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      KSI and Logan Paul’s PRIME lands major deal to sponsor European football giants but fans brand team ‘banter club’

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      KSI and Logan Paul’s PRIME drink is set to land a major sponsorship deal with Barcelona. Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo have reported the Spanish giants are set to ditch current drink partner Gatorade in favour of PRIME.
      PRIME is reportedly set to land a sponsorship deal with BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      KSI and Logan Paul’s PRIME drink sponsors ArsenalCredit: https://twitter.com/primehydrateuk?lang=en
      Paul has hinted at the move on his Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @loganpaul
      The club’s deal with Gatorade runs until June 30, but after that they will swap to the trendy drink founded by the two YouTuber-turned-boxers.
      PRIME has already landed some major sponsorship deals, including the UFC, Nascar, the Super Bowl and most notably Arsenal.

      The report adds the move is geared towards attracting commercial interest from a younger audience.
      KSI and Paul have well over 50million subscribers between them across their YouTube channels, with the former also a member of the popular UK group the Sidemen, who have announced their 2023 charity match.
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      Indeed, Paul has hinted at the partnership as well, sharing an image to his Instagram with the caption: “Barcelona here we come.”
      However, some fans were left unimpressed with the move.
      One fan ripped into Barca, labelling them a: “BANTER CLUB😭😭😭😭😭😭.”
      A second wrote: “Nooo😭😭😭.”
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      “No way 😭😮‍💨,” said a third.
      Others were more open to the idea, with one writing: “Whatever brings more money to the club.”
      A second typed: “Idk where anyone would find a problem with this, it’s popularity in USA, too.”
      While another added: “W move.” More

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      Robert Lewandowski’s wife Anna could make shock switch into dangerous sport despite Barcelona star’s concern

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      ROBERT Lewandowki’s wife Anna has revealed she could have entered the world of Mixed Martial Arts – and sill might despite her husband’s fears.The Poland and Barcelona ace tied the knot with Anna in 2013, but he is not the only one in the family with sporting prowess.
      Anna Lewandowski has revealed she had the chance to enter MMACredit: Getty
      Anna has won medals at karateCredit: Youtube – Gazeta.PL
      The Barcelona ace was not fond of her joining MMACredit: Instagram @annalewandowska
      In fact, 34-year-old Anna has a remarkable 38 karate medals to her name across both national and international levels.
      However, she took a step back from the sport after giving birth to daughter Klara in 2017.
      But this has not stopped her from being sounded out for a shock move into the cage.
      Speaking on WojewódzkiKędzierski podcast, the fitness guru revealed a meeting she had with the boss of the KSW (Polish MMA organisation), Slawomir Peszko.
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      She said: “I had a coffee with the owner of KSW, and he told me to try something new. He told me it was two years of preparation.”
      However, the idea is not something Lewandowski is keen on.
      She added: “I left the meeting and an hour later, this information appeared in that my husband heard about it in the press and asked me, ‘Anna, what are you doing, what are these articles?’.
      “One day I told Robert that if I were not his wife, I would probably participate in such an event.”
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      Polish media suggest these talks go back several years.
      This being said, the idea has not been ruled out completely yet.
      KSW co-owner Julita Gorska hinted at a future inclusion, saying: “To bring new names into this world, I have always aimed high (…) We dream of Lewandowski’s wife, Anna.
      “She has already his background, karate experience, so why not? We’ll see, everything is in front of us.”
      Fitness guru Anna has 5.3million followers on InstagramCredit: instagram.com/annalewandowska More

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      Atletico Madrid in talks to change club badge back to last design after years of fan fury

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      ATLETICO MADRID are set to consider changing their club badge again following years of fan fury and protests.The original club crest, featuring the Madrid symbol of a bear and a green and brown tree, was changed in 2017 without any notice, leaving loyal supporters furious.
      Atletico Madrid fans want the club’s old badge, on the left, to return in place of the newer design, on the right
      Fans have wanted the old crest to return for the last six yearsCredit: AFP
      Many did not like the way in which it was modernised, with tree and bear in blue, so a rift emerged between the fanbase and the Atletico hierarchy.
      Several supporters are STILL annoyed by the decision, so club chiefs have announced that they will hear them out in a vote.
      This weekend, fans will have the chance to declare whether or not they want the badge changed back to the original design.
      Former Atletico Madrid stars Gabi, Juanfran and Raul Garcia all hinted on social media that they would like to see the old badge return.
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      Midfielder Saul Niguez also suggested that he wants the badge to change.
      Atletico’s former badge was introduced in 2016, but it was only used for one season before it was replaced.
      Prior to that, the club had the same badge for 46 years.
      The crest that was adopted in 1970 included a gold outline – this changed to blue in 2016.
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      Atletico Madrid ended the 2022-23 campaign third in the La Liga table, behind Real Madrid and Barcelona. More

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      LaLiga club kicked out of Europe for match-fixing scandal that happened TEN years ago with Spaniards set to appeal

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      OSASUNA have been kicked out of the Uefa Conference League next season as punishment for a decade-old match-fixing scandal.Uefa have declared the LaLiga club as “ineligible” to participate in the third tier of European football for the 2023/24 campaign.
      Osasuna fans had been excited to see their club in the Uefa Conference LeagueCredit: EPA
      Osasun finished seventh in LaLiga last season after beating Athletic Bilbao to the final qualification spot by two points.
      However, the club will not be allowed to play in the competition that West Ham won this season as punishment for match-fixing accusations from the 2013/14 season.
      A statement read: “Club Atletico Osasuna learned, this afternoon, of the conclusions of the report drawn up by the inspectors of the Uefa Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.
      “In said report, the inspectors declare the ‘ineligibility of the club to participate in the Uefa Conference League 2023-2024’, thus denying it the right to participate in European competitions that it has earned fairly on the pitch.
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      “The reason goes back to some events that occurred in the 2013-2014 season and which, in the opinion of Uefa, contravene its article 4.1g of the competition regulations.”
      Osasuna have confirmed that they will appeal the ban to the governing body.
      They added: “Strong with the weak and weak with the strong.
      “The Uefa courts have not wanted to take into account that it was the Spanish courts themselves who have literally declared that Osasuna has been the victim of the diversion of money carried out by some of its former directors behind the back of the highest governing body of the entity, the Assembly, and the control mechanisms of the club itself.”
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      The club has admitted that it is “prepared for the worst” but has insisted that they will “never give up”.
      The Spanish outfit continued to insist that it “deservedly earned” its place in the competition.
      Football Espana have reported that LaLiga rivals Bilbao are on standby to replace the Pamplona side in the competition if their appeal is unsuccessful.
      The scandal in question is referred to as ‘Caso-Osasuna’ and it ended with former club president Miguel Archanco and five former club directors being sentenced to prison.
      This was as a result of a court finding €650,000 (£557,000) of club funds were directed to pay players from other teams to influence results.
      The Uefa Conference League has only been in existence for two years but has become popular with participating clubs’ fans.
      Jose Mourinho’s Roma won the competition’s first edition in 2022 before West Ham’s victory this season.
      However, the club has been banned from the competition due to a match-fixing scandal ten years agoCredit: EPA More

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      Arsenal ‘really pushed’ for Tammy Abraham Chelsea transfer, until Roma boss Jose Mourinho pipped them to deal worth £34m

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      ARSENAL gave it their best shot when trying to sign Tammy Abraham from Chelsea before Roma boss Jose Mourinho came along.The Gunners were in pole position to sign the 25-year-old but the transfer was hijacked at the last minute by old foe and ex-Blues boss Mourinho, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Roma boss Jose Mourinho hijacked Arsenal’s Tammy Abraham pursuit at the last minuteCredit: Getty
      It seemed like a match made in heaven as Abraham reportedly wanted to stay in the Premier League rather than move abroad.
      But Arsenal were trying to stall the striker so they could get rid of Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah, Romano claims.
      He told the Here We Go podcast, reported by the Express: “They were trying to convince the player and to take his time before joining Roma.
      “Because they were looking to sell maybe Lacazette or maybe Eddie Nketiah to have a free slot for a new striker with Tammy Abraham.
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      “They were really interested, in talks with the agent, but they were prepared to make a proposal.
      “But they were needing to sell a striker before signing Tammy Abraham.
      “They were really, really pushing and pushing, they were trying in every possible way.”
      Arsenal had even tried to derail Roma’s interest in Abraham by offering them Lacazette on loan.
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      But the deal never materialised and Mourinho pressed ahead in his pursuit of Abraham, who was the Blues joint-top scorer in 2020-21.
      In the end, Abraham couldn’t wait any longer and completed his switch to join Mourinho’s Roma revolution for £34million.
      And Abraham’s career at the club got off to a flying start as he provided two assists on his debut, much to the delight of the Roma fans who gave him a standing ovation for his contribution.
      The striker scored 28 goals in all competitions in his debut season and helped Roma with the inaugural Europa Conference League.
      But last season he struggled for form, only registering nine goals. More

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      Barcelona fans hail ‘our new queen’ as it emerges Gundogan’s stunning wife is to thank for his Arsenal transfer snub

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      BARCELONA fans thanked Ilkay Gundogan’s wife after reports she helped convince her husband to sign for the Spanish champions.Gundogan, 32, is said to have reached an agreement with the Catalan giants as he prepares to complete a free transfer.
      Ilkay Gundogan’s wife Sara Arfaoui has been praised by Barcelona fansCredit: Getty
      She is said to have been integral in her husband moving to the LaLiga championsCredit: Getty
      His Manchester City contract expires at the end of June.
      The German international was heavily linked with a move to City’s Premier League rivals Arsenal.
      But Spanish media have now claimed his wife Sara Arfaoui – a French model and TV presenter – has been calling on Gundogan to join Barcelona “for years”.
      She is said to have been the “one who pushed the hardest to make it happen”.
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      And supporters of the LaLiga winners were quick to praise her for helping complete her husband’s transfer – which is set to be a two-year deal.
      One said: “Our new queen.”
      Another added: “Ladies and gents, we have a new favourite 💐.”
      A third responded: “Her Majesty The Queen. Thank you for your service.”
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      Sara married Gundogan last yearCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
      She is understood to have wanted to move to Barcelona for a number of yearsCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
      Sara has immediately received positives messages from Barcelona fansCredit: Rex
      And a fourth replied: “Legend in my book.”
      Gundogan, 32, who came to England from Borussia Dortmund in 2016, was instrumental in Man City’s historic Treble-winning season – in which they captured the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
      The former Borussia Dortmund lit the blue touch paper in the FA Cup final against Manchester United with a superb volley after just 12 seconds – before he added the winner in the second half.
      But he was coy about his future after helping City secure their second of three trophies.
      He said: “To be honest, I don’t need these kinds of days to feel appreciated and to feel special in this club.
      “I know that, that’s why I’m here seven years, all the ups and downs that I’ve had so far.
      “Nothing is decided yet, so we’re going to see what is going to happen.”
      Sara is a French model and TV presenterCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
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      lkay Gundogan’s transfer to Barcelona ‘CONFIRMED’ in bitter blow for Arsenal as LaLiga giants swoop in at eleventh hour

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      BARCELONA have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan, it’s been claimed.The Manchester City midfielder is set to become a free agent at the end of the month following the expiration of his contract at Eastlands.
      Ilkay Gundogan will become a free agent at the end of the monthCredit: GETTY
      Spanish giants Barcelona have reportedly swooped for the Germany internationalCredit: REX
      The 32-year-old is said to have agreed a two-year deal at the Nou CampCredit: REX
      Gundogan was offered a new one-year deal at the Etihad but snubbed the offer in order to move onto pastures new.
      And according to reports, the Germany international has decided to join Spanish giants Barcelona.
      It’s claimed Gundogan has inked a two-year deal at the Nou Camp with the option of a further 12 months.
      Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona, here we go!
      “Final approval arrived on [the] club side to register him as [a] new signing, green light from the player.
      “It’s done deal, signed [a] few minutes ago.
      “Gundogan has agreed a two-year deal valid until June 2025 with option for [a] further year.”
      Barcelona’s reported snapping up of Gundogan will be a hammer blow to City’s Premier League rivals Arsenal.
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      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was hoping to lure the City fan favourite to the Emirates this summer to boost his side’s chances of Prem glory next season.
      But the prospect of playing his football at the Nou Camp and winning a third domestic title in as many countries has seemingly been too much for the midfielder to resist.
      Gundogan, 32, was instrumental in Manchester City’s historic treble-winning season – in which they captured the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
      The former Borussia Dortmund lit the blue touch paper in the FA Cup final against Manchester United earlier this month with a superb volley after just 12 seconds.
      Ilkay Gundogan lifted the Champions League trophy in his final Manchester City appearanceCredit: GETTY
      But he was coy about his future after helping City secure their second of three trophies.
      He said: “To be honest, I don’t need these kinds of days to feel appreciated and to feel special in this club.
      “I know that, that’s why I’m here seven years, all the ups and downs that I’ve had so far.
      “Nothing is decided yet, so we’re going to see what is going to happen.” More

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      Tottenham flop closes in on shock Barcelona transfer as Xavi seeks ‘low cost’ option after missing out on Neves

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      BARCELONA are closing in on a transfer for Tottenham flop Giovani Lo Celso, according to reports.The LaLiga giants are keen to bolster their midfield this summer.
      Giovani Lo Celso could join Barcelona from Tottenham this summerCredit: PA
      And Mundo Deportivo state Xavi has identified Lo Celso as a suitable low-cost option and ideal addition to the squad.
      Ruben Neves was a target but the Catalan club have set their eyes on Lo Celso after Wolves sold their captain to Al-Hilal for £47million.
      The Argentine playmaker, 27, has spent the last 18 months on loan at Villarreal and has impressed with his performances.
      And it is unlikely Tottenham would stand in his way of leaving this summer, two years before his contract expires.
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      The former PSG and Real Betis star has managed just nine goals in 84 appearances, initially joining Spurs on loan in 2019 and then completing a £27m transfer a year later.
      Lo Celso would be up against the likes of Gavi, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong and Franck Kessie for a place in the Spanish giants’ midfield.
      But the news of Barcelona’s interest will come as a big blow to Aston Villa.
      Unai Emery was keen to be reunited with Lo Celso after getting the best out of him at Villarreal.
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      But the chance to join the LaLiga champions and compete in the Champions League at the Nou Camp could be the perfect move for Lo Celso to end his struggles in the Premier League.
      And Barcelona could sweeten the deal for Tottenham by offering Clement Lenglet to the North Londoners.
      French defender spent last season on loan at Spurs and the club are keen to make the switch permanent.
      Barca, though, may try and land 44-cap Lo Celso – who missed the World Cup with injury – on loan instead due to their financial struggles. More