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      Footie star reveals team-mate puts butter in his coffee as fans gasp ‘send him straight to jail’

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      FOOTBALLER Dax McCarty horrified fans by revealing that one of his team-mates puts butter in his coffee.The MLS star, 36, joined Atlanta United from Nashville during the off-season.
      I have a teammate who shall not be named who adds butter to his coffee. He says I can’t criticize until I try it but I don’t want my breakfast to end up on the table so let’s ask the masses. Is this ok behavior or does he need to be taken straight to jail? pic.twitter.com/HMhJnot6v0— Dax McCarty (@DaxMcCarty11) February 12, 2024

      Dax McCarty has played 466 times in MLSCredit: Getty
      After arriving at the club’s facility for training, McCarty spotted one of his new team-mates’ bizarre habit.
      Taking to social media, the 13-cap USA international wrote: “I have a teammate who shall not be named who adds butter to his coffee.
      “He says I can’t criticize until I try it but I don’t want my breakfast to end up on the table so let’s ask the masses.
      “Is this ok behavior or does he need to be taken straight to jail?”
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      McCarty accompanied his post with a picture of his team-mate’s coffee, featuring two chunks of butter.
      The midfielder received a resounding answer to his question from revolted fans online.
      One wrote: “Lock him up.”
      While a second simply commented: “Jail.”
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      A third said: “Tell him in the south, the butter goes on everything else but the coffee.”
      And a fourth demanded: “drop the name, Dax.”
      Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozers
      Although another added: “I’ve heard from coffee aficionados that raw butter is great in coffee. I haven’t been bold enough to try it.”
      Despite demands from fans, McCarty did not name which team-mate was drinking coffee with butter.
      The veteran has played in MLS since 2006, twice being named an All-Star and winning two Supporters’ Shields.
      He was also part of the victorious US national team that won the Concacaf Gold Cup in 2017. More

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      Sheffield Wednesday look to capitalise on deadline day paperwork error to secure transfer of MLS star

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      SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY will make a new Duncan McGuire bid if they stay in the Championship.The Orlando striker, 23, flew in from the USA for talks with the Owls on the last day of the window, but then opted for Blackburn instead.
      Sheffield Wednesday will come back for Orlando City star Duncan McGuireCredit: Getty
      Blackburn almost signed McGuire during the January transfer windowCredit: Getty
      That deal collapsed after a paperwork error and McGuire is back in the MLS — but Wednesday and Blackburn are still keen.
      Rovers owners Venky’s, meanwhile, held a summit at which it was expected chief exec Steve Waggott would get the axe — but he survived.
      Secretary Ian Silvester could go after the McGuire cock-up.
      Blackburn fans slammed club chiefs after their failure to land McGuire during the January transfer window.
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      This comes after the Championship side sold star man Adam Wharton to Crystal Palace on deadline day following a £22million deal.
      The Rovers hierarchy explained the situation with a lengthy statement.
      It read: “Duncan McGuire’s proposed loan move to Blackburn from MLS side Orlando City has not been approved by the EFL to date due to the registration documents being submitted after the 11pm transfer deadline.
      “All of the necessary signed paperwork had been completed prior to 10pm on Thursday February 1st, however due to an administrative error, the forms were not processed within the prescribed time.
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      “Detailed discussions with legal representatives and the relevant football authorities have taken place over the past few days to try to reach an urgent and positive resolution to the matter.
      “The club’s lawyers have prepared the required papers and sent to the EFL Board, who will consider the case on Thursday February 8th.
      Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozers
      “Orlando City have allowed McGuire to remain in the UK, pending the EFL Board’s decision.
      “He will return to the United States, where he will re-join his club ahead of the start of the 2024 MLS season, should his registration not be approved.
      “Should the appeal be refused then Blackburn will attempt to reach a pre-contract agreement with Orlando City over the coming weeks to enable the player to officially join the club on a permanent basis when the 2024 summer transfer window opens.” More

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      FIFA cult hero and ‘career mode legend’ Luis Muriel joins ninth club of his career in £2million transfer

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      IT’S a done deal for FIFA legend Luis Muriel, who has joined Orlando City in a £2million transfer from Atalanta. The MLS club has signed him in an permanent transfer which kicks in immediately, and the Colombian will soon travel for his medical.
      Luis Muriel has joined Orlando City in a £2m transfer.Credit: Getty
      Muriel was a star of FIFA 13,but he’s still going strong
      Orlando City will be the ninth club of Muriel’s long career, which has included Sevilla, Fiorentina, Lecce and Granada. 
      At 32 years old, he has 45 caps for his country and is not looking like slowing down, having more than proved himself in recent years in Serie A with Atalanta. 
      In his overall 184 appearances for the club, he’s scored 68 goals and registered 28 assists. 
      40 of these goals and 10 of his assists came in just his first two seasons from 2019-2021.
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      The arrival of such a high class player in the MLS has sparked huge excitement among fans, who raved about the move on X, formerly known as Twitter.
      One referring to him as a ‘career mode legend’.
      Another said: “Massive signing.
      “Before, players like this would be going to Brazil, Mexico, or Argentina if they’re leaving Europe.
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      “Now they’re coming to MLS.
      “Seems like times are really changing.”
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      Muriel became a FIFA 13 cult legend after his card showed some seriously impressive stats, with 89 for pace and 86 for dribbling.
      He was called a ‘cheap beast’ and ‘FIFA legend’ and some even reckoned he was the best FIFA 13 player out there.
      His strength as a centre forward is an exciting prospect for Orlando, who already have Uruguayan international Facundo Torres up front.  More

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      Tottenham legend Hugo Lloris ‘bagged £2m golden handshake from Daniel Levy’ before MLS free transfer

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      HUGO LLORIS was reportedly handed a settlement worth up to £2million after leaving Tottenham last year.The goalkeeper, 37, joined MLS side Los Angeles FC on a free transfer in December after falling out of favour in North London.
      Hugo Lloris agreed a £2million settlement with Tottenham before leavingCredit: Getty
      However, he secured a “golden handshake” just before making the switch.
      According to the Daily Mail, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy negotiated a settlement for the remaining six months of his £100,000-per-week contract.
      Lloris had been at Tottenham for over 11 years before moving to the MLS.
      He made 444 appearances for the Lilywhites during his time in North London and kept 151 clean sheets.
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      After announcing his departure, Lloris told Spurs fans: “I just wanted to say thank you for all your support since day one.
      “It has been a great privilege to be one of you and one of your captains for many years.
      “I think it’s the end of the chapter, but you will always be in my heart.
      “Spurs will always be a special place for me and all of my family and on behalf of them as well I would like to say thank you for all the memories that we had together, all the emotions that we went through and I just want to wish you the best.”
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      Lloris made his final Tottenham appearance during the club’s 6-1 defeat to Newcastle last April.
      He was exiled by Ange Postecoglou following the manager’s arrival last summer and failed to break back into the starting line-up.
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      Fans demand Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami contract ‘terminated ASAP’ after spotting what he did during loss to Vissel Kobe

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      FANS labelled Lionel Messi ‘disgusting’ and called for his contract to be terminated for LAUGHING after his team-mate missed a penalty.Inter Miami took on Vissel Kobe in a friendly at the Japan National Stadium.
      Lionel Messi came under fire for his behaviour against Vissel KobeCredit: AFP
      The superstar was spotted laughing after his team-mate missed a penalty
      Robert Taylor blazed over from 12 yards
      The clash saw Messi line up alongside Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez but the former Barcelona trio could not find a breakthrough in the 0-0 draw.
      A penalty shoot-out followed to decide the winner and Vissel Kobe blinked first, but then Robert Taylor blazed over the bar from 12 yards.
      That bizarrely sparked laughter from Messi and his team-mates Jordi Alba and DeAndre Yedlin.
      Fans fumed in response as Vissel Kobe went on to win the shoot-out, with one labelling the superstar a “disgusting leader”.
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      Another added: “His contract should be terminated ASAP. Ridiculous.”
      A third wrote: “Such a disgusting guy man, how can he laugh?”
      And another commented: “My captain would NEVER.”
      Inter Miami are in the Far East on their pre-season tour and took on a Hong Kong XI last week.
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      But fans were left outraged and demanded their money back after Messi was left on the bench, with Miami owner David Beckham even booed by the crowd.
      Messi, 36, revealed he was injured and expressed his disappointment that he was unable to play.
      He said: “Unfortunately in football things can happen in any game, that we may have an injury. It happened to me.
      “I couldn’t play in the Hong Kong match, and it was a shame because I always wanted to participate, I wanted to be there and even more so when it came to these matches.
      “When we travelled so far and people were so excited to see our matches…I hope we can return and we play another game and I can play as I do whenever I can.
      “But the truth is that it is a game that I was not able to participate.”
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      Messi breaks silence on controversial Inter Miami no-show as Hong Kong official claims he was contracted to play

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      LIONEL MESSI admits it was “a shame” he missed another prestige friendly for Inter Miami.Fans in Hong Kong – and even the territory’s Government – are furious that Messi was left on the bench for Sunday’s game because of a hamstring injury.
      Headache for Lionel Messi as row continues over him missing Inter Miami friendlyCredit: Rex
      Messi said: “Unfortunately in football things can happen in any game, that we may have an injury. It happened to me.
      “I couldn’t play in the Hong Kong match, and it was a shame because I always wanted to participate, I wanted to be there and even more so when it came to these matches.
      “When we travelled so far and people were so excited to see our matches…I hope we can return and we play another game and I can play as I do whenever I can. 
      “But the truth is that it is a game that I was not able to participate.”
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      Inter Miami, co-owned by former England and Manchester United star David Beckham, continued their globetrotting pre-season tour by beating a Hong Kong XI 4-1.
      But supporters who had paid up to £100 to watch Messi play demanded refunds and drowned out Beckham’s post-match speech with boos.
      Footage also showed a fuming fan kick the head off a cardboard cut of Messi promoting the event.
      And the row isn’t over yet, with the Hong Kong authorities threatening to withhold up to £1.6m from organisers Tatler Asia after they allegedly learned only 10 minutes before the final whistle that Messi would not get on the pitch.
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      Kevin Yeung, Hong Kong’ secretary for culture, sports and tourism, said: “’One of the key terms of our funding agreement with Tatler Asia was for Messi to participate in the match for at least 45 minutes, subject to fitness and safety considerations.
      “’We immediately requested them to explore other remedies, such as Messi appearing on the field to interact with his fans and receiving the trophy.
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      “’Unfortunately, as you all see, this did not work out.
      “’We haven’t paid any money yet. In the coming weeks we will further liaise with the organiser Tatler Asia. 
      “We will discuss the performance of the whole event and we will make a decision on how to deal with the sponsorship.”
      Earlier this month fans in Saudi Arabia missed out on a showdown between Messi and arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo when both legends were unfit for Inter Miami’s game against Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in Riyadh.
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      Premier League cult hero and USA legend’s daughter now making her own way in football

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      BRIAN McBRIDE made a career of scoring goals wherever he played.And now his daughter has clearly inherited the family’s shooting boots as she makes her own way in football. 
      Brian McBride is considered a Fulham legend after his spell at Craven CottageCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      McBride and wife Dina have three daughters – Ashley, Ella and FreyaCredit: https://twitter.com/BMcBride20
      His youngest Freya has inherited her dad’s shooting bootsCredit: https://twitter.com/BMcBride20
      McBride Sr, 51, came through collegiate soccer before going pro with Milwaukee Rampage in 1994.
      One season with Wolfsburg followed before he really made a name for himself back in America with Columbus Crew.
      During his eight-year spell in Ohio, though, he twice headed out on loan to play under David Moyes in North-West England, firstly with Preston and then Everton.
      A heavy collision during his Preston debut meant he required surgery to remove a blood clot in his arm while a rib was also removed in the operation. 
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      Moyes turned to McBride to help give the Toffees a much-needed boost – and he scored against Tottenham less than ten minutes into his Premier League debut past compatriot Kasey Keller.
      Then in January 2004, Fulham snapped up the striker and he became a cult hero in West London.
      In his four-and-a-half years with the Cottagers, McBride was twice named player of the year before assuming the captaincy in 2007.
      His 41 goals in 154 appearances secured his legendary status, cemented with a bar inside Craven Cottage named after the popular American.
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      McBridge returned to the MLS with Chicago Fire in 2008 and came out of retirement for a brief cameo for Wembley FC in their FA Cup run alongside fellow former Premier League stars in 2012.
      On the international stage, meanwhile, he managed 30 goals in 96 caps for the USA – including becoming the first American man to score at two World Cups and was MVP as they were crowned 2002 Gold Cup champions. 
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      McBride married his bride and childhood family friend Dina Lundstrom in 2002 – with her father even coaching a young Brian.
      The couple moved back to their hometown of Arlington Heights in Illinois when McBride signed for Chicago Fire, less than an hour’s drive from the stadium. 
      It is understood the family live five minutes from McBride’s childhood home – and just two from Dina’s. 
      They have three daughters – Ashley, Ella and Freya.
      And the former footballer clearly loves being a doting father and husband with plenty of heartwarming social media posts.
      That includes those cheering his youngest Freya on in her sporting ventures.
      As well as her proficiency on the volleyball court, she has also taken up football.
      McBride shared a video on Twitter in November 2023 of teenager Freya storming in at the back post to fire home with a great finish.
      ‘Love to see it’
      Her dad wrote: “My youngest’s first goal for her new team FC United U16 GA.”
      Plenty of football fans flooded the comments with reference to McBride Sr’s own ability to find the net.
      One said: “Deadly in the box like her dad.”
      Another added: “We love to see it!”
      A third wrote: “You taught her how to get on the end of a cross I see!”
      And a fourth commented: “Congratulations!”
      Then mum Dina replied: “My poor video skills!”
      But super-encouraging Brian responded: “Not at all. I was impressed you caught it on tape. I was sitting right next to you and didn’t know you were filming it.”
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      McBride also launched his own soccer academy in Illinois, works as a TV pundit and was USMNT general manager from 2020 to 2023. 
      He has also spoken for the Central Ohio Diabetes Association and at events for the Concussion Legacy Foundation to promote safer sport and support athletes affected by chronic traumatic encephalopathy in the brain. 
      McBride battles with Italy’s Fabio Cannavaro at the 2006 World CupCredit: EPA
      The striker scored at the 1998 and 2002 tournamentsCredit: Corbis – Getty
      McBride scored 41 goals for the Cottagers in 154 gamesCredit: AP:Associated Press
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      David Beckham is BOOED by 40,000 angry fans who demand refund after Lionel Messi no-show

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      DAVID BECKHAM was booed by 40,000 fuming fans demanding a refund.The former England captain, 48, is in Hong Kong for Inter Miami’s pre-season trip to the Far East.
      Lionel Messi sat on the bench throughout Inter Miami’s friendly win in Hong KongCredit: Reuters
      David Beckham’s speech was drowned out by booingCredit: AFP
      Fans had paid hundreds of pounds for ticketsCredit: AP

      The 40,000 tickets got snapped up within an hour of going on sale.
      However, locals who forked out as much as £360 on tickets expressed their anger because Lionel Messi remained an unused substitute.
      The Argentine icon, 36, has been battling a hamstring injury that saw him only play seven minutes in the 6-0 defeat against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr on Thursday.
      And the World Cup winner – who did take part in a very light open training session – was not risked against a Hong Kong XI.
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      But that did not go down well with the passionate supporters desperate to get a glimpse of the footballing GOAT.
      There were chants of “we want Messi” during the second half as Inter Miami ran out 4-1 winners.
      Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba both came off the bench but Messi and Luis Suarez watched the entirety from the sidelines.
      The fans – who were told there would be no refunds if Messi did not feature – drowned out Beckham’s address to the crowd with their furious reaction.
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      Beckham said on the pitch after full-time: “On behalf of everybody involved in Inter Miami, our club, I would like to say thank you very much for the incredible welcome.
      “I have always loved Hong Kong and we look forward to coming back one day to entertain you even more.
      “Thank you to the media. Thank you for everyone in the stadium that has turned up tonight and been here for us.
      “It means a lot because to see these great players play inspires a lot of young children in this country and around the world.
      “I hope one day we will be back to entertain you. Hong Kong, thank you very much. I will see you soon. Thank you.”
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      But plenty were still seething afterwards – especially after spending hundreds of pounds on tickets and some even travelling from overseas.
      As reported by the Daily Mail, one said: “I’ve been waiting almost ten years to see him. This is a rare opportunity to see him, because he might be retiring soon. We are very disappointed.”
      Another added: “I flew from Melbourne for this. We waited a long time but he never showed up. I’m really disappointed.”
      And a third fumed: “I came for the training and just saw him doing stretches. Messi isn’t a supermodel. People don’t pay just to watch him sit.”
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      Inter Miami finish their tour of Asia against Vissel Kobe on Wednesday before a final friendly against Messi’s boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys.
      The Florida side begin their 2024 MLS campaign at home to Real Salt Lake and then Beckham takes his club to face his former team LA Galaxy.
      Supporters were not afraid to vent their angerCredit: AFP
      Lionel Messi’s head was removed from advertising at the stadiumCredit: AP
      Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets came on but Luis Suarez was not usedCredit: Getty
      Inter Miami ran out 4-1 winnersCredit: Getty More