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      ‘Iranian Messi’ Sardar Azmoun faces World Cup squad axe after supporting protests against repression of women

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      IRAN star Sardar Azmoun has insisted he is prepared to be axed from their World Cup squad after standing up for the repression of women in his home country.The 27-year-old Bayer Leverkusen forward went against instructions from the Iranian FA which forbode members of the squad from speaking out over the death of Mahsa Amini – who died in police custody.
      Azmoun has stood up for women in his home countryCredit: AFP
      Protests have taken place across the country, with two men ejected from a friendly against Uruguay last month after they held up an image of Amini.
      Then last Tuesday, protestors made their voices known with a megaphone outside the stadium during a behind-closed-doors match against Senegal.
      One arrest was made after a car was struck – with the perpetrator injuring themselves in the process.
      And Azmoun felt he could not ignore the situation, even if it cost him his place at the World Cup.
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      Speaking on Instagram he said: “Because of the national team rules we couldn’t say anything until the [World Cup training] camp was over. But I couldn’t bear it anymore.
      “At worst I’ll be dismissed from the national team. No problem. I’d sacrifice that for one hair on the heads of Iranian women.”
      He continued: “This story will not be deleted. They can do whatever they want.
      “Shame on you for killing so easily; long live Iranian women.”
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      Varzesh Media, an Iranian-based sports news agency, praised Azmoun for his stance.
      They said: “These past few days, like all of Iran, we were too heartbroken to write about sports.
      “Football? What’s all the fuss about when these people pay such a high price for their most basic rights?
      “Sardar Azmoun breaking rank was one of the bright lights of these nights.
      “He reminds us that there are those still worthy of wearing the title ‘national’. We will never forget your goal, Mr. Azmoun.”
      Two of Azmoun’s Iran team-mates, Alireza Biranvand and Majid Hosseini, also posted pictures and messages in support of the protests.
      Iran will kick off their World Cup campaign against England on November 21.
      Carlos Queiroz’s men have also been drawn in a group alongside Wales and the USA.
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      Iran’s players aligning themselves with the protests presents a problem for the country’s government.
      This is because they want to succeed in Qatar against the USA and England – two countries they consider to be an enemy of the state.
      Amini’s death in police custody has led to widespread protests in IranCredit: Rex More

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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt stuns in bikini on paddleboard as she frolics in water on holiday

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      ALICA SCHMIDT showed off a video from her incredible summer holiday in Thailand.The German athlete, 23, has been enjoying some time in the sun in South-East Asia but now appears to be heading back to the track.
      Schmidt posted a summer compilation shootCredit: Instagram.com @alicasmd
      The 23-year-old admitted it was a summer she’d ‘never forget’Credit: Instagram.com @alicasmd
      And showed off her athletic talent as she dived into the oceanCredit: Instagram.com @alicasmd
      Schmidt and her German colleagues finished 5th at the women’s 4X400m relay at the European Championships
      She also travelled to Paris with a friendCredit: Instagram.com @alicasmd
      Schmidt, known as the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’, shared a stunning compilation video on Instagram.
      Among the paddle boarding and diving shots in sizzling black and blue bikinis – the runner summed up an incredible few months.
      She captioned the post: “Will never forget this summer.
      “Thailand. Fashionweek. Milano. Paris. Neymar. Naomicampbell. Future. Munich2022. Trackandfield. Sprint.”
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      Schmidt has enjoyed some time off after a gruelling European Athletic Championships in August.
      Schmidt reached the semi-finals in her first individual event at an international.
      And her team finished fifth in the final of the 400m relay at the Munich Olympic Stadium.
      The 400m sprinting sensation then set fans hearts racing with shots of her relaxing in the ocean while on holiday in Thailand.
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      She also rubbed shoulders with Anthony Joshua and Naomi Campbell at Milan Fashion Week.
      But now Schmidt is back in Germany and on the track as her season gets underway.
      The 23-year-old is looking forward to the upcoming campaign by starting her training schedule.
      She spoke to her incredible 3.2 million followers on social media about the demands on her body.
      Schmidt posted: “Off season is almost over but I‘m really looking forward to training and preparing for 2023 again.
      “In my off season I still continued to eat my proteins and my muscles as best I could without to receive training.” 
      Schmidt showed off some incredible scenes in South-East AsiaCredit: Instagram.com @alicasmd
      She enjoyed a break during the off seasonCredit: Instagram.com @alicasmd More

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      ‘Never been so angry’ – Moto3 champ fumes as shocking video surfaces of British rider being assaulted by mechanic

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      MOTOGP star Aleix Espargaro says he has “never been so angry” after a shocking clip surfaced of a mechanic assaulting Tom-Booth Amos from 2019.The unbelievable footage showed the Moto3 rider repeatedly being kicked and beaten up by one of his engineers.
      A shocking clip has emerged of Tom-Booth Amos being assaulted by a mechanicCredit: Twitter
      It showed the Brit rider being attacked in the paddock back in 2019Credit: Twitter
      This is the only thing being talked about in the paddock tonight: frankly unbelievable footage of a mechanic attacking Moto3 rider Tom Booth Amos in the garage after the 2019 race at Buriram pic.twitter.com/8meawe4iJk— Simon Patterson (@denkmit) October 1, 2022

      The video of the vile incident appeared online for the first time during last weekend’s Thai Grand Prix.
      After it went viral, the Shropshire-born Booth-Amos soon took to Instagram to confirm that he had “kept quiet” for three years as it was his “dream to stay in the paddock”.
      The 26-year-old only lasted that year with the third-tier CIP Moto KTM team.
      He added: “There was a lot of issues with the team that year that was never spoken about.”
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      That led to Espargaro, who is currently third in the MotoGP title race, telling The Race after watching the footage: “I saw the video, and I’ve never been that angry in all my career.
      “I’ve never seen something like this in a paddock, and I called [MotoGP sporting director] Carlos Ezpeleta and I talked with him.
      “I’m nobody to decide, but I feel like I’m one of the old men of this paddock after almost 20 years in it.
      “We have no riders’ union, but I think that it’s right that the moral riders speak up when something like this happens.”
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      Espargaro, 33, added: “For me this guy has to be out of the paddock, and Dorna has to go to the courts with him.
      “This is something that we’ve seen in other places, and this is even more dangerous.”
      Portuguese star Miguel Oliveira claimed victory on Sunday in Thailand. More

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      Man Utd legend Paul Scholes delivers brutal dig at Jadon Sancho and Antony after derby thrashing to City

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Scholes slammed Jadon Sancho and Antony’s performance in the derby against Manchester City.United were thrashed 6-3 by their fierce rivals at the Etihad following a hat-trick by Erling Haaland and Phil Foden in a poor display by the visitors who were 4-0 down by half-time.
      Manchester United legend Paul Scholes slammed Jadon Sancho and AntonyCredit: Getty
      Manchester United hero Paul Scholes used Ryan Giggs and David Beckham as examples
      Scholes took to Instagram after full-time and shared a picture of fellow greats Ryan Giggs and David Beckham from back in their glory years.
      The legendary midfielder appeared to be taking a dig at wingers Sancho and Antony for not helping Tyrell Malacia and Diogo Dalot respectively at full-back.
      Scholes posted: “Anyone remember when wingers used to help their full-backs?”
      Giggs and Beckham stood out for their attacking prowess but also offered tremendous support to Denis Irwin and Gary Neville respectively at the back.
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      Dalot and Malacia were both booked by the 23rd minute and a lot of City’s attacks came down the flanks.
      United manager Erik ten Hag had the option of bringing in one of the best ever players to cover the flanks up front in Cristiano Ronaldo.
      However, Ronaldo remained on the bench throughout the entirety of the Manchester derby “out of respect”.
      Ten Hag explained: “I didn’t bring him on out of respect for his big career.
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      “And the other thing, there was then the advantage I could bring Anthony Martial on.
      “He needs the minutes but I don’t want to point it out like that.”
      Manchester United star Jadon Sancho didn’t offer enough support for Tyrell MalaciaCredit: Alamy
      Manchester United star Antony didn’t back Diogo Dalot at the backCredit: Getty More

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      Steven Gerrard’s daughter Lilly, 18, finds love with son of villain linked to crime cartel

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      STEVEN Gerrard’s daughter Lilly has found love with the son of a villain linked to a notorious crime cartel.Influencer Lilly, 18, has been seeing Lee Byrne, 23, since around April.
      Lilly Gerrard has recently returned from a holiday to Ibiza with her boyfriend
      Influencer Lilly Gerrard has been seeing Lee Byrne for the last few monthsCredit:
      Lilly is said to be a frequent visitor to Lee’s apartment in Formby
      The pair enjoyed a sun-soaked holiday in Ibiza this summer, said to be there at the same time with friends, and have shared photos online including one of Lee kissing her on the head.
      Another snap shows Lee relaxing on a private jet as he and Lilly — who has nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram — returned home to the UK in style last week from a trip.
      There is no suggestion either are involved with the gang or any criminality.
      Lilly’s former England and Liverpool star dad Steven, 42, was last week pictured alongside Lee’s dad Liam, 41, on a video call.
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      Byrne Snr is a close associate of Irish businessman Daniel Kinahan, who has been linked to killings in the UK, money laundering and a multi-million pound drug smuggling racket.
      Byrne Snr’s links to the Kinahan cartel emerged in Ireland’s High Court in 2018 when it was claimed that he was at “the very top tier” of organised crime.
      Lawyers told the court Byrne was a “close and trusted associate and lieutenant” of Kinahan.
      Lee had his own brush with the law in January when he was given a warning by Merseyside Police for crashing his £80,000 BMW M3 on the M62.
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      Friends say he and Lilly enjoy going on dates and she has been a frequent visitor to his apartment in Formby.
      The pair have also been spotted at a coffee bar.
      In one image she shared online, Lilly showed off Lee’s initials on one of her fingernails, while in snaps of them together she has covered his face with a love heart emoji.
      The pair were also spotted taking the Gerrard family’s two dogs Barney and Blondie for a walk in Formby.
      Last week, a video emerged of Aston Villa manager Gerrard with Byrne Snr sat together in a bar in Ibiza.
      It is not known how the pair met but during the video call, Gerrard offered to take a Liverpool fan to “see the Reds” as Byrne sits next to him and smiles.
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      Byrne then offered to arrange a dinner with Gerrard and the fan at Byrne’s home in the UK.
      Gerrard’s reps were contacted for comment.
      Lilly celebrated as dad Steven led Rangers to win the Scottish Premiership title in 2021Credit: INSTAGRAM/ LILLY.GERRARDD
      Lilly Gerrard has more than 200,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Lilly’s dad Steven played football for Liverpool and EnglandCredit: instagram
      Lilly and Lee enjoyed a sun-soaked holiday in Ibiza this summerCredit: Instagram
      Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has recently had contact with Byrne SrCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-England ace Jermain Defoe begged nurse for sex – just one month after £200K wedding to wife Donna Tierney

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      EX-ENGLAND footie star Jermain Defoe messaged a nurse begging for sex just days after marrying Donna Tierney.Defoe, 39, now a TV pundit, tried to lure the woman for a romp in his Range Rover.
      Jermain Defoe is accused of attempting to arrange a hook-up weeks after getting married to Donna TierneyCredit: instagram
      Former England striker Defoe contacted the woman via InstagramCredit: Getty
      Jermain asked the 40-year-old mum for a romp in his Range RoverCredit: instagram
      Now a youth academy coach and ambassador for Spurs, the former Three Lions ace began contacting the 40-year-old mum in July.
      On June 4, Spurs hero Defoe, 39, wed Donna Tierney, 40, at stately home Cliveden House, Berks, in a £200,000 ceremony ­featured on the front page of OK! magazine.
      In the glossy magazine, he said: “This is my future, this is forever, this is the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.”
      The event, attended by a clutch of former England stars including Ledley King and Shaun Wright-Phillips, was featured across 14 pages of the June 27 issue.
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      But on July 14, Defoe began messaging the woman, who we are not naming, via ­Instagram and later tried to arrange a meet-up.
       She said: “I’d met ­Jermain years ago in a bar, but nothing happened.
      “We stayed in touch a bit over WhatsApp but I hadn’t spoken to him for ages.
      “Then he started messaging me on Instagram in July. He was desperate to meet me and we flirted a lot.
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      “But ultimately, he wasn’t very charming — he clearly only had one thing in his mind.
      “Then, when I realised he was married, I didn’t want it to go any further.
      “It wouldn’t have been fair on his wife. Who on Earth does that so soon after vowing to spend the rest of their life with someone?
      “I suppose I felt he was the powerful one, the famous and wealthy former footballer.
      “Our messages were a bit of fun at the time, but there was no point in carrying it on.
      “I felt like I was wasting my time and once I realised he had a wife, I didn’t want to continue speaking to him.
      “It’s not right. I feel really bad about it all.”
      On June 21, Defoe gleefully declared on Instagram how ­“dedicating my whole life” to Donna was “one of the easiest things I’ve ever done”.
      Jermain Defoe’s wedding to Donna Tierney was the front page of OK! magazine
      He shared a mock-up of the cover of OK! showing the couple at their luxury Cliveden House wedding — scene of the Profumo sex scandal and where Meghan stayed on the eve of marrying Prince Harry.
      Defoe thanked the glossy mag for “showcasing our special day” and excitedly told his 563,000 followers the “full copy is out now”.
      In his chat with the magazine Defoe told how he had finally found “the right one” in his new partner.
      Beauty therapist Donna spoke of pals talking about “how special” Defoe’s wedding speech was, and that it “showed how much he appreciates me”.
      Ironically, he first “met” Donna several years ago by ‘liking’ her pictures on social media — in a similar way to his latest pursuit.
      After the wedding, the couple went on honeymoon to the Maldives.
      Jermain Defoe and new wife Donna Defoe posed at Wimbledon after their honeymoonCredit: instagram
      On July 6, the newlyweds posed outside Wimbledon’s Centre Court, with the ace boasting on Instagram: “Really enjoyed watching the tennis today at ­Wimbledon with my wife @Donna_Defoe.”
      But in his messages with the woman, which began eight days later, he called her “babe” in voice notes and asked to meet up.
      On August 19, he told her he wanted to romp with her in the back of his Range Rover.
      Defoe met wife Donna in January 2021 when she asked him for a signed football shirt for a charity do.
      The pair hit it off and Defoe proposed at a top Glasgow hotel seven months later.
      He spelled out “Marry Me” with lights in their penthouse suite, which he decorated with heart-shaped balloons and rose petals, and got down on one knee.
      The pair chose the swanky 376-acre Cliveden House for a three-day wedding extravaganza, after Defoe read Meghan had stayed there.
      He wore a three-piece off-white suit, black trousers and a bow tie, and said his “eyes just started welling up” when he saw Donna approaching the altar.
      Among their 360 guests were Defoe’s pals Ledley King, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Carlton Cole.
      Their first dance was to Luther Vandross’s Always And Forever. The celebrations lasted until 7am and included fire-eaters, flamethrowers, a Caribbean buffet and a makeshift nightclub.
      Last Wednesday, Defoe — who scored 20 goals in his 50 caps for England — was at Wembley for Channel 4’s coverage of the Three Lions,  alongside host Jules Breach, and ex-players Joe Cole and Thomas Hitzlsperger.
      Defoe, known for his charity work, has previously been dogged by cheating rumours — including on his singer ex Alexandra Burke.
      He was also accused in 2017 of causing the break-up of radio presenter Ben Weston’s marriage, months after he bought a hot tub from his saleswoman wife Sally.
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      Defoe denied any wrongdoing.
      His agents were approached for comment on the latest claims.
      Jermain Defoe was a TV pundit for the England v Germany game this past weekCredit: Channel 4Goalden career of OBE aceJERMAIN Defoe scored 227 goals in 624 club matches in a 23-year career.

      The prolific striker also found the net 20 times in 57 England matches.
      One of his goals for the Three Lions was at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa against Slovenia.
      Defoe played for seven clubs — West Ham, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, Toronto FC, Sunderland, Bournemouth and Rangers.He finally hung up his boots in March of this year.
      Defoe had his most fruitful days during two spells at Spurs — scoring 143 goals.
      He was awarded an OBE in 2018 for his charitable work with the Jermain Defoe Foundation. More

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      Jack Grealish’s stunning girlfriend Sasha Attwood shares snaps with fellow England Wag and Man City star’s sister

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      JACK GREALISH’S stunning girlfriend Sasha Attwood took to Instagram to show off a selection of snaps from recent weeks.The 26-year-old model uploaded pics of herself alongside Jordan Pickord’s wife, Megan, 26, and Grealish’s sister Kiera, 21.
      Sasha Attwood treated her 146,000 Instagram followers to a selection of snapsCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Sasha posed alongside Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan in one of the photosCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Sasha posted a snap of her and Jack Grealish’s sister, KieraCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Sasha showed off a Prada dressing gownCredit: https://www.instagram.com/sasha__rebecca/?hl=en
      Sasha treated fans to an insight of her hectic lifestyle with an Instagram photo dump.
      She posted a selection of selfies, as well as other shots of her alongside various pals and her pet pooch.
      The model and influencer posed in an red, orange and yellow sunset-style dress in the picture alongside fellow England wag Megan.
      In another Sasha showed off a sleek designer dressing gown by luxury brand Prada.
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      Sasha is currently away in Paris for fashion week with cosmetics company L’Oreal.
      Posting a video of the French city to her Insta story, Sasha wrote: “Back in one of my fave places for an exciting few days.”
      She has headed across the channel after being spotted dropping Grealish off at Manchester City training on Thursday.
      Sasha was pictured dropping her 27-year-old partner off in an £80,000 Range Rover, before filling the motor up with petrol at Asda.
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      Grealish then drove into training himself yesterday behind the wheel of the same car.
      The England star was banned from driving for nine months after being found guilty of careless driving back in 2020.
      He was also fined £82,000.
      Grealish and Sasha are childhood sweethearts, first meeting when they were at school and getting together when they were just 16-years-old.
      The model beamed in a picture of her and her pet poochCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Sasha posted other photos of her and her friendsCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Sasha and Grealish have been together since they were teenagersCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
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      Tyson Fury promises to learn how to play Ed Sheeran song after pop icon gifts Gypsy King signed guitar

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      TYSON FURY has vowed to learn to play the guitar after being gifted one by Ed Sheeran – who he plans to sing to.’The Shape of You’ star gave Fury a signed acoustic this week – which the WBC heavyweight champion thanked him for on social media.
      Tyson Fury was recently gifted a signed guitar by Ed SheeranCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      The Gypsy King has vowed to learn how to play one of Sheeran’s songs to himCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      Fury and his wife Paris met with pop superstar Sheeran in the summerCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      Fury said on Instagram: “Hi Ed, thanks very much for the guitar.
      “He’s signed it, I’m gonna learn to play it and I’m going to sing one of your songs back to you when I learn it.
      “God bless you, thank you very much. All the best, Gyspy King. Peace out.”
      British superstars Fury and Sheeran, 34 and 31 respectively, are no strangers to one another.
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      The pair, and Fury’s wife Paris, hung out with one another in June after meeting in Manchester.
      And the British superstars chopped it up about their recent sell-outs of Wembley – which Fury set a new attendance record for in April for his domestic dust-up with Dillian Whyte.
      He said: “I think it was an absolutely fantastic event and a great night of boxing, it could not have gone any better.
      “It went absolutely fantastically, we had the record-breaking crowd there, in history for any event and Ed Sheeran was really p***ed off about that recently.
      “And then we had a a brilliant knockout to cap it all off, what a send-off.”
      Fury is still locked in negotiations to fight Brit rival Anthony Joshua in December – despite claiming the deadline for their long-awaited grudge match had passed.

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      Fury said on Thursday: “My promoter Frank Warren convinced me to let Queensberry carry on negotiating with your team this week, despite me knowing that you were never going to do this fight.
      “So the deadline was Monday. “I allowed Frank to continue doing meetings with your team and your broadcasters and all that.
      “Now we have BT, DAZN and ESPN all on the same page.
      “They are happy with everything, they are all ready to rock and roll.
      “You guys ask for a lot of stuff, you want to be co-promoters when you’re a voluntary challenger.
      “Guess what, I said give it them, let them be co-promoters.
      “You wanted full transparency, even though you’re not an equal shareholder in this party. You know what I said?
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      “Give them full transparency, I’ve got nothing to hide, I’m not trying to rob anybody, I’ve not robbed anybody of a penny in my life.
      “So now you’ve got full transparency, everything is clean and fair. Now Joshua, the ball is really in your court son.”
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