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      Artificial ‘intelligence’ reveals the sexiest male football pundit on TV according to ‘golden ratio’

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      ARTIFICIAL “intelligence” has named Peter Crouch the sexiest male football pundit on TV.The 6ft 7in ex-England forward, famed for his robot goal celebration, scored 17.39 out of 20 on the AI beauty tool.Pundit Peter Crouch scored 17.39 out of 20 on the AI beauty toolIt measured facial ­symmetry and structure, health, smile and eyes and social media feedback.Former Scotland striker Ally McCoist was second with a score of 16.12, ­followed by ex-Tottenham Hotspur player Michael Dawson on 14.63.BBC Match of the Day 2 presenter Mark Chapman was fourth on 14.42.Ex-Man United hardman Roy Keane was in last place with just 9.59.READ MORE ON PETER CROUCHGary Neville came twenty-fourth on 11.67 with Gary Lineker twenty-fifth on 11.21 and Rio Ferdinand twenty-seventh on 11.11.Betting tips and news site Footy Accumulators used the Golden Ratio Face app to measure the looks of 38 pundits.A spokesman said: “Crouch was the clear winner and is the most attractive male pundit on TV.”“As well as expert knowledge he brings sex appeal to punditry and gets female viewers hot under the collar.”Most read in FootballMy Premier League team-mate was catfishing fans… it really annoyed me and I can’t believe supporters fell for it’Peter Crouch – 17.39Ally McCoist – 16.12Michael Dawson – 14.63Mark Chapman – 14.42Shay Given – 14.41Dion Dublin – 13.94Don Hutchison – 13.45Glenn Hoddle – 13.1Joleon lescott – 13.06Ashley Williams – 13.04 More

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      Reality TV star, 37, and former world champion offer to replace Tommy Fury after pulling out of Darren Till fight

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      DARREN TILL has been flooded with offers to replace Tommy Fury after their Misfits fight collapsed. Fury was due to face Till at the £365million Co-Op Arena in Manchester and on DAZN PPV on January 18. Tommy Fury pulled out of fighting Darren TillCredit: AlamyBut the 2019 Love Islander posted a message on social media to reveal he was pulling out of the fight. He cited Till threatening to HEAD KICK him as the reason for withdrawing. Till’s team have insisted he will remain on the card with a new opponent being lined up. Several put their names forward, including Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers, who was 5-2 in MMA and has had five boxing bouts. READ MORE IN BOXINGChalmers, 37, said: “Tommy Fury has absolutely s*** his pants to fight Darren Till. “Till’s put it on him and his dad at the press conference and they’ve f***ing s*** themselves saying he’s gonna head kick him. “Here it is, I was in negotiations to fight Darren Till in December until Tommy came along and he’s obviously went with the Tommy Fury fight. “Tommy has now s*** his pants, so I was game to fight Darren in December, January, February, so I will happily step in and take Tommy Fury’s place and fight Darren Till. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“He can happily throw head kicks at me because he’ll get one straight back. No danger whatsoever, so there you go. “I haven’t fought in over a year, I’ll happily step in against Darren Till boxing any time. Whether it be January, February, you let me know. Tommy Fury cancels boxing fight against UFC’s Darren Till just 19 days after it was announced “Because one thing I have got is b*****s and I certainly won’t be pulling out because someone says they’re going to throw a head kick.” Former super-middleweight world champion Billy Joe Saunders – who has not fought since defeat to Canelo Alvarez in 2021 – also called out Till. And Saunders, 35, told talkSPORT: “If there’s a chance to obviously, I could get in there, me and Darren Till.”It’s not really proper boxing, Darren is right really in a way, I’ve heard him say it.”So it wouldn’t be the real me, but listen, if he’s gonna lose out on a few quid and there’s someone out there that wants me to step in, then obviously my phone’s there for a conversation to be had.”Saunders formerly campaigned at the 168lb division of 12st but Till’s bout with Fury was scheduled for heavyweight. But Saunders said: “Listen the shape – it doesn’t really matter what shape.”I wouldn’t be considering getting down to no stupid weights or putting in any weight clauses so we’ve got to reach certain weights. I’m not really bothered.READ MORE SUN STORIES”If we got in the ring 15 stone (210lbs) I’m not bothered. It doesn’t really matter to me. “To me, it’s a field where if I’m good enough I should beat him.”Billy Joe Saunders has offered to fight Darren TillCredit: Getty Images – GettyAaron Chalmers has also called out TillCredit: PA More

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      Peterborough release damning statement after ‘bitterly disappointing’ decision for huge FA Cup tie at Everton

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      PETERBOROUGH UNITED have slammed the “incredibly disappointing” decision to hold their FA Cup clash at Everton on a week day and called for it to be rescheduled.Peterborough were drawn with the Toffees in the third round of the competition and are currently penned to play at Goodison Park on the evening of Thursday, January 9.Peterborough were left furious with the date of their FA Cup clash with EvertonCredit: GettyPeterborough and Everton are scheduled to face off on a week day at Goodison ParkCredit: GettyThe decision appears to have been made by the FA due to a scheduling conflict that also sees Everton’s archrivals Liverpool playing in the city on the Saturday of that weekend against Accrington Stanley.However, the Posh insist their supporters’ needs were not “taken into consideration” by the football chiefs as the current date would make it impossible for them to attend the FA Cup game.The League One side understand the need to avoid having both Merseyside rivals playing on the same day but are strongly asking for a solution.In an appeal for the FA to reverse the decision, Peterborough listed four major concerns.Read More on FootballThey stated: “There are no viable trains from Liverpool to Peterborough scheduled on the evening of the match meaning supporters must travel by car or coach.”Supporters will be required to take two days off work to attend this incredibly important fixture and our younger fans will not be able to attend due to school commitments.”We have never played a competitive game at Goodison Park and interest in the game is very high.”An expected reduced home attendance would reduce the potential revenue for both Peterborough United and Everton.”Most read in FA CupPeterborough chief executive Dawn Gore added that the FA’s decision will cost the EFL club in terms of important revenue.Gore said: “Like our supporters, when the draw was made on Monday night, we were all very excited about travelling to Goodison Park. “We were inundated with supporters requesting details for ticketing within hours of the draw being concluded.FA Cup clash DELAYED as referee is substituted after injury… with PA appealing for new official over tannoy“To learn that the game has been arranged for a Thursday night is bitterly disappointing. “Whilst we understand there are logistical challenges, we do not feel the supporters have been considered in this approach.“We have made our feelings very clear to the decision-makers at the top of the game and want to assure our supporters that we are just as disappointed as they are about when this game will take place and from a financial standpoint, the Club are set to lose out on revenue that would have been greatly appreciated as a club in Sky Bet League One.”Peterborough fans were left fuming, with some of taking to social media to say they can no longer attend the big game.One supporter tweeted: “Can’t even go as I have no holiday entitlement left.”Another commented: “Yet again it’s the fans that suffer.”A third wrote: “Most fans have a few more choice words. Devastated and a total disregard for match day fans.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis fan said: “Appalling.”And that one stated: “Thursday night is scandalous.” More

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      Shocking moment furious Pep Guardiola has to be held back from fan as he tries to confront him in street

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      THIS is the shocking moment Pep Guardiola had to be held back from angrily confronting a fan.Footage has emerged of the under-pressure Manchester City manager being berated while walking through the street.Pep Guardiola was filmed confronting a fan in the streetCredit: GettyAnd the clip shows the 53-year-old SNAPPING after appearing to snub the man.Guardiola is seen walking along a street in Manchester city centre wearing a dark grey suit and black tie.He was accompanied by what appeared to be his son Marius and another man.The cameraman shouted at the former Barcelona gaffer: “F***ing hell mate, just because you lost.”READ MORE ON GUARDIOLAAn incensed Guardiola immediately turned around to confront the person but was restrained by his security guard.But the irate Catalan tried to make another beeline for the cameraman, saying as he was held back: “Do you know what is lost?”Do you want I sign? I’m gonna sign it?”The cameraman replied “No it’s fine” before Guardiola tried to confront him for the third time.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGuardiola was eventually calmed down and walked away from the scene.The footage appears to have been shot in Chapel Street in Salford and fans have speculated it was filmed in the aftermath of last season’s FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United.Five Man City disasters that led to Pep Guardiola scratching his OWN face before ‘self-harm’ apologyPep Guardiola’s troops were a whopping 11 points behind Liverpool following their 2-0 defeat at AnfieldCredit: REXPep pictured at the 2024 FA Cup final, after which its believed the footage was filmedCredit: GettyIn the footage, Guardiola appears to be wearing the same suit he wore when Man City lost 2-1 to Manchester United.City have denied claims the row happened after this month’s 2-0 defeat at Liverpool.Defeat at Anfield left the defending Premier League champions a whopping ELEVEN points behind the Merseysiders.But they reduced the gap between themselves and Arne Slot’s side on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the Etihad.The victory ended a seven-match winless run for City and relieved some of the pressure on Guardiola’s shoulders.He said: “We needed it. The club, the players, everyone needed to win.“But it is just one game and in three days we are at Selhurst Park, where it has always been difficult.“We played good. We still conceded some transitions and missed some easy things and lost some passes that you have to avoid.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But in general, the most important thing was to break this routine of not winning games and we won it.”City will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, travelling to south London to take on Crystal Palace.But they reduced the gap to nine points on Wednesday night thanks to a 3-0 win over Nottingham ForestCredit: PA More

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      Fifa show off incredible new Club World Cup trophy that has be opened with a giant gold KEY

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      IT took something magical and mystical to eclipse Arsene Wenger’s dancing and Donald Trump’s quirky speech at the Club World Cup draw.I give you the bewitching new trophy for next summer’s hugely-expanded, 32-team extravaganza in the USA.Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta, who is married to ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, shimmered alongside the glittering trophyCredit: EPAOne fan labelled it the ‘most gorgeous trophy’ he’d ever seenFifa president Gianni Infantino was the man entrusted with the keyThe globe-like sphere even needed a golden key to open it.And when Fifa president Gianni Infantino did just that, viewers labelled it “the most gorgeous trophy I’ve ever seen” and “like an ancient relic possessing arcane knowledge”.US President-elect Trump had sent a surprise video message – saying “the event is going to be incredible” while praising son Baron’s “very good” skills at “soccer”.Meanwhile, ex-Arsenal boss Wenger was persuaded to dance live on stage – a jig so distressing to many viewers that one was “dying of cringe”.READ MORE TOP STORIESFortunately, the live draw from Miami soon went from the tragic to the magic of the cup – as fans raved about the spectacular trophy.It came as Chelsea were paired with old boy David Luiz’s Flamengo, as well as Mexicans Club Leon and Esperance de Tunis from Tunisia.The Prem’s other representatives, champs Manchester City, were drawn in a group with Juventus, Moroccans Wydad AC and UAE side Al Ain.But many viewers had their eyes fixed on the trophy rather than the four pots of eight teams.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne observer said: “It’s a beauty indeed. Better than the World Cup.”Another posted: “The new Club World Cup trophy is stunning. The addition of a key that opens it up adds an extra level of intrigue and excitement. A true masterpiece for football.”Football fans say ‘I’m dying of cringe’ as Arsene Wenger DANCES on stage at live Fifa Club World Cup drawSimilar praise included: “Beauty at it peak” and “Wow …it’s so nice”.But one fan didn’t seem to know if he should feel enlightened or frightened by the trophy’s spellbinding shape.He wrote: “Sort of looks like an ancient relic possessing arcane knowledge. Not sure I’d want to open that up.”Let’s hope he didn’t find the unlocking too shocking. More

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      EFL goalkeeper concedes ‘most embarrassing goal ever seen’ as fans fume ‘get him off that pitch now’

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      BLACKPOOL goalkeeper Harry Tyrer conceded a shocking goal against Shrewsbury Town that almost cost his team.The Seasiders picked up a 2-1 win in a League One clash with Shrewsbury on Wednesday at New Meadow.Blackpool goalkeeper Harry Tyrer conceded a shocking goal against ShrewsburyCredit: YouTube/Shrewsbury TownThe ball bounced in front of Tyrer, who made a wrong estimationThe ball then went over Tyrer, leading to Shrewsbury’s opener in the fifth minuteBlackpool fans were left furious with that blunder as they took to social mediaHowever, the visitors had to put together a major comeback as they found themselves trailing just after four minutes into the match.Shrewsbury defender Mal Benning delivered a long ball from his own half towards the Blackpool area.Everton loanee Tyrer, 22, made an awful estimation as the ball bounced over him and into his own net.That blunder saw Blackpool trailing within the first five minutes of the match.Read More on FootballAnd it left the Tangerines’ fans seething as they stormed social media.One fan tweeted: “I’m sorry. That actually might be the most embarrassing goal I’ve ever seen. What on earth are we doing?”Another commented: “Get Tyrer off that pitch now.”A third wrote: “That’s dreadful, what on earth?”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis fan said: “F*****g hell lads.”And that one stated: “GET THAT KEEPER OUT.”Steve Bruce dealt huge blow just days after being named Blackpool boss as striker banned for appearing to SLAP opponentTyrer’s blushes were saved in the second half when Blackpool equalised with Aaron Pierre’s own-goal in the 52nd minute.And Steve Bruce’s side turned the game on its head just five minutes later with ex-Tottenham ace Josh Onomah’s strike. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk shows off incredible ‘reflexes of a cat’ and ripped physique just 17 days before Tyson Fury rematch

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has once again showcased his incredible ‘Cat’ like reflexes ahead of his rematch with Tyson Fury.The unified heavyweight champion is just days away from renewing his rivalry with the Gypsy King in a second successive Saudi showdown.Oleksandr Usyk renews his rivalry with Tyson Fury later this monthCredit: GETTYUsyk has been using coins to work on hand-eye co-ordination ahead of the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAAThe unified heavyweight champ chucked six coins in the air after balancing them on his armsCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAAThe 37-year-old managed to catch all the coins before they hit the floorCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAAUsyk, 37, has been deploying an array of unorthodox training methods to keep his hands and eyes sharp for the Riyadh rumble.And he recently stunned boxing fans by showing off his incredible coin-catching ability.The slick southpaw recently shared footage of himself balancing six coins on the back of his hands and forearms to his Instagram page.And he stunned his followers by throwing them all up in the air and catching them before they hit the ground.READ MORE ON USYK VS FURY 2Usyk’s fans were quick to comment on his incredible agility, with one saying: “A Cat reflexes.”Another said: “Very impressive.”One remarked: “Very feel.”Another chimed in: “I don’t think he needs to worry about catching money at this point. I think he’s got enough!”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUsyk then showcased his hulking physique for his second dance with Fury, posting a flexing post-training snapUsyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years in May with a split-decision victory over Fury.Moment Tyson Fury tells Oleksandr Usyk ‘you look like a sexy beast’ as heavyweight boxer shows off new lookThe former king of the cruiserweight struggled in the early goings but nearly knocked out Fury in the ninth round of the desert dust-up after rattling him with a hellacious left hand.Fury, 36, was adamant he did enough to win the match and claimed the judges gave Usyk the nod because Ukraine are at “war” with Russia.He’s refused to retract the comments, saying: “No, I don’t regret anything.”Why would I regret that? Listen it was a close fight. “Usyk got the [hand] raised like he just said and he won the fight. Fair play to him.Oleksandr Usyk looks to be in tip-top shape ahead of his rematch with Tyson FuryCredit: INSTAGRAM@DANIEL.LAPINFury has vowed to exact his revenge on the unified heavyweight champCredit: GETTY”[I] don’t make excuses. The man beat me on the night – fair play. I believe I won the fight and that’s my opinion.”Just like if you had an opinion, he had an opinion and everybody had an opinion.”But he got his hand raised and I congratulated him. It’s on TV to see.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I kissed his cross and said thank you very much and happy New Year.”When we go again, we go again.” More

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      Moment Tyson Fury tells Oleksandr Usyk ‘you look like a sexy beast’ as heavyweight boxer shows off new look

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      TYSON FURY dubbed Oleksandr Usyk a “sexy beast” after getting a closer peek at his new look.The former undisputed heavyweight champion stunned boxing fans in October when he turned up to a pre-fight press conference dressed as Agent 47 from the ‘Hitman’ video game series.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will renew their rivalry later this monthCredit: GETTYUnified heavyweight champ Usyk showcased a bold new look at a pre-fight press conference in OctoberCredit: REUTERSFury claimed Uysk looks like a ‘sexy beast’ with his bald headCredit: YOUTUBE@DAZNUsyk couldn’t help but chuckle at Fury’s bizarre complimentCredit: YOUTUBE@DAZNUsyk, 37, even shaved off all his hair in homage to the beloved video game character.And Fury said of Usyk’s new look with a smile on his face: “He looks like a sexy beast.””It suits him. The shaved him suits him. He looks sexy.”Explaining his new barnet, or lack of one, undefeated Ukrainian Usyk said: “Hair has a memory.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2″Because my first fight [with Tyson] is in the past. And now, it’s the present and my focus is the 21st of December.”Fury and Usyk will run back their classic May melee in Saudi Arabia, although not all the heavyweight marbles will be on the line.Slick southpaw Usyk became the first undisputed king of the heavyweights in nearly 25 years courtesy of a split decision victory.Fury fumed in the aftermath of his first professional defeat, claiming Usyk was gifted the decision as his country is “at war” with Russia.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd the Wythenshawe warrior WON’T walk back on his comments, saying: “No, I don’t regret anything.”Why would I regret that? Listen it was a close fight. Usyk got the [hand] raised like he just said and he won the fight. Fair play to him.’Horror movie’ trailer for Tyson Fury vs Usyk II released ahead of fight as fans hail ‘best one yet'”[I] don’t make excuses. The man beat me on the night – fair play. I believe I won the fight and that’s my opinion.”Just like if you had an opinion, he had an opinion and everybody had an opinion.”But he got his hand raised and I congratulated him. It’s on TV to see.”I kissed his cross and said thank you very much and happy New Year When we go again, we go again.”Fury insists he bears no ill will to Usyk, adding: “There’s no animosity, I don’t hate Usyk. He’s a good God-fearing Christian family man.”Why would I hate him? And he’s made me millions of dollars. I love him. I’ve got no hate.Tyson Fury has vowed to exact his revenge on Oleksandr Usyk later this monthCredit: GETTY”You can’t make hate between these two. He’s a boxer, I’m a boxer; it was a great fight.”Regardless of the decision. I’ve said this a million times, that’s fantastic for him and his family. Well done, congratulations.”Like you said, God gave him the result. Fantastic. But regardless of that, even from my point of view, it was a great fight to watch for the fans.”I’m sure that they were entertained. It had everything.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It had me doing great things, him doing great things and it was a great fight.”And that’s why we get to do it again on December 21.” More