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      British boxer trains with Man Utd stars in pre-season and asks ‘too late for a career change?’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED stars were put through their paces in pre-season training by boxing star Chris Eubank Jr.The massive Red Devils fan flew from Las Vegas to Los Angeles to meet up with the Premier League side.Mason Mount with Man Utd fan Chris Eubank JrCredit: https://www.instagram.com/chriseubankjr/?hl=enThe boxing star with Marcus RashfordCredit: https://www.instagram.com/chriseubankjr/?hl=enAnd he joined in work-outs as the team prepared for the new season.Snaps showed the boxer posing up with United stars including Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford.The fighter quipped online: “Too late for a career change? Put me in coach!”And he joined in a training session as the side staged a friendly match against Prem rivals Arsenal.READ MORE ON MAN UTDLast year, asked about his love of Manchester United, Eubank said: “I know these guys, I’ve followed them for years. They’re a great bunch of boys. I’m close with a few of them.“We’re athletes and they appreciate the things that I do in the boxing ring. We all know how hard and dedicated you have to be to make it to the top. “These guys are at the top of their sport, so we vibe with each other. The energy is very exciting.”Eubank, 34, has been out of the ring since he beat Liam Smith in a rematch last September. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has been spending his summer in Las Vegas training and playing poker into the early hours with Brazil star Neymar Jr at some of the city’s biggest casinos.The boxer still wants to face Canelo Alvarez despite opting to sign a new deal with UK-based promoter Boxxer. Chris Eubank Jr makes major career change as he eyes huge Canelo Alvarez fight and two British grudge bouts He was in talks to face Mexican Alvarez in September and was the front runner until Edgar Berlanga got the fight. But now he’s signed up with Ben Shalom it has cast doubt if he will land a shot against the undisputed super-middleweight champion.He could now face a potential Billy Joe Saunders rematch – although he’s been out of the ring since 2021 – or Conor Benn, who is currently under a temporary suspension from UK Anti-Doping. More

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      Chelsea fans say ‘I feel sad watching this’ as they spot what Mount and Jorginho did after Arsenal’s win over Man Utd

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      CHELSEA heroes Jorginho and Mason Mount reunited during Arsenal and Manchester United’s pre-season friendly in the US.And that brought back a strong sense of nostalgia for the Blues’ fans who took an emotional trip down memory lane.Chelsea heroes Mason Mount and Jorginho reunited in the USCredit: https://x.com/TheChelseaForumMount and Jorginho linked up after Manchester United and Arsenal’s friendlyCredit: https://x.com/TheChelseaForumChelsea fans were left feeling emotional after Jorginho and Mount’s reunionCredit: Getty Images – GettyArsenal’s Jorginho and United’s Mount caught up on Saturday at the SoFi Stadium in California during the two teams’ summer tour in the US.The two midfielders looked cheerful as they had a nice friendly chat after the Gunners’ 2-1 victory, which took place shortly after another disappointing performance by Chelsea who lost 4-1 to Celtic.That brought a sense of melancholy for a few Chelsea fans as they remembered them winning trophies at Stamford Bridge, like the Champions League and Fifa Club World Cup, before their unceremonious exits.One supporter tweeted: “I feel sad watching this for some reason.”Read More on ChelseaAnother commented: “Both seem so damn happy bro!”A third quipped: “‘Did you see the Chelsea game earlier?’”This fan said: “They seem delighted by the look of it.”And that one stated: “I miss my guy @mount.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea academy graduate Mount left Stamford Bridge in 2023 after 18 years with the club where he amassed 33 goals and 35 assists in 195 appearances.The playmaker moved to Premier League rivals United after he felt he was not part of owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital’s plans.Chelsea stars board flight to California for pre-season tour of USMount told MUTV last year: “Several months ago, it became clear that I wasn’t in Chelsea’s plans moving forward.”Jorginho left Chelsea in January 2023 after five years with the club, which included 29 goals and eight assists in 213 appearances, for rivals Arsenal.The midfielder also departed west London because he was no longer part of first-team plans but was won over by the Gunners’ manager Mikel Arteta as well.Jorginho told DAZN last year: “It’s one of the reasons [Arteta], surely. He called me and it was all very quick, we made the deal in less than 48 hours. “I had spoken to Chelsea and I knew I was no longer part of their plans. I wanted to progress in my career and the Arsenal project suits me.”Sometimes you must accept when you are out of a project and that things come to an end.” More

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      Man Utd fans ask ‘are you mad?’ as Andre Onana pulls off amazing skill to beat Arsenal player in his own box in 2-1 loss

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans might be starting to forgive Andre Onana after he pulled off an incredible piece of skill against Prem rivals Arsenal.United lost 2-1 to the Gunners in Los Angeles in the first game of their USA tour.Onana feinted a long kick to trick Gabriel JesusRasmus Hojlund gave the Red Devils the lead before he hobbled off injured moments later to the dismay of Erik ten Hag.Gabriel Jesus levelled for Arsenal before Gabriel Martinelli won it for Mikel Arteta with ten minutes left.But it was Onana who seemed to have earned major plaudits among the United faithful after some pretty poor, blunder-ridden performances last season.The Cameroonian goalkeeper did improve towards the back end of last term – but now the turnaround appears to be complete.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThat is after Onana pulled off an incredible bit of ground skill to leave Jesus blocking the air.After receiving the ball from Jonny Evans, he tricked Jesus – who was intently chasing down – by feinting to kick the ball long before smoothly turning out.And the 48th minute dummy left many United fans dazzled.One wrote: “ONANA, ARE YOU MAD?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA second said: “Onana can play as a midfielder.”Others added: “He just cooked Jesus” and “I love the confidence. He’s too cold!”Andre Onana says ‘nice things are coming’ after Man Utd’s pre-season win over RangersWhile another noted: “Ten Hag and his coaches have to utilise Onana’s ball playing skills more in the coming season, they simply have to.”United did at least have the consolation of winning the end of game penalty shoot-out exhibition 4-3.And Onana was spotted trying his best to put off Arsenal’s Fabio Vieira and several of his team-mates.In a comical interaction, he took a step to his right and then started pointing at the huge space to his left, almost daring the Portuguese ace to shoot there.Before joining last summer for £47m, the goalkeeper was credited for his brilliant footwork abilities.It was citied as one of the main reasons Ten Hag opted to bring Onana to Old Trafford, after he has impressed for Champions League finalists Inter Milan in the prior season.Man Utd pre-season tour squad in fullGoalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek.Defenders: Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans,Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka,Leny Yoro.Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon.Forwards: Antony, Amad, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley.Reported injured: Tyrell MalaciaLeft out: Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw. More

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      Mason Greenwood scores first goal for Marseille following £26.7m transfer from Man Utd

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      MASON GREENWOOD scored his first goal for new club Marseille. The controversial player completed a £26.7million move to France from Manchester United this summer. Mason Greenwood scored his first goal for new club MarseilleCredit: X formerly Twitter / @OM_OfficielAnd he got his first goal in Marseille colours in a pre-season friendly against French second-division side Pau FC. After a scramble in the box, Greenwood capitalised and poked the ball over the opposition keeper. Marseille reached an agreement with United to sign Greenwood after fending off competition from a number of European clubs led by Lazio.The striker returned to United’s training ground in early July to hold talks with the club chiefs to help facilitate an exit from Old Trafford.READ MORE IN football He attracted interest from a host of European clubs after a season-long loan spell with Getafe last term.Greenwood scored ten goals in 36 appearances for the Spanish outfit and was awarded the club’s Player of the Season.The deal was completed despite protest from Marseille fans against the move.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA section of supporters launched a #GreenwoodNotWelcome campaign over allegations of attempted rape and assault against the 22-year-old.Most read in FootballGreenwood denied any wrongdoing and all charges were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service last year.The player will now work under former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, who joined the club in June.Greenwood made his debut for the Red Devils in 2019 and scored 35 goals in 129 appearances.Mason Greenwood SIGNS for Marseille as Man Utd release brief statement after transfer More

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      Man Utd raid Norwegian top-flight for new first-team coach as Erik ten Hag refreshes backroom staff

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      SWEDISH coach Andreas Georgson has joined Erik ten Hag’s backroom staff at Manchester United.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made several changes behind the scenes at Old Trafford since becoming a new co-owner seven months ago.Man Utd have appointed Andreas Georgson as a first team coachCredit: GettyThe British billionaire enlisted the services of chief executive Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox among others earlier this year.Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake have also joined the club as first team assistant managers.And Georgson became the latest addition this week.United confirmed his arrival on Friday with a statement that read: “Andreas Georgson has joined Manchester United as first-team coach.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”The 42-year-old is the latest addition to Erik ten Hag’s staff this summer, and arrives from Norwegian side Lillestrom, where he has been head coach since January of this year.”Georgson earlier had a stint as caretaker boss of Malmo, in his native Sweden, and has extensive coaching experience in England, having worked at Brentford, Arsenal and Southampton.”Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Rene Hake and Ruud van Nistelrooy had joined the club, as first-team assistant managers.”Jelle ten Rouwelaar has also come on board as a goalkeeping coach, and the trio have been working hard with the rest of the staff to prepare the squad for the upcoming 2024/25 campaign.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Georgson will work alongside fellow first team coaches Steve McClaren and Darren Fletcher in the refreshed set-up.”The Swede has joined Man Utd from Norwegian top-flight side Lillestrom.Man Utd fans blown away as ‘breathtaking’ away kit for 2024/25 season is revealed with nod to river by Old TraffordHe also spent time at Arsenal as a first team coach from 2020 to 2021. More

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      Marcus Rashford’s Range Rover hit by ‘drink driver’ leaving Man Utd star’s teammate in hospital

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      A SUSPECTED drink-driver crashed into one of Marcus Rashford’s cars — leaving his Man United teammate needing checks in hospital.England ace Rashford was in a vehicle behind his own Range Rover when it was hit by a black Mercedes.Man Utd ace Marcus Rashford’s Range Rover was hit by a ‘drink driver’Credit: GettyPassenger Tyrell Malacia was advised to go to hospital after the incidentCredit: GettyThe Range Rover driver, 25, plus his passenger United defender Tyrell Malacia were advised to go to hospital.Police were called in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and arrested the Mercedes driver, 55, on suspicion of drink-driving.She was checked at Macclesfield Hospital.Doctors cleared Dutch ace Malacia, 24, and his pal.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBoth players were at training the next day.Cheshire Police confirmed that officers were called to a collision between a blue Range Rover Sport and a black Mercedes C220 AMG sport on July 16.They said a woman was held at the scene and two men taken to hospital.The crash occurred two days before Rashford was handed a six-month driving ban for doing 104mph in his Rolls-Royce on the M60 in December 2023.Most read in FootballRashford in court On Wednesday, he flew with the United squad to Los Angeles for a pre-season tour.Malacia, who missed last season with injury, stayed in Manchester for fitness work.Police arrested a Mercedes driver, 55, on suspicion of drink-drivingCredit: Matthew Pover More

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      Forgotten Man Utd star, 29, joins MLS side in surprise free transfer… but will spend rest of 2024 on loan at West Brom

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      FORMER Manchester United star Paddy McNair has joined MLS side San Diego FC as a free agent – but will be shipped out on loan to West Brom until the end of 2024.The Northern Ireland international, 29, spent five years at Old Trafford after coming through the youth ranks before leaving in 2016.Former United star Paddy McNair has joined San Diego FC in a surprise free transferCredit: Instagram / @sandiegofcMcNair made his Old Trafford debut in 2014Credit: PA:Press AssociationMcNair joined United’s academy at age 14, where he was converted from a midfielder to a defender by youth coach Paul McGuinness.But he was limited to 27 first team appearances before being snapped up by Sunderland, then managed by former United supremo David Moyes. McNair subsequently joined Middlesbrough for £5m in 2018, where he won the club’s Player of the Year award in 2021.But now he has ditched English football to head stateside.READ MORE ON THE OLYMPICSMcNair signed a free three-year deal with San Diego following the end of his contract with Championship side Boro this summer. But he will be flown straight back to England after the MLS outfit agreed a six-month loan with West Brom.Part of the reason behind the short loan is because the club are waiting on the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.McNair said: “Joining San Diego FC is an exciting new chapter in my career.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”When I first heard of San Diego, I had this gut feeling of excitement to play outside of England and have a chance to play in MLS.”It’s going to be very special to be a part of history. I look forward to bringing my experience to the team and building a team San Diego can be proud of.”Watch moment rap legend Snoop Dogg dance with Paris Olympics 2024 torch through streets of city before opening ceremonyMcNair is the fifth signing in San Diego’s history, an early group of stars highlighted by former Napoli winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano. The club was founded last May by British-Egyptian businessman and former politician Mohamed Mansour.McNair has represented his country at the U-17, U-19, U-21 and senior level and helped them qualify for their first and only Euros in 2016. More

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      I haven’t seen ANY quality from Mason Mount… it’s concerning, reveals former Man Utd star

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      A MANCHESTER UNITED legend has revealed his concern over Mason Mount and claimed he has not seen ANY quality from him.The 25-year-old joined the Red Devils last summer for £60m from Chelsea but endured a disappointing first season at Old Trafford.Mason Mount touched down in LA yesterday for Man Utd’s tourCredit: GettyLouis Saha says the pressure is on him as he’s not seen any quality for the starCredit: GettyHe suffered a calf strain in November that ruled him out for four months and his lack of form also ensured he missed out on the England squad for Euro 2024.Mount made just 20 appearances last term and scored once but he knows that the pressure is on him this term.New United signing Leny Yoro made a great first impression following his £52million arrival from Lille last week against Glasgow Rangers.The French defender, 18, is United’s second signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe after Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee arrived from Bologna for £36.5m.READ MORE ON MAN UTDNow boss Erik ten Hag is looking to add another Netherlands international to his ranks as he plots a swoop for PSG star Xavi Simons – which could be bad news for Mount.However, ex-Red Devils striker Louis Saha, 45, thinks that could actually be a good thing as he claimed that he had not seen any quality from last summer’s big-money buy.Saha, who was speaking to Paddy Power, said: “I know that Mason Mount has the potential to make us all forget about this horrific season, but it may be healthy to have competition.“Xavi Simons has been playing at the highest level, scoring and assisting, which is something we missed last year.Most read in FootballOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024“Mason Mount was missing games through injury last year, but in some of the games he did play, he didn’t show quality or courage, and his performances were not good enough.”Away from the pitch, Mount cut ties with a stunning former McDonalds worker after they were spotted on dates recently.Man Utd star Mason Mount tipped for stunning career change after Alan Shearer describes him as ‘perfect’But on it, Saha believes that the spotlight will be firmly on the 36-capped England international Mount this term.He added: “He is under pressure – it’s totally normal given his quality and the price tag, and the stature that he has.“We’re expecting much more, and I hope he can find a solution – other than a few glimpses in pre-season, I haven’t seen any quality from him.“It’s concerning, and he has to accept that Manchester United need someone who creates way more chances for the forwards.“Last season, Bruno Fernandes was the only person doing that consistently, and that’s not what we need.”Mount is currently in America on tour with United and is set to face Arsenal on Sunday with the all-Premier League showdown taking place at LA’s SoFi Stadium.That will be followed by a friendly against Real Betis at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California on August 1.United finish the trip to America with a match against rivals Liverpool at the Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey began their pre-season with a 1-0 defeat at Rosenborg, after which the manager slammed his team’s performance.That was followed by a 2-0 victory over Rangers at Murrayfield on Saturday. More