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    Former Man Utd star Shinji Kagawa ‘was dating famous porn star when he signed for Sir Alex Ferguson in 2012’

    FORMER Manchester United ace Shinji Kagawa was dating porn star Ameri Ichinose when he signed for the Red Devils, a report has claimed.The Japanese international moved to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund in a £14m deal in 2012.
    Shinji Kagawa joined Man Utd from Dortmund back in 2012Credit: Getty
    The attacker was reportedly dating porn star Ameri Ichinose at the timeCredit: Instagram / @erikakurisu
    And the Daily Star states that at that time he was linked to the adult film actress from his homeland.
    Ichinose features in a number of videos on adult site PornHub – which have been watched over seven million times.
    She is believed to have started her career in the porn industry in 2006 aged 18.
    That was after she worked as a glamour model.
    And Ichinose also once revealed her love for sex and claimed ‘the nastier the better’.
    The now 34-year-old has also appeared in movies under other stage names.
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    Two of which include Erika Kurisu and Ayaka Misora.
    Kagawa won the Premier League during his first season at Old Trafford.
    But he struggled at United due to a knee injury while with the Red Devils.
    The attacker scored just two goals during his two years there before he returned to the Bundesliga.
    He now plays in Belgium for Sint-Truiden following spells in Spain and Greece.
    Ichinose features in a number of videos on PornHubCredit: Instagram / @erikakurisu
    She is believed to have started her career in the porn industry aged 18Credit: Instagram / @erikakurisu
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    Man Utd target transfer for Chelsea star Rudiger as part of new-look defence which could leave Maguire future in doubt

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ‘keen to land’ Antonio Rudiger on a free from Chelsea this summer – which could cast doubt on Harry Maguire’s future.The German defender, 28, is yet to agree a new contract with the Blues with his deal set to expire in June.
    Man Utd are plotting a free transfer swoop for Chelsea’s Antonio RudigerCredit: Rex
    The move could cast doubt over the long-term future of Harry Maguire at Old TraffordCredit: Rex
    SunSport previously reported that the German star’s situation was being monitored by the Red Devils.
    Now The Mirror claims Ralf Rangnick is a ‘big fan’ of Rudiger and wants to bring him to Old Trafford in the summer.
    And they state ‘it casts a shadow over the future of Maguire’ at United.
    The skipper has endured a difficult campaign at Old Trafford after failing to hit top form following injury.
    United have conceded the joint-most goals out of the Premier League’s top six and has led to many questioning whether Maguire has the ability to lead them at the top level.
    They have also been linked with offering Dortmund’s Manuel Akanji a ‘dream’ move to England.
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    Rudiger is currently focused on helping Chelsea win more silverware this term after their recent Champions League and Club World Cup successes.
    He has been an ever-present for Thomas Tuchel’s side in the top-flight this term.
    But both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain also want the star – and he is aware that he could pocket around £400,000-a-week by joining them for nothing.
    The Blues most recent contract offer to Rudiger is believed to have been around half of that figure.
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    Man Utd star David de Gea reveals pre-match playlist packed with heavy metal bands like Slipknot… and Frank Sinatra

    DAVID DE GEA has revealed that SLIPKNOT are to thank for his hot form this season. De Gea, 31, is on course to win Man Utd’s Player of the Year award in a tough season for the Red Devils.
    De Gea is having a superb season in the United netCredit: Getty
    The Spaniard says that a love for heavy metal and rock ‘motivates’ himCredit: Rex
    The No1 is due to be rewarded with a new contract this summer.
    And the Spanish goalkeeper has opened up about the musical influences that get him in the right frame of mind.
    He told Uefa.com: “It started when I was a child. I used to spend my summers in Alicante with my parents.
    “There were some other boys around, a bit older than me, and they would listen to this kind of music, so I’d listen too.
    “I love heavy metal and rock. It really motivates me. I love Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, System of a Down. I also like Bullet for My Valentine.
    “I love a bit of everything, anything you can think of, Sinatra, for example. I love Spanish music as well. Honestly, I listen to everything.”
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    One of the 31-year old shot stopper’s best abilities is playing out the ball from the back.
    And it seems De Gea’s talent with his feet maybe something to do with his eclectic taste in tunes.
    He added: “Am I a good dancer? Well I’m not a bad mover given how big I am.
    “I have a good sense of rhythm. I don’t dance like Michael Jackson, but I’m OK, honestly.
    “I’m a nice dancer, a standard one really, decent.”
    The Madrid-born netminder will next have his pre-match playlist on when United face Watford at Old Trafford this Saturday.

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    Paul Pogba ‘open to PSG transfer’ with Man Utd star out of contract in the summer, claims France legend Nicolas Anelka

    PAUL POGBA would welcome a move to Paris to play for PSG, Nicolas Anelka reckons.French midfielder Pogba, 28, will become a free agent this summer when his Manchester United contract expires.
    Paul Pogba’s contract is over in the summer and his future is up in the airCredit: Getty
    Nicolas Anelka thinks Paul Pogba would be open to a move back to ParisCredit: AFP – Getty
    And the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker claims that a Paris homecoming is ‘more than credible’.
    Anelka spoke to RMC Sport in France about the potential of PSG preparing a lucrative package.
    The 42-year-old said: “If Pogba wants to come to Paris? I discussed that six months ago with him and he would not be against coming to PSG.
    “If he comes, we will forget all his injuries and we will see that he is a top player. 
    “I think PSG would be great for him. Some say it wouldn’t be good for Paris, as he is supposedly often injured.
    “But I think his injuries are due to his life in Manchester, because he is not well psychologically.
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    “It’s not the best club where he can have fun and show his talent.” 
    Pogba has been benched by Ralf Rangnick in each of the past two games.
    Man Utd are ‘planning for life after Pogba’ as they prepare for him to walk away at the end of the season.
    Newcastle are said to be interested as they have plenty of cash from the huge Saudi takeover.
    Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona are the other clubs in the running but PSG remain favourites to sign the midfielder.
    He would not be against coming to PSGNicholas AnelkaRMC Sport
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    New Man Utd third kit for 2022-23 LEAKED with fans fuming at ‘rip off of David de Gea’s current hi-vis goalkeeper strip’

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans are fuming after next season’s third shirt was LEAKED. The Old Trafford faithful are raging as the concept is almost identical to David de Gea’s current goalie jersey.
    The new style features a ‘semi solar slime’ colour with embossed chevrons around the chest
    Critics have compared the leak to David de Gea’s current shirt designCredit: PA
    Footy Headlines – a reputable source for kit leaks – have released a ‘likely design’ of United’s third strip next season.
    The leaked 2022/23 shirt is a hi-vis yellow, also known as ‘semi solar slime’.
    It features ‘chevrons zig zags’ around the chest and torso.
    On Twitter, Red Devils fans reacted negatively.
    One user said: “I swear they just hit copy and paste on this season goalkeeper kit lol.”
    Another joked: “De Gea will play outfield?”
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    And one user mocked: “Will slap in the conference league to be fair.”
    Ralf Rangnick’s team will be hoping that things continue to improve on the pitch.
    The North West club have had a turn up in form recently, wining back-to-back Premier League games and gaining a hard-earned draw at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.
    Anthony Elanga buried a gorgeous equalizer in the last-16 away leg to give Man Utd hope in the return clash.
    The result was not enough to stop Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher ripping into the squad though, accusing star players of being ‘unmanageable’.
    Unhappy fans say that the design is a ‘copy and paste’ of De Gea’s number

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    Roy Keane urges Man Utd to chase Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone to replace Ralf Rangnick in shock summer swoop

    MANCHESTER UNITED should go and get Diego Simeone at all costs, according to former captain Roy Keane.Ralf Rangnick’s side snuck out of Madrid with a 1-1 draw against Simeone’s Atletico on Wednesday night.
    Diego Simeone is ‘the right kind of character’ to lead Man Utd, says KeaneCredit: Alamy
    The former club captain says that they should ‘go and get’ the Atletico Madrid bossCredit: PA
    But Keane believes that 51-year-old Argentine boss has the ‘character’ to lead the Red Devils next season.
    Speaking to The Mirror and said: “Simeone, he’s the right kind of character.
    “He’s having a difficult spell with Atletico. His race has maybe run with them.
    “Simone, go and get him, he’s a big character.
    “He’s done great things. He’s a great character, a big personality.
    “He doesn’t mess around with players.”
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    Anthony Elanga saved United’s blushes with an equaliser in the first leg of the last-16 clash between the two clubs.
    But his side were unconvincing on the night with the Spanish side dominating.
    And Keane reckons his old side need to be more ruthless on and off the pitch.
    The 50-year-old Irishman exclaimed: “You go and get the manager you want.
    “You should go and get the right manager you think is right for your club.
    “Never mind making excuses saying he’s not available for two years.
    “You pay fortunes for players, so why not a manager?
    “I don’t care who’s under contract. If you think he’s the right manager for Manchester United, well you go and get him.
    “It can soon change. I don’t think it’s all doom and gloom, there’s still good things going on at United, but they’ve got to get the manager.
    “If the manager is not right, then the rest will just fall apart.” More

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    Roy Keane recalls giving Man Utd team-mate Peter Schmeichel a BLACK EYE after incredible 4am fight after boozy night out

    ROY KEANE has revealed how he once gave fellow Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel a black eye after a boozy night out.The stars were two of the most vocal characters inside the dressing-room during the 1990s as the Red Devils climbed back to the top under Sir Alex Ferguson.
    Roy Keane has revealed how he once a blazing fight with Peter Schmeichel in a hotelCredit: Getty
    The ex-Man Utd captain left the goalkeeper with a black eye following the fightCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    But the club’s former captain Keane has now admitted that both Fergie and club icon Sir Bobby Charlton were left mortified after a hotel bust-up between the former midfielder and goalie.
    Keane, who recently snubbed a return to Sunderland as manager, said: “When I was injured and I came back Peter Schmeichel didn’t want to give me the captaincy so there was a bit of tension between us.
    “Good tension. We don’t like each other but I’m glad you’re my goalkeeper, you know what I mean.
    “We were on pre-season, drinking as usual until three or four in the morning. I said something to Peter and he was waiting for me outside of the room.
    “I went back to Nicky Butt’s room for a club sandwich, really exciting stuff. There was no women or heroin, it was a club sandwich.
    “I came out of the room and Peter’s waiting and he says ‘I’ve had enough of you!’.
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    “I remember I was coming round and I was thinking ‘you’ve had enough of me? Let’s get it on’.
    “Obviously we had a fight. It seemed like ages, but I’m guessing it was like two or three minutes.”
    Keane, now a hugely-popular Sky Sports pundit, continued: “Believe it or not Nicky Butt was involved, Butty’s always on the scene.
    “If something’s going on Nicky Butt’s there somewhere. Good or bad he’s on the fringes — sort of like when he played.
    “The next morning, I’m rooming with Denis Irwin, and this is the funny bit because we’re late for the bus. Denis Irwin is the most straight guy, I reckon he still goes to Mass every Sunday, so straight.
    “Denis is going ‘Roy, we’re late’ and I’m saying ‘Denis, f***ing shut up will you. You’re giving me a headache’.
    “We’re getting our bags ready, he’s shouting at me and my hand was really sore. I said to Denis ‘I’m sure I was fighting last night, but I can’t remember’.
    RAGING FERGIE
    “We get on the bus and Ferguson’s going mad. I get to the back of the bus and ask Butty what happened.
    “I say ‘I vaguely remember, was I fighting with Peter?’ And Peter had glasses on and this is early in the morning.
    “We land wherever we go on to. There’s a press conference and two players had to do it and it was me and Peter.
    “Eventually Peter takes his glasses off and he’s got a bit of a black eye.
    “Ferguson pulled us when we got back to Manchester; he was mad and said ‘the two of you are a disgrace to the club and you’re going to get fined’.
    “He says Sir Bobby Charlton was on the same floor as us and said we were a disgrace, I was thinking ‘he could have broke the fight up!’”
    However, The Mirror states that Keane added: “Honestly, we had a great dressing room. Peter’s held his hand up since, again it was a late night believe it or not. It’s never over breakfast is it.
    “To be fair to Peter, I’ll give him a little bit of credit, he said ‘gaffer, gaffer, it was my fault, I was waiting for him’. So he took the fall for it and after that we were okay.
    “It was good to get rid of that tension between us. It was a good fight.”
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