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      What’s next for Benjamin Mendy? Ex Man City star’s 3 transfer options & how he may get £10.4m pay day

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      Benjamin Mendy’s possible next steps can be revealed after the football star was cleared of charges.The ex-Manchester City star, who has been released from the club, was accused of attacking two women during lockdown-busting parties.
      Benjamin Mendy could be looking to rekindle his football career after years outCredit: Getty
      The star was cleared after a retrial at court todayCredit: Getty
      But he wept tears of joy on Friday as he was cleared of raping a woman at his mansion following a retrial.
      Jurors unanimously cleared the 28-year-old of both charges after three hours of deliberation.
      Mendy had denied the charges and said the incidents were consensual encounters.
      But with the star walking free and looking to rekindle his football career, three possible transfer options can be revealed.
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      Mendy last played for Man City on August 15, 2021, during their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham at the start of last season.
      But the Premier League champions released him when his contract expired last month.
      However, the Frenchman may feel that his time in the Prem is unfinished business after a tumultuous two years.
      And he may try to convince gaffer Guardiola to take him back on the books.
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      Mendy could also potentially be in line for a bumper pay day from City if he tried to get his back pay after being cleared.
      The treble-winners withdrew his salary in September 2021.
      But with the star earning around £100k a week, his back pay could amount to an eye-watering £10.4million if successful.
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      Saudi Arabia have made real waves in the transfer market in the past few months with a string of big money moves.
      Several European aces have already moved to Saudi including Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as Prem stars N’Golo Kante, Ruben Neves, and Roberto Firmino.
      Jordan Henderson is the latest to be targeted with Al-Ettifaq reportedly prepared to offer him four times his salary in a deal worth £700,000 a week.
      And Mendy could well be tempted by any offer of a big payday after not being paid by City for nearly two years.
      It also would provide him an escape from the limelight in England after his court case.
      With the Frenchman also of Muslim faith, a move to Saudi could make perfect sense as he would settle in with the culture and customs.
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      City spent a reported £52million signing Mendy from French side Monaco in 2017.
      The transfer fee made him the most expensive defender in football history at the time.
      Mendy could well consider a move back to his home country and more familiar surroundings after a stressful two years.
      The Frenchman arguably played his best football at Monaco and may want to return.
      A World Cup winner with the national side, a warm welcome home may be just what he is looking for.
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      Other less realistic options for Mendy include going abroad to play in the MLS.
      Legendary World Cup winner Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets recently rejected Saudi money to make the switch to David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
      With a number of ex-European stars playing there such as Lorenzo Insigne and Victor Wanyama, it may be an attractive proposition.
      Mendy could also make a move to the US if he fancied the lifestyle or a new experience.
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      Or he could earn bags of money playing in Qatar, another Muslim country.
      And it should not be ruled out that a European club may take a punt on Mendy later in the window now that he is a free transfer. More

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      Stunning Maria Guardiola leaves fans amazed in see-through corset as they call her ‘Pep’s best creation after Messi’

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      BREW LA LA! Pep Guardiola’s daughter Maria posed in a see-through corset she called “my cup of tea”.But fans topped that greatest of British compliments with the ultimate worldie of a tribute.
      Maria Guardiola whipped up another frenzy online with her Notting Hill frillsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/
      Fans thought they had won the cup when they saw Maria’s latest snapsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/
      The Spaniard posted this revealing snap earlier in the weekCredit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/
      The social media star was described as the Manchester City manager’s “best creation after Messi” as she shared pictures of her cha-rming outfit.
      Maria shook her 7,00,000 Instagram followers to the core with glamorous shots in front of hundreds of apples.
      “Oow woww wowww,” said one fan of the golden delicious photos.
      Guardiola senior famously managed legend Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
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      And an admirer of Maria raved: “Pep’s creations never disappoint” while inevitably another observed: “You are my cup of tea.”
      The influencer, 22, was at an eatery in Notting Hill, London.
      Wearing a black skirt and blue corset, she held sunglasses over her eyes.
      A creamy cake and a hot drink sat in front of the social media star.
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      And adjectives of awe poured in for the Spaniard faster than hot water at a tea party in the desert.
      One enthusiast gushed: “Oh Maria, how I like you, the most beautiful of all.”
      Similar comments included: “You’re fantastic! Outstanding!” … “Perfect” and “Heaven”.
      “Extremely pretty” and “very beautiful” followed – while one busy fan only had time for “Gorge”.
      It came just a day after Maria posted mirror-selfies without a bra.
      But no matter what she wears, fans think the “cute” cuppa lover looks like royal-tea.
      Pep Guardiola helped all-time great Lionel Messi develop his career at Barcelona and now he’s also being praised over his daughter MariaCredit: AFP
      Maria isn’t used to being in the shade as her social media following soarsCredit: Instagram
      Maria’s followers seem as awestruck by her as by the Egyptian pyramidsCredit: Instagram More

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      Kalvin Phillips broke down in tears after ‘rubbish’ game for Man City as he reveals he got pep talk from ex-manager

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS has revealed old boss Marcelo Bielsa saved him when he broke down in tears after a “rubbish” performance for Manchester City.The midfielder then used his Bielsa blub to go from the hell of his bit-part role to the heaven of Treble glory.
      Kalvin Phillips went from a personal low to Man City’s historic highCredit: Sky Sports
      Ex-Leeds chief Bielsa, who is now in charge of Uruguay, helped Man City’s misfiring midfielder Phillips look forwards rather than backCredit: PA
      Having barely played in his debut season for City, Phillips’ emotions flooded out when he failed to impress as a sub against Leicester in April.
      The injury-hit England star, 27, “started crying” afterwards and called ex-Leeds chief Bielsa for help.
      Phiilips described the conversation that followed as “weird” – because his Argentinian mentor used a translator as he spoke in Spanish.
      But Bielsa’s morale-boosting message still got through loud and clear.
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      Phillips told Sky Sports: “Man City played Leicester and I came on for like half an hour, but I was rubbish. I was rubbish!
      “I remember going home and I was just so upset with myself, I started crying.
      “I got on the phone and messaged Bielsa and asked if I could speak to him.
      “It was just good to see him and good to have a chat, and he basically told me that I’ve got the ability, it’s just down to confidence and being positive.
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      “Since that conversation I’ve just been as positive as I can.”
      Phillips suggested City’s Treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League was a fair “reward” – despite his bit-part role.
      And his vociferous celebrations afterwards show he’s focusing on the bright side rather than feeling sorry for himself. More

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      Every Premier League squad’s value revealed with Arsenal biggest winners and Man Utd’s transfer failures highlighted

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      ARSENAL have increased the value of their squad more than any other Premier League club.Mikel Arteta’s side narrowly missed out on the title last season, falling away towards the end of the campaign as Manchester City clinched a fifth crown in six years.
      Mikel Arteta has significantly boosted the value of his Arsenal squadCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s squad has decreased significantly in value since the players were signedCredit: Reuters
      But it should not go unnoticed how much the Spaniard has improved his Gunners side – who finished fifth in 2021/22.
      And that has been shown through stats provided by Transfermarkt.
      Arsenal’s squad has cost £572million to assemble, with their current market value standing at £915m.
      That is an increase of £343m – £100m more than any other side in the division.
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      How each Premier League team’s squad has changed in value
      Liverpool and Man City have also seen their squads improve in value since they purchased their players – by £154m and £150m respectively – with Pep Guardiola the only head coach boasting a set of players valued in excess of £1bn.
      Tottenham can also say they have marginally increased their squad’s worth by £43m.
      But at the other end of the scale come Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Todd Boehly’s £600m cash splash since arriving at Stamford Bridge 12 months ago has done little to improve the squad.
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      And it has seen them drop to the bottom of the table when it comes to the value of their players compared to how much they arrived for.
      The West London club have spent £880m on their star-studded roster – more than any other team – with their value standing at £756m.
      That sees them pip Man Utd to the unwanted 20th place with a net loss of £-124m.
      Erik ten Hag’s men also hold a negative value of their squad at £-115m.
      Chelsea and United are two of just four clubs with a negative transfer value – along with Sheffield United and Wolves.
      Meanwhile, the other big winners from the list are Brighton – who hold a £243m squad value increase having developed the likes of Evan Ferguson, Moises Caicedo, Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Kaoru Mitoma and Solly March.
      Brentford, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have also increased their squad’s value by between £81m and £179m. More

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      Manchester City executive who stole £100,000 from club to pay for gifts and her wedding only has to pay back £2,500

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      A FORMER Manchester City executive who stole more than £104,000 from the club to pay for her wedding only has to pay back £2,550.Fiona Barclay, 34, worked as a business development manager within the Premier League champions’ hospitality department, earning up to £30,000 a year.
      Football exec Fiona Barclay was jailed following a trial at Manchester crown courtCredit: MEN Media
      The mum-of-one was jailed in November last year for fraud after swindling huge sums from Manchester City to fund her big day and buy lavish gifts for her husband and family.
      Yet she has now been ordered to pay back just £2,500 at a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing.
      She was told the news when appearing via video-link from her native Falkirk in Scotland.
      The hearing began with Barclay being asked whether she was alone, before telling the judge she had her seven-week-old baby beside her.
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      Judge Timothy Smith ruled: “In light of everything uploaded, the benefit figure is £104,934.16, arising out of general criminal conduct. The available amount is £2,550.
      “This must be paid back by October 6.”
      When she was jailed, Manchester crown court heard how Barclay was first rumbled in March last year after accountants flagged a suspicious £25,000 refund.
      When questioned by bosses she claimed she’d transferred £15,000 of the sum into her own bank account “in error”.
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      But following an investigation, the club discovered Barclay had been stealing from them since June 2019 – more than £104,000 overall.
      She pleaded guilty to an offence of fraud by abuse of position and was sacked by the Etihad Stadium side in March 2021.
      Her barrister Patrick Buckley described Barclay as “utterly disgusted with herself”, adding: “There is nothing in terms of reason or logical reason why she did what she did.”
      She spent less than half of her 18-month sentence in prison, with the rest to be served on licence.
      The latest court hearing was told she had found a new job with a travel firm and informed them about her conviction, while also trying in vain to arrange with City for repayment of the money owed.
      When jailing her for 18 months, Manchester crown court recorder Ciaran Rankin had said: “This is a tragedy – you have thrown so much away because of your dishonesty and, I’m afraid, pure greed.”
      On the pitch, City won an historic treble this past season – claiming the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophies.
      Mum-of-one Barclay was sentenced tp 18 months in prisonCredit: MEN Media
      Barclay was condemned by the trial judge for her ‘dishonesty’ and ‘pure greed’Credit: MEN Media More

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      Ex-Arsenal and Wolfsburg ace Jill Roord hails ‘dream’ WSL return after sealing Manchester City move

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      JILL ROORD described her Manchester City switch as the “perfect fit” after sealing a stunning WSL return.The former Arsenal ace, 26, has joined the Women’s Super League giants on a three-year deal after two years at Wolfsburg. 
      Jill Roord is set for her second spell in the WSL after signing for Manchester City
      The midfielder and her Netherlands team-mates will face Portugal on July 23 in their World Cup group stage openerCredit: AFP
      Roord was part of the Wolfsburg side beaten 3-2 by Barcelona in this year’s Champions League finalCredit: Getty
      Roord’s transfer follows Hayley Raso’s May departure from the Citizens with the Australia winger set to join Real Madrid. 
      Her move ahead of next season comes a month after she featured for Wolfsburg in this year’s Women’s Champions League final.
      The German side were beaten 3-2 by Barcelona in the contest’s decider in Eindhoven.
      Roord, who will wear Man City’s number 20 shirt, said: “I really like the way that they play, and I feel that it suits me perfectly. 
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      “There’s a lot of quality in the team, and it’s a young side with plenty of potential which is very important to me. 
      “I have always thought that this was a fantastic club with lots of quality, and I’m super excited  to start here.”
      Roord, who began her senior club career in 2013 at FC Twente at 16, helped the Dutch club to four top-flight titles. 
      She finished as the Eredivisie’s top scorer in the 2015-16 season before her one-year spell at Bayern Munich and Gunners switch in May 2019. 
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      During her two-year Arsenal stint Roord helped the club reach the Conti Cup final and finish in the WSL’s top three in back-to-back seasons.
      And she bagged 31 goals in 69 games for Wolfsburg across all competitions helping them win the 2021-22 Frauen Bundesliga title. 
      Man City chief Gareth Taylor said: “She is a player whose calibre speaks for itself with what she has achieved.
      “We believe  she will be a fantastic addition to our squad here at City.”
      Roord added: “I’ve always thought that the Women’s Super League is very competitive, so playing in England again is like a dream.
      “I feel like I have developed a lot as a player during my time in  Germany.”
      Roord, who has 86 senior international caps, was part of the Netherlands side that won the 2017 Euros under former boss Sarina Wiegman. 
      The City newbie is also part of the Dutch squad competing in this year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
      They kicked off their warm-up for the contest, which starts on July 20, with a 5-0 hammering of Belgium on July 2.
      Roord and her national team-mates face Portugal in their Group E opener in Dunedin, New Zealand on July 23. 
      Roord netted seven times in 19 WSL games for Arsenal during the 2020-21 seasonCredit: Getty
      That clash will be followed by a duel with World Cup champs the United States before a game against minnows Vietnam. 
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      Taylor added: “She has proven her worth in both England and Europe during her career so far, as well on  the international stage with the Netherlands. 
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      Hilarious moment Man City’s Erling Haaland raves to Abba in Ibiza — with his dad

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      GOAL machine Erling Haaland was out raving in the early hours to Abba in Ibiza — with his dad.The treble-winning Man City ace, 22, and Alfie, 50, were captured on video bouncing to the classic hit Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight).
      Erling Haaland and dad Alfie were captured on video bouncing to classic hits by Abba in an Ibiza nightclubCredit: Getty
      An onlooker told The Sun: ‘They looked to be having a great time’
      Alfie, who also played for City, hugged his son as they and 20 pals enjoyed a vodka-fuelled party in a nightclub’s VIP booth.
      An onlooker told The Sun: “They looked to be having a great time and are clearly still in party mode after City’s amazing season.
      “Most of the music was club dance hits but the floor came alive when Abba came on — and Erling and his dad were in the thick of it. It must have been Abba’s Scandinavian vibe.”
      The £375,000-a-week striker is believed to have splashed out on a booth with a £10,000 minimum spend at the Hi Ibiza club.
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      He has also been snapped sporting snazzy shorts lapping up the luxury of speed boat trips and jet ski rides with pals on the holiday isle.
      He resumes training next week after a record-breaking season.
      Haaland’s sky blues are back on our screens on the 11th of August to play newly promoted Burnley at Turf Moor.
      Haaland and co won the covereted Champions League final against Inter Milan, last month, to seal a historic trebleCredit: Getty More

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      Jack Grealish splashes five figure sum on lavish romantic break with girlfriend Sasha Attwood

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      HIS legendary three day bender after Man City won the trebble has cemented him as one of sports wildest stars.But Jack Grealish has swapped swigging cans of beer shirtless through the streets of Manchester for the ultimate refined sophistication.
      Jack jetted Sasha out to the South of France for a stunning break togetherCredit: instagram
      The couple are staying at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the South of FranceCredit: Getty
      The Sun can reveal the England midfielder has splashed tens of thousands on romantic stay with model girlfriend Sasha Attwood at one of the world’s exclusive hotels, the legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the South of France.
      Despite his party-loving ways often putting her under the microscope, child-hood sweetheart Sasha has stood by her man through highs and lows.
      The beauty raced onto the pitch to share a public smooch with Jack last month after Man City’s Champions League triumph.
      She gushed online: “The most incredible few days what an achievement. So beyond proud, lots of happy tears and no sleep with memories to last a lifetime. What a team.”
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      World’s away from the famously wet and cloudy Northern city he calls home, the uber-luxurious Hotel du Cap-Eden-Rock boasts rooms costing up to £14,000 a night.
      Just a short drive from the glitz and glamour of Cannes, the hotel has played host to some of the biggest names in history including Picasso and Cary Grant.
      The onsite Dior spa will go down a treat with brand-loving Jack who is more often than not decked head-to-toe in Gucci when not on the pitch.
      However, he will have to tone down his lovable lout ways of last month which saw him pretending to be a turkey as his teammates free-poured Grey Goose down his throat.
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      British supermodel Kate Moss was famously was barred from the resort after allegedly throwing a tantrum and trashing her hotel room after staff told her she couldn’t strut through the halls in nothing but a skimpy bikini.
      A source said: ““The hotel couldn’t be further from his post trebble win antics where he was literally held up by Kyle Walker.
      “Even for Hollywood A-listers Hotel Du Cap is seriously hard to get in to. They don’t suffer fools .
      “He will have to be on his best behaviour. If he’s too rowdy, bosses will swiftly give him his marching orders.”
      Last month Jack was unfairly was met with criticism for his next level partying following Man City’s historic sporting win.
      In a refreshing move the footballer stood his ground saying: “Give us a break man. I was just enjoying myself. I felt like it was quite deserved personally.”
      Jack’s break in the South of France comes straight off the back of a boozy six day trip to Las Vegas.
      Making full use of the city, Jack, who jokes he will launch a music career as DJ Grealo when his time on the pitch is over, was spotted partying into the early hours with superstar DJ Tiesto at exclusive nightclub Zouk.
      It’s safe to say he is well and truly living every man’s dream.
      Jack Grealish, pictured on his holiday, is making full use of his time off after a record breaking year for footballCredit: instagram
      Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is one of the world’s most exclusive hotelsCredit: Getty
      The uber-luxurious Hotel du Cap-Eden-Rock boasts rooms costing up to £14,000 a nightCredit: Getty More