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    Morocco to execute THREE MILLION dogs in ‘brutal street clean up’ ahead of 2030 World Cup to make cities ‘nice for fans’

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    MOROCCO could be set to slaughter three MILLION stray dogs in a brutal clean up bid before hosting the 2030 World Cup.The pooches could be wiped out from the streets to make the country’s cities look nicer to visiting football fans, it’s been claimed.Millions of stray dogs could be killed across Morocco in a brutal bid to ‘clean up the streets’ ahead of the 2030 World CupCredit: GettyThe 115,000-capacity Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco will be the biggest football stadium in the worldCredit: PopulousAnimal activist organisations claim dogs are poisoned with strychnine, a toxic chemical used as pesticide to kill small animals like birds and rodentsCredit: GettyMorocco will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, marking the tournament’s centennial edition. The event will feature matches across all three countries, highlighting Morocco’s first opportunity to co-host a World Cup. The country has already begun preparing its infrastructure, aiming to upgrade stadiums and transportation networks to meet FIFA standards.But it has also reportedly killed thousands of stray dogs, and it’s feared that the numbers could still ramp up as 2030 approaches.Read more on 2030 World CupThe International Animal Coalition is now shining a spotlight on the killings, dubbing it “Morocco’s ugly secret”.According to the coalition, dogs are poisoned with strychnine – a highly toxic, colourless, and bitter chemical used as a pesticide, particularly for killing small animals such as birds and rodents.The pups are also reportedly shot in the streets, the coalition says, or trapped and transported to facilities where they’re brutally slaughtered.Many are also said to die in agony after being wounded by gunmen patrolling around the clock, the Daily Mail reports.Most read in FootballDespite claims from Moroccan authorities that the brutal campaign stopped in August 2024, the coalition says the killings spiked after FIFA announced Morocco as a host nation in 2023.Saudi Arabia release new pictures of 92,000-capacity ‘germinating seed’ King Salman Stadium ahead of 2034 World CupThe Sun has contacted FIFA for more information on the allegations.With outrage mounting, activists are demanding immediate action to end the slaughter and protect Morocco’s stray dogs.Jane Goodall, a top animal rights advocate, has now written to FIFA, urging immediate action and accusing the organisation of ignoring what she describes as “a horrific act of barbarity”.In her letter to FIFA’s Secretary general Mattias Grafström, Goodall said she was appalled at reports of large-scale dog killings by Moroccan authorities, an initiative said to have ended last August.“I am equally appalled to learn from the IAWPC – International Animal Coalition that you have been presented with detailed dossiers documenting these horrific acts, most of which are conducted in the most brutal and cruel fashion imaginable, and yet appear to have ignored them,” she wrote.Morocco will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and PortugalCredit: PopulousIt’s been claimed that the North African country wants to make its cities look nicer to visiting football fansCredit: https://www.cruzyortiz.com/Goodall also raised concerns about how global football fans might respond to such cruelty.She wrote: “You must surely be aware of how football fans around the world – many of whom are also animal lovers – will react when they learn of this?”The activist went on to warn of the potential damage to FIFA’s reputation, saying:  “Moreover, it will place FIFA itself under the spotlight once again.”I know you have been working hard to rehabilitate FIFA’s reputation following recent scandals. “If you fail to act, however, FIFA will be known for its complicity in an horrific act of barbarity – on your watch.”Goodall called for decisive measures, urging FIFA to ensure an end to the killings and consider suspending Morocco’s hosting of the tournament if the practice continues.She explained: “There are many humane alternatives to controlling street dog populations, and a number of reputable international organisations who are happy to assist the Moroccan authorities in implementing such programmes.”READ MORE SUN STORIES“There is simply no excuse for the awful campaign of cruelty that is being executed in football’s name.”I call on you to use your position as FIFA Secretary General to bring it to an immediate end, and to earn the respect and gratitude of the football-loving public everywhere for doing so,” she concluded. Morroco’s World Cup plansby Juliana Cruz Lima, Foreign News ReporterMOROCCO is gearing up to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, with ambitious plans to leave a lasting mark on the tournament.At the heart of these efforts is the Grand Stade Hassan II, a proposed 115,000-seat stadium near Casablanca, inspired by the traditional Maghrebi communal tent, or moussem.Dubbed “a Noah’s Ark for nature and animals,” the stadium aims to rival global landmarks like Beijing’s Bird’s Nest and Qatar’s cutting-edge arenas.The project, part of a $5 billion World Cup investment, includes upgrades to five existing stadiums and a $490 million allocation for the Grand Stade Hassan II. This monumental effort follows Morocco’s historic run to the semifinals in 2022, reigniting the kingdom’s dream of football glory. Officials hope the tournament will boost the economy, create jobs, and solidify Morocco’s reputation as a modern and influential leader in the region.But the plans are not without controversy. Critics point to potential concerns about labour conditions for migrant workers and Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara, which has sparked tensions with neighboring Algeria, The Guardian reports.Despite these issues, the excitement among Morocco’s football-loving public remains high, with hopes of hosting the World Cup final in their iconic new “ark.” More

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      I took non-league side on epic FA Cup run but I’m better known for keeping Classic FM-loving crocodile in my living room

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      CHRIS WELLER made a name for himself with a series of upsets during a spectacular FA Cup run.Now he has to make sure he keeps his pet crocodile very happy indeed by keeping the radio tuned in to Classic FM.Chris Weller was part-time manager of Gravesend & Northfleet in the 1990sCredit: PANow he owns a pet crocodile at his Kent home called CaesarCredit: Times Newspapers LtdWeller is unable to go out for long and leave the croc unattendedCredit: Caters News AgencyThe owner plays card games, watches TV and listens to the radio with his unlikely ‘closest companion’Credit: Caters News AgencyWeller, a former prison officer for 40 years at HMP Rochester, was part-time Gravesend & Northfleet manager during the 1990s.And in 1995-96, he took then-Southern League Premier Division outfit all the way to the third round of the FA Cup.Gravesend & Northfleet – who became Ebbsfleet United in 2007 – played a staggering TEN matches in the competition in that memorable season, culminating with a trip to Premier League Aston Villa.The non-league Kent club came through the first, second and third rounds of qualifying before needing not one but two replays to get past Marlow and book their spot in the first round proper.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThere, they beat Colchester United before needing a replay to get past Cinderford Town to then draw Villa.Initially, the Fleet were given a home tie but conceded the advantage to play the match at Villa Park – and reap the financial rewards instead.Gravesend & Northfleet put up a valiant effort but ultimately lost 3-0 to a side that included Gareth Southgate, Dwight Yorke and Andy Townsend as Brian Little’s men reached the semi-finals. But for Little’s opposite number Weller, he took a very different path.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBecause he decided to spend more than £20,000 converting his Strood bungalow into a home for exotic pets – none more so than his 6ft spectacled caiman croc called Caesar.Weller, now in his late 70s, bought the South American native when he was just 1ft long in 2007 from a specialist shop in Kent after obtaining a council licence to keep dangerous animals.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersGravesend & Northfleet’s 1994-95 FA Cup run1st qualifying round: Gravesend & Northfleet 7-0 Godalming & Guilford2nd qualifying round: Molesey 0-6 Gravesend & Northfleet3rd qualifying round: Gravesend & Northfleet 2-1 Carshalton Athletic4th qualifying round: Gravesend & Northfleet 1-1 Marlow 4th qualifying round replay 1: Marlow 3-3 Gravesend & Northfleet4th qualifying round replay 2: Gravesend & Northfleet 4-0 Marlow1st round proper: Gravesend & Northfleet 2-0 Colchester United2nd round proper: Cinderford Town 1-1 Gravesend & Northfleet2nd round proper replay: Gravesend & Northfleet 3-0 Cinderford Town 3rd round proper: Aston Villa 3-0 Gravesend & NorthfleetHis conservatory is an 8ftx8ft pool while the dining room provides “land area” for Caesar and a stable door allows the reptile to make his way around the house, which has a secure three-lock system to ensure the crocodile won’t escape outside.While retired Weller does not have any human housemates, it is a very full house with three parrots, a cockatiel, a cockatoo, five ponds of fish and several terrapins – plus a monitor lizard who occupies the bedroom.That leaves the former prison worker to sleep in the relative safety of the tiny converted loft – while he cannot leave the house and the animals unattended except for essentials.But Weller would not have it any other way.The ex-football manager told The Times in 2016: “It’s not everyone’s cup of tea… it takes a lot of expertise.”I’ve raised him since he was a baby… as he’s got older he’s become happier to be around me and likes nothing more than watching TV and listening to the radioChris Weller on his pet croc Caesar“Caesar is really clever. If he wants to watch TV, he lays his head on a cushion in one spot. If he wants to listen to the radio [Caesar’s favourite station is Classic FM], he lays his head on another spot.“He’s relaxed. He never gets upset about anything. He’s nice company. He responds to his name and will come up to you with his mouth open like a dog. Sometimes you get a grunt.“Sometimes we pass each other in the hallway, he’s walking in one direction, I’m walking in the other. As long as you respect him, he respects you. We’re used to each other’s ways.“Sometimes he bellows, it’s like a roar underwater. I think he’s trying to attract a lady, but I have to tell him there are no ladies around here for him. We have quite a good laugh.”The pair hang out together, Caesar letting his owner stroke his head while they watch TV or play card games. But it took some time for the trusting bond to develop. Weller worked as a prison officer for 40 yearsCredit: Times Newspapers LtdCaesar has access to various parts of the house including the pool in the conservatoryCredit: Times Newspapers LtdWeller needed a special licence to buy the 6ft spectacled caiman crocCredit: Times Newspapers LtdWeller added to the Daily Mail: “When I first got him he was very difficult to look after and care for as he would often bite me – and it’s as painful as it sounds.“But now he’s very relaxed and placid. I don’t think there’s any chance of him escaping – he’s not even allowed outside.“He’s my closest companion and most of my day revolves around feeding, cleaning and entertaining him. Most people are terrified when they find out I live with a crocodile.“But I’ve raised him since he was a baby. Now he’s completely docile. As he’s got older he’s become happier to be around me and likes nothing more than watching TV and listening to the radio.”Weller openly admitted he “never wanted a cat or a dog” but instead wanted something far more exciting.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he was confident he had what it took to look after Caesar thanks to his long career in prisons. Weller concluded: “I spent four decades keeping dangerous animals behind locks and gates so it’s no different here.”A triple-lock system means Caesar is unable to escapeCredit: BBCWeller has a monitor lizard at his bungalowCredit: Times Newspapers LtdThe former manager admitted he didn’t want a cat or a dogCredit: BBCThe dining room is Caesar’s ‘land area’Credit: BBCGravesend & Northfleet played ten matches in their 1994-95 FA Cup runCredit: PAAston Villa ran out 3-0 winners at Villa ParkCredit: PA More

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      World Cup winner’s £20,000 ‘gorilla’ guard dog saves Wag from burglars while she was ‘screaming for her life’

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      A ‘GORILLA’ guard dog came to the rescue after robbers targeted the home of a World Cup winner and left his fiancee “screaming for her life”.Lucas Hernandez’s luxury pad was targeted by thieves while he was away on duty with Paris Saint-Germain.Lucas Hernandez’ home was targeted by robbers while he was away on Champions League duty with Paris Saint-GermainCredit: AFPHernandez’s fiancee – Victoria Triay – was in the house during the horrid ordealCredit: INSTAGRAM@VICTORIATRIAYThe couple’s eight-stone guard dog foiled the would-be robbers’ plansCredit: INSTAGRAM@VICTORIATRIAYBut thankfully for the France international, who lifted the 2018 World Cup, his £20,000 dog thwarted their grand plans for a lucrative heist.Crooks targeted the World Cup winner’s plush Yvelines home during PSG’s midweek Champions League trip to Salzburg.The robbers, somehow, managed to evade local security and break into the house.Hernandez’s fiancee, Victoria Triay, was in the house at the time and panicked after realising their home had been breached.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut the couple’s terrifying guard dog managed to scare off the reported five intruders before they could ransack the place.A terrified Triay hid in a secluded area of the house while the harrowing ordeal took place and was said to have been “screaming for her life.”And she revealed on Instagram how the couple’s eight-stone black Presa Canario dog, which is worth £20,000, scared off the would-be robbers.Triay shouted out her pooch for its bravery on her Instagram story a few hours after the ordeal, posting a photo of it with a series of gorilla emojis.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSVictoria Triay took to Instagram to thank French police for their help with the incidentCredit: INSTAGRAM@VICTORIATRIAYSecurity eventually arrived at the scene after being alerted of the robbery but the crooks managed to escape.French police are conducting a thorough investigation into the attempted robbery.Arsenal player ratings vs PSGAnd Brazilian model Triary has been amazed by their response to the incident.She wrote on Instagram: “Extremely impressed with the French police system.”How fast and professional this issue has been handled. Thank you so much. You guys are heroes.”Hernandez has yet to comment on the attempted break-in at his plush home.The defender and his PSG team-mates will be back in action on Sunday night, welcoming Lyon to the Parc des Prince in a massive Ligue 1 clash. More

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      Mike Tyson used to wear world title belt to NIGHTCLUBS… but only began boxing after bully broke his pet pigeon’s NECK

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      AT THE peak of his deadly powers Mike Tyson would parade his world title belt around in NIGHTCLUBS.But his iconic, complicated and somehow unfinished boxing career only started after a local thug snapped the neck of Tyson’s pet pigeon.Mike Tyson parades his heavyweight titles belts aroundCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdTyson has always loved birdsCredit: GettyLegendary boxing manager Shelly Finkel first met Tyson when the heavyweight was just a teenager in the early 1980s.They were both from Brooklyn, with Tyson born and raised in the poverty-stricken neighborhood of Brownsville. Despite weighing over 13 STONE as a young boy, Tyson was picked on for the way he talked and for his love of pigeons. But it was after one bully killed a pet pigeon of his that his talent for fighting was discovered. READ MORE TYSON VS PAULFinkel told SunSport: “Remember Mike grew up really tough in Brownsville. He had it rough because he was a big kid with a lisp.”It was until that incident on the roof when one of the, I guess local thugs, twisted the neck of his pigeon and killed it and Mike went crazy.”And at that point, Mike realised he had this power.”Tyson was arrested almost 40 times by the age of 13, which landed him in the Tryon School for Boys in Johnstown. Most read in SportJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThere, his juvenile detention centre counsellor Bobby Stewart introduced Tyson into boxing. He was such a natural that Stewart insisted legendary coach Cus D’Amato had to see it for himself. Fans get first look of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson training camp with Iron Mike ‘looking like he’s 25 again’And D’Amato was immediately convinced he had America’s next heavyweight champion on his hands.The mentor later brought Tyson in as a son of his own, training, housing and fathering the future boxing great. Finkel said: “Cus says, ‘This kid is going to be heavyweight champion.’ “And Mike’s thinking to himself, ‘Who is this loony old white man? But I’ll go with him.'”Cus wanted to fulfil his last dream, which is to see another heavyweight champ he created, Mike wanted to get out of prison, it was a better life for him.”It was an arrangement basically. And Mike told me he loved that old man like you can’t imagine, and I said I believe it.”Sadly, D’Amato died in 1985, just a year before his prediction came true of Tyson becoming boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time.Cus D’Amato with a teenage TysonTyson knocked out Trevor Berbick in 1986Credit: APTyson became boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time aged 20Credit: AFPCounting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: He was not there to witness Tyson demolish Trevor Berbick in two savage rounds at the age of just 20 – but Finkel was.And he remembers: “Sitting in the front row, I’ve had a lot of exciting moments in this sport, that had a rank up there.”Guy goes down, gets up, goes down, gets up, goes down. He hit him right on the temple. The equilibrium was gone and Mike was champion.” Tyson became an overnight sensation – and wanted everyone to know it. Finkel said: “He kept that belt on him, it was the WBC belt, he slept with it.”I saw him the following Monday, I was out that night and I saw him in a club, he gave me a hug and I said, ‘Mike, the belt is squashing me!'”He took it everywhere. It just was wrapped around him and he wouldn’t let it go and I get it. “Here’s a kid from a very poor background, I know what Brownsville is because it was a joining area that I grew up in. “It was poor as poor can be and if you lived past you 20s, you were lucky with the drugs, gangs.”Now he’s on an ascendancy, knocking people out with devastating anger. He was rather intimidating.”Tyson, next to promoter Don King, was a proud championCredit: GettyHe became a star overnightCredit: GettyJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTTyson went on a knockout streak never-before-seen in boxing and unlikely to be replicated.But when he went crashing to the canvas against James Buster Douglas in 1990 – so did his career and reputation. Finkel, who was there that night in Tokyo to witness the 42-1 upset, said: “It gets to a certain point where you don’t believe the other guy deserves to be in the ring with you and you don’t train the way you would if you were gonna fight other people.”Tyson did later reclaim the title in 1996, just a year after coming out of prison having spent three years behind bars for a rape conviction. Finkel later became Tyson’s full-time manager and had the job of building back Iron Mike’s reputation. James ‘Buster’ Douglas stunned Tyson in 1990Credit: ReutersTyson spent three years in prison from 1992Credit: AFPShelly Finkel formerly managed TysonCredit: EPAFinkel first met Tyson when the boxer was a teenagerCredit: AP:Associated PressThe former music mogul took Tyson’s career to Europe, the UK and all parts of America until two dismal defeats came in 2004 and 2005. First, Tyson was beaten by Britain’s Danny Williams in Kentucky before Kevin McBride put the final nail in the coffin in Washington, DC. But Finkel reveals Tyson – set to make a controversial comeback to fight Jake Paul – was beaten before the bell even rang against McBride.He said: “Before his fight, he said, ‘I just don’t have the desire.’ “I said, ‘Well, you trained already and should be able to beat this guy anyway. And he didn’t.”And he said, ‘That’s it.’ But now he’s 58 and he’s stepping into the ring with someone that at any other time earlier would have been something easy. It may not be easy anymore.”Finkel remains in touch with Tyson and his team, including third wife Lakiha Spicer ahead of his boxing return. The two-time champ – who did face Roy Jones Jr in a 2020 exhibition – takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on Friday in Texas. READ MORE SUN STORIESIt will be a professionally-sanctioned bout competed over eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – with bigger 14oz gloves. And it will be yet another chapter in the weird and wonderful career of Tyson – but it remains to be scene whether it will be the last. Tyson, 58, fights YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27Credit: Rex More

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      LaLiga ref exposed as secret Real Madrid fan by a PARROT live on TV as official desperately tries to silence pet bird

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      FORMER LaLiga referee Pajares Paz was left squirming after being exposed by his pet PARROT on live TV.And fans believe the exotic bird’s blunder confirmed Paz as a secret Real Madrid fan.Retired ref Pajares Paz begged his pet parrot to ‘shut up’ on live TVThe parrot started whistling Real Madrid’s anthemThe 75-year-old was discussing a controversial penalty decision in the closing moments of the Villarreal’s 1-1 draw with Getafe last Sunday.However, what happened during the conversation caught everyone by surprise.Paz’s parrot started singing the Hala Madrid’s anthem live on Spanish TV show El Chiringuito.The wide-eyed embarrassed ex-referee tried to calm the bird by shushing it and begging it to “shut up”.READ MORE FOOTBALLBut the mimicry kept singing, while the four hosts in the studio could barely contain their laughter, with two covering their eyes and mouths.Parrots are vocal learners, which means they are able to imitate and repeat new sounds.And while the comical moment is not total evidence that Paz is actually a Real Madrid fan, he had some explaining to do.He later dropped ex-referee Urizar Azpitarte in it, after claiming he has a parrot that says “Cabron” (b*****ds) when it hears the word “Barcelona”.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFans were quick to assume that the parrot had exposed Paz as a Madrid supporter.One wrote: “Madrid will never beat the allegations of favouritism.”Watch Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham roll his eyes at how he is introduced to fans at EA FC 25 launchA second said: “This referee, who teaches his parrot the Madrid anthem, used to whistle classics and now he acts as impartial.”Another commented: “The tokens keep falling. Shameless.”One more added: “How much do VARdrid pay the parrots? 😂😂”Paz retired as a referee at the end of the 1994/95 season.The Spanish official oversaw eight Madrid games, where the Los Blancos won seven, drew one and lost zero.Furious Jose Mourinho’s CUTTING dig at referee Clement Turpin after red card vs Man UtdJOSE MOURINHO launched a sarcastic blast at ref Clement Turpin after he was red-carded in his clash with former club Manchester United. The Fenerbahce boss saw his side fight back to earn a point as United tossed away the lead for a third successive drawn Europa League match.Mourinho was sent to the stands after raging against Turpin’s failure to award a penalty against Manuel Ugarte for a challenge on Bright Osayi-Samuel.And Mourinho scowled: “The referee told me something incredible. He said at the same time he could see the action in the box and my behaviour on the touchline.“I congratulate him because he is absolutely incredible. During the game, 100 miles per hour, he had one eye on the penalty situation and one eye on my behaviour on the bench. That’s the explanation he gave me.”That is why he is one of the best referees in the world!” More

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      Watch hilarious moment Gareth Bale’s golf ball stolen by a DOG as baffled Real Madrid legend watches on

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      THIS is the hilarious moment Gareth Bale had his golf ball stolen by a dog.Bale, 35, retired from football in January 2023.Gareth Bale was left stunned as his golf ball was stolen by a dog at the Alfred Dunhill Links ChampionshipCredit: SNSBale took a shot from the rough towards the holeCredit: X formerly Twitter / @DarrenMcRae3 via @DPWorldTourBut a dog could then be seen running towards the ballCredit: X formerly Twitter / @DarrenMcRae3 via @DPWorldTourThe pets owners were audibly ‘mortified’ at the eventsCredit: X formerly Twitter / @DarrenMcRae3 via @DPWorldTourThe dog picked up the ballCredit: X formerly Twitter / @DarrenMcRae3 via @DPWorldTourBefore running back towards BaleCredit: X formerly Twitter / @DarrenMcRae3 via @DPWorldTourTowards the end of his career, injuries meant Bale struggled to get minutes on the pitch, which gave him time to pursue another keen interest of his, golf.And since retiring, the avid golf fan has continued to enjoy his time on the green.However, while starring in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie in Scotland on the DP World Tour, Bale saw his session take a shock turn.As the former Real Madrid and Tottenham star chipped his ball towards the hole out of a rough slop, a dog then appeared and ran towards it after it landed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe dog then picked up the ball before trotting off with its prize, leaving Bale looking on confused as it ran towards him before appearing to drop the ball.People in the background, presumably the dog’s owners, could be heard screaming “no, no” towards the cheeky pup.Reacting to the clip, one social media user said: “You can hear the owners clearly mortified their good boy having fun. Love puppies on the courses.”A second said: “So cute!! I love it.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third said: “I think he just wanted him to have another go.”Another said: “Least he brought it back – good dog.”Watch Andy Murray and Gareth Bale nail putt at Wentworth celebrity Pro-Am before tennis legend’s trademark celebrationA fifth added: “Haha brilliant.”This weeks DP tour event – the second year running Bale has competed in it – feature top ranking golfers including Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.Bale has been paired with three-time tour event winner Daniel Brown for the event this year. More

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      Chelsea legend Frank Lampard carries adorable puppy while out for a walk near his London home

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      FORMER England and Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard shows some puppy love while going walkies.The 46-year-old midfielder turned TV pundit held family pet Minnie near his London home while a private dog unit patrolled the street.Former footballer Frank Lampard holds family pet MinnieCredit: MJ-Pictures.comA private dog unit patrols the street near Lampard’s London homeCredit: MJ-Pictures.comChristine Lampard says she has had trouble sleeping since a raid on their homeCredit: GettyFrank’s wife, Loose Women’s Christine Lampard, 45, has said she has had trouble sleeping since a £60,000 raid on their home in 2019.Three men were jailed in 2021 for the break-in.We recently revealed Christine is concerned about their lifestyle change in the unlikely event Frank is named England manager.The ex-Chelsea midfielder, 46, has been out of work since his stint as interim boss at Stamford Bridge came to an end in May 2023.READ MORE ON FRANK LAMPARDLampard is among the candidates behind those leading favourites to be selected for the national team vacancy.That is despite disappointing spells at Chelsea and Everton over the last five years.And wife Christine, 45, a Northern Irish presenter who has fronted programmes such as The One Show and Daybreak, is said to be concerned about the possibility of him becoming England manager.An insider to Christine told Closer: “The odds of Frank being named England manager have shortened in recent weeks and he is among the favourites to take on the role.Most read in Football”If he was given such an amazing opportunity, he wouldn’t be able to turn it down.Christine Lampard presents Lorraine’s morning show in her absence More

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      Premier League cult hero brutally tells Mikel Arteta to change name of Arsenal dog ‘Win’ until he gets another trophy

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      SHAY GIVEN has taunted Mikel Arteta by saying he should change the name of his dog ‘Win’ — as he has yet to show he can deliver the big trophies.Arsenal boss Arteta bought the chocolate Labrador last year with the aim of improving the atmosphere at the training ground.Mikel Arteta has been told he should change the name of Arsenal’s chocolate Labrador Win to “Maybe”Credit: GettyShay Given taunted Arteta due to the lack of silverware he has won at ArsenalCredit: GettyArteta led the Gunners to FA Cup glory in his first season in 2020 — beating Manchester City in the semi-final — but has won nothing since then.In 12 meetings since that semi, Arsenal have won just twice, although their ten-men did hang on for a draw on Sunday.Former City keeper Given told the Sports Agents podcast: “They’re going to have to change the dog’s name, to something like ‘Maybe’.“Until they get their hands on silverware, City will have bragging rights and power over them.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGiven also criticised Arsenal for being too defensive, adding: “Last year they went to the Etihad and got a draw.“We all felt they could have been more adventurous and tried to win.“The draw took the title to the last game of the season. “But we know what City are like in the home straight.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“They don’t let up and that will play on the Arsenal players’ minds.“Until he delivers, they will be nearly men.”How Arteta outsmarted Pep AGAIN with cunning Calafiori ‘piggyback’ trick and ‘secret Arsenal coach’ More

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      Fans concerned for ex-Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic’s dog after sharing holiday pics with stunning girlfriend

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      FORMER Chelsea star Christian Pulisic wowed fans with some snaps from his luxury summer holiday this week.The winger, who now plays for AC Milan, enjoyed a trip abroad before returning to Italy for pre-season training.Christian Pulisic shared some pictures and a video from his holidayIn a video he was seen diving into a pool, but fans noticed his dog strugglingPulisic was on holiday with his girlfriendHe shared a series of pictures from his summer break on Instagram earlier this week.In the photos Pulisic can be seen enjoying a round of golf, a boat trip and some time around a pool with family.But many fans were distracted by his DOG in one of the videos.The ex-Chelsea star could be seen diving into a swimming pool with his dog closely following.Read More in FootballBut after jumping into the water, the dog immediately scrambled to get out.The person filming then had to stop and carry it out of the water.Fans took to social media to react, with one person writing: “The dog was like ‘I didn’t sign up for this.'”Another commented: “SOMEONE HAS TO HELP THAT POOR DOG 😭.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile his international team-mate Mark McKenzie wrote: “Someone save the dog 😭.”Pulisic captained the USA at the Copa America this summer.Meet Alexa Melton, golf star who sparked Christian Pulisic dating rumors by cozying up to USMNT star on jet skiHowever, his team were knocked out in the group stages following defeats to Panama and Uruguay. More