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      Man Utd stars don’t want Mason Greenwood back this season after charges dropped

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      MANCHESTER United stars do not want Mason Greenwood in the dressing room this season — because they fear it will disrupt their progress.The striker, 21, has been told he no longer faces charges of attempted rape, ABH and coercive and controlling behaviour.
      Greenwood is suspended on £100,000-a-week pay and not eligible to train or playCredit: AFP
      Sponsors of United have refused to comment on whether they would like to see Greenwood sackedCredit: Reuters
      United bosses are still investigating his behaviour after images and audio were posted online by his alleged victim.
      While that continues, Greenwood is suspended on £100,000-a-week pay and not eligible to train or play.
      He last played in January 2022.
      A source said: “The players are open to him returning to the team but the scrutiny could be massively distracting.
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      “The dressing room is the happiest it has been for ages and no one wants to rock the boat.”
      Greenwood last played for United in January 2022 and has a contract with the club until 2025.
      Sponsors of United have refused to comment on whether they would like to see Greenwood sacked. More

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      Footie ace Jermain Defoe ‘serious’ with new girlfriend after introducing her to his mum

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      FORMER footballer Jermain Defoe’s new girlfriend Alisha LeMay has already formed a winning partnership — with his mum.Defoe, 40, and model Alisha, 31, were seen with his mum Sandra, below, outside her shop in Waltham Abbey, Essex.
      Jermain Defoe was snapped with his new girlfriend Alisha LeMayCredit: UniquePictures.co.uk
      The pair were seen with his mum Sandra outside her shop in EssexCredit: UniquePictures.co.uk
      A source said: ‘It must be serious if Jermain has introduced her to Sandra’Credit: UniquePictures.co.uk
      A source said: “It must be serious if Jermain has introduced her to Sandra.
      “The pair are extremely close and her opinion matters a lot to him.”
      The Sun on Sunday revealed last month that Defoe was with Alisha following his split from wife Donna Tierney, 40, after four months of marriage.
      Their Cliveden House marriage ceremony, featured in OK! magazine, was thrown into doubt after we revealed there was no official marriage registration.
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      A beaming Alisha, wearing a green puffer jacket, shared a joke with Sandra from Defoe’s Land Rover.
      They have been seen enjoying a number of dates near her Essex home and she has known him as a friend for several years.
      Defoe has always credited Sandra’s strict parenting with setting him on the road to a successful football career.
      Defoe’s dad, Jimmy Defoe, died aged just 47 in 2012
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      Defoe split from wife Donna Tierney after four months of marriageCredit: instagram
      Defoe always credited Sandra’s parenting with his successful football careerCredit: Reuters More

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      Mason Greenwood eyes drastic move to restart his football career if Manchester United choose to sack star

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      MASON Greenwood is eyeing a football career in China if Manchester United sack him over sex attack claims.The club launched a probe on Thursday when prosecutors dropped the charges against him because 12 witnesses refused to cooperate.
      Mason Greenwood is eyeing a football career in China if Manchester United sack him over sex attack claimsCredit: EPA
      The club launched a probe on Thursday when prosecutors dropped the charges against him because 12 witnesses refused to cooperateCredit: PA
      Sources say Greenwood has now “begrudgingly” accepted United’s stance, which gives the club more time to assess whether his alleged conduct has crossed a line.
      But after being suspended by the club last year, Greenwood told pals he had no intention of playing for United again.
      A source said: “At the time he was adamant he didn’t want to put on the red shirt again.
      “He felt like the club didn’t stand by him.
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      “He said he would be happy to go and play in China as long as that meant he was getting paid well and was playing.
      “His view may have softened over the last few months, but he was not happy at all.”
      Other sources suggest Greenwood would struggle emotionally with abuse from opposition fans if he played again in England.
      The 21-year-old was charged with attempted rape, ABH and coercive and controlling behaviour.
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      He was arrested in January 2022 and suspended by the club after images and audio were posted on social media alleging he had abused a woman.
      Yesterday, his alleged victim’s father said outside the family’s home: “We are just absorbing it all. The bail was only lifted yesterday.
      “We are just relieved to get on with our lives and for our daughter.
      “She is OK but it has been very stressful.” More

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      Newcastle United’s £45m signing Anthony Gordon could face jail after being caught driving just two days into a road ban

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      NEWCASTLE United’s £45million signing Anthony Gordon could face jail after driving just two days into a road ban.The star, 21, got a six-month disqualification on Monday for twice failing to disclose details of the driver of his car.
      Anthony Gordon was photographed behind the wheel of his £100k Mercedes G-Wagon on Wednesday – days after being banned from the roadCredit: BackGrid
      Wearing a black puffer jacket and with his unmistakable bleached blond hair, Gordon was seen clambering out of the driver’s sideCredit: BackGrid
      Gordon joined Newcastle from Prem strugglers Everton on SundayCredit: Getty
      But on Wednesday he was pictured driving his £100,000 black Mercedes G-Wagon with his girlfriend Annie Keating.
      Gordon, who joined from Prem strugglers Everton on Sunday, shamelessly parked in daylight outside the Hilton hotel in Gateshead’s busy town centre.
      Wearing a black puffer jacket and with his unmistakable bleached blond hair, Gordon was seen clambering out of the driver’s side before going inside.
      Flouting a road ban can mean up to six months’ jail.
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      A source said: “What a way to start his Newcastle spell.
      “He could face prison.”
      He was banned after offences linked to parking and speeding raps last year.
      Girlfriend Annie Keating drove the star to training on FridayCredit: NNP
      Yesterday, he was dropped off and picked up at training by his girlfriend.
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      Northumbria Police said: “As is standard practice, we wouldn’t confirm or deny the identity of anyone who may or may not be part of a police investigation and who has not been charged with a criminal offence.”
      Newcastle United have been contacted for comment. More

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      From an ex-teacher whose man signed for £106m to celebrity ace’s model girlfriend – the glam WAGS of the transfer window

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      FROM a Polish twerking champion to a Portuguese soap star, meet the Wags who will be adding an extra dash of glamour to the Premier League.With the World Cup interrupting the football season, the January transfer window was busier than usual – and will see a host of new faces hit our shores.
      The transfer window has given us some glamorous new Wags such as Margarida CorceiroCredit: magui_corceiro/instagram
      A football insider said: “A lot of talent has been arriving in the Premier League – both on and off the field.”
      Here, Michael Hamilton and Grace Macaskill meet the stunning women who will be cheering their partners on from the stands.
      Angelina Zabarnyi & Illia Zabarnyi
      Angelina Zabarnyi is studying philosophy at Kyiv UniversityCredit: https://www.instagram.com/angelinarr_/?hl=en
      BRAINY Angelina is the partner of Illia, 20, one of the Ukraine national team’s youngest players, who is headed to Bournemouth.
      Angelina is studying philosophy at Kyiv University but also runs her own business helping people grow their social media profile.
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      Illia Zabarnyi, from Ukraine, is headed to BournemouthCredit: Getty
      She is fiercely proud of her country’s fight against Russia, stating “Glory to Ukraine” on her Instagram bio.
      The couple have been dating for three years and got engaged last year.
      Fanny Neguesha & Mario Lemina
      Fanny Neguesha used to date Man City bad boy Mario BalotelliCredit: BackGrid
      WOLVES moved quickly to snap up ex-Southampton and midfielder Mario, 29, from Nice in France for an undisclosed fee.
      And his model partner, Fanny, 32, will be familiar to footie fans – she used to date Man City bad boy Mario Balotelli.
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      Fanny is now dating Mario Lemina who has been snapped up by WolvesCredit: Getty
      The couple, who have been together since 2017, have a son and a daughter, who feature in their glamorous social media snaps.
      Fanny previously attempted a music career, releasing pop singles in 2016.
      Margarida Corceiro & Joao Felix
      Margarida Corceiro has appeared on Portugal’s version of Strictly Come DancingCredit: magui_corceiro/instagram
      A SOAP star in her native Portugal, Margarida, 20, has also appeared on her country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing.
      She has been dating Felix, 23, who signed on loan to Chelsea from Spain’s Atletico Madrid, since 2019 after the pair met on social media.
      Joao Felix has signed on loan to Chelsea from Spain’s Atletico MadridCredit: Getty
      Mia Regan & Romeo Beckham
      Mia Regan is a model, working with brands including Balmain, Gucci and VogueCredit: The Mega Agency
      SON of former England captain David, 20-year-old Romeo joined Brentford on loan from Inter Miami as he bids to follow in his famous dad’s footsteps.
      His girlfriend Mia, 20, from Chippenham, near Bath, has her own flourishing career as a model, working with brands including Balmain, Gucci and Vogue.
      Romeo Beckham has joined Brentford on loan from Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
      Valentina Cervantes & Enzo Fernandez
      Valentina Cervantes is a former English teacher
      ARGENTINIAN Enzo, 22, became the Premier League’s most expensive signing ever when he transferred to Chelsea from Portugal’s Benfica for £106million.
      He will be joined in West London by girlfriend Valentina, 22, who gave up her career as an English teacher to travel the world with him.
      Enzo Fernandez became the Premier League’s most expensive signing ever when he transferred to Chelsea from Portugal’s Benfica for £106millionCredit: Getty
      The couple began dating in 2019 and had daughter Olivia the next year.
      Claudia Kowalczyk & Jakub Kiwior
      Claudia Kowalczyk won the Queen of Twerking competition in Germany in 2017Credit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe
      STUNNING Claudia, who is reportedly engaged to Arsenal’s new Polish defender Jakub, 22, won the Queen of Twerking competition in Germany in 2017.
      The 30-year-old Pole also leads dance workshops around the world – as well as posting raunchy snaps and videos on Instagram.
      Jakub Kiwior, from Poland, has signed to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Noa Van Der Bij & Cody Gakpo
      Noa Van Der Bij is a model who also works as a booker for agency Cachet ModelsCredit: @noavdbij
      DUTCH model Noa has seen her Instagram followers more than double, from 17,000 to 35,000, since hotshot Cody, 23, joined Liverpool from Netherlands outfit PSV Eindhoven at the beginning of January.
      Noa, 23, also works as a booker for agency Cachet Models.
      Cody Gakpo joined Liverpool from Netherlands outfit PSV EindhovenCredit: Getty
      Katja Kuhne & Marcel Sabitzer
      Katja Kuhne rose to fame in the German version of reality show The BachelorCredit: Refer to Caption
      LEGGY Katja rose to fame in the German version of reality show The Bachelor.
      At 37, Ukrainian Katja is nine years older than Austrian Marcel, 28, who joined Manchester United on loan from Germany’s Bayern Munich.
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      The couple have daughter Mary Lou, born in 2019.
      Katja, who was born in Kherson, is raising funds for her country following Russia’s invasion.
      Marcel Sabitzer joined Manchester United on loan from Germany’s Bayern MunichCredit: Getty More

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      English footie fans cheer after The Sun’s bombshell leak of government overhaul of game

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      ENGLISH football fans are cheering after The Sun’s bombshell leak of a major government overhaul of the game.Our revelations of plans for a legal regulator to tackle dodgy owners and funding got the thumbs-up.
      Footie fans are cheering Government plans to tackle dodgy owners and funding in the beautiful gameCredit: Getty
      Football Supporters’ Association boss Kevin Miles said many of their ideas were included in the White PaperCredit: PA
      Details of the upcoming White Paper were given a B-plus by Niall Couper of the football reform group Fair Game.
      The Man Utd Supporters Trust said: “On the face of it, the details of the leaked White Paper on Football Regulation look positive.”
      Football Supporters’ Association boss Kevin Miles said: “Many of our ideas are included — stronger tests on potential club owners, more supporter engagement, blocks on breakaway competitions like the European Super League and the establishment of an independent regulator.”
      Tory MP Tracey Crouch, who conducted the review, said a regulator would be a “very good outcome for football fans”.
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      But critics fear it may risk the Premier League’s spot in football’s pecking order.
      Economist Len Shakleton, author of the report Red Card, said: “Regulating an industry imposes compliance costs and disincentives to investment and innovation.”
      Downing Street said of the plans: “Our ambition remains to drive forward the radical reform needed to ensure football’s sustainability in the long term.” More

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      Hearse with West Ham wreath takes late chairman David Gold on final journey as stars including Andy Carroll pay respects

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      A HEARSE adorned with a West Ham United wreath took the club’s late chairman David Gold on a final journey yesterday.His funeral cortege stopped at the East London childhood home of the lifelong fan and the site of the Hammers’ old Boleyn Ground — where relatives left tributes.
      David Gold’s funeral cortege stopped at the East London site of the Hammers’ old Boleyn Ground — where relatives left tributesCredit: John Rainford
      David Gold passed away last month following a short illnessCredit: PA
      The West Ham United wreath adorns the hearseCredit: Louis Wood
      Former West Ham stars Andy Carroll and James Collins were among those to pay their respectsCredit: Louis Wood
      Hammers co-owner David Sullivan leaves the funeralCredit: Louis Wood
      Fans came out to pay their respects to David, who died aged 86 last month after a short illness with daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa and fiancée Lesley at his side. 
      Vanessa and Jacqueline shared a video of bubbles floating around the London Stadium, echoing the club’s official song – ‘Forever Blowing Bubbles’.
      In a card on the coffin Lesley wrote: “May you fly round the universe, win all your football matches.
      “Succeed in your endeavours, hit a hole in one each day and meet those whom you have loved and have gone before you.”
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      The eight-mile funeral procession started and finished at the club’s London Stadium — where a private celebration of David’s life was held.
      Past and present West Ham players attended. These included Andy Carrol and defender James Collins.
      Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan said: “David had a long-standing connection with the Hammers, having grown up opposite the Boleyn Ground in Green Street, and represented the club at junior level.
      “He always wanted what was best for West Ham United, and his passing is a great loss for all of us.”
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      A lifelong fan, David was born half a mile from the Boleyn Ground stadium where the Hammers’ played between 1904 and 2016.
      The eight-mile funeral procession started and finished at the club’s London StadiumCredit: Louis Wood
      A floral arrangement spelling out ‘dad’ is pictured in the hearse carrying the long-time West Ham co-ownerCredit: Louis Wood More

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      F1 bosses accused of trying to gag drivers with rule to stop them airing political views after Lewis Hamilton protests

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      FORMULA One bosses have been accused of trying to gag drivers with a rule to stop them airing political or personal views.World champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are among competitors who have used their platforms at races to highlight issues.
      Lewis Hamilton is a global advocate for anti-racism and diversityCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton was praised by fans for wearing a rainbow helmet at the Qatar GPCredit: AFP
      But governing body the FIA amended its rules this season to forbid any display of “political, religious and personal statements” that are made “without prior approval”.
      Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas says the crackdown is wrong.
      He said: “Personally, I don’t like politics. I like to do what I love, which is racing, but politics is at the same time part of today’s society.
      “I think Formula 1 has done a good job of paying attention to some of these kinds of issues and many drivers have raised their voices, including Sebastian.”
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      “I do not understand why they want to control us. I think we should have the right to talk about what we want. That is how I see it, but we will see what happens.”
      A human rights group has called the new rule “seriously disturbing”.
      The FIA says the move is in line with the International Olympic Committee’s Code of Ethics. More