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      Barcelona idol Quini was kidnapped to stop the Spanish side winning LaLiga and held hostage for 25 days four decades ago

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      “QUINI is free — and Spain win at Wembley for the first time.”March 25, 1981 is a date Spanish football will never ever forget.
      Quini is held up by authorities following release after 25 days as hostageCredit: YouTube
      Four decades ago, Barcelona legend Quini, who passed away in 2018 aged 68, was at the centre of one of the darkest episodes in football history.
      In 1980, the Nou Camp giants signed one of the best strikers in Spain as they looked to win their first title in six years.
      Quini was a three-time top scorer in Spain’s top flight with Sporting Gijon — even netting 21 as they finished bottom in 1975-76.
      In 11 seasons at the club, only once did ‘Quinigol’ fail to hit double figures, and cost Barcelona around £450,000.
      He started off the season superbly but, on March 1, 1981, his life would change forever.
      KIDNAPPED
      Barcelona had just hammered Hercules 6-0, with Quini netting two, and the striker then went home to get changed before heading off to the airport to collect his wife, who was returning from a holiday.
      However, two men turned up to his house — and took him away at gunpoint.
      A tearful Quini waves to crowd following release from kidnappersCredit: YouTube
      Quini was part of the Spain squad which travelled to 1978 World Cup finalsCredit: PA:Press Association
      Quini talks to former Spain manager Luis Aragones back in 2005Credit: Reuters
      His wife’s confusion at not finding her husband at the airport as expected turned to concern when she got home and found the lights still on.
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      She called the club and the police before filing a formal missing persons report the following day.A CALL FROM THE CAPTORS
      Later that day, she received a phone call from Quini’s captors, who were alleged to have been members of a group known as Batallon-Catalan-Espanyol, and insisted they did not want Barcelona to win the ‘separatists’ league.
      On March 8, one week later, they were due to face leaders Atletico Madrid.
      Barcelona were two points behind — at a time when it was two points for a win — and were the form team ahead of the fixture.
      Quini embraces Bernd Schuster as he rejoins the Barcelona team after kidnapping
      Quini was a three-time LaLiga top goal scorer before joining Barcelona in 1980Credit: Getty
      It appeared the timing of the kidnapping was to ensure he would not play in the match, and several Blaugrana players claimed they were not in the right frame of mind to face the Rojiblancos.
      Spain was in the midst of a tense political atmosphere, which didn’t help matters, and police were besieged with prank phone callers claiming to be the captors.
      In the days leading up to the match, Barcelona’s president and several players were looking after Quini’s wife and children, fearing for their safety — which was not ideal preparation for the biggest match of the season.
      Quini in action for Spain at 1982 World Cup, which came after kidnapping ordealCredit: Getty
      “Freedom for Quini” — fans across Spain plead for release of Barcelona strikerCredit: YouTube
      Quini in action for Spain during a friendly against Scotland in 1982Credit: Getty
      GAME ON
      As there was no sign he would be released, the match went ahead and Atletico won 1-0. Then things started to completely unravel for the Catalans.
      They would take just one point from the next five games to completely fall out of the title race.
      Spain was in a state of shock, with fans in stadiums across the country holding banners begging for the striker’s release.
      RANSOM
      Three weeks after his disappearance, and with fears  growing that he would never be seen again, one of the kidnappers contacted team-mate Jose Ramon Alexanko and claimed a sum of around £500,000 deposited into a Swiss bank would see Quini released unharmed.
      Quini sadly passed away at the age of 68 after suffering a heart attack in 2018Credit: Getty
      Quini refused to press charges against his captors following releaseCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Quini has a shot saved by Dino Zoff in an international just months after releaseCredit: 1980 AP
      As pressure mounted, the police acted and transferred the money into an account which reportedly belonged to one Victor Manuel Diaz Esteban.
      The authorities waited patiently and, on March 25 — the same night Spain won at Wembley for the first time in their history — a man withdrew around £5,000 from that account.
      This allowed the police to trace and seize three unemployed Spanish men in a garage in Zaragoza, where Quini had been kept.
      Juan Mata meets former Barcelona striker Quini back in 2012Credit: Reuters
      Quini was held captive for 25 days before eventually being releasedCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Just months after release, Quini helped Barcelona win the Copa del Rey final
      REFUSED TO PRESS CHARGES
      Aside from his beard being significantly longer, the Barcelona striker was in decent health and amazingly refused to press charges against his captors — even after they had been sent to jail.
      He would never even claim his personal damages award of £25,000.
      Even more incredibly, Quini was back playing just weeks later, where he received rousing ovations at every ground, and would astonishingly go onto finish as top scorer that season, helping the Catalans win the Copa del Rey.
      A year later, he scored the winner in the Cup Winners’ Cup final and would be part of Spain’s 1982 World Cup squad that summer, having finished the campaign as LaLiga’s top scorer once again.
      In 1984, he returned to Sporting Gijon, where he remained for three years before retiring. More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s endorsements, including fashion deal with Tommy Hilfiger, as the seven-time champ considers retirement

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’S retirement may be sweetened by his incredible endorsements OUTSIDE of racing.The F1 ace, 37, is considering hanging up his helmet when his Mercedes-Benz £40m-per-year contract ends in 2023.
      Lewis Hamilton is considering retiring, but has plenty of sponsors to fall back on
      Worth around £300m, he has built up his fortune with deals with fashion houses, watch makers and even banks.
      Recently, Hamilton became part owner of NFL franchise Denver Broncos in a mega £3.84billion deal.
      And that was after he tried to buy Chelsea with Serena Williams as part of Sir Martin Broughton’s consortium.
      Hamilton is a man set up for a life after sport. Here’s some of his biggest deals.
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      Tommy Hilfiger
      Fashion conscious Hamilton is famous for his outfits around the paddock.
      In 2018, Tommy Hilfiger began sponsoring Mercedes-Benz – with their famous logo plastered on his driving suit.
      He then became a face for their menswear line and launched his own collaboration with the American fashion house.
      American fashion house Tommy Hilfiger has used Hamilton as a brand ambassador
      Fashionable Hamilton seen with model Winnie Harlow and singer Nicki Minaj at Tommy Hilfiger x Lewis Hamilton launch party in 2018
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      It is believed Tommy Hilfiger pay Mercedes-Benz around £4million-a-year to endorse them, but it is not known if Hamilton profits himself.
      That said, they could lure him with a personal deal IF he quits.
      Monster Energy
      Again gained through his partnership with Mercedes-Benz, Hamilton and Monster Energy drinks work together independently of the F1 team.
      In 2017, they partnered exclusively to release a Hamilton-inspired drink.
      He said at the time: “Monster Energy is such a cool brand
      “They are involved in so many great sports that I watch as a fan and participate in during my own spare time.
      “It’s also a really exciting opportunity for me to meet and collaborate with other Monster athletes I admire.  There are exciting times ahead.”
      They have continued to partner on drinks in recent times, which suggests even in retirement Hamilton would be big business for Monster.
      Monster Energy drink brand are a favourite of HamiltonCredit: Getty
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      Puma
      For around £1.5million-per-year, Hamilton wears Puma on the race track and in the car.
      He has also featured in ad campaigns wearing their latest sportswear.
      Their partnership began in 2019, and shows no signs of ceasing anytime soon.
      Like Nike have with Michael Jordan, a lifetime deal with Hamilton could be on the cards.
      Puma pay Lewis Hamilton around £1.5m-per-year to wear their sportswearCredit: Instagram @agitkabayel
      Union Bank of Switzerland
      The Swiss bank have been a longtime sponsor of Hamilton, who is paid rather handsomely.
      He is reportedly said to earn upwards of £6million for the privilege of being the face of UBS – the largest private bank in the world.
      UBS have been heavily involved in F1 for years, considering the sport an important part of their sports sponsorship portfolio.
      And Hamilton is, of course, on top of the tree in the sport.
      UBS feature heavily on Hamilton’s racing jerseyCredit: Getty
      L’Oreal
      Definitely because he’s worth it.
      In 2016, the French cosmetics company welcomed Hamilton as a brand ambassador.
      He appeared in social media ads, while becoming a global spokesperson for their Men Expert Range.
      Lewis reportedly received £1million for his duties.
      Because he’s worth it, L’Oreal paid Hamilton £1mCredit: Getty
      Bose
      When he was to focus before a big race, Hamilton is often seen walking around the paddock with earphones in his ears.
      Up until recently, they were made by Bose – which paid around £2.5million to be Hamilton’s headphones of choice.
      The audio equipment giants also provided Mercedes-Benz with Bose Devices that were even modelled by Team Principal Toto Wolff during races.
      However, their deal ended this year. That’s not stopped Hamilton from wearing them, though.
      Hamilton models his Bose headphonesCredit: Rex Features
      IWC
      Classy watches from IWC can cost as much as £30,000, so it’s no wonder Hamilton partnered with them in 2019.
      The Swiss watch makers even named a watch series with his name on them.
      He actively promotes the brand – making appearances at launch events.
      For that, he receives around £2million-per-annum.
      Since 2019, IWC have paid Hamilton £2m-per-year to wear their brandCredit: Getty
      Hamilton attends Watches and Wonders 2022 with Chris Grainger-Herr, IWC Schaffhausen CEO back in AprilCredit: Getty
      Quallcomm
      Hamilton is said to get a cut of the £7million the software giant pays Mercedes-Benz for its services.
      Quallcomm have provided racing data and analysis for the driver and team since 2016.
      It remains to be seen if they would continue to sponsor him, after he left.
      However, after he formed his own racing team X44, who made their Extreme E debut in 2021, he could continue to partner with them in future ventures.
      Whatever Hamilton chooses, he was always be a marketing dream for any brand even after retirement.
      Even if he retires from sport, Hamilton will be sitting pretty with plenty of sponsorsCredit: Rex More

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      How Man Utd’s ex-Chinese starlet Dong Fangzhuo went from next big thing at Old Trafford to reality TV facelift freak

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      WHEN Chinese starlet Dong Fangzhuo signed for Man United in 2004 for a potential fee of £3.5 million big things were expected.He was the first East Asian player to move to Old Trafford and Sir Alex Ferguson believed he had the “speed and physicality” to make it in the Premier League, calling the forward an “explosive” talent.
      Dong Fangzhuo was supposed to be the next big thing at Man United
      However, a spectacular fall from grace culminated in Fangzhuo appearing on a Chinese reality TV show undergoing plastic surgery
      But after a failing to live up to his promise, even after former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo tried to help him revive his career in Portugal, he ended up on football’s scrapheap.
      In 2015, at the age of just 29, Fangzhuo was without a club and was struggling to stay fit.
      Overweight, he appeared on a Chinese TV show where he underwent plastic surgery on his jowly face.
      Now 37, Fangzhuo’s story is one of a rapid rise, followed by a swift decline that resulted in a devastating anticlimax.
      ‘REALLY STRONG’
      At 18, Fangzhuo was identified by United’s scouts as one for the future and was immediately snapped up from Dalian Shide, the most successful club team in China.
      “He went straight into the reserves and was tipped to do big things,” former United under-18s coach Paul McGuinness told Bleacher Report.
      “He was a strong player—really strong. That is what struck us, that a player from Asia would have that level of strength.”
      But there was one problem. Because he hadn’t played for China’s national side, he had no chance of getting a work permit and getting first team action.
      Desperate to blood Fangzhuo, United immediately arranged a loan deal with Belgian club Royal Antwerp.
      Fangzhuo signed for Man United in 2007 for £500k, a fee that could’ve risen to £3.5m depending on appearancesCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Sir Alex Ferguson believed in Fangzhuo and admired his strength and paceCredit: Getty – Contributor
      China prodigy Fangzhuo was soon loaned out to Royal Antwerp because he couldn’t receive a work permit to play in EnglandCredit: Reuters
      They were a feeder club for the English giants, and at the time Belgium had relaxed laws allowing young non-European players the opportunity to play without any complicated paperwork getting in the way.
      “It wasn’t the same as just sending players out on loan – we had guys there working for us,” McGuinness said.
      He was a strong player—really strong. That is what struck us, that a player from Asia would have that level of strength.”Paul McGuinness, former Man United youth coach
      “Warren Joyce and Andy Welsh were there for anything for the players. The fans there were fanatical, and that would have been a tremendous experience for any young lad.
      “The Belgium league had a real mix of players from all over the world – great for someone like Dong, who felt like a real alien in Manchester.”
      ROYAL ANTWERP
      From the offset, Fangzhuo’s raw skills impressed his new coaches in training.
      And even if he did get off to a slow start, scoring just once in his first nine games, it was obvious that he had the ability to make the grade.
      Former Antwerp coach Regi Van Acker revealed: “He was a great player. Very strong, quite tall, very fast, and when he shot at goal, it was like a bomb – so powerful.
      “He did everything we asked of him in training and did extra personal training on his body. He seemed happy. Sir Alex Ferguson and (former United solicitor) Maurice Watkins visited Antwerp regularly. All was well.”
      The goals soon started to come and he finished with seven from 22 appearances, and would’ve had more if it wasn’t for injuries and international call-ups.
      After a successful stint in Belgium where he finished top scorer for Royal Antwerp Fangzhuo returned back to Man UnitedCredit: Getty – Contributor
      It was expected that Fangzhuo, seen here with Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs, would push onCredit: PA:Press Association
      And in his second season, with Antwerp playing in Belgium’s second division, Fangzhuo finished as the league’s top scorer with 18 goals.
      His rapid progress meant a work permit finally arrived in December 2006, and he was recalled by Ferguson who planned on integrating him into his first team squad.
      BACK TO UNITED
      After Man United had clinched their 17th title in 2007, Fangzhuo was handed his debut against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
      The game started in bizarre fashion for the then 21-year-old as John Terry and Co. gave the Red Devils’ second string a guard of honour as they ran on to the pitch.
      Partnering Ole Gunnar Solskjaer upfront, he was replaced by Wayne Rooney after 73 minutes in a 0-0 bore draw, but showed some nice touches.
      The following 2007-08 season he played in a League Cup match against Coventry City, in which United fell to a shock 2-0 defeat.
      And later that campaign, Fangzhuo appeared in the Champions League, coming on for Rooney in a group stage match against Roma.
      DECLINE IN FORTUNES
      On and off the pitch Fangzhuo suffered with the language barrier. Coupled with a crippling shyness, he rarely spoke to any of his teammates.
      Fangzhuo made his debut for Man United against Chelsea at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Fangzhuo then made his full debut in a League Cup defeat against Coventry CityCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Later in the 2007-08 campaign Fangzhuo played in the Champions League against RomaCredit: PA:Press Association
      “The huge problem was how reserved he was,” McGuinness said.
      Alongside his struggles learning English, Fangzhuo also found himself spending more time in the physio room than on the pitch.
      At the beginning of the 2008-09 season, his squad number was given to Rafael and his contract was terminated mutually so he could find first-team football elsewhere.
      Fangzhuo returned to China with Dalian Shide, where expectation was high.
      But the pressure got to him and in two seasons (26 games) he failed to find the back of the net.
      Hoping to regain his confidence in front of goal, he returned to Europe.
      A stint at Legia Warsaw that lasted four games in 2010 was followed by a spell at Portuguese club Portimonense, who gave him an opportunity after a glowing reference from former United teammate Ronaldo.
      The final nail in the coffin of his European adventures came in 2011, when things didn’t work out at now defunct Armenian club Mika.UNFULFILLED PROMISE
      With his career in taters, Fangzhuo returned to China but found that no one wanted him.
      Hunan Billows FC took a chance on him, but he was deemed a rebel in his own country.
      After failing to make the grade at Man United and several European clubs, Fangzhuo returned back to China
      Fangzhuo’s career never regained momentum and in 2015 he had a plastic surgery makeover on a Chinese TV show
      He didn’t help his cause when he received a six-match ban for flashing the middle finger at Beijing Institute of Technology fans after they taunted him when he was substituted.
      And when Fangzhuo bleached his hair blonde, which is deemed disrespectful in the Asian community, there was a media outcry.
      Then, there were issues over his professionalism. Stories circulated in the press that he was more into partying and nightclubs than being a footballer.
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      Before he turned 30, Fangzhuo decided to retire from the game after struggling with his weight.
      Finally, his fall from grace was complete in 2015 when he appeared on a Chinese reality TV show on which he had plastic surgery on his bloated face.
      Today, Fangzhuo lives as a recluse and his whereabouts are unknown. But it could’ve been so different had the boy wonder gone on to achieve what was expected of him. More

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      Inside Bernie Ecclestone’s family, including baby Ace, eldest daughter Deborah, 67, and seven grandchildren

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      FORMULA ONE mogul Bernie Ecclestone became a father for the fourth time at the grand old age of 89 back in 2020.The ex-F1 chief and his third wife Fabiana, 46, welcomed baby Ace, now two, into their extravagant world.
      Bernie Ecclestone became a father in 2020 at the age of 89Credit: Getty – Contributor
      His latest arrival made for a remarkable family tree – starting with Bernie at the top, his children and then his grandchildren.
      Here SunSport breaks it down for you, in full.BERNIE ECCLESTONE, 91
      The patriarch of the family, Bernie was born in Suffolk in 1930.
      Worth £2.5billion, Ecclestone had been associated with F1 since the 1950s – during the 1958 season he entered two Grand Prix races, but failed to qualify for either.
      In 1972 he became a team-owner, acquiring Brabham, which he ran for 15 years.
      Two years later, Ecclestone formed the Formula One Constructors Association, emerging as chief executive in 1978.
      In 2017, Bernie was removed from his position after the Formula One Group was taken over by Liberty Media.
      Not bad for the son of a fisherman, who left Dartford West Central Secondary School at 16 and first worked as an assistant in a chemical laboratory testing gas purity.
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      Earlier this year Ecclestone was arrested in Brazil while carrying a gun as he boarded a private jet to Switzerland.
      Then in a TV interview he astonishingly claimed he would “take a bullet” for Russian president Vladimir Putin, before issuing a grovelling apology.
      Ecclestone shares a thought with Lewis HamiltonCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Niki Lauda, right, drove for Ecclestone’s Brabham racing teamCredit: Getty – Contributor
      IVY BAMFORD, FIRST WIFE
      Not much is known about Bernie’s early years, when he ran motorcycle shops and car dealerships.
      His first wife, a local girl called Ivy, was believed to be two years older than the businessman when they married in 1952.
      They welcomed daughter Deborah three years later, but the marriage fell to pieces and they drifted apart.
      It’s unknown if Ivy, who would be 92 today, is alive.
      SLAVICA RADIC, WIFE NO2
      Bernie married the 6ft 2in former Armani model Slavica in 1985, three years after they met at a promotional event at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
      Despite the height difference (Slavica stands a foot taller than Bernie), a language barrier, and an age gap of 28 years they remained married for 23 years.
      In 2009, she topped the Sunday Times’ Rich List in the “richest divorcees” category – getting a reported £740million settlement.
      They have two daughters, Tamara and Petra.
      Wife No2 Slavica Radic stands 6ft 2in tallCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Radic, the mother of Petra and Tamara Ecclestone, was a former Armani modelCredit: Getty Images
      In a divorce settlement Radic received a reported £740million payoutCredit: GC Images – Getty
      FABIANA FLOSI, WIFE NO3
      But Bernie met Fabiana in 2009 at the World Motor Sport Council, marrying three years later in a private ceremony at their £23million Swiss chalet in Gstaad.
      She helps run his coffee plantation in Brazil, where their brand Celebrity Coffee is produced.
      In 2016, her mum Aparecida Schunk was kidnapped and a ransom of £28million was demanded.
      Nine days later, she was found safe.
      In 2020, they welcomed their first son together, baby Ace.
      A year later in 2021 Fabiana was named as Vice-President for Sport in South America by the FIA, F1’s governing body.
      Bernie Ecclestone met Fabiana in 2009Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      46-year-old Fabiana hails from BrazilCredit: fabianaecclestone/Instagram
      Fabiana helps Bernie run his coffee plantation in South AmericaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      DEBORAH, ELDEST DAUGHTER, 67
      Deborah has preferred to stay out of the limelight, despite her famous family connection.
      The only child from Bernie’s first marriage, she is said to have followed her dad into business.
      It is believed she has two children of her own.
      However, their names and ages are unknown.
      TAMARA, 38
      Bernie’s first child with Slavica, Tamara has dabbled with modelling, presenting and reality TV.
      For the 2009 F1 season, she presented motorsport coverage for Sky Sports Italia.
      In 2011 she starred in Tamara Ecclestone: Billion $$$ Girl on Channel 5 and then in ITVBe’s Tamara’s World in 2017.
      In-between, the brunette beauty appeared nude in Playboy magazine.
      Brunette beauty Tamara once appeared in Playboy magazineCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Bernie and Tamara share a tight bond
      Tamara Ecclestone lives with her family in a £70m West London homeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      She has one daughter, Sophia, eight, from her seven-year marriage to Jay Rutland.
      They live in a lavish £70million mansion, a stones throw from Kensington Palace.PETRA, 33
      Arguably the more famous of Bernie’s socialite daughters with Slavica, Petra is now based in Los Angeles.
      At 19, she launched menswear label FORM, which was sold in Harrods.
      Her personal life was splashed across the front pages after an acrimonious £5.5billion divorce row with ex-husband James Stunt, who she split with in 2017.
      She was granted sole custody of their three children, Lavinia, nine, and twins James and Andrew, both six.
      And last May, Petra gave birth to a baby girl with fiancé Sam Palmer, but has remained tight-lipped on her name, which gives Bernie seven grandchildren ALL younger than his latest child.
      Petra Ecclestone is now based in Los AngelesCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Petra had an acrimonious divorce from James Stunt in 2017Credit: twitter/Petra Stunt
      Petra has four children, giving Bernie seven grandchildren in totalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Why Liverpool’s Brazilian stars Firmino and Fabinho hold the key to beating Everton in Merseyside derby

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      JURGEN Klopp’s Liverpool make the short trip across Stanley Park in order to face rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby with a point to prove.Liverpool have got their season up and running with the 9-0 thrashing of Bournemouth and then a narrow win over Newcastle.
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      Liverpool have dominated their Merseyside rivals in the Premier League
      There is already a sense of discontent at Everton, especially after the late escape from relegation last season.
      It already feels as though they need a big result to kick start their season.
      There is no doubt that a win over Liverpool in this match would give Everton the impetus that they need.
      But given the confidence flowing through this Liverpool squad again, that will be much easier said than done.
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      Here are three reasons why Liverpool will continue their dominance over their neighbours, thanks to two Brazilian stars.
      Everton’s lack of a fixed attack
      Everton are still in desperate need of more firepower.
      Just adding Neal Maupay is not enough with Dominic Calvert-Lewin still out injured and the sale of Richarlison in pre-season.
      Everton is still a squad with a lack of recognised goal scorers
      Everton’s front three are positioned in deeper areas of the pitch with no direct pressure being put on the defensive line or the centre backs
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      So far we have seen summer signing Dwight McNeil playing as part of a fluid front three alongside Anthony Gordon and Demerai Gray.
      But while all have their strengths, none are true out-and-out goalscorers, despite Gordon’s habit of finding the back of the net.
      It felt very much as though Everton needed to find a player to lead the line and to play more as a fixed striker with McNeil, Gordon and Gray able to play off them.
      Maybe Maupay will be that man, if you can look past the amount of chances he misses.
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      Everton’s attackers are too deep and Liverpool will be content to let them have the ball. Everton will need to make sure that they have runners looking to stretch Liverpool and attack the space they leave behind the defensive line
      So far this season Everton have looked bright and lively in the attacking phase with a lot of interplay and interchanging of roles and positions between the front three.
      What they have missed is a player who will play right up against the opposition central defenders, either looking to receive with their back to goal or spin and attack the spaces between the defenders and behind the defensive line.
      In short, they are missing the exact profile that Calvert-Lewin gives them.

      This will play into the hands of the Liverpool defence in this match.
      They will be relatively happy for the three mobile attacking players for Everton to have possession of the ball in deeper areas.
      The defensive line for Liverpool will be able to squeeze up and make things tight if they want to but it is more likely that they will rely on the relentless pressing and work rate of their midfield in order to take away the spaces that the Everton attacking players will look to play in.
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      The resurgence of Roberto Firmino
      Earlier this season it seemed as though Roberto Firmino’s time at Liverpool was coming to an end.
      Roberto Firmino drops back towards the midfield and effectively empties the space that the striker would normally occupy. Liverpool then deliberately attack these spaces through the aggressive diagonal movements of the two wide forwards
      With the Senegalese international Sadio Mane gone, replaced in advance by Luis Diaz, we had seen Liverpool move in the market to sign the Uruguayan international forward Darwin Nunez from Benfica.
      With Nunez having been sent off on his Premier League debut for a headbutt on the Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen, we have seen Firmino come back into the setup – and against Bournemouth last weekend he looked back to his best and he played well again against Newcastle.
      As we have already discussed in this article, Everton struggle with the lack of a fixed striker.
      When Liverpool play with Roberto Firmino as their ‘9’ he will constantly look to drop off of the front line to receive the ball in the midfield areas.
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      Unlike Everton, Liverpool have a ready-made solution to the movements of Firmino as their wide attackers immediately move into narrow positions to fill the space.
      When Liverpool completed the signing last January of the Colombian international forward Diaz he was seen as a dynamic if unpredictable attacking force.
      The former Porto forward, however, has quickly established himself as a key attacking player for Liverpool and now we are seeing him take up positions in more central areas than we had previously expected to see from Sadio Mane.
      As Firmino comes deep to receive the ball he naturally finds little pockets of space. He then has the creative ability to find the runs of teammates who will look to go beyond the ball and break into the penalty area
      With the Everton defence already being tested this season, they will have to find a new series of solutions to the movement and creative ability of Firmino as he drops off and encourages teammates to make attacking runs beyond the ball.
      Liverpool will control the midfield
      The decision from Liverpool to sign the Brazilian international Fabinho from AS Monaco in 2018 signalled the start of a period of sustained success at the Merseyside club.
      Fabinho, who has been described by Klopp’s assistant Pep Ljinders as the ‘lighthouse’ of the team, is a huge presence for his club both on and off the pitch.
      At the start of the season, and especially against Crystal Palace, Fabinho looked out of form. In the match last weekend against Bournemouth though he looked very much back to his best – but again with the Bournemouth caveat.
      Fabinho is the controller of the Liverpool midfield and with the front three of Everton, Gordon, McNeil and Gray, looking to play and interchange in deeper areas they will effectively be trying to play in his ‘zone’.
      Fabinho also helps Liverpool when they are building from the back. The Brazilian midfielder is extremely press resistant and will receive the ball before turning into space and then driving forward

      Fabinho is extremely good at positioning himself to break up counterattacks from the opposition.
      He naturally sits at the base of the attacking shape for Liverpool and if the opposition regains possession he is quick to move to block off any potential passing lanes that the opposition may look to use in transition.
      Bournemouth look to build their attack on the far side of the pitch they combine with a player moving into the channel to receive the ball in space. It is Fabinho who is first to break out to engage the ball carrier and regain possession
      Everton will have to be aware of the positioning of Fabinho and of his ability to almost anticipate danger before moving to close down space.
      When they do get opportunities to launch an attacking transition, they will have to play around or past the Brazilian to be effective.
      What does all this mean?
      Let’s be realistic – you can’t see Everton getting much out of this one, can you?
      Liverpool’s pride was hurt against United and they responded by getting Scott Parker sacked (though his post-match comments probably had as much to do with that as his team shipping nine).
      Then they came back from a goal down to get a late, late winner against Newcastle – it feels like they are back at it.

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      Everton, if they can get through Fabinho and maybe target Trent they might get a couple of shots on goal?
      We expect this one to again show the gap between the big city rivals.
      For more tactical analysis, scouting and stunning data visuals head over to Total Football Analysis.
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      Meet Man Utd transfer signing Antony’s Wag Rosilene Silva, 22, who is the forward’s childhood sweetheart baby mama

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have completed the £85.5million signing of Antony from Ajax.The Brazil forward’s deal was finally rubber-stamped from Ajax, and he could be set for his debut against Arsenal on Sunday.
      Brazilian beauty Rosilene Silva is the stunning Wag of Ajax ace AntonyCredit: Instagram @rosiilenny_
      Antony has joined Premier League giants Man UtdCredit: Instagram @rosiilenny_
      Likely to watch his baptism of fire is his stunning Wag, Rosilene Silva.
      The 22-year-old beauty, also from Brazil, has been by Antony’s side since they were teenagers.
      But, unlike plenty of other Wags, mother-of-one Rosilene is fiercely protective of her family’s privacy.
      Timeline of their romance
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      Antony came through the ranks of hometown club Sao Paulo from 2010-18.
      As he began to rise through the youth teams, he struck up a romance with Rosilene.
      Childhood sweethearts, it is believed they met at school and became firm allies.
      She cheered him on as he made his debut for Sao Paulo in 2018 against Gremio.
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      She then followed him to Amsterdam, when he made a £13million move to Ajax and helped him settle in the Netherlands.
      And when he returned home from the 2020 Olympics with a gold medal, she welcomed him back as a hero.
      However, before that came their greatest prize as a couple.
      Rosilene is Antony’s childhood sweetheartCredit: Instagram @rosiilenny_
      Brunette stunner Rosilene was a regular at Ajax gamesCredit: Instagram @rosiilenny_
      Back in November, the pair took a trip to LondonCredit: Instagram @rosiilenny_
      Fine dining at Amsterdam hotspot Mr Porter suits Wag Rosilene
      Baby mama
      In 2019, just a few months before the couple would move to Amsterdam, Rosilene welcomed a baby boy called Lorenzo.
      She regularly shares photos on social media of their son, with both parents besotted with the youngster.
      But there was a time when she was even more private.
      Initially, Rosilene boasted an Instagram account with over 80,000 followers – until she unexplainably closed it.
      With a penchant for designer handbags, Rosilene loves living like a Wag
      Son Lorenzo figures prominently on Rosilene’s Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @rosiilenny_
      Rosilene Silva would be a welcome addition to our shoresCredit: Instagram @rosiilenny_
      However, she’s back on social media again – and happy to share her life as a Wag.
      From glitzy dinners at Mr Porter – Amsterdam’s premier steak restaurant – to showing off her designer Louis Vuitton and Dolce and Gabbana handbags, Rosilene lives the life of a high-flying footballers’ missus.
      She’s clearly ready for the Premier League, and an assault on Manchester’s famous hotspots. More

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      Man Utd vs Liverpool Wags, including a Brazilian doctor, Argentine showgirl, and a Spanish beauty with 39 million fans

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      ON Monday night football, two titans of the game go head-to-head.Manchester United take on Liverpool – desperate to end their run of two straight defeats.
      Georgina Rodriguez is likely to be cheering on partner Cristiano Ronaldo against LiverpoolCredit: Alamy
      Lisandro Martinez’s other half will be experiencing her first Man Utd v Liverpool matchCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lopezbenitezmuri/
      While the travelling Reds are still looking for their first win of the season – after drawing their season opener against Fulham and then dropping two points against Crystal Palace at Anfield last Monday.
      Both teams boast world class talents able to change a game in an instant.
      And they will be proudly supported by their ever-adoring Wags.
      From an Argentine showgirl to a Brazilian doctor, here’s who will be cheering on who.
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      Georgina Rodriguez
      The queen of the Wags – Georgina boasts a staggering 39 million followers on Instagram.
      She is, of course, the partner of Cristiano Ronaldo – who may lead the line against the old enemy.
      Georgina, 28, is a star in her own right – having a Netflix show – and has come a long way from her job as a shop assistant at a Gucci store in Madrid, where she met CR7.
      Rodriguez is queen of the Wags – boasting 39 million followers on InstagramCredit: Getty
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      Natalia Becker
      Gorgeous Brazilian Natalia, 31, met Reds shotstopper Alisson Becker in 2012, and they tied the knot in 2015.
      In the subsequent years they welcomed three children – Helena, Matteo, and Rafael.
      Natalia is also a qualified doctor. “I guess that made me a bit different to other footballers,” Alisson once said. “And, if you don’t feel well, it’s better to be living with a doctor than a model.”
      Natalia Becker is a qualified doctorCredit: Instagram / @nataliabecker
      Liverpool goalie Alisson has been married to Natalia since 2015Credit: Instagram / @natalialbecker
      Fern Hawkins
      Sheffield-stunner Fern, 28, finally tied the knot with Harry Maguire back in June.
      They then went on a magical honeymoon to Positano, where they appeared as loved-up as when they first met as teenagers.
      Maguire and Fern have two daughters – Lillie Saint and Piper Rose.
      Fern Hawkins married Harry Maguire this summerCredit: Instagram / @_fernmaguire
      The Maguires enjoyed their honeymoon in Positano,Credit: Instagram
      Gera Ponce
      Colombian Gera, 24, has a staggering 233,000 followers on Instagram, but she is better known as the partner of Liverpool hotshot Luis Diaz.
      Since moving to our shores in January, the pretty brunette has settled just as well as the forward in the north.
      Late last year they welcomed daughter Roma, which hopefully for Reds fans isn’t a hint for his next club.
      Gera Ponce is the Wag of Liverpool ace Luis DiazCredit: Instagram / @gera25ponce
      Diaz and Ponce have settled into Liverpool life wellCredit: Instagram / @gera25ponce
      Anouska Santos
      Sitting next to Fern for club and country is Anouska Santos, 30, the missus of United left-back Luke Shaw.
      Rumours swirled that they were an item back in 2017, when the pair were spotted at Wireless Festival together.
      They too caught the baby bug this summer- with the birth of their daughter Storie, who they shared images of in an Instagram story. She was their second child after son, Reign.
      Anouska Santos met Luke Shaw in 2017Credit: Instagram / @anouskasantos
      Anouska and Shaw are proud parents to two childrenCredit: Instagram / @anouskasantos
      Rebecca Tavares
      Tavares, 27, is married to Liverpool’s dogged defensive midfielder Fabinho.
      They tied the knot in 2015, two years after they began dating one another.
      Intriguingly, she once dissed Alexis Sanchez after he committed a reckless foul on her hubby, writing “Bye Alexis” on Twitter, which was accompanied by an angry face emoji, when he received his marching orders in a match against Inter Milan.
      Fiery Rebecca Tavares is the wife of Liverpool’s FabinhoCredit: Instagram / @rebecatavares
      Rebecca Tavares once called out Alexis Sanchez for fouling her husbandCredit: Instagram / @rebecatavares
      Muri Lopez-Benitez
      The performer of the group, Muri, 24, isn’t afraid to flash the flesh.
      An Argentine showgirl, she loves a carnival and has shared risque images online of some of her daring outfits.
      She met Man Utd new boy Lisandro Martinez when they were both 14 and they’ve been together ever since.
      Lisandro Martinez and Muri Lopez-Benitez have dated since they were 14Credit: https://www.instagram.com/lopezbenitezmuri/
      Larissa Firmino
      29-year-old Larissa married striker Roberto Firmino, who could be in line for a recall on Monday, in 2017.
      The model has amassed over 540,000 followers on Instagram, on which she shares her glam life with the Brazil star.
      They share three daughters together, and live an idyllic existence together – with snapshots from their exotic holidays dominating her social media feed.
      Brazilian Larissa Pereira will be hoping her husband starts against Man UtdCredit: Instagram / @larissa_peereira
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      Man Utd face Liverpool and Erik ten Hag must solve several tactical problems if he is to reboot his faltering regime

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      A FEW funny pundits are calling this an early relegation six-pointer. Others are wondering if Erik Ten Hag might end up being Erik Ten Weeks. 
      Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen during the 4-0 humiliation at BrentfordCredit: Reuters
      Erik ten Hag takes on Jurgen Klopp at Old Trafford on MondayCredit: Getty
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      But surely there is no way United can try and play the same way again against Liverpool – as they did in the 4-0 thrashing at Brentford?
      If anyone were to have told you that after two league games Manchester United and Liverpool would be sitting on just two points combined then you would have thought that they were crazy. 
      Both teams, after all, had enjoyed a relatively successful pre-season and there was a sense of optimism around both.
      That optimism has faded notably although it is fair to say that Liverpool are in a far stronger position at the moment than Man United. 
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      Liverpool have started with draws away to Fulham and at home to Crystal Palace but they have shown enough to suggest that they should soon click back into form. 
      The mood around United is less positive by far.
      Defeats to Brighton and Brentford may have been excused in isolation – both have after all proven themselves to be smart and capable opponents – but the manner of the defeats in both matches have shown real cause for concern. 
      Add a topping of random, scattergun transfer approaches and you really get the sense that United are all over the place both on and off the pitch.
      Under their new coach Ten Hag, United are without doubt undergoing a period of transition with the Dutch coach looking to implement a very specific tactical style at Old Trafford. 
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      Christian Eriksen was give a tough time at Brentford
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      So far this style has had clear issues with both Brighton and Brentford pressing high aggressively and hitting United when they have tried to play out from the back.
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      United go into this match on Monday night against one of the most ruthless and efficient pressing sides in Europe. 
      If Ten Hag chooses to continue installing his tactical principles in the squad for this game then we will see a fascinating tactical match unfold.
      We look at this in more detail – plus two other key tactical areas that we feel can help United feel a bit better about themselves come the final whistle.
      Will United continue to play out from the back?
      Playing out from the back is not something that you can easily escape from in football today. 
      Teams at all levels are taking more risks in looking to play through the thirds of the pitch as opposed to just looking to play long to escape the opposition press or get the ball safely away from their own goal.
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      The build up to the second Brentford goal. De Gea is in possession and Brentford apply the high press. With Ivan Toney bending his press to cut off the pass to Maguire the only option for De Gea is to go forward to Eriksen. Instead of passing the the safe side of Eriksen, however, the pass is played straight and into trouble.
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      This, in part at least, explains the rise of goalkeepers who are expected to be able to play with their feet and not just their hands – and this is where one of United’s most glaring weaknesses comes in – their Spanish international goalkeeper David de Gea.
      While De Gea remains an outstanding shot-stopper with top-tier reflexes (most of the time) he is not at all comfortable with the ball at his feet. 
      We have seen this clearly in the two games so far this season as United persist with their desire to play out from the back. 
      While De Gea is capable of short connecting passes to his centre-backs he is not quick enough to see the passing options to go out to his fullbacks or even into the midfield. 
      The second goal against Brentford last weekend was a case in point. De Gea could have played a clipped pass out wide but instead, he tried to force the pass through the centre and into the feet of Christian Eriksen. 
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      If that pass was angled slightly to the left side then Eriksen could have escaped the pressure but the pass was straight and Eriksen lost the ball, getting yet another assist for the Bees.
      Playing out from the back and through De Gea will play straight into the hands of Liverpool in this game. 
      With Darwin Nunez suspended it is likely that we will see Roberto Firmino return from injury to lead the line for Liverpool. 
      While Firmino is less dynamic than the Uruguayan forward he is arguably more intelligent in terms of his pressing and work against the ball.
      Fabinho bossed the midfield against Palace
      This time we see De Gea playing out from the back against Brighton. He again chooses the straight pass to a midfielder, to Fred this time, and as Fred looks to escape pressure he gives the ball away
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      There is no doubt that Liverpool will look to apply consistent pressure to the United build-up. 
      We are likely to see the front three for Liverpool position themselves in a relatively narrow shape with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah joining Firmino and the Liverpool midfield will look to go man-to-man behind the press.
      One of the most fascinating aspects of this match will be how United manage to play through Liverpool’s press. 
      Will Ten Hag stick to his desire to play this way or will United be more direct in their approach to the game?
      United can exploit Liverpool on the counterattack
      In both of their matches so far this season, Liverpool have been the more dominant side but in both matches they have been vulnerable to quick transitions from the opposition.
      An important part of the Liverpool game model under Jurgen Klopp is their use of the fullbacks as they attack. 
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      In the match against Crystal Palace it is fair to say that Liverpool dominated possession. Given that they dominated the game their fullbacks were consistently high and in the opposition half. This means that when Palace were able to play forward quickly enough there were spaces that they could exploit in the Liverpool defensive line
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      On the left side, we typically see Andy Robertson providing consistent width as he looks to attack and get the ball into the opposition area. 
      On the right side the picture is slightly different as Trent Alexander-Arnold prefers to operate more inside and in the channels as an important part of the Liverpool attack.
      The fact that Liverpool push their fullbacks high in almost every attack means that there will be space that can be exploited by United in transition. 
      So far this Premier League season we have seen United line up with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho in the wide attacking positions. 
      Both players are dynamic attacking threats when they are on form. They are not, however, very good when it comes to pressing or filling gaps defensively. 
      Here, in the match against Fulham we see Liverpool again caught high in transition. The two central defenders for Liverpool are isolated centrally and there is space to attack them down the outside
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      United would likely be better advised to play a slightly more vertical and direct game in order to release the likes of Sancho and Rashford wide behind the Liverpool fullbacks as often as possible. 
      You know, just like the days where they were accused of being negative and only playing counterattacking (yet effective) football.
      If United are able to play more direct passes in transition then they will be able to turn Liverpool around and effectively control more of the match. 
      If they attack in the wide spaces consistently then we may see the Liverpool fullbacks, or even their deepest midfield player, start to sit deeper and this would release some of the pressure on the United defence.
      United need to find a way to stop Liverpool in possession
      Erik ten Hag has also been clear that he wants his United team to develop into a team that not only plays out from the back but that applies pressure to the opposition. 
      Let’s not forget though that the previous United boss, Ralf Ragnick, also wanted them to become pressing monsters. 
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      Here we see the danger that Alexander-Arnold poses in possession. As Liverpool are building out from the back the right-back rotates into the channel as the central midfielder drops out and creates space.

      He quickly realised that the players at his disposal were not capable of (or interested in) playing that way and dropped his intentions to press high.
      So far we have seen United caught in the middle of trying to press high and dropping back into a more compact block. 
      While the likes of Bruno Fernandes, playing as the ‘10’, will press aggressively he tends to do so when isolated and not properly supported by his teammates.
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      If United do not effectively find a way to contain the Liverpool attack then it will be a long evening for the United defence. 
      When Liverpool are in possession with their central defenders or with their deepest midfielder, typically Fabinho, they will step forward and look for opportunities to break a line with a pass.
      This allows Liverpool to rotate around ahead of the ball in order to find pockets of space that they can occupy and take advantage of. 
      Another example here of the danger that Liverpool can pose when the opposition do not effectively press and contain them in the first third. As the ball is coming out of the defensive third the opposition are not pressing. With one line-breaking pass Liverpool will be in a position to attack the opposition defensive line
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      If United do not figure out a way to press more successfully and consistently or if they do not decide to drop off as a team and constrict the space that Liverpool can play into then we are likely to see Liverpool consistently find ways to play through into these pockets.
      If United do press Liverpool in possession then they will have to do so as a whole unit with support beside and behind the press. 
      Otherwise, they will be picked off and played through easily.
      What does all this mean?
      The lazy but somewhat obvious hot-take is to pick a random number above three and decide by how many goals Liverpool will win by.
      You would hope/expect/imagine that Ten Hag will have some kind of gameplan that his players are capable of sticking to that would prevent another humiliation – is anything more than that being a little ambitious?
      Even with what we’ve spoken about above, every single signal points to Liverpool winning this and getting their season properly underway.
      But the Premier League does have a habit of surprising us – though not usually where Liverpool or Man City are concerned.
      For Ten Hag, Casemiro and the others cannot arrive soon enough.
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