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      Chelsea signing Omari Hutchinson, 18, has been compared to new team mate Raheem Sterling and is a viral sensation

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      CHELSEA moved quickly to sign talented Arsenal youngster Omari Hutchinson.The wing-wizard, 18, was highly-rated by boss Mikel Arteta – regularly featuring in first team training last season.
      Omari Hutchinson unveiled as a Chelsea player, with the club’s head of youth recruitment Jim Fraser
      Omari Hutchinson is highly-rated at their Hale End academyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mikel Arteta was impressed by Hutchinson and included him in first team training
      On Instagram Hutchinson penned an emotional goodbye to Arsenal
      But, after seven years at Hale End – Cobham will be where he sees his football career growing.
      And he left Arsenal with a heavy heart.
      “Dear fans, it’s time to say goodbye,” he wrote on Instagram.
      “My experience with Arsenal has been a fantastic and memorable one.
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      “I will always remember my time here and the beautiful journey it has taken me on.
      “This will be one to remember and never to forget.
      “Arsenal made me feel most welcomed and respected, so huge thank you to all the staff and coaches and my team-mates – it’s been a real pleasure.
      “Lastly, a colossal thank you to all the Arsenal fans who have supported and shown me love.
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      “Words cannot describe how I value, respect and love you all!”
      Arsenal’s loss could certainly be Chelsea’s gain in the years to come.
      High hopes
      On a weekly basis last campaign, Gunners fans were left purring by the attacking midfielder and a piece of magnificent skill he had performed during an Under-23 game.
      Back in October, Hutchinson produced a stunning backheel assist in a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.
      While in January, it was the Blues who were left stunned by Hutchinson’s incredible solo goal in a 4-1 loss in the Papa John’s Trophy.
      His form excited boss Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu, who believed they may have found the next Bukayo Saka.
      Like Miguel Azeez, Charlie Patino and Nikolaj Moller, Hutchinson was on the fringes of a first team call-up, earning rave reviews among the Arsenal coaching staff. However, he never did get that first team call up.
      An attacking midfielder with quick feet and bags of pace, Hutchinson was spied listening attentively to his Spanish boss during coaching sessions in the past few seasons.
      Former Arsenal star David Luiz was also impressed by his efforts – and embraced the youngster with a high-five.
      FULL OF POTENTIAL AND BELIEF
      Back in 2020, Hutchinson signed his first pro contract with Arsenal, who he has been with since the age of 11.
      “A proud day for me and my family and I look forward to pushing on and continuing to work hard,” he wrote on his Instagram as a caption for a photo that showed him inking his deal.
      Cheekily, he added: “Debut soon to come.”
      The confidence he has in his ability translates to the swagger he plays with on the pitch.
      An attacking midfielder who has drawn comparisons with Raheem Sterling, Hutchinson boasts fine dribbling skills and an eye for a goal playing on the right wing.
      Ironically, Sterling will now be his team mate at Stamford Bridge – so he will able to learn first hand from his hero.
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      Hutchinson signed his first pro contract with Arsenal in 2020
      Hutchinson, pictured with Pele, had been with Arsenal since he was 11
      A quick midfielder, Hutchinson can play out wide or as a No10Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Big Performance from the boys in a 4-1 Win against Tottenham 👌🏾 Good to get back on the scoresheet plus and assist ⚽️ 🅰️ We go again 🦍 pic.twitter.com/RIZld1a2wM— Omari Hutchinson (@omarihutch7) January 24, 2021

      And Hutchinson knows a thing or two about performing against London teams. Last season, he was the star performer in the 4-1 rout of Tottenham for the U18’s – scoring another brilliant individual goal and grabbing an assist.
      And he is equally as adept playing in a No10 role, while he was also used at left-back.
      ARTETA WAS IMPRESSED
      A few months before Hutchinson penned his deal with Arsenal, he was drafted into a first team training session with Arteta and Arsenal’s main stars.
      Immediately, he impressed his boss with his passing, skill on the ball, movement and his determination.
      Of course, Arteta had heard from Hutchinson’s youth coaches that he was one of the most exciting players in the academy.
      That is now all academic now.
      But there’s still some way to go before we know he can do it with the big boys.
      Last season, he was raved about – scoring a goal in a 4-3 win away at Newport County in the Football League Trophy.
      Fans raved that he was Arsenal’s standout performer.
      His outstanding season was rewarded with an international call-up by Jamaica, which he accepted with glee even though he was capped at England youth level.
      In the Football League Trophy win over Newport County, Hutchinson was Arsenal’s standout playerCredit: Getty
      Ex-Arsenal first team star David Luiz was impressed by HutchinsonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Hutchinson takes the ball past Alex RunarssonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Big things are expected of HutchinsonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      So it’s no wonder Chelsea are happy to have nabbed a Gunners youth star. “We are delighted that Omari has agreed to sign for Chelsea,” head of youth recruitment Jim Fraser revealed.
      “He is a brilliant addition who joins us as an exciting emerging talent hoping to make a quick impression in the senior game.” More

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      Mike Tyson’s three wives include one he caught having sex with Brad Pitt, one who is a doctor and ex-convict Kiki

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      BOXING legend Mike Tyson is the most settled he’s ever been.And that could be because of the influence of his third wife, Lakiha Spicer.
      Mike Tyson has married three different women in his lifetimeCredit: New York Daily News – Getty
      Tyson’s first wife Robin Givens had a dalliance with Brad Pitt while they were still togetherCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Or it’s possible that the 56-year-old’s admitted cannabis indulgence has mellowed him out.
      But over the years his tumultuous lifestyle hasn’t lent well to being a married man.
      Before he walked down the aisle with Lakiha, better known as ‘Kiki’, he was wed twice.
      First, to American model Robin Givens in 1988, who he caught in bed with Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt.
      Then, to doctor Monica Turner for six years.
      ROBIN GIVENS, 1988-89
      The most explosive love affair Mike had came at the height of his fame.
      They married 11 months after their first date, on which they were reportedly joined by her mother and publicist.
      “My social skills consisted of putting a guy in a coma,” he wrote in his memoir, ‘Undisputed Truth’.
      “So maybe Robin was just what the doctor ordered.”
      According to Tyson, they had a hastily arranged wedding when Givens announced she was pregnant.
      Givens allegedly brought her mum along to her first date with TysonCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The pair walked down the aisle just 11 months after meetingCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Tyson revealed that Givens told him she was pregnant before later revealing she had a miscarriageCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      In a TV interview Givens called Tyson intimidating and said she was scared of himCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Givens was caught in bed with Brad Pitt while she was still seeing TysonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Pitt pleaded with Tyson not to hit him and made a quick exitCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He had already given Givens and her mum £3million to buy a New Jersey estate, as well as put £6.5million in another account for her and her mum.
      But shortly after money was exchanged, Robin told Mike she had had a miscarriage.
      The pair later appeared in cringe-worthy interview with US journalist Barbara Walters, where Givens called Tyson “intimidating” and said her and her mother were frightened of his temper.
      Givens filed for divorce soon after the interview, but they continued to see each other.
      At that point, Givens began dating Brad Pitt – and Tyson walked in on the pair having sex.
      “Dude, don’t strike me,” Pitt said as he was faced with the fierce heavyweight, “don’t strike me.”
      “You had to see the look on his face,” Tyson wrote in his book.
      “He looked like he was ready to receive his last rites. He also looked stoned out of his gourd.”
      MONICA TURNER, 1997-2003
      You could’ve forgiven Tyson for swearing off marriage after his experience with Givens.
      Monica Turner became wife No2 in 1997Credit: EPA
      Paediatrician Turner met Tyson at a party thrown by Eddie Murphy, who starred opposite wife No1 Robin GivensCredit: Rex Features
      Tyson and Turner set up home in Maryland and hoped for the quiet lifeCredit: Reuters
      Tyson and Turner’s marriage lasted four years and she divorced him on terms of adulteryCredit: Reuters
      But in 1997 he said ‘I do’ to Turner in a quiet Muslim ceremony, seven years after they first met.
      Their paths first crossed in 1990 at a party thrown by comedian Eddie Murphy.
      The pair stayed in touch, even when Tyson was convicted of raping 18-year-old beauty pageant contestant Desiree Washington and sent to an Indiana jail for three years.
      Every two weeks Turner visited Tyson in prison as their romance blossomed.
      When he was released they set up home in Maryland, where they had hoped to live the quiet life.
      But their romance wasn’t to last – with Turner filing for divorce and claiming adultery four years later.
      They have two children together – Rayna and Amir.
      LAKIHA SPICER, 2009-PRESENT
      Kiki, 43, first met Tyson aged 18, when they were introduced by promoter Don King after one of his bouts.
      However, it wasn’t until the early noughties that they began dating, and they married in 2009 – two weeks after the death of Tyson’s daughter, Exodus.
      Lakiha Spicer first met Tyson when she was just 18 in the early noughtiesCredit: Rex Features
      Lakiha is better known by the nickname KikiCredit: 2018 Jean Catuffe
      Kiki helped Tyson devise his one-man show on BroadwayCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Most recently, Kiki helped develop Mike’s one-man show ‘The Undisputed Truth’ on Broadway.
      But, despite the longevity of their marriage, it’s been fraught with difficulties and suggestions of infidelity.
      Tyson said back in January that he had only been faithful to Spicer for the last two years of their marriage in an interview on rapper T.I.’s ExpediTIously podcast.
      Kiki has also had her problems with the law.
      In 2008, she was sentenced to six months in federal jail for defrauding £60,000 from a company owned by her father.
      She claimed she taught maths courses in the Sister Clara Muhammad School, however she allegedly used the school to launder money.
      Tyson married Kiki in 2009Credit: Getty Images
      In 2008 Kiki was sentenced to six months in federal jail for money launderingCredit: Getty Images
      Kiki was carrying Tyson’s baby when she was sentencedCredit: Getty Images
      Tyson credits Kiki with helping him overcome drug addictionCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      Kiki did time while carrying Tyson’s baby, and when she came out she found her husband hopelessly addicted to drugs.
      With her help, Tyson managed to beat his addiction.
      “I’m very happy me and my wife got together, because I don’t know how I would have survived out there”, he told US magazine People. More

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      Watch UFC legend Conor McGregor destroy former featherweight boxing champ Patrick Hyland in the Octagon

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      ANY boxer planning to try their hand at MMA may want to think twice following throwback footage of Conor McGregor sparring Patrick Hyland.Hyland is no stranger to a scrap after being crowned the boxing WBF featherweight champion in 2011.

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      Conor McGregor, in red, destroyed Hyland in the Octagon
      The UFC star showed no mercy on the former boxing champ
      McGregor, right, caught Hyland with a few jabs
      But he looked a fish out of water after stepping inside the cage to take on the Notorious as his Straight Blast Gym in Dublin.
      With the pair padded up, McGregor instantly went straight for the body and took Hyland down to the canvas.
      The 38-year-old fellow Irishman knew he was in instant trouble and can be heard shouting: “What do I do? I don’t know what to do.”
      McGregor, who has not fought since suffering a horrific injury in his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, remains in total control of their session and even takes it easy on his opponent.
      Hyland showed glimpses of the fighter he once was by throwing a couple of testing jabs but nothing to trouble the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champ.
      McGregor even managed to laugh at the boxer when Hyland attempted a takedown of his own.
      The footage was leaked online by the 33-year-old’s head coach John Kavanagh but Hyland appeared to take the beating in good spirits.
      The same can’t be said about McGregor’s former sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi who had a major fallout with the Notorious over a leaked sparring video in 2017.
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      McGregor is ‘way ahead of schedule’ in his recovery according to manager Audie Attar, after shattering his left tibia and fibula in his July trilogy fight with Poirier.
      The Irishman is already back on his feet and in the gym training, although he’s yet to resume kicking.
      But he will look to bounce back from consecutive defeats for the first time in his professional career, when he fights next.
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      Ricky Hatton’s ‘f****** expensive’ holiday to Mykonos in 2019 saw him eat £835 steak and call girlfriend Robocop

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      WHEN boxing legends do holidays, they look a little bit like this.Back in 2019, SunSport columnist Ricky Hatton, now 43, lapped up the sun in Mykonos, sharing his hilarious adventures on Instagram.
      Ricky Hatton enjoyed the holiday of a lifetime in Mykonos with no expense sparedCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton wined and dined ex-girlfriend Charlie on the Greek islandCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      And the ‘Hitman’, who is reportedly worth £31m, was happy to part with some serious cash – in what he described a ‘f****** expensive’ holiday – to wine and dine ex-girlfriend Charlie (He cruelly nicknamed The Fun Police) on the stunning Greek island.
      From chowing down on £820 steaks to staying at a £350-per-night luxury villa, no expense was spared.
      And he even got away with comparing his missus to Robocop… maybe that’s why they broke up?
      HIS DIGS
      Hatton and Charlie stayed at the exclusive five-star AGL Luxury Villas, where homes come with a fully-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, flat-screen TVs and private swimming pools.
      Most of the properties come with a terrace and a sea view, while guests can take advantage of barbecuing facilities too.
      With the airport only three miles away, and AGL Luxury Villas being close to the centre, it’s the perfect spot to see the island in all its glory.
      But staying here doesn’t come cheap. Prices to live like a king start at around £350-per-night.
      Hatton relaxed in his pool at AGL Luxury VillasCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      AGL Luxury Villas cost around £350-per-night to rentCredit: AGL Luxury Villas
      With scenic views of Mykonos, AGL Luxury Villas offer the perfect spot to relaxCredit: AGL Luxury Villas
      Hatton got a kick out of his bedroom view every morningCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      POSH NOSH
      It’s no secret the former boxing champ loves his food – often eating out at the finest eateries.
      In Mykonos he really pushed out the boat, polishing off grub at flashy restaurants like meat-eaters spots Nammos and Scorpios, and chomping on healthy sushi at Tokyo Joe’s.
      It was the morning after dining at Nammos though that Hatton admitted waking up in a “puddle of f****** tears” when he discovered his restaurant bill.
      Managing to rack up a charge of £1,750 for a meal-for-two, that included a bottle of champagne for £450, as well as a bottle of prosecco for £120, he could’ve been left with an awful hangover.
      But Hatton made sure his stomach was lined with a hearty kobe ribeye steak that set him back £820.
      Afterwards, he posted before and after snaps of him demolishing his dinner, as well as a snap of his huge bill.
      “Just woke up this morning in a puddle of f****** tears,” he captioned the picture.
      Hatton went to Nammos where he chomped down on £820 worth of steakCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Keen to share his expense, Hatton posted a snap of his Nammos bill on InstagramCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton wasn’t to be beaten by his £820 kobe beef ribeyeCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      His ex, Charlie joined Hatton on the luxury tripCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton

      “That’s what you get for being a fat greedy little s***.”
      He later added: “I just ordered it. Didn’t look. Ha ha.
      “The bill came and the fun police just started laughing. Wow.”
      DRINK
      Before he landed in Mykonos, Hatton was in Tenerife on holiday with estranged parents Ray and Carol and was caught on video stumbling around an Irish pub.
      The former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion flashed his belly and danced along to Lionel Richie’s 1983 hit All Night Long during the festivities.
      However, on this trip with The Fun Police, he was a little bit more reserved, aside from that whopping Nammos bar bill that also included around £120-worth of Hendricks gin.
      But they did enjoy a cocktail at the 180 Degrees Sunset Bar, that offers unparalleled views of the island when the sun goes down.
      MISS ROBOCOP
      Charlie lived it up with Hatton in MykonosCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton took delight in comparing ex-girlfriend Charlie to Robocop because of her sunglassesCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Despite the banter, Hatton made it up to Charlie by taking her shopping in the Little Venice district of MykonosCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton and Charlie would have been gutted to say goodbye to MykonosCredit: AGL Luxury Villas
      However, rest-assured Hatton’s wallet is safe for nowCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton did get himself into bother with former girlfriend Charlie after he took a snap of her wearing some designer shades and compared her to Robocop on Instagram.
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      But she saw the funny side, replying to his banter on Instagram writing: “😂😂😂 I new you would take the p*ss out of them!! Set myself up for that one 😂 xx”
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      How Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury could be worth an amazing £150m to make it fifth richest fight in boxing history

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’S all-British heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury could become the fifth-richest fight in boxing history, if it happens.The much-anticipated bout would be the most lucrative fight EVER to not feature Floyd Mayweather.
      The fight would be the most lucrative ever to not feature Floyd Mayweather
      It is expected that the battle would earn as much as £150million, taking into account the purse, pay-per-view purchases, gate receipts and sponsors.
      British fans will be desperate for the historic event to take place on home soil… but Eddie Hearn admitted in the past that could mean the fighters would have to accept 50 per cent less than they could get in Saudi Arabia.
      Hearn secured a site fee of over £30m for AJ’s Diriyah rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr in December 2019, and could expect to get much more for a bout with the Gypsy King.
      We’re in a good place. It’s fair to say that, in principle, both guys have agreed to that fight. Two fights.Eddie Hearn
      Fury confirmed in June 2020 that he and Joshua had agreed a two-fight contract after much speculation.
      He tweeted: “It’s official FURY VS JOSUAR AGREED FOR NEXT YEAR, I got to smash @bronzebomber first then I’ll annihilate @anthonyfjoshua #WEARESPARTANS”.
      And, at the time, Hearn told Sky Sports: “We’ve been talking to [Fury’s management team] MTK, giving them the assurances from Joshua’s side that all the details on the structure of the deal is approved from our side.
      “And it is from Fury’s side, as well.
      “We’re in a good place. It’s fair to say that, in principle, both guys have agreed to that fight. Two fights.
      “There’s lot to overcome in the meantime. We’re moving in the right direction.
      “I’m confident that both guys have giving their blessing for the fight to go ahead.”

      However, AJ’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk threw a spanner in the works – making that rematch a priority first before any potential battle with Fury.
      Fury’s second fight with Deontay Wilder was believed to have earned over £50m in US PPV sales alone.
      And this era-defining bout would be expected to sell even more.
      The Wythenshawe-born boxer has teased his retirement after disposing of Wilder in their trilogy bout.
      But should an all-British heavyweight super clash go ahead, only fights featuring retired five-weight king Floyd Mayweather will have ever earned more.
      The most lucrative earned an eye-watering £678m back in 2015, when the American finally faced Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
      Fury – Wilder II is believed to have made over £50m in US PPV sales aloneCredit: Rex Features
      AJ lost his belts to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this yearCredit: Reuters
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      The only fight to ever come close to that figure was his subsequent ten-round victory over MMA star Conor McGregor, which pocketed £662.5m.
      Mayweather’s bouts with Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez are the only other two in history that will have beaten that likely £150m AJ-Fury figure.
      This will put it ahead of legendary fights such as Lennox Lewis vs Mike Tyson – and the latter’s 1997 rematch with Evander Holyfield.
      Floyd Mayweather’s 2015 showdown with Manny Pacquiao will take some beating as the most lucrative fight of all timeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      FORMULA ONE’S season could be extended to 30 races with new Grand Prixs in Las Vegas and Africa.F1 boss Stefano Domenicali has confirmed to Sky Sports that it is a major possibility thanks to the huge interest in the sport.
      Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen could soon be going full throttle in Las Vegas and AfricaCredit: Getty
      This season is a record 23-race calendar, but rumours are mounting that Vegas could join next term to add a third race to the USA.
      And Domenicalli has revealed that Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and F1’s other stars could soon be flying around a track in Africa also.
      Sin City last hosted an F1 Grand Prix in 1984 with South Africa staging last staging a race in 1993.
      The sport’s CEO and president said: “We need to be balanced, we need to see what are the other opportunities.
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      “On top of America, on top of China, I think there is a potential also to be in Africa soon.
      “There is a lot of interest there. For sure that’s another area that so far is missing in the geography of our calendar.”
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      “It is up to us to try to find the right balance considering what are the venues which would like to be in F1, what are the historical values we need to see on the calendar.
      “There are some promoters who have expiring agreements, and probably some of the current Grand Prixs will no longer be part of the calendar.”
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      Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo once refused to swap shirts with Robin Gosens and left Germany ace ‘feeling small’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO once refused to swap shirts with Robin Gosens – leaving the Germany star ‘feeling small’.But Gosens, now 28, had the last laugh when he scored in the Germans’ 4-2 rout of Portugal – also taking home the Man of the Match award – at Euro 2020.
      Robin Gosens revealed Cristiano Ronaldo rejected his request to swap shirts earlier in his career, with the German getting his revenge with a 4-2 Euro 2020 win over GermanyCredit: EPA
      Ronaldo snubbed Gosens’ request during a game between Atalanta and JuventusCredit: Getty
      And this time he did not even ask the Man Utd star for his top.
      He said back in 2020: “I didn’t ask Cristiano Ronaldo for his shirt because I want to take advantage of this victory and tonight.”
      Ronaldo got Portugal off to a flyer by polishing off a rapid counter-attack.
      But two own goals, a Kai Havertz strike and a cherry on top from Gosens meant Diogo Jota’s goal – from a Ronaldo assist – was mere consolation.
      And for Gosens, he would have been doubly happy to have got the three points in the Group of Death
      Earlier in his career, Gosens revealed he attempted to fulfil a lifelong dream of swapping shirts with his idol, Ronaldo, after he joined Serie A side Juventus in 2018 – only to be sent packing.
      Writing in his biography Dreams Are Worthwhile, Gosens recalled: “After the game against Juventus, I tried to fulfil my dream of having Ronaldo’s jersey.
      “After the final whistle I went to him, having not even gone public to celebrate.

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      “But Ronaldo did not accept.
      “I asked, ‘Cristiano, can I have your shirt?’
      “He didn’t even look at me, he just said, ‘No!'”
      “I was completely blushed and ashamed. I went away and felt small.
      “You know that moment when something embarrassing happens and you look around to see if anyone noticed it?
      “That’s what I felt and tried to hide it.”
      But Gosens had nothing to hide after his amazing display against Portugal and said: “It’s certainly an unforgettable night for me.
      “We beat a really strong team and got my first goal in this tournament, as well as an assist. I’m happy and proud.
      “We knew we had to win today, if we lost it would be very difficult to qualify.
      “We tried to give everything both attacking and defending, and I’m happy we won.”
      Incredibly, Gosens has NEVER lost in the six matches he’s played against Ronaldo.
      Atalanta have won one and drawn three of their four Serie A games against Juventus, also winning their 2019 Coppa Italia quarter-final, before Germany beat Portugal at the Euros.
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