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      People are only just realising Man Utd STOLE iconic ‘Red Devils’ nickname

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      MANCHESTER UNITED is one of the biggest entities in world sport.Initially founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR FC, the historic club changed it’s name in 1902 to formally become the recognisable brand we all now know.
      Man Utd is one of the biggest clubs in world footballCredit: Getty
      Sir Matt Busby adopted United’s nickname from the Salford Red DevilsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The nickname ‘United’ was born and it instantly became synonymous with the northern side.
      That was until legendary manager Sir Matt Busby took over.
      In the 1950’s, Man Utd started to be referred to as the ‘Busby Babes’ in reference to the club’s beloved boss and young squad.
      However, in light of the Munich air disaster of 1958 – which killed 23 people, eight of whom were players – Busby was keen to rebuild the club with a new identity.
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      The United icon was inspired by local rugby club Salford – popularly known as the ‘Red Devils’ – after the team played a match at Old Trafford nine months after the tragic plane crash.
      He then decided to adopt the name for Man Utd as he liked the intimidating nature of it.
      Within a few months, the nickname ‘Busby Babes’ was scrapped and replaced by the ‘Red Devils’.
      And in 1973, the club badge was changed to feature the now-iconic image of a Red Devil holding a trident.
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      Man Utd have since won 13 League titles, nine FA Cups and two Champions League titles.
      The Red Devils’ most recent accolade came in the form of the Carabao Cup in February. More

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      Anthony Elanga in talks to join European rivals but Man Utd fans disgusted by ‘joke’ transfer fee

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      ANTHONY Elanga is in talks to join one of Manchester United’s European rivals this summer.However, the reported transfer fee the Red Devils are demanding has been branded a “joke” by supporters.
      Anthony Elanga is in talks with one of Manchester United’s European rivalsCredit: Getty
      The Sweden international is understood to have been told he is free to leave United as part of Erik ten Hag’s squad overhaul.
      Sky in Germany report that Elanga is in talks with RB Leipzig, who United could face in the Champions League, but that the discussions are not yet advanced.

      Other clubs have also enquired about the 21-year-old, who United are said to value at between £13million and £17million.
      Elanga has been with United for eight years but struggled during Ten Hag’s first season in Manchester.
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      He made just seven starts as he failed to score a single goal in 26 appearances across all competitions.
      The forward’s lack of first-team opportunities had seen him linked with an exit in January but no deal materialised.
      Elanga is now expected to be one of a number of summer exits from Old Trafford.
      Ten Hag has made eight players available for transfer ahead of next season as he looks to raise funds for new arrivals.
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      However, United supporters are not happy with the fee the club are demanding for Elanga.
      One disgruntled fan tweeted: “Should be more than that.”
      Another wrote: “Buy back for £35million if need be.”
      A third added: “If Liverpool were selling him they’d get £25million, easy. I.e. Solanke and Brewster.”
      Meanwhile, another commented: “That €15million price tag is a joke. £10million ffs…” More

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      Micah Richards reveals puzzled Fiorentina stars wondered if he was OK after spotting dinner habit

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      FORMER Manchester City star Micah Richards has recalled the time he shocked teammates with his dinner habit while on loan at Fiorentina.Richards, 34, spent the 2014-15 campaign with the Violets after falling out of favour with then-Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini.
      Richards has recalled his time at FiorentinaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The full-back made 19 appearances during his spell in Italy, and he has since admitted that the experience gave him a better insight into the different ways in which some Italian clubs and managers operate.
      Although he never worked under the management of Antonio Conte, Richards referenced the 53-year-old’s strict Tottenham regime – which included a ban on ketchup – when recalling his experience in Florence.
      In his column for The Daily Mail in January 2022, he wrote: “He will be tight on discipline and the best evidence of that is the fact he banned ketchup and mayonnaise.
      “It was one of those stories that made me smile but having experienced the Italian way of life, I know why he has done it.
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      “When I moved to Fiorentina in 2014, early on during a couple of team meals, I put ketchup on my plate.
      “I got a few looks from some of the other lads around the table as if to say, ‘are you ok?’
      “They eat fresh food; everything is salad and olive oil. Conte, clearly, demands physical perfection from his players and the smallest details give you an edge.
      “I lost seven kilos during that season in Florence, as the Italian diet is centred on players being lean and light to move quicker.”
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      After leaving Fiorentina in 2015, Richards joined Aston Villa on a free transfer.
      He made 31 appearances for the Villans before retiring in 2019. More

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      Chelsea line up £34m star labelled ‘mini-Kaka’ after missing out on Manuel Ugarte transfer to PSG

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      CHELSEA are set to turn their sights to Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga after missing out on top target Manuel Ugarte.Veiga, 21, has enjoyed a breakout season for Celta and has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in Europe.
      Veiga has emerged as one of Europe’s hottest prospects
      According to The Guardian, the midfielder has a £34.4million release clause in his contract.
      The attacking midfielder made 36 appearances in LaLiga this season, scoring 11 times and registering six assists.
      Veiga’s runs from midfield and slick finishing have seen fans dub him the ‘Baby Kaka’.
      The move comes as new coach Mauricio Pochettino seeks to remodel his bloated Chelsea squad.
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      Chelsea’s interest in Veiga comes after the club failed in an ambitious move for Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
      The Blues withdrew from the race after PSG offered the player a superior financial package.
      The West London club denied a report in L’Equipe that they were prepared to buy a stake in Sporting in order to secure the deal.
      Veiga’s potential incoming comes amid reports that a number of Chelsea players will be moved on this summer.
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      Kai Havertz is reportedly ‘on the verge’ of a transfer to Real Madrid after the club identified him as a top target to replace Karim Benzema.
      Benzema joined Saudi side Al-Ittihad and is set to earn £342m over the course of his contract.
      N’Golo Kante is close to following the Ballon D’Or winner to the club with Al-Ittihad set to offer the midfielder an £86m a year contract according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Matteo Kovacic could be the next name out of the Chelsea exit door after Manchester City opened talks with the midfielder ahead of a summer transfer.
      And academy product Mason Mount looks set to join Manchester United this summer after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the Red Devils last week.
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      Erik ten Hag prepares to take an axe to Solskjaer’s Man Utd legacy as he ‘draws up eight-man transfer exit list’

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      ERIK TEN HAG could offload EIGHT Manchester United players to help bring in big names like Harry Kane and Mason Mount.The Old Trafford chief is reportedly ready to shred the legacy of ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – despite coming a creditable third in the Premier League and winning the EFL Cup in his debut season.
      The Manchester United futures of France forward Anthony Martial and England central defender Harry Maguire appear uncertainCredit: Reuters
      It seems midfielders Fred and Newcastle target Scott McTominay, seen sandwiching Liverpool’s Mo Salah, have yet to fully impress Erik ten HagCredit: Getty
      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag watched his side beaten by neighbours City in the FA Cup and now might oversee a major summer shake-upCredit: Rex
      Centre-back Harry Maguire, plus midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay and frontman Anthony Martial, might be off this summer.
      But the first symbol of a split from Solskjaer’s regime could see Dean Henderson turn his loan at Nottingham Forest into a permanent deal.
      Solskjaer had talked up the once-capped Englishman eventually succeeding David de Gea as United’s No1.
      But the Norwegian was sacked in November 2021 and, although his replacement Ralf Rangnick likewise hoped Henderson could step up, no sooner had Ten Hag arrived than the keeper was shipped to Forest.
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      Fringe left-backs Alex Telles and Brandon Williams are also tipped for departures this summer.
      Central defender Eric Bailly can take the total number of departures to eight.
      Along with Maguire exiting, possibly to Spurs or West Ham, that would clear the decks for Napoli’s Kim Min-jae to come into the backline.
      But Ten Hag is thought to be equally keen on two new midfielders, as well as maintaining his hunt for a world-class frontman.
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      Kane tops the strike list ahead of Kim’s club-mate Victor Osimhen, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani, pacy Atalanta ace Rasmus Hojlund and Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos.
      But it’s talks with Kim and Chelsea playmaker Mount that appear to be the most advanced so far.
      Many of ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s big hopes could be moved on this summer as current manager Erik ten Hag is tipped to overhaul his squadCredit: Reuters More

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      Former Arsenal star’s stunning Wag joins no bra club in extremely low-cut top as fans brand her ‘so gorgeous’

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      FILIPA BRANDAO wowed fans in a low-plunging top – after husband Cedric Soares wowed Fulham supporters in a high-rising season.Instagram sensation Filipa shared holiday photos without a bra in a thin wrap-round dress ideal for exotic evenings.
      Social media star Filipa Brandao is relishing a break with husband Cedric Soares
      Soares and Filipa are glowing on the end-of-season get-away
      Snaps of the luxury holiday dazzled Filipa’s Instagram followers
      The Portuguese model is on the crest of a wave, although her partner Soares’ next destination on the pitch is uncertain
      And her message “luv it here” entranced her 40,000 followers.
      One fan replied: “We love you thereee! So gorgeousss.”
      The Portuguese model, 32, who often posts glamorous images, was also called a “sexy cat”.
      She’s unwinding with Soares after the Arsenal right-back helped loan club Fulham finish an impressive tenth on their return to the Premier League.
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      The couple met in 2015, got engaged two years later and wed in 2019.
      Their first daughter Siena arrived the following year.
      And in all that time Filipa has regularly been seen following him games, with extra enthusiasm perhaps at internationals.
      Soares, 31, has won 34 Portuguese caps, peaking with Euro 2016 glory.
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      And during those internationals Filipa frequently dons the national shirt to cheer him on.
      Former Sporting Lisbon star Soares swapped Southampton for Arsenal in 2020.
      But he spent the second half of the current season with Fulham after struggling for game-time during the Gunners’ title surge.
      And not only did Manchester City roar back to retain their crown, Soares ended the campaign on the subs’ bench for the Cottagers.
      But he can surely enjoy the bigger picture – as shared by Filipa on her Instagram profile.
      She wrote: “I’m not lucky, I’m blessed.
      “My Family is the most precious thing I have in my life.” More

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      Premier League’s hottest Wag joins no bra club in stunning snap but fans are more interested in her Man Utd star fella

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      VICTOR LINDELOF stole his wife Maja’s thunder with his daring holiday outfit. The couple posed for a picture in France, with Manchester United star Lindelof enjoying a well earned break after the season finished.
      Maja Lindelof with husband VictorCredit: Instagram @victorlindelof
      Maja Lindelof is married to the Man Utd captainCredit: https://www.instagram.com/majanilssonlindelof/?hl=en
      Maja Lindelof is a Swedish influencerCredit: Refer to Caption
      Maja Lindelof showing off her new hairstyleCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
      Swedish influencer Maja looked classy in a white dress and no bra but her husband stole the show in a bright orange shirt, baggy trousers and sandals.
      And fans could not get over Lindelof’s colourful get up.
      One said: “Bangers outfit that Vic.”
      Another added: “The fit is immaculate ice man.”
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      One commented: “Rascal shirt mate.”
      As revealed by SunSport, United boss Erik ten Hag wants to keep Lindelof at Old Trafford.
      The Swedish centre-half is set to be offered fresh terms after an excellent end to the campaign.
      His current deal expires next summer but United are keen to trigger a one-year extension.
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      Lindelof started the last 12 games of the season following Lisandro Martinez’s injury, having overtaken Harry Maguire in the pecking order.
      The 28-year-old who was signed from Benfica for £31million in 2017, looked to be heading for the exit until impressing Ten Hag in recent months.
      With United ready to offload Maguire, they want another centre-half, with Napoli’s Kim Min-jae top of boss Ten Hag’s wishlist.
      Man Utd want to give Victor Lindelof a new contractCredit: Getty More

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      Former Liverpool star who joined club for seven-figure sum at 16 unemployed after release from non-league Maidstone

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      A FORMER Liverpool prospect who cost the club £1MILLION at 16 is now unemployed after being released from non-league Maidstone.Yusuf Mersin joined the Reds as a youngster after impressing at Championship side Millwall in 2011.
      Yusuf Mersin is without a club after being released by MaidstoneCredit: Getty
      He reportedly joined the club in a seven-figue deal despite his young age.
      He made the move to Anfield while studying for his GCSEs and his dad congratulated on his son’s move by Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish.
      Now 28, he has found himself on the hint for a new club after being released by Maidstone after two-years at the club.
      Mersin spent the most recent season out on loan at Welling United.
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      He told KentOnline: “The papers were saying I cost £1 million.
      “It’s nice to have that, although I didn’t see any of the money.
      “It’s mad looking back, thinking about it now.
      “It was all a bit surreal at the time. I was still at school and suddenly I was leaving everything behind to start a new life up north.
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      “I didn’t really know what was going to happen.”
      He spent three years at Liverpool, but never made a first team appearance before leaving for Turkish side Kasımpaşa in 2014.
      However, Mersin believed that he was close to getting a new contract at the club after playing for the youth sides.
      He added: “At the end of my contract I was verbally told I would probably get a new deal but I went over on my ankle badly and injured myself, which did for that.
      “[Simon] Mignolet drove me home from Melwood to where I was staying and he didn’t have to do that.
      “He was a great keeper and a great man, so I’ll always remember that.
      “It was an unbelievable time, going into these team meetings, an unbelievable experience. I still feel attached to the club now.
      “My missus is Scouse and all her family are mad football fans, and I still speak to the first-team goalkeeper coach, John Achterberg, and some of the other guys there.”
      After leaving Kasımpaşa, he went on to play for Crawley Town and Dover Athletic before joining Maidstone. More