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    Mason Greenwood due in court today on rape charge after two nights in a police cell

    MANCHESTER United footballer Mason Greenwood is due before a court today on a rape charge after two nights in a police cell.The striker, 21, was arrested early on Saturday for allegedly breaching his bail conditions.
    Mason Greenwood is due before a court today on a rape charge after two nights in a police cellCredit: PA
    Greenwood, pictured with his dad, was arrested early on Saturday for allegedly breaching his bail conditions
    He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.
    Greenwood, who has made one appearance for England, is due to appear at Manchester and Salford magistrates’ court this morning.
    He was arrested at his home in Trafford, Manchester, at 7am after he was pictured last week with his alleged victim in his £150,000 Audi R8 car in ­Bowdon, Cheshire.
    Greenwood, who earns £75,000 a week, was suspended by United following his January arrest after a woman alleged on social media he had raped and assaulted her.
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    A club statement on Saturday night said: “Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service.
    “He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.”
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    England’s Wags issued with strict list of do’s and don’ts to avoid World Cup crisis in Qatar

    ENGLAND’S Wags have been issued a list of do’s and don’ts to avoid a World Cup crisis in Qatar.Three Lions chiefs are taking no chances in the strict Gulf state and warned the glamourous group: “You are not above the law.”
    Three Lions chiefs warned England’s Wags of the strict laws in Qatar at a secret presentationCredit: Reuters
    Jack Grealish’s glamorous girlfriend Sasha Attwood is expected to be at the meeting
    They delivered the rules at a secret presentation.
    Wags expected to be there, such as Jack ­Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood, 26, are told to “dress modestly” in public and at stadiums and warned public displays of affection will “not be tolerated”.
    They must not drink alcohol or swear in public, play loud music, sing, shout or act “inappropriately” during the call to prayer.
    Littering, illegal in Qatar and punishable by a fine of up to £6,000 and a year in jail, is also forbidden.
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    And they were warned taking selfies outside government buildings would likely lead to police action.
    At the meeting before England’s 3-3 draw with Germany last month, FA chiefs urged: “It is important to understand that you and your husband/partner are not above the law here.
    “Every order is in place to protect both yourselves and your partner/husband in any case of indiscretion. Fines and prosecution are commonplace.”
    England, led by skipper Harry Kane, play their opener at the Khalifa International Stadium in the capital Doha against Iran on November 21.
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    And the FA is determined to drill the local laws and customs into the Wags.
    A source said: “The FA left little room for doubt.
    “They have been very clear about the rules and have a responsibility to the players and their families to make sure they are aware of the local laws and customs.
    “They cannot — and will not — tolerate any controversy or incident that could and should have been avoided with good planning.
    Pickford’s missus Megan Davison is expected to be briefed on Qatar rules
    And the rules won’t be any different for Harry Kane’s wife Kate
    FA is determined to avoid a repeat of the snap of Wags organised by Becky Vardy in 2018
    “It is important the Wags understand Qatar is not England and will treat everyone even handedly, irrespective of who they are.”
    It is illegal to drink alcohol in Qatar. Swearing or rude gestures can also land the culprit behind bars.
    Women must cover their shoulders and avoid wearing short skirts, according to Foreign Office advice.
    Sex outside of marriage is outlawed too.
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    The source added the FA was determined to avoid a repeat of the “World Cup line-up” snap of Wags in Russia in 2018.
    Secretly organised by Becky Vardy and her agent Caroline Watt, it came after the FA was assured the women would be anonymous.
    Red card for rule-breakers
    BOOZE – Alcohol will not be drunk anywhere in public.
    OUTFITS – Wags will be made to dress modestly, no short skirts.
    PDAs – Public displays of affection like kissing will not be tolerated.
    SELFIES – Phone pics outside official buildings is strictly off-limits.
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    Man City ace Bernardo Silva’s model WAG Ines Degener Tomaz wows in bikini on the beach

    MODEL Ines Degener Tomaz goes walkies on the beach — after getting herself another dog.The Portuguese 24-year-old, who is set to wed Man City’s Bernardo Silva, 28, announced on Friday they had welcomed “new family member” Charles.
    Gorgeous Ines Degener Tomaz showed off her stunning figure in a bikini on the beachCredit: Drope Clothing
    Ines is expected to watch her fella play Liverpool today
    The model, 24, is set to wed Man City’s Bernardo Silva, 28Credit: Getty
    They already have a French bulldog named John, after Bernardo’s teammate John Stones.
    The midfielder said in May: “if I ever get a dog I would call him John…
    “It’s actually a great name, we love it.”
    Ines is expected to watch her fella play Liverpool today.
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    The couple have been dating for over two years.
    They met whilst isolating with friends in Portuguese capital Lisbon in 2020.
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    Gareth Southgate in line for £4million bonus if he achieves World Cup glory with Three Lions

    ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate is in line for a £4million bonus if he can lead the Three Lions to World Cup glory.It is almost three times as much as the £1.5million he was offered to win the 2018 World Cup.
    England manager Gareth Southgate is in line for a £4million bonus if he can lead the Three Lions to World Cup gloryCredit: AFP or licensors
    England’s first Group B game will be against Iran on November 21Credit: PA
    Southgate, 52, has already banked £500,000 for qualifying for the tournament, which kicks off five weeks today.
    England’s first Group B game will be against Iran on November 21.
    A source said: “Gareth has been offered bonuses for each stage of the World Cup and stands to pocket a fortune if he brings home the trophy.
    “It’s entirely normal that footballers and the management are incentivised.
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    “That said, Gareth is already on record as having described managing England as the highlight of his career.
    “He is a proud Englishman and would love nothing more than to win a major trophy for the nation.
    “His motivation is to ensure he and his team do their best for the country. Any money he earns along the way is incidental to that.
    “He’s not financially driven and is very conscious of the cost of living crisis.”
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    During Covid, Southgate took a voluntary 30 per cent pay cut and did not take a rise in his basic salary when he was awarded a new three-year contract by the FA in November last year.
    His current deal is worth £6million a year and runs until 2024.
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    British firm set to release range of goods using name of footie legend Diego Maradona

    A BRITISH firm is set to release a range of goods including booze using the name of footie superstar Diego Maradona.Podium Ventures has signed a deal with the late Argentinian forward’s sisters, Lili and Rita.
    A British venture capitalist firm has applied to the Intellectual Property Office so they can release a range of goods using Maradona’s nameCredit: Getty
    Now they’ve applied to the Intellectual Property Office to trademark DM10, Lo Del Diego, OMFC, and D10S under numerous classifications including non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
    It now plans to launch drink, food, clothing and games under the brand of Maradona Global.
    They also want to bring out a range of toiletries such as talcum powder.
    Maradona was voted Fifa Player of the 20th Century in 2000.
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    But the man who led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986 with his “Hand of God goal” battled cocaine addiction and died of a heart attack aged 60 in 2020.
    Podium boss Sanjay Wadhwani said: “I am thrilled to have the honour of building Maradona Global to share the story of a remarkable man.”
    “From media and entertainment, gaming, apparel and footwear, to food and beverage and the metaverse, Maradona Global has ambitions to create unique opportunities for brands to be able to ‘work’ with Maradona again.”
    Meanwhile, the shameless ref of the 1986 match is still planning to sell the winning ball at auction next month – which could win £3million.
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    England fans to be outnumbered by Iranians ten to one at opening World Cup game

    ENGLAND fans will be outnumbered ten to one by Iranians at the opening game.The Three Lions were allocated 2,489 seats for the November 21 clash and are believed to have struggled to fill the allocation.
    Iranian footie fans will outnumber Three Lions supporters more than ten timesCredit: Alamy
    But at least 30,000 Iranians will hop across the Persian Gulf to the 45,400-seater venue in Doha.
    England fans have balked at the cost of travel, accommodation and £13 pints but support could be boosted by expats.
    England have 4,158 tickets for the USA match at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on November 25.
    Only the Wales match four days later is oversubscribed.
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    At least 7,000 England supporters travelled to Kaliningrad for the final group stage match in June, 2018.
    Demand from travelling fans peaked in 2006 when a colossal 19,000 England fans clamoured to tickets to see the star-studded 2006 team led by David Beckham in Germany.
    This year’s tournament is set to be the most expensive World Cup yet, with the oil rich Middle Eastern state poised to spend a staggering £200 billion.
    But the cost-of-living crisis has combined with huge travel costs and compelled the vast majority of England fans to stay home.
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    The FA said: “We’re expecting to see just two to three thousand England fans travelling out to Qatar this year, which is very low for a World Cup.
    “Some fans have tickets to the semi-final and final so the numbers should increase.”
    Dozens of disgruntled football supporters have taken to social media to protest the cost of travelling to Qatar.
    Mohamed Amiin said: “I don’t understand why people want to go to Qatar to watch the world cup – everything is so expensive, and it will be a culture shock for most people, so it will be chaos I reckon.
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    “Why waste money there?”
    Another fan tweeted: “Football is for the elite. We can’t afford Qatar.” More

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    Tyson Fury believes Gypsy King alter ego has become a ‘monster’ who will not let him quit boxing

    TYSON Fury believes his Gypsy King alter ego has become a “monster” who will not let him quit boxing.The unbeaten WBC heavyweight champ said he has created an unbreakable superhero.
    The unbeaten WBC heavyweight champ said he has created an unbreakable superhero
    Fury, 34, said: “I almost feel sorry for the Gypsy King because although I want him to become obsolete I cannot get away from him.
    “He’s a lonely, horrible, sad person without the fight game.
    “I created a monster and I’m to blame.”
    Fury retired after knocking out Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in April and said he wanted to lead a quiet life at home in Morecambe with his family.
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    But he has since reversed that decision and hinted the only way he would retire would be if he is beaten or if he seeks medical help to escape his alter ego’s demands.
    Speaking to Behind the Gloves on YouTube, Fury added: “I want to be out of boxing, but I can’t let it go so keep going for the sake of the Gypsy King. Maybe there is a doctor out there who can help me because I think I’m going to need mental help to let go of this thing.”
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    England ace Jack Grealish shares pictures of bizarre ‘hot cupping’ treatment

    ENGLAND star Jack Grealish shows he’s well marked at the back — after a hot “cupping” session.Jack, 27, opted for the alternative therapy which involves hot glass jars being placed on the skin.
    Jack Grealish posted shared images of himself receiving cupping treatment on Instagram
    The treatment left circular marks all over his back
    Jack Grealish plays for Manchester City
    The £100million Manchester City ace shared snaps of the unusual treatment, which left circular marks all over his back.
    Cupping is an ancient form of acupuncture which originated in China.
    It is said to increase blood circulation and detoxification and help stress and back pain.
    Tennis ace Andy Murray swears by it before a big match.
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    It became widely known in 2004 when actress Gwyneth Paltrow appeared at a film premiere in a top revealing circular bruises.
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