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      ‘Just unacceptable’ – Mikel Arteta blasts attack of referee Michael Oliver as police probe abuse after Arsenal red card

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      MIKEL ARTETA blasted the attack of referee Michael Oliver and urged governing bodies to kick “hatred” out of football.Police are investigating abuse suffered by Oliver after he controversially sent off defender Myles Lewis-Skelly in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Wolves last weekend.Mikel Arteta has blasted the abuse directed at Michael Oliver following Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Wolves on SaturdayCredit: EPAMichael Oliver is currently having his house monitored by police after ‘abhorrent abuse’ following the matchCredit: AlamyOliver controversially sent off Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly during the matchCredit: PAThe Gunners full-back has since had his three-match ban wiped out by an independent committee after the club filed an appeal on Tuesday morning – despite the player missing the news due to being ASLEEP on the plane.But ref Oliver continues to have his house watched by police following alleged threats against him and his two-year-old daughter – leaving the PGMOL “appalled”.And Arsenal boss Arteta – who recently slated the online hate aimed at his player Kai Havertz – said: “Regardless of whether it is a player or a coach, a referee — it does not matter.“We shouldn’t be here with this hatred, these things we see, because they affect everyone and in the end, they take away the joy of this sport.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“We have to really work harder to try to eradicate that part of the game that brings nothing but bad stuff, bad taste and it makes people’s lives more difficult. Let’s get it out, let’s kick it out.“For everyone in football. You should not be permitted [to do that]. We don’t want it, we don’t need it and it certainly damages our sport.“We are talking about it, but no one seems to be moving strongly enough because it’s just unacceptable. Why haven’t we done it?“We’re always putting a lot of emphasis on where football is going in the next five, ten years; on the rules, and all that sort of thing.Most read in FootballLewis-Skelly was dismissed for a trip on Wolves star Matt DohertyCredit: AlamyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“But the most important thing we can do is create an environment that’s much better at a social level: one that’s healthier, that’s nicer.“Reward things that are not only winning, that when people make mistakes they have the chance to make amends.”Moment Mikel Arteta gives Michael Oliver ‘death stare’ after shaking his hand following Lewis-Skelly red card blunderOliver will not officiate Arsenal’s clash with Manchester City on Sunday, instead taking charge of Ipswich vs Southampton at Portman Road on Saturday before overseeing the Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton on February 5.It is also alleged that Oliver received a threat of a car bomb after the awarding of a penalty during Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool on January 5.Havertz also had his wife and unborn child attacked on Instagram following Arsenal’s FA Cup third round penalty shoot-out defeat to Man United on January 12 in which the German missed the decisive spot-kick.Arsenal were understood to have been in touch with the PGMOL over the abuse aimed at Oliver and are supportive of any inquiries.The PGMOL said in a statement on Sunday: “No official should be subject to any form of abuse, let alone the abhorrent attacks aimed at Michael and his family.“We are supporting Michael, and all those affected, and are determined to tackle this unacceptable behaviour. Sadly, this is not the first time a match official has been forced to deal with threats in recent times.”Lewis-Skelly was sent off in the 43rd minute at Molineux for a tame trip on Matt Doherty inside the Wolves half – with the decision upheld by VAR official Darren England as “serious foul play”, one that left Arteta “fuming”.Oliver also sent off Wolves’ Joao Gomes in the 70th minute for a second yellow before Riccardo Calafiori scored a late winner.Pundits such as Micah Richards and Alan Shearer blasted Oliver for sending off Lewis-Skelly, the former labelling it “one of the worst decisions I have ever seen”.On Lewis-Skelly’s ban being lifted, Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori said: “We knew that it was a mistake, and now we keep on going and I’m happy for him.“He’s a strong guy mentally and also on the pitch.”An Arsenal statement said yesterday evening: “An independent Regulatory Commission has upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Myles Lewis-Skelly and removed his three-match suspension.”Asked how Lewis-Skelly reacted to the news ahead of their Champions League clash at Girona, Arteta said: “He was sleeping on the plane [to Spain] when I got the news and looked back. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I haven’t spoken to him but I imagine there is a big smile on his face.On if he woke him up, Arteta laughed: “I was working and he was in the back, so I didn’t.”Kai Havertz and his family were recently the victims of online abuse tooCredit: APMARK HALSEY: Questions have to be asked of VAR after Lewis-Skelly sending off… here’s what SHOULD have happenedBy Mark HalseyVAR Darren England should have recommended a review as soon as referee Michael Oliver showed Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly a straight red card for his challenge on Wolves’ Matt Doherty.An official has to decide whether the challenge was careless or reckless — careless is a free-kick only, reckless is a yellow card — or worthy of a red card.When a player lunges at an opponent with one or two feet from the front, the side or from the back which endangers the player’s safety with excess force or/and brutality, it must be sanctioned with a red.I saw it as a reckless challenge worthy of a yellow, not a red.So why did Darren not recommend a review? Once the red card was shown, the VAR should have intervened.If Michael had the opportunity to view the challenge again, I’m sure he would have changed his mind, cancelled the red card and issued a yellow.As for Arsenal fans’ views that Michael is biased against them, I’m not buying into that. You can never question the integrity of a match official and Michael is one of our best referees.Officials cannot get everything right and that is why we have VAR to help. So questions have to be asked of Darren.With the second yellow for Joao Gomes after catching Jurrien Timber on the ankle, you could argue that was a worse challenge than the Lewis-Skelly one. More

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      Phil Foden swipes at Gareth Southgate for playing him out of position at Euros as England star says ‘we never got going’

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      PHIL FODEN has finally got his spark back and is now aiming to light up the rest of Manchester City’s season.The Premier League’s Player of the Year in 2023-24 felt burnt out when he returned to the club following last summer’s European Championship.Phil Foden opened up on his Euro 2024 heartacheCredit: GettyAlthough England reached the final in Germany, it was a difficult tournament for Foden.The hangover from that disappointment lasted several months and it is only since the start of 2025 we have begun to see the old Foden again.It cannot be a coincidence that six goals in the last four Prem games have coincided with a mini-revival for Pep Guardiola’s team.And they need their homegrown star to continue to shine to help save their Champions League skins tonight.READ MORE IN football Only a win over Club Brugge will be enough for the 2022-23 winners to avoid an embarrassing early exit.Yet with Foden back in form, most expect them to get the job done.The hopes of a fifth straight Prem title may be all but gone but the midfielder insists City have plenty to play for — and he intends to be at the centre of it.Foden, 24, said: “Even though it’s been a challenging season, we’ve still got things to look forward to.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“Because we’re having a bit of a blip, we can’t lose belief in that.“I still believe we can do good things and come back from this. I want to try to show I’m a leader by turning up in big moments and help the team when I can. Kyle Walker opens up on ‘uncomfortable’ conversation with Guardiola as he admits ‘things weren’t going well’ at Man City“We need to look at finishing at least top four in the Premier League — aiming to win the Champions League and the FA Cup as well.”Foden has been pivotal to City’s recent success which has seen them win six of the last seven Prem titles.It is only 19 months ago they did the Treble but Foden feels all the exertions of recent years finally caught up with him in August.He could not find the energy which has been such a key feature of his game — leaving fans wondering what was wrong.Foden said: “For me, football is played with the brain and when the brain is mentally fatigued you’re not going to see a player for who he is.“I’m normally itching to get back but when I came back my body and my mental state was low.“I’ve been playing since the age of five pushing myself every day to be the best I can.“When you add up all the games and all the travelling it is a lot for the body. “I wasn’t feeling 100 per cent when I was training, and there were a few niggles. There were times when I was getting frustrated.“My body didn’t feel how I was used to and it’s something I’ve had to deal with.“I feel that’s the reason why I had a slow start to the season. I had a bit of rest, just to give my body time to recover.“I took the start of the season very slowly, I didn’t play much. I was resting and trying to get back to myself.“When you start the season good, I feel you have the rest of the season good. I feel frustrated I didn’t get out what I wanted to. The position I was put in on the left was very difficult to influence the game.Phil Foden “But I missed periods at the start of the season so I think that’s why it’s taken me so long to get going.”Foden is looking much more like his old self now — as City have started to go through the gears since Christmas.But the regrets over his time at the Euros with the Three Lions — when so much was expected of him — still linger.The England faithful even came up with a song — an adaptation of Bruce Springsteen’s Dancing in Dark.But Foden was stuck out on the left by former boss Gareth Southgate and never really got going — even though he played every game as the Three Lions reached the final.He said: “I feel frustrated I didn’t get out what I wanted to. The position I was put in on the left was very difficult to influence the game.“Coming off last season — being the best player in the Premier League and playing centre midfield — I do feel the position was quite difficult to get used to.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’m one who can play multiple positions and I had to try to deal with it the best I could. “I don’t feel like England ever got going or performed to our potential.”Gareth Southgate played Foden on the leftCredit: Alamy More

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      Tragedy as spectator killed after being struck by hammer thrown by athlete as he tried to protect wife and son

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      A SPECTATOR has tragically died after being accidentally struck by a hammer thrown by an athlete.The man was killed in the incident on Sunday that happened during a competition at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs campus.A man was killed at a hammer-throwing event trying to protect his familyCredit: APWade Langston was accidentally struck by a hammer thrown by an athleteCredit: FAMILY HANDOUT/UNPIXSThe El Paso County Coroner’s office has named the man as Wade Langston.The 57-year-old was the father of one of the competitors and is reported to have died while trying to protect his wife and son.It is claimed that he was shielding his family when a hammer that can weigh up to 7.26kg (1st 2lb) struck him.Medical care was provided by first responders by Langston was pronounced dead at the scene.READ MORE ON SPORTA spokesperson for the University revealed that the hammer had cleared the “certified barriers and struck him”A witness told the Daily Mail that a throw was off-target and veered off to clear a 12ft net.One said: “The amount of blood was horrific.”I’m devastated for the family and just furious at the incompetence and carelessness of UCCS.Most read in Athletics”I saw someone die today and it was completely unnecessary.”University of Colorado Colorado Springs chancellor Jennifer Sobanet released a brief statement.She said: “We are heartbroken at this horrible accident and are focused on supporting all involved.”The incident is being treated as “non-criminal”, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.The rest of the competition was cancelled and organisers are not sure if it will be rescheduled.The Colorado United Track Club also released a statement sending its condolences to Langston’s family.It read: “The Colorado United Track Club, our coaches and helpers would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Langston Family as they navigate the tragic loss of Wade Langston.”Please know that our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with this family, and they are not alone in their grief.” More

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      Only Man City’s meltdown has saved Champions League – new format has been an ocean of filler to TV schedules

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      ONLY Manchester City’s meltdown has saved tonight’s Champions League bonanza from becoming the mother of all damp squibs.When Uefa revealed their grand plan for one monster 36-club league to replace the group phase, this was supposed to be a red-letter night.Man City have struggled in the Champions League this seasonCredit: RexThe tournament has undergone a revamp this yearCredit: ReutersWith 18 matches kicking off simultaneously, it was a feast of football, enough to melt the remote controls of goggle-eyed supporters across the continent.And yet only City’s clash with Club Brugge holds true jeopardy for both clubs.Etihad boss Pep Guardiola’s fallen Premier League champions need to win, while their Belgian opponents need a draw to avoid elimination.Had this been a normal campaign for City, there would be little English interest in tonight’s proceedings.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLInstead, Pep’s men have lost at Sporting Lisbon, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain while squandering a three-goal lead at home to Feyenoord, so it is ‘game on’ in Manchester.This new format — the most-hyped ‘Swiss model’ since Ursula Andress stepped out of the sea in Dr No — was supposed to make it nigh-on impossible for Europe’s richest clubs to fail to progress to the knockout phase.Yet City have contrived to make a serious hash of it all and ended up in the elimination zone along with the usual suspects from Eastern Europe and the Alps.And the prospect of elimination for the 2023 European champions is the only true intrigue in the mammoth fixture list.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWe’ve had 126 matches and in essence it’s been an ocean of largely meaningless filler content for the TV schedules.While adding to fixture congestion, viewer fatigue and player burnout at many elite clubs who face a month-long Fifa Club World Cup next summer.How Omar Marmoush helped Pep Guardiola reinvent Man City’s tactics in one gameFA Cup third and fourth-round replays were scrapped to accommodate this monstrosity — with non-league Tamworth missing out on a rematch with Tottenham.And the two legs of the Carabao Cup semi-finals are being played FOUR WEEKS apart — meaning most neutrals will have forgotten the first-leg results before the return matches are played.This Champions League format bastardises the whole idea of league football — the idea that every team in the table plays each other.And while seeding is meant to balance out the ‘weight’ of clubs’ fixture lists, true sporting integrity has been lost.Fans have struggled to grasp the complexities of the format — the top eight go directly to the last 16 in March, while the next 16 face a two-legged play-off, with only the bottom 12 dumped out.Three more of tonight’s games — Aston Villa’s Battle of Britain with Celtic, Lille v Feyenoord and champions Real Madrid’s clash at French club Brest — all represent a sort of shootout for a place in the top eight.But even that does not bring the jeopardy of elimination from the event, those who fail to gain automatic qualification only face an extra round.The most likely result of the night would be a draw between Stuttgart and PSG, who would both progress to the play-offs.So what could bring back genuine excitement to Europe’s elite club competition?READ MORE SUN STORIESHow about a straight knockout competition like the original European Cup?As if anyone at the top table would vote for danger when they can grow fat on the proceeds of ever-increasing TV filler instead.New Champions League format is a snorefestBy Dan KingUEFA sold the idea of expanding the Champions League from 32 to 36 teams, with each playing eight games instead of six in the opening phase, as a way of creating more competitiveness and excitement.The biggest clubs would have two matches against their peers, rather than having to wait until the knockout stage to meet.The smaller clubs would meet teams of a similar level twice and have a chance of tasting victory that was so hard to achieve if you were the bottom seed in a group of four.Ignoring for a moment the fact that the real motivation was the simple equation of more games = more money, the theory itself already looks flawed.None of the matches between European giants has delivered a compelling contest yet.And why would they? At the start of the long season with more matches in it, why would any team with ambitions to win things in the spring, go out all guns blazing in the autumn?Especially when they know they have six games NOT against big sides to make sure they accrue enough points to qualify at least for the play-off round (and even more games).There is even less jeopardy than before.Read the full column on the Champions League format fail and why everyone – including YOU – needs a rethink. More

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      Harry Kane could be robbed of Champions League fairytale by Bayern Munich’s biggest downfall, fears ex-England star

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      HARRY KANE could be robbed of a Champions League fairytale this year unless Bayern Munich learn to defend better, according to Owen Hargreaves.This season’s final will be staged at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Saturday May 31, 2025.Harry Kane looks on while playing for Bayern MunichCredit: GettyThe last time the Bavaria venue held the showpiece occasion was back in 2012 but Munich lost on penalties that night to a Didier Drogba-inspired Chelsea.The Bundesliga leaders are in 15th place in the expanded 36-team Champions League table, having conceded 11 goals in seven games, including three at Feyenoord last week.While England captain and Munich striker Kane, 31, could fire them through the knockout phases, their defence is clearly an issue and needs tightening up under new boss Vincent Kompany.Hargreaves, 44, played for seven seasons in the Munich first team and was in the starting XI when they beat Valencia on penalties at Milan’s San Siro in the 2001 Champions League final.READ MORE IN football Speaking on behalf of TNT Sports to promote watching live sport in pubs, the ex-England midfielder said: “It’s that old adage in American sports – defence wins championships.“I think it’s true. You have got to defend well.“Bayern are easily one of the most talented teams in the competition. Possession-wise, shots-wise, they are right at the top.“But the only problem is they play such an aggressive style. They press really aggressively.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“We saw it in their defeat against Aston Villa at Villa Park. We saw in the 3-0 loss at Feyenoord. There is space if you play quickly over the top, to counter them.“I don’t think I have ever seen a team win the Champions League being that open at the back.Kris Boyd says common sense has prevailed after Mohamed Diomande won his red card appeal“Even Pep Guardiola, with the brilliant football he plays, had to evolve to win the Champions League and played with four centre backs.“Bayern could win it but they have got to be a bit tidier at the back.“Bayern approach the game now under Kompany in a super aggressive way, and they score goals.”Hargreaves – a European football analyst for TNT Sports – joined Bayern as a 16-year-old and won four league titles before moving to Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2007.He added: “There’s pressure at a club like Bayern, you are expected to win every game. I am talking about literally every game. Every Saturday, every Wednesday.“They know they are not the best team in the Champions League. They proved that against Feyenoord.“Even though they have one of the most talented squads, they are not favourites. Liverpool are the favourites.“Then you’ve got Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester City if they can defend better. There are a lot of teams in that bracket below Liverpool.“Bayern could do it. If they get the balance right.“It will be interesting to see if Vincent tweaks it a bit for the knockout stages.“The style puts a lot of pressure on the centre-backs, Kim (Min-jae) and (Dayot) Upamecano, to get it right all of the time.READ MORE SUN STORIES“One mistake is costly and you are out. I think they can win it if they tweak the way they are playing.”Owen Hargreaves was speaking on behalf of TNT Sports about enjoying Champions League midweek football in your local pub. To find out where you can watch, please visit tntsports.co.uk/pubfinder/Owen Hargreaves was speaking on behalf of TNT SportsCredit: C1 MEDIA More

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      Anthony Joshua called out by former UFC star and bare-knuckle boxer who went viral for brutal KO after just 36 SECONDS

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been called out by bare-knuckle boxer Ben Rothwell – following his 36 SECOND knockout. Rothwell had 53 MMA bouts – including an 11 year stint in the UFC. Anthony Joshua has been called out by bare-knuckle boxer Ben RothwellCredit: GettyRothwell is a bare-knuckle championCredit: GettyBut he signed for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in 2022 and has won all four of his bouts. Rothwell, 43, became BKFC champion after knocking out Mick Terrill, 41, in 36 seconds and now wants a run at regular boxing. He told Ariel Helwani: “Right now I’m a free agent, I very much love the BKFC, I love David Feldman and I would like to continue, even finish my career here.”How much time have I got? Maybe a year or so, it really depends. But Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua, guys who beat them guys. READ MORE IN BOXING”To put the gloves on and prove how good at boxing I am would very much be a bucket list. “I just don’t feel like I’ve ever gotten to show the boxing world how good of a boxer I am.”Ngannou, 38, walked out on the UFC to pursue boxing in 2023. He dropped Tyson Fury, 36, on his debut only to lose a controversial split-decision.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNgannou then faced Joshua, 35, last March but he was brutally knocked out in two rounds. The ex-UFC champ then returned to the MMA cage in October – beating Renan Fereira, 35, in the PFL. Tyson Fury WILL still fight Anthony Joshua and they’ll even be friends after, says British champ in shock predictionJoshua meanwhile was knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September and has not returned since. And Rothwell wants to showcase his skills in both the boxing and BKFC ring. He said: “Right now the BKFC and UFC fans just say I’m a brawler. “They don’t understand my precision, they don’t understand how capable I truly am but if I got to fight one of them that would be a huge opportunity for me to show the world how good I really am.”Before I am done fighting, I want to bring as much respect to this belt as possible. “If I have to step away for a fight I think the BKFC would back me. I believe we’re going to get something figured out and I will defend this belt.”Rothwell left the UFC for BKFCCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Liverpool leave 12 key stars including Mo Salah and Virgil Van Dijk at home for Champions League clash with PSV

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      MOHAMED SALAH is one of a dozen key players to be left at home for Liverpool’s fixture against PSV.The Reds take on the Dutch side in the final league stage match of the Champions League.Arne Slot has left 12 Liverpool stars at home for the Champions LeagueCredit: AFPMohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ryan Gravenberch are three of the dozen not to travel to HollandCredit: GettyLiverpool go into the final matchday top of the league and three points ahead of second-placed Barcelona.Arne Slot’s side are guaranteed a spot in the last sixteen as they can not drop out of the top eight teams.The manager has since taken the decision to rest 12 of his star players including goalkeeper Alisson.The Dutchman will not be taking defenders Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate to Holland.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhile midfielders Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai will also miss out.Forwards Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah will both be at home for the match.Slot could instead hand opportunities to fringe players to prove themselves worthy of more game time.It is thought that Caoimhin Kelleher will return to the goal for Liverpool.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWataru Endo, Darwin Nunez, Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott will all be keen to earn some European minutes.Cody Gakpo is also a part of the travelling team and is expected to feature against his old club.’It’s my last year in the club,’ says Mo Salah as Liverpool star gives contract update ahead of becoming a free agent Liverpool’s squad vs PSVHere is Liverpool’s travelling squad to face PSV in the Champions League…Waturo EndoDarwin NunezFederico ChiesaCody GakpoHarvey ElliottKonstantinos TsimikasAndy RobertsonKone-DohertyIsaac MabayaJames McConnellVítězslav JarosCaoimhin KelleherAmara NalloKieran MorrisonJayden DannsJames NorrisJarrell QuansahTyler MortonConnor BradleyHarvey DaviesTrey NyoniThe 21-man squad also features youngsters such as Trey Nyoni, Tyler Morton, James McConnell and Jayden Danns.Liverpool will then have a tough trip to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.This is then followed by the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur next week.Slot has admitted that those who are not travelling will have the time off and insisted the decision is for the long term.He said: “If possible, we always prefer to have them off three days before a game, it’s not always possible, but we try.”I think we are playing, like all the teams in Europe, many, many games and these players are ready. All the players left behind could have played tomorrow.”But for the long-term, it doesn’t tell us anything about the short-term or Saturday.READ MORE SUN STORIES”If you look back at our season it’s always been after four, five weeks we gave them the break during the week.”If there was a moment for them to get some freshness back we’ve always done that.”Arne Slot is giving the omitted players the time offCredit: EPA More

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      Inside Justin Kluivert’s glamorous life, from travelling world on private jets to romantic engagement to fiancee

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      JUSTIN KLUIVERT has emerged as one of the most impressive players in the Premier League in recent weeks.The Bournemouth star has sprung into the limelight having found a golden touch in front of goal.Justin Kluivert is enjoying the form of his life at BournemouthCredit: GettyHe is dating stunning TikToker Shanna TaihuttuCredit: InstagramHe lives a glamorous lifestyle with his fianceeCredit: InstagramThey got engaged in the MaldivesCredit: InstagramKluivert, 25, has managed 11 goals in 25 league games this season but his best game came against Newcastle.The attacker netted a hat-trick at St James’ Park, his father’s, Patrick, old stomping ground.The Dutchman’s dad enjoyed a successful footballing career that saw him star for the likes of Newcastle, Barcelona and AC Milan.There was a lot of hope hype over Kluivert going on to replicate his father’s career.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe struggled at clubs such as Roma, RB Leipzig and Nice but has now found a new home on the South Coast.Kluivert has excelled under Andoni Iraola and is helping the Cherries push for European football.He enjoys a luxurious lifestyle off the pitch as well as he travels the world and is a hopeless romantic.He is dating TikToker Shanna Taihuttu, who regularly shares updates on her account.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis includes posts of her baby bump and of the couple being intimate.They announced that they were expecting their first child in October last year.Milos Kerkez talks about his football career journey to join Bournemouth He also travels a lot when not playing footballCredit: InstagramHe went fishing with fellow footballer Lucas Da Cunha in CannesCredit: InstagramHe often shares updates on his Instagram pageCredit: InstagramKluivert makes sure to stay healthy when awayCredit: InstagramHe often travels in styleCredit: Instagram @justinkluivertOne recent video also revealed that they had got engaged as she filmed the setting of Kluivert’s proposal.On Kluivert’s Instagram, he regularly posts pictures from his matches as well as himself travelling.Last year, he visited the Maldives and went cycling and canoeing with Shanna before getting engaged. In 2023, he went to Ibiza and Amangiri, which is a Native American-themed luxury resort hotel in Canyon Point in the Lake Powell region of Utah.America is a popular spot for Kluivert to visit as he has also travelled to the Dodgers Stadium in LA to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers.He usually travels in style with pictures of a private jet shared on his social media with his French Bulldog also on the flight.He has visited the Dodgers Stadium in LACredit: Instagram @justinkluivertHe visited a Native American-themed luxury resort in 2023Credit: InstagramThe resort is in UtahCredit: InstagramHe cosied up to a fire while on the tripCredit: InstagramHe is the son of football legend PatrickCredit: Instagram @justinkluivertCan you name the famous fathers? More