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      Meet Everton’s £25m new boy Beto who was working at a KFC just FOUR YEARS AGO before realising footballing dream

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      EVERTON new-boy Beto, 25, was working for KFC just FOUR YEARS AGO before realising his dream of becoming a professional footballer.The Toffees have sealed a deal with Udinese that will see them pay the Serie A club £25million.
      Beto will lead the line for Everton after signing for £25millionCredit: Getty
      He will wear the number 14 shirt for the ToffeesCredit: Getty
      Beto during his days in PortugalCredit: instagram @beto_norberto_14
      He scored ten goals and registered one assist in 33 league appearances last season.
      It’s been a rags to riches story for the Portuguese striker, who told DAZN last summer that he was forced to work a second job while playing for amateur Lisbon side Tires in 2018.
      He said: “I was training with Tires and working in Portugal, it was a nice life. I was working at KFC. It was good.”
      Beto began his ascent to the Premier League by leaving Tires to join third division Portuguese side Clube Olimpico Monjito.
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      It was at Monjito that he was noticed by Liga NOS side Portimonense and after just a year of playing in the third tier found himself playing in Portugal’s highest division.
      Asked by DAZN how he feels walking past a KFC now he is a fully-fledged pro, he said: “Nothing special, but when I return home, I always go to that KFC to visit my friends.
      “I’ve always believed I could have become a footballer. I wanted to become a professional football player.
      “My team-mates didn’t believe it, maybe just two of them. They were telling me: ‘Beto, it’s hard, it’s impossible.’ Then I joined Portimonense and they changed their mind.”
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      Beto will join Portuguese compatriot and fellow striker Youssef Chermiti at Everton, who signed for £12m from Sporting earlier this month.
      Toffees boss Sean Dyche was desperate to reinforce his forward line this summer after his strikers proved particularly blunt in front of goal last season.
      Neal Maupay managed just one goal in 27 appearances and an injury hit Dominic Calvert Lewin scored just two goals in his 17 outings.
      Calvert Lewin’s injury woe continued when he suffered a horror eye injury against Aston Villa in Everton’s second game.
      Everton are yet to score a goal this season, so Toffees fans will be desperate for Beto to make an instant impact. More

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      Darwin Nunez credits former Premier League manager for stunning two-goal cameo after he ‘corrected things’ on Zoom chat

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      DARWIN NUNEZ has credited Marcelo Bielsa for his two-goal cameo off the bench against Newcastle.The Uruguayan striker scored twice late on as Liverpool snatched a dramatic victory at St. James’ Park on Sunday.
      Darwin Nunez has credited Marcelo Bielsa for his brace against NewcastleCredit: Rex
      The former Leeds boss is now the manager of the Uruguayan national teamCredit: Getty
      He has now revealed that a Zoom chat with Bielsa inspired his performance.
      The former Leeds manager “corrected things” for Nunez during their video call.
      The Reds forward explained: “He showed me some of my games and corrected some things.
      “It was a very good talk. A lot of people told me he is a serious guy. It is a new national team set up, I hope it goes well for us.”
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      Bielsa is the new boss of the Uruguayan national team, for whom Nunez has scored three goals in 16 caps.
      He signed a two-and-a-half year deal as manager back in May and won his first two matches in charge the following month.
      Although Nunez was absent from those June friendlies, he could return to the side for next month’s international break.
      Uruguay are set to face Chile and Ecuador in World Cup qualifying in September.
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      Nunez’s brace against Newcastle were his first goals of the season.
      The 24-year-old showed off his impressive pace and finishing during his stunning cameo.
      His strikes have taken his tally for Liverpool to 17 goals in 45 appearances since signing from Benfica last summer.
      Nunez will be hoping to continue his form in front of goal on Sunday as Liverpool face Aston Villa away from home.
      Bielsa spoke with Nunez on a Zoom callCredit: AFP More

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      Tottenham ‘desperately looking to offload FIVE flops including Eric Dier before this week’s transfer deadline’

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      TOTTENHAM are desperately looking to offload FIVE players before Friday’s 11pm transfer deadline. Eric Dier, Sergio Reguilon, Davinson Sanchez, Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele could all be shown the exit door by the end of the week, report the Daily Mail.
      Eric Dier could depart Spurs before Friday’s deadlineCredit: Alamy
      England defender Dier has reportedly told the club he wants to see out his contract which ends next year and leave as a free agent.
      Dier joined Spurs back in 2014 from Sporting for £4million and has made a staggering 270 appearances for the club.
      However, the 29-year-old has since fallen down the pecking order under Agne Postecoglou due to the arrival of Micky van der Ven.
      The Dutchman, 22, joined the Lilywhites from Wolfsburg in a £43m deal and has signed a six-year deal.

      Premier League rivals Fulham have made an enquiry for Dier ahead of Friday’s deadline.
      Meanwhile, Paris Saint-German are creeping up again to reignite their interest in midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.
      This is the third transfer window the French champions have asked about the 26-year-old as they consider another attempt to snatch the former French international.
      Club-record signing Ndombele has had loan spells at Lyon and Napoli while being at Spurs.
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      The North London club are keen to offload more players from their squad.
      Left-back Reguilion is on the cards for a departure amid alleged interest from Fulham, Nottingham Forest and to a lesser degree Manchester United.
      Forest and Fulham again have also had their eyes on centre-back Sanchez as well as French giants Monaco.
      Lo Celso’s situation at Spurs has attracted Italian side Napoli to try and sign the Argentine on loan with an option to buy.
      PSG have shown interest for the third time for Tanguy NdombeleCredit: Getty
      Sergio Reguilon has received interest from a number of Premier Leauge sidesCredit: Getty
      Davinson Sanchez could also been shown the exit door this summerCredit: Getty
      Giovani Lo Celso has received interest from Italian giants NapoliCredit: PA More

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      Jack Grealish’s stunning Wag Sasha Attwood sends fans wild with bold outfit as they call her the ‘most perfect girl’

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      JACK GREALISH’s WAG Sasha Atwood has stunned fans with her latest Instagram upload.The influencer posed in a yellow dress in a holiday snap, presumably from her recent trip to Italy.
      Attwood wore a yellow dress while on holidayCredit: instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Attwood paired the dress with a white Chanel bagCredit: instagram @sasha__rebecca
      The snap was from a recent snap to ItalyCredit: instagram @sasha__rebecca
      She captioned the photo with a series of yellow emojis that matched the colour of her dress.
      And fans were quick to heap praise on both her and her style.
      One fan commented: “The most perfect girl.” Alongside a red love heart emoji.
      A second wrote: “Yellow def suits you, gorgeous as always.”
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      A third added: “this colour on you!!!!”
      While a fourth wrote: “Gorgeous.”
      A fifth chimed in with: “Natural beauty.” Alongside a yellow heart emoji.
      Sasha is the childhood sweetheart of Manchester City winger Grealish, with the two first having met at 16.
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      Attwood is an influencer and YouTuberCredit: instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Grealish and Attwood have known eachother since they were 16Credit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      They met while attending St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull, West Midlands.
      It is not known if they were a couple all of that time, however.
      Attwood is a fashion model and influencer – and boasts 264,000 followers on her Instagram.
      She is also a YouTuber where she vlogs under the name Sasha Rebecca.
      She has over 47,000 subscribers on the video content platform.
      Attwood is represented by Industry Model Management and has modelled for a number of high profile labels, including L’Oreal and Lounge Underwear.
      She was confirmed as the new face of online clothing store Boohoo in 2021. More

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      Ange Postecoglou says he only picks ‘winners’ when asked if Richarlison will play in Carabao Cup to break goal-drought

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU will only pick Richarlison at Fulham on Tuesday for the right reasons — not just  to give his goal-shy ace a pick-me-up.The straight-talking Aussie says he only selects “winners” for  Tottenham and is not one for sentimental decisions.
      Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou won’t start Richarlison just to help him scoreCredit: Reuters
      Postecoglou hauled Richarlison off an hour into Spurs’ 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday after he missed two sitters.
      And asked if he would start the 26-year-old in the upcoming Carabao Cup tie to help him bag his first goal of the season, Postecoglou replied: “No, I pick teams I think will win games.
      “I am not going to put him in to try and help him in some individual  pursuit.
      “I will put Richy in the team if I think we can win with him in, not because I am trying to get him into a certain space.”
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      Spurs face a Fulham side bossed by Marco Silva, the man who gave  Richarlison his big break in English football by signing him when he was Watford manager back in 2017.
      Despite his tough start to the season,  Silva says the forward has what it takes to replace Harry Kane.
      Richarlison has played more games under Silva — who also signed him from the Hornets  for £40million when he became Everton chief — than any other boss, scoring 26 goals in 82 matches for the Portuguese tactician.
      Silva said: “Richarlison is a very good player but it is going to be tough for him.
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      “If you buy ten strikers to play for Spurs this season it will be tough for anyone.
      “They’ve lost the best English striker, one of the best in the world.
      “I hope not against us but it is up to Richarlison to show his quality.
      “We are talking about  Brazil’s No 9. When you play as No 9 for Brazil that speaks about your quality.
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      Postecoglou insists he will only start winners in the Carabao Cup against FulhamCredit: PA
      “He is a good lad and a really hard worker.  He has worked really hard to achieve what he has and get to this level. I know because I was responsible for bringing him to England and to another club in England.
      “To be at Tottenham and No 9 for his national team, I know he has the talent to get to that level.”
      Postecoglou says he has not had much luck in Cup draws but is looking  forward to travelling across London.
      He said: “I love winning. I don’t care what it is. I love winning and the players know that.
      “I don’t care if it is a cup, playing in the car park or on a rooftop.
      “I haven’t had great luck with draws in my career. I expect them to be challenging.
      “But that’s all right, it’s a good challenge.”
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      The Aussie boss expects a number of players to leave this week, including £55m club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele.
       Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, who made his first competitive appearance for Spurs in 18 months as a 74th-minute sub at Bournemouth, will start at Craven Cottage. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree deal’ to send Romelu Lukaku to Roma for third spell under Jose and insert shock clause into his contract

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      ROMELU LUKAKU is heading back to Italy for another reunion with Jose Mourinho at Roma after Chelsea finally agreed a new loan for their outcast striker. The Serie A side are taking the big Belgian on a season-long loan and paying £8million following a breakthrough in talks on Monday.
      Romelu Lukaku is set to return to Italy, but with Roma, not InterCredit: Rex
      Lukaku will reunite with his former Man Utd manager Jose MourinhoCredit: Getty
      Lukaku also worked briefly with Mourinho at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho managed Lukaku for a year and a half at Old Trafford between the summer of 2017 and December 2018.
      The Portuguese tactician also coached the centre-forward at Stamford Bridge for a brief period in 2013.
      There are still minor details that need to be sorted out but Lukaku will take a substantial pay cut on his £325,000 a week wages and Roma will cover the rest.
      The Telegraph has also reported that as well as a reduction in wages, Chelsea have inserted a £37m release clause into Lukaku’s contract.
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      It will save Chelsea around £16m this season in wages but there is no obligation from Roma to buy next June when the loan expires.
      Lukaku has been in football exile since returning from loan with Roma’s rivals Inter Milan at the end of last season.
      He was banished from training with the senior squad and instead trained with the Under-21s.
      New manager Mauricio Pochettino was also forbidden to pick the unsettled star while the wrangling went on to find a compromise.
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      Pochettino and new chairman Todd Boehly inherited the stand-off between the player and club.
      Lukaku, 30, became frustrated under former Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel over tactics and was reprimanded for giving an unauthorised TV interview and then had to make a public apology.
      He was eventually packed off to Inter last season and helped them reach the Champions League Final.
      Chelsea were adamant that they would only do a permanent deal to sell Lukaku this summer but have been forced to backtrack.
      They were keen to sell him to the Saudi Pro-League but feelings inside Stamford Bridge are that this window closed when Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic got in first and made a move to the Middle East ten days ago, leaving Boehly with fewer options.
      Lukaku cost Chelsea a then club record £97.5 million when they signed him from Inter two years ago.
      He scored 15 goals in his first season back but was still unhappy under German Tuchel and also suffered a string of injuries. More

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      MARK HALSEY: Van Dijk should get FOUR-MATCH ban for red card and X-rated rant – he’s setting wrong example as captain

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      FOOTBALL must not tolerate any more abuse of match officials.So the Football Association has to clamp down and punish Virgil Van Dijk for his unacceptable behaviour at Newcastle on Sunday.
      Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk deserves a heavier punishment, claims Mark HalseyCredit: EPA
      The new Liverpool captain fell well below the standards set by one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League.
      I know Van Dijk’s only been captain for three games since Jordan Henderson moved to Saudi Arabia but if I was Jurgen Klopp I would already be thinking, “Is Virgil setting the right example?”
      Van Dijk’s abusive actions at St James’ Park also have an impact on the wider footballing world.
      The Dutch defender was correctly sent off by referee John Brooks for the denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity on Alexander Isak.
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      Van Dijk refused to accept the decision and took a total of two minutes 28 seconds to get down the tunnel from the moment he was dismissed.
      That attitude and conduct is simply not good enough from the new Anfield skipper.
      The Dutchman let himself down and his verbal outburst towards Brooks and then fourth official Craig Pawson was not befitting of his role.
      Brooks made the right call but the Liverpool defender still branded the decision a ‘f****** joke’.
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      Van Dijk swore, gestured and constantly questioned Brooks following the red card.
      VAR confirmed that Brooks was spot on but that still wasn’t good enough for the centre-back. What on earth did he think was going to change?
      It took another 63 seconds for Van Dijk to leave the field of play and, even when he managed that, he got involved in a confrontation with Pawson on the touchline.
      He has sent a poor message to his team-mates and fans, including children, watching the Premier League around the world.
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      Van Dijk was sent off for a foul on Newcastle star Alexander IsakCredit: Sky Sports
      It was a bad image. And no wonder we have so many problems with officials trying to manage games at grassroots level.
      I’ve criticised Klopp for his abusive behaviour towards officials in the past.
      But, on this occasion, fair play to the Liverpool manager because he intervened as a peacemaker between Van Dijk and Pawson before pushing his own player towards the steps leading to the tunnel.
      Van Dijk will rightly receive a one-match ban for the straight red card but I believe his suspension should be increased.
      Of course, this will depend on Brooks’ official report but the abusive and insulting language used by the new Reds leader could be worthy of another RED CARD and result in an additional three-match ban.
      That would rule out Van Dijk for four matches in total – a fitting punishment for his poor conduct.
      Halsey insists Van Dijk has set the wrong example with the way he treated refereesCredit: Rex
      Refs chief Howard Webb went around all of the clubs during the close season in a bid to improve the standards of behaviour towards officials.
      But clearly some players, including Van Dijk, didn’t bother to listen.
      Van Dijk’s dismissal was the first major test of the new FA rules in their quest to stamp out abuse by players and managers towards officials this season.
      And if we go off this evidence then it isn’t working.
      We need to clean up the game and improve its image and the onus is on the players and clubs to achieve that.
      Halsey insists Van Dijk deserves a four-match ban after his protests at NewcastleCredit: Rex
      We don’t want to see further ugly incidents such as Aleksandar Mitrovic pushing Chris Kavanagh like we did at Old Trafford last term.
      But, while Van Dijk did not physically touch any official, his abusive attitude and behaviour wasn’t much different so the authorities must lay down the law to make their campaign work.
      It’s not all players though.
      I point to another Prem captain – Nottingham Forest’s Joe Worrall – who was also sent off at Manchester United on Saturday.
      Worrall was dismissed by ref Stuart Attwell and did not show any dissent.
      He waited for VAR Rob Jones to confirm the call and then the defender respectfully walked off the Old Trafford pitch.
      This is what we want to see in the game – players respecting the officials’ decision.
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      I actually believe Worrall had a bigger cause for complaint than Van Dijk for his call to be overturned because there were elements of doubt over his red card.
      But Worrall set the right example – one that Van Dijk should learn from. More

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      Former Man Utd star Fred leaks Red Devils transfer news despite leaving the club as he confirms shock arrival

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      EX-MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Fred has surprised many by appearing to confirm Altay Bayindir is joining the Red Devils.Turkey keeper Bayindir is poised to replace Crystal Palace-bound Dean Henderson as Andre Onana’s No2 at Old Trafford.
      Altay Bayindir seems to have signalled his exit to Fenerbahce fansCredit: Getty
      Fred told Bayindir he’ll enjoy his time at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      And although the transfer has yet to be completed, Fenerbahce team-mate Fred revealed he has wished the stopper “good luck” at United.
      Bayindir is understood to be in Manchester following a medical as he finalises a deal costing the Red Devils around £4.3million.
      And Fred said: “I wished Altay good luck when he left. He is going to join a great team.
      “Altay will be very happy at Manchester United.”
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      Brazil star Fred, 30, joined Turkish giants Fenerbahce this month after five years at Old Trafford.
      And Bayindir, 25, is moving the opposite way, having joined Fenerbahce from Ankaragücü in 2019.
      He appeared to wave goodbye to fans on Thursday after being an unused sub as Fenerbahce beat Twente 5-1 in the Europa Conference League.
      United need a new back-up keeper as Henderson is closing on a switch to Palace for £15m plus £5m add-ons.
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      The Red Devils sold English keeper Nathan Bishop, 23, to Championship side Sunderland.
      That all means 37-year-old Tom Heaton is currently United’s No2. More