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      Kurt Zouma’s £125k-a-week West Ham wages haven’t gone down well with David Moyes’ tight-knit group of players

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      DAVID MOYES has created a tight-knit group at West Ham — which is one reason for the team’s impressive results, including qualifying for this season’s Europa League.But the £125,000 a week being banked by new arrival Kurt Zouma, 26, from Chelsea has not gone down particularly well with other players.
      West Ham stars are not pleased with the £125k-a-week being paid to new signing Kurt ZoumaCredit: AFP
      Zouma made the move across London and joined West Ham in the final days of last month’s transfer window.
      A thrilled Moyes said: “I am delighted to welcome Kurt to West Ham United.
      “He is a player we have tracked for some time, and we have taken great care and diligence to make the transfer happen.
      “He was always our first choice and I am very happy that he is now our player.
      “Kurt will join a squad full of players who are hungry and ambitious. He will provide competition to our squad.
      “He is a strong, powerful player with great experience in the Premier League while he is also at a good age for a centre-back.

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      “Kurt has enjoyed great success at Chelsea and I can see that he is determined to continue being successful here at the London Stadium.
      “Myself, the coaching staff and players are all looking forward to working with him and we wish him all the very best in his career with us.”
      Some England fans crowded into the ‘home’ end against Andorra, causing chaosCredit: Getty
      SOME FANS ARE STILL BLOCKHEADS
      THERE was a terrific atmosphere at Wembley as England attracted a crowd of 67,171 for the World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Sunday.
      Thankfully, there  as no repeat of the carnage from the Euro 2020 final against Italy, which could see the FA hit with a ban.
      Yet some supporters still failed to engage their brains before the 4-0 win.
      Fans with tickets for different areas gravitated towards the so-called Home End, which is mostly populated by members of the England Supporters Travel Club behind the goal.
      One of the regulars in Block 109 told SunSport: “As kick-off neared, large groups of fans poured into the block. A lot went to the front — the front two rows were massively overcrowded.
      “They stood on the stairs and forced their way into rows of seats.
      “Several arguments broke out among fans as people forced their way into rows of seats.
      “As the half went on, stewards started to check tickets and move people out. By half-time it was a lot calmer.”
      Even from the media zone, the area looked rammed in the first half. It was reassuring that about 30 stewards dealt with the problem and it was not reported as a serious incident to the FA or Fifa.
      But it would really help if fans — and those who were clearly not England regulars — sat in the right seats in the first place.
      Tottenham icons aren’t happy their services are being cut for home gamesCredit: PA
      LEG-END OF AN ERA FOR SPURS
      SPURS legends are angry after the club cut back on using their services at home games.
      And some punters in the posh seats at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium aren’t happy either — because they won’t be seeing some familiar faces as often.
      Spurs have been renowned for their close links with ex-players and employ a group of just under 20 to appear in the hospitality areas on home match days. 
      But under new arrangements for this season, most of the legends will be used for about one in four games.
      Only Gary Mabbutt and Ossie Ardiles are due to be at every game. It will hit them in the pocket, with the club paying about £600 per appearance.  
      Spurs declined to comment but these latest changes follow the decision to let stadium announcer Paul Coyte leave after 16 years.

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      FEW teams spent plenty in the summer. 
      It seems one owner has lent his club a few quid — but is charging an extortionate interest rate. 
      It is not the first time this has happened in English football and it only ends in tears.
      Kurt zouma shows off skills in training More

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      Man Utd can field TWO quality XIs after Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho transfer – but still no room for Van de Beek

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER’S super summer of transfer business has left him with an embarrassment of riches that can fill two teams of internationals.As our graphics show the Manchester United boss can easily switch his whole XI from Premier League games to domestic cup competitions and not see a huge fall in quality.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first XI after the transfer window
      The second Manchester United XI, packed full of internationals
      The potential to mix and match from a gruelling midweek Champions League trip to weekend Prem action is also huge.
      The Red Devils had one of their best summers ever in terms of transfer business.
      They landed Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, Raphael Varane from Real Madrid and – of course – snatched Cristiano Ronaldo from the grasp of neighbours City to bring him home to Old Trafford.
      Often it’s a case of landing one young player for the future, one unknown and one star – but this time it was three players who could slot into any team in Europe.
      The fact they will all be playing together for United has got Red Devils fans buzzing as they seek a first Premier League title since 2013.
      But Solskjaer knows they really need to be making an impact on the biggest stage in Europe again.

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      Their record in the last ten years in the Champions League has been really poor for a club the size of United.
      Since reaching the 2011 final they have only gone as far as the quarters twice.
      Ronaldo has returned believing he can turn the clock back to 2008 when he was part of Manchester United the last time they ruled Europe after that penalty shoot-out win over Chelsea in Moscow.
      Solskjaer will not be taking the domestic cups lightly either as he chases that first piece of silverware as boss.
      Cristiano Ronaldo with United boss Solskjaer at CarringtonCredit: Getty
      To go at it on four fronts, however, he knows from his own time as a player that you need to be able to rotate with quality and that is what he now has.
      These two line-ups emphasise more than anything the huge arsenal he has in the attacking department.
      Players who can adapt to either flank, alone up front or as a No10.
      The first-choice front four – while Marcus Rashford recovers from a shoulder injury – in a 4-2-3-1 can do is whetting the appetite of United fans.
      With Sancho’s assists from out wide, Bruno Fernandes pulling the strings in the middle, Mason Greenwood cutting in to strike and now Ronaldo as the danger man in the box, there are goals everywhere.
      That’s before you consider the still considerable talents of Edinson Cavani and born-again Jesse Lingard who scored twice for England against Andorra on Sunday.
      Man Utd’s biggest transfers ever, both in and out, including Ronaldo
      Anthony Martial is down the pecking order right now and if you were naming your best two XIs Donny van de Beek would not get a place in either.
      His potential is still there to be unleashed if Solskjaer can somehow find a way to translate his form from the Eredivisie to the Premier League.
      The headache of juggling his selection from one game to the next is one he will be very happy to have.
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      Supercar-loving Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo faces 20mph speed limit at new £6m village home

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      SUPERCAR-loving striker Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a 20mph speed limit outside his new village home.The star, 36, has only just moved into a stunning £6million mansion after flying into the UK last week fresh from signing for Manchester United.
      Supercar-loving striker Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a 20mph speed limit at his new village homeCredit: BackGrid
      It has space for his £17million collection of supercars, including a £1.4million Ferrari Monza, a £2.15million Bugatti Chiron and a £1.7million Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport.
      But council officials in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, want a 20mph speed limit as the village is already blighted by petrolheads showing off their motors.
      A source said: “Ronaldo loves his cars and being able to drive them fast so he can show off. But this talk of a 20mph is really going to impact on that.
      “Doing 20mph in a Lamborghini looks a bit daft.
      “The village has become a go-to place to spot supercars but while the petrolheads love it, locals have complained.”
      Cheshire East Council said: “We’re committed to reducing speeds.”

      The star, 36, has only just moved into a stunning £6million mansion after flying into the UK last week fresh from signing for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      A source said: ‘Ronaldo loves his cars and being able to drive them fast so he can show off’Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Topless Cristiano Ronaldo sunbathes in Manchester with Georgina and their family More

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      Supercar-loving Manchester United ace Ronaldo faces 20mph speed limit at new £6m village home

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      SUPERCAR-loving striker Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a 20mph speed limit at his new village home.The star, 36, has only just moved into a stunning £6million mansion after flying into the UK last week fresh from signing for Manchester United.
      Supercar-loving striker Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a 20mph speed limit at his new village homeCredit: BackGrid
      It has space for his £17million collection of supercars, including a £1.4million Ferrari Monza, a £2.15million Bugatti Chiron and a £1.7million Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport.
      But council officials in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, want a 20mph speed limit as the village is already blighted by petrolheads showing off their motors.
      A source said: “Ronaldo loves his cars and being able to drive them fast so he can show off. But this talk of a 20mph is really going to impact on that.
      “Doing 20mph in a Lamborghini looks a bit daft.
      “The village has become a go-to place to spot supercars but while the petrolheads love it, locals have complained.”
      Cheshire East Council said: “We’re committed to reducing speeds.”

      The star, 36, has only just moved into a stunning £6million mansion after flying into the UK last week fresh from signing for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      A source said: ‘Ronaldo loves his cars and being able to drive them fast so he can show off’Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Topless Cristiano Ronaldo sunbathes in Manchester with Georgina and their family More

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      Ex-Newcastle United star Danny Guthrie made bankrupt after failing to repay £100,000 loan from a pal

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      FOOTIE’S Danny Guthrie has been made bankrupt after failing to repay a £100,000 loan from a pal.The ex-Newcastle United midfielder, 34, borrowed from businessman Chris Heath to help buy a house.
      Ex-Newcastle United midfielder Danny Guthrie has been made bankrupt after failing to repay a £100,000 loan from a palCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A charge was placed on the property meaning if he sold it Chris would get his cash back.
      But Chris says a lawyer made an error meaning the charge was useless — and Guthrie never repaid him. Chris then petitioned for bankruptcy.
      Stoke-on-Trent county court issued the order in July meaning Guthrie, who now plays in Iceland, is bankrupt.
      Chris, from Broadway, Worcs, said: “I feel very let down. We met a few years ago through mutual contacts at charity events and got on well.
      “He seemed a decent guy and I was happy to lend him the money.
      “I asked him numerous times to repay the bridging loan but he refused so I had no choice but to make him bankrupt. I’m now hoping the administrators will repay me.”

      Guthrie began at Liverpool FC.
      In 2012 his wedding to Rebecca Middleman erupted in a brawl with cops called three times.
      The Sun contacted him for comment.
      Businessman Chris Heath, who lent money to Danny, here playing for Blackburn Rovers, said ‘I asked him numerous times to repay the bridging loan but he refused’Credit: Action Images – Reuters
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      Cristiano Ronaldo flies to Manchester by private jet and sets up home in stunning multi-million pound mansion

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      FOOTBALL idol Cristiano Ronaldo flew in by private jet for his Manchester United return — and set up home in a stunning multi- million pound mansion.The Portuguese superstar’s plane touched down at the city’s airport at 5.40pm on Thursday after travelling from Faro.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has touched down in Manchester after arriving by private jetCredit: Splash News
      Ronaldo has set up home in a new seven-bedroom mansion
      He was met on the runway by United officials and a security team and whisked away to a seven- bedroom countryside hideaway.
      The luxury property boasts a high-tech fitness complex complete with pool and jacuzzi — allowing Ronaldo to work on his fitness ahead of his Old Trafford homecoming next Saturday against Newcastle United.
      A six-strong security team has accompanied him and is patrolling the property, which the club has rented after they pulled off his stunning £12.85million transfer.
      Ronaldo, 36, will spend five days in quarantine before going to United’s Carrington training ground to meet his new team-mates on Wednesday.
      A source told The Sun the Ronaldo effect had already touched Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s trophy-hungry squad.

      He said: “The players are so excited about the arrival of Ronaldo.
      “He has delivered a simple message to them which is ‘We need to win the league’.”
      Ronaldo arrived in Manchester 24 hours before his partner Georgina Rodriguez, 27, posted a series of photos on Instagram of her and their four children travelling by private jet.
      The pictures carried a heart emoji above the Manchester location tag.
      She also posted a snap of a “welcome” Cadbury’s chocolate bar bearing the Manchester United logo.
      Yesterday Ronaldo’s minders were pictured collecting a meal for him at a restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.

      A source said: “Ronaldo and his family are very excited to be moving back to the UK.
      “He loved his time in Manchester and Georgina previously worked in the UK as a nanny before moving to Spain and meeting him.
      “They know all about the weather, but they also know how welcoming Brits are and look forward to their children experiencing UK life.”
      United announced they had agreed transfer terms for Ronaldo — dubbed “The Second Coming of Crist” — on August 27 after his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson, 79, personally telephoned him.
      It had looked like Ronaldo could have been on his way to rivals Manchester City but United boss Ed Woodward sanctioned a two-year deal for the star, who will earn around £450,000 a week.
      Ronaldo then showed off his wow factor on Wednesday when he scored twice including a 96th-minute winner in a World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.
      United first signed Ronaldo after the Red Devils played his boyhood team Sporting Lisbon in a friendly in August 2003.

      The club splashed out £12million and immediately handed Ronaldo the iconic No 7 shirt.
      He become a fan favourite during a six-year stint at the club in which he won the Premier League three times, the Champions League, the FA Cup, the League Cup twice and the Fifa Club World Cup.
      He scored 118 goals in 292 games before leaving in 2009 to join Real Madrid for £80million.
      He spent nine seasons in Spain before moving to Juventus in Italy in 2018.
      Ronaldo — dubbed CR7 — has already told of his happiness at reclaiming the club’s No 7 shirt and declared: “I’m really glad and looking forward to starting my first game.”
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      HUNDREDS of supporters queued outside the shop at Old Trafford yesterday hoping to buy the new Ronaldo shirt.
      Smiling Jemma Sharples and her son Ethan were among those lucky enough to bag one of the No 7 tops.
      The club website is warning of a wait until November to buy some shirts with Ron’s name on because of the high demand.
      Adidas says the pandemic has led to factory closures in Vietnam where many are made.

      Ronaldo jetted into Manchester by private jet on Thursday nightCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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      Paralympian Hannah Cockroft defies hand injury to win her seventh gold medal

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      WHEELCHAIR racing star Hannah Cockroft defied a cut hand to bag her seventh Paralympic gold medal yesterday.The 29-year-old helped Team GB win 11 medals on Day 11 of the Games.
      Hannah cut her right hand on her chair in heavy Tokyo rain less than an hour before defending her T34 800m crownCredit: AP
      She cut her right hand on her chair in heavy Tokyo rain less than an hour before defending her T34 800m crown.
      Yorkshire-born Hannah explained: “I put my hand through the wheel while the chair was moving. I’ve never done it before.
      “Wheelchairs and rain don’t mix. I slipped off the rim.
      “My hand went straight round. It’s pretty bloody but it’s fine.”

      Despite the cut, Hannah had vowed to compete in the race “even if my hand’s fallen off”.
      Brit Kare Adenegan claimed silver behind her.
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      Ex-Newcastle United star Danny Guthrie made bankrupt after failing to repay £100,000 loan from pal

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      FOOTIE’S Danny Guthrie has been made bankrupt after failing to repay a £100,000 loan from a pal.The ex-Newcastle United midfielder, 34, borrowed from businessman Chris Heath to help buy a house.
      Ex-Newcastle United midfielder Danny Guthrie has been made bankrupt after failing to repay a £100,000 loan from a palCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A charge was placed on the property meaning if he sold it Chris would get his cash back.
      But Chris says a lawyer made an error meaning the charge was useless — and Guthrie never repaid him. Chris then petitioned for bankruptcy.
      Stoke-on-Trent county court issued the order in July meaning Guthrie, who now plays in Iceland, is bankrupt.
      Chris, from Broadway, Worcs, said: “I feel very let down. We met a few years ago through mutual contacts at charity events and got on well.
      “He seemed a decent guy and I was happy to lend him the money.
      “I asked him numerous times to repay the bridging loan but he refused so I had no choice but to make him bankrupt. I’m now hoping the administrators will repay me.”

      Guthrie began at Liverpool FC.
      In 2012 his wedding to Rebecca Middleman erupted in a brawl with cops called three times.
      The Sun contacted him for comment.
      Businessman Chris Heath, who lent money to Danny, here playing for Blackburn Rovers, said ‘I asked him numerous times to repay the bridging loan but he refused’Credit: Action Images – Reuters
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