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    Glenn Hoddle reveals dramatic football match which kick-started his heart problems

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    GLENN Hoddle says the dramatic end to England’s World Cup qualifiers against Italy in 1997 kick-started his heart problems.As manager he led the Three Lions to the 0-0 draw in Rome which secured their place in the finals in France 98 — but they nearly missed out in the final seconds.Former England manager Glen Hoddle says the dramatic end to England’s World Cup qualifiers against Italy in 1997 kick-started his heart problemsCredit: Getty – ContributorHoddle, 67, went into cardiac arrest on a BT Sport show in October 2018Credit: GettyMoments after England striker Ian Wright hit the post, Italy’s Christian Vieri flashed a header inches past the upright.Hoddle, 67, who went into cardiac arrest on a BT Sport show in October 2018, thought it was a certain goal.He told a football podcast he felt like his “heart jumped out of his body”, went boom and he came out in what he called the “biggest sweat”.Hoddle said: “If I’m behind it, I can see it’s going wide, but David Seaman just stopped. He just stood there. This ball, it flies by the net and it goes out.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe said his heart went “boom” and he came out in the “biggest sweat”, adding: “To this day that is the moment where I think I had a heart problem and I didn’t know anything about it.“Then they found out I had AF which is an aerial fibrillation and I think it stemmed from that moment.Former England defender Gary Neville, who also appeared on the podcast, joked that Wright’s miss was “attempted murder” because it led to Hoddle’s heart attack.Wright laughed before saying: “It’s not my fault”.Most read in FootballHoddle added: “Boom, it went out and I remember going down the tunnel cos we’re all elated because we’re going to the World Cup and thinking to myself ‘Do I say something to the doctor? And to be honest I just went ‘Nah, C’mon, we’re celebrating, we’re going to the World Cup’.“Looking back I think that was the lead into my fibrillation and maybe whatever happened to me six years ago. It is stressful that technical bench.”Hoddle said ‘I never want to be put in that position again’ after ‘awkward’ call from Man Utd icon Sir Alex FergusonHoddle collapsed on his 61st birthday while working as a pundit for BT Sport.Luckily sound engineer Simon Daniels had recently completed a first aid course and jumped into action, breaking seven of the legend’s ribs as he performed CPR.His actions kept him alive for long enough for Hoddle to be rushed to hospital for open heart surgery at St Bart’s hospital in London.Simon later said: “I could tell Glenn was seriously unwell. Just being able to do CPR and do it quickly, you give someone that chance of making it.”Hoddle joked that Simon’s actions had given him “extra time”, but didn’t want to go to penalties.In May, Hoddle launched a campaign by the British Heart Foundation and Sky Bet which is aiming to encourage more than a quarter of a million people to learn CPR.More than 30,000 people suffer heart attacks outside of hospital every year, with fewer than one in ten surviving. More

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      ‘Smitten’ England ace Trent Alexander-Arnold dating stunning Instagram model months after split from Jude Law’s daughter

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      ENGLAND ace Trent Alexander-Arnold is dating an Instagram model months after his split from Jude Law’s daughter.The Liverpool star has even whisked 23-year-old influencer Estelle Behnke on a £6,000-a-night getaway.Footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold and Estlle Behnke were seen together at celeb haunt Cibo in Hale, CheshireCredit: mancpicss66Estelle on her InstagramCredit: instagram/Estelle BehnkeThey were seen together days ago as they enjoyed a 2½-hour meal at celeb haunt Cibo in Hale, Cheshire.Earlier in the day, the £180,000-per-week footballer was seen visiting Christmas markets in Manchester’s city centre.Trent, 26, had been called up to the England squad for the latest Nations League matches, but withdrew on Monday due to injury.Last month, he and Estelle took a romantic trip to the five-star Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSEagle-eyed fans noticed the pair had tagged themselves in separate posts from the private members’ club.A source told The Sun: “It’s very early days but they are officially dating — they seem really into each other. Trent hasn’t been single long and is enjoying spending time with Estelle.“They’re just really enjoying each other’s company and seem quite smitten.”Trent started liking Estelle’s Instagram posts from her jet-set lifestyle on October 17, a month after his split from model and actress Iris Law — the daughter of Jude and actress Sadie Frost.Most read in FootballThey had dated for five months after meeting on a Guess Jeans photoshoot.A pal insisted there is “no bad blood” between Iris and Real Madrid target Trent, but added: “Being a Wag was never really going to be her bag.”Roy Keane says ‘looked like he’d never played right-back’ in savage criticism of England star Trent Alexander-ArnoldTrent’s new fling comes a month after his split from model and actress Iris lawCredit: Dan CharityThe defender has been heavily linked to Real MadridCredit: Alamy More

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      Peter Crouch stars in ad for major laundry detergent firm after signing huge six-figure deal

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      FORMER football star Peter Crouch shows he’s still got a clean first touch – as he controls a muddy football in a new ad for Ariel.The retired England striker has netted a six figure deal to front the washing brand’s latest stain-busting TV campaign.Peter Crouch was pictured muddying a clean white shirt as he controlled a muddy footballCredit: Click News & MediaCrouch was filming an advert for washing brand Arial, after signing a six-figure dealCredit: Click News & MediaCrouchy, 43, gets his white shirt dirty by bringing down a ball on his chest in scenes filmed at Fulmer Place Farm in Slough, Berks, on Friday.Other clips show him rolling around in a pig sty with rare breed hogs and also feature the music lover partying at a muddy festival.It comes after the ex-Liverpool, Spurs and Pompey striker joked he was the “star of the show” after featuring in his model wife’s lingerie ad.Abbey Clancy, 38, stunned in red stockings as she straddled Pete on a snooker table in the X-rated campaign for Agent Provocateur.READ MORE PETER CROUCHHe is seen laid back on a snooker table as his wife crawled seductively between his legs.The couple were recently criticised by fans for ‘flaunting’ their enviable £3 million mansion while hosting a lavish Asian-inspired banquet.The feast was made up of ‘customised menus’ and treated to ‘impeccable service for any occasion’ boasting Japanese with Peruvian influences.Model Abbey, 38, told followers: “Thank you to Nobu catering team for the most incredible night.”Most read in FootballThe presenter and WAG told chefs in the video: “We’re not going to let you leave. You’re staying forever.”The scenes were filmed in Berkshire on Friday with the advert soon to hit our screensCredit: Click News & Media6ft 7 Crouch found a door high enough for his height not to be an issue – despite the Mind your Head signCredit: Click News & MediaWatch as Abbey Clancy strips off to red stockings and suspenders for pub romp with Peter Crouch More

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      Andy Carroll caught sneaking back into £8.5m mansion by estranged wife Billi Mucklow leaving her fuming

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      FOOTIE star Andy Carroll was caught by his estranged wife sneaking into his former home.The ex-Liverpool striker, 35, waited until Billi Mucklow had left before slipping in — but home security cameras alerted her to his movements via her phone.Footballer Andy Carroll was caught by his estranged wife Billi Mucklow sneaking into his former homeCredit: InstagramAndy with new love, celebrity make-up artist Lou Teasdale, 42Credit: GettyBilli Mucklow watched from her phone as Andy snuck back into their homeCredit: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIAIt comes after The Sun on Sunday revealed that the couple had split earlier this year and are selling their £8.5million six-bed Essex mansion, previously owned by Sir Rod Stewart.Billi, 36, also told pals she is angry at how quickly Andy — now with French club Bordeaux — has moved on with celebrity make-up artist Lou Teasdale, 42.A pal revealed: “Since the split, Andy had agreed to stay away from the house but sneaked in while she was out — leaving Billi fuming.“Even though he owns the house, she doesn’t expect him to just turn up when he wants now that he’s left her.READ MORE ON ANDY CARROLL“It seems he wanted to collect some belongings but he didn’t tell her.“But he was busted the moment he entered the property as Billi was alerted to his movements on their home CCTV, connected to her phone.”She hadn’t realised he was back from France and was understandably shocked and upset.“She watched the whole thing unfold on her phone.Most read in FootballA sleeping Andy Carroll next to bar manager Taylor Jane Wilkey after a wild night of partying days before he was due to wed BilliAndy and Billi got engaged in 2014, before finally marrying eight years laterCredit: Instagram/@billimucklowShe felt it was sneaky.” Andy, who has a £19million fortune, has been seen with Lou in London and Majorca.The insider added: “Billi just thinks it’s disrespectful to be flaunting his new romance so openly.”Andy and Billi got engaged in 2014, before finally marrying eight years later.Billi’s fury over Carroll’s girlThe wedding was almost off after a picture emerged of Andy passed out in bed with two women on his Dubai stag do.The pair have three kids aged nine, six, and four. Andy also has two, aged 15 and 14, from a previous relationship.The Sun on Sunday approached him for comment. More

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      When choosing Match of the Day’s new host, BBC must take a good look at Football Focus & do the EXACT opposite

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      SOME advice for the BBC team choosing the new Match Of The Day presenter and their team.Take a good look at Football Focus and then do the exact opposite. Gary Lineker will be replaced as host of Match of the DayCredit: BBCAlex Scott sees it as her divine mission to re-educate the herd and often punctuates her speeches with the phrase: ‘Football is for everyone’Credit: GettyI promise them, if they go in the polar opposite direction, the show won’t go far wrong.For, on the face of it, both shows should be performing the same basic task.They show some football highlights and then the host engages in some tactical analysis and light-hearted banter with two knowledgeable ex-pros.It’s almost impossible to screw up, yet this is precisely what the BBC has achieved by allowing Football Focus to be captured by host Alex Scott and the cult of woke.Read More on SportTo the extent that football is no longer even the chief focus of the show.Despite the title, it’s now a political propaganda exercise which would much rather tell you about Black History Month, a trans referee or Russell Martin’s veganism than look forward to the weekend’s games and back at the previous week’s goals.Last Saturday, for instance, the Chelsea v Arsenal preview was left to an obscure Afro beats jazz group called the Ezra Collective and there were updates from the England women’s amputee team and the performance of England’s partially sighted futsal squad at the European championships, but not a word about the Scottish League Cup semi-finals.And in case you think this is just the fringe carping of a bitter Tartan Army obsessive, it’s not. Most read in FootballWell, not entirely, because Alex and her woke agenda have crushed everything in their path, including the giants of the game and even ignored the 30th anniversary of Bobby Moore’s death last year, because they were too busy covering the Football v Homophobia awards and updating viewers on the mental health struggles of a random French female footballer, Wendie Renard.Alex Scott, who’s rarely off her high horse, sees it as her divine mission, of course, to re-educate the herd and often punctuates her speeches with the phrase: “Football is for everyone.”Gabby Logan backed to replace Gary Lineker on Match Of The Day by Lorraine Kelly saying she’d be ‘fantastic and amazing’She doesn’t mean it, obviously. Watch Football Focus with its new generation of tedious young female pundits who’ve all swallowed the coaching manual, and out-of-their-depth reporters like Love Island’s Jordan Mainoo-Hames, and you’ll quickly realise, as a middle-aged bloke, you’re the last person the BBC wants to watch the showWe’ve taken the hint as well and Football Focus viewing figures have fallen from 849,000, in 2019, to 564,000, by 2023. Alex Scott’s over-entitled reaction to this “go woke go broke” disaster is perhaps telling.Rather than realise the viewers have a point and change the show accordingly, she has threatened to quit hosting Football Focus and move to America due to a perceived lack of support from management.The BBC should use her threat as guidance during their MOTD recruitment process and as an opportunity to pull its sport content back from the brink of total destruction.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan both want to replace Gary Lineker, choose the better candidate.And if Alex Scott threatens to quit and go to America if she doesn’t get it, drive her to the airport. More

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      Snorting ref David Coote set up drugs party in Travelodge before Man City game – & even sent half time text about it

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      SHAMED ref David Coote sent messages arranging a drugs party just before a key game where he was officiating — and even during the half-time break.A pal said they were shocked at Coote’s behaviour around last month’s Spurs Man City Carabao Cup clash, where he was fourth official.David Coote was fourth official at last month’s Spurs vs Man City Carabao Cup clashCredit: ReutersCoote sent messages arranging a drugs party in a Travelodge for after the cup gameCredit: XFootage has emerged of Coote sniffing white powder in a hotel at Euro 2024Credit: APShamed ref David Coote sniffing white powder in a hotel at Euros 2024The 42-year-old was suspended this week for a foul-mouthed rant about Jurgen Klopp before footage emerged of him sniffing white powder in a hotel at Euro 2024.We can now reveal that Coote tried to arrange a drugs party in a Travelodge for after the cup game at Spurs on October 30.He booked the room at 7.38pm, just 37 minutes before the game was due to start, and sent a booking notification to someone else at 8.04pm, perilously close to kick-off.Coote then took his spot on the touchline before messaging his pal at the break, saying “hope you’re getting ready” to meet.Read more on David CooteThe friend, who was watching the match in disbelief on the TV, told The Sun: “On the day of the game he was messaging me repeatedly and wanting a drugs party after he’d finished at Spurs.“He didn’t book the Travelodge until just before kick-off, then sent a notification 11 minutes from the game starting. It was crazy.“City striker Erling Haaland was on the bench, so I was watching them on TV pretty much side by side.”And moments before and afterwards he sent me messages.Most read in Football“When he messaged me at half-time I thought it was so surreal.”Surely he should have been concentrating on the game, not arranging drugs parties.”Moment scandal-hit Prem ref David Coote snorts white powder in shocking video during Euro 2024To Coote’s fury, the party never even happened. The pal said: “I didn’t feel like meeting up in the end so told him I couldn’t make it.”He went mad and asked for the £73.99 total booking fee back.”Uefa yesterday opened an investigation after we revealed footage of wide-eyed Coote snorting powder while on duty at the Euros.He was already suspended by refs’ governing body PGMOL after he was filmed calling then-Liverpool boss Klopp a “German c***”.The PGMOL has been approached for comment.Footage showed a wide-eyed Coote snorting powder while on duty’No plans to test officials’PREMIER League referees do not face mandatory drugs testing, it emerged last night.Footballers and other sportspeople are subject to testing — anytime and anywhere — under the World Anti-Doping Authority code.But it does not mention match officials, who are classed as “athlete support personnel”.Despite ref David Coote’s powder video, The Sun understands there are no plans for future testing. More

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      MOTD favourite Alex Scott, 40, dazzles as she steps out in 1920s-inspired outfit with snowy-white coat

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      ALEX Scott goes from Football Focus to fluffy flapper in a 1920s-inspired outfit including a snowy-white coat. The former Lioness, 40, in the running to be Match of the Day’s new host, was seen leaving a party at Claridge’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair.Alex Scott stepped out in London in a 1920s-inspired outfit including a snowy-white coatCredit: GoffAlex is in the running to be Match of the Day’s new hostCredit: GoffAlex, who’s hosted Football focus for three years, is now one of the favourites to take over from Gary Lineker as host of Match of the Day.Gary Lineker announced earlier this week that he was quitting Match of the Day at the end of the season.The popular presenter, 63, took over hosting duties on the flagship BBC programme from Des Lynam in 1999.A BBC source said: “Gary absolutely adores Match of the Day and has been incredibly happy at the BBC.read more alex scott“But he has been at the helm since 1999, and by the time he leaves he will have been at the Beeb for 30 years.“He wants to leave on a high – and if England win the World Cup, it doesn’t get much higher.“It’s one of the industry’s worst-kept secrets that the new BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski and Gary aren’t exactly close. “The former is very keen to make his mark by bringing in new faces and slashing wage bills.Most read in Football“Negotiations have been ongoing for the past six weeks and finally a deal has been struck that everyone is pleased with.“BBC execs will be giving Match of the Day a reboot to keep it fresh in the wake of such a huge departure.”TV presenters Alex Scott and Jules Breach stun on red carpet for PFA awards night in daring outfits More

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      Serial burglar who forced Raheem Sterling to quit World Cup after robbing his mansion is jailed for 13 years

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      A BURGLAR who broke into Raheem Sterling’s mansion forcing him to fly home from the World Cup has been jailed.Emiliano Krosi, 24, carried out 33 burglaries, including the raid on the England star’s home on December 3, 2022.Emiliano Krosi who carried out 33 burglaries has been jailedCredit: Hyde News & PicturesKrosi broke into Raheem Sterling’s mansion forcing him to fly home from the World CupCredit: GettyHe was part of a gang that used a ladder in the rear garden to climb through Arsenal ace Sterling’s bedroom window and steal ten of his Rolex watches.An estimated £300,000 of designer gear was taken from the footballer’s £7million home in Oxshott, Surrey.Albanian Krosi, who travelled illegally to the UK in the back of a lorry, previously admitted to being involved in 15 of the burglaries. But yesterday at Guilford crown court Judge Catherine Hartley ruled he was involved in the remaining 18 break-ins.read more on footballShe sentenced him to a total of 12 years and ten months in prison.She said: “You are a dishonest and greedy man who willingly and enthusiastically took part in what was a familial, criminal gang.“Your greed and your criminality has resulted in a huge toll of human misery.”His offending took place while on bail after being caught with cocaine and cannabis on a train from London Euston to Coventry.Most read in FootballKrosi, from Southend, Essex, was sentenced to 19 months for possession with intent to supply which will run consecutively to the ­sentence for burglary.Surrey Police continue to hunt for his dad Alfred Isufi, 48, uncle Henri Osman, 44, and 22-year-old cousin ­Gerard Kalaja, who are all believed to have fled the UK.Newcastle’s £100m striker Alexander Isak’s mansion hit by gang of robbers in latest raid on Prem aces’ homesThey are suspected of being part of the gang which raided houses across the Home Counties from November 2022 to March 2023.Other victims included ex-Crystal Palace player Scott Dann and Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, whose home was targeted days before his then team-mate Sterling’s.PC Katherine Stevens, from Surrey Police, said: “Krosi was extremely methodical and organised in his targeting of homes, with the sole aim to make as much money as possible off the back of other people.”Ex-Crystal Palace player Scott Dann was also targetedCredit: Getty More

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      BBC staff fear MOTD will go woke after ruined Football Focus was geared towards ‘snowflakes and millennials’

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      RANK and file staff at the BBC fear Gary Lineker’s departure could see Match of the Day go woke — just like much-mocked Football Focus.They predict some of the traditional fans’ favourite pundits could be ditched to reduce the number of middle-aged, male former players.BBC staff fear Gary Lineker’s departure could see Match of the Day go wokeCredit: GettyAlex Kay-Jelski, who became the BBC’s Director of Sport seven months agoInstead, under Alex Kay-Jelski who became Director of Sport seven months ago, they could be replaced by online influencers and celebrities.That has happened on sister show Football Focus, with core viewers complaining it is being geared more towards “millennials and snowflakes”.A BBC insider said: “The hope would be to draw in younger, new audiences — but the danger is they end up alienating their current viewers and driving them away.“Everyone expects there to be some changes but they don’t want to have MOTD left unrecognisable just because of the whims of a handful of executives.READ MORE ON MATCH OF THE DAY“They want experts on the show who have some genuine expertise and experience, not amateurs who are brought on for their star appeal or online pulling power.“But with change at the top, there’s the concern that the BBC will take the chance to make a major overhaul.”The Sun exclusively revealed on Tuesday that ex-England captain Gary, 63, was leaving as the show’s frontman after 25 years.Yesterday it emerged that bosses wanted Mark Chapman and Kelly Somers to take turns as host, but Chappers is against the idea. MOTD this year celebrated its 60th birthday while Football Focus has been screened on Saturday afternoons since 1974.Most read in FootballHowever, it has been derided due to some of the stars featured.These include Love Island’s Jordan Mainoo-Hames interviewing players, and actors Will Mellor and Ralf Little who appeared together in BBC sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.Mark Chapman refuses Match of the Day job share as Gary Lineker quits after 25 yearsFormer Lioness Alex Scott took over as host of the show in 2021.By last year it had lost a third of its viewers in the space of four years, leaving some fearing the Beeb may end up axing it.Previous presenter Dan Walker said at the time: “It’s hard to see Football Focus struggling. I loved it growing up and it was an honour to host it and I still miss it.“We poured everything into that show each week and worked hard to keep it relevant. I hope it stays part of the TV landscape.” More