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      Man Utd star Fred’s wife reveals his secret hobby as she shares video of bizarre way he enjoyed the sunshine

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      FRED couldn’t kerb his enthusiasm for a touch of life back home as the Brazilian sat carefree on the roadside playing a drum to a salsa beat.The Manchester United midfielder’s wife Monique Salum shared a clip of his antics as he revelled in a glimpse of April sun.
      Man Utd star Fred looked overjoyed to see some almost-Brazilian weatherCredit: Instagram / @moniquesalum
      Monique Salum was keen to share her husband Fred’s drum-playingCredit: Instagram @moniquesalum
      The 32-cap Brazil midfielder brought a touch of the solo samba to ManchesterCredit: Instagram / @moniquesalum
      Monique, a chemical engineer, might have spotted something in the air as Fred showed another side of his character by becoming a Road Devil.
      With a tablet blaring out music on top of his car, the 30-year-old was happy to pound away on an atabaque – a tall Afro-Brazilian hand drum. 
      Sometimes gleefully stretching his arms above his head, Fred didn’t look like a man preparing for a huge tie on Thursday night.
      United go to Sevilla level at 2-2 for the Europa League quarter-final second leg.
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      Monique can be heard encouraging her 303,000 Instagram followers in Portuguese to take a look at her husband’s musical performance.
      And he looked round happily when he spotted her.
      Bruno Fernandes’s suspension means Fred will be hoping to start in midweek.
      He only came off the bench in Sunday’s 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest.
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      Fellow midfielders Scott McTominay and Marcel Sabitzer are injury doubts.
      Marcus Rashford is rated an outside bet to recover in time to play up front.
      But crocked centre-backs Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane miss out.
      Monique is happy to share more exotic snaps too, such as this holiday The couple like to holiday on Fernando de Noronha, about 230 miles off the Brazil mainland
      Fred might be a millionaire footballer but was totally at ease playing by the kerbCredit: Instagram / @moniquesalum More

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      PSG ‘pinpoint Harry Kane as their priority summer transfer signing in huge blow to Man Utd’

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly made Harry Kane their “priority” summer target.The Tottenham talisman, 29, is attracting a lot of interest ahead of the transfer window due to his great form.
      Harry Kane is reportedly a ‘priority’ for PSGCredit: Getty
      The French giants want to play Kane with Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      Manchester United were hot favourites to sign the England captain.
      However, they will now have to fight off interest from PSG, according to Le Parisien.
      The French outlet claims that the French giants are hoping to sign Kane as a priority with they aim of playing him with Kylian Mbappe.
      The Ligue 1 side are said to have “ticked” the striker ar the “very top” of their transfer list.
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      PSG and Man United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Kane as Bayern Munich are believed to have ruled themselves out of the race.
      Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus claimed that the Spurs star is “too old and expensive”.
      If Kane does not sign a new contract at Tottenham, he would be available for nothing in the summer of 2024.
      This has sparked speculation over his future and could give Spurs chairman Daniel Levy a decision to make this summer.
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      Reports last month suggested that United have even received a boost due to Tottenham’s reported interest in their goalkeeper Dean Henderson. More

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      Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand names ONLY star who’s more creative than Bruno Fernandes as he hits ‘another level’

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      RIO FERDINAND has unearthed an incredible stat that shows only Lionel Messi has been involved in more goals than Bruno Fernandes since he joined Manchester United in 2020.The Portuguese star arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon as part of a £55million transfer.
      Rio Ferdinand had hailed Bruno FernandesCredit: Reuters
      He pointed out the amount of goals the attacker is involved inCredit: AP
      He and Lionel Messi are the only two players to have at least 50 goals and 50 assists since January 2020Credit: Getty
      The attacking midfielder has gone on to become one of the key players of the squad with his regular goals and assists.
      Since becoming a Red Devil, Fernandes has scored 60 goals and assisted 52.
      And Ferdinand has pointed out that statistically, he is remarkably in an elite pair with Lionel Messi for picking up 50 goals and 50 assists since arriving at Old Trafford.
      The duo are the only ones to have done this in Europe’s top five leagues, according to Opta.
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      During the same period of time, Messi has been involved in 140 goals at club level.
      Messi has achieved this with 81 goals and 59 assists.
      Speaking on his Vibe with Five YouTube show, he said: “His passing, he’s creating chances.
      “His stats, only Messi rivals him in terms of goal involvements since he signed for United.
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      “I’m not saying he is on Messi’s level, no one is saying that Bruno is on Messi’s level, he’s not, that’s obvious.
      “But only Messi is above him in those stats.”
      The former Manchester United defender did go on to claim that Christian Eriksen can help Fernandes improve further now he is back from injury.
      He added: “He needs [Christian] Eriksen to go to that other level.
      “Eriksen, the amount of easy passes he makes that are just great for team-mates.”
      Fernandes has recently been deployed in a deeper role due to the Dane’s injury but returned to his favoured position in the win over Nottingham Forest.
      The win over the relegation candidates has helped Man United edge closer to Champions League qualification for next season. More

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      Harry Kane is ‘too old and expensive’ for Bayern Munich claims club legend in boost to Man Utd transfer hopes

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      HARRY KANE is “too old and expensive”, according to Bayern Munich club legend Lothar Matthaus.The England striker’s future is already the talk of the next transfer window with just over a year left on his contract.
      Pundit Lothar Matthaus has given his take on whether Bayern should go all out for Kane this summerCredit: Getty
      Bayern Munich and Manchester United are believed to be the frontrunners for the Tottenham star.
      But the German giants have been urged to swerve Kane by one of their former players.
      Matthaus, who won the league five times in his two spells in Bavaria, believes Kane is not worth the cost at the age of 29 and prefers 24-year-old Victor Osimhen of Napoli.
      He also believes that Spurs’ record top scorer, who will likely command a fee north of £100m, is too expensive.
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      Writing for Sky Deutschland, the 62-year-old said: “I’m excited to see if a new striker comes along.
      “Everyone is talking about Victor Osimhen for his sensational performance at Napoli. You never know if he can do that in Munich, but I think he would be a good fit.
      “Randal Kolo Muani may need a little more room and space than a Bayern striker usually has, but he’s also good in the box and could work in Munich. Harry Kane would be too old and too expensive for me.
      “The price-performance ratio could speak for [Werder Bremen striker] Niclas Füllkrug. He would probably be available for €20-25 million [£17.6m-£22m] and score 25 goals in Munich.”
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      If Kane does not sign a new contract at Spurs, he would be available for free in the summer of 2024.
      This has sparked speculation on his future and could give Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy a decision to make this summer.
      Reports last month suggested that United have even received a boost due to Spurs reported interest in their goalkeeper Dean Henderson. More

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      Raphael Varane becomes a dad for third time as Man Utd star shares sweet snap after wife gives birth

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      RAPHAEL VARANE has announced the birth of his third child with a sweet picture on Instagram.The Manchester United star posted the snap of himself and the newest member of his family along with his two other children, Ruben, 4, and Anais, 2.
      Raphael Varane has announced the birth of his daughter ElenaCredit: Instagram / @raphaelvarane
      He posted a picture along with his other children Ruben (center) and Anais (right)Credit: Instagram / @raphaelvarane
      The picture was posted after Varane’s wife Camille Tytgat had given birth.
      The couple’s new daughter was born yesterday and has been named Elena.
      Varane, 29, posted the update on Instagram along with the caption “Welcome Elena !!”
      The post included two pictures in which Elena is being admired by her father and two siblings.
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      The family have received a lot of support online as the post was ‘liked’ more than 460,000 times.
      And Varane’s team-mates have been quick to their congratulatory messages to the former Real Madrid star.
      Bruno Fernandes commented: “😍❤️”
      David de Gea wrote: “❤️”
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      Victor Lindelof said: “🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️”
      Anthony Elanga declared: “Congratulations my brother ❤️”
      Former Man United star Juan Mata added: “Congratulations to all the family! 🙏❤️”
      Varane met his wife Camille, 29, when they were both at high school and got married in 2015.
      The ceremony was an intimate affair with only family and close friends invited to the nuptials.
      She made sure she finished a degree in law before settling down as a footballer’s wife.
      It’s not known if Camille practices law, though, as she prefers to keep her personal life private.
      Varane and Camille Tytgat got married in 2015Credit: AFP More

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      Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand reveals ‘rumour’ about Mikel Arteta leaving Arsenal fan co-host worried

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      RIO FERDINAND left the Arsenal supporting co-host of his podcast terrified after sparking a rumour that Mikel Arteta could be leaving.The Gunners’ title hopes suffered a major blow as they were held to a 2-2 draw at West Ham on Sunday.
      Rio Ferdinand has sparked a rumour about Mikel Arteta’s futureCredit: Alamy
      The defender made the cheeky remark on the latest episode of his podcastCredit: YouTube
      But despite that, Gooners are firmly behind the Spaniard after the way he has transformed the club since taking charge in 2019, three years after his six-year stint as a player ended there.
      Arteta guided Arsenal to the FA Cup in 2020 and his team are still top of the Premier League, four points clear of second-placed Man City, who have a game in hand and still have the leaders to play.
      The future still looks extremely bright at the Emirates even if they fall just short this term.
      However, during the latest episode of the Vibe With FIVE podcast, Manchester United legend Ferdinand appeared to throw a spanner in the works.
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      While smiling and laughing, he said: “You’ve got to keep Arteta, first and foremost.
      Co-host and Arsenal fan Joel Beya replied: “What is this about? You’ve been doing this all afternoon.”

      “I heard something,” Ferdinand responded.
      “I heard that Real Madrid and when they come knocking your players will be coachless.
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      “I heard Ancelotti, Don Carlo, the eyebrow, he might be getting off, and that Arteta is looking to go to Real Madrid.
      “That’s the rumour on the streets. The streets are talking. I hope he stays.”
      There has been no suggestions elsewhere to back up Ferdinand’s cheeky rumour.
      And it remains to be seen whether Arteta, who came through Barcelona’s academy, would even be interested in a move to their bitter rivals if Ancelotti does depart and the opportunity arises. More

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      Man Utd target Jurrien Timber’s girlfriend sparks talk of shock transfer to Premier League rivals by ‘house-hunting’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly look set for transfer disappointment as Liverpool close in on a move for Ajax’s Jurrien Timber – with the star’s girlfriend house-hunting on Merseyside.The Holland centre-back shone at the World Cup finals, where he played alongside Reds and national captain Virgil van Dijk.
      Liverpool appear to be leading the chase for Jurrien TimberCredit: Getty
      Timber, 21, has won two Eredivisie titles and a Dutch FA Cup in the past two seasons with Ajax.
      Manchester United wanted to sign Timber last summer, but saw their pursuit fall flat as he signed a contract extension.
      However, the 21-year-old recently indicated that he may leave the Dutch champions with the Red Devils still keen.
      But Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp has set his sights on the Utrecht-born ace – and Timber is tempted by the potential move, says Voetbal.
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      Ajax will seek around £50million for the versatile defender, who can also operate at right-back and is under contract until 2025.
      He has made 41 appearances for the Amsterdam club this season, but is eager to leave with Ajax eight points behind leaders and arch-rivals Feyenoord.
      Experts discussed Timber’s future on Dutch TV show Veronica Offside on Monday night.
      Presenter Wilfred Genee insisted: “It appears that Timber’s girlfriend is looking for a house in Liverpool.
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      “He is also very preoccupied with it, so he will probably make a quick departure.”
      Ex-Ajax and Everton winger Andy van der Meyde said: “You can sometimes see now when he’s on the pitch that he is thinking: ‘If only I’d left sooner!’ ”
      And Holland great Wesley Sneijder added: “Timber is a bright lad, and a genuinely good defender.”
      However ex-Real Madrid playmaker Sneijder warned: “He will lose every aerial battle against the ‘wardrobes’ in the Premier League.
      “That will be his downfall. Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez is also short, but he comes out on top everywhere.”
      Timber has won 15 caps, and helped Holland reach the World Cup quarter-finals last December. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘best ever XI of team-mates’ including three Man Utd legends

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S best XI of team-mates has been revealed including three from Manchester United.The 38-year-old has played alongside some of the most brilliant footballers of his generation.
      Ronaldo has played alongside some of the best in the world during his long careerCredit: EPA
      Gareth Bale combined with Ronaldo to cause chaos for opposition defences at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Casillas played alongside Ronaldo at MadridCredit: Corbis
      Ronaldo also won countless trophies for United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
      The best ever XI of his team-mates, according to Goal Arabia, is made up of players from those sides, with no one from his current team of Al-Nassr nor his first team of Sporting Lisbon making the cut.
      Instead there are three players from the Red Devils – but the trio all only featured in his first spell at Old Trafford between 2003 to 2009.
      Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand all made it into the team.
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      Along with Ronaldo, those three were among the most important stars in Sir Alex Ferguson’s dominant late noughties side who won three Premier League titles in a row and the 2008 Champions League.

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      Ronaldo left for Real Madrid in 2009 and the bulk of the selection comes from his nine years at the Bernabeu.
      Club legends Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Marcelo and Karim Benzema are in with Toni Kroos and Gareth Bale.
      The Portuguese international won four Champions Leagues and two league titles while in Spain.
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      He then left for Juventus and played alongside the final player who makes it into Goal’s line-up.
      The star in question is Juve legend Giorgio Chiellini, who played for the club for 18 years including four alongside Ronaldo.
      The forward won two Serie A titles before heading back to Old Trafford for his ill-fated second spell.
      There is no shortage of legends in the team
      Italian legend Giorgio Chiellini was the only Juventus player to make it inCredit: Getty
      Luka Modric is one of seven Real Madrid players in the XICredit: Getty More