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      Premier League must hit every team with same harsh penalties after Everton ignored financial rules

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      THE Premier League has finally shown it has the teeth to deal with clubs ignoring financial rules.But having handed Everton the harshest penalty in the competition’s history, League chiefs must now demonstrate that the same bar is there for EVERYONE.
      Everton were found to have deliberately lost £19.5m more than allowed over three yearsCredit: Reuters
      Everton have been pushed into the relegation zone, but fans will be looking to see if the likes of Chelsea and Man City are treated as harshly if found to have breached rulesCredit: Getty
      Yesterday’s ten-point deduction, plunging Everton into the relegation zone, could imperil the club’s very future.
      Everton were found to have deliberately lost £19.5m more than allowed over three years and then attempted to mislead the League over their finances.
      Their punishment is tough but fitting.
      Yet Everton fans — and those of other clubs — will now expect even tougher sanctions if giants Man City and Chelsea are also proven to have ridden roughshod over the rules.
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      City were hit with 115 charges, for alleged offences in seven seasons, in February, just weeks before Everton were next in the Prem’s bad books.
      And while the Treble winners are contesting the allegations, there are plenty who do not believe you can have that much smoke without some fire.
      Chelsea actually flagged up breaches that allegedly saw millions syphoned illicitly out of the club, pinning the blame on Roman Abramovich’s old regime.
      Yet fans of many clubs, not just Everton, will demand City and Chelsea are held to the same standards. And if that means relegation for two of the Prem’s shining symbols, so be it. If they are guilty, they MUST be hurt.
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      Tyson Fury’s dream £4million mansion plans knocked out again after bats drama

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      WORLD boxing champ Tyson Fury’s £4million mansion plans have been floored again — this time by birds.The heavyweight king has been told that featherweight flappers flocking to ponds or fruit trees on his land may be a hazard to nearby jets.
      World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury’s plans to expand his home have been dealt a blowCredit: Getty
      He has already given up on hopes of demolishing a house on the site after bats were found roosting in a loft.
      Instead, he hoped to extend the existing eight-bedroom home and install a basement music room, games area, breakfast and garden rooms and a cinema.
      But the safeguarding authority at nearby Manchester airport has told him birds could be attracted to the Cheshire site if planned cherry trees are planted or if there is any open water — including swimming pools.
      Only sterile or rarely-fruiting trees must be used, it said.
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      In its planning consultation response, the authority gives its reasons as “flight safety” and “bird strike avoidance”.
      Birds being sucked into jets or hitting aircraft windscreens can cause major accidents.
      The experts said: “Robust measures are to be taken to prevent species of birds hazardous to aircraft being attracted to the site.”
      The WBC champ also cannot use exterior uplighting in case it distracts pilots.
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      The home needs a big overhaul. Aerial images show it looking like a dumping ground for used cars and strewn with litter.
      Fury and Paris currently live with their six children in a £1.7million home in ­Morecambe, Lancs.
      His move will take him closer to boxer brother Tommy and Love Island girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague, both 23, who have a £3.5million mansion nearby.
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      Man Utd star Diogo Dalot becomes dad for first time after fiancee gives birth to baby girl

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      MANCHESTER United’s Diogo Dalot and his fiancée have welcomed a baby daughter.The Portugal defender, 24, had withdrawn from this week’s Euro qualifiers for personal reasons.
      Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot and his fiancée have welcomed a baby daughterCredit: Alamy
      The defender posted a picture of the couple clasping the tot’s hand on InstagramCredit: Instagram/@diogodalot
      Players were quick to congratulate the new family online
      He told boss Roberto Martinez that partner Claudia Pinto was due to give birth imminently.
      On Wednesday the defender posted: “Welcome to the world Clara. 15.11.2023” — with a picture of the couple clasping the tot’s hand.
      United’s official Instagram and players Sergio Reguilon and Sofyan Amrabat congratulated the new family — as did ex-Red Devils David de Gea and Juan Mata, plus Portugal and Man City defender Ruben Dias.
      Dalot and Pinto started dating in 2020 and got engaged in March.
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      They announced they were expecting in July.
      Dalot was widely expected to start both Euro 2024 qualifiers off the back of a strong start to the season at club level, having played 16 times in all competitions to date.
      But after quitting his country’s training camp, a Portugal statement said: “Joao Mario will make his debut in a national team call-up after being called up this afternoon to replace Diogo Dalot.
      “The Manchester United defender was released from the national team’s work for personal reasons and after communication with national coach Roberto Martinez.”
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      England aces take part in Great British Bake Off special – but who ended up with a soggy bottom?

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      ENGLAND’S stars were hoping their biscuits would rise to the occasion when Paul Hollywood judged them for a Great British Bake Off special.But it looks as though a few ended up with soggy bottoms.
      Some of England’s finest footballers have had a go at their own version of Bake OffCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Merseyside born Paul Hollywood bonded with Liverpool starlet Trent Alexander ArnoldCredit: Getty
      Kieran Trippier, 33, Declan Rice, 24, Jordan Henderson, 33, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, 25, were given just 35 minutes to bake and decorate a gingerbread masterpiece in the style of their football hero.
      Right back Trippier opted for England’s second highest goal scorer, Wayne Rooney, while midfielder Rice selected former captain John Terry.
      Fellow midfielder Henderson went for Paul Gascoigne and Alexander-Arnold chose Steven Gerrard.
      Merseyside-born Paul, 57, joked as he strolled into the Bake Off tent to set the challenge: “If you play for Liverpool you should probably win.
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      “The rest of you, good luck!”
      The one-off Bake Off special will air at 5.30pm on Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube page ahead of this afternoon’s England v Malta game.
      The one-off Bake Off special will air at 5.30pm on Channel 4’s Sport’s Youtube page ahead of this afternoon’s England v Malta gameCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Jordan Henderson’s Bake of Paul GascoigneCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Legendary entertainer Paul Gascoigne made 57 England capsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Bake of Steven GerrardCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Iconic Liverpool centre midfielder Steven Gerrard made 114 England appearancesCredit: PA:Press Association
      Kieran Trippier’s Bake of Wayne RooneyCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Wayne Rooney is England’s second top goal scorer with 119 capsCredit: PA:Press Association
      Declan Rice’s Bake of John TerryCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Stalwart defender John Terry played 78 games for the Three LionsCredit: Reuters More

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      Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds could be forced to RENAME club if Welsh Govt backs petition to axe ‘English-sounding’ places

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      WELSH language fanatics are campaigning to get rid of English-sounding place names in Wales.If they succeed, Hollywood film star Ryan Reynolds would have to change the name of his beloved Wrexham footie team to Wrecsam.
      Ryan Reynolds may have to change the name of his beloved Wrexham footie teamCredit: Getty
      The club could change from Wrexham to Wrecsam
      It would also mean the resort of Barry, the setting for much of Gavin and Stacey, becoming Barri, while Caerphilly would be known as Caerfilli.
      A petition with 1,300 names demanding Welsh names for Welsh places, was presented to the Senedd by linguist Mihangel ap Rhisiart.
      He said the change would show “respect for Wales as its own nation with its own history and culture”.
      Cardiff, Swansea and Newport would remain unaltered as the Welsh alternatives would be too different.
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      Welsh language minister Jeremy Miles said there was a strong argument for the change but added: “We should aim for one spelling when there are a few letters of difference.”
      Shopper Val Lewis, 54, said: “I have been going to Caerphilly for years so why change? It means more cost to businesses.”
      Snowdonia officially became known as Eryri and the Brecon Beacons national park rebranded itself as Bannau Brycheiniog.
      But it faced huge opposition – with even Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying he would use the old name of the Brecon Beacons.
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      National park bosses were accused by both UK Government ministers and Welsh Conservatives for attempting to look “trendy” with the move.
      The park’s management said the decision was made because of links to wood-burning, carbon-emitting blazing beacons – which are not eco-friendly. More

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      I wouldn’t be a Prem star without grassroots footie – The Sun’s campaign is vital, says Jarrod Bowen

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      ENGLAND footballer Jarrod Bowen is used to fearsome opponents, but he faced his toughest challenge yet when he had to charm Spurs fans at a local grassroots club.The West Ham United ace, 26, joined Brent Cross Football Academy at a training session to celebrate the youth club bagging one of our incredible £1,000 grants.
      England footballer Jarrod Bowen faced his biggest challenge yet when he had to charm Spurs fans at a local grassroots clubCredit: Paul Edwards – Commissioned by The Sun
      The Prem star is supporting The Sun’s Footie For All campaign to support kids in the cost of living crisisCredit: Getty
      The forward showed off his keepie-uppie skills and then took a go in goal to see if he could fend off the ferocious kicks of the North London youngsters.
      Jarrod, 26, said: “I’ve had a couple of Tottenham Hotspur fans try to get in my way or sneak a kick, but it’s all good fun.
      “Being here has brought back really good memories for me of being their age and having a chance to play with my friends.
      “I remember the chaos on the pitch with everyone running for the ball and wanting to score, just like these guys.
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      “It’s amazing to see the smiles on their faces and how much they just love to be here.”
      It took just a few minutes for the seven to ten-year-olds to combat their shyness and bombard the ace with questions about his career.
      Jarrod revealed he would love West Ham to buy Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé, if money was no object, and Lucas Paquetá is his favourite teammate.
      Growing up in Herefordshire, Jarrod played for Leominster Town FC on its minors team before being scouted for professional football.
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      But the striker hasn’t forgotten his roots and regularly donates kit, equipment and more to his childhood club.
      Jarrod was one of the first players to back our Footie For All campaign, launched earlier this year following shocking statistics that the cost-of-living crisis was forcing many young children to drop out of sports clubs.
      We then launched our groundbreaking Footie For All Fund in partnership with Tesco Stronger Starts campaign, which provides healthy food and activities for children.
      We invited grassroots football clubs that work with kids under the age of 18 to apply for one of the 150 £1,000 grants.
      Jarrod, who has six-month-old twin daughters with his reality star girlfriend Dani Dyer, 27, said: “Without grassroots, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
      “We can’t let kids see that dream die simply because Mum or Dad can’t afford to pay for the subs, kit, and travel.
      “Football is for everyone, it’s massively important it stays that way.
      “It’s more than just kicking a ball about, it’s building lifelong friendships, getting to do something you love and a chance to learn about healthy competition.”
      Brent Cross Football Academy has put its £1,000 grant straight to work.
      The team will fund free places to kids from disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure they don’t miss out on top-flight football training.
      Head coach Jamie Kavanagh, 27, had noticed more parents were struggling to afford the cost of their child’s football fees.
      He put out a call and other parents with spare cash donated to the academy.
      He said: “The parents of the kids who get to play for free are hugely grateful.
      “It allows them to focus on other things without the worry of their kids missing out on activities they enjoy and keep them active.
      “In North London, there is a divide between the families when it comes to money.
      “Having kids from different backgrounds is one of the biggest strengths of our club.
      “The grant that The Sun and Tesco have given us means we can keep making sure there are free places available and give them kits to train in, so they don’t miss out.”
      Nineteen children were picked by the club to have a special session with the England striker — and they wasted no time in showing him what they could do.
      Korede Adewale, 9, showed off his goal scoring abilities with his rock-solid left foot and later joked that Jarrod looked 32 — six years older — leaving the striker in hysterics.
      ‘Fun and exciting’
      With the other youths also desperate to show off their skills, Jarrod bravely offered to go in goal.
      As multiple balls whizzed past his head and around his legs, he joked: “Well I regret this.”
      When the ace, who played for Hull City for six years until 2020, was relieved of goalie duties, he added: “They are all good at striking the ball and hitting it hard. They’re all top at this.”
      Tottenham Hotspurs fan Hugo Russell was impressed by Jarrod, admitting it was “fun and exciting” to play with a West Ham star.
      The seven-year-old says the best part about the Brent Cross Football Academy is “seeing my friends”.
      Nine-year-old twins Esra and Edie Parkinson reckon Jarrod toned down his skills on the pitch to give them an advantage.
      Esra said: “I think he wanted it to be fun for us and didn’t want to show us up with his skills.
      Edie contended: “I’d love to play Jarrod again. We would still win.”
      While observing the girls hold their own against the boys on the pitch, Jarrod complimented Esra for her fancy footwork.
      He could have a future career as a scout as the twins are currently at Arsenal’s Emerging Talent Centre, thanks in part to the encouragement from the academy’s head coaches Jamie and Antony Wardrop.
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      At the end of the training session, Jarrod signed a football for each of the kids to keep as a memento.
      But one cheeky child couldn’t resist asking if he would “sign my bum” — which the ace politely declined.
      The kids picked by the club wasted no time showing the England striker what they could doCredit: Paul Edwards – Commissioned by The Sun
      Several of the young footballers left him in hystericsCredit: Paul Edwards – Commissioned by The Sun
      And here’s how you can get involved with our campaignCredit: SuppliedHOW TO APPLY

      WE want to hear the story of YOUR club and the big difference you are making to kids and your community.
      If you are a not-for-profit grassroots football club in England, Wales or Scotland working with youngsters under the age of 18, you could be eligible for one of our 150 grants.
      Funds can be used for anything that encourages more children to take part in the sport – such as pitch fees or to sponsor funded places for children who can’t afford membership.
      Applications must be made by October 29.
      To apply and for full T&Cs, see the website below . . . 
      www.tescostrongerstarts.org.uk/footiefund More

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      Footie hero David Beckham snapped showing kids in India his cricket skills

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      FOOTIE hero David Beckham shows kids in India his cricket skills.The former England captain, 48, was in Gujarat as part of his work with Unicef.
      David Beckham was in India as part of his work with UnicefCredit: Instagram
      David became a Unicef ambassador in 2005Credit: Instagram
      Golden Bails said: “The energy and innovation I have seen here has been so inspiring.”
      Last year it was revealed that David and Posh had donated £1million in support of Ukraine. 
      The England legend launched Unicef’s Emergency Appeal for the war-torn country with an emotional message.
      David put his weight behind the campaign through Unicef’s 7: The David Beckham Unicef Fund, by sharing a plea for help with his 71.2 million Instagram followers.
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      In a statement, David, 46, said: “Mothers forced to flee with their children. Families torn apart. Children taken from their beds to become refugees overnight.
      “As the conflict in #Ukraine enters its second week, the needs of families are escalating and 7.5m children are now at risk.
      “On International Women’s Day, my 7 Fund for @UNICEF is setting up an Emergency Appeal to help provide immediate aid to support children’s wellbeing, including medical supplies and safe spaces for families.
      “Please join me in supporting UNICEF in its vital work on the ground and give what you can.”
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      David – who became a Unicef ambassador in 2005 – and Victoria dug deep to give their large donation from their family to get the ball rolling. More

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      Man arrested over depraved killing of Brighton footballer Jorelyn Carabali’s brother

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      A MAN has been nicked over the murder of Brighton women’s footballer Jorelyn Carabali’s brother.The suspect has been remanded in custody pending an ongoing criminal probe by an investigating judge.
      A man has been nicked over the murder of Brighton women’s footballer Jorelyn Carabali’s brotherCredit: Alamy
      Luis Ocampo — also known as Pipe Pollo — was held in the Colombian city of Cali.
      Jorelyn, 26, whose team won 1-0 at Manchester City in the Women’s Super League at the weekend, posted a Bible verse on her Instagram as news of the arrest broke.
       It said: “Have faith and smile, because God loves you.”
      Cali prosecution chief Sandra Eugenia Gonzalez Mina said yesterday: “The suspected killer of the brother of our Colombian international footballer Jorelyn Carabali has been detained and sent to prison pending a formal ongoing investigation.”
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      She added: “Thanks to the work of police and prosecutors the identity of the man who allegedly assassinated Jorelyn’s brother has been established.
      “The victim was shot six times, four in the face.
      “The evidence gathered so far points to the alleged aggressor having a row in the disco that night with the victim as well as a year ago and leaving the nightclub to get a firearm before returning and shooting him.”
      Jorelyn lost another brother, Juan, 15, in 2017. He was shot while at a football match.
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