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      Under-fire Pochettino admits Chelsea fans are much nicer to him in person – because they’re scared of his DOG

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is suffering dogs’ abuse as boss at Chelsea this season.From being booed by his own fans in the stands to trolled mercilessly from a safe distance by internet diehards accusing him of wrecking the club from within.Beagle-eyed fans often spot Mauricio Pochettino out with his dog Sansa, who he reckons might be why they act more kindly than onlineCredit: Instagram / pochettinoPochettino says his dog ensures fans in real life are no paws for concernCredit: RexFunnily enough, it is a different story when Chelsea’s head coach meets the punters face to face while out walking his dog in what little spare time he gets away from trying to build a team capable of chasing consistent honours.Pochettino said: “Maybe it is because they are scared of my dog — because it is a big dog.“It’s a Rhodesian Ridgeback. It’s massive. Maybe they are nice with me because of that?“I spend one hour, maybe one hour and a half with my dog and sometimes I meet the fans in different places and they ask me things. I can tell them the truth.READ MORE TOP STORIES“Fans sometimes get an image that is not real. That is fake.“Maybe sometimes my words are taken or a photograph is taken of me looking sad but I am not a sad person. I laugh a lot, I smile.“I am very positive. I am not acting. I try not to act.“Sometimes people get the wrong idea. And if you face me on the street you will become in love — especially if I have my dog.Most read in FootballPochettino tells supporters ‘the truth’ when they stop to chatCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When I walk every day with my dog in different places I feel the appreciation from the fans.“On social media, it can be, ‘Hey, you must do this, do that’ but here, it is the opposite.Chelseas midfield struggles with Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez“When I am on the street, the people are really good.“They appreciate and give us credit for working in a project and process that is so difficult, because the people who understand football know what is going on here.“They appreciate our commitment, the way we behave and the way we believe and support all the decisions that were taken before we arrived.“All we want is to help and add our knowledge and experience to be more competitive and help the team win games. That is what is most important.”Poch’s terrifying-sounding pooch Sansa is named after a character in Game of Thrones, Sansa Stark.It’s a Rhodesian Ridgeback. It’s massive. Maybe they are nice with me because of that?Mauricio PochettinoThis so-called captive queen apparently starts off with a naive view of the world but she becomes a more ‘hardened individual after suffering one betrayal and cruelty after another’.After almost 15 years in coaching, more than five of those spent at Thursday evening’s bitter opponents  Tottenham, there may be more to the dog’s name  than we imagine.Pochettino certainly needs his Chelsea players to be dogs of war on Thursday evening — eight years to the day since the infamous Battle of the Bridge.That was when Tottenham’s dreams of a first Premier League title were crushed by a surprisingly pumped-up Blues team enduring their worst season for two decades.Thiago Silva, 39, has announced his upcoming departureCredit: GettyOur beautiful game is broken, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd

      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more…

      Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele received a six-match ban after being sent off for violent conduct.Pochettino, 52, was in the away dugout that eventful night and football’s man of peace even got caught up in the scrums as the game spiralled out of control with 12 bookings — nine for his Spurs.Anger took over from football as Spurs handed the title to Leicester  and the game was used as a benchmark for learning purposes.Poch said: “We used this game after time, time, time, to talk and to see and to review and to reuse to try to learn from this game.“Players like Eric Dier were young and it was out of control. He became more mature after this game. We used all this experience to be better and better and better.“Son, Dele Alli, different players involved in this game.“We were playing well but we missed how to control the emotion when you compete for big things.“That was the point that made us more mature and to start the season after believing.“Then happened different things, circumstances that affected the  situation of the team.We have to be careful how we judge the young players because this is about them making mistakes and how they learn and improve.Mauricio Pochettino“We realised with this group we could go and fight for big things. It was tough but at that moment the team showed great character.“I don’t remember their position in the table. I think they were mid-table like we are now.“But we were talking about massive players . . . Hazard, John Terry, Costa, Willian, Matic, Azpilicueta, Cahill.“We have to be careful how we judge the young players because this is about them making mistakes and how they learn and improve — and then maybe they can perform better.“But we have worked out in our head what we need to do next season.”Whatever it is it will have to be without veteran defender Thiago Silva, 39, who announced he is leaving after four years.What should have been a one-year stay has stretched and the Brazil legend is a hugely influential figure in the dressing room.Poch said: “It’s true that over the years it is more difficult to find this type of player. We are talking about a 39-year-old. It is not easy to find this profile of player.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He is an amazing guy, an amazing professional. Nearly 40, an amazing career.“The players, the fans, the club is going to miss him but he is happy. He is so proud of his career here at Chelsea. I wish him the best.” More

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      Jack Grealish reveals embarrassing moment he had to tell girlfriend Sasha Attwood what their cockapoo did at training

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      JACK GREALISH revealed how his pet cockapoo lived up to its name – by doing its business on one of Manchester City’s training pitches.The England ace was bought the pooch as a birthday present from his girlfriend Sasha.Jack Grealish has opened up about his struggles to potty train his cavapooCredit: InstagramThe dog features prominently on his InstagramThey often take Skye for walks around the vast City Football Academy as there are few green spaces around their town centre apartment.And Grealish revealed: “One time I brought her on this pitch – and we’d trained on it in the day and she’d done the biggest s*** – just in the middle of the pitch.“And I said to Sash – we’ve just trained on that today – and she’s just done a big s*** in the middle of it.“Because we live in the city centre there are not many parks for her and me to just walk around. So here is perfect just to come and chill.”READ MORE ON MAN CITYGrealish told the Together: Treble Winners documentary: “I love my dog more than anything.“It’s nice when you come back after a game and the dogs are just so happy to see you. She doesn’t have a clue who I am – she just loves me.”Grealish is a hero amongst City supporters but on any away day he is jeered by opposition fans.The midfielder has now spoken out about his failure to win over the hearts of City’s rivals – and says it bothers his mum.Most read in FootballSasha bought the cavapoo for Jack as a birthday giftCredit: InstagramCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGrealish, 28, moved to City in 2021 for £100million, making him the most expensive British player at the time.The Birmingham-born star has endured a tough season after a horrific run of injuries the last few months.Jack Grealish wears stunning £180,000 rose gold Patek Philippe worth three times more than Erling Haaland’s watchCity fans were over the moon to see him return to the pitch this weekend for the 0-0 title clash against Arsenal.He said: “I always think about it. I always wonder, ‘why do they boo me?’ – and my mum always asks me about it as well.“But I don’t actually know why it happens. At every single away ground I go to now, I get booed and I’m not entirely sure why it is – I just have to try and take it as a positive or a compliment.”And Grealish’s best way to hush his rivals is to show them his trophy cabinet.He’s won six major pieces of silverware since his move from Aston Villa and is hoping to play his part in the Blues’ attempts to win another three this season.Still, to many Grealish is seen as a hero, especially his younger sister Hollie who was born with cerebral palsy.READ MORE SUN STORIESAsked if he is Hollie’s role model, Grealish said: “I think I probably am. But she gets fed up with me as well because I’m always winding her up and stuff!“I love her to pieces, and we are so lucky to have her because when she was born, they told us she wouldn’t be able to do a lot of things like talking and walking, but luckily she can do all that now.” More

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      Fans tell Thomas Muller ‘never change’ as madcap Bayern Munich star kisses new horse Kylie Minogue on the nose

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      THOMAS MULLER has again entertained fans after sharing a video kissing his new horse Kylie Minogue.Bayern Munich defeated Darmstadt 5-2 on Saturday and with their forward so thrilled about the result he had to tell his four-legged friend.Thomas Muller shared a video of him kissing his pet horse Kylie MinogueCredit: Instagram esmuellertMuller shared the clips after Bayern Munich’s 5-2 victory against DarmstadtCredit: Instagram esmuellertFans already know how funny Muller is and his love for horses after meeting Dave.But on Sunday he introduced his family’s new addition named after pop star Kylie Minogue to the world after Bayern thrashed Bundesliga side Darmstadt.He shared a clip on Instagram where he told Kylie: “Yes, we won against Darmstadt!”The German international then proceeds to kiss the horse’s nose.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMuller continued: “A new addition to the Muller family. Her name is Kylie Minogue.”Muller’s wife Lisa is an accomplished dressage rider, and they spend time together looking after their horses at stables outside Munich.A few years ago, Muller said: “I come here [to the stables] to watch if everything’s fine. “And for the carrots. I’m the managing director of carrots! I watch the dogs. Sometimes I help a little bit but it’s her business.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”I enjoy it a lot. They make me feel comfortable, the attitude and what they look like and [the way they] live their lives. It’s fun. It’s easy to relax around horses.Muller, a 12-time Bundesliga winner, left fans in awe of his close bond with his new horse named after pop legend Kylie.Thomas Muller hilariously calls out Kai Havertz as Arsenal draw Bayern Munich in Champions League As one supporter said: “Never Change 😂😂🤣.”While another asked: “How can you not like Muller?”A third fan then added: “You’re so authentic Thomas, clips like this once again show me why you’re my favourite player, I like you so much.”Accomplished rider Lisa Muller on her horse DaveThe couple have been happily married since 2011Meanwhile, one of the hashtags in the caption of his video translated to, “I took a knee with my head today” referring to Darmstadt shot-stopper Marcel Schuhen kneeing Muller’s head during the game on Saturday.Muller collided with Schuhen after being “pushed” by one of the Darmstadt defenders.This saw Harry Kane shoot into an empty net but the whistle had already blown denying the striker a goal.But this did not matter as the England skipper was able to extend his record to 31 goals this season with a late first-half strike.Muller was kneed in the head by Darmstadt goalkeeper Marcel SchuenCredit: ReutersMuller joked about the incident on his InstagramCredit: Reuters More

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      Arsenal star David Raya is training banned XL Bully as bodyguard after string of violent break-ins targeting footballers

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      PREMIER League goalie David Raya has a banned XL Bully dog to guard him, The Sun can reveal.The Arsenal ace, 28, has vowed to keep pet Goku following a string of terrifying raids on the homes of football stars.
      David Raya has a banned XL Bully dog to guard himCredit: Alamy
      Spaniard Raya has shared snaps of him cuddled up with the glaring beast on the sofaCredit: Jam Press/@d.raya1
      Goku lives in a secure cage at the couple’s multimillion-pound home in North LondonCredit: Jam Press/@t.trouboul
      The breed was outlawed after several attacks, but Raya has an exemption certificate.
      An expert said last night: “He’s a responsible owner.”
      Raya and model girlfriend Tatiana Trouboul, 27, are said to adore the mutt, even though new laws are in place outlawing XL Bullys after a string of attacks.
      Goku lives in a secure cage at the couple’s multimillion-pound home in North London.
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      Spaniard Raya has shared snaps of himself cuddled up with the glaring beast on the sofa.
      Tatiana has also been seen taking him for walks.
      Raya, who is currently on loan to the Gunners from Brentford, wants the pooch to guard their property after fellow stars suffered a series of violent break-ins.
      He has hired experts from Elite Protection Dogs to train Goku.
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      A spokesperson for the firm said: “David Raya has one XL Bully. He is called Goku, he is a one-year-old. David’s had him since a puppy.
      “Everyone with XL Bullys is ­worried. But David is a responsible owner, he wants to be responsible with him.
      “We are training Goku on a long-term contract.”
      Tearful owner of XL bully begs for breed to be ‘wiped out’ after they killed grandma at his home
      Elite Protection Dogs has 35 years’ experience training canines, charging up to £20,000.
      In 2022, Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez got a Belgian Malinois from the firm in the same month he landed a prized World Cup ­winner’s medal with Argentina.
      New laws have come in over the past two months after a rise in maulings from XL Bullys, including those previously regarded as “soft and loving”.
      On December 31 it became illegal for an XL Bully to be out in public without a lead and muzzle.
      It is also an offence to sell, breed, give away or abandon the dogs.
      And this month it became illegal to own an XL Bully in the UK without an exemption certificate, which Raya possesses.
      The dogs must be microchipped, neutered and kept in a secure place. Owners must also have third-party liability insurance.
      Meanwhile, dog shelters have seen a huge increase in XL Bullys being handed in or abandoned.
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      The first reported attack on a person was in Liverpool in 2017, when a toddler was severely injured by four dogs.
      Their owner, Andrew McGowan, was subsequently jailed.
      In 2021, ten-year-old Jack Lis was killed by an XL Bully in Caerphilly, South Wales, while visiting a friend, after which two people were put behind bars.
      A month later Adam Watts was killed by an XL Bully at his dog shelter in Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Scotland.
      A further eight people were killed by the dogs in 2022 and 2023, including 54-year-old father-of-one Ian Langley, near Sunderland, in October last year.
      This month grandmother Esther Martin, 68, was the latest person to be fatally attacked by the breed – days after the ban came into force.
      She was killed by two XL Bullys owned by her son-in-law Ashley Warren, 39, who begged for the breed to be banned.
      Warren, of Jaywick, Essex, said: “If my dogs did that to her, when I had never seen anything but love from them, then that breed just has a killer switch.
      “I honestly thought the ban was a stupid government plan to wipe out a breed which I had never seen anything but softness and love from. Now I think they need to be wiped out.”
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      The breed was said to be responsible for 20 per cent of dog attacks in 2023.
      The Sun approached Raya and Arsenal for comment.
      Raya vowed to keep the mutt following a string of terrifying raids on the homes of football starsCredit: ReutersPrem protection

      SEVERAL Prem stars have bought dogs for protection following a string of terrifying break-ins.
      Man City ace Jack Grealish posed with a £25,000 Belgian Malinois this month after raiders broke into his home while his family were in.
      He got the dog from Chaperone K9, which is popular with footballers.
      Grealish’s City and England team-mate Kyle Walker bought a £40,000 Doberman from the firm.
      The majority of dogs they provide are German Shepherds or Belgian Malinois, with each put through a rigorous 12-month training ­programme so the dogs are able to recognise threats including burglaries, attacks and robberies.
      Other current and ex-Prem stars to use the firm are Marcus Rashford, Mark Noble, Phil Jones, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jesse Lingard.
      Similar firms like Elite Protection have also sold pets to protect stars such as ex-Spurs goalie Hugo Lloris. More

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      Jack Grealish poses with £25,000 protection dog after terrifying gang raid at Man City star’s home

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      ENGLAND ace Jack Grealish poses with his £25,000 Belgian Malinois protection dog in a “show of strength” after his burglary ordeal.The star, also seen with cockapoo Skye, wrote “My two babies” next to the online pic, adding a heart emoji.
      Jack Grealish poses with his £25,000 Belgian Malinois protection dog in a ‘show of strength’ after his burglary ordeal.Credit: Instagram
      Jack and fiancée Sasha Attwood were targeted when a gang struck on Boxing Day as he played away for Manchester CityCredit: Instagram
      We told how Jack and fiancée Sasha Attwood lost £1m of gems when a gang struck on Boxing Day as he played away for Manchester City.
      He bought two Belgian Malinois last year from security firm Chaperone K9.
      Cops have yet to catch the gang who raided the Cheshire home while ten family members were watching Jack’s match on TV.
      A source said: “Jack and his family were left traumatised following the raid, but they won’t let it defeat them.
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      “Jack and Sasha had only just moved in and are looking forward to building a life there.
      “It’s difficult for them knowing that the culprits haven’t been caught yet and may never face justice, but they’re keeping their head up.
      A source said: “His post is a display of strength — both for himself and his fans.”
      Jack and childhood sweetheart Sasha had moved in just five days before the burglary after tradesmen finished renovations.
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      The property, which includes a helipad, tennis court, full-sized football and cricket pitches and a lake, is located within Cheshire’s affluent “Golden Triangle”, where a string of footballers have been targeted.
      Paul Pogba’s mansion was raided by thieves in March 2022, who broke in while his kids slept upstairs as he played at Old Trafford.
      Is this the moment Jack Grealish is told of his family’s terror at £1m jewellery break-in raid at his mansion?
      The same year the wife of Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof was forced to lock herself in a room with their two children after intruders burst in while he played away.
      Riyad Mahrez, Tahith Chong and Jesse Lingard have also been targeted. More

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      Richarlison’s law student Wag, 20, jets in to cheer up crocked Spurs star and reveals huge blunder last time she stayed

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      RICHARLISON’S stunning girlfriend is heading to London to give him a lift following surgery – after revealing she was to blame for one of his dogs peeing all over his bedroom on a previous visit.Model and influencer Amanda Araujo is reportedly going to spend Christmas with the Spurs striker.
      Richarlison has been dealing with a chronic groin issue for several monthsCredit: REUTERS
      Richarlison recently went under the knife to alleviate the long-standing issueCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICHARLISON
      Girlfriend Amanda Araujo is heading to London to be by the Brazilian’s sideCredit: INSTAGRAM@AMANDINHA.AD
      The gorgeous redhead’s presence will no doubt cheer up RicharlisonCredit: INSTAGRAM@AMANDINHA.AD
      The Brazilian has disappointed with with just five goals in 44 appearances since joining Tottenham from Everton and is currently out of action following a groin op.
      The pretty 20-year-old who is a law student at a private university in Sao Paulo, has already stayed at the footballer’s £4m house in North London.
      Speaking ahead of her visit, Araujo admitted her first stay proved a disaster when she left the bedroom door open and one of Richarlison’s dogs ended up using it as a toilet.
      The footballer owns a Siberian husky called Acerola and a chocolate Labrador called Layla he got as a puppy around three years ago while he was still at Everton.
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      Araujo, a sports fanatic who practices Crossfit and plays handball, said of her gaffe: “When I arrived at Ric’s house he wasn’t there.
      “I slept the first night there without him because he was in another city playing.”
      In quotes published by Brazilian media overnight, she added: “The people who were there left the house and I left his bedroom door open because no-one told me I couldn’t.
      “When people started returning there was pee everywhere.
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      Amanda Araujo is the apple of Richarlison’s eyeCredit: INSTAGRAM@AMANDINHA.AD
      “There was wee-wee on the bed, below the bed, on the floor.
      “Rick was going to arrive after me and I was worried he was going to think it was me.
      “I sent him a message and talked to him. He responded by saying: ‘Congratulations.’”
      Araujo responded with a heart emoticon after Richarlison, who has recently opened up on his mental health struggles and said he would seek professional help after a “turbulent time” off the pitch, posted a selfie of him in hospital following groin surgery on November 9.
      The Spurs striker posted his own heart emoji after his girlfriend treated her 116,000 Instagram followers to a photo of her in a white bikini recently before a mud facial.
      The couple were seen together for the first time in July when they holidayed with friends in Brazil.
      In April it was reported the footballer was facing an RSPCA investigation over claims his two dogs were a “noisy nuisance.”
      Neighbours claimed his dogs relentlessly barked and howled and escaped regularly.
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      The Spurs forward made an appeal on Twitter in December 2019 after Siberian husky Acerola ran off and the pair were reunited two hours later.
      A spokesman for Tottenham Hotspur said after the reports about his barking dogs were published: “We are liaising with the player and his representatives.”
      Amanda Araujo will support Richarlison through his injury tormentCredit: Instagram @amandinha.ad More

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      Former pro-footballer Wayne Heseltine fined after his XL Bully Bruno mauled dog and its owner 

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      An EX-Manchester United footballer has been fined after his XL bully bit a labrador and its owner in a vicious attack.Wayne Heseltine’s dog Bruno had to be pulled off the labrador, called Daisy, by her horrified owner who thought he was ‘going to watch her die’.
      Ex professional footballer Wayne Heseltine appeared at Bradford Magistrates CourtCredit: SWNS
      Bradford Magistrates Court heard two-year-old Bruno sprinted towards Daisy while she was on a walk with her owner in the Cullingworth area of the city on June 24.
      Bruno appeared to lock his jaw around Daisy’s neck, leaving her helpless on the floor, the court was told.
      Heseltine’s son then came out of the house and helped pull the two dogs apart.
      Heseltine, who was out of the house at the time, admitted to being the owner of a dog which was dangerously out of control causing injury and was fined £960.
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      The former full back, who came through the Red Devils’ youth academy but never made a first team appearance, also has to pay £1,000 in compensation.
      Daisy was taken to the vets for cuts on her neck, while her owner sustained injuries to his hand.
      In a statement read out in court, the victim said: “I felt extremely distressed. I felt like I was going to watch Daisy die.”
      Heseltine, who was not at the house at the time, said the dog escaped through a hole in the fence behind the bin store. He also wanted to pay for the vet bills.
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      The court heard he had no previous convictions and a “shield of good character”.
      He owns three other dogs and spent £2,800 on a four-week course to get Bruno home-trained.
      Heseltine, who played more than 50 games for Bradford City between 1992 and 1994, now earns around £50,000 a year as a contract manager, the court heard.
      The court heard magistrates recognised Heseltine had taken all the reasonable steps that a good owner would have taken.
      But they said the matter was “serious” and referenced the breed of dog as in the public interest given the imminent legislation.
      An order was issued meaning the dog must have a muzzle and lead on when in public.
      American XL Bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year, PM Rishi Sunak announced in September after a spate of terrifying attacks involving the breed.
      The PM said the breed will be outlawed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
      From December 31, XL bully dogs must be microchipped, and owners must keep them on a lead and muzzled in public. They must also be securely housed at home. More

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      Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling left ‘heartbroken’ as beloved dog Stan dies after long health battle

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      JEFF STELLING has been left heartbroken after his beloved dog Stan died.The Sky Sports legend announced the passing of his companion on X, formerly known as Twitter.
      Jeff Stelling’s dog Stan has diedCredit: X formerly Twitter / @JeffStelling
      The pundit admitted he was heartbrokenCredit: MI News/NurPhoto
      Stelling, 68, revealed in his post that Stan had passed after losing his health battle despite them trying “everything”.
      The former Soccer Saturday host posted a picture of Stan looking out at a rainbow on a beach with a tennis ball in front of him.
      In Stelling’s heartfelt message, he shared a story of how Stan would “welcome” everyone into their home and was “never aggressive”.
      Stelling wrote: “Heartbroken today. Stan lost his battle.
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      “For 12 years he gave us unconditional love.
      “He was never aggressive, even with our cats, and welcomed everyone with a Croc in his mouth and a furious tail wagging.
      “We tried everything but in the end there was nothing left we could do.” 
      Stelling’s son, Matt, added: “The best boy we could have ever hoped for, heartbroken doesn’t even cover it.
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      Stelling left Sky Sports earlier this yearCredit: 2020 Tom Jenkins
      “Leaving behind a massive hole in our family.”
      Stelling announced that Stan had fallen ill last week as he wrote at the time: “Tonight guys you can support as many teams as you like.
      “I don’t care.
      “I don’t care much about football tonight tbh.
      “My best mate for 12 years Stan is tonight fighting for his life in hospital.
      “I know some people will think it is pathetic but right now he is all I care about.”
      Stelling’s vacant role at Sky Sports was filled by Simon Thomas. More