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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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      Ella Toone says ‘there is nowhere better to learn’ than Manchester United after signing a new deal with the club

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      ELLA TOONE says she will never tire of pulling on a Red Devils shirt after agreeing to stay with Manchester United for the next four years.The Euros-winning forward, 23, gave the WSL top three chasers a huge boost by signing a contract extension.
      Ella Toone’s new contract will see her remain with Manchester United until the summer of 2026Credit: Getty
      The Red Devils forward’s impressive displays have seen her become a firm fan favourite after joining the club in 2018Credit: PA
      The new deal for the England ace, who netted seven times in 22 WSL games last term, will see her stay at the club until the end of the 2025-26 season.
      It comes four days after Toone was named North West Women’s Footballer of the Year.
      The forward, who swapped Man City for a 2018 United move said: “The club’s ambitions really match mine and there’s nowhere better for me to learn.
      “To play for my childhood club I support is really special and I’ll never get tired of pulling on the red shirt.
      “To now be able to do that for even longer is a proud moment for me and my family.”
      Head coach Marc Skinner added: “Ella’s long-term commitment to Manchester United is yet more proof of the club’s continued investment in the future success of this team. 
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      “Ella has always been and remains a key member of our squad on and off the field.
      “We are delighted she will continue to wear our famous colours with pride for years to come.”
      Toone, a lifelong Red Devils fan who wears the side’s No 7 shirt, featured in a special film on the club’s famous number sevens developed with Adidas.  
      The video, released earlier this month, includes a number of United No7 icons.
      Former and current players featured include Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Eric Cantona, and Bryan Robson.
      Last term Toone helped Marc Skinner’s side take their battle for a Champions League spot with City to the wire.
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      The club took the lead twice against Chelsea with Toone on the scoresheet in a dramatic final day of the season clash before losing 4-2 and finishing fourth behind City. 
      This season Toone has notched up two goals and two assists for her club in six games.
      The team are third and will face league leaders Arsenal after the international break. More

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      Watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s outrageous skill in Man Utd training leaving fans stunned

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO produced a silky bit of skill in Manchester United training ahead of their clash with Aston Villa.Erik ten Hag’s side are in action at Old Trafford on Thursday in the Carabao Cup third round.
      Cristiano Ronaldo produced a stunning bit of skill in trainingCredit: Twitter
      Man Utd’s cameras were on hand to capture his piece of brillianceCredit: Twitter
      The Red Devils will be desperate for revenge after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
      Ronaldo, despite being his manager’s fourth-choice, captained United that afternoon but it remains to be seen whether he will start in the rematch.
      But it seems that the 37-year-old Portuguese legend was keen to make an impression with an eye-catching piece of skill in training.
      The clip was captured and shared by United’s social media team.
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      And it showed the forward, who only has three goals this season, using his right foot to flick the ball up before passing his left leg over the top of it.
      Ronaldo then uses his right foot to flick the ball up even higher before catching it on his chest and slowly leaning back.
      Fans were quick to take to Twitter after the footage was shared as they hailed the superstar.
      One wrote: “Too smooth!”
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      Another commented: “Messi can never do this.”
      A fellow United fan tweeted: “The king.”
      While another simply said “wow” after witnessing the moment of magic.
      However, his team-mates did not seem to be quite as impressed.
      Netherlands international Donny van de Beek was standing nearby but just remained focused on the ball and Anthony Martial only gave him a slight glance. More

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      ‘Want to get Man Utd back on top of the WORLD’: Erik ten Hag tells fans glory days will return after ‘standards slipped’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that he is determined to carry the club back to glory within the next few years.The Dutchman, 52, became United boss back in May when Ralf Rangnick stepped down from his temporary position.
      Ten Hag believes he can carry Man Utd back to gloryCredit: EPA

      He was quick to make a number of changes upon his arrival, including the introduction of a phone ban during meal times.
      As a result, the Red Devils have won 12 out of 19 games so far this season.
      And Ten Hag believes Man Utd will continue on the upward spiral, even if there are setbacks along the way.
      He said: “It’s a great challenge and I like it. It gives me energy and I want to give everything in my power to get us back where we belong and that is on the top of the world.
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      “I knew from the start, it’s an exciting process but also a difficult process, because I think Manchester United was far away from the standards that we need to be top.
      “So we’ve worked for the last five months on the process and, as you see, it goes up and down. Sometimes you have to swallow bad performances, defeats, to get better and to get lessons.
      “Also sometimes you are conscious that you are not where you want to be and that you have to work really hard.
      “I have a feeling that we are in the right direction and I’m quite impatient. I want to be straight and to win all the games and be on top of the league, but I know that is not a reality.
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      “The process takes time, but when we are not there – where we should have been – then something is wrong.”
      Man Utd are due to take on Aston Villa in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Thursday.
      The Red Devils suffered a 3-1 defeat to Unai Emery’s side at the weekend, and Ten Hag added: “Sometimes you have a setback like Sunday and we are definitely not happy with the performance.
      “I feel responsible. When I see my team on Sunday, that is not Manchester United.
      “I know players are not robots but we were not happy with our performance at Villa Park on Sunday.
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      “We made it quite clear in our analysis: it’s not acceptable, it’s never acceptable. We have to deliver every game and that is the culture that has to be here. It’s not good.
      “We can’t change that anymore but it’s clear, we want a reaction tomorrow from the team. A change in attitude, a better winning attitude and, tomorrow, we have to bring that on the pitch.”
      United suffered a 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa on SundayCredit: AFP More

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      Erik ten Hag reveals he urged Man Utd squad to heal fractured relationship with fans as a priority after taking charge

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      ERIK TEN HAG revealed that he prioritised Manchester United stars making amends with the club’s disgruntled fanbase.Over the last decade, the club has struggled for the success that fans had become accustomed to under former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
      Erik Ten Hag wants his players to fix the relationship with the fans.Credit: Getty
      This has seen fan groups become unhappy with the leadership of the Red Devils all the way up to the boardroom.
      The Dutchman however wanted to fix this relationship and thought the players could be key to the reparations.
      He told ESPN: “It was definitely one of our plans, part of our plan that we had.
      “You need a connection with the fans. Manchester United is that big in the world and you have to show commitment and make an engagement.
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      “You have to build a togetherness because also, we want to act like that on the pitch as well.
      “The team has to understand that and everyone around Manchester United has to understand that the fans are there for us.
      “You play football for your fans and we have to be aware of it.”
      The former Ajax manager was appointed in the summer and saw a host of new talent join the club.
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      Ten Hag signed Casemiro, Martin Dubravka, Christian Eriksen, Tyrell Malacia, and his old Ajax stars Antony and Lisandro Martinez in a summer spend worth £200million.
      The new blood has helped the Red Devils improve this season and they are now challenging for a Champions League spot, despite a poor start to the season.
      However, they suffered a blow at the weekend as Aston Villa beat the Old Trafford outfit 3-1 in the Premier League.
      On the game, Ten Hag admitted that he was not happy with his side’s performance.
      He added: “We were not happy with our performance at Villa Park and we make it quite clear in our analysis that it’s not acceptable, it’s never acceptable.
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      “We have to deliver in every game and that is the culture we have to have here.
      “We can’t change it [the defeat to Aston Villa] but we want a reaction.” More

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      Man Utd consider transfer for Napoli star Victor Osimhen as they compile list of striker targets

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a transfer for Napoli star Victor Osimhen.That’s as Erik ten Hag begins to compile a list of strikers to target next summer.
      Man Utd are looking at making a move for Napoli star Victor OsimhenCredit: Rex
      Osimhen, 23, has emerged as one of Europe’s top forwards this season with eight league goals in just 10 appearances.
      Tottenham are thought to be weighing up a move as doubts linger over Harry Kane’s future.
      But the Manchester Evening News claims United are also preparing to join the race in 2023.
      Boss Ten Hag has made no secret of his desire to bring in more attacking options.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to stay past the end of his contract next summer.
      And reports claim former side Sporting Lisbon could even move for him in January.
      That makes the addition of a new forward a priority.
      Osimhen boasts same physical and technical prowess as current United strikers like Marcus Rashford.
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      But Ten Hag will have to pay through the nose for Napoli’s star man, with the Italians themselves forking over £70million for Osimhen in 2020.
      Another name thought to be on United’s list is Bayern Munich’s Eric Choupo-Moting.
      Despite flopping in the Premier League with Stoke five years ago, he has since gone on to win numerous trophies with Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain.
      At 33 years of age, Choupo-Moting would likely only be a quick fix.
      And reports in Germany claim an inquiry has indeed been submitted, although the player’s preference to stay at United. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo keen to play until he’s 40 but he will RETIRE as soon as body slows down, claims Portugal manager

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO will play until he’s 40 – but will retire as soon as his body slows down, according to Portugal boss Fernando Santos.The Manchester United star, 37, has dominated headlines over recent months as he looked to force a move away from Old Trafford before his now infamous refusal to appear as sub against Tottenham.
      Cristiano Ronaldo will play into his 40s if his physical levels don’t dropCredit: Instagram / @cristiano
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been angling for a move away from Man UtdCredit: AP
      However, Santos has revealed Ronaldo will keep on playing until his physical level finally drops.
      In 2020, Santos told TVI24: “Cristiano is ready to play until he’s 40, but he doesn’t know if it will happen.
      “At some point he may feel that he no longer has the same conditions.
      “He’s not a player who will lower his level, when he feels like he can’t be Ronaldo, he won’t.”
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      Ronaldo was surprisingly handed the armband as the Red Devils slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Villa Park on Sunday.
      He has started each of United’s last four games but it appears Erik ten Hag is happy to let him leave at the beginning of next year.
      A report this week has also claimed that a return to Sporting Lisbon could be on the cards.
      The veteran is also preparing for what will most-likely be his last World Cup with Portugal this month.
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      But one thing is for certain, Ronaldo is not planning to retire any time soon – and his incredibly detailed fitness regime makes that all possible.
      In 2020, Ronaldo revealed his desire to play until he’s 40 after celebrating his 35th birthday.
      Quizzed on how long he can keep going, the Portuguese icon told Marca: “Much will depend on what I feel, on my motivation.
      “Physically it will never be a problem.
      “I am treating myself well and I think can play safely up to 40 years.
      “The most important factor, honestly, will be more psychological – that will be the one that makes the difference.
      “In any case, everything has a beginning and an end. I won’t last a lifetime but I still feel strong enough to continue winning. I will stop if I have no incentives.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo nearly quit football due to being bullied over his accent and feeling lonely before Man Utd move

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO considered quitting football before his big break at Manchester United due to constant bullying, loneliness and homesickness.Though now one of the greatest players in history, Ronaldo had to overcome considerable adversity during his days at Sporting Lisbon’s academy.
      Cristiano Ronaldo struggled in Sporting’s academyCredit: Reuters
      He went on to become one of the greatest players of all timeCredit: AFP
      A new book claims the Red Devils star — who went on to win five Champions League titles and five Ballon d’Ors — almost packed it up as he struggled to fit in with fellow kids.
      Ronaldo was born in February 1985 on the island of Madeira — 535 miles from the Portuguese capital Lisbon.
      He was recruited by Sporting at the age of 12 but his first few years were so tough that a new book published this week claims Ronaldo:

      Was teased mercilessly for his heavy Madeiran accent by other boys.
      Got into a series of bust-ups and scrapes in the schoolyard.
      Once became so angry when he felt a teacher was making fun of the way he spoke, he threw a chair at her.
      Cried every day for months as he missed his family and local friends.

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      According to the book, Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATs, and the Era That Remade the World’s Game the 37- year-old thought about leaving before he had made the first XI.
      It is also claimed Sporting directors threatened to send him home if his attitude did not improve as he produced bad grades in lessons and was frequently absent from class.
      In the end, an agreement was made after almost a year that allowed Ronaldo to quietly drop his studies and focus on his football.
      As he would later explain: “I always felt that I wasn’t cut out for school. So what was the point?”
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      Ronaldo is renowned for his impeccable physique but, as a teenager, he was initially not allowed inside the gymnasium.
      While he could concentrate on football full-time by the age of 14, his plans to bulk up and build muscles — so he would not be easily knocked off the ball — were blocked by hierarchy at the Portuguese giants. At the time, the club’s academy had strict limits on the amount of time young players were permitted to work out.
      It was one of the golden rules laid down by academy executive Aurelio Pereira, who said: “We never put children in gyms. That is one of the secrets behind our players’ long careers. It’s important to let them grow naturally.”
      As a result, Ronaldo — who told his peers he would be “the best in the world one day” — started sneaking out of the dormitory at night to lift weights in the gym.
      When the Sporting coaches caught him, they punished him with detention. Other times they had to padlock shut the gym during the evenings.
      Ronaldo refused to stop and he even took BUCKETS into the showers after training, filling them with water to use as weights for squats and push-ups.
      When the buckets were taken away, he began strapping weights to his ankles and racing cars away from stoplights on the street.
      And when coaches took the balls away after training to stop him from overdoing it, he found a bowl of fruit in the cafeteria and ball juggled with ORANGES.
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      Sporting fitness coach Carlos Bruno recalled of Ronaldo’s dedication: “He always wanted more.
      “Most players, when the training goes on too long, they say, ‘Hey, coach, too much water kills the plant, you know?’ Cristiano was a guy who always wanted more water in the plant.”
      l Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATs and the Era That Remade the World’s Game, by Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, is published by Mariner Books and is out tomorrow. More