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      Man Utd bidder Thomas Zilliacus calls on Qataris and Sir Jim Ratcliffe to join forces to seal £6billion takeover

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      MANCHESTER UNITED bidder Thomas Zilliacus insists a trio of owners is the best way forward for the club.The Finnish entrepreneur has tabled a bid of his own but would prefer to link up with Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe in a three way push for the club.
      Thomas Zilliacus insists a trio of owners is the best way forward for the clubCredit: Getty
      The founder and chairman of investment company Mobile FutureWorks believes that would avoid the Glazers benefitting further financially from a bidding war and leave extra billions left over to invest in the club.
      Zilliacus, 69, told SunSport: “A bidding war favours nobody except the Glazers.
      “I have reached out to both Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim to try and join forces and am waiting to hear back.
      “I would have the capital to take over the club myself but I am not in this for an ego trip.
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      “I strongly believe that this way we can agree on a sensible price, as I believe £6billion is too high.
      “Then the extra billions each of us would have spent on a single bid can be used to invest in the club.
      “From the club and fans perspective it would be far better to have three dedicated owners with strong financial backing develop the club.”
      But just how would a club run by three different owners work?
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      Zilliacus who used to be Chairman of Finland’s top side HJK Helsinki insists it could.
      He said: “When I was chairman we had eight or nine board members and we would discuss things and come to an agreement.
      “I believe in communication and coming to the right decision for the benefit of the club.”
      Zilliacus had initially come up with an idea to have the worldwide United fan base buy half the club but now seems to be doubling down on that.
      He said: “I don’t want the fans to be giving a lot of money. I just want them to be in a situation where they feel they are part of the club.
      “A situation where they have a greater say in the decision making process.”
      He admits to not having the personal wealth of the other two bidders but can get his hands on the money to complete a takeover on his own or in a triumvirate.
      A bidding war favours nobody except the Glazers. I have reached out to both Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim to try and join forces and am waiting to hear back.Thomas Zilliacus
      He said: “I am not as wealthy as Sheikh Jassim or Sir Jim but I know parties sitting on way more than £5billion looking for new investment opportunities.
      “I have spent my life building companies, financing them and have a network of connections.
      “We have to wait and see what is the right number but I have no doubts about my capabilities to get the money paid.”

      So what would he change at United under him?
      He said: “I came into this process late so while I have made a bid I am still to receive full documentation about what would be needed to be spent on the ground and training ground for example.
      “As far as what is happening on the pitch I think things are going in the right direction.
      “It is exciting to watch the team again and Erik ten Hag is doing a great job.
      “I would like to see him continue that with our full backing and create a team with young up and coming players and established professionals.”
      ‘My love for the club was born early’
      Zilliacus’ love for the club goes back to 1965 when as an 11-year-old he went to see United play HJK at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki in a European Cup pre-qualifier which the Red Devils won 3-2.
      He said: “I was just a small boy. I was watching all these amazing players like Sir Bobby Charlton and Denis Law.
      “So my love for the club was born early and has never faded.”
      Villiacus was chairman of HJK between 1982-83, playing Liverpool in his first season at the helm in a European Cup tie.
      They beat them as well, 1-0 at home before succumbing 5-0 at Anfield in the second-leg.
      When he moved to Singapore as Nokia’s Chairman of Asian Operations he also became involved with champions Geylang International.
      He claims he was manager between 1989-94 although a google search suggests it was Sabhash Singh and he was in fact the owner.
      He said: “No I wasn’t the owner. I was the manager which probably tells you what level the league was at, at that time.
      “I could take training because I would work during the day and take the training in the evening.”
      He is yet to actually go to Old Trafford let alone know where the leaky roof needs patching up.
      He watches all the time on TV from afar and wants his next step to be into the Directors Box with the hated Glazers gone.
      Whether that is on his own or with Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim remains to be seen.
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      But Zilliacus insists he is serious and this isn’t a publicity stunt.
      Oh and that Twitter account in his name with just over 400 followers is indeed his own.
      The Glazers are ready to sell Man UtdCredit: AFP More

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      Bizarre Gavi case deepens as LaLiga REMOVE him from Barcelona squad on website and he could become free agent in July

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      BARCELONA’s dispute with LaLiga over Gavi has escalated with the league’s website removing the midfielder from Barcelona’s squad.It comes days after the registration row played out in court as the Catalan club lost their bid to register the star.
      Gavi has become wrapped into Barcelona’s financial problemsCredit: Getty
      It is feared Gavi could even become a free agent if Barcelona do not get on top of their financial issues.
      LaLiga have refused to register the 18-year-old’s new contract after Barca were deemed to have surpassed their spending limit beyond the end of the season.
      The club have repeatedly tried to have this verdict overturned.
      Now the league have removed Gavi from Barca’s squad list on their website in another sign of the deepening dispute.
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      Gavi is still able to play for Barcelona but is under a youth contract until the issue is settle
      It opens up the possibility of the Spanish club potentially having to unregister the youngster and open the door to other clubs trying to swoop for him as a free agent.
      The Nou Camp club had thought the departures of Memphis Depay and Gerard Pique would allow them to register Gavi.
      But they are now set to have to explore the option of letting more stars leave to balance the books.
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      While things off the pitch continue to be challenging, manager Xavi has managed to spark a turnaround with results.
      The dramatic win over title rivals Real Madrid just before the international break has put the side 12 points clear at the top.
      But improvement will be needed in Europe after Barcelona crashed out the Champions League group stages for the second year in a row before losing to Manchester United in the Europa League. More

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      I scored a late winner for Tottenham against Arsenal in the Premier League before quitting football to run a care home

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      TOTTENHAM came from 2-0 down to secure a famous 3-2 win over Arsenal at the Emirates in November 2010.It was the first time Spurs had won at the home of their bitter rivals for 17 years.
      Younes Kaboul scored a famous winner for Tottenham at the Emirates in 2010Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Kaboul in action for Spurs at White Hart Lane, with a young Harry Kane in the backgroundCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      Kaboul finished his career at Watford before opening a care home for people with mental disabilitiesCredit: Hannah McKay
      Gareth Bale and Rafael van der Vaart netted for Harry Redknapp’s side, before defender Younes Kaboul headed in a late winner.
      Kaboul had two spells at Spurs in his professional career, making 140 appearances for the club.
      In September 2014 the centre-back was named club captain by then boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      He would move on to Sunderland in 2015, before finishing his career at Watford.
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      Having quit football in 2018, Kaboul later opened a care home for people with mental disabilities.
      Speaking on his new career venture in March 2021, Kaboul told Tottenham’s website: “I own a care home now for people with mental disabilities in Belgium.
      “I am quite hands-on with it. My business partner is there now, and I go there a lot. I really enjoy doing it.
      “I have always been someone for equality. I have always been a person that wants the best standards of living for everybody, so it is just to help people with disabilities, to make their everyday better.
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      “What football gave me, it is just to transmit that to them and give them a chance of a better life, really.
      “The work is totally different to football. You see real life. It is a real fight.
      “I have been fighting for 15 to 20 years in football and now it is a new challenge, a new fight, a new game and what I have learned from football, that helps as well.”
      Kaboul, 37, revealed at the time he was “learning every day” by working in the care home.
      He continued: “I really wanted to do something. There is a lot to do but I really enjoy it.
      “I’m learning every day so I’m delighted by that.”
      Kaboul won the League Cup during his first spell at Spurs before moving to Portsmouth where he played under Redknapp, who brought him back to North London in 2010.
      And it was his header at the Emirates later that year that secured a first win for Tottenham at Arsenal since 1993. More

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      Job where you can earn £44k and need NO qualifications – you’ll work with film stars & Premier League legends

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      A JOB that requires no qualifications could see you earn £44k and hang out with celebrities and Premier League legends.The coveted role means you could be brushing shoulders with stars on a daily basis.
      One coveted job could see you earn £44k and meet stars and requires no qualificationsCredit: Getty

      The high-earning job, which doesn’t even require any formal qualifications, is that of a private chef.
      Private chefs are loved by Premier League footballers who need to stay at the top of their game.
      The culinary experts are needed to help to whip the sportsmen into shape by providing healthy meals on a regular basis.
      And with an average annual income of over £40k, those with a love of cooking could be more than fairly compensated.
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      One Michelin star chef revealed his enjoyable routine which involved catering for a number of the footy stars.
      Cook Jonny Marsh is a favourite for many and gave an insight into some of his clients most beloved grub on his personal TikTok account.
      Whether it’s breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, desserts or cheat meals for his hungry clients, Marsh has got it all in his locker.
      Manchester United and England star Luke Shaw is a sucker for Italian classic spaghetti with tomato sauce.
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      Meanwhile, West Ham star Maxwel Cornet loves a hearty chicken katsu curry, a tasty dish sure to get the taste buds tingling.
      Marsh is employed by many of the Manchester City squad, catering for the likes of Ilkay Gundogan and Kyle Walker, as well as De Bruyne.
      Private chefs are also in the good books of a number of top celebs.
      Kim Kardashian has her own cook while Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham and Kate Middleton also have tasty meals prepared.
      It comes as headhunters at Adzuna revealed the best jobs with the biggest salaries that don’t need any qualifications.
      A casino gaming manager can earn a whopping £90,000 a year, far more than a commercial pilot, army officer or software developer.
      The Little Vegas casinos in Croydon, London and Maidstone, Kent are currently advertising on Indeed for assistant managers paid £28,000, as are Flutter Entertainment in Leeds and Mecca Bingo in Sheffield. The salaries are not disclosed.
      And you don’t need to study at university to become a commercial pilot, but you’ll usually need five GCSEs including English, Science, and Maths.
      With the cost of a university education adding up to £57,000 on average, it could pay to pursue one of the high-paying careers that avoid taking on student loan debts and studying costs.
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      Scrum masters, who manage IT and tech projects, are earning upwards of £62,000 a year.
      There are courses you can take to train as a scrum master, but there’s no strict path into the job.
      Being a private chef could net you a handsome income and see you work with Prem starsCredit: Alamy More

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      ‘It really f***s me off’ – Man Utd legend Gary Neville fumes at ex-Premier League rival for ‘slagging me off every week’

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      GARY NEVILLE has labelled Gabby Agbonlahor as a “cheeky b*****d” after being annoyed by some of the former Aston Villa star’s comments.The pair played against each other regularly during their playing days when Manchester United would face the Villans.
      Gary Neville was left fuming that Gabby Agbonlahor thought he was his easiest opponentCredit: Getty
      And Neville’s thoughts on the now-talkSPORT pundit came to light during a recording of The Overlap podcast.
      Red Devils legend Roy Keane had joked that Agbonlahor was Neville’s toughest opponent and it set the former England international on his way.
      He said: “He slags me off every week on that radio show.
      “They tag me on Twitter and it really f***s me off, honestly.”
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      But what annoyed Neville the most is the notion made by the retired striker that he would enjoy playing against him.
      Neville added: “He will be asked who was the player that you’d like to play against most and he’ll go, ‘You know what? It was Gary Neville at Manchester United’.
      “You cheeky b*****d. You didn’t win one against us in 25 years!”
      The crowd enjoyed the response from Neville during the live recording in Dublin.
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      Agbonlahor has ruffled a few feathers since taking on his new role, including Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
      The German manager hit out at comments made by the pundit suggesting Erik ten Hag should have quit Man Utd after the 4-0 loss to Brentford back in August.
      Agbonlahor also got on the wrong side of Gary’s brother, Phil Neville, after he claimed the England squad was divided and not a team.
      However, neither were ever in the England squad at the same time with Phil’s last call up in 2006 and Agbonlahor’s first in 2007. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Real Madrid set to offer Camavinga new contract with eye-watering release clause

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      MANCHESTER UNITED look set to miss out on Eduardo Camavinga as Real Madrid open new contract talks with the midfielder.The 20-year-old joined Real Madrid in 2021 for £26million as a long-term replacement for Casemiro.
      Real Madrid are keen to keep Man Utd target Eduardo CamavingaCredit: AFP
      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has been looking to sign the star playerCredit: AP
      Madrid want a reported £115million for the six-cap French international, with United willing to break their club record to sign him.
      However, Los Blancos have made a bold move in their attempt to lock down Camavinga, which could jeopardise United chances of pinching the player.
      According to The Athletic, the Spanish team have responded to United’s moves by offering the Frenchman a potential €1billion (£874million) release clause.
      The club had also given this to Eder Militao, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior last summer. 
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      The new release clause would make it almost impossible for Ten Hag’s team to secure Camavinga, even with the sale of the club looming.
      Camavinga has played a key role within Real Madrid, who are preparing for major changes with veteran duo Luka Modric and Toni Kroos both potentially leaving this summer.
      He has seen massive success with the Spanish club, winning both LaLiga and the Champions League in the last year.
      The midfielder also helped in France’s bid for the World Cup in December, and has just joined the national squad for their matches during this month’s break.
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      This success has made him a key target for clubs including Man Utd.
      United have also been targeting Frenkie de Jong and possibly a new goalkeeper as David De Gea’s contract runs down.
      The Red Devils have also prioritised looking for a new forward for the summer, with Harry Kane, Tammy Abraham and Victor Osimhen heavily linked with the club.
      However, if plans to sell the club fall through these manoeuvrings may end up falling through.
      Madrid face Valladolid next weekend in their next match in LaLiga, and Chelsea in the quarter-final of the Champions League on April 12. More

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      Chelsea to host all-star charity match for Ukraine with big-name players from the Premier League and around the world

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      CHELSEA are set to host an all-star charity game for Ukraine, according to reports.Blues co-owner Todd Boehly is said to have provisionally agreed to allow Football for Ukraine to play an American-style all-star match.
      Todd Boehly has reportedly sanctioned a fundraising match for UkraineCredit: Reuters
      The Evening Standard report a number of active Premier League stars are set to be involved in the match in August.
      These would include Ukraine stars such as Chelsea’s own Mykhailo Mudryk and Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko – the founder of Football for Ukraine.
      The exact format of the contest is yet to be confirmed.
      However, there is hope the game will attract interest from the Premier League and around the world.
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      It’s hoped the game will go ahead within the first two weeks of August 2023.
      This means it would likely be in pre-season ahead of the 2023-24 season kicking off on August 12.
      Other Prem stars set to be involved could be Everton’s Vitaliy Mykolenko and Bournemouth’s Illya Zabarnyi.
      Brentford teenager Yehor Yarmoliuk could also be involved in the fixture.
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      Zinchenko’s Football for Ukraine initiative was set up with business partner Artemy Ryabov following Russia’s invasion.
      Chelsea, the Arsenal Foundation, Puma, Nike and Common Goal all support the charity.
      Andriy Shevchenko, a legend for both Ukraine and Chelsea, is also involved in the movement.
      The news comes after Chelsea agreed to face Shakhtar Donetsk in a friendly following the transfer deal for Mudryk. More

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      Porn stars who go wild for English football clubs like Man Utd and Chelsea – and Derby fan with $1million penis

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      THE BEAUTIFUL GAME knows no bounds with even porn stars having their favourite teams.The Premier League in particular is a hit with adult entertainers with many of the biggest stars having a favourite top-flight team.
      Mia Khalifa is one porn star that has a football teamCredit: Instagram / @miakhalifa
      Elle Brooke for example is a Man City fansCredit: INSTAGRAM
      When not making X-rated content, the likes of Mia Khalifa and Jenna Jameson like nothing more than enjoying the footy.
      Here, we take a look at the porn stars who’ve nailed their colours to the mast…
      Jenna Jameson
      Jenna Jameson gave away her team when trying to get tickets to a game in 2015Credit: Rex
      Touted as the ‘Queen of Porn’, Jenna is one of the most famous porn stars in the world and in turn supports one of the world’s most famous football clubs, Manchester United.
      She revealed her affiliation to the Red Devils in 2015 as she tried to get tickets for the club’s pre-season clash against Barcelona at Levi’s Stadium in California.
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      Mia Khalifa
      Mia Khalifa is a devout West Ham fanCredit: Instagram @miakhalifa
      The former most watched actress on Pornhub, Mia picked up her love for West Ham after watching the Elijah Wood and Charlie Hunnam film Green Street.
      While Mia has been pictured wearing lots of football shirts, she is sure that the Hammers are the team for her.
      She said: “I watched Green Street hooligans when I was young and ever since then I’ve loved West Ham.
      “They (fans in Green Street) were just so rough around the edges and a little badass, and also I love the song, Bubbles.”
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      Keiran Lee
      Keiran Lee wishes he was able to get Derby back to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Keiran, real name Adam, has previously revealed that he would have loved to have been able to help Derby County back to the Premier League.
      The male porn star is believed to have had sex with over 4,000 women during his career, but insists the Rams are his first love.
      He told the Daily Star in 2017: “Derby’s my first love, I fell in love with Derby County before anything else.
      “I’d trade it all in to play for Derby in a heartbeat.”
      Keiran’s asset is insured for a whooping £800,000.
      Astrid Wett
      Astrid Wett is a passionate Chelsea fanCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      England ace Mason Mount bizarrely slammed by Chelsea superfan porn star Astrid Wett after USA statemateCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      OnlyFans and porn star Astrid Wett is a firm Chelsea supporter and is often seen wearing the kit of the West London side.
      While she has also thrown her talents into the boxing ring, she still often posts pictures of herself representing the Blues.
      Astrid often goes to games to cheer on Chelsea.
      Danny Mountain
      Former Southampton academy player Danny Mountain now works in pornCredit: Instagram / @therealdannymoutnain10
      Mountain is a graduate of the Southampton academy.
      He remained loyal the club as he turned down bids from Chelsea, West Ham and Tottenham as a teenager.
      But he changed his career after a heartbreaking knee injury put an end to his momentum at the tender age of 16 and initially turned to carpentry to make a living.
      But his then relationship with a Page Three girl resulted in him meeting people from the porn industry which in turn led to a major career switch into porn.
      Elle Brooke
      Elle Brooke is a Man City fanCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Elle, like Astrid, has also entered the world of boxing, but still keeps her adult career ticking over with her OnlyFans page and videos on porn sites.
      She is an honorary Sheffield United supporter following her exchange with striker Ollie McBurnie after he scored a winning goal for the Blades.
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      The club’s fans even started an explicit chant about the two.
      However, Brooke’s true club is Man City, as she regularly posts snaps of herself wearing the club’s shirt. More