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      Premier League star Mario Lemina heartbroken after death of his dad as Wolves team-mates honour him in Everton game

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      WOLVES paid tribute to Mario Lemina’s dad following the announcement of his tragic death this afternoon.The club broke the heartbreaking news on social media today.
      Wolves players held up Mario Lemina’s shirt during their match against EvertonCredit: Reuters
      The midfielder paid tribute to his dad on SundayCredit: Getty
      A statement read: “Our hearts go out to Mario Lemina after the passing of his father yesterday morning.
      “The whole pack send their love and sympathy to Mario and his family.
      “Mario’s teammates will wear black armbands today in honour of his father’s memory.”
      Wolves faced Everton in the Premier League this afternoon and paid tribute to Lemina’s dad by wearing black armbands and holding up the midfielder’s shirt during the game.
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      In response to the news, a tweet from the Toffees read: “Incredibly sad news. Our thoughts are with Mario and his family during this time.”
      Lemina dedicated his goal and man-of-the-match performance against Chelsea to his dad on Christmas Eve.
      In a post-match interview, the midfielder revealed that his father was in hospital surrounded by family.
      He told Sky Sports: “By the way I wanted to pass a message to my dad. He is in hospital, for two months now.
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      “He is struggling a lot and my family are around him now. I wanted to be with him, but I need to do my work. Dad – Keep pushing! We are all together.”
      Lemina travelled to France after Sunday’s game to be with his dad over the Christmas period.
      Wolves boss Gary O’Neil revealed on Friday that he was attending a “family issue”.
      O’Neil said: “Mario has gone back to France to attend a family issue, I don’t want to speak about it too much as it’s not my place.
      “Mario didn’t train today and that’s all I can say on it.
      “Around tomorrow it’s too early to say, my only thoughts are with Mario and what he needs at this moment.
      “Some things are more important than football matches.”
      Wolves currently sit 11th in the Premier League table with 25 points from 19 games. More

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      FA speak to Man Utd star Garnacho after he posts then deletes ‘controversial’ message about Onana

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      MANCHESTER Utd star Alejandro Garnacho is being spoken to by the FA over deleted social media messages about team-mate Andre Onana, it’s understood.Onana had spared United’s blushes with a match-winning penalty save against FC Copenhagen in their Champions League group stage match on Wednesday night.
      Alejandro Garnacho could be in hot water after posting a now-deleted social media postCredit: Getty
      Garnacho posted a snap of his teammates celebrating with keeper Andre OnanaCredit: Alamy
      A post uploaded by Garnacho with two gorilla emojis was swiftly deletedCredit: Instagram
      And the young Argentine posted a snap of himself and other United players celebrating Onana’s heroics on Twitter – including two gorilla emojis.
      Despite swiftly editing then deleting the post, the FA were alerted to it and have since liaised with the 19-year-old winger to investigate the matter.
      And while there is no suggestion of racism behind the message, it is likely the athlete will be hit with a suspension if the Football Association adopt the same approach they have in the past.
      Previously, the FA has punished footballers over other controversial social media postings that were viewed as offensive – even if the meaning was unintended.
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      But Onana has since taken to social media to defend his young teammate.
      Over two Instagram stories, he wrote: “People cannot choose what I should be offended by.
      “I know exactly what @garnacho7 meant: power and strength.
      “This matter should go no further.”
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      Garnacho has also shared Onana’s defence of him on his own Instagram.
      In 2020, then-United striker Edinson Cavani was suspended for three games for writing “Gracias Negrito” to a friend – with an FA commission finding it a racial term.
      The Uruguay striker asserted that the message “was intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend” following an apology.
      Cavani was slapped with a £100,000 fine and made to complete face-to-face education.
      The previous year, Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva picked up a one-match ban and £50,000 fine for posting the image of the popular Conguitos chocolate bar, which has long been accused of racist undertones.
      And while the swiftness of the post’s deletion and Garnacho’s youth will be factors taken into account, he may yet be made to pay for a moment’s unintentional foolishness.

      The FA are aware of the post in question and have sought Garnacho’s observations on it.
      The Sun has approached Manchester United for comment.
      Onana took to Instagram to defend his teammateCredit: Instagram
      The stalwart keeper urged the FA not to punish GarnachoCredit: Instagram
      Garnacho shared the goalkeeper’s defence of his postCredit: Instagram
      The winger is expected to receive the same treatment other players haveCredit: Reuters More

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      Fans say Trent Alexander-Arnold’s ‘payback game is STRONG’ as he responds to James Maddison’s cheeky ‘replay’ post

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      FANS have praised Trent Alexander Arnold’s comeback to James Maddison’s cheeky Instagram post this week.Maddison uploaded a picture of the two together on England duty ahead of the games against Australia and Italy, with the caption: “Still asking for a replay” alongside some bored looking emojis.
      Trent provided a cheeky comeback to James MaddisonCredit: Youtube – Channel 4
      Maddison had said Trent was still asking for a replayCredit: Rex
      The offending post in question
      The post referred to when Liverpool had a Luis Diaz goal wrongly ruled out for offside after a VAR mishap at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp then said ahead of his side’s Europa League clash with Union Saint-Gilloise that replaying the game would be a fair outcome.
      The manager said: “I say this not as manager of Liverpool but as a football person – I think the only outcome should be a replay. Probably will not happen.”
      Fans online delighted in Maddison’s trolling of the Liverpool right-back, but Trent managed to get his own dig back at Maddison when doing media work for Channel 4.

      He was asked what exactly the two were talking about in the picture and said: “Nah, he was asking me how to teach him how to put a free-kick in the top corner.
      “I just showed him the video of when I scored at Leicester last year and they got relegated, so.”
      Trent couldn’t hide his amusement after as he burst into laughter.
      One fan on X posted in response to the video: “Maddison, you brought this on yourself.
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      “Trent’s payback game is STRONG.”
      Another wrote: “Trent is funny asf.”
      A third posted: “Maddison should hold!! Trent is a savage man.”
      While a fourth wrote: “Trent cooked him.” More

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      Yobs who taunted Sunderland fans with pic of Bradley Lowery are brothers – as mum slams ‘low lifes’ and cops open probe

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      THE vile football yobs who taunted Sunderland fans with a picture of Bradley Lowery are brothers, it has been revealed.Little Bradley captured the nation’s heart during his battle with cancer, but tragically died aged just six in 2017.
      Vile fans held up a photo of late Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery last nightCredit: Twitter/@sheffield wednesday
      His mum has now shared her heartbreak on FacebookCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Dale’s (pictured) former employer JRI Orthopaedics condemned his actionsCredit: Facebook
      The two yobs were brothers Dale and Drew Houghton (pictured)Credit: Facebook
      He was a mascot for his beloved Sunderland and, in the months before his death, led England out at Wembley alongside his hero – former Black Cats striker Jermain Defoe.
      Pictures circulated on X, formerly Twitter, showing two men laughing at the Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland match at Hillsborough on Friday, with one of them holding up a picture of Bradley to the camera.
      It has now emerged the two yobs were brothers Dale and Drew Houghton.
      Dale’s former employer JRI Orthopaedics condemned his actions and claimed he “has not been employed” there for “some time”.
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      A full statement read: “JRI want to make clear that we do not condone the posts and images that has caused so much upset to so many people.
      “We wish to confirm that Dale Houghton is an ex-employee of JRI Orthopaedics and has not been employed by the business for some time.”
      In a post on Facebook, the Bradley Lowery Foundation, a charity set up by the boy’s mother Gemma, said: “This is so sad for me to see – whatever happened to ‘cancer has no colours’, let alone respect for a family that lost their baby to cancer?”
      A statement from the family read: “Today has not been the Saturday I was expecting, after receiving multiple calls and messages regarding a photo circulating on social media.
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      “I have received a visit from the Durham Police to check that I am ok, and they have notified myself and Carl that Yorkshire police are now dealing with the situation and taking it very serious.
      “Understandably people are angry, if I wasn’t so upset I’d be angry to.
      “Bradley was and still is well loved in the football community, which I’m enternaly [sic] grateful for, but i must ask that everyone lets the police do their job, and deal with the low lives.
      “I want to thank Sheffield Wednesday, for their quick condemnation, and the support their fans have shown.
      “Like we always say, CANCER HAS NO COLOURS, and as we all know it can affect anyone at any time.
      “Thank you all for your kind words, it has really helped and let’s do what we do best at the Bradley Lowery Foundation and turn this negative into a positive. Let’s share this beautiful iconic photo.”
      A spokesperson for Sheffield Wednesday described their actions as “outrageous and deplorable” on X, while South Yorkshire Police said it was working with the club to identify the men.
      A spokesman for the force said: “We are working to investigate public order offences following the Sheffield Wednesday V Sunderland fixture yesterday.
      “We will be working with the club to identity those responsible.
      “Anyone with information is asked to get in touch online or by calling 101.”
      Sheffield Wednesday said in a statement: “We are aware of the images circulating and have launched an immediate investigation together with South Yorkshire Police.
      “We roundly condemn this outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour.
      “We can only apologise for the undoubted distress caused to Bradley’s family and friends.”
      Young Bradley was a regular Sunderland mascot, holding the hand of his idol Defoe.
      In June 2017, he penned an emotional tribute to his “best pal” Bradley – saying his favourite part of playing for Sunderland was walking onto the pitch with the brave youngster.
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      Defoe said he was heartbroken when he discovered the brave child could only have weeks to live.
      In the wake of Bradley’s death social media became flooded with messages filled with blue heart emojis in a show of support for him.
      Bradley struck up a friendship with Jermain Defoe when he played for the clubCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      JRI claimed he ‘has not been employed’ there for ‘some time’Credit: Facebook/JRI Orthopaedics
      Fans have now called for the vile pair to be banned
      The football-mad six-year-old captured the hearts of BritsCredit: Twiter / @Sheffield wednesday More

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      £97m Chelsea flop Mykhailo Mudryk benched by Ukraine for huge Euro 2024 qualifying clash

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      UKRAINE benched Chelsea flop Mykhailo Mudryk for Tuesday’s vital Euro 2024 qualifier away to Italy.The £97million winger was taken off in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with England.
      Mykhailo Mudryk was reduced to a sub role for Tuesday’s vital qualifierCredit: Rex
      Mudryk has failed to impress Mauricio Pochettino since the ex-Spurs chief took over as Stamford Bridge manager in the summer.
      Now the ex-Shakhtar Donetsk star has been axed by his national team.
      Ukraine went into the clash at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza three points ahead of Italy, who have a game in hand.
      England top Group C on 13 points from five matches, with the Ukrainians second on seven from four games.
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      Not surprisingly, huge national hero Oleksandr Zinchenko stays in at left-back after shocking England by firing the opener at the weekend.
      The Arsenal ace, 26, was given a massive reception when he was replaced after 76 minutes, with Mudryk following him off just before stoppage time.
      The 22-year-old cost Chelsea an initial £62m back in January.
      And the cruel joke around the club is that all the add-ons in the transfer fee will take ages to be paid.
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      After spluttering last term, Mudryk has again been a bit-part player this season, now under Pochettino.
      Ukraine legend and ex-Chelsea attacker Andriy Shevchenko has tried to help Mudryk during the 46-year-old’s regular visits to London. More

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      Police hunting for missing former Bundesliga player and manager as family beg public to help find him

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      THE FAMILY of ex-Bundesliga footballer Uwe Klimaschefski have put out an urgent appeal to the police and public to help find him.Klimaschefski, 84, was reported to be missing since 5pm on September 7.
      Uwe Klimaschefski’s family have put out an appeal to the police and public after he went missingCredit: Picture Alliance / Nordphoto
      Klimaschefski played for a host of top German clubs in the 1950s and 60sCredit: Getty
      An appeal from his daughters Martina and Heike Klimaschefski on Facebook said: “Uwe Klimaschefski has been missing since September 7th at 5pm. 
      “He drove his car from Homburg to Berlin. 
      “Approached a passer-by there around 5pm to make a phone call. Since then there has been no trace.”
      Klimaschefski is said to be “urgently dependent on medication.”
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      The statement on Heike’s page continued: “If anyone sees him, please notify the Berlin police, me or my sister Martina Klimaschefski.
      “The Berlin police have received a missing person report.”
      The former forward enjoyed a playing career across a number of top German clubs including Bayer Leverkusen and Hertha Berlin across the 1950s and 60s.
      He later went on to become a coach for the likes of FC Homburg, Mainz, Hertha and 1860 Munich.
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      Klimaschefski was diagnosed with severe diabetes shortly before his 80th birthday.
      At the time he told BILD he “cheated death” after it was revealed he had a blood sugar level of 1100, with the normal level being between 110 and 140.
      He added: “They said I should actually be dead. I didn’t actually plan on setting the world record there.” More

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      Costa Rican footballer devoured by crocodile while bathing in river as beast is spotted with body in its jaws

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      A FOOTBALLER has been devoured by a crocodile after taking a dip in a river to cool off.Shocking images show the large reptile swimming through the water with the victim’s body in its jaws.
      Tributes have been paid to Costa Rican footballer Jesus Alberto Lopez OrtizCredit: Jam Press
      Shocking images emerged of the player being mauled and carried by a crocodileCredit: Jam Press Vid
      Locals battled to haul the victim’s body from the riverCredit: Jam Press Vid
      Another clip shows the crocodile being shot dead in the water before locals carry its victim’s body to the riverbank.
      Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz, nicknamed “Chucho”, was killed by the reptile on Saturday, it has been revealed.
      The 29-year-old footballer was attacked by the crocodile while cooling off in the river in Rio Cañas in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
      Locals followed the reptile in a canoe – but a statement by local police said it was their officers who killed the crocodile.
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      Lopez was a footballer for amateur side Deportivo Río Cañas, as well as a dad to two children aged eight and three.
      His distraught family have now appealed to the public to help pay for the player’s funeral costs, while his team manager Luis Carlos Montes is also organising a collection.
      The player’s club paid tribute, saying: “With deep sorrow we make public the death of our player Jesús López Ortiz that God enjoys.
      “Rest in peace, Chucho – we join the pain of all his family.
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      One supporter’s comment in response on Facebook said: “Always with his humility that characterised him, last night he delighted us with his last game.
      “We will miss you, Chucho – the ball always at 10.”
      Costa Rica’s ministry of environment and energy bans hunting or killing protected animals including crocodiles.
      But local police decided they had permission under the central American country’s wildlife laws “to free the body from the jaws of the reptile” and shoot the crocodile dead.
      In a statement, they said: “It should be clarified that all efforts were made to rescue the body of the deceased person without causing damage to the reptile, which was not possible.”
      Last November a 12ft crocodile tore off the head of an eight-year-old boy Julio Otero Fernández in Costa Rica while he was on a fishing trip with his horrified family.
      Later that month a hunter tracked the suspected predator and shot it dead before fleeing the scene.
      In Indonesia last July, a 14-year-old girl was killed by a crocodile while washing her clothes in the river.
      That attack came a year and a half after another eight-year-old boy was mauled to death by a crocodile near his home in Malaysia.
      And just last week, also in Malaysia, a missing farmer was found inside the belly of a huge 14ft crocodile.
      An elderly man died when he was set upon by some 40 crocodiles after falling into their enclosure earlier this year in Cambodia.
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      Also in May, the remains of a missing fisherman were found inside two crocodiles in Australia.
      And last year two tourists from the United States were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico when one went swimming in the ocean at night and the second came in to try helping him. More

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      AC Milan announce Ruben Loftus-Cheek transfer as Chelsea ace joins fellow Blues academy graduate at San Siro

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      AC MILAN have announced Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s arrival from Chelsea on a four-year deal.The 10-cap England midfielder, 27, joins fellow Blues’ academy product Fikayo Tomori at the Italian giants.

      Ruben Loftus-Cheek signs up with AC Milan until 2027Credit: Getty
      Stamford Bridge academy product Loftus-Cheek is now at AC MilanCredit: AFP
      Milan have reportedly paid around £15million as RLC bids to revive his injury-hit career.
      He’s the latest of many ex-Chelsea youth players to depart over the past decade despite winning international honours.
      It follows Manchester United agreeing a £60m transfer for Blues’ 24-year-old playmaker Mason Mount.
      Loftus-Cheek’s new team-mate Tomori, 25, is another England ace eased out of Stamford Bridge by an influx of foreign buys.
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      Milan are also understood to be monitoring Chelsea winger Callum Hudson Odoi.
      The Three Lions’ winger, 22, has also been linked with Fulham and Nottingham Forest.
      Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, 36, is also at Milan.
      Stefano Pioli’s men finished a disappointing fourth in Serie A.
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      For Loftus-Cheek, it’s surely a dream chance to see if he can fulfil his all-round potential.
      All his England caps came in 2017 and 2018.
      And he had again slipped to the fringes at Chelsea over the past year, following earlier loan spells with Crystal Palace and Fulham. More