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      Ex-England footballer banned from pharmacies for using fake prescriptions to get pills & becoming aggressive with staff

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      AN ex-Premier League ace has been banned from pharmacies for using a fake prescription to obtain sleeping pills.The former England under-21 international is one 78 football stars known to be seeking help for their addiction to drugs or booze.
      A former England under-21 international has been banned from pharmacies for using a fake prescription to get sleeping pillsCredit: Getty
      Also known as ‘sleepers’, zopiclone can create a recreational high when mixed with alcoholCredit: Alamy
      The household name was said to have used a letter containing the name and details of real doctors from a surgery in Bournemouth to obtain zopiclone.
      Also known as “sleepers”, the drug can create a recreational high when mixed with alcohol.
      The player became aggressive when told by pharmacy staff the prescription was fake — and fled before police were called.
      A source said: “There was a horrible set-to when he was refused his sleeping pills. The staff felt they were in danger.
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      “An alert was written to warn other pharmacies. He went on to try virtually every other chemist in South London.”
      NHS England confirmed it sent a warning to all London pharmacies advising staff not to serve the individual.
      The Players Foundation — previously the PFA — said 38 current and 40 retired stars were treated for substance abuse last season — a rise on the 59 total of the year before.
      Thirty-five went into rehab.
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      We previously told of a struggling England ace popping zopiclone with champagne or vodka.
      And two other Three Lions players have turned to the black market to get their hands on larger quantities of the class C prescription medication.
      Nitrous oxide is also said to be increasingly popular among footballers, with Players Foundation chief Colin Bland seeing a “notable increase” during Covid.
      The union is working with the Sporting Chance clinic to boost care for stars. More

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      Gareth Bale addresses rumours of move to Wrexham as he views posh school for son

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      GARETH Bale has given rumours of a move to Hollywood-backed football club Wrexham the boot — by viewing a posh school 200 miles away.The retired Wales and Real Madrid wizard, 33, arrived with son Axel, five, in a green £200,000 Lamborghini Huracan.
      Gareth Bale’s spokesman has addressed rumours of a move to WrexhamCredit: PA
      The newly-promoted League Two side, which is co-owned by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and fellow US actor Rob McElhenneyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The dad of four toured a £15,000-a-year private school in the Home Counties — then thrilled pupils by joining them for a kickabout.
      A source told The Sun: “He seems intent on moving to the South East,”
      It had been suggested he may join the newly-promoted League Two side, which is co-owned by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and fellow US actor Rob McElhenney.
      Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett said: “I can say there will be no move to Wrexham.
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      “Gareth doesn’t want to play football anymore.”
      Fans of Wrexham – known as The Red Dragons – had been dreaming of a fairytale signing of the 33-year-old five-times Champions League winner.
      The soccer superstar chatted with club co-owner Rob McElhenney on social media last month and planned a round of golf. More

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      Man United boss Erik ten Hag praised by his players for being ‘most fashionable’

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      MANCHESTER United boss Erik ten Hag is a title winner in the fashion stakes, according to his players.The Dutchman, 53, has been praised for his tailored suits and waistcoats — and his fondness for flat caps has seen him likened to hit TV gangsters The Peaky Blinders.
      Trendy ten Hag will stroll on football’s top catwalk next month as he leads United out at Wembley for the FA Cup finalCredit: AFP
      His stylish look is a far cry from the “club shop chic” of rival Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, who prefers team-crested gear and a baseball cap.
      And ex-Leeds manager Jesse Marsch often wore jeans on the sideline.
      Some Man United staff were said to have been heard commenting on how “sharp” ten Hag looked as he left the hotel ahead of the club’s recent FA Cup semi-final win against Brighton.
      A club insider said: “The manager is always turned out so well, whether it’s his beard or his clothing. We joked he could be a Peaky Blinder with his flat cap.
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      “It’s a far cry from [ex-manager] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his tracksuits. We’ve even seen the gaffer at the training ground wearing tweed — all he needed was the shotgun.”
      The former Ajax manager lifted silverware for the Red Devils earlier this year, dispatching Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United 2-0 in the final of the League Cup at Wembley.
      United lost away at Brighton on Thursday in the Premier League and face West Ham on Sunday.
      Trendy ten Hag will stroll on football’s top catwalk next month as he leads United out at Wembley again for the FA Cup final.
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      Ryan Giggs has kid brother, 11, he’s never met – who plays rugby for Wales but does NOT support Man Utd

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      FOOTBALL star Ryan Giggs has a kid brother he has never met — who loves rugby.Talented Beau Wilson, 11, resembles Ryan, now 49, as he wheels away in celebration on the pitch.
      Beau Wilson, 11, looks just like his brother Ryan Giggs but this time on the rugby pitch
      Unfortunately for Ryan, his younger brother supports Man United’s bitter rivals, LiverpoolCredit: Alamy
      He shares his brother’s lightning speed but not his love for Man United — as he supports Liverpool.
      Their dad, Danny Wilson, 67, said: “It’s uncanny, I watched Ryan play all his games as a youngster and now history is repeating itself in a different sport.”
      Giggs was called Ryan Wilson until he was 16 and his parents split.
      He grew estranged from his former rugby-pro dad, who says Beau has no interest in Ryan.
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      He said: “He doesn’t want to know. It’s a shame because if Ryan saw him play he’d be very proud.”
      Danny was at Cardiff Arms Park to watch his son’s team in a Wales under-12s final.
      Beau played centre, the same position as his dad, to help Llandaff North beat Builth Wells 10-5.
      Security worker Danny said: “It takes me back to when Ryan was the same age and playing football in Manchester.”
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      He last met him more than 15 years ago.
      Ryan is due to stand trial in July for alleged assault and coercive behaviour against an ex-girlfriend.
      Ryan Giggs as a boy pictured with his father Danny WilsonCredit: Wales News Service
      Danny was at Cardiff Arms Park to watch Beau’s team in a Wales under-12s finalCredit: Marc Giddings More

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      Rio Ferdinand kisses wife Kate as he cups her blossoming baby bump at his Premier League Hall of Fame induction

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      RIO Ferdinand looks like he is getting a kick out of cupping wife Kate’s blossoming baby bump with his hand.The pair posed as former England footie ace Rio, 44, was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in London.
      Rio Ferdinand posed with wife Kate, who is expecting a sister for their little boyCredit: Supplied
      The former England ace was inducted into the Premier League Hall of FameCredit: Getty
      Ex-Towie star Kate, 31, expecting a sister for their little boy, is also stepmum to Rio’s three children with late first wife Rebecca.
      The former centre-back – who also represented West Ham, Leeds United and QPR in his career – was selected after a vote by fans across the world from a 15 person shortlist.
      Ferdinand became the 17th player to join the Hall of Fame after eight legendary stars were inducted in both 2021 and 2022.
      He joins Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger in the ‘Class of 2023’, with the two Premier League icons the first managers to be inducted.
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      Ferdinand is one of the greatest top flight defenders of all time, winning six Premier League titles and racking up 504 appearances.
      Reflecting on his achievement, a delighted Ferdinand told the Premier League: ‘As a defender, I’m not used to celebrating personal glory – we leave that to the midfielders and strikers!”
      Rio and Kate exchanged vows in front of 180 friends and family on the sun-drenched shores of Marmaris, Turkey, in September 2019.
      The ceremony was held at a five star resort that costs between £300 and £5000 a night for a room.
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      The 196-room hotel is surrounded by stunning ocean and mountain views and The Sun revealed that friends and family flew out early to enjoy its perks.
      Kate enjoyed a raucous hen party in Mykonos in June 2019 – just over seven months from getting engaged. More

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      Huge TV actress shocked to find her great-grandad put Wrexham on the map long before Ryan Reynolds

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      HOLLYWOOD A-lister Ryan Reynolds might think he’s put Wrexham on the footballing map, but it was Emily Atack’s great-grandfather who ­actually did that.During her appearance on the new series of BBC ancestry show Who Do You Think You Are?, the Inbetweeners actress discovers her family were innovators of the beautiful game in Wales.
      Emily Atack is one of nine stars to delve into their ancestry in the upcoming series of Who Do You Think You Are?Credit: Getty
      Atack discovered one of her relatives was a footballing pioneer in Wales, like Wrexham owner Ryan ReynoldsCredit: Rex
      She learns Wrexham-born Edward Robbins was the scourge of the English Football League in the 1930s, clashing with them for refusing to free up their Welsh players so they could play for the national team.
      It was only because of his campaigning in his role as Secretary of the Welsh Football Association that Welsh-born stars playing for clubs in England could finally represent their country, ­paving the way for the likes of future legends including Gareth Bale to become Welsh icons.
      A source says: “Emily could not believe the link to Wrexham, particularly as the name is now so associated with Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who co-own the club.
      “She is in no way sporty either, so to hear her family had this pedigree came as a big surprise.”
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      Edward Robbins had such legendary status within the game that he was dubbed the “dictator of Welsh football”.
      Former Arsenal and England striker Cliff Bastin, a huge name in the 1930s, stated in his auto- biography that Robbins not only “inspired Welsh football — he was Welsh football.”
      Emily is one of nine stars to delve into their ancestry in the upcoming series of the long-running show.
      She’s joined by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, adventurer Bear Grylls, dancer Kevin Clifton, Dj Dev Griffin, kids’ TV doctor twins Chris and Xand Van Tulleken and actresses Claire Foy and Lesley Manville.
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      The latter two even find out their family histories would make top TV dramas.
      The Crown star Claire discovers her family was caught up in a murder trial, while Mum favourite Lesley learns how an ancestor fighting for workers’ rights ended up paying a very heavy price.
      But probably not as much as the £2million Ryan and Rob reportedly paid for Wrexham.
      Alex’s 1D love hint
      A FEW years back, Alex Scott hooked up with a mystery member of One Direction – and she is still being quizzed about it today.
      Appearing on Mo Gilligan’s Lateish Show tonight, the host grills the former Arsenal star about her boyband lover, rumoured to be Harry Styles.
      Footie legend Alex Scott revealed she hooked up with a member of One DirectionCredit: Getty
      Asked if the rumours are true, Alex uses song titles to tease: “I do like a bit of Watermelon Sugar, a bit of Pillow Talk, and Slow Hands.”
      When Mo presses her, she adds: “I’m not saying.”
      But she later says: “Harry’s got it going on.”
      Alex told in her auto- biography How (Not) To Be Strong, published last September, that the romance happened on 2019’s Strictly Come Dancing.
      If she’s sensible, Alex will wait until the follow-up to finally spill.
      The Lateish Show is back tonight at 10pm on Channel 4.
      Kid you not
      ITVX Kids has announced its summer line-up of new content, which includes fresh episodes of Lego Dreamzzz, Aussie drama The Gamers 2037 and animated comedy FriendZSpace.
      Children’s faves Teletubbies and Bob The Builder will also be available soon on the streaming service.

      Ramsey’s one love
      COMICS Chris and Rosie Ramsey will soon be back on TV after their show jumped from BBC Two to BBC One.
      Speaking to The Sun’s TV Mag – free inside tomorrow’s paper – the couple say they cannot believe their podcast, Sh**ged Married Annoyed, has led to them becoming telly stars.
      Chris and Rosie Ramsey will be back after jumping from BBC Two to BBC OneCredit: Rex Features
      Chris said: “It’s mad. We just said before this, ‘If we came up with the podcast and said, right, this is the plan – podcast, then arenas then a BBC show – someone would say, ‘Who the hell do you think you are?’ ”
      But they still have a big ambition left – and they could probably achieve it given their huge fanbase.
      Rosie said: “I’d love to have a No1 single.”
      The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show returns next Friday at 10.40pm.
      Dancers tour de force
      THE Strictly dancers are shaping up nicely on their summer tour.
      Finalists Gorka Marquez, Vito Coppola, Jowita Przystal and Carlos Gu will bring the magic of ballroom to a venue near you this month.
      The Strictly dancers are preparing for their summer tour
      They’re joined by six more show favourites including Nikita Kuzmin, Nancy Xu and Dianne Buswell for the 35-date tour, which began on Tuesday in Hull.
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      Reigning champ Jowita, who won with Hamza Yassin in 2022, posted: “Good to be back on stage. Dreams do come true.”
      For tickets, check out strictlytheprofessionals.com. More

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      Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva’s model fiancée Ines Tomaz wows in sexy pale bikini after revealing she’s pregnant

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      BIKINI-wearing model Ines Tomaz finds ­herself in uncharted waters — as she announces she and footballer fella Bernardo Silva are expecting their first child.Ines, 24, revealed the news on Instagram with a picture of Man City midfielder Silva, 28, holding up scan images.
      Model Ines Tomaz poses in a pink bikini after announcing she and footballer Bernardo Silva are expecting their first child
      The couple shared the happy news on Instagram with a picture of Man City midfielder Silva holding up scan imagesCredit: Instagram / @inesdegenertomaz
      She wrote: “We can’t wait to meet you. The best is yet to come.”
      The pair have been dating since 2020, with the Portuguese international popping the question last year.
      The couple’s love blossomed during the coronavirus lockdown which they spent with friends in a large house near Lisbon.
      Tomaz commented on an Instagram post regarding Silva’s proposal: “Forever yes. My infinite love.”
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      She finished her romantic message with heart and ring emojis.
      Then she added in a separate confirmation: “YES, a thousand times YES.”
      The couple have a French bulldog together, which Silva named after his Manchester City teammate John Stones.
      The pair moved into a new house in Manchester in August 2022.
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      Exeter City star Jevani Brown named player of the season by teammates weeks after admitting beating up a woman

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      A FOOTBALLER has been named player of the season by his teammates — weeks after admitting beating up a woman.Exeter City striker Jevani Brown, 28, pleaded guilty last month to an assault on a night out.
      Exeter City player Jevani Brown has been named player of the season by his teammates — weeks after admitting beating up a womanCredit: Rex
      He also faces trial in July for allegedly attacking a second woman, which he denies.
      Brown, top scorer with 14 goals, has been suspended by the club since being charged, but posed with the award at the League One side’s end of season bash.
      In a statement released last month, the club said: “Jevani Brown appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court this morning in relation to an incident in February.
      “He pleaded guilty to one charge of assault and not guilty to a second charge of assault.
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      “A trial date has now been set to hear the case at Exeter Crown Court on July 7.
      “As the legal proceedings remain active there will be no further comment from Exeter City Football Club.”
      One angry fan complained: “Is this a good message to send?”
      “He’s admitted assaulting a woman and is about to stand trial on another similar charge.
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      “This goes way beyond club loyalty and I say that as a season ticket holder. Disgusting.”
      Teresa Parker, of campaigners Women’s Aid, said: “His fellow players voting him their player of the season undermines the club’s actions.” More