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      Napoli striker Victor Osimhen BENCHED for Serie A clash amid TikTok mocking storm… but comes on to score in Lecce win

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      NAPOLI benched Victor Osimhen against Lecce amid the controversial TikTok mocking of the striker.But he came off the bench to score with the Serie A champions winning 4-0 away from home.
      Victor Osimhen scored after coming off the benchCredit: Reuters
      Osimhen was subject to mockery from his own club as Napoli’s social media team called him a “coconut” in a TikTok video – widely seen as a racial slur.
      They taunted the Nigerian after he missed a penalty against Bologna – leading his agent to threaten legal action against the club.
      Osimhen then refused to take a penalty against Udinese and did not celebrate after scoring in the clash.
      Napoli boss Rudi Garcia decided to drop the forward against Lecce but insisted it was not because of the ongoing controversy.
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      He told DAZN: “There has to be squad rotation, it is almost a third of the team that changed since the game with Udinese, so it’s natural to look to everyone, including those who come off the bench.
      “The extra-sport issue is not important, I prefer to talk about what happens on the field and Osimhen has scored four goals in six games. The rest will take care of itself.”
      Napoli responded to the threats of legal action by stating “no offence was intended” and the bizarre clips were meant to be “light-hearted”.
      A statement read: “Calcio Napoli, wishing to avoid any exploitation of the issue, point out that we never wanted to offend or mock Victor Osimhen, who is a treasure of this club.
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      “As proof of that, during the summer training retreat, the Club firmly rebuffed every offer that was received for the striker’s transfer abroad.
      “Social media, in particular TikTok, has always used an expressive form of language with a light heart and creativity, without wanting to, as in the case with Osimhen as protagonist, have any intention of insult or derision.
      “In any case, if Victor perceived any offence towards him, this was not what the club intended.” More

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      Vile football fans laugh as they taunt Sunderland supporters with tragic Bradley Lowery pic – as cops launch probe

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      SHEFFIELD Wednesday has slammed fans for vile Bradley Lowery taunts at last night’s game against Sunderland. Shocking photos have surfaced of two men laughing as one holds up a photo of the youngster, who tragically died of cancer in 2017.
      Sheffield Wednesday is investigating after vile fans held up a photo of late Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery at last night’s matchCredit: Twitter/@sheffield wednesday
      Bradley tragically died in 2017 after battling cancer his whole lifeCredit: Twiter / @Sheffield wednesday
      The youngster struck up a friendship with Jermain Defoe when he played for SunderlandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The club today said it was probing the incident, and apologised to Sunderland fans and Bradley’s loved ones.
      The six-year-old Sunderland lover struck up a close bond with Jermain Defoe while the England international played for the club. 
      The youngster captured the hearts of Brits on and off the field, as he had battled cancer most of his short life before losing the fight six years ago.
      The photos circulating of the men online have today been slammed by dozens, calling for the vile pair to be banned from matches.
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      In response, Sheffield Wednesday said it was looking into the “outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour”.
      The club said on social media: “We are aware of the images circulating and have launched an immediate investigation together with South Yorkshire Police.
      “We roundly condemn this outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour.
      “We can only apologise for the undoubted distress caused to Bradley’s family and friends.”
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      The Sun has approached South Yorkshire Police for comment.
      Young Bradley was a regular Sunderland mascot, holding the hand of his idol Defoe.
      In June 2017, he penned an emotional tribute to his “best pal” Bradley – saying his favourite part of playing for Sunderland was walking onto the pitch with the brave youngster.
      Defoe said he was heartbroken when he discovered the brave child could only have weeks to live.
      In the wake of Bradley’s death social media became flooded with messages filled with blue heart emojis in a show of support for him.
      The Bradley Lowery Foundation was also set up to support other families going though a similar ordeal.
      Fans have now called for the vile pair to be banned
      The football-mad six-year-old captured the hearts of BritsCredit: Twiter / @Sheffield wednesday
      Sheffield Wednesdays apologised to Bradley’s friends and family – including mum GemmaCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Chelsea ‘line up Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen in January’ as Pochettino demands greater role in transfer business

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is looking to add Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen to his struggling squad this winter, it’s been claimed.Chelsea are currently toiling in 14th place in the Premier League table after just ONE win in their first six matches.
      Mauricio Pochettino is demanding more of a say in Chelsea’s transfers going forwardCredit: REX
      Brentford hitman Ivan Toney is on the Argentine’s winter wishlistCredit: PA
      Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is also a targetCredit: REX
      Blues co-owner Todd Boehly bankrolled a whopping NINE signings this summer, although the new arrivals have yet to hit the ground running.
      It’s understood that Pochettino wants more of a say on transfers and has informed the Blues brass of that desire.

      And according to reports, Toney and Osimhen are on the Argentine’s winter wishlist.
      The Guardian claim the 51-year-old believes the addition of the Brentford and Napoli forwards will give his side sufficient firepower for the second half of the season.
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      Toney is currently serving an eight-month ban from football for a “substantial number of breaches” of the FA’s betting rules but will be free to play come January.
      Chelsea will have to go toe-to-toe with their London rivals Arsenal for the signature of Toney, whom Brentford value at £80m.
      They’ll also have to break the bank for Osimhen – despite his Napoli future being up in the air.
      The Nigerian striker is contemplating taking legal action against the Serie A champions after their official TikTok account posted two videos mocking him.
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      One of the shocking clips – which went viral on social media – even included a racial slur.
      Napoli have since issued a grovelling non-apology to their striker.
      In it, they claimed their snubbing of multiple offers for his services last summer showed how much they value him.
      It read: “As proof of that, during the summer training retreat, the Club firmly rebuffed every offer that was received for the striker’s transfer abroad.
      “Social media, in particular, TikTok, has always used an expressive form of language with a light heart and creativity.
      “Without wanting to, as in the case with Osimhen as the protagonist, have any intention of insult or derision.
      “In any case, if Victor perceived any offence towards him, this was not what the club intended.”
      Chelsea will be back in action on Monday night, travelling across West London to take on their neighbours Fulham.
      Chelsea are currently toiling in 14th place in the Premier LeagueCredit: ALAMY More

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      Watch Victor Osimhen refuse to celebrate after scoring for Napoli hours after threatening legal action over shock video

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN broke his Napoli drought last night – but then REFUSED to celebrate his goal amid his potential legal action against the club.The Nigerian star, 24, grabbed his side’s second in the 4-1 victory over Udinese in Serie A.
      Victor Osimhen broke his mini-drought for Napoli against UdineseCredit: Getty
      The star refused to celebrate his strike amid the potential legal action against the clubCredit: Getty

      That ended his four-game wait for a goal but he showed little emotion after finding the net as the player’s relationship with the club soured over recent days over their shock social media antics.
      Osimhen, who usually celebrates emphatically, instead just stood mooted after firing past the goalkeeper as his team-mates raced over to congratulate him.

      The hotshot also opted against taking a penalty after being mocked by the Italian club’s TikTok account.
      Napoli’s official TikTok page shared a video mocking the forward for missing a spot kick in their 0-0 draw with Bologna on Sunday.
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      The now deleted clip enraged Osimhen and the rest of the squad – and that appeared to lead to him deciding against taking a pen yesterday as he handed over spot-kick duties to Piotr Zielinski, who made no mistake to put the Gli Azzurri 1-0 up.
      Another now-deleted post reportedly saw the club release a video featuring a cropped photo of Osimhen’s head on a coconut with audio over the clip saying: “I’m a coconut.”
      It’s widely viewed as a racial slur.
      Osimhen was linked with a host of Europe’s biggest clubs over the summer transfer window as both Manchester United and Chelsea chased his signature.
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      Now the Premier League duo and rivals Arsenal are on red alert after the controversial TikTok post left the player contemplating SUING his employers over the shock video.
      Osimhen’s agent, Robert Calenda, wrote on X on Monday: “What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable.
      “A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted.
      “A serious fact that causes very serious damage to the player. And adds to the treatment that the boy is suffering in the last period between media trials and fake news.”
      He then added: “We reserve the right to take legal action and any useful initiative to protect Victor.”
      Osimhen earned legendary status last season by playing an instrumental role in Napoli ending their 33-year wait for the Serie A title as he scored 26 goals in 32 top-flight matches. More

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      Model turned boxer Avril Mathie stuns in tiny thong bikini as she gives fans inside glimpse of her beach vacation

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      BOXING star Avril Mathie dazzled fans with a social media post showcasing her vacation.The model turned boxer, 36, sent fans into a frenzy as she took to Instagram to display her time and trip to Europe. 
      Avril Mathie wowed fans with her latest social media postCredit: Instagram/avrilmathie
      Avril Mathie showcased her vacation to EuropeCredit: Instagram/avrilmathie
      Mathie shared a series of photos on her social media, showing off her activity-filled vacation.
      The Aussie fighter wowed her followers as she swam in the ocean, hiked through the mountains, rode jet skis, went to a silent dance party, and jumped off a balcony into an infinity pool overlooking the sea.
      She captioned the post reflecting the trip: 
      “A bunch of last-minute one-way tickets and saying yes to anything that sounded fun this past month turned out pretty magical.”

      Many of her 289,000 followers on the popular Meta app showered her with praise in the comments.
      One said: “Goddess of the ocean.”
      Another: “Looking good, champ!”
      A third expressed: ” So beautiful. What a Life.” 
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      A fourth stated: “That dive was scary but bada**.”
      And a fifth: “You are fricking incredible.”
      Mathie shot to fame and notoriety for her lingerie weigh-in attire and thrilling fight style.
      She began boxing as an amateur in 2012 and had 20 bouts before turning professional in 2017.
      But her talents do not stop in just the ring as she has a decorated career as a fitness model.
      Mathie won Miss Swimsuit USA International in 2014 and the $50,000 Las Vegas International Model Search a year later.
      Avril Mathie is a model turned boxerCredit: Getty
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      Victor Osimhen hands penalty to Napoli team-mate a day after club’s TikTok for mocked his spot kick miss in furious row

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN opted against taking a penalty for Napoli after being mocked by the club’s TikTok account.Napoli’s official TikTok page shared a video mocking the Nigeria international for missing a spot kick in their 0-0 draw with Bologna on Sunday.
      Victor Osimhen was back in action for Napoli on Wednesday after being mocked by the club’s official TikTokCredit: REX
      Napoli’s official TikTok shared a video mocking Osimhen’s penalty miss against BolognaCredit: REX
      Osimhen handed over penalty duty to Piotr Zielinski in Napoli’s clash with UdineseCredit: EPA
      The since-deleted video enraged Osimhen and his team – so much so the striker decided against taking a pen in their Serie A clash with Udinese on Wednesday.
      The striker – who is on the radar of Manchester United – handed over spot-kick duties to Piotr Zielinski, who made no mistake from 12 yards out to put the Gli Azzurri 1-0 up.
      It wasn’t long, however, before Osimhen’s name was on the scoresheet.
      The 24-year-old doubled Rudi Garcia’s troops’ lead in the 39th minute with a clinical finish inside the 18-yard box.
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      Osimhen’s long-term future at Napoli is well and truly up in the air following Napoli’s controversial TikTok post.
      The Nigerian is contemplating SUING his employers over the shock video.
      His agent, Robert Calenda, wrote on X: “What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable.
      “A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted.
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      “A serious fact that causes very serious damage to the player.
      “And adds to the treatment that the boy is suffering in the last period between media trials and fake news.”
      He added: “We reserve the right to take legal action and any useful initiative to protect Victor.”
      Osimhen played an instrumental role in Napoli ending their 33-year wait for Serie A glory last season.
      He bagged an impressive 26 goals and racked up five assists in 32 league matches.
      He’s continued his rich vein of form this campaign, scoring four goals and bagging one assist in seven matches in all competitions.
      Victor Osimhen bagged Napoli’s second of the night with a clinical finishCredit: AP More

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      What did Napoli post on TikTok about Victor Osimhen?

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      VICTOR Osimhen’s representative has threatened Napoli with legal action, following now-deleted videos that were shared on social media.Here we take a look at what was posted online and what Victor Osimhen has said in response.
      Victor Osimhen pictured in September 2023Credit: Rex
      What did SSC Napoli post on TikTok?
      Napoli posted several videos to the social media platform TikTok appearing to mock striker Victor Osimhen.
      The club added the caption “Gimme penalty please” to his spot-kick miss, plus a whining voice-over appearing to make fun of the sports star.
      Another now-deleted post reportedly saw the club release a video featuring a cropped photo of Osimhen’s head on a coconut with audio over the clip saying: “I’m a coconut.”
      Osimhen completed a move from Lille to Napoli in the summer of 2020.
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      He has scored 62 goals in 107 games for Napoli and has scored three goals in six appearances this campaign.
      His current deal runs through until the summer of 2025.
      The club have since confirmed Osimhen has been included in their 24-man squad to face Udinese for their Serie A home game on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
      Osimhen wears a mask when he plays, a habit he picked up after fracturing his eye socket during Napoli’s 3-2 defeat at Inter Milan in November 2021.
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      What has Victor Osimhen said about the posts?
      Following the posts shared to the social media platform, Osimhen’s representative Roberto Calenda issued a statement condemning the club’s actions on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
      The statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter read: ”What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable.
      ”A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted.
      ”A serious fact that causes very serious damage to the player and adds to the treatment that the boy is suffering in the last period between media trials and fake news.
      ”We reserve the right to take legal action and any useful initiative to protect Victor.”
      Osimhen has deleted all mention of the club from his social media accounts, bar one photograph which remains on Instagram – where he boasts a staggering 2.9 million fans and followers.
      The rest of the remaining snaps are from Nigeria and his previous clubs.
      On September 26, 2023, Gunner’s super-fan Piers Morgan urged the sports star to “come to Arsenal” amid the social media posts.
      The Sun columnist posted: “Don’t take this terrible treatment @victorosimhen9 – come to Arsenal instead.”
      The likes of Arsenal and Chelsea have all been linked with a move for the Serie A player.
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      Manchester United are another club who were strongly linked with Osimhen over the summer, but Erik ten Hag’s side ended up signing Rasmus Hojlund instead.
      PSG, Newcastle and Everton have also reportedly shown interest in the last two transfer windows. More

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      Piers Morgan begs Victor Osimhen ‘come to Arsenal’ with Napoli star considering suing OWN CLUB over mocking TikTok video

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      PIERS MORGAN urged Victor Osimhen to “come to Arsenal” as the striker considers suing his own club Napoli for a mocking TikTok video.Osimhen’s agent blasted the Italian champs for a now-deleted post taunting their main man for missing a penalty in Sunday’s 0-0 Serie A draw at Bologna.
      Victor Osimhen’s agent has accused Napoli of causing the frontman ‘very serious damage’ with a video teasing him over a spot-kick fail
      Piers Morgan hopes Osimhen joins Saka and Jesus up front for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      And Gunners’ super-fan Morgan responded with a direct plea to the Nigerian, who was linked with Arsenal, Manchester and Chelsea earlier this year.
      The Sun columnist posted: “Don’t take this terrible treatment @victorosimhen9 – come to Arsenal instead.”
      PSG, Newcastle and Everton also reportedly shown interest in the 23-year-old in the last two transfer windows.
      Napoli have appeared determined to keep a player who some pundits rate as the world’s most complete frontman.
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      That stance has not altered publicly – but the decision to make, let alone post, a video trolling Osimhen seems bizarre.
      Napoli added the caption “Gimme penalty please” to his spot-kick miss, plus a whining voice-over appearing to take fun out of the ex-Lille star.
      Osimhen’s representative Roberto Calenda issued a statement on Tuesday night condemning the club’s actions.
      He wrote: “What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable.
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      “A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted.
      “A serious fact that causes very serious damage to the player and adds to the treatment that the boy is suffering in the last period between media trials and fake news”.
      “We reserve the right to take legal action and any useful initiative to protect Victor.”
      Osimhen later appeared to have deleted all reference to Napoli from his Instagram account, with only pictures from Nigeria and his previous clubs remaining. More