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      Forgotten former Man Utd star insists he’s ‘not going to America for a holiday’ after shock transfer to MLS

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      FORMER Manchester United star Paddy McNair has insisted he is not in America for a holiday after his shock MLS transfer.The defender left Middlesbrough this summer to sign for MLS newcomers San Diego FC.Paddy McNair signed for San Diego FC this summerCredit: Instagram / @sandiegofcThe defender left Manchester United in 2016Credit: Getty Images – GettyHe signed a three-year deal with the Californian side but was immediately sent on a six-month loan back to the Championship, joining West Brom.That is partly because San Diego are waiting on the receipt of McNair’s International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa, which he needs to be allowed to play.McNair, 29, is raring to go in MLS and made it clear he has not travelled across the pond for a holiday, stating he is still determined to be a key member of the Northern Ireland squad.He said in a press conference: “Yes, of course I want to keep playing [for Northern Ireland]. I wouldn’t have gone [to America] if it had affected my international career.READ MORE ON MAN UTD“I’m not going to America for a holiday. It’s still a competitive, tough league. It’s just the experience will be different. “It is a league that is improving and there are high-profile players in the league and it will be a good experience.”The United academy graduate is also not concerned about travelling to and from Europe for matches, pointing out plenty of players have to undertake lengthier journeys.He continued: “In terms of travel (for internationals) it’s a flight, I don’t think anything like that impacts.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe defender was only a bit-part player at Boro last season“If I’m here a day late or a day early I’m still going to be here in time for training and in time for the games. I played with Aussie lads in Middlesbrough and they flew back to Australia for their games.”After putting pen to paper for San Diego, he said: “Joining San Diego FC is an exciting new chapter in my career. Paul Scholes names worst ever team-mate as he says former Man Utd star ‘couldn’t kick a football'”When I first heard of San Diego, I had this gut feeling of excitement to play outside of England and have a chance to play in MLS.”It’s going to be very special to be a part of history. I look forward to bringing my experience to the team and building a team San Diego can be proud of.” More

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      Fans blown away by Lionel Messi’s Wag Antonela’s antics on bench after camera pans to them during Inter Miami clash

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      LIONEL MESSI’S wife Antonela Roccuzzo sent fans into frenzy with her antics on the sidelines.Antonela, 36, was sat alongside Messi in the stands during Inter Miami 2-0 MLS win over Cincinnati.Fans were blown away by Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela on the sidelines of an MLS gameCredit: apple tvAntonela blew a kiss as the camera focused on her and MessiCredit: apple tvShe blew the kiss directly down the barrel of the cameraCredit: apple tvMessi, who is currently sidelined with an injury, was the centre of attention for the cameras during the game despite not playing.But it was his childhood sweetheart Antonela who caused a stir as she watched on by his side.The social media star noticed that the Apple TV cameramen were keeping a close eye on her and husband and blew a kiss directly down the barrel of the camera.Fans were loving her cheeky moment and took to social media to react.READ MORE ON WAGSOne wrote: “Very lovely”.While another added: “Couple goals”.A third commented: “Wow, what a beautiful six second video.”And fourth claimed that Messi was “winning at life”.Most read in FootballAntonela and Messi have known each other since they were just five years old.It’s not known how long the pair have been together, but they went public with their relationship back in 2008.Tom Brady joins David Beckham and Lionel Messi at MLS game & gets gift from soccer icon after celebrating his team’s winThe happy couple now have three children with the family following Messi from Barcelona to Paris and all the way over to Miami for his current ventures in the MLS.Messi has been at the Florida club for over a year now, making 29 appearances and registering an incredible 41 goal contributions in that time.Antonela and Messi are childhood sweetheartsCredit: GettyAntonela has been by the side of Messi for his greatest achievementsCredit: GettyMessi is making his mark on the MLSCredit: Getty More

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      Tom Brady joins David Beckham and Lionel Messi at MLS game & gets gift from soccer icon after celebrating his team’s win

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      TOM Brady has made his way to Florida where he’s joined up with two of soccer’s biggest stars.The seven-time Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL broadcaster, 46, joined David Beckham and Lionel Messi in the stands at Chase Stadium on Saturday as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 2-0.Tom Brady (left) was seen chatting with David Beckham ahead of Inter Miami’s 2-0 win against FC CincinnatiCredit: GettyLionel Messi was also in attendance supporting his teammatesCredit: ReutersBrady was gifted a custom jersey ahead of the gameCredit: ReutersBefore the game kicked off, Brady and Beckham made their way down to the field where they posed side by side for snaps.There, Beckham – who is a part owner of Inter Miami – gifted Brady a custom No. 12 jersey.Brady looked sleek as always in a green shirt, jeans, and white sneakers, while Beckham opted for a dark blue suit and tie paired with a pair of brown leather shoes.During the game, the two were captured chatting as they watched on, with Brady sitting just behind the former England captain.Meanwhile, the injured Messi cheered on his teammates from the stands whilst sipping on yerba mate.The World Cup champion is currently recovering from a ligament injury in his right ankle sustained during Argentina’s Copa America final win.Clips and shots of the three sporting icons in-house quickly spread on X, where fans wasted no time in sharing in their excitement.”GOAT sightings. Leo Messi x Tom Brady in the house!!!!” one wrote.Most read in American Football”Things we love to see,” said a second.”Just need Peyton [Manning] there, and then you are set!” added another. ‘I’ll get tired of Tom Brady’s squeaky voice’ Drew Bledsoe tells GMFB hosts ahead of ex-Patriots QB’s Fox NFL debutWhile a fourth brutally commented, “The third or fourth greatest quarterback of all time is in the same building as the greatest football player of all time.”The night proved an important one for Inter Miami, who became the first team this season to secure a playoff spot thanks to their win.And the player they all have to thank was a certain Luis Suarez, who scored both goals for coach Gerardo Martino’s side within the opening seven minutes.The win also extends Inter Miami’s lead at the top of the Eastern Conference to eight points above Cincinnati in second.Next up for Martino and Co. will be a trip to Illinois where they’ll take on the Chicago Fire on August 31.Meanwhile, Brady had another win to celebrate on Saturday.A part owner in English League One soccer team Birmingham City, they secured their second win of the season on Saturday.Chris Davis’ team beat Leyton Orient 2-1 away, leaving them fifth in the table on seven points, tied with Wrexham AFC – who are owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Great win! We need your support all year long,” Brady captioned an Instagram Stories shot of the Birmingham City crowd celebrating.They will return to action on Tuesday when Premier League side Fulham head to St. Andrews in the second round of the EFL Cup.it was a day to celebrate for Brady after Birmingham City- an English soccer team in which he has invested – won 2-1 against Leyton OrientCredit: ReutersMessi is recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the Copa America finalCredit: Reuters More

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      Jamie Vardy snubbed lucrative transfer to reunite with former manager after Leicester won Premier League promotion

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      JAMIE VARDY was offered the chance to reunite with Dean Smith this summer.The Leicester legend, 37, scored 18 league goals last season as the Foxes secured promotion back to the top flight at the first time of asking.Club legend Jamie Vardy has now spent 12 years at LeicesterCredit: AlamyDean Smith offered Vardy the chance to join him at MLS side CharlotteCredit: ReutersShortly after winning the Championship, Leicester lost manager Enzo Maresca and star playmaker Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea.They could have seen Vardy walk out of the exit door too had he accepted Smith’s offer to join him at MLS side Charlotte.Speaking to GiveMeSport, Smith revealed: “I did text him [Vardy] and see if he wanted to come over to America.”I knew that it was going to be hard once he took Leicester back to the Premier League. [I love] his enthusiasm for the game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He doesn’t train as much as he used to, and he won’t get as many minutes as he used to, but if he’s used right he’ll be really, really good [this season].”You saw the goals he scored in the Championship last year.”Smith coached Leicester for eight games at the end of the 2022/23 season as they were relegated from the Premier League.He won just two matches in charge and left in June 2023, two months after taking the job.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe scored 18 goals in the Championship last seasonAfter six months unemployed, he joined Charlotte in December last year and has won 10 of 27 games, with the club sixth in the Eastern Conference.Meanwhile, Vardy is set to begin his 13TH season with Leicester when they host Tottenham in their Premier League opener on Monday.Fans tell Jamie Vardy ‘never change’ as footage emerges of Leicester star slide tackling a KID during title celebrationsHe has scored 136 goals in 307 Premier League games for the 2016 champions. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd star, 29, joins MLS side in surprise free transfer… but will spend rest of 2024 on loan at West Brom

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      FORMER Manchester United star Paddy McNair has joined MLS side San Diego FC as a free agent – but will be shipped out on loan to West Brom until the end of 2024.The Northern Ireland international, 29, spent five years at Old Trafford after coming through the youth ranks before leaving in 2016.Former United star Paddy McNair has joined San Diego FC in a surprise free transferCredit: Instagram / @sandiegofcMcNair made his Old Trafford debut in 2014Credit: PA:Press AssociationMcNair joined United’s academy at age 14, where he was converted from a midfielder to a defender by youth coach Paul McGuinness.But he was limited to 27 first team appearances before being snapped up by Sunderland, then managed by former United supremo David Moyes. McNair subsequently joined Middlesbrough for £5m in 2018, where he won the club’s Player of the Year award in 2021.But now he has ditched English football to head stateside.READ MORE ON THE OLYMPICSMcNair signed a free three-year deal with San Diego following the end of his contract with Championship side Boro this summer. But he will be flown straight back to England after the MLS outfit agreed a six-month loan with West Brom.Part of the reason behind the short loan is because the club are waiting on the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.McNair said: “Joining San Diego FC is an exciting new chapter in my career.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”When I first heard of San Diego, I had this gut feeling of excitement to play outside of England and have a chance to play in MLS.”It’s going to be very special to be a part of history. I look forward to bringing my experience to the team and building a team San Diego can be proud of.”Watch moment rap legend Snoop Dogg dance with Paris Olympics 2024 torch through streets of city before opening ceremonyMcNair is the fifth signing in San Diego’s history, an early group of stars highlighted by former Napoli winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano. The club was founded last May by British-Egyptian businessman and former politician Mohamed Mansour.McNair has represented his country at the U-17, U-19, U-21 and senior level and helped them qualify for their first and only Euros in 2016. More

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      Antoine Griezmann ‘edges closer to Atletico Madrid transfer exit’ as tiny release clause in contract emerges

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      ANTOINE GRIEZMANN is edging closer to a move away from Atletico Madrid, according to reports.The French forward, 33, is into the final year of his contract at the La Liga side.Antoine Griezmann is attracting interest from MLS side Los Angeles FC this summerCredit: GettyThe French forward has an £8.5million release clause in his Atletico Madrid contractCredit: AlamyGriezmann re-joined Atletico permanently last summer following a two-year loan from Barcelona.Across his two spells with the club, he has scored 181 goals in 389 appearances as well as winning three major trophies.However, Griezmann could now be set to leave the Spanish capital once again.According to L’Equipe, MLS club Los Angeles FC are interested in a move for Griezmann.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLAFC are said to be weighing up signing the forward for free next summer or triggering his release clause.The report adds that Griezmann has a clause worth just £8.5million in his Atletico contract.Griezmann had previously planned to head to the MLS after the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA.As a result, he will seek assurances over his international future in talks with France boss Didier Deschamps before making a decision on a potential move.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe former Barca star has scored 44 goals in 135 caps for France and was part of their World Cup-winning side in 2018.Meanwhile, he appeared in all six of Les Bleus’ matches at this summer’s Euros.Antoine Griezmann walks out of France press conference after firing subtle dig at Didier Deschamps LAFC already have a strong French contingent at the BMO Stadium after bringing in two of Griezmann’s former international team-mates.Hugo Lloris has made 25 appearances since signing from Tottenham in January.Olivier Giroud also joined the club earlier this summer following his exit from AC Milan.LAFC are currently second in the MLS Western Conference, two points behind city rivals LA Galaxy with two games in hand. More

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      Watch MLS star score ‘craziest winner you’ll ever see’ in 97th minute but fans fume at ‘illegal’ goal

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      FOOTBALL fans were treated to a rare type of goal in Major League Soccer in the game between Atlanta United and Toronto.Headlines would have normally been made about the stoppage time winner alone, but it was the nature of how it came about which had fans calling it “crazy”.Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiare became hide and seek champion as he snuck up behind Toronto’s goalkeeperCredit: Atlanta UnitedThiare pounced as the goalkeeper put the ball down to playCredit: APThiare then dribbled the ball around the goalkeeper after pinching itCredit: APHe shot the ball into an empty net for a stunning match winnerCredit: ReutersIn the 97th minute with the score tied at 1-1, Toronto goalkeeper Luka Gavran had the ball in his arms as he attempted to run down the clock.However, unbeknownst to Gavran, Atlanta forward Jamal Thiare had sneakily gone off the pitch behind him to grab some water before quietly ambling back on to the field of play behind the Canadian.As both attackers and defenders moved down the pitch expecting 24-year-old Gavran to boot it long, Thiare waited behind him in case he dropped the ball.And in a stunning twist of fate, Gavran duly obliged as he dropped the ball ready to play the ball with his feet.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSenegal ace Thiare then pounced on the loose ball before dribbling it around the keeper and shooting the ball into the back of the net for an astonishing winner.Fans couldn’t believe what they had just seen, with one saying: “You see a goal like this maybe once every five years.”A goal like this to win the game seven minutes into stoppage? Never seen anything like it. Not even in MLS.”A second said: “The craziest game winner you will ever see and a team like Atlanta… they deserved a break like this.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe official club account shared a video of 31-year-old Thiare, proclaiming him: “Hide and seek champion.”Interim head coach Rob Valentino added: “I would say I’m on the younger side of coaching and the younger side of being in the game, but I have never seen anything like that.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlines”I made the joke to Dax [McCarty], after I ridiculously went sprinting down the sideline, that he has played 20 years now and I bet he has never seen a finish like that. “It was incredible, bizarre, but I’m glad we’re on this side of it.”Similar goals have occurred in England, with Danny Rose scoring a cheeky goal for Stevenage in 2022.One of the most famous versions came when Robbie Keane scored against Birmingham for Tottenham in 2003.However, many fans were left fuming at an apparent breach of rules from Thiare for stepping off the pitch, and believed referee Serhiy Boyko should have overturned the goal.One fan said: “Illegal, he steps off the field of his own accord, pretty bad reffing that this didn’t get VAR’d.”A second said: “He left the pitch to get a drink of water. Did the referee wave him back onto the pitch or am I missing something?”A third said: “The goal scorer leaves the field of play and re-enters without permission. That’s a yellow card, no goal.”READ MORE SUN STORIESUnder Ifab’s law 12.3 it says a player should be cautioned when “entering, re-entering or deliberately leaving the field of play without the referee’s permission”.Ifab’s law 13.2 also states: “Free kicks for offences involving a player entering, re-entering or leaving the field of play without permission are taken from the position of the ball when play was stopped.”EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Premier League cult hero looks unrecognisable as he resurfaces in Euro 2024 pundit role

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      A FORMER Premier League star has swapped the pitch for punditry to cover Euro 2024 this summer.The ex-player in question made 17 top-flight appearances in England for Everton.Football fans were stunned after spotting an ex-Prem star on their screensHe joined the Toffees on loan from LA Galaxy in 2010 and 2012, scoring two goals and providing nine assists in 22 outings.The striker, now 42, also played for Bayer Leverkusen, San Jose Earthquakes, Bayern Munich and Mexican side Leon.And he made a staggering 157 appearances for the United States national team, making him the second most capped player in the country’s history.Five years on from his retirement, he is now a broadcaster for US TV company Fox Sports.Read More on Euro 2024If you haven’t already guessed, the player in question is, of course, LA Galaxy icon Landon Donovan.Fans were stunned after turning on the channel to find the ex-forward covering Austria’s Euro 2024 group stage clash with France.And many were quick to comment on his unique hairstyle.One person wrote: “Have to respect the defiance from Landon Donovan.”Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLandon Donovan spent two loan spells with EvertonCredit: Action Images – ReutersHe is arguably best known for his time at LA GalaxyCredit: APAnother commented: “Landon Donovan? Wow.”While a third said: “Landon Donovan’s barber went ROGUE.”Watch as German TV broadcast is interrupted by footie legend at Euro 2024 as he apologises for what he did 18 years agoAfter retiring from professional football, Donovan founded and became a co-owner of San Diego Loyal SC, which dissolved last year.He also became a strategic advisor for League One side Lincoln City in 2021.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More