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      Bees must be buzzing for the World Cup — as research shows they can play football

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      BEES must be buzzing for the World Cup — as research shows they can play football.The insects were observed enjoying a kickabout in their stripey yellow and black kits — just like the Hornets at Watford.
      Research shows bees enjoy playing footballCredit: Getty
      Bumblebees were seen repeatedly rolling a little wooden ball
      In a series of experiments, bumblebees were seen repeatedly rolling a little wooden ball, despite having no incentive to do so.
      Much like their human footballing counterparts, younger bees were seen to be busier on the ball than their elders, with some swarming over it 117 times.
      Further tests showed they went for the ball instead of opting for a treat, reinforcing the idea that they are playing the bee-tiful game for pure pleasure.
      Researcher Samadi Galpayage, a PhD student from Queen Mary University of London, said: “It is certainly mind-blowing, at times amusing, to watch bumblebees show something like play.
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      “They approach and manipulate these ‘toys’ again and again.
      It goes to show, once more, that despite their little size and tiny brains, they are more than small robotic beings.”
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      Ex-Man Utd player forced to close bar in Spain due to soaring costs

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      EX-footballer Lee Sharpe has been forced to close his Irish bar in Spain over soaring costs.The former Manchester United winger, 51, set up Sharpey’s when he emigrated last year.
      The former Man Utd winger has announced that his bar in Spain ‘just wasn’t working’
      But he has stepped away from the business, announcing: “As a family it just wasn’t working.”
      The property in Javea on the Costa Blanca is being advertised for rent at £2,845 a month.
      Sharpe moved as a new lockdown threat emerged in the UK.
      Renting a villa in the hills above the seaside town, he spent much of the winter playing golf.
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      Tourist numbers were badly hit by Covid and soaring cost of living in Britain means they have not yet recovered.
      Sharpe spent much of the winter playing golf.
      He said: “I’ve many exciting projects due to be announced this month but unfortunately I can’t talk about them yet.”
      He played for United from 1988 to 1996 and won eight England caps before retiring in 2004.
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      Prince William ‘has no plans’ to travel to Qatar to watch England play in World Cup next month amid human rights row

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      PRINCE William will not travel to watch England play in the World Cup next month amid a growing row over Qatar’s human rights record.The FA President, 40, had been expected to attend games in the Middle East in November.
      Prince William, the FA president and new Prince of Wales, has ‘no plans’ to travel to QatarCredit: Getty
      The news comes amid a human rights row in the Islamic stateCredit: Reuters
      Sources close to the future king blamed a busy diary during the World Cup, with England’s first game on November 21 against Iran.
      The hosts have been dogged by protests over poor conditions for stadium workers and criminalisation of same-sex relationships.
      Friends say a trip to the final if Gareth Southgate’s team get there on December 18 is unlikely and would likely only be part of a government delegation.
      Last night LGBT rights activists hailed his decision to stay away from Qatar.
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      In 2016, William became the first royal to appear on the cover of gay magazine Attitude, where he praised the bravery of gay, lesbian and transgender youngsters who have suffered bullying. He told the mag: “No one should be bullied for their sexuality.”
      Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar due to its strict Islamic rulers.
      Foreign Secretary James Cleverly was accused of being “shockingly tone-deaf” this week after warning gay fans to be “respectful” in the Middle Eastern country.
      England skipper Harry Kane is among several captains planning to wear a rainbow “OneLove” armband during the tournament.
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      Amnesty International has also urged Fifa to pay compensation of at least £350million to stadium workers for “human rights abuses”.
      William and wife Kate’s diaries are laid out six months in advance but no space was found for Qatar.
      The couple are in Boston, US, for William’s televised £50million environmental Earthshot Prize on December 2.
      They also have a string of unannounced engagements during the tournament.
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      Footie-mad William visited England’s training HQ in Staffs this month, and chatted with Southgate.
      A spokesman declined to comment.
      Activists have slammed Qatar for poor treatment of stadium workers and criminalisation of same-sex relationshipsCredit: Getty
      Prince William’s diaries means he is to be in Boston in early December for environmental Earthshot PrizeCredit: Getty More

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      Moussa Sissoko must cough up £60,000 after footy star failed to pay energy bills at £3m London pad

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      EX-PREMIER League star Moussa Sissoko must cough up more than £60,000 after failing to pay his energy bills.The France international, who spent five years at Tottenham and played for Newcastle and Watford, racked up the debts at his £3million pad in Mayfair, London.
      Moussa Sissoko must cough up more than £60,000 after failing to pay his energy billsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Sissoko, 33, was pursued by Yu Energy in the County Court Business Centre, which ruled he must pay £61,700.
      He and wife Marylou Sidibe moved out of the flat earlier this year.
      Sissoko, reported to earn £4million a year, is now back in France playing for Nantes.
      The company plans to pursue him in France.
      A source said yesterday: “There’s no way he can avoid the liability.”
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      World Cup fans warned to steer clear of camels in Qatar over killer bug fears

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      FOOTIE fans banned from drinking, kissing, betting and vaping at the World Cup have now been told to steer clear of camels. There are fears thousands flocking to Qatar could be struck down by a killer bug which is deadlier than Covid.
      Camel flu, or MERS-CoV, is thought to have spread from bats to the desert dromedaries in neighbouring Saudi Arabia and can be transmitted to humans.Credit: Louis Wood
      Harry Kane will be leading the Three Lions out in the World Cup in NovemberCredit: Getty
      There are fears that thousands of fans flocking to Qatar could be struck down by the killer bugCredit: Louis Wood
      Camel flu, or MERS-CoV, is thought to have spread from bats to the desert dromedaries in neighbouring Saudi Arabia and can be transmitted to humans.
      Unlike Covid-19 there is no vaccine or treatment and fans following England and Wales have been warned to heed UK government advice.
      The Sun spotted a herd of camels near the England team’s Souq Al Wakra Hotel base outside Qatar’s capital Doha last week.
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      And just weeks ago our man Oliver Harvey took a trip on one of the ships of the desert to show what fans could enjoy between games.
      Yesterday, tourist companies were still advertising camel rides and safari trips.
      Fans heading to the strict Muslim nation will have to abide by bans on provocative clothing, kissing, hugging or drinking in public, men speaking to women they do not know and rude gestures.
      Homosexuals face jail and luggage will be screened for drugs, booze and porn.
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      Prof Paul Hunter, of the University of East Anglia, said: “Fans should steer clear of camels in Qatar.
      “That’s the common sense advice to reduce the risk of contracting the virus.
      “It’s a nasty bug, much deadlier than Covid-19 with a very high mortality rate, and there is currently no effective vaccine.”
      Government guidance says human-to-human spread has been limited inside hospitals and care homes but suggests camel contact is risky.
      World Health Organisation chiefs warned in August that about 80 per cent of cases were as a result of contact with infected camels or infected people in hospital.
      The bug, full name Middle East respiratory syndrome, has infected more than 2,000 people and killed at least 850 since it was first identified in Saudi in 2012.
      Experts fear it could soon spread from the Arabian peninsula to Africa through infected camels, which only exhibit mild symptoms.
      Two cases have been reported this year in Qatar, including a camel owner, 85, who later died in Doha.
      A farmer, 50, who drank camel milk has also died.
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      Qatar officials declined to comment and the FA did not respond to requests.
      Meanwhile, Covid controls including tests and proof of vaccination have been lifted.
      Thousands of England fans will travel to Qatar next month
      The Sun has previously reported on the perils of drinking alcohol in the strict Muslim nationCredit: Louis Wood
      The Sun’s chief feature writer Oliver Harvey has previously written about what fans will be able to expect if they travel to Qatar – where homosexuals are jailed and luggage will be screened for drugs, booze and pornCredit: Louis Wood More

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      Shirt worn by Man City’s Sergio Aguero when he scored Premier League-winning goal to net £20,000 at auction

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      THE shirt worn by Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero when he scored a Premier League-winning goal is set to net £20,000.The Argentine joyously peeled off the No16 top after his last-gasp goal clinched a 3-2 victory over QPR to ensure City won the 2011/12 title.
      The football relic is expected to gather upwards of £20,000 for charityCredit: Manchester City FC
      TV commentator Martin Tyler exclaimed “Aguerooo” as he scored in the fourth minute of added time on the final day of the season.
      Now the unwashed shirt — still sporting champagne stains from post-match celebrations — is going under the hammer.
      It was obtained by a City kitman, who later donated it for museum display.
      It is expected to fetch between £15,000 and £20,000 for charity when it is sold by Hansons Auctioneers on November 3. Sergio, 34, is also known as Kun Aguero — the name on the back of his shirt.
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      Diego Maradona’s shirt from the 1986 World Cup Hand of God match against England sold for £7.1million in May.
      Pelé’s 1970 World Cup Brazil shirt fetched £157,750 in 2002 and England hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst’s shirt from the 1966 Final sold for £91,750 in 2000.  
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      Tyson Fury set to release his debut single to raise money for men’s mental health charity

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      TYSON Fury is hoping for a massive hit — by recording a single for charity.The heavyweight champ, 34, will release his version of crowd favourite Sweet Caroline on November 11.
      Tyson Fury hopes for massive hit on release of charity single, this NovemberCredit: PA
      Tyson, who is a keen singer, dueted with Robbie Williams on his 2019 Christmas albumCredit: Getty
      Proceeds will go to mental health charity Talk Club.Tyson said: “Sweet Caroline is a record I’ve always loved and I’m excited to record it.
      “It’s a great opportunity for me to give something back to mental health and hopefully continue to raise awareness for a cause that’s really close to my heart.”
      The dad of six is a keen singer who often serenades the crowds after his fights.
      He also duetted with Robbie Williams on a track on his Christmas album in 2019.
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      But he has also spoken of his mental health struggles.
      Talk Club founders Ben Akers and Gavin Thorpe said: “Men see themselves in Tyson, so when he talks — or sings —they listen.
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      England’s World Cup Wags plan mega bling holiday to Qatar – including camel racing

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      ENGLAND’S Wags aim to have a ball and shop for bling in Qatar while their fellas try to win the World Cup there.The players’ partners have already eyed up a £40,000-a-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton’s five-star Sharq Village and Spa in Doha.
      The Wags, including Sasha Attwood, plan to watch camels race on the sands
      Sasha is the glamorous girlfriend of England’s Jack GrealishCredit: Getty
      Other Three Lions family members will be holed up at the five-star Marsa Malaz KempinskiCredit: KEMPINSKI
      Up to ten aim to share its Royal Villa with ocean views, a chef’s kitchen and 24-hour butler service.
      Spa treatments include a £170 stress relief massage, should the Three Lions be taken to penalties, and a £400 facial to ease tension.
      The Wags — including Harry Maguire’s wife Fern, Jordan ­Pickford’s missus Megan, Kyle Walker’s other half Annie, Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood and Declan Rice’s partner Lauren Fryer — also plan to watch camels race on the sands.
      A planned trip to Pearl Island will include visiting high end jewellery and clothing outlets.
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      A source said: “They want to see everything Doha has to offer. They’re excited about going and want to make the most of it.
      “They are going to behave themselves but this is going to be a no expense spared trip of a lifetime for them all.”
      The Wags will be staying on a £1billion cruise liner during the tournament — with other family members holed up at the five-star Marsa Malaz Kempinski.
      Their secret plans emerged after a presentation by the Football Association warned them to be on their best behaviour in Qatar where rules are strict.
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      They were told that in public they must “dress modestly” and avoid displays of affection.
      They must not drink alcohol or swear in public, play loud music, sing, shout or act “inappropriately” during prayer calls.
      The FA delivered the non- negotiable rules at a secret ­presentation ahead of England’s 3-3 draw with Germany at Wembley last month.
      England boss Gareth Southgate is expected to name his World Cup squad in the coming days.
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      His side are among the pre-tournament favourites.
      The Three Lions’ first group match will be against Iran in Doha on November 21 — the day after the tournament starts. More