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    Heartbreaking pictures show boxer Sherif Lawal making ‘last preparations’ hours before dying in first professional fight

    THESE are the heartbreaking pictures showing boxer Sherif Lawal as he makes his “last preparations” just hours before he died in his first professional bout.Images posted on Instagram show the 29-year-old boxer working out with his trainer with the post captioned “last preparations done!”Sherif Lawal is seen working out in a series of pictures posted on InstagramCredit: InstagramThe middleweight fighter is shown making his ‘last preparations’ before his first professional fightCredit: InstagramLawal limbers up with his coachCredit: InstagramThe photos show the middleweight fighter looking focused as he gears up to take on Portuguese opponent Malam Varela at Harrow Leisure Centre in London yesterday.The first few pictures show Lawal in blue shorts and a matching waterproof jacket as he appears to be warming up.Later images in the series show him sparring with his coach while wearing multicoloured gloves and shorts along with a grey hoodie.Fans have been flocking to the sportsman’s social media page to leave tributes.Read More on BoxingOne said: “Rest in peace big man. Thinking of you and all your family.”A second wrote: “Rest in peace brother.”While a third added: “An amazing boxer. Never forgotten.”Lawal lost consciousness during the fight after he was struck on the temple.Most read in BoxingReferee Lee Every began the knockout count but immediately called time after realising the extent of the 28-year-old’s condition on the canvas.Lawal, of Islington, was treated in the ring by doctors before being rushed to nearby Northwick Park Hospital.Mike Tyson looks ferocious on pads as boxing legend gears up for Jake Paul showdown But he was tragically later pronounced dead despite the efforts of medics.A witness said: “It’s unbelievably sad. This was his pro debut – he has died while chasing his dream.”His fight was first on the card, but the event was cancelled and the remaining three fights scrapped after Sherif was taken to hospital. That tells you how serious it was.”He was hurt at the end of round three. He then came out for the fourth and final round with his guard up, and took a right to the temple.”He dropped to his haunches and the referee started a count to ten – but then stopped and waved it off because he could see Sherif was in a bad way.”Doctors arrived and worked on him in the ring for about 20 minutes, including CPR and the use of a defibrillator.”This was in front of a packed house, and everyone was in total shock.”Sherif was then taken away on a stretcher before news came through later that he had passed away.Rest in peace big man. Thinking of you and all your familyA fan’s tribute to Sherif Lawal left on the boxer’s Instagram page”This is very rare. All care is taken to ensure the safety of fighters but in a sport like boxing these things occasionally happen. However, that doesn’t make it any less devastating.”Costakis Evangelou, the promoter behind the Clash of the Titans event, told The Sun: “This was a tragic incident and my profound sympathies go out to Sherif’s family.“It’s a difficult time for everyone involved in the boxing fraternity and we’re trying to absorb what’s happened. No one wants to see something like this in any sport.“Sherif was a great boxer and man. It’s now in the hands of the Board and they’re going to assess the incident.”Lawal had been boxing since 2018. He wrapped up his amateur career and announced he was turning professional earlier this year.READ MORE SUN STORIESAt the time, coach CJ Hussein, who also trained Tyson Fury’s 2009 opponent John McDermott, said: “I think the pro game will suit Sherif down to a tee, he’s got all the talent to become a great middleweight.“He’s a real inspiration to all the younger boxers at the gym.”Fans took to Lawal’s social media page to honour the 29-year-oldCredit: InstagramThe photos show Lawal preparing for his first professional boutCredit: InstagramHe gears up with his trainer to take on Portuguese opponent Malam Varela later that dayCredit: Instagram More

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    Former Man Utd star Nani has contract RIPPED UP with Portugal star, 37, hunting for 10th club of his career

    FORMER Manchester United star Nani has seen his contract with Turkish outfit Adana Demirspor terminated with immediate effect.It means the winger, 37, is now a free agent and hunting for the 10th club of his career. Nani has seen his contract with Adana Demirspor terminatedCredit: GettyNani joined Demispor from Australian side Melbourne Victory in July of last year.He played in 34 games including 28 in the league, returning four goals and three assists in all competitions.Adana, who have stars such as Mario Balotelli on the books, are sitting 11th in the table.However, the Turkish Super Lig campaign still has two games to go.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA statement released by Nani on the club’s Instagram page said: “I would like to announce that I have amicably terminated my contract with Adana Demispor Kulubu with immediate effect.”I would like to thank the fans for all their support. I will now consider the next steps to take in my playing career.”Nani’s senior career began in Portugal with Sporting Lisbon.From there he joined Man Utd in 2007, where he would win the Champions League, four Premier League titles and two League Cups.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn 2014 Nani was loaned back to Sporting before he had his first spell in Turkey with Fenerbahce after leaving Old Trafford permanently in 2015. A year later he joined Valencia and then joined Lazio on loan a year after that.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to replace Old Trafford with a ‘Wembley of the North’In 2018 he transferred back to Sporting Lisbon but by February had left to join Major League Soccer outfit Orlando City.Nani remained in the USA until January 2022 when he joined Venezia in Italy.His stay there was short lived as he went to Australia with Melbourne Victory, where he stayed for one season before ending up at Adana Demispor.Nani’s illustrious career has also seen him crowned a European Champion with Portugal in 2016.Overall his career has landed him 17 trophies, 12 of which came with Man Utd.He has scored 127 goals with 146 assists in 606 club career games, while also earning 112 Portugal caps with 23 goals.In March, fans were convinced Nani was 18 again as he showed off his ripped abs.Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
    Michael Owen – He has to go
    “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
    Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
    “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
    Jamie Carragher – Sacked
    “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
    Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
    “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
    Louis Saha – On the fence
    “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
    Alan Shearer – Sacked
    “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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    Wanda Nara risks Instagram ban as Mauro Icardi’s Wag goes completely topless for outrageous snap

    MAURO ICARDI’S wife and agent Wanda Nara took social media by storm once more with another topless snap.Wanda, 37, has built an enormous fanbase on Instagram with over 17million followers and has treated them to plenty of raunchy pics.Mauro Icardi’s WAG Wanda Nara took social media by storm with a topless snapCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara/This comes after Wanda issued a raunchy snap with a wardrobe malfunctionCredit: instagram @wanda_naraWanda announced she is joining an OnlyFans-style platformCredit: instagram @wanda_naraWanda’s followers will be joining her in her new platformThis time the Argentine model posed with nothing but a pair of jeans and left very little to imagination.Wanda issued the following caption: “Sunday put the phone on airplane mode.”This comes after Icardi’s wife announced she is joining an OnlyFans-type website called Divasplay, which is is a subscription platform for content creators.She made the announcement while wearing a Divasplay tank top that led to a wardrobe malfunction.Read More on FootballWanda announced: “I want to announce my contract signing to be the Image of Divas Play Worldwide!!!”The team that travels to Europe to be able to make it happen is amazing.”From today you’ll be able to find me at @divasplayok. “Very strong productions are coming! See you guys over there.”Most read in FootballMeet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024Wanda and Galatasaray star Icardi have been married for 11 turbulent years.The Argentinean beauty claimed she had split with the centre-forward two years ago.However, the controversial couple appear to have sorted their differences.Check out more of Wanda Nara below…  Wanda and Mauro Icardi regularly pose for pictures togetherCredit: INSTAGRAM Wanda is both the wife and agent of IcardiCredit: Instagram @wanda_nara She has accumulated a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @wanda_nara Wanda often shares pictures of her stunning physiqueCredit: Instagram She has posed in lingerie and bikinis in the pastCredit: Instagram @wanda_nara More

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    World’s sexiest ref Claudia Romani shows off her bum in stunning bikini as fans call her ‘amazingly sexy’

    CLAUDIA ROMANI left little to the imagination as she stunned fans with her latest bikini snaps.Romani – who is a fully certified referee – is no stranger to wowing her legion of followers with racy photos on social media.Claudia Romani is the ‘World’s Sexiest Referee’ who regularly flaunts her taut figureCredit: SPLASHThe 42-year-old recently shared more seductive snaps with her 1.3million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLAUDIA_ROMANIThe Italian-American is supremely confident about her figureCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLAUDIA_ROMANIRomani treated her fans to a cheeky snap of her backsideCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLAUDIA_ROMANIBut she sent them into a real tizzy with her latest series of saucy snaps.The 42-year-old shared a string of pulse-racing photos of herself in various seductive poses on Instagram on Saturday evening.Romani flaunted her backside – which was barely covered by her thong bikini bottoms – in three of the snaps.Her bikini bra was covered by a black and white chequered top, which she perhaps wore to remind her followers of her refereeing credentials.READ MORE ON CLAUDIA ROMANIRomani’s accompanying caption for the post, which included three love-heart emojis, read: “More from last weekend.”Hordes of the Italian-American’s fans were quick to comment, with one writing: “Beautiful, spectacular.”Another said: “In splendid form.”And another said: “Amazing.”Most read in FootballClaudia Romani is no stranger to a risque oufitCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLAUDIA_ROMANIThe former ref is often found at the beachCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLAUDIA_ROMANIOne remarked: “Amazingly sexy.”Another chimed in: “I love the view.”Stunning Italian referee Claudia Romani set pulses racing yet again after she bared all for Playboy ItalyOne of Romani’s blown-away followers simply commented: “Fabulous.”Romani’s content – which she also shares on OnlyFans – has helped her amass over 1.3MILLION followers on Instagram.She’s modelled for numerous magazines over the years, including Cosmopolitan, GQ and Playboy.Romani no longer works as a ref in Italy and spends her time living in Miami.She ditched the gig after she was publicly criticised for openly supporting Serie A giants AC Milan.Claud Romani is a fully qualified refereeCredit: SPLASHShe quit refereeing after receiving criticism for her public support of AC MilanCredit: SPLASH More

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    Lando Norris’s model ex ‘not bitter’ as she stuns in orange swimsuit after F1 star admitted having ‘many girlfriends’

    LANDO NORRIS’ ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira stunned in orange in her latest glamorous post.Norris, 24, dated Portuguese model Luisinha from August 2021 to September 2022.Luisinha Oliveira stunned in an orange swimsuit on InstagramCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99She captioned her post, ‘Not bitter, just better’ after Norris suggested he had ‘multiple girlfriends’Credit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99Luisinha left one fan ‘speechless’Credit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99Luisinha and Norris dated from August 2021 to September 2022Credit: Instagram/luisinhaoliveira99But the pair split after she received sickening death threats from vile trolls who took issue with the relationship.The McLaren F1 star said at the time: “After time and consideration, Luisa and myself have mutually decided to end our relationship but remain good friends.”I wish her the world and have so much respect for her and all she does as an amazing and strong woman with nothing but kindness.”Please respect our decision and respect our – but more importantly and especially her privacy moving forward. Thank you for your endless support.”READ MORE IN F1Both have since moved on in life, with Luisinha focusing on her modelling work to the delight of her fans, while Norris won his first ever F1 race in Miami last Sunday.Ahead of the race, Norris had appeared on Sky Sports to perform a lie detector test and left fans believing he was a time traveller after declaring he would win a race in 2024.Norris also sheepishly suggested he had “multiple girlfriends” amid links to 21-year-old model Margarida Corceiro.Coincidentally after the interview, Luisinha, 24, posted a stunning set of pictures of herself laying on a sun lounger while wearing an orange swimsuit – the same as McLaren’s papaya racing colours.Most read in MotorsportThey split after Luisinha received death threats from vile trollsCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99Luisinha has 405,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99Her post was captioned: “Not bitter, just better 🌞.”Fans flooded the comments praising the beautiful snaps, with one saying: “Orange suits you so much lu!! So stunning.”The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from InstagramA second said: “This colour on youu😍.”Another said: “Wow looking gorgeous like always.”A fourth said: “Orange looks 10/10 on you, I’m speechless.”However, some fans were torn whether there was a subliminal message directed towards Norris behind the post. One fan said: “Some people are just making such connections without a reason or because they are stuck in the past, let that woman do her thing without making up some stuff or putting gifs of Lando into the comments!”A second said: “That’s a message meant for L4NDO,” as a third said: “Caption ate.”A fourth added: “🧡Papaya?” A fifth said: “When will people gonna stop connecting every damn thing she does to lando. she has her own life like grow up and stop it???”Luisinha has 405,000 followers on Instagram.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe is regularly seen jetting around the world and capturing stunning photos.Luisinha appeared on the 2024 Brazilian edition of Dancing with the StarsLuisinha is a 24-year-old Portuguese modelCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99She often leaves fans speechless with her pics onlineCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99Norris is now rumoured to be dating Margarida CorceiroCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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    Glamorous Sky Sports presenter Melissa Reddy stuns in daring dress during ‘dreamy trip’ to Paris

    MELISSA REDDY stunned her ever-growing fan base in a daring dress as she enjoyed a “dreamy trip” to Paris.The South African, 37, is a regular on our screens with Sky Sports.Melissa Reddy looked sensational on a recent trip to FranceCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddyThe Sky Sports presenter is becoming a huge favourite with footy fansCredit: InstagramHer latest snaps from Paris in this daring dress will have boosted her popularityCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddyThe South African regularly shares photos from her day-to-day adventuresCredit: instagram @melissa_reddyAnd she is often seen on TV interviewing Premier League stars.But the reporter also regularly shares behind-the-scenes insight into her day-to-day life, including interviews and visits to the gym.Melissa has impressed fans by showing off her workouts in her sports gear.Her followers also went wild for her beach outfit choice that left little to the imagination earlier this year.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe beauty also stunned fans by posing in a retro Boca Juniors shirt as part of a social media photo dump.Melissa has also dressed to impress and dazzled while on holiday.The presenter did just that when she travelled back to her South Africa homeland on a break from work in January.Now she has provided another gift from her travels to her 230,000 followers with more snaps from her holibobs.Most read in FootballMelissa donned a short pink dress in one of the snaps from her latest photo dump after a trip to Paris.She captioned the snaps with: “Dreamy trip with my dream girls to celebrate @alexisenunes birthday.”Sports reporter Melissa Reddy works up a sweat as she shows off her gym routineAnd it did not take long for fans to jump into the comments section.“You are a little star,” declared one admirer.Another said: “The most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.”A third wrote: “Lovely pics Melissa, nice to see you having a well earned break.”“Absolutely the sexiest lady on the planet,” read another comment.“Little firecracker,” said a fifth before a sixth added: “”Looking fabulous!”Melissa shocked fans with her throwback shirts recentlyCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddyThe stunner is also a regular in the gym and often shares workout snapsCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddyMelissa often shines in her glamorous outfitsCredit: instagram @melissa_reddyMelissa is on our screens more-and-more due to her work with Sky SportsCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddyAnd her bikini snaps have set pulses racingCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy More

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    Tommy Fury in shock new career change as Love Island star and boxer ‘achieves massive goal’

    TOMMY FURY has revealed his latest career move into acting and described it as “a massive goal” achieved. Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson, is 10-0 as an undefeated boxer. Tommy Fury has revealed his latest career move into actingCredit: SplashBut he also shot to mainstream fame on the 2019 series of Love Island, where he met fiance Molly-Mae Hague. Fury – who shares one-year-old daughter Bambi with Molly-Mae – has spoken about how he plans to go into acting after retiring. But according to Variety, he has got a head start after landing a role in an upcoming comedy movie called “The Debt Inherited”. It will co-star Leo Gregory – who played Bovver in Green Street – and Peaky Blinders’ Paul Anderson. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe black comedy crime film tells the story of Colin and Stanley, two good-for-nothing brothers who are faced with the repayment of their dead dad’s debt to a notorious loan shark called Maggie. They become unwittingly involved in a criminal underworld and entangled in a web of blackmail and deceit. Fury is to play Johnny – a no-nonsense henchman to Maggie – but the lead roles of Colin and Stanley are yet to be cast. Anderson portrays Terry, a womanising alcoholic who employs the brothers to stop his work colleague Dirk, played by Gregory, from exposing him to his wife as a cheat. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury, 25, enjoyed the best year of his boxing career last year by beating YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul and KSI. But he was forced to undergo hand surgery after his controversial win over KSI, 30, in October. Tommy Fury reveals huge new career as fiancee Molly-Mae says she’s ‘so proud’And he has since called out Paul, 27, to a rematch after handing the American and KSI their first and so far only boxing defeats. More

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    Watch Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi’s insane skill before PSG clash leave Mats Hummels on floor in shock

    MATS HUMMELS was left on the floor in shock at a skill move by Karim Adeyemi.The Borussia Dortmund attacker showed off his skills ahead of knocking out Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final.Karim Adeyemi pulled off an incredible skill move at the Parc des PrincesCredit: https://twitter.com/sportbibleHe scored from behind the goalCredit: https://twitter.com/sportbibleMats Hummels was floored by the effortCredit: https://twitter.com/sportbibleThe Bundesliga outfit trumped the French side with back-to-back 1-0 victories.Adeyemi, 22, proved he was in the mood before the second leg as he and his team-mates checked out the Parc des Princes.The German pulled off a brilliant trick shot as he scored despite being behind the goal.As the ball was bouncing into the goal, Hummels could be heard yelling “nein” multiple times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs it crossed the line, Adeyemi ran off in celebration while the defender was on the floor in shock.The video was shared by the club on their social media channels.Fans were also just as impressed as they reacted to it.One posted: “That’s some skill from Adeyemi! Impressive play.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second commented: “That’s insane.”A third wrote: “The kid is so talented and very athletic.”Jadon Sancho belts out Adele as he leads Dortmund’s Champions League dressing room celebrations A fourth said: “Adeyemi is doing what he does best, or do we say one of the things he does best.”Another added: “On his weaker foot btw.”Hummels, 35, went on to star in the match against PSG as he netted in the 50th minute.The defender nodded past Gianluigi Donnarumma to give his side breathing space and eventually the spot in the final at Wembely. More