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    Former Premier League star dubbed best dressed manager ever as fans gush ‘make him the new James Bond’

    IMPECCABLY dressed former Premier League star Segundo Castillo had fans putting him forward as a contender for the next James Bond.Castillo had loan moves to Everton and Wolves from 2008-2010 while signed to Red Star Belgrade in Serbia. Segundo Castillo had fans putting him forward as a contender for the next James BondCredit: AFPThe ex-Prem star dressed in a cream and white tuxedoCredit: GettyFans were loving the lookCredit: GettyHe stopped playing in 2020 and moved into coaching two years later with Barcelona S.C in Ecuador. Castillo’s coaching career might have flown under the radar but his matchday outfits certainly have not. The ex-midfielder rocked up in a cream and black tuxedo for Barcelona S.C’s 3-0 Copa Libertadores win over Corinthians. And fans were left in awe as one said: “What a man!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Must be hitting the town straight after the game.”One joked: “When you have Kick Off at 8pm and Prom at 10pm.”Another hailed: “Make him the new James Bond.” Castillo only made nine appearances for Wolves and 13 for Everton – scoring one goal for the Toffees. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHis career also took him to Mexico and Saudi Arabia as well as his stints in England and back home in Ecuador.Castillo was capped 87 times for Ecuador – playing every minute of their World Cup campaign in 2006.He began coaching on an interim basis with ex-club Barcelona SC before taking over full time last year. Castillo jostles with Frank Lampard during the 2006 World CupCredit: ReutersHe had a loan spell with EvertonCredit: Action Images – Reuters More

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    ‘Shaken not stirred’ – TNT Sports pundit makes his case to be next James Bond with namesake 66/1 in betting

    JOE COLE joked about becoming the next James Bond with his namesake in the running for the role.The pundit appeared on commentary for TNT Sports’ coverage of Chelsea’s dominant win over Southampton.Joe Cole joked about becoming the next James BondCredit: AlamyThe actor Joe Cole is 66/1 with the bookies to succeed Daniel CraigCredit: GettySeveral stars have been linked to the role of James BondCredit: PAAnd he was asked about the betting odds for the next James Bond because actor Joe Cole of Peaky Blinders fame could land the role.Darren Fletcher brought up the link on commentary with former Chelsea star Cole.He joked: “I saw this morning if you get a second to ask him tonight that Joe Cole is 66/1 in the betting to be the next James Bond.”Cole was happy to humour his colleague, and responded: “He’s been desperate to get me on that. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Of course I know it’s another actor, but listen I think I should be shorter odds. Shaken not stirred.”For now Cole is concentrating on his day job and would have been happy with the evening as his former side won 4-0.Cole Palmer may not have been at the races, missing a hatful of chances, but Pedro Neto inspired the Blues to their first win in four matches.Neto scored one and produced one as Christopher Nkunku, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella also scored.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe actor Joe Cole actually supports the club where his namesake first started out – West Ham.He is 66/1 to become the next James Bond after Daniel Craig, the same odds as Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington and Daniel Kaluuya of Get Out and Black Mirror fame.Happy Valley star James Norton is favourite at 3/1.Colwill celebrates scoring Chelsea’s third goal with NkunkuCredit: ReutersEnzo Maresca hopes to change Chelsea’s over-reliance on Cole Palmer More

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    Fans hail porn star Savannah Bond as secret to Ryan Garcia’s win over Devin Haney as fiancee sends him loved-up message

    BOXING fans claim Ryan Garcia’s porn star fiancee Savannah Bond was the secret behind his stunning victory over Devin Haney.Garcia, 25, defeated Haney via majority decision on Saturday after knocking his opponent down three times at the Barclays Center in New York.Boxing fans praise Savannah Bond as Ryan Garcia’s good luck charmCredit: Instagram @thesavannahbondSavannah got engaged with Garcia shortly after he divorced his ex-wife after she gave birthCredit: Instagram / thesavannahbondGarcia ended Devin Haney’s undefeated streak but didn’t win the titleCredit: GettyThe American, though, did not take home his rival’s WBC super lightweight title as he weighed in 3.1lb overweight on Friday.The Flash’s fiancee watched him end Haney’s undefeated streak from home and recorded his victory celebration in which he thanked God before sharing a loved-up message dedicated to him.Savannah, 33, tweeted: “Proud of you @RyanGarcia.”Boxing fans then stormed social media and praised the Australian for inspiring Garcia to victory.Read More on BoxingOne fan tweeted: “U were his charm.”Another commented: “He spent more time in Twitter spaces with you than he did training yet still won.”A third wrote: “Congratulations Mr Bond.”This fan said: “Well done.”Most read in BoxingRyan Garcia $1million crownRYAN GARCIA wore a crown worth $1million for his ring walk before fighting Devin Haney.

    The American boxer’s head gear caught the eye of boxing fans before and after his shock victory.
    The 25-year-old headed to the ring draped in a white robe as he wore a diamond encrusted crown.
    Holding 1kg of gold and over 400 carats of diamonds the crown was made by Texas-based jeweller The Ice Champ.
    Garcia’s gown was also made up of 15,000 diamonds and took 10 days to create.
    He also told TMZ before the bout: “He was like ‘let’s create something where the champ of the boxing world and the champ of the jewellery world connect and make something unique. We created a unique crown.”
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    And that one stated: “Ngl idk what sauce you gave him but it worked.”Savannah, real name Kelli-Anne Oxley, has made over 100 adult movies and has nearly 2million followers on Instagram.Inside Ryan Garcia’s rollercoaster week as boxer ‘drank every night’ and married porn star before amazing Haney upsetThe couple got engaged three months after he announced he was divorcing ex-wife Andrea Celina hours after she had given birth to their son.Check out more glam pics of Savannah BondSavannah shared a loved-up message to Garcia after his fightSavannah wasn’t at the fight at the Barclays CenterSavannah has made over 100 adult filmsSavannah also has over 2million followers on InstagramSavannah watched Garcia fight from home More

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    Porn star Savannah Bond is boxing’s new most glamorous Wag who was inspired by iconic 007 movies

    SAVANNAH BOND has shot to prominence after revealing her relationship with boxer Ryan Garcia.American superstar Garcia, 25, shared a video earlier this week of him proposing to adult actress Bond, 33, just days out from his blockbuster super-lightweight showdown with Devin Haney.Savannah Bond is the new partner of boxing star Ryan GarciaCredit: Instagram / TheSavannahBondGarcia proposed to Bond earlier this weekCredit: InstagramThe fighter showed him getting down on one knee for the Australian, before she agreed to marry him.He then posted the caption: “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.”EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY. SAV G 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙.”READ MORE IN SPORTIt comes just three months after Garcia announced he was divorcing ex-wife Andrea Celina hours after she had given birth to their son.But who is the boxer’s new partner?Bond, real name Kelli-Anne Oxley, has made over 100 adult movies and has nearly two million followers on Instagram.Much like Garcia, she has inked herself up in the past, although she has just the one tattoo – that of the Playboy bunny.Most read in BoxingBond is an adult film star that has made more than 100 moviesCredit: Instagram / TheSavannahBondShe also boasts nearly two million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAMAussie Bond regularly shares pictures on her social media platformsCredit: Instagram @thesavannahbondBond describes herself as “outgoing, fun and kind” and is a fan of Aussie rules football.But perhaps the most intriguing thing about her is how she got the name Savannah Bond.Devin Haney shoves Ryan Garcia as security forced to intervene in heated face-off before grudge fightAnd fans may be surprised to learn it comes partly from her love of the 007 franchise.Speaking on her YouTube channel, she revealed: “When I was a dancer my name was Savannah.”Then I just needed a last name and Bond came to mind. I love all the James Bond movies.”She has revealed she is a big James Bond fan – and that is how she chose her nameCredit: INSTAGRAMBond is also a sports fan but chose Aussie rules as her favouriteCredit: Instagram / TheSavannahBond More

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    World’s weirdest stadium bigger than Elland Road ‘like fortress from a James Bond film’ never ended up being built

    IT LOOKED like a lair fit for a Bond villain.But it was in fact ambitious plans for a football stadium inside a MOUNTAIN.
    The Rock stadium would have been one of the weirdest ever
    The pitch would have sunk into the ground
    It would have been used by Saudi side Al-Ain
    It has been compared to a James Bond villain’s lair
    The ground would have been in a mountain range
    United Arab Emirates side Al-Ain had a design made up for the Rock Stadium that would be situated in the Jebel Hafeet mountain.
    MZ Architects had originally wanted to build the ground in the desert but after a visit to the mountain changed their mind.
    The location is a popular tourist spot 14 miles south of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi city Al-Ain.
    The architecture firm was reminded of an Ancient Greek amphitheatre by the location and drew up some innovative ideas.
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    The Rock Stadium was designed to have a cave-like entrance and to be sunken into the ground.
    It would have also featured seats carved out of the natural hills for the visiting spectators.
    The roof of the ground would have been modelled after desert hills.
    Materials for its construction would have come from the excavated area to make it more sustainable.
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    The stadium was estimated to have been able to hold up to 40,000 fans.
    This would have made it a bigger capacity ground than the likes of Elland Road, Hillsborough Stadium and The City Ground.
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    The Rock Stadium’s concept designs drew comparisons to that of a villain’s “secret fortress in a James Bond movie”.
    However, the ground has not been constructed, and its future is uncertain.
    There is no scheduled date for the building to start according to Bloomberg.
    Despite being no closer to being created the designs have earned multiple awards.
    Incredibly, it looks even more ambitious than these AI creations of future homes for the Premier League. More

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    I played under former Premier League manager who was like James Bond and turned up to training in a helicopter

    CARLO ANCELOTTI has been compared to James Bond for his stylish lifestyle.The Italian manager has had two stints in the Premier League with Chelsea and Everton.
    Carlo Ancelotti has been likened to James BondCredit: X @vinijr
    Ancelotti with wife Mariann Barrena McClay who would fly him to workCredit: Instagram @mrancelotti
    Ancelotti managed in the Premier League with Chelsea and EvertonCredit: Instagram @mrancelotti
    Ancelotti, 64, has had a remarkable managerial career, having won 25 TROPHIES.
    He has managed at glamorous clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Juventus.
    He is currently in his second stint at Real Madrid and is expected to move into international management with Brazil at the end of the season.
    Former Chelsea flop Alexandre Pato, 34, starred for the Italian while at AC Milan.
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    The Brazilian forward has revealed that Ancelotti was like “a father” to him and that he lives “with style”.
    Incredibly, Pato even compared the Italian to fictional spy James Bond.
    In an interview with the Players Tribune, he said: “Ancelotti became like a father to me. He even named his dog Pato.
    “You saw that picture of him on the bus parade in Madrid, with the sunglasses and the cigar?
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    “Well, at Milan he’d turn up to training in a helicopter.
    “He lived in Parma and his wife knew how to fly one. He’d step out like James Bond.
    “If anyone lived with style, it was Carlo.”
    Pato played for Ancelotti between 2007 and 2009, when he first emerged as one of Europe’s brightest talents.
    In 2011, however, he started to have issues with injuries that curtailed his development.
    The forward left the Serie A giants in 2013 as he moved back to his homeland with Corinthians.
    Pato would later join Chelsea on loan but only featured twice in the Premier League, scoring one goal.
    He went on to have spells at Villarreal, Tianjin Tianhai, and Orlando City, he is now playing for Sao Paulo.
    His contract expires in December, though there is an option to extend it for a further 12 months.
    Ancelotti has been compared to James BondCredit: Instagram @mrancelotti
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    Twelve things more likely than Man Utd getting 12 home draws in a row including Micah Richards becoming next JAMES BOND

    MICAH RICHARDS being the next James Bond is one of the many things more likely to happen than Manchester United getting 12 home cup draws in a row.The Red Devils broke a new record yesterday when they were pulled out the hat to play Newcastle in Round Four of the Carabao Cup.
    Manchester United have had 12 consecutive cup draws at homeCredit: Sky Sports
    Micah Richards is rated at 2500/1 to be the new 007Credit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazo
    It was remarkably their 12th consecutive home draw on the bounce in domestic cups.
    United’s extraordinary run dates back to March 2021 with some fans claiming it must be “rigged.”
    There’s a 50/50 chance they will get a home tie.
    But the outlandish odds of landing 12 home draws in a row is 4,096/1 — or 0.024 per cent.
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    Here are a dozen surprising things more likely to occur than Man Utd’s luck in the cup.
    Killed by a meteorite – 3000/1
    A university study in the United States claims the chance of being hit by a meteorite or comet is between 3000/1 and 250,000/1 depending on where you live.
    Pro golfer hitting a hole in one – 3000/1
    Tiger Woods has hit 20 hole in ones during his glittering career and whenever a professional golfer takes to the tee there is a 3000/1 chance of them getting it in first time.

    Micah Richards to be next James Bond – 2500/1
    The ex-Manchester City player-turned-pundit has made a name for himself with his big personality and he is somehow a huge outsider to replace Daniel Craig as the new 007.
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    Grimsby to win the FA Cup – 2000/1 
    Grimsby currently sit 17th in the League Two and went on a stunning cup run last season before being beaten in the quarter-finals by Brighton.
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    They are more likely to lift the trophy at Wembley this year than United were to get 12 home draws on the spin.
    Becoming an astronaut – 1525/1
    There is also a better chance of you going into space than Erik ten Hag’s men receiving such fortune.
    Born on a leap day – 1461/1
    February 29 occurs once every four years and the odds of being born on that day is minuscule.
    Man Utd to win 7-1 and Jonny Evans to score a hat-trick this weekend – 1000/1
    Man Utd face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday and the bookies think a 7-1 win with Evans taking home the match ball is more likely than the 12 consecutive home draws.
    Jonny Evans is more likely to score a hat-trick this SaturdayCredit: Getty
    There is a better chance of becoming an astronaut than United’s luck of the drawCredit: Alamy
    Double-yolked egg – 1000/1
    About 1 in every 1000 eggs contain two yolks and it’ll take “cracking” luck to ever get one.
    Born with an extra toe – 1000/1
    Polydactyly is a condition where babies are born with an extra toe or hand. It is extremely rare and runs in some families.
    Dwight McNeil to win golden boot – 1000/1
    Everton’s McNeil scored seven times last term and is yet to find the back of the net this season.
    Burnley star Josh Brownhill, Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie and Wolves’ Fabio Silva are also rated at 1000/1 to beat favourite Erling Haaland in the race to be the top scorer.
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    Elon Musk next president – 500/1
    The Twitter and Tesla billionaire has a 500/1 chance of being voted into the White House at some point in his life.
    Michael Owen to be next England manager – 200/1 
    Owen has never managed or coached before and he is surprisingly rated at 200/1 to replace Gareth Southgate as Three Lions gaffer.
    Tesla founder Elon Musk has more chance of being elected US PresidentCredit: Getty
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    Meet Aston Martin’s Jessica Hawkins who’s the first woman to test a F1 car in five years and was James Bond stunt driver

    MOTORSPORT ace Jessica Hawkins is no stranger to breaking down social barriers. Hawkins, 28, is a former British karting champion and was a stunt driver in James Bond movie No Time To Die.
    Jessica Hawkins drove Aston Martin’s 2021 F1 car last ThursdayCredit: PA
    Hawkins became the first woman to test an F1 car since 2018Credit: PA
    She used to drive in the W SeriesCredit: Getty
    Hawkins said the drive made all the ‘blood, sweat and tears’ worth itCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
    She joined Aston Martin in an ambassadorial role in 2021Credit: PA
    But last week she battered down another door by becoming the first woman to test an F1 car in half a decade.
    Aston Martin revealed Hawkins had been given the chance to get behind the wheel of their 2021 F1 car at the Hungaroring, the venue of F1’s Hungarian Grand Prix, last Thursday.
    Hawkins alternated the driving with Felipe Drugovich, the reserve driver of Aston Martin and McLaren and the 2022 F2 champion.
    The Brit raced for 26 laps in the F1 car, and was lost for words after her drive.
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    On the opportunity, Hawkins said: “I want to say a big thank you to everyone at AMF1 Team for having the trust in me, believing in me, and for giving me this opportunity.
    “It’s taken me every bit of blood, sweat and tears to get here. When I first heard it might be a possibility, I could hardly believe it.
    “I’ve had to keep it secret for months now – which was pretty hard!
    “It’s been absolutely worth it and it’s given me really valuable insight.
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    Hawkins, pictured here alongside Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg, is a regular sight around the F1 paddockCredit: Hugo Boss via Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
    Hawkins is a British karting championCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
    Hawkins said ‘nothing will compare’ to her experience driving an F1 carCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
    Hawkins dazzled at an awards ceremonyCredit: Alamy
    “Nothing will compare to the acceleration and braking of a Formula 1 car and, having looked at the data, I’m really proud of my performance.
    “Getting to drive the AMR21 has been a dream come true for me and one I’ve been ready to fulfil for a long time.
    “I’ll keep pushing for more and, in the process, I want to inspire other women and let them know they should follow their dream no matter what it is.”
    Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack was also pleased with how Hawkins had done.
    He said: “We were really impressed by Jessica’s preparation for the test – she worked incredibly hard with our simulator team and that made it an easy decision to put her in the AMR21.
    “Jessica approached the opportunity with great maturity; she was up to speed quickly and found a nice rhythm.”
    Lack of Woman in F1
    The last woman to be handed the opportunity to drive an F1 car was Colombian Tatiana Calderon with Sauber – now Alfa Romeo – back in October 2018 at the Hermanos Rodriguez track in Mexico City.
    Susie Wolff – the wife of Mercedes team principal Toto – was the last woman to compete in an F1 practice session, doing so in 2015.
    However, the last time a female driver started an F1 race was back in 1976, when Italian Lella Lombardi drove for RAM Racing.
    Barriers are being broken down, however, albeit slowly.
    German driver Sophia Floersch currently competes in F3 and became the first woman to score points in the series at the Belgian feature race.
    Before her opportunity in the AMR21, Hawkins had been practising in the simulator at their base in Silverstone.
    She joined the Aston F1 team in an ambassadorial role in 2021 and has often been seen around the paddock over the course of race weekends.
    James Bond stunt driver
    But it has not been all fun and games, and one of the most extreme opportunities for her arose from a Facebook post she was tagged in.
    Hawkins had fallen victim to the most common killer of motorsport careers, a lack of funds.
    However, when she was notified about a role as a stunt driver it allowed her to raise funds before becoming a W Series driver, and it even landed her a part in James Bond movie No Time To Die.
    On her stunt driver career, she told the Mirror: “I stopped racing a good few years before W Series purely because I’d run out of budget to continue on my motorsport journey.
    “A friend then tagged me on a Facebook post which said they were looking for a female driver with good car control.
    “At the time, it didn’t say what it was for, but I just thought ‘I’ll send them my CV and see what happens’.
    “It turns out that it was for a show called Fast and Furious Live. All of the stunts that were in the movie, we performed live.”
    She continued: “Bond was actually my first movie.
    “There was quite a lot of pressure, but I was confident in my ability and I had an incredible team around me.
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    “I’m super proud of what I’ve done.”
    Hawkins was seen in behind-the-scenes footage driving a Range Rover for the film, describing it as “so fun”.
    Hawkins was also a stunt driver for James Bond film No Time To DieCredit: PA
    The 28-year-old did 26 laps at the test in HungaryCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
    Hawkins has 138,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins More