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      Premier League stars splash out £40,000 on crystal-encrusted toy cars for children

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      PREMIER League stars are splashing out £40,000 on crystal-encrusted toy cars for their children.The bespoke motors are covered in 100,000 Swarovski Xirius-cut crystals that take two months to apply.
      Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard bought toy cars for his daughter Hope
      Stars to have treated their children to one include Manchester United and England winger Jesse Lingard, 28, and Southampton and Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long, 34.
      Jesse bought three-year-old daughter Hope an electric, scale model of Jaguar’s E-Type.
      It has a personalised number plate, a top speed of 15mph and a plush carpet interior, as well as hand-stitched leather seats.
      Her toy is the same price as the sporty full-size BMW 5 Series parked on the drive of Jesse’s luxury home.
      The thrilled footballer even posed in the grounds of his home and handed over a personalised United shirt to the manufacturer as a thank you.
      The motor was the icing on the cake following days of celebrations for Hope’s birthday.

      Jesse threw two parties for her and shared snaps online with his fans.
      One included a Disney Princesses bash for Hope and her pals, attended by entertainers dressed as her favourite movie characters.
      Shane, meanwhile, treated his five-year-old lad, Jax, to a model of a Jaguar XK120.
      Other stars to splash out on the replica racers include Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha, 28, who also opted for a crystal-encrusted E-Type for his four-year-old son, Saint.
      Hampshire-based maker Half Scale Cars works in partnership with suppliers including luxury watch-maker Tag Heuer and Draper Tools. They sell their studded vehicles exclusively through Harrods.
      Prices for the E-Type Jag, only available on request, start at £40,000 but orders will be taken for any vehicle.
      Shane Long splashed out on a tiny XK120
      Wilfried Zaha bought a small jewel-encrusted E-type
      Jesse Lingard’s daughter Hope with her custom made car
      The blinged-up toy cars can cost tens of thousands
      Luxury custom car firm Garson showcased their Swarovski-crystal studded Mercedes-Benz SL 600 at the Tokyo car show More

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      Test your footie knowledge with questions from talkSPORT’s new quiz book

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      RECKON you know your footie? Prove it with this fiendish quiz.It’s been set specially for Sun readers by talkSPORT, to celebrate its new quiz book on great and not-so-great sporting moments of the past 50 years.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes history as he celebrates scoring a 93rd minute goal to win Man Utd the Champions League and a treble in 1999Credit: The Sun
      Natasha Harding invites you to tackle the fun test with family and friends.
      Check your answers below.
      1) During which World Cup was the Mexican wave first broadcast to a global audience?
      A: 1986 B: 1998 C: 2006
      2) Which is the only country to have qualified for each of the World Cups?
      A: England B: Brazil C: Japan

      3) In Germany it’s called an elfmeter. What is it here?
      A: A handball B: Penalty kick C: Throw-in
      4) Which German team did Manchester United beat to win the 1999 Champions League?
      A: Eintracht Frankfurt B: RB Leipzig C: Bayern Munich
      5) For many matches was Arsene Wenger Arsenal boss?
      A: 826 B: 1,235 C: 987
      6) Who is France’s all-time international top goal scorer?
      A: Just Fontaine B: Thierry Henry C: Michel Platini D: Zinedine Zidane
      7) Which former Manchester United star did Wayne Rooney share the pitch with the most times?
      A: Michael Carrick B: Patrice Evra C: Ryan Giggs D: Edwin van der Sar
      8) Ian Wright appeared 288 times for Arsenal. How many goals did he score? A: 185 B: 324 C: 402 D: 244
      9) Which famous Ronaldo was Cristiano Ronaldo named after?
      A: Ronald McDonald B: Ronald Reagan C: Ronald Weasley D: Ronald Koeman
      10) Who is Croatia’s all-time international top scorer?
      A: Davor Suker B: Mario Mandzukicć C: Ivan Perisicć D: Ivica Olicć
      11) Who was the only Liverpool player to miss a penalty in the shoot-out during the 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan in Istanbul?
      A: John Arne Riise B: Xabi Alonso C: Vladimir Šmicer D: Dietmar Hamann
      12) German striker Miroslav Klose is the all-time top scorer at World Cups, but how many goals has he scored in the competition?
      A: 18 B: 17 C: 15 D: 16
      13) In the later stages of his career, Thierry Henry starred in a famous car ad where he coined the phrase “Va va voom”. But what was the make and model of the car?
      A: VW Passat B: Renault Clio C: BMW 5 Series D: Fiat 500
      14) How much did Manchester United reportedly pay out for Harry Maguire when they signed him from Leicester City in 2019?
      A: £76m B: £87m C: £69m D: £80m
      15) Who became the first million-pound football player?
      A: Colin Stein B: Trevor Francis C: Steve Daley D: Mark Hughes
      16) How many points would the surname of Romelu Lukaku score in Scrabble?
      A: 14 B: 21 C: 9 D: 17
      17) What did referee Graham Poll do during an Australia-Croatia game at the 2006 World Cup?
      A: He booked Croatian defender Josip Šimunicć three times before sending him off. B: Fell over when one of the players tapped him on the chest C: Choked on his whistle and had to get paramedics to help him D: Pulled out his passport rather than a red card when trying to send off Stjepan Tomas
      18) In what year did Alan Shearer transfer from Southampton to Blackburn Rovers?
      A: 1992 B: 1989 C: 1994 D: 1990
      19) Which club did Teddy Sheringham score the most goals for in his career?
      A: West Ham United B: Tottenham Hotspur C: Millwall D: Manchester United
      20) What did former Spurs midfielder Tom Huddlestone pledge not to do after a game against Arsenal in 2011?
      A: Cut his hair until he scored again B: Change his lucky socks C: Drink alcohol D: Dance to I’m Too Sexy.

      1. A) 1986; 2. B) Brazil; 3. B) Penalty kick; 4. C) Bayern Munich; 5. B) 1,235; 6. B) Thierry Henry; 7. A) Michael Carrick; 8. A) 185; 9. B) Ronald Reagan; 10. A) Davor Suker; 11. A) John Arne Riise; 12. D) 16; 13. B) Renault Clio; 14. D) £80m; 15. B) Trevor Francis; 16. A) 14; 17. A) Booked Croatian defender Josip Simunic three times before sending him off; 18. A) 1992; 19. C) Millwall; 20. A) Cut his hair until he scored.

      The talkSPORT Quiz Book, compiled by Nathan Joyce (HarperCollins, £12.99) is out now.

      Striker Alan Shearer as a junior at Southampton FC where he played between 1988 and 1992Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Arsenal’s legendary manager Arsene WengerCredit: Getty
      Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates netting a goal for his country against France in 2021Credit: AP
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      Man Utd set to name Richard Arnold as Ed Woodward’s replacement with executive vice-chairman to leave at end of year

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      RICHARD ARNOLD will be named new executive vice-chairman at Manchester United after Ed Woodward steps down.Arnold, 50, is currently group managing director.
      Richard Arnold, left, will succeed Ed Woodward as Manchester United executive vice-chairmanCredit: Getty
      He assumes the new role at the end of the year.
      That will make him the main man answering to United’s American-based owners, the Glazer family.
      SunSport understands the appointment has been ratified by co-chairmen Avram and Joel Glazer.
      But an official announcement is not due until nearer the end of the year.
      Arnold has been Woodward’s long-term right-hand man and the appointment will complete a seamless transition at the top.
      He previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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      Arnold joined United as commercial director in 2007 and was promoted to managing director in 2013.
      He was behind the opening of United commercial offices in London, Hong Kong and New York.
      Woodward decided to step down after the club’s failed bid to join a breakaway European Super League.
      He was understood to have been opposed to the move, which sparked widespread protests at Old Trafford.
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      Avram and Joel Glazer have approved the new position for ArnoldCredit: Getty
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      Amir Khan’s cousin Abdul, 19, set to make pro debut in Dubai as former world champion tips him for the top

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      AMIR KHAN might be winding down his glittering career — but he is launching another Bolton banger into the fight game.Cousin Abdul, 19, will box on the undercard of a Dubai show Amir hosts on October 16 while training for his retirement clash with Kell Brook.
      Amir Khan’s cousin Abdul is set to make his pro debut this month in Dubai
      And the 19-year-old reckons Khan will get the better of Kell Brook when pair finally meetCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The talented teen has the same thick Northern accent and down-to-earth charm as his famous mentor.
      Abdul is even kicking off his pro career with Humphrey Harrison, the brother of Amir’s first proper trainer — the late and much respected Oliver.
      And the former light-welterweight champion, 34, reckons his  protege is ready to shine after Covid KO’d amateur boxing for so long.
      Amir said: “Abdul is a very special talent and I’m extremely excited to see him join the professional ranks.
      “I have followed his career since  his first amateur fight around seven years ago and his potential excites me.
      “With so much uncertainty around amateur boxing during lockdown, I recommended Abdul turn pro.

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      “When I’m watching him fight, it’s like looking at myself at that age, and we will have a special journey.”
      Amir enjoyed the highest of highs   — and  some of the harshest lows, from brutal knockouts to the dark side of fame. 
      Yet Abdul revealed: “He never told me to avoid boxing, but  also never urged me to get into it.
      “I just loved it growing up, with Amir and David Haye especially.
      “When the idea to turn professional started getting serious he gave me loads of advice and guidance.
      “I’d watch Amir and  he was so exciting — win or lose, he was never in a boring fight.
      I am really confident for Amir in the Brook fightAbdul Khan
      “My favourite fight of his is Marcos Maidana, where he showed such heart and proved he could fight a fighter and beat him at his own game.”
      Amir whisked Abdul out to Dubai for a few training sessions and desert runs in August and he went on the pads with the rapid-handed veteran.
      He is now in Colorado training as talks continue over a December grudge match with Sheffield hero Brook, 35.
      Abdul is confident his mentor’s last dance will be a successful one — after struggling to keep pace with the father of three.
      And his dream is to do battle with a rival prospect from Brook’s brilliant Ingle Gym to make the showdown a full-blown family affair.
      The super bantamweight said: “I am really confident for Amir in the Brook fight. I am a good runner and he has been outdoing me, even though he is older and heavier.
      “I think Amir’s speed will always be there but it even surprised me how rapid he still is.

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      “People will think I am biased, but I really think he can stop Brook.
      “I never got to go to any of Amir’s fights because I was too young, so it would be a great story if I end up  on the undercard of the first one that I can attend.”
      The inaugural Amir Khan Crypto Fight Night is taking place at La Perle, Dubai.
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      Tyson Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum admits foul-mouthed sexist rant at presenter Kate Abdo was ‘completely wrong’

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      TYSON FURY’S American promoter admits he was “completely wrong” for launching a foul-mouthed sexist rant at boxing presenter Kate Abdo.But Bob Arum stopped short of saying sorry for his explosive outburst at the British broadcaster after she called for an on-stage face-off between Fury and Deontay Wilder before their world heavyweight title showdown in Las Vegas.
      Kate Abdo is a former Sky Sports presenterCredit: Alamy
      Bob Arum admitted he had been wrong to launch his tirade at herCredit: Alamy
      Arum, 89, had also accused former Sky Sports presenter Abdo of being biased towards Wilder.
      But he told iFL TV: “As far as Kate is concerned, I was completely wrong.
      “We had made a deal with the producer televising the weigh-in and agreed no stare-down.
      “So when she called for a stare-down, particularly after seeing the fighters’ animosity, verbally, at that press conference, I exploded. But it wasn’t her fault.
      ‘The producer reneged and she gets the instructions in her earpierce and she was told to order the stare-down.

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      “She is a terrific commentator, terrific reporter and she wasn’t the one I shouldn’t have directed my ire so I was completely wrong.”
      Abdo had criticised Arum for disrespecting her after he fumed: “They bring this woman in from the UK and she’s slanting all the press conference to Wilder.
      “And then, she knew the understanding was no face-off. What does she say? ‘Now we’re going to do a face-off!’
      “F*** her. There was no face-off and we saved the fight.”
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      ‘Our community and Millwall have lots in common’ – meet Lions’ LGBT team breaking down barriers in English football

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      THERE are some new men at the New Den.And Millwall’s first LGBT team became so popular they have had to set up a second.
      Striker John Goodyear and general manager Paul Loding have opened up about Millwall Romans’ positive impactCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Millwall Romans, the club’s LGBT side, turn out in the London Unity LeagueCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Millwall Romans play in the London Unity League and striker John Goodyear said: “There are similarities between the LGBT community and Millwall. We are both often persecuted unfairly by outsiders.
      “And while the club’s fans sing No One Likes Us, We Don’t Care, we are more Some People Don’t Like Us, They Don’t Understand.
      “But we are hoping, with Millwall’s help, we can break down barriers and more people from the LGBT community can enjoy football.”
      The Romans were formed as the London Romans in 2006 and played in north London before being incorporated by Millwall’s Community Trust and moving south of the river last year.
      General manager Paul Loding said: “When I spoke with Sean Daly of the Millwall Community Trust, he told us he wanted the Romans to feel part of the Millwall family — and we really do.
      “Before we came here we were flatlining, just an average Sunday league team playing on crappy pitches which cost a lot of money.

      “Within a year we have now two teams playing on a Sunday, on a better home pitch with better facilities.
      “One of our players even took part in Millwall’s official kit launch in the summer.”
      The Lions have kitted out the Romans in official club kit and tracksuits.
      Bisexual Goodyear said: “It’s strange walking to training and matches and having people driving past shout out at us ‘Millwall’.
      “Builders and workmen who possibly wouldn’t back an LGBT team are now shouting out their support to us, even if they might not know it.”
      Romans drew 1-1 with neighbours Charlton in a league clash two weeks ago.
      Loding said: “I think if you came along to our matches you wouldn’t  necessarily be able to see they were two LGBT teams.
      We don’t give out any homophobic abuse — although you will still hear plenty of people being called ‘w*****s’, ‘p****s’ and ‘d***headsPaul Loding
      “The football is as aggressive as you will see in any park in the country on a Sunday morning and so is the language.
      “We just don’t give out any homophobic abuse — although you will still hear plenty of people being called ‘w*****s’, ‘p****s’ and ‘d***heads’.”
      While the Unity League is thriving, the English professional game is still awaiting its first openly gay player.
      Sadly, Loding, 38, believes that is something which is still a decade off happening — after the torment he went through when coming out to his family and friends.
      He said: “I met my now-husband Gareth when I was 21 but I grew up in a very straight world.
      “It took me three years to come out to friends individually and I hid him from my parents until I was 28. I told them he was a girl named Gemma.
      “The players all take the mick now because my mum, bless her, kept asking when she was going to meet her and at Christmas she would send Gareth gifts of bras and knickers sets.
      Millwall Romans were incorporated by the Lions’ Community trust last yearCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      “We are laughing about it now. At the time it was enormous pressure.
      “Coming out is a very personal thing. While I am old enough now to ignore any homophobic abuse, a negative remark when you are younger could set you back years.
      “A player coming out in the Premier League or EFL would be good for the LGBT community and for football but I don’t think the game is ready for it yet.
      “It would be too big a thing for a gay player to run out on an away team and take stick from home fans because he would get so much abuse.
      “There are gay players in the game but they haven’t come out because they know it would be so much to take on. Probably too much at this moment in time.
      “It will be the natural progression but I don’t see it happening for another ten years.”
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      Chris Eubank ready to renew rivalry with old foe Nigel Benn – but will NOT be tempted to return to the ring

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      CHRIS EUBANK SR is renewing his rivalry with Nigel Benn — but would not get back in the ring with him ‘for all the gold in Buckingham Palace’.Three decades after their epic WBO title battles, the legendary middleweights relive their feud in a speaking tour.
      Eubank (left) won the first fight against Benn in 1990 (right)Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The pair then fought to a draw in a rematch three years laterCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      But while a smiling Benn, 57, says he would love a trilogy fight, 55-year-old Eubank is not having any of it.
      The last year saw former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr and Evander Holyfield all return to the ring deep into their 50s.
      And Benn, who trains twice a day with son Conor, fancies that final showdown with his old dance partner.
      He said: “I’d love to have the trilogy because I know I won the second fight. We know they gave it as a draw — but he knows I really won that.”
      Yet Eubank insists he will not be lured into taking one final pay day.
      He said: “I wouldn’t sell my peace of mind for the world. No, I’m not taking aim again as I already hit the bullseye. If I take aim again, I know I’m not going to be able to hit the bullseye. You only can do that in your 20s.

      Eubank and Benn now appear to have mutual respect for one anotherCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      “I’ve aimed, fired and I’m grateful for my score. All the gold in Buckingham Palace could not make this king go back in there and put it on the line.”
      Benn suffered a ninth-round TKO loss to Eubank in their first meeting in November 1990 at Birmingham’s NEC before their controversial draw three years later at Old Trafford.
      The pair buried the hatchet several years ago but that does not mean things will not get feisty when they are up close and personal again on stage.
      Benn admitted: “If we were playing draughts, chess or tiddlywinks, we’ll always have a rivalry.”
      The Dark Destroyer no longer bears any ill will towards nemesis Eubank, who helped him retire a very rich man.
      Benn added: “I didn’t even think we’d get this far but we have. We’ve grown up and matured. I actually thank God for having Chris in my life. Without him, I wouldn’t be a retired man.
      “To be able to retire because of him at 32, wow. Thank you, Chris. And to have the lifestyle I have. These things, you only dream of these things.”
      And Eubank added: “I’m happy. You show me a man that would jeopardise his happiness and I’ll show you a fool.”
      Eubank’s stance, however, will not stop ultra-competitive Benn from trying to twist his arm for one last tussle.
      He said: “Let’s have a good show and have a talk afterwards. There’s room out there. They’re looking for old rivalries.
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      “But not like Holyfield. I’d never step into the ring and be like that.”
      Often viewed as arrogant and pretentious, Eubank looks forward to showing a side of himself rarely seen by the cameras on their 20-stop tour.
      He explained: “People have slightly misunderstood me.”
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      Polish hooligans joined with Hungarian yobs in far-right alliance to viciously attack cops at England match

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      POLISH hooligans joined forces with Hungarian yobs in a far-right alliance to viciously attack cops at England’s World Cup clash.Brazen fans were seen wearing traditional red and white Polish shirts and flying the country’s flag in the visitors’ section at Wembley.
      Polish hooligans joined forces with Hungarian yobs in a far-right alliance to viciously attack cops at England’s World Cup clashCredit: Getty
      Fifa, the FA and Scotland Yard have all launched an urgent investigation into the worrying scenes which marred the opening ten minutes of England’s 1-1 qualifier draw with Hungary.
      The ugly confrontation, in which police were beaten back with kicks and punches, prompted fears about the Three Lions’ next home game against Albania.
      It is believed racist thugs from the two Eastern European countries allied in protest at England players taking the knee.
      One former Polish hooligan, who would not be named, said: “The Poles bought tickets en masse and if you look at the footage, you can see slogans relating to Polish hooliganism on their backs.
      “One was wearing a jacket representing Zaglebie Sosnowiec, another had a LKS Lodz jacket on and another was wearing a balaclava with a Polish flag on the front of his hoodie.
      “I saw a Fighting Anchor, a Polish resistance logo, too. This is what they do, the two countries travel around Europe together to these games with notoriety and cause trouble.”
      Polish fans later boasted on social media how they had, “joined forces with their Hungarian brothers to chase the dogs from their Wembley home”.
      Another fan added: “There is a long-standing right-wing alliance between Hungarian and Polish fans.

      “They are united by religion and they are totally opposed to any form of diversity.
      “The same thing will happen again next month when Albania visit Wembley. I guarantee it. It will be a high-risk match.”
      Questions were yesterday being asked as to why the Met Police seemed to be so quickly overwhelmed and why they were not in full riot gear.
      One former riot squad officer told The Sun: “Given the reputation of the Hungarians, I was surprised to see how lightly equipped and dressed officers at the ground were.”
      Cops were attacked after arresting a Hungarian fan accused of racially abusing a steward.
      Tory Party co-chairman Oliver Dowden described the clashes as “deeply disturbing”, adding: There’s clearly still an underlying problem with racism in football.”
      The Met came under fire in July after shambolic scenes at the Euro 2020 final when ticketless England fans stormed gates at Wembley.
      A fan wearing a Polish scarf makes gestures with his fingersCredit: Sportimage
      Yobs with Polish emblems fight with police on the terraces at Wembley More