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      Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak admits charges cast a shadow over treble as he promises to give ‘very blunt views’

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      KHALDOON AL MUBARAK admits 115 cheat charges levelled at Manchester City have cast a shadow over their historic Treble.Prem chiefs accused the club of breaching Financial Fair Play rules over nine seasons.
      Khaldoon Al Mubarak (L) has claimed the charges Man City face has put a shadow over the treble winCredit: Getty
      Man City completed the treble by beating Inter Milan in the Champions League finalCredit: PA
      Chairman Khaldoon said: “It’s very frustrating because it takes so much from the great work that’s happening at this club, not just on the football pitch.
      “What these players achieved this year, the Treble, is incredible.
      “I hope people judge them for their football and what they’re achieving on the pitch. That’s the reality.
      After a four-year Premier League probe, City were accused in February of a series of financial rules breaches between 2009 and 2018.
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      They included hiding the true source of the club’s funding, declaring only part of salaries to players and former boss Roberto Mancini and deliberately obstructing the investigation since it was opened in December 2018.
      The case is likely to drag on for up to FOUR YEARS but City — who could face expulsion from the league — fiercely deny any wrongdoing.
      Khaldoon says he has strong views about the Premier League’s decision to charge his club but is restricted to what he can say for “legal reasons”.
      He added: “I’ll give you my very blunt views, I promise you that.
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      “But I am going to be unfortunately very restrained today.”
      City sealed English football’s first Treble since Manchester United in 1999 by beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League final.
      And Khaldoon revealed Erling Haaland promised to deliver Euro glory in their first conversation.
      The Norwegian, 22, hit 52 goals in a sensational first season after joining from Borussia Dortmund for £51.4million.
      Khaldoon added: “After signing the contract he said, ‘Mr Chairman, I’m going to win the Champions League for you’.
      “It really is a testament to his greatness. The scary part, this is just the beginning for him.”  More

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      Proud Man Utd fans say ‘he’s got that dawg in him’ as Alejandro Garnacho flies in with revenge lunge in Argentina clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans hailed Alejandro Garnacho’s tenacity after his crunching challenge on international duty reminded them of a club legend.The Red Devils winger came off the bench in the second half of Argentina’s 2-0 win over Indonesia on Monday, taking to the pitch for the final half-hour of the friendly.

      Alejandro Garnacho was involved in a tasty challenge with Asnawi Mangkualam during Argentina’s friendly with IndonesiaCredit: AP
      Garnacho got his own back on the defender, much to the delight of Manchester United fans
      And he couldn’t resist sticking a foot in on Indonesia’s Asnawi Mangkualam after being brought down by the defender.
      Garnacho slid in with a high foot as Mangkualam cleared the ball away and took out the Jeonnam Dragons ace.
      Despite the reckless nature of the challenge, the 18-year-old somehow managed to avoid a booking.
      United fans were quick to react to the clip of Garnacho’s tasty tackle, with one saying: “That’s what you call fighting spirit from Garnacho.”
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      Another said: “Wazza would be proud.”
      And another said: “Rooney would be proud.”
      One remarked: “This reminds me of Rooney.”
      Another chimed in: “He got that dawwwg in him.”
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      One of the Old Trafford faithful said: “He’s got that little bit of the devil in him that you need to make it at the very top.”
      Garnacho was one of the shining lights in what was a stellar debut season for United manager Erik ten Hag.
      And former Red Devil and Argentina international Juan Sebastian Veron recently revealed that countryman Javier Mascherano believes the teenager has all the makings of a future superstar.
      He told Gambling Zone: “I spoke to Javier Mascherano and he fully expects him [Garnacho] to become a star.
      Alejandro Garnacho bagged six goals and six assists for Manchester United last seasonCredit: GETTY
      “Playing for Manchester United at that age is not easy, but I think he has to have patience.
      “He needs to work really hard because he has the chance to become a regular player for a really big team.
      “I really trust Mascherano’s words, so for him to say he is the best young talent in Argentina is a really big compliment.
      “But it just shows his undoubted quality and he is someone who I am sure has a big future.” More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League star who once had someone s*** in my wash bag at Spurs – I think it was Woodgate

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      TOTTENHAM cult hero David Bentley revealed the “worst” prank he ever suffered.Bentley was known for his outlandishness during his playing days, which saw him spend five years at Spurs – almost three of which were on loan at Birmingham, West Ham, Rostov and Blackburn.
      Tottenham cult hero David Bentley believes Jonathan Woodgate defecated in his wash bagCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Former Tottenham ace Bentley was a character on and off the pitchCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Woodgate and Bentley used to play together at TottenhamCredit: PA:Press Association
      The former midfielder endured a number of crazy moments but he claims none of them beat the time when he found out someone had defecated inside his wash bag.
      The ex-England international believes to this day that former Tottenham team-mate Jonathan Woodgate was the guilty party.
      However, the 38-year-old still thinks that the distasteful prank was “funny”.
      Bentley told FourFourTwo: “I had my car stolen, but the worst was someone sh***ing in my wash bag when I was at Spurs.
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      “I think it was Jonathan Woodgate. I opened it up and there was a big turd inside. I found it funny.
      “Every day, mad things would happen. Once, I walked out on to the training pitch in Ugg boots.
      “Harry [Redknapp] took one look at me and said: ‘F**k off’.”
      Bentley joined Tottenham from Blackburn in 2008 after spending his youth at Arsenal’s academy.
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      He never managed to convince the Gunners’ legendary manager Arsene Wenger, who sent him out on loan to Norwich and Blackburn, who ultimately signed him on a permanent deal.
      Bentley amassed a total of five goals and 11 assists in 62 appearances in North London.
      He called time on his career in 2013 after his second loan stint at Blackburn. More

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      Arsenal ready to pounce for £40m relegated Leicester star after Tottenham’s double transfer bid rejected by Foxes

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      ARSENAL are keeping tabs on a relegated Leicester star after Tottenham’s failed bid.And that is none other than Harvey Barnes, who has been linked with a move away from the King Power Stadium as he stood out for the Foxes last season despite their relegation to the Championship.
      Arsenal have joined the bidding war for Leicester star Harvey BarnesCredit: Getty
      Tottenham had a bid rejected for Barnes and his Leicester team-mate James MaddisonCredit: Getty
      The winger amassed 13 goals and three assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.
      That has led to a raft of interest from Premier League clubs, such as Spurs and West Ham, who are keen to bring the England international back to the top flight.
      According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal are also looking to make a move for the 25-year-old.
      This comes after the Gunners’ rivals Tottenham had a £50million bid rejected by Leicester for both Barnes and his team-mate James Maddison.
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      Spurs’ new manager Ange Postecoglou seems more interested in Maddison.
      That could clear the way for Mikel Arteta’s side to pounce for Barnes in the summer.
      However, a deal could take a while to complete with the Foxes yet to decide on a fixed release clause.
      Much will depend on Leicester’s new manager Enzo Maresca, who is facing the heavy task of swiftly returning the club to the Premier League.
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      Previous reports claimed the forward costs at least £40m to price away in the summer transfer window.
      Arteta is looking to add some firepower to the wings, which he lacked from the bench last season.
      That is why Arsenal are also keeping tabs on Chelsea star Kai Havertz, who has proven to be very versatile up front. More

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      Man Utd dealt huge transfer blow as Kim Min-jae ‘agrees Bayern Munich contract’ and Ten Hag moves onto two other targets

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of Napoli and South Korea centre-back Kim Min Jae.Kim was instrumental in helping Napoli to their first Serie A title since 1990, making 45 appearances at the heart of their defence.
      Napoli star Kim Min Jae looks to be Bayern-boundCredit: Getty
      He has been one of Erik Ten Hag’s top targets since the beginning of the window but United are in serious risk of missing out on the defender according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The defender has a £42.6million release clause in his Napoli contract, with Napoli being unable to stop him from leaving if this is activated.
      Romano reports that while United were in advanced talks to sign Kim, they never confirmed to Napoli that they would pay his release clause.
      That opened the door for Bayern Munich who have agreed a five-year deal with the defender.
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      He is likely to join the German giants when the clause becomes active on July 1st.
      Romano tweeted: “The agreement between Bayern and Kim Min-Jae is at final stages, details to be sorted on a five-year-deal.
      “He’s prepared to accept, not signed yet,
      “The release clause will become valid on July 1 – unless other clubs send new bigger salary proposal next week, Kim will join Bayern.”
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      While United could yet submit a better proposal than Bayern, Romano said in a later tweet that the club have already begun looking at alternatives.
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      United will look at Monaco defender Axel Disasi and Nice centre-back Jean Clair Todibo.
      Both are adept with the ball at their feet and would be a valuable part of Ten Hag’s attempt to implement a more posessional style of play in his second season.
      Disasi, 25, is a highly rated French international who was included in his country’s World Cup squad.
      So far he has made four appearances for the national side.
      The defender has made 129 appearances for Monaco since joining from Reims in 2020.
      Todibo, 23, represents a younger alternative.
      He has had a varied career despite his age, having joined Barcelona as a youngster in 2019.

      Following loans to Schalke and Benfica, he signed for Nice in 2021 and has made 103 appearances for the club.
      Todibo has said that as a youngster he idolised Andrea Pirlo, which goes some way to explaining his slick passing style despite being a defender. More

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      Ultimate England footballer rich list reveals Harry Kane’s shocking net worth & he’s NOT the wealthiest Three Lions star

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      THEY are the beloved sporting icons who hold the nation’s hopes in their hands – along with a handsome pay cheque.Tonight the Three Lions will be hoping to seal a win against North Macedonia in the latest Euro qualifier – having beaten Malta 4-0 on Friday.
      Harry and Kate Kane on a luscious holiday abroadCredit: Kate Kane Instagram
      While England’s national footballers undoubtedly make a fair wedge, not all of them are sitting on as big a fortune as you might believe.
      Last month skipper Harry Kane was revealed to have a whopping net worth of £51million, up from £42m in 2022, according to The Sunday Times Rich List.
      The Tottenham striker – who is England’s all-time top scorer –  earns about £200,000 a week at his club, plus cash from lucrative endorsement deals.
      But Harry’s not the England player with the highest fortune, as our rich list reveals…
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      Marcus Rashford – £65m
      Marcus Rashford is the youngest footballer to be made an MBECredit: Instagram/@marcusrashford
      Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford has transcended football after campaigning to end child hunger and racism.
      His charitable work also has made him an extremely in-demand figure for big companies, which has contributed to his reported £65m net worth. 
      Marcus, who became the youngest footballer to be made an MBE at 22, has landed deals with McDonald’s, EA Sports and Nike. 
      It tops up his £200,000 per week wages with the Red Devils, which totals £10.4m per year and makes him the seventh highest-paid star at the club.
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      Raheem Sterling – £61m
      Raheem Sterling has money in property as well as sponsorship deals and high wagesCredit: Instagram
      Chelsea star Raheem Sterling comes second in our rich list with a reported net worth of £61m.
      He also placed 23rd in the Top 35 richest people under the age of 35 on The Sunday Times Rich List.
      Raheem’s paid a whopping £325,000-a-week by Chelsea FC and makes even more from sponsorship deals including one with New Balance.
      The 28-year-old also co-owns a Stockport-based property company with his fiancee Paige Milian.
      Harry Kane – £51m
      England skipper Harry Kane isn’t the team’s highest-paid player
      As well as his £10.4m-a-year wage, Kane, 29, makes a fortune from endorsement deals, most notably Nike.
      Away from the beautiful game, the Spurs star is sitting on a £13m property portfolio including rentals.
      He’s currently let one home for £800,000 a year and has also invested in a low-calorie doughnut start-up.
      His earnings could be topped up substantially if speculation is correct that Harry may leave Tottenham during this summer’s transfer window. 
      It’s reported a move to Bayern Munich or Manchester United could be on the cards, with big bucks at stake.
      Last year Manchester City tabled a £135million bid for the star.
      Jordan Pickford – £36m
      Megan and Jordan Pickford in their stunning mansionCredit: Instagram
      Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has a reported net worth of £36m – and much of it came from a lucrative deal with his Premier League club.
      In September 2018 he signed a six-year contract with The Toffees that nets him £5m per year.
      And as England’s first-choice goalkeeper, he’s made a fortune from sponsorship deals including with Puma and Nike. 
      On top of his earnings, Jordan, 29, and wife Megan share a £2.1m mansion in Knutsford, Cheshire – an area beloved by footballers including John Stones and Jordan Henderson.
      Luke Shaw – £32m
      Luke Shaw with girlfriend Anouska SantosCredit: Instagram / @anouskasantos
      Man Utd star Luke Shaw is reportedly worth £32m and caused a storm when he transferred to the club in 2014 from Southampton.
      Aged 18, he was the most expensive teenager in football when the Red Devils paid a record-breaking £30m for him.
      He’s twice been named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year and won Players’ Player of the Year too, making him an attractive prospect as a brand ambassador.
      Luke, now 27, earns £150,000 a week at Man Utd – £7.8m per year – not including bonuses.
      In 2019 he sold his Cheshire mansion for £2.6m and now lives in a stunning London pad with girlfriend Anouska Santos and their son Reign. 
      Kyle Walker – £27m
      Kyle Walker earns £8.32m a year from Man City (pictured with wife Annie)Credit: Refer to Caption
      Manchester City star Kyle Walker, who is supposedly worth £27million, transferred to the club from Tottenham for £50m back in 2017.
      He’s one of the most well-paid fullbacks in the world with a £160,000-a-week salary – totalling £8.32m per year.
      Kyle has had a paid partnership with Nike since 2012 and endorses their football boots including the Nike T90 Laser IV, also worn by Wayne Rooney. 
      The footballer, 33, who is married to childhood sweetheart Annie Kilner, has a £3.5m six-bedroom mansion in Cheshire that boasts an indoor swimming pool.
      Jordan Henderson – £23m 
      Jordan Henderson rakes in £140,000 per weekCredit: Instagram
      Liverpool FC star Jordan Henderson, 33, earns a reported £23m per year, which predominantly stems from his footballing wages. 
      He’s been paid £140,000 per week, or £7.3m per year, since signing a new contract with the club back in 2018. 
      It followed Jordan originally signing for Liverpool for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £18m, back in 2010.
      He was believed to have earned £65,000 a week in wages, or £3.3m per year, back then. 
      Jordan’s also believed to make at least £1m a year off-pitch from sponsorship deals including arrangements with sports drinks company MaxiNutrition and Nivea. 
      Last year Jordan caused a star with plans to extend his multi-million-pound mansion to fit a trophy corridor and make the seven-bed home into a “hotel complex”.
      Mason Mount – £20m
      Mason Mount – pictured at the Spanish GP in BarcelonaCredit: Instagram
      Chelsea star Mason Mount is currently embroiled in a fierce transfer window battle – after Man Utd were informed they would need to pay £70m plus add-ons to sign him. 
      In May it was claimed he was “significantly unpaid” currently after his weekly earnings were reportedly less than £100,000 – roughly £5.2m per year.
      Mason, 24, who’s reportedly worth £20m, tops up his income with sponsorship deals including with Nike, and promoting companies via his social media. He has 5.7m Instagram followers. 
      Jack Grealish – £20m
      Jack Grealish, pictured with Sasha Attwood, will have reportedly made £100m by the time he’s 30Credit: Instagram @sashaattwood_tiktoks
      Man City star Jack Grealish became the most expensive player in football history when he moved from Aston Villa for a £100m fee and £300,000-a-week wages – £15.6m per year.
      The 27-year-old, who’s reportedly worth £20m, is tipped to make a staggering £100m before turning 30 from commercial deals alone after becoming a target for big fashion brands and sports companies.
      He’s already signed large sum contracts including with Puma for a reported £10m, Gucci for a reported £10m and BooHooMan for a reported £1m.
      Birmingham-born Jack, whose income is set to increase in the coming years, was jokingly referred to as “the million dollar man” because of his earning potential by pals.
      Harry Maguire – £20m
      Harry Maguire, pictured with wife Fern HawkinsCredit: Instagram
      Man Utd defender Harry Maguire, 30, who is reportedly worth £20m, makes his main earnings from his £189,904 per week wages – which works out as £9,875,000 per year.
      In 2019 he signed an impressive £700,000 yearly contract with Puma – which included £18,000 per game for wearing £180 Puma One boots.
      Harry, who’s married to Fern Hawkins, also has a fair amount of money in property.
      In January he bought a Cheshire mansion for £4m, and is trying to sell another in the same area for £1.8m.
      Rising stars
      Jude Bellingham is a play on our ‘ones to watch’ listCredit: Instagram
      There are a number of rising England stars who are likely to feature on the rich list going forward. 
      They include Declan Rice, reportedly worth £13m, who makes £3.2m per year from West Ham.
      He earns a £62,000 per week salary at the club and has topped up his earnings with Adidas deals.
      Jude Bellingham is reportedly worth £3.6m but his earnings are set to soar after his recent record-breaking transfer to Real Madrid. 
      He will reportedly earn £11.4m a year as part of his new £220,000 per week contract, and became the most expensive Brit after leaving Borussia Dortmund for a whopping £115m.  

      Youngster Bukayo Saka, who’s reportedly worth £3.3m, is currently earning £70,000-per-week – £3.6m per year – wages at Arsenal.
      The 21-year-old fan favourite has topped it up with commercial deals with New Balance, Amazon Prime, Fiverr, Beats and Call Of Duty.
      Fan favourite Bukayo Saka chilling on a boat while on holidayCredit: Instagram
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      Man Utd step up bid for £86m target with Anthony Martial or ‘incredible’ attacker to be offered in swap transfer

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      ERIK TEN HAG will let striker Anthony Martial leave the club in order to fund a move for Atalanta target Rasmus Hojlund.According to Football365, Ten Hag is “willing” to offer the French forward to Atalanta in a swap deal for the highly rated Danish 20-year-old.
      Signing a striker is Erik Ten Hag’s priority this summerCredit: Rex
      Hojlund has made an impressive start to his international careerCredit: Getty
      Martial could be used as a makeweight for HojlundCredit: Getty
      The news comes after Atalanta bosses met last week to discuss the sale of Hojlund and decided they would demand a record fee for the striker.
      Their previous record sale was Cristian Romero to Tottenham in a £42.5million deal – and they will demand £86m for the Danish international.
      The news came as a blow for United, who were hoping to land the striker as a cheaper alternative to Tottenham’s Harry Kane for around £50m.
      A new striker remains the top priority for Erik Ten Hag with the Manchester club also looking to sign a new central-midfielder and goalkeeper.
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      The need for a number of players in key positions has seen United try to come up with creative solutions when signing players and offering Martial is an example of that.
      United are also willing to offer winger Amad Diallo on loan to Atalanta as part of any deal for Hojlund.
      United signed Diallo, 20, for £19m from Atalanta in 2020 and he is coming off the back of a superb loan spell at Sunderland.
      The Ivory Coast international scored 14 and assisted four times in his 42 appearances for the Black Cats.
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      His time in the North-East was described as “incredible” by Sunderland midfielder Luke O’Nien.
      Hojlund is fresh off the back of a breakout season at Atalanta that saw him score 11 and assist six times in his debut season.
      He scored a hat-trick on his Denmark debut against Finland in March before adding a brace in his second game against Kazakhstan.
      Hojlund shares the same agent as Erik Ten Hag and there were reports that the two had shared a video call about the prospect of the striker joining United.
      While Hojlund denied claims of a call taking place while on international duty, he was not coy on his interest in joining United.
      He told Danish outlet Berlingske via Football 365: “There has been no video call.
      “I can’t say anything about that.
      “It’s a huge club, so I must have done something right if it says they want me.
      “My goal is to reach the top shelf, and you can say that Manchester United is. So it will be huge.” More

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      Forgotten Premier League flop who once cost £25million ‘spotted selling his old Everton shirts on Facebook Marketplace’

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      EVERTON flop Jean-Philippe Gbamin seems to be selling his match-worn kit on Facebook amid a disastrous spell at Goodison Park.Gbamin joined the Toffees in 2019 following a £25million deal with Mainz but has since struggled with only a mere eight appearances under his belt.
      Everton flop Jean-Philippe Gbamin has struggled to break into the first teamCredit: Getty
      Gbamin appears to be selling his Everton kit for a mere £300 on Facebook
      The midfielder’s struggles led to two loan stints as he temporarily joined CSKA Moscow and Trabzonspor last season.
      Despite having another year on his contract, the Ivory Coast international doesn’t appear likely to make Everton manager Sean Dyche’s plans for the upcoming season.
      Now the 27-year-old appears to be selling his kit on social media.
      The Ivorian reportedly shared a picture of Everton shirts, tracksuit tops and socks on Facebook Marketplace.
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      And it seems like the No6 is selling the lot for a mere £300.
      Gbamin appeared to post the advert with the following caption: “Everton Football Club Clothes Bundle – Brand New and Match Worn Shirts £300.”
      The versatile midfielder’s turbulent four-year stint at Merseyside got off on the wrong foot after his arrival from Germany.
      Gbamin suffered a serious hamstring injury within weeks of joining the club.
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      That set-back ruled him out for the majority of the 2019-2020 season.
      His luck didn’t improve as he then only mustered six appearances in the Premier League.
      Everton are set for an important summer transfer window that will demand significant reinforcement.
      The Toffees barely avoided relegation last season and took their survival struggle down to the wire as they didn’t seal safety until the final round of fixtures. More