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    Erling Haaland to be allowed compassionate leave by Pep Guardiola after death of Man City star’s ‘chief fixer uncle’

    ERLING HAALAND has been offered compassionate leave following the death of his father’s best friend and his ‘uncle’, Ivar Eggja.The Manchester City striker shared a touching message for his confidant who passed away on Wednesday, aged 59. Erling Haaland has been offered compassionate late by Manchester CityCredit: GettyFollowing the death of his close family friend and ‘uncle’ Ivar EggjaCredit: erling.haaland/instagramHaaland has been told he is free to take a bereavement break by Pep Guardiola.This means the Premier League’s top goalscorer could be absent for Brentford’s visit the Etihad at 3pm on Saturday. Haaland returned from his Nations League break in Norway to train with Man City on Thursday, but Guardiola stresses that family comes first.In March, Haaland bravely played through the heartbreak of losing his paternal grandmother against Copenhagen.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHer death happened on the same day that he scored a brace against Everton in the Prem.Eggja was best man at Alfie Haaland’s wedding, as they shared a friendship which lasted decades.Seen as a chief fixer for the Haaland family, Eggja was also known as ‘uncle’ to Erling.He became a mentor and adviser to the 24-year-old as he helped him adapt to life at Borussia Dortmund.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe golden boot winner took to Instagram to publicly pay his respects to the late Eggja, posting a photo of himself holding his hand as he lay in his hospital bed.Haaland’s caption read: “You are a legend, Ivar. Words cannot describe how much you meant to me! Fans ask ‘how can you not love him?’ after Haaland’s blunt eight-word response to reporter’s fantasy football question”Words cannot describe how much you will be missed. I don’t give a s**t! I don’t give a s**! That’s exactly what I’m going to do.”Thank you for everything, you madman. We will see each other again. Rest in peace.”Eggja was present for Haaland’s unveiling at the Etihad in 2022 and attended last year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, where Haaland came second behind Lionel Messi.The Norwegian star has enjoyed a sensational start to the season, scoring seven goals in just three games, including back-to-back hat-tricks against Ipswich and West Ham.He bagged the only goal of the game when Thomas Frank’s side last travelled to Man City.Erling paid tribute to Eggja on Instagram this weekCredit: erling.haaland/instagramThe 59-year-old was best friends with Alfie HaalandCredit: erling.haaland/instagram More

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    Erling Haaland in mourning as Man City star shares heartbreaking hospital pic after ‘chief fixer uncle’ dies aged 59

    ERLING HAALAND has paid a touching social media tribute to his father’s late best friend and his “uncle”, Ivar Eggja.The Haalands are mourning the loss of the 59-year-old father-of-three, who passed away on Wednesday.Erling Haaland is mourning the loss of his dad’s best friend, Ivar EggjaCredit: INSTAGRAM@ERLING.HAALANDThe Manchester City star paid a touching social media tribute to his “uncle” after rushing to see him in the hospitalCredit: INSTAGRAM@ERLING.HAALANDThe late Eggja played a big role in Erling’s lifeCredit: INSTAGRAM@ERLING.HAALANDAnd Erling took to Instagram to publicly pay his respects to the late Eggja, posting a photo of himself holding his hand as he lay in his hospital bed.The heartbroken Manchester City hitman’s accompanying caption read: “You are a legend, Ivar.”Words cannot describe how much you meant to me! Words cannot describe how much you will be missed!”I don’t give a s**t! I don’t give a s**! That’s exactly what I’m going to do.READ MORE ON HAALAND”Thank you for everything, you madman. We will see each other again. “Rest in peace, Ivar.”Eggja – who was the best man at Alf-Inge’s wedding – was more than just a close friend to the Haalands, he was a regular helper of the family.He helped Erling seamlessly transition to life in Dortmund, Salzburg and Manchester by making sure his apartments were fully furnished so he could focus on his football.Most read in FootballThe late Eggja is survived by his two sons – Fabian and Felix – and his daughter Ine, who confirmed his passing on social media.The late Ivar Eggja is the best friend of Erling’s dad, Alf-IngeCredit: INSTAGRAM@ERLING.HAALANDEggja was the best man at Alf-Inge’s weddingCredit: INSTAGRAM@ERLING.HAALANDEggja is survived by his three childrenCredit: INSTAGRAM@ERLING.HAALANDShe wrote on Facebook: “The superhero of our lives has been taken from us.”At 3.30 p.m. we said goodbye to Dad for the last time and it feels a bit like the whole world has been put on ice.How to stop Erling Haaland: Five tactics every Premier League team must use vs Man City”He meant so much to so many people, but to us he was everything.”Haaland’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, also paid tribute to Eggja, saying: “Ever since I met you, I thought your power was to brighten up any room.”I didn’t know it was a superpower, and that you would go through so much, so soon, so fast.”In a way that is the best example of strength, dignity, tolerance and optimism that family and friends can only dream of. More

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    Chelsea legend’s daughter looks gorgeous as she puts on busty display in gold corset and shows off toned abs

    CHELSEA legend Frank Leboeuf’s daughter Jade took social media by storm with another set of glam pics.This time the 33-year-old went out with a gold corset that she accompanied with a set of golden bottoms.Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf’s daughter Jade took social media by stormCredit: instagram @jade_leboeufJade posed in a gold ensemble for her social media fansCredit: instagram @jade_leboeufJade often poses in risque outfits on InstagramCredit: instagram @jade_leboeufJade has attracted a large audience on social mediaCredit: instagram @jade_leboeufThe social media model also donned a jacket as she went for a night out.Jade has amassed a huge number of fans on her social media and is regularly sharing posts that send her followers into a frenzy.Leboeuf’s daughter has amassed over 240,000 followers on Instagram alone.Most recently she risked an Instagram ban while posing in a white top for her followers.Read More on FootballThat was before she posed in a see-through top for her fans.While she sent her fans into a meltdown with a snap of her wearing some lace lingerie back in July.She did the exact same thing in March with another set of lingerie in March.Jade is married to French reality TV personality Stephane Rodrigues and the pair have a three-year-old son together.Most read in FootballHer dad Leboeuf spent five years at Chelsea where he registered a total of 24 goals and four assists in 203 appearances.The legendary defender won the FA Cup in 1997 and 2000 as well as the League Cup in 1998.Chelsea legend’s daughter cheekily shows off her bum in bold outfit as stunned fans say ‘excuse me?’ The now 56-year-old also enjoyed immense success with France as he helped his country win the 1998 World Cup as well as Euro 2000.Take a look inside Jade’s glamorous life…Jade has built up a loyal following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe stunning model is followed by over a quarter of a million peopleCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe regularly shares risque contentCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe French national works as a modelCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe was used to the limelight from an early age as the daughter of Chelsea legend Frank LeboeufCredit: Instagram @jadeleboeufJade describes herself as a digital creatorCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer posts tend to draw hoards of comments with fans often describing her as ‘beautiful’ and ‘sexy’Credit: instagram @jade_leboeufShe’s not afraid to wear revealing outfitsCredit: jade_leboeuf/instagramSee-through outfits are a favouriteCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer father Frank played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2001Credit: Instagram @jadeleboeufHe won two FA Cups during his time in West London when Jade was still a kidCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHe was also a World Cup winner with France in 1998, giving him legendary status in his home countryCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufJade is now making her own wayCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf More

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    Forgotten Premier League stars star in hilarious The Office remake as fans say ‘best thing I’ve seen all day’

    THREE forgotten Premier League stars have starred in Real Betis’ remake of The US Office.Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin was featured in the video that celebrated Aitor Ruibal signing a new contract at the LaLiga outfit.Hector Bellerin appeared in Real Betis’ social media videoCredit: Twitter @RealBetisFormer West Ham man Pablo Fornals was also featuredCredit: Twitter @RealBetisGoalkeeper Adrian made a hilarious cameoCredit: Twitter @RealBetisThe video was a parody of The US OfficeCredit: Twitter @RealBetisBellerin, 29, had many appearances in the video as he could be seen heating a door handle with a torch and wearing a bandana.The first clip is a reference to the character Dwight Schrute preparing to hold a mock fire alarm.The second is Bellerin pretending to be Steve Carell’s character, Michael Scott, doing his ‘Prison Mike’ impersonation.The video also features ex-Liverpool and West Ham goalkeeper Adrian as well as former Hammer Pablo Fornals.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe pair both had more simple roles than Bellerin as they appeared to just be doing office work.Fans loved the video as they reacted on social media.One posted: “And this is why Betis are my Spanish team.”A second wrote: “This is the best thing I have seen all day.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third commented: “Betis way of announcing Aitor Ruibal’s contract extension is the best thing you will see all day.”A fourth said: “What a work of art.”Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelThe video was made to announce Aitor Ruibal’s contract extensionCredit: Twitter @RealBetisFans claimed it was the ‘best video’ in football historyCredit: Twitter @RealBetisAnother added: “These guys just made the best video in the history of football.”The video ended with Ruibal replicating the famous scene in which Michael Scott tries to parkour around the office of Dunder Mifflin.Bellerin joined Betis in 2023 after a stint at Spanish giants Barcelona.He signed for the Catalonian outfit in 2022 from Arsenal, having already spent a season on loan at Betis.Fornals joined the club in January from West Ham and has already scored three goals for the club in LaLiga.He is playing under his former Hammers boss, Manuel Pellegrini, who has been in charge of the Seville-based club since 2020.Adrian signed for Betis as a free agent in the summer after he was released from Liverpool after five seasons.Former West Ham and Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is the Betis coachCredit: GettyWho are these famous footballers? More

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    Man Utd star Garnacho ‘likes’ Cristiano Ronaldo criticism of Ten Hag as fans say he’ll ‘be out of the squad tomorrow’

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans reckon Erik ten Hag will DROP Alejandro Garnacho after he gets wind of his recent social media activity.Eagle-eyed Red Devils supporters spotted that the winger liked an Instagram post including Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest scathing rant about his former manager.Cristiano Ronaldo launched a blistering attack on Erik ten Hag before leaving Manchester UnitedCredit: AFPAlejandro Garnacho recently liked an Instagram post including Ronaldo’s latest criticism of Ten HagRed Devils fans reckon Ten Hag could punish Garnacho by dropping himCredit: REXAnd many of the Old Trafford faithful believe the Argentina international could be set for a stint on the sidelines once Ten Hag is informed of his antics.One United supporter wrote: “He wants problems.”Another said: “Boy’s getting benched indefinitely now.”And another said: “Hopefully Garnacho gets sold.”READ MORE UNITED NEWSOne remarked: Good, we’ll see more of [Amad] Diallo now.”Another chimed in: “Garnacho liked it. My brother will be out of the squad tomorrow.”Garnacho is no stranger to liking critical Ten Hag content, liking a number of posts slamming his gaffer after he was subbed in United’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in April.But his liking of Ronaldo’s rant could land him in real hot water with the former Ajax manager.Most read in FootballRonaldo’s second stint at Old Trafford ended prematurely following a public bust-up with his former manager, who he slammed in a tell-all interview with Sun columnist Piers Morgan.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd the Portuguese has once again taken aim at the under-fire Dutchman, telling former team-mate Rio Ferdinand: “Manchester, they need to rebuild everything, in my opinion.“The coach, they say they cannot compete to win the League and Champions League.Tactical analysis of Man Utd star Manuel Ugarte“[As] Manchester United coach, you cannot say that you’re not going to fight to win the League or Champions League.“You have to be, to mentally say, ‘Listen, maybe we don’t have that potential, but I cannot say that.'”We’re going to try. You have to try.'”Ronaldo, 39, reckons Ten Hag must heed the advice of former players, including new assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, if he’s to have any chance of turning the club’s fortunes around.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner said: “If Ten Hag listens to Ruud, maybe he can [help himself].”I think it can help a lot because he knows the club and the club should listen (to) the guys who were there.“You [Rio] or Roy Keane or Paul Scholes or Gary Neville, whatever, Sir Alex Ferguson.Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United in the wake of his explosive interview with Piers MorganCredit: TalkTV”You cannot, you cannot rebuild a club without knowledge. “Not guys who work in [the] office. They understand.“The people who understand the football, it was, 99 per cent is the people who were there in the dressing room.”They know how to deal with the players. It’s the people who understand these things.“So I believe that Ruud is going to help because he was inside the club. He knows the club. He knows the fans.READ MORE SUN STORIES”If the coach listens to him, I think they can improve a little bit the club.”United will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, travelling to St Mary’s to take on Southampton. More

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    ‘Proud’ David Beckham shares adorable school photos of daughter Harper and she looks unrecognisable

    DAVID BECKHAM proudly showed off some incredible throwback photos of daughter Harper as he flaunted his Emmy.The former Manchester United and England captain received the prestigious gong this week for his hit “Beckham” documentary on Netflix.David Beckham’s hit Netflix documentary recently won an EmmyCredit: ALAMYBecks showed off the prestigious gong on his InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@DAVIDBECKHAMThe 49-year-old posed with the award in front of some incredible throwbacks of his familyCredit: INSTAGRAM@DAVIDBECKHAMThe four-part show won the Emmy for the best Documentary or Nonfiction Series.David, 49, was over the moon at the doc’s scooping of the award after it received five nominations.Along with a series of snaps of the gold gong, he wrote on Instagram: “Safely back in Office.”Still can’t believe we won an EMMY.”READ MORE SPORTS NEWSA “proud” as punch Becks then shared a photo of himself posing with the award in front of framed pictures of his kids and wife Victoria to his Instagram story on Tuesday.And on display were some adorable school photos of Harper.The photos showed Harper throughout the years as she beamed in her annual school pictures.Harper, 13, was closer to a spitting image of her superstar dad when she was younger.Most read in FootballBut she’s started to look like her Spice Girl mum, Victoria, as she’s grown older.Just last week, fans of the Beckhams were blown away by Harper’s resemblance to her mum after she posted a snap of them on holiday to her Instagram.Incredible unseen footage from David and Victoria Beckham’s £1m weddingOne of Harper’s 163,000 followers wrote: “They look more like sisters than mother and daughter!”Another said: “She has Victoria’s face.”Harper looks unrecognisable to her old school photosCredit: Instagram @victoriabeckham More

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    Elle Brooke reveals weird act men want her to do to them and says ‘it’s my dream job but it’s illegal’

    ELLE BROOKE has discovered her dream job – but too bad it’s illegal. The adult film star is inundated with bizarre requests from her fans, followers and OnlyFans subscribers. Elle Brooke is inundated with weird requests from her fansCredit: @ellebrookeukSome even ask her to punch themCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledongBrooke is a star of Misfits BoxingCredit: GettyAnd some even offer to pay the Misfits Boxing champion huge sums to beat them up. It would mean Brooke getting to dish out the punches and not have to worry about getting any back. But her biggest opponent standing in the way of the perfect job is the law. Brooke, 26, told SunSport with a laugh: “I actually have people ask me to like punch them for so much money.READ MORE ON ELLE BROOKE”And I’m like, ‘Do you know what? I’m in the wrong job, that sounds like way easier money than me getting punched.'”I can just beat up men. I’d love to do that. I actually looked into it and it’s also against the law. “You can’t consent to, like, assault and battery, so I can’t, unfortunately. I would love to, that’s my dream job.”Brooke is one of the faces of Misfits Boxing, co-founded by YouTuber-turned-fighter KSI and his manager Mams Taylor. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNames from the social media, TV, MMA and boxing world are welcomed in celebrity-style crossover bouts. Brooke has four wins, one loss and a draw in her six bouts after judges failed to split her and Paige VanZant, 30, in her last fight. Talks for a rematch broke down with Brooke now facing former bare-knuckle boxer Jenny “Savage” Clausius on Saturday in Newcastle. But it will mark her last bout till at least next year with a well-earned break on the horizon. Brooke said: “After this fight, I’m going to have a bit more time off because three fights in nine months, that is pretty active.”That is super active. So I’m not going to fight until next year now. After this fight, I’m gonna have a little bit of time off.”As much as I love the boxer lifestyle, I love having abs and being skinny and waking up feeling good, I’m not hungover, I do need a holiday and I need a break in terms of for the last three fights, I’ve always had an next opponent and a date.”I wanna have at least a couple of months where I’m not thinking about the next person.”Paige VanZant was dropped by Elle BrookeCredit: @thedumbledong More

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    Former Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa joins OnlyFans just days after surprise transfer to Sydney FC

    FANS wonder if Douglas Costa will show what’s he’s got Down Under – after the star joined Sydney FC AND OnlyFans in a shock double move.But the former Juventus and Bayern Munich winger explained he’s not linking up with the adult site for the usual explicit reasons.Sydney FC say Douglas Costa may be the A-League’s best ever signingCredit: GettyPaige VanZant is another top athlete to join the subscription websiteCredit: InstagramMadelene Wright raked in huge sums on OnlyFansCredit: instagram / @madelene_wrightA-Leaguers Sydney have unveiled the former Brazil star, 33, as a marquee signing.But it’s unlikely he’ll be doing any unveiling on OnlyFans.Instead the ex-LA Galaxy man will use the subscription site to promote his status as a “brand ambassador” for elite athletes.A string of other sporting celebrities have opened OnlyFans accounts – for varying reasons.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSTennis bad-boy Nick Kyrgios promised “it’s all on the table” when he signed up last year – including “gaming, tattoos, my intimate side”.MMA icon Paige VanZant has amassed more than 1.3million likes for her exclusive content on the often X-rated site.English footballer Madelene Wright told SunSport she raked in more than £500,000 from just her first year on OnlyFans.And Team GB’s Olympic bronze-winning swimmer Jack Laugher also revealed he has been cashing in on the way to splashing wins.Most read in FootballYorkshire swimmer Jack Laugher is also on OnlyFansCredit: Instagram @jacklaugherFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCosta launched his account on August 8 – and so far it’s FREE.At the moment it contains just a handful of photos from his footballing career and a video of him boxing.Football icons’ strange hobbiesBut he promised to “create exclusive content for my fans they will not be able to see on any other social network” – to make a “big difference”.In a statement to The Sydney Morning Herald, he added: “I decided to join OnlyFans because I believe in the credibility of the company and its potential for global reach.”Overall, this alliance has everything to be very interesting and successful. “The segment in which OnlyFans seeks to have athletes as brand ambassadors has a great impact on the market.”I am more than happy to be part of it, especially as one of the pioneers in the football segment.”Meanwhile, Sydney are cock-a-hoop to recruit such a famous name, someone who has won the Bundesliga and Serie A three times apiece.Club coach Ufuk Talay claimed it was “exciting to be able to attract” a player of his “calibre”.Talay said. “He is a world-class talent with 24 career trophies.”His experience and knowledge will be a positive influence on the playing group.”Sydney chairman Scott Barlow went even further in his Costa assessment.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe raved: “He is one of the most high-profile footballers to ever play on these shores and the eyes of the football world will be on Sydney FC and the A-League this season.”The club’s two other international signings are both midfielders – uncapped Brazilian Leo Sena, 28, and  26-year-old Anas Ouahim, who played for Morocco Under-23s.Who are these famous footballers? More