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      Reece James racist troll tracked down in Middle East just three weeks before World Cup in Qatar

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      A RACIST troll who abused England ace Reece James has been tracked down to the Middle East just three weeks before the World Cup starts in Qatar.An arrest is imminent after the Chelsea defender, 22, gave statements to Instagram, police and officials abroad.
      A racist troll who abused England ace Reece James has been tracked down to the Middle EastCredit: Simon Jones
      An arrest is imminent after Chelsea ace Reece gave statements to Instagram, police and officials abroadCredit: Simon Jones
      Reece told The Sun:’ I get (racist) messages here and there, but I’ve never really had it face to face’Credit: Getty
      Reece told The Sun: “It’s tough.”
      Trolling victim Reece has told how he is determined to fight back against the online menace saying: “Whenever I see it I report it.”
      The England ace spoke out as the net was closing on a racist tormentor who targeted him.
      The vile troll has been tracked down to the Middle East — just three weeks before the World Cup in Qatar.
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      An arrest is imminent.
      Chelsea star Reece told The Sun: “I get (racist) messages here and there, but I’ve never really had it face to face.
      “It’s always the way (that trolls hide behind the keyboard); whenever I see it I report it.
      “It’s one of those things that is hard to control. Most of the time they are fake accounts.”
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      He reported a chain of racist abuse from a mysterious account.
      Starting in February of last year, Reece gave statements to Instagram, the Met Police and officials abroad — and now the culprit is finally on the verge of being nicked.
      Reece admitted: “It’s tough, when you have to take so much time on interviews and statements, and then it doesn’t lead to anything.
      “I had this one last season, monkey emojis and stuff.
      “Before I didn’t really open my messages, but one day I managed to see it, and reported it.”
      After posting a photo of him training, a man — using an account name of mhmd.awada — also wrote: “How can you f live with dirty black skin?”, plus other vile racist slurs.
      He followed this up with several monkey emojis and vomiting faces.
      Reece reported the abuse to Instagram and alerted support staff at Chelsea.
      Chain of racist abuse
      The club acted decisively, and in an unprecedented move, then owner Roman Abramovich wrote to every player telling them he was “appalled” at the abuse suffered by their talented right-back.
      The billionaire tycoon pledged to provide additional funding for the club’s anti-racism efforts.
      As a result, the Met Police’s ­specialist football unit began investigating and located the account.
      They have since been liaising with cops in the Middle East.
      Last night a source said: “There’s been a lot of conversation between police from both regions — everyone has been taking this case seriously.
      “It’s vital players feel supported and listened to, and know that all efforts are being made to clamp down on racism within the game.
      “Of course, there are fears that this account — and others like it — are linked to a racist group in Qatar, a country which has been found to have a poor track record for racist abuse against non-nationals.
      “We’ve already seen England players being horrifically racially abused after the Euro 2020 final — the last thing anyone needs is a repeat.”
      I think everyone has an equal right to play, no matter your sex, skin colour, or anything like that.Reece James
      Last September the Met confirmed it had recruited a specialist officer to focus on hate crime in football.
      In April of last year the world of football came together to initiate a boycott of social media in a protest against online racism.
      Reece — who still hopes to make it to the World Cup despite being on crutches as a result of a knee injury — believes education, or a lack of it, is the root cause of racism.
      At the Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham, Surrey, he said: “I think everyone has an equal right to play, no matter your sex, skin colour, or anything like that.”
      He waded in on the decision to award the World Cup to Qatar — a country renowned for human rights abuses and strict anti-gay laws.
      Reece said: “I think most of the countries I know that are participating are trying to stand up for human rights there, and help people that can’t be themselves. I think everyone is working together to raise awareness and trying to show people that they can be who they are.”
      This month it was announced that England captain Harry Kane plans to wear a “OneLove” rainbow armband during the tournament in support of the LGBT community.
      Two years ago, the United Nations raised “serious concerns of structural racial discrimination against non- nationals” in Qatar.
      ‘Mysterious account’
      The report revealed that low-wage workers suffered severe discrimination and exploitation — almost ten years after global football’s governing body Fifa controversially awarded the World Cup to the Arab nation.
      The report claimed there was a “de facto caste system based on national origin,” in Qatar.
      It suggested that “European, North American, Australian and Arab nationalities systematically enjoy greater human rights protections than South Asian and sub-Saharan African nationalities”.
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      Reece, whose sister is England Lioness and Chelsea player Lauren, believes the time is right for a top-flight player to come out as gay.
      He added: “I don’t see why it hasn’t happened yet, In the women’s game it’s quite open and there’s a lot of relationships.”
      Reece, pictured with Marcus Rashford, said: ‘It’s always the way (that trolls hide behind the keyboard); whenever I see it I report it’Credit: AP
      Reece added: ‘It’s one of those things that is hard to control. Most of the time they are fake accounts’Credit: Simon Jones More

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      Stunning Match of the Day host Emma Louise Jones publicly shames troll with brutally blunt put-down to 400k followers

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      EMMA LOUISE JONES brutally and publicly shamed an online troll. The presenter shared a screenshot of a message she received on Instagram.
      Emma Louise Jones is the host of Match of the DayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/?hl=en
      Emma brutally put down a trollCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjxOuZYMCTc/
      She started out her career with LUTV in 2017Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjxOuZYMCTc/
      The message she received was in response to a previous post when she jokingly asked fans why her arm looked “like Judi Hench?”
      In response, the troll responded by saying: “You can throw me around the bedroom if you like.”
      Emma then hit back with a brutal put-down on her Instagram story, replying with a bluntly put: “No Joshua.”
      The 30-year-old has an Instagram following of 371,000.
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      Her presenting career started out with Leeds United TV back in 2017.
      And since then her career has skyrocketed.
      While working for the midlands outfit, Emma also worked with BBC Radio 5 Live and the Netball Nation Podcast.
      She stole the show during the 2018 World Cup as England faced-off against Costa Rica.
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      But since then she has landed the hosting gig for Match of the Day alongside Jermaine Jenas, becoming an instant fan favourite.
      She has also showed off her funny side, with one particular clip of her and Jack Grealish going viral when the Man City man was shown a map of Great Britain only for him to respond: “Is that England?”
      Emma has an Instagram following of almost 400,000Credit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/?hl=en More

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      Inside Jake Paul’s insane car collection that includes a £165k Lamborghini Huracan, and a custom-wrapped £81k Tesla

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      WHEN YouTuber Jake Paul made it, the first thing he did was treat himself to his dream car.He splashed £165,000 on a brilliant blue Lamborghini Huracan and immediately posted an emotional video on social media sharing his delight about his expensive purchase.
      YouTuber Jake Paul boasts an insane collection of expensive carsCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Paul shows off his ‘dream car’ – a Lamborghini HuracanCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      But that’s not the only amazing motor Paul, who will square up to MMA fighter Ben Askren on Saturday, has in the garage of his Los Angeles mansion.
      Here’s his fine collection of cars in full.
      LAMBORGHINI HURACAN, £165,000
      In 2018, Paul, 25, treated himself to a flashy supercar.
      And his bright blue Lamborghini Huracan Performante really is the most lavish thing he’s been seen behind the wheel of.
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      Although he had to wait six months to get his hands on one, when it arrived the social media influencer declared it his ‘dream car’ and shot a video revealing his ’emotion’ that driving a Lambo was about to become a reality.
      Performance-wise, when Paul took it for a spin, he wouldn’t have been disappointed either.
      Boasting 631bhp, it’s capable of reaching 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of 212mph.
      Boxer Paul splashed on a £165,000 Lamborghini in 2018Credit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      The motor in brilliant blue stands out among his carsCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      TESLA MODEL X, £80,000
      In Los Angeles, electric vehicles are all the rage amongst Angelinos.
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      And the wealthier ones are now swapping their Toyota Prius for a much-more stylish Tesla Model X.
      Paul, said to be worth £26million, got his custom-wrapped by West Coast Customs Design – who famously looked after a host of celebs on MTV’s Pimp My Ride.
      The one-of-a-kind car also has carbon accents and sandblasted details, meaning it stands out from the crowd.
      The Tesla Model X owned by Paul, worth £80,000, was custom-wrapped by West Coast Customs DesignCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      Here’s how Paul’s wrap looked before it was custom-wrappedCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM, £360,000
      It’s not all fast or eco-friendly cars for Jake.
      The internet personality has also been seen showing off a classic Rolls-Royce Phantom in white.
      It was a make he was first seen driving back in 2018 alongside brother Logan, when the pair appeared at a celeb bash in a gold Ghost model.
      Smitten by the luxury of it, Jake added a £360,000 Phantom to his collection. And why not.
      Paul first became acquainted with the Rolls-Royce brand in 2018Credit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      A few years later Paul was seen with his own £360,000 Rolls Royce PhantomCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      TOYOTA TACOMA, £40,000
      Nothing beats going off-road.
      That’s why Paul also has a sturdy SUV in his Toyota Tacoma in white that would’ve cost him around £40,000.
      A standard Tacoma boasts a 2.7-liter I-4 engine producing 159 HP and 180 lb-ft of torque.
      Judging by his Instagram, it’s Paul’s go-to motor when he wants to have some fun.
      Paul loves to go off-road and has a Toyota Tacoma in his garageCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      FORD FOCUS RS, FROM £22,000
      After he scored success with West Coast Customs Design with his Model X, Jake returned with his cherished Ford Focus RS.
      Originally, he had it wrapped in black. But he wanted a change – and what he got was something completely different.
      It really is a showstopper and even has his name inscribed on the Continental tyres that were fitted new.
      Because of its colours, he nicknames the car ‘Rainbro’.
      One of Paul’s most cherished cars is his £22,000 Ford Focus RSCredit: YouTube
      West Coast Customs design gave the Focus a complete makeover and he has now nicknamed the motor ‘Rainbro’Credit: YouTube
      DODGE RAM FROM £40,000
      Continuing his love of trucks, Paul has also been spied behind the wheel of a Dodge Ram 1500.
      The all-American SUV is reasonably priced with a starting price of just £40,000 – and the boxing star made sure he got the Black Ops model, inspired by the American Armed Services.
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      A powerful vehicle, latest models have a 3.6L V6 engine producing 305bhp.
      Maybe after dominating the boxing world, Paul wants to join the army?
      Favoured by the American Army Services and Jake Paul, the Dodge Ram is another favourite truck of the social media influencerCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      Paul has reportedly amassed a fortune of around £14millionCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul More

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      Arsenal star Pablo Mari delivers heartfelt message after stabbing as he confirms family are fine and sends condolences

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      PABLO MARI has released an emotional update from hospital as he recovers from last night’s horror knife attack.The on-loan Arsenal star posted a statement to his Instagram confirming he was OK after he was stabbed in a Milan supermarket.
      Pablo Mari pictured in hospital with his wifeCredit: Instagram/@pablomv5

      Mari was caught up in a horrifying knife attack on Thursday nightCredit: Getty
      Emergency personnel wheel a victim away from the attack in MilanCredit: AP
      Mari was with his wife and young son when he was attackedCredit: Instagram @pablomv5
      The defender said: “After the hard moment we experienced yesterday, both my family and I want to communicate that fortunately we are all fine despite the circumstances.
      “And we want to thank all the messages of support and affection that we are receiving.
      “In addition, we want to send our condolences and all our strength to the family and friends of the deceased person, and we sincerely wish that all injured people recover as soon as possible.”
      Mari, on loan at Serie A side Monza, was airlifted to hospital following the incident on Thursday which claimed the life of one person.
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      He was one of five victims who were randomly attacked at around 6:30pm local time.
      The 29-year-old was with his wife and young son at the time.
      Mari described himself as “lucky” to be alive after the incident, reportedly telling Monza CEO Adriano Galliani: “I was with the trolley with my child inside and I felt an excruciating pain in my back.
      “Then that man stabbed another in the throat.
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      “Today I had luck, because I saw a person die in front of me.”
      Mari was kept in hospital overnight and is expected to be sidelined for at least two months as he recovers from his life threatening ordeal.
      Loaning club Monza confirmed Mari had undergone surgery and will remain in hospital for two or three more days.
      They said: “This type of muscle injury usually requires two months of rest before one can resume physical activities.”
      A 46-year-old suspect – believed to have mental health problems – has been detained with police ruling out terrorism as a motive.
      Arsenal also released a statement wishing Mari a speedy recovery.
      It read: “We are all shocked to hear the dreadful news about the stabbing in Italy, which has put a number of people in hospital including our on-loan centre-back Pablo Mari.
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      “We have been in contact with Pablo’s agent who has told us he’s in hospital and is not seriously hurt.
      “Our thoughts are with Pablo and the other victims of this dreadful incident.” More

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      Who is Jill Scott’s fiancée Shelly Unitt?

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      JILL Scott is best known for her successful football career.She has risen to fame showing off her sporting talent, but who is her fiancée Shelly Unitt?
      The couple own a coffee shop togetherCredit: Instagram
      Who is Shelly Unitt?
      Shelly is best known for being the sister of former England player Rachel Unitt.
      She is also engaged to footballer Jill Scott.
      Shelly is used to travelling around to watch her sister and fiancée’s matches.
      She said that when she and Jill went on holiday together after the 2019 World Cup, she was shocked by the positive public response.
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      The Chronicle reported she said: “Everyone was recognising her, and she had a lot of time for everyone. They were telling her she’d played well, that everyone was getting together in their family homes and making time to watch these games.”
      Meanwhile, Jill is best known for being one of England’s most decorated football players.
      She is one of the select few Lionesses to have surpassed 150 caps and after featuring at no fewer than nine major tournaments she got a winners’ medal as part of the team who won EURO 2022 on home soil.
      Standing at 5 feet 11 inches (1.81 m), Jill is nicknamed “Crouchy” after male international footballer Peter Crouch.
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      Jill was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to women’s football.
      When did Jill Scott and Shelly Unitt get engaged?
      Shelly and Jill got engaged back in March 2020.
      “The best coffee so far @shellyunitt,” she captioned an Instagram photo announcing the engagement.
      The pair have since kept their wedding plans under wraps.
      In December 2020, Jill told her followers: “No engagement party as planned but hoping for an even bigger one next year! Feeling very grateful for our 4th Christmas together here’s to many more @shellyunitt.”
      The couple also own a coffee shop in Manchester together.
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      Do Jill Scott and Shelly Unitt have any children?
      Jill and Shelly do not yet have any children.
      However, Jill often shares photos of her niece and nephew on her Instagram page. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as they laugh at pasty Erling Haaland after Man City post snaps from swimming pool session

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      ERLING HAALAND has been hasty to shine in the Prem and tasty in front of goal – but is too pasty for some in the swimming pool.The Norwegian has made every other striker look pale by comparison – until Manchester City posted these snaps of a team recovery session.
      The paleness of Erling Haaland’s toned physique drew teasing commentsCredit: Getty
      Haaland’s smile looks as chilling as the water during the Man City recovery sessionCredit: Getty
      Etihad stars went through a recovery session after the 0-0 draw at Dortmund
      Haaland shocked fans with the whiteness of his face and body as he rested in a pool with a beaming smile on his face.
      But it looks like his sunny outlook after a brilliant start to life in England has not been matched by trips to the beach.
      Haaland’s light complexion contrasted to the bronzed look of team-mates who were pictured during stretching exercises.
      And as social media reacted with surprise, one observer joked: “Kept on wiping it, thought it was my screen.”
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      Another said: “I thought I had sensitive media turned off.”
      Haaland was also labelled “Iceman” – while one fan posted an image of a man dazzled by bright white light.
      But the 22-year-old’s perfect physique was also noted – one reason why he has dominated the Prem scoring charts.
      The pale pics come 24 hours after he sparked fears over a possible foot injury, plus worries he is tired or possibly even has a fever.
      Haaland was remarkably subdued by his standards as City drew 0-0 at his old club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
      Phil Foden also has plenty to smile about after his own sensational start to the season for Man City and England
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      But Etihad boss Pep Guardiola believes Haaland can top up his colour and then top off his season in style – if he behaves well on a mid-term break.
      Guardiola said: “He will be in Marbella, for sure, and Norway. 
      “How perfect he’ll be in the second half of the season depends on how he behaves in Marbella.
      “I’m sure he’d love to be at the World Cup with Norway and hopefully he will be at the next tournament.
      “But he has a house in Marbella and he will go there.
      “He will play golf, hopefully not eat and drink too much and come back in great shape for the second half of the league.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo says he’s ‘back on track’ in Instagram post as Man Utd ace set to START vs Sheriff after Ten Hag talks

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has said he is “back on track” in a defiant Instagram post as he looks for a fresh start at Old Trafford. The 38-year-old is trying to work his way into Erik ten Hag’s good books after he refused to come off the bench against Tottenham last week.
      Ronaldo is back in the squad after missing the weekend’s game at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo had this message on Instagram ahead of tomorrow’s game
      Erik ten Hag has also found much of his time at Old Trafford pre-occupied with the sideshow of RonaldoCredit: PA
      The star was then frozen out of the squad and missed the weekend draw at Stamford Bridge.
      But things are looking up for the star after crunch talks with his manager and he could be in line for a start in Thursday’s game against Sheriff Tiraspol.
      And Ronaldo has sent a determined message ahead of the game as he looks to convince fans he is up for the fight.
      Alongside a picture of him in training, he wrote on Instagram: “Back on track, with the same commitment and dedication as always!”
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      He added a muscle emoji to his post.
      In a positive response, his partner Georgina Rodriquez wrote: “With the same light, the one that no one will be able to turn off. Let’s continue!”
      Ten Hag reinstated Ronaldo back into the squad after he missed the trip to Chelsea and wants to move on from the controversy.
      Ten Hag said: “It’s not difficult. But we said everything and we answered all the questions, he was out for one game and is back in the squad as usual.
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      “We will not answer anymore, so all the questions, I think, everything we explained and we have to focus on the game.
      “We have an important game because we want to be number one in the group.
      “I don’t have to do it anymore, it’s done, he’s back, focus on the game, that’s important that Cristiano is involved.”
      While Ronaldo will be involved, the United gaffer confirmed that France international Raphael Varane will not play before the World Cup due to a hamstring injury picked up at Chelsea, virtually ruling him out of the finals.
      There is good news for Harry Maguire, out injured since the international break, who has returned to full training and will be in tonight’s squad. More

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      Meet Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt’s stunning model ex Nicole Poturalski who is dating Dortmund star Nico Schulz

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      NICO SCHULZ may be a defender by trade, but that has not stopped him from scoring off the pitch. The Borussia Dortmund star is dating the stunning ex of Brad Pitt, Nicole Poturalski.
      Nicole Poturalski alongside Nico SchulzCredit: Instagram nico.potur
      The pair went public with their relationship earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @nico.potur
      Nicole is a model from PolandCredit: Instagram nico.potur
      She often teases her 214,000 followers in skimpy outfitsCredit: Instagram nico.potur
      Following her split from Pitt, who is set to star in a film produced by Lewis Hamilton’s new company, Nicole has revealed she is dating Schulz.
      As reported by the Daily Star, it is unknown when Nicole and Schulz first met.
      However, they became an official couple back in March.
      And they appeared to be deeply smitten with each other over the summer with pics of their holiday to Greece a recurring feature on her feed.
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      The fashion model has an Instagram following of 214,000 and loves to pose in teasing snaps.
      Many pics see her donning skimpy outfits and lingerie sets.
      Nicole, 29, grabbed the headlines in Schulz’s native Germany recently with a striking outfit at the Tribute for Bambi.
      The Pole was first linked with Hollywood star Pitt in late 2020.
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      The pair met at the 2019 premiere for Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, with them being snapped a year later while at Pitt’s French Chateau.
      But the relationship never really took off, with a source close to the couple saying: “It was never all that serious as it was cracked up to be.”
      Brad Pitt visited Lewis Hamilton in the F1 Paddock during the US Grand PrixCredit: Getty
      The model kept her fans up to date with snaps from her Greek holidayCredit: Instagram nico.potur
      Schulz was a regular feature on Nicole’s Instagram over the summerCredit: Instagram @nico.potur More