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      Jadon Sancho returns to Man Utd first-team training after England winger went to Holland on Erik ten Hag’s advice

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      JADON SANCHO has returned to Manchester United first-team training.The Red Devils star, 22, has been working to a personal training plan that was set out by Erik ten Hag in November.
      Jadon Sancho is back training with the first teamCredit: Getty
      Sancho hasn’t played since OctoberCredit: Getty
      He jetted off to Holland during the World Cup and linked up with coaches Ten Hag had previously worked with.
      Sancho then returned to Carrington last week and The Athletic have revealed he was present at first-team training on Tuesday.
      Speaking about Sancho last month, Ten Hag said: “First we didn’t see him in the last games for United, so he wasn’t in the right status, in the right fitness state, so now he’s on an individual programme and we want him to finish that programme and hopefully, we see him back soon.”
      When quizzed on Sancho’s absence from a training camp in Spain during the World Cup, Ten Hag added: “He’s not fit enough.
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      “Sometimes there are circumstances with fitness and mood. Now he’s on a physical programme and our aim is to get him back as quickly as possible.”
      He continued: “After we got a drop of level and what happens sometimes you don’t know why or what is causing it.
      “That is what we’re doing now, trying to research and now we try to get him back there. It’s a combination of physical but also mentally.”
      Last month, Ten Hag also said: “We want to bring him back as quickly as possible, but I can’t give a prognosis of when that will be.”
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      Sancho has not played for United since starting their 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in October.
      In that match, he was substituted for Fred in the 52nd minute.
      Sancho arrived from Borussia Dortmund for £73million in the summer of 2021.
      In the 18 months which have followed, he has contributed eight goals and four assists in 52 appearances. More

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      Saudi businessman pays £2.2m to see Cristiano Ronaldo play Lionel Messi as he buys football’s most expensive ticket ever

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      A SAUDI ARABAN businessman has paid £2.1million for a VIP ticket to watch Cristiano Ronaldo play Lionel Messi’s PSG in Riyadh.Ronaldo is set to captain a Saudi All-Star XI team against PSG in their friendly match on Thursday.
      Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr from Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      Lionel Messi is set to play against Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AFP
      It will mark his first appearance in the Middle East since signing for Al Nassr after leaving Manchester United.
      A VIP ticket was up for grabs with the starting bid at £220,000.
      And it was eventually won by real estate businessman Musharraf bin Ahmed Al-Ghamdi with an offer of £2.2m.
      It is thought to be football’s most expensive ticket ever and will gain him a meeting with Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.
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      The VIP ticket is part of a fundraising venture launched by Turki Al-Sheikh, the head of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority.
      And the proceeds will be donated to Saudi Arabia’s Ehsan charity fund.
      beIN Sports have acquired the rights across all its territories, in the Middle East and North Africa, France, Turkey, Asia, North America, and Australasia to broadcast the game.
      PSG are currently touring the Middle East and are believed to be earning £8.7m for their activities.
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      They play Saudi All-Star XI before flying back to Paris the next day on Friday.
      Ronaldo will captain the side in what could potentially be his final match against long-time on-field rival Messi.
      It will see a mixture of Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr players against the French champions.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his debut in Saudi ArabiaCredit: EPA More

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      Chelsea ready to hijack ANOTHER Arsenal transfer deal with bid for Brighton star Trossard after snapping up Mudryk

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      CHELSEA are ready to hijack ANOTHER Arsenal transfer by bidding for Brighton star Leandro Trossard, according to reports.They recently signed Mykhailo Mudryk from under the Gunners’ noses and could be set for another tussle.
      Chelsea are interested in signing the Brighton winger this monthCredit: EPA
      The Ukrainian ace’s move to Stamford Bridge came just days after Chelsea signed another forward in Joao Felix.
      But Graham Potter’s side, who are currently 10th in the Premier League, are still looking for further attacking reinforcements.
      That’s despite also bringing in young striker David Datro Fofana earlier in the window.
      According to the Mirror, they’re in the race to sign Trossard, who’s also wanted by London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal.
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      Spurs have already seen a £12m bid rejected for the Belgian, while the Gunners want to sign a winger after missing out on Felix and Mudryk.
      Trossard’s future at Brighton is in doubt after he recently fell out with manager Roberto De Zerbi.
      As a result, he was left out of the squad for the last two games against Middlesbrough and Liverpool with De Zebri criticising his attitude.
      Meanwhile, his contract on the South Coast expires in the summer of 2024.
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      But Brighton are unlikely to sell him for less than £25m.
      That’s because prior to his recent fall-out, the 28-year-old had been in excellent goalscoring form this season.
      He’s scored seven goals in 17 league matches, including strikes against Chelsea, Manchester City and a hat-trick in the draw at Liverpool.
      His form has helped the Seagulls emerge as shock European contenders, with their victory over the Reds leaving them three points behind fifth. More

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      ‘Ready for warm weather’ – Alan Shearer’s daughter Hollie stuns in red bikini as she starts summer preparation early

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      ALAN SHEARER’s daughter Hollie has stunned in a red bikini as she gets ready for summer very early. The singer-songwriter will have several months to wait before the sun re-emerges in the UK.
      Hollie Shearer often stuns her followers with her amazing picturesCredit: Instagram / @hollieshearer
      Hollie has declared that she is ready for some hot weatherCredit: Instagram
      Hollie is a singer-songwriter and has released several songsCredit: Instagram
      But she let her followers know she is ready for the moment as she donned an eye-catching summer-look.
      Hollie shared a picture on Instagram of herself at in the back of a car.
      She wears a stunning red crop top with a light jacket covering her arms.
      Hollie’s torso and legs are visible while she has a pair of sunglasses sat on top of her blonde hair.
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      She captions the pic: “I’m ready for warm weather now please.”
      Hollie has form for stunning snaps uploaded to her Instagram page.
      She has previously shown off jaw-dropping pictures from Barbados where she donned a colourful bikini.
      The daughter of Alan Shearer, the former Newcastle striker, has also wowed when pictured on holiday in Greece.
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      The Spotify star filled a trolley full of watermelons as she shopped on holiday in Greece in shorts, bikini top and sunglasses.
      Hollie has 67,600 followers on Instagram.
      This is far fewer than her less glamorous dad Alan who boasts 744,000.
      Fans have been left blown away by Hollie’s eye-catching snaps on Instagram
      Hollie has shared pics from her holidays abroad where she gets plenty of sun More

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      Wolves sign Pablo Sarabia minutes before Liverpool FA Cup clash as Spain star completes transfer from PSG

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      WOLVES have announced the signing of Pablo Sarabia from PSG only minutes before their FA Cup clash with Liverpool. The attacking midfielder, 30, arrives to try and give the side a boost amid their relegation battle.
      Wolves announced the signing with a short video on TwitterCredit: @Wolves
      Sarabia watched his new teammates from the stands at Molineux
      He is the third signing of the window for the Midlands club after they already landed Matheus Cunha on loan and Mario Lemina permanently.
      The club announced Sarabia’s arrival just 15 minutes before their FA Cup replay against Liverpool.
      The two are going head-to-head 10 days after their controversial draw at Anfield.
      Sarabia was registered too late to play any part in the game but was pictured watching the cup clash from the stands at Molineux.
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      He could potentially make his debut during Sunday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City.
      The Spaniard has spent most of the season so far playing alongside world-class talent at Paris Saint-Germain.
      He could count the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as his teammates while over in France.
      Despite the side being packed with talent, Sarabia managed to make 14 league appearances with PSG now top of Ligue 1 after a slow start to the campaign.
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      The new signing had been in Paris since 2019, although he spent last season on loan at Sporting Lisbon.
      He had previously played at Spanish clubs Getafe and Sevilla.
      Julen Lopetegui has been busy in the market as he bids to reverse Wolves’ fortunes.
      They first landed Atletico Madrid’s Matheus Cunha on loan as looked to sharpen up their goal-shy attack.
      Earlier this week, they also confirmed the signing of former Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina. More

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      Arsenal ‘in talks with Fulham to ship out defender Cedric Soares in loan transfer’ but Cottagers want permanent deal

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      ARSENAL defender Cedric Soares is in talks over a loan switch to Fulham, according to reports.The 31-year-old is out of favour at the Emirates and has been linked with a move across London.
      Cedric Soares has made just four appearances this seasonCredit: Getty
      Ben White has overtaken him in the pecking order and Cedric has been limited to just four appearances in all competitions this season.
      Takehiro Tomiyasu is also above him in the right-back ranks.
      As a result, the Portugal international has made only one start, the Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton.
      And his most recent came as a late substitute in the victory at Wolves before the World Cup.
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      Therefore, the ex-Southampton man is hoping to leave the club before the end of the month.
      And Football.London claim that he’s moved a step closer to joining Fulham with talks now underway.
      But the report states that Mikel Arteta is hesitant about letting him leave with the Arsenal boss viewing him as a key player in the squad despite his lack of game-time.
      Cedric’s Emirates contract has 18 months left with his deal expiring in the summer of 2024.
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      Meanwhile, Fulham are in desperate need of depth at right-back.
      That’s because Kevin Mbabu hasn’t fallen out of favour under Marco Silva and has made just one Premier League start since his arrival from Wolfsburg.
      First choice Kenny Tete has struggled with injuries. More

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      Man Utd icon Gary Neville compares Liverpool struggles to Sir Alex Ferguson ‘dip’ & backs Jurgen Klopp to transform club

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      PUNDIT Gary Neville has compared Liverpool’s struggles this season to his bad spells at Manchester United and backed Jurgen Klopp to turn things around.The Reds sit ninth in the Premier League table and are in danger of not qualifying for European football next year.
      Gary Neville compared Liverpool’s form to a bad spell under Sir Alex FergusonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Gary Neville believes Jurgen Klopp will make Liverpool challenge at the top againCredit: Getty
      Form has hit another rough patch for Liverpool, losing their last two league games to Brentford and Brighton, on top of scraping a draw in the FA Cup versus Wolves.
      However, Neville is confident their form is just a season “dip”.
      He related to the challenging time, admitting he had seen similar under Sir Alex Ferguson at United, saying: “There was the odd season of a dip and that could be this.
      “But it’s stark sometimes to see it because you watch them and they’re a mess at the back, they’re all over the place. You look like you can score a goal against them on every attack.
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      “They are going to have to regroup, I think Klopp will regroup. He’s not the type to shirk it, Klopp, he’s a massive character.
      “I think he’s put in an unbelievable managerial performance, equal or better than Pep Guardiola has [at Manchester City] in these five, six, seven years, I really do. 
      “They [Liverpool] have got new owners coming in. They have spent money but imagine if Klopp is given the money that Chelsea have given their manager.
      “If Klopp can get that level of money – that £200m to £250m – from the new owners and if he spends it wisely, then he’s going to be empowered next season to transform that team.”
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      Neville was confident that the German manager would not quit the club due to poor results, in fact suggesting the opposite.
      He continued: “I don’t see Klopp thinking this will be the end, I think he will be seeing this as a new beginning. 
      ‘I think because of the credit he’s built up, you aren’t going to stick the boot into him and the Liverpool players. 
      “Yeah you are going to be critical of them, they are defending really poorly, they are too easy to play against, they’re poor in midfield.”
      The potential new owners Neville mentions comes after current chiefs Fenway Sports Group put the club up for sale back in November.
      Many potential new players have been linked with moves to Anfield as Klopp aims for a re-build following the signing of Cody Gakpo.
      The likes of Jude Bellingham and Moises Caicedo are rumoured to be of interest and Klopp has confirmed there will be a summer of change on Merseyside. More

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      Man, 35, charged with assault after Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale kicked by Spurs fan

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      A MAN has been charged with assault after Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was kicked during a Spurs match. Joseph Watts, 35, from Hackney, is facing assault charges over an incident at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.
      A man, 35, has been charged with kicking Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale
      Shocking footage later emerged appearing to show the Spurs fan escape through the crowdCredit: Sky Sports
      He is accused of assault by beating, going onto an area adjacent to playing area and throwing a missile onto a football playing area, police say.
      Both are contrary to the Football (Offences) Act 1991.
      He is due to appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 17 February.
      Tottenham Hotspur Football Club assisted The Met’s Football Investigations Team during their investigation.
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      Ramsdale was allegedly kicked by a Spurs fan when he went to get his gloves and bottle on Sunday.
      When picking up his bottle, a Tottenham fan jumped onto the advertising board and allegedly booted Ramsdale in the back.
      Shocking footage later emerged appearing to show the Spurs fan escape through the crowd after kicking Ramsdale.
      The English shot-stopper made seven saves during the match – a record which he has only bettered in one Premier League game.
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      He made two extraordinary saves in particular, from Ryan Sessegnon and Heung Min-Son, as well as a few from Harry Kane.
      Tottenham said in a statement: “We are appalled by the behaviour of a supporter that attempted to attack Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of today’s match. Violence in any form has no place in football.”
      A Football Association statement read: “We strongly condemn the incident involving a spectator that followed today’s Premier League fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.
      “This is wholly unacceptable behaviour and we will work together with the police, the relevant authorities and the clubs to ensure the appropriate action is taken.” More