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    Chelsea target Anthony Gordon REMOVES Everton links on Instagram bio as £50m-rated winger drops cryptic transfer hint

    EAGLE-EYED fans have noticed Anthony Gordon take Everton out of his Instagram bio amid transfer interest from Chelsea. The Blues are believed to have had two bids in the region of £40million and £45m rejected.
    Anthony Gordon is linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
    Both Everton and Chelsea fans on social media pointed out the lack of Everton links in Gordon’s Instagram bio.
    Frank Lampard’s side are determined to hold on to their prized player and insisted they will not welcome any more bids.
    Everton have already waved away verbal offers from both Tottenham and Newcastle.
    Gordon, 21, who has three years left on his current contract, had indicated he was prepared to move to London to play for either Spurs or Chelsea.
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    Everton are determined to give him another new contract but for the time being at least, Gordon has indicated he will run the contract down.
    Chelsea legend Lampard is determined to keep Gordon, especially after the club sold Richarlison to Spurs for £60m.
    And they have also been without Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the opening two games of the campaign after he suffered an injury.
    SunSport revealed Everton have sent scouts to watch Dutch winger Cody Gakpo.
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    PSV may sell Gakpo if they are beaten by Rangers in Wednesday’s Champions League qualifier return leg and miss out on the group stage money.
    The Dutch international has been linked with Manchester United.
    But Everton may be a more realistic destination for the player who has a lot of similarities to Richarlison.
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    Hakim Ziyech’s brother drops Instagram hint unhappy Chelsea star is set for emotional Ajax transfer return

    THE brother of Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech has dropped a major hint that he could be set to return to Ajax. Abdullah Ziyech took to Instagram to post an image of Hakim in the Ajax shirt.
    Hakim Ziyech’s brother dropped a hint that he could return to AjaxCredit: Getty
    His brother posted this image on his Instagram
    The 29-year-old is unhappy at Chelsea due to a lack of game time and he wants a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.
    Since making the transfer to West London back in 2020 for a fee of £36million, Ziyech has scored 14 goals in 84 matches.
    At the Eredivisie champions his record is much improved netting 49 goals and registering 81 assists in 165 games.
    The Moroccan was a fan’s favourite at Ajax winning a league title and a domestic cup while also playing an integral role in the club’s run to the Champions League semi-final in 2019.
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    With the Amsterdam based side ready to let Antony go to Manchester United their could be a spot in the side for Ziyech.
    AC Milan also reportedly have an interest in him as did United due to Erik ten Hag working with Ziyech before but it appears they are now prioritising other targets.
    Thomas Tuchel has splashed the cash this summer and the extra attacking addition of Raheem Sterling will further restrict Ziyech’s opportunities.
    Chelsea need to offload players though and are looking to get rid of the likes of Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi too.
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    The Blues are keen on Wesley Fofana of Leicester but it could take an £80million offer for the Foxes to accept a bid.
    Therefore recouping some money from the sale of Ziyech could allow Chelsea to up their Fofana bid.
    If a deal cannot be done they could make a shock move for Brighton star Adam Webster, according to reports. More

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    Thibaut Courtois caught out in hilarious Instagram fail as he’s made to photograph stunning girlfriend on private jet

    THIBAUT COURTOIS accidentally made his stunning fiancee’s Instagram holiday post an epic fail.Courtois and partner Mishel Gerzig decided to jet off for a quick getaway after Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Celta Viga on Saturday.
    Thibaut Courtois and Mishel Gerzig have been dating for nearly two yearsCredit: Mishel Gerzig instagram
    Gerzig recently made Courtois take a snap of her as they jetted off for a getawayCredit: INSTAGRAM@IMISHELGERZIG
    Real Madrid stopper Courtois looked less than impressed in the snapCredit: INSTAGRAM@IMISHELGERZIG
    Courtois proposed to the model in JuneCredit: Mishel Gerzig Instagram
    The Israeli model shared a candid snap of herself on a private jet to document their break.
    Her accompanying caption read: “Off we go.”
    But she failed to realise the mirror in the cockpit behind her showed Courtois looking less than impressed, something which was noticed by her eagle-eyed followers.
    Upon receiving a barrage of messages pointing out Courtois’ face, Gerzig posted a zoomed-in version of the snap jokingly mocking her other half.
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    She wrote: “My photographer, who I don’t think is happy with this job.”
    Courtois found the snap funny, reposting it to his own Instagram account with laughing emojis.
    Courtois and Gerzig began dating in the summer of 2020.
    And the Belgium international got down on one knee in June – much to the delight of Gerzig.
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    Sharing the moment with her legion of Insta followers, she wrote: “Yessss to a lifetime with you.”
    Courtois joined Real Madrid from Premier League giants Chelsea in 2018 for a fee of £35million.
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    The 6’5 stopper has made 184 appearances for Los Blancos, keeping 75 cleansheets for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
    Courtois and his Real team-mates – who are second in the La Liga table – will be back in action on Sunday, travelling to Barcelona to take on Espanyol.
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    Tyson Fury reveals heartbreak after his cousin Rico Burton is stabbed to death and begs ‘stop knife crime’

    TYSON Fury has told of his heartbreak today after the alleged murder of his cousin Rico Burton.The boxing legend shared the tragic news in a shock Instagram post this morning.
    Tyson Fury has told of his anguish after his cousin was stabbed to death last nightCredit: Getty
    It comes just hours after he posted a now-deleted Instagram video accepting Oleksandr Usyk’s fight challenge
    He said: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
    “This is becoming ridiculous – idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
    He called on the Government to “bring back higher sentencing for knife crime”, adding: “It’s a pandemic.
    “You don’t know how hard it is until it’s one of your own.
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    “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.
    “RIP Rico Burton – may the lord God grant you a good place in heaven, see you soon.”
    It’s not yet known where Mr Burton was fatally injured.
    His death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK, much of it focused in London.
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    Just last night, four men were stabbed in Brixton. Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
    Earlier this week, 44-year-old Lee Byer was charged with murdering Thomas O’Halloran. The 87-year-old was knifed in Greenford as he rode his mobility scooter.
    And in the early hours of the morning in Manchester, a man in his 30s was reportedly stabbed to death in Altrincham. A 17-year-old boy was also seriously injured in the horror at 3.30am.
    It’s understood no arrests have been made.
    Two-time world heavyweight champion Fury wrote the emotional post just hours after vowing to come out of retirement and take on Oleksandr Usyk in a blockbuster world title fight.
    The Ukrainian put on a masterclass to beat Anthony Joshua and defend his belts last night in Saudi Arabia.
    Usyk, 35, claimed it was either retirement or the Gypsy King next for him.
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    This morning Fury, 34, confirmed he is open to stepping back into the ring to win back his heavyweight titles.
    He said in a now-deleted Instagram post: “I’ve just seen Joshua lose for the second time to Usyk – out of his depth.
    “However, England has been relieved of its belts. Yet again, as usual.
    “There is a remedy and a solution that I can suggest. If you want those belts back then send in the Gypsy barbarian of England. Come on!
    “Send me in. I will relieve the Ukrainian dosser of his belts like I did the last Ukrainian dosser
    “But its not gonna be cheap. If you want the best you’ve got to pay, it’s gonna be very expensive.
    “So get your f***ing chequebook out and I will relieve that Ukrainian dosser.”
    Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every momentTyson Fury
    He previously revealed it would take £500MILLION to get him to fight again – but claimed he would beat both Usyk and AJ in the same night immediately after the bout in Jeddah.
    After watching on TV with his family and friends on holiday in Menorca, he blasted: “After watching that, the both of them were s***e. It was one of the worst heavyweight title fights I have ever seen.
    “It was bulls***. Come on!”
    Fury, who was born in Manchester, comes from a big family. He and his wife Paris, 31, have six children of their own. They live in Lancashire, although the boxer also owns a home in Vegas.
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    In December 2020, his younger brother Roman became the ninth professional boxer in his family.
    The champion’s sibling has no amateur experience – but had been training during lockdown.
    He urged the Government to increase sentences for knife violence in a moving post on InstagramCredit: tysonfury/Instagram
    Fury said today: ‘Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick’Credit: Getty
    The ace comes from a big family, and has six children of his ownCredit: AFP
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    Georgina Rodriguez looks stunning in figure-hugging dress as Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend glams up for ‘work day’

    MANCHESTER UNITED superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez took social media by storm with a figure-hugging dress.Georgina shared snaps on Instagram showing her in a pink dress that left her 39million followers in awe as she amassed over 340,000 likes.
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    The 28-year-old was apparently working on a project as she issued the following caption: “Work day.”
    One fan commented: “Superbeauty.”
    Another posted: “So gorgeous.”
    A third wrote: “Stunning.”
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    Another said: “Goddess.”
    And one commented: “Lovely.”
    It is not certain how much more Manchester will get to see Georgina this year as her boyfriend seems determined to leave United.
    Ronaldo, 37, has informed the club’s hierarchy that he wishes to depart in order to play in the Champions League.
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    However, there aren’t many suitors willing to sign the five-time Ballon d’Or winner as the likes of Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly rejected him.
    And in another blow for the Portugal captain, Borussia Dortmund have turned down the opportunity to bring him to Signal Iduna Park.
    The star forward has also been previously linked with Atletico Madrid and Sporting Lisbon.
    It has been claimed that Georgina is pushing the 37-year-old to return to Spain, but no clubs are willing to take a chance on him.
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    Man City ace Ruben Dias’s mystery lover revealed as sexy cabaret dancer

    MANCHESTER CITY ace Ruben Dias’s mystery lover can be revealed as sexy cabaret dancer Ginevra Festa.The Sun revealed earlier this week he was snogging a mystery woman on a boat after splitting from his pop star girlfriend.
    Manchester City ace Ruben Dias’s mystery lover can be revealed as sexy cabaret dancer Ginevra FestaCredit: BackGrid
    The Sun shared photos of Dias and Festa earlier this week snogging on a boat in FormenteraCredit: BackGrid
    Less than 12 months ago, the Portuguese centre-back, 25, ended a three-year relationship with stunning singer April Ivy.
    But now he has moved on with leggy brunette Ginevra after the pair were seen getting close on a holiday in Formentera.
    The sultry dancer has shared jaw-dropping snaps on social media, where she describes herself as an ‘Ibiza dancer’.
    She posed with a beautiful array of red and white flowers from a romantic admirer, hinting the Prem giant was behind the gesture.
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    Pictures show her entertaining crowds at Spain’s Lio cabaret, starring on a catwalk in a dazzling red-sequin dress and lace-up boots, with her hair tied behind her head.
    And a video of her performance showed her strutting on stage as a suited male dancer grabbed her from behind and kissed her neck.
    Away from work, Ginevra shared images of her with cropped hair in a purple bikini on a speedboat – the same swimsuit she wore when romping with defender Dias.
    Her distinctive tattoos were on display, including an inked serpent which stretches down her right arm.
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    Ginevra, who has also worked in Dubai, is among the performers at the “world’s most glamorous cabaret”, in which dancers, singers and acrobats entertain guests over dinner.
    The evening ends with all visitors being invited to dance, and the good news for Dias is that the cabaret venue is due to open restaurants in Mykonos, Las Vegas and London – meaning she could work nearer his Cheshire home.
    The lovers have made no attempt to hide their new relationship after following each other on social media.
    He has a massive 1.4m followers on Instagram, while she has 5,200 fans.
    Dias was seen enjoying himself as he relaxed on a boat off the coast of the Spanish island in The Sun’s published snaps.
    And his pin-up partner also chilled out in a skimpy bikini as the pair took in the glorious sunshine.
    His previous relationship with pop star April ended because of lifestyle differences, with he being “more discreet” than her, a Portuguese celebrity mag said.
    April then drew attention back towards their relationship two months later after she brought out a song which appeared to be about the famous footballer.
    “Broken Apologies” opened with the words: “I tried to give you what you needed. But you didn’t see I tried.
    “In my mind I can’t find a reason for you to leave us both behind.”
    It continued: “So I’m sorry I gave you all my love, sorry I didn’t mess this up, sorry that I wasn’t enough for you.
    “So I’m sorry I give my world for you but when you’re in love that’s what you do. I’m hoping you hear this and forgive me.”
    Reigning champions City kicked off their Premier League campaign with back-to-back wins.
    They followed up a 2-0 opening weekend victory over West Ham with a comfortable 4-0 thrashing of Bournemouth at the Etihad last Saturday.
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    Next up for Dias – who has started both games – is a tough trip to St James’ Park to face Newcastle on Sunday.
    The couple were contacted for comment.
    Ginevra has shared jaw-dropping snaps on social media, where she describes herself as an ‘Ibiza dancer’
    Less than 12 months ago, the Portuguese centre-back ended a three-year relationship with stunning singer April IvyCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic More

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    Brazil legend Romario ‘ends relationship with stunning model influencer girlfriend 25-years his junior’

    BRAZIL legend Romario has reportedly ended his seven-month love affair with a pretty influencer 25 years his junior.The 56-year-old former footballer is said to have unfollowed 31-year-old blonde Marcelle Ceolin on Instagram and erased some of their happiest moments together from his social media.
    Romario has reportedly split from girlfriend MarcelleCredit: INSTAGRAM
    He won the World Cup with Brazil back in 1994Credit: Alamy
    Brazilian news website Extra says she has moved out of Romario’s home on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro and headed back to her native city of Bage.
    Both of them are yet to react to the claims their relationship is over.
    Brazilian media say it was retired soccer player-turned politician Romario who took the decision to end the romance.
    Marcelle fuelled rumours all was not well with her famous boyfriend with a recent Instagram post which said: “Calm seas never made a good sailor. I don’t want to be a good sailor. I want calm.”
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    Watch Tyson Fury demonstrate to Anthony Joshua how to attack Oleksandr Usyk’s body as he shares tips with Brit rival

    TYSON FURY urged Anthony Joshua to target Oleksandr Usyk’s body in their Saudi Arabia rematch. Fury uploaded a video to his Instagram smashing combinations with trainer Andy Lee, who was wearing a body belt.
    Tyson Fury urged Anthony Joshua to target Oleksandr Usyk’s bodyCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury
    Tyson Fury smashing Andy Lee’s body beltCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury
    And he captioned the post: “This is how Anthony Joshua needs to attack Oleksandr Usyk’s body.
    “I know the blown-up middleweight can’t take body shots.”
    Usyk – who started his amateur career at middleweight – was once dropped by Artur Beterbiev after a body shot in the unpaid ranks.
    And Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has urged the former two-time champion to adopt similar tactics on Saturday night.
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    Hearn told EsNews: “You got to hit him hard to the body, to the arms, to the shoulders, to the neck. You’ve got to damage him.
    “But he’s a very tough challenge. The key to this fight is those first six rounds.”
    Joshua, 32, was beaten over 12 rounds by Usyk, 35, last September but Hearn wants the rematch in Jeddah wrapped up before the final bell.
    He said: “I don’t want it to go to points. I don’t like this fight going to points for Anthony Joshua.
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    “He can win the fight on points but I want him to knock Oleksandr Usyk spark out because I don’t want any mucking around.
    “I want a nice, clean stoppage where we can all dive in the ring, celebrate and go home with all the belts and that’s what we want.”
    Fury, 34, is linked with a comeback to fight the winner between Usyk and Joshua.
    Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua ahead of their rematchCredit: Reuters More