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    Man Utd star looks unrecognisable as he celebrates birthday with adorable childhood photo ahead of FA Cup semi-final

    MANCHESTER UNITED wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo celebrated his birthday by sharing an adorable pic from his childhood.Mainoo, who turned 19 today, shared a number of pictures to his Instagram.Kobbie Mainoo shared a snap of himself wearing a Man Utd AIG kit as a youngsterCredit: instagram @kobbieMainoo shared a few pictures to his Instagram page as he celebrated his 19th birthdayCredit: instagram @kobbieOne of the snaps showed Mainoo getting a tattooCredit: instagram @kobbieMainoo also posed alongside brother and former Love Island star Jordan Mainoo-Hames, rightCredit: instagram @kobbieThe first snap in the collection saw the midfielder wearing a blue jacket with a black and white stripe trim and cream sleeves in a car park.Picture number two showed Mainoo in Man Utd training with a woolly hat – something that may upset Paul Scholes based on his previous comments on the matter. The third picture showed Mainoo posing alongside rapper Reubz and brother and Love Island star, Jordan Mainoo-Hames.Next up was an image of Mainoo celebrating at Old Trafford with team-mate Diogo Dalot.READ MORE ON MAN UTDMainoo then shared an adorable picture from his childhood, proving he’s always had an ice cool demeanour.He was seen with his hands behind his head while sitting back on a sun lounger and wearing sunglasses, however it was the Nike produced AIG Man Utd kit Mainoo was wearing that most caught the eye.Man Utd’s kit were sponsored by AIG between 2006 and 2010.The next picture showed Mainoo getting a tattoo, before the final image showed him wearing a bright yellow jacket and black trousers while in a car park.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe captioned his post: “+1, Thanks for the messages đŸ€žđŸŸđŸŽ‚”A number of Mainoo’s team-mates responded with heart emojis, while some left heartfelt messages.Watch as Roy Keane features in extremely rare dressing room footage after Man Utd’s Champion League final win of 1999Amad Diallo said: “HBD my little kobbs.”Fellow Carrington prospect Dan Gore said: “Happy birthday Mybro.”Man Utd attacking coach Benni McCarthy said: “Happy Birthday Kobes.”Big brother Jordan said: “My broyeeee đŸ€ love u man.”One fan reacted to the post by saying: “Bro is so clean at everything he does.”A second said: “Bless up young champ.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third said: “Why is everything he does so clean?”Mainoo will hoping for a birthday treat on Sunday when Man Utd take on Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. More

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    Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant tale of the tape: How adult film star and UFC icon compare ahead of leaked boxing fight

    ELLE BROOKE is set to go head-to-head with Paige VanZant next month.DAZN accidentally revealed the fight would commence on May 25 while airing their press conference for Devin Haney’s world title bout against Ryan Garcia. Elle Brooke will return to the boxing ring in MayCredit: GettyDAZN leaked a headline boxing bout between Brooke and MMA star Paige VanZantCredit: GettyBrooke is 4-1 in the ringCredit: GettyMeanwhile VanZant will return with an 8-7 record across MMACredit: GettySunSport understands the bout will take place in Texas. But how do the two OnlyFans creators-turned-boxers compare?Following her victory over AJ Bunker in January, Brooke, 26, now has a five-fight record of four wins and one defeat with two knockouts. Meanwhile, former MMA star VanZant, 30, has a 15-fight record of eight wins and seven losses across UFC and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.READ MORE IN BOXINGVanZant left the UFC at 8-5 in the cage for BKFC.However, she lost both her BKFC bouts and has not returned to the ring since – despite teasing a boxing switch in February, when she confirmed she had “accepted a boxing match”.And with DAZN’s latest leak for their fight that switch now looks to have been completed with a bout on the card of Misfits 15.Outside of the ring, Brooke has a new worth reported to be around ÂŁ2million. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHere’s how the fighters look on paperShe has 937,000 followers on Instagram.Meanwhile, VanZant has a net worth of ÂŁ1.3m and an Instagram following of three million followers. Elle Brooke’s 10 most liked Instagram postsThe fight will be a dream come true for Brooke, who named VanZant on a list of dream opponents that also includes former WWE star Ronda Rousey.Brooke has a reported net worth of ÂŁ2millionCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/Meanwhile, VanZant’s net worth is estimated to be around ÂŁ1.3mCredit: https://www.instagram.com/paigevanzant/Brooke rose to fame as an OnlyFans modelCredit: InstagramVanZant last fought in 2021 before moving into online influencingCredit: Instagram @paigevanzant More

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    Inside Jack Fincham’s stunning THREE STONE body transformation as Love Island star reveals healthy boxing diet

    JACK FINCHAM has shed a stunning THREE STONE after ditching junk food for a healthy boxing diet. The 2018 Love Island winner returns to the ring on Friday in Dubai against trader and martial artist Ahmed Mousa at Crypto Fight Night. Jack Fincham has lost a stunning three stone ahead of his boxing returnCredit: @cryptofightweekFincham returns to the boxing ring in DubaiCredit: @cryptofightweekThe Love Islander ditched junk food for a healthy boxing dietFincham has whipped himself into sensational shape for the bout with the help of nutritionist David Stache. He told SunSport: “My Uber Eats account, I must’ve spent all my money on it!”I was eating anything and everything, even when I wasn’t hungry just eating out of boredom sometimes. “Obviously working and being around mates that don’t eat how I eat now.READ MORE IN BOXING”My nutritionist now is David Stache and he’s worked with 20+ world champions so you ain’t getting better than that.”The pair met through Anthony Joshua’s coach Ben Davison – who Fincham trained with in the past. And Stache has Fincham on a diet of four eggs in the morning, chicken and salmon for lunch and a steak dinner. And when all is said and done the reality TV star is looking at the equivalent of a three stone weight loss. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFincham said: “I would’ve lost nearly 20kilos. “It’s hard work, hard work and applying yourself and dedication and consistency. No like, ‘Oh, I could just do this today.'”It’s hard work and consistency, always.”Fincham, 31, boxed as an amateur before walking away from the sport as a teenager to enjoy a party lifestyle. But after returning for an exhibition on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard in November 2022, he is ready to give it his all in boxing. Fincham said: “I’m 31 now, I’m in my last roll of the dice in boxing. “So I’m giving my all this year, I’m going to fight a few times this year and probably for the next couple of years.”I’m going to make this a massive, huge part of my life and keep it going, see how far I can take it.”Fincham has a wishlist of opponents, including Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers and pro boxers-turned Love Island pair Tommy Fury and Idris Virgo. He said: “I know the route I wanna go. I do wanna fight Aaron Chalmers, me and Aaron are friends.”Idris Virgo keeps calling me out but look, I’m not ready for him yet he’s a great pro and I’d never sit here and slag him off.”But Aaron Chalmers, I’m hoping for early next year and Tommy Fury, maybe in the next couple of years.”And for me, I think they are very beatable.”Joey Essex – famed for his run on The Only Way is Essex – is also teasing a boxing debut. And despite being the nephew to esteemed British trainer Tony Sims, Fincham warned his friend of ever fighting him. He said: “Listen, I’ve seen little bits of Joey Essex. If he ever wants to do it I’d beat him without a shadow of a doubt, hands down.”Look, Joey’s got a boxing family but he’s never had a fight. He might have had a couple of amateurs, a couple of spars.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But there’d be no point in fighting me. And, by the way, me and Joey are friends, I love Joey, but boxing-wise it would be a pointless fight, I’d beat him.”
    Crypto Fight Night 4 takes place on 19th April at Al Habtoor City, Dubai and will be streaming live on Triller TV and Myco More

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    Darts star Luke Littler, 17, brutally trolls Liverpool as Man Utd fan shares hilarious WWE-inspired post

    DARTS star Luke Littler has brutally trolled Liverpool with a WWE-inspired Instagram post.Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered successive defeats to Atalanta and Crystal Palace last week.Luke Littler poked fun at Liverpool on InstagramCredit: InstagramLittler is a Man Utd fanCredit: AlamyThe Reds lost 3-0 to the Serie A side in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday, leaving their treble hopes hanging by a thread.And they fell down to third in the Premier League table following a 1-0 defeat to Palace on Sunday.Manchester United fan Littler was eager to taunt Liverpool fans in the wake of both results.The 17-year-old reposted a video on his Instagram story which showed three WWE fighters.Read More on Luke LittlerTwo of the wrestlers had Atalanta and Crystal Palace badges superimposed on them while the other had a Liverpool badge.The duo then took down the single wrestler with some brutal blows, with the caption reading: “Liverpool this week 😂💀.”Littler also poked fun at Liverpool following Thursday’s Europa League loss.He took to Instagram to share the scoreline, simply commenting: “Oh dear 🙈.”Most read in FootballLittler poked fun at Klopp’s side from the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on night 11 of Premier League Darts.After beating Rob Cross in the quarter-finals and Luke Humphries in the semi-finals, the teenager lost 6-3 to Michael van Gerwen in the final.Raymond van Barneveld opens up on ‘row’ with Luke Littler after saying he was ‘a bit done’ with the teenagerBut thanks to his recent results, he remained top of the table with 26 points. More

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    World’s most daring Wag goes completely naked in risque Instagram picture as she relaxes on holiday

    STUNNING Jessica Goicoechea had fans in meltdown as she posed for some risque pics on social media.The glamorous Spanish model, who is dating ex-Barcelona star Marc Bartra, shared some snaps of a recent visit to Bali, Indonesia.Jessica Goicoechea stunned in a bikini on a trip to IndonesiaCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.She was seen enjoying a drink from a coconutCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.Jessica was joined by talent agent Sandra GutierrezCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.One snap saw her appear to be completely nakedCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.Taking to Instagram, where Jessica has 1.8 million followers, she revealed some of what she had got up to on the trip.Two pictures saw her standing in front of a stall wearing nothing but a bikini and sunglasses with her hair down.The second of these saw her enjoying a drink from a coconut.This trend continued in another picture with a talent agent Sandra Gutierrez, as Jessica – now sporting an orange and yellow bikini – drank from a coconut while Sandra enjoyed hers from a glass.READ MORE ON WAGSAnother snap saw 27-year-old Jessica standing at a door with a back to the camera. She appeared to be completely naked in the photo, though the shading of the picture ensured only the outline of her figure was available.A later picture saw her standing in front of a mirror with nothing but a tiny bikini on.With a second angle being revealed in her the final snap of the collection that saw her taking a selfie.Most read in FootballJessica stunned as she looked in the mirrorCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.She was not her feet the whole time thoughCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.The Spanish model has 1.8 million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.Jessica and Marc Bartra have been dating for around two yearsCredit: GettyOne other picture also saw Jessica laying on a sofa watching her phone.Fans were loving the set, with many posting fire and love heart emojis in the comments under the post.Ex-Barcelona star’s Wag risks Instagram ban with naked video and suffers wardrobe malfunction braless in see-through top One follower said: “What a woman.”A second said: “Perfect.”A third said: “What a goddess.”Earlier this year, Jessica revealed the date she started seeing Bartra.However, the date of roughly two years ago suggests the pair met while Bartra was still with his ex-wife Melissa JimĂ©nez.Check out more glam pics from Jessica belowJessica shares a series of risque photos on InstagramCredit: GettyJessica tries on a series of outrageous dresses for her fansCredit: GettyJessica tries a number of see-through options for her followersCredit: InstagramJessica has also shared a series of bikini snaps across her channelsCredit: Instagram @goicoecheaJessica is never afraid to push the boundaries on social mediaCredit: InstagramJessica is in a relationship with Real Betis star Marc BartraCredit: Instagram @goicoecheaBartra used to play for Barcelona and also competed for Borussia DortmundCredit: APJessica has attracted over 1.8million followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/goicoechea/Jessica publishes a series of raunchy selfiesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/goicoechea/Here’s Jessica with another see-through dressCredit: Instagram @goicoecheaJessica has risked an Instagram ban quite a few timesCredit: Instagram @goicoecheaJessica has also been on quite a few red carpetsCredit: SplashJessica’s photos attract many likesCredit: Instagram @goicoechea More

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    PSG boss’s Luis Enrique’s daughter ‘moves on from ex-Premier League star Ferran Torres as she dates his team-mate’

    PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN manager Luis Enrique’s stunning daughter is rumoured to have swapped ex-boyfriend Ferran Torres for a team-mate in Spain’s national team.Reports in Spain say showjumper Sira Martinez is dating Real Sociedad centre-back Robin Le Normand.Sira Martinez is the ex-girlfriend of Ferran TorresCredit: InstagramSira and Ferran broke up in May last yearCredit: Instagram / @siramartinezcSira is the daughter of PSG boss Luis EnriqueCredit: GettySira is now reportedly dating Ferran’s Spain team-mate Robin Le NormandCredit: Kenny RamsaySpanish TV programme Socialite is claiming they were spotted “cuddling and being affectionate with each other” in the Basque city of San Sebastian, where Le Normand’s LaLiga side is based.Sira, who split with Barcelona and former Man City frontman Torres nearly a year ago, is said to have travelled to Paris to see her famous dad after being dropped off at the city airport by the footballer.Luis Enrique managed the Spanish national side before taking over at PSG.Le Normand was born in France and started playing at Brest but obtained Spanish nationality in 2023 and was part of the Spain squad that won the Uefa Nations League in the same year.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe 27-year-old, whose younger brother Theo is also a professional footballer, and 24-year-old Sira have yet to comment on the reports linking them romantically.The Spanish beauty has been riding horses since she was a child.She has said of her former Barcelona midfielder dad, currently celebrating his team’s Champions League quarter-final win over Torres’ Barca: “He has no idea about horses, but as an athlete and trainer he gives good advice focusing on my figure as an athlete.”Ferran Torres met Sira, who has just turned 24, while playing for Manchester City and the pair began a long-distance relationship before his move to Barcelona in 2022.Most read in FootballSira is a professional showjumperCredit: Instagram / @siramartinezcSira still lives in SpainCredit: Instagram / @siramartinezcHer father is the manager of Paris Saint-GermainCredit: InstagramThey went their separate way in May last year, with Sira reportedly wanting to focus on her sporting career.She has 343,000 followers on Instagram.Biggest football kit fails after controversy over new England shirtShe was linked briefly to Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle rider Alex Marquez last year but they never confirmed they were in a relationship.Little is known about Le Normand’s private life.He posted a photo of himself with his brother and sister on his Instagram at Christmas but rarely posts on anything other than football on his social media.Sira is Enrique’s eldest child, but he tragically lost a daughter in 2019 when Xana died of bone cancer aged just nine.The former Spain manager, who also has a son, paid an emotional tribute to Xana when he was managing the national side at last season’s World Cup.She says her father’s advice has made her a better showjumperCredit: Instagram / @siramartinezcSira often keeps fans updated on her Instagram about her life, including her holidaysCredit: Instagram / @siramartinezc More

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    Watch Ryan Garcia propose to adult film star Savannah Bond as boxer gets engaged just days before Devin Haney fight

    RYAN GARCIA has announced he has gotten engaged to adult film star Savannah Bond. The news comes just days before Garcia’s super-lightweight title clash with Devin Haney.Ryan Garcia has announced his engaged to Savannah BondCredit: GettyHe shared a video of the proposal to social mediaCredit: @RyanGarcia/TwitterSavannah is an adult film star from AustraliaShe has starred in more than 100 adult filmsGarcia, 25, took to social media to share a video of him proposing to Savannah.In the video, posted with a black and white filter over it, Garcia can be seen down on one knee asking for the 33-year-old Australian’s hand in marriage, with the video ending with the couple kissing.Taking to social media, a jubilant Garcia wrote: “SHE SAID YESS!!!!!! 💍💍💍. I’M SO HAPPY AND MOTIVATED GOING INTO MY FIGHT NOW.”LETS GOOOOOOO. LETS GO FOREEAL. SHES MY WIFE OR FUTURE WIFEY BUT STILL VERY VERY HAPPY.READ MORE IN BOXING”EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY. SAV G 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙.”Savannah, who has starred in more than 100 adult films, has shared posts alongside Garcia on the her Instagram page.Garcia is father to three children, two daughters and a son.He drew criticism when he announced his divorce to ex-wife Andrea Celina just hours after the birth of their son in January of this year.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAndrea is also the mother to one of the American’s daughters.Earlier this year Garcia had been dating Aussie OnlyFans model Mikaela Testa but has since deleted all his Instagram posts relating to her. Conor McGregor pays incredible gesture to Ryan Garcia following his stunning defeat to Gervonta DavisGarcia has also hit headlines recently for his alarming social media activity.Last month he shared an alarming video on his pages which suggesting he died after having his “throat slit”.While he shared a follow-up video saying he was okay, along with ex-wife Andrea sharing a worried post online, there was more trouble as he started sharing conspiracy theories online.He shared a theory about the Bohemian Grove, a private community north of San Francisco and west of Santa Rosa and reposted a video claiming he was held captive there.His activity online has also seen him appear to claim there will be an earthquake on June 6th.Garcia has also made calls to “free” controversial influencer Andrew Tate after he was arrested and released in Romania with a sexual assault warrant in the UK.In terms of his upcoming bout, Garcia and Haney have already clashed six times as amateur fighters with their outcomes ending 3-3.This will be their first as pro’s but their seventh overall, with Haney’s WBC super-lightweight on the line.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe fight will take place on April 20 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, though ring-walks are not expected until early hours of the morning, approximately 5am, on Sunday, April 21.Garcia holds a 24-1 record going into the match.The announcement comes just days before his fight with Devin HaneyCredit: The US SunGarcia sparked controversy when he split with ex-wife Andrea Celina hours after the birth of their second childCredit: Instagram @dreacelinaGarcia was dating Mikaela Testa earlier this yearCredit: Social Media More

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    ‘Scared of upsetting bigger earners’ – Man Utd’s Garnacho likes brutal anti-Ten Hag post after being subbed at half time

    ALEJANDRO GARNACHO has liked social media posts blasting Erik ten Hag for subbing him at half-time.Manchester United boss Ten Hag was accused of running “scared” of “bigger earners” and throwing Garnacho “under a bus” after a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.Alejandro Garnacho was hauled off early at BournemouthCredit: RexGarnacho appeared to approve of this hard-hitting postFans then spotted the Argentina star, 19, reacted to that social media outburst from well-known Red Devils’ YouTuber Mark Goldbridge.One responded on X: “Lol Garnacho liked this. Damn Man Utd is getting cooked.”Ten Hag told Sky Sports after earning a fortunate point: “This is not enough… The truth is we did not deserve more.”The first goal we were actually well set up but we lose the ball in a bad area and it was a goal.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”There were two or three more occasions where we should have dealt better with the ball.”Then down the right side they were finding ways to hurt us and there were jobs to be done but it was not always done. “Then you get problems. Go with your opponent, that is your job. One part is collaboration and the other is discipline.”Goldbridge posted: “Ten Hag subtly blaming Garnacho in the post match press conference…not a good look throwing a 19 year old under the bus who has actually delivered for you this season. But then again he’s clearly scared of upsetting the bigger earners.”Most read in FootballA fellow Old Trafford supporter replied: “Always scared to blame Rashford.”Another wrote: “He targets whoever puts their heads down. He can’t even substitute those 375k players who drops stinkers after stinkers.”Man Utd fans demand Wayne Rooney’s ‘English Messi’ son Kai, 14, given contract now after shock footage emergesBut some fans disagreed with Goldbridge’s claim that the Red Devils’ Dutch manager is too soft on a crop of under-achieving high-earners.One said: “Are you kidding me? Ten Hag has shown the most faith in Mainoo and Garnacho.”On this occasion, however, full-back Diogo Dalot replaced Garnacho for the second period, with United 2-1 down.And Mason Mount came on for 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo on 78 minutes at 2-2.One fan said: “Let’s be honest, Garnacho had a poor 1st half. I was expecting EtH to remove Rashford and move Garna to the left at half-time… but he chose to remove Garna.”And another defended Ten Hag’s actions over his whizkid, saying: “He wasn’t blaming him, he just explained what happened in the first half with him.”Boss Erik ten Hag divided opinion with his verdict on United’s drawCredit: RexWilly Kambwala wants to become rock at the back for Man Utd… but Erik ten Hag probably won’t be around to see itBy Ken Lawrence

    ERIK TEN HAG insists he is still the right man to take Manchester United forward.
    The Dutchman believes he can recapture their former glories, despite escaping for the second time in a row what could have been humiliation by Liverpool at the weekend.
    And teen Willy Kambwala revealed his “passion” is to become a rock at the heart of United’s defence after making just his second start of the season against their bitter rivals.
    United trailed 1-0 at half-time on Sunday but fought back to take a 2-1 lead before Mo Salah’s 84th-minute equaliser from the penalty spot.
    Ten Hag was pleased with the second-half performance, declaring it “another signal and message for the future,” before adding, “the team and squad have high potential.”
    Yet the Old Trafford chief sounds more and more like he has his finger stuck in a leaky dyke and does not think it is going to hold.
    Comeback or not, United still threw away a lead for the third time in eight days following their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea and 1-1 draw with Brentford — both deep into injury time.
    And his body language suggests he expects to be crossing it to go back to Holland with his P45 this summer
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