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      Ex-Arsenal star Ozil shows off ‘phenomenal’ body transformation and bulging biceps with even Cristiano Ronaldo impressed

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      MESUT OZIL has impressed Cristiano Ronaldo with his huge body transformation.The former Arsenal star announced his shock retirement aged 34 last March after closing his career in Turkey.Mesut Ozil could return to action later this yearCredit: Instagram @m10_officialOzil, 35, has hit the gym since retiring from footballCredit: Instagram @m10_officialThe German hung up his boots last yearCredit: Instagram @m10_officialHe has since become a huge gym-ratCredit: Instagram @m10_officialHe has since hit the gym, bulking up big time.After posting a video of himself training, Ozil attracted attention from his former team-mate Ronaldo.The Portuguese, himself a huge gym-rat, commented: “Bro not bad.”Ronaldo, 39, followed his comment up with a wink emoji.READ MORE ON ARSENALOzil, 35, captioned his post: “Always stay ready, then you don’t need to get ready.”The German received over one million likes, with plenty of other footballers past and present leaving comments.Rio Ferdinand wrote: “Looking strong bro.”While Antonio Rudiger called him a “beast”.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFranck Ribery left a heart emoji.And former Brazil star Ze Roberto added: “Machine.”Fans say Mesut Ozil unrecognisable after undergoing amazing body transformation as Arsenal legend teases shock comebackNewly-bulked up Ozil could be back in action this summer.The Over-35 World Cup is set to kick off in England in June.It is set to feature a star-studded line-up, with Ozil on Germany’s draft list alongside the likes of Sami Khedira and Kevin Kuranyi.Mesut Ozil career stats
      Schalke – 2006-2008, 39 apps, 1 goal, 5 assists
      Werder Bremen – 2008-2010, 108 apps, 16 goals, 54 assists
      Real Madrid – 2010-2013, 159 apps, 27 goals, 81 assists
      Arsenal – 2013-2021, 254 apps, 44 goals, 79 assists
      Fenerbahce – 2021-22, 37 apps, 9 goals, 3 assists
      Istanbul Basaksehir – 7 apps, 0 goals, 0 assists

      The playmaker starred for Real Madrid alongside Cristiano RonaldoCredit: ReutersOzil is set to feature in the Over-35s World CupCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Inside Tyson Fury’s new diet that sparked amazing body transformation for Usyk fight as he shares pic of bland lunch

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      TYSON FURY has shared his new diet with fans as the heavyweight boxer has undergone an amazing body transformation.The Gypsy King continues his preparations ahead of his upcoming blockbuster clash against Oleksandr Usyk fight on May 18.Tyson Fury has undergone an amazing body transformationCredit: instagram @greg_thenutritionistThe Gypsy King shard his new diet with fansCredit: instagram @tysonfuryIn recent weeks fans have applauded Fury’s weight loss after his fight with the Ukrainian in February was postponed due to a cut he sustained during sparring.And Fury has given fans a glimpse of what he is food he has been fuelling up with to take on Usyk in Saudi Arabia.He shared a very basic meal of chicken, rice and a salad which does not look to appetising but has formed the strict diet plan by the boxers nutritionist Greg Marriott.In an interview with Men’s Health earlier this month Marriott revealed Fury is eating 3,000 calories on rest days and between 4,500-6,000 when training.READ MRE IN BOXINGThe diet have been geared around Fury having enough energy to train but also managing a reasonable weight.And while Marriott claimed the WBC champion is in “amazing” shape he needs to lose more weight before his fight with Usyk.He told Men’s Health: “I can promise you, you’re gonna see a different Tyson Fury.”Whatever I tell Tyson to do, he just adheres to it. He puts 100 per cent trust in me. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”So for Tyson really, there is no challenges because he knows he’ll be in peak condition. He’s been there, done it and got the t-shirts.”I think for this fight, he just thought ‘I just want to get back to looking great’, and with that comes feeling great too, and being able to do the rounds.Tyson Fury hints at major tactical tweak as he trains for Oleksandr Usyk fight”He’s happier knowing that he’s already in amazing shape now. He doesn’t have to think about getting weight off anymore. We’ve already done that. I’ve already got him the weight off.”You’re gunna see another 50% on top of where he is now.”At the moment the 35-year-old is eating up to six meals a day whereas he had previously had one or two meals a day.His meals include having two slices of sourdough toast, avocado butter spread with fresh garlic tabasco and black pepper for breakfast, as well as fresh plum tomatoes and lean beef mince sausages. Breakfasts can also include Oatmeal and protein with fresh nuts and chia seeds, and omelettes.For dinner Fury has a 400 gram filet steak with Dijon mustard, as well as roasted vegetables including broccoli, asparagus and beetroot.Last year Fury faced criticism for his body conditioning after he scraped a win against Francis Ngannou after a split decision.But his next against Usyk heavyweight bout will elect its first unified champ in 24 years in May with a staggering £100million prize pool up for grabs READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Ukrainian will enter the ring bearing the WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO titles, while Fury will defend his WBC heavyweight title. And the winner will be awarded a newly minted “undisputed” championship belt.Fury faced criticism for his weight after Francis Ngannou fightCredit: Getty More

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      Fans left shocked by Tyrone Mings’ body transformation after ACL injury led to severe leg muscle wastage

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      FOOTBALL fans have been taken aback after seeing Tyrone Mings’ right leg.Mings, 31, has been sidelined since August after suffering a horror ACL knee injury on the opening weekend of the season – a 5-1 defeat to Newcastle.Tyrone Mings has revealed his injury rehabilitationCredit: GettyMings shared images of the timeline from when he first picked up his ACL injury in AugustCredit: Instagram / @tyronemingsMings revealed he went to the USA for three weeks as part of his rehab programmeCredit: Instagram / @tyronemingsThe Aston Villa defenders Instagram post showed as he started getting back to doing mobility workCredit: Instagram / @tyronemingsExercises included standing and falling on a mat in one motionCredit: Instagram / @tyronemingsMIngs described this as ‘moving like an athlete’Credit: Instagram / @tyronemingsAs he steps up his recovery, the Aston Villa defender shared images and videos of his rehab journey, which he described as a “real eye-opener”.Alongside the videos Mings shared a helpful caption alongside each in an Instagram post.His first post showed his knee in a brace following the injury he suffered at Newcastle last summer. The second was a video which showed his leg with plaster as he tried to do some light stretching with it – with a creaking able to be heard as his leg moved.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMings also posted the moment where he stood for the first time without crutches following the injury before his next post featured him laying down and stretching with the aid of a band.That video highlighted the “muscle wastage” on Mings’ leg, with his right leg looking far thinner than his left by this point.This is a condition known as muscle atrophy, which is the decrease in the size of muscle tissue due to a lack of physical activity.And fans were stunned at the visible difference between his two legs. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMings shared video footage of him doing exercise on a machineCredit: Instagram / @tyronemingsFans could not believe the level of muscle atrophy which Mings had gone throughCredit: Instagram / @tyronemingsThe condition describes the decrease in the size of muscle tissue due to a lack of physical activityCredit: Instagram / @tyronemingsTaking to social media, one fan said: “The muscle change after an injury is so mad!! Glad you’re nearly back Ty.”A second said: “What a horrible injury to have. Hope he gets back to his best.”Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024A third added: “Brutal rehab.”Another said: “That must have hurt a lot…damn!”Mings’ struggles were not just physical, with his Instagram post also detailing how his first four months of rehabilitation felt.He also revealed how he went on a training programme to Philadelphia in the USA for three weeks to meet Bill Knowles; a reconditioning specialist who has had clientele including the likes of Callum Wilson, Danny Welbeck and Tiger Woods. His comeback routine involved Mings doing exercises to get “moving like an athlete”.These included going from a standing position to laying on his back and getting back up in one motion and him tuning his agility as he moved from side to side on another device – which left Mings visibly knackered. The next step shown was him “learning to coordinate ‘running patterns again’” as he was seen doing a high-knee run on a trampoline.Mings signed off his post with a picture from Villa training last week where he appeared to be in high spirits. He is not the only star at Villa to have suffered an ACL injury this season, with Emiliano Buendia also out with a similar issue he suffered merely days before the defender. Manager Unai Emery said on the pair: “Always they are in our mind.READ MORE SUN STORIES”They have spirit and they support us in the training ground. I think all the season they are going to be out, but hopefully they can train at the end of the season. “Then starting next season being fine to come back like before.”Mings is nearing a return to fitness based on his most recent snapsCredit: Instagram / @tyronemingsHe was seen fine-tuning his running in one post as he was ‘learning to coordinate running patterns again’Credit: Instagram / @tyronemingsVilla boss Unai Emery has said he hopes Mings will be back to his best from next seasonCredit: Instagram / @tyronemings More

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      Man Utd legend’s daughter poses naked in raunchy snap as fans call her ‘so beautiful’

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      PAUL SCHOLES’ daughter Alicia today posted a snap from an ice bath on their Instagram.Alicia recently hit the headlines after her and her brother opened a gym alongside their father Paul.Alicia uploaded a nude photo to her InstagramCredit: InstagramAfter uploading a picture from an ice bathCredit: InstagramShe claims that the cold water helps with muscle recoveryCredit: InstagramAs she plays netball for London PulseCredit: InstagramThe siblings co-own the gym alongside their father with both Alicia and Arron being personal trainers there.Alicia is also a part-time netball player for London Pulse, playing centre and wing attack.She showed that she takes her recovery seriously as she uploaded pictures from an ice bath.She posted several selfies across two separate uploads.READ MORE ON MAN UTDShe captioned her ice bath snaps with: “last one is ice bath pics okay done sorry bye x”Some were confused by the pictures, with one writing: “I find this a bit odd to be honest.”Another wrote: “Bro what”She preceded her post with a series of selfies, writing: “when i post one pic i want to post 300 sorry”.Most read in FootballShe uploaded a series of snaps from her Manchester homeCredit: InstagramAlicia has over 100k followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe is no stranger to a gym selfieCredit: InstagramShe is the daughter of United legend Paul ScholesCredit: PAThe photo dump also featured Alicia posing for mirror selfies in the toilet of Scholes gym.Scholes boasts 101,000 followers on Instagram, and they duly flooded her comment section.Our dad’s a Man Utd legend and Treble winner – now we’re making our own way as personal trainers of our own gymOne wrote: “I love u ali😍❤️”A second commented: “angel🤍”A third wrote: “And we can’t wait 😍”A fourth said: “So beautiful”Alicia and her father Paul rose to controversy in 2021 after sharing a video that went viral on her Instagram.The clip showed Scholes appearing to chew his daughter’s toenails, prompting rival supporters to tease the United icon.Alicia regularly updates her followers with what she’s been up toCredit: InstagramScholes splits her time between Manchester and London due to her netball careerCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League icon & ex-England star cuts trim figure after epic body transformation as fans say it’s ‘saved his life’

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      NEIL “RAZOR” RUDDOCK is a changed man after undergoing an incredible body transformation.The former Liverpool and Tottenham star began his weight loss journey in 2021 after meeting James Argent of The Only Way Is Essex fame.
      Neil Ruddock’s looks have transformed thanks to his weight loss journey
      Ruddock, left, discovered he has a heart condition during an appearance on TV show Harry’s HeroesCredit: ITV
      His weight loss journey began properly after the pandemic
      Wife Leah congratulated Ruddock on his weight lossCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Arg lost several stone and Ruddock was inspired by his journey so began to exercise, despite his bad ankles and knees.
      Ruddock admitted he ballooned during the pandemic – despite finding out about a heart condition during an appearance on TV show Harry’s Heroes.
      However, once he’d lost a bit of weight Ruddock, 55, was able to start going to the gym and began cycling and playing rounds of golf without the use of a buggy.
      Most importantly he was able to break his self-termed “bad, sad, glad, mad syndrome”, where he would eat in response to any emotion he felt.
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      His new-found discipline has worked wonders as Ruddock now looks fit and healthy having shed several stone.
      Wife Leah shared a photo on social media showing off the former defender’s new look and praised his effort.
      She wrote: “Shout out to my amazing husband @RealRazor you are absolutely smashing it.”
      Fans have also been blown away by the transformation and began showering praise on Ruddock.
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      One reacted saying: “He’s done absolutely fantastic. Saved his life….Well done.”
      Another added: “Incredible 👏🏼”
      And a third wrote: “Well done Razor. Inspiration to us all that need to lose weight.”
      The former defender won one England capCredit: PA:Empics Sport
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      Inside Jake Paul’s custom-made cage built in gym to train for MMA debut… as talks for Tommy Fury rematch take a twist

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      JAKE PAUL has had a custom-made cage built in his gym in preparation for his MMA debut – which could be against a familiar face. The YouTube star has an 8-1 boxing record since making his debut in 2020 and has lofty ambitions of winning the world title.
      Jake Paul has a custom-made MMA cage built in his gymCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Jake Paul is preparing for his MMA debutCredit: Professional Fighters League
      The YouTuber-turned-boxer is signed to the PFLCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Jake Paul has a custom-made cage in his £3m gymCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Jake Paul poses in the PFL shortsCredit: Professional Fighters League
      But last year he also signed to the Professional Fighters League – a rival to the UFC – where he is set to make his MMA debut.
      Paul has a £3MILLLION two-storey gym in his adopted home of Puerto Rico, where he trains for his big-money boxing fights.
      And in the upstairs section – next to where brother Logan films his popular Impaulsive podcast – Paul has a section dedicated to MMA.
      He has even built an exact replica of the PFL’s SmartCage as his preparations to cross over from the ring progress.
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      It even features branding on the posts and was recently lit up with lights for a photoshoot.
      PFL CEO Peter Murray told SunSport: “He’s determined, so when he makes his debut in MMA it’s going to be massive.
      “Opponents are lining up and we’re looking forward to, with Jake and Nakisa [Bidarian], announcing that very soon.”
      A month before Paul, 27, announced his deal with the PFL, he suffered the first boxing defeat of his career.
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      He lost a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia but has bounced back with two wins since.
      Paul returns on March 2 against 17-2 boxer Ryan Bourland, 35, while Fury meanwhile beat another YouTuber-turned boxer in KSI, 30, last October.
      Jake Paul calls out Tommy Fury to complete epic trilogy including MMA fight in £16MILLION deal
      But talks for the celebrity boxing rivals to rematch remain ongoing.
      Paul’s business partner Bidarian recently talked up a deal worth £16m.
      It would see Fury rematch the American in boxing and then complete a trilogy in MMA.
      And Murray added: “All I can tell you is, we’ve got the bank, we’ve got the platform, we have the biggest stars.
      “We have athletes from MMA, athletes from boxing lining up, the best of the best, they want in.
      “So we’re taking our time, making our selections in putting that fight together and for all involved, for everybody who is worth their weight in gold they will definitely get paid and it will be massive for the sport.”
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      Asked if there had been any talks with Fury’s camp, Murray replied: “There have been some conversations.”
      Fury’s team declined to comment when approached.
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      Tyson Fury’s garlic-mad diet revealed as Gypsy King faces race against time to be ready for Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      TYSON FURY will be knocking back extra servings of red meat and GARLIC to ensure he’s fully healed up for his historic showdown against Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King was due to clash with the undefeated Ukrainian for all the heavyweight marbles last weekend before he suffered a HORROR CUT in sparring.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s long overdue showdown was postponed to May 18Credit: EPA
      The fight was pushed back after Fury suffered a horror cut in sparringCredit: QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS
      An accidental elbow from sparring partner Agron Smakici delayed the fight
      Fury’s nutritionist George Lockhart has put him on a high protein and garlic diet to help heal the gaping woundCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      An accidental elbow from sparring partner Agron Smakici re-opened the scar tissue left above Fury’s right eye from his 2019 clash with Otto Wallin and rendered him unable to compete.
      Saudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh hastily rescheduled the undisputed showdown – the first in the heavyweight division for nearly 25 years – for May 18.
      Team Fury are pulling out all the stops to ensure the WBC heavyweight king makes the fight, with nutritionist George Lockhart implementing a diet high in protein and garlic to ensure he’s fighting fit for the Riyadh rumble.
      He told Betway: “High protein helps massively as the body needs to recover, rebuild and repair itself.
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      “Lots of protein, lots of water and fluid, and while it’s not sexy that is the type of foods that will help recover a bad cut.
      “A lot of red meats and stuff with iron in it. Not just meats but things with a lot of micro-nutrients in it, including garlic, spinach, carrots, onion, and mix everything together.
      “Garlic is a great source to help you recover quickly as it kills off bacteria and germs in a cut.
      “Like I said red meat is the key source of protein.”
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      Lockhart – the former nutritionist of UFC legend Conor McGregor – is acutely aware of the fact that Fury’s diet won’t solely aid the healing of his cut.
      He admitted: “I’m not one of those nutritionists which says food will solve everything.
      Tyson Fury takes part in gruelling training session ahead of cancelled undisputed Usyk fight
      “But it has a huge impact over time in terms of recovery and injuries of that nature, but the most important thing is time.
      “The doctor said that the cut will heal in three weeks.
      “People don’t realise that the normal person is fine with a cut like this but if you’re going to get punched in the face, it will take a long time.
      “Even May is close for this fight to be happening but I know he wants to take care of business so I think he will get it done.
      “A lot of people don’t realise that when you are injured, your body burns more calories because it is putting a lot more effort in recovering and help with whatever injury it is, including a cut.
      “Healing a cut and a sprained ankle though are two different things.
      Tyson Fury got in a career-best shape for his crack at undisputed gloryCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      “For inflammation, fish such as wild salmon and omega 3 are key sources of nutrition to overcome an injury like a sprained ankle.
      “You actually need to stay away from red meats and Omega 6.”
      Fury, 35, got into a career-best shape ahead of his now-postponed date with destiny – something Lockhart believes he’ll replicate for the biggest fight of his career.
      He said: “I haven’t spoken to him much recently since the last fight got cancelled.
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      “He looks great and is in amazing shape. I saw the transformation; he’s looking lean and strong.
      “The thing about Tyson is, he is an animal, a beast, and will go in there with the reach, cardio, boxing IQ, power and size so it will be a very difficult night for Oleksandr Usyk.” More

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      Fans say Eddie Hearn ‘will be fighting in Misfits soon’ as he leaves Love Island star stunned with body transformation

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      EDDIE HEARN has fans convinced he will be fighting on Misfits after showing off his body transformation. The boxing promoter has been on a health kick over the past 18 months having lost two stone through his new clean lifestyle.
      James DeGale with Eddie Hearn in 2015
      The boxing promoter has been on a health kick over the past 18 month
      Hearn has lost two stone through his new healthy lifestyleCredit: Instagram @kaipeacockfitness
      Hearn has been keeping his 1.3million Instagram followers up to date with his workouts in the gym.
      And in his latest, he posed in a grey vest and looked like a lean, mean, fighting machine.
      So much that one fan reacted: “He will be fighting in misfits soon.”
      Another said: “What a transformation.”
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      One joked: “Shreddie Hearn.”
      Love Island star-turned boxing presenter Josh Denzel said: “Go on the boy!!!!”
      The 44-year-old recently embarked on a demanding ten-week workout programme to get in shape and now feels better than ever.
      And he even copied UFC boss Dana White’s gruelling 72-hour fast without food, living off just electrolytes and water.
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      He told Men’s Health UK: “When I wake up in the morning, I go into the bathroom and I get a glimpse of myself and go, ‘F**king hell yeah,’ and that’s good enough.
      “That makes me feel great for the day.”
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      Hearn’s outlook has completely changed as he focuses on improving his fitness even further.
      He added: “Right now, physically, I feel better than I’ve ever felt in my life, and I’m 44 years old.
      “I’m excited to see what’s going to happen in six months, what’s going to happen in 12 months, what’s going to happen in three years.”
      Fans joked Hearn will be fighting on Misfits soonCredit: instagram @kaipeacockfitness More