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      Sir Andy Murray says Lewis Hamilton ‘deserves’ knighthood despite admitting he doesn’t like sports stars being honoured

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      LEWIS HAMILTON ‘deserves’ to be knighted, according to Sir Andy Murray – despite the tennis star’s dislike of sportspeople being honoured.
      Seven-time Formula One world champion Hamilton, 35, is to be given the gong for his services to sport and tireless campaigning for racial equality and diversity.

      Hamilton ‘deserves’ to be knighted, according to Sir Andy MurrayCredit: Reuters

      Murray was knighted in 2019 for his services to sport and charityCredit: PA:Press Association

      The F1 ace is set to be awarded his knighthood after equalling Michael Schumacher’s record tally – after his controversial tax affairs were deemed ‘all in order’.
      And Murray – himself knighted for his services to tennis and charity in 2019 – has revealed he believes Hamilton is fully deserving of the honour.
      Murray told Good Morning Britain: “I’m not necessarily all for sportspeople being given knighthoods for what we do.
      “In terms of what he’s achieved as an athlete, of course he deserves it.

      “As a sportsperson, he’s one of the most successful sportspeople in the history of the country.
      “He’s an amazing driver, he supports some great causes as well away from the racing track.
      “So yeah, I would say he definitely deserves it in terms of his achievements.”
      Hamilton is expected to be named in the New Years’ Honours list – with Prime Minister Boris Johnson believed to have given his backing to the racing superstar.

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      Hamilton, worth an estimated £250million and resident of tax haven Monaco, recently had his finances green-lit by the Government’s Honours Committee.
      On his upcoming knighthood, a friend said: “This is an honour that has eluded Lewis for so many years.
      “It marks an incredible end to the most wonderful season.”
      However, snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan reckons Hamilton can’t be considered one of sport’s all-time greats because his car gives him an unfair advantage.
      ‘Rocket’ snubbed Hamilton from his list of all-time greats because F1 is not “a level playing field”.

      O’Sullivan doesn’t believe Hamilton deserves to be considered a sporting greatCredit: Getty – Contributor
      O’Sullivan said: “It is fantastic for Lewis to win seven world titles, but if your car is going around quicker you can afford to make a few mistakes and still get away with it.
      “It’s a bit like driving around smoking a cigar with one finger on the wheel.
      “A lot of the sports I watch – the people that have done it, you have to look whether it’s a level playing field.
      “If you have a car that is going a second a lap quicker than the other cars, in theory all he has to beat is his team-mate Bottas – who seems to be comfortable and happy playing second fiddle.
      “I wouldn’t have felt as good about my career in snooker if I had been playing on a table where the pockets I was using were bigger than my opponents’.”

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      in Boxing

      Mike Tyson eases fan fears over health after slurring car crash GMB interview as boxing legend claims ‘I just woke up’

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      MIKE TYSON has eased fans’ fears after his ‘car crash’ interview on Good Morning Britain – by blaming his incoherent appearance on being tired.
      The American legend, 54, was on to promote his November 28 comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr.

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      Tyson reassured fans that he was just tired for the interview on Twitter

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      Mike Tyson had left fans worried by his incoherent interview on GMBCredit: ITV

      But Tyson seemed anything but his usual, energetic self, mumbling his words and speaking incoherently to hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.
      The Baddest Man on the Planet even drooped his head several times and closed his eyes at points.
      But Tyson revealed it was simply down to tiredness, with the interview taking place late in the evening for the Los Angeles-based star.
      Tyson tweeted: “Hey mate @piersmorgan @GMB @susannareid100 and UK.

      “I tried to stay up late for interview but fell asleep and like a lion I’m hard to wake once sleep.  
      “Training hard and going to bed early.
      “I had no monitor so I couldn’t see you guys and forgot to look into camera.”
      Morgan replied to Tyson, saying he appreciated the update given the outpour of worry from his fans.

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      The Good Morning Britain host tweeted: “No problem, Champ.
      “We could see you were a bit weary! It was very late in LA.
      “Appreciate this message as some viewers were concerned.”
      A few days ago, Tyson shared an epic promo video ahead of his comeback fight against Jones Jr.
      Tyson uploaded the video – directed by Triller – to his Instagram.
      The clip features Brit boxer Chris Eubank Jr talking up Jones’s training skills.
      Tyson then chips in with: “All great fighters can’t be great trainers, it takes a very special person to be a great trainer.”

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      in Soccer

      Piers Morgan slams Abraham, Chilwell and Sancho for breaking coronavirus rules and tells Southgate to AXE England trio

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      PIERS MORGAN has torn into Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho for breaking coronavirus rules and urged Gareth Southgate to AXE them.
      The Three Lions trio were spotted revelling at a packed birthday party hours before Monday’s squad meet-up ahead of the international triple-header against Wales, Belgium and Denmark.

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      England stars Sancho, Abraham and Chilwell have been slammed by Piers Morgan for flouting Covid rules

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      Piers Morgan ranted at England’s ‘irresponsible’ stars for their behaviourCredit: Rex Features

      The England stars were part of a packed house of 20 people – clearly in violation of strict coronavirus laws.
      And, speaking on Good Morning Britain, Morgan was quick to criticise their “irresponsible” behaviour.
      Morgan asked: “Why isn’t the FA just dropping them? And when are England players going to wake up?
      “How many more of them have to ignore the Covid rules before the penny drops in their heads?

      “But actually if you don’t, we’ll end up back in national lockdown?
      “It’s just completely irresponsible.
      “Sorry, but Gareth Southgate – as England manager – has got to take a stand.
      “He’s got to drop these players… they’ve got to learn there are consequences to this kind of reckless behaviour.”

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      Tammy Abraham celebrated his birthday with a surprise party for about 20 guests

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      Ben Chilwell was also spotted at the party

      Susanna Reid interjected by adding: “Well, apart from anything else, don’t they put the rest of the squad at risk if they’ve been to a party?”
      Morgan continued: “The point is, most of our viewers are trying to obey these very complicated, very annoying rules.
      “We all hate them.
      “But if we don’t all do it and if we just have parties for 20 people for our birthdays and ignore everything and the case rate continues to go up very high then we’ll go back into lockdown.
      “That’s what happens. That’s what WILL happen.”
      Morgan finished off his rant by asking why Abraham, Chilwell and Sancho thought it would be a good idea to act in this way.
      The host added the timing seems even worse after Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden were sent home from Iceland after sneaking girls into their hotel room during the last international break.
      Morgan concluded: “It’s utterly ridiculous.
      “England footballers – after we just had two of them sent home from a game abroad because they squirrelled girls into their room – breaking rules.
      “Then three more of them think that’s a good idea.”

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      in Soccer

      Piers Morgan slams Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood as GMB host brands pair ‘Covidiots’ after England hotel shame

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      PIERS MORGAN has slammed Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood over their Covid-19 hotel shame.
      England boss Gareth Southgate sent the pair home after they broke squad lockdown rules to sneak two girls into their rooms in Iceland.

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      Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood invited the girls back after their England debuts in the 1-0 win over IcelandCredit: Reuters

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      Piers Morgan slammed the youngsters for their behaviour in ReykjavikCredit: PA:Press Association
      And the incident left Good Morning Britain host Morgan fuming, branding the pair “Covidiots”.
      He said on Tuesday’s show: “They’re young men who knew the rules… why was there not enough security to protect them for themselves?”
      “They’re living the dream for teenagers and young people.
      “And now they’re going to miss their first game because they have to be shamed.”

      He added: “They’re Covidiots.”
      Both Foden, 20, and Greenwood, 18, have apologised for their rule breach – with fresh reports claiming they asked FOUR girls to come back to their hotel.
      WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
      The pair were filmed with Nadia Sif Lindal Gunnarsdottir, 20, and Lara Clausen, 19, in footage that was leaked to the Icelandic media.

      With the Three Lions set to ban both stars for four games, Morgan was left wondering how they were able to sneak the girls in to start with.
      He earlier tweeted: “Their selfish reckless stupidity is bad, obviously.
      “But how were they able to do this?

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      Nadia Sif Lindal Gunnarsdottir admitted to the “mess” she helped create in Reykjavik

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      Nadia’s cousin, Laura Clausen, defended the footballers as “gentlemen”

      “Footballers need babysitting – by security guards – to protect them from themselves.”
      With both Manchester City and United releasing statements condemning their academy products, some have defended Foden and Greenwood in their actions.
      Former City and England winger Trevor Sinclair hopes the focus is on allowing the duo to learn from their mistakes.
      He tweeted: “Boys will be boys. Let’s not destroy our own young players. Learn and be better, end of.”

      Their selfish reckless stupidity is bad, obviously. But how were they able to do this? Footballers need babysitting – by security guards – to protect them from themselves. https://t.co/cDoh9DgWOJ
      — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 7, 2020

      Boys will be boys. Let’s not destroy our own young players. Learn and be better, end of x
      — Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) September 7, 2020

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      in Boxing

      Ricky Hatton shows off one stone weight loss as boxing legend tells GMB of coronavirus lockdown pain after family death

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      RICKY HATTON showed off his impressive one-stone weight loss on Good Morning Britain – and opened up about his lockdown pain after a death in the family. The boxing legend, 41, has been exercising relentlessly during the lockdown – but it hasn’t all been plain sailing for him. Ricky Hatton opened up on GMB about […] More