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      Police probe into racist who abused Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka is dropped after X refuses to reveal yob’s location

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      A POLICE investigation into a racist who abused Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has been dropped because X/Twitter refused to reveal the culprit’s location.Winger Saka, 22, was targeted with a manipulated image and slur by the yob who said he “needs to be humbled before he ruins this sport any further”.A police investigation into a racist who abused Bukayo Saka has been dropped because X/Twitter refused to reveal the culprit’s locationCredit: GettyIt came after Arsenal’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Bayern Munich in April when the England star went down and appealed for a penalty.Some fans believed he tried to con the referee by throwing himself into the opposition’s goalie.Arsenal contacted X to get the post removed but it took four weeks for it to suspend the account.The Met brought in specialist UK Football Policing Unit detectives to trace the racist.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey found the account-holder was based overseas but X would not say which country so it could not be passed on to the relevant authorities.Labour MP Clive Betts, chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Football, said: “Simply because they are overseas and X is not prepared to take action is not good enough. “If we cannot rely on them to self-moderate then further regulation is required.”Sunder Katwala, of equality think-tank British Future, said: “When the police want to act, it is enormously disappointing if X are refusing to facilitate the effort to prosecute and show that extreme racial hatred should carry consequences.”Most read in FootballArsenal said it was supporting Saka. X has been approached for comment.Bukayo Saka breaks silence on amazing reaction to Watkins’ Netherlands winning goal to fire England into Euro 2024 final More

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      Model Alice Campello poses draped in blue after splitting from ex-Chelsea striker hubby Alvaro Morata

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      MODEL Alice Campello is feeling blue after splitting from former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, her hubby of seven years.The Italian, 29, said of Morata, 31, captain of the Spain side that beat England in the Euros: “We couldn’t have loved each other more and continue to. We promised to never hurt each other or be toxic and end it before that happens.”Model Alice Campello stunned in this blue bra and silk shirt comboCredit: IntimissimiAlice has modelled for Dior and ChanelCredit: Max MaraYesterday The Sun revealed that the pair had taken the “painful decision” to split, stating they still had a great respect for one another.The couple got married in 2018 – just eight months after connecting on social media.Alice revealed to The Sun that she initially rejected Morata’s approaches but she was quickly won over by his gestures.That included the striker driving eight hours to meet her family before returning to Turin as he had to train with Juventus.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSFast forward a few months and Morata was playing for Real Madrid, and he popped the question during a magic show.Alice stayed by his side ever since, following him to Chelsea before moving back to Madrid and Juventus.She was also snapped alongside the 31-year-old after he won the Euros with Spain in Berlin in July.But she will not be with Morata as he embarks on a new chapter with AC Milan following his £11million move from Atletico Madrid.Most read in FootballThe pair have ended their marriage six years after tying the knot in a glitzy bash in Venice, where Alice is from.Alice is a model who has worked with Dior and Chanel, while she has launched her own brand of bags called Avril Gau.Morata and his Wag have ‘beautiful night’ with England icon Beckham and wife Victoria – and Danny Drinkwater approvesShe has four children with Morata –  twins, Alessandro and Leonardo, six, as well as Edoardo, three, and Bella, one.Alice and footballer ex-hubby Alvaro got married in 2018Credit: GettyThe pair, who split this week, have 4 children togetherCredit: Instagram / @alicecampello More

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      Gareth Southgate splashes out £2.4million on properties for his growing investment firm

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      EX-ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate has splashed out on a string of new signings – snapping up £2.4 million of properties for his growing investment firm.Canny Southgate, 53, has bought five new homes for his buy to let company – which now holds £6.4 million of property.Gareth Southgate has splashed out £2.4million on properties for his growing investment firmCredit: APSouthgate’s company MAS Investment Holdings – which deals in “the buying and selling of real estate” – bought three apartments at a new development in Birmingham and two properties in Wimbledon, south-west London.Southgate, who resigned as Three Lions boss last month, runs the firm alongside wife Alison. It now owns 16 properties.The new flats in Birmingham cost between £367,000 and £450,000 each and average prices in the Wimbledon development of maisonettes was £667,000.The latest signings are revealed in new paperwork filed at Companies House, which shows loans were secured against the properties.READ MORE ON GARETH SOUTHGATEAnd a source said: “Gareth is tactically astute on and off the pitch, and has stepped up his work on the properties side of things.“He is hoping he has made good signings – and knowing him, he will have done and they will add a lot of value to the business.”Gareth is going to have more time now to focus on business and make sure it is all a success.“It is also a family firm, and he wants to make it work for his wife and their two children so that their futures are secure.Most read in Football“Gareth will not be short of work offers but will also be able to focus on business away from the game.“And this is a sign he is determined to make it work and be a huge success there too.”The Sun’s Shaun Custis and Charlie Wyett discuss Gareth Southgate quitting as England manager and who could replace himSouthgate’s firm, MAS, now owns eight apartments in Birmingham, four properties in London, and four in Manchester.The financial statements show MAS Investment Holdings returning a £65,972 profit on its property dealings.Southgate – tipped for a role in TV punditry – stepped down as England boss after the Three Lions lost in the Euros final to Spain.He said it had been the “honour of my life” to manage the team after 102 games in charge and almost eight years at the helm. More

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      Former Match of the Day host Des Lynam suggests female pundits are unqualified to cover men’s matches

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      EX-Match of the Day host Des Lynam claims female pundits are unqualified to analyse men’s matches.The BBC footie show is regularly fronted by women, including Gabby Logan, with other female guests.Des Lynam claims female pundits are unqualified to analyse men’s matchesCredit: Rex FeaturesLynam, now 81, said: “I’ve got no gripe with female presenters. “But when you’re a pundit and you’re offering opinions about the game, you have to have played it at the level you are talking about — ie, the men’s game.”After a pause, he added to the Radio Times: “In my view.”The veteran broadcaster also questioned the influx of international players, saying: “I’ve supported Brighton all my life, but I can’t name the team now.Read More on Sport“There’s only about two I know, the others are all foreign boys who have come from South America and all sorts of places.”When Lynam left the BBC for ITV after three decades in 1999, Gary Lineker became the main host of Match of the Day — a position he holds 25 years on.Controversially, he is reportedly paid £1.3million a year. Lynam said: “I don’t suppose you can justify it in terms of what a nurse or firemen does, but it’s the market — that’s what the BBC feel they have to pay.”Most read in FootballThe ex-England striker is “a very lucky chap” who has had “two great careers”. Lynam added: “When I left, he immediately got the job and he grew into it very rapidly. I know he’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but for my money I think he does a first-class job.” More

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      Liverpool ace Trent Alexander-Arnold avoids having to tear down £50,000 padel tennis court

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      ENGLAND star Trent Alexander-Arnold has dodged a balls-up after having a £50,000 padel tennis court built in his garden without planning permission.The Liverpool defender, 25, faced having to tear it down amid fears the noisy games could lead to a volley of complaints from neighbours at his £5million Cheshire pile.Trent Alexander-Arnold has dodged a balls-up after having a £50,000 padel tennis court built in his garden without planning permissionCredit: GettyThe local parish council objected and raised concerns about players disturbing locals in the quiet village of Goostrey, where neighbours include ex-Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.The Campaign to Protect Rural England agreed, saying: “A padel court for private use in no way justifies an intrusion into the open countryside surrounding a village.”There were also concerns the unauthorised construction — 25 per cent smaller than a normal tennis court — would have a negative impact on the countryside.But the footballer, ­dating Jude Law’s actress and model daughter Iris, has now been granted permission retrospectively.read more on footballCheshire East council approved it as long as he removes four floodlights to prevent light pollution.He has also hired ­landscapers to plant trees and hedges for screening.Padel tennis is said to be the world’s fastest growing sport and garden courts are becoming the ultimate outdoor status symbol for the homes of the rich and famous.It’s been championed by celebs including Shakira, supermodel Elle Macpherson and rapper Stormzy.Most read in FootballThe sport was given the royal seal of approval after it emerged Prince William and his wife Kate are hooked on the sport.Who is Iris Law and is she dating footballer Trent Alexander Arnold More

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      Eva Longoria, 49, wows in blue bikini in Spain before cheering Wrexham alongside Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds

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      ACTRESS Eva Longoria swaps sunbathing in the Spanish sun for British football.The Desperate Housewives star, 49, was all smiles as she joined Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to cheer on Wrexham A.F.C.Eva Longoria showed off her stunning figure in this blue bikini on the beachCredit: SplashEva was all smiles when she joined Rob McElhenney to cheer on Wrexham A.F.CCredit: InstagramEva made sure to be on hand to celebrate with the club owners as Wrexam kicked off their League One season with a win.The team beat Wycombe Wanderers 3-2 to put them fourth in the table.During an appearance on Good Morning America last month Eva addressed the possibility of a Desperate Housewives reunion.Eva played the role of Gabrielle Solis on the hit show.read more on eva longoriaSpeaking about a potential reunion Eva said: “I’d be the first one to sign up”.“Everybody asks me one hundred times a day if we’re going to do a reboot and I’m like, I’d be the first one to sign up. “I’d be on Wisteria Lane right now just waiting, waiting, for the crew,”Eva was most recently seen in Land of Women on Apple TV+.Most read in FootballIn the series Eva plays Gala, a New York socialite who finds herself on the run in a quaint Spanish town with her mother and daughter.Eva Longoria dances on table barefoot & takes tequila shots in cut-out dress at Global Gift gala dinner in MarbellaRyan Reynolds was also cheering on his teamCredit: Instagram More

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      Spurs ace Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly ‘hippy crack’ just days before the new season kicks off

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      SPURS ace Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the new season kicks off.The £55,000-a-week Tottenham star laughed manically between taking hits from a balloon in footage which will dismay the footie player’s boss and millions of fans.Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the new season kicks offCredit: RexHe laughed manically between taking hits from a balloonCredit: SuppliedThe footage which will dismay the footie player’s boss and millions of fansCredit: SuppliedThe midfielder last night apologised for his “severe lack of judgment”.He had headed out to party following his side’s last pre-season warm-up match against Bayern Munich in North London on Saturday evening.During a raucous booze-fuelled night, the star, 27, was seen taking nitrous oxide in a chauffeur-driven limo carrying him and pals. The player bafflingly shared the video of himself committing the crime to pals on Snapchat.Read More on SportPossession of laughing gas with intent to get high was made illegal last year, with repeat offenders facing up to two years in jail and an unlimited fine.A witness said: “It beggars belief any Premier League star would openly take hippy crack. It’s a criminal offence and Yves now likely faces a police probe, let alone severe club sanctions.“The new season kicks off next weekend and he has let down every single Spurs fan. “Boss Ange Postecoglou will see red. Sharing the footage himself is utterly brainless.” Most read in FootballUse of nitrous oxide can lead to brain disorders, depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.Last night, Bissouma said: “I want to apologise for these videos. This was a severe lack of judgment.Football clubs are testing players for laughing gas after epidemic of players doing Class C “hippy crack” – one star left clubless after rejection for nerve damage“I understand how serious this is and the health risks involved, and I also take my responsibility as a footballer and role model very seriously.”Tottenham Hotspur told The Sun: “We are looking into the events.”This will be dealt with as an internal matter.”Bissouma, who joined Spurs from Brighton in 2022, is the latest in a long line of Prem stars to inhale the gas.In May, it was revealed one unnamed player was treated by paramedics months after it emerged he had a nitrous oxide addiction. More

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      Quarter of Premier League supporters are Shakespeare fans – where does your club rank?

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      IT might be Bard to believe but a quarter of Premier League footie supporters are William Shakespeare fans, a poll has revealed.And it is the top-flight club geographically closest to the home of the playwright that has the most admirers.A quarter of Premier League footie supporters are William Shakespeare fansCredit: AlamyA surprising 43 per cent of fans of Aston Villa, whose stadium is less than 40 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, claimed to have read at least one of his plays or sonnets since leaving school.Newcastle United have the fewest — with just 15 per cent saying they have looked at his work, which includes Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Hamlet. Across the 20 clubs, the figure was 26 per cent.The results, ahead of the start of the new Premier League season on Friday, came from a survey of 2,000 footie fans, with 100 from each club, by the bingo site WhichBingo.co.uk.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCompany spokesperson Susan Potter said: “If anyone would have understood the triumph and tragedy of being a Premier League fan it is certainly the Bard.”We previously revealed Newcastle United fans were the most likely to strip off and go bare-chested at games in the winter.A shocking seven per cent of the Toon faithful said they had stripped off in all weathers to show their passionate support for the team.Arsenal fans were the least likely in the Premier League to strip off with less than one per cent saying they had done so.Most read in FootballEpic TV blunder as newsreader announces William Shakespeare’s death – 400 years too late More