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    Intimate photos of Premier League stars Gabriel Jesus and Diego Costa found in a BIBLE handed in at charity shop

    INTIMATE photos of Man City star Gabriel Jesus and former Chelsea ace Diego Costa were found in a Bible handed in at a charity shop.
    Both footballers appeared topless with the same mystery woman in pictures unearthed in December.

    An intimate photo of former Chelsea striker Diego Costa was found in a Bible handed in at a charity shop

    Another snap showed Man City ace Gabriel Jesus shirtless with the same woman

    The Bible was in one of two bags handed in by a woman to a charity shop in Marylebone, Central London.
    A source explained: “The pictures were instantly recognisable as Jesus and Costa – and both were with the same woman.
    “They were both laughing and seemed incredibly relaxed in her company while larking around on pillows without their shirts on.
    “The pictures appear to have been taken at different times.

    “The charity shop normally gets jigsaws and second-hand clothes, so this was certainly a change from that.”
    Two bags were handed in during May, but the snaps were not spotted until staff started sorting them last week.

    One snap showed a heavily tattooed Jesus pulling a face for the camera

    The Bible was in one of two bags handed in by a woman to a charity shop in Marylebone, Central LondonCredit: © David Dyson – The Sun
    The source said: “A woman of Spanish or Latin appearance dropped off the bags.
    “She said a friend left the UK and wanted to get rid of a few bits and pieces.

    “The woman who brought the bags in has never been back so no one knew what to do with the pics.”
    It is not known when the photographs were taken.
    Heavily tattooed Brazilian forward Jesus, 23, joined Man City in 2017 and split from model Fernanda Queiroz earlier this year.
    The devout Christian was missing from City’s squad against Southampton yesterday.
    A source previously said: “Jesus decided to end the relationship to focus on his career.”

    Costa played for Chelsea for three years from 2014 and is now at Atletico MadridCredit: Reuters

    Brazilian forward Jesus joined Man City in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty

    Brazilian-born Costa, 32, played for Chelsea for three years from 2014 and is now at Atletico Madrid.
    He is married with two daughters and there is no suggestion he cheated on his wife.
    In 2014, The Sun on Sunday revealed he was dumped by Brazilian model girlfriend Michele Zuanne after she caught him trying to bed her sister.

    Jesus split from model Fernanda Queiroz earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @dejesusoficial

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    Ivan Toney out to prove Newcastle wrong after nightmare spell as Brentford eye Premier League scalp in Carabao quarters

    IVAN TONEY remains “irritated” by his Newcastle spell — and is driven to prove his old bosses wrong tonight in the Carabao Cup.
    Toney joined the Toon in 2015 after firing in the goals at Northampton as a 19-year-old — but made just four senior appearances, all from the bench.

    Ivan Toney is out to prove Newcastle wrong in Brentford’s Carabao Cup quarter-finalCredit: PA:Press Association

    Six loan spells and three years later the forward made the drop downwards to Peterborough.
    But he has since gone on to prove Newcastle doubters wrong by becoming one of the most sought-after stars in the country.
    Since joining the Bees this summer for £10million he has scored 16 goals in 20 Championship games.
    And ahead of a cup quarter-final reunion with Bruce’s Newcastle, Frank said: “Ivan has an inner drive and determination to reach the highest level.

    “Always it is the case in all our careers there is one point that inspired or irritated us enough to work hard every day to try and prove some people wrong.
    “I know Ivan has big ambitions to prove that he could have played in the Prem.
    “He will play there one way or another, no doubt, with his mentality and hunger, but maybe this was the route for him.

    Toney endured a frustrating spell at Newcastle as a teenagerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    “Not everyone has so many paths to get to the top — some of them are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo but as far as I know there have only been two of them in the last 50 years that have been like that.

    “For the rest it is a lot of hard work.
    “If you want to be a Premier League player then it isn’t just about performing on a shiny night under the floodlights in the cup. You need to do it every day in the dark hours.”
    Steve McClaren and Rafa Benitez were coaches that missed the potential of Toney.
    And current boss Bruce admitted: “The way he looks, he’s playing with that burning desire to prove people wrong.
    “He will be a threat. He’s playing with confidence.”
    For both sides it is a chance to make history — Brentford are looking to reach a League Cup semi-final for the first time, while Newcastle are searching for a first major trophy for 65 years.

    Bruce could be forced to field a weakened side with doubts over first-team regulars through injury and positive Covid-19 tests — but Frank has warned the top-flight outfit those excuses are pointless.
    Frank explained: “If you ask the Newcastle players about playing us then they will think they have a great chance. “Or I hope they do or they shouldn’t be in the Premier League.
    “They are favourites, otherwise there wouldn’t be a difference between the two leagues.”

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    Liverpool DON’T want to sell Mo Salah after claims Egypt striker is unhappy and ‘angry’ at Anfield club

    LIVERPOOL have no plans to sell Mo Salah — despite claims he is ‘unhappy’ at the champions.
    One of Salah’s closest pals, former Egypt team- mate Mohamed Aboutrika, insisted the superstar had told him he was ‘upset’ and ‘angry’ with the club.

    Liverpool are not planning to sell Mo Salah despite the Egyptian’s hinting at a future exitCredit: Instagram / @mosalah

    Aboutrika also made the claim that ‘Liverpool are considering selling Salah for economic purposes’.
    But Salah, 28, posted a picture of himself with a beaming smile on Monday.
    And SunSport understands manager Jurgen Klopp and the Kop hierarchy are completely happy with the free-scoring forward and have no thoughts of offloading him.
    Salah’s current contract runs until summer 2023.

    But he had fuelled speculation of a move by admitting in an interview in Spain that he would be open to a move to LaLiga in the future.
    And, in a beIN Sport interview, ex-Al Ahly star Aboutrika declared: “I called Salah about his situation at Liverpool and he is upset, but that would never affect his performance on the field.
    “I know Salah is not happy in Liverpool, he told me the reasons why he is not happy but they are secrets and I cannot talk about it in public.
    “One of the reasons that made Salah angry was that he was not the captain against Midtjylland.”

    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has no intention of selling Mo SalahCredit: Free to use by all titles in perpetuity under NMC agreement

    In that Champions League game in Denmark earlier this month, Klopp handed the armband to Trent Alexander-Arnold instead of Salah.
    But, with his family well settled on Merseyside, it is unlikely such a snub would force Salah to seek a move elsewhere.
    Salah recently featured in Africa’s best ever XI joining Sadio Mane and Didier Drogba.

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    Fury as Fulham footie ace Tom Cairney ‘repeatedly’ parks £220k Lamborghini in disabled space while he picks up coffee

    A PREMIER League footballer has infuriated locals by using a disabled bay for his ultra-flash £220,000 Lamborghini.
    Fulham’s Tom Cairney parked his yellow 4×4 supercar illegally on his way to training.

    Tom Cairney has ‘repeatedly’ parked his £220k Lamborghini in disabled baysCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun

    The disabled bay in which Cairney has been caught parkingCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun

    Locals say he often parks in the disabled space while he goes to pick up coffeeCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun

    The Fulham star stops at the shop on his way to trainingCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail

    The 29-year-old Cottagers skipper stops so that he can pop into the Costa Coffee at Esher in Surrey for a takeaway drink.
    The slot is clearly marked for use by disabled badge holders only.
    One resident said: “It’s infuriating these super-rich footballers think they can live to different rules than the rest of us.
    “Footballers such as Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling are doing so much charity work these days and have helped to change the public’s view of Premier League footballers.

    “But the behaviour of those like Cairney risks undoing all that goodwill.”

    The Costa coffee shop Cairney visits on his way to trainingCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun

    Scottish international Cairney emerges from the shop cup in handCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun
    Cairney, who has been capped twice for Scotland, was pictured last Monday emerging from his 190mph motor — which can rocket from 0 to 62mph in 3.6 seconds — in a black tracksuit top and joggers.
    The player, who earns around £30,000 a week, left the five-door banana- coloured Lamborghini Urus 4.0 V8 in the disabled bay as he walked across the road to the nearby Costa.
    He emerged a few minutes later with a cup in hand.

    Locals claimed it was not the first time he had parked illegally on the way into Fulham’s training ground, which is nearby in New Malden, South West London.
    Our source added: “The bloke drives a bright yellow motor and clearly wants to be seen in it.”

    Nottingham-born Cairney started his pro career at Hull City and also played for Blackburn before transferring to Fulham in 2015 for a fee of around £3million.
    In 2018, he announced he was becoming a dad for the first time with his model partner Abbie Richards.
    Fulham FC have declined to comment on the actions of their player.

    A source said ‘the bloke drives a bright yellow motor and clearly wants to be seen in it’Credit: Simon Jones – The Sun

    His impressive motor can rocket from 0 to 62mph in 3.6 secondsCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun

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    Ex-Man Utd ace Chris Eagles secretly dating Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe after splitting from fiancée

    FORMER Manchester United star Chris Eagles has been secretly dating Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe after splitting with his fiancée during lockdown, The Sun can reveal.
    The footballer was with Danielle Mitchinson, 30, for eight years and they have two children together.

    Chris Eagles split from fiancee Danielle Mitchinson during lockdown

    The ex-Manchester United winger has been secretly dating Hollyoaks star Jennifer MetcalfeCredit: Louis Hollingsbee

    Chris made 17 appearances for United during eight seasons until 2007Credit: PA:Empics Sport

    But she walked out of their £3million Cheshire mansion in October — and now Chris, 35, has been spotted spending evenings with the soap star after they started seeing each other around a month ago.
    Mum-of-one Jennifer, 37, who plays Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 show, split with her husband, Geordie Shore’s Greg Lake, this summer.
    Chris, who is believed to be in Jen’s support bubble, has been spotted visiting her home in Altrincham, Gtr Manchester, where the pair spent three evenings last week.
    A source said: “They’re really smitten with each other.

    “They’ve known each other for a while but only very recently started dating.
    “The relationship is in its very early stages and things are going well. Who knows where things could go?”

    The footballer was with Danielle Mitchinson for eight years and they have two children together

    Danielle walked out of the £3million Cheshire mansion she shared with Chris in OctoberCredit: Action Images – Reuters
    It is believed Jen has known Chris since becoming pals with Danielle this year.
    After the split in October, Chris is thought to have paid six months rent up front for Danielle to have a three-bed apartment a mile away from his eight-bed home in Bowdon, Cheshire, and has given her an allowance of £500 per month.

    A close friend told The Sun: “Danielle is absolutely devastated.
    “Lockdown really highlighted that the relationship wasn’t working.
    “She was mates with Jen, but it has put a strain on their friendship.
    “Danielle was with Chris for so long but just wants things to move forward. They still share custody of their kids.”

    Chris has been spotted spending evenings with soap star Jennifer after they started seeing each other around a month agoCredit: Getty – Contributor

    Chris made 17 appearances for United during eight seasons until 2007.
    He also played for Burnley and Bolton but has been without a club since leaving Oldham in January.
    A spokesman for Jennifer said she declined to comment.

    Mum-of-one Jennifer plays Mercedes McQueen on HollyoaksCredit: Lime Pictures

    Jennifer split with her husband, Geordie Shore’s Greg Lake, this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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    Marcus Rashford’s mum reveals she skipped meals to make sure the England ace and his brothers got by

    MARCUS Rashford’s mother has revealed she skipped meals to make sure the England striker and his brothers got by.
    Melanie Maynard would go without but pretend she’d eaten if her three boys asked.

    Marcus Rashford with his mum Melanie holding up his Man Of The Match gong

    She tells a BBC1 documentary: “As long as they got something to eat that was more what I was worried about. Sometimes we didn’t even have a loaf of bread in the house. But I wouldn’t tell somebody I was struggling either. It was embarrassing.”
    Man Utd hero Marcus, 23, forced a Government U-turn on free school meal vouchers and has since been made an MBE.
    When he was a kid his mum worked three jobs — at bookie Ladbrokes, as a cleaner after hours, and washing pots. Mel said: “I was working for Ladbrokes and worked there for 21 years. The cleaning job at Ladbrokes, I took that as well. I’d do my shift and go back and do the cleaning. Then I used to do pot washing on a Saturday as well.
    “I used to say to the kids sometimes that I’d already eaten because they used to say to me: ‘Have you had yours?’ and I’d say: ‘Yeah’ but I didn’t have anything to eat.”

    Melanie went hungry so that Marcus and his siblings could eat while growing upCredit: Refer to Caption

    Marcus, now 23, has been campaigning to feed Britain’s poorest kids

    She added: “I was just doing my best to survive. Now Marcus has provided me a home and I sit in my room sometimes and just cry. You’re thinking about where you’ve come from to where you are now.”
    Marcus tells the show, which airs on Monday at 7pm: “Nevermind an MBE or being a football player, it just wouldn’t have been likely if I didn’t have somebody like her behind me.
    “A lot of the work is Mum’s. She brought me up with these morals and expectations.”

    Marcus and his mother Melanie visit FareShare Greater Manchester Credit: AP:Associated Press

    The Man Utd hero forced a Government U-turn on free school meal vouchers Credit: PA:Press Association

    The Sun Says

    IS it any wonder Marcus Rashford’s heart is in the right place?
    His ­single mum Melanie worked long, gruelling minimum wage shifts to support him and his brothers — and even skipped meals to ensure they got fed.
    Marcus’s MBE at just 23 recognises not his football talents so much as the ­values Melanie imbued in him.
    Most of us make sacrifices for our kids.
    But her selflessness is still an example to every parent in the land.

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    Fury as Fulham footie ace Tom Cairney ‘repeatedly’ parks £220k Lamborghini in disabled bay while he fetches coffee

    A PREMIER League player has infuriated locals by using a disabled bay for his ultra-flash £220,000 Lamborghini.
    Fulham’s Tom Cairney parks his yellow 4×4 supercar illegally on his way to training.

    Tom Cairney has ‘repeatedly’ parked his £220k Lamborghini in a disabled bayCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun

    The disabled bay in which Cairney has been caught parkingCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun

    Locals say he often parks in the disabled space while he goes to pick up coffeeCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun

    The Fulham star stops at the shop on his way to trainingCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail

    The 29-year-old Cottagers’ skipper stops so that he can pop into the Costa Coffee at Esher in Surrey for a takeaway drink.
    The slot is clearly marked for use by disabled badge holders only.
    One resident said: “It’s infuriating these super-rich footballers think they can live to different rules than the rest of us.
    “Footballers such as Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling are doing so much charity work these days and have helped to change the public’s view of Premier League footballers.

    “But the behaviour of those like Cairney risks undoing all that goodwill.”

    The Costa coffee shop Cairney visits on his way to trainingCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun

    Scottish international Cairney emerges from the shop cup in handCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun
    Cairney, who has been capped twice for Scotland, was pictured last Monday emerging from his 190mph motor — which can rocket from 0 to 62mph in 3.6 seconds — in a black tracksuit top and joggers.
    The player, who earns around £30,000 a week, left the five-door banana- coloured Lamborghini Urus 4.0 V8 in the disabled bay as he walked across the road to the nearby Costa.
    He emerged a few minutes later with a cup in hand.

    Locals claimed it was not the first time he had parked illegally on the way into Fulham’s training ground, which is nearby in New Malden, South West London.
    Our source added: “The bloke drives a bright yellow motor and clearly wants to be seen in it.”

    Nottingham-born Cairney started his pro career at Hull City and also played for Blackburn before transferring to Fulham in 2015 for a fee of around £3million.
    In 2018, he announced he was becoming a dad for the first time with his model partner Abbie Richards.
    Fulham FC have declined to comment on the actions of their player.

    A source said ‘the bloke drives a bright yellow motor and clearly wants to be seen in it’Credit: Simon Jones – The Sun

    His impressive motor can rocket from 0 to 62mph in 3.6 secondsCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun

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    Ex-Man Utd star Chris Eagles secretly dating Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe after splitting from his fiancée

    FORMER Manchester United winger Chris Eagles has been secretly dating Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe after splitting with his fiancée during lockdown, The Sun can reveal.
    The footballer was with Danielle Mitchinson, 30, for eight years and they have two children together.

    Chris Eagles split from fiancee Danielle Mitchinson during lockdown

    The ex-Manchester United winger has been secretly dating Hollyoaks star Jennifer MetcalfeCredit: Louis Hollingsbee

    Chris made 17 appearances for United during eight seasons until 2007Credit: PA:Empics Sport

    But she walked out of their £3million Cheshire mansion in October — and now Chris, 35, has been spotted spending evenings with the soap star after they started seeing each other around a month ago.
    Mum-of-one Jennifer, 37, who plays Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 show, split with her husband, Geordie Shore’s Greg Lake, this summer.
    Chris, who is believed to be in Jen’s support bubble, has been spotted visiting her home in Altrincham, Gtr Manchester, where the pair spent three evenings last week.
    A source said: “They’re really smitten with each other.

    “They’ve known each other for a while but only very recently started dating.
    “The relationship is in its very early stages and things are going well. Who knows where things could go?”

    The footballer was with Danielle Mitchinson for eight years and they have two children together

    Danielle walked out of the £3million Cheshire mansion she shared with Chris in OctoberCredit: Action Images – Reuters
    It is believed Jen has known Chris since becoming pals with Danielle this year.
    After the split in October, Chris is thought to have paid six months rent up front for Danielle to have a three-bed apartment a mile away from his eight-bed home in Bowdon, Cheshire, and has given her an allowance of £500 per month.

    A close friend told The Sun: “Danielle is absolutely devastated.
    “Lockdown really highlighted that the relationship wasn’t working.
    “She was mates with Jen, but it has put a strain on their friendship.
    “Danielle was with Chris for so long but just wants things to move forward. They still share custody of their kids.”

    Chris has been spotted spending evenings with soap star Jennifer after they started seeing each other around a month agoCredit: Getty – Contributor

    Chris made 17 appearances for United during eight seasons until 2007.
    He also played for Burnley and Bolton but has been without a club since leaving Oldham in January.
    A spokesman for Jennifer said she declined to comment.

    Mum-of-one Jennifer plays Mercedes McQueen on HollyoaksCredit: Lime Pictures

    Jennifer split with her husband, Geordie Shore’s Greg Lake, this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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