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      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi breaks silence on Moises Caicedo’s Arsenal transfer plea and says star has made ‘mistake’

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      BRIGHTON boss Roberto De Zerbi has spoken out after Moises Caicedo tried to force through a move to Arsenal.The Gunners were told on Saturday that Caicedo, 21, is categorically not for sale this month.
      Moises Caicedo has publicly asked Brighton to sell himCredit: Getty
      Roberto De Zerbi said everyone can “make mistakes” in reference to CaicedoCredit: ITV via Twitter
      On Friday, Caicedo took to Instagram and publicly asked Brighton to sell him.
      That came just hours after Arsenal had an initial bid worth £60million for the midfielder swiftly rejected.
      Now, speaking ahead of the FA Cup meeting with Liverpool, De Zerbi said everyone can “make mistakes” as the Italian revealed he is hopeful that Caicedo will stay at the club.
      De Zerbi told ITV: “Moises is a good guy.
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      “We will see tomorrow and the next days what happens.
      “We hope he stays with us for the rest of the season, but this is a question for the club and Moises. 
      “Moises is a good guy. In life you can make mistakes. We will see the best solution for the club, for him and for us.”
      Caicedo was allegedly told by Brighton to stay away from training until the transfer window closes following his social media plea.
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      Fresh reports on Saturday evening claimed Arsenal had submitted a second bid worth £70million for the midfielder.
      Caicedo was not in Brighton’s matchday squad for Sunday’s game against Liverpool.
      The Ecuador international has featured 21 times in all competitions for the Seagulls this season.
      But his Instagram message said: “I am grateful to Mr Bloom and Brighton for giving me the chance to come to the Premier League and I feel I have always done my best for them.
      “I always play football with a smile and with heart.
      “I am the youngest of 10 siblings from a poor upbringing in Santa Domingo in Ecuador. My dream always to be the most decorated player in the history of Ecuador.
      “I am proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton which would allow them to reinvest it and help the club continue to be successful.
      “The fans have taken me into their hearts and they will always be in my heart so I hope they can understand why I want to take up this magnificent opportunity.” More

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      Liverpool defender Nat Phillips lined up for shock Galatasaray transfer as they lead chase for £10m outcast

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      TURKISH giants Galatasaray are the frontrunners to sign Liverpool defender Nat Phillips, according to reports.Phillips has struggled for chances under Jurgen Klopp this season and has made just two starts.
      Nat Phillips is wanted by GalatasarayCredit: Getty
      Those were against Crystal Palace in August when the Reds were short of centre-backs and the Carabao Cup tie with Derby.
      As a result, he could leave Anfield before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
      And The Athletic claim that Galatasaray, who are seven points clear at the top of the Turkish Super Lig table, are interested.
      The Istanbul giants are said to be in pole position with talks currently ongoing.
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      Three options are being considered with a loan, a loan with an option to buy and a permanent deal all under discussion.
      Liverpool value Phillips at £10m.
      The defender is also attracting interest from Germany, but he’s said to be open to signing for Galatasaray.
      Phillips has made just a handful of appearance for the first-team in the last couple of years.
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      His lack of game-time saw him loaned out to Bournemouth for the second half of last season.
      Phillips’ Anfield contract expires in the summer of 2025. More

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      Chelsea in Enzo Fernandez transfer blow as Benfica look to increase his buyout clause by £27m to £132m

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      CHELSEA’S pursuit of Enzo Fernandez is set to take a colossal hit as Benfica try to increase his release clause to £132million, reports suggest.The Blues submitted a significant offer to the Portuguese giants to try and bring Fernandez to Stamford Bridge earlier in the window.
      Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea throughout the windowCredit: Getty
      However, the structure of the deal Chelsea offered was not acceptable to Benfica – even though one offer went above Fernandez’s current release clause.
      After the breakdown of talks, which Benfica manager Roger Schmidt branded “disrespectful”, the club are now said to be trying to raise the release clause.
      Portuguese outlet Record report the club want to increase the clause by £27m to take it up to £132m.
      The report suggests they want to do this in order to fend off interest in the star.
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      But this is unlikely to deter Chelsea, who are considering another approach for the World Cup winner before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
      Earlier today, Malo Gusto was announced as Chelsea’s SEVENTH January signing.
      And with the defender’s acquisition, Todd Boehly has now allowed £222m to be spent in the winter window alone.
      The total outlay of transfers under the Boehly-Clearlake ownership now stands at almost £500m.
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      Last week it was reported that Chelsea had launched a new offensive to try and land Fernandez.
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      Novak Djokovic bizarrely points to his manhood after Australian Open 2023 triumph over Stefanos Tsitsipas

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      NOVAK DJOKOVIC bizarrely appeared to point at his manhood after his Australian Open victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Serbian made history as he won a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam to draw level with Rafael Nadal.
      Djokovic had a message to share after his victoryCredit: Getty
      Novak Djokovic is the 2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣ Australian Open 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 🏆No. 1 in the world 🌎22 Grand Slam titles 🤩𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 🏆#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/XT0WfrYrzf— Eurosport (@eurosport) January 29, 2023

      The 35-year-old beat Tsitsipas in straight sets to secure a 10th Australian Open title and broke down in tears in the stands with his family.
      But before the emotional scenes Djokovic appeared to have a message for the crowd.
      He first pointed to his head, then his chest and then his manhood shortly after his victory was confirmed.
      The win came a year after a major row over Djokovic’s vaccination status saw him booted out of the country.
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      But a year on and he can now set his eyes on becoming the most-decorated male tennis player of all time, with him and Nadal set to battle it out at the French Open in June.
      Donning a jacket bearing the number “22”, Djokovic said after the match: “What a journey it has been for my family, team and myself.
      “I don’t take anything for granted. I know you guys tolerate sometimes the worst sides of my character on and off the court. I appreciate the patience, love and support.
      “I have to repeat this – this trophy is yours as much as mine.
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      “This has been one of the most challenging tournaments I have ever played in my life, considering the circumstances, not playing last year.
      “I want to thank all the people that made me feel welcome and comfortable to be in Melbourne and Australia.
      “Only my team, my family and friends, know what we have been through. This is probably the biggest victory of my life considering the circumstances.”
      Tsitsipas, who also lost the French Open final in 2021, had only kind words for the victor.
      The Greek player said: “Novak, it speaks for itself what you have achieved so far. It’s all in the numbers, congratulations to you and your supportive family.
      An emotional Djokovic collapsed into his family’s arms as he reflected on his victoryCredit: Getty
      Tsitsipas paid tribute to his opponent at the end of the gameCredit: EPA
      “It has been an unbelievable journey for you. I admire what you have done for the sport, I think you make me a better player when I am on the court.
      “Novak brings the best out of me. I have worked my entire life for matches like these.
      “He is one of the greatest in our sport. He is the greatest that has ever held a tennis racket for sure.
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      “I’d like to thank you for pushing our sport so far. I think we deserve a player like you who pushes every individual to the max.
      “This is not easy, another final at a Grand Slam, but I am always willing to go back on court and work hard.” More

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      Watch emotional Pedro Porro say goodbye to Sporting Lisbon fans after cup final defeat ahead of Tottenham transfer

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      PEDRO PORRO bid an emotional farewell to the Sporting Lisbon fans following their Taca de Liga final defeat to Porto on Saturday.The right-back is expected to land in London tonight ahead of his switch to Tottenham.
      Here’s Pedro Porro saying goodbye to Sporting fans after his final game with the Portuguese club 👋🏻🟢 #THFCTottenham reached an agreement with Sporting tonight — still waiting to get it signed soon. pic.twitter.com/ogKVWKOcw6— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 28, 2023

      Pedro Porro played what looks to be his final Sporting game against PortoCredit: Getty
      Porro looked emotional as he waved goodbye to the Sporting fansCredit: Twitter @SPORTTVPortugal
      And he signed off by playing one final game for the Lisbon giants.
      But he didn’t get the fairytale ending as Sporting were beaten 2-0 by Porto in the Portuguese equivalent of the League Cup final.
      Porro played the full 90 minutes and struck the bar with a stunning effort, but he wasn’t able to claim silverware on his final appearance.
      And the 23-year-old appeared to be welling up when he waved goodbye to fans for the final time.
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      Porro stood there for a couple of seconds applauding before waving and then tapping his chest.
      The Sporting supporters responded by clapping back.
      He’s been with the club for two-and-a-half years but is now on the verge of moving to the Premier League.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, all the contracts have been signed and a verbal agreement has been reached with Spurs set to pay £39m.
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      He’ll become Antonio Conte’s second signing of the window following Arnaut Danjuma’s loan switch from Villarreal.
      The Dutchman enjoyed the perfect start to his Tottenham career after coming off the bench to net the third goal of the FA Cup win against Preston. More

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      Inside Emiliano Martinez’s World Cup party at The Belfry Hotel, with Argentina-themed walls, trophy, DJ and dance floor

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      EMILIANO MARTINEZ is still celebrating Argentina’s World Cup win more than a month on from the win over France after throwing a lavish party.The Aston Villa stopper returned from international duty after his penalty shootout heroics in Qatar with a target on his back.
      Emiliano Martinez celebrated Argentina’s World Cup win once againCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ferpalaci0/?next=
      Naturally the theme of the party was Argentina’s World Cup triumphCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ferpalaci0/?next=
      Latin artist Fer Palacio was on music duty during the partyCredit: Instagram @mandinha_martinez_
      Martinez’s wife Mandinha was allowed to DJ for a whileCredit: Instagram @mandinha_martinez_
      Other Aston Villa stars such as Brazilian Philippe Coutinho were in attendanceCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ferpalaci0/?next=
      Emiliano Buendia was also at the partyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-sULJoUh8/?hl=en
      The Belfry Hotel played host to the partyCredit: Instagram @mandinha_martinez_
      Martinez set tongues wagging with his “s***house” celebrations both in the immediate aftermath of the tournament and in the subsequent days.
      But that’s not stopped Martinez from getting the party going again.
      He and his Argentina team-mates took the opportunity to head to The Belfry Hotel, located nine miles from Villa Park, for another shindig with his side out of the FA Cup.
      Videos posted on social media showed the hotel had been decked out in Argentina colours.
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      The walls were plastered in Argentina memorabilia paying homage to the victory in Qatar, including posters and balloons.
      Even the floor was also given the blue-and-white treatment, with the World Cup trophy placed in the middle of floor.
      Guests, which included Emiliano Buendia and Brazilian club-mate Philippe Coutinho, were seen dancing to the music of Latin artist Fer Palacio.
      In accordance with the theme, all guests wore all-white attire.
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      The party is said to have continued later on at a local nightclub.
      Martinez and his Villa team-mates will next be in action against Leicester next weekend, giving the goalkeeper plenty of time to recover.
      Footage showed one guest dancing with the World Cup trophyCredit: Instagram @mandinha_martinez_
      The floor was given a blue colouration with white dots all across itCredit: Instagram @mandinha_martinez_
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      Former Premier League bad-boy is now Johnny Depp lookalike and singer in rock band who has Lionel Messi as a fan

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      A ONCE prolific marksman in European football has swapped the pitch for the studio.Despite enjoying prolific spells with Espanyol and Roma, the ex-Premier League bad-boy retired from football at just 30.
      SunSport visited a Barcelona bar to hear Dani Osvaldo sing in 2018
      The former footballer performs in a band called Barrio Viejo
      The former striker is now a dead ringer for Johnny DeppCredit: Twitter
      He had been Italy’s first choice striker just two years earlier, but hung up his boots to pursue a career in music.
      And now the former Azzurri whiz is a rock star.
      He plays in Barcelona for Barrio Viejo, a band he formed with a bunch of friends he met when he signed for Espanyol.
      Back in 2018, the football rocker told SunSport: “I was 30 years old when I quit football.
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      “And people say that’s the age when a footballer reaches his peak.
      “People just don’t understand it, you know, they look at me like ‘you’re crazy. You had everything.
      “You played in some of the best teams in the world and you decided just to quit to do this? You’re nuts’. People don’t understand. But it’s my passion.”
      And he even looks like Johnny Depp, which is why he’s a hit with the ladies.
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      His new lifestyle, which includes smoking and drinking, is a far cry from his days as a professional footballer.
      And in case you haven’t figured it out yet, the footballer-turned-rock star is none other than Dani Osvaldo.
      Osvaldo’s career was often overshadowed by disciplinary problems.
      He was even sacked by Boca Juniors for having a cigarette in the dressing room.
      And his brief stint at Southampton was ended following a training ground fight with Jose Fonte which left his former team-mate with a broken nose.
      The 2013-14 season ended in joy though, as he was loaned out to Juventus and won the Serie A title.
      The former striker spent one year in the Prem with SouthamptonCredit: Reuters
      Osvaldo lifted the Serie A title with Juventus in 2014Credit: AFP
      He continued: “There are so many many rules in football. So many rules. And I’m not good with the rules. I like to be free.
      “I am proud of my career and I owe everything to football. But in football you have to live a life that’s not real.
      “You have a price, a value. It’s crazy. If you’re good you’re worth 50 million and if you’re not good you’re worth nothing.
      “If you score a goal you are a God and if you don’t you’re s***.
      “The only thing that matters about you is Daniel Osvaldo the football player, but they don’t give a s*** if you’re a good boy or not. Or if you have feelings.
      “I didn’t like that. I’m a sensitive person. I was tired. I was going crazy and I decided to live the musician’s life instead.
      “I left football and I don’t feel heavy any more. I feel free and relaxed. I’m so happy now.”
      Osvaldo posing with Lionel Messi and Osvaldo back in 2018
      Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup last monthCredit: Reuters
      Osvaldo enjoys being away from the pressures of what comes with playing football at the top level.
      And he now just simply wants to perform.
      The same can’t be said about Lionel Messi – a close friend who posed with Osvaldo for a snap as a fan, holding up a Barrio Viejo disc back in 2018.
      Speaking of the football legend before he lifted the World Cup in December, he said: “Leo is a lovely, lovely guy.
      “He is the best in the world. The best in history? I don’t like to make comparisons.
      “But I think Maradona is the best ever. Diego is Diego for us.
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      “It’s not just for the football. He’s a rock star, he’s crazy. I love him.” More

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      Weston McKennie travelling to UK to seal Leeds transfer from Juventus after verbally agreeing deal

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      WESTON MCKENNIE has travelled to the UK to complete his transfer to Leeds, according to reports. Leeds are set to beat the likes of Arsenal and Nottingham Forest to the American’s signature.
      Weston McKennie is closing in on his Leeds transfer from JuventusCredit: Rex
      After agreeing personal terms earlier this week, Juventus have now come to an agreement with Leeds over a transfer fee.
      McKennie, 24, is travelling to England today to undergo his medical, according to The Athletic.
      The deal between the two clubs will see McKennie initially join on loan.
      The Whites will then have the option to make the deal permanent in the summer for £30million including add-ons.
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      Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed McKennie would not be involved in the Bianconeri’s Serie A clash with Monza.
      Asked if the midfielder could play, Allegri said: “Absolutely not. There are transfer rumours around him.
      “I think the two clubs already have an agreement. It would be useless to have him tomorrow.”
      Leeds have a strong American contingent at Elland Road.
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      USMNT duo Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson played alongside McKennie at the Qatar World Cup.
      Manager Jesse Marsch is also from the US, while the San Francisco 49ers have an increasing stake in the club which is set to see them take majority control in January 2024.
      McKennie will be the club’s third signing of the window after spending a club-record £40m on Maximilian Wober and Georginio Rutter from RB Salzburg and Hoffenheim respectively.
      And the pair were both involved in the FA Cup win over Accrington, with the team being praised for their “classy” gesture after the game.
      Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams looks set to rekindle his international partnership with McKennie at club levelCredit: AP More