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      Former Premier League manager’s joy as he helps Britain’s worst football team win for first time

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      HARRY Redknapp saw Britain’s worst football team win for the first time — and said it was just as exciting as the Champions League.The former Premier League boss, 77, has been helping Cwm Albion after they lost all 22 games last season with a -191 goal difference.Harry Redknapp has guided Britain’s worst football team to their first win of the seasonCredit: WNSHarry was ecstatic to watch Cwm Albion overcome a 2-0 deficitCredit: WNSAnd he was thrilled to see them overhaul a 2-0 deficit to beat Birchgrove Colts 3rds 3-2 in the Swansea Senior League.The former Spurs, Portsmouth and West Ham boss, who retired in 2017, said: “I’ve been everywhere, I’ve been to Real Madrid, Milan, Old Trafford, Anfield and I’ve ended up here.”Oh my God, how exciting was that and what a goal from Shayne…I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed that.”I was so into that game. I’m just as excited today as when Tottenham beat Milan 1-0 in Milan. This was just as exciting for me today.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt is a better season for Albion who have also had ex-Swansea boss Garry Monk on board as part of a Specsavers contest.Redknapp said: “When I got the call up from Specsavers, I didn’t know what to expect.”The team’s 191-goal difference certainly caught my eye, but after meeting the lads, you can’t doubt their determination.”They’re a real close unit, and their hard work is already starting to pay off, with the lads securing their first win in three years.Most read in Football”With the right training and guidance, I’m hopeful that these victories will continue throughout the season.”Redknapp will take training sessions with the team and pass on vital knowledge to the players as well as words of wisdom to usual manager Dan Gill.Harry Redknapp celebrates his win at Cheltenham racesSpeaking previously, Dan said: “Having Harry on board for the season is the biggest thing to have happened to our club since I joined when I was 16 years old.”He’s a huge inspiration for myself and the lads and we can’t wait to start training with him.’Redknapp will continue training sessions with the team and pass on vital knowledge to the playersCredit: WNS More

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      Kyle Walker reveals gender of fourth baby with Annie Kilner & hints at name as pals say he was by her side during birth

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      MANCHESTER City’s Kyle Walker has become a dad for the sixth time after estranged wife Annie ­Kilner gave birth to a boy.Pals said Annie, 30, was “doing well” and the England defender, 33, held her hand at the delivery. Kyle Walker has become a father for the sixth time after estranged wife Annie ­Kilner gave birth to a boyCredit: BackGridAnnie was already mum to three of Kyle’s childrenCredit: Refer to CaptionFriends said Kyle ‘couldn’t be happier’ after estranged wife Annie gave birth this weekKyle and Annie pictured together in 2018The couple, who now have four sons, took time apart in January after it was revealed Walker had a second child with model Lauryn Goodman, 33.Friends said the defender, 33, “couldn’t be happier” after Annie gave birth this week — their fourth son together.Annie — already mum to Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five — was “doing well”.A source said: “Mum and baby are both happy and healthy.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKER“Kyle couldn’t be happier to have four boys and is so proud of Annie.“He was by her side when she gave birth. “It has not been an easy few months for them but Kyle is doing everything he can to ­support Annie.”The newborn’s name is under wraps for now but it is likely to begin with “R”, like his brothers.Most read in FootballThe Sun revealed in January that Annie had kicked Kyle out of the family’s £3.5million home in Prestbury, Cheshire.But a friend said: “Having their son has made Kyle and Annie think about their relationship and they are committed to working on it together.”Man City star Kyle Walker names shock opponent who is toughest he has ever facedLast month she was there to see Kyle captain England for the first time, as he walked out with their three sons at Wembley before the match against Brazil.He got injured in that game but is expected to be in the Man City squad for tonight’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.Pals said Annie was keen for him to remain a stable fixture in their young family’s life.The friend added: “Having Kyle in the delivery suite was a no-brainer for Annie.“While they are still navigating their relationship as a couple, Annie would never stop Kyle from spending time with their children.”Kyle with three of his kids with Annie, right, ahead of an international friendly match at Wembley Stadium last monthKyle also has two children with Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Click News and MediaTheir split came after Lauryn revealed Kyle was the father of her young son and daughter.In a bombshell interview with The Sun, Kyle said he bitterly regretted hurting “soulmate” Annie.The footballer said: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility. “I made idiot choices and idiot decisions.”READ MORE SUN STORIESKyle landed a first Treble with City last season and is again pushing to win the Prem, FA Cup and Champions League.A pal said he was fully focused on tonight’s game at the Etihad, adding: “He can’t wait to get back out on the pitch with the squad.”ANNIE AND KYLE’S RELATIONSHIP
      Annie Kilner and Kyle Walker started dating in their teens.
      The brunette beauty said: “When we started going out it was love at first sight.”
      They were together for over nine years before splitting in May 2019.
      Walker then became a dad for the fourth time after a short-term relationship with Lauryn Goodman.
      Despite the challenges in their relationship, Walker and Kilner put their troubles behind them and got married at the beginning of 2022 after the England star proposed with a £250,000 engagement ring.
      In March 2023, the pair were spotted kissing in public, with life seemingly back to normal.
      The couple then split in January 2024 after Goodman revealed the footballer was the father of her two children. More

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      Paul Gascoigne’s bizarre pre-match snack revealed by former team-mate Gary Lineker, who laughs ‘only Gazza’

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      FORMER footie idol Paul Gascoigne used to scoff corn flakes before a game to help him rise and shine on the pitch.He tucked in to the breakfast cereal as part of his pre-match meal, former team-mate Gary Lineker reveals.Match of the Day host Gary Lineker revealed on Radio 4 that Paul Gascoigne enjoyed corn flakes as a pre-game snackCredit: GettyGazza, 56, was in his prime and playing for Tottenham at the time in the 1990/91 season.He steered Spurs to FA Cup glory with a stunning free-kick versus arch rivals Arsenal in a 3-1 semi-final win.Match of the Day host Lineker, 63, read out a list of their pre-match meals on BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme.He said: “Paul Allen, roast chicken, Nayim, lasagne, Guoni Bergsson, spaghetti bolognese — as did I apparently.READ MORE ON PAUL GASCOIGNE“Pasta seemed to be the thing back then.“Paul Gascoigne, lasagne and corn flakes. Only Gazza.”Lineker also revealed that his plans to stay healthy in Barcelona were thrown into disarray, explaining: “I went to Barcelona and even on the day of the game you’d sit at tables of four and there would always be a bottle of Rioja on the table and four glasses.”“Even pre-match you’d drink the whole bottle between you.Most read in Football“Me and Mark Hughes couldn’t believe it when we first joined.“We thought ‘this is alright’. “I can’t imagine that’s still a thing now – I’d be very surprised.”Roy Keane told Paul Gascoigne ‘Gazza, stop it’ after England legend taunted Man Utd icon over his ‘wife’ More

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      Man City hero Jack Grealish reveals steamy new nighttime ritual that leaves him feeling ‘so good’

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      JACK Grealish has been getting steaming again – after he confessed to having a sauna every night before he goes to bed.The Manchester City and England winger is well known for his love of a boozy night out, famously partying for days in his City kit after winning the treble.Jack Grealish has confessed to having a sauna every night before he goes to bedCredit: InstagramGrealish had a traditional Swedish sauna hut installed at his £5.6m mansionCredit: InstagramBut he has now had a traditional Swedish sauna hut installed at his £5.6m mansion in Cheshire where he lives with Wag Sasha Attwood.And each night the 28-year-old wanders into the garden to spend at least ten minutes sweating out any toxins in temperatures of 110C.Once finished, he then spends another ten minutes sitting outside in the open to enjoy the fresh air.A source said: “Jack loves to get steaming when the time is right and makes no apology for it. But it seems like as he’s matured he’s discovered there are different ways to spend your time.READ MORE ON GREALISH“His partner Sasha is big on health and fitness and they are enjoying being able to pop into their own personal sauna whenever they want. It’s become his new routine before bed.”The moneybags Man City star filmed an ad last month with some of his England teammates.The winger signed up for a new Hellman’s mayonnaise advert campaign.Insiders said the mayo ad would air in the run up to the Euros in Germany this summer.Most read in FootballA source said: “Jack is a man in demand off the pitch and he’s the star of a new Hellman’s mayo ad.“He took part in a video shoot alongside some other England players in Manchester.Jack Grealish’s dog did ‘the biggest s***’ on Man City’s training pitch as England star reveals unusual habits“The details of the shoot are being kept under wraps but it’ll show Jack and his teammates enjoying a squirt or two of the white stuff.” More

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      Arsenal hunting down sick racist who posted vile tweet about England ace Bukayo Saka

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      ARSENAL have stepped up their efforts in the hunt for a racist who abused forward Bukayo Saka on social media.The Premier League side contacted X/Twitter bosses at the weekend to demand the post be removed.Arsenal have stepped up their efforts in the hunt for the racist who abused Bukayo Saka onlineCredit: AlamySaka also received racist abuse after missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 finalCredit: AlamyAnd they are now working with data science company Signify to unmask the troll.The firm uses AI tech to identify abusive social media users.Last year, 18 Arsenal members were banned as a result of its probes.Yesterday, London’s Met Police also confirmed officers are investigating the offensive post, but said no arrests had yet been made.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSaka, 22 — who played in yesterday’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa — was subjected to a vile slur by the yob who said he “needs to be humbled before he ruins this sport any further”.It came after Arsenal’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Bayern Munich last Tuesday in which Saka went down late on and appealed for a penalty.Some fans believe he tried to con the referee by throwing himself into Bayern’s goalie.His abuser’s account has now been made private, so it is not known if the offensive post has been deleted or not.Most read in FootballHowever, The Sun on Sunday revealed Elon Musk’s platform had refused to remove it after it was reported — insisting it “did not violate safety policies”.A source at Arsenal said: “Player welfare is our first priority and our full focus is on supporting Bukayo. We have began our own investigation to attempt to identify the abuser and have contacted X.Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich “We’ll always take strong action to stamp out this abhorrent behaviour.”Arsenal began working with Signify after Saka and England teammates Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were racially abused for missing penalties in the Euro 2020 final shootout defeat to Italy.The Sun approached X for comment.X refused to remove the racist postCredit: Rex More

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      David Beckham wins £240million legal battle against online counterfeiters flogging fakes of his gear

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      DAVID Beckham has won a £240million legal battle against dozens of online counterfeiters flogging fakes of his designer gear.The ex-England ace, 48, is a director of a firm which had been seeking up to £1.6million from each of 150 online sellers, mostly in Asia, profiting from the racket.David Beckham has won a big legal case against counterfeiters flogging rip-off versions of his merch onlineCredit: AFP – GettyBecks pictured doing his morning workout yesterdayCredit: InstagramDB Ventures looks after the star’s most lucrative deals and had filed a lawsuit in the US.Paperwork from the case shows the counterfeiters were selling via sites including Amazon, eBay and Etsy.The items included clothing, shirts and footwear, footballs, perfume, hair and bodycare products, posters, video games, eyewear, jewellery, and watches.The complaint said: “Their sale poses a real threat to DBV’s brand, and affects the sustainability of its business.READ MORE ON THE BECKHAMS“It also affects individuals and companies who unwittingly purchase them.”Their sale poses a real threat to DBV’s brandComplaint in David Beckham’s legal caseLast August Becks was granted a temporary injunction and asset freeze. The judge has now made them permanent.The court order also granted DBV’s motion for a default judgment against 44 of the defendants — awarding £8,000 for every infringement.The £352,000 total award is substantially less than the £240million Becks’ team were seeking from the 15 firms combined. Most read in FootballBut he will be pleased the counterfeiters must cease selling, as well as give up profits.DBV had hired trademark specialists The Sladkus Law Group to stop the dodgy sales.David Beckham reveals wife Victoria’s nasty accident in the gym with pic of her laid up at homePartner Jeffrey Sladkus explained in the filing that the sites were difficult to track as they never had the right address or phone number.He said legal threats was the only way to stop them.Meanwhile, Becks and wife Victoria shared weekend pics of themselves in the gym.David showed off his six-pack while Victoria wore grey activewear in the post to her 32million followers.The ex-Spice Girl joked: “Saturday workout with this fit guy! You’re welcome!!! Kisses.”Beckham’s official merch includes this fragranceCredit: The Fragrance ShopCounterfeit eyewear was also sold onlineVictoria joined him in the gym at the weekendCredit: Instagram More

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      Fury as racist post about England football ace Bukayo Saka STAYS on Twitter because it ‘doesn’t break safety policies’

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      CAMPAIGNERS blasted X/Twitter today for failing to remove a fresh racist post targeting England and Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka.It included a vile photoshopped image and called him an “ape” — yet Elon Musk’s social media firm insisted it “did not violate safety policies”.Twitter/X failed to remove a racist post targeting England footballer Bukayo SakaCredit: The FA / GettyEquality think-tank British future slammed Twitter/X boss Elon Musk for a ‘systemic failure’ to tackle the most obvious and appalling racismCredit: ReutersThe disgusting tweet follows race-hate messages after the Euros final in 2021 in which Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho missed in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Italy.Furious Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate branded those offensive rants “unforgivable” and X/Twitter promised a crackdown.The latest taunt — sparking fears of more to come in this summer’s tournament — followed Arsenal’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.Saka, 22, believed he should have had a last-minute penalty but some posters accused him of trying to con the ref. READ MORE ON BUKAYO SAKAThe troll wrote that he “needs to be humbled before he ruins this sport any further” and posted the image.User Andrew Howard reported the post immediately. He wrote in an update: “Three days later, X says, ‘Nah, doesn’t violate our safety policies’, so it’s still up.“I guess that means it will be open season again this summer on England’s players. Pathetic.”Sunder Katwala, director of equality think-tank British Future, said: “There’s been a systematic failure by X/Twitter under Elon Musk to tackle even the most obvious and appalling racism, like this tweet.Most read in Football“It breaks all the promises they made after the Euros. And, if they don’t get their house in order, this year’s tournament will be blighted again. They need to sort it out.”Tory MP Tracey Crouch, vice-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Football Supporters, said: “This post is disgusting and simply unacceptable.Arsenal fans fall in love with Bukayo Saka after response to young kid asking him to join struggling League One club “X should take it down immediately and put measures in place to stop another torrent of racist abuse towards football players.”Earlier tonight, the FA also called on X/Twitter to remove the post.A spokesman told The Sun on Sunday: “Incidents of racism and discrimination have no place in football or wider society, and we are very concerned about the rise in online abuse in recent years.“We worked closely with the Government to ensure the newly introduced Online Safety Act effectively tackles offensive and discriminatory abuse online, and better protects social media users.“We continue to urge the Government to ensure the independent regulator, Ofcom, has sufficient powers to hold social media companies to account.“We also implore social media companies to introduce better tools so users are free from damaging discrimination.”According to the rules and policies section of X/Twitter’s website, “hateful conduct” is a violation of its safety guidelines.It defines this as attacking people “on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, or serious disease”.The penalty for violations depends on the severity and the individual’s previous record. It can include suspending the account that posted it.However, in a direct reply to Mr Howard’s complaint, it said: “After reviewing the available information, we want to let you know it hasn’t broken our safety policies. “If this account breaks our policies in future, we’ll notify you.”Researchers found the use of offensive slurs increased after Musk took over the site in October 2022. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the billionaire claims “hate speech impressions” have fallen.X/Twitter was approached for comment earlier today. More

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      Woman at centre of Christian Horner sexting scandal set to be quizzed by investigators within days

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      THE woman at the centre of the Christian Horner sexting scandal is set to be grilled again by investigators this week.She will be re-interviewed as part of an appeal, after her complaint against the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 boss was dismissed.The woman at the centre of the Christian Horner sexting scandal is set to be re-interviewed as part of an appeal within daysCredit: AFPHorner is married to ex-Spice Girl Geri HalliwellCredit: GettyThe woman, who has been suspended from her job at the team’s UK headquarters, challenged the independent report into her claims.A new barrister has been appointed for the appeal and is due to speak to her within days.Her evidence could also see Horner — married to Spice Girl Geri Halliwell— quizzed again.An F1 source said: “No one wants this to drag on any longer than it needs to. READ MORE ON CHRISTIAN HORNER”Red Bull has made it clear that once the appeal is over, they are willing to be fully transparent.“They don’t want to do anything that compromises the process but when it’s done, the gloves are off.”Bosses remain unlikely to publish the full report into the scandal, however, as both sides have signed confidentiality agreements.The woman has separately lodged a complaint against Horner with the sport’s ruling body, the FIA.Most read in MotorsportBoss Mohammed Ben Sulayem held an hour-long meeting with Horner during the Bahrain GP back in February.Christian Horner responds as accuser suspended & woman guilty over Baldwin film death – 60-Second BriefingGeri was reportedly ‘in turmoil’ over the scandalCredit: Getty More