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      Premier League’s hottest Wag Maja Nilsson goes braless as Man Utd ace’s partner called ‘so fine’

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      MAJA NILSSON dazzled fans by going offline and onto stripes.The wife of Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof posted snazzy snaps – one bra-less in a stripey outfit, another in a long dress – as she returned to England after a week on holiday and away from social media.
      Maja Nilsson Lindelof wowed fans with this lookCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja goes with the flowing dress as she shared picsCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      The Swede hoped to see snowballs back in EnglandCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Unfortunately for Victor Lindelof, Man Utd’s form hasn’t been as bright as his top in this snap from an earlier get-away with MajaCredit: Instagram @victorlindelof
      And while her army of followers went all slushy with their comments, Maja admitted she was dreaming of solid snow.
      Instead of course the Swedish fashion entrepreneur, 30, was welcomed back by Storm Isha.
      But at least the Unicef ambassador was also greeted with a whirlwind of praise from fans, who called her “the world’s prettiest” and “just so beautiful”.
      It’s 11 months since Maja was “officially” named as the most attractive Wag in the Premier League.
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      But sadly for Lindelof and Co, her formal rating of 9.7 out of 10 far outweighs any individual marks given to United’s players amid another mediocre season.
      And unfortunately for her husband, the Red Devils’ leaky defence means the only Nil he usually sees in the first half these days is in his wife’s surname. 
      Maja announced her comeback to these shores by posting glamorous pictures along with the words: “A week offline with my little family and friends.. time for England and hoping the SNOW IS STILL THERE!!”
      Warm responses included: “Always so good looking” and “so fine”.
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      But there were a few chilly replies from spoilsports, who warned the influencer “nope, just rain” and “gale force winds”.
      Luckily for Maja, her following is a force of nature itself – as her total number of fans on Instagram has now swelled to the brink of 250,000.
      A glimpse into Maja’s glam life…
      Maja and Victor married six years agoCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      The two began dating in 2013Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      And had their first child together in 2019Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      They had their second child in 2021Credit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja with her husband VictorCredit: Getty
      Maja is a fan of a selfieCredit: instagram
      She recently switched up her haircutCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja showing her support for SwedenCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      A golden hour selfieCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      Maja Lindelof stunned in a sparkly dressCredit: Instagram More

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      Brighton 0 Wolves 0: Wasteful Seagulls lose precious ground on rivals for European place in bore draw

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      JAMES MILNER moved into second place on the all-time Premier League appearance list to liven up Monday night’s 0-0 bore draw between Brighton and Wolves.A man that has amassed over half a million followers on a parody Twitter account called Boring Milner became the most exciting story at the Amex. 
      Brighton and Wolves played out a 0-0 bore draw at the AmexCredit: AFP
      James Milner made his 633rd Premier League appearance – the second-most in historyCredit: Reuters
      He produced another gut-busting shift on his 633rd Prem appearance to move ahead Ryan Giggs and 20 behind Gareth Barry on the all time list. 
      Milner made his debut on 10 November 2002 and is the first player to play in the division at every age from 16 to 38.
      David James, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole, Jermain Defoe, Paolo di Canio, Ian Harte, Lee Bowyer, Nick Barmby, Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka were some of the legends that Milner shared the pitch with on his debut back then. 
      And he helped Brighton to only their second clean sheet of the season in their first game back in 16-days after their warm weather training camp in Dubai. 
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      Meanwhile it is a sign of the times that Wolves are now unbeaten in each of their last four Prem games. 
      They just missed out on matching a run of four successive wins in top-flight matches – which last came back in January 1972 under Bill McGarry.
      Brighton sizzled early on as Jason Steele lasered the silkiest of passes 65-yards into the feet of Facundo Buonanotte which resulted in a fierce low drive from Joao Pedro being charged down. 
      Local lads Lewis Dunk and Jack Hinshelwood linked up with the prettiest of passing sequences before the ball fell to Danny Welbeck who fired just over the crossbar. 
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      Brighton were back at it again and a desperate scramble in the box ended with Tommy Doyle clearing a sprawling header from Buonanotte just three-yards out. 
      Pedro Neto, on his first start since October 28, had Wolves fans licking their chops after shaving the post with a rasping shot for the visitors’ best chance of the first-half. 
      Neto’s return to the starting XI is a major boost to Wolves given he notched seven assists in his last eight Premier League starts, including in each of his last three starts in the competition, and he dazzled throughout. 
      But Brighton didn’t let up and Jose Sa was forced to make a superb save with his fingertips after a Pascal Gross free-kick fell onto Jan Paul van Hecke’s noggin and towards goal. 
      Tempers flared just before half-time as Gary O’Neil and Roberto De Zerbi went head to head after Craig Dawson clipped Billy Gilmour with a stray boot. 
      Neither side could find a breakthrough in a tight affairCredit: Reuters
      Gary O’Neill and Roberto De Zerbi appeared content to share the pointCredit: Getty
      Wolves’ goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler was embroiled in the melee and was booked in the aftermath, sparking chants of “lanky p***” from the boistrous home fans.
      The handbags continued at the break as livid Wolves players were in referee Craig Pawson’s face as he blew the whistle as Pawson was on the attack.
      Wolves emerged from the restart with a rocket up their jacksies and Neto found Matheus Cunha who was unable to beat Steele with back to back strikes. 
      Brighton hit back strongly and Nelson Semedo snaffled up Joao Pedro as he was just breaking free in front of goal.
      Max Kilman then slid in with a jaw-dropping tackle to deny Pedro smack bang in front of goal again. 
      Just over the hour mark De Zerbi had seen enough and hauled off Welbeck for Evan Ferguson and Buonanotte for Tariq Lamptey – who had only played 34 minutes since October 5 due to injury before last night.
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      Wolves had a late flurry of chances with Neto, Cunha and Mario Lemina all coming close. 
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      Newcastle fans fume ‘you WHAT?’ after finding out Kieran Trippier’s ‘mad’ price tag amid Bayern Munich transfer interest

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      NEWCASTLE fans were left shocked upon hearing star man Kieran Trippier could leave for just £12million.Trippier has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, who are keen to add to their English contingent after signing Eric Dier and England captain Harry Kane.
      Newcastle are open to letting Kieran Trippier go for a fee between £11m-£12mCredit: Getty
      And according to Sky in Germany, the Magpies may demand a fee between £11m-£12m for the right-back during the January transfer window.
      The Tyneside giants previously rated the 33-year-old at £13m, while Bayern appear to prefer a loan.
      The Toon Army were left in disbelief upon hearing such a relatively low release clause for one of the best English players in the world.
      On fan tweeted: “You what?”
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      Another commented: “Even during a bad season for Kieran, that’s peanuts for a player of his caliber.”
      A third wrote: “Easy for Bayern.”
      This fan wondered: “Loan or permanent?”
      And that one posted: “Only? Way too little for him definitely.”
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      Trippier is not the only Newcastle star Eddie Howe could lose this month.
      The Geordies are said to have agreed a shock deal to let Miguel Almiron leave for Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia.
      AC Milan are also ready to submit a bid to sign Callum Wilson on a permanent deal.
      Wilson appears keen on a switch to Milan where he would link up with fellow England aces Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. More

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      Jose Mourinho told me dream final management job when he came over to see me – he’ll wait until after the Euros for it

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      JOSE MOURINHO wants to manage Portugal before rolling credits on his glittering career.That is according to Chelsea hero Frank Leboeuf, who claims Mourinho told him he wants to have a crack at international football after 24 years of club management.
      Chelsea hero Frank Leboeuf knows the one team Jose Mourinho wants to manageCredit: Getty
      Mourinho wants to manage Portugal before retiring, claims LeboeufCredit: AP
      The Portuguese tactician was sacked by Roma last week following a string of poor results that saw the Serie A giants slumping to eighth place in the table.
      The ex-Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United boss is now searching for his next destination, with rumours linking him to a move to Saudi Arabia or a Premier League return to Newcastle.
      However, Leboeuf claims he knows one team the Special One definitely wishes to take over at some point after a conversation they had in Los Angeles.
      And that is none other than his own national team, but as things stand the 60-year-old will have to wait until after Euro 2024.
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      That is because Roberto Martinez has already led Cristiano Ronaldo and co to the finals in Germany and much will depend on how far the ex-Everton boss can take the Euro 2016 champions.
      Leboeuf told ESPN: “I remember interviewing Mr Mourinho when he was at Madrid or Chelsea when he came over to Los Angeles.
      “He admitted that the last thing he would love to do in his coaching career would be to get the Portuguese national team job. I think that’s going to be his goal.
      “It’s tricky right now with Roberto but I really think he can be patient and see how it goes during the Euros and then maybe jump into the seat if he has the chance to.”
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      This comes after Mourinho rejected a lucrative offer from Saudi side Al-Shabab.
      The former Real Madrid manager was also spotted arriving in Barcelona.
      Speculation suggested Newcastle could also be a possible destination with the megarich Magpies slumping down to 10th place in the Premier League table under Eddie Howe. More

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      Former Man Utd star who only spent one season with Sir Alex Ferguson was ‘almost in tears’ when he announced retirement

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand has recalled the moment Sir Alex Ferguson announced his Old Trafford departure.The legendary manager stepped down from his position after the Red Devils won the Premier League back in 2013.
      Robin van Persie was ‘close to tears’ after Sir Alex Ferguson announced his deartureCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Ferguson left Man Utd in 2013Credit: Getty
      He announced his exit less than two weeks before the final day of the season, leaving fans devastated.
      And Ferdinand has admitted that he and his team-mates were equally as upset to see Ferguson leave.
      Speaking to ex-Chelsea star John Obi Mikel on the Obi One Podcast, the former defender said: “The WhatsApp messages started getting crazy the night before the news hit the media. And in the morning, everyone is texting each other that the manager is leaving.
      “I’ll never forget the moment. The air almost sapped out of the changing room, and everyone just looked at each other.”
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      He then went on to reveal that Robin Van Persie, who had only joined United one year prior, was almost in tears after the announcement.
      Ferdinand explained: “I remember that Robin Van Persie signed because the manager was there, and I remember looking at him straight away, and he was almost in tears.
      “Although he’s had hardly a season with the manager, he adored the gaffer. The guy was gobsmacked.”
      Van Persie joined Man Utd in a £24million transfer from Arsenal in 2012.
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      Ferguson was initially reluctant to sign him as he believed the Dutchman was “too old” but they eventually reached an agreement on a four-year deal.
      The striker went on to score 58 goals in 105 appearances and played a crucial role in United’s title-winning season.
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      Man Utd fans joke Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given Scott McTominay ‘new role’ with ‘cringiest advert ever seen’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Scott McTominay appeared in the “cringiest advertisement” for Adidas and left fans baffled.McTominay acted like a cashier working at United’s official store and checked out a pair of football boots for a customer.
      Manchester United ace Scott McTominay took part in a bizarre adCredit: X formerly Twitter / @ManUtd
      McTominay tried out his acting chops as a a cashier working at Man Utd’s storeCredit: X formerly Twitter / @ManUtd
      The customer watched McTominay yelling Goal in confusionCredit: X formerly Twitter / @ManUtd
      Man Utd fans joked Sir Jim Ratcliffe found a new role for McTominayCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils issued the bizarre 14-second-long clip on Twitter with the following caption: “Checking out with these beauties.”
      And in it McTominay is heard telling the customer: “That will be a GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL!”
      The camera then turned to the cash register, which also reads: “GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL!”
      And the customer was then recorded looking absolutely perplexed, just like many United fans who watched the strange ad.
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      Some supporters even suggested Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is expecting confirmation of his 25 per cent takeover of the club from the Premier League, has found a “new role” for McTominay.
      One fan tweeted: “The cringiest advertisement I’ve ever seen in my life.”
      Another commented: “INEOS giving Scott McTominay a new role.”
      A third posted: “What is this?”
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      This fan said: “This is so cringe.”
      And that one stated: “What a silly advert.”
      McTominay has amassed a total of six goals and one assist in 24 appearances so far this season.
      McTominay in Dubai
      McTominay has been enjoying some winter sun in Dubai during United’s winter break.
      And the Scotland international has been joined by his girlfriend Cam Reading.
      The couple were special guests at the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament.
      However, the pair got more than they bargained for when a stray ball went in their direction and landed in an “awkward” spot.
      McTominay has been joined by his girlfriend Cam Reading at DubaiCredit: @camreading_
      McTominay and Cam were special guests during a golf tournament
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      Why it makes perfect sense for Newcastle to cash in on Kieran Trippier, even if he is club’s greatest ever right-back

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      AS crazy as it sounds, it may just make sense for Newcastle to cash in on Kieran Trippier.The Magpies insist their talisman is not for sale as Bayern Munich chase the England international but, as CEO Darren Eales admitted earlier this month, everyone has a price.
      Kieran Trippier may have already established himself as Newcastle’s greatest right-backCredit: Getty
      But Newcastle should still consider selling Trippier amid interest from Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      An initial loan offer was understandably rejected out of hand over the weekend yet if the German giants were to come in with a hefty offer, can the Geordies really say no?
      Selling your star players is hardly a recipe for success, though Trippier’s could just be a special case.
      For starters, while Toon boss Eddie Howe will never admit it, Newcastle’s campaign – which promised so much not too long ago – is close to being a write off.
      Dumped out of the Champions League, 10th in the Prem and 14 points off the top four, focus is already shifting to next season.
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      And as Financial Fair Play rules continue to dog the Saudi-funded Tynesiders, new players are needed if Newcastle are to come back stronger next term.
      Right-back Trippier is not going to command a fee anywhere near the £100million someone like Bruno Guimaraes or Alexander Isak could, but selling him would allow them to make signings of their own this month.
      One of the highest earners on around £120,000-a-week, the England international turns 34 in September so is unlikely to get any better.
      His form fell off a cliff during a torrid December having been a model of consistency since joining from Atletico Madrid for £12m two years ago, and while he has recovered somewhat from that alarming slump, his best days in black and white may have been and gone.  
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      With his contract expiring in the summer of 2025, this is almost certainly their last chance to command a fee for the veteran.
      Injuries have wrecked Newcastle’s season but one of the beneficiaries has been Tino Livramento, leaving fans scratching their heads as to how he has only started six Prem games since arriving from Southampton last summer.
      Signed as Trippier’s long-term successor, the 21-year-old has already proven that he has everything to be a Newcastle stalwart for the next decade.
      And if Trippier’s head has been turned at the prospect of reuniting with old Tottenham pals Harry Kane and Eric Dier, with the chance of winning the Bundesliga and Champions League, does it really make sense to further block Livramento’s development with little to play for over the second half of the season?
      Newcastle’s talisman since he arrived, Trippier can already lay claim to being Newcastle’s greatest ever right-back.
      Selling him was not even close to approaching the radar at the beginning of January, but if Bayern put a sizable cash offer on the table, it may just be too good for the Mags to turn down. More

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      Stamford Bridge has matchday atmosphere of a MAUSOLEUM, claims club legend ahead of Middlesbrough semi-final

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      FORMER Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has compared the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge to that of a mausoleum.The Blues have struggled to compete for trophies since Todd Boehly took over in May 2022.
      Ex-Chelsea star Pat Nevin claims the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge is similar to a mausoleumCredit: Getty
      The former winger is not optimistic that the atmosphere will improve during tomorrow’s FA Cup match against MiddlesbroughCredit: Getty
      Despite spending £1billion in just over a year, they finished 12th in the Premier League table last season and crashed out of all cup competitions.
      Things have failed to improve this term, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side ninth in the league and missing European football.
      However, Chelsea will have the chance to reach the Carabao Cup final tomorrow when they face Middlesbrough in the semi-final second leg.
      The Blues lost 1-0 to Boro in the first leg at the Riverside Stadium, but they could mount a comeback on home turf.
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      A capacity crowd is expected at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday as Chelsea eye a place on the bill at Wembley next month.
      However, ex-Chelsea star Nevin is not convinced that the atmosphere will match the occasion.
      In a BBC Football newsletter, he wrote: “Last week I was at Sunderland v Newcastle, then Middlesbrough v Chelsea and then Newcastle v Manchester City. For those unaware of the geography, these games were all in cities in the north east of England at big clubs who are passionately supported, are steeped in football, but who rarely win major trophies.
      “There are only five in the last 68 years between the three of them, ouch!
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      “If there were awards for the quality of the atmosphere however, each would be Champions League contenders. It is very noticeable how different the atmosphere is at various top grounds in England just now.
      “My beloved Chelsea at Stamford Bridge regularly has the matchday atmosphere of a mausoleum on a rainy Monday. Quite fitting as there is a cemetery just behind the main stand.”
      He went on to make the same point for Manchester United fans at Old Trafford, adding: “Old Trafford did not have the graveyard excuse when Spurs came at the weekend, though to be fair there was not much for the home fans to get excited about in the second half.
      “It was however a desperately odd atmosphere that new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe witnessed; he would have been disappointed on so many levels.
      “It seems to take a lot to get Chelsea and Manchester United fans stirred at the moment, but the passion will hopefully come back if and when they ever get back to the top table of the game.
      “The problem is, it doesn’t look imminent for either.” More