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    Forgotten Premier League flop who once cost £25million ‘spotted selling his old Everton shirts on Facebook Marketplace’

    EVERTON flop Jean-Philippe Gbamin seems to be selling his match-worn kit on Facebook amid a disastrous spell at Goodison Park.Gbamin joined the Toffees in 2019 following a £25million deal with Mainz but has since struggled with only a mere eight appearances under his belt.
    Everton flop Jean-Philippe Gbamin has struggled to break into the first teamCredit: Getty
    Gbamin appears to be selling his Everton kit for a mere £300 on Facebook
    The midfielder’s struggles led to two loan stints as he temporarily joined CSKA Moscow and Trabzonspor last season.
    Despite having another year on his contract, the Ivory Coast international doesn’t appear likely to make Everton manager Sean Dyche’s plans for the upcoming season.
    Now the 27-year-old appears to be selling his kit on social media.
    The Ivorian reportedly shared a picture of Everton shirts, tracksuit tops and socks on Facebook Marketplace.
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    And it seems like the No6 is selling the lot for a mere £300.
    Gbamin appeared to post the advert with the following caption: “Everton Football Club Clothes Bundle – Brand New and Match Worn Shirts £300.”
    The versatile midfielder’s turbulent four-year stint at Merseyside got off on the wrong foot after his arrival from Germany.
    Gbamin suffered a serious hamstring injury within weeks of joining the club.
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    That set-back ruled him out for the majority of the 2019-2020 season.
    His luck didn’t improve as he then only mustered six appearances in the Premier League.
    Everton are set for an important summer transfer window that will demand significant reinforcement.
    The Toffees barely avoided relegation last season and took their survival struggle down to the wire as they didn’t seal safety until the final round of fixtures. More

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    Busty Misfits boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn embraces no bra club as she steps out in nearly see-through crop top

    BUSTY Misfits ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn has embraced the no bra club by stepping out in a nearly see-through crop top. The OnlyFans star from Leeds boasts 552,000 followers on Instagram and five million fans on Facebook.
    The blonde beauty stepped out into the London sunshine with no bra onCredit: Instagram / apolloniallewellyn
    The 23-year old has an OnlyFans account where fans can pay for exclusive contentCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She has over 552,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia regularly posts pictures of herself from her travels around the worldCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqx1HiQs_vq/
    And the 23 year old took to her Instagram story and posted a picture of herself in the London sunshine before heading to the Kingpin boxing event.
    The Misfit’s ring girl was wearing no bra and her black crop top was almost see-through.
    Austin McBroom and AnEsonGib went at it once again in the main event while Elle Brooke and her sister Emily were on the card alongside controversial American rapper Blueface.
    Brooke now has three wins to her name as she recorded a 49-46 points victory over Ms. Danielka.
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    Apollonia regularly treats her followers to saucy uploads on her social media.
    On Friday the OnlyFans star wowed fans as she shared snaps from a spa day where she posted photos of herself inside the sauna.
    The fashion model certainly caught the eye in an outfit that showed off her stunning figure.
    The blonde beauty made a name for herself during the Elle Brooke and KSI Misfit’s card at Wembley Arena in January.
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    The model revealed she now earns nine times as much money as she used to thanks to her work with the Misfits organisation.
    However, she did admit that her OnlyFans is where she really makes her cash.
    Apollonia also has her own OnlyFans account where fans can pay for exclusive content.
    The fashion model boasts a huge following on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUvBB2DIPN/
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    Football thugs throw dead rats that were painted red at rival fans as sick pictures show vermin on seats inside stadium

    SICK football thugs threw painted dead rats at their rival supporters in gruesome scenes.The incident happened in a meeting between Charleroi and Standard Liege in the Belgian Pro League on Friday night.
    Standard Liege’s win was soured by unsavoury scenes from the standsCredit: Rex
    One of a number of dead rats thrown at Liege supportersCredit: Facebook
    Liege won the match 3-1 but the major talking point was the shocking scenes in the stands.
    The atmosphere was electric as both sets of supporters cheered the entrance of the teams with pyrotechnic displays and tifos.
    The game itself was interrupted for a few minutes due to smoke bombs being thrown onto the pitch.
    But things took a turn for the worse when Charleroi supporters started throwing dead rats painted red in the direction of their Liege counter parts.
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    In a press release published by the Liege supporters group on Facebook, the behaviour of the Charleroi fans was slammed.
    The statement read: “Supporters” from Charleroi threw dead rats in the direction of T2. We are not talking about one or two rats but easily about ten.
    “We hope that the Pro League will act, that our club will file a complaint and that animal associations will get involved.
    “You really are big s****. We already knew that but you’ve just confirmed it even more.”
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    The Charleroi ultras were dressed as pest control in the stands and unfurled a banner with the words “Rat control” emblazoned across it.
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    In the week building up to the game Charleroi ultras had posted messages to their social media sites comparing the Liege supporters to rats.
    One such post translated as : “After the floods, and even more since the acceleration of the tram works in Liège, the rats are out. The inhabitants of Liège who walk during the day or in the evening in the streets of the Cité Ardente have certainly noticed it.”
    During the game Charleroi supporters were heard chanting “ In the mud, there are rats, they are everywhere the rats, they are the people of Liège.”
    This isn’t the first time that Charleroi have been in trouble for their off the pitch behaviour.
    Back in November 2022 a match against Mechelen was interrupted by Charleroi supporters throwing smoke bombs and missiles onto the pitch. More

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    Kickaround on council pitch was banned as players didn’t complete a risk assessment

    A PARK kickaround among pals was cancelled by council killjoys — as the players had not completed a risk assessment.The middle-aged mates arranged a final five-a-side match on the multi-use pitch they had used for 15 years but is now due for demolition.
    A football match in Lincolnshire has been cancelled by the council after the players refused to complete a risk assessment before the game
    They promoted the event on Facebook and were stunned when a council spoilsport spotted the post and demanded they get public liability insurance and a do a risk assessment.
    The match in Sutton-on-Sea, Lincs, was then banned when they refused.
    One organiser told The Sun: “It was supposed to be a meet-up for people who’d played on the pitch — most of them are in their 50s and 60s now.
    It was just a bit of fun — but the council got in touch and classed it as an organised event on council land.”
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    But after The Sun stepped in, East Lindsey District Council performed a swift Cruyff turn — saying there was a “misunderstanding regarding the size and nature of the event”.
    The kickaround did go ahead on Friday, but numbers were low due to late notice of its reinstatement. More

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    Shocking abuse Ivan Toney got for goal vs Arsenal is further proof social media must tackle despicable drivel-scribblers

    IVAN TONEY scores! And an hour or so later despicable drivel-scribblers of whom a fair number populate social media are busy sending the Brentford striker some very nasty messages indeed.This is par for the course for the 26-year-old who has clambered through eight clubs before landing at the Bees where he has scored 57 goals in 98 games.
    Ivan Toney scored a controversial against ArsenalCredit: Getty
    He received abuse following the goalCredit: EPA
    In a wholly respectful society his record would be nationally embraced and yet it isn’t. And why? Because he’s black — and racism is a disgusting social disease.
    But hold on. This may be substantially true, although not entirely in football.
    Harry Kane is not black and yet the Spurs striker headed a list of verbally abused players in England’s World Cup squad in Qatar. And that was before he missed the penalty against France.
    After that his phone and laptop must have squealed for mercy.
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    So these social abusers appear to enjoy three football targets most — a failing on the pitch, vengeance and black players.
    Toney was guilty of scoring the goal that led to Brentford’s away draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal, possibly a turning point in the race for the title.
    I can understand why Gunners fans were enraged at the eye-boggling VAR error in missing a clear offside that instantly led to Toney’s headed goal but, innocent chap Toney, was only doing his job.
    For what might be called a late-starter, the Cobbler wasn’t really successful until a spell at Peterborough that led to him being sold to Brentford for £5million — rising to £10m.
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    Now he’s an England international. A story of try, try and try again, which should be admired and yet abuse continues to roll in.
    A man from North Shields has already been charged with sending him a hate message in October.
    Now Brentford are determined to chase down another keyboard crackpot, as they should.
    It’s hard to believe that even at the group stage in Qatar, no fewer than 1,546 tweets of abuse were received by England’s team, 205 of them concerning race, gender or sexuality.
    The little bit of good news was the number is drastically down on the 2020 Euros, where there was 3,000 alone in the hours that followed the three missed penalties in the final against Italy.
    Twitter, Instagram and Facebook say they have introduced plans to delete the hate mail around football but their achievement rate is only one-star at best. It should be a five-star priority.
    A new government Bill, if passed by April, is designed to protect kids but not really adults.
    But every generation should be protected because some of the filth, curses and threats I am only too aware of have no place in any society.
    These offences should be regarded as criminal aggravation and top footballers, their families too, are major victims.
    Racial comments made among match-day crowds are not acceptable either although the two Erics, Dier and Cantona had a simple way of dealing with them.
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    So angered by remarks they jumped into the terraces to sort out offenders. Cantona actually aimed a kick at one of them — not wholly to be recommended.
    Nevertheless, Kick it Out is a great anti-discrimination campaign and clubs should be admired for sticking with it. More

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    Escaped prisoner hunted by cops looks like top footballer – can you guess who?

    A GARY Neville lookalike on the run from prison is being hunted by cops.Social media users reckon Paul Clohessy is a spit for the ex-Red Devils ace turned pundit.
    Drugs offender Paul Clohessy is serving six years at HMP North Sea Camp but absconded on MondayCredit: SWNS
    When Lincolnshire Police issued a wanted photo yesterday, Facebook users pounced on his resemblance to ex-Man United star Gary NevilleCredit: Getty
    Drugs offender Clohessy, 36, is serving six years at HMP North Sea Camp but absconded on Monday.
    Facebook users pounced on the resemblance when Lincolnshire Police issued a wanted photo yesterday.
    One wag quipped: “When Gary Neville and Harry Maguire have a kid.”
    Others compared the fugitive to out-of-form Newcastle United striker Chris Wood.
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    They said: “Is that Chris Wood?
    “If so keep him locked up till the end of the season as he is rubbish.”
    The 400-capacity open prison was branded a holiday camp by some.
    One said: “Another walks out of North Sea Butlin’s never to return.”
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    Clohessy was convicted at Liverpool crown court in 2021 of possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.
    Police believe he may be hiding in his home patch Birkenhead.
    He has a tattoo on each arm and a scar under the one on his right. More

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    Hackers post porn to Robin van Persie’s Facebook page as ex-Man Utd and Arsenal star forced to release statement

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal legend Robin van Persie has been forced to release a statement after hackers posted porn to his Facebook page. The X-rated content was posted to the popular retired ace’s story on the social media site, where he has 18million followers.
    Hackers posted porn to the ex-United ace’s Facebook pageCredit: Action Images – Reuters-Reuters
    Van Persie released a statement and apologised for the situationCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
    According to the Star, one clip was of a naked woman on all fours.
    A second post showed a woman wearing no underwear.
    And so Van Persie has taken to Twitter to explain that it was a hacker who posted the naughty content and NOT him.
    Van Persie tweeted: “‘m afraid someone hacked into my Facebook account (@ Robin van Persie) early this morning, so if you see cute cat content or whatever may potentially come next before I have control back.. It wasn’t me..”
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    A follow-up tweet said: “Unfortunately, for a second time in a short time my Facebook page has been hacked into and inappropriate content has been published without my control.
    “We are working on a solution and hopefully.
    “@facebook is able to sort this out quickly. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.”
    The stories have since been deleted from the Dutch legend’s account.
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    Van Persie retired in 2019, finishing his career at boyhood club Feyenoord.
    He won a Premier League and an FA Cup while in England, playing for United and Arsenal respectively.
    Van Persie also featured in a World Cup and Champions League final.
    He has now passed the torch onto son, Shaqueel, who plays for Feyenoord.
    The 16-year-old is a striker and has the killer instincts of his dad.
    Shaqueel has scored 16 goals in 13 U17 games. More

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    Man Utd could be bought by Facebook, Amazon or Dubai as trio emerge as ‘credible’ and ‘serious’ takeover contenders

    MANCHESTER UNITED could be bought by Facebook, Amazon or Dubai after being put up for sale by the Glazer family.United’s unpopular owners have announced they are “exploring strategic alternatives for the club” in what seems like the end of their turbulent 17-year reign in charge.
    The Glazers have put Manchester United up for sale after 17 years as ownersCredit: Getty
    Facebook are among the tech giants that could buy Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
    Amazon are also among “serious” and “credible” suitors to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
    According to the Daily Mail, tech giants Facebook and Amazon pose as “credible” and “serious” suitors to succeed the American billionaires.
    The same goes for sovereign states, such as Dubai who have yet to follow suit as other Middle Eastern rivals.
    Dubai could follow the example of Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, who took over Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle respectively.
    The Glazers are prepared to sell the club outright, with a deal expected to be worth around £9billion.
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    That would make the Red Devils the most valuable sports team in the world, eclipsing the Dallas Cowboys who are said to be worth £7.23bn.
    Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe became the first suitor to officially make a move, while Michael Knighton has also previously expressed interest.
    However, whoever buys the Red Devils will have to consider the vast cost of redeveloping Old Trafford, which in itself could cost more than £2bn.
    A statement from the club read: “Manchester United plc, one of the most successful and historic sports clubs in the world, announces today that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) is commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives for the club.
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    “The process is designed to enhance the club’s future growth, with the ultimate goal of positioning the club to capitalize on opportunities both on the pitch and commercially.
    “As part of this process, the Board will consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the Company.
    “This will include an assessment of several initiatives to strengthen the club, including stadium and infrastructure redevelopment, and expansion of the club’s commercial operations on a global scale, each in the context of enhancing the long-term success of the club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams, and bringing benefits to fans and other stakeholders.” More