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    Andy Ruiz Jr makes long-awaited boxing return to face Anthony Joshua rival who says it will be ‘battle of fast food’

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    ANDY RUIZ JR will return from his two-year hiatus against a pal he goes fishing with.The former unified heavyweight champion, 34, is climbing back into the ring in Los Angeles on August 3.Andy Ruiz Jr has been out of the ring for two yearsCredit: GettyJarrell Miller has been lined up to fight his palCredit: GettyRuiz has not fought since his victory over Luis Ortiz in September 2022.And he will face close friend Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller on the undercard of Terence Crawford’s clash with WBA light-middleweight world champion Israil Madrimov.Miller, 35, has a strained relationship with Anthony Joshua after failing a drug test just before he was due to fight the Brit.But he shares a close bond with Ruiz – and they are even planning a trip together for after the fight.READ MORE IN BOXINGMiller, who lost to Daniel Dubois in December, said: “Coming into this fight I have more than enough time to prepare.”If you look at any one of my fights except Dubois, I either knock you out or a dominate and beat yo’ a**.”They told me about this fight and I said ‘that’s my bro’.”I picked the phone up and I said ‘do I have permission to kick yo’ butt?’Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”There’s no animosity between me and Andy it’s just business.”I told him ‘whatever happens fight night you’re still taking me fishing bro’.Watford residents ask heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua ANYTHING!”It’s a great card to be on. I can’t wait to do what I do best.”We’re gonna keep it cordial, keep it respectful and after that.”Sorry there’s no s*** talking today. I feel like you need a punchline.”It’s the battle of the fast food.”The rest of the card is Vergil Ortiz vs Tim Tszyu, Isaac Cruz vs Jose Valenzuela, David Morrell vs Radivoje Kalajdzic and Andy Cruz vs Antonio Moran.Ricky Hatton’s biggest boxing wins Ricky Hatton tasted defeat just three times in an illustrious 46 fight career that saw him earn an estimated £37million in prize money. Here are some of his most memorable victories:
    Tommy Peacock by TKO – In his 11th fight as a professional Ricky won his first title – the vacant Central Area light-welterweight belt – at Oldham Sports Centre
    Jon Thaxton on points – Ricky picked up national honours when he defeated Thaxton for the vacant British light-welterweight strap at Wembley Conference Centre in 2000
    Kostya Tsyzu retired – In front of a rapturous home crowd inside Manchester’s MEN Arena, Ricky became a world champion for the first time. He won the IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles against the former undisputed champ Tsyzu
    Luis Collazo unanimous decision – Just three fights later Ricky added to his title collection, claiming the WBA light-welterweight title stateside by beating tough Collazo over 12 rounds
    Paulie Malignaggi TKO – Ricky’s final boxing victory came against loud-mouthed American-Italian fighter Malignaggi in Las Vegas. The Hitman let his fists do the talking and stopped his foe in the 11th round. He earned a cool $2.5million for his night’s work.
    Six months later Ricky would taste defeat for a second time, the first being against Floyd Mayweather in 2007, against Phillippino superstar Manny Pacquiao. He suffered a brutal second round knockout and was taken to hospital for a precautionary brain scan More

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      I worked as a McDonald’s cleaner but lasted just TWO DAYS – now I’m tearing it up in the Premier League

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      SPURS ace Dejan Kulusevski plans to become a dab hand in the kitchen — but he was not even trusted with fast food as a teen.The Sweden midfielder, 23, went on work experience at McDonald’s as a cleaner when he was 15 — but he lasted just two days.
      Dejan Kulusevski lasted two days working in McDonaldsCredit: Tottenham Hotspur
      But now he is tearing up the Premier League at TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Now he is trying cooking at home, and it is proving far more successful than his first-ever job.
      Kulusevski said: “I did work at McDonald’s! It was my first job. My best friend, his father worked there. I worked there for two days and didn’t go back. So it was a good week off!
      “I was just doing the cleaning there and they did not let me touch the food.
      “I like meat and I  am learning, looking at YouTube.
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      “I don’t like numbers so I  don’t like recipes — trying to make things up.
      “I love everything in life so it is fun to improve with everything.”
      Kulusevski also lifted the lid on what life is like under manager Ange Postecoglou.
      Kulusevski told SunSport: “He gets angry for sure.
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      “There have been a couple of half-times when he thinks we’re not doing enough, playing safe and not pushing enough to win the game and then he lets us hear it.
      “He goes really, really mad. But we always play better afterwards so it works!
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      “It is not fun but it is part of the job, you cannot always just give love to players sometimes you have to be hard on them like parents do. It is not scary because it helps us in the end.”
      There is no denying it has worked. Only Manchester City and Liverpool have won more than Spurs’ 16 points from losing positions this season.
      Postecoglou has players and supporters on side like no manager since Mauricio Pochettino in North London, there are no longer protests or toxic chants if Spurs are struggling late on in a game – only hope.
      His arrival has sparked a huge change of mood and culture at the club after the brutal messages and frustrating football from the likes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.
      Kulusevski was called upon to sell the club to new signing and fellow Swede Lucas Bergvall a few weeks ago, and spoke in glowing terms about the club.
      Bergvall, who also spoke to Postecoglou, ended up choosing Spurs over Barcelona.
      He said: “I met him and it was nice to see him because I know him a bit. I told him the truth, the same as what I tell everyone. How good this club is and the plans for the future.
      “I didn’t want to tell him which club to join because that is hard, but it is the first time I’ve played with a Swedish player.”
      Kulusevski has been a key player for Spurs this season
      Kulusevski also acknowledges that the sales pitch may well have been different a year ago.
      The winger added: “Yes, it has changed at the club, absolutely.
      “It has been a fantastic change and now it feels like the club is going on the right path and we are doing the right things.
      “We are more focused on better things. It is a different mentality, we have to improve.
      “It is not about we have to win otherwise it’s a catastrophe, it is about improving every day and if things are going to happen they will happen. It is more about the positive things.”
      It certainly helps that Postecoglou plays the style of football that Kulusevski has loved since he was a boy.
      The self-confessed football “nerd” who grew up playing Fifa all night and playing front-foot football during the day, loves the philosophy.
      And having considered a coaching career of his own, it is one he would stick to.
      The former Juventus man took time to help out with Tottenham’s Under-14s this week and paid a surprise visit to the club’s Spurred 2 Coach programme this week.
      The Foundation initiative helps young adults without coaching qualifications take the first steps towards earning FA badges and Kulusevski surprised last weeks participants by taking part in a training session with them in the shadow of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      He said: “I love teaching kids as they make you so happy. I would like to train kids in the future.
      “I played like that as a child.
      “When I grew up, we kept the ball on the floor and wanted to have possession, we didn’t want to be afraid of anybody.
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      “That is exactly the same things as we are doing now. For a player to play this style is a blessing. It is brave and the most important in life is to not care about mistakes.
      “As a coach I would not care about mistakes. I would just want my players to feel free to express their talent as every man and woman has talent.”
      Kulusevski has been helping young adults start their coaching coursesCredit: Tottenham Hotspur More

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      Manchester United on hunt for food safety officer after serving 30 guests raw chicken

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      MANCHESTER United are on the hunt for a food safety officer just weeks after 30 guests were served raw chicken at Old Trafford.The club was handed a 1 out of 5 food rating after dozens consumed food not fit for human consumption at an event on November 21 last year.
      Manchester United are on the hunt for a food safety officer after serving 30 guests raw chickenCredit: Getty
      The dangerous food was served after 300 pieces of chicken were cooked for the event, but only three trays – each of which had around 15 pieces of chicken – were probed to check they were cooked properly.
      That meant 17 trays containing around 255 pieces of chicken – were not checked and the temperature was not recorded as required before they were served.
      United, which described it as an “isolated incident”, is now trying to hire a food safety officer on a 12-month contract.
      The job ad states the successful candidate will be expected to “elevate the standards and exceed expectations in a bustling department”.
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      It adds: “Your role goes beyond routine tasks – you’ll be a crucial player in ensuring the safety and excellence of our culinary offerings during high-profile conference events and lively match day business.”
      Responding to the club’s food hygiene rating being downgraded in December, a spokesperson said: “Manchester United has one of the largest and most experienced food and beverage operations in world sport, with more than 250,000 people dining at the stadium restaurants and over 300 external events successfully delivered each year.
      “Everyone at the club is determined to regain our 5-star food hygiene status as quickly as possible.
      “To support that objective, we are conducting an independent food audit to identify any further opportunities for improvement.”
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      Nando’s closes restaurant for Jack Grealish — and even made him his own menu

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      JACK Grealish took over a Nando’s – and the restaurant even made him a personalised menu.The England and Manchester City ace received special treatment as he met up with pals including his former Aston Villa teammate John McGinn.
      Nando’s closed a restaurant for Jack Grealish — and even made him his own menuCredit: EPA
      Managers even cooked up a special menu for the Man City ace – titled ‘Grealish’s Festive Grub’
      Nando’s bosses closed their eaterie to make way for the high-profile guests – leaving hungry locals baffled.
      And chicken chain managers even cooked up a special menu for one of their favourite customers – titled ‘Grealish’s Festive Grub’.
      Jack’s special itemised card looked like the standard Nando’s menu but had footie-themed headings including ‘kick off’, ‘reach to tackle’, ‘full time’ and ‘off-sides’.
      And listed were the £100million man’s favourite grub – including chicken thighs and a garlic churrasco burger
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      Invited guests to the Christmas knees-up couldn’t resist sharing snaps on social media.
      One picture showed the table groaning with huge platters of chips and chunky grilled halloumi with chilli jam.
      Bottles of Portuguese lager Sagres were seen scattered around the food, alongside orange juice and a pineapple and mango drink.
      Three Lions favourite Jack, famed for his low socks and massive calves, has often told of his love of Nando’s.
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      And he happily posed for snaps outside the restaurant yesterday.
      Frustrated diners locked out of their favourite food venue, in Shirley, near Birmingham, had their spirits raised when guests including Jack and his Scottish pal McGinn stopped to pose for snaps.
      Jack, in a white t-shirt and white zipped top, happily smiled for the camera.
      Meanwhile the 29-year-old Villa man posed in a black jumper and blue anorak after Monday night’s bash.
      Last month Jack and his City and Norwegian striker pal Erling Haaland revealed each other’s favourite grub.
      The England ace said the goal machine – famed for an unusual diet consisting of cow’s heart and liver – also likes focaccia bread and his own pasta, which has a creamy tomato sauce.
      Jack, 28, admitted he “does eat a lot of bad stuff”, as Erling revealed his mate loves nothing more than “Nando’s, McDonald’s and pizza”.
      The wing wizard, who signed for treble winners City from Villa in 2021, joked: “He’s just made me sound like the fattest footballer in the Prem!”
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      Forgotten Tottenham flop’s loan contract ‘could be ripped up’ after furious late-night burger row

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      FORGOTTEN Tottenham star Tanguy Ndombele may see his loan contract at Galatasaray ripped up after rowing with the manager about a BURGER.The Turkish side’s boss was furious with the Frenchman for ordering a late-night burger at the team’s hotel after losing to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
      Tanguy Ndombele may see his loan contract at Galatasaray be ripped up after a row with the managerCredit: Getty
      Ndombele still remains Tottenham’s £63m record-breaking signingCredit: Getty
      Having made a sluggish start in Turkey, Ndombele, 26, reportedly found himself involved in a late-night bust-up with Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk.
      Buruk, it’s claimed, was already furious with the Spurs loanee, who is Tottenham’s record £63million signing, over an alleged 6kg weight gain.
      Turkish outlets Fotospor and Kamu Son Haber report that Ndombele has indulged in junk food at his house and ordered a burger to his hotel room following the recent 3-1 defeat to the German champions.
      The reports claim the midfielder has been following a dietary programme at the club.
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      But the Galatasaray chief will not pick Ndombele until he drops his weight to 75kg, it’s claimed.
      The midfielder, who signed to the Super Lig side after struggling in North London, was left out of the Galatasaray squad for Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Rizespor.
      Buruk is said to be enraged with Ndombele for his alleged fast food indulgences and the club is said to be considering terminating his loan deal.
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      Galatasaray have the option to buy the French international for £13.1million.
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      But having played just 93 minutes since his arrival in the Turkish capital – there has been speculation his time at the club could come to an end in January.
      This would be bad news for Spurs who would find themselves back to square one looking for an exit route for the midfielder.
      His fitness had been of concern prior to his move to Galatasaray as Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou confirmed in the summer.
      He told Football.London: “The way we play there’s a bit that I need to be strong on and that is that you’ve got to be at a certain physical level to play this kind of football”.
      The Aussie and Buruk are not the first to spot Ndombele’s weight problems as ex-Spurs manager Jose Mourinho publically called him out.
      While ex-Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit in 2020 slammed the midfielder and claimed he was overweight. 
      In contrast, Ndombele’s former Spurs team-mate Davinson Sanchez, who joined Galatasaray on a permanent deal in the summer has been a regular starter in their defence. More

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      Mason Greenwood snapped grabbing a Burger King with his dad despite new coach banning junk food

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      MANCHESTER United loanee Mason Greenwood could be in for a grilling — as he is clocked grabbing a Burger King with his father.His new coach at Spanish club Getafe, José Bordalás, forbids players from eating junk food.
      Footballer Mason Greenwood could be in hot water in Spain after a visit to Burger KingCredit: BackGrid
      Greenwood and dad Andrew were seen collecting Burger King meals after his training sessionCredit: BackGrid
      But Greenwood, 22, and dad Andrew stopped off to collect two Burger King meals after training yesterday in Madrid.
      Bordalás says the players are weighed every day and get a fine if they are too hefty.
      Greenwood was loaned this summer after charges including attempted rape were dropped.
      He has been subjected to “die” chants by rival fans in Spain.
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      Greenwood has scored one goal and provided one assist on loan at Getafe so far.
      His previous goal came in January 2022 for Manchester United, before his arrest.
      Greenwood started for Getafe in their 1-1 draw with Real Betis and played 78 minutes.
      A source has told SunSport he is happy and hoping to stay at Madrid-based Getafe for the foreseeable future, saying: “The players and fans have all given him a welcome he could only have dreamed of.
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      Manchester United are believed to still be paying the majority of his £75,000 a week wages.
      Manchester United forward Greenwood is on loan at Spanish side GetafeCredit: BackGrid
      The 22-year-old’s manager at Getafe has a strict no junk food policyCredit: PA More

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      I visited Lewis Hamilton’s vegan burger chain and tried the plant-based patties – they take pole position over McDonalds

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      VEGAN substitutes for fast-food favourites have become a booming market over the last decade.Millions of hungry health and animal-conscious people around the globe have made the decision to do away with meat and eat ethically-sourced replacements.
      Sir Lewis Hamilton and acting great Leonardo DiCaprio invested in Neat Burger – which has branches in the UK and USACredit: Getty
      The F1 legend stopped eating meat in 2017 and invested in a plant-based burger chain in 2019Credit: REX
      Neat Burger substitutes traditional burgers with patties made of mung beans, quinoa, and chickpeasCredit: Getty
      SunSport recently visited the Canary Wharf branch of Neat BurgerCredit: SUNSPORT
      As such, the market for vegan fast food alternatives has exploded over the last few years.
      Several celebrities and athletes have embraced the plant-based lifestyle, including Formula One icon Lewis Hamilton – who stopped eating meat in 2017.
      And the Stevenage speedster drove headfirst into the market at breakneck speed four years ago with a major investment in a meat-free burger chain – Neat Burger.
      Hamilton – along with Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio – invested a huge amount of capital in the London-based chain to “make plant-based eating more accessible to everyone.”
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      And it’s now valued at a whopping £80MILLION following investment from former Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
      Neat Burger’s alternatives to your regular burgers have received rave reviews.
      So much so, that I – perhaps the biggest meat-lover on the planet – thought I’d see what all the hype was about.
      So I popped along to the chain’s Canary Wharf branch on my lunch break to broaden my horizons and my pallet.
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      I was immediately impressed by the look of the restaurant, which had a colour scheme straight out of Miami Vice.
      In keeping with the new age of fast food restuarant, Neat Burger has done away with traditional waiters in favour of electronic self-service menus.
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      And it was there I was able to select what looked to be the closest thing to a double cheeseburger – my go-to when I want to indulge in a burger.
      That came in the form of the ‘Smash Daddy’ burger, which is comprised of two ‘Neat’ patties, onions and is covered with melted cheese.
      The burger – which I upgraded to a meal deal for a reasonably priced £11.99 – was topped off with a generous slathering of Neat, mustard and stack sauce.
      The brightly-coloured dine-in area served as the perfect distraction from the questions swirling through my head as I patiently waited for the arrival of my first-ever order of vegan food
      Why am I trying this? What I ordered looks like a burger, but will it taste like one?
      And, most importantly, will it live up to the hype?
      It didn’t take long – less than ten minutes in fact – for my questions to be answered.
      The presentation of the burger and chips were better than that of most fast-food chains.
      And much to my surprise, the taste was exactly the same – if not better than most traditional burgers.
      My maiden venture into the world of vegan food saw me try Neat Burger’s ‘Smash Daddy’ burgerCredit: SUNSPORT
      I was skeptical but excited to try the plant-based pattyCredit: SUNSPORT
      I was hit with a wave of flavours after sinking my teeth through the brioche bunCredit: SUNSPORT
      I was pleasantly surprised by the taste and consistency of the burgerCredit: SUNSPORT
      As a once regular frequenter of McDonald’s to cure my hangovers of yesteryear, I know a thing or two about fast-food burgers.
      So I’m very well placed to say it blows Maccies’ iconic and beloved cheeseburger out of the water – and then some.
      A tidal wave of flavours hit me seconds after my gnashers cut through the delectable brioche bun and pierced the soft and tender patty.
      To get a true taste for the patty – the combination of mung beans, quinoa, and chickpeas – I broke off and nibbled on a small sauce-less morsel.
      That small and soft bite accentuated the wave of flavours and amazing texture I experienced just a few moments earlier.
      I went into my maiden indulgence of vegan food adamant that no plant-based alternative could ever replicate the taste of a ‘real’ burger or convince me to consume less meat.
      But I’ll happily admit that I’ll no longer pigheadedly – pardon the pun – close myself off to vegan alternatives.
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      My only complaint, however, was the amount of salt on the skinny fries which accompanied the delicious burger – although that’s easily rectifiable.
      For those of you who have dedicated yourself to the vegan lifestyle, or if you’re a burger aficionado who wants to switch things up, I can safely say the Hamilton-backed burger joints are the ideal pit stop for some quick grub. More

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      Three Lions legend films McDonald’s advert 25 years after classic World Cup ad

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      FOOTIE star Alan Shearer has rebooted his classic McDonald’s TV ad with the actor who played a cheeky autograph-hunter 25 years ago.The burger chain’s original 1998 World Cup ­commercial featured Steve Hoyle, a teenage fan who would stop at nothing to get his hero’s signature.
      Alan Shearer recreated his McDonald’s TV ad from 25 years ago with the now grown-up child actor who played his autograph-hunter in the originalCredit: Supplied
      The burger chain’s original ad featured Shearer for the 1998 World CupCredit: Supplied
      Then-child actor Steve Hoyle played a super-fan who would stop at nothing to get his autographCredit: Supplied
      In the new sequel, Steve, now 42, plays the dad of a girl who vows to go one better than her father by getting a selfie with the former England and Newcastle ace.
      The online ad echoes the telly original, with the determined lass using her job at McDonald’s to trick the Match of the Day pundit, 52, into posing for a photograph.
      Viewers also hear Shearer’s daughter Chloe, who is now in her 30s but was just five in the original ad, reprise her role of begging her dad to get a McDonald’s.
      Shearer said: “Times have changed since I shot the first advert.
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      I don’t get many people asking me for signatures any more — now they’re all after selfies.”
      “Steve said meeting the football star again after 25 years was “pretty emotional”.
      He added: “As soon as Alan walked through the door, he waved and acknowledged me.”
      The actor showed his hero a cheque he’d signed — part of a ruse to get his autograph in the original ad — which the married dad-of-two had kept as a souvenir.
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      Steve said: “I pulled out the cheque and said, ‘Do you recognise this?’
      “He was like, ‘Oh my, God! Yeah, that’s definitely mine’.”
      In the sequel, the Shearer mega-fan’s daughter will try to get a selfie with the Three Lions aceCredit: Supplied More

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      KFC exec threatens to take legal action after Kylian Mbappe refuses to be part of team photo amid row over image rights

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN superstar Kylian Mbappe has been threatened with legal action by an executive of fast food giant KFC. Mbappe refused to take part in some of the French national team’s sponsorship commitments.
      Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe may have been threatened with legal actionCredit: Reuters
      Alain Beral, vice president of KFC France, said: “We have paid for something clear. If necessary, we will assert our rights.”
      Beral did not say whether any action would be against Mbappe or the French Football Federation.
      The star striker had declined to participate in a team photoshoot and sponsor activities ahead of France’s Nations League clash with Austria tonight, citing issues with players’ image rights.
      However, KFC France later distanced itself from Beral’s recent comments.
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      The company told Reuters: “KFC France regrets the words that were spoken yesterday and reported in the media this morning. These are personal opinions, but in no way reflect the position of the company.
      “KFC France also wishes to clarify that Alain Beral did not speak on behalf of the company, but in the context of a private conversation during an event related to his functions as president of the National Basketball League.
      “The partnership between KFC and the French Football Federation (FFF) has always been a source of pride for the company.
      “KFC France has every confidence in the FFF’s ability to find satisfactory solutions for all of its partners and players, including Kylian Mbappe, whose supporters we are among the first in France.”
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      According to ESPN, Mbappe refused to take part in photo shoots and sponsor activities on Tuesday because he did not want to endorse some brands, such as fast food chains and betting companies.
      Mbappe said: “I have decided to not take part in the photo shoot after the French federation’s refusal to change the image rights agreement with the players.”
      The federation stated it would “review” the image rights agreement “between it and its selected players”. More