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      YouTube star IShowSpeed flies from America to Old Trafford just to watch Cristiano Ronaldo.. but Man Utd star ruled out

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      YOUTUBER IShowSpeed was left red-faced after flying all the way from America to watch his idol Cristiano Ronaldo… only for the Manchester United star to miss the game against Aston Villa.The internet star is a self-proclaimed mega-fan of the Portuguese attacker and he would have been immensely excited to see his “hero” play live.
      IShowSpeed flew from America to Old Trafford to watch Cristiano Ronaldo play, but the star missed the game.Credit: Sky Sports
      However, he was still happy to make it onto television.Credit: Sky Sports
      Ronaldo was ruled out due to illness.Credit: Rex
      The 17-year-old has even released his own song tribute to the former Real Madrid star titled Ronaldo [Sewey].
      However, much to his disappointment, Ronaldo was not even on the bench for the Red Devils’ Carabao Cup fixture against Aston Villa.
      After finding out the news, he tweeted: “I’m crying right now I flew all the way to Manchester to see Ronaldo and he is not playing.”
      Before the game manager Erik ten Hag confirmed that Ronaldo would miss the game.
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      Ten Hag told MUTV: “Jadon [Sancho] ill, Cristiano [Ronaldo] ill, and Antony injured.”
      Although it is not expected to affect the 37-year-old’s World Cup place, which will be his fifth international tournament with Portugal.

      Ronaldo has struggled for consistent game time this season following the arrival of Ten Hag, as the manager has tried to establish a new style of play.
      The forward has been in and out of the side as the Dutchman tries to find his best team.
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      He did play on the weekend, but the result was not what he would have liked as Manchester United succumbed to a 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
      Ronaldo’s Old Trafford future has been up in the air recently as he has been reportedly trying to get a move away from the club.
      Most recently, in his biography, he revealed that he “could see himself” playing at Ligue 1 side PSG. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ruled out of Man Utd’s Carabao Cup clash vs Aston Villa due to ‘illness’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was ruled out of Manchester United’s Carabao Cup win over Aston Villa due to illness, according to boss Erik ten Hag. The 38-year-old was completely absent from the squad for the third-round clash at Old Trafford.
      Cristiano Ronaldo played against Aston Villa on Sunday but missed out tonightCredit: PA
      The manager named a slightly-weakened side ahead of the club’s final pre-World Cup Premier League game at Fulham on Sunday.
      But it was announced only before the game that one of the Red Devils’ biggest stars would miss out.
      Ten Hag insisted illness was the issue and it had nothing to do with the fast-approaching World Cup.
      The Dutchman told Sky Sports: “[He has a] illness. So not available.
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      “It’s difficult to say [whether he will be available for Fulham] how he recovers.”
      When the reporter pressed ten Hag on whether the World Cup had anything to do with Ronaldo’s absence, the boss insisted simply: “No, illness.”
      Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s World Cup squad earlier in the day along with his United team-mates Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot.
      Players around Europe have one final weekend of domestic action to get through before jetting off for Qatar.
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      Many will be hoping they don’t fall victim to last minute injuries which has affected a whole host of stars.
      Despite Ronaldo’s absence, Man Utd managed to beat Aston Villa 4-2.
      Their reward is a fourth round tie against Vincent Kompany’s Burnley. More

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      Carabao Cup fourth round draw LIVE REACTION: Liverpool to visit Man City, Man Utd to host Burnley in last-16 – latest

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      LIVERPOOL will visit Manchester City in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Manchester United have been handed an easier tie as they take on Championship outfit Burnley at home.
      Gillingham face a trip to Wolves while Newcastle host Bournemouth.

      Start time: Approx 10.30pm GMT
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Football

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      Carabao Cup fourth round draw
      Let’s take a look at those ties to be played on December 21 and December 22…

      Wolves vs Gillingham
      Southampton vs Lincoln
      Blackburn vs Nottingham Forest
      Newcastle vs Bournemouth
      Man City vs Liverpool
      Man Utd vs Burnley
      MK Dons vs Leicester
      Charlton vs Brighton

      And so we have it
      The tie of the round is definitely Man City vs Liverpool.
      Pep Guardiola’s men have already had to see off Chelsea.
      And their reward for that win is a clash against current holders and fierce rivals Liverpool.
      Elsewhere, Man Utd will welcome City legend Vincent Kompany to Old Trafford.
      Draw 8
      Charlton vs Brighton
      Draw 7
      MK Dons vs Leicester
      Draw 6
      Man Utd vs Burnley
      Draw 5
      Man City vs Liverpool
      Draw 4
      Newcastle vs Bournemouth
      Draw 3
      Blackburn vs Nottingham Forest
      Draw 2
      Southampton vs Lincoln
      Draw 1
      Wolves vs Gillingham
      Carabao draw – here we go
      The presenters are ready.
      The balls are in the pot.
      And the draw for the Carabao Cup fourth round is set to commence.
      Here we go!
      Fourth round draw coming up
      With United in the pot, the draw is set to commence shortly.
      Here are the ball numbers:

      1 – AFC Bournemouth
      2 – Blackburn Rovers
      3 – Brighton & Hove Albion
      4 – Burnley
      5 – Charlton Athletic
      6 – Gillingham
      7 – Leicester City
      8 – Lincoln City
      9 – Liverpool
      10 – Manchester City
      11 – Milton Keynes Dons
      12 – Newcastle United
      13 – Nottingham Forest
      14 – Southampton
      15 – Wolverhampton Wanderers
      16 – Manchester United

      When will ties be played?
      The Carabao Cup fourth round draw is nearly here.
      But the games will be played after the World Cup.
      The precise dates are December 21 and December 22.
      That means Carabao teams will be back in action BEFORE the Premier League resumes.
      FT – Utd 4 Villa 2
      Man Utd are the final team through to the Carabao Cup fourth round after a comeback win against Villa.
      The visitors went ahead twice at Old Trafford during a whirlwind second half.
      But Bruno Fernandes finally put United ahead late on.
      And Scott McTominay’s last-gasp effort sealed the Red Devils’ revenge.
      Latest – Utd 3 Villa 2
      The time has almost come for the balls to be drawn.
      But we are still waiting on the result between Man Utd and Aston Villa.
      The Red Devils are leading 3-2 with less than 10 minutes to go following a strike from Bruno Fernandes.
      Can United hold on after taking the lead for the first time?
      Latest – Utd 2 Villa 2
      Still 20 minutes left of normal time and both sides have found the back of the net.
      Ollie Watkins fired the visitors ahead in the 48th minute.
      Anthony Martial then levelled for United straight from the kick-off.
      Villa went back ahead through a Diogo Dalot own goal in the 62nd minute.
      But Marcus Rashford levelled for 2-2 five minutes later.
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      Nottingham Forest 2-0 Tottenham
      Spurs torrid form continued as they were knocked out of the competition by lowly Forest.
      Goals from Renan Lodi and Jesse Lingard won the game for the home side.
      Spurs had Harry Kane up front, with Antonio Conte admitting after the game that he needed to play the England star because he had no-one else in his squad who could do the same job due to injuries.
      Arsenal 1-3 Brighton
      The Gunners have been in fine form this season but were undone by Brighton last night at the Emirates.
      Eddie Nketiah put Arsenal ahead early with a curled finish but Danny Welbeck came back to haunt his old side by equalising with a penalty.
      Roberto De Zerbi’s side produced some excellent football in the second half, with both Karol Mitoma and Tariq Lamptey getting on the scoresheet.
      The Seagulls are ball number three and will be hoping for an easier draw in the last-16.
      Martiel equalises for Man Utd
      Thanks to a frantic start to the second half at Old Trafford, the game is now 1-1!
      Ollie Watkins opened the scoring with a chip over Martin Dubravka.
      But Anthony Martial tapped home just moments after the restart.

      Man City 2-0 Chelsea
      Manchester City beat Chelsea last night at the Etihad thanks to goals from Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez.
      The Blues carved City open on numerous occasions but were unable to finish their chances, with youngster Lewis Hall missing a couple of opportunities.
      The 18-year-old was insrusmental throughout, but lacked killer instinct in the box.
      Christian Pulisic also missed a couple of chances for Chelsea, who were eventually punished for their mishaps in front of goal.
      Mahrez scored a free-kick to break the deadlock in the second half before Alvarez tapped in a second moments later.
      Chelse had the ball in the net late, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
      Who won it last season?
      Last season’s Carabao Cup final was played between Liverpool and Chelsea in what was an entertaining clash at Wembley.
      The game finished 0-0, but it wasn’t devoid of chances or disallowed goals.
      The Blues had three goals chalked off and were largely the better side throughout the clash.
      Eventually, the game went to penalties and Liverpool won 11-10, with Kepa Arrizabalaga skying his penalty to gift the Reds a famous win.

      Man Utd vs Aston Villa
      The two sides are currently playing out a very drab 0-0 at Old Trafford.
      Neither side have had any major chances and both keepers are yet to be tested.

      Third round results
      There were certainly some shocks in the third round this year, including Arsenal’s 3-1 home defeat to Brighton.
      But Gillingham also stunend Premier League side Brentford, beating them on penalties.

      Bournemouth 4-1 Everton
      Bristol City 1-3 Lincoln City
      Burnley 3-1 Crawley
      Leicester 3-0 Newport
      MK Dons 2-0 Morecambe
      Stevenage 1-1 Charlton*
      Brentford 1-1 Gillingham*
      Arsenal 1-3 Brighton
      Man City 2-0 Chelsea
      Newcastle* 0-0 Crystal Palace
      Nottginham Forest 2-0 Tottenham
      Southampton* 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday
      West Ham 2-2 Blackburn*
      Wolves 1-0 Leeds

      *Won on penalties.

      Ball numbers confirmed
      Here are the numbers to look out for tonight. Number six for all of you Gillingham fans out there.

      1 – AFC Bournemouth
      2 – Blackburn Rovers
      3 – Brighton & Hove Albion
      4 – Burnley
      5 – Charlton Athletic
      6 – Gillingham
      7 – Leicester City
      8 – Lincoln City
      9 – Liverpool
      10 – Manchester City
      11 – Milton Keynes Dons
      12 – Newcastle United
      13 – Nottingham Forest
      14 – Southampton
      15 – Wolverhampton Wanderers
      16 – Manchester United/Aston Villa

      Welcome to the Carabao Cup 4th round draw
      Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of the EFL Carabao Cup fourth round draw!
      The next stage of the competition is upon us with ties expected to be played in the week commencing December 19, after the World Cup.
      The big news heading into tonight’s draw is the lack of presence from London-based teams.
      Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham were all knocked out of the competition on Wednesday night in their respective ties with Manchester City, Brighton and Nottingham Forest.
      Liverpool beat Derby on penalties to book their spot, and Manchester United take on Aston Villa tonight.
      Follow along on SunSport for updates from that game, as well as all the build-up to tonight’s draw!
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      Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to being named in Portugal World Cup 2022 squad that’s packed full of Premier League stars

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      PORTUGAL have become the latest country to confirm their World Cup squad and it’s packed with Premier League talent. Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo – set to feature in his fifth World Cup – was among the biggest names included with his team-mate Bruno Fernandes also in the squad of 26.
      38-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is incredibly set to star in a fifth World CupCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo was quick to react to the news, posting an image of the squad on his social channels.
      He wrote in the accompanying caption: “Once again, ready to raise the name of Portugal very high! There are 26 names on Mister Fernando Santos’ list, but we’re all summoned! Go Portugal!”
      Ronaldo and Fernandes are just two stars from a talented squad that will be looking to reach the latter stages of the Qatar tournament.
      Also named in the squad by Portugal boss Fernando Santos is Fulham midfield ace Joao Palhinha, Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and João Cancelo and the Wolves trio of Ruben Neves, Matheus Nunes and keeper Jose Sa.
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      Diogo Dalot is the third Man United star part of the squad, while Red Devils fans may also be advised to keep an eye on Porto keeper Diogo Costa who is one of the 26 and has been linked with an Old Trafford move.
      The most high-profile stars from European clubs outside of the UK include AC Milan hotshot Rafael Leao and João Félix of Atletico Madrid.
      Unlike many other nations, Portugal have managed to organise a friendly before the World Cup kicks off.
      They will play Nigeria in a warm-up game in a week’s time before they begin their voyage in Group H.
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      The tricky group includes Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.
      Portugal World Cup squad in full
      Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Rui Patricio (Roma), José Sa (Wolverhampton)
      Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), João Cancelo (Manchester City). Raphael Guerreiro (Dortmund), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Pepe (Porto), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Danilo Pereira (PSG), Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
      Midfielders: João Palhinha (Fulham), Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), João Mario (Benfica), Matheus Nunes (Wolverhampton), Otavio (Porto). Vitinha (PSG), William Carvalho (Real Betis)
      Forwards: André Silva (RB Leipzig), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Goncalo Ramos (Benfica), João Félix (Atlético Madrid), Ricardo Horta (Braga), Rafael Leão (AC Milan) More

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      Man Utd 4 Aston Villa 2 LIVE SCORE: Red Devils THROUGH to Carabao Cup fourth round after six-goal thriller – updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are through to the fourth round of the EFL Carabao Cup after a 4-2 win over Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins made it 1-0 minutes after the restart but 19 seconds after United kicked off from the next restart, Anthony Martial tapped home to make it 1-1.
      Soon after that, Diogo Dalot’s own goal made it 2-1 to the visitors before Marcus Rashford levelled with a finish of his own.
      And Bruno Fernandes United 3-2 up with a deflected shot from inside the box before Scott McTominay bagged United’s fourth.

      Start time: 8pm BST
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Football
      Man Utd XI: Dubravka, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia, Fred, McTominay, Van de Beek, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial
      Aston Villa XI: Olssen, Young, Konsa, Chambers, Augustinsson, Ramsey, Kamara, Douglas Luiz, McGinn, Watkins, Ings

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      Last chance saloon for United
      This weekend is the last chance for a lot of players not involved in the FIFA World Cup to make a statement before the enforced mid-season break.
      United travel to Craven Cottage for tricky tie with ninth-placed Fulham who are having a great start under the guidance of Marco Silva.
      With a three point gap to fourth-placed Tottenham, victory is key to United’s aims of a top four spot this season.
      Answering the call of your country
      Marcus Rashford capped a brilliant day by being awarded the man of the match award today after being named in Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad for Qatar.
      Scoring the second goal to put United in front, he was a constant menace to Villa down the left wing in the second half.
      Gareth Southgate will be hoping to see such positive play from the young Man Utd forward later this month in Qatar.
      Beam me up Scotty
      Garnacho has really started to show his potential this season and does not look out of place at all at this level.
      His vision to see the run of Scott McTominay but then to pick him out with a lovely clipped ball into the box was a touch of class.
      The Scottish midfielder sliding in to poke the ball home to seal the win and book their place in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.

      Red Devils show their potential
      After a first half that seemed like both teams had their foot on the brakes the second half did not fail to disappoint.
      After falling behind to an Ollie Watkins goal, the hosts responded in less than a minute to draw the game level.
      From that point onwards they looked capable of scoring every time they cam forward.
      A well deserved win for Erik ten Hag and his team.
      FT: Man Utd 4-2 Aston Villa
      The referee brings the game to an end.
      A fantastic second half giving us six goals to enjoy.
      Control of the game swung back and fore until United scored their fourth to seal the victory.
      Man Utd 4-2 Aston Villa
      90+2. Garnacho does brilliantly to spot the run of McTominay.
      He clips a ball over the defence to the sliding Scotsman.
      Diverting the ball into the back of the Villa net.
      Goal – Scott McTominay (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa – McTominay chance
      90. Brilliant first time pass around the corner from Eriksen to McTominay.
      Bearing down on goal he looks to bend one in the top corner.
      The ball comes thundering back off the crossbar.
      We are going to have four minutes added.
      Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa
      88. This second half has been a credit to the EFL Cup.
      Maguire is penalised for a foul on Watkins.
      The Villa players are demanding a second yellow card but the referee is not having it at all.
      Replays show Maguire is a very lucky boy.

      Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa
      86. United seem to be camped in the Villa half right now.
      The referee gives the visitors some time to gather their breath as he awards them a free kick.
      Garnacho is down as he was caught in a challenge.
      The replay shows minimal contact.
      Looks like Martinez is waiting to come on for United.
      He replaces Victor Lindelof.
      Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa
      84. Eriksen is looking to pull the strings in midfield, pinging passes around the pitch.
      Game management seems to be key for United now.
      Playing possession football, frustrating the visitors.
      Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa
      82. Marcus Rashford comes off for Casemiro.
      ten Hag looking to hold on to what the lead they have now.
      Well into the final ten minutes of the game now.
      Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa
      80. The second half has been a fiesta of football.
      Goals galore and we may not be finished yet.
      The pressure is on Aston Villa to get on the front foot now.

      Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa
      78. A misplaced pass from Olsen finds Garnacho.
      He threads it to Fernandes who shoots but Mings is sliding in to try and block the shot and sends the ball into the opposite corner.
      Olsen may have got to Fernandes effort but the Portuguese midfielder does not care.
      Goal – Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa – Fernandes chance
      76. The ball finds its way to Fernandes in the box.
      He swivels and shoots and Olsen makes a great save in the bottom corner to turn the ball wide.
      Maguire meets the corner with his head but the Villa keeper is equal to it once again.
      Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa
      74. We have to have a winner tonight.
      If neither side can break the current scoreline we will have penalties.
      Both teams are looking to attack when the chance presents itself.
      Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa
      72. Malacia and McGinn are having a good battle in the middle of the park as they exchange tackles.
      Villa are looking to make some more changes.
      The visitors come forward with Douglas Luiz, the ball is worked to Bailey who tries to bend one in the far corner.
      Easy save for Dubravka.

      Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa
      70. United are looking dangerous every time they attack now.
      The ball is slipped into the box and Fernandes is through at a tight angle.
      With plenty of options in the box he tries to score from an acute angle and bells the ball out for a throw in.
      Terrible decision making.
      Man Utd 2-2 Aston Villa
      68. What a difference a half makes.
      We are being treated some real entertainment to make up for the first 45 minutes we were all forced to endure.
      Rashford does brilliantly to stay on his feet under the Villa challenge, steadies himself and pokes the ball passed Olsen.
      Goal – Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 1-2 Aston Villa
      66. The irony is that at one goal down, Erik ten Hag brings on players from their game on the weekend who lost 3-1 to Villa.
      Unai Emery has a chance to make it a perfect start to his Villa reign.
      Another goal would give them the breathing space they crave.
      Man Utd 1-2 Aston Villa – Rashford chance
      64. Villa are growing in confidence again.
      Knocking the ball around, making United chase shadows.
      Dubravka is able to come out and collect on this occasion.
      Rashford is through on goal, the ball dropping on the half-volley and he smashes it just wide of the post.

      Man Utd 1-2 Aston Villa
      62. Fred comes off for Eriksen.
      Garnacho comes on for Martial.
      Bailey is a thorn in Man Utd’s side as he comes back to haunt them again after his goal on the weekend.
      Goal – Diogo Dalot OG (Man Utd)
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      Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo ‘told pal he could see himself playing for PSG’, reveals explosive biography

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has blown the door open to a move to Ligue 1 giants PSG in a new biography.The Portuguese superstar has been rumoured to be on the way out of Manchester United since the arrival of manager Erik Ten Hag in the summer.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly open to a move to PSGCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo’s playing time has taken a massive hit this season, despite being the club’s top scorer last campaign as Ten Hag tries to establish his style of football at Old Trafford.
      The 37-year-old is believed to want out, but only for a Champions League club despite mega-money interest from Saudi Arabia.
      Chelsea were reported to be interested in signing Ronaldo in the summer, but a move never materialised as they instead signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Raheem Sterling to bolster their frontline.
      Ronaldo however could link-up with long-time adversary Lionel Messi at the Parc des Princes if he gets his way, as he revealed in a biography that he could see himself playing there.
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      As per Le’Equipe, he said: “The door is open. Only with the Portuguese from the Paris region, the club could fill the stadium.
      “I see myself well at the Parc des Princes, in front of fifty thousand Portuguese. That would be great.”
      However, as well as Messi, the French giants currently have Neymar and Kylian Mbappe as their attacking options.
      With Ronaldo’s form this season, it would be hard to imagine him being able to displace any of the three, who are all in brilliant goalscoring form.
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      Ronaldo has scored three goals this campaign, compared to Messi’s 11, Mbappe’s 18, and Neymar’s 13.
      However, both Messi and Ronaldo’s contracts expire in the summer and there is no guarantee that the Argentine will extend his stay in France.
      Messi’s former employers Barcelona, MLS side Inter Miami and his childhood club Newell’s Old Boys have all been credited as possible destinations for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      If Messi was to leave France, then it could open up a space for Ronaldo to move across the English Channel for one last big move. More

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      Man Utd star Antony shares footage of himself getting five new tattoos including ‘shush’ on finger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Antony has shared footage of his new tattoos – which includes the word “shhh…” inked along his finger. The exciting winger is already making a name for himself at Old Trafford after his summer move to Manchester.
      Antony’s new tattoo may well help rile up opposition fans even more when he scoresCredit: Instagram / @dom.tattoo
      Antony has already proven he has a big personality off the pitchCredit: Instagram / @dom.tattoo
      Fans got to see the new additions to Antony’s vast tattoo collection on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @dom.tattoo
      He cost United £85.5m from Ajax but he is already proving his worth on the pitch with three Premier League goals.
      The Brazilian is also showing he has a flair for the dramatic off-the-pitch as he shows off his range of new tattoos.
      Antony’s Instagram story shows him getting inked up only days after his call-up to Brazil’s World Cup squad.
      The star lies shirtless as a tattooist adds to the already fine collection of art along his arms.
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      In a second post he then shows off his new designs.
      The most eye-catching is the word “shhh…”, which he had inked down the side of his forefinger.
      It will add even more panache to any potential Antony celebration if he raises his finger to his lips after scoring.
      He also had the year “2014” and a fist drawn in striking purple ink on the back of his left arm.
      Antony has previously spoken about his attachment to the lion tat on his armCredit: Instagram / @dom.tattoo
      Antony is set to head to Qatar with the rest of the Brazil World Cup squad in the following daysCredit: Instagram / @dom.tattoo
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      And Antony had “123…” along the length of his right knuckle and the word “iluminado” along his neck, which translates as “illuminated” in English.
      The 22-year-old previously explained to Manchester United’s website the reason behind his tattoos and particularly the picture of the lion on one of his arms.
      He said: “I’ve got this one together with my brother, which says ‘only those from the same place know what I’ve been through.
      “This one on my neck is a chain pendant and the full sleeve has meaning.”
      He added in the September interview that he planned to get even more ink in the future.
      Antony has missed United’s last few games with injury but will be hoping to return for their final pre-World Cup game away at Fulham on Sunday.
      Antony’s neck now reads “illuminado” or “illuminated” in EnglishCredit: Instagram / @dom.tattoo More

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      The Premier League club that boasts the most England players in World Cup squad revealed… and shock side are second

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      MANCHESTER CITY boast the most stars of any club in England’s 26-man World Cup squad.Defender Kyle Walker was touch-and-go due to injury but he makes the squad along with four other City players.
      England’s 26-man squad for the World Cup
      James Maddison has been called up for the first time since 2019Credit: Reuters
      Newcastle star Callum Wilson is going to QatarCredit: PA
      Fellow defender John Stones, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have also been named in Gareth Southgate’s squad, as has another injury-hit star Kalvin Phillips.
      Citizens boss Pep Guardiola confirmed Phillips would be fit for the World Cup and the midfielder came off the bench to make his first appearance since September against Chelsea on Wednesday.
      No club match City for number of players in the squad but Newcastle are a surprise close second with three.
      Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope are mainstays of the squad but they have now been joined by Callum Wilson, who is somewhat of a surprise inclusion.
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      Eddie Howe said the striker was desperate to go to the World Cup and he has been rewarded for his return of six goals in ten Premier League games – with strikers Tammy Abraham and Ivan Toney missing out.
      Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United also have three players each in the squad, with Marcus Rashford returning to the Three Lions set-up.
      He has not made an England appearance since the Euro 2020 final but is joined in the squad by United pair Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire, while Jadon Sancho has not made the cut.
      Another player returning for the first time since the Euros is in-form Arsenal defender Ben White.
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      Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale from the Gunners also feature while Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher and Raheem Sterling represent Chelsea.
      Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton, West Ham and Borussia Dortmund also have players in the squad, as do Leicester with James Maddison.
      Maddison’s inclusion comes amid some fine performances for the Foxes as he has helped drag Brendan Rodgers’ side off the bottom of the Premier League.
      And it means he is set to add to the solitary England cap he won against Montenegro in 2019. More