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    Hard-up Prem fans ‘priced out of buying club shirts’ fuelling boom in fake kit for Christmas gifts

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    CASH-strapped Premier League fans are fuelling a boom in fake team shirts for Christmas gifts.Data shows supporters have made 48,510 online searches for counterfeit top-flight club clobber from September to the beginning of December.Premier League fans are fuelling a boom in fake team shirts for Christmas giftsCredit: GettyIn comparison, there were just 4,230 searches from January to August, before the festive shopping season began.Fake Manchester Utd shirts topped the table, with 17,730 searches.The team’s official adult home shirt costs £80, and £55 for children, while both go for £12 on knock-off websites.Betting site Footy Accumulators, which analysed the search data, said: “It is sad to see that clubs have priced many loyal fans out of being able to afford a shirt which is leading them to use websites selling fakes to buy gifts for loved ones this Christmas.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“Rising prices mean that a family of four who want new shirts will have to fork out around £370 from club shops whereas if they go to knock off sites the price will be more like £50.“We hope that clubs across the UK take note of these alarming figures and try to make merchandise more affordable in the future to help supporters not have to turn to counterfeit merchandise.”Demand for Arsenal fake shirts soared by 191 per cent over the beginning of the year from just 680 to 5,940 in the run up to Christmas making fake Gooners tops the second most in demand.Newcastle knock offs were third highest in demand with 4,830 searches compared to just earlier in the year – an incredible 419 per cent rise.Most read in FootballTottenham Hotspurs came fourth with demand up from 440 to 3,750 – a 184 per cent rise.Liverpool came fifth on a 169 per cent increase from 460 to 3,720.In sixth place came Manchester City on 3,150 knock off searches – up from 420 and a 150 per cent increase.Non-league club labelled ‘absolute class’ as they rock up to FA Cup tie in bizarre pina colada kit More

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      Tyson Fury reveals retirement decision after devastating Usyk loss as he looks forward to Xmas ‘blowout’ with family

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      TYSON Fury has assured pals “it’s not over” despite his devastating world heavyweight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King flew back to Britain yesterday after hitting out at the judges’ decision in Saudi Arabia – sparking retirement rumours.Tyson Fury sparked retirement rumours after losing his world heavyweight title fight with UsykCredit: GettyTyson reunites with wife Paris, who he had not spoken to for three months amid intense pre-fight preparationsCredit: TNT SportsHe is now set for a Christmas “blowout” with family ahead of a possible £250million clash with rival Anthony Joshua.Tyson warned fans they may never see him box again after the judges controversially awarded the win to the Ukrainian on Saturday night.Dad-of-seven Fury flew back to Manchester on a private jet yesterday afternoon for a reunion with his family after spending the last three months at training camp.His promoter Frank Warren said the fighter plans a traditional Christmas at his home in Lancashire before he makes any decision on his future.READ MORE ON BOXINGHowever, The Sun can reveal the former world champion has told pals: “It’s not over.”And a £250million Battle of Britain mega-fight with rival AJ is already being discussed for next year, with Wembley Stadium touted as the perfect venue.Speaking after the fight, AJ’s ­promoter Eddie Hearn said the clash has to finally happen after being mooted for years.He added: “There’s only one fight for Tyson Fury and that’s Anthony Joshua. It’s the biggest fight probably in the history of British boxing.Most read in Boxing“Everyone will always want to see it. For me, AJ against Fury is the one, it’s the one at Wembley. It will be a huge global event.”Warren agreed, telling The Sun it would be “brilliant”.He said: “It’s what people will want to watch. The Fury/Joshua fight is a great fight and if it ­happens it will be a mega fight, it will be brilliant. But it will only happen if Tyson wants to do it and that’s a big if. And if he doesn’t want to do it, then so be it.”Oleksandr Usyk shows true colours with classy message to Tyson Fury after victory in heavyweight rematchThe veteran promoter raised hopes of the pair facing off, saying: “Look, Tyson’s a fighting man, that’s what he’s driven by, that’s what gives him a sense of purpose.”The fight would rake in around £250million through box office and pay-per-view revenues.Boxing insiders say the fighters could pocket purses in excess of £100million.Fury, 36, is already estimated to have a net worth of £110million, while 35-year-old Joshua’s wealth tops £100million.Hearn hopes to sign a two-fight deal for London and Riyadh.The pair, who have now both lost twice to Usyk, had originally agreed to fight in Saudi Arabia in 2021. But a judge ruled US boxer Deontay Wilder was entitled to exercise his option to fight the Gypsy King instead.Joshua was knocked out by fellow Brit Daniel Dubois in September.Dubois, who holds the IBF world title, was branded an “embarrassment” for confronting Usyk in the ring after Saturday’s fight.Dubois, knocked out by Usyk in 2023, grabbed a microphone and said: “I want my revenge for the robbery last time. Let’s go, let’s go. Make it happen Frank!” Usyk said he was open to a rematch but first wanted “to go home and rest”.It came after Fury had stormed out when all three judges deemed Usyk the winner.Fury was comforted by wife Paris, who he had not spoken to for three months amid intense pre-fight preparations.He said later: “What’s next for me? I’m going home and having some time off.”Asked if the public will see him fight again, he added: “You might do, you might not do. Who knows? We’ll talk about that next year.”He previously revealed he will be downing “plenty of eggnog and mince pies, turkey, and all that” this Christmas.Warren praised his fighter, who has battled mental health demons.Fury is looking ahead to a potential £250m clash with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyActor Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in the audience in RiyadhCredit: PAHe said: “It’s how it should be, he wants a traditional Christmas. He wants to switch off and be with his family. He’s been in training camp for three months.“He hasn’t spoken to his family for three months, that’s how determined he was to win this fight.“From my perspective I don’t want him to make any decisions, or even discuss boxing, until he’s ready. If he said to me tomorrow he wants to fight on, I’d say OK. If he said he wants to retire, I’d say, ‘Great, whatever you want to do, I’m with you’.”He claimed Fury’s legacy is assured, whatever he decides to do next.Warren said: “He’s a two-time world champion, he’s been in so many epic, spectacular fights in the 21st century in the heavyweight division. And you think where he’s come from, how he’s championed mental health, he has bipolar, he has had a lot of problems outside the ring and he’s been a champion in beating them. On top of that he’s a decent person.“He deserves his downtime now, go and rest up and then make his decision as to what he wants to do. There’s lots of options there, including a Joshua fight.”Fury, who lost the first Usyk fight in May on a split decision, raised his hand in celebration at the end of a dramatic 12 rounds in Riyadh on Saturday night.But he was left reeling when all three judges scored the fight 116 to 112 in Usyk’s favour.Fury claimed later they had given Usyk, 37, a “Christmas gift”.He said: “There’s no doubt in my mind I won the fight, that’s it, we can’t cry over it.“We didn’t feel no spirit, we felt a bit of Christmas spirit in there and I think he got a little Christmas gift from them judges.“It is what it is, I’m not going to cry over spilt milk, it’s happened now. I know boxing, I’ve been in it all my life, you can’t change a decision but you always feel a little bit hard done by, not a little bit, a lot.“But when you don’t get the knockout this is what happens, you can’t guarantee a win. In that fight there, he never hurt me once, I’ve got a couple of flesh wounds, they’ll be gone in two or three days.“Not a mark on me, but listen, it is what it is, I know what’s happened, I’ll go home, there’s not much else I can say.”Meanwhile Warren raged: “How did Tyson only win four rounds? It’s impossible. It’s nuts! Crazy! That’s nonsense. I am dumbfounded, I don’t get it.”He added: “Tyson is gutted. He won the fight. I am biased — but I’m not stupid.”An AI judge also had Usyk as victor, by 118 to 112. But Fury was not impressed, blasting: “F**** all the computers, keep the humans going. More jobs for humans, less jobs for computers. F* electric cars too, while we’re at it.”Among the stars at the Kingdom Arena were actor Jason Statham with model partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan.Brit Lennox Lewis was seated beside fellow ex-heavyweight world champ Wladimir Klitschko, while former featherweight world title holder Naseem Hamed was also there watching.READ MORE SUN STORIESUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Usyk’s win, calling it proof that the country “will not give up what’s ours”.He posted on Telegram: “Victory! So important and so necessary for all of us now.”Daniel Dubois, who holds one of the heavyweight belts, was in attendanceCredit: PASnooker’s Ronnie O’Sullivan watched the clashCredit: PAFury narrowly lost the boutCredit: Getty More

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      Love rat Man City ace Kyle Walker WILL spend Christmas Day with estranged wife & children after pair agree festive truce

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      FOOTIE ace Kyle Walker will be with estranged wife Annie Kilner on Christmas Day after they agreed to put their divorce to one side for the sake of their kids.The England and Man City star, 34, faces a blockbuster legal fight for a share of his £27million fortune in the New Year.Kyle Walker and estranged wife Annie Kilner agreed to put their divorce to one side for the sake of their kidsCredit: AFP or LicensorsKyle secretly fathered a second child with model ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: AlamyAnnie booted him out after he secretly fathered a second child with model ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.But they will call a Christmas truce for their four children — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon.A source said: “It’s been a horrible 12 months. But huge credit to Annie.”Despite everything Kyle has done, she couldn’t bear the thought of him waking up alone on Christmas Day without his children.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKER“They’re putting everything to one side to save the kids from any more heartache.”Kyle will spend Christmas morning with Annie and the kids before joining up with his City teammates ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Everton.Annie, 31, could then return to Sheffield to be with her family, including sister Sian.The £150,000-a-week defender was kicked out this time last year after Lauryn, 34, revealed the truth to a then heavily pregnant Annie.Most read in FootballIn a message sent on December 27, she wrote: “Hey it’s Lauryn. I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter.”Annie kicked Kyle out and he rented a mansion close to the family home in Prestbury, Cheshire. In his only interview, he told The Sun days later: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.”Kyle Walker and ex-lover Lauryn Goodman in fresh row over intercom security system at her £2.4m homeThe couple tried to repair the damage but looked worlds apart at the Euros as Kyle and his Three Lions teammates laboured to the final before defeat to Spain.He returned to the UK a day later and within hours was in court in London for a showdown with Lauryn over money for their daughter, Kinara.A judge accused Lauryn of using his desperation to keep it a secret as “leverage” to get what she wanted.Pals of Annie and Kyle hoped the scathing judgement would bring them closer together.But it pushed them further apart – laying bare the extraordinary sums of money Kyle had paid Lauryn in a bid to win her silence.Annie now wants a 50-50 share of his fortune as part of a “financial divorce”.Kyle will spend Christmas morning with Annie and the kids before joining up with his City teammatesCredit: BackGridKyle was kicked out by Annie this time last year More

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      Faltering Man City ace Erling Haaland’s girlfriend shells out fortune on designer goods at posh store

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      MISFIRING Man City ace Erling Haaland is set to net a sackful at Christmas, his girlfriend’s shopping receipt suggests.Isabel Haugseng Johansen splashed more than £6,000 at Selfridges — including a £1,670 backpack and a £950 Gucci hoodie for the Nordic goal-scoring sensation.Erling Haaland is set to net a sackful at ChristmasCredit: GettyHaaland’s partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen spent thousands on Christmas gifts for the Man City strikerCredit: EPAShe also bought a £2,700 Gucci handbag in the online spree.Details of Isabel’s spend emerged after blundering Selfridges staff sent her receipt to another customer by mistake.The woman — a Man United fan who asked not to be named — said: “I opened an envelope which had my receipt in it, and then I saw another one.“I was shocked. I’m just gutted his presents weren’t for me.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHaaland, 24, who has scored three goals in his last 12 Premier League games, is expecting his first child with Isabel, 20.Selfridges was contacted for comment.Haaland and Isabel were united by football in their homeland.They met each other when they were kids, who shared a mutual interest in the beautiful game and played for Byrne.Most read in FootballLike Haaland, she too was an aspiring footballer in her youth who dreamed of becoming pro.In a rare interview, she recalled: “We were just kids, kicking a ball around without a care in the world.”Erling Haaland does pull ups on cliff edge and runs with wolves as Man City ace stars in insane Beats by Dre advert Isabel is an aspiring footballerCredit: SplashThe WAG splashed over £6,000 at SelfridgesCredit: Alamy More

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      Dramatic moment Prem ace Jorginho’s fiancee confronts woman in late-night doorstep showdown over Arsenal star

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      THE fiancee of footie ace Jorginho confronted a woman in a late night doorstep showdown over the star.Singer Catherine Harding, who previously dated actor Jude Law, turned up demanding to know about Vanessa Sandora and the Arsenal midfielder, 33.Jorginho’s fiancee was involved in a bust-up with another woman over the starCredit: GettyThe Arsenal ace with partner Catherine HardingCredit: Instagram @jorginhofrelloThe 11.30pm encounter took place at Vanessa’s £3million London home.She said yesterday: “I was terrified about who was knocking on my door unannounced so late at night.“I used my Ring doorbell to see it was a woman I did not know.“She said via the intercom, ‘I’m Jorginho’s fiancée, can you let me in?’.” READ MORE ON ARSENALVanessa met the Brazil-born Italy international three times several years ago, including at the Italian restaurant Stecca in West London. But earlier this month, she began receiving calls from an unknown number.Beautician Vanessa, 39, said: “I didn’t pick up but it turned out to be Catherine. When I didn’t answer her calls, she drove across London to knock on my door at 11.30pm.“She had got my address and phone number from an ex of mine who had contacted her. I did let her in and we had a frank chat, woman-to-woman. I felt she deserved the facts, so I gave them to her.”Most read in FootballVanessa explained to Catherine, 33, that she had met up with Jorginho in the past. She added: “He’s not really my type, and I’m not into football, so I was pretty unfazed.”Myles Lewis-Skelly shows off his skills playing for Arsenal She deleted Jorginho from her social media in 2022. Vanessa went on: “I thought that was the end of it and was very happy to get on with my life and build up my business.”But on December 4, Catherine turned up unannounced at her home in Chelsea, West London.Vanessa said her ex-boyfriend had contacted Catherine to tell her about her meetings with Jorginho, in a bid to cause trouble.She added: “I’m not a floozy. I told her I’m not interested in her bloke. But since then she’s been messaging me and won’t let it lie. She needs to move on and leave me out of her life.”Jorginho has more than 3.4million Instagram followers and Irish star Catherine has more than 51,000.The pair, who got engaged a year ago, live in Enfield, North London, near Arsenal’s training ground.Catherine confronting Sandora in a late-night doorstep showdownCatherine made the finals of The Voice UK in 2020 using the name Cat Cavelli.She was mentored by The X Factor star Olly Murs.In 2015, it was revealed she had a child with Fantastic Beasts and Sherlock Holmes star Jude Law.Jorginho married Natalia Leteri in 2017 and had two children together. They split two years later.The player later struck up a relationship with Catherine.He proposed surrounded by red roses and candles, while she was serenaded by a violinist.The couple shared videos and pictures of the intimate moment on Instagram. In February, the couple featured in Amazon Prime’s reality show Married to the Game, which explored the relationships between six top players and their partners.Jorginho has played 66 times for Arsenal and scored one goal since his £12million move from Chelsea in 2022. He had joined the Blues from Napoli for £50million in 2018.He has made 57 Italy appearances, netting five times. READ MORE SUN STORIESIn 2021 he became the first player to win the European Championship, Champions League and Uefa Super Cup in the same season.Jorginho, on the bench for Arsenal in their win against Crystal Palace yesterday, and Catherine were both approached for comment.Vanessa Sandora is a beautician More

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      Fresh blow to Marcus Rashford as Man Utd ace is DUMPED by girlfriend who is set to go on Love Island All Stars

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      MARCUS Rashford’s Love Islander girlfriend has dumped him — ahead of her speedy return to the villa in the new year.The Sun on Sunday last month revealed the Man Utd star, 25, had gone on dates with Grace Jackson, also 25, who was on this year’s series of the ITV show.Love Islander Grace Jackson has dumped her Man Utd ace boyfriendCredit: GettyManchester United’s Marcus Rashford had gone on dates with GraceCredit: GettyA source revealed: “Grace realised that Marcus wasn’t serious about her and has unfollowed him on Instagram.“She realised there was no future so she has decided to cut ties.“When the opportunity arose to take part in Love Island All Stars this winter Grace jumped at the chance, she is still young in her career and is keen to maximise the exposure to help with her modelling work and net campaign deals.“If she finds love on the show that’s a bonus, especially since she didn’t meet a suitable match in the summer.READ MORE ON MARCUS RASHFORD“As far as she is concerned it’s Marcus’ loss, she is putting her best foot forward and can’t wait to enjoy some winter sun in gloomy January.”Marcus had previously been in a long-term relationship with childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi before they split last year.In August, former shop worker Grace, who has amassed 594,000 followers on Instagram since leaving the villa, landed a six-figure deal with fashion and shoe brand EGO.An ITV spokeswoman said: “Any names suggested are speculation until our line-up is officially announced.”Most read in FootballMarcus, who has won 60 senior international caps for England, was dropped from the Manchester derby facing bitter rivals City last weekend and hinted last week that he is ready to leave Old Trafford.Speaking at a visit to his old primary school, Button Lane, in Manchester, to hand out Christmas presents, he said: “I think I’m ready for a new challenge.”The model has gathered a huge social media followingCredit: InstagramGrace has nearly 600,000 Instagram followersCredit: instagramHer snaps routinely receive more than 20,000 likesCredit: InstagramGrace was reportedly ‘smitten’ with Marcus before their splitCredit: instagramGrace reveals what really happened between her and Joey before Love Island villa More

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      Emotional Gareth Southgate reveals song he played on repeat after deciding to quit as England boss

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      GARETH Southgate played Adele’s Someone Like You on repeat after deciding to quit as England boss.It is one of eight tracks the 54-year-old chooses on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs this morning.Former England manager Gareth Southgate reveals the song he played after deciding to quitCredit: PAHe played Adele’s Someone Like You on repeat towards the end of the last EurosCredit: GettyHe tells host Lauren Laverne: “I kept playing it towards the end of the last Euros because I knew I was going to be leaving.“Even if I hear it today, it relates to my relationship with England and their relationship to me and how I feel about it all.”Host Lauren Laverne said: “So leaving someone who is once in a lifetime behind?”Gareth responded: “Yeah and they have got to move on and you wish them the best and there are regrets but there are actually memories that were made and there were so many lines within it they really resonate with me.”READ MORE ON GARETH SOUTHGATEIts lyrics include: “Never mind, I’ll find someone like you; I wish nothing but the best for you, too; Don’t forget me, I beg; I remember you said; Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead.”Gareth thanked Adele for her support during the Euros in 2020 during ITV’s An Audience with Adele at the London Palladium in 2021.It comes as The Sun on Sunday revealed last week that Gareth will get a knighthood in the New Year Honours List.He will follow in the footsteps of Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alf Ramsey in being knighted for services to sport after steering the men’s footie side to two Euro finals.Most read in FootballFormer Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel takes over as England head coach on January 1.Gareth gong arises after tax clearance More

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      England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford downs shots and parties in same bar as Lauryn Goodman during wild night out in London

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      ENGLAND goalkeeper Jordan Pickford downed “shot after shot” with party girl Lauryn Goodman and pals during a wild night out.An onlooker said that Pickford, who has two children with wife Megan Davison, was doing “slammer after slammer”.Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford bought shots and partied with Lauryn Goodman during a wild night out in LondonCredit: GettyLauryn has two children with Manchester City and England ace Kyle WalkerCredit: AlamyHe was seen buying drinks for team-mates and Love Island celeb Lauryn, 33, at upmarket hotspot Bagatelle in Mayfair, West London.She has two children with Manchester City and England ace Kyle Walker, who was wed to Annie Kilner.An onlooker said: “Jordan’s missus Megan might not be best pleased to know Jordan was partying alongside Lauryn given her track record with Kyle.“Megan knows Annie too from England games so it was amusing to see him buying shots for people at Bagatelle, including Lauryn.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEverton stopper Pickford, 30, propped up the restaurant’s bar on Sunday alongside a handful of other Toffees players.The onlooker added: “There was no awkwardness, everyone in the room was having the best night and Jordan later moved on to Mistress of Mayfair with everyone.“Jordan was the life and the soul of the party and was splashing the cash, doing slammer after slammer.”Pickford was in the capital following Everton’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal last Saturday. Most read in FootballThe following day he went to Winter Wonderland before going to Bagatelle.The onlooker said: “He made an absolute wonder save in their match against Arsenal so was clearly in the mood for a celebration.”But a second source added: “Jordan had no idea the shots he bought were drunk by Lauryn. When the players realised she was there, they asked security to move her.”Lauryn was in London to meet MP Peter Kyle to discuss issues around the Child Maintenance Service.Kyle Walker and ex-lover Lauryn Goodman in fresh row over intercom security system at her £2.4m homePickford is married to his long-time partner, Megan DavisonCredit: Alpha PressKyle Walker was married to Annie Kilner when he fathered two children with LaurynCredit: GettyJordan didn’t know he was buying shots for Lauryn, claim teammatesCredit: Getty More

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      Brave amputee Tony Hudgell, 10, ‘over the moon’ as his football hero Harry Maguire visits him at Sheffield hospital

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      BRAVE Tony Hudgell beams with delight as his football hero, Man United’s Harry Maguire, visits him in hospital bearing gifts.Tony, ten, whose legs were amputated due to abuse as a tot, met the defender, 31, soon after surgery on a broken hip at ­Sheffield Children’s Hospital.Brave Tony Hudgell met his Man United hero Harry MaguireTony was ‘over the moon’ to meet England legend MaguireCredit: TwitterAdoptive mum Paula Hudgell said: “He was over the moon.”She added: “We weren’t sure he would be out of surgery in time, but Mr Fernandez the surgeon is phenomenal and he was out just in time to meet Harry.”Earlier in the month, The Sun revealed Tony had undergone ‘miracle’ surgery. Mum Paula told The Sun: “It’s a complete miracle — the surgeon was absolutely incredible.READ MORE UK NEWS“This isn’t the end of surgeries, but he won’t need another one for a while, so he is looking forward to playing football.”“He can’t wait, he even kicked a ball a little while he was recovering, which he maybe shouldn’t have done – but it all worked out okay!”Tony, who captured the hearts of the nation when he raised more than £2 million for the hospital that saved his life as a tot, was praised by his adoptive mum for his “resilience and determination”.The 10-year-old was subjected to a campaign of horrific abuse by his birth parents Anthony Smith and Jody Simpson, which left him with multiple fractures to his limbs at just six-weeks old.Most read in FootballThe evil pair, who were both jailed for 10 years in 2018, then waited 10 days before seeking medical help, by which time Tony had also developed multiple organ failure and septicaemia.Medical staff at Evelina London Children’s Hospital saved his life, but he had to have both legs amputated at the knee as a result of his injuries when he was four-years-old.Baby Lara Martin meets Celtic heroesAfter tireless campaigning by the schoolboy, ‘Tony’s Law’ was introduced in 2022 to increase the maximum prison sentence for anyone who causes or allows physical harm to, or the death of, a child in their care.As a result, he became the youngest person ever to receive the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2024 New Year Honours for his services to the prevention of child abuse.He has now teamed up with ‘Bionic MP’ Lord Craig Mackinlay and gold medal-winning Paralympian Richard Whitehead to advocate for better limb loss support, at the same time as fundraising to provide Christmas presents for needy children.Tony with some signed Man Utd gearCredit: Twitter More