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      Wayne Rooney’s son Kai, 12, lands first modelling job with Puma

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      WAYNE Rooney’s lad Kai is seen in his first modelling job — a tie-up with Puma at the age of 12.His eldest son was snapped doing up the laces on a fresh pair of white trainers.
      The eldest son of ex-footballer Wayne Rooney has landed his first modelling job with giant Puma
      Kai, 12, announced his brand campaign as he tied his laces on a fresh pair of white trainers, pictured: with WayneCredit: Instagram
      Kai, who has signed to Man United’s academy, shared the snap with his 59,000 Instagram followers
      Tracksuit-clad Kai, who has signed to Man United’s academy, shared the photo with his 59,000 Instagram followers as part of a “back to school” campaign.
      It was announced last month that the teenager had signed a deal with the sports brand.
      The lad is following in the footsteps of his Man United legend dad Wayne on and off the pitch.
      Former England skipper Wayne was the face of Nike and starred in the Write The Future ad for the 2010 World Cup alongside fellow stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba.
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      United’s all-time top scorer, with 253 goals in 559 appearances, was delighted when Kai signed for the club.
      And his son netted an impressive 56 times for the under-12s last season where he is teammates with Ronaldo’s son Cristiano Jr.
      Kai’s dad said: “He did have other options, other clubs to go to.
      “But he decided he wants to sign for Manchester United, so it was his decision and not mine.”
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      Kai and brothers Klay, nine, Kit, six, and Cass, four, flew out to the US this month to visit Wayne, now head coach of Washington-based DC United.
      Wayne, who quit as Derby manager in June, posted a picture with his boys before they flew home with mum Coleen, captioned: “See you soon lads.”
      Wayne was the face of Nike, pictured: with Coleen, and their four boys – Kai, Klay, Kit, and Cass More

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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ‘smashed on the chin with an iron bar and forced to lie in front of kids’ during home raid

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      FOOTIE star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was beaten up and robbed by four armed men yesterday in a terrifying raid on his home.The raiders broke in through the garden then threatened the ex-Arsenal striker, 33, and his wife Alysha Behague with guns and iron bars.
      The couple were reportedly handcuffed and tied up — with Auba smashed on the chin with a bar and Alysha hit over the head
      Gabon international Aubameyang left Arsenal on deadline day in January after being stripped of the captaincyCredit: Rex
      The couple were reportedly handcuffed and tied up — with Auba smashed on the chin with a bar and Alysha hit over the head.
      They were made to lie on the floor for an hour in front of their kids, Curtys, 11, and Pierre, six, it was said.
      Alysha, 36, was forced to open a safe full of valuables including jewellery, which the thugs snatched.
      They fled from Barcelona ace Aubameyang’s pad in a white Audi A3.
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      Alysha reported the raid in the Castelldefels region of Catalonia, and police are investigating.
      The burglary happened at around 1am — just hours after Aubameyang was an unused substitute in his side’s 4-0 home win over Real Valladolid.
      Neither he or Alysha were seriously injured. Both were said to be doing “OK” yesterday.
      They apparently refused to go to hospital to avoid their children being scared further.
      The gang was still on the loose.
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      Last week, crooks stole a £60,000 watch from Aubameyang’s teammate Robert Lewandowski car as he arrived for training.
      Aubameyang’s home is 650ft from properties owned by former Barca heroes Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez — who use private security firms at their pads.
      Gabon international Aubameyang left Arsenal on deadline day in January after being stripped of the captaincy, having fallen out of favour with boss Mikel Arteta.
      He had signed for the Gunners in 2018 in a £56million deal from German side Borussia Dortmund, and went on to score 68 goals in 128 games.
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      Towards the end of his spell there, he was dropped for returning one day late from an authorised trip to collect his sick mum from France.
      After leaving, he said his issues at the North London club were “only with” Arteta. More

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      Coleen Rooney and kids enjoy beach day with Wayne before leaving him to head back home to England

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      COLEEN Rooney and kids have a day at the beach with Wayne before they leave him to head back home to England.The mum of four posed in her swimsuit while Kai, 12, Klay, nine, Kit, six, and Cass, four, played in the sand in the US.
      Coleen Rooney and her kids had a day at the beach before they leave Wayne to head back home to EnglandCredit: Instagram
      Wayne hugged his boys in a photo Coleen shared yesterdayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/waynerooney/
      She posted: “It was worth the traffic.”
      DC United boss Wayne, 36, hugged his boys in a photo Coleen shared yesterday.
      She wrote: “We love you @waynerooney.
      “See you soon.”
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      Wayne’s start to life back in DC hasn’t exactly gone to plan.
      Rooney, 36, has won just one game – with the win coming against Orlando City.
      DC United have drawn once and lost four times under England’s record goal scorer.
      But to help Rooney settle into his new role, his family flew over to the US to visit.
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      The Rooneys spent time in New York and shared a family photo in front of the Statue of Liberty.
      Coleen and the kids also visited Washington, where they spent time during Rooney’s playing days.
      However, Coleen didn’t like the move and prefers the North East of England.
      In her highly-publicised trial against fellow Wag Rebekah Vardy, Coleen confessed that when she lived in Maryland in 2019, she was so miserable that she “cried every night”.
      The visit was a much needed morale boost for Rooney, who posted an adorable photo alongside his four boys as his family set off to return to England.
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      Rooney captioned the Instagram post: “See you soon lads.”
      Everton fans will also be pleased to see second oldest, Klay, sporting the Toffees’ famous blue colours.
      Coleen said the seaside trip was ‘worth the traffic’Credit: Instagram
      Wayne was seen heading to practice with DC United on SaturdayCredit: Splash More

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      Emotional moment Liverpool players and fans pay tribute to murdered Olivia Pratt-Korbel during 9-0 win over Bournemouth

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      LIVERPOOL FC paid tribute to murdered Olivia Pratt-Korbel yesterday as they scored nine goals — matching her age.Captain Jordan Henderson — who led them to the 9-0 victory over Bournemouth — revealed a shirt emblazoned with “RIP Olivia YNWA”.
      Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson’s T-shirt read ‘RIP Olivia YNWA’Credit: AFP
      Olivia Pratt-Korbel, 9, was tragically gunned down in her homeCredit: Facebook
      All fans at Anfield applauded in the ninth minute and followed it with a rousing rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone.
      Before the clash, Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp told in the matchday programme of his shock.
      The German said: “Nine years old? I cannot comprehend it and the more I think about it, the more difficult it becomes to understand.
      “I would like to pass on the sympathies of everyone at Liverpool FC to Olivia’s family.”
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      Prior to kick-off, the Anfield stadium announcer urged anyone with information about the gun murders of Olivia, Ashley Dale, 28, and Sam Rimmer, 22 — which have rocked the city in the past week — to contact cops.
      It comes as the prime suspect in the killing of Olivia was behind bars last night.
      The 36-year-old was bailed and recalled to prison for breaching his licence terms.
      He had been quizzed after Olivia was gunned down by a shooter firing into her home in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, at 10pm on Monday.
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      The suspect was arrested on Thursday for Olivia’s murder, the attempted murder of her mum Cheryl, 46, who was struck in the wrist, and drug dealer Joseph Nee, 35, who ran into Olivia’s home after being shot at.
      A second man, 33, said to be the 36-year-old’s brother, was bailed after his arrest on Friday on suspicion of Olivia’s murder and two counts of attempted murder.
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      Yesterday Harry Doyle, the Assistant Mayor of Liverpool, said the public had come forward with information as they “want to see justice” for Olivia and her family.
      Last night, Merseyside Police, seen removing a front door from a property, asked for further help after releasing an image of a black Audi Q3 car used to ferry injured Nee to hospital.
      Liverpool fans held a minute’s applause for Olivia in the ninth minuteCredit: EPA More

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      Ryan Giggs’ ex Stacey left ‘traumatised’ after three masked men raced off in her £80,000 motor while at home

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      RYAN Giggs’s ex-wife Stacey was left terrified after three masked men stole her £80,000 Range Rover Sport.The mum-of-two Stacey, 43, saw the thieves drive off in the motor at 1.30am yesterday in Worsley, Gtr Manchester.
      Ryan Giggs’ ex-wife Stacey was left terrified after three masked men stole her £80,000 Range Rover SportCredit: BackGrid
      Football legend Gigg’s’ ex saw the gang drive off in her motor at 1.30am in Gtr ManchesterCredit: PP.
      The ordeal took place at the Worsley home where she lives with her children
      A source said: “It was so upsetting. Her kids were there and were hysterical.”
      Stacey is said to be “traumatised” and Liberty, 19, and Zach, 15 — her kids with former Man United hero Ryan Giggs — “inconsolable”.
      A source close to Stacey, who recently split from The Wanted singer Max George, said police used the car’s tracker to find it dumped.
      CCTV filmed the ordeal in Worsley, Gtr Manchester.
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      The source said: “It was so upsetting.
      “Stacey’s kids are hysterical. They’ve been left terrified and inconsolable.
      “And it’s unthinkable for this to happen after everything Stacey has been through with Max.
      “She called police straight away.
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      “They were there all night trying to work out how the robbers accessed the property and her car.
      “Thankfully they found it but the whole incident is terrifying.”
      Yesterday neighbours spotted Ryan arriving to drop off a car for Stacey.
      She and Max, 33, split after The Sun first told how he had grown close to his Strictly co-star, EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, 21.
      A source close to Stacey, who recently split from boyfriend Max George, says the car was found by policeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The vehicle had a tracker which cops used to locate itCredit: BackGrid
      Stacey accused him of cheating on her.
      And she branded him a “lying dog” after The Sun revealed he had taken Maisie on a romantic break to Crete.
      Stacey told a pal: “Max cheated on me with Maisie. I asked him about her but he denied anything had happened.
      Stacey’s kids are hysterical. They’ve been left terrified and inconsolable. A source
      “He said he was like an uncle to Maisie.”
      “After everything I’ve done for him, I cannot believe he would be so rude and disrespectful.
      “He’s a lying dog. I feel betrayed.
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      “I confronted him millions of times about his closeness to her. But he always denied it.
      “I had a gut instinct they were more than just friends.”
      The source said ‘It’s just unthinkable after everything she has been through with Max for this to happen’
      It comes as Stacey accused ex Max of cheating on her with Maisie SmithCredit: James Curley More

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      Benjamin Mendy ‘rape victim’ admits she felt pressured by police to help bring charges against him

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      ONE of football star Benjamin Mendy’s alleged rape victims has admitted she felt pressured by police to help bring ­charges against him.She told a court she had not considered the alleged attack to be rape.
      One of football star Benjamin Mendy’s alleged rape victims has admitted she felt pressured by police to help bring charges against himCredit: PA
      The woman said: “I felt the word ‘rape’ meant like a stranger or in an alleyway.
      “But he was my friend and it was his house.”
      The witness, 22 at the time, is one of three women allegedly raped by Mendy during a pool party at his mansion in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, in July 2021.
      When first questioned she told officers she did not want to get involved.
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      The woman said: “I felt I was being dragged into the situation.”
      Manchester City and France ace Mendy, 28, denies eight rapes and other charges.
      The trial continues at Chester crown court.
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      Eyesore 10ft statue of Manchester City ace Erling Haaland STOLEN after complaints it looks nothing like him

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      AN eyesore 10ft statue of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been stolen.The effigy — sculpted in full match kit from a tree trunk weighing nearly a ton — was nicked after complaints it looked nothing like the 22-year-old star.
      AN eyesore 10ft statue of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been stolen.
      The effigy was nicked after complaints it looked nothing like the football starCredit: Getty
      It had pride of place 50ft above a store in his home town of Bryne, Norway.
      But a thief — suspected to be a disgruntled fan — used a crane to grab it at night.
      Businessman Tore Sivertsen spent £10,000 commissioning the statue saluting City’s £85.5million signing. Even he conceded it was ugly.
      It was hoisted into place two weeks ago and Mr Sivertsen planned to auction it to help fund a hospital in Tanzania until it suddenly vanished early on Wednesday.
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      Haaland, 22, arrived at City in the summer after scoring 86 goals in 89 matches for Borussia Dortmund.
      He has netted a goal in each of three Premier League matches this season.
      Tractor dealership boss Mr Sivertsen told The Sun: “We are all enormously proud of Erling.
      “I thought it would be good to commission a statue to pay tribute.
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      “Some have complained it’s too ugly though, let’s face it, Erling is not a pretty guy. But I was still shocked that someone decided to steal it.”
      Mr Sivertsen commissioned renowned wood sculptor Kjetil Barane, who took a year to craft it from a 100-year-old log.
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      The businessman said: “I accept it may not be to everyone’s taste, but I like it.
      “It’s a work of art rather than a realistic representation of Erling Haaland.”
      The striker has netted a goal in each of three Premier League matches this season.Credit: Reuters
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      Ryan Giggs trial: Verdict delayed in assault case after juror calls in sick

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      RYAN Giggs’s trial was adjourned yesterday when a juror phoned in sick.The Manchester United legend, 48, is accused of butting his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38, and coercively controlling her over three years.
      Ryan Giggs’s trial was adjourned yesterday when a juror phoned in sickCredit: PP.
      He is accused of butting his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38, and coercively controlling her over three yearsCredit: Tim Stewart
      He is also charged with assaulting her sister Emma, 26, on the same night.
      He was arrested at his £1.7million mansion in Worsley, Gtr Manchester, on November 1, 2020.
      The jury went out to begin considering its verdict on Tuesday.
      Yesterday Judge Hilary Manley told the 11 remaining jurors at Manchester crown court: “One of your number has phoned to say they are unwell and cannot attend today.

      “It is hoped they will be here tomorrow.”
      The case was adjourned until 10am today.
      Giggs’s trial was scheduled for January but was delayed for eight months owing to a Covid backlog.
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