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    Former Premier League star-turned-manager wears PINK TUXEDO on touchline as he’s compared to Simpsons character

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    FORMER Premier League midfielder Segundo Castillo has combined coaching with the catwalk… by sporting a PINK TUXEDO during a game.The ex-Ecuador international star loan spells with Everton and Wolves between 2008 and 2010.Segundo Castillo explained why we wears such spectacular outfitsCredit: ReutersThe ex-midfielder likes to make his Barcelona SC players ‘smile’Castillo’s tuxedo couldn’t quite inspire his team to victoryCredit: AFPCastillo, nicknamed Sir Second Castle, now manages home-country club Barcelona SC.And the 42-year-old went the extra mile to produce a smile for their Copa Libertadores clash with Argentina’s River Plate in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.Castillo stunned onlookers by wearing a flamboyant pink dinner jacket as he saw his side earn a commendable 0-0 draw.The fashion-loving former footballer has previously donned black and white tuxes for Barcelona games.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut his latest sartorial statement drew plenty of derision online – including memes of Marge Simpson, a character from animated TV show The Simpsons, wearing a pink dress.Castillo said: “When I come out of my dressing-room and my players see me like this, it makes them smile and makes them feel more free for a moment.”The players can tell they are being well looked-after.  “There is a good atmosphere between them and the coaching staff.”Most read in FootballThe ex-Everton and Wolves loanee produced a smile as dazzling as his attireCredit: ReutersCastillo believes his outfit helps his players look on the bright sideCredit: GettyCastillo made nine Prem appearances for Everton, and scored a UEFA Cup goal against Standard Liege.The anchorman went on to play eight times for Wolves, this time on loan from Red Star Belgrade.Glamorous Ecuador fan in just bikini and fishnet stockings goes viral as fans ditch Euro 2024 for Copa AmericaHe later played for six clubs in South America, including Barcelona SC, plus Saudi team Al-Hilal.Castillo retired as a player in 2020, taking the permanent Barcelona boss job last year following two spells as interim chief. More

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      Footballer handed Bart Simpson-style punishment after disrespectful comments towards rivals

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      BRIGHTON’S sister club have humiliated an errant player – by putting him through a Bart Simpson-style punishment.The Seagulls have close links with Union SG, with club owner Tony Bloom the Belgian outfit’s majority shareholder since 2018.Union SG midfielder Loic Lapoussin was forced to undergo a Simpsons-style punishmentCredit: Instagram @rusg.brussels and @lapoussin_94The punishment was inspired by the TV show’s introLapoussin caused a row at the weekend by criticising Cercle Brugge’s stadiumCredit: AFPUnion midfielder Loic Lapoussin caused a row at the weekend by criticising rivals Cercle Brugge’s stadium.So the Brussels club compelled him to make a video in which he had to write lines on a board while in detention.Entitled The Lapoussins, the social-media clip mirrors the start of numerous episodes of The Simpsons.Schoolboy Bart each time scrawls a series of lines on a chalkboard before racing out of the classroom when the bell rings.Read More in FootballUnion’s version sees Lapoussin, 28, writing: “Union – Cercle” dozens of times before running off to join team training.The France-born player had sparked fury with his comments after Union’s 0-0 draw at Cercle on Sunday.He said: “With all due respect to Cercle, these surroundings really don’t make me want to play football.”It’s no fun for our supporters to come here either. There is a world of difference between playing at Club Brugge’s stadium and playing here.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMadagascar international Lapoussin issued a grovelling apology alongside the video.He said: “I want to apologise to our friends from Cercle Brugge, and to the Unionists, for my comments after the game on the stadium and the fans.”Football teams that controversially changed their badgeUnion declared: “Loic learned his lesson the Bart Simpson way.” More

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      Erling Haaland appears to ‘do a Homer Simpson’ as he celebrates securing Man City’s crucial win in title race

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      FOOTIE fans reckon Erling Haaland did a “Homer Simpson” as he celebrated his latest Manchester City strike.The Norwegian bagged the second goal of the Sky Blues’ victory over the Premier League strugglers last Sunday.Erling Haaland started Manchester City’s trip to the City Ground on the benchCredit: GETTYHaaland came off the bench to bag City’s second goal of the matchCredit: REUTERSThe Norwegian appeared to channel his inner Homer Simpson by shouting ‘woo-hoo’ into the pitchside micCredit: REXAnd the City hitman appeared to rattle off an uncanny Homer Simpson impersonation as he wheeled away in delight after bagging his 31st goal of the season.Haaland screamed “woo-hoo” as he ran past the pitchside microphone and celebrated doubling the English champions’ lead.And it didn’t go unnoticed by fans watching the match, who flocked to social media to give their thoughts.One wrote: “Erling Haaland with his best Homer Simpson impersonation with that woo-hoo.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother said: “Erling Haaland is secretly Homer Simpson!”And another said: “Did anyone else just hear a Homer Simpson ‘woo-hoo’ when Haaland scored?”One remarked: “Haaland hitting a perfect Homer Simpson ‘Woo-hoo’ after scoring. What can’t he do?”Another chimed in: “Haaland with an impeccable Homer Simpson impression there.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSErling Haaland’s strike at the City Ground was his 31st of the seasonCredit: GETTYOne perplexed fan asked: “Why did Erling Haaland do a Homer Simpson down the microphone?”Pep Guardiola’s troops ran out 2-0 winners at the City Ground thanks to goals from Josko Gvardiol and Haaland.Haaland slapped by referee during Man City’s clash with Real MadridThe win saw them keep pace with current table toppers Arsenal, who were victorious in the North London derby just a few hours earlier.Guardiola said of Arsenal: “We prefer they lose, we cannot control what they do.”There are four games left, I don’t think they are going to lose any points, so we know exactly what we have to do.”City will be back in action on Saturday, welcoming Wolves to the Etihad. More

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      Former Premier League manager boasts incredible office with Simpsons pinball machine worth £8,000

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      ANTONIO CONTE has a collection of silverware that most could only dream of.But alongside his sparkling collection of trophies, the Italian also boasts a surprising £8,000 piece of memorabilia.
      Antonio Conte has a Simpsons pinball machine in his officeCredit: AFP
      The machine would set you back around £8,000 today
      Conte has shared a video of him playing with the expensive bit of kitCredit: Instagram @antonioconte
      The manager was gifted the machine by his wife and daughterCredit: Instagram @antonioconte
      The 54-year-old gaffer is the proud owner of a Simpsons pinball machine which sits pretty in his home office.
      The eye-catching game was gifted to Conte by his wife Elisabetta and daughter Vittoria during lock-down.
      And although the retro game may not be everyone’s cup of tea, Conte certainly likes to play it.
      The passionate manager posted a video to his Instagram of the pinball machine back in 2021 explaining that it offers him something to do with his “precious free time”.
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      Conte has been a busy man over recent years with his spells in charge of Chelsea, Inter Milan and Tottenham.
      But since being sacked as Spurs boss he has had much more spare time with the former Juve manager jobless since March of last year.
      Although that doesn’t mean he isn’t still filling his time off with football regardless.
      Conte also had a Subbuteo table in the middle of his office which he uses as a tool to analyse tactics and try out new things when he isn’t in a job.
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      The former Italy manager has claimed that he has always had one as a tool for his tactical development.
      He told The Telegraph: “You can reproduce some tactical situations [using the Subbuteo table].
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      “In every club that I have coached at, I have brought Subbuteo.
      “Also [I use it] sometimes to explain some tactical situations with my players. I’ve always had one in my home.” More

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      Francis Ngannou trolls Tyson Fury with Simpsons sketch after shocking world with incredible display against Gypsy King

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU trolled Tyson Fury by comparing him to Homer Simpson.The former UFC heavyweight came close to defeating the Gypsy King in their crossover fight last month, after knocking Fury down in the third round.
      Francis Ngannou mocked Tyson Fury by comparing him to Homer SimpsonCredit: X @francis_ngannou
      The former UFC star shared a side by side like for like photoCredit: X @francis_ngannou
      Ngannou has now poked fun at his opponent by sharing a photo which shows him throwing a punch at Fury alongside an almost identical snap of Simpson’s character Drederick Tatum punching Homer.
      In the Simpson’s episode Tatum toys with Homer in a dominant display – and some boxing experts felt Ngannou beat Fury too.
      Boxer Chris Eubank Jr said: “Watching from ringside I thought Ngannou won the fight.
      “It was close but he was the aggressor, landed heavier shots & scored a knockdown.
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      “Fury deserved to lose after having so much trouble against a man who has never boxed before… too much time filming Netflix specials not enough time in the gym I’m guessing. Unlucky Francis.”
      Fellow fighter Carl Froch shared the same view, saying: “Ngannou was very very good, I thought exceptionally good for a debutant and I didn’t score the fight.
      “I certainly watched it, didn’t score it but you get a feel for who you think’s won the fight and with that knockdown in round three I just think Ngannou’s won that fight.”
      Several fans claimed Ngannou was robbed and England football legend Gary Lineker was in agreement, tweeting: “We’ve just seen a robbery.”
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      One judge scored the bout 95-94 in his favour but the deciding two officials had it 96-93 and 95-94 for Fury, 35.
      Fury landed more punches than Ngannou with 71 to 59 and the Brit felt he deserved to win.
      He said: “I am not taking anything away from Ngannou.
      “I trained very well and prepared very good.
      “But it’s boxing where you have good nights and bad and you just need to crack on forward and continue.
      “I felt my timing was quite off, I have been out of the ring nearly a year again.
      “I had a bit of ring rust, it was not one of my best performances, it was far from vintage Tyson Fury.” More

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      Brighton COMPLETE transfer of Man Utd target Bart Verbruggen and fans go absolutely wild for Simpsons-themed reveal

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      BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION have completed the signing of Manchester United target Bart Verbruggen.The Seagulls announced the transfer with a Simpsons-themed reveal which sent their fans wild on social media.
      Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Bart VerbruggenCredit: twitter / @OfficialBHAFC
      Bart Verbruggen’s arrival was announced with a Simpsons-themed revealCredit: twitter / @OfficialBHAFC
      Verbruggen has signed a five-year deal with Roberto De Zerbi’s side after arriving from Anderlecht for a fee in the region of £17million.
      The 20-year-old goalkeeper established himself as the Belgian side’s first-choice between the sticks last term.
      After making his league debut on Boxing Day, he ended the season with 37 appearances to his name as he helped his side reach the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League.
      He also played all three matches for the Netherlands at the Under-21 Euros and has been called up by the senior side in the past.
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      Verbruggen had been a target for both United and newly-promoted Burnley earlier this summer.
      Erik ten Hag had even identified the youngster as his preferred choice to replace David de Gea at Old Trafford.
      However, he has instead joined Brighton, who referenced his namesake from The Simpsons in their announcement video.
      In the clip, Verbruggen can be seen recreating Bart Simpson’s iconic chalkboard scene from the show’s opening credits.
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      As the video pans across a whiteboard, he writes out “I will sign for Brighton” multiple times before turning and saying it to the camera.
      Brighton supporters have lapped up the reveal on social media, with one tweeting: “Good announcement oh my days!”
      “Great announcement video that.”
      “W admin has returned. Quality announcement.”
      Bart Verbruggen has signed a five-year deal with Brighton & Hove AlbionCredit: twitter / @OfficialBHAFC
      “I never knew I could love Brighton any more than I already do and then they drop a Simpsons-based announcement video. What a club.”
      Verbruggen is Brighton’s fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Joao Pedro, James Milner and Mahmoud Dahoud. More

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      Fans joke Emi Martinez sounds like Simpsons character as they’re left shocked by Aston Villa goalkeeper’s celebrations

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      FOOTBALL fans joked Emiliano Martinez’s celebratory shout after Tuesday’s win over Fulham sounded like something out of The Simpsons.The 30-year-old cried out for joy in the tunnel following the 1-0 victory.
      Fans were left in stitches after hearing Emiliano Martinez’s celebrationsCredit: @AVFCOfficial
      Fans on social media jokingly likened Martinez to Simpsons character Barney GumbleCredit: Alamy

      After the game, Villa’s official Twitter account filmed the players heading back to the dressing room through the tunnel.
      And an ecstatic Martinez shouted into the camera as he walked past.
      Some fans were then left joking that Martinez’s celebratory shout was reminiscent of Simpsons character Barney Gumble.
      One wrote on Twitter: “Martinez sounds like Barney from The Simpsons.”
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      Another said: “Why does Emi sound like Barney from the Simpsons?”
      A third added: “Barney Gumble, is that you? Martinez is on his way to Moe’s.”
      And a fourth joked: “What’s Barney Gumble doing there?!”
      Martinez has been superb for club and country this season.
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      The former Arsenal man was the hero in the World Cup final for Argentina, saving two penalties in the shootout, and winning best goalkeeper of the tournament award.
      Meanwhile, Martinez has kept a clean sheet in Aston Villa’s last five home games.
      Unai Emery’s side are currently sixth in the Premier League and are unbeaten in ten outings.
      Villa are six points behind Manchester United in fourth, but can close the gap when they travel to Old Trafford to take on the Red Devils on Sunday. More

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      Fans joke The Simpsons predicted England and USA’s woeful 0-0 World Cup 2022 draw years ago

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      FANS have taken to Twitter to joke that The Simpsons predicted England’s drab draw with the USA years ago.The Three Lions were outclassed by their American counterparts in a dull stalemate in their second World Cup Group B match.
      England produced a drab display as they drew 0-0 with USA on FridayCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fans are convinced that The Simpsons predicted the dull draw back in 1997

      Even the Wags were yawning during the game as the toothless Three Lions failed to mount any serious threat to the Americans.
      That result left England still top of the group on four points, one ahead of second-placed Iran.
      The USA, who take on Iran on Tuesday, are third on two points after consecutive draws.
      And Wales, who England face in their final Group B match, are bottom on one point.
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      That means the Three Lions will qualify for the knockouts if they avoid a 4-0 defeat to the Welsh.
      However, virtually guaranteeing a place in the knockouts failed to stop fans from blasting the performance in the bore draw.
      Now many are convinced the hit American TV The Simpsons has actually spookily predicted the future again.
      In a March 2014 episode titled “You Don’t Have To Live Like A Referee,” The Simpsons accurately foretold that it would be Germany lifting the World Cup that summer.
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      That followed on from a number of other predictions that eventually came true – including Donald Trump becoming US president.
      And now many believe that the 1997 episode “The Cartridge Family” may have set the stage for tonight’s England stalemate.
      Homer Simpson, wife Marge and kids Bart and Lisa watched a TV ad for a match that will determine “which is the greatest nation on Earth” – but just seconds into the action the former is heard screaming “boring”.
      And that clip quickly resurfaced after full-time tonight in Qatar, with one tweeting: “The Simpsons predicted this.”
      Another tweeted: “I was literally thinking about this as I was watching.”
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      A fellow fan commented: “England and USA literally mimicked the Simpsons episode where they made fun of soccer. Hyped up to max, and delivering a boring game.”
      While another wrote: “Holy s***, The Simpsons predicted England vs USA.” More