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    ‘Don’t come again.. I know your faces’ – Man City boss Pep Guardiola tells autograph-hunters to ‘live your life’

    MANCHESTER CITY manager Pep Guardiola went viral after being caught on camera lambasting professional autograph hunters.Guardiola, 53, has endured a turbulent campaign as the defending Premier League champions have slipped down to sixth place in the table with leaders Liverpool 12 points ahead and a game in hand.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola slammed autograph huntersGuardiola was praised by fans on social media for his reactionGuardiola told the autograph hunters to ‘live their life’Credit: TIKTOK @ctmemorabilia07Guardiola has endured a turbulent campaign with Man CityCredit: AlamyHowever, it appears that hasn’t stopped some opportunists looking to make an easy living by selling merchandise signed by the Catalan tactician.A viral clip has made the rounds showing the ex-Barcelona boss apparently confronting some of them.A group of young people ask the former Bayern Munich manager to sign a few items.The Man City boss appeared to agree to sign some items, but was recorded scolding them for their career choice and warned them to never come back.Read More on FootballGuardiola said: “Don’t come again, I won’t tell you again. I know your faces.”Go to school and prepare yourselves, you don’t want to be here to waste your time.”Honestly, you want to spend the rest of your lives doing this? F*****g hell!”The clip attracted immense viewership across Twitter and TikTok with fans praising Guardiola’s reaction.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne fan tweeted: “Nothing wrong here. Basically telling youngsters to sort out their lives and do something more important but better. As any father would really.”Another commented: “He’s cooking.”Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferA third wrote: “Pep is spot on.”This fan said: “They got schooled!”And that one stated: “Fair play to Pep!”A Man City shirt signed by Pep Guardiola can sell for in excess of £500. More

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    Anthony Joshua reveals ‘interesting’ strategy to tease Tyson Fury into fight as Eddie Hearn calls it ‘very encouraging’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has revealed why he uncharacteristically took to social media to call out Tyson Fury.A long-overdue Battle of Britain between the rivals is back on the table following Fury’s second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk last month.Tyson Fury’s second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk has opened the door to a showdown with Tyson FuryCredit: GettyAJ uncharacteristically took aim at Fury on social media ahead of the Ring Magazine Awards showCredit: GETTYAJ has revealed the reason for his interesting call outCredit: GETTYAJ is champing at the bit to put an end to his near decade-long rivalry with the Wythenshawe warrior, who he taunted on social media this weekend ahead of the Ring Magazine Awards in London.And he’s revealed he made the out-of-character decision to goad Fury as he knows time is ticking on his Hall of Fame career.The former unified heavyweight champion told DAZN: “After my last fight I took some time out.”I let my body heal, which I’m still working on now, and I declined some business opportunities so I could focus on the sport, which takes off mental pressure as well as physically.READ MORE ON FURY VS AJ”I went away with family which is always good and we’re back again for 2025 and I feel good.”It’s a fight [Joshua vs Fury] I want to see, because I’m a fan of boxing, so I want to get that fight underway.”When I’m in the local gym everyone is asking me, and the reason I decided to do some interesting stuff (on social media) is because I haven’t got many years ahead of me. I’ve had more years behind me.”So what I want to do is leave the game with a bang and make an impact.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Be outlandish, a great character, have fun with it while we’re doing it and go for the big fights. Tyson Fury is one of them.”Every time I see people they say: ‘When you fighting Fury?’ Eddie Hearn provides update on Anthony Joshua’s next fight with two names eyed “The Irish community, English community, Nigerian community, everyone is asking me the same question.”As a fighter, it’s up to me to deliver. It has to happen this year.”A multi-million-pound summer showdown could be in the offing if a blockbuster deal is agreed in the coming months.And long-time AJ promoter Eddie Hearn already has tentative plans in place for Wembley to host the titanic tussle.When asked if Wembley has a date available for the fight, the Matchroom Boxing chief replied: “Yes.Eddie Hearn reckons there is a good chance we could see AJ vs Fury this summerCredit: GETTY”We’re looking to get back in the ring in May or June. “If it ended up being July, it doesn’t really matter.”I still think it rests on Tyson Fury. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Until the water settles on the defeat and where he’s at mentally and what he wants to do that’s where we’re really going to find out.”Because when he looks at the options, what else is he going to do and who else is he going to fight?” More

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    Woman who made sex tape allegations against arrested Premier League star says ‘he treated me like dirt’

    A WOMAN who made sex tape allegations against an arrested Premier League footballer said: “He treated me like dirt.”In an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, she claimed he gave her booze at his home, had consensual sex with her — but kept texting during intercourse.Woman reveals how Prem ace kept texting during intercourseSex tape allegations have been made against an arrested Premier League footballerCredit: GettyThe Premier League ace was questioned by detectives while two of his mobile phones were examined by officersCredit: GettyThe football ace was arrested on suspicion of voyeurism in front of his team-mates at his club’s training ground last week.He was questioned by detectives while two of his mobile phones were examined by officers.But he was released without further action.The young woman said the millionaire ace invited her to his mansion after hooking up with her on social media and paid for an Uber taxi to pick her up from her home.READ MORE ON PREM STARSThe woman, who asked not to be named, said: “He didn’t drink himself, but kept ­pouring me large glasses of vodka and lemonade.“And after a while he said, ‘Let me give you a tour of my house’.“When we got to his bedroom, he just stripped off.“We had sex together but he was texting on his phone and then he started speaking to someone on it.Most read in Football“I was upset and angry at his disrespect and rudeness.“I felt he treated me like dirt. I felt violated and humiliated by his actions.“He needs to have respect for women. No one should treat women like that.”The player unfollowed her on social media afterwards.The Sun reported yesterday of his arrest on the training pitch.Shocked team-mates looked on as the international star was led away at 11am for six hours of questioning.Sources said the players thought it was a prank.A police spokesman said: “A man in his 20s was arrested at an address on suspicion of voyeurism.“It was determined no further action would be taken due to insufficient evidence.” More

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    ‘How is this real?’ – Former Chelsea star’s home destroyed in LA wildfires with player sharing chilling picture

    FORMER Chelsea star Ali Riley’s home was destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires.The New Zealand captain, 37, played for the Blues’ women’s team six seasons ago.Ali Riley shared a heartbreaking post about the Hollywood wildfiresCredit: AFPRiley played for Chelsea six years agoCredit: GettyHer house was destroyed in the blaze as she chillingly revealed how she was there eating dinner just earlier this weekCredit: Instagram @rileythreeThankfully Riley and her family are safeDefender Ali made 16 appearances, scoring two goals, before leaving for Bayern Munich.She has played for LA side Angel City since 2022, becoming club captain.But her house was reduced to ashes earlier this week as uncontrollable blazes swept the upmarket Pacific Palisades suburb.She posted a chilling picture on social media of the fire-destroyed neighbourhood, with an arrow pointing out where her home used to be.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLos Angeles-born Ali wrote on X: “This was our home. How is this real.  It can’t be real.”The 163-cap international added on Instagram: “Our entire neighbourhood is gone. We are all safe.”Holding on to that with my whole heart while we figure out what to do next.”I keep looking at this to make myself understand that it is real.Most read in Football”I was there Monday night eating dinner. Hanging with Mom and Dad.”Watched the sunset. And now it’s gone forever.Devastating pics show LA celeb mansions burned to ground including John Goodman’s & Leighton Meester’s in wildfires”This rubble was our home.”Ali received an outpouring of sympathy and support from friends and team-mates on social media.Chelsea signed her in 2018 after she won nine trophies with Swedish club Rosengard.At least five people have died, and 137,000 evacuated from their homes, since the devastating LA fires broke out earlier this week.Ali’s club Angel City, founded in 2020, plays in America’s top-tier National Women’s Soccer League.Its ownership structure includes actress Natalie Portman as well as tennis icons Venus Williams and Billie Jean King.Gavin and Stacey star James Corden, a former US TV host, has also invested in the Californian club.She also represents New Zealand on the international stageCredit: Getty More

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    Rodrigo Bentancur and his girlfriend posed for heartwarming family picture just hours before horror injury

    RODRIGO BENTANCUR posted a heartwarming family photo on social media just hours before suffering a horror fall.The Tottenham midfielder slammed his head on the pitch just six minutes into the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie with Liverpool after trying to head the ball.Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a horror fall in Spur’s cup clash with LiverpoolCredit: ALAMYThe Uruguayan had to be stretchered off and was immediately taken to hospitalCredit: REXHis girlfriend Melany La Blanca rushed to be by his side at hospitalCredit: INSTAGRAM@RODRIGO_BENTANCURHer dash to the hospital came just a few hours after she shared a heartwarming family snapCredit: INSTAGRAM@MELANYLABLANCAMedical staff raced on to the pitch to give the Uruguayan treatment – including oxygen – before taking him off on a stretcher and sending him to the hospital.Bentancur’s girlfriend Melany La Blanca quickly raced to be by his beside – just hours after the pair publicly gushed over their daughter.The Uruguay international reposted a wholesome snap of them posing with their little one, who was dressed in school uniform and appeared to be celebrating a big milestone, to his Instagram story.La Blanca wrote “nuestra tan bebe ya no tan bebe” across the image, which translated to English means: “Our baby’s no longer a baby.”READ MORE ON BENTANCURBentancur, thankfully, regained consciousness before he was admitted to hospital to undergo further evaluation.And the former Juventus ace gave Spurs fans an update on his condition after being given a once-over by doctors.Along with a picture of himself smiling with La Blanca, he wrote on his Instagram story: “All good guys.”Thank you for the messages. Congratulations for the victory boys!!!”Most read in FootballSpurs ran out 1-0 winners thanks to a late strike from Lucas BergvallCredit: REXSpurs put one foot into next month’s final at Wembley with a 1-0 win over the Premier League table-toppers.Youngster Lucas Bregvall struck in the 86th minute to give under-pressure manager Ange Postecoglou a much-needed victory.Watch hilarious moment MASCOT tells Virgil Van Dijk to join Spurs and says ‘we haven’t got any good defenders’The second leg of the tie will take place at Anfield on February 6. More

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    England’s Luke Shaw shrugs off backlash to leaked TikTok with Molly-Mae as pals drank £200 tequila at New Year party

    ENGLAND footballer Luke Shaw has shrugged off backlash over miming “your mum’s on benefits” for a TikTok trend – despite being paid £150,00 a week while injured, according to a pal.The 29-year-old came under fire for starring in the clip with his partner Anouska Santos’s close pal Molly-Mae Hague at a New Year’s Eve bash where friends drank shots from a £200 bottle of tequila.Injured footballer Luke Shaw was slammed over a TikTok videoCredit: TikTok @alishalemayMolly-Mae Hague is close friends with the footballer’s missusCredit: InstagramAnouska with partner LukeCredit: Instagram / @anouskasantosThe controversial video was met with anger from fans who said it made them “sick in their mouth” after the player’s lengthy spell on the sidelines.But those close to the Manchester United defender say he’s “grown a thick skin” in response to online hate – and his focus remains on getting match fit.One pal told us: “Luke Shaw is used to the backlash he gets on a daily basis and often has people joking around with him about the fact he gets paid more for being off the pitch than he does on the pitch as he’s always injured.”Even though the TikTok video was filmed at a private gathering, it ended up going viral, but Luke didn’t have a problem with it.READ MORE ON LUKE SHAW”To him, it was just a bit of light-hearted fun.”He’s so used to the abuse he doesn’t let it bother him.”That night everyone was in the mood to party and had a great night- with some drinking Class Azul Reposado – a really expensive tequila that’s a favourite with footballers at the moment.”The TikTok was filmed to the trending music, Mugshot Freestyle (The Northern Boys Remix).Most read in FootballIt was shot the same night as a video of Molly-Mae kissing her ex Tommy Fury was leaked to The Sun.The Sun has reached out to his rep for comment.Molly Mae & Tommy Fury KISS in NYE video sparking rumours they’re back together after cheat scandalShaw has played just 98 minutes in 20 games so far this season – with the club sitting at 13th in the Premier League.Man Utd insiders say he’s working hard to make a speedy return to full fitness after posting an emotional message to fans about suffering a setback.”I’m absolutely devastated and it’s extremely tough to come to terms with reality at this moment in time,” he said on Instagram.”I understand there is going to be people frustrated, angry, disappointed and I understand all of that. There is no one feeling that more than me at this moment in time..”But what I can promise is I will do everything I can to come back better soon to help this club achieve its ambitions this season.”The 29-year-old shares three children, Reign, Storie and Lumie with his long-term partner Anouska – who’s been one of Molly-Mae’s “rocks” in her inner circle of friends since her split from Tommy.Shaw signed for Man Utd in 2014 for a then world-record £30million transfer fee.Molly-Mae snogged ex Tommy Fury on New Year’s Eve at Luke Shaw’s partyCredit: SuppliedShaw with his partner and two of their three childrenCredit: INSTAGRAM @anouskasantos More

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    Glam footballer Madelene Wright sends fans wild with ‘unapologetic’ pic as they say ‘you’re just something else’

    MADELENE WRIGHT took social media by storm once more with another raunchy snap.This time, Madelene donned a tiny black top and a pair of trousers that led to a very daring pose.Madelene Wright took social media by storm once moreCredit: X formerly Twitter / @WrightMadelene_Madelene shared an ‘unapologetic’ snap for her followersCredit: X formerly Twitter / @WrightMadelene_Madelene shares a number of glam pics on social mediaCredit: X formerly Twitter / @WrightMadelene_Madelene is very active on social media and OnlyFansCredit: X formerly Twitter / @WrightMadelene_The footballer’s latest glam pic led to over 11,000 likes on her Instagram.Madelene issued the following caption: “Unapologetic.”The Chesham United player’s 321,000 followers were left in awe as they stormed the comments’ section.One fan commented: “Wow Maddie just something else you really are.”Read More on FootballAnother commented: “Beautiful.”A third wrote: “Gorgeous, Ravishing.”This fan said: “Really beautiful.”And that one gushed: “My favourite.”Most read in FootballMadelene has previously played for Charlton and Leyton Orient before joining Chesham.She has been juggling her football career with her social media and OnlyFans activities.Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off her new glasses with smouldering video before sharing cheeky bum pic That led to a strong fanbase with whom she shares a raft of glam pics.A glimpse into the life of the OnlyFans star…Madelene regularly posts colourful snapsShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe recently celebrated her birthdayCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightThe footballer also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has played for Leyton Orient and CharltonCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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    Watch bizarre moment non-league chairman KAYAKS on his club’s pitch as flooding wreaks havoc again

    THIS is the bizarre moment a non-league chairman KAYAKED his way through the club’s pitch.Northern Premier League side Anstey Nomads felt the full brunt of the devastating floods wreaking havoc across Leicestershire.Non-league chairman Tony Blanchard kayaked his way through the club’s pitchLeicester based club Anstey Nomads are due to host a match tomorrowWhile 59 people were rescued from floods, footie chairman Tony Blanchard made the most the high water.Footage showed a high tide sweeping across a submerged pitch, with rips that mirrored the current of the River Thames.Blanchard, who is also the manager of the first team, saw an opportunity to have some fun at Cropston Road.Like families who board when heavy snow falls, Blanchard jumped into a light blue kayak with matching tipped oars and hit the water.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe gaffer started paddling from the dugout into the middle of the pitch – which now looks more like a lake.Blanchard, who wrapped up in a black woolly hat and jacket, then ended his journey on the other side of the advertising boards.Anstey Nomads wrote on X: The weather has caused problems again at the nomads…😔 But the chairman has new ideas 😅.”And social media users absolutely loved it, with one fan writing: “Pitch inspection or fish inspection?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile another user compared it to a Premier League stadium, typing: “It looks a bit like Old Trafford down there.”The Nomads, who currently sit sixth in the Midlands Division of the Northern Premier League, are due to host Shepshed Dynamo on Tuesday.Bizarre moment SEAGULL helps EFL club with ‘great flick on’ after being hit by ball in League Two clashThe game hasn’t officially been called off or moved as it stands.The club are in the seventh tier of English football and are also due to play at home this weekend.But that now looks unlikely with the entire pitch covered in over five feet of floodwater.Multiple flood warnings have been issued across Leicestershire as emergency services declare a ‘major incident’.The Environment Agency has put red alerts in place – meaning flooding is expected following heavy rainfall and melting snow.Major flooding has forced dozens of road closures and evacuations across the county as water levels continue to rise.They most recently lost to 2-1 away at Wellingborough Town and were set play at home for their next three games. More