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      Harry Kane must be thinking he dodged a bullet with Man Utd in full-blown crisis a week before Bayern Munich showdown

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      ERIK TEN HAG returns to Carrington today after a short break to recharge his batteries.But with more problems piling up while he has been away, Manchester United’s Dutch boss must already feel like he needs another holiday.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is dealing with a full-blown crisisCredit: Getty
      Tricky fixtures against Brighton and then Bayern Munich in the next ten days are the last thing he needs right now.
      The Red Devils just told Antony to stay away until further notice.
      United have come under increasing pressure over the last week to take action amid allegations of domestic violence against the 23-year-old Brazil winger.
      His national team wasted no time in axing him from their squad for this week’s World Cup qualifiers — yet the Old Trafford giants initially chose to bide their time.
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      Now, though, chief executive Richard Arnold — with the full blessing of Ten Hag — has decided the £85.5million signing should be given leave of absence.
      Antony broke down in tears during a TV interview in his homeland on Friday night — a sign the last few days have clearly taken their toll on him.
      Now he can focus fully on clearing his name rather than football.
      But it all means Ten Hag must manage without a player he pushed hard to sign from his old club Ajax just 12 months ago.
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      Bayern Munich star Harry Kane must be thinking he dodged a bullet by not joining Man UtdCredit: Rex
      Man Utd have placed Antony on leave amid allegations of domestic abuseCredit: PA
      In truth, Antony — who worked under Ten Hag in the Netherlands— has struggled to live up to his bumper price tag.
      And now another player the Dutch tactician was counting on for this season is off the table for what looks to be a key period for United.
      Do not forget it was only three weeks ago that United performed a U-turn and announced 21-year-old Mason Greenwood would not play for them again.
      In the weeks leading up to that decision, the feeling was he would return to the fold after charges including attempted rape and assault were dropped.
      Greenwood is now at Spanish side Getafe on loan.
      So, with those two forwards out of the  picture, it would normally be an opportunity for Jadon Sancho to seize his chance.
      But of course it is not as simple as that — it never is at Old Trafford these days.
      The £73m winger is due to return to training on Monday and cross paths with Ten Hag for the first time since their public spat.
      Sancho, 23, was left out of the squad for the Red Devils’ 3-1 defeat at Arsenal last Sunday, with the manager openly criticising his performances in training.
      The England international was quick to respond on social media, suggesting the reasons given by Ten Hag were “completely untrue” and he had been made a “scapegoat”.
      Eight days later, Sancho’s statement is still up for all to read.
      It promises to be a tense start to the week at United’s HQ when the pair cross paths.
      Ten Hag feels let down by  Sancho, particularly after giving him time off last season to deal with “physical and mental” issues.
      And after an unconvincing start to the  campaign, a senior player publicly challenging his authority has done him no favours.
      It is hard to see a way back for the former Manchester City trainee, who has also tested the patience of some of his team-mates.
      A move to Saudi Arabia emerged as a possibility for Sancho last week but collapsed after Al-Ittihad would not agree to United’s demands.
      Jadon Sancho’s Man Utd future is up in the air after lashing out at Ten HagCredit: Getty
      Mason Greenwood joined Getafe on loan after charges, including rape and assault, were droppedCredit: Rex
      Ten Hag will also hope the injury problems which have blighted his team’s start to the season do not get any worse during the international break.
      For the defeat at Arsenal, he was without defenders Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, as well as new midfielder Mason Mount.
      Lisandro Martinez limped off at Arsenal with a foot injury which was still bothering him when he met up with Argentina.
      And Ten Hag will also have an eye on Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi.
      Andre Onana recently performed a U-turn on his international retirement and should Cameroon qualify, it is likely to mean United’s new keeper will miss seven games to play in the tournament which starts in January.
      So against that backdrop, Ten Hag must find a way to kick-start United’s season.
      The defeats at Arsenal and Spurs were not unexpected given his team’s problems away from home against the Prem’s leading lights.
      But their home victories over Wolves and Nottingham Forest were hardly convincing.
      Now they face Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton, who are six places above United in sixth.
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      And then a week on Wednesday it is their Champions League opener at Bayern Munich, where they will come face to face with Harry Kane — the striker they wanted this summer.
      The England captain, who has made such a promising start to life in Germany,  must be thinking he dodged a bullet. More

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      Man Utd fan Rachel Riley shares statement over Antony decision after taking stand against club over Mason Greenwood

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      MANCHESTER United fan Rachel Riley has shared a statement over the club’s decision on Antony.The £85 million winger has been granted a “leave of absence” from the club as he faces allegations of domestic violence from three women, including his ex Gabriela Cavallin.
      Man Utd fan Rachel Riley has taken a stand against her club
      Antony has denied all allegations of attacking ex-girlfriend Gabriela CavallinCredit: PA
      Gabriela told The Sun on Sunday: ‘Antony needs to be taken off the pitch.’Credit: Instagram
      The presenter, 37, took to social media after the club announced the decision for Antony not to return.
      He is currently being investigated by police in both Manchester and Sao Paolo – and was axed from the Brazil national team for their World Cup qualifiers this month.
      Gabriela led calls for the £85million player to be dropped from the squad in an exclusive interview today with The Sun on Sunday.
      Riley shared the news, along with a statement from the victims’ charity Women’s Aid.
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      Her intervention comes after she was also outspoken against United reintegrating Greenwood into the squad before his move to Getafe.
      And earlier this week she called the allegations against Antony “heinous” and called for change at the club.
      Antony strongly denies all allegations against him.
      Countdown star Riley shared the Women’s Aid statement with her nearly 700,000 followers on X.
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      “At Women’s Aid we welcome the decision that following serious allegations of domestic abuse and violence against women, Antony will not be returning to training or games for [Manchester United] until further notice, as this situation is addressed,” it said.
      “Safeguarding must always be the priority.”
      Manchester United announced on Sunday afternoon that Antony will not return to the club by a mutual decision.
      United’s players who were not involved in the internationals were due to return to Carrington on Monday – but Antony has been granted an indefinite leave of absence.
      Club sources insist he has not been suspended and will remain on full pay during his time away from Old Trafford.
      They believe the move reflects how seriously the club are taking the allegations and they will continue to review the situation.
      The club had been facing increasing pressure to take action on Antony, especially after the controversy surrounding Mason Greenwood.
      In a statement, Antony said: “I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the allegations made against me.
      “This was a mutual decision to avoid distraction to my teammates and unnecessary controversy for the club.
      “I want to reiterate my innocence of the things I have been accused of, and I will fully cooperate with the police to help them reach the truth.
      “I look forward to returning to play as soon as possible.”
      Gabriella, a model and DJ, today urged Old Trafford bosses to ban Antony from playing while police investigate claims he assaulted her.
      She told The Sun on Sunday: “Antony needs to be taken off the pitch.
      “It’s disappointing he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation.
      “I am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him?
      “They can’t just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.”
      Gabriela, 22, demanded to know why United bosses waited three months to respond to the abuse allegations.
      It has been reported in Brazil that Gabriela has told police that £150,000-a-week Antony assaulted her four times.
      In tears, Gabriela told us: “Why did it take United three months?
      “It’s just not OK. I prefer not to believe such a huge club, with such serious and professional people, would cover up a situation like this.”
      Gabriela talks exclusively to The Sun on SundayCredit: The Sun
      Antony appeared tearful last week on Brazilian TV
      Two more women have made similar claims against the winger.
      Law student Rayssa de Freitas said she needed hospital treatment following an incident in May last year after she was allegedly attacked by Antony and a woman in his Land Rover after they left a Sao Paulo nightclub.
      Ingrid Lana, a 33-year-old banker, has alleged in an interview in Brazil that Antony was sexually aggressive towards her while on a business trip to England in October.
      Gabriela vowed to keep fighting for her claims to be taken seriously.
      She said: “I will do everything in my power.
      “I will not give up. People need to be held accountable.
      “It doesn’t matter what profession or how famous someone might be.
      “If they took action against his teammate, I don’t see why Antony should be treated differently.”
      In a statement, Man Utd said: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony.
      “Players who have not participated in international matches are due back in training on Monday.
      “However, it has been agreed with Antony that he will delay his return until further notice in order to address the allegations.
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      “As a club we condemn acts of violence and abuse.
      “We recognise the importance of safeguarding all those involved in this situation, and acknowledge the impact these allegations have on survivors of abuse.”
      How you can get helpWomen’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:

      Always keep your phone nearby.

      Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.

      If you are in danger, call 999.

      Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.

      Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.

      If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.

      Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons.

      Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.

      If you are a ­victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support ­service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
      Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
      You can also call the freephone 24-hour ­National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. More

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      Man Utd target says it’s ‘great’ to hear of transfer interest but Red Devils face competition from Barcelona

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      VANDERSON has revealed that he would love to play in the Premier League amid “cool” links with Manchester United.The 22-year-old right back is one of the most sought-after young players in Europe.
      Vanderson admits it’s ‘cool’ to be linked with ‘big clubs’Credit: Getty
      Vanderson joined Monaco in a £9.5million transfer from Brazilian side Gremio last year, but he is already being monitored by both Man Utd and Barcelona.
      And although he has four years remaining on his current contract with the Red and Whites, the Brazilian has started looking to the future.
      Speaking to Trivela while on international duty earlier this week, Vanderson said: “It’s cool. Knowing that even if it’s nothing definitive, knowing that the work is recognised, even if it’s not so official, but it’s cool.
      “The biggest clubs in the world, everyone knows. It’s great to know that your name is mentioned in big clubs.”
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      And when asked if he would like to play in the Premier League one day, the Brazilian added: “Yeah. It’s a great league. Everybody knows.
      “I have goals of maybe after a great career here at Monaco, a change too.”
      Vanderson – who is said to be valued at £52million – was heavily linked with a move to Man Utd throughout the summer transfer window, but a deal failed to materialise.
      The Red Devils signed seven players before the window slammed shut last week.
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      Mason Mount was the first to make the switch to Old Trafford after completing a £60m move from Chelsea.
      Andre Onana followed from Inter Milan before Rasmus Hojlund joined in a £72m move from Atalanta.
      United then finalised last-minute deals for Altay Bayindir, Sergio Reguilon, Sofyan Amrabat and Jonny Evans on deadline day. More

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      Man Utd must drop ‘abuser’ Antony just like Mason Greenwood, says star’s ex Gabriela Cavallin

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      THE woman at the centre of the new Manchester United abuse allegations says accused star Antony should be axed.Model Gabriela Cavallin, the ex-girlfriend of the £85million winger, urged Old Trafford bosses to ban him from playing while police investigate claims he assaulted her.
      Gabriela Cavallin told The Sun on Sunday: ‘Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disgusting he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation’Credit: Instagram
      Brazilian Antony in action for Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Gabriela claimed Antony threw a glass at her in May, injuring her fingerCredit: UOL/Gabriela Cavallin
      Her revelations come after Brazilian Antony, 23, gave a tearful TV interview in his home country on Friday denying the claims and vowing to clear his name.
      Gabriela told The Sun on Sunday: “Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disappointing he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation.
      “I am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him? They can’t just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.”
      Gabriela, 22, demanded to know why United bosses waited three months to respond to the abuse allegations.
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      The club is already reeling from criticism over the way it handled abuse allegations against Mason Greenwood.
      It has been reported in Brazil that Gabriela has told police that £150,000-a-week Antony assaulted her four times.
      She previously alleged she was first attacked in June 2022 while pregnant and on holiday in Brazil.
      And she claimed in January Antony headbutted and punched her in a Manchester hotel, damaging a breast implant.
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      And she claimed he threw a glass at her in May, injuring her finger.
      Antony, who has made 31 appearances for United since the alleged incidents, has denied all wrongdoing.
      For legal reasons, Gabriela has been careful not to speak about the allegations themselves in our interview as there is a police investigation.
      She first filed a complaint in Brazil in June.
      Last Monday — after the allegations were reported by Brazilian media — Antony was dropped from the national squad.
      Two days later United issued a statement insisting they were taking the matter seriously but would not act during the police inquiry.
      In tears, Gabriela told us: “Why did it take United three months?
      “It’s just not OK. I prefer not to believe such a huge club, with such serious and professional people, would cover up a situation like this.”
      Two more women have made similar claims against the winger.
      Law student Rayssa de Freitas said she needed hospital treatment following an incident in May last year after she was allegedly attacked by Antony and a woman in his Land Rover after they left a Sao Paulo nightclub.
      Ingrid Lana, a 33-year-old banker, has alleged in an interview in Brazil that Antony was sexually aggressive towards her while on a business trip to England in October.
      Gabriela vowed to keep fighting for her claims to be taken seriously.
      She said: “I will do everything in my power.
      “I will not give up. People need to be held accountable.
      “It doesn’t matter what profession or how famous someone might be.
      “If they took action against his teammate, I don’t see why Antony should be treated differently.”
      United suspended striker Greenwood, 21, when he was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault last year.
      All charges against him were later dropped and he has been loaned to Spanish club Getafe.
      Antony insisted in his Brazilian TV interview: “I know the truth and it will come out.”
      He also spoke out against domestic violence and insisted he would never harm a woman.
      He said: “I’m 100 per cent sure I’ve never touched a woman, and I’ll come up with the evidence. People will see the truth.
      “I have never assaulted and I will never assault.
      “I’m sure I’ve never committed physical violence.”
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      United said yesterday: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting enquiries.
      “Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments.”
      Gabriela says Antony hurt her fingers in an alleged attackCredit: instagram
      Gabriela talks exclusively to The SunCredit: The Sun
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      Saudi transfer window slams shut as relieved Klopp keeps Salah & late Sancho bid fails – but they’ll be back in January

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      LIVERPOOL have kept hold of Mo Salah – for now – while Jadon Sancho will stick around at Manchester United for the foreseeable future.Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp and the rest of the Premier League breathed a huge sigh of relief as the Saudis’ crazy splurge ended at 10pm when their transfer ­window slammed shut.
      Liverpool have managed to keep hold of Mohamed Salah despite huge bids from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Alamy
      Jadon Sancho is staying in Manchester with UnitedCredit: Getty
      Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq failed with a last-gasp loan move for Old Trafford outcast Sancho because they could not reach a deal over a £50million obligation to buy.
      It came as the Reds held off Al-Ittihad who were prepared to bid a staggering £215MILLION for Salah.
      But the state-backed club remain determined to land the Egyptian, 31, and will try again in January after seeing a £170m offer turned down this week.
      SunSport revealed Al-Ittihad were prepared to offer Salah, who has two years left on his £350,000-a-week contract, a staggering £1.8m-a-week offer — equivalent to £95m a year.
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      Boss Klopp feared Prem clubs could lose their stars at the end of the Saudi window and not be able to replace them, with the English window closed since last Friday.
      United were prepared to let Sancho leave following his war of words with boss Erik ten Hag after the 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday.
      Ten Hag said he had not named Sancho in his 20-man squad for the Emirates because of his performances in training.
      The winger, 23, hit back by claiming his Dutch manager was using him as a “scapegoat”.
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      Sancho and ten Hag are in the midst of a war of wordsCredit: Getty
      Sancho was left out of the Man Utd squad as they lost 3-1 to Arsenal at the weekendCredit: AFP
      Al-Ettifaq, who are already paying Jordan Henderson £700,000 a week, swooped.
      They were unable to get a deal over the line in time for last night’s 10pm deadline but instead landed Everton winger Demarai Gray for £8million on a four-year deal. 
      Gray, 27, was also involved in a public bust-up with his manager after accusing Sean Dyche of a lack of “respect” towards him.
      Demarai Gray has joined Al-Ettifaq from EvertonCredit: PA
      Jordan Henderson has already made the move to Saudi Arabia to work under Steven GerrardCredit: Getty
      Elite European clubs will have more cash to spend from the new Champions League pot after Uefa chiefs upped it to £3.78billion per season. 
      It was confirmed clubs in the group stage will make around £12m more than they currently do.
      Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi insisted: “I don’t think there’s any danger from Saudi Arabia. We do not need to talk about things outside Europe.”
      Al-Khelaifi – also European Club Association chairman – added: “We have the best club competition in the world, the best coaches, the best clubs and best players.” More

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      Erik Ten Hag is having a worse week than Rishi Sunak – Man Utd are a crumbling s***show on and off pitch

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      RISHI SUNAK might think he’s had a terrible week but at least he can console himself with the knowledge that it’s not been as bad as Erik ten Hag’s.They used to say that being England manager was the impossible job but it turns out that the boss of Manchester United has it even harder.
      Erik Ten Hag has had a terrible week on and off the pitchCredit: Reuters
      Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also been under the microscopeCredit: Reuters
      And Ten Hag must be wondering just how many black cats he has run over to deserve the s***show he’s stumbled into at Old Trafford.
      Just about everything that can go wrong has gone wrong for the bewildered Dutchman in the last few days.
      He was desperately clutching at straws when he tried to blame VAR for Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Arsenal.
      But little did he know that was going to be the least of his problems when the wheels started to fall off the United bandwagon.

      Within hours of that Emirates beating, Jadon Sancho had taken to social media to accuse his manager of lying about the reason for his absence from the squad.
      The following day Antony was kicked out of the Brazil squad following complaints of domestic abuse from a former girlfriend.
      Throw in Mason Greenwood, who has just been shipped out on loan to Getafe to avoid a public backlash, and that’s a hat-trick of wrong ‘uns tarnishing the club’s reputation.
      United are now under pressure to suspend Antony and deny suggestions that they tried to cover up his alleged bust-up.
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      And just for good measure, £550million has been wiped off the club’s share price in a single day on the back of claims that the Glazers are not selling up after all.
      No wonder Ten Hag has taken advantage of this week’s international break to get away from it all.
      The poor sod needs a good lie down after all that.
      Yet it’s difficult to feel too much sympathy because if he’d grabbed the bull by the horns when he was first approached by United, he would have insisted on signing Harry Kane and Declan Rice as a condition of him accepting their offer.
      Instead he’s blown £375m in a random supermarket sweep which has left the team no better than the one he inherited from Ralf Rangnick.
      A report this week reveals that United have had a net transfer spend of £1.2billion over the past decade, more than any other team in the world.
      And they’ve got naff all to show for it apart from a couple of League Cups, one FA Cup and one Europa League.
      Just about everything that can go wrong has gone wrong for the bewildered Dutchman in the last few daysMark Irwin on Ten Hag
      Certainly nothing like the trophy haul the supporters were accustomed to when Sir Alex Ferguson was calling the shots.
      For the last ten years David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Rangnick have all tried and failed to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford.
      Now it’s Ten Hag who is struggling to live up to expectations in his first big job outside of the Dutch Eredivisie.
      United were massively flattered by last season’s third place finish but rather than papering over the cracks it has left them in danger of their shortcomings being exposed by Champions League football.
      They cannot buy a win away from home and even the recent home victories against lowly Wolves and Nottingham Forest were a real slog.
      Against Arsenal on Sunday they started off with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen chasing shadows in the middle of the park and ended it with Jonny Evans and Harry Maguire creaking in central defence.
      Four games into the new season and they are already six points adrift of the noisy neighbours and effectively out of the title race.
      Mission Impossible? Where’s Tom Cruise when you need him?
      Jadon Sancho accused Ten Hag of lying after the defeat at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      JOR DROPPING
      JORDAN HENDERSON fell flat on his face with his cack-handed attempts to explain his not-as-lucrative-as-you-might-think transfer to Al-Ettifaq.
      But the timing of his first interview on the day England’s squad assembled at St George’s Park could not have been more cynical.
      Henderson knew that he was going to be quizzed over his controversial move on his first return to the UK since leaving Liverpool.
      So he agreed to a pre-arranged interview which allows him to claim there is no need for further questions as he has already addressed all the issues.
      It’s a brazen bid to control the narrative but I don’t think this one is going to sportswash.
      JACKO’S SIMPLY THE BUST
      THE most surreal moment of my reporting career came in April 2011 when I covered the unveiling of the Michael Jackson statue at Craven Cottage.
      The look on everyone’s face when Mohamed Al Fayed drew back the cover to reveal the giant monstrosity was a moment I will never forget.
      Sadly, the Venus de Shamone didn’t last beyond Fayed’s ownership and was briefly housed at the National Football Museum before disappearing from public view in 2019.
      Mohamed Al Fayed unveils the Michael Jackson statue at FulhamCredit: AFP
      But now that Fayed has sadly passed, wouldn’t it be nice if the statue was brought out of mothballs to mark the great man’s grave?
      It’s what he would have wanted.
      FALLEN ANGEL
      SPANISH football continues to tear itself apart over disgraced federation president Luis Rubiales following the sacking of women’s boss Jorge Vilda.
      Among the first to call for the head of El Cid the Sexist was Getafe president Angel Torres, who has just confirmed his #MeToo credentials by recruiting Mason Greenwood.
      Fallen Angel has justified the signing by pointing out that Greenwood has not been convicted of anything after charges of attempted rape and sexual assault.
      So that’s OK then.
      Mason Greenwood at his Getafe unveilingCredit: Rex
      TENNIS ELBOWED
      THE last Brit bowed out of the US Open on Monday when Jack Draper lost to Andrey Rublev in the fourth round.
      In my (very brief) time as this paper’s tennis correspondent, the first major event I covered was the 1998 French Open.
      In the opening match at Roland Garros, Greg Rusedeski was beaten in straight sets.
      Half an hour later, Tim Henman retired injured.
      Three hours into my new career and I was catching the Eurostar back to London.
      Fourth round? Luxury.
      WE’RE NOT COMMON PEOPLE
      BIRMINGHAM City Council has just been declared bankrupt and part of the debt has been blamed on hosting last year’s Commonwealth Games.
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      The Aussies have already withdrawn from staging the 2026 games and Canada has cancelled its bid to stage the 2030 event because of the costs involved.
      So as intriguing as it might be for the chance to watch Bangladesh taking on the Cook Islands at lawn bowls, maybe it’s time to knock the whole thing on the head before we all go broke. More

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      Jadon Sancho’s transfer to Saudi Arabia collapses as Man Utd demand HUGE fee for outcast winger despite Erik ten Hag row

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      AL-ETTIFAQ have been priced out of a last-minute move to land Manchester United rebel Jadon Sancho.Steven Gerrard’s Saudi side made an enquiry for the former Borussia Dortmund winger following his public bust-up with Erik ten Hag.
      Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United future is in doubt following a row with Erik ten HagCredit: GETTY
      The England international hit back at public criticism from his managerCredit: GETTY
      Sancho was the subject of a late swoop from Saudi side Al-Ettifaq but the move fell throughCredit: GETTY
      They signed Jordan Henderson earlier in the window and fancied pairing him with another Three Lions star in Sancho.
      That would have saved the £73million ace and the manager an awkward meeting when the first team return to training at Carrington next week.
      However, Al-Ettifaq were told the deal would include an obligation to sign Sancho for a fee of around £50million at the end of the season.
      And the club decided they could not commit to that after their summer spending spree – which has also seen Everton’s Demarai Gray join them.
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      So with just hours to go before the transfer deadline in Saudi, they pulled the plug on the deal. 
      Ten Hag is believed to feel let down by Sancho following his public backing of the ex-Manchester City trainee last season.
      The manager said the winger had not been included in the squad for the trip to Arsenal as he had not trained well in the build-up to the game.
      Sancho went on social media soon afterwards – suggesting there were other reasons for his omission and his post remains live.
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      The England international didn’t hold in his public rebuke of his gaffer, in which he said: “Please don’t believe everything you read!
      “I will not allow people to say things that are completely untrue. I have conducted myself in training very well this week.
      “I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I won’t go into, I’ve been a scapegoat for a long time which isn’t fair!
      “All I want to do is play football with a smile on my face and contribute to the team.
      “I respect all decisions that are made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players and I am grateful to do so, which I know every week is a challenge.
      “I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what!”
      Sancho now faces an uphill battle to save his Old Trafford career, with chance of him earning a summer move almost gone, although the Turkish window does remain open.
      Manchester United will be back in action a week on Saturday, welcoming Brighton to Old Trafford.
      Jadon Sancho’s long-term Manchester United future is in doubtCredit: GETTY More

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      Donny van de Beek hoping to seal last-gasp transfer away in coming days with Man Utd ready ‘to consider ANY offer’

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      DONNY VAN DE BEEK is hoping to escape from his Manchester United nightmare by securing a move to Turkey in the next few days.Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are both interested in signing the Dutch international before their transfer window closes on September 15.
      Manchester United are desperate to offload Donny van de BeekCredit: Getty
      And the Red Devils would be receptive to an offer after leaving the former Ajax man out of their Champions League squad earlier this month.
      Van de Beek is worried he could suffer a similar fate when names are put forward for the Premier League by clubs next week.
      Erik ten Hag has signed Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat during the transfer window to strengthen his midfield.
      That has left Van de Beek surplus to requirements at Old Trafford – but United and the player face a race against the clock to find a solution.
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      United must submit their 25-man Premier League squad by September 13th and Van de Beek is at risk of missing the cut if he remains at the club.
      The former Netherlands international was cut from the Champions League squad – despite injured Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia featuring.
      ESPN report that Ten Hag is willing to accept any offer for the forgotten star.
      The majority of transfer windows across Europe are now closed but clubs in Turkey can sign players until September 15th, giving United a week to agree a deal.
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      Turkish giants Besiktas have confirmed the signing of Eric Bailly on a one-year contract after United agreed a free transfer for the Ivory Coast defender.
      There was hope earlier in the summer that Van de Beek’s departure might generate a fee but there’s now an acceptance he might have to leave on loan.
      The Dutch star, who was nominated for the Ballon d’Or in 2019, still has two years left on the five-year deal he signed when he arrived in a £35million deal from Ajax in 2020.
      The midfielder has endured a difficult time at Old Trafford, making just 60 appearances in all competitions in three years.
      He spent the second half of the 2021-22 campaign on loan at Everton but only played seven times.
      Van de Beek suffered a knee injury in January which ruled him out of the remainder of last season. More