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      Flop Prem star folds fashion brand with debts of nearly £300,000 after pundits blasted launch before huge game

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      FOOTBALLER Jesse Lingard has axed his fashion brand after piling up debts of nearly £300,000.The former Man United star, who is currently playing at South Korean club FC Seoul, has placed JLingz Ltd into voluntary liquidation.Former Man Utd player Jesse Lingard has axed his fashion brandCredit: BackGridJLingz Ltd had been in the red since its inception 6½ years agoCredit: Instagram/@ jlingzLatest accounts lodged with Companies House show the merchandise firm has debts of £276,883.The brand had been in the red since its inception 6½ years ago.Shortly before playing for England in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Lingard applied for trademarks to cover clothing, footwear, headgear and his JL symbol goal celebration.The first JLingz products went on sale that year, but Lingard was criticised for launching a brand rather than concentrating on football.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSPundits Roy Keane and Gary Neville later hit out at him before Liverpool beat Man United 3-1.Ex-United defender Neville said: “Before Liverpool away — the biggest match of the season — don’t launch a clothes brand.”He fell out of favour at United and went on loan to West Ham before a 2022 free transfer to Nottingham Forest.He joined FC Seoul in February.Most read in FootballJesse Lingard fires wildly over the bar on K League debutThe first JLingz products went on sale in 2018Credit: Instagram/@ jlingzLingard was criticised for launching a brand rather than concentrating on footballCredit: Instagram/@ jlingz More

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      Wayne Rooney ready to fill new house husband role as Coleen chooses between clutch of lucrative TV offers

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      WAYNE Rooney yesterday bagged a new role for 2025 as house husband — after leaving his manager’s job at Plymouth.His exit comes as wife Coleen plans a TV career after her successful stint on I’m A Celebrity.Wayne Rooney has left his manager’s job at Plymouth ArgyleCredit: RexMeanwhile, wife Coleen is ­mulling over a clutch of ‘very attractive’ telly offersCredit: RexColeen is ­mulling over a clutch of “very attractive” telly offers while hubby Wayne prepares to take over the reins at home, sources said last night.The couple are preparing for a sudden reversal of roles after Wayne, 39, left the ­manager’s seat at struggling Plymouth Argyle yesterday.The former England and Manchester United striker will return home to their four children – ­leaving Coleen, 38, to focus on her flourishing TV career in the wake of her star turn on I’m A Celebrity.The Sun understands she is weighing up “four or five” TV deals which could see her sitting ­alongside the likes of screen stars Holly ­Willoughby, Lorraine Kelly and Cat Deeley.READ MORE ON WAYNE ROONEYColeen, who finished second on I’m A Celeb, said after leaving the jungle that she was looking forward to seeing her boys and Wayne before considering her next move.But sources insisted last night it was now “her time to shine” after Championship outfit Plymouth Argyle announced that Wayne had left by mutual consent following a dismal run of form.A source said: “Coleen is sad that Wayne has lost his job because she knows how much work he put into it and how much he loves being a football manager.“But every cloud has a silver ­lining and it means that he will be back home with her and the boys and will give her more confidence that she can grab hold of whatever opportunities come her way.Most read in Football“Since leaving Australia she has tried to focus on her kids as it was very hard to be away from them for so long.“But she is aware there is huge interest in her and offers from TV companies and shows have been flooding in. There are four or five very attractive offers already on the table.Wayne Rooney hits out at speculation he took mystery woman back to his flat and says ‘it’s simply not true’“Wayne being back home will allow her to give them her full consideration.“Wayne’s football career has always taken precedence and rightly so given how successful he’s been. But it seems like it’s now Coleen’s time to shine. She’s supported him for the past 20 years so now it might be his time to play second fiddle to Coleen.”Coleen — who lives in the North West with sons Kai, 15, Klay, 11, Kit, eight and Cass, six — told last month how she had previously turned down TV offers because she had “a lot going on”.She said of her decision to do I’m A Celebrity: “I was ready to go in. My kids are that little bit older and I felt like I could leave them and be at ease. And also, within myself, I have had a lot going on in the past and I haven’t felt ready. Whereas I thought, ‘You know what, give it a go’. I love the show and it was a challenge. I don’t regret anything.”Meanwhile her husband — who enjoyed a glittering playing career before embarking on management — has been struggling at the other end of the country at Plymouth.The team has not won since November 5, enduring several heavy defeats, before losing 2-0 to relegation rivals Oxford United on Sunday.The club said yesterday: “Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and Head Coach Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect.“We would like to thank Wayne and his team for all their efforts and wish them well for the future.”It came less than 24 hours after Wayne angrily hit out at allegations he had taken a mystery woman back to his rented flat.He explained that she and a male friend had innocently given him a lift.Wayne said: “I am aware of a video circulating online. The video shows a man and woman looking around my apartment. The couple kindly gave me a lift home and were in there at the same time as my son who was visiting.”Coleen, who was pictured with her children watching Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night, was said to be “unconcerned” by the video.Coleen will focus on her flourishing TV career in the wake of her star turn on I’m A CelebCredit: RexRooney burst on to the scene as a 16-year-old at Everton before moving to Manchester United, where he became the club’s all-time top scorer, with 253 goals.He landed a string of trophies during his time at Old Trafford, including five Premier League titles and the Champions League. He also won 120 caps for England and scored 53 goals.After a spell in the States with DC United, Rooney joined Derby County as a player in January 2020, before being appointed manager 12 months later.Derby were relegated from the Championship at the end of the following season, but had been in administration and suffered a 21-point deduction. He quit the club in June 2022.Rooney then went back across the Atlantic to the MLS with DC United the following month, winning his first game in charge.But his side picked up just nine points from their last 14 games and they mutually parted ways at the end of the season.The former England captain then joined Birmingham City in October 2023 with the club in sixth place in the Championship.But he lost his job in January last year after losing nine of 15 games and spent time out of football before Plymouth Argyle came calling in May.Rooney’s Argyle side were struggling in the Championship when he was axedCredit: GettyNow unemployed, Wayne is ready to be a house husband and care for his four boysCredit: Coleen Rooney/InstagramColeen was pictured with her children watching Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday nightCredit: InstagramHE’S EX MANAGER OF MONTHOUTGOING Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney appears as the January star of the club’s 2025 calendar.One fan posted online: “This is awkward.”Another joked: “They put him in January and he didn’t even survive that long!”A tale of two RooneysWAYNE and Coleen Rooney have been together for more than 20 years.Here we look at the paths their lives have taken.Wayne made his pro debut for Everton at 16Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdColeen released fitness DVD Coleen McLoughlin’s Brand New Body in 20052002: Wayne makes pro debut for Everton at 16.Later becomes Premier League’s then-youngest goalscorer.Clothing shop worker Coleen starts dating Wayne aged 16.2003: Wayne becomes England’s youngest scorer against Macedonia, four months after debut at 17 against Australia.Coleen accepts Wayne’s garage forecourt proposal before landing a small role in soap Hollyoaks.2004 to 2006: Wayne stars at the Euros before a £30million move to Manchester United.Coleen releases fitness DVD Coleen McLoughlin’s Brand New Body in 2005.Appears on Tonight with Trevor McDonald about sister Rosie’s Rett syndrome in 2006.2007 to 2010: Wayne wins first Premier League title in 2007 and first Champions League trophy in 2008.Coleen releases series of books, ITV series Coleen’s Real Women, and fronts campaigns for Asda and Littlewoods.Couple wed in 2008.First son Kai born in 2009.2010 to 2018: Wayne breaks Sir Bobby Charlton’s goalscoring records for England and Man United.Re-signs for Everton in 2017 then joins MLS side D.C. United in 2018.Coleen gives birth to Klay in 2013, Kit in 2016 and Cass in 2018.2019 to 2023: Wayne is player-manager at Derby County from 2020 to 2022 then D.C. United manager for 15 months.Coleen makes infamous Wagatha Christie post on social media in 2019 claiming Rebekah Vardy had leaked stories from her Instagram.Their High Court libel trial features in a Channel 4 drama, Disney+ and ITV documentary and West End play.READ MORE SUN STORIES2024: Wayne becomes Plymouth Argyle manager in May. Sacked seven months later.Coleen is runner-up in I’m A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here. More

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      England captain Harry Kane’s eye-watering net worth revealed

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      ENGLAND captain Harry Kane is continuing to coin it in off the pitch — with his personal worth now more than £91million, latest figures show.The Bayern Munich forward, 31, had been No 35 in The Sunday Times Rich List for sport earlier this year — with a net wealth of £75million.England skipper Harry Kane’s personal worth is now more than £91million, latest figures showBut he has added £10.8million from spon­sorship deals through his image rights firm in ­figures filed with Companies House dated up to December 31, 2023.He also has raked in £3.6million in wages from German side Bayern — while his property firm’s value is up by £2million to £15million.The star also raked in cash from from the likes of Nike and Mars and his property empire went up in value from £13m to £15 million.This all means he’s now worth more than £91m.READ MORE ON HARRY KANEHarry has an organisation called HK28 LTD.Books filed to Companies House this week show it retained cash and assets of £11m for the 12 months to the end of December last year and has nine employees – one up on the previous year.Its trading name is self-titled as The Harry Kane Company.”The Harry Kane Company exclusively manages the football, business, and charity interests of England Captain and Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane,” it explains on its LinkedIn page.Most read in Football”With specialism across sport, business, entertainment and charity sectors, the team work purposefully with global brands, innovators and charitable organisations to harness Harry’s profile and platforms to inspire, educate and empower others.”HK28 recently announced a new partnership with 3Bears Foods GmbH, with Kane starring in an advert for their porridge.’It felt like the beginning of the end for Harry Kane’ says Man Utd legend as he admits fears for England captain Kane also invests in eco-friendly performance wear brand Reflo and the low-calorie doughnut company Urban Legend.In addition to these interests as well as his Harry Kane Foundation, he has been involved with other global brands including Cadbury, Amazon and Topps.He is estimated to be making £400,000-per-week – or £1.8million-per-month – at the German giants on his four-year contract.This means he will net more than £86m over the lifetime of that contract, that will see him in Germany until he is 34.Kane is a director at a property business called Edward James Investments Limited alongside his parents and brother Charlie, who is also his agent.Accounts also filed this week show it has of £2.2m in its coffers and bricks and mortar worth £15m. More

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      Bizarre reason Jorginho’s form dipped after fiancee’s late-night doorstep showdown with beautician revealed

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      FOOTIE ace Jorginho lost form after leaving his two lucky bracelets with a beautician pal at the centre of a Ring doorbell row with his fiancée.The Arsenal star, 33, took off the charms during a meeting with Vanessa Sandora.Jorginho’s footy form dropped off after he left a charm at a beautician’s house, the star is pictured here with partner Catherine HardingThe Arsenal star took off two bracelets during a meeting with Vanessa SandoraHe asked for them back but Vanessa, 39, could not find them.The midfielder’s Chelsea form slumped and later he was sold to Arsenal for £12million.This month his fiancée Catherine Harding, 34, arrived at Vanessa’s London home at 11.30pm asking about her and the star.Vanessa explained they had met in the past but had not had any contact since.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSVanessa told The Sun on Sunday: “At one of our meetings, Jorginho took off his beaded bracelets.“He left them behind. “I didn’t think much about it.“I heard he wanted them back but I couldn’t find them anywhere.Most read in Football“Afterwards his form for Chelsea dipped and I was told by friends he blamed the fact he wasn’t wearing his lucky bracelets. “Apparently they’d been blessed in a church.Arsenal star Jorginho gets engaged to stunning Wag Catherine Harding and shares intimate snaps of proposal“Without them he felt he wasn’t the same player.”Vanessa added: “After our third meeting, we continued to message.“But we didn’t meet again and I deleted Jorginho from social media in December 2022. “I thought that was the end of it.”Last week The Sun on Sunday told how Catherine visited Vanessa on December 4.In a chat captured on her Ring doorbell, Vanessa said she had met Jorginho but added: “He’s not my type, and I’m not into football, so I was pretty unfazed.”Vanessa and Jorginho matched on dating app Raya in 2019, the year he met Catherine.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe couple have a son, four, got engaged a year ago, and star in Amazon Prime’s Married to the Game.Jorginho and Catherine were asked for comment.After losing the charm, the midfielder’s Chelsea form slumped and a year later he was sold to Arsenal for £12millionCredit: GettyThe footballer’s bracelets were blessed in a churchJorginho in a cup clash for the Gunners against Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyCatherine confronts Vanesssa in a late-night doorstep showdown More

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      Man City love rat Kyle Walker did not give Christmas gifts to his children with Lauryn Goodman despite £27m fortune

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      FOOTIE ace Kyle Walker did not send Christmas gifts to his two kids with Lauryn Goodman.The Man City star, 34, worth an estimated £27million, missed out son Kairo and daughter Kinara for a second year despite promising friends he’d do the “right thing”.Lauryn Goodman feels let down by Kyle Walker, say mutual palsCredit: AlamyWalker missed out son Kairo and daughter Kinara for a second year — despite promising friends to do the ‘right thing’Credit: Instagram @lauryngoodman91Annie and Kyle spent Christmas Day together despite her filing for divorce in OctoberCredit: InstagramA source close to Kyle said: ‘He provides for the children financially’Credit: AlamyIt has left Lauryn feeling the humbug spirit, say sources.One said: “All of their mutual friends have talked to Kyle.“They feel really upset for the children and for Lauryn who is always trying to do right by their kids.“They were hoping Kyle would put aside his differences for the sake of the children.Read More on Sport“But to leave them with nothing to open for another year is just really sad.”Chaos broke out last Christmas between Lauryn, Kyle and his then- pregnant wife Annie.Lauryn broke the news of her second child with Kyle on December 27 in a text to Annie — leading to a huge public feud.Kyle later admitted he’d lied to both women and moved out of the family home in Cheshire.Most read in FootballAnnie filed for divorce this October and is preparing to seek half his fortune. It comes after The Sun revealed Kyle spent a couple of hours on Christmas Day with Annie and their four sons before going to training.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner files for divorce and gears up to fight for star’s £27m fortuneLauryn became pregnant while Kyle was on a break from Annie in 2019 and Kairo was born the following year. He and Annie rebuilt their relationship and got married in 2021.Kyle and Lauryn stayed in touch, started to spend time together and had days out with Kairo, and then briefly rekindled their relationship before Kinara was conceived.The source added: “Kyle told mutual friends that the kids would get gifts this year. “They still believe he will do the right thing and some will be delivered in the New Year to show them Kyle does care.”A source close to Kyle said: “He provides for the children financially.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He’s never been a part of Lauryn’s Christmas celebrations with the children. “There’s no reason this year would be any different.” More

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      Man Utd fans blast Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he cuts £40k donation to charity helping club icons despite £23bn fortune

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      MAN United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been dubbed Scrooge after cutting funding for a charity helping former players.United previously gave £40,000 a year to the trust, which fears it will fold without the lifeline.Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, worth £23billion, has been dubbed Scrooge after cutting funding for a charity helping former playersCredit: Alamy­Payments to the charity helping some of the club’s older players, including former skipper Bryan Robson, have been terminatedCredit: AllsportRed Devils great Denis Irwin is among 300 members of the Association of Former Manchester United PlayersCredit: AlamySupporters said it was a “kick in the teeth” following £23billion tycoon Sir Jim’s ticket price rises and a Christmas do ban.It follows a series of petty penny-pinching measures by Sir Jim, Britain’s richest man who is worth an estimated £23billion.The club had previously given a yearly sum to the Association of Former Manchester United Players, which was set up in 1985 to help footballers from bygone eras who earned nothing like the megabucks of today’s superstars.It puts on four events a year where ex-players can rub shoulders with others who signed professional forms with the club but never made a first-team appearance.READ MORE ON MANCHESTER UNITEDBut when the charity contacted Old Trafford after two quarterly payments of £10,000 failed to arrive, it was shocked to learn it plans to end all funding as part of Sir Jim’s cost-cutting drive.Trustee Jim Elms, 84, who played for United’s youth team and reserves from 1957 to 1960, called the move “ridiculous”. He said the charity does “so much good for the club for so little”, and has urged it to reconsider.He told The Sun: “We sent a ­letter to say we’ve not been paid. Nobody came out and told us so we had to send another letter.“That’s when we started hearing things that it was going to be the end of us.”Most read in FootballHe told how United’s chief executive Omar Berrada called him just days before Christmas.Jim, who played with Bobby Moore for an England youth team, said: “It didn’t go too well.Man Utd fans launch foul-mouthed protest at Sir Jim Ratcliffe and call him a ‘c—‘ over ticket price decision“Omar was non-committal. He’s going to meet us again in January but he said he couldn’t see it changing.“He didn’t seem to think that we were a necessity.”Jim, of Bramhall, Cheshire, added: “We’ve ran it since 1985.“Keeping the old players together. Looking after the ones that couldn’t pay for funerals.“I just can’t understand them myself. It’s ridiculous.”He added that each event was held at Old Trafford’s Manchester suite, which they pay to hire out.Among its 300 members are ­former skipper Bryan Robson, Alex Stepney, Denis Law, Brian Kidd, Arthur Albiston, Frank Stapleton, Denis Irwin and David May.Jim went on: “We give away around £10-20,000 to charity, mostly children’s charities in the local area. We’ve had £20,000 this year but not the rest of it.”The tycoon has launched a ruthless cost-cutting drive since his minority takeover of the club was announcedSir Jim has been clear that United need to save money, but this move has left him looking like a Christmas ScroogeA sourceHe has written a follow-up letter to the CEO, telling him: “We do so much good for the name of MUFC for so little. Please look again.”The cuts were also slammed by Dan Coombs, editor at supporters’ group United In Focus.He said: “After a summer where United spent £101million net and continue to pay incredibly high wages, the savings from this latest cut are a drop in the ocean, and are a kick in the teeth for many of the club’s former greats, who were not paid the excesses today’s footballers receive.”A source added: “Everyone knows the club needs to save money but some things just shouldn’t be cut.”Some of the players who benefit from this organisation never earned a penny from football and aren’t in the best financial circumstances.“Sir Jim has been clear that United need to save money, but this move has left him looking like a Christmas Scrooge.”Party scrappedThe chemicals tycoon, 72, has launched a ruthless cost-cutting drive since his minority takeover of the club was announced 12 months ago.More than 250 employees have been made redundant, while managerial legend Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2million-a-year ambassador role has been axed.Staff have also seen their ­traditional Christmas party scrapped and their bonus cut.Employees no longer receive free tickets for the FA Cup Final and had to pay for their own transport to Wembley in May this year.Ticket discounts for youngsters and over-65s were also scrapped.A club source said United “greatly appreciated” the role of AFMUP in maintaining relationships between former players and would continue supporting events.They added: “We are no longer able to make charitable donations to AFMUP while the club is ­making significant losses.“Our focus is on putting the club back on a sustainable financial footing so that we are in a position to invest in our priorities of achieving success on the pitch, and renewing our infrastructure.”Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man UtdSIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S minority takeover at Manchester United was announced on Christmas Eve in 2023 – and a lot has happened at Old Trafford since…December 2023 – Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe’s takeover on Christmas Eve, vowing to invest £245m into Old TraffordJanuary 2024 – Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford photographed meeting Erik ten Hag during tour of Carrington January 2024 – Omar Berrada poached from Man City as new CEO February 2024 – Ratcliffe’s £1billion, 27.7 per cent takeover officially completed February 2024 – Former CEO Richard Arnold quits board as Ineos pair John Rees and Rob Nevin addedMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe bans words “awesome” and “lukewarm cappuccino” in bizarre moveMarch 2024 – Matt Johnson appointed head of women’s footballMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe announces plans to build “Wembley of the North” to replace Old TraffordMarch 2024 – Man Utd NYSE share price drops to $13.73 on March 21 – down from $20.52 immediately after Ratcliffe takeover in DecemberApril 2024 – Senior staff club credit cards and private cars cancelled April 2024 – John Murtough quits as football director April 2024 – Jason Wilcox appointed technical director after compensation package agreed with Southampton May 2024 – Ratcliffe turns Carrington “toxic” after sending email to employees slamming “disgraceful” lack of cleanlinessMay 2024 – Work finally starts on leaking Old Trafford roofMay 2024 – Man Utd finish eighth in Premier League, worst-ever finish May 2024 – Ratcliffe gives employees just one week to decide if they want to accept redundancy May 2024 – Staff forced to pay for own transport to FA Cup final and only given one ticketMay 2024 – Pre-match party and hotel for senior staff before FA Cup final axedMay 2024 – Man Utd shock rivals Man City to win FA Cup despite suggestions Erik ten Hag will be sacked regardless of resultJune 2024 – Man Utd announce £50m plans to upgrade Carrington training ground June 2024 – Ratcliffe introduces strict “back to work” policy forcing staff to come into officeJune 2024 – Ratcliffe scores own goal with comments about women’s teamJuly 2024 – Man Utd finally agree deal to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director after four months of gardening leave at Newcastle, who received £3m in compensationJuly 2024 – Erik ten Hag signs shock new contract extension until 2026July 2024 – Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake appointed assistant managers, Andreas Georgson first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher’s role changes from technical director to first-team coach. Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy depart.July 2024 – Ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins on short-term basis as interim director of recruitment July 2024 – Jean-Claude Blanc added to Man Utd board  July 2024 – Man Utd cut down number of staff on US pre-season tour to 125July 2024 – Ratcliffe makes 250 redundancies including popular media man John Allen, historian Cliff Butler and kitman Alex WylieAugust 2024 – Man Utd splash out £199m in the summer transfer window August 2024 – Matchday staff lunchboxes scrapped and some forced to eat beside toiletOctober 2024 – Man Utd stop paying £2m-a-year ambassador salary to Sir Alex FergusonOctober 2024 – Staff Christmas party cancelled October 2024 – “Back to work” policy costing Utd fortune to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home matchesOctober 2024 – Erik ten Hag sacked with club 14th in Premier League table, costing club £15mNovember 2024 – Ruben Amorim appointed new Man Utd manager on deal until 2027 after stumping up £10m release clause November 2024 – Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy axed by new manager Ruben Amorim November 2024 – Man Utd chiefs locked in blame game over summer shambles including Erik ten Hag situation and transfer signings November 2024 – Ratcliffe reportedly set to half £40,000 budget paid to Manchester United Disabled Supporters AssociationDecember 2024 – Ratcliffe admits “mediocre” Man Utd “still in last century” December 2024 – Fans protest after OAP and children concessions tickets ditched and minimum home ticket cost up to £66December 2024 – Dan Ashworth sacked after five months as sporting directorDecember 2024 – £100 staff Christmas bonus ditched for £40 M&S voucherDecember 2024 – Ceiling starts leaking during Ruben Amorim’s press conference after 3-0 defeat to BournemouthDecember 2024 – Reports of a mice infestation at Old Trafford as rodent droppings found in food kiosks and plush suites as food hygiene ratings drops to just two starsDecember 2024 – SunSport reveals Ratcliffe cuts £40,000 funding donation to Association of Former Manchester United Players charityThe move comes at a turbulent time on the pitch, with new ­manager Ruben Amorim overseeing four defeats in their last five ­Premier League matches.There were fan protests against ticket price rises at last month’s game against Everton at Old ­Trafford, with banners reading “Stop Exploiting Loyalty”.A spokesman for supporters group MUST said asking them to pay their “fair share” after decades of mismanagement was “offensive”.He went on: “We have done everything we have been asked. We’ve cheered the players on even in the face of substandard performance.”But United have defended their penny-pinching, saying: “We have been focused on cost saving to put us on a stronger financial footing.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSir Jim has also insisted “hard choices” are needed. He added: “I want to be free for us to buy really good footballers, not spend so much of the money on infrastructure.”United were approached for comment. RUTHLESS RATCLIFFEBy Sarah RidleySIR Jim Ratcliffe’s savage cuts even shocked United skipper Bruno Fernandes.He was “taken aback” when staff lost their traditional free FA Cup Final ticket, travel, food and accommodation. Fernandes offered to pay himself but was rejected.Some 250 staff were then made redundant in the summer. The club also stopped Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2million-a-year ambassadorial salary, cancelled the staff Xmas party, and axed company credit cards and private chauffeurs.The cost of disabled parking bays were also hiked by 20 per cent. Sir Jim has also considered halving the annual £40,000 budget for the club’s Disabled Supporters’ Association.Earlier this month fans protested at a rise in ticket prices, with the club abolishing discounts for kids and OAPs.The Old Trafford roof is also leaky while water came though the ceiling during manager Ruben Amorim’s press conference last week.A mice infestation has also seen United’s food hygiene rating drop.Fans have expressed their fury over the club’s latest ticket price hikesCredit: GettyManchester United’s stadium Old Trafford has a leaky roofCredit: GettyThe club has stopped Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2million-a-year ambassadorial salaryCredit: Getty More

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      Man City ace Phil Foden’s kids take a spin in custom-built mini Mercedes G-Wagons

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      FOOTIE ace Phil Foden’s children take a spin in custom-built mini Mercedes G-Wagons.The electric Christmas gifts are modelled on the Man City star’s own £200,000 car.Phil Foden’s children take a spin in custom-built mini Mercedes G-WagonsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEAfYB_iIqc/?hl=enElectric Christmas gifts are modelled on the Man City star’s own £200,000 G-WagonCredit: BackGridPhil’s son Ronnie unwrapping his pricey Christmas presentCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEAfYB_iIqc/?hl=en£11million-a-year Man City star Phil had no problem paying for the giftsCredit: ReutersHe posted a clip of Ronnie, five, and True, three, zipping round his Cheshire mansion’s garden.The £11million-a-year star had no problem paying at least £800 each for the gifts.Phil, 24, also has a baby with partner Rebecca Cooke.It comes after Phil moved a chef into the grounds of his home as he attempts to cook up a storm in the Premier League over the coming months.READ MORE ON PHIL FODENThe Manchester City and England striker has recently moved away from his Stockport roots and into a country pile.And Foden, 24, has taken a full-time chef with him who will live in the gatekeeper’s cottage on the Cheshire Estate.A source revealed: “Phil wants to be on top of his nutrition and the chef has a lovely space to prepare all his meals.“It’s the ultimate luxury and because he’s away a lot with the team, having his own chef means he can just focus on his football and young family.”Most read in FootballFoden’s mum Claire recently told Talk Eat Laugh: “The shocking thing is I hear him ordering salmon a lot now and he never used to eat that!”He used to have low iron levels, but that’s all up to scratch now.”Phil Foden’s fed-up neighbours have declared war on the England ace for destroying their neighbourhood and turning it into Skid Row More

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      Manchester United players want VIP Oasis reunion tickets from rival City players

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      MANCHESTER United players hope to call on Manchester City rivals for VIP tickets to Oasis reunion gigs.City’s Jack Grealish, John Stones, Kyle Walker and Phil Foden are close pals with Noel and Liam Gallagher, who are often seen in the dressing room celebrating derby wins.Tickets could be passed to the likes of Red Devils Amad Diallo and Bruno FernandesCredit: RexNoel and Liam Gallagher are often seen in the Man City dressing room celebrating derby winsCredit: Social media – Refer to sourceThe Oasis brothers love to mock United’s lack of recent trophies.But United players hope friendships formed with City stars on international duty and other functions will prove crucial.Tickets could be passed to the likes of Red Devils Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes.A source said: “United’s lads are used to being the hottest ticket in town. They have a load of lackeys who generally get them what they want.READ MORE ON MAN UTD“But they know getting in touch with Liam or Noel is not going to help, so are hoping their City mates can use their contacts.” Oasis are due to play Manchester’s Heaton Park in July.Grealish has told how he had yet to get tickets from Noel as he was unsure when City play in the Club World Cup next summer.But he added: “Trust me, I’ll be there. It’ll be the first time I’ve seen them live.”Noel, who is also pals with City boss Pep Guardiola, has previously told how most of his family support United.Most read in FootballHe said: “It’s only myself, Liam and our brother Paul who are City fans. The rest of my family — there must be about 6,000 of us — are United. But I’m glad my dad took us to see City.”Oasis split in 2009, a year after City were taken over by the Abu Dhabi United Group. They have since won eight Premier League titles.United have not won one since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.Man City debut ‘Oasis kit’ but unveiling massively backfires as fans call it ‘worst ever’ and compare it to iconic sweet More