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

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

    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

    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

    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?

    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

    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

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    Model who went viral after going to football match braless slams fans for ‘making her breasts the only topic’ of game

    A MODEL who went viral for going braless to a football match has hit back at fans for Clara Galle attended Osasuna’s LaLiga clash against Sevilla however got attention from people because she went braless.
    Clara Galle visited Osasuna for the match against SevillaCredit: Instagram @caosasuna
    Fans could only speak about the fact she was bralessCredit: Instagram @caosasuna
    Clara was left fuming that her breasts were the ‘only topic’Credit: Instagram @caosasuna
    Clara, 21, has a massive online following of 4million fans just on Instagram.
    The model is also known for her work as an actress and is most famous for her role as Raquel in Through My Window.
    Growing up in Pamplona, Spain, Clara is an Osasuna supporter and has been going to the club since she was a child.
    As she was snapped walking around the stadium during her recent visit pictures were taken of her for the club’s social media pages.
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    However, fans decided to comment on her inadvertently revealing outfit.
    This left Clara fuming as fans were making her “breasts the only topic” despite everything else going on.
    She said on Instagram: “I’ve been going to El Sadar to see my team since I was little.
    “Yesterday was a beautiful day and they couldn’t have treated me better.
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    Clara posted a message in response to the fans on InstragamCredit: Instagram @caosasuna
    She has 4 million followers on the social media platformCredit: Instagram @caosasuna
    “From here I want to say thank you again. Thank you.
    “However, given the comments I have read, I feel like I have to react.
    “When I got dressed before arriving at the field, it did not occur to me that my nipples were going to be so commented on.
    “If I notice it, it’s because I have it. I have never seen such a massacre when any player from any team takes off his shirt on the grass.
    Clara has been going to watch Osasuna since she was youngCredit: Instagram @caosasuna
    She is a model and an actorCredit: Splash
    “I have a clear conscience, I’m not doing anything wrong by not wearing a bra.
    “It doesn’t bother me that they say that I was wearing the two points that they didn’t win, it bothers me that my breasts are the only topic, among so many more interesting ones that there are, which many choose to talk about.
    “It seems that we have not learned anything from the last few weeks.”
    The game ended in a 0-0 draw as Osasuna moved into 11th spot while Sevilla remained slumped in 17th. More

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    Jonny Evans’ Man Utd return didn’t break internet like Cristiano Ronaldo’s but this free transfer may be a masterstroke

    WHEN Manchester United re-signed Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo, the sheer weight of social-media traffic almost broke the internet.When they re-signed Jonny Evans, there was little online except for a few ironic titters.
    Jonny Evans (right) with Man Utd team-mate Bruno FernandesCredit: Getty
    Evans celebrates scoring against Burnley only for the goal to be disallowedCredit: Rex
    Yet Evans has won the Champions League, three Premier Leagues, an FA Cup, two League Cups and more than 100 international caps.
    Unlike Ronaldo or Pogba, he is widely renowned as one of the best blokes in football.
    United spent hundreds of millions on ne’er- do-wells and dross in recent years but their free transfer of Evans, 35, looks a masterstroke.
    The Northern Irishman was magnificent in United’s crucial 1-0 win over Burnley.
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    A gorgeous assist, an unfortunate disallowed goal and a defensive masterclass for a team which had conceded 14 goals in their previous  five matches.
    United were in dire need of a feelgood story.
    And, unless you’re poor old Harry Maguire — shunted down to fifth-choice centre-half — it is difficult to imagine a better one than the re-emergence of Evans.
    Meanwhile, there was a feeling the title race might be more interesting when Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City’s best player, suffered a long-term injury.
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    Yet Pep Guardiola’s Treble-winners have continued to win every match with Julian Alvarez excelling in the No 10 role.
    Now that Rodri, City’s most regular starter, has been suspended for three matches, including the key trip to Arsenal, people are saying the same thing.
    As if Kalvin Phillips and Mateo Kovacic are somehow not very good at football.
    I wouldn’t believe a word of it.
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