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      Sky Sports host David Jones apologises after Emmanuel Petit accidentally claimed Arsenal icon is dead on live TV

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      SKY SPORTS were forced to apologise after former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit mistakenly claimed that Pat Rice is dead.Petit, 54, played for the Gunners for three years under Arsene Wenger and the Frenchman’s No2 Rice.Emmanuel Petit appeared on Monday Night Football alongside Jamie CarragherCredit: Sky SportsPat Rice worked at Arsenal across several roles for many yearsCredit: PA:Empics SportAppearing as a guest on Monday Night Football, the former midfielder recounted his days at Highbury.While doing so, Petit said: “He had some fights with Pat Rice as well, rest in peace Pat.”Presenter David Jones went on to correct Petit, clarifying: “I’ve got some good news, Pat Rice sends his best.”He’s not actually no longer with us. He’s alive and kicking.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPundit Jamie Carragher laughed at Petit’s mistake, with the former France international looking embarrassed.He said: “I’m sorry! Sorry Pat. I’m confused. I’m so sorry Pat. Pat, I made a mistake, sorry.”Rice, 75, remains a popular figure at Arsenal.He played for the Gunners as a right-back between 1967 and 1980.Most read in FootballDuring his playing career he won a First Division title and two FA Cups.He went on to coach in Arsenal’s academy, guiding their Under-18s to two FA Youth Cup successes.Fans love Emmanuel Petit’s ‘Game of Thrones meets Lord of the Rings’ outfit on MNF as Arsenal icon says: ‘I pity Spurs’In 1996 he was promoted to Wenger’s first team staff, acting as his No2.He helped the Gunners to three Premier League titles as Wenger’s assistant, in addition to four FA Cups.Rice held the position until stepping down in 2012, being replaced by fellow former Arsenal player Steve Bould.Even after retiring from coaching, Rice continued to work as a scout for the Gunners until being let go in August 2020.Rice, 75, has served Arsenal as a player, academy coach, assistant manager and scoutCredit: Getty More

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      Pep Guardiola’s wife breaks silence on split from Man City boss – but refuses to say why they broke up

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      PEP GUARDIOLA’S wife has broken her silence following her split from the Manchester City manager to insist she’s “feeling great”.Cristina Serra looked a picture of happiness as she shopped alone in Barcelona a week after news of the couple’s shock break-up emerged.Cristina Serra has broken her silence on her split from Man City boss Pep GuardiolaCredit: GettyShe smiled as she was approached by a Spanish reporter in the city centre showing off a stylish look of white trainers and loose-fitting grey trousers with a designer handbag slung over the left shoulder of her cream-coloured coat.Asked how she was doing, the mum-of-three replied: ‘Perfecta, gracias’ – ‘Perfect, thanks’ in English.She added: “Everything’s fine” when quizzed again about her frame of mind.But the pretty brunette opted for silence when she was asked about speculation the cause of their breakup had been Guardiola’s decision to stay at Manchester City and sign a two-year contract extension with his club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLorena Vazquez and fellow Spanish journalist Laura Fa, who make up a duo of well-respected showbiz reporters called the Mamarazzis, broke the story of the couple’s split at the start of last week.Days later they claimed in a Podcast fashion entrepreneur Cristina had decided “enough was enough” after learning Pep had U-turned on a decision to quit Britain and was going to stay in his current job until 2027.The 52-year-old, who was still visiting her husband in his adopted city until last summer despite returning to Barcelona in 2019 with their youngest daughter Valentina, now 17, to focus on her business interests, looked straight ahead as she was asked to comment on the claims and carried on walking.She finished the brief exchange with a polite ‘Thank you’ as she entered a clothes store she had been heading towards.Most read in FootballCristina’s first words about her feelings following the break-up showed her apparent determination to continue with her life as normal instead of holing up in the £8.4million home in the upmarket Barcelona neighbourhood of Pedralbes the couple purchased in 2021.She moved into the property two years after leaving Manchester and Catalan press initially seized on the house purchase, made public in June 2021, as a sign 54-year-old Guardiola could be planning a return to Barcelona following Joan Laporta’s election as its president.Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s recen struggles could be a response to the end of his marriage to teenage sweetheart  Cristina SerraLorena Vazquez said last week after breaking news of the split: “After Cristina returned to Barcelona from Manchester in 2019 to focus on her business interests, it’s true that the first rumours about her marriage to Pep surfaced, but no-one dared talking about there being a relationship crisis and much less so a split.“That was until last September which is when those in Pep’s professional circle in Manchester first became surprised at not seeing Cristina in the city following the summer holidays and they began to wonder why she was not in Manchester with him.“It was normal up until then to see Cristina in Manchester from time to time despite the fact she’d stopped living there on a full-time basis in 2019 and was mainly dividing her time between Barcelona and London.“They’d carried on seeing each other and engaging in family activities and they were continuing to be a couple whenever they met up.“Last September Cristina stopped appearing in Manchester.”Colleague Laura Fa added of the break-up: “She takes the decision when he decides to extend his contract with Manchester City because in the previous months Pep had been preparing his departure from the club.“We know one of his objectives was to leave and move to the United Arab Emirates.“People around him were beginning to say goodbye to him because he wasn’t going to renew his contact.“That decision not to renew was helping bring him closer to his wife but when he decided to stay and extend his contract Cristina decided enough was enough and it was her that decided to end the marriage that had lasted so many years.”The pair had been together for 30 years before their splitCredit: RexCristina is back in Barcelona while Guardiola continues to manage CityCredit: Getty – ContributorAt the weekend the Sun reported Guardiola held crisis talks last October with his partner of 30 years at his favourite Barcelona restaurant Bodega Sepulveda before signing the contract extension.A waiter told the paper things “looked a little tense between them.”The couple met in 1994 and married in 2014.Spanish media have insisted Pep and Cristina continue to have a cordial and affectionate relationship and they have not split because of a third person.Their eldest daughter Maria opened up on her parents’ lessons about love after becoming the first family member to speak since the shock news of their split.The pretty influencer and fashionista said in a Spanish magazine interview published around the same time her dad’s break-up with wife of 30 years Cristina Serra emerged: “My parents have always advised me to find what I am passionate about.“They encourage me to try new things, to accept failure and to keep searching until I find my calling, because when I do, full dedication will come naturally.“They also remind me that the most important thing in life is to love and be loved.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 24-year-old London-based beauty went on to tell Vanity Fair Spain: “In the end it all comes down to feeling loved.“Even in situations where we feel out of place, they tell me to listen carefully to others, there is always something valuable to learn from each person we meet.” More

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      I played in Man Utd side that got relegated and have no idea why Amorim said current team is our worst ever

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      LOU MACARI woke up yesterday morning still scratching his head over why Ruben Amorim would call his team ‘maybe the worst in Manchester United’s history’.Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who spent £1.03billion to buy a 25 per cent stake in the Red Devils and replaced Erik ten Hag with Amorim in November, is bound to be asking the same question.Ruben Amorim has slammed the state of the Man United squadCredit: PALou Macari was left stunned at Amorim’s recent commentsCredit: GettyThe Portuguese could now be facing a player rebellion, with at least half of the squad knowing they are not wanted.One of those who looks to be on the way out is £85.5million one-trick pony Antony, who is a loan target for Spanish side Real Betis.Macari spent 11½ years at Old Trafford after joining the club in January 1973.The Scot, 75, insists he is an Amorim supporter but cannot work out what the point of his Sunday night bombshell was — especially with United in crisis.read more footballMacari said: “I don’t know why he said it. It doesn’t do any good to say something like that. Not at all.”Amorim made his shock statement following the 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton — and the stats seem to back him up.The loss to the Seagulls marked a sixth home league defeat of the season — the most from United’s opening 12 home games since the 1893-94 campaign when they were still called Newton Heath. Macari was at Old Trafford on Sunday along with many other of United’s famous former players to pay tribute to club legend Denis Law, whose death at age 84 was announced on Friday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAfter the upset of losing his old friend and former United and Scotland team-mate, Macari was left baffled by Amorim’s damning indictment — and worries about the effect it could have.He said: “I didn’t know what he had said until I got home then saw the quotes and they were everywhere.Macari was relegated as part of a truly bad United sideCredit: GettyHow Brighton proved Man Utd don’t trust Ruben Amorim’s tactics“Was he reading it off something? It looked like he was.“He kept looking down to his right as though he might have written it first.“The problem is you don’t know what the right idea is, do you? Everyone’s got an opinion.”The general opinion among United fans is the team that actually was the worst to wear the famous red shirts — at least in living memory — was the one that was relegated after the 1973-74 season.Macari was on the pitch when Law produced a back-heeled winner for Manchester City in United’s penultimate game of that nightmare season.Law never forgave himself for clinching a 1–0 win at Old Trafford on that April day but other results meant Tommy Docherty’s side were down anyway.United players are well used to this feeling this season – despairCredit: GettyMacari does not believe that fate awaits the current crop of United players.But since Amorim replaced Ten Hag in November, they have taken just 11 points from 11 Premier League games and sit a dismal 13th in the table, ten points above the drop zone.And Macari added: “Of course, back then we never thought we’d go down and the current team won’t be thinking that, either. And anyway, they won’t.“There’s too much in this team for them to go down, I’m certain of that.“But I don’t even really want to touch on the subject because it’s a can of worms. It wouldn’t be right to compare our team that went down to Amorim’s — it’s not the same situation at all.Macari, centre didn’t have a right lot to celebrate during his United daysCredit: Getty“But right now, I don’t know what the answer is going forward.”Amorim threw his team under the bus in cold blood, declaring: “We are getting a new coach who is losing more than the last coach. I have full knowledge of that.“We are the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United. I know you [media] want headlines but I am saying that because we have to acknowledge that and to change that.”The Portuguese, 39, had already admitted on New Year’s Eve that relegation was  “a possibility” and pundits lined up to criticise his comments after Brighton’s sixth win over United in seven  Prem games.Former Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker declared on BBC Radio 5 Live: “Absolutely crazy. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.“I think Amorim is too honest and he needs to be a bit more of a politician. By saying that comment and putting it out into the domain, it puts more pressure on the players.”And ex-Tottenham defender Michael Dawson said on Sky Sports: “I’m not so sure I’d be very happy if my manager came out and said I was part of the worst Manchester United team in history. I understand what he’s trying to do but this is becoming embarrassing.”And former Everton midfielder Leon Osman said on Match of the Day 2: “I personally wouldn’t enjoy being called out like this.“But it’s probably an honest — and right on the mark — statement.”Macari spent 11½ years at Old Trafford after joining the club in January 1973.Credit: RexThe answer as to why Amorim decided honesty was the best policy is almost certainly to rouse Ratcliffe to find the money to replace  sub-standard players.It will take until the summer at least for United to raise transfer funds after escaping a points deduction for going perilously close to breaching the Prem’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.In the meantime, Amorim has vowed to stick with his tactical philosophy of three at the back.United legend Alex Stepney, another member of that relegated side, is backing Amorim.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe former keeper, who walked with Sir Alex Ferguson as he laid a wreath on the pitch for United’s ‘King’ Law, insisted: “He tells it like it is which shows he’s got a strong mentality.“I’ve no doubts he will turn things around. He’s seen enough to call his players out because they’ve been nowhere near consistent enough.” More

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      Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb: Get £60 in football free bets and bonuses for the Champions League with William Hill

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      ARSENAL are back in Champions League action on Wednesday with a very winnable tie against Dinamo Zagreb.Mikel Arteta’s men can bounce back from Saturday’s disappointing result and secure a top eight spot with victory against a struggling Dinamo side.Brand new William Hill customers who register an account and stake a tenner will be rewarded with a colossal £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on football!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereArsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*How to claim..William Hill £60 bonusVisit the William Hill website on your mobile device HERE*Register a new account and deposit a minimum of £10 using the Promo Code: T60Place a bet of at least £10 from your main balance on football on the William Hill Sportsbook at odds of 1/2 or greaterAfter settlement – win or lose – William Hill will credit your account with £60 in free bets and bonusesWilliam Hill: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*Not got a William Hill account? No problem!It’s really easy to register an account and you can get your hands on that generous £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on the footy!Simply register a new account and deposit a minimum of £10 using the Promo Code: T60After that, stake at least £10 from your main balance on football on the William Hill Sportsbook at odds of 1/2 or greater.After settlement — win or lose — William Hill will credit your account with £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on football and in the casino!Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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      Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction: Free betting tips, odds and Champions League preview

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      FOLLOWING Saturday’s disappointing collapse at home to Aston Villa, Arsenal return to the European stage with a Champions League tie with Dinamo Zagreb.SunSport betting experts have previewed the cup showdown and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesArsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb previewFor a spell on Saturday, it looked to be a potentially dreamy one for Arsenal fans.It ended up a nightmare with runaway leaders Liverpool winning in stoppage time and Arsenal imploding to chuck away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2.They must now park that disappointment and look ahead to the Champions League, where they’re in a strong position.Only Liverpool and Barcelona sit ahead of them in the standings after six games and a win over Dinamo Zagreb will guarantee them a top eight finish, which is where they want to be.The Gunners have been strong at home in this competition, winning all three games without conceding a goal.The visitors arrive in 24th spot, desperate to cling onto their play-off spot, though the pack below them – which includes PSG – are closing in.They held Celtic to a 0-0 draw at home last time out but have already been thumped 9-2 on the road at Bayern and 3-0 at home to Dortmund. 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      Benfica vs Barcelona: Get up to £40 in free bets to spend on football with talkSPORT BET

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      THE Champions League returns tonight and second-place Barcelona can secure their top eight status with a win at Benfica.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim up to £40 in free bets when they register an account and stake at least £20 on the European showdown.Benfica vs Barcelona: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first betFor example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free betsIf you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free betstalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*Benfica vs Barcelona: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.What happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)You can read the full breakdown of free bets and more on how to claim talkSPORT BET’s welcome offer here**18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Inside the toxic world of Misfits boxing…from OnlyFans star ‘choked unconscious’ to vile revenge porn to promote bouts

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      IT’S been at the centre of the controversial new era of boxing with online celebs stepping into the ring to fight anyone who is willing to say yes.But despite scandal after scandal, Misfits boxing attracts millions of fans the world over – and earns eye-watering figures for the fighters on the cards.October 2023’s fight between YouTuber KSI and Tommy Fury was one of the most watched boxing events of the yearCredit: ReutersLogan Paul’s partner Nina Agdal was subjected to misogynistic harassment by Paul’s opponent, ex-MMA fighter Dillon DanisCredit: Instagram / Nina AgdalEx-England footballer Wayne Bridge had to be pulled apart from KSI after the Misfits founder made a brutal John Terry jibeCredit: X formerly Twitter / @@MF_DAZNXSeriesFounded as a way of bringing ‘non-traditional’ fighters together in the ring – meaning YouTubers, TikTokers, and other internet stars – it’s divided sports fans, with some seeing it as having given boxing a new lease of life, while others think it’s made a mockery of the sport.But their taste for controversy and over-the-top hype has seen bouts marred by scandal, while questions have been raised over the dangers of putting inexperienced fighters in the ring.Build-ups to fights have even seen an OnlyFans star get choked unconscious and bitter rivalries that cross the line into harassment – with claims that revenge porn was used to psych out opponents. Yesterday, the spotlight was once again on the promotion company when it was announced that YouTuber KSI – who also founded Misfits – is set to fight former England footballer Wayne Bridge in a bout on the 29th March.Read More FeaturesComing face to face in the AO Arena in Manchester, KSI mocked Bridge over 2010 claims that Chelsea-teammate John Terry had an affair with Bridge’s ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel – which both have since vehemently denied.“Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex? That is what you are known for,” KSI said, leading to security stepping in to separate the pair.That same evening, boxer Anthony Taylor worried fans after collapsing unconscious, and needing oxygen, following a defeat against ex-UFC fighter Darren Till.And an earlier fight saw AfghanDan and Little T – grime artists from Blackpool who went viral in 2016 – step into the ring with AfghanDan receiving a dislocated shoulder.Most read in BoxingChoked for viewsSince being founded in 2022, Misfits has gone on to some of the most-viewed fights of recent years, many of which have involved KSI, and other celebrities such as Logan Paul and his brother Jake.But it has also been at the centre of plenty of scandals that many people fear is damaging the credibility of the sport.Misfits Boxing star speaks out after collapsing following loss to Darren TillIn October 2023, at the Misfits open workout being held in Manchester ahead of a fight between Dillon Danis and Logan Paul, Ella Brooke was conducting interviews when she put in a bizarre – and highly dangerous – request.She asked fighter Dillon Danis, to “choke her unconscious.” He held her neck in his arms until she was out cold – but after being shaken back to her senses she couldn’t hide her excitement.Viral Blackpool Grime rappers Little T and Afghan Dan met in the ring on SundayCredit: PAFootage from the Manchester event shows the moment Brooke allowed Danis to put her in a headlockCredit: SuppliedThe OnlyFans star then passes out, before claiming it had felt “better than drugs”Credit: Supplied“Oh my God, that is so much better than drugs,” she exclaimed.And this is far from the only scandal the pair have been at the centre of.Brooke, a law student turned OnlyFans creator, has come under fire for using boxing to promote her content – though she is laughing all the way to the bank, claiming that she earns at least £30,000 a month from selling adult videos.The 27-year old has also cultivated an intense rivalry with fellow OnlyFans star-turned boxer Astrid Wett, known for posing in football shirts – and not much else.”Revenge porn”Danis, meanwhile, was at the heart of an even more toxic feud that saw him launch vicious attacks on his rival’s fiancee ahead of his boxing debut with Misfits.Brazilian jiu-jitsuist and MMA fighter Danis had long been in a quarrel with YouTuber Jake Paul and brother Logan – who was slammed for posting a video which appeared to show the dead body of a suicide victim.“The Pauls and I have had beef since forever,” he posted on social media when announcing his fight against Logan.I just got another absolute nuke pic of Nina this one might be worse than the other oneDillon Danis“Logan ridiculed me for years, attacked Floyd (Mayweather’s) wife, filmed a deceased person, scammed millions. KSI went after my mom, the list goes on,” he added.The more cynical among boxing fans would see it as little more than savvy marketing, with both Logan and Dillon all too aware of how much exposure a public feud could bring them.And it wasn’t long before the rivalry turned from a friendly one to genuine nastiness in the lead up to their 2023 fight.Only a few days before meeting in the ring in Manchester, during an attempt at a face off, Logan threw a bottle at Dillon, getting a microphone to the head in return.But what really shocked fans was the way in which Dillon dragged Logan’s fiancee, Nina Agdal, into their spat. After the announcement of their fight, Danis launched a hateful social media offensive against Agdal in an effort to mess with his opponent’s head.The MMA fighter posted pictures of Agdal with Leonardo DiCaprio, with whom she had a year-long relationship that ended in 2017, as well as bizarre photoshopped pictures of her with other men, including Brad Pitt.One fake image even had him cuddling up to his rival’s girl. The build up to Paul and Danis’ fight saw the pair engage in a bitter rivalry that for many crossed the lineCredit: AlamyThe harassment prompted the model to take out a restraining order against DanisCredit: InstagramDanis was disqualified after six rounds after the fight descended into a mass-brawlCredit: AlamyBut despite already having harassed her with hundreds of hateful comments and memes, Danis stooped even lower and claimed he had explicit photos of the former Victoria’s Secret Model.“I just got another absolute nuke pic of Nina this one might be worse than the other one. Wow this girl is actually wild,” Danis posted.“Logan, on a man level you need to call this marriage off now.”He then went on to put up am X-rated video of Nina in which she is talking about how she is craving sex.In response to Danis’s harassment of her, Nina filed a lawsuit for “revenge porn”, claiming that his posts had caused her to “suffer humiliation, emotional distress, and reputational harm.”Agdal took out a restraining order against Danis, alleging that he’d posted a sexually explicit photograph of her that was “obtained without consent.”The lawsuit is ongoing, with lawyers alleging that Danis had damaged his own phone to prevent evidence from being collected.Dillon Danis shared this picture of himself with Nina, which was branded fakeCredit: TwitterA fan shared the original picture which shows him with another womanCredit: TwitterKSI’S Business EmpireKSI is one of Britain’s richest YouTubers, estimated to be worth just under £20million according to Forbes.And much of his wealth was made long before moving into boxing.Born Olajide “JJ” Olatunji in 1999, he attended Berkhamsted School in Hertfordshire before becoming a founding member of YouTube group the Sidemen, known for their football and comedy videos.Since creating his channel in 2009, KSI has racked up nearly six billion views and has over 25 million subscribers.KSI also branched out into rapping, with his debut EP Keep Up topping the UK R&B albums chart in 2016. He has since gone on to achieve fourteen top 40 singles.In 2022, he launched Prime energy drink in collaboration with Logan Paul.Following social media hype around its release, some people paid up to £100 for a single bottle, while others sold it at inflated prices on places such as eBay.He also founded Lunchly along with Paul and MrBeast, a kids lunch kit company.The YouTuber is also known for his flashy car collection, which has included a Lamborghini Aventador, a Porsche 718 Boxster, and Rolls-Royce Wraith.He also revealed in a 2020 interview that he owns over ten properties around England with a combined worth of over £10million.Ring brawlCommentators and boxing fans condemned the behaviour, while the fight itself also descended into farce.After six rounds of prancing around, tensions boiled over with both fighters’ security teams becoming entangled in a brawl and Danis putting Paul in a headlock. Danis was disqualified.The toxic feuds are all part of the game to the fans – and one of the reasons many tune in.“Danis got this fight because he’s great at being a troll, he quadrupled his following because he’s great at being a troll,” commented MMA reporter Aaron Bronster.“He got sued because he’s great at being a troll, he showed up and made this a terrible match because he’s great at being a troll.”Founder vs FuryThe match between Danis and Paul was the under card for a bout between Misfits’s founder, KSI, and the boxer and Love Island contestant Tommy Fury.KSI was criticised for using homophobic slurs against Tommy Fury’s dad, John FuryCredit: GettyKSI’s meeting with the ex-Love Islander was derided by former world champion Carl FrochCredit: GettyAt least 1.3 million people tuned in to watch the October 2023 fightCredit: ReutersAt the face-off ahead of the much-anticipated fight, a clip of Fury’s father, John Fury, headbutting a Perspex screen in cartoon-like rage went viral. KSI also spat at the senior Fury from a balcony and launched a volley of homophobic slurs against him.Fury eventually emerged victorious by unanimous decision but the pair were soon met with criticism from long-time professionals of the sport.“It’s a load of crap as far as I’m concerned,” former world champion Carl Froch commented shortly after.“They’re not qualified, they’re not experienced or good enough to be in a boxing ring,” he added.You like pork, right?Alex SteinBut while the criticism from the more traditional parts of the boxing world was harsh, no one could deny how successful the event was for Misfits.More than 1.3 million pay-per-views were bought ahead of the fight, potentially generating at least £25million in revenue.And that’s on top of the 21,000 spectators who crammed into Manchester’s AO Area to see the pair battle it out.Racist abuseOther press conferences and fights have also been marred by controversy.In July 2023, right-wing Youtube personality Alex Stein had been due to fight Muslim Youtuber MoDeen.However, Stein ended up being removed from the undercard after throwing hotdogs at his opponents during a press conference and saying, “You like pork, right?”MoDeen, a Muslim TikToker, was subject to racist abuse at Misfits press conferenceCredit: Twitter / Alex SteinRight-wing YouTuber Alex Stein carried out the stunt, which saw him get dropped from the fight cardCredit: Twitter / @StokeyyG2Controversial social media star HSTikkyTokky clashed with his opponent in a hotel lobby after his fight was called offCredit: tiktok/hsboxertokkyMoDeen then had to be held back by security, with the press conference falling apart in the chaos.Other participants in Misfits boxing matches include the social media personality Harrison Sullivan, better known by his username of HSTikkytokky.The controversial influencer was due to face court after allegedly crashing his £220k McLaren, but fled the country.He had been set to get into the ring with opponent Masai Warrior in Qatar, although their fight was called off at the last minute.But this didn’t stop the pair from clashing in the lobby of a hotel in the Gulf state.Masai later commented: “You cancelled the fight, you don’t want to get into the ring, but you’re OK to push and shove in front of your girl. Don’t make no sense to me, Harrison.”Sullivan also spat at and attempted to punch a fan minutes after his victory at another Misfits event in August.READ MORE SUN STORIESA mass-brawl also broke out among the crowd for a Misfits event in London in May of last year.Chairs were thrown at the event at The Troxy before security stepped in and separated those involved. More

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      Arsenal conspiracy theorists are as bad as moon landing deniers… the ball CLEARLY hit Havertz’s arm

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      BAD news for all the conspiracy theorists out there.Lee Harvey Oswald did kill JFK.Kai Havertz handled against Aston Villa on SaturdayCredit: Sky SportsArsenal fans have been compared with moon-landing deniersCredit: GettyThe moon landings were not faked.And Arsenal’s late ‘winner’ against Aston Villa on Saturday was rightly chalked off.More than 48 hours after it was made abundantly clear to anyone with a working set of eyes that Kai Havertz’s forearm had diverted Mikel Merino’s bouncing strike past Emi Martinez, there were still Arsenal fans swearing that black was white.That’s what happens when you live in an echo chamber — your critical faculties go missing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRather than questioning how the Gunners threw away a two-goal lead in the space of eight minutes, it had to be about bias, cheating, robbery.To be fair, without VAR, Arsenal might now be top of the table, rather than six points adrift of Liverpool,  who also have a game in hand.Saturday was the third time this season that the Gunners have had a ‘winning goal’ disallowed after the intervention of Stockley Park.Yet Havertz was clearly offside when he netted  against Chelsea.Gabriel Martinelli went too early before supplying Bukayo Saka in the last few minutes at Fulham.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYAnd on Saturday, the verdict from the video booth was equally clear-cut. Not for everyone, though. The ball “hit his abdomen”. It was “nowhere near his arm”. And best of all, “What else could he do?”Some, it would seem, have still not recognised that ANY attacking handball that leads directly to the ball going into the net means it is automatically wiped out.Arsenal ratings: Trossard turns creator to put Gunners in driving seat but Merino and Partey lapses cost Arteta’s sideArsenal supporters are not alone in concocting a story that fits their ‘Us against the world’ narrative.Indeed, you get the same moans from an awful lot of fans of an awful lot of clubs. Last year, in particular, it was Nottingham Forest.The Gunners, also, have been on the wrong end of some contentious  calls over the past two campaigns.There were a myriad of reasons to rule out Newcastle’s winner at St James’ Park last term, while Bruno Guimaraes was more than lucky to stay on the pitch.The second yellow cards for Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard kicking the ball away against Brighton and Manchester City respectively have not been universally followed by all refs.And the Brighton penalty award at the Amex earlier this month was odd.But, equally, Havertz should have been dismissed in that tempestuous Tyneside clash, Martin Odegaard’s handball in his own box at Liverpool last term was beyond blatant, while Arsenal’s equaliser against Tottenham last week came from a corner that clearly should have been a goal-kick.Arsenal ratings vs Aston VillaArsenal’s title hopes took a huge hit as they threw away a two-goal lead against Aston VillaLeandro Trossard turned provider for the Gunners to set up both goals as it looked like they would cruise to three points.But defensive lapses from two stars cost Arteta’s side dearly.Here is how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the players…DAVID RAYA – 6/10Let down by those in front of him for both goals, a duo of close range efforts he had no chance with.MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY – 8With performances like this, he is suddenly the first name on the team sheet for Arteta. So calm and composed for someone so young, and his strength against bigger opposition is scary at times.GABRIEL – 7Made a crucial tackle one-on-one with Watkins and another block from a speedy counterJURRIEN TIMBER – 7Alert to foil counters against the pace of Watkins and coped well in general. It is not his fault that he doesn’t have the defensive presence of Saliba.THOMAS PARTEY – 6A great stint at right back but one lapse in concentration cost Arsenal the lead, losing track of Watkins in the box before he volleyed in.MIKEL MERINO – 6A workman-like performance – won his duels and worked his socks off, but the small details were missing, shanking a good chance well wide in the first half.He then lost his marker to allow Tielemans to head in and make it 2-1. Could have won it at the end with a scuffed effort in off Havertz that VAR chalked off and smacked the post too.DECLAN RICE – 7Integral to everything good about Arsenal and came close with a long-range punt in the second half.MARTIN ODEGAARD – 6A solid display but he is really missing his partner in crime in Saka. He created as much as he could but sometimes needs to be more selfish to drag his team over the line.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 8Deflected effort was comfortable for Martinez but his superb cross made life much harder for the Villa keeper to tee up Martinelli for the opener before blazing over himself.The Belgian racked up his fifth Prem assist of the season in the second half for Havertz.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 8Threatened at the far post early on, but got his rewards from the same position in the 35th minute with a stabbed effort ahead of Maatsen.KAI HAVERTZ – 8Again, lack of decent service left him living off scraps, but when he got a scrap he fired an effort straight at Martinez from close range.The German more than made up for it after the break with a clinical finish, even if Martinez should have done better. That will do wonders for his confidence.SUBS:RAHEEM STERLING (MARTINELLI, 82) – 6A few darting runs, but added virtually nothing, other than a needless yellow card. A cameo that screamed “lacking confidence”.Seeking to pin the blame on outside factors, rather than the real ones, is creating an excuse culture.Interestingly, Mikel Arteta chose not to go down the rabbit hole.Instead, the Arsenal manager criticised his side’s defending and made clear to the Emirates board that they have to bring in some proper recruits now if they want to keep the season alive.Realistically, Arsenal’s best chance of silverware is by doing what Jurgen Klopp did in 2019 — lifting the Champions League.Arsenal can change three of their European squad for the knockout phase, including stars who have already played for another side in the competition — like Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres,  Jonathan David of Lille or Juventus ace Dusan Vlahovic.They might also want to get a proper centre-back in to cover for William Saliba as Riccardo Calafiori looks to be made of tissue paper.READ MORE SUN STORIESSometimes you have to speculate to accumulate. This is one of those times for Arsenal. And a time for the supporters to stop trying to see things that simply are not there.By the way, 9/11 was not an inside job. And as for Roswell and Area 51 . . . More