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      Man Utd star Andre Onana breaks his silence after teammate Alejandro Garnacho shares ‘controversial’ social media post

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      MANCHESTER United star Andre Onana has broken his silence on Alejandro Garnacho’s controversial social media post.The Cameroonian goalkeeper, 27, came to United’s rescue with a late penalty save against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
      Andre Onana’s penalty heroics helped United to a vital win on WednesdayCredit: EPA
      The late penalty save sparked jubilant scenes within Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Alejandro Garnacho is facing a probe into a social media postCredit: Alamy
      It allowed his side to hold on to a vital 1-0 win, sparking jubilant scenes among players and fans alike at Old Trafford.
      Argentine winger Garnacho later took to X, formerly Twitter, and posted a snap of the players celebrating with Onana following the penalty heroics – captioned with two gorilla emojis.
      He swiftly edited and then deleted the post, but the FA has been alerted and are liaising with the 19-year-old as part of a probe into the matter.
      There’s no suggestion of racism behind the message, but he may face a suspension if the FA adopt the same approach they have in the past.
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      However, Onana has now taken to his own social media to defend the teenager.
      Over two Instagram stories, he said: “People cannot choose what I should be offended by.
      “I know exactly what @garnacho7 meant: power and strength. This matter should go no further.”
      The comments were shared by Garnacho on his own Instagram account.
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      But the FA is understood to have sought Garnacho’s observations on the original post.
      Speaking about the post today, United manager Erik Ten Hag said: “We are talking with the FA. I can confirm that and want to emphasise we are together.
      “We are United and you see that in the post of Andre Onana.”
      It comes after Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani was suspended for three games for writing “Gracias Negrito” to a friend while playing for United in 2020 – after the footballing body found it a racial term.
      Cavani asserted the message “was intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend” following an apology.
      But he was slapped with a £100,000 fine and made to complete face-to-face education.
      A year earlier, Manchester City’s Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva was handed a one-match ban and £50,000 fine after he posted an image of the popular Conguitos chocolate bar, which has long been accused of racist undertones.
      The Sun has approached Manchester United for comment.
      Onana came out in defence of his teammate on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Onan’a post was shared by Garnacho on his own InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Onana also posted a photo of the pair celebrating together with a fist-bump emojiCredit: Instagram More

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      FA speak to Man Utd star Garnacho after he posts then deletes ‘controversial’ message about Onana

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      MANCHESTER Utd star Alejandro Garnacho is being spoken to by the FA over deleted social media messages about team-mate Andre Onana, it’s understood.Onana had spared United’s blushes with a match-winning penalty save against FC Copenhagen in their Champions League group stage match on Wednesday night.
      Alejandro Garnacho could be in hot water after posting a now-deleted social media postCredit: Getty
      Garnacho posted a snap of his teammates celebrating with keeper Andre OnanaCredit: Alamy
      A post uploaded by Garnacho with two gorilla emojis was swiftly deletedCredit: Instagram
      And the young Argentine posted a snap of himself and other United players celebrating Onana’s heroics on Twitter – including two gorilla emojis.
      Despite swiftly editing then deleting the post, the FA were alerted to it and have since liaised with the 19-year-old winger to investigate the matter.
      And while there is no suggestion of racism behind the message, it is likely the athlete will be hit with a suspension if the Football Association adopt the same approach they have in the past.
      Previously, the FA has punished footballers over other controversial social media postings that were viewed as offensive – even if the meaning was unintended.
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      But Onana has since taken to social media to defend his young teammate.
      Over two Instagram stories, he wrote: “People cannot choose what I should be offended by.
      “I know exactly what @garnacho7 meant: power and strength.
      “This matter should go no further.”
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      Garnacho has also shared Onana’s defence of him on his own Instagram.
      In 2020, then-United striker Edinson Cavani was suspended for three games for writing “Gracias Negrito” to a friend – with an FA commission finding it a racial term.
      The Uruguay striker asserted that the message “was intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend” following an apology.
      Cavani was slapped with a £100,000 fine and made to complete face-to-face education.
      The previous year, Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva picked up a one-match ban and £50,000 fine for posting the image of the popular Conguitos chocolate bar, which has long been accused of racist undertones.
      And while the swiftness of the post’s deletion and Garnacho’s youth will be factors taken into account, he may yet be made to pay for a moment’s unintentional foolishness.

      The FA are aware of the post in question and have sought Garnacho’s observations on it.
      The Sun has approached Manchester United for comment.
      Onana took to Instagram to defend his teammateCredit: Instagram
      The stalwart keeper urged the FA not to punish GarnachoCredit: Instagram
      Garnacho shared the goalkeeper’s defence of his postCredit: Instagram
      The winger is expected to receive the same treatment other players haveCredit: Reuters More

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      Laura Woods hits back at sexist troll – with a savagely perfect response

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      LAURA Woods has clapped back at a sexist troll with a savage Instagram swipe.The sports pundit, 36, who is dating Love Island lothario Adam Collard, 27, had the perfect response for a creepy social media user who poked fun at her on-air blunder.
      TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods clapped back at a sick online troll in the best way possibleCredit: Getty
      Laura replied to a fan after Erik Ten Hag left her hanging in a handshakeCredit: Twitter/@ootballontnt
      The popular sports broadcaster, 36, is dating Love Island lothario Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura had taken to her page on X, formerly known as Twitter, following coverage of Premier League team Manchester United’s latest footballing clash.
      As part of her on-screen duties for TNT Sports, Laura interviewed the Old Trafford side’s boss Erik Ten Hag after his side’s 1-0 victory over Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League.
      Yet in a surprise turn of the events, the Red Devils’ gaffer grabbed the microphone and chatted to her instead.
      As Laura tried to wrap up the chat Laura attempted to shake his hand – yet found he turned around to her co-hosts Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand instead, leaving her hand flapping in the air.
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      She remarked to the duo: “How weird was that? I didn’t know what to do with my hands with no microphone.”
      After the clip was posted to X, one troll remarked: “I’ll give you something to do with your hands,” presumably referring to a sexual act.
      Ex TalkRadio anchor Laura – who has long been subject to sexist comments – re-posted the sordid remark and swiped: “And will you provide the microscope too?”
      The remark is thought to be a catty reference to the size of the troll’s manhood, and left her fans in hysterics.
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      Meanwhile, off-screen, Laura’s love life is blossoming.
      Love Island star Adam and Laura were first linked to each other back in September when The Sun revealed that they had enjoyed a string of dates.
      Recently, Adam spoke exclusively to The Sun on how he wooed Laura – even branding her “the one.”
      Geordie lad Adam has now revealed how he wooed Laura through a series of flirty social media exchanges, before wining and dining her on an “undercover date”.
      Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Adam said: “The first time we met – I’ll hold my hands up – I did DM her first and got a reply but then nothing ever happened.
      “Then she called us out for basically leaving her on read.
      “It’s hard to meet people, isn’t it? I’m from Newcastle and eventually we met up, and then went on a very undercover date, and obviously what comes out in the press, comes out in the press, but it’s not always the full story.”
      He then told us at The Best Heroes Awards: “I would never get in a relationship with someone at least at one point [unless] I thought they were The One.”
      Laura made a cheeky quip about a ‘microscope’ in response to the trollCredit: Twitter/@ootballontnt
      Adam has previously branded Laura ‘the one’Credit: Instagram
      Sadly Laura is subject to a slew of sexist comments in her high-profile roleCredit: Reuters
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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt reveals TINY wages for competing on track and why she turned to social media

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      ALICA SCHMIDT has lifted the lid on the challenges athletes face to make a living.The 24-year-old has been dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”.
      Alica Schmidt has opened up on the financial difficulties of being an athleteCredit: AFP
      She has been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’Credit: Reuters
      Schmidt is hoping qualify for next year’s OlympicsCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      The beauty makes extra money via social mediaCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      Schmidt is a 400m runner, who has competed at the World and European championships.
      She was also part of Germany’s relay team at the last Olympics but did not step onto the track as she was a reserve.
      The beauty has revealed that athletes often struggle to cover their costs despite them performing at an elite level.
      Schmidt said: “In principle, I have to say that it is not easy for most German track and field athletes to make a living from sport.
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      “If we are in the squad, in the national team, we receive £611 from Sporthilfe.”
      She added that they also receive money from their clubs but “that’s usually not enough to make a living from.”
      Especially when “you have travel and hotel costs that are not always covered.”
      Many athletes have to study or have part-time jobs on the side of their sporting dreams and Schmidt makes her extra cash via social media where she boasts 4.7million followers on Instagram.
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      The blonde bombshell added: “I am grateful that I earn my money with social media and can save myself another part-time job.”
      Schmidt’s millions of adoring fans are often left in awe and she recently wowed in a blue bikini.
      She also caught the eye in a stunning black dress.
      Schmidt is hoping to make the German team for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
      Alica Schmidt has ran at the World ChampionshipsCredit: Getty
      The German has 4.7m followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      Her influencer status means she does not need a part-time job to fund her careerCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
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      World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll shows off tan lines in busty hot pink bikini as fans say ‘this is delicious’

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      FOOTBALL superfan Ivana Knoll took social media by storm with another racy snap.This time Ivana posed in a tiny pink bikini and shared pics on her Instagram profile.
      World Cup football superfan Ivana Knoll took social media by stormCredit: INSTAGRAM @knolldoll
      Ivana posed in a tiny pink bikini for her 3.2million followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @knolldoll
      Ivana has put together a strong social media gameCredit: instagram @knolldoll
      This is not the first time Ivana poses with a tiny bikini for her fansCredit: @knoll_doll
      The model is currently away on holiday and took some time off to enjoy the sea.
      And while doing so, the 31-year-old still managed leave her 3.2million followers in awe.
      Ivana posted the following caption: “Life is beautiful because it doesn’t last.”
      The Croatian beauty’s fans were left absolutely stunned as they rushed to the comments’ section.
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      One fan commented: “This is delicious.”
      Another wrote: “You are Ivana girl in the Ivana world.”
      A third posted: “Wow, breathtaking.”
      This fan said: “Woow beautiful bikini.”
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      And that one gushed: “Wow beauty.”
      Ivana shot to fame during last year’s World Cup tournament in Qatar.
      Fans loved the social media star’s array of Croatia-themed outfits as she cheered her team on all the way to the semi-finals.
      Ivana usually shares raunchy pics from her holidays abroad
      Ivana has become a social media sensation ever since last yearCredit: @bitstarz_official
      Ivana shot to fame at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as she posed with racy outfitsCredit: Getty More

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      Huge blow as UK stadium served ‘eviction notice’ with fans saying ‘this doesn’t look good’ for future of club

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      FANS have told of their shock after a football club was served an eviction notice at a UK stadium.Nuneaton Borough FC were forced to move a match last night at the last minute due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
      Nuneaton Boro FC were unable to play last night’s match at their stadiumCredit: BPM
      The notice was placed at the gates of the groundsCredit: BPM
      Now it has been revealed that an eviction notice was yesterday placed on the gates of the ground in Liberty Way, Warwickshire, reports Coventry Telegraph.
      The letter, from Shergroup enforcement, states: “The landlord of these premises hereby gives you notice that he has re-entered this property on 24 October 2023 at 06.00am under the terms of your lease and has taken back possession of them.” 
      It says the club must make contact with an assigned person “in connection with gaining entry to remove goods from these premises”.
      It continues: “IMPORTANT: You cannot lawfully enter these premises. Any damage caused to these premises will be dealt with as criminal damage.”
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      It is believed it includes access to the club office as well as the changing rooms.
      The club last night informed fans just two hours before the team was due to play against Bromsgrove that the match would take place in Hinckley.
      One person wrote on social media: “Not looking good for them, they have been served an eviction notice and had to move their game last night at the last minute to Hinckley.”
      Another said: “It’s a shame for the good people that go and support their local team.”
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      And a third added: “Not a clue what’s going on. And as NBFC not saying anything, seems they haven’t a clue either. 
      “Last night’s match was played at Hinckley LC!!”
      The men’s first team competes in the Southern League Premier Division Central, the seventh tier of English football.
      The grounds are open by a third party group, steered by Neil Robinson, a former Nuneaton Rugby player.
      The club has previously been in trouble financially.
      In 2019 it was revealed that the club owed thousands to HMRC and an appeal was launched to save the club.
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      Martin Brundle blasts FIA after Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification from US Grand Prix as he questions ‘grey area’

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      EX-FORMULA ONE star Martin Brundle has questioned the FIA after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified from the US Grand Prix.Hamilton and Leclerc broke their silence on social media with a one-word post following the decision to disqualify them after they were found to have run illegal floors during the race in Austin, Texas.
      Lewis Hamilton was disqualified after being found to have run an illegal floor at the US GPCredit: Splash
      Martin Brundle questioned why the FIA only checked four cars after half were found to be illegalCredit: Getty
      The Mercedes and Ferrari drivers were two of four stars picked for random spot checks after the race.
      And they were disqualified due to their cars failing to hit the minimum thickness of the titanium skidblock, or planks, that are legally allowed to run along the centre of the floor on the car.
      In theory, it means they were able to run their cars closer to the ground and get better speed in the corners.
      However, with half of the selected cars failing to stay legal, it led Sky Sports presenter Brundle to question why the FIA did not then check the remaining 17 cars which finished the race.
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      In his post-race column for Sky Sports, he said: “At a bumpy track like Austin, and with only one practice session, setting a ride height for the duration of the event is quite a challenge with regard to performance, and driver and car tolerance, and of course plank-wear legality, especially with a full fuel tank.
      “If they simply raised the car to be cautious, they’d lose so much performance they may as well pack up and go home.

      “After the race four cars were checked, including [Max] Verstappen’s Red Bull and [Lando] Norris’ McLaren, and both Hamilton’s Mercedes and Leclerc’s Ferrari were found to have too much wear, for which the only remedy is disqualification, however minimal the indiscretion.
      “There can be no grey area on this.”
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      He continued: “The next big question, however, is that if 50 per cent of the tested cars failed, then shouldn’t all the finishers have been checked? The answer must surely be yes.
      “It must be said that the FIA checks pre and post-race are beyond comprehensive.
      “The published list includes over 50 separate and detailed checks mostly on all classified finishers, and a few on randomly selected cars.”
      Leclerc was also unhappy with the decision, liking a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, which echoed Brundle’s thoughts.
      The post from F1 content creator Tom Bellingham said: “The fact only four cars get checked and half of them were illegal makes you wonder if anyone else would have failed this?
      “Surely it can’t just be the (bad) luck of the draw of getting checked.”
      The 26-year-old, who was celebrating his 100th race in F1 at Ferrari, later unliked the post.
      F1 returns next weekend at the Mexican GP.
      Hamilton and Charles Leclerc posted a shared Instagram picture togetherCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
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      Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on social media in cryptic one-word post alongside F1 rival Leclerc after disqualification

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      LEWIS HAMILTON broke his silence after being disqualified from the USA Grand Prix.Hamilton finished a close second behind Max Verstappen at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas on Sunday.
      Lewis Hamilton had finished P2 at last weekend’s F1 GPCredit: Reuters
      But Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified for running illegal floorsCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
      However, he and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc were sensationally disqualified from the race after being found to be running an illegal floor in a random spot check after the race.
      The skidblock, commonly known as the plank, is designed to protect the bottom of the car from scraping along the ground with the two cars failing to meet FIA regulations for the minimum thickness allowed.
      The part, which also provides the sparks seen on TV, has to be a certain thickness and the two cars did not meet the requirement.
      Following the race, the pair took to Instagram in a joint post, with a one-word caption accompanying an image of them looking miserable.
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      The post, already liked by two million people, simply said: “Mood.”
      Following the race, 38-year-old Hamilton said: “It is of course disappointing to be disqualified post-race but that doesn’t take away from the progress we’ve made this weekend.”
      Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff added: “Set-up choices on a sprint weekend are always a challenge with just one hour of free practice – and even more so at a bumpy circuit like COTA and running a new package.
      “In the end, all of that doesn’t matter; others got it right where we got it wrong and there’s no wiggle room in the rules. 
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      “We need to take it on the chin, do the learning, and come back stronger next weekend.”
      Hamilton will be in action next weekend at the Mexican GP.
      He is chasing Sergio Perez in P2 for the championship and currently sits 39 points behind him.
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