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      Man Utd are guilty of RUINING English football and turning Prem into a circus… the future is dark, says former star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Parker has launched a scathing attack against his former club as part of a wider criticism of modern football.Parker, 59, won two Premier Leagues, an FA Cup and a community shield during his 142 appearances for the Red Devils.
      Paul Parker made 142 appearances for UnitedCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      But he says he worries for the state of the modern game, with the influx of money at all levels “ruining football”.
      Parker says he particularly worries about academy players being exposed to massive wages at a young age.
      He said to Betting Expert: “The Premier League has become a circus division because it’s all about money. This circus division is slowly killing our game and the circus division has taken anything good away from our football.
      “There was a time, many years ago, when players signed for Man United because it was Manchester United. Today players are signing for Man United because of… Yeah, god knows how many million they can earn.
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      “That’s why Man United are also guilty when it comes to ruining football in this country. They are not the only guilty club but they are not innocent.”
      Parker began his career in 1980 when academy players completed something closer to an apprenticeship than being fully-fledged professionals.
      Most players would have to clean the first team’s boots and complete duties around the training ground and stadium.
      But now we are seeing players as young as 16 earning tens of thousands a week.
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      Tottenham for example last week changed their academy’s wage structure in order to hold onto 15-year-old starlet Mikey Moore.
      But Parker says that kids are ultimately the victims of earning massive contracts at such a young age.
      He said: “Kids are growing up now and they get the wrong picture of football. They think it’s a sport that you start to play because you want to earn money.”
      “They should start playing because they enjoy playing with their friends and want to achieve big things. Not because they want to fill their pockets.”
      He also criticised the lack of competition in the Premier League now, saying the miracle of Leicester City’s title win is unlikely to ever happen again.
      He said: “Leicester won the Premier League in 2016. Fantastic. I loved it. But do the Premier League want that to happen again? No! at all. Of course not.
      “We don’t want underdogs anymore and everything has to be won by a very expensive franchise.”
      Parker said when he was younger the league had more jeopardy, saying: “Back in the 1970´s when I was a kid, we saw some major surprises and people were celebrating it as hell because they had been nervous the whole week leading up to the game.
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      “It’s not like that anymore, and I can be very sad when thinking about it and I’m even more sad when I’m thinking about how we are that close to ruining football, which should be a meritocratic system, really.
      “You should play to achieve something and do everything in your power to avoid something as well.” More

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      Wilfried Zaha jets off on stag do before marrying stunning partner Paige… and is forced to wear embarrassing T-shirt

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      WILFRIED ZAHA was forced to wear an embarrassing top as he jetted off on his stag do.The Crystal Palace forward, 30, proposed to his girlfriend Paige Bannister on Valentine’s Day last year.
      Wilfried Zaha flew off on his stag do with his friends as they wore hilarious shirtsCredit: INSTAGRAM @wilfriedzaha
      Zaha proposed to girlfriend Paige Bannister last yearCredit: INSTAGRAM @paigemarieeex
      And now the football season is over, he is able to go on holiday as his wedding day grows nearer.
      Zaha shared an image of him and his friends with their suitcases ahead of the trip.
      But he was wearing a different top to all of them as he had clearly been stitched up.
      The winger looked rather uncomfortable as he donned a beige t-shirt with a picture of a bride and groom and the words “Game Over”.
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      All of his friends had black t-shirts on with the words “Wilf’s Stag Do 26.06.2023”.
      Zaha started dating Paige in 2016 when he was spotted with the former University of Westminster student outside her halls of residence in Wembley.
      They welcomed their first child together in November 2020, son Saint Laurence.
      Meanwhile, Zaha is reportedly in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a shock move to the Ligue 1 champions.
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      Zaha asked Paige to marry him on Valentine’s Day in 2022Credit: INSTAGRAM @wilfriedzaha
      Paige has been dating Zaha since 2016Credit: INSTAGRAM @paigemarieeex
      She boasts 46,000 followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @paigemarieeex
      He has been with Palace since returning from Manchester United for a second spell in 2014 – initially on loan before it was made permanent the following year.
      It is understood he has also received interest from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
      However, he is expected to turn down a £45million-a-year offer from the Middle East outfit in order to secure a move to PSG.
      Paige attended the University of WestminsterCredit: instagram @paigemarieeex
      Her fiancee Zaha could soon be set for a move to Paris Saint-GermainCredit: instagram @paigemarieeex More

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      Newcastle third kit LEAKED with distinct Saudi theme as fans say ‘at some point they might realise…’

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      NEWCASTLE’S new third kit appears to have been leaked… and once again it has more than just a hint of Saudi influence.A shirt is circulating on social media with the Toon badge and the Castore logo.
      Newcastle’s new third kit was reportedly leaked onlineCredit: twitter @Footy_Headlines
      The design has resemblence to the Saudi Arabia away shirtCredit: twitter @Footy_Headlines
      But it is the colour that has left fans flooding in with comments.
      Castore’s latest strip is almost entirely green with light and dark stripes in various shapes and directions across the entire design.
      Saudi Arabia is synonymous with the colour green and the national team wore a similar away kit at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, famously beating Argentina.
      The leaked jersey is completed with a black-and-white trim around the sleeves and round-neck collar.
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      It comes a year after Newcastle’s controversial white-and-green number – accused of being a Saudi-style shirt following the takeover by the Public Investment Fund.
      And similar jibes were directed at the Magpies for the latest shirt.
      One said in response to the Footy Headlines images: “At some point the Geordies might realise it’s not their club anymore, this is embarrassing.”
      Another wrote: “After green kits, all the Saudi sponsors etc, I’m afraid that they’ll join Saudi Pro League next!”
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      A third added: “Very nice shirt. How long until Newcastle adds palm trees to the crest?”
      A fourth commented: “It is a shame what the colour of this kit represents, it is brazenly obvious… no need to keep rubbing yourselves in everyone’s faces of who you are.”
      And a final user simply replied: “Rotten.”
      If the leaked kit is genuine, Newcastle fans could see Sandro Tonali lining up in it at the likes of Fulham, Tottenham and Brighton next term.
      The Italian is closing in on a £65million record transfer to St James’ Park.
      And he could be followed to Tyneside by Leicester ace James Maddison, who remains a top target.
      Saudi Arabia beat Argentina at the World Cup in their green away kitCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd wages revealed with Marcus Rashford set to become top earner after stunning new deal

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      MARCUS RASHFORD is set to become Manchester United’s highest-paid player once he signs his lucrative new contract.SunSport revealed last week that the Red Devils are planning a wage swap with Rashford’s salary poised to nearly double as David de Gea’s is almost cut in half.
      Marcus Rashford is set to become Manchester United’s top earnerCredit: Getty
      David de Gea is expected to see his wages halved if he decides to stay at Old TraffordCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The switch would instantly make the England international, 25, the biggest earner in Erik ten Hag’s squad on £375,000 a week.
      Rashford will sit £25,000 above Casemiro and Jadon Sancho and £35,000 above Raphael Varane – the only other Man Utd stars breaking the £300,000-a-week mark.
      Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes earn £250k and £240k respectively, with all other United players on or below £200k.
      Rashford’s wage boost would rocket his salary by an extra £8.4million-a-year over five seasons — with United holding a 12-month extension option.
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      How Man Utd’s wage table will look if Marcus Rashford and David de Gea sign new deals
      Sources close to him insist he sees his future at Old Trafford, and Ten Hag has always been confident a deal will be agreed.
      It comes following a sensational season for the Manchester-born forward.
      He contributed 30 goals and 11 assists in 56 appearances for United during the 2022/23 campaign.
      But Rashford’s delight is bad news for De Gea.
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      The Spaniard, 32, who could find himself as the No2 by the start of next season, is set to drop down the wage table significantly.
      A £200,000-a-week salary would see him fall to joint-seventh alongside Brazilian winger Antony.
      Everton’s Jordan Pickford is being linked with a move to become United’s No1 in between the sticks.
      Meanwhile, towards the bottom of the Man Utd earnings are the likes of Tyrell Malacia, Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot. More

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      Chelsea fans say ‘hopefully the banner era is over’ as they notice awkward Mason Mount tribute at Stamford Bridge

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      ANGRY Chelsea fans have suggested their ‘banner era’ should be over with Mason Mount departing the club.After Mount, 24, agreed personal terms with Manchester United some fans have said that they should no longer make tifos of current players.
      Mount appeared to wave goodbye to fans after Chelsea’s final game of the seasonCredit: Rex
      Fans have been discussing which players go on bannersCredit: Reuters
      The tifo in question read: “Mason Mount – The Boy Who Had A Dream” alongside a picture of Mount with the Champions League.
      An angry fan said on Twitter “The boy who had a dream… To sign for Manchester United.
      “On your bike, Mase 👋”
      Chelsea fans were quick to embrace Mount to their hearts as he was a product of Chelsea’s Cobham academy.
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      He joined the club as a six-year-old and broke into Chelsea’s first team in 2019 aged just 20.
      But with Mount close to joining United, fans have said they should re-think just what kind of players go on their banners and flags.
      A fan on Twitter said: “Hopefully the banner era is over now.
      “Silva has one, Azpilicueta has one, James has one.
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      “Nobody else in the current squad deserves one so we should leave it as that until we win something.”
      Another fan said: “Legends of club have and should have full time banners, but these need knocking on head until they start producing.”
      Not all fans agree, however, with one saying: “We’re not going to stop doing displays.”
      Mason Mount has a year left on his current Chelsea contract and feels he has been undervalued by the club.
      His current deal is worth £100,000-a-week which makes him one of Chelsea’s lowest earners.
      United have reportedly offered him £200k-a-week and the West London club are understood to respect Mount’s desire to leave.
      There remains work to be done on a fee – with Chelsea rejecting a £50million bid from United this week. More

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      Kevin de Bruyne gets a kiss from stunning Wag as Man City legend and ‘best player in the world’ enjoys summer break

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Kevin De Bruyne got a kiss off his stunning Wag as they enjoyed a summer holiday.The midfielder and his wife Michele Lacroix soaked up the sun in Saint-Tropez, France.
      Kevin De Bruyne got a kiss off his wifeCredit: Instagram
      Michele Lacroix enjoyed a holiday with the Man City starCredit: Instagram
      The couple got together in 2014
      Michele celebrated with her husband as City won the TrebleCredit: Splash
      De Bruyne relaxed after helping Man City win the Treble, sipping on a drink while wearing a casual black outfit and sandals
      Meanwhile, Michele dazzled as always in a brown top and blue cap.
      The couple posed for pictures at a party as she planted a kiss on the player’s cheek.
      De Bruyne has been with his wife since 2014 and they tied the knot in 2017.
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      They have three children – Mason, 7, Rome, 4, and Suri, 2.
      Michele previously wowed in a tight dress as her husband celebrated winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
      After firing City to glory, Burnley boss and De Bruyne’s former club and country team-mate Vincent Kompany has labelled him the “best player in the world”.
      He told Sky Bet’s The Overlap: “They asked me the question, where Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard were at their primes – who is the better player?
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      “I think they are two very different players – you give De Bruyne a plan, which he is getting from Pep [Guardiola], and he has the picture in his mind before he gets the ball.
      “He is the best player in the world – nobody can do what he does because he sees the picture before, he doesn’t have to open his eyes as it’s in his head.
      “Anything simple, because he does it so well, he does it better than anyone else.” 
      Michele Lacroix married Kevin De Bruyne in 2017
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      Mason Greenwood looks worlds away from Premier League as he returns to training with private coach after charges dropped

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      FOOTBALLER Mason Greenwood is seen on a pitch for the first time since his arrest last year.The suspended Man United ace, 21, was put through his paces by a private coach at a public sports centre.
      Mason Greenwood has been snapped on a football pitch for the first time since his arrest
      Greenwood was put through his paces by a private coach
      The suspended Man Utd player was due to stand trial this year — but all the charges were dropped in February
      Our exclusive pictures show him working on his close control and shooting in a 90-minute session on an £85-an-hour pitch.
      He has grown his hair since he was last pictured — and was not wearing Nike boots after the firm ended their sponsorship deal.
      Greenwood, who is expecting a child with his partner this summer, was arrested in January 2022 after a woman made allegations of physical and sexual abuse.
      He was due to stand trial this year — but all the charges were dropped in February.
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      United’s owners are yet to make a decision on the £50million player’s future.
      The Sun reported this month that boss Erik ten Hag and most first-team players are willing to give him a second chance.
      A source said: “Like him or not, Mason wants to get back to playing football. It’s the thing he’s best at and the only way for him to successfully rebuild his life.
      “He is fed up with waiting around and he and his team now expect an answer one way or another from United.”
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      Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 after a woman made allegations of physical and sexual abuse
      United’s owners are yet to make a decision on the £50million player’s future
      The Sun reported this month that boss Erik ten Hag and most first-team players are willing to give Greenwood a second chanceCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd could sell ANOTHER starlet in double swap deal for Declan Rice as they consider entering transfer race

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could part ways with ANOTHER prodigy in an effort to sign Declan Rice.With Rice being the subject of two bids from Arsenal and expected to be the subject of one from Manchester City, United are behind in the race to land the West Ham star.
      Man Utd are willing to offer two players to get Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Anthony Elanga could be set to leave as part of a cash-plus-player dealCredit: Getty
      However, Erik ten Hag may look to change these odds by offering cash and TWO players in a deal.
      According to the Daily Mail, United have enquired for Rice in recent days.
      This has come with a view to offer West Ham £40million plus Harry Maguire and Anthony Elanga.
      Elanga, 21, managed just 702 minutes of action under Erik ten Hag last season, frequently finding himself coming off of the bench.
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      The winger was a particular favourite of Ralf Rangnick, who revealed he thought Elanga was “really good” after watching YouTube videos of him.
      Rangnick’s managerial skills may have not been up to scratch during his time as the club’s interim manager following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking, but his talent ID remains highly revered.
      Elanga’s departure from Old Trafford would come after Zidane Iqbal confirmed he was leaving earlier today.
      Reports broke on Tuesday of United accepting a bid worth just shy of £1m from FC Utrecht for the 20-year-old.
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      And today Iqbal, who made history as the first British South Asian to play for United, penned a heartfelt exit in a letter to fans.
      He said: “Manchester United has been my home since I was 5 years old.
      “I have so many incredible memories of my 15 years associated with his amazing club… There are too many people to thank.
      “The Academy is a special place that makes dreams com true for so many. That was certainly the case for me.
      “I’ll never forget standing on the touchline at the Theatre of Dreams waiting to come on for my debut. That feeling of pride will live with me forever.”
      He concluded: “I’ll always be a United fan and i’ll always love this football club.
      “The time is right to go and take on a new challenge… This is a perfect opportunity and I cannot wait to get started.”
      It comes after a Manchester Evening News report stating Ten Hag is playing a more “active role” in the academy.
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      However, their report adds that only stars matching the Dutchman’s high standards will be given first team opportunities.
      The likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo appear to be two stars who the ex-Ajax boss rates, with both being given time in the first team across last season. More