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    Chelsea star Cole Palmer rocks up at McDonald’s drive-through but fans joke ‘they don’t do chippy chips’

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    COLE PALMER rocked up to McDonald’s for a spot of dinner during the international break after missing England’s double win under Lee Carsley.Chelsea star Palmer withdrew from the latest Three Lions squad after picking up a knock to his knee in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United this month.Cole Palmer enjoyed a cheeky trip to a McDonald’s during the international breakCredit: XHe missed England’s wins after picking up a knee knock with ChelseaCredit: GettyPalmer pulled through to play all 90 minutes in the 1-1 stalemate with Arsenal a week later.But he opted to miss England’s wins over Greece and the Republic of Ireland to properly recover for Saturday’s trip to Leicester.And while regaining his strength, Palmer decided to treat himself with a late-night trip to Maccies.A picture shared on social media showed Palmer in the driver’s seat of a silver car which had pulled up to a drive-through window.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Chelsea star was all smiles as he looked at the camera, which was being held from inside the McDonald’s.And on either side of the open window stood two workers who posed performing Palmer’s trademark ‘cold’ celebration.Palmer’s impromptu trip for a cheeky meal went down well with fans, although one warned the forward he would not be getting his hands on his favourite “chippy chips”.The supporter said: “They don’t do chippy chips.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother declared: “It’s too cold in here.”One noted: “Mc Chippy Chip.”Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca comments on Cole Palmer injury after draw with Arsenal Another added: “The influence is crazy.”Palmer enjoyed an incredible debut season with Chelsea last term following a move from Man City.He scored 22 goals and assisted 11 more in 34 games under former boss Mauricio Pochettino.And Palmer is looking just as sharp with Enzo Maresca, helping himself to seven goals and five assists in 11 outings in the new campaign.His form is likely to have resulted in a few of his favourite post-match Chinese dinners, which includes the legendary “chippy chips.”Palmer previously said: “(Favourite post-match meal?) Chinese, salt-and-pepper chicken, rice. Not salt-and-pepper chips, too much.“You know chippy chips? They have to be them chips or you don’t get them. Curry sauce, noodles.” More

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      The incredible McDonald’s perk every Premier League player got which ‘shouldn’t have been allowed’

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      FORMER West Ham and Chelsea full-back Scott Minto has revealed every Premier League player was handed FREE McDonald’s when the company became a sponsor almost three decades ago.Nowadays, top-level footballers are given detailed nutrition plans to optimise performance on the pitch.Scott Minto has revealed he once received free unlimited McDonald’sCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThat means fast food is largely off the table most of the time.But when McDonald’s became the official restaurant of the Premier League back in the 1990’s it was a regular for many stars.That’s because they had access to free unlimited food all year round.Ex-Prem star Minto has recalled the time he received his very own card and how it made him even more popular among friends.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking at the launch of Ladbrokes’ ‘Gaffer of all Accas’, he said: “I’ve forgotten most of the things that I got up to, back in the day, which is probably a good thing!”I do remember the McDonald’s card I got given, though. I was at West Ham at the time, so I was in my late twenties.”Obviously, McDonald’s sponsored the Premier League, and so we were all given a McDonald’s card, where it was basically free McDonald’s, for Premier League footballers, which shouldn’t have been allowed, really!”I think some of the really professional guys will have given the card away to their friends; you know, I can’t imagine Paolo [Di Canio] walking into a McDonald’s at three o’clock in the morning in London… but I did!Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I told my mates I’d got this card, and so we used to go out, up in London, and we used to do Titanic, and Sugar Reef, those type of places, and then we’d come out at three or four in the morning. ‘Scotty, Scotty… you got the card?'”‘Yeah, I’ve got the card!’SunSport’s Latest Transfer Headlines”So we’d go into McDonald’s – it wouldn’t be every week! – and I’d order, like, seven Big Mac meals with milkshakes, or whatever, and they’d just look at me like ‘who are you?!’ That was a great time.”Minto kicked off his career with Charlton and went on to play for Chelsea, Benfica, West Ham and Rotherham.He made 105 Premier League appearances in total. More

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      Man Utd Champions League winner ‘would jump up and yell McDonald’s, McDonald’s every time he passed fast food giant’

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      MEET the Manchester United star who might have become the world’s best player – except for an eating habit that saw him leap up yelling “McDonald’s, McDonald’s” whenever he saw the fast-food giant.Rafael de Silva claims “crazy” Anderson could have been the GOAT – were it not for that one incredible beef about his behaviour.Anderson is seen holding his chest as he celebrates scoring but might have thrived more had he held off from filling his tummy with junk foodCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe Brazilian was rated a better player when he didn’t have enough time to go to McDonald’s between matchesCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdMidfielder Anderson won the Champions League and four Premier League titles while at Old Trafford from 2007-2015.But former team-mate Rafael reckons his fellow Brazilian’s craving for junk food stopped him rivalling United legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.Anderson, now 36, was rated one of the world’s most exciting prospects when he arrived at United from Porto for around £20million.But amid injury problems and fitness issues he ended up with only eight caps, all from 2007-08.READ MORE TOP STORIESAnd after leaving the Red Devils, his career subsided with Brazilian club Internacional and Turks Adana Demirspor, before he quit playing in 2002.In a joint autobiography with twin brother Fabio, Rafael explained the extraordinary problem he believes denied Anderson a place at the very top table of football.And he insisted that his countryman matched anyone in the Prem – whenever matches came thick and faster than his food.Rafael said: “We could be on the team coach and pass the services on the motorway and Anderson would jump up impulsively and yell ‘McDonald’s, McDonald’s’.Most read in FootballRafael da Silva has given his stark verdict on AndersonCredit: Getty – ContributorBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”The guy was crazy, but I love him. Give him a football and he would just play with freedom.”And sometimes, if he got a good run of games, he could play as well as any player in the league.Sir Jim Ratcliffe turns Man Utd toxic”He picked up a lot of big injuries and then his problems with eating the way he did started to affect him.”It was no coincidence that his best form came when he had a lot of games because that was when he couldn’t eat so much.”I will say something about Anderson – if he had been a professional football player, he could have been the best in the world.”Anderson looks to be enjoying life after retiring as a player four years agoCredit: Instagram More

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      I was sat in a service station when Sky Sports News said I was flying in for a transfer – I couldn’t believe it

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      PETER CROUCH was once left shocked with a McDonald’s burger in hand ahead of a transfer he made.The former England star revealed his departure from Tottenham was a lot less glamorous than the media made out, and involved a service station stop rather than a helicopter ride.Peter Crouch revealed he was waiting in a McDonalds ahead of his move from Tottenham to StokeCrouch, 43, moved to Stoke in the summer of 2011 but was unsure the transfer would get the green light with paperwork still to be completed.So on his way up north he stopped off at a McDonalds as he waited for the deal to go through, as Sky Sports reported a completely different version of events.Crouch recalled the story on That Peter Crouch Podcast, saying: “I remember sitting in a Maccies and watching Sky Sports News on my phone.”It was breaking news with the yellow bar, [it said] ‘Peter Crouch has been spotted in a helicopter landing at a golf club near Stoke, and I was sitting there with a quarter-pounder on a target roundabout.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCrouch spent seven-and-a-half years at Stoke, scoring 62 goals in 261 appearances following a two-year stint at Spurs.The former striker also spent time at Tottenham as a youth player and recalled another story from that time about some harsh treatment he received from first-team players.He said: “I remember being in the Tottenham dressing room, going in to pick up my boots and they were like ‘Crouchy, what is your love life like?'”And you’d have to stand there in front of like 20 first-team players and go ‘well, nothing’ and they’d go ‘are you a virgin?’ and you’d go ‘yeah at the moment’.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”They’d go ‘do you have a girlfriend, have you kissed one yet?’ and you’re standing there as they’re all absolutely buzzing off you as you tell them what you’ve achieved with the opposite sex. There’s nothing worse – horrible, horrible, horrible.”It was horrible to be a part of. They would say things like ‘well how would you kiss a girl’ and you’d have to practise it on something.”You know the back one, you’d have to show your technique. It’s not right. I hope it’s out of the game now, it wasn’t nice for a young lad to be in that environment.”Peter Crouch reveals ‘horrible’ Tottenham interrogation ‘you couldn’t do now’ where stars found out about his sex life More

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      Major European football league renamed after McDonald’s as fans joke ‘man of the match will win a happy meal’

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      FANS have been left in hysterics after Ligue 1 announced its new title sponsor.From next season, the division will be called the “Ligue 1 McDonald’s”.Ligue 1 will now be sponsored by McDonald’sCredit: X @LFPfrIt sees French football stick with the tasty theme as the league is currently sponsored by Uber Eats.McDonald’s have agreed a three-year deal with chiefs, meaning they will partner it until the 2027/28 campaign.Reports suggest the agreement is worth £17million-a-year.The announcement was made by the French FA, with the Ligue 1 trophy placed outside one of their fast-food restaurants.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans have been left in stitches over sponsorship move, with one saying: “They really took farmers league personal.”Another added: “The French league is not serious.”A third joked: “Man of the match will now get a happy meal rather than a trophy.”More laughed: “McLeague.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd others commented: “Now I know why Kylian Mbappe decided to leave.”The sponsorship deal is the second major change to Ligue 1 in recent years after the division was recently cut from 20 to 18 teams.Paris Saint-Germain are on course to win their tenth title in the last 12 years.Everything you need to know about Kylian Mbappe More

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      Major European football league set to be renamed after McDonald’s as fans cry ‘we can’t take this seriously’

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      FRANCE’S top flight is set to be renamed Ligue 1 McDonald’s after the fast-food giants reportedly agreed a £17million-a-year deal.The league has been known as Ligue 1 Uber Eats since the food delivery service secured its first title sponsorship ahead of the 2020-21 season.Luis Enrique speaks into a microphone emblazoned with the Ligue 1 Uber Eats logoCredit: GettyThe league is set to be renamed Ligue 1 McDonald’sCredit: GettyUber Eats were believed to initially pay £12.8m a season, before renewing to the end of the 2023-24 campaign for £14.5m per campaign.According to French outlet RMC Sport, McDonald’s will take over after agreeing Ligue 1’s largest naming sponsorship deal to date at £17m a year.Ligue 1’s introduction of a naming partner in 2020 came amid the Covid-19 pandemic and a saga surrounding their TV rights deal.Unlike the Premier League, French football’s 2019-20 season never resumed following its suspension in March 2020.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn 2018, Mediapro agreed to shell out a record €814m (£700m) per season to broadcast Ligue 1 matches.When the Spanish company subsequently started missing payments after falling into financial difficulties, Ligue 1 terminated the contract and resold the rights.Prior to Ligue 1’s reduction from 20 teams to 18 this season, Canal+ broadcast two of the 10 matches each weekend, with Amazon stepping in to pay €259m (£220m) for the remaining eight.This saw the league have to sell their TV rights at a huge discount to the initial Mediapro deal.Most read in FootballEarlier this season Ligue 1 bosses cancelled an auction for the next rights package due to not receiving the offers that they were hoping for.In January RMC Sport claimed that Dazn had emerged as main contenders to land the 2024-2029 rights package, with the streaming service reportedly set to up their bid.Everything you need to know about Kylian MbappeThe TV deal saga has led to Ligue 1 placing further emphasis on maximising other revenue streams, ultimately leading to the naming deal with McDonald’s.Mocking the McDonald’s partnership, one fan wrote on social media: “We can’t take this seriously.”While a second moaned: “They went for an even worse name.”A third commented: “McDonald’s league is genuinely insane.”And another added: “Messi played in the McDonald’s league.”McDonald’s have reportedly agreed a deal with Ligue 1Credit: Getty More

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      Former Arsenal star Lukas Podolski explodes about McDonald’s as he defends prices of his kebab chain

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      FORMER Arsenal star Lukas Podolski went on a rant about McDonald’s as he defended the price of his own fast-food.The German World Cup winner has enjoyed a glamorous career starring for the likes of Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.
      Lukas Podolski hit out at McDonald’s as he defended the price of his kebabsCredit: Getty
      The successful business owner is still playing at the age of 38Credit: Getty – Contributor
      And Podolski is still playing at the age of 38 for Polish giants Gornik Zabrze.
      But away from the pitch, he runs a host of businesses including an ice cream brand, a music festival and a football tournament.
      Podolski’s biggest hit is his Mangal Doner kebab chain though, with 30 franchises springing up across Germany.
      The star meal is the Podolski Sandwich, which comes with heaps of doner meat and salad for a £6.77 fee.
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      However, he was challenged by YouTuber Sascha Hellinger over the price, with the social media star claiming it was too expensive.
      But this saw Podolski fiercely defend his grub while highlighting the price of other competitors.
      And the striker took particular aim at McDonald’s, blasting the quality of their food while pointing out it’s also way dearer.
      Podolski, reportedly worth a staggering £177.5million, said: “How much is a Margherita in your local pizza store? Almost £8.60 right?
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      “But it’s just dough, tomato sauce and some cheese. In my opinion, doner is still too cheap anyway. It should cost more.
      “People keep referring to prices in the old days. When we were young, a doner probably cost £2.20. Now it’s £6.90, prices have increased everywhere.
      Hungry customers queue up outside Podolski’s kebab shop as ex-Arsenal star’s mural is defaced with nose hair graffiti
      Podolski spent three years with Arsenal, winning the FA CupCredit: EPA
      He also led Germany to World Cup glory in 2014Credit: AFP or licensors
      “If you order a menu at McDonald’s, you pay as much as at my stores or even more.
      “However, the food will be s**t, it lacks quality. It’s that attitude, Lukas Podolski should reduce the price of doner so everybody can afford one.”
      Podolski scored 31 goals in 82 games for Arsenal, winning the FA Cup in 2014.
      Before that, he enjoyed two spells at Cologne and also won the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich.
      Podolski then spent time at Inter Milan, Galatasaray, Vissel Kobe and Antalyaspor.
      And he joined current club Gornik in 2021, going on to score three times in 16 games this season.
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      Podolski also won 130 caps for Germany, netting 49 goals in the process.
      He helped his country win the World Cup in 2014 before retiring from international duty three years later. More

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      I worked as a McDonald’s cleaner but lasted just TWO DAYS – now I’m tearing it up in the Premier League

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      SPURS ace Dejan Kulusevski plans to become a dab hand in the kitchen — but he was not even trusted with fast food as a teen.The Sweden midfielder, 23, went on work experience at McDonald’s as a cleaner when he was 15 — but he lasted just two days.
      Dejan Kulusevski lasted two days working in McDonaldsCredit: Tottenham Hotspur
      But now he is tearing up the Premier League at TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Now he is trying cooking at home, and it is proving far more successful than his first-ever job.
      Kulusevski said: “I did work at McDonald’s! It was my first job. My best friend, his father worked there. I worked there for two days and didn’t go back. So it was a good week off!
      “I was just doing the cleaning there and they did not let me touch the food.
      “I like meat and I  am learning, looking at YouTube.
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      “I don’t like numbers so I  don’t like recipes — trying to make things up.
      “I love everything in life so it is fun to improve with everything.”
      Kulusevski also lifted the lid on what life is like under manager Ange Postecoglou.
      Kulusevski told SunSport: “He gets angry for sure.
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      “There have been a couple of half-times when he thinks we’re not doing enough, playing safe and not pushing enough to win the game and then he lets us hear it.
      “He goes really, really mad. But we always play better afterwards so it works!
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      “It is not fun but it is part of the job, you cannot always just give love to players sometimes you have to be hard on them like parents do. It is not scary because it helps us in the end.”
      There is no denying it has worked. Only Manchester City and Liverpool have won more than Spurs’ 16 points from losing positions this season.
      Postecoglou has players and supporters on side like no manager since Mauricio Pochettino in North London, there are no longer protests or toxic chants if Spurs are struggling late on in a game – only hope.
      His arrival has sparked a huge change of mood and culture at the club after the brutal messages and frustrating football from the likes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.
      Kulusevski was called upon to sell the club to new signing and fellow Swede Lucas Bergvall a few weeks ago, and spoke in glowing terms about the club.
      Bergvall, who also spoke to Postecoglou, ended up choosing Spurs over Barcelona.
      He said: “I met him and it was nice to see him because I know him a bit. I told him the truth, the same as what I tell everyone. How good this club is and the plans for the future.
      “I didn’t want to tell him which club to join because that is hard, but it is the first time I’ve played with a Swedish player.”
      Kulusevski has been a key player for Spurs this season
      Kulusevski also acknowledges that the sales pitch may well have been different a year ago.
      The winger added: “Yes, it has changed at the club, absolutely.
      “It has been a fantastic change and now it feels like the club is going on the right path and we are doing the right things.
      “We are more focused on better things. It is a different mentality, we have to improve.
      “It is not about we have to win otherwise it’s a catastrophe, it is about improving every day and if things are going to happen they will happen. It is more about the positive things.”
      It certainly helps that Postecoglou plays the style of football that Kulusevski has loved since he was a boy.
      The self-confessed football “nerd” who grew up playing Fifa all night and playing front-foot football during the day, loves the philosophy.
      And having considered a coaching career of his own, it is one he would stick to.
      The former Juventus man took time to help out with Tottenham’s Under-14s this week and paid a surprise visit to the club’s Spurred 2 Coach programme this week.
      The Foundation initiative helps young adults without coaching qualifications take the first steps towards earning FA badges and Kulusevski surprised last weeks participants by taking part in a training session with them in the shadow of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      He said: “I love teaching kids as they make you so happy. I would like to train kids in the future.
      “I played like that as a child.
      “When I grew up, we kept the ball on the floor and wanted to have possession, we didn’t want to be afraid of anybody.
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      “That is exactly the same things as we are doing now. For a player to play this style is a blessing. It is brave and the most important in life is to not care about mistakes.
      “As a coach I would not care about mistakes. I would just want my players to feel free to express their talent as every man and woman has talent.”
      Kulusevski has been helping young adults start their coaching coursesCredit: Tottenham Hotspur More

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      Fans joke Chelsea are signing Ronald McDonald because Klopp likes Big Macs and come up with cheeky nickname for midfield

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      CHELSEA fans continue to mock Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool on social media.The Blues beat Liverpool to the signing of Moises Caicedo this week and are close to pipping them to Romeo Lavia’s signature.
      Fans have joked Chelsea are going to sign Ronald McDonaldCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      As a result, Klopp and his side have been ridiculed by Chelsea supporters, who have come up with a new nickname for their midfield.
      Using Lavia, Enzo Fernandez and Caicedo’s initials, the midfield trio have been dubbed “LFC” by fans.
      The letters also spell out Liverpool’s abbreviated name, much to the amusement of Chelsea fans.
      Liverpool had agreed a deal with Brighton for the signing of Caicedo last week before he snubbed them to join Chelsea for £115million.
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      Meanwhile, Klopp saw his side have multiple bids rejected for Lavia before Chelsea agreed a fee with Southampton.
      Fernandez was also linked with a move to Anfield before joining Chelsea in January.
      The pattern of players joining Chelsea over Liverpool has not gone unnoticed amongst supporters.
      One fan tweeted: “Chelsea owns LFC whichever way you look at it.”
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      Another added: “Liverpool conquered to form our new ‘LFC’ midfield.”
      A third fan even joked that Chelsea were expanding their habit of signing players Klopp was interested in.
      They wrote: “Chelsea have agreed to sign Ronald McDonald for a club record fee after seeing Jurgen Klopp was considering buying a Big Mac and fries.”
      Klopp and Liverpool have struggled in the transfer market this summer, making just two signings.
      The club have also been slammed by pundits for missing out on several targets.
      However, despite their woes, Klopp could not resist aiming a dig at Chelsea’s spending after their 1-1 draw on Sunday.
      The impending arrival of Lavia is set to take their spending to almost a billion since Todd Boehly’s takeover.
      Jurgen Klopp continues to be mocked by Chelsea fansCredit: Alamy More