant of ‘Come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough’.
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      “It looks like that would be Chelsea fans according to the findings.
      “But on the other hand, it could be Aston Villa fans because they seem more than happy with their performance in the bedroom!”
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      I posed as Three Lions fan to view filthy rip-off flats in Qatar – I was disgusted with what I found

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      A COCKROACH-ridden £650-a-night hovel is among filthy rip-off flats on offer to England fans at the Qatar World Cup.We posed as Three Lions followers to view the tiny concrete box described by its owner, Hilal, as “adorable” on rental site Airbnb.
      We posed as Three Lions followers to view a tiny concrete box described by its owner, Hilal, as ‘adorable’ on rental site AirbnbCredit: Dan Charity
      A cockroach-ridden £650-a-night hovel is among filthy rip-off flats on offer to England fans at the Qatar World CupCredit: Dan Charity
      The flat, with its cracked walls, soiled mattress and at least five ’roaches in the kitchen, was next to a noisy building site in Doha.
      Another Airbnb host, Riham, was offering digs in the capital with stained walls and lounge-kitchenette for £534 a night.
      Mohammad showed us snaps of his “lovely” three-room property near Khalifa Stadium — a World Cup ground — at £1,789-a-night.
      They were among dozens of grubby homes advertised by landlords hoping to cash in as fans fear a looming Cup accommodation crisis.
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      A million are expected to descend on the Yorkshire-sized oil-rich state.
      Qatar 2022 chiefs insist there will be plenty of Fan Village Cabins to be had and urge fans to avoid the private rental market.
      Omar Al-Jaber, Supreme Committee accommodation boss, said: “We’ll cope. There’s no crisis.”
      They were among dozens of grubby homes advertised by landlords hoping to cash in as fans fear a looming Cup accommodation crisisCredit: Dan Charity
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