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      I had to give up digging holes in roads around Kent to secure stunning first-round KO on Joshua vs Ngannou undercard

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      LOUIS GREENE went from digging holes and fitting water pipes to knocking out a highly-touted prospect on the Anthony Joshua undercard in Saudi Arabia.The 31-year-old locked horns with undefeated Liverpudlian Jack McGann in the preliminary fights on the mega-money Joshua vs Ngannou card.Louis Greene knocked out Jack McGann on the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercardCredit: GETTYGreene was digging holes in Kent roads just weeks before the biggest win of his careerCredit: GETTYGreene entered the contest as a huge underdog, with many seeing him as a lamb to the slaughter.But he bagged the biggest win of his career with a vicious right hook in the first round that left McGann out for the count.Dad of two Greene was overcome with emotion after the fight and revealed he quit his day job in a bid to make one last run at rising up the super-welterweight ranks.’The Medway Mauler’ said: “I gave up work for this. READ MORE IN BOXING”I jumped from job to job that fit around [my training], provided for my kids, and being able to fight for a living.”For this one, I gave up work completely to come here and put on a show.”I knew I was going to do it. I was confident all week.”I’m not a betting man, my brother just won a couple of grand on me because he bet this round.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT”I was digging holes, fitting water mains with my pal George, who is sitting there, in the slum we live in.”Greene was quick to pay a heartfelt tribute to his dad, who he credits for saving him from a stint behind bars.Louis Greene SHOCKS boxing world with first round TKO win over Jack McGannHe added: “Me and my dad come from nothing,” he said. “Absolutely nothing!”Just a working class background and I was a bad kid. I was on my way to prison and my dad saved me, stuck by me, and my dad is a Postman.”My dad is here with me now sharing all of this.”I can’t even put into words how it feels.”I had a son when I was 16 years old and I feel like I owe my life to him.”Greene plans to celebrate with a good old-fashioned boozy knees-up when he gets back to the UK.He said: “It’s going to be rammed with the beers when I get back, boys.” More

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      I’m a porn icon dubbed the ‘Italian Stallion’ – I give my athletics ace son tips on how to beat performance anxiety

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      LEONARDO TANO’S porn-icon parents have helped him get his legs over – as a rising star of hurdles.Dad Rocco – dubbed the “Italian Stallion” – claims he gave the athletic all-rounder the heads-up on “how to fight performance anxiety”.Leonardo Tano is a bright young name in Hungarian sportCredit: Instagram @leonardotanoLeonardo and his brother Lorenzo flank parents Rocco and Rosa at a screening of new Netflix show Supersex at a Berlin film festivalCredit: ReutersDad Rocco, shown at his porn peak, has passed on tips such as self-belief to son LeonardoCredit: FacebookNow Leonardo, 24, is in pole position to exploit his versatile talents – as he has all the mental and physical attributes needed.Sports-wise, the part-time model eagerly plays the field – and the track.The social media influencer rode dirt bikes, was a karting champion and also ran before focusing on his main gift – hurdling.And thanks to some fatherly advice, he takes on all-comers with confidence as one of Hungary’s hottest prospects.Tano Senior, 59, who calls himself a sex addict, and wife Rozsa Tassi, 51, found fame via their screen names of Rocco Siffredi and Rosa Caracciolo.Rocco has appeared in more than 1,300 adult “movies” and features on Netflix show Supersex, which was released on Wednesday.But he is most proud of keeping his son on the straight and narrow in sport.The Daily Star report Rocco as having said: “I taught him how to fight performance anxiety.Most read in Athletics”Leonardo took all of my stubbornness. But in another area he uses his head much more, so to speak.”Tano Junior was a karting whizkid – until he grew too big.Five celebs that could have been professional athletes including mega movie star and a member of the royal familyLuckily, however, his 6ft4ins frame has proved ideal for the hurdles.And his dad loves the dedication Leonardo has shown in recent years, starting when he was a mechanical engineering student. He told Crush Fanzine at the time: “I try to play as many sports as I can. “My principal focus is track and field, which I do six times a week, resting on Sunday.”I would say I am sports addicted, as for me it is an important ingredient to my general health and happiness.”Instagram star Leonardo has branched out from his family’s fameCredit: Rex More

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      Exiled footie star Mason Greenwood believes a return to Man Utd could save his parents’ strained marriage

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      FOOTBALL star Mason Greenwood believes returning to Manchester United could solve his parents’ marriage problems.His dad Andrew, who is also his agent, has joined him in exile in Spain while his mum Melanie has remained at the star’s mansion in Cheshire.Mason Greenwood believes returning to Manchester United could solve his parents’ marriage problemsCredit: RexHis dad Andrew joined him in exile in Spain while his mum Melanie has remained at the star’s mansion in CheshireCredit: AFPGrenwood lives with partner Harriet and their baby daughter Summer in MadridCredit: FacebookThe forced separation has put strains on the marriage and Mason now realises he may need to return to the Premiership next season.He has been on loan at La Liga club Getafe since Old Trafford bosses ruled last September that his future lay elsewhere, after attempted rape and assault charges against him were dropped.Mason lives with partner Harriet and their baby daughter Summer in Madrid. Dad Andrew has also set up a base nearby to help his son cope with life in Spain.Read More on FootballBut mum Melanie has remained at the couple’s home in Bowdon, placing a strain on their relationship.United have repeatedly insisted Greenwood’s most likely future is a permanent move away from the club.He thinks a lot of their problems could be solved if he went back to United. He’s very close to his parents, so it’s one of the reasons why a move back home could happenSun sourceBut new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sparked controversy last week by suggesting the club could change its mind and bring the 22-year-old striker back to Old Trafford.The Sun understands Greenwood has expected to remain in Spain, with a move to Barcelona under discussion.Most read in FootballBut helping ease the stresses on his family’s life could be a factor in favour of any potential move back.A source said: “Mason has been very happy in Spain and knows a lot of top clubs including Barcelona are interested in him.Mason Greenwood wants an investigation into whether Jude Bellingham called him a “rapist” dropped“He was annoyed with United about how they handled the situation following his charges, so has always been reluctant to return.“But his mum and dad have spent long periods apart since Mason moved to Spain and everyone knows long­distance relationships can be hard, especially given the pressures they were under ever since Mason was first arrested in January 2022.“It’s been a very difficult two years for the Greenwood family.“He thinks a lot of their problems could be solved if he went back to United. He’s very close to his parents, so it’s one of the reasons why a move back home could happen.”Greenwood has scored seven goals in 25 league games for Getafe. He remains contracted to United until 2025.Greenwood announced the birth of baby Summer with this snapCredit: Social media – Refer to sourceSir Jim Ratcliffe sparked controversy by suggesting the club could change its mind and bring the 22-year-old striker back to Old TraffordCredit: AFP More

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      I grew up in paradise until volcano forced family to evacuate.. I may not have been footballer if not for scary eruption

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      DONERVON DANIELS knows a thing or two about beating the odds.And this time the Walsall skipper, 30, is only talking about a surge towards the play-offs, having lived through a true life-or-death drama.
      Walsall defender Donervon Daniels won the League Two’s goal of the month award with a solo stunner against Sutton on January 27
      The Soufriere Hills volcano spewed ash long after the 1995 eruptionCredit: AFP
      As a toddler, Daniels was part of a mass evacuation when a once-dormant volcano suddenly exploded back into life on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat, forcing thousands to flee.
      The Saddlers can draw level on points with seventh–placed Harrogate if they win at the EnviroVent Stadium today — and centre-back Daniels knows he can handle the pressure.
      January’s Sky Bet goal of the month winner said: “We are a young side and we were in a stalemate for a while back there but now we’re going places.
      “Two games ago we beat Mansfield, who are second and, remember, had just scored nine against Harrogate.
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      “Look at our league position and we’re actually below mid–table but we’re one of nine teams within three points of a play–off position.
      “Make no mistake, there’s a growing belief that we can be the ones who can break through because we are developing real momentum.
      “This is a club that was a mainstay of League One — it is just where we belong, at least, and I’m convinced that we can get back there this season.”
      Daniels often heads back to the scene of that terrifying volcanic eruption as part of Montserrat’s international squad, now managed by former Birmingham and Charlton boss Lee Bowyer.
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      Daniels claims play-off hopefuls Walsall deserve to return to League OneCredit: Alamy
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      There is nothing Daniels loves more than exploring the island he had to leave so quickly in 1995, when the Soufriere Hills volcano became active and left half of Montserrat uninhabitable.
      He left with mum Helen and five siblings for Hackney in London’s East End but paradise was not lost to him.
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      Daniels, who has three caps, explained: “My mum was born in the UK but she moved out to Montserrat when she was young because she still had a lot of family there.
      “After the eruption, a lot went to America. She came back here but she always pleaded with me to one day try to play for Montserrat.
      “She would go there every summer to see relatives and it was down to her that I did get capped.
      “Everybody knows everybody over there and she got to know the person who ran the Montserrat FA and I started playing for my adopted country in 2021.
      “It’s strange to think that had it not been for the volcano, I might never have become a footballer or played for Montserrat.Donervon Daniels
      “Sadly, mum passed away five years ago and so never got the chance to see that — but I know she’s looking down and proud.”
      Daniels, who began his career at West Brom and joined Walsall from Crewe in 2022, added: “It’s sad, too, that my first home is no longer there.
      “We lived in the island’s capital of Plymouth but it was wiped out.
      “But I still have her family there when I go over. I love to explore the place and it’s beautiful.
      “It’s not far from Antigua and the habitable part of the island is just like paradise.
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      “It’s strange to think that had it not been for the volcano, I might never have become a footballer or played for Montserrat.
      “Now I’m proud to do so thanks to my mum and, hopefully, there will be more pride here at Walsall come the end of the season.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton ‘ran me over’ in go kart aged 7 – neighbours love him but one of his remarks went down like lead balloon

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      FORMER neighbours of Sir Lewis Hamilton have fondly remembered his time in their town but said one of his remarks went down “like a lead balloon”.Locals said they knew the Formula One ace was destined for greatness when he hurtled round their council estate on a go-kart at the age of seven.
      Lewis Hamilton’s first home in StevenageCredit: Andrew Styczynski
      Trevor Lugmayer pointing to where a Blue Plaque use to hang saying ‘Lewis Hamilton Racing Driver lived here 1997-2001’Credit: Andrew Styczynski
      Trevor has bought the house next door where Hamilton’s mother Carmen livedCredit: Andrew Styczynski
      Lewis Hamilton is joining Ferrari from next yearCredit: Alamy
      And the local postman revealed exclusively how Lewis had his first crash, when he ran slap-bang into his legs as he delivered mail in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
      “I shouted ‘Hey, look out, you little bugger’,” said the postie, who asked not to be named. 
      “Then he whacked into me, going like the clappers on his little cart.
      “But Lewis did say ‘sorry’. He was a lovely lad and his family were very nice people too. I often used to chat to his dad.
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      “I’m not at all surprised he ended up as world champion.
      “And there’s not many postmen can say they were once run over by Lewis Hamilton!”
      Former engineer Peter Fuller, 80, who lived just down the road from the Hamilton family, told how he would often “straighten out” Lewis’s go-kart after he’d had “a bump”.
      “He used to play with my kids,” said Peter.
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      “He could be a bit mischievous, but he was a nice lad. Everybody liked him.
      “I’m not at all surprised he became the world champion – even as a kid he was very competitive and never frightened to have a go.”
      Shopworker Tia Brown, 25, whose parents moved into the Hamilton family’s old house after they left, told how he occasionally popped back to look at his childhood home.
      “Once he came round on my birthday and brought me some cake,” she said.
      “Another time when I was in secondary school he visited with his girlfriend.
      “I think Lewis is great. Despite his wealth, he is a really lovely down-to-earth lad.”
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      The house in Stevenage, where the youngster started racing model cars and go-karts, has since changed hands several times.
      When the Hamilton family left the home, they moved into two detached houses just a couple of miles away.
      Lewis lived in one with his father and stepmother, while his mum lived in the one next door.
      Both are reckoned to be worth well over a million pounds.
      Lewis Hamilton, 39, recently signed a £100million mega deal to join Ferrari in a switch that has shocked F1.
      The seven-time world champion has agreed to drive for F1’s most famous team in 2025 and 2026.
      But the multi-millionaire upset many locals a few years ago during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year contest when he slagged off Stevenage.
      He told host Gabby Logan: “It really was a dream for us all as a family to do something different;  for us to get out of the slums.”
      The then leader of Stevenage Council described his comment as “disappointing” and said local people felt “very offended”.
      Kerry Gray lives near to Lewis Hamilton’s first homeCredit: Andrew Styczynski
      Peter Fuller used to fix Hamilton’s broken go kartsCredit: Andrew Styczynski
      Hamilton’s former home down a leafy Hertfordshire laneCredit: Andrew Styczynski
      Retired businessman Trevor Lugmayer and his wife Valerie now live in one, while their daughter Sherry and her family are next door.
      “This is certainly no slum,” said grandfather Trevor, 78, who was once a professional DJ.
      “I don’t think Lewis could have been serious when he made that remark.
      “On the contrary, it’s an extremely desirable area. One house down the road sold the other year for more than a million.
      “And at one time there was a covenant which meant the houses could only be sold to professional people like doctors, lawyers and accountants.”
      There used to be a blue and white plaque on the side of Trevor’s house saying that Lewis Hamilton once lived there.
      But light-fingered souvenir-hunters unscrewed it in the middle of the night .
      Trevor added: “We still get fans coming round from time to time. But they’re not much of a problem
      “Lewis’s brother also pops back occasionally in his yellow Lamborghini car.
      “But he doesn’t hang about afterwards – when he’s ready to go, he just puts his foot down and ‘whoosh’ his car has vanished.”
      Once this Formula One season is over, six-times world champion Hamilton plans to leave his Mercedes team and join rivals Ferrari in a multi-million pound deal.
      “Who can blame him for that?” asked Mr Fuller. 
      “Who wouldn’t switch teams with that sort of money being offered?
      “His slum remark the other year did go down like a lead balloon but if was off-the-cuff  and I don’t think he meant it the way it came across.
      “Although compared to where he now lives in Monaco, virtually anywhere else in the world would be considered a slum!”
      WHO COULD REPLACE HAMILTON AT MERCEDES?Mercedes will have a vacant seat for 2025.
      Here, SunSport’s F1 correspondent Ben Hunt looks at FIVE potential candidates who could replace him and partner George Russell in the Silver Arrows.
      Oscar Piastri – McLaren have sewn up Lando Norris to a new long-term contract that should (in theory) put him out of Mercedes’ reach. However, they are yet to tie down his teammate Piastri, 22. The Aussie has an excellent record and won the Formula 3 and Formula 2 titles before spending a year on the sidelines with Alpine and getting his chance in F1 with McLaren. He impressed on his debut season last year and has the potential to be a world champion.
      Daniel Ricciardo – The experienced driver’s future remains in doubt as he bides his time at Red Bull’s B-team. Ricciardo would be low-hassle and offer some stability but by that time he would be 35. It seems unlikely that they would opt for him at this point in his career, but if he has a good season this year, he could come into the reckoning.
      Kimi Antonelli – You may not have heard of the Italian, but he is mustard. Still only 17, he has won at all the junior categories and has been part of the Mercedes young driver programme since 2019. This season he has been promoted from F4 to F2, where he has been tipped to shine. A good debut season in F2 could sway Mercedes into taking a risk on him for 2025. Antonelli and his family are close to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
      Mick Schumacher – Wolff has always been so incredibly supportive of Schumacher and spoken highly of him, that you’d at least expect him to come into consideration. He knows the team from his role as reserve driver and consequently would get up to speed. But speed is also the problem. He was shocking at Haas and if he really was THAT good, he’d still be driving in F1.
      Alex Albon – A more-sensible choice would be the London-born Albon. A great guy who is also very quick. He has a fantastic relationship with Russell and would be the low-maintenance quick partnership similar to Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas that swept to successive titles. Albon would take little convincing to join from Williams and Mercedes would not need to pay him half of the £50million they were dishing out to Hamilton.

      Grandmother Kerry Gray, 51, who lives a couple of doors away, moved into the street after the Hamilton family had left.
      But she said: “No way is this a slum. I came here from Harlow and it’s much better than there. I love Stevenage and we have some really good neighbours.”
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      Another neighbour Enrique Camilleri, a 20-year-old support worker, said: “I think Lewis was exaggerating to call this a slum. I really like living here, there’s never any trouble.”
      Lewis Hamilton’s reps have been contacted for comment.
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      Man Utd star Luke Shaw’s partner Anouska throws baby shower for third child with Molly-Mae Hague among guests

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      LUKE SHAW and girlfriend Anouska Santos threw a lavish baby shower – with guest Molly-May Hague calling the event “adorable”.Anouska is expecting her third child with Manchester United left-back Shaw.
      Luke Shaw and Anouska Santos are pictured with son Reign and daughter StorieCredit: INSTAGRAM @anouskasantos
      A lengthy menu was on offer at the baby showerCredit: Instagram
      Guest Molly-Mae Hague called it a ‘special day’Credit: Instagram
      Molly-Mae Hague clearly enjoyed the occasionCredit: Getty
      This impressive table presentation took centre stageCredit: Instagram
      She gave her 72,000 Instagram followers a tantalising insight into the occasion.
      And Anouska’s friend Molly-Mae was equally enthusiastic about it all.
      The ex-Love Island star and fiancee of Tyson Fury’s half-brother Tommy shared shots from what she called the “special day”.
      Molly-Mae posted a clip of singer Jade Leigh Parr performing and added the words: “Gorgeous Gorgeous vibes… Hurry along little baby, you’ve no idea of the life you’re about to have.”
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      Anouska, 31, and 28-year-old Luke also posed for beaming pics with their two kids – son Reign, four and daughter Storie, who will be two in May.
      On the long menu, next to an exotic list of cocktails, were some flamboyant versions of familiar favourites.
      These included lemon butter and sea salt edamame, guacamole with home-made nachos, prawns, fondue and yellowfin tuna sashimi ribbons.
      And arguably even more plush – beef tataki, seared beef with truffle chilli dressing, paprika-dusted calamari and habanero matchstick chicken.
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      Anouska was delighted with the floral displayCredit: Instagram
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      The couple have been together for several years.
      But although Anouska has more than 72,000 followers on Instagram, she is regarded as more private than many WAGs.
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      She does, however, post holiday snaps as well as marking major family events, such as announcing the birth of Storie two years ago.
      And she is known too for owning accessories brand Treats Studios.
      The baby shower came after Shaw had a mixed time in United’s 2-1 Premier League win at Aston Villa on Sunday.
      The late smash-and-grab victory, earned by substitute Scott McTominay, lifted the Red Devils to fifth.
      But England ace Shaw went off at half-time, albeit manager Erik ten Hag calling it a “precaution”.
      The Dutchman added: “He had some complaints and we can’t take any risks with him because he’s had many injuries in the past.”
      Anouska has been called ‘gorgeous’ and the ‘cutest ever’ on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @anouskasantos
      She has more than 72k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @anouskasantos
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      Annie Kilner’s sister accuses Lauryn Goodman of ‘antagonising the family’ by sharing pics of her kids with Kyle Walker

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      ANNIE Kilner’s sister has accused Lauryn Goodman of “antagonising” their family by sharing pictures of her kids with Kyle Walker.The ex-WAG, 30, dumped the Man City footballer after learning he’d fathered a second child with Lauryn last month.
      Annie Kilner kicked husband Kyle out over ChristmasCredit: Splash
      England star Kyle Walker with AnnieCredit: Tim Stewart
      Sian Kilner, Annie’s sister, has been vocal in her support onlineCredit: Instagram/@siankilner
      Her sister Sian has been vocal in her support on social media since and has now taken to Instagram to slam Lauryn’s alleged “online taunts”.
      It comes after Lauryn shared a picture and brief video of one of her and Kyle’s two children appearing to speak Spanish.
      Sian wrote: “Once again we have been inundated with people sending content you’ve uploaded in an attempt to torment my heavily pregnant sister and her family.
      “The selected video clip you shared of your little ‘miracle boy’ (quote taken from your interview on the Victoria Derbyshire show) naming his half brothers is obviously meant to antagonise Annie.
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      “However it only show how low you will stoop to get attention. Notably he misses out the name of his full sibling, his sister, but presumably that is because you are saving for another ‘exclusive’?”
      her Instagram story continued: “Did you conveniently forget that you were given the chance for him to meet these half brothers but you refused?
      “This isn’t about showing how he is ‘fluent in Spanish’. This isn’t in the best interests of any of the children. This is, and always has been, about you.
      “I have already been forced to publicly ask you to leave my sister alone and now I’m having to do the same for my nephews!! We aren’t taking the online taunts any longer.
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      “You asked ‘When will this end’ in your interview that came out over the weekend. We have been wondering the same.”
      Annie, who is has three kids with Kyle and is currently is seven months pregnant with their fourth, is said to be at “breaking point” due to the spotlight and stress of their split.
      Her friends told The Sun this week: “She is in the final stages of her pregnancy and is terrified about going into labour early.
      “Annie is wrestling with her emotions because of her separation from Kyle and is deeply concerned about the impact of all the children involved.”
      Lauryn told Annie she had given birth to a second child with Kyle over the Christmas period.
      Kyle was subsequently kicked out the family’s £2.5million home on Boxing Day.
      In a statement, she later revealed: “Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together; I have decided to take some time away from Kyle.”
      Meanwhile, Kyle told The Sun he bitterly regrets betraying his “soulmate”.
      He also admitted to making  “idiot choices and idiot decisions” after sleeping with reality TV star Lauryn.
      Sian took to Instagram to slam Lauryn’s “online taunts”Credit: Instagram/siankilner
      Kyle Walker in action against Brentford on Monday nightCredit: Rex More

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      Viral Afcon fan apologises to wife and children after awkward moment he asked for woman’s number caught on camera

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      AN IVORY COAST fan apologised to his wife and children after he was seen in a viral video asking another woman for her number during the Africa Cup of Nations.Anselme Santos attended his host country’s crunch Last 16 clash with reigning champions Senegal at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium on Monday.
      An Afcon fan apologised to his family after he was seen asking another women’s numberCredit: Life TV
      Anselme Santos appeared on TV to speak about the incident
      The two African giants drew 1-1 after Ivorian star Franck Kessie cancelled out Habib Diallo’s opener.
      But it was Emerse Fae’s side that punched their ticket to the quarter-finals where they will face Mali after eliminating Sadio Mane and co on penalties.
      Kessie scored the winning penalty but it was Santos who became the talk of the town after the dramatic Afcon encounter.
      The fan was spotted speaking closely to a woman in the stands whilst other Ivorian supporters celebrated around them.
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      The lady clearly looked disinterested by the approach but he insists it was only friendly banter during the “euphoria” of Ivory Coast’s triumph.
      Santos later revealed he is “saddened” and “really upset” with himself after watching the viral video and went on to apologise to the woman as well as her entire family.
      The father also asked for forgiveness from his own family who watched him at the stands.
      Santos told Life TV: “Since we were at the hotel we were with the Senegal fans, having fun, we danced, we ate, we got the bus to the stadium, everyone was having fun.
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      “We arrived at the stadium, we had the first goal, Senegal fans were trying to tease us but that’s the game.
      “At the stadium we’re having fun, everyone is happy. If you went to the stadium to be sad it’s not good, if Senegal fans sat one side and us the other there would be no atmosphere.
      “So that’s how you saw it in the video, I was sitting further up [away from the woman] and I was walking down when I saw her waving the Senegalese flag.
      “In the euphoria, we’re having fun, we’re teasing each other, I told her, ‘Give me your number’.
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      “I didn’t insist and when she didn’t want to I went back to my friend nearby in the stands. I didn’t see her again.
      “I don’t think it was insisting, it was just fun at the stadium, we were teasing, I didn’t go to the stadium to pick up a woman.
      “When I say, ‘Give me your number, give me your number’, it’s not necessarily because I wanted their number, we were having fun, it’s all good.
      “When I got back to the hotel, I saw the video on all of the social networks. When I saw it, frankly, it saddened me.
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      “I am a father, I have a family, I would like to take this opportunity to apologise [to] my family, my children, my wife.
      “And then I take this opportunity to ask for forgiveness from this lady, her family, her community, her husband, her children, we were having fun and it happened but, frankly, I’m really upset about what happened.”
      Ivory Coast beat Senegal and made it to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finalsCredit: AP More