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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘£615k engagement ring’ for Georgina Rodriguez is most expensive ever sparkler for a Wag

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has topped the footballers’ engagement ring league by giving his fiancée the most expensive sparkler.
      The Juventus star is thought to have splashed about £615,000 on the diamond number for Georgina Rodriguez.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo splashed over £600,000 on Georgina Rodriguez’s engagement ringCredit: Instagram @cristiano

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      Georgina fuelled speculation Cristiano Ronaldo had bought her the £615,000 engagement ring by commenting on this Instagram postCredit: Social media

      According to GamblingDeals, who compiled a list of the most expensive engagement rings in football, England keeper Jordan Pickford was second on £500,000 for wife Megan Davison.
      Ashley Cole’s £275,000 ring for ex-wife Cheryl ranked third.
      But England ace Harry Kane was just tenth with £180,000 for wife Katie Goodland, according to jeweller Roseanna Croft.
      Georgina and Ronaldo have two-year-old daughter Alana together and are raising his other three children – surrogate twins Eva and Mateo, three, and ten-year-old Cristiano Jr.

      The couple first enjoyed on a string of dates towards the end of 2016.

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      Ronaldo is thought to have asked the Spanish beauty to marry him in 2018.
      The former Manchester United forward, who donated huge sums of money to help medical supplies during the coronavirus crisis, has always insisted they will wed.
      Telling Piers Morgan of the couple’s “true love” on ITV last year, he added: “She helped me so much. Of course, I’m in love with her.

      “We’ll be [married] one day, for sure. It’s my mum’s dream as well.”
      Georgina has been snapped wearing a ring a number of times and in 2018 gave the biggest hint she was engaged to Ronaldo by commenting on a post of a Cartier sparkler.
      The shop assistant-turned-model posted four heart-eyes emojis in response to a snap of the ring Ronaldo is rumoured to have bought her.

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      She was seen sporting the diamond sparkler at a glamorous party Credit: Instagram @cristiano

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      Georgina showed off another huge sapphire ring on Instagram last month Credit: georginagio/Instagram

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      Ronaldo has always insisted they’ll get hitchedCredit: Instagram

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      Gary Lineker posts series of innuendo-laden tweets aimed at Premier League stars

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      GARY Lineker delighted fans enjoying the start of the Premier League season.
      The Match of the Day host posted a series of innuendo laden, saucy tweets aimed at a number of stars.

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      Gary Lineker shocked fans with a series of innuendo-laden tweets aimed at Premier League starsCredit: PA:Press Association

      Will(y) Smallbone has been pulled off. A little hard on him.
      — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 12, 2020

      Gary, 59, told his 7.6m followers how “Will(y) Smallbone”, who plays for Southampton, “has been pulled off. A little hard on him” after the defender was substituted in the 77th minute.
      Leeds United defender Robin Koch was his next target after giving away a penalty in the 4th minute against champions Liverpool.
      Gary tweeted: “Well that didn’t take long. An early Koch-up and @LFC lead.”
      The £20m defender was also at fault for Liverpool’s second goal after he lost Virgil van Dijk, prompting the TV presenter to joke: “Koch blocked and @VirgilvDijk scores.”

      Well that didn’t take long. An early Koch-up and @LFC lead.
      — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 12, 2020

      One follower responded: “Of all of your great achievements, fighting for social justice and the betterment of society, it’s this single tweet that will get you the knighthood you richly deserve! Well played.”
      But not all fans were amused, with one reminding Lineker of his toilet trouble during the 1990 World Cup while playing against Ireland.
      Dean Cook wrote: “At least he didnt sh*t himself in front of millions of people.”

      Of all of your great achievements, fighting for social justice and the betterment of society, it’s this single tweet that will get you the knighthood you richly deserve! Well played 👏👏👏
      — Griff (@mistergriffster) September 12, 2020

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      Shamed footballer Phil Foden tried to meet another woman behind girlfriend’s back while on England duty

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      SHAMED football star Phil Foden tried to arrange to meet another woman at a hotel behind his girlfriend’s back while on England duty.
      It is the second time the Man City ace has been accused of sexual high-jinks while with the national set-up.

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      Lucy Jones says shamed footballer Phil Foden tried to meet her at a hotel behind his girlfriend’s back

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      Foden sent Lucy a Snapchat message saying he couldn’t wait to get a hotel with her

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      Foden flashed his bottom at two Icelandic girls last week

      Foden and England team-mate Mason Greenwood were sent home in disgrace from Iceland last week after smuggling two girls into the Three Lions’ hotel, breaking Covid rules.
      Now make-up artist Lucy Jones, 23, says: “People need to know that wasn’t a one-off and what he’s like.
      “He was trying to do the same thing a year ago when he was messaging me in his England hotel.”
      Lucy claims Foden, 20 — who flashed his bottom at two Icelandic girls last week — was just as forward with her.

      He started messaging her in September 2019 when he was with the Under-21s in Turkey.
      ‘FLATTERED’
      She said he sent her saucy Snapchat messages, a picture in his England shorts and said: “I can’t wait to get a hotel with you.”
      The pair arranged to go for dinner at Piccolino Italian restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, five miles away from his £3.25million mansion in Prestbury.
      But Lucy, of Middlewich, Cheshire, backed out when she found out Foden had a girlfriend and young son.

      His long-term girlfriend Rebecca Cooke later accused her of “mithering” her boyfriend, despite the Premier League star doing the chasing.
      Rebecca told her: “Don’t worry, you’re not special. He’s been doing this with other girls.”

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      The Man City ace has now been accused of sexual high-jinks while with the national set-up twiceCredit: Rex Features

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      Foden and Mason Greenwood were sent home in disgrace from Iceland after smuggling two girls into their hotelCredit: Rex Features

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      Lucy backed out of meeting Foden when she found out he had a young son with girlfriend Rebecca CookeCredit: instagram
      Lucy said: “I was flattered he was chasing me as he’s a Manchester City star. I was excited.
      “But I knew it probably wouldn’t work out as he’s a footballer.
      “He was probably messaging me for about two weeks before I worked out he had a girlfriend.
      “He kept calling me gorgeous as the chats got more late night.
      “I sent him a few photos including one of me in my pyjama bottoms and a bra which he seemed to love.”

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      Lucy says people need to know ‘what Foden’s like’

      But Lucy, who has now had a baby with a new partner, pulled the plug on the night out when she realised Foden had lied.
      The player apologised this week for his actions in Iceland.
      He and Greenwood, 18 — pictured in today’s Sun on Sunday inhaling nitrous oxide — now face a battle to get back into Gareth Southgate’s squad for next summer’s Euros.

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      Lucy says Foden ‘kept calling her gorgeous as the chats got more late night’

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      She pulled the plug on the night out when she realised Foden had lied

      Icelandic stunner Lara Clausen claims Phil Foden did not mention he had girlfriend or baby after sneaking them into England hotel
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      Pardew backs Fraser to bring best out of Carroll as ex-Newcastle boss reveals determination to get back into the dugout

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      A BRAND new season on a mild September evening — but here was a fixture that dreadfully missed two sets of the most brilliantly passionate and fervent fans.
      I completely agreed afterwards with both managers, David Moyes and Steve Bruce, that the game was disappointing — but I genuinely thought the lack of atmosphere was the missing link.

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      Ryan Fraser arrived at Newcastle on a free transferCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Ryan Fraser could offer a new dimension to Andy Carroll’s gameCredit: Rex Features

      Nevertheless, I’m sure Steve would have woken up yesterday morning feeling very happy with the 2-0 win, a clean sheet and two of his new signings both on target.
      There’s no question, Newcastle have bought well in the truncated summer off-season.
      As well as Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick, I also feel Ryan Fraser will be pivotal to their success this season.
      Fraser could bring a new dimension to Andy Carroll’s game.

      I worked with Andy and I genuinely believe if he can stay fit, he could thrive — particularly with the service of the two Bournemouth signings alongside him.
      There are grounds to be very optimistic for the Magpies.
      If they can remain disciplined at the back, they have goals and pace in the final third.
      It would be fair to say that my other old club, West Ham, didn’t really seem to have any spark.

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      Alan Pardew is keen to get back into management Credit: PA:Press Association

      And with Arsenal, who have definitely gone up a level, next on Saturday, it looks like it’s going to be another disappointing start for the Hammers.
      It hasn’t helped the manager having been thrown off kilter with the sale of talented youngster Grady Diangana to West Brom.
      I cannot reiterate enough how sad it is to watch a game like West Ham and Newcastle without the passion of the supporters.
      But we have to be grateful for being able to see any football at all right now.
      I’m itching to get back into management.
      I don’t wish any misfortune on managers, but I’m as ambitious and ready as ever to get back and working again in the game.

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      Aston Villa to confirm £20m Emi Martinez transfer from Arsenal on Monday with ex-Chelsea ace Bertrand Traore to follow

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      ASTON VILLA have Emiliano Martinez in the bag after ironing out the final details of his £20million move from Arsenal.
      The 28-year-old Argentine has agreed a four-year-deal worth around £60,000 per week and completed his medical. 

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      Emi Martinez is set to be unveiled as Aston Villa’s new stopper after deciding to leave Arsenal Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      A deal for the FA Cup-winning keeper was sped through so he can train with his new team-mates this week as he prepares to make his debut in Villa’s opening game of the season at home to Sheffield United next Monday night.
      Dean Smith is also expected to sign Bertrand Traore after Villa agreed a fee of £17.5million to land Lyon forward. 

      Lyon have given the green-light to the deal for the former Chelsea academy kid, after Villa increased their original offer by a further £2million.

      The 25-year-old Burkina Faso international has lost patience with Lyon after failing to dislodge Memphis Depay and Moussa Dembele from Rudi Garcia’s first-choice side.

       Traore recently spoke of his frustration when he told reporters: “I am 25 years old and I have played everywhere I have been.
      “I need to play. I have no time to waste, I’m no longer an 18,19 or 20-year-old player.”
      Villa are also in talks to sign Kosovan winger Milot Rashica, 24, from German side Werder Bremen. More

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      Brighton starlet Tariq Lamptey holds no fear as he prepares to burst old club Chelsea’s bubble

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      TARIQ LAMPTEY’S meteoric rise has happened so fast that even he has been left stunned by it.
      The 19-year-old has been a revelation since joining Brighton from Chelsea’s reserves in January and last week earned his first England Under-21 cap.

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      Lamptey, 19, earned his first England Under-21 call-up last week Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      What has been most impressive about the right-back’s progress in 2020 is how he shows no fear nor any regard for the reputation of the players he comes up against.
      That will no doubt continue to be the case when he faces Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Co when his old side visit the Amex on Monday night.
      Lamptey said: “It’s happened so fast, it’s unbelievable.
      “Sometimes I just have to sit back and think, ‘Wow, this is a lot.

      “But I’ve worked hard to get here and I’m grateful that I’ve got the opportunities that I’ve been getting.
      “Hopefully it’s just the start and I can keep improving, building and getting better and better.
      “I’m very determined. Whoever I play against, you have to give them respect because they’re top quality players, but you also have to back yourself and have belief in yourself.
      “I believe that I have got the ability to make the best of it and get the better of my man.

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      Lamptey has made an impressive start to his Brighton career since leaving Chelsea’s reservesCredit: PA:Press Association
      “That’s just my game. I’m not scared to take on players or who is ahead of me, it’s just another player that I have to try to get the better of.”
      Brighton fans will be licking their lips at the prospect of Lamptey forming a partnership with Ben White down the right side fo Graham Potter’s defence.
      Both players look serious prospects who have the potential to be knocking on the door of the senior England team one day.

      He has energy, fleet of foot and he’s brave. We definitely like what we see
      Aidy Boothroyd

      Though Lamptey has a heck of a job given the incredible competition he has in the right-back berth.
      Had he not made the move from Chelsea last January, the likelihood is most people would not even know who he is.
      Let alone would he have turned out for the Lion Cubs in their 2-1 win in Austria last week.

      His international manager Aidy Boothroyd added: “I think it was a brave move and good move. I think he’ll flourish at Brighton.
      “We’ve seen him up close, he’s been in our Under-20s, our Under-19s, he’s been in our system before.
      “He has energy, fleet of foot and he’s brave. We definitely like what we see.”

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      Kylian Mbappe sparks £400m transfer scramble between Man Utd, City, Liverpool and Real Madrid after PSG exit request

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       KYLIAN MBAPPE will spark a £400MILLION battle between the Manchester giants, Liverpool and Real Madrid.
      The French superstar, 21, is understood to have given Paris Saint-Germain notice that he intends to leave at the end of this season.

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      Kylian Mbappe will spark a £400m transfer scramble between Man Utd, City, Liverpool and Real MadridCredit: AFP

      With two years left on his contract by then, PSG will expect to get £300m for him should they chose not to stand in the way.
      Mbappe is already on £15m a year and will expect to see that huge salary rise by another £5m when he moves.
      Any club that plans to sign him will want his signature on a five-year deal.

      That will mean a total of £100m in wages plus almost double the £165m PSG paid Monaco for him in 2018.
      City, United and Real will not baulk at such a staggering outlay, although Liverpool’s owners FSG will blink.
      The Premier League champions may have spent £310m on a collection of stars between 2017 and 2018.
      But over the last 12 months the American owners have brought in players worth just over £20m and over the same time scale have made a net profit on deals of £32m.

      Going for Mbappe would require the sale of one of their Fab three of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
      Senegalese frontman Mane would be the most likely to go if he asked for a move and has so far ignored Liverpool’s effort to get him to extend his stay for two years beyond 2023.
      Real would love to have him – as they would Mbappe – and he would command a fee of £150m.
      City came close to landing world No 1 Lionel Messi before he withdrew plans to leave Barcelona last month.

      Kylian Mbappe is the fastest footballer in the world
      They were prepared to pay him £600,000 a week and with their unlimited resources would see Mbappe as another way of elevating their standing in world football.
      Like them United would believe that no matter the outlay, Mbappe’s presence would only increase their global pull and had bucket – loads of more corporate cash.
      What is in Liverpool’s favour is Mbappe’s connection with boss Jurgen Klopp.
      The Anfield boss spent several hours trying to convince him to sign for Liverpool before he opted for PSG.
      The German said: “I love him, to be honest. What a player, what a player – he is and a nice lad as well, so he’s a really good kid.”
      Mbappe, who is understood to have been “charmed” by Klopp, declared Liverpool as a “machine” in May as they powered their way to the club’s first top flight title in 30 years.
      Yet it is understood he also likes the idea of playing at Old Trafford.

      Pep Guardiola, having lost out on Messi, will be certain to want to have a conversation with him – as will Zinedine Zidane at the Bernabeu.
      Real believe they had signed him before his switch to PSG and are certain to be jostling in the queue this time around.
      But this time alongside a trio of heavy-hitting English clubs with the only thing likely to affect such a potential huge spend to get him to the Premier League how deep the coronavirus pandemic bites into their finances. More

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      Frank Lampard hits back at Jurgen Klopp and labels Liverpool boss a ‘hypocrite’ for criticising Chelsea summer spending

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      FRANK LAMPARD labelled Jurgen Klopp a hypocrite for criticising Chelsea’s summer spending.
      Boss Lampard insists his £200m spree is merely playing catch up with Premier League champions Liverpool following a transfer ban.

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      Frank Lampard has hit back at Jurgen Klopp over his transfer jibeCredit: Reuters

      Reds chief Klopp lost out to Chelsea in the £48m signing of striker Timo Werner and claims his team cannot operate like his Premier League rival.
      But Lampard said: “There’s no point doing the maths. We know that Liverpool have spent at a high level
      “With Liverpool, it’s a fantastic story of a club over the four and a half or five years that Jurgen Klopp’s been there where they’ve managed to get recruitment right to a really high level. 
      “The reality is most clubs that win the league in the modern day have recruited well and have recruited at quite a high level money wise.

      “You can go through the Liverpool players Virgil Van Dijk, Alisson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Sadio Mane, Mo Salah – incredible players that came at a very high price.
      “Liverpool have done it over a period of time. What we have done is come off the back of a ban and tried to address the situation ourselves to help improve us. It’s par for the course. We all know that.”
      Werner opted to join Chelsea as one of FIVE major signings since February this year while the world has been in the economic grip of coronavirus.
      The club’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich is a multi-billionaire with deep pockets.

      Klopp said: ”For some clubs it is less important how uncertain the future is. Owned by oligarchs, owned by countries. We are a different kind of club.
      “We cannot change it overnight and say we want to be like Chelsea.”
      Chelsea have also had £150m sitting in the bank from the sale of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid last summer.

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      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was labelled a hypocrite by Frank LampardCredit: PA:Press Association
      Liverpool signed centre half van Dijk from Southampton three years ago for a world record £75m. In 2018, keeper Alisson joined for £66.8m.
      Lampard insists he finds the cheeky dig amusing rather than annoying but we will soon find out whether it will sour already frosty relations between the clubs.
      Normally mild-mannered Lampard lost his cool during Chelsea’s 5-3 defeat at Liverpool last season in a ruck with the opposition bench.
      It is something he has been anxious to sort out by saying: “I’ll put that right next time I see Klopp.”
      Chelsea face the defending champions in their second game this Sunday.

      Lampard said: “I was less annoyed with it. I found it slightly amusing because I think when you talk about the owners of clubs, I don’t think it matters what line of business they come from.
      “We know they have an incredible coach. We know they have incredible players. The really smart thing Liverpool have done is believe in their coach and believe in their system for a number of years. 
      “It’s a great story but it’s a story where they’ve spent money on players. This summer we’ve spent money on players and now the hard work has to come.” More