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    I’m a barber to Premier League stars… a Chelsea legend would fly me 5,500 miles to China for a haircut every month

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    FOOTBALLERS that have won World Cups and Champions Leagues are always a cut above.Players with glittering trophy cabinets need a high-quality finish with their haircut and when they are through on goal.Senyo cuts the hair of top Premier League stars like Kai HavertzCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoTop footballers have recommended him to each otherCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoHe was invited to America by Arsenal players to cut their hair during pre-seasonCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoWorld Cup winner and Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez is one of his top clientsCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoThat is why the Premier League’s best rely on barber Senyo to ensure they look just as good as their performances on the pitch.Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount are just some of the star-studded names to call him when they need a trim.Senyo’s Homme XY shop is located on London’s iconic Portabello Road and he uses his own brand’s grooming products on his clients.A luxury appointment is worth £65 or get the VIP treatment with a home visit for £250.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBefore opening his own place, Senyo worked for another West London barber, cutting the hair of Ryan Bertrand and Scott Sinclair when they were in Chelsea’s academy.Recommendations have grown his business and he is now the go-to guy for Blues and other Prem players.Away from visiting footballer’s houses, Senyo has been invited by Arsenal and Manchester United players to their pre-season tours of the US and to Germany for Euro 2024.Chelsea legend Ramires even used to fly him 5,500 miles from London to China every month just for a haircut after he signed for Jiangsu in 2016.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHis West London store has his client’s football shirts lining the wallsCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoRamires used to fly Senyo out to China for a trim after he left ChelseaCredit: ReutersSenyo told SunSport: “I used to fly to China quite often when Rami was there. That was all the time. At least once a month, sometimes twice a month. It was a three or four-day trip. “People didn’t understand it. But you know when you’re quite particular about the person who cuts your hair, sometimes it is impossible to just get anyone to do it. Danny Hoesen made Champions League debut against Real Madrid and scored winner vs Barcelona – now he makes a living cutting hair “It is the relationship you build with these boys, the trust that you build, once they recommend you that means that you’re official.”I met Rami as his nanny used to bring in his son to get his haircut, I didn’t know it was Rami’s son at the time and one day the nanny asked if I do home visits. I said, ‘yeah, no problem’. “I turned up to the house and Rami opened the door. I just couldn’t believe it. “From then I did Willian and Oscar, I was quite familiar with all the Brazilian players because they used to hang around with each other.”But jet-setting around the world has not always been Senyo’s way of life, explaining: “I used to work in the barber shop the whole week and go home with like £30.”These are the things you need to do. It’s part of the journey because if it was that easy, I wouldn’t appreciate having my own shop now.”Senyo also lifted the lid on the conversations he has with players, revealing: “They’re in a safe space, so we can talk about whatever we want, whether it’s family or anything. “It’s definitely not always about football but sometimes we’re watching football on the TV together.”His trip to the US saw him give Martin Odegaard a trimCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoSenyo barbers England and Man Utd’s Mason MountCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoHis list of clients is ever-growing and his dream would be to style Cristiano Ronaldo or David Beckham.He said: “David is a style icon. The icon of football. He is definitely the top of the food chain when it comes to who I’d like to cut. “The first thing I see when I see anyone is their haircut. I always think what I can do to their hair.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Every first trim is a bit unknown but it’s not about the person, it’s just about the trim. “Once you do the trim and you know their head, how the hair falls, it is simple.”Ruben Loftus-Cheek has popped into his West London shopCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoHis job has taken him around the world, rubbing shoulders with the best playersCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyo More

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      I’m a Man Utd fan refusing to cut my hair until they win five games… I never expected it to last this long

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      THE wacky world of the internet has seen an explosion of fan channels giving their view on the state of their respective teams.But it has also given rise to some bizarre challenges, dares and bets, though one Manchester United fan may have gotten himself into more than he bargained for.Frank Ilett runs The United Strand fan channelCredit: INSTAGRAM @theunitedstrandFrank is refusing to cut his hair again until Man Utd win five games in a rowCredit: INSTAGRAM @theunitedstrandBut after starting on October 5, Frank is now five months into his challengeCredit: INSTAGRAM @theunitedstrandAnd Man Utd are struggling to win back to back games, let alone five in a rowCredit: GettyFrank Ilett, 28, runs the social media channel The United Strand.The page started up back on October 5 when Frank decided to commit to a challenge that would see him not cut his hair again until Man Utd won five games in a row.Frank believed this run would only last a few months at most considering the last time Man Utd had won five in a row was in January to February 2024.However, 149 days later it does not even appear to be remotely close to being finished after a dreadful run of form under Ruben Amorim.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Frank has admitted he might have overestimated his chances.Speaking exclusively to SunSport about what inspired the challenge, Frank said: “Well, it was just for a bit of fun, really, to be honest. It was literally just I don’t really know why, I just went for it.”I saw this guy doing it with, I think, an NFL team or something like that. And he was doing three matches in a row.”But I remember thinking, oh, that’s quite a funny thing and thinking, oh, yeah, you know, obviously I’m a Man Utd fan. Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I think maybe there might be some interest there because it’s, you know, it’s Man Utd they’re obviously a massive club and worldwide kind of club as well, not just one only Americans care about.”So, yeah, I so I thought I saw that. And then I thought about it for a little while. And then I just suddenly was like, I’m just going to do it.’That’s why I’m the manager’ – Ruben Amorim hits back at Wayne Rooney as Man Utd boss aims to win Premier League”I just think it’s fun. I think that, you know, it’s a painful time to be a Man Utd fan at the moment and just wanted to spread some humour, really…”Did I imagine it would go on for this long? No, no, no.”So I thought I thought it would go on for a few months. When I first started it, I don’t know why, but I just went for it and I didn’t really give much thought to it at all, really.”And then it was only once it kind of started to get into it. I started to kind of go, OK, how long is this really going to go on for?”I started in October and I checked. I was like, hang on a minute, when did Man Utd last do this? So I checked and it was January – February 2024, so not that long ago.”Now it’s a year ago, but at the time in October I was thinking, you know it’s not a crazy thing that hasn’t happened in a few years or something. That gave me a bit of hope.”I looked at the kind of fixtures coming up and stuff and there were some fixtures in January which looked very winnable and I was thinking that’s when it’s going to end.”And, you know, and then there was a cup game that was added into that as well which kind of made it easier. And we lost the game, which meant February games were kind of easy. “Now we’ve gone past that point and now I’m just hoping for the best and seeing what happens. I wouldn’t be surprised if it goes until next season now.”Frank, who has lived in Spain with his girlfriend for the past year, admits he flirted with the idea of doing a three-game streak instead of five, but thought it would be “too easy”.He said: “Well, that was the thing. I thought about doing three and then I, stupidly, thought to myself, ‘Oh that seems a bit too easy’. Frank admits he thought the challenge would be over by early 2025Credit: INSTAGRAM @theunitedstrandBut he now expects the challenge to last into next seasonCredit: INSTAGRAM @theunitedstrand”So I thought I’ll go for five, you know to make it a bit more of a challenge. But little did I know how challenging that was going to be.”Frank told us he used to have long hair in his early 20s so it was not a totally alien feeling to him, but admits it is a “lot more effort” to maintain it now.He added: “You can see my hair like it goes out, not down. So yeah, it’s hard to kind of maintain a little bit, but, you know, just part of it, part of the challenge, I suppose.”Man Utd are languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table and are looking increasingly unlikely to play any part in European competitions next season.With their penalty shootout defeat to Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday, the Red Devils only realistic hope of playing in Europe next season will be them winning the Europa League.However, Frank is refusing to place the blame on Amorim, instead believing it is the club’s owners, including minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers, who are mostly to blame for the mess the club finds itself in.Frank said: “I think I speak for a lot of Man Utd fans where, [it feels like] it’s basically the same as the Glazers in charge, which I think a lot of people expected as well, to be honest.”I don’t think anyone really expected that much because, yeah, it just hasn’t gone well. All of the decisions are just ridiculous. “I mean, you know, like the thing recently about closing the canteen and to save a million pounds a year when there’s people that make that in a month at the club that don’t even play that often.”Like, was it £55-65million they paid for Mason Mount? I mean, I can’t even remember when he last played. And I can’t remember when he played consecutive games. That’s for sure as well.Man Utd ratings vs FulhamMANCHESTER UNITED crashed out the FA Cup on penalties against Fulham.Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee had poor spot-kicks saved as the Red Devils slipped to their sixth home defeat under Ruben Amorim.Fulham broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time with a well-worked corner.Antonee Robinson darted to the near post and flicked it onto Calvin Bassey who directed his header into the bottom corner brilliantly.Just as United’s frustrations were brewing, Bruno Fernandes was the saviour yet again.He picked up Diogo Dalot’s perfect cut back and fired it beyond the stretch of Bernd Leno.United had chances towards the end of the second-half, with subs Alejandro Garnacho and Chido Obi unable to finish.There was nothing to separate the sides in extra-time and penalties were needed.Despite well-taken kicks from Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and Casemiro, Lindelof and Zirkzee woefully fired directly at Fulham hero Leno.But which Man Utd players could hold their heads up and which flopped?Here, SunSport’s Ken Lawrence reveals his player ratings.”And yes, so when you, you know, there’s I know that to be fair, that wasn’t Ineos but it’s a similar thing where you need to kind of get rid of players like that and get in kind of fresh faces, fresh legs. “Instead of, you know, worrying about a million pounds that it costs to feed all the staff and keep everyone happy at the club.”Frank says his main goal of the challenge is to bring some joy to a painful situation.The United Strand channel – a nod to popular fan channel The United Stand, which Frank says he has watched for a few years – has exploded in popularity to now have more than 60,000 followers on Instagram.Originally Frank was aiming to reach 10,000 followers by the end of 2025, but saw that goal achieved by last December, while hitting 20,000 by the middle of January.The number of viewers, both United and rival fans, has seen the challenge viewed more than 35million times over the last 90 days alone.Frank is even aware of some United stars past and present being aware of his hairy situation, including Denis Irwin, academy star Ethan Wheatley, British boxer Frazer Clarke and tennis star Jamie Murray.He said: “Every time I get any followers I’m still surprised by it. I can’t believe there are so many people interested. “I was looking at my analytics the other day and I’ve had 35million views in the last 90 days, and when I think that many people have actually seen my face it does feel a bit weird.”But I’m happy people have kind of connected with it in a positive way, like everyone seems to just be having a laugh with it with me. It’s nice to bring some joy to people.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIn terms of future plans, Frank says he would love to arrange some fan meet-ups in the future.Meanwhile, he has also admitted he would be open to doing a similar challenge, possibly with hair and beard, while he also wants to grow his YouTube channel and visit every LaLiga stadium.Frank told SunSport his channel had reached more than 35 million views in the last 90 daysCredit: INSTAGRAM @theunitedstrandFrank says his main goal is to spread some joy during a painful moment for Man Utd fansCredit: INSTAGRAM @theunitedstrandHe says he has been told club legends like Denis Irwin know about the challengeCredit: AlamyOther major sports stars like boxer Frazer Clarke are also keeping an eye on the challengeCredit: Getty More

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      Gervonta Davis controversy as hairstylist speaks out after claims too much GREASE caused him to take knee vs Roach

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      GERVONTA DAVIS’ hairstylist has hit back after the boxing champion claimed too much GREASE caused him to take a knee against Lamont Roach. Davis kept hold of his WBA lightweight title and unbeaten record after a controversial draw against Lamont Roach in New York. Gervonta Davis’ hairstylist hits back after the boxing legend said grease caused his eyes to burnCredit: instagram @leebthebrandDavis drew against Lamont RoachCredit: AlamyIn round nine, Davis bizarrely took a knee after a delayed reaction to a Roach jab.But referee Steve Willis did not administer a count despite rules stating an official must if the glove or knee touches the canvas. Davis later faced boos from the Barclays Center crowd after blaming too much hair grease in his eyes for the reason he touched down. He said: “I just got my hair done two days ago and she put grease in my s***.READ MORE IN BOXING”So the s*** was like sweating and things like that and the grease coming in my my face.”It burned my eyes type s***, yeah. Damn, why y’all booing like I’m saying bulls***?”Like, this is real facts. Come on, man. Look at my hair, I just got my s*** done.”But it’s all cool, man. You know how it get. They love you, then they hate you. Turn around then they love you again.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDavis’ hairstylist – Lee The Brand – has since spoken out to defend herself. She wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post: “I did his hair WEDNESDAY, It’s SATURDAY! He did press, gym and weigh in. Huge controversy as Paddy Donovan DISQUALIFIED vs Lewis Crocker on wild night of boxing in Belfast”That’s no excuse, how much grease did I use damn.”She then posted a Conditioning Shine product which reads “no grease” on the label. One judge scored the bout 115-113 in favour of Davis with the other two 114-114 a draw – meaning Roach would have won if the knockdown counted. Roach, 29, said: “If you voluntarily take a knee and the ref start counting, it should be a knockdown.”If that’s a knockdown, I win the fight. So, I mean, it is what it is. I’m not banking on that knockdown to win. I just thought I pulled it out.”S***, I hope we can run it back. I want to run it back for sure.”Davis, 30, also opened the door to a rematch and defended his decision to take a knee on social media. He posted: “They took the fight from me and made it a draw becuz I did that bulls*** knee..READ MORE SUN STORIES”But I landed the most punches in the fight..he didn’t even hit me with a punch when I took the knee. “I get it though, I shouldn’t have done that but that hair grease was burning my eyes!”Davis took a knee but a knockdown was not scoredCredit: GettyDavis had his face wiped by his coachesCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Why y’all booing?’ – Gervonta Davis reveals strange reason for taking a knee as Lamont Roach is ‘robbed’ of win

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      GERVONTA DAVIS blamed greasy hair product for touching the canvas against Lamont Roach – despite escaping a knockdown. Davis was taken the full 12 rounds and walked away with his WBA lightweight title and undefeated record after a controversial draw. Gervonta Davis blamed greasy hair product for touching the canvas against Lamont RoachDavis touched the canvas but a knockdown was not scoredBut the biggest talking point of the night was not the scorecards, it was the drama that unfolded in round nine. Roach landed a jab on Davis and the champion paused – but after a delayed reaction he touched the canvas with his knee.Touching down with the knee or glove is an automatic count and point deduction. But referee Steve Willis allowed Davis into his corner to get his face wiped down by coaches – to the confusion of everyone watching on. READ MORE IN BOXINGDavis later faced boos from the crowd when he claimed hair product dripping into his eye caused the reaction. He said: “I just got my hair done two days ago and she put grease in my s***.”So the s*** was like sweating and things like that and the grease coming in my my face.”It burned my eyes type s***, yeah. Damn, why y’all booing like I’m saying bulls***?Most read in Boxing”Like, this is real facts. Come on, man. Look at my hair, I just got my s*** done.”But it’s all cool, man. You know how it get. They love you, then they hate you. Turn around then they love you again.”One judge scored the bout 115-113 in favour of Davis while the other two had it 114-114 to result in a majority draw. But had Roach’s knockdown rightly have been scored then he would have walked away with a split-decision win. He said: “If you voluntarily take a knee and the ref start counting, it should be a knockdown.”If that’s a knockdown, I win the fight. So, I mean, it is what it is. I’m not, I’m not banking on that knockdown to win. I just thought I pulled it out.”Unbeaten four-division champion Terence Crawford, 37, claimed Roach was robbed of victory. If that’s a knockdown, I win the fight. So, I mean, it is what it is. I’m not, I’m not banking on that knockdown to win. I just thought I pulled it out.Lamont Roach He posted online: “They robbed that boy and it’s crazy. “I never seen someone take a knee and they don’t count it as a knock down. Must of forgot the rules for tonight.”Reporter Steve Mannix said Davis was fortunate not to be disqualified. Mannix posted: “Texting with three veteran boxing referees. All agree: The knee should have been called a knockdown.”One noted that Tank could have been disqualified for getting his face wiped by his corner.” Both men called for a rematch with Davis wanting to do it back in New York after the Barclays Center draw. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “We can run it back for sure.”Bring it back to New York. Let’s do it again. Let’s have a rematch back in New York. Let’s do it again, baby.”Davis touched the canvas but escaped a knockdown being scoredCredit: GettyDavis got his face wiped by coach Calvin FordCredit: Getty More

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      Fans can’t believe what Fabio Cannavaro looks like now as Italy World Cup winner, 51, resurfaces at Arsenal clash

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      FOOTBALL fans were left rubbing their eyes after seeing what Fabio Cannavaro now looks like.Cannavaro, now 51, looks completely different to his playing days.World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro now looks completely differentCredit: AP:Associated PressHe was in charge of Dinamo Zagreb as they faced Arsenal last nightCredit: GettyAnd he now sports a full head of hairCredit: AFPFans were given a full broadside of shock as they saw the Italian pop up during Arsenal’s clash against Dinamo Zagreb last night.The 2006 World Cup and Ballon d’Or winner was appointed as head coach of the Croatian side at the end of December.And consequently, this saw him in charge of the visitors for the clash at the Emirates.Unfortunately for him, Arsenal were too good on the night as they cruised to a 3-0 win thanks to goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, fans were more concerned about the former defender now having a full head of hair.Taking to social media, one fan said: “Wait since when did Fabio Cannavaro have hair?”A second said: “Cannavaro is the Zagreb coach?? And why does he have hair on his head??”A third added: “Seeing baldies suddenly appear with full hair after retirement is so creepy man. Cannavaro, Ba, etc.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnother said: “Not used seeing Cannavaro with a full head of hair.”Regardless, the result served to all but secure the Gunners qualification in the knockout stages of the Champions League, with a huge goal difference turnover needed for them to drop into the playoff positions.Arsenal Dominates Dinamo Zagreb: Player Ratings RevealedIn Zagreb’s case, they dropped into the bottom eight elimination zone, meaning they will have to win their final match against AC Milan to have any hope of progressing.Mikel Arteta opened up on a conversation he had with the Italy legend, saying: “I just said hello to him, and wished him the best. “He’s someone that I admire a lot as a player, not only in his career, but the presence that he has and the way he behaves, and you can see that in the touchline as well. “I like what he did, he did some very clever things to cause us problems so, I wish him all the best.”Cannavaro retired from the beautiful game in 2012 following a glittering career which saw him star for the likes of Juventus, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Parma.He took his first managerial job in China with Guangzhou Evergrande in 2014.This was followed by stints with Al-Nassr, Tianjin Quanjian and a second spell with Guangzhou before he returned to European football with Benevento in 2022.READ MORE SUN STORIESCannavaro followed this with a brief stint managing Udinese before taking the Zagreb job. He was also manager of the China national team for two games but failed to win either of them before leaving the post.Arsenal ratings vs Dinamo: Martinelli makes himself undroppable as Sterling blows big chanceBy Katherine WalshDavid Raya – 6A really poor clearance invited pressure from Dinamo’s front three in the first half. A heart in mouth moment for sure.But rarely touched the ball from then on, with the Croatian side not registering a single shot at the Spaniard in 90 minutes.Jurrien Timber – 5Involved in early attacks and got back to block a dangerous Dinamo counter as things settled in the 12th minute.But was caught sleeping after Luca Stojkovic won the ball off him on the edge of his box, before Jakub Kiwior’s handy interception.Gabriel – 6Missed a sitter to make it 2-0 after Odegaard put it on a sixpence from a corner.Held off Stojkovic whenever he was called upon, although Dinamo offered little going forward.Jakub Kiwior – 7For all the scrutiny he’s faced, the Pole saved regular starter Timber from embarrassment and a sure Dinamo chance inside 33 minutes.Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7With teen Myles Lewis Skelly carrying a knock, the Ukrainian was forward thinking and whipped crosses into Havertz all evening.Declan Rice – 8Fired Arsenal ahead with a thunderous volley inside 105 seconds – his first-ever goal in the competition.But his usual corner deliveries were affected by the deafening away end pelting plastic cups and lighters at his back.Ran his heart out but fluffed a poor header, reminiscent of the same chance missed against Man Utd in the FA Cup defeat, to make it 3-0.Jorginho – 6Horror backpass almost cost his side the lead when he put Raya in trouble inside 30 minutes.But worked hard to win the ball back and put Martinelli through for a blistering run.Martin Odegaard – 7Engine of the team. Dropped back into midfield to provide an outlet for Kiwior whenever he could.A tap-in at the death saw him score his first goal since the 5-2 win over West Ham in November to make it 3-0.Raheem Sterling – 4A non-event. The former England winger was weak in front of goal yet again.But some lovely Sterling-esque runs of old were a nice watch at times, if that’s all he had to offer.Lucky to avoid a straight red after a nasty challenge on Maxime Bernauer’s ankle with his studs just seconds into the second half.Gabriel Martinelli – 8A last-ditch tackle denied him what would have been a sensational solo goal from a 60-yard run that woke Arsenal from their slumber.Was the main attacking threat and had a hand in both goals, first crossing into Havertz, who laid it on for Rice, before a glorious curling ball into the German for 2-0.Has the Brazilian made himself undroppable moving forward?Kai Havertz – 7Brushed off recent criticism with a perfect lay-off for Rice to smash home and doubled Arsenal’s lead with a laid-on header in the 66th minute.Was happy to score but was wasteful before finding the back of the net and often absent in box during first-half attacks.SubsEthan Nwaneri (for Sterling, 57 mins) – 6A loud applause welcomed the teen back from injury, but he didn’t have to do much against such weak opposition.Thomas Partey (for Timber, 57 mins) – 6Assured cameo in midfield.Kieran Tierney (for Zinchenko, 73 mins) – 5Calm on the ball after coming on.Leandro Trossard (for Havertz) – 5Made his 100th appearance for the club. 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      Granit Xhaka reveals reason for dramatic new look with ex-Arsenal star having undergone hair transplant

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      GRANIT XHAKA has undergone a hair transplant.The former Arsenal captain recently debuted his new tightly cropped haircut during a skiing holiday with his family.Granit Xhaka underwent a hair transplant at the Ozone Hair ClinicCredit: Instagram / @ozonehairclinicXhaka, 32, had his head shaved upon arrivalCredit: Instagram / @ozonehairclinicLines were drawn on Xhaka’s scalpCredit: Instagram / @ozonehairclinicThe midfielder appeared to be pleased with the treatmentCredit: Instagram / @ozonehairclinicIn a video since posted to Instagram, the Ozone Hair Clinic have lifted the lid on Xhaka’s treatment.Footage from the Kosovan clinic shows the Switzerland international having his head shaved.Their post read: “The mystery is revealed! Granit Xhaka chooses Ozone for perfect hair!”The world superstar and the pride of all Albanians, Granit Xhaka, has not compromised when it comes to taking care of his appearance.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He entrusted his hair to our clinic, where the results are amazing and 100 per cent natural for all those who choose us.”Towards the end of the video, Xhaka smiled as he endorsed Ozone’s treatment.Sporting his new haircut, the midfielder beamed as he posed for snaps while recently visiting the Arosa Kulm Hotel and Alpin Spa in Switzerland.With the Bundesliga currently on its winter break, Xhaka went away with wife, Leonita, and their two daughters, Ayana and Laneya.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSXhaka recently revealed his new look on a family holidayCredit: Instagram / granitxhakaThe Swiss star had previously sported a similar hairstyle to when he was at ArsenalCredit: GettyXhaka has gone from strength to strength since leaving Arsenal.Last season he played a major role as Bayer Leverkusen achieved an astonishing campaign.Why Xhaka is Football’s Greatest ComebackXabi Alonso’s side went through the entire Bundesliga season undefeated, as they beat Bayern Munich to the title.Xhaka and Co also lifted the DFB Pokal to add further silverware, with their only defeat of the campaign coming to Atalanta in The Europa League final.Xhaka left Arsenal at the end of the 2022-23 seasonCredit: Getty More

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      The ‘once-hairiest man on TV’ shows off amazing transformation as presenter reveals progress of his hair transplant

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      FORMER Sky Sports host Richard Keys has shown off his incredible transformation thanks to a HAIR TRANSPLANT.And it will suit his self-proclaimed moniker of the ‘once-hairiest man on TV’.Former Sky Sports host Richard Keys showed off the ‘before’ shot of his headCredit: instagram @richardkeysofficialThis is the journey Keys, who was sacked by Sky, is onCredit: instagram @richardkeysofficialThe British Hair Clinic in Essex uploaded a clip of the now-BeIN presenter showing off his locks on TikTok.Pointing at his re-growth, Keys, who married his daughter’s best friend after leaving his wife for her, says: “The once-hairiest man on TV has done a little bit today to restore his reputation. “I’m laughing because I’ve heard the joke.”What an irony that someone who spent his lifetime trying to remove hair finds himself in the British Hair Clinic looking for them to add hair. I mean, you couldn’t make it up really.”But here we are, at the direction of Jason McAteer, who’s been through this process and looks well for it – at least that’s what he told me – and Sam Matterface, a very good friend of mine.”Sam, I spoke to this morning, and he said: “Brilliant, easy, you’ll love it.”Later in the clip Keys, who was sacked by Sky Sports for his part in a sexism storm, admires a pen-drawn hairline guide, saying: “So that’s the new hairline.”That’s where the new hairline will be.”Most read in FootballIn 2012 rumours did the rounds that Keys had his hands lasered or waxed after being dubbed ‘werewolf’ by eagle-eyed fans.A source told The Standard at the time: “Richard is incredibly touchy about his body hair and has put up with years of stick about it. Wolves players and staff clashing with one another after full-time”Richard won’t divulge whether it was his idea or Sky’s to get his hands done.”Keys was sacked in disgrace from his £500,000-a-year job fronting Sky’s Premier League coverage in 2011 after making disparaging remarks about female referee Sian Massey-Ellis.He is now the face of the BeIN Sports channels which broadcast all 365 Premier League games per season mainly on its flagship “Super Saturday” programme.The clinic added: “Richard came in to our Essex clinic back in July and his new hair line is starting to take shape. “We will keep you updated on the progression.”Fans were quick to spot Keys’ hands back in the day…A recording caught out Keys and Andy Gray, left, making vile commentsCredit: PA:Press AssociationKeys now works for BeIN Sports 14 years after he was sacked by SkyCredit: X / beINSPORTS_EN More

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      Watch boxer Austin DeAnda get haircut MID-FIGHT after hilarious row with cornerman who insisted ‘I’m not a barber’

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      A BOXER was forced to have an impromptu MID-FIGHT trim in some truly hair-raising scenes.The undefeated Austin DeAnda went into his middleweight clash with DeAundre Pettus on Friday night rocking a full set of hair, which he had braided before stepping into the ring.Austin DeAnda’s braids became lose in his middleweight clash with DeAundre PettusCredit: ESPNAnd the 21-year-old asked his cornerman to cut his hair mid-fightCredit: ESPNDeAnda’s long locks were chucked into his cornerman’s bucketCredit: ESPNBut some buffeting blows from Pettus in the third round caused the braids to come loose and impaired DeAnda’s vision.The 21-year-old grew frustrated with his locks getting in the way, so much so that he asked his cornerman to “cut” his barnet between the third and fourth rounds.His cornerman, however, was left bamboozled by the request and initially hesitated.He yelled: “I’m a cutman, not a barber!”READ MORE BOXING NEWSBut he eventually gave in, chopping DeAnda’s hair and leaving him with a bizarre look, which drew chuckles from the ringside commentators.Footage of the unusual incident went viral, with one boxing fan saying: “Brings a new meaning to CUT into the ring.”Another said: “At least man got a free haircut.”And another said: “He cut off too much.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAustin DeAnda was left with a less-than-impressive barnetCredit: ESPNOne remarked: “That’s must suck, it probably took effort for bro to grow that.”Another chimed in: “That’s gangster regardless of [the] outcome.”Boxer facing lifetime ban for knocking out opponent with illegal head kick as fans demand ‘he should be arrested’ DeAnda’s mid-fight trim clearly worked as he went on to rock DePettus several times on his way to earning a unanimous decision victory.He’ll no doubt be visiting an actual barber in the coming days to sort out his scissor-savaged hair, which he covered post-fight with a cap. More

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      Ex-Chelsea and England star Wayne Bridge shows off full head of hair at screening of ‘The Wild Robot’ after transplant

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      WAYNE BRIDGE showed off the stunning results of his hair transplant at the star-studded screening of ‘The Wild Robot’ on Sunday.Bridge, 44, was supporting wife Frankie, 35, who voiced the part of Snowdown the Goose in the upcoming Dreamworks film.Wayne Bridge’s hair transplant has worked a treatThe former footballer was on the red carpet with his family on SundayBridge underwent a hair transplant last monthThe former footballer revealed that he had a hair transplant at a top Harley Street Clinic to boost his confidence at the start of October.It involved removing 4,085 hair follicles individually and then replanting them in the balder areas with a special pen – without the need to shave the whole head.Bridge explained how Frankie encouraged his decision.And now Bridge has returned the favour by supporting his wife on the red carpet during the 68th BFI London Film Festival. READ MORE ON CHELSEAThe impressive results have come through quickly as Bridge’s hair looked full and no patterned baldness could be detected. The couple were joined by their two sons Parker, 10, and Carter, eight.Wayne previously said:”I have been suffering from hair loss since my mid-30s and I just felt it would give me a bit of a boost to get it sorted. “So many men are getting help with their hair and it is really no big deal. I told Frankie what I was doing and she was really supportive.Most read in FootballThe procedure involved extracting and replanting more than 4,000 hair folliclesBridge showed off his new look after undergoing the procedureThe former Chelsea star got the work done at a top London clinicFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”She said, ‘Go for it,’ and supports anything that makes me feel better about myself.”Bridge was inspired to get the treatment after a celebrity friend recommended the London specialists, whose treatments start from £3,000 and where cricketer Phil Tufnell went for his new look.Coleen Rooney signs for I’m A Celebrity in biggest deal in show’s history with bosses hoping she spills secrets on Wagatha and WayneThe 4 stages of the hair growth cycleHair experts at Philip Kingsley shared the four stages of the hair growtn cycle are: Anagen, Catagen, Telogen and Exogen.Anagen Phase: Also known as the ‘Growth Phase’ or ‘Active Phase’, is when the cells in the root of your hair are most rapidly dividing so more new hair is formed.During the Anagen Phase, hair grows around half an inch a month [about six inches a year], and faster in the summer than in winter.This phase of the hair growth cycle lasts an average of three to five years.Catagen Phase: Following the Anagen Phase, your hair cycle enters a short transitional phase known as the Catagen Phase, which signals the end of active hair growth and cuts individual hairs off from the blood supply and from the cells that produce new hair.Approximately three percent of all hairs are in this stage at any time and it lasts for around 10 days.Telogen Phase: The third stage of your natural hair growth cycle is the Telogen Phase, a resting period when strands remain in their follicles but are not actively growing.An estimate of 10-15 percent of your hairs are in the Telogen Phase at any given moment.The Telogen Phase lasts around three months or 100 days.Exogen Phase: The final stage of the Hair Growth Cycle, when individual hair strands are released from their follicles and fall out.Now the whole process begins again. He explained: “I bumped into him at a wedding and his hair looked great.”He explained that he had gone to DHI because the treatment is so discreet and no one knows you have had it done until all the hair has grown back.”Bridge made his name and fortune after breaking through at Southampton to earn his transfer to Chelsea in 2003.After six years at Stamford Bridge, he joined Manchester City then finished his club career with Reading in 2014.Bridge famously fell out with John Terry over allegations that his England team-mate had an affair with Bridge’s former girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel in 2009. Bridge tied the knot with glamorous Frankie in July 2014 – nine months after Parker was born.Bridge racked up 36 senior caps for EnglandBridge spent six years at Chelsea between 2003-2009 More