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    Erling Haaland forced to apologise after injured Man City star sends special birthday message

    ERLING HAALAND offered a tongue in cheek apology after “perfect” trolls pointed out a spelling error in a birthday message from the star.Manchester City received a major boost this week when the striker finally returned to training with his team-mates.
    Erling Haaland sent Man City’s physio this birthday message on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @erling.haaland
    He then sarcastically apologised after busy-bodies pointed out his spelling errorCredit: INSTAGRAM @erling.haaland
    The 23-year-old has been sidelined since he suffered a stress injury to his foot in the 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on December 6.
    But even though he was not risked for tonight’s FA Cup clash win over Tottenham, he still started the day in fine spirits.
    Haaland has been undergoing his rehab under the watchful eye of City’s physio Mario Pafundi.
    The Italian, who joined the club in 2016 along with Pep Guardiola, was celebrating his birthday today.
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    And after all his help getting him back to fitness, Haaland wanted to congratulate him on Instagram.
    Sharing a snap of a smiling Pafundi, he captioned it on his story with the words: “Happy birthday to the best fysio in the world.”
    However, it seems that a number of his 38.1 million followers decided to get busy and point out his mistake.
    And rather than let it lie, Haaland could not help himself in sending out a response to them.
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    Sharing a stern-faced selfie of himself with his hair down, the ex-Borussia Dortmund wrote: “Oh we live in a perfect world everybody is perfect.
    “Sorry I meant physio.”
    City supporters will not care one bit about his spelling and grammar as long as he continues to rifle in the goals for them.
    Haaland scored an incredible 52 goals last season to fire City to the Treble.
    And he will be itching to add to his haul of 19 this term when he finally lines up for the Cityzens again. More

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    Messi makes supporter’s day by signing his shirt while stuck in traffic – but fans more concerned by his ‘messy’ car

    LIONEL MESSI fans were left star-struck as they got stuck in traffic with their idol in the US.Messi, 36, has been dominating the MLS after 17 glittering years at Barcelona and a short stint at Paris Saint-Germain.
    Lionel Messi was stuck in traffic with fans while driving in MiamiCredit: Reddit
    Inter Miami star Messi made the fans’ day as he waited on the freewayCredit: Reddit
    Messi went on to sign an Argentina shirt for his super fansCredit: Reddit
    Messi has been standing out in the MLS with Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
    The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner joined Manchester United legend David Beckham’s Inter Miami last summer and has already registered 11 goals and five assists in 14 appearances.
    The Inter Miami star, who has been followed by former Barca team-mates Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez, has even helped double the club’s value.
    And the star forward still finds time for his loyal fans, something he proved while driving in the freeway.
    The Argentina captain waited in traffic and was spotted by another car that had stopped next to him.
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    The driver went berserk and was heard yelling, “I love you Leo” in Spanish.
    The supporters even tossed an Argentina jersey towards Messi who even went on to sign it before handing it back.
    After the unbelievable exchange the Barcelona legend took off as cars that were stuck behind them started to honk.
    Fans were left in awe after watching the astonishing clip, but some wondered why the football megastar’s car appeared messy.
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    The ex-PSG star had a wooden box sitting on the passenger seat of his expensive vehicle.
    One fan posted: “It is so f*****g funny that Lionel Messi has a messy car.”
    Another commented: “Dude what’s he driving?”
    A third wrote: “Regardless of the sport, there aren’t many, if any, superstars that would be that chill about something like that. Let alone one of the best players to ever play the sport.”
    This fan said: “I love how happy they are,.”
    And that one stated: “Best king ever.” More

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    Liverpool star Luis Diaz welcomes baby girl months after his dad’s horror 12-day kidnap ordeal

    LIVERPOOL star Luis Diaz’s wife Geraldine Ponce has given birth to their second child.The pair published adorable pictures of baby daughter Charlotte last night.
    Luis Diaz is pictured with baby daughter Charlotte and her older sister Roma, 2, last nightCredit: Instagram
    The family wrote alongside the snaps ‘now we are Roma and Charlotte’. Pictured, Luis and his wife Geraldine Ponce with their two childrenCredit: Instagram
    Liverpool star Diaz lifted his shirt to reveal the words ‘Libertad Para Papa’ (‘Freedom for my father’) after scoring against Luton ahead of his dad’s releaseCredit: PA
    Geraldine, also mum to Roma, two, wrote alongside one of the snaps showing the proud parents and their children: “Now we are Roma and Charlotte.”
    Roma celebrated her second birthday last November, while Luis’s dad was still being held by kidnappers in their native Colombia.
    Geraldine also posted a message from a relative on social media which said: “Welcome my beautiful Charlotte. God bless you. And congratulations mummy and daddy.”
    The Liverpool winger also published a touching photo of him in a hospital head cap cuddling up to his youngest daughter on one side while his wife kissed her on the cheek.
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    Now we are Roma and Charlotte Geraldine PonceInstagram
    And in a joint message on social media, the couple wrote alongside one of the photos of the latest addition to their family: “It’s a long-awaited and desired girl, who came into our lives with incredible magic.
    “On our seventh anniversary, April 25, we decided it was time to see our family grow.
    “Just a month later, also on the 25th, this time in May, we received the news that we did not expect to hear so soon, our baby was already with us.
    “And today, January 25, on a day that we already considered special, our little girl arrived. God has blessed us with our daughter.
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    “Charlotte has arrived to fill us with laughter, love and unforgettable moments. Now the 25th of each month belongs to her. Welcome our magical princess.”
    The footballer’s father Luis Manuel Díaz Jimenez, 58, feared he wouldn’t make it out alive as he endured a terrifying 12-day ordeal after being kidnapped by ELN guerrillas in Colombia.
    He was freed in a handover involving a Colombian priest close to the Venezuelan border on November 9 last year.
    His son continued playing through the harrowing episode, scoring a late goal after coming on as a substitute in Liverpool’s November 5 win over Luton.
    He then returned to Colombia to be reunited with his dad in emotional scenes following his release.
    He went on to score two goals for his country in a historic victory over Brazil in a match his father watched from the stands.
    The ELN, branded a terrorist organisation by the US government and the EU, admitted responsibility for the kidnapping before Luis Manuel’s release.
    Four alleged members of a gang called Los Primos, said to have carried out the kidnap and handed Mr Diaz over to a regional ELN unit called the Northern War Front, were subsequently arrested and are believed to be still in prison awaiting trial.
    Luis kisses his wife’s forehead during the birthCredit: Instagram
    Luis reunites with his dad after his kidnap ordeal
    Luis with his mum and dad Luis ManuelCredit: Supplied
    Luis Diaz scored twice late on to fire Colombia to victory over BrazilCredit: Getty
    Luis Diaz’s dad waving to press at the airport after he was releasedCredit: AFP More

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    Jack Grealish’s stunning Wag Sasha Attwood wows in white bikini after Instagram break as fans say ‘welcome back’

    SASHA ATTWOOD’S fans welcomed “our queen” back as Jack Grealish’s partner returned to Instagram just the way she left it.The model girlfriend of the Manchester City midfielder said hello and Dubai with more exotic snaps.
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    Sasha Attwood looked as stylish as ever in DubaiCredit: Instagram
    Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood looked Dior-droppingly good togetherCredit: Instagram
    Looking white hot, Sasha poses on the Amalfi Coast in ItalyCredit: @sasha__rebecca
    It’s understandable the influencer took a break online and in the UAE after being part of his family group terrified by burglars last month.
    And followers were happy to see Sasha looked her normal smiling and glamorous self in the latest pics she simply labelled “January”.
    She went back to the fuchsia for a snap in a pink outfit similar to previous selections – and worn open to reveal a white bikini top underneath.
    The Brummie topped off a confident look with one hand on her waist – in front of a cosy bathroom.
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    Another shot, this time arm in arm with Grealish, set the couple in the romantic shade of a subtly-lit Dior event as they recuperated in Dubai.
    Friends and fans amongst Sasha’s 264,000 followers swarmed onto Instagram with messages of joy, relief and admiration for Sasha.
     “We miss you,” was the dominant theme, and “absolutely gorgeous” a popular verdict.
    She was also called “angel” … “beautiful”… and “the best”.
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    “Beautiful, Sasha,” said another.
    And “Ahh missed your face so much, happy to see you back” spoke for many admirers.
    The model kept it classic for this night outCredit: Getty
    The social media star can reflect on a tumultuous few monthsCredit: @sasha__rebecca
    Sasha shows opposites attract as she doesn’t blend with the scenery but still plays the lead role in a stunning photo
    Sasha relaxes with a tequila in a radiant red two-pieceCredit: @sasha__rebecca
    The influencer shines as she attends a fashion eventCredit: Getty More

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    OnlyFans star Nikkole Teja, 24, retires from professional football as club wish her ‘luck in whatever comes next’

    NIKKOLE TEJA has made the not “easy decision” to retire from football.The OnlyFans star has hung up her boots and will no longer play for Club Puebla in Mexico.
    Nikkole Teja has retired from footballCredit: INSTAGRAM @nikkoleteja_
    She has left Mexican outfit Club PueblaCredit: INSTAGRAM @nikkoleteja_
    Teja, 24, announced her retirement with a statement that she posted on her social media accounts.
    The American wrote: “I have made the by no means easy decision to retire from professional soccer.
    “If I only live this one life, I am very happy to have gotten to know and love football.
    “If there is life after that, I hope to come into contact with football again and feel that football loves me too.”
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    She only joined Puebla from Necaxa at the start of the year but struggled to get off the bench.
    She added: “Many thanks to Club Puebla for this opportunity, which, although short, was quite fun.
    “I arrived in this country alone, at the age of 18, without knowing anyone and without speaking the language.
    “But I always had the dream of playing football.
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    Teja has an OnlyFans accountCredit: INSTAGRAM @nikkoleteja_
    She also has a massive online followingCredit: INSTAGRAM @nikkoleteja_
    “I don’t have to prove anything to anyone but myself.
    “I know what I am worth as a player, a daughter, a friend and most of all as a person.
    “I will not regret my departure. But I will regret the experiences I had to go through.”
    Last year the stunning football revealed that she had an OnlyFans account.
    Fans could subscribe to the account for £14 a month and often described her pictures as “illegal”.
    The beauty has an incredible 369,000 followers on social media and she often stuns in dresses and underwear.
    Puebla released their own statement responding to her retirement and wished her luck on her next move.
    It read: “Club Puebla Feminil reports that Nikkole Teja has decided to undertake personal projects independent of soccer, so it causes withdrawal from our squad.
    “We appreciate your professionalism in the time you were within the institution and wish you success in whatever comes.”
    Teja has 369,000 followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @nikkoleteja_
    She often wows fans with her pictures onlineCredit: INSTAGRAM @nikkoleteja_
    Her followers have described her snaps as ‘illegal’Credit: INSTAGRAM @nikkoleteja_
    Club Puebla wished her ‘luck’ on her new ventureCredit: INSTAGRAM @nikkoleteja_ More

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    Max Verstappen’s glam Wag Kelly Piquet risks wardrobe malfunction braless in open jacket as fans say ‘girl, you slay’

    KELLY PIQUET put on the style as she attended a fashion show.Kelly, who is the partner of Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen, was snapped at Couture Week Fashion Week in Paris, France.
    Kelly Piquet stunned while visiting a fashion show
    She could be seen wearing black jacket and top combo
    Her jacket came with a old patterned leaf design finish
    Kelly was attending the Couture Week Fashion Week in Paris, France
    The 35-year-old posted a set of pictures from the event to her Instagram page.
    Kelly, a model and PR professional, could be seen wearing a black jacket and bottoms with no bra.
    Her open jacket top was completed with a golden pattern leaf branch and leaf design.
    The look also came with a small black and golden handbag accessory.
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    Fans rushed to the comments to share their thoughts on the glamorous snaps.
    One user said: “Gorgeous.”
    A second said: “Queeeeeen! ❤️”
    A third said: “Exquisite and perfect.”
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    Kelly is no stranger to sharing glamorous snaps onlineCredit: Instagram @kellypiquet
    She has 1.4 million followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/kellypiquet/
    Another said: “Wow. That’s a boss woman outfit for sure.”
    A fifth added: “GIRL YOU SLAY.”
    While a sixth said: “Goddess👏”
    Kelly is no stranger to stunning fans with her beautiful outfits.
    Earlier this month she was seen in a leopard-print dress.
    Before that she was pictured in a striking silver dress for New Years Eve.
    Kelly has dated three-time world champion Verstappen since 2020.
    Kelly has dated three time F1 World champion Max Verstappen since 2020Credit: instagram/@kellypiquet/
    Kelly works as a model and PR professionalCredit: Getty More

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    Elle Brooke to link up with nine porn stars as she reveals next career move after win over Love Islander AJ Bunker

    ELLE BROOKE will link up with nine porn stars after her knockout win over AJ Bunker.Elle, who had already beaten Love Island contestant AJ on points in 2022, flattened her rival in the third round of their rematch on Saturday.
    Elle Brooke is set to link up with nine porn stars after beating AJ BunkerCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    Elle will link up with Savannah BondCredit: Instagram @thesavannahbond
    Elle and Lena The Plug will put together a new podcastCredit: instagram/@freelenatheplug/
    Alina Lopez will also be part of PlugTalkCredit: Instagram @itsalinalopezofficial
    Connie Perignon will team up with ElleCredit: Instagram @notconnieperignon
    Dainty Wilder has also been recruited for the podcastCredit: Instagram @daintymilder
    Tru Kait has been announced alongside ElleCredit: Instagram @tru.kait
    The DanDangler has made the line-upCredit: Instagram @thedandangler
    And Lil Ded Jannet will be joining herCredit: Instagram @lildedjanet__
    Violet Myers is the final memberCredit: Instagram @violetmyersofficial__
    And the OnlyFans star is now planning a new career move as she will join nine other fellow adult performers in a new podcast called PlugTalk.
    The 26-year-old will be part of the new initiative alongside The DanDangler, Lena The Plug, Savannah Bond, Lil Ded Jannet, Violet Myers, Tru Kait, Dainty Wilder, Alina Lopez and Connie Perignon.
    This comes after Elle celebrated her amateur boxing win on Sunday with three steamy topless pics.
    They showed the Brit on a bed wearing just her pink underwear as she held up her matching Misfits strap.
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    The social media model had a dig at rival Astrid Wett after the fight and claimed the move from 14oz gloves down to 10oz makes her a more formidable force.
    Elle said: “Listen, these 10oz gloves are very dangerous.
    “I had the 14oz in her first fight and now I’ve come down weight I’m a lot stronger.
    “Why is there nobody in the ring offering me out? Mams [Taylor, KSI’s manager], where is the next person?
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    “Am I now the queen of Misfits now that Astrid has left?”
    Elle admitted she would have hung up her gloves had she lost to AJ at the weekend.
    But given she won the contest, the adult content creator immediately committed her future to Misfits Boxing.
    Inside Elle’s glamorous life as a boxer and OnlyFans star…
    Elle traded in OnlyFans for boxingCredit: PA
    Elle Brooke boasts 843k followersCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She also showed fans a red outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Elle always embraces the season’s traditionsCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong

    Last week she posed in laceCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Elle recently visited the USCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Including a trip to TexasCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
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    Africa Cup of Nations chaos as Morocco star chases opponent and brawl breaks out in tunnel before ace racially abused

    CONGO’S ex-Prem star Chancel Mbemba was racially abused on social media after a row with Morocco’s manager Walid Regragui sparked a huge brawl in their Afcon clash.The two African nations drew 1-1 in an ill-tempered match in the Ivory Coast after Congolese ace Silas cancelled out Achraf Hakimi’s early opener.
    An angry brawl ensued at the Africa Cup of Nations clash between Congo and MoroccoCredit: AP
    Congo’s Chancel Mbemba tackles Youssef En-Nesyri before their post-match fall-out
    Morocco star Youssef En-Nesyri chased Mbemba down the tunnel
    But a brawl followed at full-time when Mbemba and Regragui collided following an angry exchange at Afcon.
    Footage showed members of both teams pushing each other after the final whistle.
    According to AP, the Moroccan manager sought ex-Newcastle ace Mbemba – who played for the Toon between 2015 and 2018 – when the centre-back appeared to be praying on his knees.
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    The Marseille star took the 48-year-old tactician’s hand and clapped him on the back in what appeared to be a a friendly exchange.
    But Regragui kept hold of the 29-year-old’s hand and carried on talking to him.
    The Congo international angrily pulled his hand away and gestured towards the video referee before players from both sides jumped in.
    But that wasn’t the end of it as the fracas continued when the defender made his way down the tunnel.
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    Morocco star Youssef En-Nesyri angrily ran towards Mbemba and team-mate Yassine Bounou tied to hold him back.
    Players from both teams chased after En-Nesyri to make sure things didn’t get out of hand.
    After the game, Mbemba was racially abused on Instagram as yobs replied to his latest posts with monkey and gorilla emojis and added some vile statements.
    The Congo captain decided against addressing the full version of events but praised Regragui as he called him a “great man”.
    Mbemba said: “I respect the coach who is a great man. The TV cut the videos, but I have them. I don’t need to swing them.
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    “I keep my silence, it’s better, that’s how I am. Everyone knows me, I respect everyone, I don’t need to shoot anyone but God’s justice is there.”
    Regragui, who led Morocco to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2022 World Cup and made them the first ever African side to reach the semi-finals, offered his version of events.
    The former Toulouse player told L’Equipe: “I said to [Congo manager Sebastien] Desabre: ‘Bring him back to me, he’s going crazy, he’s talking nonsense’. I didn’t like it because it insinuates a lot of things.
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    “So if he has images other than what we see on television, let him take them out, with pleasure. And he’ll see exactly what happened.
    “And that’s what happened… Before I went to shake his hand, he took me and my assistant to task on the sidelines before the end of the game, he spoke badly to us. And Desabre knows it.”
    Morocco coach Walid Regragui during the game against Congo More