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      Dodgy-looking Three Lions cardigan unveiled — and fans want a piece of it

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      A DODGY-looking Three Lions cardigan has been unveiled — and fans want a piece of it.The official blue and red patterned garment is £89.95 – more than some of the kits.
      A dodgy-looking Three Lions cardigan has been unveiled — and fans want a piece of it.
      England’s Mason Mount was one of the stars won over in a promo video ahead of the World Cup.
      He says: “What is that?! Nah, nah.”
      But he then reckons team-mate Ben Chilwell might like it, saying: “It’s different. I can see Chilly wearing that. I don’t mind a cardigan. I might have to take this one back with me.”
      Manufacturer Nike says the “England player cardigan” is made of sweat-absorbing fabric and blends “performance and style”.
       One adoring fan tweeted: “Give me that England cardigan right now – I’m not even joking. I would wear that every day.”
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      Another said: “It’s so cute, football cardigans should be more of a thing.”
      Boasting a “3 Lions” logo, the description says it will “keep you looking good as you rep your favourite national team”.
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      Rail strikes target football fans for second Saturday in a row as 40,000 RMT staff set to walk out

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      UNION bosses unleashed more weekend travel misery on passengers last night — targeting football fans for a second Saturday in a row.Around 40,000 RMT staff will walk out on Saturday, October 8 in a bitter row over pay to “effectively shut down the network”.
      RMT leader Mick Lynch said he had ‘no option’ but to strike as pay demands were not metCredit: Alamy
      More strikes had already been announced for Saturday, October 1, and Wednesday, October 5.
      RMT leader Mick Lynch praised new Transport Secretary Anne Marie Trevelyan for meeting his union, but insisted he had “no option” but to strike as his pay demands were not met.
      He said: “We will continue to negotiate in good faith, but the employers and government need to understand our industrial campaign will continue for as long as it takes.”
      But Tory MP Greg Smith raged: “The strategy of strike, strike, strike is not going to win.
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      “I’m calling on them to stop this action for the sake of the leisure industry and economy, for stopping people from going to football matches, seeing friends and going out.”
      “They should want secure and well-paid jobs but they are driving away their own customers.”
      A Network Rail spokesman said: “This latest strike will again mean very significant disruption for passengers, and we’ll be asking people to only travel if absolutely necessary due to the reduced service that will be in place.”
      More industrial action is set to wreak havoc during the Labour conference in Liverpool next Monday  as the TSSA rail union begins a 24-hour walk out over pay, conditions and job security.
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      Spurs ace Eric Dier dating model Anna Modler – the ex of former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez

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      FOOTIE star Eric Dier has another reason to smile after getting his England place back – he’s scored with stunning model Anna Modler.The Tottenham centre back has landed a blow on rivals Arsenal after stepping out with the pin-up ex of their former star Alexis Sanchez.
      Anne Modler is blissfully happy with Eric Dier, a pal told The SunCredit: Instagram
      Eric met South African beauty Anna through mutual palsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Eric, 28, recalled to the Three Lions squad by boss Gareth Southgate for tonight’s clash against Italy, met the South African beauty through mutual pals.
      And she has been a regular fan at Spurs games this season – including last Saturday’s 6-2 thrashing of Leicester City.
      Anna, 24, and pal Morgan Shelly shared snaps on social media as they lapped up the atmosphere inside the Prem giant’s £1billion stadium.
      They have joked they’re good omens for Eric and the team, who have gone unbeaten in the league so far this season.
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      A pal told The Sun: “Eric and Anna are blissfully happy. They have been seeing a lot of each other.
      “Eric has told pals it has been a great few weeks – getting back into the England squad and landing a stunning girl who was previously on the arm of an Arsenal star. He can’t stop scoring on the pitch, and has netted a cracker off of it.
      “Anna is smitten and has told friends Eric could be ‘the one’. They are getting serious, so watch this space.”
      The blonde confirmed in 2020 she was spending lockdown with her then lover Alexis Sanchez.
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      She sent tongues wagging about her relationship with the striker after uploading snaps posing next to his two Golden Retrievers Atom and Humber.
      She joked as she stroked the dog: “Thank you for stopping me from working out. I agree, it’s definitely time to eat.”
      Fans responded by urging her to look after Alexis, who starred for Inter Milan and Manchester United after leaving the Gunners.
      In 2020 Anna uploaded a picture of herself inside the San Siro to watch Alexis Inter take on Serie A side Udinese.
      Anna confirmed in 2020 she was spending lockdown with former Arsenal star Alexis SanchezCredit: Instagram
      Anna’s new man Eric has earned rave reviews for Spurs this season – even scoring twiceCredit: Instagram
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      Her new man Eric has earned rave reviews for Spurs this season – even scoring twice – landing him an England recall and a chance of going to the World Cup in Qatar.
      The £50m rated star was seen on the arm of gorgeous Portuguese blonde Maria Hansen since 2014. More

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      I love Tyson Fury and camped out all night so I could meet him on his morning jog

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      A SCHOOLBOY joined boxing champ Tyson Fury on his morning jog after camping out all night to meet his idol.Early riser Presley Pennington, 14, slept in his parent’s campervan before catching the Gypsy King on his 6am seafront run.
      Presley Pennington camped out all night so he could meet his hero Tyson Fury on his morning jobCredit: SWNS
      The excited youngster, given a hat by the world heavyweight champ, even filmed his meeting — and can be heard shouting: “With Tyson on a run.”
      Presley travelled from Burnley to Morecambe to meet his hero. He said: “The reason he inspires me is that he was struggling, he had mental health problems.
      “Then he thought of his kids, started training and became the heavyweight champion of the world.
      “I admire that he turned his life around so quickly.”
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      Fury is now training for his “Battle of Britain” showdown with Anthony Joshua on December 3.
      On his way to see Fury, Presley woke his dad up when leaving the caravan.
      “I thought he was bloody mad as I didn’t think he was going to do it”, said electrician Arron, 37.
      But the experience paid off for Presley. “They say don’t meet your heroes but he has such a good personality”, he said.
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      “I have two books on him and the reason he inspires me is that he was struggling, he had bad mental health problems and wanted to crash into a wall.
      “Then he thought of his kids, started training and became the heavyweight champion of the world.
      “I admire that he turned his life around so quickly.” More

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      England World Cup legend Roger Hunt left over £500,000 to family in his will

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      ENGLAND World Cup winner Roger Hunt left more than half a million pounds to his family.The former Liverpool striker, 83, who died last September, bequeathed his £539,110 fortune to second wife Rowan.
      England World Cup winner and former Liverpool player Roger Hunt left more than half a million pounds to his familyCredit: Alamy
      Sir Geoff Hurst often credited Hunt’s quick ­celebration of the controversial third goal in the final’s 4-2 victory over West Germany for convincing the referee to allow itCredit: PA:Press Association
      Roger scored 18 goals in 34 games for his country, including three during England’s glorious 1966 World Cup campaign. 
      He was part of the strike pairing alongside final hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst.
      Sir Geoff often credited Hunt’s quick ­celebration of the controversial third goal in the final’s 4-2 victory over West Germany for convincing the referee to allow it.
      Coming from a family that ran a haulage business, he played for non-league Stockton Heath – now Warrington Town – before he was signed by the Reds in 1959.
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      A disciplined player, he was booked just twice in his career and was appointed MBE in 2000.
      He was buried in Glazebury, Lancs, where he was born and was ­living when he died.
      He married his first wife Patricia in 1959 and they had two children David and Julie, before later marrying Rowan.
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      David Beckham lands MASSIVE seven-figure pay cheque to front controversial Qatar World Cup ad campaign

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      DAVID Beckham has landed yet another multi-million pound pay day for fronting a new Qatar World Cup advertising campaign.The ex-England captain, 47, is pocketing a seven figure sum with former NFL ace Peyton Manning, 46, to star in TV and print ads for sponsors Doritos.
      David Beckham has landed yet another multi-million pound pay dayCredit: Getty
      The ex-England captain will front a new Qatar World Cup advertising campaignCredit: Getty
      Becks and his American Football counterpart shot the campaign in the UK this week.
      The spoof jokes about the differences between the two forms of “football”.
      A source said: “This is a megabucks campaign for two of the most famous sportsmen in the world, centred around the planet’s biggest tournament.
      “It’s huge money for both of them — but fronting anything with a Qatar link is always going to have an element of controversy.”
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      Becks’s involvement as a face of the event has been controversial, attracting widespread criticism after he landed a deal thought to be worth more than £10million to act as an ambassador for the tournament.
      The country has highly restrictive laws on women’s rights.
      Homosexuality is illegal and punishable with up to seven years in prison.
      Beckham’s spokesperson recently said: “David has been visiting Qatar regularly for over a decade.
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      “He’s always talked about the power of football as a force for good
      Yesterday, it was announced England captain Harry Kane, 29, will wear a rainbow-themed “One Love” armband during the tournament’s games in a display of support for equal rights.
      England legend David Beckham speaks with Nasser al-Khelaifi, chairman of Qatar Sports InvestmentsCredit: AFP
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      England fans will be able to drink beer at the World Cup – but there’s a big catch

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      ENGLAND fans can drink beer during matches at the World Cup in Qatar – as long as it’s non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero.The news comes after it was revealed alcoholic lager will cost around £13-a-pint when the event starts in 60 days.
      England fans can drink beer during matches at the World Cup in Qatar – as long as it’s non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero (stock picture)Credit: Getty
      While matches are in progress and at half-time, Budweiser Zero will be the only beer on sale for around £6-a-pint
      Ticket holders will be able to buy pricey pints within the stadium perimeter before and after matches.
      But while the match is in progress and at half-time, Budweiser Zero will be the only beer on sale for around £6-a-pint.
      But thirsty Three Lions fans have been warned not to sup alcohol outside designated areas – and not to attempt to smuggle their own booze into the Muslim country – risking fines and deportation if they do so.
      A FIFA spokesman said its goal was “catering for those who wish to enjoy an alcoholic drink while being respectful towards the local culture”.
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      England face Iran in their opening match at the Khalifa International Stadium on November 21.
      And while fans have high hopes for Gareth Southgate’s men, alcohol free beer experts have warned them not to expect much from the booze.
      The Free Beer website’s review of Budweiser Zero was lukewarm.
      It said: “Very mild malt flavours, initially very fizzy, and a pretty watery mouthfeel. Bland.”
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      Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt all smiles as the ex-Man Utd stars conquer Three Peaks challenge following pre-match beers

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      EX-Man United stars Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs enjoyed pre-match beers before tackling the Three Peaks challenge.Butt, 47, posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint, joking that Guinness and lager were “maybe not the right fuel”.
      Nicky Butt posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint
      Butt later posted a photo of the group after completing the Three Peaks challengeCredit: Instagram paulscholesaaa
      Best mate Giggs, 48, sat to the right of the group and kept a low profile under a woolly hat.
      The challenge sees hikers walk 26 miles and ascend 9,843ft on Ben Nevis in Scotland, England’s Scafell Pike and Snowdon in Wales.
      And the group now appear to have completed the challenge.
      Butt provided regular updates of the group’s progress on his Instagram story, before posting a photo with the group at the summit of Snowdon.
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      Fellow ‘Class of 92’ member Paul Scholes posted a screenshot of Butt’s story which revealed they had completed the challenge.
      Scholes, 47, accompanied his post with the caption: “Unbelievable lads… well done.”
      The trio all played together for a number of years at Manchester United.
      They graduated through the academy along with the likes of David Beckham, Gary and Phil Neville.
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      Last week Giggs posed with fans outside the Railway pub in Hale, Gtr Manchester, near the home he shares with partner Zara Charles, 33.
      He faces a retrial over allegations of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour towards his ex Kate Greville, 38. More