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    James Maddison’s stunning Wag leaves fans speechless as she shows off incredible abs months after giving birth

    JAMES MADDISON’S partner Alexa Kennedy stunned as she posed for a photoshoot that she shared on Instagram.Maddison and partner Alexa have been dating since 2020, and she is often seen supporting the midfield ace at Spurs and England games.The couple have dated since 2020Credit: Instagram / @kennedyalexaMaddison and Alexa recently welcomed twinsCredit: Instagram @kennedyalexaShe had previously lived in LA where she pursued modelling work, but moved back to the UK shortly after she began dating Maddison.She continues to model for numerous brands, and shared a few snaps from her latest shoot on her Instagram.The model boasts 66,000 followers on the app.She minimally captioned her latest snaps with a camera emoji.READ MORE WAGSIn the photos, she’s seen wearing a white crop top with matching white underwear.Maddison led the comments on her latest snap and wrote: “Unreal 🥰”The couple recently welcomed twins together in July named Delilah and Rome after already having a son named Leo.Alexa took some time away from modelling after the birth of her twins but is now back.Most read in FootballMaddison and Alexa are often spotted on holiday when the season is overCredit: Instagram @kennedyalexaBoth are fond of a coastal retreatCredit: Instagram @kennedyalexaAlexa shared several snaps from a holiday to ItalyCredit: INSTAGRAM @KennedyalexaThe family also went to Dubai while Maddison recovered from his recent injuryCredit: instagram @kennedyalexaOne fan wrote: “She’s back 🔥”Another said: “3 kids WHERE”Romantic James Maddison surprises pregnant girlfriend Kennedy with luxury restaurant meal at home for her birthdayA third commenter said: “a slay😍❤🔥”While a fourth wrote: “oh WOW 😍😍😍”Rebecca Vardy also stopped by to comment: “You look incredible x”Alexa is a modelCredit: https://www.instagram.com/kennedyalexa/?hl=enWho has worked with several top brandsCredit: Instagram @kennedyalexaIncluding JacquemusCredit: TJ SwimShe has 66k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram More

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    Ronaldo names his ultimate Premier League XI with FIVE Man Utd players in it but fans fuming at some massive omissions

    RONALDO has named FIVE Manchester United icons in his ultimate Premier League XI.But fans were not too happy about who the Brazilian missed out in his line-up.Ronaldo has named his ultimate Premier League starting XICredit: GettyRonaldo, 47, picked his ultimate Premier League for Paddy Power with some legends of the game making the cut.In particular, the former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star seems to be a fan of Manchester United.He selected Peter Schmeichel between the sticks, Gary Neville for right back, David Beckham for right wing with Ryan Giggs in left wing and Cristiano Ronaldo up front.Other football legends to make the line-up were Arsenal’s Sol Campbell, Patrick Viera and Thierry Henry.READ MORE FOOTBALLAlongside them were Chelsea stars John Terry, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard.It meant the entire XI was made up of players from just three teams – who between them haven’t won a league title since 2017.Fans were not happy about the World Cup winner’s selection after he snubbed any Liverpool or Manchester City’s players getting a spot.One fan said: “No stevie g …..Beckham has no right to be on the team.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWhile another added: “No Man City players🤣🤣🤣.”A third then put: “Tell me you haven’t watched the Premier league for 15 years without telling me.”Sunday league football team unveils the ultimate super-sub ringer – legendary Brazilian striker RonaldoAmong the notable absent players were all-time top scorer Alan Shearer, Manchester United grandees Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Roy Keane, Man City’s Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure among many others.Ronaldo – considered by many to be the greatest to ever play the game – laced up his boots and turned out for Phoenix FC, bottom of the NWL Division 8 in Essex last weekend.The Sunday league side won a social media competition run by Paddy Power which saw the World Cup winner play for ‘one of the worst teams in England’. More

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    I broke a supporter’s nose in a pub brawl.. then days later scored an iconic winning goal for Man Utd in an FA Cup final

    A FORMER Manchester United star has revealed how he broke a supporter’s nose days before scoring in United’s 1977 FA Cup final victory.His goal denied Liverpool from winning a historic treble in 1977, with The Reds having already had the league wrapped up.Stuart Pearson’s (left) goal helped Manchester United to winning the 1977 FA CupCredit: RexThey then went on to win the European Cup that year, so it was just as well United denied them the privilege.Stuart Pearson, 74, was known as ‘Pancho’ during his playing days due to his forthright attitude, which was forged by his three years working for the electricity board before turning pro at Hull City.He revealed in an interview with the Mail that it was common to be climbing poles more than 150 foot high during his teen years, so football always felt like a doddle when compared to that.He had also spent some time as a junior boxer, and would celebrate goal with a raised clinched fist in reference to his fighting days.READ MORE MAN UTDIn the clip of his goal in ’77, you can see his hand is bandaged.He explained why to the Daily Mail, saying: “I’d had a bit of a do with a supporter earlier in the week.”We’d gone out for a few drinks the Tuesday before Wembley and some guy starts having a proper go at me in the toilets.”He thought he was being smart so we had a bit of a ding-dong and I broke his nose.Most read in FootballPearson now works in the hospitality lounges at Old TraffordCredit: Manchester UnitedCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The news didn’t get out. I had a quiet word with our physio Laurie Brown who said it was probably broken, and he put something on it.”I can’t even remember what the argument had been about. Many years later, a lad came up to me at five-a-side at Sale Leisure Centre and told me it was his Dad that I’d hit.Henning Berg’s Son Following In Man Utd Legend’s Footsteps”He wasn’t angry mind you – he said his old man was an idiot!”United take on Liverpool today as they again look to stop them winning multiple trophies in one season.With the Carabao Cup in the bag, the Reds could still win the FA Cup, Premier League and Europa League.Speaking on whether United could stop Liverpool from taking a step towards a quadruple today, Pearson said: “I’d love to see United beat Liverpool again but you can’t honestly say which United will turn up – they are inconsistent. “I joke to people that I’ve lost my hair watching them over the years.”Luke Shaw is one of my favourite players, he is very steady, but he’s injured. Casemiro was super last year but has struggled more this season.”He now works in the hospitality lounges at Old Trafford, and no doubt will be telling punters about the time he helped United win the FA Cup over their old rivals today. More

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    Mike Dean lost for words live on Sky Sports after VAR mix up for ‘stonewall’ penalty during Premier League clash

    FORMER Premier League referee Mike Dean was left dumbfounded by VAR confusion during Burnley’s 2-1 win over Brentford.Defender Sergio Reguilon was dismissed in the eighth minute for denial of a clear goalscoring opportunity, with Vincent Kompany’s men also awarded a penalty.Sky Sports thought the VAR monitor was not working but they were incorrectCredit: PAMike Dean was left baffled by the VAR – which turned out to be working perfectlyCredit: Sky SportsAnd Dean confirmed in Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday studio before the decision was made that it should be a red card and spot kick.As referee Darren Bond went to the pitchside monitor after originally not awarding the penalty, Dean said: “Stonewall [penalty], he has kneed him in the back of the leg and there is a push as well. Paul Tierney is the VAR and he has sent Darren [Bond] over.”It will be an interesting decision really because if the penalty stands, he [Reguilon] has made no attempt to play the ball so it could be a potential red card, too.”But Dean was then left baffled as those in the Sky Sports studio could not see anything on the VAR monitor.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDean added: “It’s plugged in but there’s no pictures right now.”It’s not the fault of the refs or the VAR, it’s actually the people running the system, so something technical went wrong somewhere.”This was actually not the case, with Sky Sports subsequently clarifying that the VAR technology was working fine.In fact, the five-minute stoppage to assess the incident was largely due to the VAR analysing an offside in the build-up.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe penalty and red card were eventually dished out, before Jacob Bruun Larsen converted the spot kick in the 10th minute.David Datro Fofana doubled Burnley’s lead shortly after the hour mark, before Kristoffer Ajer pulled one back for Brentford late on.Ex-Premier League referee Mike Dean embarrassed live on Sky Sports and told ‘get to Specsavers’ during Soccer SaturdayIt is Burnley’s first win in 12 games – a run which stretches back to December.But they are still eight points adrift of Premier League safety with just nine games remaining. More

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    Everton line up Sunderland wonderkid Oli Bainbridge, 18, as Sean Dyche prepares for summer transfer window

    EVERTON are keeping an eye on Sunderland’s left-back Oli Bainbridge.The powerful 18-year-old prospect is tipped to get into the Black Cats side before the end of the season.Oli Bainbridge could be set to move from Sunderland to Everton in the summerCredit: AlamyBainbridge signed a deal with Sunderland last summer.The contract, penned in June, keeps the youngster tied down to the club until 2025.Sunderland also have the option to extend it by a further 12 months.Academy manager Robin Nicholls was over the moon after confirming Bainbridge’s new deal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told the club website: “It is great news that Ollie has committed his future to the club for the next few seasons.”He is someone who has displayed strong performance and potential throughout last season and is always looking to develop himself as a player.”This contract is a reflection of the hard work that he and his family have put in for several years now.”Bainbridge was included in Sunderland’s squad for the first time on Saturday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was an unused substitute in their goalless draw with QPR at the Stadium of Light.The result ended a run of six straight defeats for Sunderland – who have not won since a 3-1 victory over Plymouth on February 10.Fans have incredible theory that sacked Sunderland boss Michael Beale of set up Twitter burner account to defend recordThey have dropped from play-off contention to mid-table obscurity in the Championship, 13 points adrift of the top six. More

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    Todd Boehly hailed as Chelsea rake in cool £4m from Fulham after Armando Broja’s disastrous loan transfer

    TODD BOEHLY was hailed by fans yesterday after Chelsea made £4million on Armando Broja.The forward, 22, came through the Chelsea academy and is currently on loan at Fulham.Chelsea will now receive a £4million fee for Armando BrojaCredit: RexUsually in cases where a team receives a windfall with a player out on loan, it’s because they have hit a certain amount of appearances or scored a number of goals.In Chelsea’s case though, it’s the opposite.In order to encourage Fulham to play Broja, Chelsea agreed to waive a loan fee if the forward started in 60 per cent of Fulham’s matches.But, the forward has not started a single Premier League game since moving to the fellow West London club.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSAnd after he was left out of yesterday’s squad for Fulham’s 3-0 victory over Spurs, it became mathematically impossible for Broja to start 60 per cent of Fulham’s games.So that’ll see Fulham pay £4m for taking a punt on the Albanian striker.That saw some Chelsea fans hailing Boehly’s business acumen on X, with one writing: “Damn who agreed to this deal? Boehly & Egbali will never miss 🤣”In a roundabout way though, his signature has actually been worth the money for the Cottagers.Most read in FootballCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe increased competition has seen Brazilian forward Rodrigo Muniz become one of the form players in the Premier League.No player has scored more goals than him in the league since February, with a tally of seven in seven games.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanHis brace yesterday against Spurs ensured an easy victory for Fulham and put a massive dent in Tottenham’s top four hopes.Fulham are currently 12th in the Prem on 38 points, one point behind rivals Chelsea.They have played two more games than the Blues, however. More

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    Crystal Palace line up Afcon winner Oumar Diakite, 20, after missing out on Iliman Ndiaye transfer

    IVORY COAST attacker Oumar Diakite is being tracked by Crystal Palace.Dougie Freedman watched Diakite, 20, score for French club Reims against Paris Saint-Germain last week.Crystal Palace are tracking Reims striker Oumar DiakiteCredit: GettyThe Eagles hoped to sign Senegal’s Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille at the second attempt but he is now in the Ligue 1 side and in no rush to leave.Diakite could be a perfect alternative after a difficult time at RB Salzburg.After 18 months in Austria, where he failed to make a first-team appearance, Diakite joined Reims last summer.He has since shown flashes of the form which saw him register 23 goal contributions in 35 matches for Salzburg’s second team.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSHis goal against PSG last weekend took his tally to four, with Diakite also adding an assist in a 2-2 draw in Paris.Meanwhile, he has also won 10 caps for African champions Ivory Coast since making his debut in September.Five of those appearances came as the Elephants won the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil back in February.Palace’s interest comes after they were linked with a summer move for Ndiaye last month.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPalace have turned their attention away from Marseille’s Iliman NdiayeCredit: APThe former Sheffield United playmaker had emerged as the Eagles’ top target for next season.However, Ndiaye has started all six of Marseille’s Ligue 1 matches since returning from AFCON.Martin Lipton reacts to the Champions League draw as Arsenal face old foesHe has also scored twice and provided an assist in those matches, which now include a three-match winning streak. More

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    The manager Liverpool stars want to succeed Jurgen Klopp ‘leaked’ – and it’s not Xabi Alonso

    LIVERPOOL players want Pep Lijnders to take over from Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season, according to reports.The legendary boss is hoping to go out in style with the Reds still in the hunt for the Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup to add to their Carabao Cup success.Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders could take over from Jurgen KloppCredit: ReutersXabi Alonso remains the favourite for the jobCredit: GettyKlopp has been in charge at Anfield for nine years, but Dutch coach Pep Lijnders has been there even longer.And according to talkSPORT duo Alan Brazil and Dean Saunders, the players would like to see him be in charge.Brazil said: “I am told the players wouldn’t mind the number two, Pep taking over.Saunders added: “I heard that as well. At least Lijnders knows what’s going on there. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s difficult, who do you give the job to? That club is that big.”Lijnders first arrived in 2014 to work with Brendan Rodgers before joining Klopp’s setup.He stayed for three seasons before briefly trying his hand at management with NEC in Holland.But he returned just a year later and re-joined Klopp’s staff.Most read in FootballThe pair have masterminded Liverpool’s recent successes together and there is belief Lijnders is like his predecessor and will offer the simplest transition into a new manager.Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso remains the favourite to replace Klopp.Jurgen Klopp calls out Gareth Southgate with brutal message on live TV after Liverpool held by Man CityBrighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann and Sporting Lisbon gaffer Ruben Amorim are other alternatives. More