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      Michael Owen spotted in Egypt to star in new movie despite claiming he HATES films and has only watched eight of them

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      MICHAEL OWEN has been spotted in Egypt as he turns to the big screen to star in a top-10 highest grossing film.The 44-year-old’s surprise acting role in football movie “El Hareefa 2” comes 10 years after Owen first claimed that he “HATED films”.Michael Owen has been pictured in Cairo, Egypt as he prepares to star in a new movieA poster for the film ‘El Hareefa 2’ featuring Owen did the rounds on social mediaA picture on X emerged on Wednesday which showed Owen in Cairo – with a big smile across his face – as he prepares for his special appearance.Footie fans soon uncovered the film’s poster – which showed the last English Ballon d’Or winner front and centre.”El Hareefa 2″ serves as a sequel to the original “El Hareefa'” which hit the screens earlier this year. The plot for that film, as per IMDb’s 6.4 rating, centred around teenage football lover Maged and his transition from private school to a public one – and his adventures in their street football team. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSInterestingly, this shock pivot into the film scene comes a decade after Owen openly stated his disdain for the cinema.In 2014, Owen wrote on X: “Watched my eighth ever film on the flight home. Must have been bored. #HateFilms.”On the same day, he also posted: “Films I’ve been forced to watch: Rocky, Heat, Ghost, Jurassic Park, Cool Runnings, Seabiscuit, Karate Kid, Forest Gump”.But this marks Owen’s second foray into film, having made a brief cameo in the 2007 cult classic “Goal II: Living the Dream”.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe former Real Madrid, Liverpool and Man Utd star reportedly arrived in the Egyptian capital on November 4.The original was among the top 10 highest-grossing films in Egyptian cinema this year.Premier League referee David Coote update after statement from UEFA and revelation that referees don’t get drug tested”El Hareefa 2″ will be premiered in Egyptian cinemas on December 4 and in Arab cinemas on December 5.Owen began his tourist trip by visiting prominent archaeological landmarks such as the Pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza.Since retiring in 2013, the former Prem star has become a well known face within the sport of horse racing as a breeder and owner. He set up the Manor House Stables in Malpas and one of his horses, Zoffee, won the Chester Cup, a £170,000 handicap race, in May.Owen is still a familiar face for football fans thanks to his appearances as a pundit on TNT Sports. Owen was spotted at the Great Pyramids of Giza, soaking in the sights before he goes on set for the ‘El Harifa’ sequelWho are these famous footballers? More

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      Moment Jude Bellingham gives Arsenal transfer hope after fan asks him to join Gunners

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has given Arsenal fans a glimmer of hope that he may line up for the Gunners one day.The England superstar joined Read Madrid last summer for an initial £88.5m from Borussia Dortmund.Jude Bellingham has given Arsenal fans hope that he may play the GunnersCredit: instagram @433The England star refused to rule out a move to Arsenal when asked to join the club by a Gunners’ fanCredit: instagram @433Los Blancos aren’t thinking about selling their midfield maestro after he scored 19 goals and provided six assists in 28 La Liga games last season.But one young Arsenal fan was delighted to hear that Bellingham isn’t ruling out the idea of signing for the North London outfit.While waiting to meet Bellingham at England’s training camp during the international break, one Gunners supporter tried his luck by asking Bellingham to sign for the club.The youngster said: “Come to Arsenal, Jude, Please. We will look after you”.READ MORE ON ARSENALAnd much to the fan’s surprise, Bellingham kept his options open by simply replying: “Maybe”. Of course, it’s unlikely that Bellingham is thinking about joining Mikel Arteta’s side as things stand.But that didn’t stop Arsenal fans from losing their minds at the prospect of the 21-year-old lining up at the Emirates Stadium.On social media, on wrote: “OH MY GOD PLEASE! I AM ON MY KNEES, PLEASE!!”.Most read in FootballBellingham had a sensational season for Real Madrid last termFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile another added: “He didn’t say no”.A third commented: “That’s enough to tell Mikel to break the bank”.VAR footage of William Saliba red card released by PGMOL as Arsenal fans rage at Liverpool fan’s inputAnd a fourth posted: “I mean he didn’t say no, so…”Bellingham has previously revealed that he is hoping to spend his long-term future with Real Madrid.Speaking last season, he said: “I want to stay at Real Madrid for the next 10-15 years of my life. This is where I want to be. I am loving it at Real.”Arsenal may be looking to raid Real Madrid for one of Bellingham’s team-mates this January though.According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Gunners are eyeing a move for Turkish wonderkid Arda Guler.Arsenal have been linked with a move for Arda GulerCredit: Alamy More

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      Struggling Hojlund has better conversion rate than Haaland and Salah but Man Utd boss Amorim must fix dilemma

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      RASMUS HOJLUND has a better chance conversion rate than Erling Haaland and Mo Salah since debuting for Manchester United last year.The forward, still only 21, joined the Red Devils for £72million in the summer of 2023, following a solitary season at Atalanta.Rasmus Hojlund has scored one Premier League goal this seasonCredit: GettyHojlund, 21, actually ranks as one of the Prem’s most accurate shootersCredit: ReutersHojlund arrived at Old Trafford with United desperate for a prolific striker.And while he has shown signs of promise, he has only scored 18 goals in 55 appearances for the Red Devils, 11 coming in the Premier League.Statistics show, however, that Hojlund is nowhere near solely to blame for his lack of goals.In fact, since making his United debut, he is among the Premier League’s deadliest finishers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHojlund has a conversion rate of 25.5 per cent, which puts him fourth in the Premier League over this period.Only Chris Wood (30.9), Jean-Philippe Mateta (28.8) and Hwang Hee-chan (27.5) have better conversion rates in that time.Manchester City goal-machine Erling Haaland is at 21.2 per cent, albeit on far higher volume.While Liverpool’s Mo Salah is on 18.3 per cent, again on far more attempts.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSErling Haaland receives far better service at Man City than Hojlund does at UnitedCredit: GettyHojlund’s chance conversion at United has been better than Mo Salah’s in the same periodCredit: GettySunSport revealed last weekend that Man Utd scouts were in attendance to watch Ruben Amorim’s former Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres in action for Sweden.But with Amorim set to have to work with a reduced budget compared to his predecessor Erik ten Hag, he may have to prioritise getting more out of his current crop.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsSpeaking to the Telegraph, former Man Utd forward Dion Dublin pointed out that his old side don’t put in enough quality crosses for Hojlund.He said: “I still don’t agree with right-footers on the left and left-footers on the right.”If you’re (Alejandro) Garnacho on the left or Antony playing on the right, all your crosses are going into the keeper – if you’re on the other side they’re coming away from the keeper and you have more room then to adjust as a centre-forward.””You also get that reluctance to beat the man on the outside and if you are playing inverted you have an excuse to keep chopping back on to your good foot all the time, but there shouldn’t be any excuse to deliver end product.”The Telegraph also point out that Hojlund receives just 4.1 touches in the opposition box and 1.5 shots per game, compared to Haaland’s tallies of 7.1 and 4.5.Where United fans can hold hope, however, is with the work Amorim did with Gyokeres in Portugal.The striker was already a good player ahead of the move, having banged goals in for Coventry.But things went up another notch in Lisbon, with Gyokeres having netted an astonishing 66 times in 68 matches for Sporting.READ MORE SUN STORIESIrrespective of United’s transfer budget in upcoming windows, Hojlund will have an opportunity to prove that he can be the club’s prolific No9, and that they don’t need to fork out on Gyokeres or another star forward.And United fans will hope that he can now embark on a rich vein of form, starting this Sunday as Amorim takes charge of his first game away at Ipswich.Ruben Amorim did brilliant work with Viktor GyokeresCredit: PA More

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      Italian minnows rip up manager’s contract after one training session as fans launch protest

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      ITALIAN club Piacenza have terminated their manager’s contract after just ONE training session.A remarkable day began with sporting director Alessio Setsu being dismissed and replaced by Carlo Maria Zerminiani.Serie D side Piacenza ripped up their manager’s contract after just one training sessionCredit: instagram @piacenzacalcio1919One of Zerminiani’s first acts as Piacenza chief was to appoint Simone Bentivoglio as the new head coach.During his playing days, Bentivoglio pleaded guilty to a 13-month ban for his part in a betting scandal which took place in 2011.And fans of fourth-tier side Piacenza immediately showed their displeasure at Bentivoglio being unveiled as their new manager.A protest was carried out by supporters during the head coach’s first training session.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd their action was swiftly vindicated as Piacenza bosses succumbed to the pressure.They released a statement which read: “Piacenza Calcio announces that it has reached an agreement for the consensual termination of the contract of coach Simone Bentivoglio.”The technical management of the first team is entrusted to Mr. Stefano Rossini.”Piacenza sit 11th in Serie D Group D with three wins, five draws and four defeats from their opening 12 matches.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe golden era of the football club came in the 1990s when they were promoted twice in four years and reached Serie A in 1995.They spent five years in the top flight, before they were relegated back down to the second division in 2000.Eight bizarre football rules you may not knowThey did gain promotion straight back to Serie A where they spent a further two seasons – their last top-flight campaign ending in 2003. More

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      Awkward Alexander-Arnold billboard showing Liverpool star posing with ex is erected in Madrid amid Real transfer links

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      AN AWKWARD billboard of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been unveiled in Madrid.The Liverpool star has been the subject of speculation linking him with a move away from Anfield.Alexander-Arnold has appeared in an advert displayed in MadridCredit: Guess JeansAnd it appears there is only one likely destination – Real Madrid.Naturally, some fans are now fearing the worst after a billboard featuring the defender was erected in the Spanish capital.Alexander-Arnold models for GUESS Jeans in the advert, which has also been displayed in Amsterdam and Milan.But some fans cannot ignore the obvious link between the billboard’s location and Real Madrid’s interest in Alexander-Arnold. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan reacted saying: “It’s obvious he’s going, what I’m interested in is when he’s gonna announce it.”Another added: “Liverpool bigger than one player. Best of luck to him 👍”A third wrote: “He is already in Madrid in his head.”Other fans pointed out the awkward nature of the billboard as Alexander-Arnold poses with his ex-girlfriend Iris Law in his arms.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe features on the billboard alongside his ex-girlfriend Iris LawCredit: Dan CharityEstelle on her InstagramCredit: InstgramTo make matters worse the England star is now dating model Estelle Behnke.Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at the end of the season and Real have reportedly opened up talks with his representatives over a move to the Bernabeu next summer.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s New Love Life Revealed More

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      Steven Gerrard reunited with Michael Beale as ex-Sunderland and Rangers boss appointed his Al-Ettifaq assistant

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      MICHAEL BEALE is set for to be reunited with Steven Gerrard after being appointed Al-Ettifaq’s new assistant managerEx-Rangers boss Beale has been out of work since being sacked by Sunderland in February.Michael Beale is set to reunite with Steven Gerrard at Al-EttifaqCredit: The SunMeanwhile Gerrard is under pressure at Al-Ettifaq following a horror start to the season.The Liverpool legend has kept his £15million-a-year job but has made changes to his backroom staff.Assistant manager Dean Holden and sporting director Mark Allen both left by mutual consent.And Beale – who worked with Gerrard in Scotland – has now joined to replace Holden.READ MORE IN football The 44-year-old was in charge for just 12 matches at Sunderland before being sacked in February.Al-Ettifaq sit 12th out of 18 in the Saudi Pro League, losing HALF of their ten games this season.The ex-England captain held crisis talks with Al-Ettifaq’s owners in November – but vowed to fight for his job.He said: “On the back of recent results in my position you are always aware of disappointment from fans, I have to take that responsibility on my shoulders.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”That is what I will do and continue to fight and work to improve the recent results.”I don’t react, change or get overconcerned about social media or anyone on the outside of Ettifaq’s opinion, my priority is this club.”I listen to the people within and continue to support my players.”I meet Mr Hatim (head of football Hatim Al Misehal) after every game and we talk football, where it is a win, loss or draw, we have fantastic support, myself, the staff and the players from the management team.”Steven Gerrard is looking for self improvement Al Ettifaq More

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      Liverpool drop worrying transfer hint over three key players as 2025 calendar is released

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      LIVERPOOL have dropped a big hint over the futures of Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk.The trio are all out of contract in the summer and have been linked with moves away from Anfield.Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold could both be set to leave in the summerCredit: GettyVirgil van Dijk is also out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: ReutersRight-back Alexander-Arnold, 26, is being closely monitored by European champions Real Madrid.Forward Salah, 32, has been the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia for more than a year, with Paris Saint-Germain also in the frame.And centre-back Van Dijk, 33, was linked with a switch to Barcelona back in January.All three will be able to sign pre-contract agreements elsewhere from January if they wish to leave.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow Reds fans’ fears over losing all three have been exacerbated following the release of the club’s 2025 calendar.Alexander-Arnold, Salah and Van Dijk are on the months of February, March and April.This could be construed as Liverpool preparing for their summer departures by putting them at the start of the year.Earlier this month, SunSport revealed contract talks with Alexander-Arnold are stalling as the club are not willing to offer him higher wages than Salah and Van Dijk.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollowing Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Manchester United back in September, Salah hinted at his imminent exit by saying he wanted to “enjoy the last year” at Anfield.But Van Dijk has offered more optimism surrounding his future after revealing last month that he is speaking to the “right people” about a new deal.Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister ‘being sued for compensation by ex’ two years after he ‘dumped her for her friend’ He said: “I can say obviously discussions are ongoing, but I don’t know, we will see what happens in the future.”What the future will bring I have no idea at the moment. I can only tell you that discussions have been started up and we will see.”Despite uncertainty surrounding the futures of key players, Liverpool have not been impacted on the pitch under new manager Arne Slot.The Reds sit top of the Premier League table, five points clear of Manchester City having won nine of their opening 11 matches.They also sit first in the Champions League and are the only team to boast a 100 per cent record after four games. More

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      Denmark coach walks out of awkward press conference after just 20 SECONDS

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      DENMARK’S head coach walked out of his awkward post-match press conference after just 20 seconds.Manager Brian Riemer oversaw a 0-0 draw with Serbia in the Nations League in Leskovac, Serbia.Brian Riemer was involved in an awkward post-match press conferenceHe walked out after just 20 secondsCredit: Sky SportsAnd after the game he was treated to a big surprise in his press conference, which lasted a matter of seconds.That is because not a single question was asked by the reporters who had gathered at the end of the match.Riemer, 46, had a surprised look on his face and left smiling without saying a single word.Fans were equally as bemused with one reacting: “Awkward! 😂”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “That’s a Guinness world record.”A third wrote: “Goalless draw, question-less conference. Consistency!”And another commented: “That was quick! 😅”Denmark secured a Nations League quarter-final spot while Serbia were knocked out, but the media chose not to question Riemer about the achievement.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFormer Brentford assistant boss Riemer was appointed Denmark manager last month following Kasper Hjulmand’s resignation after the Euros.He has managed just two games, losing to Spain before the goalless draw with Serbia.Uefa Nations League clash SUSPENDED after fight breaks out and one of teams walks off pitch in protest More