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    Former Premier League star shares beach pic with stunning bikini-clad wife… then savages troll in brutal five word blast

    RAPHINHA showed off a beach break with his bikini-clad wife as he tore into trolls.The Barcelona winger shared loving photos as he relaxed with a smile and ravaged critics with some brutal comebacks.Many fans reckon pictures speak louder to trolls than wordsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/raphinha/Raphinha and Natalia Rodrigues are one of Brazilian sport’s glamour couplesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/raphinha/Raphinha split opinion by deciding to hit back at sad jibesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/raphinha/Raphinha posed in just swim shorts with his arms round Natalia Rodrigues, a childhood friend who he began dating three years ago and wed in February 2022.But followers of the former Leeds hero were divided between praise for his straight-talking and shock that he took time out to deal with “keyboard warriors”.One of the strangest pieces of abuse faced by Raphinha was this message: “I’m not ugly I just don’t have money.”But the 68-cap Brazilian responded with: “You ugly even with money.”READ MORE TOP STORIESRaphinha arguably fired into the top corner even more fiercely with another reply.One social media user queried: “What would happen to you if you weren’t a Barca player?”The ex-Rennes and Sporting Lisbon ace retorted: “A lot more man than you, monster.”Prem giants like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have been linked with Raphinha since he switched from Elland Road to Barca in July 2022.Most read in FootballRaphinha’s partner Rodrigues is a huge star onlineCredit: Instagram @taia_belloliBut the Spanish giants have generally insisted he is not for sale.And in fact transfer talk over the 27-year-old faded dramatically over the last summer.Who are these famous footballers?FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNow the main speculation is over why Raphinha has engaged with sad comments online.One fan wrote: “Why is he entertaining keyboard warriors.”Watch Raphinha PUNCH Marcos Alonso’s seat repeatedly in meltdown after Barcelona star is subbed against Man UtdRaphinha joined Barcelona from Leeds two years agoCredit: RexAnother said of the “ugly” flare-up: “The crazy thing is Raphinha is handsome so makes no senseA third observer handed out this advice: “Raphinha should stop replying and just enjoy life.”And a fourth put snide remarks down to jealousy.He posted: “Raphinha is living there dream lives playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world making 6 figures weekly lol whilst they do nothing but hate.”Meanwhile, the superstar is recuperating on the international break with his partner Natalia.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd many of his fans reckon the 25-year-old Instagram star is the only person who should be an influencer on him when it comes to online views.Rodrigues starting dating the footballer in 2021 and wed the next yearCredit: Instagram / @taia_rodriguessShe has been known as the fashionista of the Brazilian WAGsCredit: Instagram / @taia_rodriguessNatalia shares exotic fans with her army of online followersCredit: Instagram @taia_belloliNatalia has known Raphinha since childhoodCredit: Instagram / @taia_rodriguess More

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    Football club hire topless model labelled ‘the Czech Pamela Anderson’ to raise stars’ morale

    A CZECH football club has found a way to raise its players’ morale… by hiring a topless model to conduct post-match interviews.Usti nad Labem have been trying to rise up once again since dropping out of the top flight in 2011.A Czech football club have hired topless model Tana BystronovaCredit: INSTAGRAMTana, right, conducts post-match interviews with playersCredit: INSTAGRAMUsti nad Labem have improved results since her arrivalCredit: INSTAGRAMTana has mostly worked as a topless modelCredit: INSTAGRAMShe is also an actress and influencerCredit: INSTAGRAMAnd combines her job with work as a make-up artistCredit: INSTAGRAMTana is known as the ‘Czech Pamela Anderson’Credit: INSTAGRAMThey have recently recruited glam model Tana Bystronova to work in their media department.Tana, labelled the Czech Pamela Anderson, interviews Usti’s players for the club’s social media channels.The Bohemia-based side has responded well to go top of the third division with 13 points from six games.And interest in the club, newly renamed FK Viagem Usti nad Labem, has gone wild in central Europe.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBlonde Tana has worked as an influencer and model as well as a make-up artist.She said on her new role: “This is a new opportunity in my life, even though I have been modelling for a long time.”This is a completely different challenge, and I really like it because I love football.”We are doing a bizarre promotion, but there is also a sporting core to it. Everyone can find what suits them.Most read in Football”The key is to attract attention, because in today’s world this is the only way to succeed.”Tana has taken her influencer persona into the club, and boasts more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.Premier League stadium given subtle makeover during international breakShe boasts more than 100,000 Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAMHer social media is full of glamorous picsCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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    I rebuilt Man Utd star Rashford’s wrecked Rolls-Royce – it cost me £324k and I even had to buy a new car just for parts

    MARCUS RASHFORD’S wrecked old Rolls Royce Wraith has been rebuilt by a YouTuber in a stunning six-month project that cost more than £300,000.YouTuber Mat Armstrong started the project on the Rolls Royce Wraith Mansory edition half a year ago when he bought the car for £184,000 at auction.YouTuber Mat Armstrong brought Marcus Rashford’s wrecked Rolls RoyceCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacHe started the project six months agoCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe car was totalled from a traffic collision with Rashford behind the wheelCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe car cost £184,000 at a car wreck auction saleCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIt needed a lot of work done to the interior to get it back up to standardCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe Rolls Royce was badly damaged on the left sideCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe project required an almost total rebuild of the vehicleCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIt even included Armstrong splashing out £90k on a second Rolls Royce just for partsCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIn April he revealed Rashford helped him out by helping to fund and provide some parts of the car that the Manchester United star had originally paid £700,000 for. The custom Mansory Black Badge Wraith was written off after it was involved in a collision last September and suffered extensive damage to the left side with Rashford behind the wheel, though, fortunately, no one was hurt in the accident.And Armstong, who has 3.32 million subscribers on his channel, has posted the latest update of the project on his channel.The petrolhead – along with his dad and friends – has been getting his hands dirty for half the year in an attempt to restore the car.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Rolls Royce Mansory parts do not come cheaply, and Armstrong revealed in his first video on the project that he needed to splash £90,000 on a second Rolls Royce just for the parts.However, Armstrong’s labour has finally paid off, with the car once again road-worthy.The 47-minute video about the restoration programme kicked off with Armstrong revealing the excruciating detail of the interior design.Countless electrical wires and bolts were needed to bring the interior up to scratch, with the stunning blue seats, carpets and inside lights costing £35,000 alone.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSArmstrong’s father had spent an extraordinary amount of time sorting the wiring for the left door, while they even needed to adjust the boot by bashing it with a hammer to make sure the door would lock in place.However, the intricate nature of the electronics meant even more time was needed to properly code the car.How Marcus Rashford crashed prized Rolls RoyceEven after this, they unfortunately found four electrical faults relating to airbags, seatbelt tension and headrest faults.Additional costs had to be considered too, with the side skirting (£7,000) and an additional forged carbon fibre topping (£2,500)on just one side costing £9,500.Work was also done on the exhaust system.The designer Mansory exhaust mufflers set Armstrong back more than £4,600, with the middle pipework without mufflers used with custom-made quicksilver exhausts costing £2,500.There was then the black rear bumper that brought the total for the rear of the car up to around £20,000, £700 of which was spent on black paint alone.After all was said and done with the bodywork of the Rolls Royce, work was also needed to get the suspension correct.To do this it took an hour to inflate and deflate the wheels and measure them to where they wanted it to be correctly, with the follow-up coding for this then taking one hour to complete.Armstrong ended the video by going to get some custom wheel rims, before revealing the overall cost of the project was £324,000.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Armstrong hinted that the project still had some additions to be made, which he teased would be revealed in a later video.Rashford, meanwhile, has replaced his Rolls with an almost identical one. The Mansory interior of the car was worth £35,000 aloneCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe rebuild took painstaking effort from Armstong and his familyCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThere were lots of intricate electrical wires and bolts which needed sortingCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacArmstrong’s father stayed in high spirits despite taking a long time on one doorCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIt took a whole day to sort out the doorCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe stunning interior was custom-made to Rashford’s specification when originally boughtCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacNext were the exhaust mufflersCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe rear bumper had a cover worth £2,900 aloneCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe exhaust system and rear bumper cost around £20,000 overallCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIt then took a staggering amount of time to get the suspension and car electronics nailed downCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe Rolls Royce was eventually made road worthy againCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe overall cost of the project set Armstrong back £324,000Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIt looked stunning as the lights came on as evening hitCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacArmstrong got some custom rims for the wheels to complete the lookCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThey came with his initials onCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThere was a cardboard cut out showing Rashford ‘approving’ the rimsCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacBut Armstrong teased another future video on the Rolls RoyceCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacWith only around 1,000 miles on it, Armstrong appears to think he could make a profitCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQac More

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    Jake Paul’s former boxing trainer reveals mistake that led to Tommy Fury loss and how YouTuber can win rematch ‘easy’

    JAKE PAUL has an “easy” route to victory in a rematch with Tommy Fury after simple mistakes led to defeat the first time. Fury is the first and so far only to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul following a split-decision win in February 2023.Jake Paul was beaten on points by Tommy FuryCredit: GettyThat is despite scoring a late knockdown in the eighth and final round.Paul has called for a rematch after switching up his training team in the aftermath of the loss in Saudi Arabia. And even former coach BJ Flores – once a cruiserweight contender – admitted he got the tactics wrong.Flores said in response to a fan: “Tommy won 5 rounds based on activity. READ MORE IN BOXING”@jakepaul was told the entire camp defence would win him this fight when the truth is if he lets his hands go he wins easy.”Jake won 3 rounds plus the knockdown.” Paul, 27, has won four since most recently beating ex-UFC star and bare-knuckle boxing champion Mike Perry, 32, in six rounds in July. Perry only filled in with four weeks to go after Mike Tyson, 58, was forced out after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Tyson has been controversially deemed medically fit to instead fight Paul on November 15 in Texas.Meanwhile, Fury, 25, beat KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October but underwent hand surgery afterwards.Jake Paul reveals behind-the-scenes talks are underway with boxing chiefs in bid to secure shock world title fightHe wants to return in December while Paul continues to demand a rematch.Paul told SunSport: “I need to do that, all the fans want it. It’s a massive fight, it was a good fight.“So, I need to go back and avenge my loss and for me that will be very pleasurable and I believe that I will wipe the floor with Tommy Fury now.“My skill level is just on a different, different level. I’m not even the same fighter anymore.”Jake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: @tommyfury More

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    Jake Paul in brutal one-word putdown of Tommy Fury amid Molly-Mae break-up and takes swipe at KSI’s Misfits Boxing

    JAKE PAUL came out swinging to aim digs at Tommy Fury and KSI. The YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered his first and only defeat to Fury in their celebrity grudge match in Saudi Arabia last year. Jake Paul took aim at Tommy Fury and KSICredit: APTommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague announced their splitCredit: GettyPaul is determined to get a rematch, while Fury has made unwanted headlines for his break-up with Molly-Mae Hague. The pair announced their split amid cheating allegations which Fury has denied – but Paul still took the chance to mock his rival. Asked for the first word that entered his head when thinking about Fury – who could now reconcile with Molly-Mae – he told the Daily Mail: “Single.”Fury, 25, has not returned to the ring since controversially beating KSI, 31, in October having undergone hand surgery in the aftermath.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe fight was a big hit with over ONE MILLION pay-per-view sales – according to organisers. KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion put on the event, their biggest since launching in 2022. Misfits is home to celebrity-style crossover fights, welcoming stars of the social media, TV, boxing and MMA world.But Paul, who is 10-1, believes he has surpassed that standard of competition as he took a swipe at Misfits. Most read in BoxingKSI has long feuded with Jake PaulCredit: ReutersCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Honestly, the other fighters aren’t improving, and I think people are tired of seeing the s*** punches and it just looks sloppy.”Now that they’re fans of the sport, I think they want to see like, more real, higher level skill. So it’s definitely dying out.” Paul, 27, makes his return on November 15 against boxing great Mike Tyson, 58, in a fight criticised due to the three decade age difference. Tommy Fury reveals target date for boxing return after recovering from hand surgery amid Molly-Mae break-up More

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    Jake Paul’s team hit back at Eddie Hearn after boxing promoter labels Mike Tyson fight ‘freak show’

    JAKE PAUL’S team have hit back at Eddie Hearn following criticism of the Mike Tyson fight. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in a clash that has attracted controversy over the massive age gap.Promoter Eddie Hearn with Jake PaulCredit: SportsfileJake Paul’s business partner and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, Nakisa BidarianCredit: @mostvaluablepromotionsAnd promoter Hearn has been among the most critical of the bout.But Paul’s business partner and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions Nakisa Bidarian was quick to fire back at Hearn. Bidarian said: “Keep getting sent these articles on Eddie Hearn taking shots at Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson. “How, if you’re involved you have no empathy for the sport, how he’d never be involved in a million years. Eddie, you’re involved, man. Involved in a big way. READ MORE IN BOXING”Katie Taylor, your most celebrated fighter, is the co-main event and it’s her biggest payday as you know. “So, thank you to Netflix, thank you to MVP and most of all, thank you to Jake Paul for getting it down for you, man.”It’s funny. I remember when Francis Ngannou was fighting Tyson Fury, you were out there saying, ‘This is a circus. This is a clown show. This shouldn’t be happening.’ “But as soon as the opportunity came for you to be involved with Anthony Joshua versus Francis Ngannou, you were running so fast to sign that contract and make a talk about, ‘Oh, this is a real fight. Oh, it’s such a big deal.'”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHearn responded online: “There’s a bit of a big difference. Francis was an active UFC fighter who basically beat (IMO) Tyson Fury. “That win gave him all the credibility he needed. Mike is in his 50’s and 20 years ago he was shot as a fighter.” Paul is 10-1 with only a 2023 points defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record.Tyson retired in 2005 off the back of two dismal defeats and years of trouble outside the ring.But by 2020, he was reformed and returned for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr – which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session.That will not be the case – so we’re told – this time around as he prepares to fight Paul in a professionally sanctioned bout.I understand that this freak show may well do good numbers. But, I think if you genuinely care about the sport and the history of the sport and particularly the legacy of one of the greatest fighters of all time, it’s not something you’d ever consider.Eddie Hearn on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson must take additional brain and heart exams due to his age.But outrage was sparked when Tyson was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date amid an ulcer flare-up in his stomach.But organisers – including streaming platform Netflix – were quick to reschedule the bout.Hearn has been critical, telling SunSport: “I don’t think there’s one boxing person that really wants this fight to happen. I understand that this freak show may well do good numbers.“But, I think if you genuinely care about the sport and the history of the sport and particularly the legacy of one of the greatest fighters of all time, it’s not something you’d ever consider.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But, I understand their strategy and the business and if it does numbers, they don’t really care how it looks in terms of the empathy of it.“I don’t think it’s ever something you’d see a real boxing person get involved with.”Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul on November 15Credit: EPA More

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    Watch Jake Paul’s bizarre hand training exercise using RICE ahead of Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL showed off his hand strengthening exercise using a bucket of RICE ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the heavyweight great on November 15 in Texas in a clash that has caused controversy over the age difference.Jake Paul showed off his hand strengthening exercise using a bucket of riceThe method strengthens hand musclesPaul has started training for the bout and utilised an old-school method of soaking his hands in rice. The bizarre trick is used to help strengthen the muscles in fighters’ hands.Paul is 10-1 in his boxing career with just a 2023 decision loss to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record.Tyson, 58, meanwhile retired in 2005 after two dismal defeats and years of struggles outside the ring.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut by 2020, his life was turned around as he returned for an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session.His fight with 27-year-old Paul though is a professionally-sanctioned bout with records on the line.Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson will have further heart and brain exams due to his age.He was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Tyson has since insisted he is medically fit to fight in what will be Netflix’s first foray into live boxing.WWE legend Hulk Hogan got a glimpse of Paul in training and revealed his concern for close friend Tyson. ‘He’s going to kill somebody’ – Fears for Mike Tyson, 58, in Jake Paul fight after WWE legend watches YouTuber trainHe said to Logan Paul:”Your brother’s too strong, bro. He’s strong.”Last night, as soon as I saw him set the guy up with the left, he kept throwing the overhand right, I was like, ‘Oh my God, he’s going to kill somebody’.”No, I mean really. It was scary. I love Mike to death, I don’t want him to kill Mike, Jesus.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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    Ex-Man Utd star Danny Simpson teases 3v3 boxing fight with Wayne Rooney and Phil Bardsley after Old Trafford reunion

    DANNY SIMPSON has teased a 3v3 boxing fight with Wayne Rooney and Phil Bardsley after reuniting at Old Trafford.Simpson – who won the Premier League title in 2016 with Leicester – crossed over to boxing after retiring from football.Wayne Rooney with Danny Simpson and Phil BardsleyCredit: @dannysimpsonIn his debut bout, he drew with YouTuber Danny Aarons over four rounds in a Misfits Boxing main event in Dublin.But Simpson was back on the pitch a week later for a charity game between ex-Manchester United and Celtic stars. He played alongside Rooney as well as Bardsley and laid down the gauntlet for a group boxing match.Posing with the pair, Simpson wrote: “Getting some boxing tips off these 2 legends before our game @manchesterunitedfoundation. 3 vs 3 who wants it lol???” READ MORE IN football Simpson – who came up the United ranks during Rooney’s Old Trafford prime – lined up with the ex-England captain against ex-Celtic stars.Rooney, 38, scored a wonder free-kick only for the game to end 1-1 with Celtic winning the deciding penalty shootout. The United legend was also in shock talks to fight in a Misfits fight but instead focused on management after taking the Plymouth job.He used to box as a youngster and was infamously knocked out by Bardsley in a drunken kitchen spar – which he later mocked himself in a celebration.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMisfits – co-founded by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and his manager Mams Taylor – welcomes celebrity-style crossover bouts.And Simpson was the first former footballer to make the move – but he revealed others are tempted to do the same.Danny Simpson set for reunion with Wayne Rooney in charity game as Prem winner eyes boxing fight with Man Utd legendHe said: “I’m not going to say the names now, I’ve had a few people messaging me last few days. Hopefully they’ll be more now after seeing that.”I had a lot of lads from Leicester in the WhatsApp group so hopefully everyone’s seen it and hopefully they fancy it and they can all come along.”Danny Aarons and Simpson drewCredit: SportsfileRooney was once knocked out in a drunken spar with Phil BardsleyRooney mocked his KO in an infamous celebrationCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun More