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    Jadon Sancho ‘has January transfer escape route but wants to wait until Man Utd takeover before making decision’

    JADON SANCHO is “leaning towards” leaving Manchester United in January, but will reportedly wait until the club’s ownership situation is sorted.Florian Plettenberg reports that a loan with an option to buy is still the most realistic possibility of Sancho leaving the club.
    Sancho is prepared to wait until Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in United goes through to decide whether to leaveCredit: Alamy
    Ratcliffe’s investment is likely to go through soonCredit: AFP
    Italian giants Juventus hold a concrete interest in the winger as they look to challenge Inter to win the Serie A.
    In terms of a transfer fee, there is reportedly no fixed price tag – and Sancho not playing for the club since September is only diminishing his value.
    Sancho is playing a waiting game, however, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority investment in United set to be completed soon.
    Ratcliffe is understood to be a big fan of ten Hag, but the manager is coming under significant pressure following a string of poor results.
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    Sancho and ten Hag remain in a standoff dating back to September when the winger was left out of the squad for the 3-1 defeat against Arsenal.
    Sancho took to social media to claim that he had been made a “scapegoat” after ten Hag revealed he’d left him out of the squad for training poorly.
    Although he has since deleted the posts, ten Hag is refusing to include the winger in his squad until Sancho apologises for his comments.
    The winger has been axed from United’s WhatsApp group after already being barred from training with the senior side or using any of their facilities, including the canteen.
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    Both his team-mates and club staff urged Sancho — who joined from Borussia Dortmund for £73m in July 2021 — to back down and apologise to ten Hag but it’s clear now that an apology will not be forthcoming.
    Juventus, who are prepared to offer Sancho a lifeline to revive his career, are also understood to be interested in Donny van de Beek who signed for United for £34m in 2020. More

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    Jose Mourinho stuns Italian media with bizarre protest as he refuses to speak in Italian in Roma press conference

    JOSE MOURINHO left Italian media baffled following Roma’s 2-1 victory over Sassuolo yesterday.The former Spurs manager launched his own one-man protest at his perceived ill-treatment from the media by refusing to speak Italian after the game.
    Mourinho was full of mind games this weekCredit: Getty
    Despite speaking the language fluently, Mourinho answered questions through an interpreter and responded in Portuguese.
    As reported by Football Italia, Mourinho opened his post-match press conference by saying: “I want to thank the club and director Tiago Pinto, who over the last 24 hours gave me the support and therefore the emotional stability that allows me to do my work.
    “They showed faith in me. This was a very important, hard-fought and deserved victory, because even when we were a goal down, Roma were still the best team on the pitch.
    “I am very happy with the players and all our fans. I want to dedicate this to my fantastic assistant manager, Salvatore Foti, who was not here today but worked very hard to help us achieve the victory.”
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    Roma trailed in the game for nearly an hour before goals from Paulo Dybala and Rasmus Kristensen secured victory for the Giallorossi.
    Ahead of the game, Mourinho had employed mind games against Sassuolo, the referee and VAR.
    Just 24 hours before the match he said: “To be honest, I will say that I am worried about the referee. We had this official three times and I don’t think he has the emotional stability to work at this level.
    “I am not relaxed about the referee or the VAR, who we were also often unlucky with.
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    Dybala’s goal helped Roma claim fourth spotCredit: Getty
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    “[And] I am worried about Berardi, who is a fantastic player, I love him, but he needs to show more respect for his opponents. He mocks other players and gets them booked, so I love and hate him. I don’t like that kind of behaviour on the field and would really dislike seeing that from one of my players.”
    Mourinho appeared to suggest his choice of phrase had been used against him when he again referenced “emotional stability” after the game.
    He said: “The reason I am speaking Portuguese is that my Italian is not sufficiently polished to express certain concepts. When I talked about emotional stability, I was referring to a quality that in life and in football is necessary to perform at the highest level.”
    The dark arts continued into added time at the Mapei stadium, with a member of Mourinho’s coaching staff sent off for refusing to return the match ball to Sassuolo’s players when they attempted to take a quick throw.
    On the incident, Mourinho said: “As for the situation that caused some irritation in the Sassuolo staff and fans when we did not give the ball back quickly, I went over to my colleague and simply said that to receive fair play, it is necessary to first give it and there is a player in the Sassuolo squad who is lacking in that area.”
    That comment appeared to be another crack at Berradi.
    The victory away at Sassuolo was Mourinho’s first win at the Mapei stadium as Roma manager and has his side now sitting in the top four.
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    Erling Haaland takes to Twitter to CARRY ON rage at controversial ref Simon Hooper after Man City draw with Spurs

    ERLING HAALAND has carried on his blazing rant from Manchester City’s draw with Tottenham on social media.Haaland was left furious with referee Simon Hooper after City were denied the chance to win the game in the 94th minute.
    Erling Haaland was left fuming at Simon Hooper after Man City’s 3-3 draw with TottenhamCredit: Getty
    With the score 3-3, Haaland had picked up the ball almost at the halfway line where he was fouled and fell to the floor for a split second.
    However, the 23-year-old wanted to play on and immediately got to his feet and played a pass over the top for the on-running Jack Grealish with the ref initially playing advantage.
    But as the ball left his feet and headed towards Grealish, who had scored City’s third goal of the game in the 81st minute, behind the Spurs defence Hooper pulled the game back to the earlier foul.
    Haaland and his City team-mates were furious with the decision and protested the call.
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    After the game an irate Haaland could still be seen with the bit between his teeth.
    He was spotted shouting “F*** off, F*** off,” as he made his way off the pitch.
    After the game he then took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to berate the decision.
    Quoting a post with a video of the decision, Haaland simply said: “Wtf.”
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    Responding to the shock post, one fan said: “Your head is on mars 😭.”
    A second said: “Genuinely horrible call, every right to feel wronged.”
    A third said: “No way you rushed to Twitter to pour the rest of your fury here😭.”
    Another said: “Bro stormed out of the pitch, picked up his phone and ran straight to Twitter.”
    A fourth added: “NO WAY THIS IS THE REAL ERLING 😂.”
    Haaland’s dad Alfie seemed to agree as well, replying: “Terrible”, under the post.
    Other fans chose to highlight chances Haaland had to score himself which he did not take during the game. More

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    Glam British athlete Lauryn Davey shows off toned abs in red bikini as stunned fans say ‘woah’

    LAURYN LOUISE DAVEY had fans in awe with her latest social media post.The British Olympic hopeful took a break from her training to share a stunning snap on Instagram.
    Lauryn Louise Davey shared a stunning snap in a red bikini to her Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    Davey is a Team GB Olympic hopefulCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    She is a British Heptathlete champion at junior levelCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    Heptathlete Davey is gunning to be part of Team GB’s Olympic squad.
    However, Paris 2024 comes too soon for the 24-year-old.
    Instead, the 2026 Commonwealth games are what the Welsh National hero is eyeing as her ticket to the 2028 Olympics.
    And it seems she will take a number of fans with her.
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    Davey currently has nearly 25,000 followers on Instagram.
    Reacting to her latest post, captioned: “Power of now 🙏🏼,” fans had nothing but well wishes and praise.
    She was seen wearing a red bikini in the post.
    One fan said: “Woah 🔥🔥🔥🔥.”
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    A second said: “Beaut & strong.”
    A third added: “Champ❤️.”
    As well as her Olympic dream which she has had since the age of five, she is also taking a medical degree at Swansea University.
    Davey, who also has a vegan diet, recently shared snaps of herself following a gym workout.
    Davey regularly shares shows off her figure on her social mediaCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    Davey has nearly 25,000 fans on InstagramCredit: instagram @laurynlouisedavey
    She is aiming to use the 2026 Commonwealth Games as her tickets to the OlympicsCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
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    Who is Esteban Ocon’s ex-girlfriend Elena Berri?

    ESTEBAN OCON is famous for his career as a racing driver but his love life has also attracted much attention from the public.The Formula One star, who has raced for Alpine – formerly known as Renault – since 2020, used to date beauty Elena Berri, who was regularly seen by his side supporting him.
    Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon and his ex-girlfriend Elena Berri are thought to have split over the summer of 2023Credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
    Who is Esteban Ocon’s ex-girlfriend Elena Berri?
    Elena Berri is the former girlfriend of racing driver Esteban Ocon.
    Ocon is best known for winning his first race at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix and the sportsman has started 133 Grand Prix races as of November 2023.
    Former couple Elena and Esteban started dating in 2018 but are thought to have ended their relationship over the summer of 2023.
    Rumours that their romance was over began after fans spotted that Esteban had unfollowed Elena on social media.
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    He then made his first appearance with his new girlfriend Flavy Barla at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi in November 2023.
    Elena and Esteban made many public appearances together during their relationship.
    In January 2023 they attended Paris Fashion Week and just a few months later, in June 2023, they were spotted at a football match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Lens.
    They were also often seen at the Formula 1 Paddock together.
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    It has been reported that Elena speaks several languages, including English, Italian, French, and Spanish.
    She is thought to have embarked on a business management course in Geneva and has also previously studied in Paris, France.
    What age is Elena Berri?
    Elena was born on August 13, 1998, in Turin, Italy.
    She turned 25 in August 2023 and posted a video of herself cutting an impressive dolphin cake in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
    Elena is two years younger than ex-boyfriend Ocon.
    He was born on September, 1996, in Évreux, France.
    What does Elena Berri do for a living?
    Elena works as a model and social media influencer.
    Her bio on Instagram reveals her interests are “fashion, travel and lifestyle”.
    According to her profile on V Management’s website, Elena is a “dynamic content creator who brings her unique Italian flair to everything she does”.
    Her profile continues: “With a passion for exploring new cultures and traveling the world, Elena is constantly updating her style to reflect the latest trends and inspirations she discovers”.
    Is Elena Berri on social media?
    Elena is very active on Instagram, where she has over 98k followers as of November 2023.
    She regularly uploads snaps of herself showing off her various outfits on the picture sharing site.
    Elena’s followers also get an insight into her jet-set lifestyle as she shares pictures of her many travels with them.
    Berri’s Instagram fans are very passionate and one even told the star she was “the reason for global warming” after she shared a picture of herself in a red bikini earlier in 2023.
    She was also dubbed the “prettiest girl ever” by another follower after posting a racy Instagram snap in a braless outfit.
    While Elena and Esteban are no longer together, it seems the sportsman has not strayed too far from his usual type in his new relationship.
    His new girlfriend, Flavy, is also very popular on social media and boasts over 81k followers on Instagram.
    Like Elena, her feed is filled with glamorous snaps of her stylish outfits and trips.
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    Flavy is a medical student and beauty queen who won Miss Cote d’Azur in 2022.
    She often shares behind the scenes shots from her studies with her many followers. More

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    Chris Eubank Jr issues chilling warning to Conor Benn as Eddie Hearn set to finalise grudge match ‘this week’

    CHRIS EUBANK JR has sent a chilling warning Conor Benn’s way as their historic showdown edges closer to being re-booked.The duo were due to throw down in an iconic family grudge match last October before a pair of failed drug tests for Benn scuppered the mouthwatering showdown.
    Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were set to throw down last OctoberCredit: REUTERS
    A pair of failed drug tests for Ben scuppered the domestic dust-up, which is now set for February 3Credit: Alamy
    Eubank Jr has sent a chilling warning Benn’s way on XCredit: ALAMY
    Negotiations over the Battle of Britain resumed after Benn made a short-notice and successful return to the ring against Rodolfo Orzoco in September.
    SunSport understands talks are close to bearing fruit, with a spring punch-up on the brink of being finalised.
    And after getting wind of some social media trash talk from Benn – the son of British boxing great Nigel Benn – Eubank Jr issued the welterweight contender a blunt warning.
    He wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “DEAD MAN WALKING.”
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    The jibe from Eubank Jr – the son of former WBO super-middleweight champion Chris Eubank Sr – was in response to Benn vowing to become only the second man to stop Next Gen.
    He wrote: “I can’t wait to punch you in the head @ChrisEubankJr.”
    The mouthwatering domestic dust-up between Eubank Jr and Benn fell by the wayside after the latter tested positive for the banned fertility drug clomiphene – which can elevate testosterone levels in men.
    Benn was cleared of intentionally ingesting the prohibited substance by the National Anti-Doping Panel but both UK Anti-Doping and the British Boxing Board of Control appealed the decision.
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    Conor Benn is technically not prohibited from boxing in the UKCredit: Reuters
    The appeal is still ongoing and the date of when the outcome will be revealed is still unknown.
    Benn is, technically, not prohibited from boxing in the UK – despite ripping up his BBBOFC license shortly after the doping saga began.
    That has prompted promoter Eddie Hearn to press on with plans to re-book his clash with Eubank Jr.
    February 3 is the working date for the fight, which The Daily Mail claims will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
    And the undefeated Benn appeared to confirm that is indeed the date for the biggest fight of his career in his ongoing social media spat with Eubank Jr.
    In response to Eubank Jr’s “dead man” tweet, The Destroyer wrote: “I’ll remind you of this when you are being scraped up off the f***ing canvas.
    “Feb 3, I’m ending your career.” More

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    Former Chelsea star’s daughter gives fans an eyeful as she bends down to film video in just her underwear

    JADE LEBOUEF has given her fans an eyeful while posting on social media.The daughter of Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has a huge following on Instagram.
    Jade Leboeuf gave fans an eyefulCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    She was reviewing menstrual pantsCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    Jade, 33, often wows her 236k followers with her stunning posts.
    She has done it again with a clip in which she is reviewing menstrual underwear made by Blinx Underwear.
    In the clip, Jade is bending over towards the camera in a small black top and matching pants.
    She then stands up to show off the fit of the underwear.
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    Jade signs off from the video by blowing a kiss to the camera after describing the pants as “super comfortable”.
    She captioned the video: “I’m giving you a review on the @blinxunderwear menstrual panties as expected 🤍.”
    The model has previously been compared to Pretty Woman star Julia Roberts.
    While movie icon Roberts, 56, was in Ocean’s Eleven, Jade has been making waves herself – as a social media star.
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    Jade is the daughter of Chelsea legend Frank LeboeufCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    She has a massive online followingCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    The influencer has an online shop for “fashion, beauty and interior design”.
    Dad Frank, 55, an ESPN pundit, starred as a centre-back for Chelsea from 1996-2001.
    He won the FA Cup twice, the League Cup and the European Cup Winners Cup while at the Bridge.
    Daughter Jade is famous entirely in her own right.
    Fans call her “sublime” and “unbelievable” as she switches her appearance as often as her location – having recently returned to Paris from Bali.
    Earlier this month, she posed in a see-through outfit on a girls’ night out.
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    Jade has built up her own social media followingCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    She has 236k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    She often posts glamorous picturesCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    She wowed fans with a picture from ParisCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    She also risked an Instagram ban for this snapCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    Jade often strips down to her underwearCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    She left little to the imagination with this open blouseCredit: instagram @jade_leboeuf
    She works as a modelCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
    Jade also donned this see-through outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeuf
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    Abdu Rozik calls out ‘chicken’ Hasbulla and warns rival ‘I’m coming for you and smashing your face in’

    ABDU ROZIK has called out “chicken” Hasbulla and warned: “I’m coming for you.”The social media stars – who both have growth hormone deficiency – have rivalled each other online.
    Abdu Rozik has called out ‘chicken’ HasbullaCredit: Stewart Williams
    Hasbulla and Abdu Rozik have feuded onlineCredit: Getty
    And they have been linked to a fight ever since clashing at a press conference in 2021 which raked up millions of views.
    Now TikToker Rozik wants to settle the score in the ring with Hasbulla.
    He told SunSport: “Really I think Hasbullah is zero, nothing.
    “Because he doesn’t have any talent, he’s nothing, I don’t know why people love him so much and why people are supporting him.
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    “He doesn’t have any talent at all. I have singing talent. I have acting talent. I have boxing talent. I have DJ ing talent.
    “I’m intelligent. I have so much talent but Hasbullah doesn’t have any talent. I’m always ready he’s scared of me.
    “He’s a chicken he doesn’t want to fight me. I’m ready. Hasbullah I’m coming for you and smashing your face in!”
    Rozik has rubbed shoulders with fighting greats in Tyson Fury, Conor McGregor and Mike Tyson.
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    And he claimed bitter rival Hasbulla is envious of his fame.
    Rozik, who boasts more than 8 MILLION Instagram followers, said: “No one is jealous of me, only Hasbullah is jealous.
    “One of the best lesson in life I learned is be nice to people, if you smile it’s the best thing in the world, even when you meet people and shake hands with a smile it’s good. It’s the best thing.”
    Abdu Rozik with heavyweight legend Mike TysonCredit: @abdu_rozik
    Current world champ Tyson Fury with Abdu RozikCredit: @abdu_rozik
    Music icon Eminem poses with Abdu RozikCredit: @abdu_rozik
    Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is all smiles with Abdu RozikCredit: @abdu_rozik More