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      Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi plays in Sunday league game 12 hours after Champions League match in Germany

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      CHELSEA star Callum Hudson-Odoi amazed spectators by turning up for a Sunday league game — little more than 12 hours after a Champions League match in Germany.
      The £120,000-a-week winger flew back from a 4-1 defeat against mighty Bayern Munich to take the kick-off for Saha FC against Lambeth Allstars FC.

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      Callum Hudson-Odoi plays in Champions League match on Saturday between 8pm-9.45pmCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Callum, left, playing for Sunday league side Saha FC against Lambeth Allstars at 10.30am today
      The game was part of an anti-knife crime Black Lives Matter event in Croydon, South London.
      However, the presence of the 19-year-old, capped three times by England, could not stop Saha FC going down 5-3.
      One onlooker said: “Everyone recognised him and he was chatting to everyone. 
      “He knew a few of the boys from Saha FC so that’s why he was there. People couldn’t believe it.

      “He didn’t seem tired, he was just happy to help support the event.”

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      The Star posed with a fan in Croydon

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      An onlooker said: ‘Everyone recognised him and he was chatting to everyone’

      On Saturday night, Hudson-Odoi was unlucky to have a long-range effort chalked off while playing the full Champions League match in Munich’s Allianz Arena, which finished just after 9.45pm.
      By 10.30am the next day he was wearing the No 11 shirt as Saha FC, of the Croydon Municipal Sunday Football Adult League, kicked off the pre-season friendly on a 4G pitch at Selhurst Arena.
      Opponents Lambeth Allstars tweeted: “Thanks Callum Hudson-Odoi for coming out today, supporting our anti-knife crime BLM community event.”

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      Winger Callum Hudson-Odoi goes from Champions League to Sunday league in 12 hoursCredit: Reuters

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      Man City ace Riyad Mahrez treats his new girlfriend to a romantic break in the south of France

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      MANCHESTER City ace Riyad Mahrez has been spotted canoodling with his new girlfriend in the south of France.
      The Algerian star has been dating blonde fashion student Taylor Ward, 22, for six months and has been enjoying the sunshine on their break.

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      Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez and girlfriend Taylor Ward enjoyed a romantic holiday in St TropezCredit: The Mega Agency

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      The ace, 29, has been dating the fashion student, 22, for six months
      Mahrez, 29, and Taylor were all over each other as they enjoyed lunch at a restaurant with her parents.
      Ward is the daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn and former Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City striker Ashley.
      Taylor stunned in an off the shoulder white dress, while Mahrez donned a white shirt and dark glasses for the occasion.
      The Sun on Sunday revealed in February how dad-of-two Mahrez had started dating Taylor after he split with wife Rita, 25.

      Taylor and Riyad have previously been pictured together leaving Manchester’s China White nightclub last New Year’s Eve.

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      On Friday, Riyad’s Man City side got into the Champions League quarter-finalsCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Mahrez and Taylor were all over each other as they enjoyed lunch with her parentsCredit: The Mega Agency

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      Taylor looked stunning in an off the shoulder white dressCredit: The Mega Agency

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      Ward is the daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire star DawnCredit: The Mega Agency

      She has been a regular at the Etihad stadium to cheer him on and the rest of his team-mates.
      On Friday, Riyad’s Man City side got into the Champions League quarter-finals.
      He’s used to a knockout match.

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      Liverpool plot shock transfer of £35m Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks after Cherries relegated from Premier League

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      LIVERPOOL are eyeing a shock £35million swoop for Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks.
      Kop boss Jurgen Klopp has made no secret of his desire to add some much-needed width to his Prem champions next term.

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      Jurgen Klopp thinks David Brooks would be a great addition to his Liverpool squadCredit: Alamy Live News
      And he is weighing up a raid on the relegated Cherries for Brooks.

      The Wales star, 23, seems certain to leave Bournemouth following their relegation.
      He had an outstanding first season in the Premier League after joining from Sheffield United two years ago for £12m.
      Brooks has scored eight goals in 30 top-flight appearances, earning him a new long-term contract.

      But things turned sour for Brooks this season after he hurt his ankle in a friendly last July and underwent surgery.
      He was expected to be out for just 12 weeks but ended up missing most of this season after he needed a second op.

      But his performances since the restart almost helped Bournemouth pull off a great escape as they took their survival battle to the last day.
      Liverpool have released midfielder Adam Lallana while winger Xherdan Shaqiri has been told he is surplus to requirements, so there is a space for Brooks if he can prove he has fully recovered.

      Strikers Callum Wilson and Josh King are likely to follow out-of-contract Ryan Fraser out of the Cherries following their drop to the Championship.

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      Gareth Bale will STAY at Real Madrid next season in £60m stand-off – as payback for blocking transfer last year

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      GARETH BALE will stick to his guns and stay at Real Madrid in a £60million stand-off as payback for failing to let him leave last summer.
      Zinedine Zidane confirmed the Wales star refused to travel for the Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Friday night because the attacker knew he would not get picked.

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      Gareth Bale will stay at Real Madrid next season – even though he barely plays under Zinedine Zidane
      Determined Bale plans to see out the final two years of his Bernabeu contract as he remains furious with Real for blocking his mega-move to China 12 months ago.
      The £1million-a-week deal to Jiangsu Suning was called off at the 11th hour after Real asked for a transfer fee and that U-turn by the Spanish champions has led to Bale’s stubborn stance.
      Bale has not figured in Real’s last eight games but the 31-year-old has told friends he will not be pushed around.
      A close pal revealed: “Gareth will see out his last two years unless he not only gets a move he wants but his contract paid up.

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      Gareth Bale was filmed playing golf after he refused to travel with the rest of the Real Madrid squad to play Man CityCredit: El Chiringuito

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      Bale has been nicknamed ‘the golfer’ by his team-matesCredit: El Chiringuito
      “He has not forgiven Real for stopping him going to China. He’s a very determined character and is determined to stand up for his rights.
      “If that means he stays at Real for the next two years and doesn’t get a game then that is what he is determined to do.
      “He will only move to a club that he believes suits him and he will only do that if Real show him the respect he believes he has earned there.”
      Bale’s wage can total up to £30million a year including bonuses.

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      Bale barely celebrated when Real Madrid won the Spanish title last monthCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Meanwhile, Bale’s Wales team-mate Joe Allen is unlikely to be fit for Wales’ Nations League double-header against Finland and Bulgaria next month.
      The Stoke midfielder, 30, is recovering from a ruptured Achilles injury sustained versus Hull in March.
      Allen is back in non-contact training and hopes to be in contention for selection for the Championship outfit in mid-September when the new season starts.
      Ryan Giggs’ Wales face Finland in Helsinki on September 3 followed by a home clash with Bulgaria in Cardiff three days later. But those two League B games are set to come too soon for the 56-cap ace.
      Bale and Allen are not the only selection issue Giggs will face when international football returns after a ten-month break due to Covid-19.
      Giggs will also monitor the futures of several of his squad before the Euro 2020 finalists next meet up.

      Ethan Ampadu, 19, is back at Chelsea after his season-long loan expired at Leipzig while James Lawrence is in the same situation having returned to Anderlecht after a spell on loan at German club St Pauli.
      Skipper Ashley Williams, 35, is currently without a club having finished the season at Bristol City but his future is in limbo with the Robins yet to announce a new manager.
      And all-time caps holder Chris Gunter, with 96 appearances for Wales, is also looking for a new club after being released by Reading last month.
      Giggs has previously made a big play that he wants players playing for their club sides if they want to stake a claim to be in his national side.

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      PSG plot shock Josh King transfer but Bournemouth ace is also wanted by TEN Premier League clubs and four in Italy

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      JOSH KING is a shock target for Paris Saint-Germain.
      The Bournemouth striker is also wanted by ten Premier League clubs as well as four in Italy – including Rome rivals Lazio and Roma.

      PSG are lining up a shock raid on relegated Bournemouth for Josh King
      SunSport understands the Cherries, who were relegated to the Championship, do not want to sell the 28-year-old for less than £25million.

      King would prefer to stay in the Premier League but then his next aim will be to play Champions League football for a club on the continent.
      French champions PSG are in next season’s competition and a move to Paris would be appealing for the Norway forward.

      Newcastle, Everton and Brighton have registered their interest in King, who has one year left on his Bournemouth contract.

      King was close to a move to Manchester United in January but a £20million bid was rejected.
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      Chelsea transfer boost as West Ham may have to sell £70m Declan Rice if they are to buy this summer

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      DECLAN RICE may have to be sold by West Ham if they want to bring in several new faces to strengthen their squad.
      Chelsea lead the race for England midfielder Rice, 21, with boss Frank Lampard looking to convert him back into a defender to help solve the problem area in his side.

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      West Ham have admitted they may have to sell Declan Rice to Chelsea if they are to bring in new players
      The Hammers insist they have no desire to sell their player of the year but it would be hard to turn down any offers that get close to their £70million valuation.
      Manager David Moyes wants to freshen up a squad he led to Premier League survival.
      But with money short because of the lack of revenue from empty stadiums, cashing in on their main man might be the only step open to them.
      The club have a strong interest in QPR’s £20m-rated attacker Eberechi Eze and Brentford forward Said Benrahma.

      But the resources are not there to make a bid for either at present, with Moyes having to prioritise bringing in a new defender before looking at any creative players.
      The hope is money can be generated by offloading Manuel Lanzini, Felipe Anderson and Fabian Balbuena although there are no moves on the horizon for them at present.
      With time ticking before the new season, it is growing likely West Ham will have to let Rice leave if the right offer comes in.
      Chelsea have been patient in making a move, preferring to finish this season first.

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      Watford will sell Ismaila Sarr for £40m to ease financial pain of relegation with Crystal Palace keen on transfer

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      WATFORD will sell Ismaila Sarr for a stunning £40million to ease the financial pain of relegation.
      The Senegalese winger is being offered to several clubs at the huge fee  to create an auction.

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      Watford are willing to sell Ismaila Sarr for £40million – with Crystal Palace interestedCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      We revealed last week that Crystal Palace want Sarr, 22, and they are now willing to buy him  even without Wilfried Zaha leaving.
      Vicarage Road chiefs have contacted Liverpool and Wolves about Sarr but neither are in a position to bid for him, despite liking the rapid attacker.
      Palace might win the race if the player wants to stay in the Premier League after an exciting but ultimately disappointing debut campaign.
      If Watford do not drop the asking price, the Eagles are likely to have a go at signing Brentford’s goalscoring wideman Said Benrahma, who they like the look of,  along with fellow Bee Ollie Watkins.

      Watford will also try to sell Spanish forward  Gerard Deulofeu, although  the fee of £15m and his £85,000-a-week wages may limit the options.
      Meanwhile Palace are in talks with Ireland midfielder James McCarthy about a new contract.
      McCarthy, 29, joined the Eagles a year ago and he is keen to extend his stay, with contract discussions beginning in earnest.

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