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    Emi Martinez’s eight-word blast at Jack Grealish revealed as new footage of pair’s furious tunnel row emerges

    FOOTAGE has emerged of what Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez told Jack Grealish in their furious tunnel row. Grealish was given a first start at Villa Park since leaving his boyhood club in 2021 as Pep Guardiola desperately tried to turn things around.Footage has emerged of what Emi Martinez told Jack Grealish in their tunnel rowCredit: XThe incident took place at Villa ParkCredit: XGrealish and Martinez clashed on the pitchCredit: ReutersThe argument spilled down the tunnelCredit: GettyBut Manchester City were handed a ninth defeat in 12 games thanks to goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers. Things escalated before the half-time break when Grealish appeared to moan at the lack of added time shown. An argument broke out between the England international and his former team-mate Martinez. And new footage has captured the moment Martinez said to Grealish: “You think you’re a big boy, huh?” READ MORE IN footballThe keeper was booked by referee Peter Bankes for his involvement in the heated row. Grealish was relentlessly booed by the Villa fans who used to cheer his name before his £100million move to City. The former Villa captain lost his cool and put three fingers up to fans in retaliation – referencing either his Treble winning season or his number of Premier League titles won. England legend Michael Owen spoke out on social media to defend Grealish and slam fans who booed him. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOwen posted: “I often hear or see things in football that makes my blood boil. Most people will probably feel the same at some point or other. “I guess that’s quite natural when you care passionately about something, or in my case, when it’s something that has consumed your entire life.Four Man City stars including Haaland and Grealish ‘miss penalties against NO KEEPER’ in bizarre training live stream”There will always be kind, honest, generous, respectful, caring people in all walks of life just as there will always be nasty, jealous, spiteful, bitter people too. “Your job or where you’re from doesn’t necessarily make you fall into a certain category. “But to those Villa fans who booed Jack Grealish yesterday, you fall into the second category and should hang your heads in shame.”Grealish spent eight years with Villa, scoring 32 goals in his 213 appearances. Since moving to City, he has 14 goals in 143 games with also a Champions League winning medal to his name. But this season he has struggled amid City’s dip in form, with Grealish yet to score in 18 appearances. READ MORE SUN STORIESIt has led to speculation the playmaker could look to leave Manchester in a bid to re-find his form. Grealish put three fingers up at Villa fansCredit: PA More

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    Michael Olise looks incredibly awkward as Bayern Munich stars get into Christmas mood by singing Jingle Bells

    HE could have Olise tried to look interested.But instead Michael Olise just looked incredibly awkward as the Bayern Munich squad belted out ‘Jingle Bells’ in a recent Christmas shoot.Michael Olise has well and truly hit the ground running at Bayern MunichCredit: EPAThe winger is seemingly getting on swimmingly with his new team-matesCredit: GETTYOlise looked incredibly awkward during a recent photo and videoshoot with his team-matesCredit: BAYERN MUNICHThe France international has been in Bavaria for five months following a £50million move from Crystal Palace.Olise has got on swimmingly with his new team-mates on the pitch, bagging nearly double-digit goals and assists in his debut season.But the 23-year-old looked somewhat awkward as the squad posed for Xmas photos and sang ‘Jingle Bells’ during a recent clubshoot.Footage of the German giants singing the Christmas classic went viral on social media.READ MORE ON OLISEAnd all of the squad, including England skipper Harry Kane, got into the spirit of things – except Olise.He looked vacantly towards the camera as the rest of his team-mates gleefully belted out the song.Footie fans were quick to react to his apparent non-enjoyment of the festivities, with one saying: “Man don’t dance.”Another said: “Nonchalant final boss.”Most read in FootballAnd another said: “He’s so cool.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMichael Olise has been one of Bayern Munich’s star performers this seasonCredit: APOne remarked: “I swear every video I see of Olise, he looks so annoyed.”Bro looking like he don’t wanna associate with anyone, just play ball.”Michael Olise completes £49.5m Bayern Munich transfer as Crystal Palace release classy farewell statementAnother chimed in: “He’s just a shy guy who needs time to get comfortable.”Wing wizard Olise has taken to life in the Bundesliga like a duck to water.The London-born Frenchman has scored nine goals and provided nine assists in 23 appearances in all competitions this season.Bayern boss Vincent Kompany wasn’t at all surprised by Olise’s incredible start, saying in September: “It’s exactly what we were expecting.”I think he’s really playing a big role, which isn’t easy when you’ve arrived in the Bundesliga and at a club like Bayern.”He will take further steps.READ MORE SUN STORIES”From my point of view, it’s very positive, but I stay calm as well.”Because I know it’s important to continue the way he does in order to experience good times.”Michael Olise is seemingly enjoying his time at Bayern MunichCredit: AFP More

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    Michael Owen the ‘only person in football who saw this coming’ as incredible Premier League prediction resurfaces

    MICHAEL OWEN’S bold Premier League top-four prediction resurfaced and has led to immense praise for the England legend.Owen, 45, left football fans stunned in August when he claimed reigning Premier League champions Manchester City would finish FOURTH after winning a record four titles in a row.Michael Owen predicted Manchester City would finish fourthCredit: GettyOwen’s bold prediction has resurfaced and led to immense praiseCredit: GettyThe ex-Liverpool and Manchester United star even suggested that City could struggle to make the top four, especially if they endure a rough start to the campaign.Owen told Casino Hawks last summer: “Arsenal and Manchester City will go in virtually everybody’s top-four predictions and I think Liverpool will probably be in there as well despite there being some questions over how well Arne Slot will fit in.”I had a thought about Newcastle but Aston Villa are solid and look to be still improving.”In terms of the order, my thought process is if City are not gonna win it, they could actually drop away a little bit.Read More on Football”It’s almost like if City are not gonna be really in the race after 10 games then their priority could go elsewhere – I think there could be a big surprise this season.”I’m going to go for Arsenal first, Liverpool second, Aston Villa third and Manchester City fourth.”After Owen’s prediction City experienced a shocking collapse that saw them dropping to seventh place in the table and losing a staggering nine out of their last 12 matches across all competitions.And fans took to social media to resurface the legendary striker’s bold prediction, that would see Man City manager Pep Guardiola enduring his worst ever finish if it comes true.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOwen caught wind and tweeted: “Glad you noticed.”And fans stormed Twitter to praise the pundit’s brave call at a time when many continued to back the Citizens for a fifth straight Premier League title before their unbelievable breakdown.Pep Guardiola looks battered and bruised in interview after Feyenoord draw as fans ask ‘what’s happened in dressing room?’ One fan tweeted: “He’s probably the only person in football that saw this coming.”Another commented: “He got slated for this, but fair play. He saw their struggles before a lot of us.”A third wrote: “The king is back.”This fan said: “Best pundit in town.”And that one stated: “You saw it coming bro.”Manchester City have endured an unbelievable collapse after four straight titlesCredit: Getty More

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    Awkward moment League Two star literally has his pants pulled down as Doncaster go on to score

    A LEAGUE TWO star was caught with his pants down as his side conceded to Doncaster.Tranmere Rovers defender Jordan Turnball was trying to stop an attack when he was caught in the awkward position.Jordan Turnball was caught in an awkward position against Doncaster RoversCredit: X @SkyBetLeagueTwoThe defender’s pants fell down before his side concededCredit: X @SkyBetLeagueTwoTurnball, 30, was contesting a ball with Doncaster winger Luke Molyneux.The ball bounced goalside of the two players and as the defender turned his shorts fell down.He stopped his movement to pull them up, but before he could, Patrick Kelly had pounced onto the loose ball.The midfielder then dribbled away from Turnball and slotted home to double Doncaster’s lead.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe moment has since gone viral on social media, leaving fans in hysterics.One posted: “Woopsy haha.”A second commented: “Caught with his pants down lol.”A third wrote: “We are a meme club.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA fourth said: “The league are even laughing at us now, Our standards as a club are non existent.”Another added: “The close-up is even funnier.”Premier League cult hero Charlie Adam SACKED by Fleetwood after disastrous run of resultsMolyneux, 26, also responded to the clip on social media as he posted three laughing emojis.Kyle Hurst made it 3-0 for the hosts in the 77th minute before Tranmere’s Sol Solomon netted a late consolation.The defeat leaves Tranmere 19th in League Two while Doncaster have climbed up to third.Who are these famous footballers? More

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    ‘Embarrassing’ – Stunned boxing fans fume at ‘FIX’ on Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard

    BOXING fans were left stunned after the result of Dave Allen’s heavyweight showdown with Johnny Fisher.The Brit duo took part in a ten-round war on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night.Dave Allen went to war with Johnny Fisher on the Fury vs Usyk 2 undercardCredit: REUTERSBoth men hurt each other in the ten round slobberknockerCredit: PADoncaster destroyer Allen knocked Fisher down in the fifth roundCredit: REUTERSThe judges sensationally awarded Fisher the win courtesy of a split decision verdictCredit: REUTERSAllen couldn’t quite believe the result and cut a dejected figureCredit: PAUnderdog Allen turned in one of his best performances in recent years, hurting Fisher on multiple occasions in the Saudi slugfest.And he floored the Matchroom Boxing prospect in the fifth round, a knockdown many thought would see him get the nod.But the judges sensationally awarded ‘The Romford Bull’ a split decision victory, a result which was met with a chorus of BOOS from the fans in attendance.And boxing fans worldwide flocked to social media to express their anger at the result.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2One wrote on X: “How the f**k has Dave Allen lost that. Absolute scandal. Fix?Another said: “Absolute fix! Dave Allen has been robbed there!”And another said: “Dave Allen has clearly won this Fisher simply ain’t been good enough since he got dropped.”Dave Allen and Johnny Fisher embraced after the result was read outCredit: PAAllen voiced his frustrations to former promoter Eddie HearnCredit: PAOne remarked: “F**K boxing- such a fix. Dave Allen won that hands down.”Most read in BoxingAnother chimed in: “Dave Allen has been absolutely done over there.”Watch Oleksandr Usyk’s bizarre impression of Tyson Fury… but fans convinced he sounds just like Mr Bean insteadDoncaster destroyer Allen couldn’t believe his ears when Michael Buffer revealed the judges had returned a split-decision verdict.And he couldn’t hide his devastation as the veteran announcer revealed that Fisher had retained his unbeaten record.He showed his class, however, by embracing his conqueror and having a quick chat with him before they headed backstage. More

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    Dele Alli announces Everton exit in emotional post as he reveals ‘things haven’t worked out as we all would have hoped’

    DELE ALLI has emotionally announced his departure from Everton.The former Tottenham and England star’s contract with the Toffees expired in the summer but he continued to train with the club.Dele Alli has announced his departure from EvertonCredit: PAThe 28-year-old’s contract with the Merseysiders expired in the summerCredit: GETTYHe continued training with the Toffees but will move on to pastures new next yearCredit: GETTYBut he won’t be penning a new deal with the Merseysiders, revealing on Instagram that he’s currently looking for “some exciting opportunities”.He wrote: “As widely published this week, 2025 may set me on a new path with some exciting opportunities.”Before any of that happens it’s very important for me to make clear how grateful I am of all the fans, staff and players at Everton FC for the support they have given me.”It’s been an incredibly tough journey trying to put the final pieces together to regain match fitness.READ MORE ON EVERTON”And I cannot thank the Everton staff enough for the hard work they have put into this process.”Unfortunately, things haven’t worked out as we all would have hoped and I think it’s the right time for me to turn a new page.”I want to wish everyone at this amazing club the very best of luck and, hopefully, we will see each other again soon.”Alli, who hasn’t played a competitive match in TWO YEARS, joined Everton in January 2020 but was soon shipped out to Besiktas on loan.Most read in SportDele Alli leaves Goodison Park having made just 13 appearances for the clubCredit: PAHe leaves Goodison Park having made a mere 13 appearances.Alli bravely opened up on his mental health struggles in an April interview with Gary Neville, in which he revealed he became addicted to sleeping pills.Dele Alli hailed for opening up on mental health battles as Everton star joins Monday Night Football panelHe said: “Now is the right time for me to tell people what’s been going on.”It’s tough to talk about because it’s something I’ve hid for a long time. “I’m scared to talk about it.”When I came back from Turkey I found out I needed an operation I was in a bad place mentally and I decided to go to a modern-day rehab facility for mental health.”They deal with addiction and trauma. I felt it was time for me.”You can’t be told to go there – you have to know and make the decision yourself or it’s not going to work.”I was caught in a bad cycle and things that were doing me harm.” More

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    You’re a football superfan if you can work out Brazil and Real Madrid legend’s son, 16, by his iconic playing style

    ONLY football superfans can figure out who this youngster is the son of from his iconic playing style.Luca Celico Leite has gone viral on social media after a clip of him in a match emerged.Luca Celico Leite plays like his fatherCredit: xHe showed off his silky skills during a youth matchCredit: xHe even scored with a composed finishCredit: xThe 16-year-old Brazilian showed off his silky skills in the match.He could be seen drifting past opponents and moving the ball up the field with some quick passes.The youngster also showed his composure in front of goal as he slotted home an effort.He is, of course, the son of 2007 Ballon d’Or winner Kaka.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLMany fans point out that his playstyle was almost a carbon copy of his famous father.One posted: “He plays exactly like his pop.”A second wrote: “He’s a 16-year-old Kaka.”A third commented: “That’s crazy he runs and moves just like Kaka.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe now-retired 42-year-old was once one of the best players in the world.He starred for likes both AC Milan and Real Madrid before moving to the MLS side Orlando City.Football royalty including Kaka, Seedorf and Rivaldo unite for legends match He is the son of Brazil legend KakaCredit: ReutersHe starred for AC Milan and Real Madrid during his careerCredit: Times Newspapers LtdHe retired from playing at boyhood club Sao Paulo in 2014.The attacking midfielder also impressed on the international level for Brazil as he earned 92 caps.He scored 29 goals for his nation and won the World Cup in 2002.Can you name the famous fathers? More

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    Awkward moment footballer sent off seconds after celebrating team-mate’s goal as he leathers ball into goalie’s face

    A FOOTBALLER has been sent off just seconds after his team scored for leathering the ball into the goalkeeper’s face.The awkward moment happened in Peterhead’s 1-1 draw at Forfar in the Scottish League Two.Andrew McCarthy booted a ball at the goalkeeper after his side scoredCredit: https://x.com/HutchisonjournoHe was shown a red card for his effortCredit: https://x.com/HutchisonjournoAndrew McCarthy was the unfortunate man to see red just seconds after his side took the lead.Kieran Shanks belted in the opening goal at Station Park Forfar in the 46th minute.McCarthy tried to join in the celebrations by booting the ball back into the goal.However, his powerful effort missed the goal and smashed into goalkeeper Marc McCallum.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe midfielder was met with a furious reaction from the home side’s players.To make matters worse, the referee instantly brandished a red card for “violent conduct”.McCarthy was in disbelief at what had happened as he fell to his knees at the sight of the red card.A clip of the moment has been shared on social media, and fans have found it hilarious.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne posted: “An utterly bizarre few seconds of football.”A second wrote: “Scottish football is the best.”What’s the ‘Unify League’ and which Prem teams would play in new version of European Super League?A third commented: “Scottish football simply unrivalled.”A fourth said: “Honestly, if I was marketing Scottish football I would lean into the madness.”Another added: “Scottish football has peaked.”Forfar would find an equaliser through Nathan Cannon in the 78th minute to grab a share of the spoils.Who are these famous footballers? More