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      Fans baffled as England star joins three Portuguese players in Algarve summer camp

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      FOOTBALL fans have been left utterly confused after Declan Rice was spotted at a Portuguese training camp in the Algarve.The West Ham skipper, 24, is poised to be announced as Arsenal’s latest signing in a blockbuster £105million deal in the coming days.
      Declan Rice has been training in Arsenal ahead of his move to ArsenalCredit: PA
      Bruno Fernandes training over the summer in Portugal with other footballers including Rafael Leao, Declan Rice & Joao Cancelo.❤️☀️(IG: AndreSilvaPhotography) pic.twitter.com/XXltPjqQ6k— 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗴’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 ✍🏼🇳🇱 (@TenHagBall_) July 11, 2023

      Bruno Fernandes was training with Rice in the AlgarveCredit: Getty
      Arsenal man Kieran Tierney was previously spotted at The Campus in PortugalCredit: Instagram @bastraining
      He is currently miles away from North London in Portugal as he was filmed putting in the work at a warm weather training camp.
      But social media is baffled by his presence there given he is the only non-Portuguese star in the clip.
      Rice can be seen at The Campus facility with Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo.
      AC Milan forward Rafael Leao was also at the forefront of the video.
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      And Rice’s link-up with the Portugal stars was questioned by several people online.
      One said: “OK but seriously what is Rice doing with all Portugal national team players?”
      Another added: “I understand the three [Leao, Fernandes, Cancelo] are Portuguese, how has rice found himself there 😂.”
      A third replied: “This link up is so weird, what’s Declan Rice doing there ? 🤔”
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      Joao Cancelo joined Rice and Fernandes at the campCredit: EPA
      AC Milan star Rafael Leao was another high-profile name training alongside RiceCredit: Getty
      And a fourth responded: “What a weird linkup 😂😂😂 Cancelo and Leao I understand but Rice?”
      Arsenal’s imminent acquisition of Rice comes after they already secured a £65m deal to bring Kai Havertz in from Chelsea.
      They are also on the brink of signing defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax for £35m. More

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      Forgotten Premier League title winner now training with AFC Wimbledon after being made unemployed

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      A FORGOTTEN Premier League title winner Asmir Begovic is now training with AFC Wimbledon after being made unemployed.The League Two side were joined by the veteran goalkeeper for pre-season training on Tuesday.
      Asmir Begovic has been training with AFC WimbledonCredit: Getty
      Wimbledon thanked Begovic for being involved in their preparations for the new season.
      Confirming his attendance at training, the club tweeted: “We were today joined at training by Premier League winner Asmir Begovic, who is maintaining his fitness as he plots his next move.
      “It’s been great to have Asmir involved in our preparations for the 2023/24 season.”
      Begovic is currently without a club after being released by Everton at the end of last season.
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      The 36-year-old is a former Premier League winner, having won the title with Chelsea in 2017.
      He made two appearances for the Blues during their most recent league triumph six years ago.
      Overall, Begovic has made 256 Premier League appearances during his career with spells at Stoke City, Bournemouth and Portsmouth.
      The Bosnian even claimed a Guinness World Record by scoring the longest ever goal at the time for Stoke against Southampton in 2013.
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      He also has 63 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina and featured for his country at the 2014 World Cup.
      Following his exit from Goodison Park, Begovic was reportedly in talks with Luton Town last month.
      We were today joined at training by Premier League winner Asmir Begović, who is maintaining his fitness as he plots his next move 🧤It’s been great to have Asmir involved in our preparations for the 2023/24 season 🤝#AFCW 🟡🔵 pic.twitter.com/c37dM0L8Xk— AFC Wimbledon (@AFCWimbledon) July 11, 2023

      However, he instead looks set to move to the Championship, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Begovic is set to sign a one-year deal with Queens Park Rangers for the 2023/24 season. More

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      Iconic former Premier League stadium looks unrecognisable as a building site with one stand demolished

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      AN ICONIC former Premier League stadium currently looks unrecognisable with one stand demolished.Renovation work is currently ongoing at the 20,899-capacity venue to modernise the ground.
      The former Premier League stadium looks unrecognisableCredit: YouTube / Portsmouth FC
      The stadium has been turned into a building siteCredit: YouTube / Portsmouth FC
      Work is ongoing on one of the standsCredit: YouTube / Portsmouth FC
      Although it hosted Premier League football for seven consecutive seasons, the stadium has not been a top-flight venue since 2010.
      However, Fratton Park is now unrecognisable as Portsmouth continue to redevelop their famous home.
      New footage of the work, which began in 2020, shows that the Milton End has been transformed into a building site.
      Following work on the North and South Stands in 2020, the Milton End is now having its capacity increased to 3,200.
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      Seats and the control room have been demolished in the stand to allow space to fill the corner to the neighbouring North Stand.
      A new control room will then be constructed behind the new seats, which will be covered by a roof.
      Entrances at both ends of the stand are also being built, along with freshly installed ladies’ toilets for supporters.
      As part of plans to transition to safe standing, concrete terraces are being installed in the Milton End.
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      The concourse is also being extended and new turnstiles have been added at both entrances to the stand.
      Pompey will be keeping their famous entrance at the corner of the Fratton End and South Stand despite the renovation of the stadium.
      The unique design of the League One ground has even allowed local residents to see the pitch from their gardens.
      Seats have been removed from the Milton End at Fratton ParkCredit: YouTube / Portsmouth FC
      Portsmouth are renovating their Fratton Park homeCredit: YouTube / Portsmouth FC More

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      Richarlison becomes a PILOT and brands himself ‘Commander Pigeon’ ahead of new season and Tottenham fans love it

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      RICHARLISON called himself “Commander Pigeon” as he sat in the cockpit of a plane.The Brazilian has been enjoying himself in his homeland ahead of his imminent return to pre-season training with Tottenham.
      Richarlison posted snaps from the cockpit of a planeCredit: Instagram @Richarlison
      The Brazilian labelled himself ‘Commander Pigeon’Credit: Instagram @Richarlison
      Richarlison posted the snaps from Rio de Janeiro ahead of his return to SpursCredit: Instagram @Richarlison
      In his latest Instagram post, the smiling forward posed in the cockpit of a plane while wearing a pilot’s hat.
      Posting from Rio de Janeiro, the forward alluded to his “Pombo” nickname.
      He wrote: “Commander Pigeon is now flying to Europe for a new season!!!
      “I only ask God for health, protection and wisdom. The rest doesn’t care.”
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      Spurs fans loved the 26-year-old’s post, with one writing: “He’s a legend.”
      A second tweeted: “You just have to like Richy.”
      And a third added: “He’s cooking next season.”
      Others mentioned his joke at Liverpool’s expense last year.
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      Richarlison is renowned for his ‘Pombo’ celebration
      After the Reds lost the Champions League final to Real Madrid, the former Everton forward posted a picture of his face mocked onto that of a bus driver – after a viral tweet claimed that Toffees fans had set up a fake travel company causing Liverpool supporters to miss the final.
      Many Spurs fans retain high hopes for Richarlison, despite his difficult first season in North London.
      The forward recently opened up on his huge fall-out with Antonio Conte.
      He told the Que Papinho podcast: “I made a mistake in granting an interview in which I asked to play more.
      “Later, I apologised and said he could punish me.
      “He replied that he was the boss and he went on to prove it to me. He spent almost two hours scolding me in front of everyone in a team meeting.”
      The 26-year-old posted this snap last yearCredit: Twitter / @richarlison97
      Richarlison will be hoping for improved fortunes next seasonCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Premier League’s hottest Wag Maja Nilsson joins no bra club and shows off sideboob in revealing little black dress

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      MAJA LINDELOF looked sensational as she joined the no-bra club while away on a swanky holiday with husband Victor.The Swedes are currently enjoying a relaxing getaway on the Greek island of Mykonos before Victor returns to pre-season training with Manchester United.
      Victor Lindelof is currently enjoying a holiday with wife Maja in MykonosCredit: INSTAGRAM@MAJANILSSONLINDELOF
      The 29-year-old stunned ina black dress during one of the nights outCredit: INSTAGRAM@MAJANILSSONLINDELOF
      The dress accentuated Maja’s assetsCredit: INSTAGRAM@MAJANILSSONLINDELOF
      Maja has been keeping her legion of followers up to date with their escapades via Instagram, where she’s shared some sultry snaps of herself.
      On Monday, the blonde bombshell shared photos of herself wearing a black dress with no bra with her near a quarter of a million followers.
      The 29-year-old’s accompanying caption for the series of snaps merely included a sunset emoji.
      Maja’s followers were quick to comment, with one saying: “Wow.”
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      Another said: “Wow Maja how beautiful you are!!”
      And another said: “So beautiful, so beautiful!!!”
      One remarked: “The goddess of the world”
      Another chimed in: “The most beautiful woman in the world.”
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      Maja and her pals partied the night away at plush beach club ScorpiosCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Victor bumped into his former Manchester United team-mate Juan Mata during his recent Mykonos tripCredit: INSTAGRAM@MAJANILSSONLINDELOF
      Maja donned her sleek and airy black dress she and Victor partied with pals at the plush Scorpios beach club.
      The pair had a whale of a time and danced the evening away with their good friends
      Maja shared their partying pics with the accompanying caption: “Yesterday will go straight to the memory book.”
      It’s unknown when Lindelof is due back at Carrington for pre-season training, although he’ll be determined to hit the ground running in order to get more game time this coming season.
      Lindelof revealed his frustrations in March, saying: “Of course like every player, you want to play every game and obviously I haven’t done that this season.
      “But like I always say when I come here [international duty], it’s a pleasure to be here and I’m always happy to represent my country.
      “I’m really looking forward to the games that we have and I spoke to Janne [Sweden’s manager] before to say I was really looking forward to coming here and to perform, and to be on the pitch with the guys again.
      “Like I said, I want to play, that’s why I play football, I want to play games, but I haven’t thought about that [transfer away], right now I’m just focusing on the national team and then of course, the rest of the season with the club.
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      “Then in the summer we’ll re-evaluate and see what is best.”
      During his holiday away he bumped into former Red Devil Juan Mata, with the pair posing for a picture. More

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      Des Kelly’s replacement lined up by TNT Sports after iconic BT Sport touchline reporter’s exit

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      JULES BREACH is set to replace Des Kelly as TNT Sports’ touchline reporter.It was announced yesterday that Kelly had left BT Sport ahead of their TNT Sports rebrand on July 18.
      Jules Breach presents England games on Channel 4Credit: Getty
      The popular host is set for a new role next seasonCredit: Instagram / @makeupartistglo
      TNT Sports are freshening up their line-up ahead of next week’s launch – with Jake Humphrey having also departed to focus on other projects.
      Breach, 39, has done plenty of previous work for BT Sport – presenting axed show BT Sport Score, as well as West Ham and Manchester United’s European matches in recent seasons.
      In addition to her work for BT Sport, popular presenter Breach also hosts EFL highlights on ITV and England matches on Channel 4.
      According to the Mail, her latest gig will see her work as a touchline reporter for TNT Sports.
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      The role will see her conduct pre and post-match interviews – as Kelly did for close to a decade.
      Lynsey Hipgrave is set to remain as TNT Sports’ primary host for Premier League coverage.
      While Laura Woods is expected to agree a deal to present Champions League matches.
      The well-liked host left her position on talkSPORT’s Breakfast show last month.
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      Laura Woods has been linked with TNT SportsCredit: Getty
      The Mail’s report adds that TNT owners Warner Bros Discovery are keen to move away from “laddish banter”.
      Network bosses feel that male ex-pros can sometimes strike the wrong tone.
      Amid the shake-up, Karen Carney and Lucy Ward are set to be given more prominent co-commentary roles.
      TNT’s rivals over at Sky Sports have also undergone a series of summer changes.
      Martin Tyler has left his role as senior commentator, with Peter Drury set to replace the 77-year-old.
      While touchline reporter Geoff Shreeves, 58, has also departed – as well as veteran pundit Graeme Souness.
      Graeme Souness left Sky Sports at the end of last seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea fans no longer want Paulo Dybala transfer after finding out which other playmaker they are linked with

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      CHELSEA fans have called on the club to sign Lyon forward Rayan Cherki ahead of Roma man Paulo Dybala.Dybala, 29, is being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer – with Blues centre-back Thiago Silva revealing he begged the Argentine to join him in West London.
      Paulo Dybala has been linked with making the switch from Roma to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Rayan Cherki could be set for a move to Stamford Bridge this summer
      But ESPN are now reporting Lyon star Cherki, 19, is another Chelsea target.
      Paris Saint-Germain saw a bid rejected for the Frenchman back in January.
      However, Lyon are understood to be open to a sale as they bid to offload players this summer in order to keep within Financial Fair Play regulations.
      And Chelsea have a good relationship with the Ligue 1 club as they signed Malo Gusto from them in the January window.
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      Cherki, who has a contract with Lyon until 2025, contributed four goals and six assists in 21 league matches last season.
      He also impressed at the Under-21 European Championships for France – where they were eliminated in the quarter-finals – with Chelsea scouts in attendance to watch the versatile playmaker.
      Cherki, who would set Chelsea back in the region of £34million, can play on either flank, as a No10, or even a false nine.
      And Blues supporters are far more keen on him compared with Dybala.
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      When comparing the two, one social media user said: “This isn’t even a debate. One is 19, one is 30. It’s definitely Cherki. Besides maybe we get both 🤷🏻‍♂️.”
      Another added: “Cherki without any second thoughts. Younger and maybe has the higher ceiling. His injury record is far more impressive, and his age will again be beneficial to us because he’ll get to play and build a long-term chemistry with our youngsters.”
      While a third replied: “Give me Cherki. Don’t want a player that’s being shipped around everywhere and living on past hype.”
      Chelsea have signed a number of young players since Todd Boehly’s takeover including the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Enzo Fernandez, Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke.
      But they have seen a host of players leave this summer such as Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, N’Golo Kante and Cesar Azpilicueta.
      New manager Mauricio Pochettino is overseeing mass change among personnel as he attempts to turn around the club’s fortunes following their 12th place finish in the Premier League last season. More

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      Anthony Elanga lined up for Premier League switch with Man Utd open to transfer for winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED forward Anthony Elanga has received interest from Everton regarding a potential transfer, according to reports.The Swedish attacker, 21, started just seven games for the Red Devils last season.
      Anthony Elanga is being linked with a move away from Old Trafford
      He made 16 appearances in the Premier League, registering no goals and just one assist.
      And he appears to be some way down the pecking order in Erik ten Hag’s squad – behind the likes of Marcus Rashford, Antony, Anthony Martial, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho.
      According to Foot Mercato, Everton are keen to sign the Sweden international this summer.
      They had been interested in a loan deal for the forward in the January window.
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      But they are now expected to “ramp up their efforts” in a bid to seal a deal.
      Elanga’s contract with Man Utd runs until 2026.
      However, his lack of game time could mean Ten Hag has little issue with him leaving the club.
      Elanga is a product of United youth set-up, joining back in 2014.
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      He became a first-team regular towards the end of the 2021/22 campaign, contributing two goals and two assists during the second half of their Premier League campaign under Ralf Rangnick.
      But he has now seen that momentum stall since the arrival of Ten Hag.
      His only major trophy to date has been the Carabao Cup – which Man Utd won in February.
      And it remains to be seen whether Elanga would be interested in a move to Everton – who were embroiled in a second successive relegation battle last season. More