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      Inside Liverpool academy’s strict rules including £50k-a-year wage cap, bizarre car clause and confiscating phones

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      LIVERPOOL’S academy has a strict set of rules in place for their young players.The rules include a wage cap, a bizarre car clause and confiscating phones.
      Liverpool’s academy implements strict rules for its young playersCredit: Rex
      The Reds youngsters must adhere to a wage cap and a bizarre ‘car clause’Credit: Rex
      Academy director Alex Inglethorpe has lifted the lid on the restrictions he has implemented at the club.
      Player wages are restricted to a £50,000-a-year cap under the regulations.
      Meanwhile, his “car clause” limits the engine sizes of player vehicles to 1.3 litres.
      Finally, players must hand their phones in at 8.30am when they arrive at the academy and are not given them back until they leave for the day.
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      Explaining the rules, Inglethorpe told Jamie Carragher for the Telegraph: “It is a safety thing as much as anything.
      “I don’t want boys who have just passed their test with these big chunks of metal, but I was also fed up seeing a car park full of Range Rovers.
      “If anyone turns up with one of them, they are parking it next door.
      “We have a pay structure which is fairly old-fashioned. We give them jobs to do. We tell them to hand their phone over at 8.30am and give them back before they go home.
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      “You have been a senior player. You know how it is when a young player comes into the dressing room. You want respect for the pathway.
      “They have to earn what comes their way first. All the other stuff is fine later. To get there you have to do it on the pitch.”
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      Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones are two of the club’s biggest academy success stories in recent years.
      Inglethorpe believes the duo are prime examples of the effects his rules have had.
      He added: “Trent is a really good example. When you get to the senior squad, the best thing you can do is have senior players who become your advocates.
      “There was no flash watch with Trent. I remember how he drove the same car for years. He’d wear the same tracksuit.
      “As soon as he made the step up, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana and James Milner invested time and effort to help him. It was the same for Curtis.
      Academy director Alex Inglethorpe has helped bring through players for Jurgen Klopp’s sideCredit: Getty – Contributor

      “Now that baton has been passed on with Trent the vice-captain ensuring the next along the line display the same characteristics.”
      Alexander-Arnold and Jones have been joined by a host of fresh academy talent in the first-team this season.
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      Both Jarell Quansah and Conor Bradley have regularly impressed for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      Meanwhile, teenagers James McConnell, Bobby Clark, Ben Doak, Luke Chambers, Kaide Gordon, Stefan Bajcetic, Calum Scanlon and Jayden Danns have all played at least once.
      Conor Bradley is the latest academy graduate to star for the first-teamCredit: Reuters More

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      Premier League Wag reveals her favourite activity is sex in very cheeky response on Married To The Game

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      JAMES TARKOWSKI’S wife has revealed her favourite activity is sex on Married To The Game.Samantha Tarkowski gave a very cheeky response after being asked what she enjoys doing with her husband.
      Samantha Tarkowski revealed her favourite activity is sex on Married To The GameCredit: Twitter @primevideosport
      The fitness influencer started dating James Tarkowski in 2015 before they wed last yearCredit: Instagram @samanthajtarkowski
      The couple feature in Amazon Prime Video’s new series, which follows the lives of footballers and their partners.
      Everton defender Tarkowski started dating Samantha in 2015 before they tied the knot last year.
      In episode three of the show, the couple host a wedding party for friends and family.
      Cuddling up on the sofa, they are asked: “What’s your favourite thing to do together?”
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      Samantha responds by asking: “What time is this show going out?” before Tarkowski adds: “Past the watershed?”
      The fitness influencer then shouts “shagging!” as the pair burst out laughing.
      She went on to add: “Do you remember when we were younger and we used to get in bed and I was like ‘this is my favourite part of the day’?
      “Just getting in bed at the end of the day, just us two. And then shagging. But I do quite like it…”
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      Later in the episode, Samantha admitted: “I got some that night!” whilst discussing Tarkowski being made Everton captain.
      The 31-year-old, who has two caps for England, joined the Toffees from Burnley back in 2022.
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      His cheesy lines on the show have also gone viral, with fans comparing his flirting skills with Samantha to popular dating show Love Island.
      Tarkowski caught the eye by saying “especially you” when Samantha told him “everyone looks so gorgeous” during a party.
      He then added: “I planned that for you,” to the delight of his wife.
      Married To The Game also features Arsenal midfielder Jorginho, ex-Manchester City pair Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez and Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner along with their partners.
      Samantha did not hold back when discussing what her and Tarkowski get up toCredit: Instagram @samanthajtarkowski
      The Everton defender also appears in the Amazon Prime Video seriesCredit: Twitter @primevideosport
      Jorginho is the latest star of the show to go viral after delivering a brutal response to partner Catherine Harding.
      Fans were left in hysterics on social media as he remained tight lipped when Catherine pressed him on when he was planning to propose. More

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      ‘My man’s a killer’, cry Arsenal fans as Jorginho’s brutal response to partner on ‘Married to the Game’ goes viral

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      FOOTBALL fans were left in stitches after watching footage of Jorginho and his partner from a new reality TV show.The Arsenal midfielder and his fiancé Catherine Harding feature in Amazon Prime’s brand new series Married to the Game, which explores what it is like to be in a relationship with a professional footballer.
      Jorginho’s partner, Catherine Harding, asked the Italian if he was going to proposeCredit: Amazon Prime
      The midfielder simply responded: ‘No’Credit: Amazon Prime
      The series, which also stars the likes of Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan and Matt Turner, premiered today but some preview clips were released earlier this week.
      In one of the clips, Catherine asked Jorginho when he is planning to propose, but the Italian remained a man of few words.
      She said: “I think I’m going to put something else on. You’re not going to propose to me this afternoon are you?”
      But Jorginho bluntly responded: “No.”
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      His partner then went on to say: “Okay. So then so then I can put this ring on here. There we go.”
      Holding up her ring finger, she added: “Just in case, it’s free!”
      But Jorginho quipped: “It’s going to stay free. It’s going to stay free (today) yep,” before walking straight out of the room.
      Fans took to social media to react, with one person tweeting: “My man’s a killer. Who said romance was dead. Unreal from Jorginho.”
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      Another wrote: “For a man who is so composed on the pitch, he lost his head quickly 😂.”
      While a third quipped: “Evades the press on and off the field. Fairs.”
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      The series was filmed last year, shortly before Jorginho and Catherine got engaged.
      A clip of James Tarkowski on the reality show went viral earlier this week.
      In the video, the defender laid on the charm while showing off his cheesy flirting with wife Samantha.
      Jorginho and Catherine got engaged in December, shortly after filming the showCredit: Instagram @cat_cavelli_ More

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      Alan Shearer’s glam daughter Hollie flashes bra in see-through lace top as fans call her ‘beautiful woman’

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      ALAN SHEARER’S daughter Hollie has left her fans in awe as she hung out in the streets of Paris.Shearer’s 29-year-old daughter has built a strong following on social media with a series of glam pics and is often sharing fashion tips online.
      Hollie Shearer took social media by storm once moreCredit: Instagram
      Hollie took to the streets of Paris with a glam outfitCredit: Instagram
      Hollie left her Instagram followers in aweCredit: Instagram
      This time she took to the streets of the French capital with a see-through top and a pair of jeans.
      Hollie issued the following caption on Instagram: “Strolling the streets of Paris.”
      Her 83,000 followers took to the comments’ section soon after she posted those three photos.
      One fan posted: “Beautiful woman.”
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      Another commented: “Gorgeous.”
      A third wrote: “Lovely pictures.”
      This fan said: “Stunning.”
      And that one gushed: “Beaut.”
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      Away from the camera, Hollie is a singer-songwriter and released a number of singles over the past few years.
      The social media model is dating England rugby superstar Joe Marchant and lives in Paris with the Stade Francais centre.
      Alan Shearer’s glamorous daughter Hollie shows off her toned tummy in crop top leaving fans in love with her outfit-
      The couple recently holidayed in Marrakech and kept fans up to date with their travels.
      Inside Hollie’s glamorous life as singer, model, football icon’s daughter and rugby Wag…
      Hollie is the glam daughter of Newcastle legend and pundit Alan Shearer
      Father and daughter; Hollie with dad Alan
      Hollie has become a social media star in her own right
      Hollie boasts over 83,000 followers on Instagram
      Singer Hollie dreams of living in Nashville, Tennessee
      She supported Sam Fender at her father’s foundation nightCredit: Instagram
      Hollie dazzled in glittery fishnet stockings as she performed on stageCredit: Instagram
      Hollie, left, posed with brother Will and sister Chloe, right on a recent holidayCredit: Instagram/@chloeshearer1
      Hollie has been dating England rugby star Joe Marchant since 2022Credit: Instagram @hollieshearer
      Hollie cheered on partner Joe from the stands at the World Cup in France alongside his sister Melita, mum Sue and dad JoeCredit: Instagram @hollieshearer
      Hollie wowed in this revealing bikini… but she stole it from her sisterCredit: Instagram / @hollieshearer
      Hollie often leaves fans swooning with her incredible toned bodyCredit: Instagram
      Hollie showed off her beach body on a swanky holiday to Greece
      Hollie cuts an elegant figure in a stunning red dress
      Hollie turned into a biker girl as she posed in a crop top and leather trousersCredit: Instagram
      She has accumulated a substantial following on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Hollie frequently posts pictures to her adoring fans on social mediaCredit: @blackboughswim
      She treats fans to regular glimpses into her lifestyleCredit: Instagram
      The singer-songwriter loves being on the water in an array of colourful bikinisCredit: INSTAGRAM / @hollieshearer
      She loves maintaining her impressive tan on holidayCredit: INSTAGRAM / @hollieshearer
      Hollie shares the same confidence in front of the camera that her dad showed in front of goal
      Hollie posed in a pink bra and thong for PrettyLittleThing Valentine’s Day shootCredit: PrettyLittleThing
      Hollie’s posts regularly have fans hailing her as a ‘stunning princess’Credit: Instagram / @hollieshearer
      Hollie looks equally as glamorous when not just in a bikiniCredit: instagram @hollieshearer More

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      I’m ex-Premier League star who may be forced to retire aged 29… I may never recover from mystery injury, says Deulofeu

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      FORMER Barcelona and Everton star Gerard Deulofeu has admitted to fearing may never play again after his latest knee injury.Deulofeu, 29, is currently playing for Serie A side Udinese but has been out since January last year.
      Deulofeu has admitted to fearing his career may be overCredit: Getty
      The player has undergone three knee surgeries in an attempt to save his careerCredit: Instagram @gerardeulofeu
      Thirteen months on from a gruelling operation, the winger has admitted to already planning for life after football amid doubts that he can return to the game.
      Speaking on the Jijantes Twitch channel via Calciomercato.com Deulofeu said: “For several months I’ve known that I might not play again.
      “I can’t do what I love for a long time, I haven’t played for over a year. I can’t say much, but I’m going through an ordeal.
      “You can’t imagine what I’m going through. I’m trying to recover in every way, but I’ve accepted the idea that I may never recover.
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      “I had an injury in 2020, my knee was very traumatized, but I managed to recover. I then suffered another injury, for a third time and there were complications.
      “I can’t say much because I have an agreement with my club, but I’ll just say that it’s a real ordeal, you can’t imagine what’s happening to me.
      “However, I’m trying to recover in every way. But I’m also preparing for what could be a post-playing career.”
      Deulofeu is still contracted at Udinese until June 2026 and Calciomercato claim that he could be offered a role in the club’s backroom staff should he be forced into retirement.
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      Deulofeu was a fan favourite at EvertonCredit: PA:Press Association
      The player was reportedly close to linking up with Antonio Conte at Spurs prior to the injury in January last year, now 13 months later he is looking at retirement.
      He went on to open up about planning for a career change after football and said: “Luckily I was able to make a big change on a personal level. I am happy with my change, for those who have been by my side and for what I have created in my life.
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      “This is saving me, because when you don’t have an organised life on a personal level, after such a hard blow, with so many operations on my leg… I probably would have fallen into depression.”
      The winger did not expand exactly on what his plans would be if his latest operation is to force him to walk away from the game.
      Deulofeu joined Everton on loan from Barcelona ahead of the 2013-14 season before joining the Toffees permanently in 2015.
      He then left Everton to join AC Milan in 2017 before returning to Barcelona, so he’s had quite the CV.
      Deulofeu joined Watford in 2018 and was a key part of the team that made the 2019 FA Cup final.
      Both Everton and Watford have shown their support for Deulofeu on X after he went public with his struggles.
      The winger responded to both clubs by writing “Love you.”
      The Spaniard had two spells at BarcelonaCredit: Reuters More

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      Benfica star Joao Neves reduced to tears as fans chant in support of 19-year-old following mum’s death in Europa League

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      BENFICA star Joao Neves was reduced to tears after a touching tribute from his fans at the Estadio da Luz tonight.The 19-year-old’s mother died last week after a long battle with cancer and the midfielder was emotional as soon as the final whistle blew.
      Joao Neves was emotional at the final whistleCredit: Reuters
      Neves thanked fans for their supportCredit: Reuters
      The Benfica faithful showed their support for Neves by chanting his name at the end of the game.
      And the support of his fans brought the young midfielder to tears.
      Benfica drew 0-0 with Toulouse on the night, which was enough to see them advance through to the next round.
      Neves has played 38 times in all competitions for Benfica this year, despite being just 19 years old.
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      He has already been capped three times by Portugal.
      A combative deep-lying midfielder in the Rodri mould, Neves was linked with a big money move to the Premier League in the summer and January.
      United were interested in the midfielder last summer, although the emergence of Kobbie Mainoo in his position may see their interest in him cool.
      He has also attracted the interest of Arsenal as they look to replace Thomas Partey in the summer.
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      Neves was thrust into the Benfica first team last year when he was just 18 to replace the outgoing Enzo Fernandez, who signed for Chelsea in a £107million deal.
      Benfica were playing in the play-off of the Europa League after dropping down from the Champions League this year.
      They will find out their opponents in the round of 16 in March. More

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      Jurgen Klopp’s agent confirms manager’s plans after Liverpool exit with Bayern Munich job set to be available

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      LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp plans to take a year out following his exit from the club. That’s according to his agent Marc Kosicke who told Sky Germany that the German doesn’t plan to take over any club or national team anytime soon.
      Jurgen Klopp will depart Liverpool this summerCredit: EPA
      The statement comes after Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich confirmed they will be parting ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season.
      Klopp was immediately linked with replacing him.
      The Liverpool chief has already stated he has no intentions of coaching another team in England following a successful nine year spell at Anfield.
      But since the announcement in January, he has found himself linked with vacancies at Barcelona and Germany but his agent insists he is going nowhere… for now.

      Klopp’s agent Kosicke said: “Jurgen Klopp will not coach any club or national team for a year after this current season.
      “That remains unchanged.“
      With Klopp having ruled himself out of Bayern Munich job, former player and current Bayer Leverkusen manager Xavi Alonso is favourite to land the job alongside Zinedine Zidane and former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      Ironically, the vacancy coming up at Bayern could wreck Liverpool’s plans with it understood they are keen to appoint Alonso themselves.
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      Klopp first arrived to Liverpool back in November 2015 having replaced Brendan Rodgers in the dugout.
      Klopp was able to get the team to the Europa League final a couple of months later where they lost 3-1 to Sevilla.
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      Since then, he has returned the club to the top of the game, guiding them to a Champions League and Premier League trophy during his time.
      Signings including Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Virgil van Dijk have been key players during his tenure.
      Klopp has spent nine years at LiverpoolCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Chelsea ‘in shock transfer swoop for Liverpool’s £85m star Darwin Nunez to solve striking woes’

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      CHELSEA were interested in signing Liverpool star Darwin Nunez last summer, according to reports.The Uruguayan, 24, endured an inconsistent first season at Anfield following his £85million switch from Benfica.
      Darwin Nunez has been in red-hot form for LiverpoolCredit: Alamy
      Nunez was admired by Paul Winstanley during Chelsea’s sporting director’s stint at Brighton.
      According to The Times, Winstanley enquired as to whether the striker would be available for the Blues to sign last summer.
      It had been rumoured that Liverpool were open to flogging Nunez, with a potential switch to Atletico Madrid in exchange for Joao Felix having been mooted.
      As it happened the claims were false, with the Reds rebuffing the Blues and keeping hold of their hard-working forward.
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      Jurgen Klopp’s faith in Nunez has largely been rewarded this term.
      The odd painful miss aside, Liverpool’s No9 has enjoyed a productive season with his side fighting on all fronts.
      Nunez has scored 13 goals in 37 appearances in all competitions, including nine in the Premier League, while also laying on 11 assists.
      He missed the Reds’ 4-1 win over Luton earlier this week and is a doubt for this Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.
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      The Blues, meanwhile, have persevered with Nicolas Jackson up top this term.
      Jackson, 22, has managed nine goals in 27 appearances for the Blues since his £32million switch from Villarreal, including seven in the Prem.
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      Boss Mauricio Pochettino also gave Armando Broja a go up front, before loaning him out to Fulham on Deadline Day.
      The Argentine has Christopher Nkunku to call upon again following a lengthy injury, with the Frenchman having scored against Liverpool in the league last month. More