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      Arsenal and Chelsea ‘block’ stars from joining Thierry Henry’s France Olympics squad but three Premier League aces to go

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea blocked three stars from joining Thierry Henry’s France team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.Henry, 46, who is in charge of his country’s Under-21 and Under-23 sides, will be managing the national team this summer during the Olympics.Arsenal legend Thierry Henry revealed his France squad for the 2024 Olympic GamesCredit: X@equipedefranceFrance manager Henry was denied three key stars from Chelsea and ArsenalCredit: GettyThe legendary striker revealed his squad for the Games and included a number of Premier League stars but was deprived of three crucial players by the Blues as well as his beloved Gunners.According to The Mirror, Arsenal’s record goalscorer wanted William Saliba in his defence but Mikel Arteta refused to let his top centre-back compete for his country.Chelsea’s new boss Enzo Maresca also needs time to implement his ideas and thus decided against letting Malo Gusto and Benoit Badiashile link up with Henry.However, there was a compromise as Maresca allowed Lesley Ugochukwu to travel to his homeland as he needs minutes to regain essential form.Read More on FootballHenry won’t have any Arsenal players available, but will get to field former Gunners star Alexandre Lacazette who currently plays for Lyon.The ex-Barcelona star has also included Crystal Palace duo Jean-Philippe Mateta and Michael Olise who set the Premier League alight after Oliver Glasner’s arrival at the helm of Selhurst Park in February.There was also talk of Kylian Mbappe leading France during the Olympics but the Real Madrid-bound superstar wasn’t part of the squad.Henry claimed he wanted Mbappe but he didn’t even get to negotiate his inclusion.Most read in FootballThe French tactician said: “The last time I received so many rejections was at the University. “There have not even been negotiations. You go, you ask, they say no, you leave.”Watch Dora the Explorer savage Henry, Carragher and Richards on live TV as fans say ‘I’ve officially seen it all’Here Henry’s full provisional France squad for the Olympic Games:Goalkeepers: Lucas Chevalier, Obed Nkambadio, Guillaume Restes, Robin RisserDefenders: Bafode Diakite, Mazime Esteve, Bradley Locko, Castello Lukeba, Kiliann Sildillia, Adrien Truffert, Leny YoroMidfielders: Maghnes Akliouche, Joris Chotard, Desire Doue, Manu Kone, Enzo Millot, Khephran Thuram, Lesley Ugochukwu, Warren Zaire-EmeryForwards: Bradley Barcola, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Alexandre Lacazette, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Michael Olise, Mathys Tel More

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      World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt strips to bikini in Bahamas in stunning snaps after qualifying for Paris Olympics

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      ALICA SCHMIDT has shared stunning snaps from the Bahamas after qualifying for the Paris Olympics.The track and field athlete was part of the German team that sealed their spot at this summer’s games earlier this month.Alica Schmidt stripped down to a bikini as she relaxed on a beach in the BahamasCredit: Instagram @alicasmdShe wrote ‘Bahamas it was a blast’ as she shared the stunning snaps to InstagramCredit: Instagram @alicasmdSchmidt and her team-mates qualified for the mixed 4x400m relay event after competing at the World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.Following the event, Schmidt stripped down to a bikini as she celebrated on the beach.The 25-year-old uploaded a series of snaps from the Bahamas to Instagram including several of her relaxing on the beach.She stunned in a black bikini as well as posing in her race gear to compete and celebrate with her fellow athletes.READ MORE ON ALICA SCHMIDTGermany were one of 14 nations to qualify at the event, which also saw a Team GB quartet book their place in Paris.Meanwhile, Schmidt also attached a video of herself enjoying a boat ride whilst visiting the beach.Alongside the snaps, she wrote in the caption: “Bahamas it was a blast.”Her followers flooded the comments, with one writing: “You look perfect.”Most read in AthleticsSchmidt qualified for the mixed 4x400m relay at the Paris Olympics earlier this monthCredit: GettyThe 25-year-old has been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’Credit: instagram / @alicasmdAnother added: “Absolutely beautiful.”A third fan also commented: “You’re gorgeous.”World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt takes fans inside day in the life on road to Olympics 2024 with amazing breakfastSchmidt, who has been dubbed “the world’s sexiest athlete”, has amassed five million followers on Instagram.She regularly shares glamorous snaps and action shots from athletic events with her fans.However, she previously revealed that despite her social media fame, she turned down a six-figure sponsorship deal.The revelation came after Schmidt admitted she only earns £611-per-month as a professional athlete.That has not stopped her from qualifying for this summer’s Olympics in Paris, though, where she is set to make her debut appearance.Schmidt was part of the German relay team at the previous games in Tokyo but did not compete in the mixed 4x400m relay, where her team-mates were disqualified from the final.Here’s a glimpse into Alica Schmidt’s glamorous life…Schmidt is a German track and field athlete competing in the 4x400m relayCredit: EPAShe has also amassed five million followers on InstagramCredit: instagram / @alicasmdSchmidt was part of the German relay team at the Tokyo Olympic GamesCredit: ReutersThe athlete regularly shares glamorous snaps with her fans on social mediaCredit: GettyShe previously revealed she turned down a six-figure sponsorship dealCredit: Instagram @alicasmd More

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      Glamorous British athlete Lauryn Davey shows off her incredible figure as she works on her fitness for new season

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      LAURYN DAVEY has shown off her incredible body as she works on her fitness.The athletics star is hoping to make it to the Paris Olympics and has been getting in shape.Lauryn Davey wowed fans with this pictureCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe is getting in shape for the new seasonCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe has a big online followingCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe often posts raunchy content for her fansCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedaveyLauryn, 25, also has a big fanbase due to the steamy content that she shares on Instagram.She recently uploaded a picture to display her figure, much to the delight of her supporters.The British heptathlete has 31.4k followers on Instagram with many of them enjoying the snap.They hailed her as they flooded the comment section.READ MORE IN ATHLETICSOne fan pined: “What a perfect body.”A second posted: “So hot.”A third commented: “Gorgeous.”A fourth wrote: “You got this.” Most read in AthleticsA fifth said: “You are stunning.”Another begged: “Marry me.”It is not the first time she has stunned her followers with her pictures.In January she showed off her peachy bum while on a yacht.Last year, she joined the no-bra club and showed off her toned abs.Lauryn enjoys a jet-setting lifestyle which includes beach breaks and snowboarding in Switzerland.Lauryn is a British heptathleteShe has over 30k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyLauryn shares content from her holidaysCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe wore a bikini during a trip on a yachtCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedaveyShe is hopeful of a spot at the Paris OlympicsCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedavey More

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      Arsenal cult hero, 32, in line for shock role at Olympic Games with Thierry Henry ready to call him up to France team

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      FORMER Arsenal Alexandre Lacazette is “on the list” to play a surprise role at the Olympic Games for Thierry Henry.Lacazette, 32, has been capped 16 times by France during his career and scored three times for his country.Thierry Henry could spring a few surprises with his French Olympic squadCredit: GettyLyon’s Alexandre Lacazette could be going for Olympic gold this summerCredit: APHowever, he has not represented Les Bleus for SEVEN YEARS – but that could change at Paris 2024.Lacazette left Arsenal for Lyon in 2022 and he has been in sensational form for them since with 42 goals in 60 matches in the top-flight.Despite his prowess, his team were in the relegation zone after 16 games this term until Pierre Sage took over as manager.But Lacazette has fired eight goals since the turn of 2024 as the strugglers climbed up the table.READ MORE ON ARSENALThat form could be about to land the hitman a shot at winning a gold medal for his country.Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is the manager of France’s U21 side and will be in charge of the team that enter the Olympics this summer on home turf.He holds grand ambitions of being able to include Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud in his squad.And now Henry assistant, another ex-Arsenal ace in Gael Clichy, has told Telefoot that Lyon skipper Lacazette is also on the list.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe said: “I see that he has a lot of playing time, I see that he is decisive and above all I see that he is a captain. He is a part of this list.“Inevitably, there will be some surprises.”Gus Poyet explains why Arsenal are not out of Prem title hunt after Aston Villa heartbreakLacazette spent five years playing in London for Arsenal and scored 71 goals in 206 games under Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta.He lifted the FA Cup in 2020 with the Gunners but returned to Lyon in 2022 after leaving them for the Emirates in 2017.The star recently admitted how he was left shocked by the lack of facilities for young footballers in England.He said: “One thing that surprised me in London: there is no ground where you can play football for free.”And he also hit back at those critics that claimed he has “finished”.Lacazette added: ““Many people thought I was finished.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They were saying that I wouldn’t succeed, that the club was making a mistake.“I wanted to show that Lyon were right in calling on me.”Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry opens up on biggest career regret that’s ‘always stuck in my throat’

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      THIERRY HENRY won pretty much everything in his decorated career but his biggest regret was missing out on the Olympics.The football icon, 46, famously lifted the World Cup in 1998 and the Euros two years later with France.Thierry Henry has revealed the biggest regret in his playing careerCredit: GettyHe earned 123 caps for France, scoring 51 goalsCredit: GettyAt club level, he celebrated success in the Champions League with Barcelona as well as two Premier Leagues and two FA Cups with Arsenal.But he says missing out on representing his country at Olympic level at the Sydney 2000 Games still annoys him.Henry will coach the men’s under-23 squad this summer on home soil and could pick Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe as one of the three over-aged players.The Gunners legend said: “My generation had the opportunity to play in the Olympics.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“We didn’t qualify because we were eliminated by an Italian side who also had a generation of great players.“And that’s something that’s always stuck in my throat.“Yes, I experienced some great things after that, but it’s always stayed with me.“Little did I know that, one day, I’d find myself at the helm of a team who had the chance to win an amazing title on home soil.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“The Olympics is one of the only things I haven’t been able to experience in my life.“It’s just crazy to think that, 26 years later after the World Cup, I’m in a situation like this one.”Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careersHosts France will face the USA in their opening group game in Marseille on July 24 – with the men’s gold medal match staged for the Parc des Princes in Paris on August 9.Team GB failed to qualify a women’s team for the event. More

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      Team GB’s tumbling twins, 19, struggling to qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics after freak injuries following Tokyo bronzes

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      GYMNASTIC twins Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova look set to miss the Paris Olympics as they struggle to qualify for Team GB.The sisters won Olympic bronze medals three years ago in Tokyo as the four-person British squad stood on the women’s team podium for the first time since 1928.Gymnastics twins Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova look set to miss Paris 2024Credit: StartraksJessica suffered an ACL injury and Jennifer is dealing with ankle problemsYet it appears increasingly unlikely the 19-year-old tumblers will be involved in the French capital in four months’ time as they are currently in rehab and not yet back to competition.Jessica, the 2022 world floor champion, suffered a freak “full tear to my ACL” that has sidelined her since last October and required knee surgery before Christmas.There is the slim prospect that if she is apparatus-fit come June or July she could be parachuted in as a late sub for the artistic gymnastics team.Jennifer, meanwhile, had a clear-out op this year on her ankle, which has caused her long-term discomfort, but she does not have the qualifying points against her name for selection.Read More on SportSpeaking to SunSport at last weekend’s British Championships in Liverpool, which the duo watched from the stands, Jessica said: “It happened during a warm-up. I just did a simple drill. Unfortunately it just happened.“From October to December, I did a lot of prehab around the knee to make it as strong as possible before going into surgery.“I’ve got a massive, long journey ahead of me. Now it’s all rehab. It’s looking good but obviously the journey is very long with an ACL. I’m not putting a goal or a date on the end.“There are going to be ups and downs along the journey.Most read in Athletics“We aren’t looking at this Olympics, we’re looking at more Olympics ahead. We’re still young, we’ll recover.“We have been supporting each other massively through the highs and the lows, especially as we’re at a low point at the moment.Team GB gymnastics bronze medallist Gadirova twins bag GCSE distinctions “But at least we’re both going through it together, so we can support one other the best that we can.“We know that we just have to recover our bodies and we’ll get there one day. It’s only a little bump in the road. It’s difficult but it also gives us the fire in our bellies.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe pair have spent time undergoing rehabilitation – which includes specialist physiotherapy and medical support – at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, a facility funded by £7million of National Lottery investment.Whatever happens, unless they make miracle recoveries, they plan to be the biggest cheerleaders imaginable for the Brits across the Channel this July and August.Jennifer, who like her sister was born in Dublin but relocated to the UK, said: “My rehab is taking a little bit longer than expected.“It’s a six-to-eight week recovery. I’m slowly building back. But I haven’t officially been signed off yet.“Yes, we’d love to go to the Olympics. We’ve already done one Olympics before so deep down, we don’t feel like we’re 100% missing out.It’s only a little bump in the road. It’s difficult but it also gives us the fire in our bellies.Jessica Gadirova“We’re already Olympians. We’re already Olympic bronze medallists. That’s a great achievement already.“Missing this one, yes it’s really gutting, but we’re still young and have a bright future ahead of us.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We’re so close, it’s amazing to have a twin sister being in the same sport, going through the same issues. It’s just really helpful to push through.“Like Jess, I’m not putting a time frame or a limit to it. I’m focused on making my ankle as strong as it can possibly be, so the issue doesn’t happen again.”*National Lottery players raise more than £30million a week for good causes including vital funding into sport — from grassroots to elite. Find out how your numbers make amazing happen at www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk #MakeAmazingHappen #ThanksToYou More

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      Paris Olympics to lift sex ban with 300,000 condoms to be delivered to Olympic village

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      OLYMPIC chiefs have lifted the ban on athletes having sex ahead of this summer’s Games.A sex suspension was implemented ahead of the 2020 Games Tokyo, which took place in the summer of 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.The 2024 Olympic Games take place in Paris this summerCredit: ALAMYOlympic chiefs have lifted the sex ban they had in place for the 2024 GamesCredit: REUTERSThe ban was imposed in a bid to stop events from being scuppered by Covid outbreaks.But those preventative measures have been lifted ahead of this summer’s Games in Paris – meaning athletes can get up to as much rumpy-pumpy as they like.Olympic Village director Laurent Michaud said: “It is very important that the conviviality here is something big.”Working with the athletes commission, we wanted to create some places where the athletes would feel very enthusiastic and comfortable.”READ MORE ON PARIS 2024The Olympic Village , according to TMZ, will be stocked with a whopping 300,000 free condoms.So athletes will have no excuse for not practicing safe sex during the tournament.There won’t, however, be any free champers for them to drink during the competition.Although they will have a wide array of food from around the globe available to them every day.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Olympic Village will be stocked with 300,000 free condomsCredit: GETTYFormer Center Parcs head-honcho Michaud said: “[There will be no champagne in the village, of course, but they can have all the champagne they want also in Paris.”We will have more than 350 metres of buffet with the world food.We’re twin sisters, 27, who both secretly battled same disease… now we’re plotting Olympic gold at Paris 2024 together”And I’m sure that the athletes will be very happy to have some French specialties made over here.”But the variety will first respond to the athletes’ needs for their nutrition and their performance.”The Paris Games – which get underway on July 26 and end on August 11 – are expected to attract the largest crowds since London 2012.Olympic Games executive director Christophe Dubi told Sky News: “It has to be a celebration and it is a celebration.”We’ve had many challenges in the past. “In Rio, we faced situations that were amazingly complex.”But what you see is that with a bit of goodwill from everyone – starting with the organisers.”But also as far as the Olympic community is concerned – meeting with the challenges and coming up with solutions… is in the greater interest that the Games represent.READ MORE SUN STORIES”What we all want is for unity, peace and a celebration of the best athletes. “This is how this creative family works together. Any challenge? We will win.” More

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      I’m an Olympic champion – now I’m earning a living selling pictures on OnlyFans ahead of Paris 2024

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      MATTY LEE is an Olympic gold medal champion who made a splash with Tom Daley in Tokyo.But ahead of the 2024 Paris Games, he is now earning a living by selling pictures on adult website OnlyFans.Matty Lee is making a living on OnlyFans after striking gold at the OlympicsCredit: Instagram / @mattydiverThe diver won at Tokyo 2020 alongside Tom DaleyCredit: EPALee, 26, is one of Team GB’s top stars after breaking on to the scene at the 2015 European Games.After winning gold there, he took silver at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships.And Lee clinched the top prize of all when he and Daley won gold in the synchro event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.The Leeds-born ace, coached by Jane Figueiredo, is now closing in on a spot at this summer’s Games in Paris.READ MORE IN OLYMPICSBut in the meantime, Lee is funding his dream by selling saucy snaps on OnlyFans.SunSport exclusively revealed in December that he is one of several male divers taking to the adult website to flog pictures to fans.Others who have joined OnlyFans include Daniel Goodfellow, Jack Laugher, Noah Williams, Robbie Lee and Matthew Dixon.Costing between £8 and £16 a month, Lee has been posting snaps online after joining the subscription-based service last year.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRevealing his move onto the platform, he said: “I have not been hacked, I have not been scammed, see for yourself.”On his OnlyFans bio, it reportedly adds: “Where you wanna see more of me.”I’m A Celeb’s Matty Lee and Naughty Boy take on ‘Gross Vegas’ trialThe pair are hoping to make it to Paris 2024Credit: Instagram / @mattydiverLee joined OnlyFans last yearCredit: Instagram / @mattydiverHe previously appeared on I’m a CelebCredit: Instagram / @mattydiverLee’s profile insists his pictures are SFW (Safe For Work)Credit: GettyAccording to Instinct Magazine, Lee also clarifies: “Remember I’m a Team GB diver not a (porn star).“So everything will be SFW (safe for work) and a place where I can interact with you all.”Lee’s journey into OnlyFans came after he appeared on I’m a Celeb in 2021.He lasted 18 days in the jungle and finished a respectable fifth. More