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      Ryan Giggs ‘rowed with girlfriend over “flirty” messages to lingerie model before his arrest’

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      A LINGERIE model is thought to have sparked the row between Ryan Giggs and his girlfriend which led to his arrest.
      The footie boss was accused of ­getting close to Zara Charles after “flirty” phone messages were found.

      Lingerie model Zara Charles is thought to have sparked the row between Ryan Giggs and Kate GrevilleCredit: Facebook

      The footie boss was accused of sending ‘flirty’ messages to herCredit: Reuters

      The argument between the pair broke out last SundayCredit: BackGrid

      Giggs was later held on suspicion of assault after police were called to the couple’s home

      However, it was not clear if anything happened between them.
      The ex-Manchester United star, 46, has known former air hostess Zara, 33, — who now works for a finance company — for several years.
      The row between Wales manager Giggs and his PR partner Kate Greville, 36, broke out last Sunday.
      He was held on suspicion of assault after police went to his home in Worsley, Gtr Manchester.

      A source claimed: “Kate was contacted by a woman who claimed to be having a relationship with Ryan.

      Giggs has known former air hostess Zara for several yearsCredit: Facebook

      We told of Giggs’ arrest earlier this weekCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Giggs has been publicly dating PR guru Kate since 2018Credit: Instagram

      A source says Kate was contacted by a woman claiming to be in a relationship with Giggs two weeks agoCredit: Instagram
      “The message was a couple of weeks before. She kept quiet about it until Sunday.
      “In recent months she has found messages.
      “There are flirty ones between him and a sports PR executive.

      “Zara also featured in them, which aroused Kate’s suspicions.”
      A separate source said Giggs went to a restaurant in August.

      They added: “He came home late and messages suggested he had gone round to Zara’s house that evening.”
      Dad-of-two Giggs was ditched by his wife Stacey in 2016.
      It had emerged that he had been sleeping with his brother Rhodri’s wife Natasha for eight years and had a fling with model Imogen Thomas.

      In 2016 he split from wife Stacey, whom he had been cheating on for eight years with brother Rhodri’s wifeCredit: Getty

      His brother yesterday claimed he’s a sex addictCredit: PA:Press Association

      Ryan Giggs’ alleged assault arrest sparked by girlfriend’s fears he was cheating with two women
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      England’s Nations League clash in doubt with entire Iceland squad banned from entering country

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      ENGLAND’S Nations League clash with Iceland is in danger of being called off after the government’s travel ban on anyone entering the country from Denmark.
      And Premier League clubs are now almost certain to stop some of their stars linking up for international duty to avoid losing them for a fortnight when the season resumes.

      Three Lions’ boss Gareth Southgate faces a headache, with the Iceland match in doubtCredit: Reuters

      Iceland could be forced to miss their scheduled Nations League clash with England at Wembley on November 18Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      In a major development, the government’s new ban on arrivals from Denmark includes ALL elite sportspeople who had otherwise been exempt from restrictions.
      That means the entire Iceland squad will be denied entry to Britain for their Wembley clash with the Three Lions on November 18.
      Iceland face Denmark in Copenhagen three days earlier, so they fall victim to the updated rules.
      The government say they are now in conversation with the FA over the impact of the new requirements but insist they will not review the guidelines for at least a week.

      That leaves England and boss Gareth Southgate with a major headache – and fearing their third match of the international break will not go ahead.
      Since sport resumed in the midst of the pandemic, elite competitors had been exempt from any quarantine controls because they were working in a secure environment.
      That is not the case with the Denmark guidelines as the Department of Transport said: “Unlike other travel to the UK, there will be no exemptions to this quarantine policy. ”
      The rushed decision on Denmark also causes a huge problem for Premier League clubs who have players due to represent the country over the following fortnight.

      Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel, Andreas Christensen of Chelsea, Tottenham’s Pierre Emile Hojbjerg and Southampton defender Jannick Vestergaard are all part of the Danish squad due to link up on Monday.
      As they are residents in the UK, they will be allowed back into the country but must self-isolate for 14 days, meaning they would all miss three top-flight games.
      Fifa rules issued at the start of the pandemic made it clear clubs will be able to withdraw their players from international duty if there is a risk of coronavirus infection.
      The Prem have made it clear UK rules still have to be complied with if the Elite Sport exemption does not apply.
      That leaves clubs with no option but to block their players leaving.
      PREM HEADACHE
      And it could impact other sides in the division, with Denmark hosting Sweden in a friendly on Wednesday before facing Iceland and then Belgium in the Nations League.
      Sweden have called up Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof, Everton keeper Robin Olsen and Newcastle’s Emile Krafth for the game.
      And if they visit Denmark they too will be subject to the fortnight quarantine when they arrive back in the UK.
      Clubs already follow new Prem rules for all players returning from international duty amid fears testing is not as stringent overseas.
      Anyone arriving back in the country will have to provide a negative Covid-19 result before they are even allowed to resume training with their clubs.

      That means some are likely to be met and tested at the airport so the results can be returned in enough time for them to train before the games once the league season resumes.
      Some might not touch down until well into Thursday November 19, and it can take up to 48 hours before results finally arrive back at clubs.
      It leaves managers potentially not knowing until matchday itself if they can select players that weekend.

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      Harry Kane says Tottenham can win first ever Premier League title but must stop being ‘Spursy’

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      HARRY KANE says Tottenham are title contenders — if they can stop being ‘Spursy’.
      The England skipper agrees the season is shaping up to be open, just like in 2015-16 when Leicester were shock champions.

      Harry Kane is hoping to fire Spurs to a first Premier League title

      Tottenham visit West Brom on Sunday and came into the weekend in fourth — two points off surprise leaders Southampton.
      And striker Kane, 27, said: “When you look at the ability of our squad, you would definitely say we’ve got enough to win a title.
      “But I’d also say we’ve been close over the last four, five years but just haven’t quite got over the line.
      “This is a season where I don’t think one team’s going to run away with it, like Liverpool did last year.

      “So there’s going to be opportunities for other teams to put good runs together and get right up the table.”
      The ‘Spursy’ label resurfaced when the North Londoners let slip a 3-0 lead in the final eight minutes of their home game against West Ham last month.
      But Kane insists gritty wins in their next two Premier League matches showed Spurs could produce the kind of consistency required to be genuine challengers.
      He said: “To concede three goals like we did was a shock to everyone. But it was also a wake-up call.

      “We had a little chat amongst a few of us and said we need to do better and we’ve seen that against Burnley and Brighton.
      “The last two games have been good for confidence, just to grind out results and to get good, ugly wins under our belt.
      “There’s going to be times in the season when it’s going to happen again and we need to make sure we’re all on the same wavelength to get over the line.”
      If Tottenham are finally going to win that elusive trophy, especially a first league title for 60 YEARS, they will need Kane to stay fit and firing.
      Last weekend’s disputed penalty against Brighton — his sixth goal of the season — put him joint tenth with Les Ferdinand on 149 in the all-time Premier League goalscorers list.
      But he is also the leading provider of assists in the top flight, with eight so far.
      Son Heung-min has been the main beneficiary of his link-play and Kane added: “I’ve always dropped deeper as a nine anyway. My whole youth team career, I played as a ten.
      “I’ve always had that understanding of how to drop into them pockets.

      The England captain is backing Spurs to show their title credentials by grinding out results as they have against Burnley and Brighton

      Jose Mourinho is hoping to end Spurs 12-year trophy drought
      “We’ve been more clinical as a team. Sonny’s been taking pretty much every chance he’s been given so far this year. It’s been a development of my game and maybe Sonny’s game as well.”
      Jose Mourinho has had his critics since replacing Mauricio Pochettino 12 months ago but he has to take some credit for the successful start to the season and Kane’s productivity.
      Despite a punishing schedule, Spurs made it into the group stage of the Europa League and the quarter-finals of the League Cup while bouncing back from an opening-day defeat to Everton.
      Mourinho’s side also came into this weekend as the top scorers in the Premier League and with one of the best defensive records.
      Kane said: “It’s never easy for a manager to come halfway through a season.
      “Especially with the lockdown as well. It’s been a difficult time.
      “I feel like we have a nice, big, healthy squad and it allows Jose to stamp his identity on the team.
      “It’s been a good start. There have still been points we’ve dropped in winning positions but so far, so good.
      “If we can win this weekend, we’ll be around the top of the table going into that international break.”
      But Kane, like all Spurs fans, wants more than that.
      The pain of finishing third in 2016 and second behind Chelsea the following season, not to mention defeat by Liverpool in the 2019 Champions League final, is still felt.
      Kane added: “Every time you lose a big game, or a final or a title race, you always wish you could have it back and give every ounce you have.
      “There’s a lot of us in this squad who have been here now for a period of time and haven’t won anything.
      “We all know it takes an awful lot to get over the line and we just need to find a way of doing it.”
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      Man Utd outcast Sergio Romero training alone hoping club will let him leave on a free transfer in January

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      SERGIO ROMERO is back in training at Manchester United and counting down the days to the next transfer window.
      The Argentinian keeper did not return to work after his lengthy dispute over being snubbed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the Europa League semi.

      ⚠️ Read our Man United live blog for the latest news from Old Trafford

      Sergio Romero is training alone and hopes to leave Man Utd for free in JanuaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Romero is now staying fit on his own and hoping United will let him leave without a fee in January to end his misery as their unwanted extra keeper.
      The crunch will come over whether Romero gets a pay off when he leaves. 
      He is unlikely to pick up similar wages away from Old Trafford. 

      Romero was desperate to join Everton over the summer following Dean Henderson’s return from Sheffield United.
      But a move failed to go through before deadline day, leading to an angry outburst from his wife on social media.
      Romero had also been eyeing a switch to the MLS, with David Beckham’s Inter Miami linked.
      But that deal fell through last month due to his £100,000-a-week earnings.

      SunSport understands Romero has since begged United to let him go.

      And he could even give up his pay off to secure an exit, worth around £1.5million.
      But with his contract expiring next summer, Romero can agree a pre-contract with a foreign side from January.
      Romero joined United in 2015 on a free transfer from Sampdoria and has gone on to play 61 times.

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      Bruno Fernandes calls on entire Man Utd squad to be ‘leaders’ after finding form in Everton win

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      BRUNO FERNANDES hailed Manchester United’s leaders as they bounced back from European disaster.
      United’s character was questioned following Wed­nesday’s shock 2-1 defeat at Istanbul Basaksehir.

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      Bruno Fernandes has hailed Man Utd’s leaders for stepping up against EvertonCredit: Reuters
      But after scoring twice in the 3-1 win at Everton, Portuguese playmaker   Fernandes said: “We know inside the dressing room what we have to do.
      “Everyone needs to be a leader. Some are the ‘mood’ leaders — they don’t talk too much but do the right things.
      “Others need to speak a little more to feel more part of the game.

      “It was difficult to recover after Basaksehir. This was the moment to do something and we did.”
      Just like in Istanbul, United conceded a soft opening goal to Bernard.
      But they recovered well, with Fernandes’ double before he teed up Edinson Cavani for a stoppage-time goal to seal victory.
      United skipper Harry Maguire said: “I think we know the first goal in Istanbul can’t happen.

      “It made it a frustrating night and the individuals held their hands up.

      “We are a good group who work really hard and we’re all in this together.
      “It’s early in the season but the points we have accumulated isn’t good enough for this club.
      “We’ve been questioned and know we don’t answer them in 90 minutes.
      “But the lads are working tirelessly for this club — everyone wants to improve and do better.”

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      Jadon Sancho must put in more work to be a ‘top player’ for England, warns boss Gareth Southgate

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      JADON SANCHO still has plenty to do to become a top player, according to England boss Gareth Southgate.
      Sancho’s record of goals and assists for Borussia Dortmund is impressive but he has not been as prolific for the Three Lions.

      Jadon Sancho has yet to show his prolific form for EnglandCredit: EPA

      Ahead of England’s clash with the Republic of Ireland on Thursday, Southgate said: “Dortmund have some very high-level games: Champions League, Bayern Munich, Leipzig.
      “But they also have a lot of games that are probably slightly below the Premier League as well. So for young players it’s a brilliant league to go into.
      “They have an outstanding team who are constantly in the top two or three in that league, so they dominate most games and he gets a lot of the ball.
      “With us, there’s obviously been some qualifiers with a slightly lower level of opposition and he’s had more of the ball and then he’s played in games like Holland in the Nations League, which is a really high-level game.

      “That would have been as big a game as he’s been involved in, frankly. So he’s had a balance of experiences with us, he’s still an extremely young player, still improving.”
      Southgate says it is as much down to Sancho, 20, to push on to the next level as it is down to the England set-up to help him progress.
      The Three Lions head coach said: “There is competition for places in those areas and there’s always a responsibility on us to get the best out of players.

      Gareth Southgate has urged Sancho to push on to the next levelCredit: Reuters

      Jadon Sancho scored 17 and assisted 16 in the league last seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      “But also there’s a responsibility on them as well. He wants to be a top player. He can be a top player.

      “He’s on a good pathway to do that but there’s lots of examples of players that didn’t quite do that as well.
      “So there’s a challenge every day to keep improving and get better.”

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      West Ham chasing Moussa Dembele transfer as Lyon prepare to sell £30m-rated Man Utd target

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      WEST HAM are on red alert as French giants Lyon prepare to sell striker Moussa Dembele.
      Hammers boss David Moyes is a big fan of the former Celtic striker, who is frustrated with being left on the bench recently.

      West Ham are eyeing up a move for £30m-rated Moussa DembeleCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Frenchman Dembele, 24, could be open to a second crack at English football after cutting his teeth at Fulham in his younger days.
      And insiders claim Lyon are now willing to sell the player, who was a regular for France’s Under-21s.
      However, the price on Dembele’s head will still be a problem for any Premier League suitors, which also include Manchester United.
      Lyon could be persuaded by a bid from about £30million but which goes higher with bonuses.

      West Ham have money to spend after the last window, when they failed to buy a new frontman.
      Moyes has not been keen to use Sebastian Haller and the chance to replace him appeals.
      Meanwhile, Jack Wilshere claimed he would be ‘silly’ to join another club like West Ham.
      The midfielder, 28, signed for the Hammers in 2018 after leaving Arsenal.

      Wilshere says he’d be ‘silly’ to move to another club like West HamCredit: Reuters

      But this summer he ripped up his £100,000-a-week contract at the London Stadium after repeatedly being left out by boss David Moyes despite his full fitness.
      As he considers his next move, Wilshere revealed it was a mistake to sign for West Ham due to the style of football they play – and instead needs to be at a club where it matches his own.
      He told the Super 6 podcast: “When I went to West Ham, I didn’t know it was going to be how it was.
      “With my experience now, I’d be silly to go and sign for a team who are in a similar position to West Ham.
      “When there is a relegation battle, teams want to nick a point and stay up, nick a goal and try and defend. That’s not the type of player I am.”

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      Diogo Jota is a brilliant signing for Liverpool but he still has a long way to go to match Roberto Firmino

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      DIOGO JOTA is a great signing for Liverpool but it’s too early to class him as a great player.
      There is a difference — and it’s time. But I can see why people are excited about his current run of form.

      Diogo Jota has enjoyed a fine start to his Liverpool career – but he can’t be called a great player yetCredit: Rex Features

      Six goals in four games, just a short while after moving from Wolves, is impressive without doubt.
      This week he has dominated headlines and TV coverage and I don’t begrudge the lad one bit.
      We all want to watch forwards livening up games, particularly in these times.
      Sure, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has got selection issues now as we approach today’s match against Manchester City. But let’s be a bit patient before we get too carried away.

      To be considered a great player at a club like Liverpool, you have to hit the heights week in, week out.
      The man Jota is replacing in the team at the moment is Roberto Firmino, someone who has been at Liverpool for five years.
      He scored the winning goal in the World Club Championship final earlier this year.
      He has won the Premier League and Champions League with them, making a significant contribution to both.

      Jota has scored six goals in his last four games for LiverpoolCredit: EPA

      Harry Redknapp is excited to see if Jota can make an impact in a big game against Man CityCredit: Louis Wood – The Sun

      Recently, I heard Gary Neville discuss Firmino as being the best player in the world in his position.
      We know what a great player Firmino is but we don’t know much about Jota yet, in Liverpool terms at least. He was in and out of the Wolves team last season, remember.
      His durability at Anfield is yet to be tested. But what he gives Liverpool now is cover — great cover in the forward positions, where they are already strong.
      If Jota keeps his place, manages to cling on and force Firmino out of the team for long spells, I’ll be surprised — and pleasantly so — because it will be a huge plus for the boy that he is a stayer.
      Should he end up having a big say in Liverpool winning the title this year, then we can all proclaim him a great player. For now he is an exciting signing in an exciting team.
      The options up front for Klopp are formidable now. But it’s at the back where we may worry a little.
      Injury to Virgil van Dijk is a big blow, we all know that but  it’s what’s left that is a problem.
      Of course, it’s impossible to cover for a player like him, like for like, as Van Dijk is the best in the world in his position.
      But Klopp is left with a rookie in Rhys Williams or Nathan  Phillips to step in.
      Now Williams is a 19-year-old and could seize this opportunity with both hands and go on to become a huge star very soon.
      There’s a catalogue of stories like that about players doing this kind of thing. It would be a fairytale if so but 2020 hasn’t been a good year for them.
      At the moment, Joe Gomez is going to be the main man at the heart of the defence and he is just a young man himself at the age of 23.

      Football agents have not backed United’s decision to sign Edinson Cavani
      With Liverpool so strong up front and maybe a bit weak at the back, I’m looking forward to lots of goals today.
      I’m still tipping this season’s Premier League title winners to come from Manchester City or Liverpool.
      But one other thing has struck me and it’s a factor of the current game that plays into the hands of opponents City.
      We’re all missing crowds so much — the atmospheres, the noise and the sight of full stadiums. But with that comes the push-pull factor of fans.
      The added pressure that can just make the opposition take their eye off the ball for a split second, the roar that drives a player on down the wing, or inspires them to push that bit harder, drag the body through that extra yard or two.
      Without that the game can slow down and that suits City, with their expansive football and the players who like to control the pace, use the width of the pitch and play around the opposition.

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