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      Arsenal flop Willian wants Inter Miami move as Brazilian eyes joining Phil Neville and David Beckham in Florida

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      WILLIAN wants to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami.The Brazilian is set to leave Arsenal this summer after a disappointing spell in North London and fancies moving to South Florida.
      Willian, 32, has struggled at Arsenal since moving from Chelsea last summerCredit: Getty
      Inter Miami chiefs Phil Neville and David Beckham are looking to improve the squadCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      SunSport understands Miami boss Phil Neville wants to sign the 32-year-old but knows it will be difficult to offload Mexcian international Rodolfo Pizarro first.
      Pizarro is one of the highest earners and a designated player yet has failed to impress Neville, who is already eyeing a busy time in the transfer market once the window opens.
      Willian will command big MLS wages – former Juventus and Real Madrid hitman Gonzalo Higuain earns around $5million – or £3.5m – so Pizarro will need to be sold despite a lack of suitors right now.
      The Mexican international, signed by former boss Diego Alonso, was left on the bench last weekend with Federico Higuain preferred in midfield.
      Willian has endured a torrid time at the Emirates since he signed a three-year contract at the club last summer.
      The ex-Chelsea star, who is reportedly on £220,000-a-week at Arsenal, has managed just one Premier League goal for Mikel Arteta’s side this term.
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      Much more was expected of Willian after his six-and-a-half-year stint at Stamford Bridge, where he won the FA Cup, League Cup, Europa League and two Premier League titles.
      The Gunners have confirmed another former Chelsea player, David Luiz, will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
      And midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is reportedly close to signing for Ligue 1 side Marseille.
      The Frenchman has spent the 2020-21 campaign on loan at Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin after falling out of favour at the Emirates.
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      Tyson Fury meets David Beckham as heavyweight watches Inter Miami lose to Montreal in mixed start for Phil Neville

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      TYSON FURY brought the thunder – in more ways than one.The Gypsy King is training in South Florida for his blockbuster showdown with Anthony Joshua this summer and decided to check out Phil Neville’s Inter Miami side at the nearby Drv Pnk Stadium.
      David Beckham pictured with Tyson Fury
      Tyson Fury with his son and brother Tommy
      David Beckham snapped pitch side in MiamiCredit: The Mega Agency
      Montreal cut Nev’s men down to size in the first half to leave them sprawling on the canvas and seemingly out for the count at 0-2 down.
      But shortly after the break, wild lightning and rain storms KO’d the clash for over two hours as the often crazy Florida weather took hold.
      Fury seemed to enjoy himself before the soggy stoppage, chatting to Bulgarian legend Hristo Stoichkov at half-time and happily posing for pictures with supporters.
      But Beckham and pal Neville have certainly had better nights as Inter Miami were sunk in the deluge by the Canadian side who were great value for their second win of the season.
      The game – which was halted at 8.43pm local time – finally resumed at 11.04pm and although most fans in a reduced crowd of 8,020 had gone home, a fair few stayed in the hope of witnessing the mother of all comebacks.
      It didn’t happen despite a slightly improved showing after that nightmare opening 45 minutes and Neville, who could have gone top of the Eastern Conference with a win after a three match unbeaten streak, said: “The first half was unacceptable and we all take the blame, including myself.
      “We have work to do but there’s no time to mope around. We have worked on compactness but looked ragged in the first half which was the most disappointing thing.
      “Football has a way of knocking you back to the ground and this is a reality check.”
      Tyson Fury arriving to Inter Miami’s match
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      Becks was in the house hoping for a much needed victory following last weekend’s home 1-1 draw with Atlanta.
      Instead he was left squirming – and squelching – with the fans as an early, double blast from Montreal’s Norwegian hitman Bjorn Johnsen totally deflated Miami hopes.
      Both goals – on 14 and 25 minutes – saw Johnsen finish well, yet as a defensive unit the home side were found wanting.
      Neville’s team, marshalled at the back by Stoke legend Ryan Shawcross, had looked solid in the opening games of the campaign but the backline was creaking last night.
      And with the midfield and attack failing to fire once again, Montreal, who are currently based here in Fort Lauderdale because of Canadian COVID-19 restrictions, felt right at home as they ultimately eased to a comfortable win.
      Brek Shea and Jay Chapman both went close before Johnsen’s killer second but in truth, Becks’ boys deserved nothing.
      David Gardner, head coach Phil Neville, and owner David BeckhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Becks was in the house hoping for a much needed victoryCredit: The Mega Agency
      David Beckham watched on as his side lost 2-0Credit: The Mega Agency
      Neville has now lost two, won once and drawn twice in his opening five games and although the team have improved since the former Manchester United favourite arrived, this performance disappointed him.
      Star men Blaise Matuidi, Gonzalo Higuain and Rodolfo Pizarro all failed to spark once again which is causing massive problems while Scottish ace Lewis Morgan was also quiet.
      Mexican international Pizarro has been well below par this term and could be on his way out this summer if a buyer is found which would handily free up one of the three designated player slots.
      Matuidi is also struggling and is yet to really show the kind of form which saw him win the World Cup with France in 2018.
      Former Real Madrid and Juventus frontman Higuain always looks dangerous with the ball – but he was left banging his head against a brick wall here.
      The Argentine ace was starved of possession and made little impact.
      David Beckham, and Jorge Mas, second from left, Inter Miami’s managing ownerCredit: AP
      Gonzalo Higuain shows off his frustrationCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Neville said: “You need everyone to contribute to help the individuals play well but for our special players to get the accolades, you can’t do it on your own.
      “I’ve seen it over the last 30 years, without the work ethic and team ethos, individuals don’t do well on their own.
      “But they are big players and know what the expectations are.”
      Higuain’s older brother Federico was thrown on at the break in the hope of creating something but just moments into the second half, the match was halted with lightning in the area.
      The Inter Miami boss could have done with the whole game being canned.
      Neville now travels to struggling Cincinnati and their brand new TQL Stadium on Sunday desperate to make immediate amends.
      He added: “Credit to Montreal, they were the best team we have played so far but we have to be better this weekend.”
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      Inter Miami set to make shock Ashley Young free transfer swoop if he quits Inter Milan as he mulls over next move

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      INTER MIAMI are ready to rival Watford for Ashley Young should he exit Inter Milan.Ex-England star Young, 35, won Serie A with the Italian giants this season but his current contract expires this summer.
      Inter Milan star Ashley Young is being chased by both Inter Miami and former club WatfordCredit: Getty
      SunSport exclusively revealed that Watford are keen on bringing back their former academy product.
      It would be an emotional homecoming ahead of their return to the Premier League.
      But David Beckham’s MLS franchise Miami also fancy signing the versatile veteran, who won the Premier League in 2013 with Manchester United.
      Ambitious Miami are building an exciting squad having lured a number of high-profile players in recent windows, including boss Phil Neville.
      Their squad includes World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi, ex-Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, former Stoke hardman Ryan Shawcross.
      But they know they have a battle on their hands with the Hornets in the race to secure Young’s services.
      Young featured in 110 games for the Hornets between 2003-2007, scoring 22 goals including 15 strikes in the 2005-06 season.
      And he has made no secret of his desire to retire at his former stomping ground.
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      Speaking on Watford’s ‘Golden Tales’ podcast in October, he said: “If I could go back and play there [at Watford] again, I would walk from Italy right now.
      “Because it’s what I know, it’s where I come from and it’s what allowed me to be who I am and get where I am.
      “For me, at my age now, and you can ask my family, you can ask my agent, if I had the opportunity to go back and finish my career at Watford, I would jump at the chance.”
      Before adding: “I know what started my career. It was Watford.
      “I always say and I will always say it’s my home.”
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      Phil Neville snaps up 18-year-old Man Utd academy star son Harvey at Inter Miami on permanent transfer but needs visa

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      PHIL NEVILLE has signed another English player for Inter Miami – his son.Harvey Neville, 18, has been in the Manchester United youth system since turning 16 in 2018.
      Harvey Neville has signed for his dad Phil at Inter Miami from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The defender has been training with his new club already, including against Gonzalo HiguainCredit: AP
      Previously on the books at Manchester City and then Valencia before heading to United, he signed his first professional contract last summer.
      But he wants some guaranteed first-team football and is swapping Old Trafford for South Florida.
      Full-back Harvey has been training with his dad’s new team recently after getting some time off and has decided to make the switch permanently.
      He will initially join Inter Miami’s sister team Fort Lauderdale CF once he sorts his visa.
      Fort Lauderdale play in the USL – effectively the second tier in the United States.
      But proud-as-punch Neville has been pleased with his progress and won’t rule out the chances of his lad making the step up to MLS and helping Miami owner David Beckham make waves Stateside sooner rather than later.
      The youngster took to Instagram with a post in Inter Miami training gear on Wednesday.
      He commented: “Let’s go,” as Beckham liked the photo while plenty of Red Devils youngsters commented their support and love.

      Harvey joins fellow Englishman Ryan Shawcross in Miami while West Brom’s Kieran Gibbs arrives this summer.
      Sunderland striker Mitch Curry, 21, has also signed for Fort Lauderdale recently.
      Miami are currently sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference with one win, one draw and one defeat so far in the former Lionesses boss’ first season in charge.
      Neville was in the youth teams with Manchester City and Valencia before signing for United in 2018 upon turning 16Credit: Getty – Contributor

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      Toronto FC have training session invaded by giant ALLIGATOR as MLS side prepare for CONCACAF Champions League in Florida

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      TORONTO FC’s preparation for tonight’s clash with Mexican giants Cruz Azul was rudely interrupted.. by a giant ALLIGATOR.The Canadian side, like the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, are having to play their home games in Florida this season, due to Covid-19 rules in their home country.
      Toronto FC players watched on as training was interrupted by an ALLIGATOR
      And nothing hammers home just how different their setting is, than being forced to make a snappy exit from training.
      Florida is known for it’s giant ‘gators, with golf courses sometimes ambushed by the enormous creatures.
      And Toronto’s squad, including former Hull City and Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore, could only watch on as their session was put on hold.
      But rather than being frightened, Toronto coach Chris Armas described it as a ‘cool’ experience for his players.
      He said: “All I can tell you is that there was an alligator – a massive alligator.
      “My players were running towards it as I went the other way.
      “We talk about fearless and aggressive around here – but I didn’t think we would think about that at this moment.
      “It’s maybe par for the course here in Florida, by the water.

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      “It was cool for the guys to see really close up and personal – a cool way to start training.”
      Armas, 48, will hope that his players can snap straight into action against Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions League this evening.
      The tie will then be concluded at Mexico City’s historic Estadio Azteca next week.
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      Arsenal star Willian plans to leave club for MLS transfer but only after 32-year-old has won trophies with Gunners

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      WILLIAN has outlined his hopes of playing in the United States once he has secured silverware with Arsenal.The 32-year-old hoovered up honours during stints with Shakhtar Donetsk and Chelsea before a shot at the Europa League with the Gunners.
      Willian is preparing a move to MLS later in his career – before becoming an agentCredit: Getty
      Still with two years left on his contract in North London, the winger has struggled to nail down a regular place in the team.
      Yet he remains determined to win trophies with Arsenal before making the move across the pond.
      Willian told the club media, via Goal: “My plan is to stay at Arsenal, I have a contract here, and to win trophies.
      “I have two more years here and my plan is to stay and be successful, to play and win something with the club.
      “I still want to achieve a lot of things. I want to win more trophies, and I want to be at the next World Cup. I will do my best to be there.
      “But, yeah, I want to lift trophies for Arsenal – I have a lot of things in my mind that I want to achieve. I want to win as much as I can with the team, and go back to the national team as well.
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      “Whenever I have finished here, I really want to go to America and play there.
      “Possibly stay in Europe, I don’t know, but at the moment one of my targets is to play in America at some point in my career.”
      Willian is also planning his post-playing career and opened up on his desire to remain in the game.
      A move towards being an agent is already underway for the midfielder.
      I want to become an agent. I am preparing myself for that profession.Willian

      He continued: “I want to become an agent.
      “I am preparing myself for that profession, I’ve already started work on that.
      “I want to go into that because I love football and I want to stay in the sport, I want to do a job in that area, but I don’t want to become a manager or a coach.
      “I want to be slightly more outside, but still involved in football.”
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      Ex-Chelsea striker Higuain unveils dramatic new look for Inter Miami after shaving off hair and growing beard

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      FORMER Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain has undergone a drastic transformation by shaving his head and growing a mega-beard.The Inter Miami striker is barely recognisable from his time with the Blues when he still had hair on his head.
      Gonzalo Higuain’s new look shaved head and bushy beard make it hard to recognise him from his days in EnglandCredit: AP
      The Argentine looked much different when he played for Chelsea in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Former Real Madrid, Napoli and Juventus star Higuain was loaned to Chelsea by the Old Lady in January 2019.
      He played 18 times and scored five times in blue before returning to Turin at the end of the campaign.
      He only stayed another season before mutually terminating his Juve contract last September and signed for David Beckham’s Inter Miami soon after.
      During his time at Stamford Bridge, the 33-year-old still had some hair on his head – albeit thinning.
      And while he still had a beard, it was kept much neater and tidier than the monster growth he’s got on his chin now.
      When images surfaced of Higuain training for Inter Miami fans online were stunned by his new look.
      One wrote: “I refuse to believe this is Higuain.”
      And another added: “Not sure of this is Higuain or Kratos.”
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      Elsewhere, Higuain’s Miami boss Beckham hit headlines for lashing out at the European Super League.
      Former Manchester United star Becks took to Instagram to demand the game we love is protected.
      Manchester City and Tottenham are joined by Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in agreeing to join the franchise-style, closed-shop Super League.
      Furious fans took to stadiums across England on Monday to voice their anger at the clubs’ owners with more protests planned.
      The renegade clubs have been slammed by everyone from Prince William and PM Boris Johnson to Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.
      And now Inter Miami owner Becks has added his voice to the ever growing list of defenders of our national sport.
      The 45-year-old wrote on his Instagram: “I’m someone who loves football.
      “It has been my life for as long as I can remember. I loved it from when I was a young child as a fan, and I’m still a fan now.
      “As a player and now as an owner I know that our sport is nothing without the fans. We need football to be for everyone. We need football to be fair and we need competitions based on merit.
      “Unless we protect these values the game we love is in danger…”
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      Inter Miami owner David Beckham has spoken out against the European Super League

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      David Beckham hits out at European Super League as Man Utd legend warns ‘football is in danger’ if plans go ahead

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      DAVID BECKHAM has lashed out at European Super League plans and blasted: “Football is in danger.”Former Manchester United star Becks took to Instagram to demand the game we love is protected.
      David Beckham has spoken out against the European Super League
      Manchester City and Tottenham are joined by Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in agreeing to join the franchise-style, closed-shop Super League.
      Furious fans took to stadiums across the country on Monday to voice their anger at the clubs’ owners with more protests planned.
      The renegade clubs have been slammed by everyone from Prince William and PM Boris Johnson to Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.
      And now Inter Miami owner Becks has added his voice to the ever growing list of defenders of our national sport.

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      The 45-year-old wrote on his Instagram: “I’m someone who loves football.
      “It has been my life for as long as I can remember. I loved it from when I was a young child as a fan, and I’m still a fan now.
      “As a player and now as an owner I know that our sport is nothing without the fans. We need football to be for everyone. We need football to be fair and we need competitions based on merit.
      “Unless we protect these values the game we love is in danger…”
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      The post got nearly 1million likes and more than 3,700 comments.
      Beckham’s former team-mate Gary Neville has been widely praised for the way he has repeatedly attacked the plans.
      He labelled Man Utd owner Joel Glazer a ‘scaveneger’.
      And the ex-right-back also called for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final between Tottenham and Man City to be cancelled because both teams ‘don’t care’.

      Neville also clashed with Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool boss responded to the pundit’s criticism of the Anfield club.
      And Reds legend Jamie Carragher believes owner John Henry will be driven out if Klopp resigns over European Super League plans.
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