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    Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister SLAMS Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag in brutal Instagram post after being hauled off vs Newcastle

    CRISTIANO RONALDO’S sister Elma has slammed Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag in a brutal Instagram post after the 37-year-old was hauled off against Newcastle.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is having a tough season, scoring just twice in 12 games.
    Elma has hit out at Erik ten Hag on InstagramCredit: Instagram
    Ronaldo is frustrated at Man Utd, a feeling his sister Elma sharesCredit: Instagram @elma_oficial
    Ten Hag took the 37-year-old off with 20 minutes to go as United chased a winnerCredit: Rex
    He has also started more games from the substitutes bench, watching on as Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial got the nod over him.
    Ronaldo had the chance to grab his 701st club goal against Newcastle on Sunday, but he was largely anonymous and was hauled off with 20 minutes to go.
    The Portugal star was far from pleased to see his number go up as United went on to play out a 0-0 draw.
    And his sister Elma has hit out at Ten Hag, sharing a news article indicating a possible January exit from Old Trafford.
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    Elma wrote: “It’s too late.”
    Emojis of disgust accompanied Elma’s post, who shares the same frustration as her brother.
    Ronaldo had hoped of leaving Man Utd in the summer after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League last season.
    The Red Devils failed to win silverware and recorded a sixth-placed Premier League finish.
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    However, a lack of realistic suitors saw Ronaldo stay put.
    Ronaldo could be handed another opportunity to impress on Wednesday with Martial “not available” for Tottenham.
    And Rashford felt “under the weather” at the weekend.
    The 37-year-old struggled to make an impact against NewcastleCredit: Rex More

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    England ace Jack Grealish shares pictures of bizarre ‘hot cupping’ treatment

    ENGLAND star Jack Grealish shows he’s well marked at the back — after a hot “cupping” session.Jack, 27, opted for the alternative therapy which involves hot glass jars being placed on the skin.
    Jack Grealish posted shared images of himself receiving cupping treatment on Instagram
    The treatment left circular marks all over his back
    Jack Grealish plays for Manchester City
    The £100million Manchester City ace shared snaps of the unusual treatment, which left circular marks all over his back.
    Cupping is an ancient form of acupuncture which originated in China.
    It is said to increase blood circulation and detoxification and help stress and back pain.
    Tennis ace Andy Murray swears by it before a big match.
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    It became widely known in 2004 when actress Gwyneth Paltrow appeared at a film premiere in a top revealing circular bruises.
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    Busty Paige VanZant leaves little to imagination as ex-UFC star sends fans wild in bikini

    PAIGE VANZANT left little to the imagination for her fans after posing in a bikini. The ex-UFC star, who has recently launched her own OnlyFans account, posted a picture in a zebra print bikini.
    Paige VanZant left little to imagination for her fans after posing in a bikiniCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjtTD8yuEUb/
    Paige VanZant recently launched her own OnlyFans accountCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjtTD8yuEUb/
    It comes as VanZant prepares for her comeback in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
    Next up in the ring is her third bare-knuckle fight – scheduled for Denver this month after two losses.
    And she has wowed fans by lifting huge weights in her workout routine.
    A contest against MMA rival Charis Sigala as the co-main event of BKFC’s London debut in August was cancelled.
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    And she defended herself on Instagram to stress the call-off wasn’t her fault.
    VanZant, 28, wrote: “I did not pull [out] from my fight!!!! I was pulled! I am p****d off and heartbroken.
    “I worked my f***ing ass off to be pulled a week before I am supposed to compete.”
    VanZant is also considering more acting after her movie debut alongside TikToker Bryce Hall in the summer.
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    She played a pro fighter in a horror film produced by boxing promotion Triller.
    But VanZant’s career in pro wrestling promotion AEW has been thrown into doubt after he coach stopped training her.
    Ex-WWE star Gangrel told K&S Wrestlefest: “Yes, I did (train VanZant) for a little while there.
    “She did well; she didn’t train as much as I would have liked for her to train, but I haven’t seen her since that match.
    “She did that match, she wrote me and said, ‘Hey, I’d like to go over the match with you and some critique.’
    “And I said, ‘Sure,’ and that’s the last I heard from her. She’s an athlete. She could have been really, really good at it actually.” 
    Paige VanZant is considering more acting after making her film debutCredit: https://www.instagram.com/paigevanzant/
    Paige VanZant in pro wrestling promotion AEW has been thrown into doubtCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjMu_IEMbwP/
    Paige VanZant is set for her third BKFC fightCredit: Getty More

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    Met Police urge Brentford star Ivan Toney to contact them over racist abuse on Twitter after Brighton win

    POLICE have urged Ivan Toney to get in touch after the Brentford star suffered sickening racist abuse.The striker was targeted last night after scoring both for the Bees in a 2-0 win against Brighton.
    Ivan Toney has been urged to speak to police after he was racially abusedCredit: Getty
    He shared a screenshot of the abuse this morning after he received a direct message on Instagram.
    Toney, 27, wrote: “I wasn’t even going to post this but I woke up angry”.
    The Met Police have now urged the footballer to get in touch with them.
    A spokesperson told The Sun Online: “Nobody should receive racist messages such as this.
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    “We have sent a message to the victim asking him to contact police.”
    Brentford have also condemned the abuse in the “strongest possible terms”.
    A statement added: “An attack on one of our players is an attack on all of us.
    “Ivan will receive the full backing from the club and from the Brentford fans who we have already seen condemning the abuse.
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    “We expect strong support from the police, legal authorities and from Instagram’s parent company, Meta, to ensure that the individual involved faces the full force of the law for this despicable hate crime.”
    Toney and teammate Rico Henry were previously racially abused at Goodison Park after Brentford’s 3-2 win over Everton last season.
    The striker has continued to impress this season – netting eight goals and two assists so far.
    That means he is level pegging in the Prem’s top scorers’ chart with Spurs talisman Harry Kane.
    Only Manchester City phenom Erling Haaland has more league goals after bagging 15 in his incredible start to the season.
    Man Utd are now keeping tabs on the star as a potential replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo if he leaves in January.
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    Toney’s sparkling form has left him with an increasingly good chance heading to the World Cup with England this winter.
    He was called into the Three Lions squad by Gareth Southgate for September’s Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany but was not used.
    Toney was abused after scoring both goals in Brentford’s win against BrightonCredit: PA More

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    Watch Anthony Joshua copy Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration as he channels Man Utd star on holiday in Portugal

    ANTHONY JOSHUA channeled his inner Cristiano Ronaldo by copying the Manchester United legend’s most famous goal celebration while on a beach in Portugal. The British boxing heavyweight posted a video on Instagram of him replicating the ‘Siu’ pose which has been used for nearly a decade by the 700-club-goal superstar.

    Anthony Joshua was at London Fashion Week on WednesdayCredit: Splash
    Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Siu’ goal celebration is now famous across the globeCredit: Getty
    AJ runs into shot from the bottom of the screen twirling his right hand in the air before jumping and turning to land in the familiar wide-leg and wide-arm stance.
    The footage is shot in a way which allows the beautiful setting sun to cast a long shadow of the 6ft 6in fighter across the sand.
    Ronaldo’s signature celebration has become an online viral hit since his move back to Manchester United from Juventus last year.
    The Portugal skipper says it was inspired by fans at his former club Real Madrid who used to say ‘Siu’ after they won games.
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    But Joshua might have to update his routine after Ronaldo showed off a new celebration after bagging his 700th club goal in a win over Everton last week.
    Ronaldo stood with his head back, eyes closed, and fingers crossed in front of his chest after bagging the winner at Goodison Park.
    The new move has already been mimicked by fans and players across the world.
    Benfica winger Diego Moreira, 18, copied the ‘inner peace’ pose after scoring against Paris Saint-Germain in the Uefa Youth League on Tuesday.
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    Boxing fans were gutted when plans for a long called-for clash between AJ and British rival Tyson Fury fell through last month after the fighters failed to agree terms.
    That has left the Gypsy King instead focusing on setting up an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk with all of the major heavyweight titles on the line – if he disposes of Derek Chisora on December 3 first. More

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    Arturo Vidal watched dad’s funeral on Instagram Live so he could play in Brazil cup final instead of going home to Chile

    CHILEAN international Arturo Vidal watched his dad’s funeral on an Instagram Live after choosing to stay in Brazil because of his club commitments.The 35-year-old former Barcelona and Inter Milan star told his new club Flamengo earlier this week he would not be returning to his home city of Santiago to pay his last respects to his father Erasmo.
    Vidal watched his dad’s funeral on an Instagram liveCredit: https://www.instagram.com/kingarturo23oficial/?hl=en
    He stayed in Brazil so he could play in a cup final against CorinthiansCredit: Getty
    The 61-year-old died early on Tuesday morning at a racecourse in the Chilean capital where he looked after his son’s animals.
    He is said to have gone into cardiac arrest after suffering hypovolemic shock at the South American country’s oldest racecourse called the Club Hipico de Santiago.
    Arturo’s sister Ambar started a live Instagram broadcast for the emotional family farewell – and fans comforted the midfielder after he tuned in and started crying.
    The footballer decided to stay in Rio de Janeiro because of Thursday’s Brazilian Cup final.
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    Flamengo ended up drawing 0-0 in the first leg with Vidal coming on in the second half and playing 25 minutes.
    He wrote on social media before the funeral: “Daddy, today I’ll miss your good luck message before the match.
    “But I know that you’ll be supporting us from Heaven. We’ll win this cup and the next one for you and for everyone who supports me on a daily basis.”
    He reposted images of the funeral procession yesterday on his Instagram.
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    The racecourse where Erasmo died confirmed the death in a statement on Wednesday, saying: “On Tuesday morning Erasmo Vidal was found inside the enclosure by security staff.
    “When they saw he was in a bad way, they contacted paramedics who work on site and rushed to the scene to provide emergency medical attention and call for more help.
    “Ambulance workers continued to try to save him when they arrived but his condition deteriorated as a result of cardiac arrest and hypovolemic shock and sadly he died.”
    Flamengo, who Vidal joined on a free transfer in July, added in its own statement: “We regret to inform you about the death of Erasmo Vidal, father of our player Arturo Vidal. We wish him strength at this difficult moment.”
    Erasmo met Arturo’s mum Jacqueline Rosa Pardo Castillo when they were both teenagers.
    Arturo’s mum told how in an interview years ago he missed his birth because he had assaulted someone and fled to another Chilean city where his brothers lived to avoid arrest.
    Jacqueline is understood to have raised the soccer star and his other three siblings alone much of the time.
    Although the relationship between father and son is said to have been strained, with some Chilean media reporting it was virtually non-existent, Erasmo is believed to have been tasked with going daily to the racecourse where he was found dead to look after the footballer’s horses.
    State prosecutors have downplayed claims Vidal’s dad’s death was shrouded in mystery and said he had underlying health problems which are thought to have played a part in what happened. More

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    Coleen and Wayne Rooney kit out sons in Christmas outfits two months early

    CHRISTMAS has come early for the Rooney boys — posing for a picture in the colours their dad famously wore.Kai, Klay, Kit and Cass were pictured wearing matching red festive pyjamas with their names embroidered on the front.
    Coleen Rooney shared a snap of her kids in personalised Christmas outfitsCredit: @gracekelliephotography
    Wayne and Coleen get the kids to pose for a special Christmas picture every yearCredit: Instagram
    The eldest three brothers smiled for the camera as four-year-old Cass cheekily stuck his tongue out.
    The photoshoot was conducted by Liverpool-based photographer Grace Kellie, who first snapped them when the youngest two were just days old.
    Every year ex-Man United ace Wayne and Coleen, both 36, share a snap of the lads – Kai, 12, Klay, nine, Kit, six, and Cass, four – to use for a festive card.
    Coleen, 36, posted the image on Instagram alongside a heart emoji.
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    Grace replied: “Always love capturing your beautiful family.”
    Some fans lovingly mocked the Rooneys, joking it’s too early.
    Next to a laughing emoji, one woman said: “It’s October hun.”
    A man commented: “Bit early like. Let’s get Bonny night out the way first.”
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    Wayne has been living away from Coleen Rooney while he coaches in America
    Coleen Rooney shared the snap on Instagram to her followersCredit: Instagram More

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    Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo joined by Georgina Rodriguez for a swim as stunning Wag dons bikini for intimate snap

    CRISTIANO RONALDO’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez donned a bikini as she joined her partner for a late night swim.An intimate snap shows the two in a close embrace in what has been a good week for the Manchester United forward.
    Ronaldo looks at ease as he enjoys a night with his girlfriendCredit: Instagram
    The pair seemed to enjoy their downtime as Ronaldo took a break from his busy schedule
    After reaching an incredible milestone on Sunday by scoring his 700th club career goal, he saw his side squeeze past stubborn Cypriot opposition Omonoia in the Europa League.
    But he seemed to be at his happiest as he enjoyed a late-night recovery swim with his partner.
    Rodriguez’s Instagram story shows the loved-up pair in a tight embrace during the evening.
    They appear to be in their private swimming pool inside their Cheshire mansion.
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    Wearing a black bikini, Rodriguez can be seen hugging the 37-year-old tightly as she smiles for the selfie.
    While Ronaldo, showing only the slightest grin, also glances an eye towards the camera.
    The caption accompanying the snap reads “#Recoverytime”.
    It has been quite a busy week for the United star who had previously spent much of the season on Erik ten Hag’s bench.
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    He did get a Europa League start away at Omonia Nicosia last week, where he contrived to not score despite several chances.
    But after coming off the bench for an injured Anthony Martial against Everton a few days earlier, he only needed one opportunity.
    Ronaldo hit a wonderful finish past Jordan Pickford to make it 700 club career goals – and even ditched his trademark celebration as he marked the occasion.
    It could have been 701 on Thursday night if not for Omonio goalkeeper Francis Uzoho saving from close range as the ex-Real Madrid man looked to pounce on a chance.
    It was one of a number of top-level saves from the Nigerian keeper before Scott McTominay rescued the Red Devils with a late goal.
    Georgina used to work in a shop before meeting RonaldoCredit: Getty
    She now has millions of followers on InstagramCredit: Getty More