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      Chelsea’s new £88million signing Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed warning by FA chiefs over N-word video slur

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      CHELSEA ace Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed a warning by FA chiefs over his N-word video slur.The £88million signing was seen in TikTok footage singing along to a hit by a US rapper which used the racist term.
      Chelsea’s new signing Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed a warning by FA chiefs over his N-word TikTok slurCredit: Rex
      After The Sun revealed the clip yesterday, the Ukrainian, 22, issued an apology. However, officials may now write to him, asking for a formal explanation for his actions.
      The FA launched a crackdown on racist social media content two years ago — punishable by up to a three-match ban.
      But Mudryk will almost certainly escape any such penalty.
      Instead, he is likely be formally reminded of his responsibilities.
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      The winger’s 40-second clip was viewed 244,000 times on TikTok alone.
      His representatives later said: “Mykhailo is deeply sorry for any offence caused by the video posted on his TikTok account last July.
      “Whilst his intention was solely to recite lyrics of a song, Mykhailo regrets his decision and wholeheartedly accepts it was not appropriate”
      Footie anti-racism group Kick It Out had said: “We condemn the use of all racial slurs, including the N-word irrespective of context.”
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      Hand of God ref who tried to net £3million for match ball faces hefty loss in his second attempt to sell it

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      THE greedy Hand of God ref who tried to net £3million for the match ball faces a hefty loss in his second attempt to sell it.A would-be buyer last month offered £2million for the ball which Ali Bin Nasser, 78, grabbed after the 1986 World Cup quarter-final.
      Hand of God ref Ali Bin Nasser who tried to net £3million for the match ball faces a hefty lossCredit: Darren Fletcher
      Bin Nasser failed to spot Maradona blatantly punch the ball past Peter Shilton for the game’s first goalCredit: Popperfoto
      The bid for the deflated Adidas was £500,000 below the London auction reserve price, so it was not sold.
      Bin Nasser, 78, is now flogging it online with US firm Goldin.
      But he could be kicking himself as, with eight days left on the auction, the highest bid is only £847,276.
      He stashed the ball in a cupboard after Argentina’s controversial 2-1 victory over England in Mexico.
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      Tunisian Bin Nasser failed to spot Diego Maradona blatantly punch the ball past goalie Peter Shilton for the game’s first goal.
      The midfielder, who also netted the second, later said the opener had been scored with “a little with the head of Maradona, and a little with the Hand of God”.
      Bin Nasser, who never refereed at a World Cup again, decided to flog the ball last year.
      Fifa rules stated that he was exclusive owner.
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      He plans to share the cash with family.
      England’s Steve Hodge, who swapped shirts with Maradona after the game, flogged the star’s No 10 jersey for £7million last year.
      Bin Nasser, who never refereed at a World Cup again, decided to flog the ball last yearCredit: AFP
      Bin Nasser could be kicking himself as, with eight days left on the auction, the highest bid is only £847,276Credit: AFP
      The ref stashed the ball in a cupboard after Argentina’s controversial 2-1 victory over England in MexicoCredit: The Mega Agency
      Maradona shakes hands with Peter Shilton under the watching eye of ref Ali Bin NasserCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea’s new £88m ace Mykhailo Mudryk forced to apologise after racist video emerges

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      CHELSEA footie star Mykhailo Mudryk was slammed after using the N-word in a video clip for fans.The new £88million signing, 22, repeated the toxic racial term in TikTok footage which has been viewed nearly 214,000 times.
      Mykhailo Mudryk was slammed after using the N-word in a video clip for fans viewed nearly 214,000 timesCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s new £88million signing, 22, repeated the toxic racial term in the footageCredit: Getty
      The Premier League ace appeared alongside a pal in front of an Audi sports car for the 40-second TikTok clip
      Sources close to the Ukrainian winger, insist he was just trying to recite lyrics from US rapper Lil Baby’s 2017 hit Freestyle.
      Premier League new boy Mykhailo Mudryk has made a grovelling apology for the video.
      But fans and campaigners blasted the Ukrainian winger, 22, for using the language in the TikTok clip “irrespective of context”.
      Mudryk’s representative told The Sun: “Mykhailo is deeply sorry for any offence caused by the video posted on his TikTok account last July.
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      “Whilst his intention was solely to recite lyrics of a song, Mykhailo regrets his decision and wholeheartedly accepts it was not appropriate. The video has since been removed.”
      “The video has since been removed.”
      Leading football anti-racism group Kick It Out blasted: “Kick It Out condemns the use of all racial slurs, including the N-word irrespective of context.
      “The N-word is deeply offensive and the use of this term by high-profile figures in football can only serve to alienate people from the game.
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      “It is important that footballers use their significant platform in a positive way, and we’re encouraged to see that Mykhailo Mudryk has acknowledged the hurt caused by his use of this offensive slur.”
      Mudryk made his mega-money move to the Blues this month from Shakhtar Donetsk in his war-torn homeland.
      But last July, he appeared alongside a pal in front of an Audi sports car for the 40-second TikTok clip.
      With hands on their chests, the pair are seen repeating a line from Lil Baby’s 2017 hit Freestyle.
      The full track, lasting two minutes and 43 seconds, features the N-word 16 times.
      Black artists have blasted people of white heritage for using the term in the past.
      Sources close to the Ukrainian winger, insist he was just trying to recite lyrics from US rapper Lil Baby’s 2017 hit FreestyleCredit: Getty
      Mudryk’s representative told The Sun: ‘Mykhailo is deeply sorry for any offence caused by the video posted on his TikTok account last July’Credit: Getty
      Singer Kendrick Lamar declared in 2018: “I’ve been on this earth for 30 years and there’ve been so many things a Caucasian person said I couldn’t do.”
      He added: “So if I say this is my word, let me have this one word, please let me have that word.”
      Grime artist Yizzy has said: “If you use the word . . . and you’re not of any black heritage, in this modern day world, be prepared to face a backlash.”
      And Public Enemy rapper Chuck D has called for all artists to stop using the N-word in their music, highlighting “double standards” in the industry.
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      Labour MP David Lammy said it was “probably the most offensive word” in the English language.
      Kick It Out said it works closely with clubs and players to “educate those involved in the game about the importance of being inclusive”.
      Grime artist Yizzy said: ‘If you use the word… and you’re not of any black heritage, in this modern day world, be prepared to face a backlash’ More

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      Ryan Reynolds’ shock takeover of Wrexham has surprising impact on town

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      HOLLYWOOD star Ryan Reynolds has triggered a jobs boom in Wrexham following his takeover of the city’s football team.The Deadpool actor and co-owner Rob McElhenney have been credited with creating a feelgood factor that has seen a surge in investment and employment opportunities.
      Ryan Reynolds has triggered a jobs boom in Wrexham following his takeover of the city’s football teamCredit: Getty
      One property firm has paid £136million for 56 acres at an industrial estate on the back of the celebrity duo’s takeover in February 2021.
      Tim Knowles, founder and managing director of FI Real Estate Management, which bought the land, said the two actors had created a real buzz in the North Wales city.

      He added: “There’s never been a more exciting time to be in Wrexham than 2023.
      “When our peers were looking towards the big cities in the South for development opportunities, we kept our focus on Wrexham.”
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      Reynolds, 46, and McElhenney, 45, have also been thanked for record sales at a local boozer after buying the National League club, who were denied a historic FA Cup fourth round shock on Sunday when a late equaliser by Championship side Sheffield United pegged them back to 3-3.
      The pair have drunk in The Turf, next to the club’s Racecourse Ground, several times — and the pub is featured in their Disney+ series Welcome To Wrexham.
      Turf landlord Wayne Jones, 40, said the show had sent thirsty tourists flocking to his bar — with the past three months the busiest he has known in 14 years.
      He added: “Wrexham as an economy was going through a bit of a rough time.
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      “But Rob and Ryan coming in almost two years ago completely transformed the town. It’s thriving.”
      Wayne, said his trade has practically doubled thanks to the documentary.
      He said: “It’s been seen by millions around the world.”
      And more good times could be ahead, with a last 16 tie against Spurs the prize if they win their FA Cup replay. More

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      Man Utd legend lands brand new Sky show that will see him travel round tourist attractions

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      YOU can always rely on Roy Keane to produce TV gold, so watching him visit UK and Ireland’s tourist attractions should be fun.Cameras are following the former Manchester United captain as he joins fellow Sky Sports pundit and ex-Liverpool footballer Jamie Carragher on Gary Neville’s The Overlap On Tour.
      Roy Keane will join Jamie Carragher on Gary Neville’s The Overlap On TourCredit: Rex
      The trio will be filmed travelling to cities, stopping at tourist hotspots, grassroots clubs and other sites with special meaning to to them in their careers.
      The Sky Max series this summer also features footage from the fan forums where they will be grilled by fan across the UK and Ireland.
      Former United player Gary said: “With Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher for company, we’ve got great live events lined up for London, Liverpool, Manchester and Dublin.”
      Earlier this week, Roy Keane admitted his “embarrassing” fitness levels are the reason why he has turned down legends matches.
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      The Manchester United icon hung up his boots aged 34 back in 2006 after one season with Celtic.
      And on the face of it he has continued to keep himself in good shape more than a decade on from his final match as a player.
      However, Keane has now revealed that he is incredibly unfit and said that he even struggles to run.
      Speaking to Off The Ball, he said: “I’m not fit. I’m far from fit. My fitness levels are actually very, very embarrassing.
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      “Just because I’ve not put on loads of weight doesn’t mean to say I’m fit. I wouldn’t really be able to do any running.
      “Put it this way, I’ve been invited a number of times over the last few years to play legends games or whatever you want to call it.
      “I’d find it really difficult because I wouldn’t be able to get around. Too many injury problems.
      “I try to have a decent diet and I’m obviously weary about putting on too much weight.
      “But I certainly wouldn’t be fit enough to go on any sort of run. I do a small bit of cycling but even that – I’m not exactly Sean Kelly.” More

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      London Sunday league footballer enjoys taste of the professional game….in Kazakhstan

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      A SUNDAY league footballer has enjoyed a taste of the professional game — in Kazakhstan.Isima Musa, 24, was once on Wycombe Wanderers’ books but was released at 18 and feared his dreams were over.
      Isima Musa was once on Wycombe Wanderer’s books but was released at 18Credit: SWNS
      Now Isima has gone from parks football to the elite level — turning out for FC Kyzylzhar.
      He was invited to play for the Kazakhstan Premier League side in a pre-season game after impressing in training.
      Isima, from Farringdon, Central London, said: “I played the second half and got an assist.
      “We lost 4-1. But I was just happy to be on a professional pitch getting minutes.
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      “I’m excited for the opportunities now.”
      Isima, who also got a surprise call-up to the Rwanda under-23 squad in 2021, is looking for a team back in the UK.
      Isima trained for a month-and-a-half before being given 45 minutes in a game earlier this month.
      He said: “I was out there for pre-season.
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      “I played one game, against a Romanian team.
      “My agent’s connections sorted it out.
      “The club was looking for a forward.
      “I was out there for a month and everything was all paid for – travel, food and accommodation.
      “I couldn’t stay as there was an issue with the visa.
      “But, for my own journey, just being on the pitch – it was a blessing.
      “I’m excited for the opportunities now.”
      Kazakhstan, the home country of the fictional Borat Sagdiyev, adopted Sacha Baron Cohen’s brash, moustachioed character’s catchphrase – “Very nice!” – for a new tourism campaign.
      But Isima, now back in the UK and on the hunt for another team, loves the country. More

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      I lost my phone in a pub and when I got it back I saw a mystery punter had puts bets on with it – and won me a huge sum

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      A DRINKER who got back his lost phone saw a mystery punter had put bets on with it — and won him more than £650.Christopher Dennis, 52, now wants to give them a £300 reward.
      A mystery punter won Christopher Dennis more than £650 after placing a string of winning wagers on his lost phone
      The property agent was out with pals when he lost his mobile on January 16.
      The unlocked device was then handed in three days later — and he saw someone placed 14 football wagers on his Betfair account.
      Incredibly, they won him just over £650, with the punter cashing out before some ended to seal the wins.
      Christopher, of Cambridgeshire, said: “I’m really curious to find out who put these bets on.
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      “They are obviously a betting genius and I’d like some tips! I definitely owe them a few drinks, but I’d like to offer them £300 as a thank you.
      “The most I’d won before was £80 on Argentina winning the World Cup.”
      Christopher, who had been drinking at the Champion Of The Thames pub in Cambridge, went on: “I like to imagine that when they kept on winning they realised they couldn’t take the money out as it would just go to my bank account, so they handed the phone in.”
      He added: “I’ve learned my lesson though — I really need to set the lock on my phone, otherwise this could have ended up very differently.”
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      Former world boxing champion Kell Brook filmed snorting line of white powder at party in his home

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      BOXER Kell Brook has been filmed snorting a line of white powder at a party in his home.Footage shows the former world champion bending over a glass-topped coffee table.
      Boxer Kell Brook has been filmed snorting a line of white powder in a party at his home
      Footage shows him snorting the substance through a roll-up from a glass coffee table
      Kell then appears worse for wears as he shadow boxes in front of a framed picture of him on the wall
      More white powder is heaped next to a plastic “wrap” and the star — nicknamed Special K — mumbles “nice”.
      The 36-year-old appears the worse for wear as he shadow boxes in front of a framed portrait of him having won the IBF welterweight title in 2014.
      Last night his manager Terry Thompson insisted it was “a joke”.
      Brook wore a T-shirt featuring boxing legend Joe Louis at the Sheffield party.
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      A source said: “He had a bit of a gathering at his house where people were drinking spirits and smoking.
      “He was snorting white powder.”
      Wife Lindsey, 35, who was often seen in the ring after his fights, and their three children were believed to be away.
      Brook’s last bout was almost a year ago when he beat bitter rival Amir Khan — who in 2012 wrote on Twitter: “I’ve heard things about Kell Brook.
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      “He’s been seen taking cocaine.
      “Boxing is a professional sport for those who have discipline and respect.”
      Brook announced his retirement in May after winning 40 of 43 professional fights.
      But he said recently he would return to the ring for the right offer.
      He has been touted as an opponent for light-middleweight Liam Smith who beat Chris Eubank Junior last weekend.
      Our source added: “Kell seems a bit lost without boxing, and it seems like it would be better for him if he made a comeback.
      “He seems to be surrounded by the wrong people, who are not a good influence on him.”
      Brook, who is pals with England and Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker, was brought up in a council house in Sheffield.
      He began boxing aged 12 and turned professional at 18 — quickly winning title belts.
      But he had problems outside the ring.
      In 2007 he was stabbed in the buttocks outside a nightclub in Sheffield.
      In 2014 he beat Shawn Porter in California to become IBF World Welterweight champion.
      But two weeks later he was slashed three times with a machete in Tenerife and needed 32 metal staples.
      In 2016 he lost a fight while suffering a broken eye socket.
      In 2020 he admitted suffering depression afterwards, recalling: “It ruined me.
      “It was a very dark time.
      “I needed counsellors, the lot.
      “Words can’t describe how low I’ve been.”
      Manager Mr Thompson said of the party clip: “This is a thing that has sort of got out of hand.
      “They were at his house, they were having a laugh.
      “They were joking about things.
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      “He said to them, ‘Film me having a laugh’.”
      Asked if the powder was cocaine, he replied: “No.”
      Kell became the IBF World Welterweight champion in 2009Credit: Getty More