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      ‘I feel like I’m watching Strictly’ – Brutal Roy Keane slams cocky Brazil dancing in World Cup goal-fest vs South Korea

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      ROY KEANE tore into the Brazil team for dancing after scoring against South Korea.The five-time champions raced into a 4-0 lead at half-time and danced in celebration after every goal.

      Brazil were in a dancing spirit after racing to a 4-0 leadCredit: Getty
      Richarlison ran over to the dugout after his goal to dance with manager TiteCredit: PA
      Roy Keane likened Brazil’s actions to an episode of Strictly Come DancingCredit: ITV
      Manager Tite even got involved after Richarlison ran over to the dugout after scoring Brazil’s third goal.
      The game finished 4-1 as Brazil booked their quarter-final place against Croatia
      But Keane could not understand the players’ antics and likened it to an episode of Strictly Come Dancing.
      He said on ITV’s coverage of the match: “I can’t believe what I’m watching. Obviously brilliant, brilliant by Brazil.
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      “Fantastic finish by Vinicius, great start to the game. But I’ve never seen so much dancing.
      “It’s like watching Strictly. I can’t believe what I’m watching.”
      He added: “I don’t like this. People say it’s their culture. But I think that’s really disrespecting the opposition.
      “It’s four goals, and they are doing it every time.
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      “I don’t mind so much the first jig, it’s the one after that, and the manager getting involved. I’m not happy about it. I don’t think it’s good at all.”
      Souness also found the dancing distasteful, calling it a “shambles”.
      He added: “It’s only a matter of time before someone goes right through one of these Brazilians.”
      Fans found Keane’s comments hilarious with one saying: “Hahaha Roy Keane is in the mood!”
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      Another added: “It’s like watching Strictly!” is a predictably great line from Roy Keane.”
      And a third said: “Roy Keane is an absolute legend. How can he say I’m watching Strictly 😂.”
      The Brazil stars paid a touching tribute to World Cup hero Pele after he was rushed to hospital earlier this week.
      Pele, 82, was hospitalised earlier this week after he stopped responding to chemotherapy as he battles bowel cancer.
      And Brazil players paid homage to the World Cup great by bringing a special poster onto the pitch after thrashing South Korea 4-1.
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      Fans also paid their owner tribute before kick off as they brought a flag which shows an older Pele hugging a traditional black and white football paired with an image of him while playing for Santos.
      Pele is the only man to have won three World Cups – in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
      Brazil players hold up a banner for PeleCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Liverpool star looks unrecognisable after appearing on his own country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing

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      A former Liverpool star has turned his talent to the dancefloor on his home country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing.Arsenal legend Tony Adams might be struggling on the UK edition of the reality programme, but he is not the only ex-player showing off his moves.
      Klaven is competing on the Estonian dancing showCredit: @ivanspol

      He received praise for his first performance on the showCredit: @ivanspol
      Klavan enjoyed two years at Liverpool before moving to CagliariCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Centre-back Ragnar Klavan, 37, who spent two seasons at Anfield between 2016 and 2018, is currently competing on the Estonian format.
      Following his first performance on the show, the judges praised his display as the couple scored 24 out of 40.
      One judge, Juri Nael, said: “I see fantastic potential. Of course, it is necessary to make some concessions, but the potential is absolutely there.”
      While Martin Parmas added: “Such a relaxed performance, I like it. The feeling was there.”
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      Despite impressing the judges, Klavan remained modest about his own performance.
      He said: “Something came out… at least I moved.”
      Before his dance partner Kerttu Tanav replied: “It was very good! I liked Martin’s comment. I also told Raku to just enjoy and be yourself.”
      Klavan was asked who the better coach is between Tanav and ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
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      To which he replied: “The quality is the same. The only difference is that Kerttu doesn’t shout or curse at me in rough German.”
      Klavan also bizarrely claimed he will continue his football career if he wins the show.
      He said: “If the show is won then I think that the emotion and energy are so high that I might be willing to continue my career based on that.”
      Football fans reacted to the clip of Klavan on social media, with one saying: “Still has the moves.”
      Another added: “He’s better than Tony Adams, that’s for sure.”
      A third said: “How do we vote for him so that he wins? This needs to be a thing.”
      While a fourth added: “‘He’s glided across the ballroom there as smoothly as he used to glide across the pitch’ etc etc.”
      Klavan made 53 appearances during his two seasons with Liverpool – arriving from Augsburg for £4.2million.
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      He was an unused substitute in the 2018 Champions League final – which the Reds lost 3-1 to Real Madrid.
      In the summer of 2018 he left for Cagliari, before joining Estonian outfit Paide Linnameeskond last year. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Arsenal legend Tony Adams makes hilarious Strictly Come Dancing debut

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      ARSENAL legend Tony Adams left fans in stitches after his hilarious debut on Strictly Come Dancing. Adams, 55, has traded the football pitch for the dancefloor as he gears up for a run on BBC’s hit show.

      Tony Adams appears on camera with some finger guns
      Adams also showed off his hip rythm
      He also threw up some peace signs before his brief cameo finished
      The former England skipper didn’t disappoint, with a hilarious eight second video of him dancing doing the rounds on social media.
      And it has left fans all saying the same thing.
      A swathe of social media users complemented the ex-defender for giving them a laugh and responded in kind with strings of laughing emojis.
      Some also added dancing emojis along with their laughing ones, while one fan said: “Tony Adams on Strictly Come Dancing might be must-watch TV.”
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      Another user said: “Tony Adams with the best performance from an Englishman tonight,” in reference to England’s dire display against Italy.
      Some referenced other dances from pop culture.
      One user declared: “He’d give Brent a run for his money,” in reference to David Brent’s dance from The Office UK.
      Another shared a gif from The Inbetweeners Movie, where a number of characters danced in a bar.
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      But perhaps most poignant of all, many referenced Adams dance moves from his time as the boss of Spanish side Granada.
      In his short-term as Granada boss in 2017, Adams went viral for some bizarre yet funky moves he performed during a training session.
      One user said: “Tony Adams nothing to worry about on Strictly with moves like this,” and shared the clip of Adams dancing.
      Tony Adams’ training methods with Granada went viralCredit: Twitter More

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      Football legend Tony Adams might make a go of it on Strictly if he can overcome his ballroom fear

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      FOOTBALL great Tony Adams reckons he might make a go of it on Strictly — if he can overcome his fear of the ballroom.Former England skipper Tony, 55 — known as The Donkey because of his inelegant style — says stepping out on to the floor is more scary than on to the pitch.
      Former England skipper Tony Adams is a contestant on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing
      The ex-Arsenal defencer said: “I ain’t got a clue how to dance, so I’m making myself very vulnerable.
      “It feels like the first day of school but you can do anything if you try.
      “My former teammates do think I’m off my rocker for doing Strictly but they admire me for having the balls to give it a go.”
      Asked if he has danced in nightclubs, he replies: “Yeah baby, I’ve got it.”
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      After a pause, he adds: “When I was rehearsing with my partner recently, I did one move and they said, ‘Whatever that was, I don’t want to see it again’.”
      Tony who quit booze and drugs 26 years ago, adds: “I’m proving that once you’re free of addiction you can put yourself out there and do things like Strictly.”
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      Fans say the same thing as Tony Adams joins Strictly Come Dancing after seeing Arsenal legend’s HILARIOUS moves before

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      FOOTBALL have been poking fun at Tony Adams after it was confirmed he was joining Strictly Come Dancing – as they remembered his HILARIOUS moves. The Arsenal legend, 55, will be eyeing up another piece of silverware on the BBC show later this year to add to his impressive trophy cabinet.
      Tony Adams will be whipping out his moves on StrictlyCredit: @SoccerAM, La Liga
      This famous video from his time at Granada recirculatedCredit: @SoccerAM, La Liga
      He tried to get his tactics across in a truly bizarre wayCredit: @SoccerAM, La Liga
      Tony Adams on signing up for Strictly Come Dancing: 🗣️ “To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes.” pic.twitter.com/F8m9M698Ga— The Sun – Arsenal (@SunArsenal) August 10, 2022

      But within moments of the announcement, social media exploded with references to an iconic clip of ex-England defender Adams.
      The then-Granada manager was filmed in 2017 giving some very animated instructions to his players.
      And if his cumbersome and eccentric moves are anything to go by, the judges in the ballroom are in for some tricky evenings scoring the renowned hard-man.
      One wrote on Twitter: “Tony Adams on Strictly Come Dancing? He’s got a few moves to be fair.”
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      Another said: “Good luck on Strictly, @TonyAdams.”
      A third quipped: “Can’t wait to see Tony Adams bust these moves out on Strictly!”
      And TV presenter Mark Pougatch added: “If Tony Adams isn’t made to do John Travolta and Saturday Night Fever then I’m not paying my licence fee…”
      Supporters also reminisced over the time Adams famously dropped Gunners team-mate Steve Morrow after his goal in the 1983 League Cup final… and broke his arm.
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      His new dancing partner will be desperate there are no repetitions of that almighty blunder.
      But Adams has his full focus on showing his twinkle toes on the dancefloor.
      He said: “To say I’m excited is an understatement.
      “The lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes.
      “I am absolutely thrilled to be giving it my all on this year’s 20th anniversary of Strictly Come Dancing.
      “I can’t wait to meet my partner – god help her – and start the dancing.”
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      Today The Sun told how Helen Skelton is joining the competition following her marriage break down.
      The line-up currently includes Bros star Matt Goss, Kiss radio host Tyler West, Paralympic swimming gold medallist Ellie Simmonds, comedian and actress Jayde Adams.
      Coronation Street actors Will Mellor and Kym Marsh, Loose Women star Kaye Adams, Radio 2’s Richie Anderson, and Ted Lasso actress Ellie Taylor have all been revealed.
      The latest celebrity to be announced for the show was CBBC star Mollie Rainford this morning.
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      Four new professional dancers will appear in the new series of Strictly, creating the show’s largest ever roster.
      The last series was won by Rose Ayling-Ellis with professional partner Giovanni Pernice.
      Adams is no doubt wary of dropping his partner after the Steve Morrow incidentCredit: The Sun
      The ex-defender is swapping football boots for the ballroom shoesCredit: @bbcstrictly More