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      Ex-Premier League star Yannick Bolasie seals random transfer as fans say ‘this guy has toured the world’

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      YANNICK BOLASIE has completed the most surprising move of his 15-club career.Newly-promoted Brazilian top-flight side Criciuma have signed the former Crystal Palace and Everton winger, 34.Yannick Bolasie spent three months with Swansea and is now off to BrazilCredit: GettyBolasie’s most successful spell came in four years with Crystal PalaceFans on social media responded by saluting the ex-DR Congo’s cult spells in the Premier League.And one posted: “This guy has toured the whole world.”Yet the 6ft 2ins French-born ace has never before played outside Europe.Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed Bolasie’s arrival at Criciuma on Monday following a medical.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe club – little-known on this side of the globe – pulled off their greatest achievement as long ago as 1991 when lifting the Brazilian Cup.But Criciuma are the biggest team in the state of Santa Catarina, having also won Serie B in 2002 and Serie C four years later.The south-east Brazilian city is the core of the country’s flooring and home materials industry – and the second-largest such centre in the world.Now Bolasie hopes to raise the roof on Criciuma’s 19,900-capacity Estadio Heriberto Hulse stadium following what might be the last major move of his career.Most read in FootballBolasie bowed out of English football with the Championship SwansCredit: GettyHe’s been without a club since a short-term deal with Swansea ended in January – just as Luke Williams replaced sacked boss Michael Duff at the Championship side.Ex-Notts County manager Williams said of Bolasie’s departure: “Yannick has been great to work with. Everton aces Bolasie, Tom Davies and Niasse recreate Wayne Rooney wonder goal “He has been a real professional and we wish him well in whatever is next for him.”Non-leaguers Hillingdon Borough were Bolasie’s first club in 2006.Then came the first hint of his globe-trotting to come, via Maltese Premier League side Floriana.Three years with Plymouth Argyle followed, including loan stints with Rushden & Diamonds and Barnet.After switching to Bristol City he enjoyed his peak times – with Palace from 2012-2016.Having helped the Eagles back up to the Prem, Everton swooped in a £25million deal.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut a cruciate ligament injury undermined his five years at Goodison Park, leading to loan stints with Aston Villa, Anderlecht, Sporting Lisbon and Middlesbrough.Bolasie tried out Turkey for two years with Caykur Rizespor – before just a couple of months with Swansea and now his first taste of football in South America.Bolasie was with Everton from 2016 to 2021 but soon after arriving spent 12 months out with a cruciate ligament injuryCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Andy Ruiz Jr absorbed the exact same brutal punch from Anthony Joshua that KO’d Francis Ngannou

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      BOXING fans claimed Andy Ruiz Jr absorbed the exact same brutal punch from Anthony Joshua that knocked out Francis Ngannou. Joshua finished Ngannou after three knockdowns and one final ruthless right hand. Francis Ngannou was knocked out by an Anthony Joshua right handCredit: GettyThe same right hand was absorbed by Andy Ruiz JrCredit: Sky Sports via X formerly TwitterBut users on social media pointed out that it was similar to the same shot that AJ landed on Ruiz after flooring him in their 2019 bout. Ruiz took the shot and moments later dropped Joshua himself before setting up a famous upset victory. And fans were quick to point out the similarities in the two incidents.One said: “Same punch that killed Francis Ngannou for a couple mins Andy Ruiz ate like it was a hamburger & caught Joshua w/ his own shot. Boxers have better chins too. Boxing rules the UFC.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “Ruiz got an iron chin.”At the time of Joshua’s KO blow to Ngannou, the ex-UFC champion had already been down twice before. Whereas Ruiz – who later lost the rematch to Joshua – had been floored with a left hook. So fans were quick to defend Ngannou as one argued: “This difference is in perception and reaction time. Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “Ruiz probably knew it was coming even when he got hit. Ngannou never saw it.”Another hit back: “Absolute rubbish. One was a follow up on a temple shot knockdown that almost finished the fight. Paris Fury looks horrified as Francis Ngannou collapses to floor after he’s brutally knocked out by Anthony Joshua”He was badly hurt before he ate this shot.”Ngannou was KO’d for the first time in his MMA and boxing career but joked he could not even feel the finishing shot. He said: “That was a clean one.“In fact, I didn’t feel the punch. That’s what the knockout is about. I don’t feel any pain.”That’s how I know I was knocked out. It was quite special because it stopped me. It did what Tyson Fury couldn’t do.”Joshua knocked out Ngannou in round twoCredit: Getty More

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      Bundesliga star thanks quick-thinking referee for saving his life after horror collision saw him swallow his tongue

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      A TOP footballer has thanked referee Patrick Ittrich for potentially saving his life after a horror on-field collision. Mainz star Josuha Guilavogui’s head collided with team-mate Anthony Caci’s knee during Saturday’s match at Bayern Munich. Josuha Guilavogui thanked referee Patrick Ittrich for potentially saving his life after a horror on-field collisionCredit: EPAThe Frenchman was left motionless on the ground and looked to be unconscious before Ittrich arrived and put him in the recovery position. Quick-thinking official Ittrich then adjusted his tongue so he could breathe again.The incident took place on the half hour mark and Guilavogui was subbed off five minutes later for Edimilson Fernandes. And he expressed his gratitude to ref Ittrich on social media after the game. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe posted on X: “Thank you very much for the quick intervention and the help provided, Patrick Ittrich, my teammates and the doctors at Mainz!”Ittrich said: “You just have to act quickly, there’s no praise for it.”The game ended in an 8-1 hammering for Mainz with Harry Kane scoring three but – due to Bundesliga rules – it did not count as a hat-trick. For a “true hat-trick” in German football, one must score three goals in the same half all consecutively, with no one else bagging in between.Most read in BundesligaWith Kane scoring Bayern’s first, third and seventh unfortunately it does count, despite him taking home the match ball regardless. He posted after the game: “Perfect afternoon! Gotta keep this momentum up.”Micah Richards accuses Harry Kane of ‘having a dodgy box’ in hilarious interviewThe emphatic result sees the Bavarians move to within seven points of leaders Bayer Leverkusen.And England skipper Kane improved his sensational tally for the season to 36 goals in 34 matches. Harry Kane poses with the match ball despite his hat-trick not officially counting More

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      Dani Alves’ brother slams prankster’s fake claims ex-Barcelona star took own life in prison after being jailed for rape

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      THE brother of Brazilian former footballer Dani Alves has blasted an internet prankster for falsely claiming the disgraced star had taken his own life in prison.The ex-Barcelona star’s press adviser, Acaz Felleger, said they were considering legal action against Rio de Janeiro-based Paulo Albuquerque over his viral social media post.Dani Alves remains alive and well despite claims he had committed suicideCredit: PAThe former Barcelona man has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of raping a woman in the restroom of a Barcelona nightclubCredit: AFPHis ex-wife Joana Sanz accidentally shared his bizarre letter to her pleading for forgivenessCredit: InstagramAlbuquerque, who describes himself on X (formerly Twitter) as a lover of football, beer and a beautiful woman, wrote last night: “The information I’m receiving is that Daniel Alves has killed himself.”He added in a second post eight hours later, after his initial message had gone viral on social media: “People, for the love of God, what sort of repercussion is this?“I was referring to my cousin Danielzinho from the city of Nova Iguacu who had disappeared, but has now been found alive.”Alves’ brother, Ney, who travelled to Barcelona last month to see the footballer tried for rape ahead of his conviction and four-and-a-half year jail sentence, took to Instagram Live to issue a furious response.Read more in Football“How cruel human beings can be!” he said. “He’s already been convicted on the word of a woman who entered a men’s toilet to do what only he and her know.“He’s already been convicted. Is that not enough?“Now the madness is people want him dead. They want to see my brother dead. How cruel is that!“My dad is more than 70 years old and my mum is more than 60.Most read in Football“Do people like this not have family?”The former players’ family still believe he is innocent despite three judges finding him guilty of forcing himself on a 23-year-old woman in a toilet at upmarket Barcelona nightclub Sutton in the early hours of December 30 2022.Dani Alves’ model ex Joana Sanz arrives at court to reveal what ‘drunk’ ex-Barcelona star told her moments after ‘rape’Journalist Mr Felleger, who represents Alves, also denied the fake claims his client had committed suicide.Speaking to a Brazilian radio station, Felleger said legal action was being considered against the person who sparked the viral rumour.“The information was posted on X without any basis whatsoever,” he said.”I spoke with Dani’s lawyer and this irresponsible person should be sued.”Alves’ model wife Joana Sanz has yet to comment.The 31-year-old Tenerife-born beauty treated her 950,000 Instagram followers overnight to a photo of her training in the gym.Last year, she admitted she was seeking a divorce from the former footballer, which has subsequently been put on hold. Father-of-two Alves, 40, was handed his prison sentence on February 22 after being driven to the Barcelona court where he was tried over three days at the start of last month.He had been held in Brians 2 Prison near the Catalan capital for more than a year on remand before his trial.Alves protested his innocence on February 7 after taking the stand on the last day of his three-day trial at Barcelona’s Audiencia Provincial court.He claimed he had consensual sex with his 23-year-old female accuser and had not made her do anything.The woman he was found guilty of raping insisted the footballer had forced himself on her after hitting her when she gave her evidence in court behind a screen.State prosecutors confirmed at his trial they wanted him jailed for nine years on conviction and a lawyer acting for his victim demanded a 12-year sentence.They are also set to appeal in the hope higher court judges will hand Alves a stiffer punishment.Alves’ lawyer has already confirmed she will appeal his rape conviction and sentence.Last month, Alves’ ex-wife Joana Sanz accidentally shared a bizarre letter the disgraced rapist wrote to her from prison.He pleaded for forgiveness and thanked the model for being a strong woman as she went through “such a difficult time”, Vogue reports.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt came after Alves’ statue in his hometown was wrapped in duct tape and bin bags following his rape conviction.The statue is located in the central region of Juazeiro in Brazil and displays a life-size Alves wearing the national team shirt and a football at his feet.Joana Sanz previously admitted she was seeking a divorce from the former footballer, before it was subsequently been put on holdCredit: instagram/@joanasanzA Dani Alves statue wrapped in duct tape and bin bags after furious locals demanded it to be removed following the Brazilian’s convictionCredit: X/@MCITY_8Alves’ lawyer has already confirmed she will appeal his rape conviction and sentenceCredit: EPA More

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      Sergio Aguero reveals he’s expecting child with stunning model girlfriend, 27, in touching post months after break-up

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      SERGIO AGUERO has revealed he is expecting a child with his stunning model girlfriend.The former Manchester City star shared a touching post on social media to announce the news.Sergio Aguero and Sofia Calzetti are having a babyCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiThey shared a post on Instagram confirming their pregnancyCredit: Instagram_@soficalzettiAguero, 35, and Sofi Calzetti confirmed that they are expecting a daughter The post on Instagram showed the couple’s hands holding each other.Next to the hands were two pictures of Sofi’s ultrasound showing the baby in the womb.The post was captioned: “Immense excitement! We’re waiting for you little girl.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey received plenty of congratulations from their followers in the comment section.One posted: “What a joy.”A second wrote: “That’s it! Congratulations to all of you!”A third commented: “Congrats guys!”Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL A fourth said: “Congratulations!!!”Another added: “Congratulations to the both of you.”Sergio Aguero puffs on cigar in Argentina dressing room after hijacking World Cup final celebrationsThe couple have appeared to reconcile after their break-up in September last year.The split happened after a video emerged that allegedly showed Sofi, 27, kissing another man in a nightclub.Aguero had confirmed their separation on his Twitch channel.However, Sofi insisted that she did not kiss another person.Recently, Aguero has broken his silence on claims that he could return to football after his heart scare while playing for Barcelona in 2021.He admitted that he would need to have many more tests if he is to come out of retirement and play for boyhood club Independiente.Aguero’s career by numbersSergio Aguero enjoyed a hugely successful career in which he won 20 titles and scored 427 goals in 756 appearance
      Career honours: Uefa Europa League, Uefa Super Cup, Premier League x 5, FA Cup, Carabao Cup x 6, Community Shield x 3, Fifa Under-20 World Cup x 2, Olympic Gold Medal, Copa America

      Independiente (2002-2006) – 56 games, 23 goals
      Atletico Madrid (2006-2011) – 234 games, 102 goals
      Manchester City (2011-2021) – 390 games, 260 goals
      Barcelona (2021) – 5 games, 1 goal
      Argentina (2006 – 2021) – 101 games, 41 goals

      The couple have appeared to reconcile after breaking up in SeptemberCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiThere was a video that allegedly showed her kissing another manCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiSofia is an Argentine modelCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiSofia has more than 800,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiShe is also a founder of an activewear companyCredit: Instagram @soficalzetti More

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      Chris Eubank Jr ‘confirms’ he will fight Terence Crawford as he appears set for biggest challenge of his boxing career

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has appeared to confirm a shock showdown with welterweight king Terence Crawford.Former IBO super-middleweight king Eubank Jr hasn’t set foot inside the ring since settling the score with Brit rival Liam Smith last September.Chris Eubank Jr hasn’t fought since exacting his revenge of Liam Smith last SeptemberCredit: RICHARD PELHAMNext Gen has sensationally been linked with a shock showdown with unified welterweight champ Terence CrawfordCredit: GETTYEubank Jr appeared to confirm the shock showdown on his X and Instagram pagesCredit: INSTAGRAM@CHRISEUBANKJRA family grudge match with Conor Benn – who he was due to fight in October 2022 – appeared to be back in the pipeline for the 34-year-old but has yet to come to fruition.Sensational reports on Friday claimed a stunning slugfest with pound-for-pound king Crawford was in the works for the Brighton bruiser.And he’s seemingly confirmed the fight is a go on his social media accounts – sharing a mock-up poster for the bout.Boxing fans were quick to react, with one saying: “This could be one of the best fights in the last 10 years.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother said: “Historic.”And another said: “Oiiii that would be sick if that happens.”One remarked: “This is good.”Another chimed in: “Happy for you but disappointed. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTerence Crawford is the former undisputed king of the welterweightsCredit: AP”Just can’t see anyone beating Crawford, TBH, but be safe in there.”It didn’t take long for the news to come to the attention of Eubank Jr’s rival Benn – the son of his old man’s bitter rival Nigel.Chris Eubank Jr celebrates 10th round TKO over Liam Smith in rematchAnd Conor didn’t mince his words when giving his thoughts on the bout.He said: “Crawford will donate Bo-mac to Eubank [Jr] for this fight as he don’t need a cornerman for this.”Bomac is the long-time trainer of former undisputed 147lb king Crawford but also trains Eubank Jr – the son of British boxing great Chris Eubank.But given his lengthy relationship with Crawford, it’s nearly a dead cert that Bomac – real name Brian McIntyre – will be in the American’s corner come fight night.Chris Eubank Jr is trained by Terence Crawford coach Bo MacCredit: Getty More

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      Glamorous footballer Madelene Wright nearly pops out of very revealing lingerie in sexy snap

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      FANS held their breath as Madelene Wright held her… modesty.The Leyton Orient footballer and OnlyFans star shared a daring lingerie image on Instagram as she perched on a chair clutching her cleavage.Madelene Wright pushed it the limit with this risky imageCredit: INSTAGRAMThe OnlyFans star treats followers to plenty of revealing shotsCredit: InstagramWright posed with her pet dog last monthCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe now has 328,000 Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightMadeleine posed in a daring one-piece outfit to promote her offerings on the adult-content subscription channel.Her online fame has soared since Charlton axed her three years ago after she was allegedly seen inhaling from a balloon at a party.Madelene’s social media following has grown steadily – but not as much as her earnings from OnlyFans.She reckons she makes more than £500,000 a year from the graphic website.READ MORE TOP STORIESAnd her online output has remained just as regular since her return to footie with Orient last September.She had a perfect start with a goal in a 4-2 FA Cup win over Cheshunt.And her followers are living the dream too via her risky images.The influencer has been called the “cutest angel” and a “beautiful princess” amidst recent praise from her 328,000 Instagram fans.Most read in FootballAnd just to confirm she is their pet favourite, she posted a snap just last month with her DOG.In fact, she did the same last summer – when she dressed in pink lingerie for her own special nod to the Barbie move hype.Glamorous footballer Madelene Wright stuns in brown mini dressFans have told her “You never miss” with fashion choices.And that’s whether she copying stars of the silver screen – or just wearing jeans.After one crop-top image, strangely set in the unglamorous world of a concrete underground car park, one follower told her: “You rock literally every pair of jeans.”No wonder she’s trousering so much money from modelling!Wright lives a much-envied lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe recently celebrated her 25th birthdayCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has recently signed for Leyton OrientCredit: 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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      ‘Looks in f***ing amazing shape’, say fans as Tyson Fury shares clip of himself back training & offers Usyk prediction

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      TYSON FURY “looks in f***ing amazing shape” as he shared a clip of himself back training – and it came accompanied with a warning to Oleksandr Usyk.WBC champ Fury suffered a nasty gash above his right eye a month ago while sparring for his unification bout with his fellow heavyweight title holder.Tyson Fury is back in business preparing to face Oleksandr UsykCredit: InstagramThe Gypsy King shared footage of himself training on InstagramCredit: InstagramThat led to their February 17 bout going up in smoke as a result.Now Fury vs Usyk will now take place on Saturday 18 May and if there are any more pull-outs this time around, a £7.9million fee will be paid to the opposing fighter.The Gypsy King’s scuffle in sparring with heavyweight Agron Smakici caused the damage, leading to a cut below his eyebrow that required 11 stitches.That has led to many doubting whether Fury will have recovered in time for the showdown in two months time.READ MORE ON BOXINGHowever, the undefeated 35-year-old sent out a message to his doubters and rival Usyk today on Instagram.And it looked like he had not lost a step as he shared a clip of himself throwing punches back in the ring.That came accompanied with a caption that read: “Somebody tell @usykaa the Ace is back.”Fury then followed that up with a prediction as he wrote “#inside7” before finishing it off with the words “can’t wait”.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe footage soon caught the eye of social media users as thousands of messages from his 6.8 million followers arrived in the comments.One of his supporters wrote: “The best shape you ever had. Legend.”Anthony Joshua meets Tyson Fury’s dad John before Francis Ngannou bout“Big man’s in shape for this one,” said another.A third echoed those thoughts by writing: “Man looking in top shape.”A fellow fan declared: “Looking slim and very agile, GET UP!!”“Usyk is in trouble,” predicted a fellow fan while another called him a “dangerous man on a mission”.While a seventh said: “Looks in f***ing amazing shape.”Meanwhile, Fury said that the cut had completely healed now during an interview over the weekend.He said: “A cut takes about eight weeks to heal.“I had 15 weeks from cut to fight date so plenty of time. I’m not worried about the cut.“If the cut opens in the fight, f*** it. So what? I’ve had plenty of cuts before. It’s a fight.“I think I’ll take him out in seven rounds.”He added: “In the game, s**t happens. Worse things have happened at sea.“It won’t be the first and it won’t be the last time a fight has been cancelled with an injury. It is what it is.READ MORE SUN STORIES“At first I was a little bit p****d off because it didn’t look like it was going to happen and we didn’t have a date.“As soon as I got the date two days later it was fantastic. Everything’s good.”Fans were stunned by the WBC champ’s incredible shapeCredit: InstagramFury and Usyk will collide on Saturday 18 May in Saudi ArabiaCredit: EPA More