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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.”
      Big wait to land 7 shirtBy SARAH RIDLEY
      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
      The mansion Ronaldo is staying in is set up to help him maintain his fitness
      Ronaldo’s family flew in on Friday to join him in Manchester
      Ronaldo is signing for the red side of Manchester after City attempted to buy him
      Georgina Rodriguez shared a welcome present from Manchester United
      Ronaldo hopes to make his second Manchester United debut next Saturday against Newcastle
      Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed as number 7 with new Man Utd shirt More

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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.
      Team GB were yesterday second in the Paralympics with 122 medals.
      Maisie Summers-Newton beats Ellie Simmonds to win Paralympic swimming gold More

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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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      Cristiano Ronaldo tells new Man Utd team-mates he wants Prem title THIS SEASON as returning legend issues rallying cry

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has already issued a rallying call to his new Manchester United team-mates and told them ‘I’m here to win’.The five times Ballon d’Or winner has made clear that he wants to bag another Premier League title, to the delight of the squad.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has told the Red Devils squad he wants to win the Prem title againCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo has issued a rallying call to his new Man Utd team-matesCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo, 36, landed in Manchester on Thursday and is expected to train at Carrington for the first time on Wednesday once he completes a five-day quarantine period.
      But prior to joining Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad, he has already sent his expectations via Portuguese compatriot Bruno Fernandes.
      A source said: “The players are so excited about the arrival of Ronaldo. They have been given this huge boost, and they feel very confident.
      “The players and coaching staff now believe they have the best squad in the league and can win the Premier League this season.
      “Ronaldo has also spoken to Bruno Fernandes and told him to tell the other players that they need to win it this year.
      “They need to work hard and start to believe in themselves. The players have not stopped talking about Ronaldo since he signed and they can’t wait to train and play alongside.

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      “He is like a God to them. From the fans to the players to the tea lady at the training ground, the club is electrified at the moment.
      “Lots of the staff who looked after Ronaldo when he arrived at the club as a shy teenager are still there and looking forward to welcoming him back.
      “Everyone is proud of what he has achieved in his career and they will be so happy if he manages to bring the good times back to Old Trafford.”
      United splashed out an initial £12.85 million plus £6.85m in add-ons for Ronaldo and have handed him the iconic No 7 shirt.

      He made his debut after coming on as a sub with a dazzling display which George Best hailed as ‘the most exciting debut’ he had ever seen.
      He went on to become a fan favourite during a six year stint at the club during 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 moving to Real Madrid for £80 million and spent nine seasons in Spain before moving to Juventus in 2018. 
      ⚽ Read our Man United live blog for the latest news and transfer gossip from Old Trafford

      Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed as number 7 with new Man Utd shirt More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo flies into 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.”
      Big wait to land 7 shirtBy SARAH RIDLEY
      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
      The mansion Ronaldo is staying in is set up to help him maintain his fitness
      Ronaldo’s family flew in on Friday to join him in Manchester
      Ronaldo is signing for the red side of Manchester after City attempted to buy him
      Georgina Rodriguez shared a welcome present from Manchester United
      Ronaldo hopes to make his second Manchester United debut next Saturday against Newcastle
      Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed as number 7 with new Man Utd shirt More

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      Katie Taylor out to get childhood idol Roy Keane back into with boxing after Man Utd legend’s Joshua vs Fury frustration

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      KATIE TAYLOR wants to reignite her hero Roy Keane’s passion for boxing.Manchester United legend Keane, 50, famed for his combative playing style on the football pitch, says his favourite childhood sport was being ruined by Brit stars Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua failing to fight each other.
      Roy Keane was always ready for a fight when he patrolled Manchester United’s midfield
      Keane recently told former Man Utd team-mate Gary Neville he used to box as a boy
      In an interview with former United team-mate Gary Neville on Neville’s YouTube channel The Overlap, Keane revealed he had “three or four amateur” boxing fights before finding fame as a professional footballer.
      The former Republic of Ireland skipper also admitted he finds the current heavyweight division “irritating” because the sport’s politics have repeatedly prevented the clashes fans want to see, like Fury versus AJ.
      Undisputed lightweight queen Taylor offers no such disappointment, as she is targeting Puerto Rico’s seven-weight champ Amanda Serrano and America’s undisputed welterweight champ Jessica McCaskill ASAP.
      Taylor, undefeated in 18 pro bouts, will defend her undisputed lightweight crown against Jennifer Han on the undercard of Josh Warrington’s rematch against Mauricio Lara at Headingley Stadium on Saturday.
      And the Irish star, 35, a Leeds United fan, hopes her own unwavering commitment to boxing might help Keane have a change of heart.
      She said: “My favourite player growing up was Roy Keane, so I’m not sure how that will go down with the Leeds fans!

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      “Seriously, though, as a Leeds fan I loved the likes of Lee Bowyer and Alan Smith. I liked the rough players, that’s why I was always drawn to Roy Keane as well.
      “He’s my favourite sportsperson of all time. He was a hero of mine growing up.
      “I saw what he said to Gary Neville and I hope I’m not that kind of boxer to him.
      “I always want to be involved in big fights, I always take the big challenges, I take the necessary risks. I want to lay it all on the line every time I step in the ring.”
      Taylor took the opposite direction to Keane in her sporting journey as she was an excellent footballer who earned 11 senior Republic of Ireland caps and scored two goals before focusing only on boxing.
      She has also always been teetotal, again unlike Keane who admitted in his interview with Neville that growing up in Ireland and playing in his era meant hard drinking at the start of his career also eventually shortened it.
      County Wicklow-born Taylor became a Leeds fan after enjoying wild Elland Road visitors with her dad, around the halcyon days at the start of the 2000s when they reached the Champions League semi-finals.
      The quiet schoolgirl loved the rowdy working-class Yorkshire atmosphere and the ‘Dirty Leeds’ reputation.
      Taylor said: “We were coming over to visit my dad’s family and we always went to a Leeds United game. It was so special.
      “Every Christmas I got a Leeds United jersey and a pair of football boots – that was part of growing up for me.
      “They’re definitely a very, very loud and passionate crowd. A very rough crowd as well but I like that.
      “They were some of my best memories growing up going to Leeds United games in Elland Road. I went a couple of times, I loved being involved in that passionate crowd.”
      And Taylor hopes the 20,000 fans crammed into the home of rugby league side Leeds Rhinos on Saturday can recreate a similar buzz to intimidate her opponent.
      She said: “This is going to be new territory for her. She hasn’t been involved in a big event like this but she’s a world champion as well.
      “I’m expecting the best performance from her. I think all my opponents raise their game when they step into the ring against me.”
      Katie Taylor will fight on the Josh Warrington’s undercard in Headingley on Saturday night More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo tells Man Utd team-mates he wants Prem title THIS SEASON as returning legend issues rallying cry

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has already issued a rallying call to his new Manchester United team-mates and told them ‘I’m here to win’.The five times Ballon d’Or winner has made clear that he wants to bag another Premier League title, to the delight of the squad.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has told the Red Devils squad he wants to win the Prem title againCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo has issued a rallying call to his new Man Utd team-matesCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo, 36, landed in Manchester on Thursday and is expected to train at Carrington for the first time on Wednesday once he completes a five-day quarantine period.
      But prior to joining Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad, he has already sent his expectations via Portuguese compatriot Bruno Fernandes.
      A source said: “The players are so excited about the arrival of Ronaldo. They have been given this huge boost, and they feel very confident.
      “The players and coaching staff now believe they have the best squad in the league and can win the Premier League this season.
      “Ronaldo has also spoken to Bruno Fernandes and told him to tell the other players that they need to win it this year.
      “They need to work hard and start to believe in themselves. The players have not stopped talking about Ronaldo since he signed and they can’t wait to train and play alongside.

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      “He is like a God to them. From the fans to the players to the tea lady at the training ground, the club is electrified at the moment.
      “Lots of the staff who looked after Ronaldo when he arrived at the club as a shy teenager are still there and looking forward to welcoming him back.
      “Everyone is proud of what he has achieved in his career and they will be so happy if he manages to bring the good times back to Old Trafford.”
      United splashed out an initial £12.85 million plus £6.85m in add-ons for Ronaldo and have handed him the iconic No 7 shirt.

      He made his debut after coming on as a sub with a dazzling display which George Best hailed as ‘the most exciting debut’ he had ever seen.
      He went on to become a fan favourite during a six year stint at the club during 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 moving to Real Madrid for £80 million and spent nine seasons in Spain before moving to Juventus in 2018. 
      ⚽ Read our Man United live blog for the latest news and transfer gossip from Old Trafford

      Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed as number 7 with new Man Utd shirt More